By Danny Coleman
originally published: 03/07/2019

To the current generation a "Cosmo" is a pretty drink, a character from a cartoon or a space reference but to those who've come before; Cosmo is the middle moniker of one Doug "Cosmo" Clifford drummer and one half of the legendary rhythm section of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Still going strong with bassist Stu Cook, Creedence Clearwater Revisted has picked up where the earlier version left off and continues to bring their classic hits to new fans daily. 

According to Clifford, when he and Cook put the band together they had a plan; well somewhat.

"This will be our twenty-fifth year with this project," he explained. "We originally had a five year plan, exactly what that was in detail I have no idea and neither does Stu, we laugh about it. We had a five year plan figuring if we lasted five years we'd have accomplished our goal and as we look back and see what we were able to do; getting sued right out of the gate over the name and we prevailed and we have a great band, a lot of fun and its been a great ride."

Songs such as, "Bad Moon Rising," "Proud Mary," "Down On the Corner," "Fortunate Son" and oodles more have come from CCR over the years and have been in countless movies, TV shows and ad campaigns; much of their catalog is still heard on classic rock radio stations on a regular basis. Clifford marvels at their good fortune and is very conscious of the fact that their music has touched generations and still continues to do so today. 

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"It's multi-generational," he said with a chuckle. "We have three generations of fans, we have more young fans than older fans and that's just the cycle of life. Our age group is dying off (laughs) but it's nice to know there's a group with younger energy behind us and I see a fourth emerging; I call them the single  digiters and they're the seven, eight and nine year olds. They are engaged in the music, they know the words and to cross channel multiple generations was probably our stiffest test or the toughest test for any pop medium which is the test of time; we're pretty proud of that. I shake my head every time I go to a local grocery store and hear one of our tunes playing and there's an old lady in front of me or someone in an aisle singing along and I just smile and think, there we are.  I still get a kick out of it; our dream was to one day have our songs played on the radio and they're still playing them. We actually just found out from the record company that we have four multi-platinum, one platinum and one gold certified singles and that's the new electronic world of calculating and we are still putting out gold and platinum records; it's amazing."

One of the band's many accomplishments occurred nearly 50 years ago when they were part of an "intimate" gathering called, "Woodstock." Clifford  recalls the trials, tribulations and memories from the festival and says it doesn't seem like five decades have passed; then again maybe it does.  

"Seems like both, it goes back and forth," he jokingly said when asked. "It was a logistical nightmare quite honestly; at the time nobody knew that it was going to be the grandest of the grand and things just weren't right. Things had gotten out of hand with the number of people that came and when the fences went down with 500,000 people there they certainly weren't prepared to handle that large a number. They were short on food, water, shelter and you name it. The weather was wet and cold and they had problems with that and getting our equipment in, getting ourselves in, then everything was late because of the problem with the rain and people going over their allotted time; it wasn't much fun. The one saving grace was that Bill Graham had a representative there in a Winnebago who was representing Santana and the Grateful Dead and those guys were all out doing their thing and didn't want anything to do with the representative but he liked us and respected us and we had beautiful steaks and a nice French wine to wash them down (laughs) and he was kind of our savior there. We had gotten on somewhere between one and three in the morning because the Grateful Dead had gone over double time on their set; it was really a pain in the neck. As time passed I think Stu said it best, "It wasn't about the bands it was about the fans;" the people there behaved themselves. There were half a million people there in those conditions, no violence, nobody got out of hand, people were having fun playing in the mud like kids and sharing whatever they had with complete strangers; peace love and music was right on! I mean you could feel it, that was the thing about it, once we got in there and got our feet on the ground and realized that it was what it was weather wise and all of the other logistical things that went along with it; you could feel the vibe. I mean the hair stood up on my arms when I looked out and saw all of these people with smiles on their faces and laughing and making the best of a bad situation; it was truly a one of a kind event."

