ROCK ON! This Week's Sound Bites...11/28/19

By Danny Coleman
originally published: 11/28/2019

"I'm the only one singing lead vocals but the other guys kind of scream in the microphone once in a while for back-ups," laughed former Child's Play drummer turned Charm City Devils lead vocalist John Allen as he discussed the band's new EP "1904" his personal "Crusade" for his hometown and more.

A musician since his childhood, Allen did the reverse of most and actually switched from guitar to drums instead of the reverse. Like most great rock 'n' roll journeys his too has a funny if not ironic twist. 

"When I was a little kid I started on guitar and there were all of these other guitar players around and I remember at the time that I felt it was more difficult for me to learn guitar and how to play songs all the way through. Whereas drums, I watched drummers on TV and I figured out how to play; you know, cross your arms over to play the hi-hat; I had a buddy who got a kit before me and I don't know if he ever saw a drummer play before because he played unorthodox, he played the hi-hat with his left hand although he was right handed. I said, no, no you're not supposed to play like that, so I took his sticks and sat down and said, this is how you're supposed to play and he quickly took the sticks from me, kind of like OK kid get outta here (laughs) but yeah, I think it came more naturally to me although I really wanted to be a guitar player and singer in the beginning. So I'm a hack guitar player but I feel I need to know how to play especially for writing melodies."

Fast Forward to 2007 when five guys from Baltimore got together and formed what would eventually become the Charm City Devils. Joining Allen were drummer Jason Heiser, guitarists Victor Karrera and Nick Kay along with bassist Anthony Arambulawho has since departed the band. 

"Everybody in the band is from Baltimore except our new bass player Rick Reynolds who is actually from Australia by way of Dallas, Texas and he's currently residing in Philadelphia so he's all over the globe; he's a jet-setter (laughs)." 

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So how did the band come up with a name like Charm City Devils? 

"We actually were named by Nikki Sixx. Way back when we were getting signed, talking to Eleven Seven Music about doing a deal and we were bantering around names and it seemed like every week I was sending like 20 names up to the label and we could never seem to come to consensus on a band name. Finally one day, I was working down in my studio and I saw I had a voice message, so I listened to it and it was Nikki Sixx and it said, "Hey John its's Nikki Sixx, I've got the perfect band name for ya' call me back" and I was like, oh crap (laughs); should I call him back because it freaked me out. So I gave him a call and he said, "I've got the name for ya'; Charm City Devils. Like Charm City because that's where you guys are from and Devils because it sounds like a gang and a band is a gang and that's it!" "I said, OK cool done! They were talking about us going on "Crue Fest" and the only thing holding us up was a name and at that point and I'm going to make a "Spinal Tap" reference here; "You can call us Shit Sandwich for all I care, just put us on the tour" (laughs) so yeah."

After releasing their debut album "Let's Rock-N-Roll"  and being named "Best New Rock Band" for 2009 by iTunes as well as achieving some Billboard charting success, the band took some time off; "1904" is their return; so why an EP and not a full length and how has the process changed? 

"We just wanted to be hip with all the kids," he said with a laugh. "We were on a hiatus for the last couple of years and I was working in another project and we had done two EPs because that's where the business seems to be sort of trending and we're just getting back into it, just getting our feet wet. We have material backlogged but it's not finished, it's not mixed; we're kind of getting stuff done as we can and it just sort of worked out where we could put out a short four or five song thing now and then get the next four or five out in a few months. It seems like you're always on an album cycle now whereas before bands would put out a 10 song record then they'd tour for a year or a year and a half then go in and write the next record and it might be a couple of years until the next cycle but now with the EPs and the way people are releasing singles to the streaming services it seems like you never really take time off; it seems you're always putting something out and always out supporting it. It just seems to be kind of the way the business is these days; it has been my experience in the business that it has always been feast or famine. It's very rare that you can kind of make a living on the in between, so you really have to learn how to wear a lot of hats. I just edited our video so I'm learning how to use editing software and you have to know how to do social media and know how to do this and do that. I've always loved graphic design, I took it in school, so I'm getting ready to renew my Photoshop subscription so I can get my feet wet with all that so that I don't have to rely on outside people to do our cover art and we can become one self-contained unit. I don't mind it so much because I'm a control freak so it's good for people like me (laughs)."

