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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/7/22


By Danny Coleman

originally published: 04/07/2022

“During the lockdown from the pandemic, I had a lot of time and I didn’t want to lose my chops so, I wrote about 200 songs I think and we picked the best 10 to make up the new “Devil May Care” album.”

“Devil May Care,” the twentieth album from blues great Tinsley Ellis was released early this year at the end of January and unlike what was the case with his prior record “Ice Cream In Hell,” he is actually getting to hit the road and promote this latest effort.

After releasing “Ice Cream In Hell” in October of 2019, Ellis was six-weeks into a 60 date tour when the pandemic shutdown the globe but as stated previously he kept himself busy writing, recording and sending tracks off to his record company; using them as somewhat of a litmus test while in quarantine.

“I was sending songs up to Alligator Records and they were weighing in on them,” he began. “I didn’t send them all 200 because some of them were not what I would call Alligator Records type songs. Either they were acoustic type songs or even rock along the lines of ZZ Top or something like that or even British Invasion. So, I had all kinds of different songs and if I had a song that I thought they would like at Alligator I’d send it along to them. So, they probably listened to 90 or maybe 100 of the songs. They kind of operate like; if I were in the newspaper business they would be like my editor because I’m too close it. I fall in love with every song that I write and I’m too close to it a lot of the time and what they do is sort of weigh in on it having never heard the song before and it gives me an idea as to whether the fans would like it as well. I find that it works very well because when I had my own label I really missed that input.”




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Currently wrapping up a run of shows which saw him make stops in Pennsylvania at The Sellersville Theater and Arden Gild Hall in Delaware, Ellis will bring this leg of the tour to a close on April 8 in Asheville, NC and April 9 in Elkin, NC before picking up again Memorial Day weekend in Boca Raton, FL. So, what is he concentrating on? Ellis says that he will be performing a mix of the new record along with selections from his previous catalog and with more than four decades of music to choose from and some well-timed surprises; the shows often “Vary” from night to night.  

“There were only a few tickets that remained for Sellersville and I think it was sold out,” he said with satisfaction. ”We focused a lot on the new “Devil May Care” album and songs from my past and the live album “Storm Warning” and things like that. Blues are more from the heart than from the head. There is a lot of improv and we definitely vary the setlist as well. We definitely want to focus a lot of attention on the new CD but there are so many standards that we do; we pulled out an old Freddie King song out of the blue the other night, I called it; there are songs that just kind of come and go. The band? Yeah, there’s quite a bit of improv and they follow me pretty well and I follow them pretty well I think.”

Nominated in 2021 for “Blues Artist of the Year” by The Bles Foundation for a Blues Music Awards and a stalwart in the genre, Ellis has garnered accolades, comparisons and praise for his guitar playing style, his recordings and live performances. So; how did he get into the blues?

“I initially got into the blues through the music of the British Invasion. Bands like The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Animals and as time went on Cream came out; that was a real game changer. Then after Cream came The Allman Brothers Band and a friend of mine, his older brother said, “if you like that kind of music, you have to go see the guy where they are getting it all from” and we said; who is that? He said, “You’ve got to go see B.B. King.” There was a time when B.B. King was playing hotel lounges for a week at a time and whoever played this one particular hotel lounge near where I grew up in South Florida; whoever played that lounge had to do a teen matinee on a Saturday. I’m sure the bands hated doing that but B.B. King played for us teenagers and there was no looking back. I saw him and all of a sudden, I could see where Peter Green, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield and Duane Allman were coming from and after that I got the chance to go see pretty much anyone who came through my area. I saw Muddy Waters several times, I saw Howlin’ Wolf and after that I started opening for these people when I was in college in Atlanta. I opened for Willie Dixon and pretty much anybody in the blues world that was coming through and then I got with Alligator Records in 1988 and the next thing I know I’m up on stage playing with Otis Rush and Albert Collins, Lonnie Mack, Buddy Guy and Koko Taylor and people like that; not to sound like a name dropper or anything but except for Buddy Guy; they’re all gone and that is kind of sad. So, whenever I do an interview I like to mention the people who came up with this music in the first place because Lord knows I didn’t make it up.”

“Devil May Care” is available through Alligator Records on various formats including CD and translucent red vinyl as well as online at most or all of the usual suspects and on Ellis’s website. To discover more about Tinsley Ellis please visit  http://tinsleyellis.com/index.html.

