Unfortunately, original member and bassist Mel Schacher can not be with the band on this tour but Brewer says the temporary replacement is doing just fine. "Yeah, my brother and longtime bass player Mel Schacher is not able to appear with us right now. He's got a family emergency going on and he can not leave home, so the only change right now is a temporary fill in and he's a great guy, Stanley Sheldon from Peter Frampton's band is playing bass. He's a long time friend and we are very fortunate to have nabbed him but right now it's kind of up in the air as to when Mel will be back but right now he's got to be home with his wife and there's nothing we can do about it."
After Saturday's Atlantic City show, the band will head out on a cruise to Curacao and Aruba and upon returning have an engagement in Las Vegas. Brewer chuckles as he thinks of his good fortune in this, the group's 49th year of their existence, "Yeah, not a bad gig huh? I think I'll take it!"
To discover more about Grand Funk Railroad and their Tropicana appearance, please visit www.grandfunkrailroad.com.
That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON!
This week's event listings
Alchemist & Barrister28 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-5555
Thurs. "Pasta and Sinatra Night"
Wed. 10 p.m. (TBA)
Arts Council of Princeton102 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-8777
Sat. 7 p.m. "Café Improv." $2 (Admission)
Bill's Olde Tavern2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 9 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke Contest (Cash prizes)
Ages 21+
Blend Bar & Bistro911 Highway 33 Hamilton
(609) 245-8887
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Jam
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Shaun Ruymen
Bowman's Tavern1600 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Larry Tamanini
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. Lorenzo
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room19 E. Union Street Burlington
(609) 733-356
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Curran Oliver & J-Love
Sat. 9 p.m. The Coconutz
Bung's Tavern2031 Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 499-1355
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. Einstein Bridge
Candlelight Lounge24 Passaic Street Trenton
(609) 695-9612
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)
Chickie's & Pete's183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown
(609) 298-9182
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Quizzo Trivia
City Streets510 Highway 130 South East Windsor
(609) 426-9400
Mon. 9 p.m. "Malibu Mondays" w/ DJ Brett Gash
Tues. 9 p.m. Trivia w/ Jessie & Chelsea
Wed. 6:30 p.m. "Wine Down Wednesdays" w/ Rich Genoval
COARadio.com125 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Grace Deal
Dadz Bar & Grill744 Main Street Lumberton
(609) 267-4344
Thurs. 9 p.m. DJ Jason Byrd / "Beer Pong Tournament"
Fri. 10 p.m. Ginger On The Roxx
Sat. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Dubbs
Sun. 4 p.m. Andrew Moorer
Tues. 5 p.m. "Twilight Tuesdays-Sounds of the Oldies" w/ J-Dubbs Music
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Christine Smith
Diamond's of Hamilton661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Fri.9:30 p.m. Live DJ Entertainment
Sat. 9 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Wed. 7 p.m. "Dine and Dance" w/ Radio Personality Bob Pantano.
Dog & Bull Brew House810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Thurs. 8 p.m. Words In Flight
Fri. (4 p.m.) "Funky Friday Happy Hour" (9 p.m.) Michael Leggerie
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Michael Leggerie (9 p.m.) Mike Estabrook
Sun. (11 a.m.) "Sunday Jazz Brunch" feat. Keli Vale (4 p.m.) Ivory & Steel
Fedora Cafe2633 Main Street Lawrenceville
(609) 895=0844
Wed. 6 p.m. Jerry Monk
Frans Pub116 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-5539
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Beach Party" feat. Raymond Charles. Ages 21+
Fri. 8 p.m. Full Grown Men
Freddies Tavern12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Sat. 8 p.m. Smoked Ice
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Joe Vadala
Grover's Mill Coffee HousePrinceton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker
Havana New Hope105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 9 p.m. "College Beat The Clock Night"
Fri. (8:30 p.m.) Se7en (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (9 p.m.) Tim Reynolds and TR3. Doors at 7 p.m., $35 (Advance) (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 6 p.m. JB Kline Blues Band
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Black Cat Habitat, Little Miss Love Jones & The Archangels.
