originally published: 10/27/2022

“No, I believe we played there a few years ago," began the creative juggernaut that is Karla Bonoff as she discussed her upcoming November 11 appearance at the New Hope Winery. "I'll have one musician with me, Nina Gerber who's quite well known on the west coast; she's a great guitar player and she goes back to playing with Kate Wolf when she was quite young, she's wonderful and a lot of people do know of her."
Karla Bonoff has been writing songs since her teens and has had great success with her material; both on her own and through others. Her songs have been recorded by luminaries such as Trisha Yearwood, Bonnie Raitt, Wynona Judd and Linda Ronstadt, whose album "Hasten Down the Wind" includes three of her works. Bonoff has also leant her voice to the soundtrack of the movie "Footloose," as she was the lead vocal on the song, "Somebody's Eyes."
So, as a songwriter, the world has been treated to Karla's talents for decades and the aforementioned list of artists who have covered her material is just the tip of the iceberg but for many artists such success can also be frustrating as well as thrilling; even causing internal conflict as to which songs to giveaway if they are fortunate enough to have someone come calling. Bonoff says that there maybe a misconception in play about her songwriting "For" others.
“Unfortunately, I think there is a lot of misinformation out there about me writing for other people. I really never wrote those for anyone else I wrote those for me. All of those songs were written for me and then when these people would ask for songs I would just go; well how about this one? So, you know, I was making my own record at the same time that Linda Ronstadt recorded some of my songs so I've been just sharing songs that I wrote for myself pretty much anyway and that was a conscious choice. I could have held them back I suppose but I was an unknown songwriter making my first record and Linda was really successful; for me it was no choice but to let her have the song and she was an incredible singer who brought me a lot of recognition.”
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“You know, there was no conflict," she went on, "Not the way that it's come down in the past because like I said, mostly when Bonnie Raitt or Linda Ronstadt cut my songs, I was a nobody so, the decision was easy and I was trying to get ahead. I've been working on this since I was 15 so, there was no guarantee that my solo career was going to do anything and so for me it was super exciting; I didn't have to have a day job anymore. I mean there's just so many benefits to letting real successful artists do your song. Really, it's just the way that it all worked out and it was really never a question; no.”
As is the case with any successful career; be it in the arts or any other vocation, the journey has its peaks and valleys and for those who have the wherewithal to stay the course and persevere, well, what goes around comes around.
“Oh, my career, it has been up and down obviously. I've been doing this for 40 years or more and there were times where things were smooth and easy and times where songwriters weren't so fashionable and we weren't able to get record deals but I mean all in all I would say I've been really fortunate that I've been able to make my living doing this since I was a teenager and that I've been able to just continue to do it and travel and play live for people and you know, there were years without record deals or certainly some harder times in the 80s where sort of English techno music kind of took over and it was not as good a time for me but it all comes back around and I think I have a faithful audience and they’re still happy that we're out there playing and excited that they can still come see us.”
Ah yes, the audiences, Karla continues to bring them out in droves as she plays to packed or sold-out venues every time she goes on the road. This current run, albeit a short one, is a precursor to more.
“We're just going to be out for about a week. I think we start out in Chicago and then kind of work our way back east; it's about seven or eight dates just in the first part of November. I’ve got some holiday shows starting in December with Livingston Taylor and we will be back through your neighborhood too for some of those but right now I think we're just promoting this New Hope Winery show; the shows last around 90 minutes so, like an hour and a half to two hours pretty much. We just put out a holiday album last year; it's called “Silent Night” so that's relatively new but you know I'm always touring, so we're just touring when we can and that doesn't necessarily mean it is for a new album; sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't.”
Staying along those lines; what can we expect in an intimate venue such as the New Hope Winery?
“So, it's pretty acoustic it's pretty unplugged; you know? I play guitar and piano she plays guitar so it's all songs from my first album all the way up through now and kind of just an acoustic show.”
