Kicking things off on Thursdays; Smithereens principal songwriter Pat DiNizio continues his stay at the Langosta Lounge, located at 1000 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park as he continues his "Confessions of a Rockstar" series at this popular venue. What started as a one month engagement has turned into a four month run,currently scheduled to wrap up on February 26. Every Thursday at 8 p.m. EST Pat can be found telling stories and playing the corresponding songs which have been spawned by more than 35 years in the music business. The show, which is free admission and is also broadcast live over the internet via www.40footholestudio.com is a great microcosm of Pat's career.
A bit "Further On Up the Road" on Friday, NJ Blues Hall of Fame artist Chuck Lambert has returned from a brief vacation and will be tearing the roof off of Giamanos Ristorante located at 301 Main Street in Bradley Beach. Join Chuck as he kicks off his 2015 blues season with this 8 p.m. performance.
Also on Friday, "Let The Good Times Roll" at the 709 in Point Pleasant as Mr. Lucky returns to this 709 Arnold Avenue location bringing their brand of upbeat jump blues to this popular restaurant/bar. Show time is 8:30 p.m. and bring your dancing shoes.
Saturday, Mary Fahl of the October Project lends a hand raising awareness for epilepsy as her and Jersey shore product Jerzy Jung take the stage at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Ewing, NJ as part of the Candlelight Concert for Epilepsy Awareness series (www.candlelightconcert.org). Show time is 7 p.m. and Trinity United is located at 1985 Pennington Road (Rte. 31) directly across from the entrance of The College of New Jersey.
Kevin Toft and his All Star Band will invade Patriots Crossing in Titusville, NJ at 7:30 p.m. Playing a mix of covers and original material, Toft is always joined by surprise "special guests." Patriots Crossing is located at 1339 River Road and has a complete menu to go with a fully stocked bar.
Sunday at 4 p.m., Sandy Mack returns to the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park for the first "Wonder Jam" of 2015. Join Sandy and his cast of incredibly talented musicians as they rock "Tilly" silly.
That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON!
THIS WEEKS CALENDAR LISTINGS
Amalfi's Restaurant
146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Rd. Lawrenceville
(609) 912-1599
Fri. 8:30 p.m. The River Dogs
Sat. 8:30 p.m. The Aldrich Brothers Band
Amarones Windsor Inn
29 Church St. Windsor
(609) 448-7144
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. "Country" Ron Crites
Fri. 8 p.m. Rick & Kenny
Sat. 8 p.m. Meg Hanson feat. Billy Hill
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Robert Bruce
Big Shots Bar and Grill/Hebe Music Lounge
835 E Rte. 130 South, Burlington
(609) 267-1200
Thurs. 8 p.m. Country Night
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic. hosted by
Blend Bar & Bistro
911 Highway 33, Hamilton
(609) 245-8887
Tues. 8 p.m. Triviajam
The Backstage at Championship Bar
931 Chambers St. Trenton
Fri. 7 p.m. Hot Issue, (TBA). All ages, $10
Sat. 7 p.m. Matt Taylor, Myheavyhearted, Blue Son, Ten Cent Days, Momma Hankton. All ages, $10
Candlelight Lounge
24 Passaic St. Trenton
(609) 695-9612
Sat. 3 p.m. Lady CiCi Quartet. (No cover-$10 minimum)
Chickie's & Pete's
183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown
(609) 298-9182
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night feat. The Dawgs
Dog & Bull Brew House
810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Thurs. 8 p.m. Dane Duo
Fri. (4 p.m.) Happy Hour Jam w/ Mischa Machez (9 p.m.) Chris & Tommy's Good Time Folk Show
Sat. (11 a.m.) Saturday Brunch feat. Mischa Machez (9 p.m.) New Pony
Sun. (11 a.m.) Sunday Brunch feat. Keli Vale Jazz Duo (3 p.m.) Mike & Jamie
Fran's Pub
116 S. Main St. New Hope, PA.
(215)862-5539
Fri. 8 p.m. Mister Revelator
Sat. 8 p.m. Brother Eye With The Rip
Mon. 8 p.m. Open Blues Jam
All shows 21+
Halo Pub
4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-1811
Sat. 7 p.m. Dockside
Havana New Hope
105 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 10 p.m. "Beat the Clock" DJ Dance party
Fri. 8 p.m. Countdown To Ecstasy (Steely Dan Tribute). Doors at 6 p.m., call for ticket availability.
