One doesn't just happen upon talent and tradition such as Kenny Neal, let alone get him to take one under his wing and/or produce a record, so; how did she get him to commit?
"I've sang in Memphis, either with the IBC or in the National Women In Blues showcase many times and I've also sang with a gentleman who was doing the pre-show for the BMAs and Kenny was there as well. So, he had probably heard me over time but we actually were working together; we were asked to speak at a symposium by The Blues Foundation and alongside of me was Kenny Neal and Walter Trout and his wife and the symposium was a discussion about the healing power of blues. So, that is where Kenny and I really started getting into conversations; not so much about the project at that point. Then later on our paths did cross in Memphis and after that there was a blues festival where I reside in western New York and Kenny was the headliner and I sang there as well. So, naturally I invited him and his beautiful wife Josie over for dinner and we talked about a project I had going on and I let him listen and he said; "You know what? I think I would start all over with you, I think you should come down to Baton Rouge; I have some ideas" and that's kind of how the project started. Then he sent me some material to listen to and I fell in love with it. The material that he had me listen to had been recorded about 25 years ago when Kenny was involved in a project with Bob Greenlee and a female artist named Erica Guerin and they recorded it. The problem is, the sweetheart died young and her music never really got to be heard as it should have. So, when Kenny handed me this material to listen to, I was totally blown away and honored. I decided to record it, of course in my own way but that was a big part of it as well; I think just the fact that I was kind of re-doing some of the material that he never really had a chance to bring to the forefront; you know? On the album, some of the songs were written by Bob Greenlee, one that my husband actually wrote; "I can't Think" and some originals written by others but I have a James "Jimmy" Bond tune called "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World" also; so, yeah."
Terms such as vivacious, genuine and authentic should always be associated with Parks; her energy and ability to relate to her band and her audiences is infectious. When told that today's music seems to lack passion, emotion and a personal touch; she pulled no punches when offering an opinion.
"It's funny you say that, think about it for a minute; how is everybody communicating? Is it through a phone call? No, it's through texting. You could have a major message and you won't pick up that phone," she began with a slight rise in tone. "You choose to put it in a text and I think as we are evolving that we are falling short of what's so important and that's the connection as you said, with the human voice or the rhythm of an instrument; we're missing it because it is electronic and it's a lot of stuff that just isn't there. You just don't get the same feeling, you may like the feeling of the rhythm and you might be able to repeat it but it's not allowing you to connect with the artist as you can with the blues genre. I agree, it can be irritating at times and one of the things that Kenny is really adamant about is that there is not too much going on in the song; it's all about the vocals. They are delivering the lyric and there's a lot of songs out there with just too much stuff going on interrupting the artist from delivering the message. Sometimes you get what they call the Goosies; right? Like when you hear a note, just one note that you can feel chime right down to your bones because the vocals are an instrument and if you have too much going on and everybody is talking at the same time; how can you hear? I feel that's one of the biggest challenges. I'll be honest with you, the difference between the music that I've done prior to this album is that what I'm used to is all of these horns going on behind me and these massive things going on; I love horns, don't misunderstand me but usually musicians want to do their thing and talk while whoever is singing is doing the same and then the song goes somewhere else. People love it, people love to hear somebody go around twice and they really get into it but when you have three sets of instruments and they all want to go twice around; we forget what the song is about. I have actually turned to my band and I have a great, great rapport with my band; I've actually said, I don't think you need me because what you're doing is phenomenal but you don't need someone to sing lyrics; you need to jam and get that all out and at times it should be there, again, don't misunderstand me. I think that has to do with recordings too, if sometimes you're listening to the music and you're like, we really didn't have to have all of that; as a matter of fact, that's the difference in this album. There are short solos on this album and believe me with the talent that Kenny Neal has, everybody wants to hear more of it but he did not do that, he's just not that guy; he'd rather do more with a lesser amount."
Now that it is post-pandemic; will there be a tour? More live shows and in-person events?
