Sparta Arts Summer Concert: Debra Devi Subs for Daniella Cotton Friday, July 12

SPARTA, NJ - The second concert of the Sparta Arts Summer series has had a lineup change. Unfortunately, Danielia Cotton is forced to cancel her performance on Friday due to illness. Danielia is a favorite of our series, and we wish her a speedy recovery. The good news is that her friend Debra Devi is stepping in to bring us a night of Blues-Rock guitar!

Debra Devi plays "dreamy blues-rock and blistering psychedelic jams" (Relix) driven by her soulful voice and expressive guitar playing. American Blues Scene says, "Imagine you're preparing a list of today's top female blues/rock guitarists. No doubt you'll include Bonnie Raitt, Samantha Fish and Susan Tedeschi. If you don't include Debra Devi, your list is not complete."

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Devi is a popular draw at blues and rock festivals from Memphis to Montana. Her live EP, Jamification Station Vol. 1, reached #5 on the Relix/Jambands Top 30 Radio Chart, staying on the chart for three months.

Gov't Mule bassist Jorgen Carlsson joined Devi on her previous EP A Zillion Stars Overhead. Americana Highways calls their collaboration "exciting and mesmerizing."

Devi has opened for Willie Nile, Joan Osborne, Jesse Malin, Ana Popovic, Fantastic Cat and more. She is also the author of The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu (foreword by Dr. John), winner of the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award. She's based in Jersey City NJ.

OPENER: Part-Time Custodian

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Part-Time Custodian is an indie rock band from New Jersey. Over the past few years they have built a diverse catalog of songs that have caught the ear of new fans at venues throughout the tri-state area. Some have said their sound has a Counting Crows/Wallflowers vibe. They're totally fine with that. Local artist Mike Herz, the band's frontman and accomplished folk singer, has a degree in English Lit (questionable choice) and lead guitarist Joe Palmisano is married to a librarian, so perhaps the best way to define their sound is "Language Arts Rock". They have released two critically acclaimed EP's, “Crown in Afterglow” (2021) and “Vacant Valleys” (2023), and a single “All Boxed In” (2024) which can be found on all streaming platform.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Dykstra Park.  Bring your chairs and blankets to this free event. Rain location is the auditorium at Mohawk Avenue School.

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