By Danny Coleman
originally published: 01/10/2019
There are performers, there are entertainers, artists, composers, producers, models and multi-instrumentalists. There is flamboyant, sexy, gutsy, glamorous and confident and then there is the incomparable Phoebe Legere who encompasses all of the aforementioned qualities in abundance and more.
This Acadian-Abenaki "Performance artist" who went to Vassar College and was trained at The Julliard School has graced stages all around the globe including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, has been in multiple movies such as the cult classic, "Toxic Avenger," appeared on every major television network, has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, has invented an "Alternative fuel vehicle" and has managed to release 17 albums as well as produce and direct her own music videos.
One of these videos (which she also shoots and edits herself) was for her song, "Marilyn Monroe" which happened to catch the eye of one David Bowie. Bowie was so taken by it that he asked her to open for him on his 1991 "Sound and Vision Tour."
"My phone rang and this guy on the other end asks to speak with Phoebe Legere," she said with her infectious laugh. "I said, this is she and he replied, "This is David Bowie" and I was sure that he wasn't and I nearly hung up but it was him and he asked me to open for his tour. I learned so much from watching him night after night; David was a true professional in every sense of the word. He was the sort of man who would come into the holding areas before each show and offer encouragement or have a drink once the show was over, just a very nice man and I enjoyed my time with him."
Friday January 11 at 8 p.m. Union Transfer in Philadelphia hosts, "A Night Of Stardust." This event is the "Grand Finale" of Philly Loves Bowie week and is packed with 25 of Bowie's best songs; covering the legendary artist's material from "Space Oddity" to "Lazarus."
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"I'm very excited to be part of this," said Legere as she prepares to take the stage with a cast that includes Jeffrey Gaines, Ari Rubin, Michael Baker and special guest Ava Cherry; on display will not only be Legere's incredible four octave vocal range but her abilities as a multi-instrumentalist as well.
When not touring, painting or writing new material, Legere is a community activist and involved in multiple charities; one of which is her own Foundation For New American Art, whose mission is to, "Bring art and music to under-served children."
"I'm doing shows every Saturday beginning in March with the Lower East Side Children's Chorus and there is dancing and singing and I'll be giving these children joy through music; I am the conductor and music director and just love it."
Doors open at 7 p.m. at Union Transfer which is located at 1026 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia, PA and the ticket cost is $20 plus fees.
To discover more about the Foundation For New American Art please visit www.foundationfornewamericanart.org and to further learn about the amazing Phoebe Legere, please go to www.phoebelegere.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
Thurs. 7 p.m. Community Stage Presents: "Just Wing It" feat. Princeton HS Improv Comedy Troupe. (FREE admission)
Artworks Trenton 19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-9436
Thurs. 11 a.m. "Nicolette Print"
Fri. 7 p.m. "Ink and Drink" Fabric Remnants
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. 6:30 p.m. Larry Tamanini Trio
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Blue Chips Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Brunch w/ Ottmar (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Ryan Shubert
Wed. 6 p.m. Lorenzo
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room 19 E. Union Street Burlington
(609) 733-3562
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Sara M
Sat. 10 p.m. Retroglyphs
Broken Goblet Brewing 1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 8 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Kinky Quizzo
BT Restaurant & Tavern2031 Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 499-1355
Fri. 9 p.m. Union
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 Bar 931 Chambers street Trenton
(609) 396-5457
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
Fri. 9 p.m. Kindred Spirit
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. Dianne D'Oliviera
Common Sense Brewing 102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651
Sat. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night
Continental Tavern 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA
(215) 493-9191
Thurs. 9 p.m. Pat Skelly
Fri. 9 p.m. Jack Capik & Friends
Sat. 9 p.m. Jon Anthony
Diamond's of Hamilton 661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Fri. (6 p.m.) Steve Maglio (10 p.m.) DJ Frank Oliveti
Sat. (6 p.m.) "The Blue-Eyed Balladeer" w/ Jason Wingerter (10 p.m.) DJ Frank Oliveti
Sun. 10 a.m. "Jazz Brunch"
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Thurs. 8 p.m. Allison Landon
Fri. 8 p.m. Bus Stuff
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Mike Leggerie (9 p.m.) Shots Line Duo
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch" feat. Keli Vale
Mon. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night
wed. 8 p.m. Jeff Fissinger
Freddies Tavern 12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
Fri. 8 p.m. Ernie White and John Bushnell "Unplugged"
Sat. 9 p.m. Mojo Gypsies
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Joe Vadala
Greenhouse90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1657
Fri. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Grounds For Sculpture 80 Sculptors way Hamilton
(609) 586-0616
Sat. 11 a.m. "Frost and Flames"
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Sing Along with Sculpture" w/ Seward Johnson
Grover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker
Halo Pub 4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton Square
(609) 586-1811
Sat. 7 p.m. Dirty Robots
Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 8 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 p.m. The Loop (9:30 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (1 p.m./3:30 p.m.) Newtown School of Rock (8:30 p.m.) Jumper (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 1 p.m./3:30 p.m. Newtown School of Rock
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Burning Red Sun
Hopewell United Methodist Church 20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-0471
Fri. 6:30 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m. "Einstein Alley Coffee House Open Mic" Hosted by Helen O'Shea. (Donations suggested)
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. "10 Strings" w/ Victor Tarrasov & Dan Kassel
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Blue Notes
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Chris from Rave On
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Vince di Mura
