Originally packaged and sold as Taylor Ham until the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was passed; Taylor had the only game in town until a butcher from Belle Mead named George Washington Case created his own recipe circa. 1870.
This tasty treat, used primarily as a breakfast meat, is finally being given its due as the first annual "Pork Roll Festival" is taking place on Saturday May 24 at the Trenton Social, located at 449 South Broad St. at its intersection with Hamilton Ave. directly across from the Sun National Bank Center Arena.
This first and soon to be annual event will mark the product's history and place in Trenton's storied past and will include vendors and live entertainment kicking off at 10 a.m. DJ Ms. Sue-Ms. Sue, The Tom Tallitsch Organ Trio, Mr. Lucky Blues Band, Comedian Dan Regan, DJ Jake, Colonel D.B. Kelly Pipe & Drum Corps., Brody's Monster, Logan Carpenter, The Pork Roll Project Blues Band and Honah Lee, along with a recipe contest and the first ever crowning of Miss Pork Roll 2014 await all those who attend.
"I only expected several hundred would want to attend, especially given it's the first one but I've gotten over 5600 Facebook likes and several thousand responses," said organizer and driving force Scott Miller. "I think it's going to be a lot bigger than we anticipated and that's a good thing."
To purchase tickets in advance, or to learn more about the festival, please go to www.porkrollfestival.com .
Also on May 24 at 8 p.m. Bongos band member Richard Barone will be performing with friends and the very special opening act of Nalani & Sarina at the Record Collector in Bordentown City.
Still Riding high after an incredibly successful Lou Reed tribute, one which he put together with Alejandro Escovedo at the prestigious SXSW Music Festival and his recent release of "Collections 2" The Afterglow; Barone's enthusiasm for performing is almost contagious. "Lou Reed, I worked with Lou and I felt that I had to do something. Alejandro is a really good musical partner for me and he was definitely ready for it so I think what we did was great; it captured the spirit of Lou nicely."
"Collections 2, " recorded at Skywalker Ranch Studios and multiple other places, literally all over the globe, contains tracks that are not offered on any other Barone albums. "Yeah, it's been ten years since my first one, so its interesting to me how this one holds together nicely; I like to say you get more Barone for your buck (Laughs)!"
Telling me that it "Depends upon the music," Barone doesn't claim to favor performing solo over a band set up; although he did say that at the moment he does enjoy some freedom both personally and musically. "I don't really mind playing in a band situation but I do like jumping around the country the way I am now. I just grab my acoustic and I go, no big productions just me and my guitar; it's great to be flexible and it feels right for the moment."
Richard can't rest too long however as he's already begun working on his next solo project which is being recorded in Sweden. "The studios are great and the engineers `are even better," elaborated Barone. "It's really good stuff."
Opening up will be the incredible sister act of Nalani Sarina. These two ladies are a site to behold. Their vocals and great musical ability clearly place them in an upper echelon of talented musicians.
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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
28 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-5555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Paul Plumeri Trio
Sun. 9 p.m. Kenny Cunningham
Wed. 10 p.m. Open mic. night Hosted by Eric Puliti
All shows 21+
Amarones Windsor Inn
29 Church St. Windsor
(609) 448-714
Thurs. (6:30 p.m.)Pizza Night w/Scott Gager & Debbie (7:30 p.m.) Texas Hold'em
Fri. 8 p.m. The Gyrl Band
Sat. 8 p.m. Tony Malandro
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Texas Hold'em
Big Shots Bar and Grill/Hebe Music Lounge
835 E Rte. 130 South, Burlington
(609) 267-1200
Fri. 8 p.m. Filthy Micks
Sat. 8 p.m. BlackRue, Soraia, Risen Resilien
Wed. 8 p.m. Open Mic.
Blend
911 Rte. 33 Hamilton
(609) 245-8887
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Jam
Candlelight Lounge
24 Passaic St. Trenton
(609) 695-9612
Sat. 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Bob Smith Trio. (No cover-$10 minimum)
Chambers Walk Cafe
2667 Main St. Lawrenceville
(609) 896-5995
Fri./Sat. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton
The Backstage at Championship Bar
931 Chambers St. Trenton
(609) 394-7437
Thurs. 5 p.m. Forevermore, Inventure, Like Legends, Varials, Closer To Closure. All ages, $10/$12
Fri. 6 p.m. Lifeless, Homicidal, Brick By Brick, Reason To Fight, Barbaric, Headcheck. All ages, $10.
