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ROCK ON! This Week's Sound Bites...1/2/20

By Danny Coleman

originally published: 01/02/2020

"The champions are the people who are pointing to the future and that's what music is; it's about the future, cooperation, motivation and inspiration," says Rascals member Eddie Brigati as he discussed the upcoming January 11 auditions for the Rockit Academy (Rockit Live Foundation) at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ. 

"Rockit" is widely thought of as,"New Jersey's number one rock band program for aspiring musicians" that, "Endeavors to build character as well as talent" while "Instilling confidence and team skills with an emphasis on community service." Some of the programs participants have gone on to perform with Steve Vai, The Les Paul Trio, Keith Urban, Jon Bon Jovi and more. 

Founded by Bruce Gallipani in 2004 and inspired by E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt's "Underground Garage" radio program, "Rockit" has recently partnered with Brookdale CC in an effort to increase its visibility as well as offer those in the program a broader learning experience. 

Eddie Brigati is an active member of the board along with Van Zandt and his wife Maureen; he explains that his involvement with the program stems from his long time friendship with Little Steven. 

"Let's start off by saying that Steven and Maureen Van Zandt are 10 star human beings; they speak for themselves but I'm going to speak for them in this instance. Steven is a wonderful mentor to me; he reproduced the Rascals, the best production ever of Rascals in 2013 and for the obvious reasons of the powers that be it was the best production of Rascals ever. We had a tour, about 80 shows across the United States and Canada and he got us in the Hall of Fame in 1997; he was our inductee and that's something to take a look at, the role that he played and he's a super Rascal fan. He and Bruce came to the first concert; legend has it that this was their first concert to see the Rascals and that was back in 1860 (laughs). Steven is a super duper advocate for Rock 'n' Roll; look up TeachRock. He did a concert at the Count Basie Theatre and "Rockit" was performing there and "Rockit" is by the stewardship of Bruce Gallipani the founder and director and he takes these children from eight to eighteen years old and it's a very wonderful, nurturing, progressive entry level at those tender ages and he performs upwards of a dozen concerts a year. There's probably about 70 or 80 children involved and he invited me to come and speak and I've never stopped from that point on; I've been validated, vindicated and everything you can think of and it has been an honor to be part of it. My wife Susan and I are on the council board and recently the program has graduated into Brookdale Community College. They were invited to be part of there on campus; so these kids are going to campus and the great part of it is that they are being groomed and they are in an environment to continue their higher education. I go back to music which is the basis of my life so it's about cooperation, expression, first you express yourself, you cooperate and you have this tool to navigate and get through life which has to do with your opinion and your expression and getting together and supporting each other; communication is the key word, that's what songs are all about." 

 

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Auditions are held to fill the limited amount of spots available and according to Brigati the reason is simple; to discover who has not necessarily the best talent but the focus to enter the program. 

"The criteria is your intention, these are kids that are motivated and they are focused," he stated with conviction. "The object of auditioning is to sort out who is serious and who is paying attention and at that age the direction; to give them an opportunity. That's kind of the role that I think I'm adding; I have the experience and we are successful. We are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2008 and a couple of other honorary things. My point personally is that I have no degrees in music or business and my success stems from cooperation. We are trying to project that, the civil part of our society and you can take this vehicle and I know that I have a lot of awards but I don't have any from a four year college program and that's who I represent; the outside of the inside so to speak. That's what I think music does, everybody is entitled to their opinion, especially their expression and that's what you want to bring out. Music has a momentum, a purpose and a direction and it's extremely personal; it's one of the few things that you can do with yourself being the center of it."

Once accepted there's still the matter of financials; "Rockit Academy" doles out several scholarships per year; each having a value of $5,000 and include free private lessons, band class and the live performances. Brigati believes that everyone deserves a chance and that this program and its scholarships allows for just that. 

"The whole principal of it is the intention; these kids come to give their intention and discipline in degrees and percentages. If they come and they are generally cooperative they need to get recognized, they should be rewarded. Our world today is monetarialistic; it's all about the monetary goal and sometimes you're not going to get the money," he said with a laugh. "I think to go to music and think that you're going to clean up and get money is a deception to the spirit of music. You may never make a nickle, it may cost you money to go out and play; maybe you want to eat and drink, it's costing you money in gas and tolls; what's the reward again? The thing about the scholarship is that you should be recognized and have an incentive. A lot of these kids may not stay in music, a lot of them may not excel but there's a pattern to follow, an orbit. There's a self-expression to get yourself unblocked, to not get cornered and that's what music is, it's a momentum, it's a circle. They say that Native American consciousness is the, "Mother's Circle;" she invites everyone to the dance and how you dance is up to you. The circle is continual and it's rising and the object is to get past the gravity of desire and possessions and distractions, you've got to get over it all. The scholarship thing means that you are going to afford them their education and some kids are brilliant and it doesn't matter where they come from; they can come from nothing economically and still be brilliant performers and then you can have the opposite, you can have people with everything and they're distracted. A  phrase that I've been re-circulating lately is, "This is God's business" and it's really the grace of one's intention."

