originally published: 04/28/2022

"I was in the studio one night and my tour manager emailed me the flyer and asked me if I'd like to be a part of the tour and I was like, of course! That's no question at all, especially with NoCap who was one of the artists that I've looked up to for quite some time and as I was growing up," stated 19-year old hip-hop/rap artist Mpackt as he discussed his role on NoCap's "Mr. Crawford Tour," his lyrics, source of musical talent and an upcoming May 2 show at New York's Grammercy Theatre. "My mom died in 2019 and his music kind of reached out to me and helped me through some hard times."
A multi-instrumentalist and resident of Las Vegas, where his primary role is or at least until recently was; that of a producer, Mpackt began his association with musical instruments at the age of seven; largely due to parental influence. Hip-hop and rap artists however are usually associated more with the beats they create as opposed to actual instrumentation. So, when he writes his music; is it done "Hands on" or through the manufactured beats process and does he lean more toward the east or west coast styles?
"I kind of get a lot of my musical talents from my father. I've always been musically inclined growing up; I've never really not wanted to do music so, my father was a big reach out for my career; he plays guitar in rock and metal bands. I play violin, guitar and piano because I am a producer as well but I don't play any instruments on stage; I create my beats and perform them. I'm usually the producer of my music, if I use anyone else it is a good friend of mine who is a producer also but other than that I write my own music aside from him. Being from the west coast, that's where I get a lot of my influence from but I definitely have a lot of east coast icons that I look up too; Biggie is great and all of those guys are fantastic as far as east coast style goes and I listen to a lot of those guys today. Although I'm definitely quite young I definitely remember hearing of the rivalry but I wasn't around for that time."
Guided by Uproar Entertainment Group, MPackt has started a Kickstarter campaign http://kck.st/3LsHY4v to offset tour costs and assist with his creation of new music; like his new single, "Stay Dangerous." When asked if he feels he has experienced enough in his 19 years to write relatable material; his answer, like his lyrics, was authentic.
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"My lyrics, I'm diverse with my flow, I don't have the same exact flow and when I write my lyrics I try to stay true to what I go through and what I've lived through. So, as far as my lyrics, I just speak, I just speak real; excuse my language but real shit; you know?"
April 24 was the first night of an 18-city tour and touring isn't something he has done on a scale such as this. How is he managing the day-to-day rigors of the road and the stage?
"We just started the other night in Dallas, Texas and it was a huge show, it was sold out, it was an amazing show and I'm looking forward to another tonight; we just pulled into Houston. No days off is the way we prefer it when you're trying to reach a certain level; I'm out here with my tour manager and another artist. I love it, I'm starting to get used to being on the road, it's different from being back at home and I can't say I can complain. I haven't performed anywhere specific in Las Vegas, I've done everything outside of my home state but when I'm home I'm a full-time producer outside of making my own music."
"I'm on the entire tour right now with NoCap and Big Yavo and our performance set is about 20-minutes long. My focus is really crowd control and about giving a good performance so, my focus once I'm on stage is really just the crowd and controlling them and keeping everybody prepared so that they aren't concerned when they hit the stage about the crowd. I'm getting to where I'm getting used to becoming a hype-man, this is something that I was definitely not used to but I'm getting better at it and doing my crowd control and I'll go from there."
The May 2 Grammercy show is followed by a stop in Hartford, CT before hearding to Buffalo and Boston before turning west; so, what does he think of getting to grace some of these iconic stages?
"The Grammercy is huge for me, a lot of artists and people in general would die to perform at The Grammercy so, I'm definitely looking forward to that show. The House Of Blues was always one of my tops too and the fact that I'm doing that now is huge for me; you know what I'm saying? Walking out on that stage is totally different than rehearsal, it's a good feeling all the way; it's an amazing feeling but a gut-wrenching feeling; you know what I'm saying? By the time I jump up on stage and start performing the nerves just trickle away, so.."