Often, record companies find talent and attempt to mold them into what they feel will garner success even if it is a departure from what they are as artists; Bonoff experienced this herself in an earlier project involving two men and two women but remember, "Perseverance?" Bonoff did back then but readily admits that now today is a different world.
“Well, I put out my own stuff now," she began slowly, "I can go to my friend's house and we can produce a record and put it out on our own label and it makes a lot more sense at that level to do that. I mean, even if a record company was to sign me, they would take a huge piece of everything. So, it's just a different industry now and I’m self-financed and it's just a little business and I think that's really a good thing actually. It's just a different industry; I guess if you're in your twenties or you're Billie Eilish or somebody like that, the record company can do a lot for you; if you can be at that level. I guess, I don't even know anything about her record deal but if you know someone that's willing to spend a half-million dollars promoting your album; I'm just not in that world.”
Very true, she's, "Not in that world" and as more and more independent labels make headway in the industry things can get crowded. Does Bonoff have any advice for those trying to make it in the industry today?
“That’s tough because it's such a different industry; for us it was important to be able to go out and play live and learn our instrument and play in front of people. I still think people should be doing that even though they can just kind of make records in the studio and never really learn how to play a song all the way through. We just couldn't do that, in order to get signed to a label someone had to hear us play somewhere. I think a lot of these kids can put together a record and then; what happens when they have to go out and perform it? I still think that people, in order to be a whole artist, you need to be able to stand up and play an instrument and sing your songs.”
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To discover more about Karla Bonoff, please visit https://www.karlabonoff.com/ and to purchase tickets to the New Hope Winery, please go to http://newhopewinery.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
Al's Airport Inn636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252
Thurs. 5 p.m. Kindred Spirit Duo
Fri. 8 p.m. "A Night of Boos & Booze" w/ DJ Bobby Jones. Ages 21+, Costume Contest (Restrictions on costume, check rules)
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Mark Sacco (5 p.m.) Mike & Laura Tusay
Sun. 12 p.m. Sunday Acoustic Brunch
Mon. 5 p.m. Rob Silvers
Tues. 7 p.m. Mike & Laura Tusay
Wed. 7 p.m. Skyline
Aristaeus Brewing2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sat. 12 p.m. Live Music, Costumes, Baseball, Oh My! Feat. (3 p.m.) Beth Arnold Gilbert and John Bogansky (Game 2 of World Series, Costume Contest)
Sun. 10 a.m. “Sunday Funday Brunch”
Ashlynn Distillery32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
Sat. 12 p.m. "Grand Opening" feat. (4 p.m.) Hind Sight
Bill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Fri. 7 p.m. Halloween Party w/ Thrown Together (Costume contest)
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia
Tues. 7 p.m. / Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Ages 21+
Blue Bottle Cafe101 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 333-1710
Wed. 6 p.m. Brian Elliot
Bordentown Elks11 Amboy Road Bordentown
(609) 298-2085
Sat. 8 p.m. Halloween Dance Party feat. Kindred Spirit
Boro Bean9 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 466-6681
Sat. 11 a.m. John Abbott
Bowman's Tavern 1600 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Andrea Carlson Trio
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Jim Dedrick Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Larry Tamanini (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Bristol Riverside Theater2501 Bath Road Bristol, PA
(215) 785-0100
Tues. 7:30 p.m. "Clue"
Wed. 2 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. "Clue"
Broken Goblet Brewing2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 7 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Sat. 7:30 p.m. No Doubt Tribute w/ "Doubtful" / Purple to the Core, Fave Grohl. (FREE admission)