Hopewell Theater5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
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Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn15 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 466-9889
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic. Night
Hopewell Valley Vineyards46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dan Kassel
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Living The Dream
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Acoustic Road
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat.Four +1
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Iron Plow Vineyards26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6 p.m. Terry Rivel
Sat. 2 p.m. Ed Wilson & Carol Brooks
Sun. 1 p.m. Jerry Steele
Ivy Tavern3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. Accelerator
Sat. 9 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Tues. 7 p.m. Teddy Z Memorial Jam
All shows 21+
Jake's Eatery869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 322-6787
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Ladies Night" w/ Bob Tomlinson
Sat. 9 p.m. Michael Francis McCarthy
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
John & Peter's96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-5981
Thurs. 8 p.m. Mike DiAltos "Stand Up Comedy"
Fri. 9 p.m. Calla Bere & The Attitude, Freeway Revival
Sat. (3 p.m.) Pete Beck (8 p.m.) Mr Revelator
Sun.(3 p.m.) "Miss Pumpkin's Drag Show" (9:30 p.m.) James Booth & The Return
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic.
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
Jo Jo's Tavern & Restaurant2677 Nottingham Way Mercerville
(609) 586-2678
Sat. 10 p.m.
Killarney's Publick House1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Thurs. 9 p.m. DJ Byrd
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Jimmy G
Laurita Winery85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out" Wine & Yoga
Fri. 7 p.m. Country Line Dancing
Sat. 11 a.m. "Laurita Mardi Gras Celebration!" LMG-Winterfest (12:30 p.m.) In The Groove (5 p.m.) Dixieland
Sun. 11 a.m. "Laurita Mardi Gras Celebration!" LMG-Winterfest (1 p.m.) Blue Jersey Band
Logan Inn10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Colleen Ryan
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Ian Lander
Sun. 11 am "Jazz Brunch" feat. Zeke Stambovsky
Mamma Flora's Trattoria & Catering1750 North Olden Avenue Ewing
(609) 434-1188
Sat. 6 p.m. Bryan Hill
Mamma Rosa's572 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 588-5454
Thurs. 6 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Richard Schneider
McGuinn's Place1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence
(609) 392-0599
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Ages 21+
McStews Irish Sports Pub5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 949-9570
Thurs. 10:30 p.m."Beer Pong" w/ DJ RV & MC Slim
Fri. 9 p.m. "Frisky Fridays" w/ DJ O'Geez
Sat. 9 p.m. Popular Creeps, The Good Mess, White Limo (Foo Fighters Tribute), Superunknown (Chris cornell Tribute. Ages 21+, $5
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Kirchner Entertainment
Millhill Basement300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Fri. 8 p.m. Doc Rotten, Bunchajerks, Offensive Threat Trashcats, (TBA).
Sat. 10 p.m. Jah Guide Reggae Band
Tues. 10 p.m. "Local Artist" Hip Hop, Experimental EDM and Bass Music Showcase
Mojito Cuba Caribe90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(267) 740-2900
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Chris
New Hope Winery6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Fri. 8 p.m. James Maddock. Doors at 7 p.m., $25
Sat. 8 p.m.Mary Fahl. Doors at 7 p.m., $35/$45 (VIP)
Nook's PourHouse2043 Route 130 South Florence
(609) 447-0927
Fri. 7 p.m. "Murder Mystery Dinner." $45 (Includes buffet)
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Tuesday w/ Quizoholics
Nottingham Tavern9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 587-6623
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Super Dave
Fri. 9 p.m. Jerry Monk & Joe Kramer w/ Diane Chiorello
Sat. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Wed. 5 p.m. "Weekend Warm-up" w/ DJ Chris Barlow
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Sat. 9 p.m. (TBA)
Palermo's Of Hamilton310 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 838-7979
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke
All shows 21 +
Parx Casino (360 Bar)2999 Street Road Bensalem, PA
