"No one was looking forward to my being born, perhaps least of all me." A line taken from the book and the chapter titled, "My Birth." Being a child of the early 1950's, a time in America which she deems, "The height of American propriety" to a once divorced mother who now married her father because that's what was expected was not easy and placed Kaya John firmly in the cross hairs of other's issues and anger. Rising above it all she admired Lennon for his willingness to see the big picture and change his perspectives and in turn his and ultimately her life. "I feel that one of the powers of John Lennon was his own transformation of himself. He certainly started out to be a man who didn't understand things. He really dedicated himself to growing beyond that and that's one of the things that I talk about in the book and certainly one of the things that I admired about him.Lucky for me that he helped me grow enough that I actually married a man who was already taught (Laughs)."
The 180 page book is well written, very personal, quite telling and open. There were goals she had in mind and the results were very gratifying."It pretty much flowed; a lot of it was what I've been wanting to say my whole life, especially about John Lennon. I just wanted to thank him and be able to spread his message. I wanted to further explain his message of working toward world peace and self transformation and get it to more people."
To discover more about Kaya John and her fascinating book, please visit www.kayajohn.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 & Barrister 28 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-5555
Thurs. "Pasta and Sinatra Night"
Wed. 10 p.m. (TBA)
Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-8777
Please check web page for upcoming events
Bill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 9 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke Contest (Cash prizes)
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. Neil Podgurski Trio
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Egan
Sat. (1 p.m.) Lorenzo (7 p.m.) Patrick & Debra
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 Room 19 E. Union Street Burlington
(609) 733-356
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Shorty Rock
Bung's Tavern 2031 Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 499-1355
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 8 p.m. "Van Morrison Night" w/ Jean Therapy
Candlelight Lounge 24 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'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
Sat. 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
COARadio.com 125 South Main Street Hightstown
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Rick Barth
Dadz Bar & Grill744 Main Street Lumberton
(609) 267-4344
Thurs. 9 p.m. DJ Jason Byrd / "Beer Pong Tournament"
Fri. 10 p.m. 44 Fridays
Sat. "St. Patrick's day" feat. (2 p.m.) Terry Colon (6 p.m.) Sara James (10 p.m.) Karaoke w/ DJ Dubbs
Sun. 4 p.m. Al Snyder
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 Hamilton 661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Fri. 6 p.m. Joanna Noelle Caruso
Sat. 9 p.m. "Back In The Day 80's dance Party" w/ DJ Anthony Bradley
Wed. 7 p.m. "Dine and Dance" w/ Radio Personality Bob Pantano.
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Thurs. 8 p.m. Jay Regan
Fri. (4 p.m.) "Funky Friday Happy Hour" (9 p.m.) Jeff Selby
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Keli Vale (8 p.m.) Lynsay Salera
Sun. (11 a.m.) "Sunday Jazz Brunch" feat. Mikey Ragz (4 p.m.) Mark Macmanus
Freddies Tavern 12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Fri. 8 p.m. Gyrl Band
Sat. 8 p.m. Midnight Sun TTL
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Joe Vadala
Grover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker
Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Fri. (8:30 p.m.) 52 Pickup (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) The Naturals (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Check web page for upcoming events
Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn 15 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 466-9889
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic. Night
Sat. 7 p.m. James Popik
Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Thurs. 6 p.m. Sergio's Blue Notes
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Jim Gaven
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Victor Tarassov
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Al Oliver
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill 7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher
Fri. (6 p.m.) Casey & Pixie (9:30 p.m.) Cat House Blues
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Witzend
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6 p.m. Victor Tarassov
Sat. 2 p.m. Keith Franklin Jazz Duo
Sun. 2 p.m. Audio Pilot
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd.
All shows 21+
Jake's Eatery 869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 322-6787
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Ladies Night" w/ Julian Roso
Sat. 9 p.m. Spring Brooke Band
Sun. 7:30 p.m. Open Mic. Night w/ Bob Tomlinson
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-5981
Fri. 9 p.m. Keith Kenny
Sat. (3 p.m.) King Of Nowhere (7 p.m.) "New Hope Takeover" feat. Lance Greene, Lowlight, Pamela Flores, Cranston Dean Band
Sun.(3 p.m.) Ellie Spy (9:30 p.m.) Trio of Madness
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic.
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
Killarney's Publick House 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Sat. (12 p.m.) Donegal Scholars band (Inside), (12:15 p.m.) Hibernian Pipe Band, (2:30 p.m.) Denogla Irish Dancers, (3 p.m.) Some Assembly Required, (4 p.m.) Diarmuid McSweeney, (6:30 p.m.) HTFD Pipe Band, (7 p.m.) Class A Kings, (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 6 p.m. Girls Night Out "DIY Diffuser Bracelet"
Sat. "Laurita St. Patrick's Day Festival" (12 p.m.) Dave Anderson & Ellen (4 p.m.) Scanlin & O'Leary
Sun. "Laurita St. Patrick's Day Festival" (12 p.m.) Tom Brett and the Bog Boys (3:30 p.m.) The Snakes
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 7:30 p.m. John Beacher & Guest
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Russell Norkevich
Sun. 11 am "Jazz Brunch" feat. Zeke Stambovsky
Mamma Rosa's 572 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 588-5454
Thurs. 6 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Richard Schneider
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. 10:30 p.m."Beer Pong" w/ DJ RV & MC Slim
Fri. 9 p.m. "St. Patrick's Day Weekend Begins" feat. (4 p.m.) Dueling Pianos (8 p.m.) Irish Dancing (10 p.m.) DJ O_Geez
Sat. (1 p.m.) Steamboat Annie (3:30 p.m.) Irish Dancing (5:30 p.m.) Dueling Pianos (10 p.m.) DJ O_Geez and $500 WSOBP Tournament Hosted by MC Show
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Kirchner Entertainment
Millhill Basement 300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Thurs. 9 p.m. Sick Shit (EP Release Show), Iron Gag, Replicant, Miriam, Over Everything.