Sun. 3 p.m. Music Bingo
Tues. 7 p.m. Luck of the Draw Weekly Dart Tournament
Bruno's Bicycles, One Sweet Ride19 South Main Street Allentown
(609) 208-0544
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Witches Night Out" $35 (Registration required for readings, witches hat contest, refreshments)
Cadwalader Park299 Parkside Avenue Trenton
(408) 335-4400
Sat. 7 p.m. Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe. $40 (Non-member / $35 Member. Includes snacks & drinks) Takes place at Ellarslie Museum
Candlelight Lounge24 Passaic Street Trenton
(609) 695-9612
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam. $5
Sat. 3 p.m. Josh Lee. $20
Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton)
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Fri. 8 p.m. J.L. Cauvin. $23.69, Doors open at 7:30 p.m. (Costume Contest)
Sat. 7:30 p.m. J.L. Cauvin. $23.69, Doors open at 7 p.m. (Costume Contest)
Chickie's & Pete's 183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown
(609) 298-9182
Fi./Sat. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Clubhouse at Mountain View (The Patio)
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing
(609) 538-0808
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Monk & Monk
COARadio.com 125 South Main Street Hightstown
(609) 241-7103
Fri. 7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"
Sat. 3 p.m. “Rock On Radio Indie Hour”
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Danny Knowles of City of Angels, Medium Laura Renee and Interviews w/ Paul Nelson, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, Darren Demarco
Cooper's Riverview 50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. 8 p.m. Club Night Halloeen Party w/ DJ Desisto. Ages 21+
Fri. (5 p.m.) "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) Haunted Halloween Dance and Costume Party w/ Shorty Long, DJ Stanley Stylez
Sat. (8 p.m.) Haunted Halloween Dance and Costume Party w/ WitZend
Sun. (11 a.m). "Latin Jazz Brunch" w/ Victor Tarassov (7 p.m.) Halloween Party w/ Cosmic Jerry Band
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. (7 p.m.) Blues Jam on the Deck (8 p.m.) Disco “Hustle” Night w/ "Guest" DJs. $5
All Events Ages 21+
Cream Ridge Winery 145 Route 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 259-9797
Sat. 2:30 p.m. Diane and Joe
Sun. 1:30 p.m. "Franken-wine"
Crossing Vineyard and Winery 1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500
Sat. 2 p.m. Bunny Barnes
Sun. 2 p.m. Larry Tritel
Cross Pollination Gallery2 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 213-6734
Fri. 5 p.m. "Friday Happy Hour." (Talk art, wine and musicians who bring instruments)
Curran’s Irish Inn1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 245-1800
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo
Dacey's Pub215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 7 p.m. Acoustic Music Night
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo
Dadz Bar and Grill744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Jimmy Mannix
Sun. 4 p.m. Oldies with DJ Deuce
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Edgar Anderson
Wed. 7 p.m./9 p.m. Poker Night
Eddington House Bensalem2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-1220
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Branden O'Grady
Wed. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Dan
El Barrio Cantina & Tequila Bar1470 Buck Road Southampton, PA
(267) 685-0725
Fri. 8 p.m. Steve Schurtz
Erini Restaurant1140 River Road Ewing
(609) 882-0303
Sat. 8 p.m. Halloween/Tiki Bar Closing Party
Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA
(215) 968-0600
Tues. 6 p.m. Karaoke
Flying Pig Tavern & Tap167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown
(609) 899-7447
Fri. 8 p.m. Diane and Joe
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia
Forsgate Country Club 375 Forsgate Drive Monroe
(732) 521-0700
Fri. 8 p.m. Boos and Booze Costume Party. (Costume contest, lite bites, cash bar)
Franklin ParkFranklin & William Streets Trenton
Sat. 3 p.m. 3rd Annual Pumpkin Painting and Trunk-or-Treat
Friendly's1031 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.)