"That's the next step, working as things open up. We've already done a show that was sold out in our area and I really have to get to Jersey (laughs). I've got press, I'm signed to Booga Records so, I'm sure more things will be coming as things continue to open up. I'm doing well here in New York State but I think some good opportunities are available to me in the surrounding tri-state areas too."
To discover more about Patti Parks, please visit www.thepattiparksband.com .
That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON!
This week's event listings
Al's Airport Inn636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252
Tues. 7 p.m. Just Jeff
Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-8777
Fri. 6 p.m. "Summer Nights" Concert Series feat. Big Country & The Finger Pick'n Good Band. (Takes place at Princeton Shopping Center 301 North Harrison Street)
Sat. 2 p.m. Cafe Improv LIVE on Hinds Plaza feat. Randie O'Neil, (TBA). (FREE EVENT)
Bill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Fri. 7 p.m. The Polish Nannies
Tues./Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ "Super" Dave Curtis
Ages 21+
Bowman's Tavern 1600 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Sun. 6:30 p.m. Lorenzo
Wed. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Bristol Riverside Theater2501 Bath Road Bristol, PA
(215) 785-0100
Sat. 8 p.m. Totally Awesome 80's
Broken Goblet Brewing 2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 7 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Sat. (1 p.m.) Cypress Bonsai (6 p.m.) Don McCloskey and his All Star Band
Wed. 8 p.m. Open Mic w/ Cara Cartney
All Shows 21+
Candlelight Lounge 24 Passaic Street Trenton
(609) 695-9612
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam Hosted by The Mojo Gypsies. $5 (Includes hot buffet)
Championship Bar 931 Chambers street Trenton
(609) 396-5457
Tuesday 8 p.m. "Jam Night" Hosted by Nikki & Caleb
Ages 21+
Clubhouse at Mountain View (The Patio)850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing
(609) 771-0400
Fri. 7 p.m. Paul Plumeri Blues Band
COARadio.com 125 South Main Street Hightstown
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Adriana Groza, Glen Burtnik, Peter Veteska, Somehow Sorry
Cooper's Riverview 50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. (7 p.m.) Cover Up (9 p.m.) Club Night feat. Rotating DJs (inside event)
Fri. (5 p.m.) "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Happy Hour" feat. Jerry Monk (8 p.m.) EarCandy
Sat. 7 p.m. Pez Head Band
Sun. 11 a.m. " Sunday Latin Jazz Brunch"
Mon. 7 p.m. "Sunny Monday Blues Jam"
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ Karen and Mark
Wed. (12 p.m.) "Wine Down Wednesdays" (8 p.m.) Kindred Spirit
All Events Ages 21+
Cream Ridge Winery 145 Route 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 259-9797
Sat. 6 p.m. "Ladies Night" w/ Alex English. $5
Dacey's Pub 215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 6 p.m. Acoustic Music Night
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo
Dadz Bar and Grill744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Dempster's Pub437 Pine Street Mount Holly
(609) 261-0500
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Throwback Thursday/Ladies Night" w/ DJ entertainment feat. retro 70's, 80's and 90's music.
