On a quiet Sunday morning recently, John Plumley, rhythm guitarist and founder of the local band Facedown, reflected on the band’s 35-year tenure playing on Long Beach Island, a streak that will come to an end as this summer draws to a close.

OWL TREE ORIGIN: Facedown’s Tony Sailer, Steve Ferringo, Dave Gardner and John Plumley have had a 30-plus-year run, and there’s something to be said for quitting while it’s still fun. (File Photo by Ryan Morrill)

“We’re old,” he said with a wry chuckle. “It’s getting to be too much.”