503 Social Club is proud to announce a solo show from the legendary Freedy Johnston! Freedy Johnston has taken an unpredictable path throughout his 30-year career. It’s a true underdog story. He has a wicked gift for turning a melodic phrase with equal parts’ heart on his sleeve’ troubadour and weaver of mysteries. In 1994 Rolling Stone named Johnston the ‘Songwriter of the Year’, describing him as “A master storyteller, (who) sketches out full-blown tragedies in a few taut poetic lines.” Adding, “He joins that elite cadre of songwriters—Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Elvis Costello—whose brilliant pop compositions turn magical with the addition of a defiantly idiosyncratic singing voice.” Not bad for a self-proclaimed “geek in glasses who never left his room.”

Doors at 7. Only 40-person capacity, so advance tickets are suggested. Available at Guitar Bar (160 First St, Hoboken, 201-222-0915), and Guitar Bar Jersey City (362 Palisade Ave.) $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Venmo: @Guitar-Bar