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ROCK ON! This Week's Sound Bites...12/6/18
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."
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.
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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)
Amalfi's Kitchen & Bar 146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road Lawrenceville
(609) 912-1599
Sat. 9 p.m.
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
Artworks Trenton 19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-943
Sat. 12 p.m. Y.A.L.
Bailey's Bar & Grille 6922 Bristol-Emilie Road Levittown, PA
(215) 946-7992
Sat. 9 p.m. No Way Out
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. 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
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room 19 E. Union Street Burlington
(609) 733-3562
Fri. 10 p.m. The Forest View Movement
Broken Goblet Brewing 1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5653
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Quizzo from The Darkside
BT Restaurant & Tavern2031 Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 499-1355
Fri. 8:30 p.m. ArHouse
Sat. 8 p.m. The Privileged Few
Caffe Galleria 23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-2400
Sat. 7 p.m. The Lifters
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
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. John Alberici
Common Sense Brewing 102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651
Sun. 1 p.m. "Gingerbread House Making"
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
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).
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
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
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
First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown420 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
Sat. 7 p.m. "A Christmas to Remember" w/ Pianist Dr. Robert Lowden
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. Dave Orban & Joe Zook
Hamilton Tap & Grill557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. "Beer and Carols" w/ Holy Cross Lutheran Church
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"
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
Hopewell United Methodist Church 20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-0471
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night
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 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
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
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
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+
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. 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+
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.
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
Kuser Farm Park/Mansion 390 Newkirk Avenue Hamilton
Fri./Sat. 5 p.m. "Winter Wonderland" feat. (6 p.m.) Dick Gratton & Linda Lee
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
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
Fri. 10 p.m. Trash Collective
Sat. 10 p.m. CMIYC
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"
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
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
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
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.
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. South Side Wanderers
Sat. 9 p.m. Blind Lemmon Pie
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Oliver - A Bistro 218 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 298-7177
Sat. 6 p.m. "Live Carolers"
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
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. Up All Night
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo
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
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
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. Ernie White
Salt Creek Grille 1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. Keith Franklin
Sat. 8 p.m. Carol Selick
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
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)
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
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
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
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
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Hambone Opera
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. Tom Belsky
Sat. 7:30 p.m. M & RJ Acoustic Duo
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session" Hosted by Corey Purcell
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
The Four Crows Café 41 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 869-5252
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Brahinsky and Friends
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. 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
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.
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
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)
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
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
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Deep Release
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
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
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+
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
Fri. 7 p.m. First Friday feat. "Trenton Makes a Nation" by Barbara Moore
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. 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
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
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. Frank Cervantes
Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar 82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-3800
Sat. 8 p.m. Kate & Bob

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