Camaraderie with the fans and the acts didn't end there; Cosmo fondly recalls Bill Graham and their relationship with the great guitarist Carlos Santana. 

"Carlos is an old friend of ours and back in the day we would do some tours with them where we would be the promoters and put posters out and we would alternate billing; one show we'd be the headliner, the next show they would be the headliner and we'd cut out the middle man and make some money. Then records started happening and everything changed for both of us; those were the days with Bill Graham at The Fillmore and what a great guy he was. He made it happen and he made it happen by putting out quality music with very interesting combinations of artists. He put together some very interesting musical events and he did it with class and integrity; it was always the best sound system for that period of time, he made sure that things were orderly, as orderly as they could be with a bunch of people running around who were on acid (laughs). He was a good friend of ours and we were very happy to have him as a friend."

Presently, Creedence Clearwater Revisited is on the road and will be making their only east coast stop this Friday March 8 in Bensalem, PA at Parx Casino's Xcite Center. Clifford still gets excited before every gig and summed up what it's like to be a performer.

"It's like I'm getting ready to go to the candy store," he said once again with a laugh. "I love to play and it's always great to know that we have this great group of fans and we want to give them the best night they can possibly have. I always crack up when I get asked if I get scared before we go on and I say, no I get excited. I practice every day but I don't get adrenaline rushes when I practice, that's a whole different scene there, that's to keep myself in shape so that I can play the music at the level that it needs to be played but it's not the same as the show. Show time is the real deal, you get that adrenaline rush and that is what you do it for; there's nothing like it in the world."

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What does he do when he practices to assist him in keeping at the level he's come to expect? 

"I play to other people's music and to ours, I like mixing it up and it helps keep me in shape to do what the people come to see us for; if I didn't play a show and get an adrenaline rush I'd be looking for some golf clubs I think (laughs)."

Creedence Clearwater Revisited consists of Clifford, Stu Cook, lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist DanMcGuinness, lead guitarist Kurt Griffey and keyboardist Steve Gunner; each with a laundry list of credits to their name and the talent to back them up. 

The Xcite Center is located on the grounds of Parx Casino which is located at 2999 Street Road in Bensalem. Show time is 8 p.m., the doors open at 7 p.m. and prices range from $35 to $75 dollars per ticket. 

To discover more about Creedence Clearwater Revisited, please visit www.creedence-revisited.com. 

That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON! 

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This week's event listings

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Alchemist & Barrister   
28 Witherspoon Street Princeton   
(609) 924-5555   
Thurs. "Pasta and Sinatra Night"   
Wed. 10 p.m. (TBA) 

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Artworks Trenton 
19 Everett Alley Trenton 
(609) 394-9436
Fri. 7 p.m. "Ink & Drink"
Sat. 12 p.m. YAL "Outside the Box"    

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Bill's Olde Tavern   
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton   
(609) 586-0192   
Thurs. 9 p.m. Trivia  
Sat. "St Patrick's Day Parade" (9 a.m.) "Kegs & Eggs" (12 p.m.) Billy O'Neal (2 p.m.) The Polish Nannies 
Ages 21+   

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Blend Bar & Bistro   
911 Highway 33 Hamilton   
(609) 245-8887  
Sun. 7 p.m. Karaoke 
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia  Jam   
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke  

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Bordentown Elks 
11 Amboy Road Bordentown 
(609) 298-2085 
Sat. 7 p.m. "St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance." $20

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Bowman's Tavern   
1600 River Road New Hope, PA   
(215) 862-2972   
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Fermenters Trio
Fri. (4 p.m.) Ottmar (8 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Bruce Klauber Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Ottmar) (6 p.m.) Lorenzo 
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Gary Reed & Arturo Baguer
Wed. 6 p.m. Lorenzo

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Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room   
19 E. Union Street Burlington   
(609) 733-3562  
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ K Fry
Sat. 7  p.m. Soul Joel Presents: "Laugh It Up" Comedy Series. $20 (advance)
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics

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Broken Goblet Brewing 
1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA 
(267) 812-5653 
Thurs. 8 p.m. Mike Estabrook 
Sat. 8 p.m. Metal Quizzo 3D
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo from the Darkside 

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BSB Gallery 
143 East State Street (Suite 4) Trenton 
(609) 599-3268 
Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. "Common Threads Sanctuary 7"

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Candlelight Lounge   
24 Passaic Street Trenton   
(609) 695-9612   
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam 
Sat. 3 p.m. (TBA) $10 (cover charge/$10 Minimum includes buffet)   
Tues. 6 p.m. "Tuesday Jazz Jam" Open Session feat. James Stewart / Tom Littwin Trios. $5 (Lite appetizers) 

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Championship Bar 
931 Chambers street Trenton 
(609) 396-5457 
Mon. 8 p.m. "Art Chill Night" 
Tuesday 8 p.m. "Jam Night" Hosted by Nikki & Caleb 

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Chickie's & Pete's  
183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown   
(609) 298-9182  
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night   
Wed. 9 p.m. Quizzo Trivia   

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City Streets   
510 Highway 130 South East Windsor   
(609) 426-9400 
Mon. 9 p.m. "Malibu Mondays"    
Tues. 9 p.m. Trivia w/ Jessie & Chelsea   
Wed. 6:30 p.m. "Wine Down Wednesdays" w/ Rich Genoval   

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Clubhouse at Mountain View
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing
(609) 771-0400
Thurs. (6 p.m.) Tim Hoh (7 p.m.) Johnny Ott

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COARadio.com   
125 South Main Street Hightstown   
(609) 241-7103   
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. The Wag

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Common Sense Brewing 
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 526-8651 
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Deb & Mike

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Diamond's of Hamilton   
661 Route 33 Hamilton   
(609) 981-7900   
Fri. (6 p.m.) Jessica DiDonato (10 p.m.) DJ Frank Oliveti 
Sat. (6 p.m.) Scott Gurney (10 p.m.) DJ Anthony Bradley

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Frans Pub 
116 South Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-5539 
Sat. 8 p.m. Seventh Sojourn

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Freddies Tavern  
12 Railroad Avenue Ewing   
(609) 882-0978  
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Country Night" Hosted by Jeremy Line Dance. (FREE event)
Sat. 9 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle & Ernie White
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Joe Vadala, Falcey & Marc Hoffman

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Greenhouse
90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1657
Fri. 9 p.m. Little Red Rooster 
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Sam Ryan Music

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Grounds For Sculpture 
80 Sculptors way Hamilton 
(609) 586-0616 
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Sing Along with Sculpture" w/ Seward Johnson

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Grover's Mill Coffee House   
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction   
(609) 716-8771   
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker 

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Halo Pub 
4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton Square 
(609) 586-1811 
Sat. 7 p.m. Black Cat Habitat

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Hamilton Tap & Grill
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Challenge

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Havana New Hope  
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.   
(215) 862-9897  
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Rocky & His Friends
Fri. (8:30 p.m) Philly Rock & Soul (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) JJ Rupp Dance Band (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 3 p.m. High Noon
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Tues. 8 p.m. Funk 'N' Blues Jam Hosted by Sidewinder Blues Band
Wed. 8 p.m.  "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Larry Saklad

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Hopewell Theater    
5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell   
(609) 466-1964  
Fri. 8 p.m. "This Really Happened" Storytelling at HT feat. Anita Flores, Marc L Abbott, Marjorie Fineberg, Winther, Jennifer Glick. $19.73
Sat. 12 p.m. Family Fun Concert feat. Jumpin' Jamie. $19.73 
Sun. 11 a.m. "Brunch Club" feat. the Alex Hiele Paris Jazz Combo.

