"We usually do two hour sets, we like to give good value so we do two one hour sets. We've been doing an occasional acoustic set; one acoustic, one electric which we were originally doing as a fill in at some rock clubs on their hard nights to sell or ones that they don't book because traditionally the business isn't there. We found a fancy little small place and did an acoustic show and it was really good fun so we've got that option on the road. We've got maybe three of those planned on this tour and it keeps us on our toes (laughs). It's a different show, a bit challenging but the fans love it; it's a much more intimate show."
Social media, downloads and an industry in turmoil have all affected the way recording artists do business but a savvy performer such as Barre has learned how to adapt.
"The rules have changed and you've got to go with them," he explained. "I'm in it for the long run. You know it's like the way that books all went to Kindle and now they're coming back to good old fashioned paperback books that you can shove in your bag and then lend it to your mate and then put it on your bookshelf and take it down and read it again in a couple of years; I think music will be like that. I think it will ebb and flow through all these fashions but the good thing is that my music is more accessible and out to a bigger market. I have people following me on Facebook and Instagram and all these mediums, people are getting to hear the music that they normally wouldn't so that's the upside of it."
Given all of that; what can we expect from Martin Barre when we pass through the turnstiles? "A dynamic show, a show that's fun and we want it to be an evening of really enjoyable entertainment. This is the way I want it to be if you're buying a ticket, this is what music should be; a really great form of entertainment. You buy a ticket, maybe a CD or a beer and the music should be an all around experience, it's got to be, that's how I like it."
To discover more about Martin Barre, please visit www.martinbarre.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
Alchemist & Barrister 28 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-5555
Thurs. "Pasta and Sinatra Night"
Wed. 10 p.m. (TBA)
Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-8777
Sun. 2 p.m. "Festival Cultural Latino." Music, dance, food, crafts on Library Plaza, (FREE)
Artworks Trenton19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-943
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Bill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 9 p.m. Trivia
Ages 21+
Blend Bar & Bistro 911 Highway 33 Hamilton
(609) 245-8887
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Jam
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Bowman's Tavern 1600 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6 p.m. Fermenters
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m.Dave Dales Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Brunch w/ Ottmar (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Gary Reed & Arturo
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Soul Custody
Broken Goblet Brewing1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5653
Sat. 8 p.m. "Annual Alice In Chains Tribute Night" feat. Mike Estabrook, John Lon, Erich Berg.
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo from The Darkside
BSB Gallery143 East State Street (Suite 4) Trenton
(609) 599-3268
Fri. 4 p.m. "Trenton Art Puzzle Opening Reception"
BT Restaurant & Tavern2031 Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 499-1355
Sat. 8 p.m. MALpractice w/ Live Band Karaoke
Caffe Galleria23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-2400
Fri. 7 p.m. Laurie Vosburg and 519 South
Candlelight Lounge 24 Passaic Street Trenton
(609) 695-9612
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam
Sat. 3 p.m. (TBA) $10 (cover charge/$10 Minimum includes buffet)
Tues. 6 p.m. "Tuesday Jazz Jam" Open Session feat. James Stewart / Tom Littwin Trios. $5 (Lite appetizers)
Championship Bar931 Chambers street Trenton
(609) 396-5457
Sat. 4:30-11 p.m. Watch an album being made w/ "Analog Trenton" live recording session hosted by Bill Nobes feat. Buy Nothing, Sick Shit, Coach's Son, (TBA). (FREE admission).