German American Society215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton
(609) 585-5200
Fri. 7 p.m. Halloween Bash w/ Rainbow Full of Sound. $20 (cash), doors open at 6 p.m. (Outdoor Biergarten Event)
Gleason's Bar6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo / “Ladies Night”
Fri. 5 p.m. Phillies Pre-game w/ Never Enough
Sat. 5 p.m. Phillies Pre-game w/ Little Sister
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night Hosted by Best Choice Productions
Green Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA
(215) 504-7277
Thurs. 7 p.m. Ryan Sab
Fri. 8 p.m. Halloween Costume Party w/ Virus
Sat. 8 p.m. Halloween Costume Party w/ Dion Paci
Hamilton Tap & Grill557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ Nebbs
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia
Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7 p.m. Funk & Blues Jam Hosted by The Slidewinder Blues Band
Fri. (8 p.m.) Bon Jovi Trbute w/ "Slippery When Wet" $20 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Dance Costume Party
Sun. 2:30 p.m. High Heel Drag Race & After Party
Tues. 7 p.m. Tuesday Night Jazz w/ Jillian Ashcroft Quartet
Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo
Hightstown Memorial ParkNorth Main Street Hightstown
Sat. 3 p.m. "Light Up The Lake" Pumpkin Carving
Hope's Haven42 Hill Road Allentown
(732) 814-8893
Fri. 5 p.m. "Halloween at Hope's" (Costume Parade/Contest, Animal Petting, Hayrides, Games, Fright Trail, S'mores, Snacks/Drinks)
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Fri. 8 p.m. Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz
Tues. 6 p.m. Supper Club: "The Smart Mission" Supper & Discussion with Co-authors Matt Kohut & Ed Hoffman
Wed. 7 p.m. "Hoproco" Hopewell's 1920 Toy Company Talk & Exhibits / The Lenape and Their Ancestors in Hopewell.
Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5:30 p.m.) Tune Bandits
Sat. (9 a.m.) WWFM Francisco (1 p.m.) Oliver Dagum (5:30 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. DJ Darius The First
Sun. 1:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Hopewell Valley Vineyards Jazz band
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.
Fri. (6 p.m.) Happy Hour w/ Daniel Chapman & Harley (9 p.m.) Halloween Party w/ DJ Beenice
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Mon. 7 p.m. Motown Mondays w/ DJ Slow Ice
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Tuesday
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Laura Fiacco
Il Portico Restorante Italiano273 West Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 239-1000
Thurs. 7 p.m. Jazz Night
Fri. / Sat. 6:30 p.m. Live Music w/ Tony O
Irish Rover Station House1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Ronnie Brandt
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Loose Bandits
Sun. 2 p.m. The Chiola Quartet
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Halloween Party w/ Unleashed
Sun. 8 p.m. Karaoke Latinos / Ladies Night
All shows 21+
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa
(215) 862-5981
Fri. 9 p.m. Comedy Night w/ Greg Stone feat. Mike Dialto, Dan Clark
Sat. (3 p.m.) Halloween Extravaganza w/ Trip Dogs (9 p.m.) Lush Honey
Sun. 9 p.m. Benefit for Kevin and Calla feat. Kevin Rovner, Will Hosey, Lucas Rinz, Stacey Dougherty, Ceildh Madigan, Calla Bere, Matt Setzer
Mon. 9 p.m. Halloween Party w/ DJ AGGReSCHEN. Ages 21+, FREE admission
Tues. 9 p.m. Goldpine
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
Killarney's Publick House 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Thurs. 6 p.m. Wayne Bilotti Duo
Fri. 7 p.m. Flying Ivories
Sat. 9 p.m. Halloween Party w/ DJ Jimmy G
Sun. (11 a.m.) Sunday Halloween Brunch w/ DJ Jimmy G (12 p.m.) Trunk or Treat
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Laurita Adult Idol" Tryouts
Fri. 7 p.m. Halloween Dance Party. $9 (Advance, includes FREE Pumpkin), Ages 21+
Sat. 12 p.m. Pumpkin Weekend. $12 (Adults / $8 ages 20 and under. Includes one free pumpkin and train ride)
Sun. (12 p.m.) Pumpkin Weekend. $12 (Adults / $8 ages 20 and under. Includes one free pumpkin and train ride) (4 p.m.) Halloween Party feat. Angelina Bella and The Jam Band, Costume Contest. $15 (advance ages 18 + / $7 ages 17 and under)
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 7 p.m. Ryan Shubert
Fri. 8 p.m. Ian Lander
Sat. 8 p.m. Kat Rivers Duo
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Sunday Brunch feat. Russell Norkevich
Magikava87a South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2739
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic
MarketFair 3535 U.S Highway 1 Princeton (Center Courtyard)
(609) 452-7777
Sun. 12 p.m. Halloween Extravaganza
Marie's Kozy Korner111 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
(215) 943-3131
Fri. 8 p.m. Boos and Booze Halloween Dance Party w/ DJ Rowdy. (Costume Contest, finger food buffet)
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. 7:30 p.m. Music Bingo
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Halloween Fest 2022 feat. All Lit Up, Warpath, Troublemakerz. $10 (Costume contest), doors open at 8 p.m.