The Van Zandts and Gallipani as well as Brigati recognize that there is a need to assist today's youth population, especially since more and more schools are removing music and art programs. "Rockit Academy" does just that but rock's elite such as Van Zandt sometimes go a little above and beyond. 

"One of the aspects is that half of the city kids drop out of school, more or less and half of those go to jail more or less and the more or less part of it is that this is happening; can you help it? Steven invites people to his concerts and he invites teachers to his concerts and it's not just a token superficial nod towards this; whatever Steven does he's all in one million percent. In my world he's one of seven and one half billion people of his kind; complimenting, helping me decide whether or not I should stay in front of this firing squad (laughs), it's not like I have the gun; I'm on the other side. There's a kind of give and take, there's a book called "Gathering Moss" written by a Native American author with a PHD in botany and moss is the first plant that comes out of the water; it's very entertaining but the key word to this conversation and music is reciprocity, the giving and taking."   

The Rascals may have given Brigati his recognition but he realizes the egg shell fragility of both ego and talent; the reality of the limelight and being under the scrutiny of a crowd can produce mixed results. 

"Whatever role you play and I don't say this often in front of musicians but the first instrument is the voice. That's the human voice to the human ear and the other part of it is the dichotomy of the stage; there's nowhere else to go so you go hide on stage. I don't know if you get that but when you're on stage you're vulnerable you're wide open but you're being ignored at the same time quite often. The audience is somewhat forgiving; by percentages and degrees some are paying attention and you're offering it up for their discretion. Some people go out and get another drink; it's just that when you are talking about people, humans, you are talking about any and all possibilities at the same instant. I don't want to be too profound but it's deep at the same time that it's superficial; it's called schizofrendo (laughs)."

So what exactly is it that Brigati wants to get across to the participants of the program and how does it feel when he sees a kid succeed or do well? 

"I'm that kid," he exclaimed with a chuckle.  "What I try to relate to them is essential, I say to them; do you love music? They all respond yeah, yeah and I say good, study law and accounting. Here's why, law is language, expression, communication; lyrics. Accounting is every step, every note, everything you eat, it's everything on the measurement side of it. You don't have to be a lawyer or an accountant, you just have to know that those things are constantly in play. Write your own song, make it your pizza; is it a three minute song? Every pizza is about a pound and a half of dough, you roll it out; now what do you want to put on this pizza? You want Latin percussion? OK that's one pizza; oh you burned it? OK make another one and another one and another one and that's the real point that I'm trying to inspire. I am an example and proud to be an example of doing just that."

Auditions for this nine week program are January 11 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Brookdale's Lincroft campus located at 765 Newman Springs Road. There are a list of requirements and guidelines as well as fees beginning at $20; to discover all there is to know, please visit www.rockitacademy.org/auditions/ .

 

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

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This week's event listings

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Arts Council of Princeton     
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton     
(609) 924-8777   
Sun. 3 p.m. "Fiesta del Dia de Los Reyes Magos" A Three Kings Day Celebration feat. Lisa Botalico / Rosca de Reyes. $10 (suggested donation)      

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Bill's Olde Tavern     
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton     
(609) 586-0192     
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Ladies Night"
Ages 21+    

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Blend Bar & Bistro     
911 Highway 33 Hamilton     
(609) 245-8887   
Sun. 7 p.m. Karaoke  

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Bordentown Elks   
11 Amboy Road Bordentown   
(609) 298-2085   
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Night

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Bowman's Tavern     
1600 River Road New Hope, PA     
(215) 862-2972     
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Fermenters Trio
Fri. (5 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan  
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Sun. 6 p.m. Lorenzo
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Ed Wilson
Wed. 6 p.m. Jason Dozier

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Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room     
19 E. Union Street Burlington     
(609) 733-3562  
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics 

