By Danny Coleman
originally published: 05/08/2025

What happens when you take nine people from totally different backgrounds with only their love of Blues music in common to a small Delta town called Clarksdale, Mississippi? You get four plus days of new relationships, renewed friendships, appreciation of each other's talents, a lot of laughs, multiple history lessons and a whole lot of Blues. 

Christine Zemla and her husband Scott "Blind Squirrel" (His given blues name) along with Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation president Tom Baldino, led a contingent to what is considered the birthplace of Blues music; the aforementioned Clarksdale, MS. 

Clarksdale has a population of roughly 13,500 and in the words of Visit Clarksdale's tourism director Bubba O'Keefe, the town has, "More characters than Sesame Street," something we discovered almost immediately. 

When entering Clarksdale, one gets the sense of stepping back in time. The vintage 1940's and '50's style of architecture, populated with original business signs of decades past give the town a "Vibe" like no other. Everywhere one looks is a reminder of bygone days both good and maybe not so good. All around town are signs dotting corners and areas of distinction; whether it be homes or places of significance of people such as Muddy Waters, IkeTurner, Sam Cooke, WC Handy, Tennessee Williams and countless others; everywhere you turn is a living history lesson. 

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After two flights and a tad more than an hour's drive, we arrived at The Travelers Hotel late in the afternoon. The Travelers, with its cement floors, high ceilings, large windows and common areas appears to have been repurposed from an old factory building. With features like a welcoming kitchen area where guests received cooking privileges as well as complimentary coffee, yogurt and granola and fresh bananas and oranges daily, to its "Honor system" bar, The Travelers provided the optimum meeting space for not only our group but those we met from Australia and the UK who had come to Clarksdale for the same as us; Blues music and history. 

The Travelers is centrally located, making it ideal to walk just about everywhere and walk we did. After having a couple of beverages at the honor system hotel lobby bar,we walked to The Stone Pony (No relation to that in Asbury Park) where we had dinner followed by a short walk back to the hotel before heading out to Blues Berry Cafe to see well-known blues man Watermelon Slim who was accompanied by Rob Robinson, aka "Heavy Drunk." Seeing these living legends of blues music in an up close and personal setting is both an exciting and sobering experience; the Blues Berry itself was inside of an old store front complete with display windows; a common theme throughout the town. 

The following morning we rose early and met Chilly Billy Howell of Delta Bohemian Tours (Deltabohemiantours.com) who took the four of us on an incredible historical journey through Clarksdale and its surrounding areas. With "Rock On Radio's" Producer Claire riding shotgun and Tom Baldino, Scott "Blind Squirrel" and this contributor crammed into the back seat of Billy's Jeep, we visited places such as the sight of Muddy Water's home, the Stovall Plantation, rode on top of one of the many levees overlooking the Mississippi River out to Friar's Point, past places such as the Riverside Motel (Part of the maybe not so good past mentioned earlier) where JFK Jr. stayed and "Queen of the Blues" Bessie Smith perished. We also stopped by the parking lot of Ramon's; a popular restaurant amongst the locals said to have the, "Best butterflied shrimp around," (More on that later) before heading back into town and eventually The Travelers. Chilly Billy's tour was indeed one of the many highlights of the trip; it was informative, laidback, very educational and Billy has a wealth of unrivaled knowledge. This is a definite "Must do" on any trip to Clarksdale.

Later on that day we wandered over to the Visit Clarksdale Center (Visitclarksdale.com) where we saw our good friend and tourism director Bubba O'Keefe. Bubba too, is a native and historian of Clarksdale who has played a huge role in its ongoing revitalization efforts. After a brief stay we meandered back towards The Travelers but not before encountering two gentlemen sitting on a bench outside of what looked to be an abandoned building. One of them seemed very familiar and once he said that he had just put the finishing touches on Charlie Musselwhite's soon to be released album and had finished working with John Primer, that abandoned building was none other than the recording studio of renowned producer Gary J. Vincent. He and his buddy, "Hambone" were just as laidback as Chilly Billy and more than willing to engage us in conversation. 