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Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn   
15 East Broad Street Hopewell   
(609) 466-9889
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic. Night   
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions"

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards   
46 Yard Avenue Pennington   
(609) 737-4465   
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dan Kassel
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Craig Leach Group
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Chris from Rave On
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Al Oliver

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Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill   
7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA   
(267) 914-4517   
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher    
Sat. 9 p.m. Witzend
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam   

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Irish Rover Station House
1033 Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Malpractice Show Band
Sun. 3 p.m. Stems & Seeds "Lite"
Tues. 7:30 p.m. "Paint & Sip"

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Iron Plow Vineyards   
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus   
(732) 306-9111   
Fri. 6 p.m. Bob O
Sat. 2 p.m. Ronnie Brandt
Sun. 2 p.m. Audio Pilot

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Ivy Tavern   
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton   
(609) 888-1435   
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke   
Fri. 9 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Sat. 9 p.m. Tour de Force
All shows 21+   

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Jake's Eatery   
869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA   
(215) 322-6787   
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Ladies Night"  
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night   

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Jimmy's Firestone American Grill 
140 Route 130 South Bordentown 
(609) 291-0200 
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Bar Games and Trivia" 

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John & Peter's   
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa   
(215) 862-5981  
Thurs. 9 p.m. Sam Ryan
Fri. 9 p.m. Chris Harford & The Band of Changes
Sat. (3 p.m.) Ed McGrath & Friends (9 p.m.) St. James & The Apostles / Guy Heller's Tribute to Ray Manzarek
Sun. (3 p.m.) Jason Ager (9:30 p.m.) The Bonk Percussion Group
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic
Tues. 9 p.m. Corey & Cara
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational   
All shows 21+  

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Killarney's Publick House   
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton  
(609) 586-1166  
Thurs. "Girls Night Out" (5 p.m.) Radio Fiction
Sat. "Hamitlon St. Patrick's Day After Party" feat. (6 p.m.) The Bantry Boys (10 p.m.) Some Assembly Required
Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Brunch"
Mon. 7 p.m. "Paint Nite" Plant Night
Wed. 8 p.m. Drop the Beat Bingo 

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Laurita Winery   
85 Archertown Road New Egypt   
(609) 752-0200 
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out" 
Fri. 7 p.m. "Awesome 80's Dance Party"
Sat. 11:30 a.m. "Shamrock Festival" (4:30 p.m.) The Successful Failures
Sun. 11:30 a.m. "Shamrock Festival" 

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Logan Inn  
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 862-2300 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Ernie White
Fri. 7 p.m. John Beacher
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Ed Wall
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" feat.Brian Morris Trio

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Mama Flora's Trattoria  
1750 North Olden Avenue Ewing 
(609) 434-1188 
Sat. 6 p.m. Bryan Hill

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Marcellos Coal Fired Restaurant & Pizza 
206 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown  
(609) 298-8360 
Sun. 10 a.m. "Blues Brunch"  

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McGuinn's Place   
1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence   
(609) 392-0599  
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Hip Hop Thursdays" w/ Enki
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke   
Wed. 9 p.m. "Mid-week Mosh"
Ages 21+   

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McStews Irish Sports Pub   
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA   
(215) 949-9570   
Thurs. 10 p.m. Beer Pong Night"
Sat. 8 p.m. The Ancient Mariners / Knights Reign. $8
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike 
Wed. 9 p.m. "Karaoke Time" w/ Kirchner Entertainment

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Millhill Basement   
300 S. Broad Street Trenton   
(609) 989-1600  
Fri. 10 p.m. Yorkshire Tenth (Album Release Show), Scoville Unit, Ultra Major. Ages 21+, Doors open at 9 p.m., $8
Tues. 10 p.m. "Local Artist" Hip Hop, Experimental EDM and Bass Music Showcase

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New Hope Winery  
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 794-2331 
Thurs. 8 p.m. "2019 Bucks Fever Talent Show" $12
Fri. 8 p.m. A Tribute to the Music of Journey w/ "Frontiers." $35

