MORRISTOWN, NJ – [May 19, 2025] – Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) invites the public to an evening of live music and dinner at the revamped Great Swamp Great Music After Dark on Sunday, June 22, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Homestead Bar & Kitchen, 10 Dehart Street, Morristown. Tickets can be purchased at GreatSwamp.org.

Admission includes live entertainment from three well-known bands, a buffet dinner, and discounted adult drinks (for attendees aged 21 and over). Three fan-favorites will take the stage for a high-energy lineup:

· The Big Fuss, known for their unique and charismatic classic rock style

· Reservation Dogs, presenting their distinctive catalog of original songs

· The Dust-Ups, recognized for blending down-home country with a punk rock spirit

The venue boasts a spacious and breezy interior that blends with an outdoor patio through a retractable wall, offering an open-air atmosphere. Convenient parking includes on-street options and a parking garage directly across the street.

"We're thrilled to introduce this special 'after dark' experience to our popular Great Swamp Great Music event," announced Val Thorpe, Director of Communications and Membership and event coordinator. "Right in the heart of Morristown at this fantastic venue, it's the perfect way for friends and family to kick off summer, keep the weekend vibes going, and let someone else do the cooking!”

Ticket pricing:

· General Admission (Adults 21+): $50

· Youth/Young Adult Admission (Ages 7–20): $35

Visit GreatSwamp.org for additional information and ticket purchase.

GSWA thanks their generous sponsors (to date): Atlantic Health System, S. Dillard and Adrienne T. Kirby Family Philanthropic Fund, Opella, Reed & Adrienne Auerbach, Chatham Print & Design,

Community Foundation of New Jersey, Pipe Works Home Services, The Schlosser Family, Lisa and David Welsh, Delta Dental of New Jersey, and an anonymous sponsor.

Great Swamp Watershed Association is a Morristown-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the land and water from the Great Swamp headwaters in Mendham to Newark Bay. The Great Swamp Great Music After Dark event is the organization’s second-largest annual fundraiser.

About the Great Swamp Watershed Association

For over 40 years, the Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the water resources of the Passaic River region, from the Great Swamp headwaters to Newark Bay, for present and future generations. Through education, advocacy, science, land preservation, and stewardship, in collaboration with partners, we work to instill in our communities an awareness of water’s effect on health and the beauty of the environment, from source to sea. The organization educates over 3,000 school children, monitors over 30 stream locations, and holds approximately 40 public events each year.

For more information about the Great Swamp Watershed Association, visit GreatSwamp.org