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ROCK ON! This Week's Sound Bites...2/5/15

By Danny Coleman

originally published: 02/05/2015


Normally this space has a dedicated interview or review; not so this week. There's much happening in various music scenes all around our great state and this space is going to highlight a few that have been brought to its attention.


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.




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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




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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




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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+




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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

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.


EVENT PREVIEWS

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Sinatra Celebration Concert To Swing in Ocean Grove This June

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Broadcast Legend Sid Mark to be Remembered at Ocean Grove Event on June 7th

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(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Sid Mark, the popular and iconic radio host, sadly passed away four years ago, on April 18th, 2022. Sid’s son Brian Mark, Executive Producer of Orange Productions' nationally syndicated radio program The Sounds of Sinatra with Sid Mark, will be a very special host/guest speaker, at a musical event which will highlight the legacy of his father and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Sounds of Sinatra broadcast program.

Prudential Center presents Mexican superstar Carín León on June 7th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mexican superstar Carín León entered a bold new chapter of his acclaimed career with the release of Muda - his new studio album and one of the most eclectic of his catalog. See for yourself when he performs at the Prudential Center on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Showtime is 8:00pm.

 

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