Once back to The Travelers, this writer had an interview to do with Ground Zero Blues Club owner/partner Eric Meier about the famed blues club partially owned by actor Morgan Freeman which, unfortunately, was closed during our stay. After a great discussion with Eric, we once again convened and slid on over to the Bad Apple Blues Club where Gary Neuwirth joined Sean "Bad" Apple's music and history show on the harmonica before we scurried over to the Den Again Diner where Tom and Christine presented an award and scholarship check to up an coming young blues artist, 12 year old Little Joe McLerran who was performing there with his father, Hambone and a younger sister. 

As the day's sun begins to fade, we jump into our rental car for the short drive outside of town to what at first glance looks like a deserted outpost but in reality is the Shack Up Inn. A place where guests can rent individual "Shacks": that lie amidst old abandoned autos across from a Mississippi cotton field. Adjacent is The Hopson Commissary which has a small dinner menu, plenty of cold beer and yes, live blues music. On this particular night we caught multi-instrumentalist BE doing an acoustic set and who was eventually joined by Gary Neuwirth and yours truly for several selections. 

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Friday brought an emotional roller coaster; be it the intrigue of Dockery Farm in Cleveland, MS, the eeriness of The Crossroads, the history of the Delta Grammy Museum or the somber reminder of the segregated South's past at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the courthouse across the street in Summit, MS where the young child's murderers were put on trial; solemn reminders were all around us as to how far we have come as a nation. 

Friday evening found us back at Ramon's. Now, if you recall, "Ramon's" was mentioned earlier; well, just like everything else in Clarksdale, it has a story and in the words of Chilly Billy, "It's a complicated answer." According to local legend, when Ramon's was opened, the person(s) charged with painting the sign on the building apparently spelled it like they spoke and left the "Y" and "D" out of the sign. So, the restaurant's name is actually pronounced, "Raymond's."  Producer Claire did have the butterflied shrimp and she shared their deliciousness with this hungry correspondent but she was not as enthusiastic over the portion of frog's legs offered in return which were recommended by fellow foundation member Joe Riggio. 

After finishing at Ramon's we found ourselves back at The Travelers preparing for the incoming severe weather before heading to Red's Juke Joint to see the fabulous Edna Nicole. We arrived at Red's only to discover that it was closed due to electrical issues caused by the severe storms and would remain closed the following evening when we had planned on returning once again to see "Big A." Firmly disappointed we returned to the Den Again Diner but the acoustic act performing there had just finished its evening. As we turned to leave, a tall, burly man, complete with beard and a trucker cap (Turns out he was a trucker) turns to Christine Zemla and asks why we were leaving. Christine explains how Red's was closed on this night and will be the following evening and how we wanted to see both of the scheduled acts. Well, the truck drivin' man says, "Hold on" and pulls out his cellphone. Once the party on the other end answers and after a brief conversation, he hands the phone to Christine and within the very same hour, Edna Nicole, "Big A" and his band arrive and they give us an hour plus private concert which began with "Big A" procaliming, "Sorry it took me a bit, I was cleaning fish" and completed with Gary Neuwirth once again joining in on harp. 

Our last day began with breakfast at "Our Grandma's House of Pancakes" and a trip to the Delta Blues Museum, then a stop to see our now good friend Roger Stolle, owner of Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, which is an incredible place, full of Delta artwork, blues music and memorabilia, followed by visit to Deak's Mississippi Saxophone Shop, a walk past Hambone where we found blues musician Cricket Edgeworth outside having a post gig cigarette. After a quick conversation with her, we strolled over to the Red Panther Brewing Company, a local microbrew and after a tasty libation, began our migration back to The Travelers. Producer Claire and I found a catholic church and attended mass while the rest went to find BBQ for dinner. Our last stop en masse, was to The Hostel where we once again enjoyed the sounds of "Big A" before cal and Blues music ling it a night ahead of Sunday's travel day. 

