By Danny Coleman
originally published: 02/05/2026

“I want to make sure that I pay homage to three gentlemen because this film was really a group effort because it not only involves filming and talking to people but there is original new music that’s part of the film and Dave, Frank and Tommy have all contributed major pieces to make this thing happen.”

So are the words of filmmaker Art Varga of Lambertville’s Running River Films as he discussed his latest effort titled “Listen Up! Trenton Makes Music” a well-done cinematic journey showcasing a time in Trenton’s music history that is sure to invoke images and memories of youth, excitement, outdoor concerts and a whole lot of nostalgia.

Varga grew up in New Jersey far from the Trenton music scene but it was by him attending Smart Remarks member Tod the Mod’s Starving Artist Café in Stockton where he ran into long time Trenton music maker Frank Pinto, then there was a social media post and well, it just as they say, “Snowballed” from there.

“How this thing got started was, it’s kind of interesting,” laughed Varga during a recent interview on “Danny Coleman’s Rock On Radio.”  “There was a DJ named Tom Cunningham and a Facebook post; Dave Hart and Frank Pinto wrote a song 40 years ago called, “Have You Ever Seen Their Eyes” and it was part of a temporary banding of Trenton musicians who got together to raise funds for the hunger crisis that was going on in Ethiopia. So, it was a tremendous event, tremendously successful, they raised a lot of money, all of the musicians came in and played for gratis. Tom posted a picture of the group from 40 years ago and that photograph just sparked a whole bunch of discussion. I reached out to Frank and asked him to tell me more of what that picture was all about and that I had an idea I wanted to run by him. I didn’t know what it would be but I thought I had an interesting concept. So, I had him and Dave come over to my house and I said, “What if we got this original group back together again and recorded a new song? It is up to you what you want the song to be about.” Now again, world hunger was really the flashpoint 40 years ago but it’s not quite the same today. The whole point was getting these musicians who are still playing together today to reunite, create a song and pay tribute to the music of Trenton and what they did for 40 years. In no time at all, Dave and Frank huddled up and they wrote a song called, “Listen Up!” They came over within a few days with lyrics and music and what was the beginnings of creating this new song. We went to Tom Reock’s Squirrel Ranch Studio in Hamilton and started recording tracks and over a three- or four-month period, we put the whole song together. Meanwhile, I’m filming the whole thing and the whole process of the group coming together again and it became apparent that this was really just one thread in a bigger story about Trenton’s music scene and all of the talent that existed in Trenton back in the day let’s say starting in the ‘60’s. Obviously it goes back before that, if we go back to the days of Duke Williams and some of these notable people whose talent took some of them to the stratosphere or some of them to playing to local audiences who just loved them to death. So, that kind of became the broader story of that time and place in Trenton when music was great, when live music everywhere, when you had talent everywhere; it’s kind of an intertwining of those two stories, the making of this new song with the reunion of all of these Trenton artists and the bigger picture of the Trenton music scene from back then.”

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The aforementioned Hart, along with whom many consider the “Absolute” Trenton music historian Tom Krawiec, better known as “Tommy K” did a marvelous job of weaving Trenton’s rich music history into a continuous storyline, wonderfully edited and told through the lens of Varga. What started out as a curiosity about a song became a total memory recall for those of us who grew up in, near or around Trenton when there were bars, restaurants and social clubs on every corner housing entertainment and some of the finest talent in the area.

Through Tommy K’s and Hart’s archives, vinyl records and more, the recollections of Pinto and the deft editing of Varga, viewers are taken on a journey back to places such as The Treasure Chest, Billy D’s Rumrunner, Buddy Rick’s, Smitty’s Kicks, Brothers Saloon, City Gardens and far more than possible to list. Names such as Barbara Trent, Billy Kay, Kenny Chick and bands like Instant Funk, Radiation, Colt 45s, along with mentions of ethnic Italian and polka bands along with local blues hall of famers Paul Plumeri and Joe Zook; bands such as Valentine, Off White, Ernie White and even The Young Monkey Men are represented or mentioned. So, in short, this documentary covers various eras, artists and venues through the eyes of musicians like Pinto, Jerry Monk, Paul Plumeri, Earl Scooter, Andrew “DD” Worek, Joe Kramer, Tom Marolda and Duke Williams who cut their teeth, lived the experiences and built their reputations in the Trenton music scene.