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 Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch (5 p.m.) Aaron Quarterman
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch (6 p.m.) "Sunday Funday" w/ DJ Spinning
Mon. 5 p.m. Edison Wilson
Tues. 7 p.m. Brian Elliot
Wed. 7 p.m. AudioPilot
Aristaeus Brewing
2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 7 p.m. Low Totem
Sat. 3 p.m. Bill Thomas
Sun. 10 a.m. “Sunday Funday Brunch (2 p.m.) Nick Mich
Wed.  4 p.m. Community Make-up Birthday Celebration
Arts Council of Princeton  
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton  
(609) 924-8777
Thurs. 7 p.m. Stretto Youth Chamber Orchestra of Princeton (FREE event)
Fri. (7 p.m.) Cabernet Cabaret: “Here’s To Us” Hosted by Sarah Donner. $15-$25 (Includes a Tapas Reception and one glass of Cabernet for ages 21+) (8 p.m.) April ARTS: Zakir Hussain Trio. $40-$60 (Takes place at McCarter Theater)
Sat. (10 a.m.) Paul Robeson’s 124th Birthday Celebration (FREE event) (3 p.m.) In Honor of The Legendary Paul Robeson: Song, Poetry and Storytelling. (FREE event takes places across the street on Hinds Plaza) (8 p.m.) April ARTS: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. $60-$85 (Takes place at McCarter Theater)
Sun. 3 p.m. April ARTS: J’Nai Bridges w/ pianist Howard Watkins. $40-$60 (Takes place at McCarter Theater)
Wed. 7:30 p.m. April ARTS: Mark Morris Dance Group. $50-$70 (Takes place at McCarter Theater)
Bill's Olde Tavern  
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton  
(609) 586-0192  
Fri. 7 p.m. Mark Sacco
Sat. 7 p.m. Curbie
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
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. Fermenters
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Patrick & Debra
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. 7 p.m. Roxx Revolt & The Velvets. Ages 21+
Sat. (5:30 p.m.) “11th Annual Love Potions Happy Hour” Benefitting “Philadoptables” for Homeless Animals. $10 (8:30 p.m.) Mike Dougherty
Tues. 7 p.m. Luck of the Draw Weekly Dart Tournament
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo Hosted by Righteous Jolly
Burlington County Fairgrounds Pavillion
1960 Jacksonville Jobstown Road Columbus
(609) 265-5858
Wed. 7 p.m. Country Line Dancing (FREE event weather permitting)
Candlelight Lounge  
24 Passaic Street Trenton  
(609) 695-9612  
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam Hosted by The Mojo Gypsies. $5 (Includes hot buffet)
Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton)
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Fri./Sat. Jeff Norris. 7:30 p.m. $23.69-$32.50, Doors open at 7 p.m.
City Streets  
510 Highway 130 South East Windsor  
(609) 426-9400
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ BigJae
Wed. 6:30 p.m. "Wine Down Wednesdays" w/ Rich Genoval
Clubhouse at Mountain View  (The Patio)
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing
(609) 538-0808
Fri. 6 p.m. Full Grown Men
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. Lindsay Jordan
Color Me Mine (Princeton Shopping Center)
301 Harrison Street Princeton
(609) 581-9500
Mon. 10 a.m. “Spring Break Workshops.” $70 (daily / $330 weekly)
Cooper's Riverview                                                                      
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. 9 p.m. Club Night w/ DJ G3M. Ages 21+
Fri. (5 p.m.) "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Happy Hour"  (7 p.m.) Comedy at Cooper’s feat. Steve Marshall, Mike Eagan, Gemini. $20 (General Admission), $35 (“Gold” Seating includes dinner and show), $45 (VIP Seating includes buffet)
Sun. 11 a.m. "Latin Jazz Brunch" w/ Victor Tarassov (7 p.m.) Tom Petty Tribute w/ “Pure Petty”
Wed. (7 p.m.) Blues Jam (8 p.m.) Disco “Hustle” Night w/ "Guest" DJs. $5
All Events Ages 21+
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. 9 p.m. LeCompt
Sat. 9 p.m. SideArm
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 Hosted by Jimmy Mannix
Fri. 8 p.m. Whiskey Grin
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Jay Millionz
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
Decades
2465 South Broad Street Hamilton 
(609) 439-0007 
Fri. 9 p.m. “Friday Night Dance Party” w/ DJ Ran D
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Tues. 8 p.m. Karaoke Hosted by DJ Wildman Manny
Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-1220
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Mike & Jen
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Frankford Fitler
Wed. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
German American Society
215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton
(609) 585-5200
Sun. 12 p.m. Schnitzelfest
Gleason's Bar
6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo 