The next morning brought an early departure time, making a town of very little activity seem downright desolate but as we drove through Clarksdale's rich history and back towards Memphis, this writer could not help but close his eyes and picture what it must have been like in its hey-day. The old 1960's style Greyhound Bus terminal sign that still adorns the building which at one time was bustling with activity, or the old drugstore signs hanging from second story facades that were once rich with teens/kids going for sodas or penny candy seem to come to life if even only in one's mind. Although Clarksdale is a town steeped in history, it is a stark reminder of the past. A past that launched the births and careers of many music icons but one that also reminds us of the struggles they faced. Bottom line? Whether you are a Blues music enthusiast or not, visit Clarksdale; the people, the history, the atmosphere will win you over.

On a personal note, many thanks to Tom, Christine and all of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation members who made this happen. Special shout out to Tammina Reason and Stella "Sleepy Grape" Neuwirth for putting up with all of the "Dad jokes." Producer Claire and I had a blast and we're looking forward to next year! 

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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Abbott Marshlands
157 Westcott Avenue Hamilton
Sat. 10 a.m. Standing Yoga & Nature Walk

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Ace Cafe 
15 Market Place New Hope, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Bike Night
Fri. 6 p.m. RHD/3rd Pedal Society Meetup
Sat. (11 a.m.) Stranger Things (2 p.m.) Mustang Day
Sun. (1 p.m.) 2-Wheel Meetup (2 p.m.) Porsche vs The World
Wed. 6 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Righteous Jolly

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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Ed Wall
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Marc Hoffman (5 p.m.) Kindred Spirit Duo
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch w/ Joe Hutchinson (6 p.m.) Gavin Skinner
Mon. 5 p.m. Rob Silvers
Tues. 7 p.m. Mike & Laura 
Wed. 7 p.m. Skyline

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 8 p.m. "Battle of the DJs" feat. Frank Oliveti & Nick Creo

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

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Mike
Fri. 8 p.m. Mike Goldman
Sat. (3 p.m.) Adoption Event (8 p.m.) Billy Futrell
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Friends
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara Cartney

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Fri. 7 p.m. Thrown Together
Sat. 7 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd
Sun. 7 p.m. BINGO
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Tues. 9 p.m. / Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+

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Bit-hin' Kitten Brewery
58-B East Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
(267) 799-5348
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo

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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 
Sat. 8 a.m. Spring Yard Sale

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Boro Bean 
9 East Broad Street Hopewell 
(609) 466-6681 
Sat. 11 a.m. John Abbott 

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Bowman's Tavern 
1600 River Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2972
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour 
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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Cadwalader Park (Ellarslie Museum)
299 Parkside Avenue Trenton 
(408) 335-4400 
Sat. 11 a.m. Brunch & Blooms

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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. 9 p.m. Groove Pocket

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Chesterfield Porchfest
Sat. 12 p.m. Porches throughout Town

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City of Trenton City Hall
319 East State Street Trenton
Fri. 5 p.m. Trenton 2Nite (FREE food, music, art shows)

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City Streets
510 Highway 130 South East Windsor
(609) 426-9400
Sat. 9 p.m. LakeHouse

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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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Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Lovelight 
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Jimmy & The Parrots / DJ John Rossi
Sat. 7 p.m. The Influence / DJ Cesar Cab / Western Soiree`

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Cryout Cave
601 Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard Suite #2 Trenton
(862) 234-5353
Fri. 7 p.m. CaveNights: The Rising feat. K. Marques & Lune

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

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Dacey's Pub 
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Music Night 
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo

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Dadz Bar and Grill 
744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Katherine & Company
Sun. 3 p.m. Carie McCay w/ Jimmy Mannix

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. One Time Weekend. $20 (advance)
Fri. 8 p.m. The Plate Scrapers. $15 (advance)
Sat. 8 p.m. John Kadlecik: Solo Acousti'lectric. $25 (advance)
Sun. 1 p.m. Drum Circle. $10 (Suggested donation or pay what you can)
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert

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Dockside Bensalem 
3330 Hulmeville Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 520-7184
sat. 4 p.m. Random Notes

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Donkeys Place
37 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 689-5015
 Sat. 1 p.m. Carie McCay & Jimmy Mannix