One of the highlights of the film is when Mary Muehleisen, sister of Maury Muehleisen told the story of her late brother’s rise to prominence as Jim Croce’s accompanying guitarist and at times muse. One could feel the emotion swell in the theater as she spoke of Maury’s dreams coming true and then how they were shattered in that Natchitoches, Louisiana plane crash which took his and Croce’s life. In the film, Mary shows us the Gold Record he received for Croce’s “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and recounts his story so lovingly that when introduced at the film’s completion, she received a standing ovation; as did the film itself which concluded with the song mentioned earlier, “Listen up!”

“Listen Up!” was recorded at Tom Reock’s Squirrel Ranch studio and it features, many of those who recorded “Have You Ever Seen Their Eyes” plus additions Meg Hanson, Billy Hill, Jerry Monk, Bob Scannella and more and it was the perfect bow atop this fine package as it mentions forgotten places, people and things in a touching tribute to Trenton and the musicians who made the music.

Trenton’s music scene was so vast that it is impossible to name all who built it and Varga readily admits that he knows there are missing pieces to the puzzle but his hope of shedding some light on this area’s history and the characters who created it so that others may learn, in the words of Tommy K, “About New Jersey’s West Coast,” has definitely been fulfilled.

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After the premier on January 31, there was a brief thank you given by Pinto and Varga, solo musical performances by Pinto, Jerry Monk and Paul Plumeri and then a Q & A. During this, audience members were treated to a slideshow of photos from gone but not forgotten bands such as Castle Brown, Creed, Zye, The Coachmen, Aviator, Sam the Band and even Valhalla who recorded at Tom Marolda’s Songgram Studio at the age of 15 and luckily won some favor with a couple of WPST DJs who featured them on several occasions.

“Listen Up! Trenton Makes Music” goes beyond just documenting a music scene. It is thought provoking, emotional and very informative and deserving of one’s attention.

To discover more, please visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586646900543 or for Running River Films, please go to https://www.runningriverfilms.com/

One other event to check out this week is on Friday February 6 at The Blue Moon in South Amboy. The BBD Rhythm & Blues Band headlines with James "JB" Barnes opening as he celebrates the release of his latest record, "My Mississippi Roots" which features the recording, production and guitar work of the great Anthony Krizan.  Show time is 8 p.m. and admission is free. 

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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ACME Screening Room 
25 South Union Street Lambertville 
(609) 483-523
Sat. 4 p.m. "Listen Up! Trenton Makes Music" $23

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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Danny Lynch Project
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Monk & Monk (7 p.m.) Snap Dragons
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch w/ Carmen Marranco (6 p.m.) Super Bowl LX 
Mon. 5 p.m. Bud Belviso 
Tues. 7 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Wed. 7 p.m. Skyline  

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 7 p.m. The Merzey Beat
Tues. 7 p.m. Music BINGO

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Aristaeus Brewing
2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA 
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777 
Fri. 6 p.m. ACP BYOB: Wheel Ceramics
Wed. 7 p.m. JAM: Jersey Art Meetup

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Artworks Trenton  
19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-9436  
Sat. 6 p.m. Opening Reception "FUGAZI" / Rashad Malik Opening Reception "Celestial Bodies"

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Mike
Fri. 7 p.m. Mike & Laura
Sat. 7 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara Cartney

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Bailey's Bar & Grille 
6922 Bristol-Emilie Road Levittown, PA  
(215) 946-7992 
Sat. 9 p.m. The Loop

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Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 6 p.m. Country Line Dancing (FREE event)
Sat. 5:30 p.m. The Amptons

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Sun. 7 p.m. BINGO
Tues. 9 p.m. / Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+

