Guitar Bar All-Stars Take Another Crack at World Record Strum-Along — THURSDAY

First attempted in 2013 as an opening act of sorts for Bob Dylan’s performance in Hoboken, the Guitar Bar tried to see just how many people they could get to play along with Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.”

The vibe that evening was palpable and certainly couldn’t be ignored, so it had to be attempted again. Last year’s effort saw equally impressive numbers of participants, and a pretty extensive setlist.

This year promises to be just as amazing, so bring your acoustic instrument and join the Guitar Bar All-Stars THIS THURSDAY at Hoboken’s Sinatra Park for another world record attempt and a massive group performance of Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” and other easy-to-play songs!

The world-record attempt at playing Dylan (G-D-A minor, G-D-C) kicks off at 7:00 sharp. Meanwhile, Finnegan’s will be on hand serving up beer and other refreshments, so stop by a little earlier and get yourself in tune.

SETLIST (order to be determined)

“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan

“Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves (in A)

“The Joker” by Steve Miller Band (in G)

“She Still Thinks I Care” by George Jones

“You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry

“Love Me Do” by The Beatles

“Act Naturally” by The Beatles (in G)

“The Kids Are Alright” by The Who

“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift

“Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show (in G)

“Folsom Prison Blues” by Johnny Cash (in D)

“Real Good Time Together” by The Velvet Underground

“Rockin’ in the Free World” by Neil Young

“Five Years” by David Bowie

“Six Days on the Road” by Dave Dudley (in G)

“Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

“Ooh La La” by Faces (in D)

Yeah… that’s a lot to take on. If it seems too daunting, just focus on “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” then see where the night takes you.

Here’s one of Hoboken’s greatest musical assets, Jim Mastro from the Guitar Bar, making it all look so easy…