So did the self-proclaimed "Control freak" produce the new EP?

"I did, yeah, I have a Pro Tools studio in my basement and it's a very relaxed atmosphere for me so I can go down there and tweak things til my heart's content. It's one of the reasons why I like video so much; you can just kind of get in the zone with editing and it's like being in the recording studio, it's the same kind of deal. I tend to sometimes get hyper-focused on things; I guess my OCD kicks in so it's a wonderful thing in some aspects."

Baltimore has seen its share of bad publicity and tough times over the years and it hasn't been lost on its native son. Allen gets a bit melancholy as he discusses his personal feelings about the perception of his hometown and how he's tried to change it. 

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"I feel like, in a lot of ways that I've been on that mission forever," he said in more mellow tones. "Baltimore has always kind of gotten a bit of a sketchy rap. Years ago, the nickname "Charm City" was really; I had an inkling as to why the city was nicknamed that so I did some research and it turns out that I was correct. It seems that the city fathers, I guess in the 70's decided that they needed to re-brand the city because it had such a bad reputation through the 1950's and 60's and they wanted to do something about it. They came up with this nickname "Charm City" and it seemed to work and the city was on the upswing for a long time but like most big cities around the country it's having its share of struggles. That was exasperated a few years ago with Freddie Gray's death and subsequent riots and people see that on national TV and they see shows like "The Wire" and they're automatically terrified of coming into downtown Baltimore. It's not been my experience but even the guys I grew up with are a little concerned. We were playing downtown last year with my side project and they were like, "I don't know about going around the corner" and I was like, c'mon dude; we grew up in a blue collar area that was pretty tough and my feeling is that anything can happen anywhere but you have to always keep awareness about yourself and pay attention to your surroundings. So as far as a crusade to defend my hometown; it doesn't feel good when someone talks shit about your hometown. It's kind of like, I can talk shit about my brother but you can't."

Like most bands, Allen and his crew have had to adopt to changing times and had released a single from the EP prior to its recent release. The single titled "Skipping Stone" was the first one to hit the airwaves but why was it chosen? 

"We just felt like it was probably the strongest song, or maybe it was just because it was just the first one done," he said with a large laugh. "I thought it was a pretty kick ass song and we felt it was pretty strong; the last song we finished for the EP was "Dollar Signs" and that's been the track that we released if you pre-ordered the EP like a teaser until the EP came out on November 22."

With the EP dropped; what's next for the band? Festival circuit? Local gigs or perhaps a tour? 

"We want to do all of that stuff. We just got a new agency and we are putting together touring stuff as we speak but we are now doing some warm up shows regionally to get back out on the scene and that will be followed up by some radio to follow up on the support that we've gotten in support of our single, "Skipping Stone."

To discover more about Charm City Devils, please go to www.charmcitydevils.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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Bill's Olde Tavern     
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton     
(609) 586-0192     
Thurs. 7 p.m. Ladies Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke Contest
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. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Night

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Bowman's Tavern     
1600 River Road New Hope, PA     
(215) 862-2972     
Fri. (5 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan  
Sat. 7 p.m. Andrea Carlson Trio
Sun. 6 p.m. Lorenzo
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Ed Wilson
Wed. 6 p.m. Lorenzo

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Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room     
19 E. Union Street Burlington     
(609) 733-3562  
Fri. 11 p.m. DJ Ronny Rayz
Sun. 5 p.m. Becky's Beard Unit
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics 

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Broken Goblet Brewing   
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA   
(267) 812-5653   
Fri. 6 p.m. "Zombie Turkey Paintball"  
All Shows 21+

