By Danny Coleman
originally published: 12/06/2018

"That's Band fan territory so we're really looking forward to it," says Jim Weider, one of rock music's most admired guitarists and member of The Weight Band as he discussed their upcoming 7:30 p.m. December 9 show at the South Orange Performing Arts Center, their new album and more. 

Fixed with the task of replacing guitarist Robbie Robertson when the The Band reformed in 1985, Weider says that he was, "Excited" yet rather, "Comfortable" slipping into the role due to a familiarity with drummer Levon Helm and bassist Rick Danko. 

"Ya know, it was very exciting and I was in awe of the guys but I had been working with Levon and the All Stars in previous years and then I had started working with Levon and Rick and so by the time that I went out there, even though I hadn't played those big giant stadium shows with Crosby Stills and Nash;  I still had to kick those songs up a bit. I was already kind of comfortable as far as the music went because it was ingrained in me and I'd been playing some of that stuff with Levon and Rick so when I got to the point of joining of course It was very exciting but I was a little more comfortable than most guys would have been because I had been working with those guys a little prior to that individually."

Since the groups dissolution, he continued working with various members of The Band but with the eventual passing of perhaps his closest band mates and allies, Helm and Danko; he felt a determination to carry on the music and the legacy while continuing to solidify his place as a songwriter and performer.  Weider explains the February 2018 release of, "World Gone Mad" as if it were almost a necessity to establish the group as more than just a tribute to The Band. 

"We did it because we were like, OK we can't just be covering the Band's songs, it's just not enough. I wanted to write an original record and make the group an original group while carrying on that music and sound. We're the only group that can basically legally do The Band tunes because I was actually in The Band. All of these other bands that do them are just tribute bands so I wanted to do an original record so that we'd be known for our music and so far it's working out good."

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"It's been a long journey and I'm continuing the journey, continuing to play roots rock music; The Band's music has made me a living for many, many years and we're trying to keep that sound alive with this new album and these great musicians. We've got a new addition, Matt Zeiner a vocalist who worked with Dickey Betts Band and he's an amazing keyboardist and vocalist; so it looks like we're going to have to do another album (laughs). This album has Michael Bram drumming and singing and he really has the sound of The Band and Levon's drumming style down; so people will feel the music especially when we do a Band classic they'll really feel it and of course it comes natural to me. Brian Mitchell who played with Levon Helm is on the record; we cut a Dead tune, "Deal" and we did it in a band style so it sounds a little bit like, "Ophelia," you know, that kind of groove. We purposely wanted the album to sound like another Band album so that we could put them in the show as we're doing and not have it be a big difference. We're not doing, "Jessica" from the Allman Brothers then going into, "Cripple Creek;" although that's not a bad idea (laughs)." 

With such a talented line up and years of recording and performing experience, one would think putting this disc together would come relatively easy; not so says Weider. The challenges came in the form of creating certain nuances that would keep the overall sound in line with that of The Band.

"It was really hard to get really good songs that are up to The Band standard. A couple of the tunes I co-wrote with Levon Helm and a buddy so I brought them back and re-wrote them and Brian Mitchell re-wrote, "Never to Old to Rock 'N' Roll" which I co-wrote with Levon and Joe Flood and he added a new verse and updated it; we've got some updated stuff but all of the new stuff was really a challenge to make it sound strong and be up to the level of The Band's music. We absolutely took advantage of the newer technology out there today but we really tried to record the album with as live a sound as we possibly could; that's the way The Band always did it."

No strangers to being on the road, The Weight Band does a mixed repertoire of artists, most or all of which having had connections to The Band over the years but in doing so; does Weider ever miss his buddy Helm and does it affect his performance in anyway?