Sun. 12:30 p.m. Watch an album being made w/ "Analog Trenton" live recording session hosted by Bill Nobes feat.True Will, Groomers, Bern & the Bastards, Black Collar Biz, Molly Rhythm. (FREE admission)
Mon. 8 p.m. "Art Chill Night"
Tuesday 8 p.m. "Jam Night" Hosted by Nikki & Caleb
Chickie's & Pete's 183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown
(609) 298-9182
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Quizzo Trivia
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
COARadio.com 125 South Main Street Hightstown
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Michael Patrick
Continental Tavern2 North Main Street Yardley, PA
(215) 493-9191
Sat. 9 p.m. Sweet Willie D
Diamond's of Hamilton 661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Fri. 6 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Sat. 9 p.m. Bobby Valli
Sun. 10 a.m. "Live Jazz Brunch Buffet"
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Thurs. 8 p.m. Fred S
Fri. 9 p.m. New Pony
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. David Dzubinski (9 p.m.) Gypsy Mother
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch" feat. Dick Gratton
Wed. 8 p.m. Brendan Johnson
Frans Pub116 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-5539
Fri. 8 p.m. Kim Yarson Band "Farewell to John Bastiani" Party/Jam
Sat. 8 p.m. All Winter Long
Freddies Tavern 12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
Fri. 9 p.m. Midnight Sun TTL
Sat. 9 p.m. Jim Delre Band
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Joe Vadala
Wed. 7 p.m. "Jazz Night" w/ George Schaeffer Organ Trio
Grounds For Sculpture80 Sculptors way Hamilton
(609) 586-0616
Wed. 5 p.m. Sing Along W/ Sculpture and Seward Johnson
Grover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker
Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Fri. (8:30 p.m.) Se7en (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) Big House (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. (12 p.m.) School Of Rock Newtown "Best Of" the Doors. Doors open at 11 a.m. (3 p.m.) Ladies 2018
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Andrew Dunn/Tina margot
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Fri. 8 p.m. "This Really Happened...Storytelling at HT" Hosted by Joey Novick feat. Danny Artese, Jeff Rose, Michele Carlo, Rick Patrick, Robin Gelfenbien, Sammie James. $19.73
Hopewell United Methodist Church20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-0471
Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Doors/sign ups at 6:30 p.m., all ages.
Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn 15 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 466-9889
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic. Night
Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Thurs. 6 p.m. Open Mic/Karaoke
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Living The Dream
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Victor Tarrasov
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Tom McMillan
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill 7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher
Sat. 9 p.m. All Lit Up
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Sat. 1 p.m. Ronnie Brandt
Sun. 1 p.m. Pete & Chuck
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. Papa D'Lux
Sat. 9 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd.
All shows 21+
Jake's Eatery 869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 322-6787
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Ladies Night"
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
Jimmy's Firestone American Grill140 Route 130 South Bordentown
(609) 291-0200
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Bar Games and Trivia"
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa
(215) 862-5981
Thurs. 9 p.m. Sean K Preston & The Loaded Pistols
Fri. 9 p.m. Rainbow Fresh
Sat. (3 p.m.) The Fustics (9:30 p.m.) The Fletchers
Sun. (3 p.m.) Jamie Salvatore (9:30 p.m.) (TBA)
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic.
Tues. 9 p.m. The Pine Travellers
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
JoJo's Tavern2677 Nottingham Way Mercerville
(609) 586-2678
Sat. 10 p.m. Radio Fiction
Killarney's Publick House 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Sat. 2 p.m. "Oktoberfest 2018"
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Sat. 11 a.m. "Laurita Oktoberfest w/ Food Trucks & Fire Pits" feat. (TBA)
Sun.11 a.m. "Laurita Oktoberfest w/ Food Trucks & Fire Pits" feat. Kindred Spirit
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
Thurs. 10:30 p.m."Beer Pong" w/ DJ RV & MC Slim
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Kirchner Entertainment
Mercer County Park Festival GroundsHughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor
(609) 448-1947
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Movie Night feat. "The Emoji Movie"
Millhill Basement 300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Thurs. 8 p.m. School Drugs (Record Release Party), Dusters, Sick Shit, Over Everything, Stud. $8
Fri. (6 p.m.) "First Fridays-Halloween Edition" Feat. DJ Captain Crunch/Art Show. (9 p.m.) Taillight Rebellion, Bern & the Bastards, The Mighty John Caseys, Suidd Subject A. $8
Sat. 8 p.m. "Jam for Arianna" Hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Feat. Black Brant, Young 99, Gnarlette Brohandsome, Shaboizi OG Throwback feat. Collin Russert. $5 donation (All donations above $5 also accepted)
Sun. 7 p.m. "The DoJo-A DJ and Producer Experience" Hosted by Rocky The Promoter, feat. Gem Jones w/ DJs iLL-Omega, Fleamarket, King Who. $5
Tues. 10 p.m. "Local Artist" Hip Hop, Experimental EDM and Bass Music Showcase
Mill Hill Park Amphitheater (Mill Hill Park)