Fri. / Sat. 9 p.m. DJ entertainment
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Fri. 6 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Sat. 4 p.m. Marc Giovanetti
Sun. 5 p.m. Vince Schneider
Eddington House Bensalem2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-1220
Fri. 8 p.m. Crabby from Bigg Romeo
Sat. 8 p.m. EarCandy Duo
Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA
(215) 968-0600
Fri. 6 p.m. Kickbaxx
German American Society 215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton
(609) 585-5200
Sun. 2:30 p.m. Sensational Soul Cruisers
Gleason's Bar6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781
Thurs. 7 p.m. Weekly Corn Hole Tournament
Fri. 6 p.m. "Happy Hour"
Sat. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 5:30 p.m. Family Fun Night w/ "Gina the Balloon Girl"
Greenhouse 90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1657
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Musicians Night Out" Hosted by Lovelight
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Sam Ryan
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Dwayne Dunlevy
Grover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Sat. 11 a.m. Ragtime Relics
Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7 p.m. Funk n' Blues Jam
Fri. 8 p.m. Journey Tribute w/ "Frontiers." Doors open at 6 p.m., $35
Mon. 9 p.m. "Lipstick Mondays Drag Show"
Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5:30 p.m.) Catmoondaddy
Sat. (1 p.m.) Chris from Rave On (5:30 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Acoustic Road
Sun. 1:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Hopewell Valley Vineyards Jazz Band
Irish Rover Station House 1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Thurs. 5 p.m. Luau Party
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Michael Zandman
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Steve Guyger
Sun. 2 p.m. Maggs and Budd
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. "Thursday Night Dance Party"
Fri. 8 p.m. Einstein Bridge
All shows 21+
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa
(215) 862-5981
Fri. 9 p.m. The Waywoods
Sat. (3 p.m.) Fellaheen (9 p.m.) A Carousel Moon, Your Kids, The Swiss Guard
Sun. 3 p.m. Trip Dogs
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic (Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.)
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
Killarney's Publick House 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Thurs. 5 p.m. Radio Fiction
Sat. 5 p.m. Mario & Frank
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Laurita Idol 2021" Finals
Fri. (12 p.m.) "Wine In The Grove Friday" (6 p.m.) BBQ Grill Night (7 p.m.) Awesome 80's Dance Party
Lawrenceville Main Street17 Phillips Avenue Lawrenceville
(609) 219-9300
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Music In The Park" feat. Sun Dog (Weeden Park FREE admission)
Makefield Highlands Golf Club1418 Woodside Road Yardley, PA
(215) 321-7000
Fri. 5 p.m. Joe & Krista
Mamma Rosa's 572 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 588-5454
Fri. 6 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd., Kevin Toft, Eugene Cuff
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Marie's Kozy Korner111 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
(215) 943-3131
Fri. 7 p.m. Hind Sight
McGuinn's Place 1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence
(609) 392-0599
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Ages 21+
McStews Irish Sports Pub 5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 949-9570
Sat. 9 p.m. Steal Your Face
Mercer County Park (Boathouse at Mercer Lake)
334 South Post Road West Windsor
(866) 683-3586
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Happy Hour" feat. (TBA)
Mercer County Park Festival GroundsHughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor
(609) 448-1947
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Movie Night "Wonder Woman"
Millyard Park (Roebling Complex)
South Clinton Avenue Trenton
(609) 443-8560
Sat. 3 p.m. "Local Legends" feat. Grace Little, Kombo Latino
Mill Pond Arts42 South Main Street Allentown
(609) 953-6560
Sat. 10 a.m. "Grand Opening" feat. (12 p.m.) Disney Dress Up and Sing Along (3 p.m.) Teen Music/Karaoke Hang-out (7 p.m.) The Successful Failures (FREE event)
More Than Q 13 Klines Court Lambertville
(609) 773-0072
Sun. 11 a.m. Gospel Brunch Open Mic
Music Mountain Theater1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Head Over Heels"
Sat./Sun. 3 p.m. "Head Over Heels"
New Egypt Flea Market Village933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge
(609) 758-2082
Fri. 5 p.m. "Christmas In July" Full Moon Market (Buck Moon)
Sat. 10 a.m. "Rock-a-Billy" Day feat, Crash & Deb
New Hope Solebury High School184 West Bridge Street New Hope, PA
Sat. 7 p.m. Cover Up (FREE event)
Newtown Brewing Company103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. 80's Trivia Night
Nick's Roast Beef4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA
(215) 637-5151
Thurs. 6 p.m. Natalie & Tim
Fri. 6 p.m. The Mix
Sat. 8 p.m. The Road Dogs
Sun. 4 p.m. AJ Slick
Wed. 7 p.m. LeCompt Acoustic Duo
O'Fowley's Tavern & Grill200 State Road Croydon, PA
(215) 785-6998
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Old Hights Brewing123 West Ward Street Hightstown
(609) 469-5976
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Sat. 7 p.m. Radio Fiction
Oneida Boat Club3 York Street Burlington
Sat. 7 p.m. The Williamsboy
Palmer Square40 Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 4 p.m. "Locals Night" w/ Live "Strolling" Musician
Sat.12 p.m. Ess Gees
Pasquale's Sports Bar9078 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(267) 202-6268
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour feat. (TBA)
Sat. 8 p.m. DJ or Live Band Entertainment
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Patriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"
Recklesstown Farm Distillery2800 Route 206 North Columbus
(609) 784-8046
Thurs. 6 p.m. The Williamsboy
Revere Restaurant802 River Road Ewing
(609) 882-6365
Thurs. 6 p.m. Brian Elliot
Wed. 7 p.m. David Boyd
Robbinsville Community ConcertTown Center Lake Drive Gazebo, Robbinsville
Tues. 7 p.m. No Way Out
Rosedale Mills101 Route 31 North Pennington
(609) 737-2008
Sat. 1 p.m. Outdoor Line Dancing. $10 (Rain date Sundays 12 p.m.)