"It's kinda ingrained in me now from playing with The Band for so many years,"  he said with a mild laugh. "It's just that I naturally feel that kind of music; plus playing with Levon for over 30 years with him sitting next to me on the drums always helps too but on this tour we're doing a little bit of everything.We're doing songs off of our brand new record, "World Gone Mad" and we're doing some classic Band tunes and some Dylan tunes; this thing kind of changes up. We'll do some of the classics and mix it in but because I was in The Band we'll do, "Remedy" from the,"Jericho" album that I did and wrote; we're carrying on the music."

Many classic rock acts of today band together and go out on the road with reduced sets as they play a greatest hits type of show, playing only their popular hits while not recording any new music. Weider says that is not the case with The Weight Band's concerts and feels that not writing and/or releasing new music can lead to stagnation.

"That to me, I can't do that; that is boring for me," he stated with conviction. "I've always got to be doing new stuff and writing, otherwise you become stale. You've got to keep creating, that's what you get into music for and you've got to keep creating that's all, that's all I know. You've got to keep moving forward because once you start doing the same old thing you lose your inspiration and you always have to be inspired to make music."

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Weider also reflected back on his youth a bit, starting as a young musician he was akin to a sponge; taking in whatever he could with multiple influences that still stick with him today. 

"Boy I'll tell ya, it started early with The Ventures and Scotty Moore and Elvis, "Ain't Nothin' but a Hound Dog" and the Yardbirds and the English people coming in, I just loved it all. I tried to soak up as much as I could and when I heard Roy Buchanan and The Band and that Telecaster playing; I was a Tele player in the mid-sixties I always loved them." 

Along with the aforementioned song selection, Weider says that those coming to SOPAC on December 9 can expect to get their money's worth both in tunes, length of show and a little anniversary.

"Oh yeah, an hour and a half to two hours; we'll play. They'll get a big dose of the new album, some Dylan stuff, some stuff from, "Big Pink" since it's the 50 year celebration and they'll get some Band tunes."

To discover more about The Weight Band and/or purchase tickets to the show, please visit www.theweightband.com or www.sopacnow.org. 

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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Alchemist & Barrister   
28 Witherspoon Street Princeton   
(609) 924-5555   
Thurs. "Pasta and Sinatra Night"   
Wed. 10 p.m. (TBA)  

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Amalfi's Kitchen & Bar 
146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road Lawrenceville 
(609) 912-1599 
Sat. 9 p.m.  

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Arts Council of Princeton   
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton   
(609) 924-8777  
Sat. 7:30 p.m. "Happy Holidays!" From Broadway & Hollywood Feat. Katie Welsh w/ David Pearl. $15

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Artworks Trenton 
19 Everett Alley Trenton 
(609) 394-943 
Sat. 12 p.m. Y.A.L.

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Bailey's Bar & Grille 
6922 Bristol-Emilie Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 946-7992 
Sat. 9 p.m. No Way Out    

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Bill's Olde Tavern   
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton   
(609) 586-0192   
Thurs. 9 p.m. Trivia   
Ages 21+   

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Blend Bar & Bistro   
911 Highway 33 Hamilton   
(609) 245-8887   
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia  Jam   
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke  

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Bowman's Tavern   
1600 River Road New Hope, PA   
(215) 862-2972   
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Jean Therapy
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. Tony Alosi
Wed. 6 p.m. Soul Custody

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Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room   
19 E. Union Street Burlington   
(609) 733-3562  
Fri. 10 p.m. The Forest View Movement

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Broken Goblet Brewing 
1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA 
(267) 812-5653 
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Quizzo from The Darkside 

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BT Restaurant & Tavern
2031 Route 130 South Burlington   
(609) 499-1355   
Fri. 8:30 p.m. ArHouse
Sat. 8 p.m. The Privileged Few 

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Caffe Galleria 
23 North Union Street Lambertville 
(609) 397-2400 
Sat. 7 p.m. The Lifters 

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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) 

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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 

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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   

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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   

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

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Common Sense Brewing 
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 526-8651 
Sun. 1 p.m. "Gingerbread House Making"

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Continental Tavern 
2 North Main Street Yardley, PA 
(215) 493-9191 
Thurs. 9 p.m. Brandon Warrick
Fri. 9 p.m. The Idle Woodsman
Sat. 9 p.m. Jon Anthony

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Curly's at the Nest 
1492 Woodbourne Road Levittown, PA 
(267) 639-0707 
Fri. 7 p.m. Scatter Shot
Sat. 7 p.m. "Ugly Christmas Sweater Party/Guest Bartender Night" (Tommy In The House).