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour"  (7 p.m.) Well Strung
Green Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio
240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA
(215) 504-7277
Thurs. 7 p.m. Dueling Pianos w/ “The Philly Keys”
Fri. 9 p.m. Fat Mezz
Sat. 9 p.m. JD Valenteen
Wed. 7 p.m. Kricket Comedy Night Hosted by David Collins feat. Rob Stant, Darin Martinez, Andy Lane. $15 (advance)
Hamilton Tap & Grill
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ Nebbs / Fundraiser for Eric
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Havana New Hope  
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.  
(215) 862-9897 
Fri. (8 p.m.) Lords of 52nd Street. $65 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8 p.m.) Allman Brothers Band Tribute w/ “A Brother’s Revival” feat former ABB bassist David “Rook” Goldflies. $35 (11.59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Mon. 9 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. Willie Nile. $37.50, $39, $42
Hopewell United Methodist Church
20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-0471
Sat. (5 p.m.) Hopewell Hayride Presents: “A Live Game Show” Hosted by Ron MacCloskey. (6 p.m.) Hopewell Hayride (Old Time Country & Bluegrass). Hosted by Frank Bruno feat. Al Kessel & Never Too Late Band, Willow Creek, Ann Brown, Mark Miklos. $15 (Suggested donation adults)
Hopewell Valley Vineyards  
46 Yard Avenue Pennington  
(609) 737-4465  
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) Rob Silvers Duo
Sat. (1 p.m.) Modern Rewind (5 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Just Us
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
Fri. (6 p.m.) Happy Hour w/ Johnny Betz (9 p.m.) Troublemakerz
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam 
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/ Bill, Cecil and Jaimee
Il Portico Restorante Italiano
273 West Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 239-1000
Fri. / Sat. 6:30 p.m. Live Music (TBA)
Iron Plow Vineyards  
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus  
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Bud Belviso
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Ed Wilson & Carol Brooks
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. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 8 p.m. Deep Release
Sat. 9 p.m. Cover Up
Sun. 6 p.m. Karaoke Latinos
All shows 21+    
John & Peter's  
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa  
(215) 862-5981 
Thurs. 9 p.m.
Fri. 9 p.m. Abstract Artimus
Sat. 9 p.m. St. James & The Apostles / The Mary Veils
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic (Sign-ups start at 8:30 p.m.)
Tues. 9 p.m. The Wooks
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. Mark Sacco
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Jimmy G
Sat. 9 p.m. Electric Stingray
Sun. 10 a.m. Sunday Brunch 
Laurita Winery  
85 Archertown Road New Egypt  
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. “Spring Laurita Adult Idol Semi-Finals”
Fri. (7 p.m.) Pasta Night feat. music by Steve Berger. $37 (7:30 p.m.) “Kricket Comedy Night” Hosted by John Kensil feat. Mike Keegan, The Legendary Wid. $25 (Online only), Doors open at 7 p.m. 
Sat. (11 a.m.) “Pound & Pour” w/ Instruction by Ashleigh. $25 (advance / include one glass of wine) (12 p.m.) “Girls Getaway Weekend” feat. The Bergers
Sun. (12 p.m.) “Girls Getaway Weekend” feat. Gary Philips
Locust Hall at Johnson's Farm
2691 Monmouth Road Jobstown
(609) 723-2630
Sun. 12 p.m. Peach Blossom Mini Photo Sessions
Logan Inn  
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA  
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 7 p.m. Jack Furlong & Pat Kerrsen
Fri. 8 p.m. Ryan Shubert
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Bridge Beat Duo
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Jazz Brunch feat. Aaron Quarterman
Magikava
87a 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. 2 p.m. Pet Photos w/ The Easter Bunny
McStews Irish Sports Pub  
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA  
(215) 949-9570  
Sat. 9 p.m. All Lit Up
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam 
Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. “The Sound of Music” $23-$25
Sat. (3 p.m. / 8 p.m. ) “The Sound of Music” $23-$25
Sun. 3 p.m. “The Sound of Music” $23-$25
All Shows Require Masks for the Unvaccinated
Naked Brewing Company
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA
(267) 544-7129
Sat. 11 a.m. Weekend “Acoustic” Brunch (12 p.m.) Music by Fly on the Wall
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
Sun. 8 a.m. Early Easter Celebration
New Hope Winery (The Pour House)