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Broken Goblet Brewing   
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA   
(267) 812-5653   
Thurs. 7 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Fri. 8:30 p.m. "First Friday's" w/ Cara Cartney
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Kinky Quizzo
All Shows 21+

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Candlelight Lounge     
24 Passaic Street Trenton     
(609) 695-9612     
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam w/  $5 (Includes hot buffet) 
Sat. 3 p.m. (TBA) $10 (cover charge/$10 Minimum includes buffet)     

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Championship Bar   
931 Chambers street Trenton   
(609) 396-5457  
Fri. 9 p.m. "First Friday" w/ Billy MF Brown
Mon. 8 p.m. "Art Chill Night"   
Tuesday 8 p.m. "Jam Night" Hosted by Nikki & Caleb   

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Chickie's & Pete's 

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183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown     
(609) 298-9182    
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night     
Wed. 9 p.m. Quizzo Trivia     

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City Streets     
510 Highway 130 South East Windsor     
(609) 426-9400   
Fri. 9:30 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      

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COARadio.com     
125 South Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. The Dives

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Cook A.A.  
411 Hobart Avenue Hamilton  
(609) 586-5117 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Karaoke at The Cook" Hosted by Superstar Entertainment 

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Cooper's Riverview 
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton 
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. (4 p.m.) Happy Hour (9 p.m.) "Late Night Thirsty Thursdays" w/ DJ Chillio Ortiz. Ages 21+
Fri. 4 p.m. Paradise Happy Hour" 
Sat. 9 p.m. "Social Saturdays" w/ Rotating DJ Entertainment
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch"  
Mon. 7 p.m. Country Line Dancing w/ Jeremy Line Dance. $10
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
All Events Ages 21+

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Dacey's Pub 
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA 
(215) 295-4838 
Fri. 7 p.m. Acoustic Music Night 
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo

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Dog & Bull Brew House     
810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.     
(215) 788-2855     
Fri. 8 p.m. Rachel & Ty
Sat.  (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. David Dzubinski (8 p.m) Gabe Guma
Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Brunch" feat. Dick Gratton

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Friendly's
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville
(609) 426-9203
Sun. 5:30 p.m. Open Mic and Karaoke

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Greenhouse  
90 South Main Street New Hope, PA  
(215) 693-1657  
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Musical Chair" (Rotating Live Music) 
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Sam Ryan
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Dwayne Dunlevy

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Grounds For Sculpture   
80 Sculptors way Hamilton   
(609) 586-0616    
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Sing Along with Sculpture" w/ Seward Johnson   

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Grover's Mill Coffee House
    
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction     
(609) 716-8771     
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker   

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Halo Pub   
4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton Square   
(609) 586-1811   
Sat. 7 p.m. John & Carm

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Hamilton Tap & Grill  
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton  
(609) 905-0925  
Fri. 9 p.m. Ant and George                                                                                          
Sat. 8 p.m. Tiltin' Catz
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Country Night

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Havana New Hope 

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105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.     
(215) 862-9897    
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Dance Party (No cover)
Sat. (3 p.m.) Princeton School of Rock "Best Of" Show. Doors open at 2 p.m. (8:30 p.m.) Jumper. $8  
Sun. (1 p.m.) Midnight Sun Orchestra (6:30 p.m.) JB Kline Blues Band
Mon. 9 p.m. "Lipstick Mondays Drag Show" followed by Karaoke w/ Dwayne 
Tues. 8 p.m. "Funk N Blues Jam" Hosted by Slidewinder Blues Band
Wed. 8 p.m. Original Music Showcase Hosted by Pat Foran feat. "Original" Open Mic

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Hopewell Theater      
5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell     
(609) 466-1964    
Fri. 8 p.m. Susan Werner. $30, $33
Tues. 7 p.m. The Art of Living Well: "All The Time In The World" and Q & A w/ Director Suzanne Crocker. $12.50

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Hopewell United Methodist Church   
20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell   
(609) 466-0471   
Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night 

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Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn     
15 East Broad Street Hopewell     
(609) 466-9889  
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Jazz On Broad" Hosted by Phil Orr. $15 (Ages 22 and under $5)
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night  

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards     
46 Yard Avenue Pennington     
(609) 737-4465     
Thurs. 6 p.m. Karaoke / Open Mic
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Christine Havrilla
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. The Jackalopes
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Alex Otey Trio

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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      

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Irish Rover Station House  
1033 Bellevue Avenue 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment  
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Big Whiskey
Wed. 8:30 p.m. Trivia 