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Diamond's of Hamilton   
661 Route 33 Hamilton   
(609) 981-7900   
Fri. (6 p.m.) Bobby Valli (10 p.m.) DJ Frank Oliveti 
Sat. (6 p.m.) Joanna Noelle Caruso (10 p.m.) DJ Ron Meisner
Sun. (10 a.m.) "Jazz Brunch"  (5 p.m.) "A Trip to Broadway" Dinner Show. $60

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Dog & Bull Brew House   
810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.   
(215) 788-2855   
Thurs. 8 p.m. Rachel & Ty
Fri. 9 p.m. New Pony
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Michael Leggerie (9 p.m.) Dustin Beck
Sun. (11 a.m.) "Sunday Brunch" feat. Keli Vale 
Wed. 8 p.m. Paul Donovan

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Freddies Tavern  
12 Railroad Avenue Ewing   
(609) 882-0978  
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night 
Fri. 9 p.m. Downright Down
Sat. 9 p.m. In The Groove
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Joe Vadala 

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First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown
420 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
Sat. 7 p.m. "A Christmas to Remember" w/ Pianist Dr. Robert Lowden

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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. 7 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. Dave Orban & Joe Zook

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Hamilton Tap & Grill
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. "Beer and Carols" w/ Holy Cross Lutheran Church

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Havana New Hope  
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.   
(215) 862-9897   
Fri. (8:30 p.m.) The Benderz (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) Shot of Southern (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party 
Sun. 1 p.m./3 p.m./5 p.m. "Princeton School of Rock"
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke  
Wed. 8 p.m.  "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. "Lamberville Historical Society Christmas Show"

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Hopewell Theater    
5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell   
(609) 466-1964  
Thurs. 8 p.m. The Art of Living Well Series: "Experience the Art & Science of Mantra" w/ Suzin Green. $28.79 
Fri. 8 p.m. "The Liar Show" Hosted by Brad Lawrence feat. Cyndi Freeman, Rory Scholl, Tracy Rowland, Carla Katz. $28.79
Sat. 8 p.m. Chris Harford & the Band of Changes. $28.79, $32.49, $32.52, $34.12

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Hopewell United Methodist Church 
20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell 
(609) 466-0471 
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night

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Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn   
15 East Broad Street Hopewell   
(609) 466-9889   
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. Open Mic/Karaoke Night
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. The Lifters
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Pocket Full of Soul
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Tom Trovas

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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   
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Disco Night w/ "The Discoteks" 
Mon. 7 p.m. "2nd Annual Holiday Vendor Bender"
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam   

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Iron Plow Vineyards   
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus   
(732) 306-9111   
Fri. 6 p.m. Terry Rivel 
Sat. 1 p.m. Bob Orlowski & Kim Montalvo  
Sun. 2 p.m. Spoondrift

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Ivy Tavern   
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton   
(609) 888-1435   
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke   
Fri. 9 p.m. Union
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  
Thurs. 9 p.m. Sammy Flow
Fri. 9 p.m. Kuf Knotz, Christine Elise, Arcawah, Bodies Themselves, Lisa Pope
Sat. (3 p.m.) Basement Noise (9:30 p.m.) The Swiss Guard
Sun. (3 p.m.) A very Cow Pals Christmas (9:30 p.m.) Trio of Madness
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic.   
Tues. 7 p.m. "Annual Holiday Art Sale"
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational   
All shows 21+  