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Wed. 7 p.m. Poker
Millhill Basement 300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Fri. 9 p.m. Green Jello, The Heartbreakers (LAMF), Murder City Devils.
Mill Hill Playhouse (Passage Theater)
205 East Front Street Trenton
(609) 392-0766
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Blues In My Soul: The Legend and Legacy of Lonnie Johnson"
Fri. 7:30 p.m. "Blues In My Soul: The Legend and Legacy of Lonnie Johnson"
Sat. 7:30 p.m. "Blues In My Soul: The Legend and Legacy of Lonnie Johnson"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Blues In My Soul: The Legend and Legacy of Lonnie Johnson"
Music Mountain Theater1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"
Sat. 3 p.m./8 p.m. "Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"
All Shows Require Masks for the Unvaccinated
Naked Brewing Company212 Mill Street Bristol, PA
(267) 544-7129
Fri. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 11 a.m. Weekend “Acoustic” Brunch
Sun. 11 a.m. Weekend Brunch
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia
Nassau Presbyterian Church 61 Nassau Street Princeton
Sat. 7 p.m. Princeton Girlchoir: A Choral Spooktacular. $15 (Adults / $10 Children. Wear a costume and receive a treat)
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. 7 p.m. Michael Trycieckyj
Sat. 12 p.m. Halloween Party. (Costume contest, Tarot readers, Food truck, Movies)
Sun. 12 p.m. Zombie Forest Planting
New Egypt Flea Market Village933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge
(609) 758-2082
Sun. 8 a.m. Halloween at the Market. (Trunk or Treat, food vendors, photos)
New Hope Winery / Tavern6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Fri. 5 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
Newtown Brewing Company103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Spooky Halloween" Trivia
Fri. 6 p.m. J Duo
Sat. 12 p.m. Halloween Costume Party feat. ( 3 p.m.) Magic by Jared / Oracle Card Readings (3:30 p.m.) Kids Costume Contest , Pumpkin Painting (6 p.m.) Boondashark (7 p.m.) Adult Costume Contest (8 p.m.) World Series Watch Party
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Boos & Brews for the Tiniest Pumpkins Trunk or Treat
Nick's Roast Beef4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA
(215) 637-5151
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Fat Mezz
Sat. 8 p.m. Halloween Party w/ Secret Service
Nottingham Tavern 9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 587-6623
Thurs.9:30 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Blind Lemon Pie
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Paul Plumeri Band
Ages 21+
Odd Logic Brewing Co. 500 Bristol Pike, Bristol, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Trivia
O'Fowley's Tavern & Grill 200 State Road Croydon, PA
(215) 785-6998
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo
Old Hights Brewing123 West Ward Street Hightstown
(609) 469-5976
Sat. "Oktoberfest" feat. (12 p.m.) Family Trivia w/ Sam The Trivia Guy (2 p.m.) Pennington Station / BYO Pumpkin Painting and Kids Activities (7 p.m.) Costume Party and Competition
Sun. 8 a.m. Troll Stroll
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Trivia Open Mic Night Hosted by Sam The Trivia Guy. Ages 18+ (Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m.)
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Karaoke
Palmer Square40 Nassau Street Princeton
Fri. 5:15 p.m. Annual Hometown Halloween Parade
Sat. 12 p.m. “Summer Music Series" feat. Strictly 60s
Sun 1 p.m. Music Fest Sundays feat.
Patriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night Halloween Themed
Sat. 8 p.m. DT and the Burnerz
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"
Patriot's Theater at The War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive Trenton
(609) 984-8400
Sat. 7 p.m. "Ode To Joy"
Sun. 4 p.m. NJYS Signature Concert: "Symphonic Dances"
Piccolissimo Italian Grille23203 Columbus Road Columbus
(609) 291-1033
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Diane Chiorello
Princeton Country Club 1-Wheeler Way West Windsor
(609) 452-9382
Thurs. 6 p.m. Karaoke Night w/ DJ Ron
Fri. 5 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch
River House at Odette’s274 South Rive Road New Hope, PA
(215) 682-2022
Sat. (11:30 a.m.) Brunch (7 p.m.) Open Mic. Night Hosted by Bob Egan
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch
Tues. 7 p.m. Camille Peruto
Wed. 7 p.m. Megan Knight
Robbinsville Community ConcertTown Center Lake Drive Gazebo, Robbinsville
Sat. 9:30 a.m. Halloween Pet Parade and Costume Contest
Saint Mark United Methodist Church 465 Paxson Avenue Hamilton Square
(609) 587-1286
Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Bill Wieszczek
Second Sin Brewing Company1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Slim's Irish Pub2195 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-0047
Mon. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Cecil
Wed. 6 p.m. Karaoke Contest ($1,000 cash prize)
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 6 p.m. Rich Seiner
Sparky World-Famous Beer Garden4333 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-2321
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Dana
Sat. 9 p.m. Never Enough
Sun. 9 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Cara Cartney
Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night Hosted by Kid Dalton
Tues. 8 p.m. Johnny Betz
Wed. 8 p.m. Ian & Mike
Stars & Stripes Harley Davidson600 South Flowers Mill Road Langhorne, PA
(215) 752-9400
Sat. 11 a.m. "Hogoween" Open House. (FREE food, beer)
Steam Pub606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA
(215) 942-6468
Fri. 10:30 p.m. Jason Dumm Band
Sat. 10:30 p.m. EarCandy
1675 at The Ridges4666 East Bristol Road Trevose, PA
(215) 876-6868
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzes at The Ridges
Sun. 6 p.m. Rock-a-Billy Sunday feat. Lara Hope & The Arktones
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Sun. 3 p.m. "Madame Butterfly" $25 (Adults / $10 Students)
Tankard Pub440 Keim Boulevard Burlington
(609) 306-5079
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. The Williamsboy
Taps Sports Bar4021-4023 Veterans Highway Levittown, PA
(215) 486-7862
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Annual Halloween Party / Karaoke (Raffle Baskets, Door prizes, Costume Contest)
Mon. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Joe Goodnall
Tara's Tavern1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 9 p.m. Castles In The Sky Duo
Sat. 9 p.m. Jason Oliver Acoustic Duo
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. Suspended Justice
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Temperance House 5 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8050
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Session Blues Hosted by Steve Guyger
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney
TGI Fridays780 Route 130 South Hamilton
(609) 581-6910
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
TGI Fridays3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton
(609) 520-0378
Fri. 6 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle
The Beer Garden at Snipes Farm890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
Sat. (9 a.m.) Fall Harvest Festival (7 p.m.) Halloween Barn Paty w/ Steal Your Peach
Sun. 10 a.m. Fall Harvest Festival
The Birdhouse Center For The Arts7 North Main Street Lambertville
(215) 681-4660
Fri. 8 p.m. Pyrenesia "Masquerade"
Tues. 7:30 p.m. NJNO the "not just nyckelharpa orchestra"
The Bog (Cranbury Golf Club)
49 Southfield Road West Windsor
(609) 799-0341
Sat. 7 p.m. Halloween Party w/ "Nuns" Guns 4 Hire
The Buck Hotel1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA
(215) 396-2002
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kirko
Fri. 7 p.m. Love Junk
Sat. 9 p.m. Legacy
Tues. 6 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Halloween Party w/ El Ka Bong. (Costume Contest)
The Dubliner34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. JB Rocks
Sat. 7 p.m. Gerry Timlin
Sun. 2 p.m. Gerry Timlin
The Federal Twist Vineyard 8 Federal Twist Road Stockton
(609) 773-6066
Sat. 2 p.m. The Bambu Weasels
The Five Four Bar & Grill8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam
Fri. 9 p.m. Philly Rock and Soul
Sat. 9 p.m. Three Rows Deep
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Chris Benedetti
The HOB Tavern 146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020
Tues 7 p.m. Music Bingo
The Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Darius The First
Sat. 9 p.m. My Hut Music
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. Total Request w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
The Morrisville Tavern376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Soul Shine
Mon. 7 p.m. Musical Bingo