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New Jersey WeedMan's Joint 
322 East State Street Trenton 
(609) 437-0898 
Sat. 8 p.m. "Chronic Stoner Days" w/ Rebel DJ
Sun. 4:20 p.m. "Sugar Magnolia Sundaze" feat. 
Wed. 8 p.m. "420 Game Night"

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Nook's PourHouse   
2043 Route 130 South Florence   
(609) 447-0927 
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Tuesday w/ Quizoholics   

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Nottingham Tavern   
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square   
(609) 587-6623   
Thurs. (7 p.m.) "Rock On Radio Happy Hour Hosted by Danny Coleman (9:30 p.m.) Karaoke w/ DJ Super Dave   
Fri. 9 p.m. The Mojo Gypsies
Sat. 8 a.m."St Patrick's Parade Day" (9 a.m./1 p.m./ 6 p.m.) DJ Chris Barlow (12 p.m./3 p.m.) Clancy's Pistol (9:30 p.m.) Cheap Date
Ages 21+   

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O'Connors American Bar & Grille 
1383 Monmouth Road Easthampton 
(609) 261-1555 
Fri. 6 p.m. "Guiness Keep the Glass"

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Old Town Pub   
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown   
(609) 291-9232  
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia 
Fri. 9 p.m. Tour de Force
Sat. 9 p.m. Chris Singh

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Open Arts PAC 
146 Route 130 South Bordentown 
(609) 424-3058 
Sat. 7 p.m. Trenton Divine Poetry Night Out. $20

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Palermo's Of Hamilton   
310 Klockner Road Hamilton   
(609) 838-7979   
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke  
All shows 21 + 

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Patriots Crossing   
1339 River Road Titusville   
(609) 737-2780  
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Sean Cavalier
Fri. 8 p.m. Acoustic DuOver
Sat. 8 p.m. MLC Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo   

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Pete's Steak House   
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton   
(609) 585-8008   
Fri. 9:30 p.m. (TBA)
Sat. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir

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Plumsted Grill
457 Route 539 Cream Ridge 
(609) 758-5552
Sat. 9:30 p.m. The Flim Flam Band

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Randy Now's Man Cave 
134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown   
(609) 424-3766  
Fri. 8 p.m. Peter Case. $20
Sun. 7 p.m. Peter Holsapple Trio / Will Rigby. $20

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River Cat Cafe`  
142 South Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1008 
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Jazz"

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Rossi's Bar & Grill   
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton   
(609) 890-2004   
Thurs. 7 p.m. Monk & Monk w/ Joe Kramer

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Salt Creek Grille   
1 Rockingham Row Princeton   
(609) 419-4200   
Fri. 8 p.m. Lynn Randall
Sat. 8 p.m. Charles Clarke

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Small World Coffee   
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton   
(609) 924-4377 x2 
Sat. 8 p.m. James Rosocha Trio
Sun. 7 p.m. Princeton Bluegrass Jam

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Starbucks Coffee (Trenton Community Store)
102 South Warren Street Trenton
(609) 393-0261
Sat. 3 p.m. Open Mic

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1867 Sanctuary   
101 Scotch Road Ewing   
(609) 392-6409 
Fri. 8 p.m. Toney Rocks. $20
Sat. (2 p.m.) "Mardi Gras Jazz" w/ Jerry Ride's Blue Skies. $20 (8 p.m.) Tom Tallitsch. $20
Sun. 3 p.m. Joe Holt and Cody Leavel. $20

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Tara's Tavern  
1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown   
(609) 286-2300   
Fri. 10 p.m. Black Brant
Sat. 10 p.m. Ned Ryerson & The Groundhogs

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Tavern On The Lake   
101 Main Street Hightstown   
(609) 426-9345   
Fri. 9 p.m. Complicated Matter
Sat. 9 p.m. The Bones
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night   