Fri. 9 p.m. Groomers, Steve, Good Luck Spaceman, Coach's Son. $8
Sat. 9 p.m. Honah Lee, Pissed!, Alpha Rabbit, The Mighty John Caseys.
Tues. 10 p.m. "Local Artist" Hip Hop, Experimental EDM and Bass Music Showcase
Mojito Cuba Caribe 90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(267) 740-2900
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Chris
New Hope Winery 6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Thurs. 7 p.m. Thurs. 7 p.m. "Bucks Fever" Talent Show Hosted by Craig Wohl. $12 (Advance $15 Door) $20 VIP (Includes light fare and wine)
Sat. 8 p.m. The Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Doors at 7 p.m., $25
Nook's PourHouse 2043 Route 130 South Florence
(609) 447-0927
Sat. (4 p.m.) Hamilton Township Pipe and Drums, (5 p.m.) Donegal Scholars Band, (9 p.m.) DJ Byrd
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. Accelerator
Sat. (1 p.m.) Jerry Monk, Joe Kramer & Diane Chiorello (9 p.m.) Guenther/Toft
Wed. 5 p.m. "Weekend Warm-up" w/ DJ Chris Barlow
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Sat. 9 p.m. (TBA)
Palermo's Of Hamilton 310 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 838-7979
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Deep Release
All shows 21 +
Patriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Sat. 8 p.m. Blues In Disguise
Parx Casino (360 Bar) 2999 Street Road Bensalem, PA
(888) 588-7299
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Latin Night" w/ DJ George Dennis
Fri. (5 p.m.) The Mix (9:30 p.m.) Bangarang (10 p.m.) DJ Eddie Tully
Sat. (5 p.m) Old School (9:30 p.m.) Shot of Southern (10 p.m.) DJ Eric Vanderslice
Sun. 3 p.m. "Showcase Sunday"
Wed. 8 p.m. Jimmy Shubert
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. John Bushnell & Ernie White
Sat. 9:30 p.m. No Way Out
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Randy Now's Man Cave134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 424-3766
Sat. 8 p.m. "St. Patrick's Day" w/ Phil Mcauliffe & Guy DeRosa / Frank Pinto. $10
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. Paul Plumeri Blues Band
Sun. 7:30 p.m. Steve Sandberg and Rob Thomas. $20
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Clock of Destiny
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 8 p.m. "Ceol agus Cairde" w/ Shenanigans. $20
Sun. 7:30 p.m. Steve Sandberg and Rob Thomas. $20
Tara's Tavern1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Sat. 10 p.m. Drunken Clams
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. Quartet Of Catastrophe
Sat. 8 p.m. "St. Patrick's Day" w/ DJ Mike
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. Katie Sottile
Sat. 7 p.m. "St. Patrick's Day" w/ The Boys of County Bucks
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Righteous Jolly
Wed. 7 p.m. Jazz w/ John Sheridan
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
The HOB Tavern 146 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 Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
Fri. 10 p.m. Stereo 87
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Jon Gosselin
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
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Bill Monach Jr.
The Raven 385 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
Mon. 10 p.m. "Lipstick Monday" Drag Show
Tues. 8 p.m. Bearlesque
Wed. 7 p.m. Bob Egan
The Record Collector 358 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 324-0880
Please check web page for upcoming events.
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Fri. 9 p.m. Sideways Willy
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 Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
Check website for upcoming events
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Thurs. 8 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Stem Live Trio
Sat. "St. Patrick's Day" feat. (3 p.m.) Sherry St. John (8:30 p.m.) Bob Rotondo Band
Third State Brewing 352 High Street Burlington
(609) 3871620
Sat. 7 p.m. "St. Patrick's Day" w/ Radio Fiction
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Fri. 9 p.m.
Sat. (12 p.m.) Diarmuid MacSuibhne (3 p.m.) The Successful Failures (6 p.m.) Billy Walsh (9 p.m.) Some Assembly Required
Wed. 9 p.m. Open Mic w/ Paul Wiese
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
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. Scott Pemberton. $5 (cover charge)
Sat. "Irish Fest" (12 p.m.) Hobnail (10 p.m.) Manifested. $5 (cover charge)
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage Night. (Sign ups at 6:30 p.m.)
All shows 21+
Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
138 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 924-7855
Sat. 10 p.m. The Successful Failures
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. Kevin McGowan
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