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
The Newtown Theatre120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Adventure Film Fest (Kendal Mountain Tour)
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. DC Duo Fundraiser for Patrice and Gary
Fri. 8 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Sat. 8 p.m. Halloween Party w/ Out of The Red
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala
The Union Firehouse18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Fri. 8 p.m. Brown Eyed Women. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 7 p.m. Heavy Metal Halloween feat. Eyes of the Living, Judas Priest Tribute "Victim Of Vengeance," Hammersheep. $12, Heavy Metal Outfit Costume Contest. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sun. 4 p.m. "Halloween Hesstival" feat. Cat In Thew Wall, Shark Earrings, The Ricky Hess Band, Cherry Hill School of Rock.
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions"
All Shows 21+
Trenton Social 449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour Throwback Thursday"
Sat. 8 p.m. Live Music (TBA)
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Karaoke" Hosted by Sweets
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Tobias & Lea (Sign-ups at 7:30 p.m.)
Under The Moon23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-1710
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly
Fri. 6 p.m. Dan Kassel
Sat. (12:30 p.m.) Matt Gordeuk (6 p.m.) Russell Norkevich
Vault Brewing Company10 South Main Street Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Behn Gillece Duo
Sat. 10 Year Anniversary Party feat. (12 p.m.) Brian Elliot Trio (7 p.m.) Tony Miceli Trio
Sun. 12 p.m. "Mischief at The Vault" A Yardley Tattoo Flash Event
VFW Post 3525 77 Christine Avenue Hamilton
(609) 890-9809
Sun. 12 p.m. Trunk or Treat
Wildflowers Inn 2572 Pennington Road Pennington
(609) 773-2392
Thurs. 6 p.m. Rob Silvers
Wilson's Pub1870 Brownsville Road Trevose Heights, PA
(215) 355-4739
Fri. 8 p.m. Halloween Party
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. The Williamsboy
Sun. 1 p.m. Ronnie Brandt
WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 RadioMCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"

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 7:000pm EST on multiple internet radio outlets where he features indie/original bands and solo artists.
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Wild Kratts Live 2.0
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 6:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: kids
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Waiting for Godot
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 6:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: kids
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Tuck And Patti
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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WP Midday Artist Series - Gamelan Yowana Sari
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 12:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
category: music
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Selling Kabul
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: theatre
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Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music
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Bulrusher
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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Phoenix Productions Presents: In The Heights
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Waiting for Godot
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 6:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: kids
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Tusk
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music
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Michael Franks
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Selling Kabul
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: theatre
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Hole in the Head, Out of Frame, June - Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 7:00pm
NJ Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: film
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Bulrusher
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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South Camden Theatre Company presents "Alabama Story"
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm
South Camden Theatre Company
400 Jasper Street, Camden, NJ 08104
category: theatre
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Opening Reception for "Allan Gorman: Searching for Drama”
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 6:00pm
The BrassWorks Gallery
105 Grove Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
category: art
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PENN & TELLER
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: comedy
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Phoenix Productions Presents: In The Heights
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 2:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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