To find out more about Mpackt and the NoCap "Mr. Crawford Tour," please visit www.uproarentertainmentgroup.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
Allentown Borough 8 North Main Street Allentown
Sun. 10 a.m. "Allentown Spring Stroll" feat. (1 p.m.)Rangers Nouveau
Al's Airport Inn 636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch (5 p.m.) Rob Silvers
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch
Mon. 5 p.m. Rob Silvers
Tues. 7 p.m. Michael Macmanus
Wed.7 p.m. Rachel & Ty
Aristaeus Brewing 2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 5 p.m. Bill Monach
Sat. 3 p.m. Maui Lu Hawaiian BBQ feat. John Thomas
Sun. 10 a.m. “Sunday Funday Brunch” (2:30 p.m.) Meg Russell
Bill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Fri. 7 p.m. Dave Boucher
Sat. 7 p.m. Edison Wilson
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
Tues./Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ "Super" Dave Curtis
Ages 21+
Blue Bottle Cafe 101 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 333-1710
Wed. 6 p.m. Brian Elliot
Bordentown Porch Fest All Over Bordentown City
Sat. 37 East Burlington Street (3 p.m.) Puppy Grease
Sat. 91 East Burlington Street (12 p.m.) The Successful Failures (2 p.m.) The Flatbedders (3 p.m.) Leo Silverman
Sat. 94 East Burlington Street (1 p.m.) Wednesday Jam
Sat. 7 Elizabeth Street (4 p.m.) Vincent Inciong
Sat. 425 Farnsworth Avenue (12 p.m.) Over The Counter
Sat. 511 Farnsworth Avenue (1 p.m.) The Grouser Girls (3 p.m.) Heywood Rex
Sat. 625 Farnsworth Avenue (12 p.m.) Talking In Cursive
Sat. "Strolling" the Farnsworth Avenue Business District (12 p.m.-4 p.m.) Duly Noted Quintet
Sat. 12 Hilltop Park (12 p.m.-4 p.m.) Joe Conroy, Carter Quinby, The Bordentown Parlor Pickers
Sat. 108 Mary Street (12 p.m.-3 p.m.) Slugger O'Toole, Jerry Lardieri
Sat. 39 Park Street (1:30 p.m.) Leo Silverman (2 p.m.) The DeMasi Brothers
Sat. 5 Prince Street (2 p.m.) Justin Lee and Friends
Sat. 340 Prince Street (1 p.m.) Drunk Neck and the Beet Keepers
Sat. 353 Pince Street (2 p.m.) Atlas Planas-Borgstrom (3 p.m.) Lori Klugman (4 p.m.) Skelly
Sat. 119 Second Street (12 p.m.) Gary Ryan / Out All Night
Sat. 157 Second Street (1 p.m.) Knick 'n the Kutt (2 p.m.) Midnight Masqueraders
Sat. 211 Spring Street (12 p.m.-5 p.m.) The Great Oak Friends
Sat. 107 West Chestnut Street (12 p.m.) Lora McQueen (1:15 p.m.) Brian Erickson (2:30 p.m.) Alpha Rabbit (4 p.m.) Joy on Fire
Boro Bean 9 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. Dave Dales 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
Wed. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Broken Goblet Brewing 2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 7 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Fri. 8 p.m. Stranger Than Normal
Sat. 8 p.m. Crashing Atlas, Palaceburn. Ages 21+, FREE Show
Tues. 7 p.m. Luck of the Draw Weekly Dart Tournament
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo Hosted by Righteous Jolly
Candlelight Lounge 24 Passaic Street Trenton
(609) 695-9612
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam Hosted by The Mojo Gypsies. $5
Sat. 3 p.m. Geraldine Oliver. $20
Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton)
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Jerrold Benford. $23.69, Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. (7:30 p.m.) Jerrold Benford.$23.69, Doors open at 7 p.m. (9:30 p.m.) Gaalipedia Launch Party feat. Vishnu Vaka, Rufat Agayev, Rishi Mathur, Sonya Vai. $32.50
Clubhouse at Mountain View (The Patio)
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing
(609) 538-0808
Fri. 6 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd.
