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ROCK ON! This Week's Sound Bites...11/27/14


By Danny Coleman

originally published: 11/27/2014


The holiday band schedule is as usual, lighter than normal but there is still loads of great music happening this weekend.


Southern rock enthusiasts may want to consider stopping by the Ivy Tavern in Hamilton on Friday evening as Gunsmoke plays in front of "The Great Wall of Alcohol." These fellas are always a lot of fun and very good at giving you that "Down home southern feeling." Pay attention to their version of "Simple Man;" it'll catch you one way or another for sure.


Classic rockers listen up! Tangled will be rocking Pete's Steak House in Hamilton on Friday evening as well. There's a reason why these guys work steady and are booked for months in advance; they're just that good. Playing a wide variety of the tunes from the 1970's to today; Tangled never disappoints.


If jazz is your thing, Dick Gratton returns to Chambers Walk in Lawrenceville on Saturday evening; performing his array of standard instrumentals as only he can. Also, the Candlelight Lounge plays host to the Jason Marshall Baritone Quartet in a matinee at this Trenton landmark.


How about blues? JB Kline Band takes to the stage at Havana in new Hope, PA on Sunday at 8 p.m. JB is one of the most respected and sought after talents between the two bridge communities of Lambertville, NJ and new hope and beyond. A little further out is Mr. Lucky at the 709 located on Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant. This is the third recent appearance of this group from central/south Jersey at this popular shore eatery.


Speaking of Havana; a "Super Group" of sorts will be taking the stage there on Wednesday at 8 p.m.




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The Empty Hearts whose cast includes members of The Cars, Blondie, Romantics and The Chesterfield Kings will be rockin' Main Street to its core.


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


THIS WEEKS CALENDAR LISTINGS

Alchemist & Barrister




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28 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-5555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Closed for Holiday

Sun. 9 p.m. Paula Ryan

Wed. 10 p.m. Open mic. night

All shows 21+
Amarones Windsor Inn

29 Church St. Windsor
(609) 448-7144
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. (TBA)

Fri. 8 p.m. The Gyrl Band

Sat. 8 p.m. Greg Martiello

Tues. 7:30 p.m. Texas Hold'em

Wed. 7 p.m. DJ John Rossi
Big Shots Bar and Grill/Hebe Music Lounge

835 E Rte. 130 South, Burlington




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(609) 267-1200
Fri. 7 p.m. Solus Rex, Soraia, BlackRue, Midnight Mosaic

Sat. 7 p.m. Risen Resilient, Could've Been Kings, Crosswick

Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic.
Blend Bar & Bistro

911 Highway 33, Hamilton

(609) 245-8887
Sat. 9 p.m. ZQ Acoustic w/ Mike & Steve

Tues. 8 p.m. Triviajam
The Backstage at Championship Bar
931 Chambers St. Trenton
Fri. 5 p.m. Burn The Empire, Sithis, Bloodtouch, (TBA). All ages, $10.

Sat. 5 p.m. Windermere, A Right To React, The Catering Company, Vague Advice, S.O.L., Able Moving Hearts, Dragon's Bane, Entropy. All ages, $10
Candlelight Lounge
24 Passaic St. Trenton
(609) 695-9612


Sat. 3 p.m. Jason Marshall Baritone Quartet.. (No cover-$10 minimum)
Chambers Walk Cafe
2667 Main St. Lawrenceville
(609) 896-5995


Sat. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton
Chickie's & Pete's

183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown

(609) 298-9182
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night feat. The Dawgs
Dubh Linn Square
167 Rte. 130 North Bordentown
(609) 298-7100
Sun. 4 p.m.Billy O'neal


Tues. 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night hosted by Shaun Ruymen

Wed. 9 p.m. Trivia Night
Fran's Pub

116 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa.

(215)862-5539
Mon. 8 p.m. Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by Jimmy Pritchard

All shows 21+
Havana New Hope
105 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-9897

Fri. 9:30 p.m. "Black Friday" DJ Dance Party


Sat. 9:30 p.m. "College Thanksgiving Break" DJ Dance Party

Sun. (3 p.m.) Ladies 2000 (8 p.m.) JB Kline Blues Band




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Mon. 10 p.m. Karaoke in the Bar w/ DJ Ron Sherr and Bridget

Wed. 8 p.m. The Empty Hearts feat. Elliot Easton (The Cars), Wally Palmar (Romantics), Clem Burke (Blondie) and Andy Babiuk (The Chesterfield Kings). Doors at 6 p.m., $20

All shows 21+
Ivy Tavern
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Fri. 10 p.m. Gunsmoke

Sat. 10 p.m. Soul Custody
All shows 21+


John & Peter's
96 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-5981

Thurs. 9 p.m. Chris Harford Annual Thanksgiving Show

Fri. 9 p.m. Ammunition / Kid Is Qual

Sat. (3 p.m.) Modzilla (9 p.m.) Danny DeGennaro Memorial Concert

Sun. (3 p.m.) Miss Pumpkin's Drag Show Benefitting Lifeties (9 p.m.) Collin Rocker

Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night

Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
JoJo's Tavern

2677 Nottingham Way Hamilton

(609) 586-2678

Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke
Palermo's Of Hamilton
310 Klockner Rd. Hamilton
(609) 838-7979


Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke

All shows 21+
Patriot's Crossing

1339 River Rd. Titusville

(609) 737-2780
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Strange Brew

Sat. 7:30 p.m. Music Variety Show Hosted by TJ Nix
Pete's Steak House
523 Whitehorse Ave. Hamilton
(609) 585-8008


Fri. 9:30 p.m. Tangled
RHO Waterfront


50 Riverview Plaza Trenton


(609) 393-7300
Thurs. 9 p.m. Closed for Holiday

Fri. Closed for a Private Party

Sat. 10 p.m. Ladies Night Party w/ DJ BPM, Marcoz Rioz, Thomas Della Monica / Live performances by ray Rodriguez, Swing Sabroso. Men $20, Ladies $10 (after 10 p.m.)


All Shows 21+
Sunsets at Cream Ridge

181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge

(609) 208-2500
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Melanie & Sonny

Sat. 9:30 p.m. Tangled


Tavern On The Lake

101 Main St. Hightstown
(609) 426-9345

Fri. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong

Sat. 9 p.m. Black Rose

Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night
The Ivy Inn

248 Nassau St. Princeton

(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Ron Sherr

Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv

Wed. 10 p.m. Theme Night w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
The HOB Tavern

146 Second Street

(609) 291-7020
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke
The Millhill Saloon

300 South Broad St Trenton

(609) 989-1600
Sat. 9 p.m. Planning For Burial, Street Sects, Hex Cult, Drugstore. Ages 21+, $6
The Record Collector

358 Farnsworth Ave. Bordentown

(609) 324-0880
Sat 8 p.m. 2nd Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival feat. Stompers. All ages, doors at 7:30 p.m.
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. 9 p.m. Black Brant

Sat. 9 p.m. Gregg Carpenter

All shows 21+
Trenton Social

449 South Broad Street Trenton

(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 8 p.m. Cinema Thursdays Presents:

Fri. 10 p.m. Friday night w/ Jay Kountree & Jaxx

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. Brotherhood of Thieves. ($5 cover charge)

Sat. 10 p.m. Steve The Band. $5 (cover charge)

Sun. 7 p.m. Open Jam Night

Tues. 9 p.m. Acoustic Grateful Dead feat. members of Splintered Sunlight

All shows 21+
Wildflowers Inn


2572 Pennington Rd. Pennington


Sat. 9 p.m. Live Acoustic Rock
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke


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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