Sat. 9 p.m. Swift Technique. Doors at 7 p.m., $7
Sun. 3 p.m. Ladies 2000
Mon. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Ron Sherr and Bridget
Wed. 8 p.m. Original Music Series hosted by Pat Foran & Friends
All shows 21+
Ivy Tavern
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Fri. 10 p.m. Gyrl Band
Sat. 10 p.m. Ernie White
All shows 21+
John & Peter's
96 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-5981
Fri. 9 p.m. Rainbow Fresh
Sat. (3 p.m.) David Falcone (9 p.m.) Dinosaur Eyelids
Sun. (3 p.m) Justin Ager (9 p.m.) Weird Hot Album Release Show
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night w/ Chris
Wed. 9:30 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
JoJo's Tavern
2677 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-2678
Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke
Paint the Roses Tea and Café
37 West Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 466-8200
Sat. 11 a.m. Bryan Hill
Palermo's Of Hamilton
310 Klockner Rd. Hamilton
(609) 838-7979
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Polish Nannies
All shows 21+
Patriot's Crossing
1339 River Rd. Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Kevin Toft
Pete's Steak House
523 Whitehorse Ave. Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. (TBA)
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Deep Release
RHO Waterfront
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. 10 p.m. "College Night" w/ DJ Paul Desisto
Fri. (4 p.m.) Happy Hour Buffet (8:30 p.m.) Good Company
Sat. 9 p.m. Closed (Private Event)
All Shows 21+
Tavern On The Lake
101 Main St. Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night
The HOB Tavern
146 Second Street
(609) 291-7020
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke
The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau St. Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Ron
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Fatha Ramzee
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. "Theme Night" w/ DJ Rockn Ron
The Millhill Basement
300 South Broad St Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Check web page for upcoming shows.
The Record Collector
358 Farnsworth Ave. Bordentown
(609) 324-0880
Sat. 8 p.m. Soraia / The Droogettes. All ages, Doors at 7:30 p.m., $12 (advance)
The Sticky Wicket
2465 South Broad St. Hamilton
(609) 439-0007
Fri. 9:30 p.m. The Drunk Monkeys
The Sun National Bank Center
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
Check web site for upcoming events
Tir Na Nog
1324 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Fri. (5 p.m.) Bill Shannon (9 p.m.) Bob Hurst & Paul Wiese
Sat. 9 p.m. Bill Shannon
Tues. 9 p.m. Open Mic. w/ Taylor Reed
Wed. 9 p.m. Paul Wiese
All shows 21+
Trenton Social
449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 8 p.m. Cinema Thursdays Presents: "Our Footloose Remake"
Fri. 7 p.m. First Friday Presents: "Young at heArt" a Watercolor Exhibit by Nonagenarian Stephen M. Marusky
Mon. 10 p.m. Service Industry Night w/ DJ-Jay Kountree
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Fri. 10 p.m. Lydia Loveless w/ Brian Dale Allen Strouse. ($5 cover charge)
Sat. 10 p.m. Satellite Hearts. ($5 cover charge)
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Jam Night
Tues. 9 p.m. Acoustic Bengal Gold
All shows 21+
Wildflowers Inn
2572 Pennington Rd. Pennington
Sat. 9 p.m. Live Acoustic Rock
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Join us for McCarter at the Museum - renowned performing artists in one-night only events at the Princeton University Art Museum.
Jason Robert Brown is a four-time Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist of The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World, 13, The Bridges of Madison County, Honeymoon In Vegas and The Connector, has performed as a soloist or with his band in venues around the world, including sold-out shows at the London Palladium and Carnegie Hall. His albums as a singer-songwriter include Wearing Someone Else’s Clothes and How We React and How We Recover on Ghostlight, and Coming From Inside the House and Live In Concert with Stephen Sondheim on Concord.
With Special Guest Tony nominee Betsy Wolfe. Tony Award-nominated actress Betsy Wolfe is currently starring as Audrey in the acclaimed Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, following her recent Broadway run as Madeline Ashton in the hit musical Death Becomes Her. She previously originated the title role in Joy, the new musical inspired by inventor Joy Mangano, and earned a 2023 Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her celebrated performance as Anne Hathaway in & Juliet. Other Broadway credits include starring as Jenna in Waitress, Cordelia in the acclaimed revival of Falsettos, Bullets Over Broadway, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Everyday Rapture, and 110 in the Shade, as well as her critically acclaimed performance as Cathy in the Off-Broadway revival of The Last Five Years. Wolfe made her Metropolitan Opera debut in Die Fledermaus and has appeared as a guest artist with more than 65 symphony, pops, and philharmonic orchestras worldwide, including the New York Philharmonic and BBC Symphony Orchestra, with performances at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. Her screen credits include First One In, Estella Scrooge, CBS’s Instinct, and the film adaptation of The Last Five Years. Wolfe is also the co-founder of BroadwayEvolved, the acclaimed musical theatre training program she launched in 2018 to train and mentor the next generation of theatre artists.
A limited number of early access tickets for McCarter Director’s Circle members and members of the Museum’s Partner Circle are available, on sale Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM. General public on sale begins Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Please be aware there is no public drop-off or parking at the Museum. For visitors with mobility needs, please contact the Museum at least three business days in advance of your visit to request special access to the Museum via Elm Drive. Call 609-258-3788 and select option 1 to speak to a visitor services staff member, or email Louise Barrett at [email protected].