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Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 
(215) 639-1220 
Sun. 3 p.m. The Groove Dudes
Mon. 5:30 p.m. "Family Fun Night" w/ Amazing Balloon Creations by Kelsi-Joe

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night 
Fri. 9 p.m. ArHouse
Sat. 7 p.m. AudioPilot Duo
Sun. 11 a.m. "Mother's Day" 
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia

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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 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Cruise Night 
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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Gleason's Bar
6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo / “Ladies Night” Hosted by Best Choice Productions 
Tues. 7 p.m. Game Show Palooza Night

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

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Hamilatte Cafe
1971 Route 33 Hamilton
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Saturdays

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Hamilton Elks  
1580 Kuser Road Hamilton 
(609) 585-8610  
Sat. 6 p.m. Tricky Tray

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Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7 p.m. Blues Jam Hosted by Mikey Jr & The Slidewinder Blues Band
Fri. ( 8 p.m.) "Four Sticks" Led Zeppelin Tribute  (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Full Grown Men (8:30 p.m.) Castle Lane (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party w/ DJ Iron Mike
Mon. (7 p.m.) NHC Drag Show "Long Live The Queen" (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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Hightstown Elks 
110 Hickory Corner Road East Windsor 
(609) 448-9794
Sun. 9 a.m. Mother's Day Breakfast

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Hightstown Porchfest
Sat. 11 a.m. Porches throughout town

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Avenue Pennington 
(609) 737-4465 
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5:30 p.m.) Jon Savage & Classic Rockers
Sat. (1 p.m.) Frank Pinto & Richie Z (5:30 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Just Us
Sun. (11 a.m.) Mother's Day Brunch. $46.74 (Includes gratuity/$16.74 Children ages 3-10) (2:30 p.m.) "Jazzy Sundays" feat. McMillan & Co.

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Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill
7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ John W. 
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Tuesday 
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Laura Fiocco

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Hyatt Regency Princeton
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
Thurs. 6 p.m. Sandy Zio 

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

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John & Peter's
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa 
(215) 862-5981 
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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Kelly's Bar n Banquet Hall
14 Railroad Avenue Fort Dix
(732) 230-6169
Fri. 7 p.m. Bent Mushroom
Tues. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Carie McKay 

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Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Radio Fiction
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Skyline (10 p.m.) DJ Bay
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (5:30 p.m.) Bryan Hill (10 p.m.) DJ Dom
Sun. (10 a.m.) "Mother's Day" Brunch feat. (11 a.m.) Ty Mares
Mon. (6 p.m.) "Drink-o de Mayo" Mixology Class (7 p.m.) Music BINGO

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Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn 
11 Bridge Street Lambertville 
(609) 397-8300 
Fri. 5:30 p.m. "Yesterday's Gone" Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Sun. 11 a.m. Mother's Day Brunch

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Fri. 7 p.m. Country Line Dancing
Sat. 11 a.m. "Mother's Day In The Grove" feat. (12 p.m.) The Dave Matthews Experience (4:30 p.m.) The Rangers Nouveau. $15 (Ages 21 and under FREE) (7:30 p.m.) Kricket Comedy Night feat. Steve Leventhal / Lana Siebel. $26
Sun. 11 a.m. "Mother's Day In The Grove" feat. (12 p.m.) Strictly '60s $15 (Ages 21 and under FREE)

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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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Lillipies Bakery
30 North Harrison Street Princeton 
(609) 423-2100  
Sat. 10 a.m. Storytime with Jeff

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

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129
Thurs.6:30 p.m. Dana Collins Project 
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA 
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Night 
Sat. 12 p.m. Beginners Stained Glass Class

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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 
Fri. (6 p.m.) JB Kline & Ed Wall (8 p.m.) Jonatha Brooke

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Useless Knowledge" Trivia 
Fri. 6 p.m. John Brennan
Sat. 6 p.m. Brian Lally
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
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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NJWeedman's Dispensary
322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Thurs. 8 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. 9 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Fri. (7 p.m.) "Boards & Bakes" Mom's Night Out (9 p.m.) Talking In Cursive
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Polish Nannies
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. 4 p.m. Prime Rib Night feat. (6:30 p.m.) Rick Winow
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 Town Pub
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Radio Fiction
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Pasquale's Sports Bar 
9078 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA 
(267) 202-6268 
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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

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

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Randy Now's Man Cave
119 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 424-3766
Fri. 7:30 p.m. The Weeklings. $40 (advance), doors opoen at 7 p.m. 