Sav'Aged Designs110 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(609) 937-6104
Sat. 10 a.m. The Art of Adriana Groza
Screamin' Hill Brewery83 Emleys Hill Road Cream Ridge
(609) 401-2025
Sat. 2 p.m. "Christmas In July" feat. The Mighty Tree Toppers (Toy collections accepted)
Sherman Theater/Penn Community Bank Amphitheater2400 Byberry Road Bensalem, PA
Wed. 7 p.m. Tramps Like Us (Doors open at 5:30 p.m., tickets available online)
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Thurs. 8 p.m. "The Fluid Acrylics of Adriana Groza" (Runs 7 days a week thru 8/3)
Stars & Stripes Harley Davidson600 South Flowers Mill Road Langhorne, PA
(215) 752-9400
Sat. 11 a.m. "Sizzlin' Summer BBQ"
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 9 p.m. (TBA)
Sat. 9 p.m. Sarah Chip
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Temperance House 5 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8050
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310
Fri. 4 p.m. "Sips & Sounds Friday" feat. Fabulous Benson Boys
TGI Fridays3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton
(609) 520-0378
Sun. 12 p.m. "Kim Yarson 50/51st Birthday Brunch Concert" w/ Kim Yarson & Joey J and Friends
The Beer Garden at Snipes Farm 890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
Sat. 2 p.m.)"Music at Snipes Farm" feat. Sol Splash Music & Arts Festival w/ Jah People, HIGHBRATION, Deal, Bear's Choice, Newness.
The Buck Hotel1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA
(215) 396-2002
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kevin Kirko
Fri. 7 p.m. Love Junk
Sat. 9 p.m. Sister Merlin
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Cricket "Karaoke Idol"
The Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session"
The Irish Horne Bar & Restaurant882 2nd Street Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 942-4000
Sat. (5 p.m.) Car and Bike Cruise (8 p.m.) Big Whiskey
The Morrisville Tavern376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Mon. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Tim
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Sat. 8 p.m. Diablo Sandwich Band
The Sticky Wicket 2465 South Broad Street Hamilton
(609) 439-0007
Sat. 8 p.m. "In My House Saturdays" $20
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Fri. 8 p.m. Brian Elliot
Tindall Road Brewing Co.102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651
Sat. 7 p.m. Tiltin' Catz
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage
All shows 21+
Vault Tap Room19 West College Avenue Yardley, PA
(267) 907-8550
Fri. 7 p.m. Summer's Grove Acoustic
Sat. 7 p.m. Jon Savage Acoustic Duo
Water's Edge Gastropub and Lounge1067 Totem Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-2095
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cornhole "Blind Draw." $10
Sun. 11 a.m. "Pizza Bowl"
Wed.7 p.m. Drag Bingo & Karaoke
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. The Williamsboy
Sun. 1 p.m. Erin McAndrew
WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 RadioMCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"
Yankee Doodle Tap Room10 Palmer Square Princeton
(609) 921-7500
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dueling Piano Night (Palmer Square)
About the author:
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.