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Bordentown City
Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown  
Sat. 12 p.m. Bordentown Walking Tours. $20

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Bordentown Elks
11 Amboy Road Bordentown 
(609) 298-2085 
Sun. 1 p.m. Big Game Cash BINGO

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Bowman's Tavern 
1600 River Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6 p.m. Jazz Jam
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Tues. 6 p.m. Sam Ryan

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Broad Street Brewing
2621 Durham Road Bristol, PA
Sun. 12 p.m. Vendor Market

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Fri. (5 p.m.) "First Fridays" w/ Cara Cartney (7:30 p.m.) Off With Their Heads, Smug LLC, Lax Poetic. $20 (advance), doors open at 7 p.m., ages 18+
Sat. 8 p.m. "Boogie Nights" Mike Estabrook's Farewell Disco Party. $10, doors open at 7 p.m., ages 21+
Sun. 12 p.m. Sunday Funday Disco Drag Show Hosted by Sutton Fearce. $20
Wed. 7 p.m. "Smells Like '90s" Trivia 
Bucks On Bridge
25 Bridge Street Lambertville
(609) 483-2615
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Poetry Night 
Tues. 5 p.m. Chess Night
Wed. 6 p.m. Trivia

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B2 Bistro Jimmy's American Grill
140 US Route 130 South bordentown
(609) 291-0200
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia 

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Cadwalader Park (Ellarslie Museum)
299 Parkside Avenue Trenton 
(408) 335-4400 
Sat. 1 p.m. Perfume Presentations: Talk and Tea with Vintage Perfume Bottle Collector Susan Arthur 

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Cazz's Sports Bar 'N' Grille
1560 Haines Road Levittown, PA 
(267) 580-5469 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul

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Chesterfield Inn
633 Chesterfield-Arneytown Road Chesterfield
(609) 298-1917
Sat. 8:30 p.m. LakeHouse
Tues. 5:30 p.m. Galentine's Mixology

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Club Atlantis
1858 Street Road Bensalem, PA 
(215) 944-1777 
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Robbie Tronco 
All Events Ages 21+ and Dress to Impress

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Cody's Roadhouse Distillery
5605 Bensalem Boulevard Bensalem, PA
(215) 252-3575
Thurs. 7 p.m. Line Dancing. $10
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 8 p.m. Jukebox Graveyard

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Continental Tavern
2 North Main Street Yardley, PA  
(215) 493-9191
Fri. 8 p.m. Just Todd 
Sat. 8 p.m. Mike Brill

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Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cosmic Jerry Band
Fri. 7 p.m. 80s Undercover / DJ John Rossi
Sat. 8 p.m. Country Night feat. Whiskey and Roses
Wed. 7 p.m. Live Band Jam

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Cranbury United Methodist Church (Holy Grounds Coffee House)
21 North Main Street Cranbury
Fri. 7 p.m. "Music on a Winter's Night" feat. Dave Miller, Mike Chapman. Doors open at 7 p.m.  

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Philly Bites & Flights. $60
Sat. 2:30 p.m. Sweet Spot
Sun. 1:30 p.m. Jim Nelsen

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Curran’s Irish Inn
1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 245-1800
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo 
Fri. 7 p.m. Mikey O
Mon. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo

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Dadz Bar and Grill 
744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Fri. 9 p.m. Polish Nannies

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. Michael "Mikey B" Borowski Plays Dead
Fri. 8 p.m. Realiy Check Experiment. $11.75 
Sat. (1 p.m.) Craft & A Cocktail: Ceramic Pet Bowl Workshop. $65.25 (8m p.m.) Deal. $11.75
Sun. 3 p.m. Psychedelic Community of New Hope Monthly Social Meetup 
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert 
Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 
(215) 639-1220 
Sat. 1 p.m. Wingz Bowl
Wed. 7 p.m. Valentine's Day Music BINGO

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Fireside Tavern & Table
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Music Night feat. Lisa Bouchelle
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Tues. (5:30 p.m.) Galentine's Night "Wine, Dine, Crafting" $45 (9 p.m.) Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia