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. James "JPat" Dalton (Airing 7 p.m. EST on ThePenguinrocks.com)
Cooper's Riverview 50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. (11:30 a.m.) Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce "Spring Fling & Mingle" (6 p.m.) (7 p.m.) (9 p.m.) Club Night Ages 21+
Fri. (5 p.m.) "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) Kindred Spirit
Sat. 9 p.m. Club Night
Sun. 11 a.m. "Latin Jazz Brunch" w/ Victor Tarassov (6 p.m.) Rolling Stones Tribute and Dinner Show w/ "Satisfaction." $10-$25
Tues. 5 p.m. “Happy Hour”
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. Sara James
Cross Pollination Gallery 2 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 Inn 1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 245-1800
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Fri. 8 p.m. Callie
Sat. 8 p.m. Richie Baker Trio
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo
Dacey's Pub 215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 6 p.m. Acoustic Music Night
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo
Dadz Bar and Grill 744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Sat. 7 p.m. Random Notes
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
Dempster's Pub 437 Pine Street Mount Holly
(609) 261-0500
Sat. 7 p.m. Blackwells Mill
Eddington House Bensalem 2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-1220
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Leading Zero
Wed. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
El Barrio Cantina & Tequila Bar 1470 Buck Road Southampton, PA
(267) 685-0725
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Y'all or Nothin'
Flying Pig Tavern & Tap167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown
(609) 899-7447
Fri. 7 p.m. The Williamsboy Duo
German American Society 215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton
(609) 585-5200
Fri. 7 p.m. The Ess Gees. $15 (advance), gates open at 6 p.m.(Outdoor Biergarten Event)
Gleason's Bar 6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo / “Ladies Night”
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) Hind Sight
Sat. 8 p.m. The Chain Gang
Greenhouse 90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1657
Sun. 2 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Dwayne Dunlevy
Green Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio 240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA
(215) 504-7277
Sat. 8 p.m. Raymond Coleman
Grounds For Sculpture 80 Sculptors way Hamilton
(609) 586-0616
Sat. 10:30 a.m. John Wind Trunk Show + Art Talk (FREE w/ paid admission)
Hamilton Tap & Grill 557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ Nebbs
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics 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.) Journey tribute w/ "Frontiers." $30 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (11 a.m.) East Coast vs West Coast Punk (1 p.m.) Iron Maiden vs Judas Priest (3 p.m.) 2000's (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. (1 p.m.) Midnigt Sun Orchestra (6:30 p.m.) JB Kline Blues Band
Mon. (9 p.m.) "Lipstick Mondays Drag Show" Hosted by Cyannie Lopez (11 p.m.) Karaoke w/ Dwayne
Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Fri. 8 p.m. Madeleine Peyroux. $65, $67, $70
Sat. 8 p.m. Madeleine Peyroux. $65, $67, $70
Sun. 7 p.m. David Wilcox. $27, $30, $33
Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) Karen Payne & Micah Payne
Sat. (1 p.m.) Silent Q (5 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Craig Leach Group
Sun. 1:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Mark Feingold Group
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/ Johnny Betz (9 p.m.) Blue Reign
Sat. 9 p.m. Flip N Mickey
Mon. 7 p.m. Motown Mondays w/ DJ Slow Ice
Tues. 7 p.m. Acoustic Tuesdays w/ Cara Cartney
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Laura Fiacco
Il Portico Restorante Italiano 273 West Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 239-1000
Fri. / Sat. 6:30 p.m. Live Music (TBA)
Irish Rover Station House 1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Sat. 8 p.m. Brian Ulrich
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Jim Gaven
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Andrew Lobby
Sun. 2 p.m. Zach McGill
Iron Plow Vineyards Tasting Room 61 High Street Mt. Holly
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Wayne Palmer & Friends
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9 p.m. Open Mic
Sat. 8 p.m. Sara and The Sound
Sun. 6 p.m. Karaoke Latinos
All shows 21+
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa
(215) 862-5981
Fri. 9 p.m. Waiting On Mongo
Sat. 3 p.m. Razz Brothers
Sun. 9:30 p.m. Monk Is King / Mosey Beat
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic (Sign-ups start at 8:30 p.m.)
