By Danny Coleman
originally published: 12/27/2018
Sabrina Fallah is an indie recording artist from Ottawa, Ontario Canada who has worked with producers such as Stuart ("Boogie with Stu") Epps, Chris Birkett and Kent Wells who has recently she released her next round of music, an EP titled, "Kiss Is a Killer."
A neat little five song collection of diversity wrapped in a power pop package of rock infused melodies linked together by one common thread; her interesting yet steady voice.
"Kiss Is a Killer," the title track occupies the opening slot. Starting off with guitar then joined by a slow steady drum beat which gives this tune its grit; this is where the vocal gets interesting. Fallah seems to cover a spectrum of emotions from, tough to seductive yet vengeful and submissive ("I'm Tokyo to your Godzilla") as she runs an aural gamut throughout this number. The vocal seems much enunciated at times, almost perfectly stated and then at others she really lets go, giving this track a different feel around every groove. There's a sweet little breakdown after a nice guitar interlude which then explodes back into the chorus. A well placed and nicely constructed piece.
"Stuck Up," is a cut that is very reminiscent of 80's or 90's pop; think Tiffany meets any Nickelodeon Cartoon Network theme song and you'll get a grasp of this one. Upbeat and vocally on point, this one has your toes tapping from start to finish and recalls images of anklet socks and lace finger-less gloves; an overall fun ditty.
"Didn't Last" is the third track and it doesn't take long to switch gears from a semi-haunting intro with tribal drum rhythms and Fallah begging to be set free ("Release me...") to a hard driving rock beat which morphs into a searing guitar solo and back down in a dynamic shift akin to a bump in the road before taking back off and reaching its end. Well done tune and a nice attention grabber due to its edginess.
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"Paradise Comes With a Price" showcases Fallah's solo acoustic side and this song, although very catchy seems to challenge her vocally a bit as it appears at first listen that she is searching for a certain mark that eludes her. Regardless of the vocal, the song itself shows her ability to kick it up a notch acoustically which is a nice change of pace and serves as a bridge to the final offering.
The fifth and final tune is, "Hurt" and it is a total reversal from the power of the previous tracks. This is all Fallah as she shows a bit of vulnerability in this stripped down acoustic track highlighting her skill as a lyricist; a nice change of pace that fits perfectly in the fifth position on the disc; a great way to close the EP.
"Kiss Is a Killer" is an upbeat EP with many positives and an overall pop rock sound that would fit well in many a record collection and can be found along with more information about Sabrina Fallah at www.sabrinafallah.com
That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON!
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Alchemist & Barrister 28 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-5555
Thurs. "Pasta and Sinatra Night"
Wed. 10 p.m. (TBA)
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. Glenn McClelland Trio
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Wendy Simon Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Brunch w/ Ottmar (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Mon. 8 p.m. Bob Egan
Wed. 6 p.m. Lorenzo
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room 19 E. Union Street Burlington
(609) 733-3562
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Byrd
Sat. 10 p.m. The 22
Broken Goblet Brewing 1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5653
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Kinky Quizzo
BT Restaurant & Tavern2031 Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 499-1355
Fri. 9 p.m. Malpractice Show Band
Sat. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Mon. 6 p.m. "New Year's Eve Party" w/ (7 p.m.) Malpractice Show Band (9:45 p.m.) Nick Clemons Band (12:15 a.m.) The Suspects. $50/$65
Caffe Galleria 23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-2400
Mon. 7 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ Russel Norkevich
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)
Cedar Gardens661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 931-9464
Fri. 8 p.m. Sensational Soul Cruisers. Doors oopen at 7 p.m., $15
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
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. The Bryan Hansen Band
Continental Tavern 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA
(215) 493-9191
Thurs. 9 p.m. Fran & Jim
Fri. 9 p.m. Jeff Sutton Band
Sat. 9 p.m. Mike & Laura Tusay
Curly's at the Nest 1492 Woodbourne Road Levittown, PA
(267) 639-0707
Fri. 7 p.m. Love Jones Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. DJ Jimmy K
Diamond's of Hamilton 661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Fri. (6 p.m.) Joanna Noelle Caruso (10 p.m.) DJ Frank Oliveti
Sat. (6 p.m.) The Swing of Things w/ Sofia Solimando (10 p.m.) DJ Frank Oliveti
Sun. 10 a.m. "Jazz Brunch"
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve Party" w/ DJ Bruce Mancia. (NO cover charge)
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Thurs. 8 p.m. Bob
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Mikey Raggz (9 p.m.) Bus Stuff
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch" feat. Dick Gratton
Mon. 8 p.m. New Pony
Freddies Tavern 12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
Fri. 8 p.m. Rich Scanella Group
Sat. 9 p.m. After Dark
Mon. 10 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ Downright Down
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Joe Vadala
Greenhouse90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1657
Fri. 9 p.m. The Zeke Sky Band
Grounds For Sculpture 80 Sculptors way Hamilton
(609) 586-0616
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. Bill O'Neal & Andrew Koontz
Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Fri. 8 p.m. Santana Tribute w/ "Stone Flower." Doors open at 6 p.m., $25
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) Lima Bean Riot. $8 (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 6 p.m. JB Kline Blues Band
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ Se7en Band. $15
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Fri. 8 p.m. An Intimate Evening w/ Bettye LaVette. $48.51, $52.25, $53.85
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. Trivia Night w/ Chris Singh
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Tom McMillan & Company
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Roundabout
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Hopewell Valley Vineyards Jazz Ensemble
Mon. "New Year's Eve Dinner Dance" $84
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill 7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ All Lit Up
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6 p.m. Jerry Steele
Sat. 2 p.m. Rob Ballonoff
Sun. 2 p.m. Ralph Pagano
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ Ed Wilson. $55
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. AM Mafia
Sat. 9 p.m. South Side Wanderers
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. Christopher Daniel
Fri. 9 p.m. Essie & the Q, Calla Bere & The Attitude
Sat. (3 p.m.) Brian St. John (8 p.m.) Cowbell Superstar
Sun. 3 p.m. "Miss Pumpkin's Drag Show (9:30 p.m.)