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JoJo's Tavern 
2677 Nottingham Way Mercerville 
(609) 586-2678 
Sat. 10 p.m. Radio Fiction 

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Killarney's Publick House   
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton  
(609) 586-1166  
Thurs. 9 p.m. 
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Bay Nice
Sat. 9 p.m. "Ugly Sweater Party"
Mon. 7 p.m. "Paint Night" 
Wed. 8 p.m. Drop the Beat Bingo 

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Kuser Farm Park/Mansion 
390 Newkirk Avenue Hamilton
Fri./Sat. 5 p.m. "Winter Wonderland" feat. (6 p.m.) Dick Gratton & Linda Lee

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Laurita Winery   
85 Archertown Road New Egypt   
(609) 752-0200  
Fri. 6:30 p.m. "Ceramic Christmas Tree Paint & Sip"
Sat. 1 p.m. Living The Dream
Sun. 2 p.m. Atlantic Brass Band Holiday Concert
Wed. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out" Yoga & Wine

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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. 10 p.m. Trash Collective 
Sat. 10 p.m. CMIYC
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"
Sat. 8:30 p.m. "Far Beyond Giving" feat. Ketosis, Tailgunner, Local Artist Pantera All Star Jam. $5 or a non-perishable food donation benefiting  
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike   
Wed. 9 p.m. "Karaoke Time" w/ Kirchner Entertainment

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Millhill Basement   
300 S. Broad Street Trenton   
(609) 989-1600 
Fri. 9 p.m. When Particles Collide, Molly Rhythm, Babe Patrol, Honah Lee. Doors open at 8 p.m., $10
Sat. 10 p.m. Hub City Stompers, Rude Boy George, Bunchajerks. Ages 21+, doors open at 9 p.m., $10 
Tues. 10 p.m. "Local Artist" Hip Hop, Experimental EDM and Bass Music Showcase 

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New Hope Winery  
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 794-2331 
Thurs. 8 p.m. Donna the Buffalo. Doors open at 7 p.m.,  $30
Sat. 8 p.m. John Gorka. Doors open at 7 p.m., $30
Wed. 8 p.m. Raul Malo. Doors open at 7 p.m., $65

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New Jersey WeedMan's Joint 
322 East State Street Trenton 
(609) 437-0898 
Thurs. 6 p.m. "420 Smoking Word"
Fri. 8 p.m. "420 Fire Friday" feat. Tree Rats
Sun. 2 p.m. Old Skool Hip Hop Sundays. 

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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 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Super Dave   
Fri. 9 p.m. South Side Wanderers
Sat. 9 p.m. Blind Lemmon Pie
Ages 21+   

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

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Oliver - A Bistro 
218 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 298-7177 
Sat. 6 p.m.  "Live Carolers"

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Open Arts PAC 
146 Route 130 South Bordentown 
(609) 424-3058 
Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m. "Life Is Strange: Holiday Edition" $15
Sun. 4 p.m. "Life Is Strange: Holiday Edition" $15

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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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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. Up All Night
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo  

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Pete's Steak House   
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton   
(609) 585-8008   
Fri. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Sat. 9 p.m. The Sacco/White Experiment

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Randy Now's Man Cave 
134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown   
(609) 424-3766  
Fri. 7 p.m. The Donuts Perform: Rockpile's "Seconds Of Pleasure." $10

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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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Rossi's Bar & Grill   
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton   
(609) 890-2004   
Thurs. 7 p.m. Ernie White
Salt Creek Grille   
1 Rockingham Row Princeton   
(609) 419-4200   
Fri. 8 p.m. Keith Franklin
Sat. 8 p.m. Carol Selick

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Small World Coffee   
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton   
(609) 924-4377 x2 
Sat. 8:30 p.m. McMillan & Co.
Sun. 7 p.m. Princeton Bluegrass Jam