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Iron Plow Vineyards     
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus     
(732) 306-9111  
Sat. 1 p.m. Jon savage Duo
Sun. 2 p.m. Jerry Steele

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Iron Plow Vineyards Tasting Room
61 High Street Mt. Holly 
(732) 306-9111
Thurs. 6 p.m. John Rossi
Fri. 7 p.m. Gregg Parker

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Ivy Tavern     
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton     
(609) 888-1435     
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke     
Fri. 9 p.m. Cover Up
Sat. 9 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd
All shows 21+     

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Jake's Eatery     
869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA     
(215) 322-6787     
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Ladies Night"    
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night     

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Jimmy's Firestone American Grill   
140 Route 130 South Bordentown   
(609) 291-0200   
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Bar Games and Trivia"   

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John & Peter's     
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa     
(215) 862-5981     
Fri. 9 p.m. Calla Bere & the Attitude
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational     
All shows 21+    

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Killarney's Publick House     
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton    
(609) 586-1166    
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Upside Down

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Lambertville Elks Lodge #1070
66 Wilson Street Lambertville
(609) 397-4210
Sat. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night

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Logan Inn 

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10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA     
(215) 862-2300   
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" 

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Mamma Rosa's     
572 Klockner Road Hamilton     
(609) 588-5454   
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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Marcellos Coal Fired Restaurant & Pizza   
206 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown    
(609) 298-8360   
Sun. 10 a.m. "Blues Brunch" 

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McGuinn's Place     
1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence     
(609) 392-0599    
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Oregano Records Presents: "Artist Showcase" 
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke     
Ages 21+     

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McStews Irish Sports Pub     
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA     
(215) 949-9570     
Thurs. 10 p.m. "Beer Pong Night"

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Millhill Basement     
300 S. Broad Street Trenton     
(609) 989-1600    
Mon. 8 p.m. The Standby, The Groomers, Dead in Dog Years, Coldfax. All ages, $10
Tues. 8 p.m. "Millhill Experiment" 
Wed. 9 p.m. Party Marty, Condition Oakland, MWC. $5

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Movie Night: "The Terminator"
Sat. 6 p.m. Mike and Sarah

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Nook's PourHouse     
2043 Route 130 South Florence     
(609) 447-0927   
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Tuesday w/ Quizoholics      

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Nottingham Tavern     
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square     
(609) 587-6623     
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Fri. 9 p.m. Blind Lemmon Pie
Sat. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Ages 21+    

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Old Town Pub     
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown     
(609) 291-9232    
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia   
Fri. 9 p.m. Gypsy Mother

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Palermo's Of Hamilton     
310 Klockner Road Hamilton     
(609) 838-7979     
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke    
All shows 21 +   

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Palmer Square
Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 4 p.m. "Skating On The Square" $10 (Includes skate rental)
Fri. 4 p.m. "Skating On The Square" $10 (Includes skate rental)
Sat.12 p.m./4 p.m. "Skating On the Square" $10 (Includes skate rental) 
Sun 12 p.m./4 p.m. "Skating On the Square" $10 (Includes skate rental) 

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Patriots Crossing     
1339 River Road Titusville     
(609) 737-2780    
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"      

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Pete's Steak House     
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton     
(609) 585-8008     
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Retro Memories

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Pj's Pancake House & Tavern
19 Main Street Robbinsville
(609) 772-4755
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night

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River Cat Cafe`    
142 South Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 693-1008   
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Jazz"   

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Small World Coffee     
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton     
(609) 924-4377 x2   
Sat. 8 p.m. Rick Fiori Jazz Trio

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Sparky World Famous Beer Garden
4333 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-2321
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Dance Parties w/ the Paula & Sam Livingston
Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night w/ Kid Dalton
Tues. 8 p.m. Johnny Betz
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke

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Spellbound Brewing
10 Lippincott Lane #12 Mt. Holly
(609) 832-0077
Sat. 5 p.m. Modern Mojo

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Starbucks Coffee   (Trenton Community Store) 
102 South Warren Street Trenton  
(609) 393-0261  
Sat. 3 p.m. Open Mic   

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1867 Sanctuary     
101 Scotch Road Ewing     
(609) 392-6409  
Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night (FREE admission) 
Sat. 8 p.m. Folk/Roots Concert w/ "Feather." $20
Sun. 2 p.m. Folk/Roots Concert w/ IKH Zing-The Yiddish Tradition, Murad/Zinger. $20