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

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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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Sayen Gardens
Hughes Drive @Mercer Street Hamilton Square
Sat. 10 a.m. Azalea Festival

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Second Sin Brewing Company
1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, P
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 6 p.m. Vinyl Listening Party

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Shady Brook Farm 
931 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 
(215) 968-1670 
Fri. 6:30 p.m. "UnWINEd" Concert feat.  Y'all or Nothin'. $12 (advance/online, $15 at door), doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Sat. "Party On The Patio" feat. (12:30 p.m.) Dave Maida (6:30 p.m.) E-Miners
Sun. "Party On The Patio" feat. 12:30 p.m. Stage Left

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Slice of Brooklyn NJ
1295A Route 33 Hamilton 
(609) 527-9663
Sun. 10 a.m. Mother's Day Brunch

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

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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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1675 Spirits 
2685 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 645-1445
Fri. 6 p.m. Keep The Change

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Fri. 8 p.m. T-Bone Jam
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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Temperance House
5 South State Street Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8050
Thurs. 7 p.m. Steve Guyger and Filthy Rich 
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Neville Esquire
Tues. 7 p.m. Beginner Line Dance Lessons w/ Jeremy Line Dance. $40/4 Weeks 
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney

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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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TGI Fridays
3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton
(609) 520-0378
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night

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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 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kirko
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Bigg Romeo
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (8:30 p.m.) Buzzer Band
Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo

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The Cool Cricket
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 6:30 p.m. No Cover Country Night
Sat. 9 p.m. Country Mile
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 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. Asylum Choir
Sat. 9 p.m. Bambu Weasels
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel

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The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs.10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown
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
Fri. (7 p.m.) The Schoolof Rock (8:30 p.m.) Little Sister
Sat. 8 p.m. Never Enough
Mon. 7:30 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
Sat. 8 p.m. Classic Rock and All-Time Hits Re-imagined w/ Chris Pinella

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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. The Gretchen Emery Band
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. Fry Boys
Fri. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Sat. 9 p.m. East Coast Funk
Sun. 10 a.m. "Mother's Day" Brunch. $44.95 ($18.95 Kids ages 5-12, ages 4 and under FREE)
Mon. 6 p.m. Music BINGO
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Frail. $20 (advance), doors open at 6 p.m.
Sat. 8 p.m. Old Friends, Vanylla Godzylla, Lions of West Texas, Mxtchxll, Annalise Curtain. $15, Doors open at 7 p.m., All ages

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The Union House 
19 East Union Street Burlington
(609) 531-6077
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Sister Blue
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) Sunrise Cries 
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651 
Sat. 7 p.m. '80s Party w/ "The Emulators"
Tues. 7 p.m. Jukebox BINGO w/ Dr. Josh

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

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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
Fri. 8 p.m. James Popik & the Supernova 4
Sat. 8 p.m. Jay Sanford Band
Sun. 1 p.m. Jack Mangene

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Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
20 Pamer Square east Princeton 
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 5 p.m. Jim Josselyn Quartet
Sat. 5 np.m. Mike Noordzy

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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 Inn 
1295General Washington Memorial Boulevard Washington Crossing, PA
(877) 882-1776
Tues. 6 p.m. "Bourbon & Blues"

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Wildflowers Too
255 Route 156 Yardville
(609) 585-5483
Wed. 7 p.m. Poker Night 

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Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Fri. 4 p.m. Tanglewood
Sat. (10 a.m.) Mother's Day Bouquet Bar (1 p.m.) Jersey Surecats
Sun. (10 a.m.) Mother's Day Bouquet Bar (1 p.m.) Erez Lirov & Sax
Wed. 6 p.m. Wine & Chocolate

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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"

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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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