(888) 588-7299
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Latin Night" w/ DJ George Dennis
Fri. (9:30 p.m.) The Rockets (10 p.m.) DJ Paul Desisto
Sat. (5 p.m.) Cracklin Diamond (9:30 p.m.) Fish Out of Water (10 p.m.) DJ Capps
Sun. 4:30 p.m. 40 North
Wed. 8 p.m. Gary Delena & Jeff Pirammi. $20 (Includes one free drink)
Pete's Steak House523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Blind Lemmon Pie
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Polish Nannies
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Randy Now's Man Cave134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 424-3766
Sat.8 p.m. Steve Butler. All ages, $10
Rossi's Bar & Grill2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004
Thurs. 7 p.m. (TBA)
Salt Creek Grille1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. Party Of 3
Sat. 8 p.m. Tim Brent
Small World Coffee14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Mr Chris & Alley
1867 Sanctuary101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 7 p.m. "Fourth Friday Open Mic." Free Admission
Sat. (3 p.m.) Theater To Go Presents: A Staged Reading of "A Raisin in the Sun" w/ Trenton Central HS Visual and Performing Arts Academy. $10/$5 (Students) (8 p.m.) Stephanie Chin
Sun. (3 p.m.) Theater To Go Presents: A Staged Reading of "Clybourne Park" w/ Trenton Central HS Visual and
Performing Arts Academy. $10/$5 (Students) (7:30 p.m.) "Jump, Jive & Wail." $25
Wed. 8 p.m. TCNJ Jazz Ensemble. Free Admission
Tara's Tavern1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. Billy Hector
Sat. 10 p.m. (TBA)
Tavern On The Lake101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. Funk Point 5
Sat. 9 p.m. One Flight Up
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night
Temperance House5 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8050
Thurs. 7 p.m. Blues Open Mic Hosted by Steve Guyger
Fri. 7 p.m. Ed Wall
Sat. 7 p.m. Kate Sottile
Mon. 7 p.m. "Paint Night"
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Righteous Jolly
Wed. 7 p.m. John Sheridan
The Cool Cricket216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
The HOB Tavern146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night
Wed. 8 p.m. (TBA)
The Ivy Inn248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Jon Gosselin
Sat. 10 p.m. Smoke 'N' Mirrors
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 Tavern6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA
(215) 788-1659
Sat. 9 p.m. Soul Custody Trio
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Bill Monach Jr.
The Raven385 West Bridge Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2081
Thurs. (5 p.m.) Russell Eiffert (10 p.m.) All Male Revue
Fri. (9 p.m.) Michael Ferreri (10 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (5 p.m.) Russell Eiffert (10 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
The Record Collector358 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 324-0880
Please check web page for upcoming events.
The Roost181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Fri. 9 p.m. ArHouse
The Sticky Wicket2465 South Broad Street Hamilton
(609) 439-0007
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Throwback Thursday" w/ DJ Chillio
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
The Cure Insurance Center81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
Check website for upcoming events
The Sycamore Grill255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Thurs. 8 p.m. Bob Rotondo
Fri. 8 p.m. Acoustic Keys
Sat. 8 p.m. Idlewoodsman
Sun. 3 p.m. Jamie Stem
Third State Brewing352 High Street Burlington
(609) 3871620
Fri. 7 p.m. The Luck Brothers
Tir Na Nog1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Fri. 9 p.m. Rick Winow
Sat. 9 p.m. The Williamsboy
Wed. 9 p.m. Open Mic. w/ Mike DQ & Steve Z
All shows 21+
Trenton Buzz702 Pine Street Trenton
(609) 392-6000
Fri. 8 p.m. Live Band & Open Mic.
Sat. 10 p.m. "Buzzed Saturdays" w/ Bockman
Trenton Social449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Night w/ Benny P
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 10 p.m. Rob Duncan. $5 (cover charge)
Sat. 10 p.m. Essie & The Big Chill. $5 (cover charge)
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage Night. (Sign ups at 6:30 p.m.)
All shows 21+
Triumph Brewing Company138 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 10 p.m. (TBA)
All shows 21+
Wildflowers Inn2572 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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