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve Party" w/ DJ Aggreschen
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
JoJo's Tavern 2677 Nottingham Way Mercerville
(609) 586-2678
Sat. 10 p.m. Radio Fiction
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. 10 p.m. DJ Jimmy G
Sun. 9 p.m. The Benjamins
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ Unleashed. $60 (Includes dinner/breakfast buffets, champagne toast)
Wed. 8 p.m. Drop the Beat Bingo
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Tues. 12 p.m. First Call
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 7 p.m. Colleen Ryan
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Russell Norkevich
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" feat. (TBA)
Mon. "New Year's Eve" w/ (6 p.m.) Dave dales Trio (10 p.m.) The Zeke Sky Band
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"
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ 44 Fridays
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
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Tear's Eve/40th Anniversary Bash" feat. Young 99, DJ John Silva, Karaoke (after midnight). Doors open at 8 p.m., $20 (Includes buffet, champagne toast, one free drink ticket)
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 Meet and Smoke Networking" (10:30 p.m.) 420 Reggae Session (2 a.m.) VIP After Party w/ DJ Alien
Sun. 2 p.m. Old Skool Hip Hop Sundays.
Nook's PourHouse 2043 Route 130 South Florence
(609) 447-0927
Sat. 9 p.m. Gypsy Mother
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. Pinto & Ziegler
Sat. 9 p.m. ArHouse
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ Asylum Choir
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Bill Burns-Lynch
Sat. 9 p.m. Tordeforce
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
Fri. 9 p.m. "End of the Year Pajama Dance Party" w/ DJ Bobby Jones.
Sat. 8 p.m. (TBA)
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ The Riverdogs
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9 p.m. The Suspects
Sat. 9 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Plumsted Grill457 Route 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 758-5552
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle & Ernie White
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. Monk & Monk w/ Joe Kramer
Salt Creek Grille 1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. Party of 3
Sat. 8 p.m. Glenn Alexander
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ Rainbow Fresh
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Nate Philips
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night. (FREE admission)
Wed. 8 p.m. Nate Philips. $20
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. The Drunken Clams
Sat. 10 p.m. Psycho Misfits
Mon. 9 p.m."New Year's Eve Karaoke Party" w/ Big Daddy G
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. Suspended Justice
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Mon. 9 p.m. Quartet of Catastrophe
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. John Padovano
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Sir Xerri
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. 7 p.m. Ray Coleman
Sat. 8 p.m. The Willie Lynch Band
Sun. 2 p.m. David Falcone
The Five Four Bar & Grill 8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Fri. 9 p.m. Pixie Twist
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Tim Burns
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ DJ Tim Burns. (NO Cover, champagne toast)
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. The TS Project
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Sean Lukas
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. Slim & the Perkolators
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
Mon. 8:30 p.m. "The Queer Queens of Qomedy" feat. Poppy Champlin/Karen Williams. $45
The Record Collector 358 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 324-0880
Fro. 8 p.m. Paul Plumeri Blues Band. All ages, Doors open at 7:30 p.m., $15 (Advance)
Sat. 8 p.m. All ages, Doors open at 7:30 p.m., $12 (Advance)
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Mon. 9 p.m. "New Year's Eve Party" w/ 80's Undercover. $69.95 (Includes open bar and buffet)
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
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Thurs. 8 p.m. Bob Rotondo
Fri. 8 p.m. Kickbax Acoustic Trio
Sat. 8 p.m. Idlewoodsman
Mon. 8:30 p.m. "New Year's Eve Party" w/ Monique and The American Hawk Band
Third State Brewing 352 High Street Burlington
(609) 387-1620
Sat. 7:30 p.m. "Goodnight Eighteen" Concert w/ Kenny Raye Pisa
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Fri. 9 p.m. Billy O'Neal
Sat. 9 p.m. Rick Winow
Mon. 7 p.m. "Irish New Year" w/ The Griftors
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
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Night w/ Benny P
Wed. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton
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. Sir Xerri. $5 (cover charge)
Sat. 10 p.m. The Defending Champions. $5 (cover charge)
Mon. 10 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ Ever-After Band. (FREE no cover charge)
All shows 21+
Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
138 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 10 p.m. Rainbow Fresh
Mon. 10 p.m. "New Year's Eve" w/ DJ Fatha Ramzee
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. Rob Messina
Yardley Country Club 1010 Reading Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-4531
Sat. 6 p.m. Ernie white & Tom Reock
Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar 82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-3800
Sat. 8 p.m. Karly & Mike
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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