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Forsgate Country Club   
375 Forsgate Drive Monroe
(732) 521-0700 
Fri. 6 p.m. "First Friday" w/ Rob Messina's Dave Matthews Experience 

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Founding Father's Sports Bar & Grill 
2900 Street Road Bensalem, PA 
(215) 923-1100
Fri. 6 p.m. Bob Pantano Dance Party w/ DJ Joe Castro

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Friendly's 
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville 
(609) 426-9203 
Wed. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Kevin McGowan and/or Gino Formaroli (Sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m.)

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Gallagher's Taproom
437 Pine Street Mount Holly 
(609) 261-0500
Sat. 6 p.m. VooDoo Love Band

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Gleason's Bar
6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Y'all or Nothin'
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8:30 p.m.) The Groove Dudes
Sat. 8:30 p.m. DJ Dangeruss
Tues. 7 p.m. Game Show Palooza

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Green Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio
240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA 
(215) 504-7277 
Tues. 7 p.m. Music BINGO

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Grover's Mill Coffee House 
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction   
(609) 716-8771  
Thurs. 6 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Wade Prestridge. $10

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Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Jamie Stem of The Ledbetters
Fri. ( 8 p.m.) Soul Cruisers (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Side Project (8:30 p.m.) Bigg Romeo (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party 
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Steve
Tues. 7 p.m. Jillian Ashcroft Jazz Quartet 
Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Avenue Pennington 
(609) 737-4465 
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) FOGLight
Sat. 5 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Rainbow Fresh
Sun. 2:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Darla, Rich & Friends

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Il Portico Restorante Italiano 
273 West Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 239-1000 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Jazz Night
Fri. / Sat. 7 p.m. Live Music w/ Tony O

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Irish Rover Station House 
1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA 
(215) 970-5412 
Fri. 7 p.m. Bear's Choice
Sat. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo Night

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Iron Plow Vineyards
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus 
(732) 306-9111 
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Songs From The Basement
Sat. 4:30 p.m. Ryan Zimmerman
Sun. 1 p.m. Ed Wilson

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Ivy Tavern
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton 
(609) 888-1435 
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 
All shows 21+    

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John & Peter's
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa 
(215) 862-5981 
Thurs. 8 p.m. Left Tenants, Greg McGarvey, Hillwilliams
Fri. 9 p.m. Rainbow Fresh
Sat. (3 p.m.) One Lane Bridge (9 p.m.) The Geriatrics, The Stivs, Keith Krimso, Awkward Middle 
Sun. 6:30 p.m. Super Bowl 
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic Night (Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.) 
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+

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Jo Jo's Tavern 
2677 Nottingham Way Hamilton
Sat. 9 p.m. Radio Fiction

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Kelly's Bar n Banquet Hall
14 Railroad Avenue Fort Dix
(732) 230-6169
Fri. 7 p.m. Exit 102

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Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Mark Sacco
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Ty Mares (10 p.m.) DJ Dan Murphy
Sat. 10 a.m. Brunch (6 p.m.) Chet & Ari (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G
Sun.10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch feat. Ken Dubman (6:30 p.m.) Super Bowl Party 
Mon. 5 p.m. Kid's Craft Night 
Tues. 7 p.m. Music BINGO w/ Brother Mike 

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Labyrinth Books Princeton 
122 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 497-1600 
Tues. 6 p.m. The C.K. Williams Reading Series: Hala Alyan and Student Readers

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Sip & Wick Candle Making "Heart Dish Edition" $65 
Fri. 7 p.m. Back to the 80s Dance Party. $11 (advance)
Sat. 12 p.m. "Wine & Chocolate Weekend" (FREE admission) feat. (1 p.m.) Rob Messina (6 p.m.) Dueling Pianos. $21
Sun. 12 p.m. "Wine & Chocolate Weekend" (FREE admission) feat. (1 p.m.) The Bergers

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Library Company of Burlington
23 West Union Street Burlington
(609) 3861273
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night