Sat. 4 p.m. Diecast, Arcane Haven, Dead Wings, Jealousy Burns Free, Cause of Affliction, Through The Grey, Burial Mound, All For One. All ages, $12
Sun. 10 p.m. Triggered Impulse, Local Demise, Liz Cisco, Fetti, Mr. Mooch. Ages 21+, $5
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
Fran's Pub
116 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa.
(215)862-5539
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Night
Sat. 8 p.m. 3HT
Sun. 3 p.m. Billy Walton Band
Mon. 8 p.m. Open Mic Blues Jam
All shows 21+
Havana New Hope
105 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. "Beat The Clock" College Night DJ Dance Party
Fri. 8 p.m. "Pure Jerry" Grateful Dead Tribute. Doors at 6 p.m., $15
Sat. (2 p.m.) Pancreatic Cancer Benefit and Bike Run feat. 7:30 p.m.
Sun. 6 p.m. JB Kline
Mon. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Ron Sherr and Bridge
Tues. 6 p.m. One Simple Wish. $10 donation
Wed. 8 p.m. Pat Foran & Friends
All shows 21+
Ivy Tavern
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Fri. 10 p.m. The Ernie White Band
Sat. 10 p.m. The Trentones
All shows 21+
John & Peter's
96 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-5981
Thurs. 9 p.m. Liscore
Fri. 8 p.m. The Wallace Brothers
Sat. (3 p.m.) Paul Gargiulo (9 p.m.) Richie Cole
Sun. ( 3 p.m.) Drag Show (9:30 p.m.) Rainbow Fresh
Mon. Open Mic.
Tues. 9 p.m. DJ Aggreschen
Wed. The Invitational (Featuring John & Peter's House Band)
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. Two Men Trio
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Scott Would
Pete's Steak House
523 Whitehorse Ave. Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Mark Giovi
RHO Waterfront
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. 9 p.m. College Night w/ DJ Jeff Scott Gould
Fri. (4:30 p.m.) Eddie Testa (9 p.m.) The Soul Cruisers (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmie Palumbo
Sat. 9 p.m. Dance Event
All Shows 21+
Sunsets at Cream Ridge
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-2500
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Joe Kaplow
Fri. (6 p.m.) John Patrick Bastiani (9 p.m.) Jumbo and The Flat Leaver Band
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Nebbs Dance Party
Mon. 7 p.m. Open Mic. and Karaoke w/ Rich Barry
Tavern On The Lake
101 Main St. Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. R Gang
Sat. 9 p.m. Speed Limit
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night
The Cool Cricket
216 4th St. Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Lone Soul Road
The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau St. Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Ron Sherr
Fri. 10 p.m. Rainbow Fresh
Sat. 10 p.m. Backbeat
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Ron Sherr
The Record Collector
358 Farnsworth Ave. Bordentown
(609) 324-0880
Fri. 8 p.m. Reach Around Rodeo Clowns / The Burliques. All ages, doors at 7:30 p.m., $12 (advance)
Sat. 8 p.m. Richard Barone & Friends / Nalani & Sarina. All ages, doors at 7:30 p.m., $25 (advance).
The Sticky Wicket
2465 South Broad St. Hamilton
(609) 439-0007
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. Alright Alright
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Stellar
All shows 21+
The Sun National Bank Center
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
Sat. 7 p.m. Trenton Freedom vs. Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
Tir Na Nog
1324 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Fri. 9 p.m. Ed Wilson
Sat. 9 p.m. Mike Barniskis
All shows 21+
Trenton Social
449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 8 p.m. Cinema Thursdays Presents: Three Holes, Two Brads & A Smoking Gun
Fri. 10 p.m. Friday night w/ Jay Kountree & Jaxx
Mon. 10 p.m. Service Industry Night w/ DJ-Jay Kountree
Tues. 9 p.m. LiveMusic/Open Mic.
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Thurs. 10 p.m. American Aquarium
Fri. 10 p.m. Frank Viele Quartet. $5 (coverage)
Sat. 10 p.m. Sistermonk. $5 (cover charge)
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Jam Night hosted by Something Shiny
All shows 21+
Villa Romanza
429 Rte. 156 Hamilton
(609) 585-1717
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Trenton Freedom Coaches Show
Wildflowers Inn
2572 Pennington Rd. Pennington
Sat. 9 p.m. Live Acoustic Rock
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
All shows 21+