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Candlelight Lounge     
24 Passaic Street Trenton     
(609) 695-9612     
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam. $5 (Includes hot buffet) 
Sat. 3 p.m. (TBA) $10 (cover charge/$10 Minimum includes buffet)       

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Championship Bar   
931 Chambers street Trenton   
(609) 396-5457 
Sat. 6 p.m. "Friendsgiving" feat. Departed, Gloves Off, Freeze, Chains of Misery, Gopnik, Inner Turmoil. All ages, $10 
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 

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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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COARadio.com     
125 South Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Bill Nobes and Nikki Nailbomb of "Analog Trenton"

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Conservatory Mansion
540 East State Street Trenton 
(609) 858-2279
Tues. 6 p.m. Line Dance Classes

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Cooper's Riverview 
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton 
(609) 393-7300
Fri. 4 p.m. Paradise Happy Hour"  
Sat. 9 p.m. "Saturday Night Social"
Sun. (11 a.m.) "Sunday Brunch" (1 p.m.) "Holiday Party"
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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Dacey's Pub 
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA 
(215) 295-4838 
Fri. 7 p.m. Acoustic Music Night feat.
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo

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Dog & Bull Brew House     
810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.     
(215) 788-2855     
Fri. (11 a.m.) Keli Vale (8 p.m.) Gabe Guma
Sat.  11 a.m. "Saturday Brunch" 
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch"
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia 

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Fedora Bistro Cafe   
2633 Main Street Lawrenceville   
(609) 895-0844   
 Wed. 6 p.m. Jerry Monk

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Frans Pub   
116 South Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 862-5539   
Fri. 8 p.m. Full Grown Men
Sat. 7 p.m. The Green Planet

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Friendly's
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville
(609) 426-9203
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic and Karaoke

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Greenhouse  
90 South Main Street New Hope, PA  
(215) 693-1657  
Fri. 9 p.m. Chris Lutz Quartet
Sat. 9 p.m. Stage Left
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Sam Ryan Music

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Grover's Mill Coffee House
    
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction     
(609) 716-8771     
Thurs. 6:30 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. Deb & Mike

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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 

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105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.     
(215) 862-9897    
Fri. (8:30 p.m.) Late Last Night (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Stealing Savanah. $8 (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 3 p.m. Ladies 2000 
Mon. 9:30 p.m. "Lipstick Mondays Drag show" followed by Karaoke w/ Dwayne "Sagittarius White Party"
Tues. 8 p.m. Funk 'N' Blues Jam Hosted by Sidewinder Blues Band
Wed. 9:30 p.m. Original Music Showcase Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Open Mic Night

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Hopewell Theater      
5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell     
(609) 466-1964    
Fri./Sat. 8 p.m. Chris Harford and the Band of Changes. $26, $28
Tues. 6:30 p.m. "5B" Screening and Panel Discussion w/ Brendan Gaul. FREE admission (6 Tickets Per Person Limit)

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

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards     
46 Yard Avenue Pennington     
(609) 737-4465     
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Deb & Mike
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. The Winery Cats
Sun. 3 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Sergio Neri

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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    
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam      

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Irish Rover Station House  
1033 Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA  
(215) 970-5412  
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment  
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Shameless 
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia 

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Iron Plow Vineyards     
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus     
(732) 306-9111  
Fri. 6 p.m. Radio Fiction
Sat. 2 p.m. The Williamsboy
Sun. 1 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle

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Iron Plow Vineyards Tasting Room
61 High Street Mt. Holly 
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 7 p.m. Ed Wilson
Sat. 7:30 p.m. The Williamsboy