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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dean Shott and his Solid Senders
Fri. 7 p.m. The Traveling Soleburys
Wed. 6 p.m. Dan Ward

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Magikava
87a South Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2739 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Astrology Readings by Riss Cottrill 
Mon. 6 p.m. Magik "Art Mondays" 
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night  

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McLawson's Corner Bar & Grill
111 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
Sat. 8 p.m. SpareParts

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McManimon's Pub
151 Liberty Street Trenton 
(609) 393-9023
Sat. 2 p.m. "Ralph's Celebration of Life and Pig Roast" feat. The Williamsboy. $25 

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McStews Irish Sports Pub
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 949-9570 
Sat. 9 p.m. The Cutoffs / LA Confidential
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night 

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Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"
Sat. 3 p.m./ 8 p.m. "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129 
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Needle Creek Farm Brewery
91 Titus Mill Road Pennington
Sun. 12 p.m. Tailgate at The Creek

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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA 
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Night 
Fri. 7 p.m. Film Screening: "The Dead Zone"
Sun. 12 p.m. Super Bowl Pregame Party

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New Egypt Flea Market Village 
933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge 
(609) 758-2082
Sun. 8 a.m. Flea Market 
Wed. 8 a.m. Flea Market 

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New Hope Winery / Tavern 
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 794-2331 
Sat. 8 p.m. "Classic Stones Live" Rolling Stones Tribute 

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Seinfeld" Trivia
Fri. 6 p.m. Fly On The Wall
Sat. 6 p.m. Smokin Joe Acoustic
Wed. 4 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Bill Monach

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Nick's Roast Beef
4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA 
(215) 637-515
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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Nomad Distilling Company
20 South Main Street New Hope, PA
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Nottingham Tavern 
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-6623
Thur. (7 p.m.) Rock On Radio Happy Hour Hosted by Danny Coleman w/ Music by Frank Pinto & Richie Z (9:30 pm.) Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Fri. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Semi Tunes
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. 4 p.m. Pies on the Patio feat. The Blue Eyed Ballader
Ages 21+   

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O'Fowley's Tavern & Grill 
200 State Road Croydon, PA 
(215) 785-6998 
Mon. 7 p.m. Music Bingo Hosted by Best Choice Productions w/ DJ John S 
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo

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 Old Barracks
100 Barrack Street Trenton
Sat. 7 p.m. Concerts by Candlelight

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Old Hights Brewing 
123 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 469-5976
Thurs. 5 p.m. Vinyl Night
Fri. 3 p.m. Happy Hour feat. (6:30 p.m.) Acoustic Karaoke w/ Rory
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Katherine & Tom

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Old Town Pub
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Ottoburger (Planet Animal Taste)
65 East Broad Street Hopewell
(640) 867-4915
Fri. 6 p.m. James Popik's DOG Trio

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Patriots Crossing 
1339 River Road Titusville 
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night  
Sat. 8 p.m. Brooks Brothers Blues Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"

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Pete's Steak House 
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
 (609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Bad Hombres

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Picture Perfect Affairs
76 High Street Mount Holly
Fri. 7 p.m. First Friday Lyrics To Go Open Mic and Showcase

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Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Road Cranbury
(609) 799-4013
Sat. 10 a.m. ART Workshop: Felted Seemless Mittens

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Princeton Country Club
1-Wheeler Way West Windsor
(609) 452-9382 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Karaoke Night w/ Live DJ
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour 
Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch

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Princeton Public Library (Hinds Plaza)
65 Witherspoon Street Princeton  
(609) 924-9529 
Sun. 10:45 a.m. Book Brunch: Radha Lin Chadda in Conversation with Amy Jo Burns

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Princeton University (Richardson Auditorium)
Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Author Conversation and Concert: Barbara Strozzi w/ Colby Cedar Smith & Wendy Heller and Early Music Princeton. (Takes place at University Art Museum)
Fri. 2 p.m. Pop-Up Talk: Curator Perrin Lathrop (Takes place at University Art Museum)