Joe Russo's Almost Dead
Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJJoe Russo's Almost Dead is Marco Benevento, Dave Dreiwitz, Tom Hamilton, Scott Metzger and Joe Russo. We're a Grateful Dead cover band.

Mccarter At The Museum: An Evening With Jason Robert Brown
Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Princeton Art Museum
45 Elm Drive, Princeton, NJJoin 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].

John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJThe legendary Rhode Island multi-platinum rock’n’roll group JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND began their career in 1973 and achieved mainstream success in the 1980s with the “Eddie & The Cruisers – Motion Picture Soundtrack”. The hit single “ON THE DARK SIDE” held the “#1” position on the Billboard Rock charts and the MTV video charts for five consecutive weeks.

Griffin House
Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ“If you are looking to be blown away by raw talent, then look no further than Griffin House.” —American Songwriter

Floyd Pink - Celebrating The Music Of Pink Floyd
Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJFLOYD PINK is a Pink Floyd tribute band from the New York metro area, celebrating the music of Pink Floyd.
EVENT PREVIEWS
State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:30pm. The band was formed in Brooklyn, NY in 2013. While they are a Grateful Dead cover band, they are known more for interpreting songs by the Dead rather than attempting to replicate the band's work.
NJPAC presents Gregory Porter with special guests Madeleine Peyroux and Catherine Russell
(NEWARK, NJ) -- With a voice that can fill a concert hall and make every listener feel personally embraced, Gregory Porter has become one of the most beloved artists in contemporary jazz. On Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00pm, the two-time GRAMMY® winner returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with special guests Madeleine Peyroux and Catherine Russell for an evening of soulful expression, exquisite storytelling and remarkable vocal artistry, presented as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Friday
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30pm. Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller who has been making records for over 20 years.
KANSAS to perform at Scottish Rite Auditorium on Friday
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- One of classic rock's most iconic bands, KANSAS, will perform at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. A limited number of tickets remain.
NJPAC presents Jesse Cook on Saturday
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Jesse Cook on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in the Victoria Theater at 8:00pm. A global artist in every sense of the term, Jesse Cook redefines music's power to connect people across cultures and continents.
Forte Piano Music Company presents Exquisite Contrasts: Haydn & Schubert Piano Trios
(PARAMUS, NJ) -- The Forte Piano Music Company presents a Piano Trio Concert - "Exquisite Contrasts" - Haydn & Schubert on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:30pm. This program brings together two landmarks of the piano trio repertoire, revealing the evolution of the genre from the Classical era to early Romanticism.
Mahwah Museum Hosts "Les Paul from Start to Finish" with Jim Wysocki
(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Come to the Mahwah Museum on Sunday, November 15, 2026 for a discussion of a 29-year friendship, rare memorabilia, and the story behind Les Paul's home with Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki from his nearly three-decade friendship with legendary musician and inventor Les Paul. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Atlantic City Punk Rock Flea Market - Holiday Edition to take place on Sunday
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- You can get your holiday shopping done on Sunday, November 15, 2026 when Anchor Rock Club hosts the Atlantic City Punk Rock Flea Market - Holiday Edition. The event runs from noon to 6:00pm.
Song of the Meadowlark takes place on Sunday in Hopewell
(HOPEWELL, NJ) -- Song of the Meadowlark takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Highland Design Farm. This is a meditative rock odyssey weaving reimagined contemporary songs, stream-of-consciousness poetry, and live painting. Doors are at 2:00pm, showtime is 2:30pm.
Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Chris Smither
(AVENEL, NJ) -- Chris Smither will perform at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:30pm. Born in Miami, during World War II, Chris Smither grew up in New Orleans where he first started playing music as a child. The son of a Tulane University professor, he was taught the rudiments of instrumentation by his uncle on his mother's ukulele.