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Ivy Tavern     
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton     
(609) 888-1435     
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke     
Fri. 9 p.m. Union
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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John & Peter's     
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa     
(215) 862-5981    
Thurs. 9 p.m. Chris Harford and the Band of Changes
Fri. 9 p.m. Pop Punk Throwbacks IV
Sat. (3 p.m.) No More Fences (9 p.m.) SuperFunkSplosion
Sun. (3 p.m.) A Very Cow Pals Christmas (9 p.m.) Room For Mojo
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic
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     
Fri. (6 p.m.) Joanna Caruso  (10 p.m.) DJ Bay 
Sat.10 p.m. "80's Night" w/ 80's Undercover 
Wed. 7 p.m. Drop Beat Bingo

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Lambertville Elks Lodge #1070
66 Wilson Street Lambertville
(609) 397-4210
Sun. (2:30 p.m.) "Holiday CD Release Concert" Hosted by Lambertville Historical Society feat. Lonesome Coyote, Cafe Mocha, The Back Porch Jug Band, Barry Peterson, The Maebells, Christopher Howatt, Santa P and the Elves (7:30 p.m.) Todd "The Mod" Ellis, Richard Jarboe, Mark Wilber Stewart, Spirit LIVE Orchestre, Singularity, The Shackers, Laurie Vosburg and the Fa La La La Las. $5 (Suggested donation)

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Laurita Winery     
85 Archertown Road New Egypt     
(609) 752-0200   
Sat.1 p.m. Gary Sfragal
Sun. 1 p.m. First Call
Wed. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out"  

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Logan Inn 

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10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA     
(215) 862-2300   
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" 

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Mamma Rosa's     
572 Klockner Road Hamilton     
(609) 588-5454   
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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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    
Fri. 9 p.m. "Flawless Friday"
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke     
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. 9 p.m. Metallica Tribute w/ "Orion"
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Video Trivia  

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Millhill Basement     
300 S. Broad Street Trenton     
(609) 989-1600     
Fri. 10 p.m. Ides, Dab Nebula, Bayht Lahm, Keef Chamber, Ignorant Life. Ages 21+, doors open at 9 p.m., $3 (w/ non-perishable food donation $5 without)
Sat. 9 p.m. Cathedral Ceilings, Erotic Novels, September's Ghost, Candy Cavity
Tues. 8 p.m. "Millhill Experiment" 

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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA
(215) 458-7081
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Kaiju Big Battel. Doors open at 7 p.m., $21.50, $26.50, $31.50

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New Hope Winery    
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA   
(215) 794-2331   
Sat. 8 p.m. Route 80's. Doors open at 7 p.m., $15

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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. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Fri. 9 p.m. Dawgs Acoustic
Sat. 9 p.m. Polish Nannies
Ages 21+     

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Old Town Pub     
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown     
(609) 291-9232    
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia   
Fri. 9 p.m. 4 AM

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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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Palmer Square
Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 4 p.m. "Skating On The Square" $10 (Includes skate rental)
Fri. 5 p.m. "Tree Lighting 2019" feat. Princeton High School Choir, Princeton School of Rock
Sat. 12 p.m. "Holiday Entertainment" feat. Harmonics Quartet w/ Strolling Santa (12 p.m./4 p.m.) "Skating On the Square" $10 (Includes skate rental) 
Sun. 12 p.m. "Holiday Entertainment" feat. Jersey Harmony Chorus w/ Strolling Santa. (12 p.m./4 p.m.) "Skating On the Square" $10 (Includes skate rental) 

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Patriots Crossing     
1339 River Road Titusville     
(609) 737-2780    
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"       

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Pete's Steak House     
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton     
(609) 585-8008     
Sat. 9 p.m. Ernie White & Lisa Bouchelle

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Pj's Pancake House & Tavern
19 Main Street Robbinsville
(609) 772-4755
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night

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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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Salt Creek Grille     
1 Rockingham Row Princeton     
(609) 419-4200    
Fri. 8 p.m. Party of Three
Sat. 8 p.m. Glenn Alexander

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Small World Coffee     
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton     
(609) 924-4377 x2   
Sat. 8 p.m. The GBC 3YO

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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. Kathleen Scheide. $20
Sun. 2 p.m. Eric Mintel Quartet. $20