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Puss N Boots Tavern
942 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Raza's at Hamilton
557 Route 130 North Hamilton
Sun. 12 p.m. Brunch w/ DJ Manny The Greek

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Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge 
144 US Route 130 Bordentown 
(609) 262-0110
Thurs. 8 p.m. Jazz Night 

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River Horse Brewery
2 Graphics Drive Ewing
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Country Line Dancing

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River House at Odette’s 
274 South Rive Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 682-2022 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cara Cartney
Fri. 7 p.m. Mackenzie Johnson
Sat. 7 p.m. Bob Egan
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Alex Otey Duo

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Rossi's Bar & Grill
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ernie White
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Order 609
Sat. 11 a.m. Brunch
Sun. 11 a.m. Brunch 
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics

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Saint Mark United Methodist Church  
465 Paxson Avenue Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-1286
Sat. 9 a.m. Men's Group Breakfast

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Sandy's Beef & Ale
2028 E. Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA
(2670 852-2333
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzo  
Mon. 7 p.m. Music Bingo

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Second Sin Brewing Company
1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, P
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Shops on Mill
408 Mill Street Bristol, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Galentine's Girls Night Out

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Slice of Brooklyn NJ
1295A Route 33 Hamilton 
(609) 527-9663
Tues. 6 p.m. Karaoke Open Mic valentine's Duets + Crafts Edition Hosted by Tedd Labaw

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Slim's Irish Pub 
2195 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-0047
Sat. 8 p.m. Blue Reign
Mon. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Cecil 
Wed. 6 p.m. Karaoke Contest

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Small World Coffee 
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-4377 x2 
Sat. 7 p.m. Larry Corban

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Smithville Park
803 Smithville Road Easthampton 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Smithville Synth Night: Quasi Chaos

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Sparky World-Famous Beer Garden
4333 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 943-2321 
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Dana
Sun. 9 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Cara Cartney
Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night Hosted by Kid Dalton 
Tues. 7 p.m. Johnny Betz 

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Starving Artist Cafe
18 Bridge Street Stockton
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Daisy Jane
Fri. (10 a.m.) JB Kline Facebook Live (6 p.m.) Rick Fink 

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Stone Terrace by John Henry's
2275 Kuser Road Hamilton  
(609) 581-8855
Sat. 6 p.m. 2026 Miracle League "Field Of Dreams" Gala

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Stratosphere Brewing Company
72 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 6677116
Sat. 11:30 a.m. Mardi Gras Party feat. Brian Elliot Trio 

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Thurs. 8 p.m. Country DJ Night
Fri. 9 p.m. The Dexters
Sat. 8 p.m. Original Music Night feat.Ben Selkow, Joe Kocher, Scott Ivory
Sun. 6 p.m. Big Game Watch Party
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke 

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Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310 
Sat. 1 p.m. "Wine & Chocolate Weekend Music Series" feat. Michael Montemurro
Sun. 1 p.m. "Wine & Chocolate Weekend Music Series" feat. Sarah Teti 

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TGI Fridays
2703 Mount Holly Road Suite 3 Washington Twp.
(609) 239-486 
Thurs. 7 p.m.  Trivia   

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The Birdhouse Center For The Arts
7 North Main Street Lambertville
(215) 681-4660
Tues. 7:30 p.m. NJNO the "not just nyckelharpa orchestra" Community Orchestra

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The Buck Hotel 
1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA 
(215) 396-2002 
Fri. 8 p.m. Gilligan
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (8:30 p.m.) FM Band
Sun. 11 a.m. Brunch
Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo

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The Cool Cricket
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Jack Kidd
Sat. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia
Tues. 7 p.m. BINGO

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The Corner Inn
24509 East Main Street Columbus
(609) 298-8543
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ We R Entertainment

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The Cure Insurance Center  
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton  
(609) 656-3200
Sat. 8 a.m. Varsity Spirit American Cheer Power Trenton Showdow