East Front/South Broad Streets / 1 Lafayette Street Trenton
Fri. 1 p.m. "NJ Pride Parade and Celebration" w/ Black Cat Habitat
New Hope Winery 6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Please Check web site for upcoming events
Nook's PourHouse 2043 Route 130 South Florence
(609) 447-0927
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Tuesday w/ Quizoholics
Nottingham Tavern 9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 587-6623
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Super Dave
Fri. 9 p.m. Kevin Toft & The Alternators
Sat. 9 p.m. Paul Plumeri Blues Band
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Tues. 8 p.m. Radio Fiction
Palace Of Asia4591 Route 27 Kingston
(609) 497-9500
Wed. 7 p.m. True Acoustic
Palermo's Of Hamilton 310 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 838-7979
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke
All shows 21 +
Patriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Bobby Jones
Fri. 8 p.m. DT & the Burnerz
Sat. 8 p.m. Jimmy Linch
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9 p.m. No Way Out
Sat. 9 p.m. The Polish Nannies
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Randy Now's Man Cave 134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 424-3766
Sat. 8 p.m. Na'Bodach. $12
Sun. 6 p.m. Evan Dando. (Rescheduled from 9/28)
Rossi's Bar & Grill 2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004
Thurs. 7 p.m. Monk & Monk (Domino Domino)
Salt Creek Grille 1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. LaDee Steeter
Sat. 8 p.m. Jackie Jones
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Black Cat Habitat
Starbucks Coffee2673 Main Street Lawrenceville
(609) 414-3320
Sat. (7 p.m.) "Tom Petty Night" w/ Toth (7:30 p.m.) Anker (8 p.m.) Brian Quinn
Stone Terrace by John Henry's2275 Kuser Road Hamilton
(609) 581-8855
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton
Wed. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 8 p.m. An Evening with Neil Young...Almost w/ "Shakey" $20
Sat. 7:30 p.m. "Intimate Voices Passionate Strings" (Chamber music concert series) $20
Wed. 8 p.m. New Jersey Jazz Quartet. $20
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. Billy Hector
Sat. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. Best Friends
Sat. 9 p.m. One Flight Up
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night
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. Steve Guyger
Sat. 7 p.m. Katie Sottile
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Victory Beers
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Session Jazz Night
The Beer Garden at Snipes Farm890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Lincoln Highway Blues
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Parlour Noir
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. (TBA)
The Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
Check website for upcoming events
The Dubliner34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 8 p.m. Gabriel Donohue
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jam Session" w/ Seamus Kelleher
The Five Four Bar & Grill8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Fri. 9 p.m. Light The Fuse
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Knock One Back
Wed. 7 p.m. "Lyrical Conundrums" w/ Cara and Righteous Jolly
The HOB Tavern 146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night
Wed. 8 p.m. (TBA)
The Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
Fri. 10 p.m. Paper Shakers
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Darius The 1st
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. "Wednesday Wheel Night Spin To Win Karaoke" w/ DJ Rockn Ron
The Pines Tavern 6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA
(215) 788-1659
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Soul Custody
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Bill Monach Jr.
The RRazz Room (Clarion Hotel)
6426 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(888) 596-1027
Fri. 8 p.m. "Influences & Icons" w/ Nicholas King. $30/$40 (Ltd VIP)
Sat. 8 p.m. Betty. $30/$40 (Ltd VIP)
The Record Collector 358 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 324-0880
Please check web site for upcoming events
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Sat. 9 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
The Sticky Wicket 2465 South Broad Street Hamilton
(609) 439-0007
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Throwback Thursday" w/ DJ Chillio
Fri. 10 p.m. Self Induced Confusion
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Thurs. 8 p.m. Steve Tesluk
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Bob Rotondo Band
Sat. 8 p.m. Renegade
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Sat. 9 p.m. Billy Walsh
sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" w/ Mcdermott's Handy
Wed. (7 p.m.) "What's Next? A Rockin' Happy Hour" Hosted by Danny Coleman feat. The williamsboy (9 p.m.) Open Mic. Hosted by John Monkl
All Shows 21+
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
Trenton Social 449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Sat. 9 p.m. "7 Squared Brewing Launch Party"
Sun. 6 p.m. Dre & Linda aka Brown Sugar in the Bar, SHS
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Night w/ Benny P
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. Parlour Noir. $5 (cover charge)
Sat. 12 p.m. "Oktoberfest"
All shows 21+
Wildflowers Inn 2572 Pennington Road Pennington
(609) 773-2392
Sat. 9 p.m. Acoustic Rock Night
Mon. 9 p.m. "Moonshine Mondays" Trivia
Tues. 9 p.m. Ed Wilson
Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-3800
Sat. 8 p.m. Geno Yeager
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