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Tavern On The Lake      
101 Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 426-9345     
Fri. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Sat. 9 p.m. Jazmyn Adelle Band

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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     
Fri. 7 p.m. Kate Sottile
Sat. 7 p.m. Far Away Guys
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly  
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney

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Tessara's 
812 Route 33 Hamilton 
(609) 584-1700
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke

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The Birdhouse Center For The Arts   
7 North Main Street Lambertville   
(215) 681-4660  
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Not Just Nyckleharpa Orchestra

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

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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 Deck Restaurant and Bar @ the Bucks County Playhouse
70 South Main street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2121
Sat. 10:30 p.m. Matt Gordeuk
Sun. 2 p.m. / 7 p.m. Sam Ryan
Tues. 7 p.m. Aidan Holtz
Wed. (2 p.m.) Sam Ryan (7 p.m.) Aidan Holtz

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The Dubliner   
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 693-1816   
Fri. 7 p.m. Ray Coleman
Sun. 2 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session" Hosted by Corey Purcell

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The Five Four Bar & Grill   
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA   
(215) 547-5525   
Fri. 9 p.m. Blue Reign
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Philly Rock & Soul    

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The HOB Tavern     
146 Second Street Bordentown     
(609) 291-7020     
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment   
Sun. 1 p.m. Open Circle 
Wed. 8 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  
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv    
Wed. 10 p.m. DJ Dujour

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The Pines Tavern     
6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA     
(215) 788-1659     
Sat. 9 p.m. Finster
Sun. 4 p.m. Soul Custody Trio

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The Record Collector     
358 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown     
(609) 324-0880     
Fri. (10 a.m.) "Record Store Day" (1:30 p.m.) The Successful Failures 8 p.m.  All ages, Doors open at 7:30 p.m., $15 (Advance)  

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The Roost     
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge     
(609) 208-0050   
Fri. 8 p.m. Shore Bet
Sat. 8 p.m. Nicole & Denise
Sun. 4 p.m. Dick Gratton

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The Sticky Wicket     
2465 South Broad Street Hamilton     
(609) 439-0007     
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke   

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The Sycamore Grill     
255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA     
(215) 908-6326     
Fri. 8 p.m. Kick Bax Acoustic Trio
Sat. 8 p.m. Jamie Stem

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The Union Firehouse  
18 Washington Street Mount Holly  
(609) 288-6491  
Fri. (4 p.m.) Happy Hour (7:30 p.m.) "The Office" Trivia
Sat. 5 p.m. Happy Hour

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The Vibe Lounge at Mastoris
Route 130 and Route 206 Bordentown
(609) 298-4650
Thurs. 5 p.m. Dave Boucher
Fri. 7 p.m. Zone Duo
Sat. 6 p.m. J. Staffarie

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown   
(609) 526-8651    
Sat. (5 p.m.) "Bordentown Tree Lighting After Party" feat. Holiday Carol Sing Along (7 p.m.) Skelly

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Tir Na Nog     
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton     
(609) 392-2554   
Sat. 9 p.m. Paul Weise
All Shows 21+    

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Train Wreck Distillery
25 Madison Avenue Mount Holly
(609) 288-6300
Fri. 7 p.m. John Johnson Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Murray

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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. Open Mic Night
Wed. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton

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Triple Sun Spirits  
126 South State Street Newtown, PA  
(215) 944-3057  
Wed. 7 p.m. "Singles Mixer" 20s-30s

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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. Essie Riddle. $5 (cover charge)  
Sat. 10 p.m. Rob Duncan & the Funkin' Soul Band. $5 (cover charge)    
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage 
All shows 21+   

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VFW Post 491  
9 Fisher Place Yardville  
(609) 585-9645 
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 7:45 p.m. "Paint & Sip"
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    

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Working Dog Winery     
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown     
(609) 371-6000 
Fri. 1 p.m. Kevin McGowan    
Sat. 1 p.m. Spoondrift

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

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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