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill 7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Irish Rover Station House1033 Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Sat. 9 p.m. Scoville Blues
Tues. 7:30 p.m. "Paint & Sip"
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6 p.m. Gregg Parker
Sat. 2 p.m. Bob O & Kim Montalvo
Sun. 2 p.m. Randy Burrows
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. Audio Pilot
Sat. 9 p.m. Uneverno
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 Grill 140 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. "Santa's Got to Go Acoustic Show" feat. Karl Merl, Brett Ross, Corey Hilton
Fri. 9 p.m. Wineskin
Sat. (3 p.m.) The Real Fugitives (9:30 p.m.) Jonah LLoyd's Birthday Music Spectacular
Sun. (3 p.m.) the Random Hubiak (9:30 p.m.) Trio of Madness
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
Killarney's Publick House 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Bay Nice
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Jimmy G
Mon. 7 p.m. "Paint Night"
Wed. 8 p.m. Drop the Beat Bingo
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thur. 6:30 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 7 p.m. Zeke Sky Band
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sahara Moon
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" feat. Dave Dales
Marcellos Coal Fired Restaurant & Pizza 206 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 298-8360
Sun. 10 a.m. "Blues Brunch"
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 p.m. Beer Pong Night"
Fri. 9 p.m. Steve Webb "Rockin' Retirement Party"
Sat. 9 p.m. Vedic, Vicious Circle, Rise & Fall
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike
Wed. 9 p.m. "Karaoke Time" w/ Kirchner Entertainment
Millhill Basement 300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Fri. 8 p.m. Jounce, Puppyboy, Decoration, Royal Roads, Fence. $10
Tues. 10 p.m. "Local Artist" Hip Hop, Experimental EDM and Bass Music Showcase
New Jersey WeedMan's Joint 322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Thurs. 6 p.m. "420 Smoking Word"
Fri. 8:30 p.m. "420 Karaoke Night"
Sun. 2 p.m. Sugar Magnolia Sundaze
Nook's PourHouse 2043 Route 130 South Florence
(609) 447-0927
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Tuesday w/ Quizoholics
Nottingham Fire Co. Ballroom200 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 890-9834
Sun. 12 p.m. "Another Rocking Fundraiser" Hosted by The Overdose Prevention Agency Corporation feat. Ernie White, Joe Vadala, The Copians, Bobby Bandiera & Friends, Lisa Bouchelle, Glenn McClelland, (TBA). $40 (Adults ages 13+) $20 (Children ages 5-12 / Kids under 5 FREE) (Includes food by Delorenzo's)
Nottingham Tavern 9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 587-6623
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Super Dave
Fri. 9 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd
Sat. 9 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Maggs & Bud w/ Steve Guarino
Sat. 9 p.m. Radio Fiction
Tues. (7 p.m.) Country Line Dancing (8 p.m.) Open Mic Night Hosted by Sir Xerri
Open Arts PAC 146 Route 130 South Bordentown
(609) 424-3058
Sat. 8 p.m. "The Three Ring Riot Concert Series" Hosted by Charles Laurita & The Mischief. Feat. Charles Laurita & The Mischief, Vextion, Black Cat Habitat. $6
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. 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 9 p.m. Just Us
Sat. 8 p.m. John & Carm
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9 p.m. Blind Lemmon Pie
Sat. 9 p.m. (TBA)
River Cat Cafe` 142 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1008
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Jazz"
Rossi's Bar & Grill 2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004
Thurs. 7 p.m. Jerry Monk & Joe Kramer
Salt Creek Grille 1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. Carol Selick
Sat. 8 p.m. Charles Clarke
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Rainbow Fresh
Sun. 7 p.m. Princeton Bluegrass Jam
Stone Terrace by John Henry's 2275 Kuser Road Hamilton
(609) 581-8855
Fri. 6 p.m. Casino Night Fundraiser Hosted by "Riders for a Cause" w/ DJs John Rossi, Greg Blair. $75 (Includes $50 in chips, open bar, food)
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 8 p.m. Rick Fiori Trio. $20
Sat. (2 p.m.) Alex Laurenzi Quartet (8 p.m.) "Contemporary Music and Photographs" feat. Phil McAuliffe w/ Guy DeRosa and Noemi Bolton. $20
Sun. 3 p.m. Luiz Simas
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Sat. 10 p.m. The Quattro
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. Jazmyn Adelle Band
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Mike
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
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Session Jazz Night
Terhune Orchards330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310
Sun. 1 p.m. "Winery Sunday Music Series" feat. Bill O'Neal & Andy Koontz
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. ArHouse
The Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
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The Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 8 p.m. Na' Bodach
Sat. 7 p.m. Celtic Connection
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session" Hosted by Corey Purcell & Deirdre
The Five Four Bar & Grill 8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Fri. 9 p.m. Stem Live
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Spareparts
Wed. 7 p.m. "Lyrical Conundrums" w/ Cara & Righteous
The HOB Tavern 146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night
The Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Rockin' Ron
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Jon Gosselin
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
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Bill Monach Jr.
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Fri. 9 p.m. Jakes Band
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. 9 p.m. Small Potatoes Band
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Thurs. 8 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle
Fri. 8 p.m. Joe Robinson Band
Sat. 8 p.m. Mid Life Crisis
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
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. La Capitana. $5 (cover charge)
Sat. 10 p.m. Anders & Friends. $5 (cover charge)
All shows 21+
Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
138 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 10 p.m. Diablo Sandwich Band
Wildflowers Inn 2572 Pennington Road Pennington
(609) 773-2392
Sat. 9 p.m. Acoustic Rock Night
Mon. 9 p.m. "Moonshine Mondays" Trivia
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. Vic Della Pello
Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar 82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-3800
Sat. 8 p.m. Kate & Bob
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 7:000pm EST on multiple internet radio outlets where he features indie/original bands and solo artists.