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Tara's Tavern    
1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown     
(609) 286-2300     
Fri. 10 p.m. Jimmy Merchant & Friends
Sat. 10 p.m. Bent Mushroom

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Tavern On The Lake      
101 Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 426-9345     
Fri. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir

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Temperance House     
5 South State Street Newtown, PA     
(215) 944-8050     
Thurs. 7 p.m. Blues Open Mic Hosted by Steve Guyger    
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly 
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney

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Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton  
(609) 924-2310  
Sun.12 p.m. "Sunday Music Series" feat. Lindsay Ketofsky

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Tessara's 
812 Route 33 Hamilton 
(609) 584-1700
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke

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The Birdhouse Center For The Arts   
7 North Main Street Lambertville   
(215) 681-4660  
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Not Just Nyckleharpa Orchestra

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The Cool Cricket     
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro     
(609) 291-9110     
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke     
Sat. 9 p.m. Close But Free Cigars

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The Cure Insurance Center     
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton     
(609) 656-3200     
Check website for upcoming events     

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The Deck Restaurant and Bar @ the Bucks County Playhouse
70 South Main street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2121
Thurs. (2 p.m.) Sam Ryan (7 p.m.) Matt Gordeuk
Fri. (2 p.m.) Sam Ryan (8 p.m.) Matt Gordeuk
Sat. (2 p.m.) Matt Gordeuk (8 p.m.) Aidan Holtz
Sun. (2 p.m.) Blend Duo (7 p.m.) Matt Gordeuk
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia
Wed. (2 p.m.) Sam Ryan (7 p.m.) Open Mic Night Hosted by Bob Egan

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The Dubliner   
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 693-1816  
Sat. 7 p.m. Na Bodach
Sun. 2 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session"      

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The HOB Tavern     
146 Second Street Bordentown     
(609) 291-7020     
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment   
Sun. 1 p.m. Open Circle   
Wed. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night

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The Ivy Inn     
248 Nassau Street Princeton     
(609) 921-8555     
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron  
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv    
Wed. 10 p.m. DJ Dujour 

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The Roost     
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge     
(609) 208-0050   
Sat. 8 p.m. Tour de Force
Sun. 4 p.m. Dick Gratton

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The Sticky Wicket     
2465 South Broad Street Hamilton     
(609) 439-0007     
Fri. 9 p.m. "Retro Fridays" Hosted by Vibe DJs feat. DJ Chris Joseph

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The Sycamore Grill     
255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA     
(215) 908-6326     
Thurs. 7 p.m. Dan Ward
Fri. 8 p.m. Gruv Tyme
Sat. 8 p.m. Well Strung

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The Union Firehouse  
18 Washington Street Mount Holly  
(609) 288-6491  
Thurs. (4 p.m.) Happy Hour w (7 p.m.) "Jam Night" Hosted by Joe Vadala 
Fri. 4 p.m. Happy Hour 
Sat. 5 p.m. Happy Hour

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The Vibe Lounge at Mastoris
Route 130 and Route 206 Bordentown
(609) 298-4650
Thurs. 5 p.m. Dave Boucher
Sat. 6 p.m. Bennet Lee

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Thomas Sweet West Windsor
64 Princeton-Hightstown Road West Windsor
(609) 269-5630
Thurs. "Anker"

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown   
(609) 526-8651    
Fri. 7 p.m. "First Fridays" w/ The Williamsboy

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Tir Na Nog     
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton     
(609) 392-2554  
Sat. 9 p.m. Billy Walsh
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Monk & Monk
All Shows 21+   

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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   

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Trenton Social      
449 South Broad Street Trenton     
(609) 989-7777    
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour" Hosted by Jay Kountree  
Fri. 7 p.m. "First Friday"
Sat. 9 p.m. Gringo Motel / White Cactus
Mon. 9 p.m. "Monday Night Karaoke" Hosted by Sweets
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Wed. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton

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Villa Rosa Ristorante & Pizzeria  
41 Scotch Road Ewing  
(609) 882-6841  
Sat. 6 p.m. Grace Field  

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Wildflowers Inn     
2572 Pennington Road Pennington     
(609) 773-2392   
Sat. 9 p.m. Acoustic Rock Night w/ AudioPilot  
Mon. 9 p.m. "Moonshine Mondays" Trivia    

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Working Dog Winery     
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown     
(609) 371-6000 
Sat. 1 p.m. Rob Messina

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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.

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