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. Radio Fiction
Fri. 9 p.m. Wayne Bilotti
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Sun. 10 a.m. Sunday Brunch
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. Paint and Sip "Hydrangeas." $50 (Includes a glass of wine)
Fri. 7 p.m. Country Line Dancing
Sat. 7 p.m. Awesome 80's Dance Party
Locust Hall at Johnson's Farm 2691 Monmouth Road Jobstown
(609) 723-2630
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Soiree Dinner Event. $92 (Includes hor d'oeuvres, 3 course dinner, music/dancing, cash bar), Ages 21+
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 7 p.m. Stephen DiJoseph
Fri. 7 p.m. Max Rogers
Magikava 87a South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2739
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic
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
Sat. 9 p.m. Steal Your Face
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam
Millhill Basement 300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Fri. 9 p.m. A Plea For Power, faced, Potter's Field, Derailment
Music Mountain Theater 1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "The Producers" $25
Sat. 8 p.m. "The Producers" $25
Sun. 3 p.m. "The Producers" $25
All Shows Require Masks for the Unvaccinated
Naked Brewing Company 212 Mill Street Bristol, PA
(267) 544-7129
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Gary Oleyar
Sat. 11 a.m. Weekend “Acoustic” Brunch (12 p.m.) Music by (7 p.m.) Mike Estabrook
Sun. 11 a.m. Weekend Brunch
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia
New Egypt Flea Market Village 933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge
(609) 758-2082
Sat.12 p.m. The Big Kid Toy Show & Pop Culture Flea Market
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Lynley Evans, Brian Abrecht, Pete Tonti at "Tye Dye Amy's"
New Hope Solebury High School 184 West Bridge Street New Hope, PA
Sun. 8 a.m. "Spring 2022 Cars and Coffee Auto Show"
New Hope Winery (The Pour House)
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Fri. 8 p.m. Yacht Rock w/ "Boat House Row"
Sat. (1 p.m.) Just Jeff (8 p.m.) Yacht Rock w/ "Boat House Row"
Newtown Brewing Company 103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Fri. 6 p.m. Oliver Dagum
Sat. 6 p.m. Christopher Hynd
Sun. 12 p.m. Local Artisan Craft Fair
Nick's Roast Beef 4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA
(215) 637-5151
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Plush
Sat. 7 p.m. Sir Rod
Sun. 4 p.m. Cracklin' Diamond
Nottingham Tavern 9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 587-6623
Thurs.9:30 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis
Sat. 9:30 p.m. 80's Undercover
Ages 21+
Old Hights Brewing 123 West Ward Street Hightstown
(609) 469-5976
Sat. 4:30 p.m. Steve (the band)
Wed. 6:30 p.m. 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
Fri. 8 p.m. The Young Professionals
Tues. 7 p.m. Taco Tuesday w/ Radio Fiction
Palmer Square 40 Nassau Street Princeton
Sat.12 p.m. “Strolling Musician”
Patriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Sat. 8 p.m. MLC Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"
Piccolissimo Italian Grille 23203 Columbus Road Columbus
(609) 291-1033
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Rich
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Ed Wilson
Princeton University (Richardson Auditorium)
Nassau Street Princeton
Fri. 8 p.m. New Jersey Symphony: Conrad Tao Plays Tchaikovsky
Puss N Boots Tavern 942 Tenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
(215) 295-8236
Fri. 7 p.m. Dan & Liz
Ralphie's 2295 2nd Street Pike Newtown, PA
(267) 491-5408
Fri. 8 p.m. Tuesday Night Special
Revere Restaurant 802 River Road Ewing
(609) 882-6365
Fri. 6 p.m. John Rodden
River Horse Brewing Company 2 Graphics Drive Ewing
(609) 883-0890
Sat. 6 p.m. Trivia
River House at Odette’s 274 South Rive Road New Hope, PA
(215) 682-2022
Thurs. 7 p.m. Seth Witcher
Fri. 6 p.m. Neil Podgurski
Sat. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Sun. 10 a.m. Michael Andrew
Tues. 6 p.m. Lorenzo Branca
Wed. 6 p.m. Megan Knight
Rossi's Bar & Grill 2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ernie White
Screamin' Hill Brewery 83 Emleys Hill Road Cream Ridge
(609) 401-2025
Sat. 2 p.m. The Successful Failures
Second Sin Brewing Company 1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 4 p.m. Trivia
Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA
(215) 968-1670
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Emily & Joe
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 6 p.m. Son Ravello
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
Spellbound Brewing 10 Lippincott Lane #12 Mt. Holly
(609) 832-0077
Sat. 6 p.m. Too Many Kings
4 West Lafayette Street Trenton
Sat. 12 p.m. In D'Groove. FREE event
1675 Spirits 2685 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 645-1445
Fri. 6 p.m. Mario & Frank
Sat. 6 p.m. "Those Guys" (Bill W. & Kevin Toft)
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Sun. 3 p.m. "Richie Cole Memorial Tribute w/ Alto Madness." $35, doors open at 2 p.m.