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Temperance House   
5 South State Street Newtown, PA   
(215) 944-8050   
Thurs. 7 p.m. Blues Open Mic Hosted by Steve Guyger   
Sat. 7 p.m. Maggs & Budd
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo  

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Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310
Sun. 1 p.m. "Winery Sunday Music Series" feat. Jerry Steele

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The Cool Cricket   
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro   
(609) 291-9110   
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke   
Sat. 9 p.m. X IT

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The Cure Insurance Center   
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton   
(609) 656-3200   
Check website for upcoming events   

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The Dubliner 
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1816 
Fri. 7 p.m. Seamus Kelleher
Sat. 7 p.m. Copy of Killen & Clark
Sun. 3 p.m. Traditional "Irish Session" Hosted by Dave Miller

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The Five Four Bar & Grill 
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 547-5525 
Fri. 9 p.m. Red Headed Step Child 
Sat. 9:30 p.m. The Kickbaks
Wed. 7 p.m. "Lyrical Conundrums" w/ Cara & Righteous     

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The HOB Tavern   
146 Second Street Bordentown   
(609) 291-7020   
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment 
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night   

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The Ivy Inn   
248 Nassau Street Princeton   
(609) 921-8555   
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron   
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Bob E Luv
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv   
Wed. 10 p.m. "Wednesday Wheel Night Spin To Win Karaoke" w/ DJ Rockn Ron   

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The Pines Tavern   
6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA   
(215) 788-1659   
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Barefoot Bobby & the Breakers
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Bill Monach Jr.   

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The Roost   
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge   
(609) 208-0050 
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 

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The Sticky Wicket   
2465 South Broad Street Hamilton   
(609) 439-0007   
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Throwback Thursday" w/ DJ Chillio  
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke   

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Live & Local" Hosted by Jake Falana
Fri. 7 p.m. Hotlanta w/ special guest Roz King. Ages 21+, $10
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Off The Hook. $5
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Open Jam w/ Blue Light Digital Sound

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Tir Na Nog   
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton   
(609) 392-2554 
Fri. 9 p.m.The Shantys
Sat. 9 p.m. Mike Nabinger
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Monk & Monk
All Shows 21+ 

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Trenton Buzz   
702 Pine Street Trenton   
(609) 392-6000   
Fri. 8 p.m. Live Band & Open Mic.   
Sat. 10 p.m. "Buzzed Saturdays" w/ Bockman   

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Trenton Social    
449 South Broad Street Trenton   
(609) 989-7777  
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour" Hosted by Jay Kountree
Tues. 7 p.m. "Social Musicology Series"

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Triple Sun Spirits
126 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-3057
Sat. 7 p.m. Mike and Shanna

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Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)   
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.   
(215) 862-8300   
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia 
Fri.10 p.m. Diablo Sandwich Band. $5 (cover charge)
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage Night
All shows 21+ 

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Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location) 
138 Nassau Street Princeton 
(609) 924-7855 
Fri. 10 p.m. Zaire

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VFW Post 491
9 Fisher Place Yardville
(609) 585-9645
Sat. 8 p.m. Second Saturday Open Mic
All shows ages 21+

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Wildflowers Inn   
2572 Pennington Road Pennington   
(609) 773-2392   
Sat. 9 p.m. Acoustic Rock Night   
Mon. 9 p.m. "Moonshine Mondays" Trivia 
Tues. 9 p.m. Ed Wilson

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Working Dog Winery   
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown   
(609) 371-6000   
Sat. 1 p.m. Acoustic Road

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Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar 
82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA 
(215) 493-3800 
Sat. 8 p.m. Kate & Bob

About the author:

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Danny Coleman is a veteran musician and writer from central New Jersey. He hosts a weekly radio program entitled 'Rock On Radio' airing Sunday evenings at 7:00pm EST on ThePenguinRocks.com where he features indie/original bands and solo artists.

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