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Stone Terrace by John Henry's 
2275 Kuser Road Hamilton 
(609) 581-8855 
Fri. 7:30 p.m. "Holiday Cocktail Party" Hosted by the Jeremy Fund w/ The Meg Hansen Group feat. Billy Hill / DJ AJ. $75 (Per person includes: open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner buffet/dessert)

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1867 Sanctuary   
101 Scotch Road Ewing   
(609) 392-6409 
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Winter Concert w/ The Trenton Children's Chorus (7:30 p.m.) "Advent Song of the Nations" w/ Ewing Sings! 
Sat. 3 p.m. Helen O'Shea & the Shanakees. $20 
Sun. 3 p.m. Hopewell Valley Pops Orchestra and Hopewell Valley Youth Orchestra. $20

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Tara's Tavern  
1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown   
(609) 286-2300   
Fri. 10 p.m. Ted Hammock & The Pickles
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. Kick Back 
Sat. 9 p.m. The Bones
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night   

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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   
Fri. 7 p.m. Steve Guyger
Sat. 7 p.m. Christopher Dean
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo  
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Session Jazz Night 

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The Cool Cricket   
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro   
(609) 291-9110   
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke   
Sat. 9 p.m. Hambone Opera

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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 Dubliner 
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1816 
Fri. 7 p.m. Tom Belsky
Sat. 7:30 p.m. M & RJ Acoustic Duo
Sun. 3 p.m.  "Traditional Irish Session" Hosted by Corey Purcell

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The Five Four Bar & Grill 
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 547-5525 
Fri. 9 p.m. The Fredz 
Wed. 7 p.m. "Lyrical Conundrums" w/ Cara & Righteous 

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The Four Crows Café 
41 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 869-5252 
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Brahinsky and Friends     

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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) 

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The Ivy Inn   
248 Nassau Street Princeton   
(609) 921-8555   
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron   
Fri. 10 p.m. Seth Tieger Band
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   

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The Pines Tavern   
6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA   
(215) 788-1659   
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Rachel & Ty
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Bill Monach Jr.   

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The RRazz Room (Clarion Hotel) 
6426 Lower York Road New Hope, PA 
(888) 596-1027 
Fri. 8 p.m. "The "C" Word Adult Comedy Show" feat. Dwayne Dunlevy w/ Mike DiAlto. $25 
Sat. 8 p.m. "Confessions of a Mormon Boy" w/ Steve Fales. $30

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The Record Collector   
358 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown   
(609) 324-0880   
Sat. 8 p.m. The Doughboys. All ages, Doors open at 7:30 p.m., $12 (Advance) 

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The Roost   
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge   
(609) 208-0050   
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 

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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
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Deep Release
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke   

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The Sycamore Grill   
255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA   
(215) 908-6326   
Thurs. 8 p.m. Jonathn Ashe
Fri. 8 p.m. American Hawk Band
Sat. 8 p.m. The Dadz

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Tir Na Nog   
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton   
(609) 392-2554 
Sat. 9 p.m. Diarmuid MacSuibhne
Wed. (7 p.m.) "What's Next? A Rockin' Happy Hour!" Hosted by Danny Coleman feat. Radio Fiction. (9 p.m.) Open Mic Hosted by John 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  
Fri. 7 p.m. First Friday feat. "Trenton Makes a Nation" by Barbara Moore
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Night w/ Benny P   

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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. The Pete Beck Band. $5(cover charge) 
Sat. 10 p.m. Steal Your Face. $5 (cover charge) 
All shows 21+ 
Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location) 
138 Nassau Street Princeton 
(609) 924-7855 
Fri. 10 p.m. Super UnLedded

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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

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

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Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar 
82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA 
(215) 493-3800 
Sat. 8 p.m. Kate & Bob

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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 7:00pm EST on ThePenguinRocks.com where he features indie/original bands and solo artists.

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