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The Five Four Bar & Grill
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 547-5525
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam 
Fri. 9 p.m. Nova
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Johnny Serenelli
Sun. 6:30 p.m. Super Bowl Watch Party
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel

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The Graduate Hotel (Ye Tavern)
10 Chambers Street Princeton 
Thurs. 6 p.m. "From Creek to able" Needle Creek Tap Takeover. $119.22 (Includes four (4) Needle Creek beers, two (2) cocktails from #BR Distillery and a light dinner menu, live music) 

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The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Fatha Ramzee
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Bob E Luv
Sun. 2 p.m. Gameday
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv 
Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown

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The Morrisville Tavern 
376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Mon. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night

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The Newtown Theatre
120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Movies and More! Spaghetti Western Night. $8-$14 ($60 Dnner packages available)
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Marley Tribute w/ "Crucial" $34.99-$40
Sat. 8 p.m. "Last Exit" A Tribute to Pearl Jam. $34.99-$40
Tues. 7:30 p.m. "The Housemaid" $8-$14 

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The Penguin Rocks (24 Hour On-Demand Music/Radio)
www.thepenguinrocks.com 
Mon. -  Fri. "Radio Jersey" Hosted by Lee Mrowicki 
Sun. - Sat. "Classic Jersey" Hosted by Gary Wien
Sun. - Sat. "Beyond The Palace" Hosted by Lee Mrowicki 
Sun. - Sat. "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" feat. Joe Kocher
Sun. - Sat. "From The Basement" Hosted by Mike Marrone
Sun. - Sat. "Deuce Radio" Hosted by Matt Barker
Sun. - Sat. "Altrok Radio" Hosted by Sean Carolan
Sun. - Sat. "Lighty's Corner" Hosted by Gary Wien 
Sun. - Sat. "The Troubador Show" Hosted by John Godfrey

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The Roost
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. DC Duo 
Fri. 9 p.m. Sean Cox
Sat. 9 p.m. Orange Whip
Sun. 6 p.m. Super Bowl Sunday 
Mon. 6 p.m. Music BINGO
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala

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The Union House 
19 East Union Street Burlington
(609) 531-6077
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Katherine & Tom Duo
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) Steve Dee Band
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651 
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Love Is In the Air" Music BINGO
.Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ Missy

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Tir Na Nog 
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton 
(609) 392-2554
Fri. 9 p.m. The Williamsboy
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" 
All Shows 21+ 

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Trenton Free Public Library
120 Academy Street Trenton
(609) 392-7188
Fri. 5 p.m. "First Friday"
Wed. 4 p.m. Witness to History w/ Leslie Bramlett

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Trenton Social
449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour Throwback Thursday
Sat. 9 p.m. Live Music (TBA)
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Karaoke" Hosted by Sweets

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Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Sat. 8 p.m. Traveling Soleburys

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Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
20 Pamer Square east Princeton 
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 5 p.m. Dan Weeks Trio 
Sat. 5 p.m. John Menges Trio 

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Union Coffee
49 North Union Street Lambertville 
(609) 460-4637
Fri. 5 p.m. "First Friday" Tarot Meet-Up w/ Kristina Gorman

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Vault Brewing Company
10 South Main Street Yardley, PA 
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Behn Gillece Trio
Sat. 7 p.m. John Sheridan Trio

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Village Idiot Brewing Company
42 High Street Mount Holly
(609) 975-9270 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Washington Crossing Historic Park 
1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA
Sat. (7:30 a.m.) Saturday Trails (Starts on NJ side) (9 a.m.) winter Sowing & Continental Lane Restoration (Takes place at Nature Center NJ side), ages 16+
Sun. 10 a.m. Winter Birds of Prey (Takes place on NJ side)

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Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Joe Vadala
Fri. 6 p.m. Sam the Trivia Guy
Sat. 1 p.m. Ronnie Brandt
Sun. (11 a.m.) Valentine's Double Heart Ceramic Dish. $30 (1 p.m.) Chris Giakas

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WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 Radio
MCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 a.m./7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"
Sun. 3 p.m. 

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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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