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Necktie Optional 4th of July Special (7/4/2026)

A very special episode of Necktie Optional to celebrate and reflect on 250 years of American independence, and reflecting upon the good, bad, and ugly - and embracing protest music as a desire for positive change.

Setlist:

The Menzingers | America (You're Freaking Me Out)

Greta Van Fleet | A Change Is Gonna Come

Conner Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band | Roosevelt Room

Descendents | 'Merican

John Prine | Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore

Bright Eyes | When The President Talks to God

Carsie Blanton & The Burning Hell | Private Equity

Mon Rovia | Heavy Foot

Jesse Welles | Masks…

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