Tankard Pub 440 Keim Boulevard Burlington
(609) 306-5079
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. The Williamsboy
Taps Sports Bar 4021-4023 Veterans Highway Levittown, PA
(215) 486-7862
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke Hosted by Paula
Mon. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Bill Monach
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Sat. 9 p.m. Jay & Seth Duo
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
TCNJ College Union Board (Brower Student Center)
2000 Pennington Road Ewing
(609) 771-2467
Sat. 8 p.m. The College of NJ Wind Ensemble "Ecstatic Waters"
Telouro Jazz Café 826 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
(267) 797-5456
Fri. 7 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
Temperance House 5 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8050
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Session Blues Hosted by Steve Guyger
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney
TGI Fridays 3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton
(609) 520-0378
Fri. 6 p.m. Joshua Van Ness
Sun. 1 p.m. Edison Wilson
The Buck Hotel 1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA
(215) 396-2002
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kirko
Fri. 7 p.m. Love Junk
Sat. 9 p.m. Heartbeats
Tues. 6 p.m. Danny Lynch
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Blind Lemon Pie
The Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Gerry Timlin
Sat. 7 p.m. Adrew Koontz & Bill O'Neal
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. Main Street
Sat. 9 p.m. Big Whiskey
The HOB Tavern 146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Tues 7 p.m. Music Bingo
The Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Fri. 9 p.m. My Hut House Music
Sat. 9 p.m. Tommy Capretto
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. Total Request w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
The Morrisville Tavern 376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Mon. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Tim
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
The Newtown Theatre 120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Sun. 2 p.m. Three Stooges Film Fest
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Sean Cox & Joe Hoyer
Fri. 8 p.m. Even Odds
Sat. 8 p.m. Sideways Willy
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Fri. 8 p.m. Chrome Pony
Sat. 8 p.m. Steve Tesluk
The Union Firehouse 18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Fri. 8 p.m. Poor Mouth Henry. $10, doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Split Decision. $10, doors open at 7 p.m.
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Fri. 5 p.m. Guest Bartender Night w/ Black Brant (Benefitting the Billy Briggs Memorial Scholorship Fund) $5 (Donation)
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions"
Tomasello Winery 1 North Union Street Lambertville
(800) 866-9463
Sun. 11 a.m. (12 p.m.) Sunday Brunch (“Brunch Bundle for 2” $32.95)
Train Wreck Distillery 25 Madison Avenue Mount Holly
(609) 288-6300
Fri. 7 p.m. Tiltin Catz
Trenton Elks Lodge #105 42 Decou Avenue West Trenton
(609) 771-0105
Sat. 8:30 p.m. “Tickle My Funny Bone” Comedy Show Hosted by Tiona Brown. Feat. Waldine Davis, Toni Byrd, Ray Diva w/ music by DJ Kava. $25 (advance), doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Tobias & Lea (Sign-ups at 7:30 p.m.)
Under The Moon 23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-1710
Thurs. 6 p.m. Italian Wine Dinner (5 courses). $100
Union Coffee 49 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 460-4637
Sun. 4 p.m. Java Jive w/ Bill Ihling
Vault Brewing Company 10 South Main Street Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Suzette Ortiz Latin Ensemble
Sat. 7 p.m. Carol Hamerasma Trio
Vince's Pizzeria and Taproom573 Durham Road Newtown, PA
(267) 491-5418
Sun. 5 p.m. Keep The Change
Wildflowers Inn 2572 Pennington Road Pennington
(609) 773-2392
Sat. 6 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
Wilson's Pub 1870 Brownsville Road Trevose Heights, PA
(215) 355-4739
Fri. 8 p.m. Keep The Change
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. Vinny
Sun. 1 p.m. Justin Love
WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 Radio MCCC 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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EVENT CALENDAR
ART | COMEDY | DANCE | MUSIC | THEATRE | COMMUNITY
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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Phoenix Productions Presents: In The Heights
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Lewis, Presley, Cash, Perkins, Orbison - An Evening of Honky Tonk and Bourbon
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: music
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Lewis, Presley, Cash, Perkins, Orbison - An Evening of Honky Tonk and Bourbon
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: music
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Waiting for Godot
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 2:00pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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Waiting for Godot
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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Frontiers
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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West Orange Jazz Festival
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 2:00pm
Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC)
4 Boland Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052
category: music
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Nikki Glaser: The Good Girl Tour
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: comedy
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Selling Kabul
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 3:00pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: theatre
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Selling Kabul
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: theatre
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Piano by Candlelight Concert presented by Ezekiel Azzaretti
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: music
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OutpostFest
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 12:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
67 Church Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
category: music
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Willie Nile
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: music
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Patti Smith: Words and Music
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: music
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Bulrusher
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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Bulrusher
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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"Goumba Johnny" Sialiano
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
category: comedy
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South Camden Theatre Company presents "Alabama Story"
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm
South Camden Theatre Company
400 Jasper Street, Camden, NJ 08104
category: theatre
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