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Fri. (5 p.m.) Living The Dream (8 p.m.) The Music of John Denver w/ “Ted Vigil”
Sat. (1 p.m.) (5 p.m.) Stranger Things (8 p.m.) U2 Tribute w/ “Unforgettable Fire.” (SOLD OUT check for availability)
Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609
Thurs. 7:30 p.m.  Trivia Night
Fri.  6 p.m. Mike Mele
Sat. 6 p.m. Cara Cartney
Sun. 3 p.m. Fly on the Wall or Aimee Robidoux
Nick's Roast Beef
4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA
(215) 637-5151
Thurs. 7 p.m.  Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. The Juliano Brothers
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ In The Mix
Sun. 4 p.m. Nothing 2 Prove
NJWeedman's Joint
322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Sun. 2 p.m. Urban Shaman Attack w/ Mahmut Aydin
Nottingham Tavern  
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square  
(609) 587-6623  
Thurs. (7 p.m.) Danny Coleman’s Rock On Radio “Happy Hour” Hosted by Danny Coleman feat. Music by Ess Gees (9:30 pm.) Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Blind Lemon Pie
Ages 21+ 
Old Hights Brewing
123 West Ward Street Hightstown
(609) 469-5976
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Brandon Broderick
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Trivia
Old Town Pub  
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown  
(609) 291-9232 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Sat. 8 p.m. Radio Fiction
Palmer Square
40 Nassau Street Princeton
Sat.12 p.m. “Strolling Musician”
Patriots Crossing  
1339 River Road Titusville  
(609) 737-2780 
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night
Sat. 8 p.m. Lofash
Pete's Steak House  
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton  
(609) 585-8008  
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Best of Clapton
Piccolissimo Italian Grille
23203 Columbus Road Columbus
(609) 291-1033
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Rich
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Ed Wilson
Princeton Public Library
65 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-9529
Sun. 11 a.m. April ARTS: Author Jeff Deutsch: “In Praise of Good Book Stores.” Doors open at 10:45 a.m., registration online)
Princeton University (Richardson Auditorium)
Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Dover String Quartet
Sat. 8 p.m. Creative Large Ensemble Directed by Darcy James Argue feat. Pianist Orrin Evans. $15 ($5 students / Covid policies in place, check wit venue for more information)
Recklesstown Farm Distillery
2800 Route 206 North Columbus
(609) 784-8046
Sat. 6 p.m. The Fourth Son
Revere Restaurant
802 River Road Ewing
(609) 882-6365
Thurs. 6 p.m. Bad Hombres
Sat. 6 p.m. Danny Lynch Project
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. Doug Kaet
Fri. 6 p.m. Patrick & Debra
Sat. 6 p.m. Bob Egan
Sun. 10 a.m. Michael Andrew
Mon. 6 p.m. Alex Otey
Tues. 6 p.m. Lorenzo Branca
Wed. 6 p.m. Megan Knight
Robbinsville Senior Center
1170 Route 130 Nort (Folsom Way) Robbinsville
(609) 259-1567
Fri. 6 p.m. / 8 p.m. “2022 Father/Daughter Dance (‘50s Night)” $70 per couple ($15 each additional daughter)
Rossi's Bar & Grill  
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton  
(609) 890-2004  
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ernie White
Salon 33
794 Alexander Road Princeton
Fri. 7 p.m. Veronica Mascaro & Paul Fejko
Sat. 7 p.m. Steve Hiltner & Phil Orr
Sun. 7 p.m. David Berends
Shady Brook Farm
931 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA
(215) 968-1670
Sat. / Sun. 9 a.m. Easter Eggstravaganza
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Emily & Joe
Small World Coffee  
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton  
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 6 p.m. Kaneb Andrews
Sparky World-Famous Beer Garden
4333 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-2321
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Dana
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Dance Parties
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
Wed. 8 p.m. The Trio
Steam Pub
606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA
(215) 942-6468
Sat. 10:30 p.m. Red Hotts
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. Castles In The Sky Duo
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Tavern On The Lake   
101 Main Street Hightstown  
(609) 426-9345   
Fri. 9 p.m. Suspended Justice
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
TCNJ College Union Board (Brower Student Center)
2000 Pennington Road Ewing
(609) 771-2467
Sun. 7 p.m. “The 4th Annual Jason Zujkowski Benefit Concert” Benefitting the American Heart Association feat. performances by students or faculty from TCNJ. (Takes place at Mayo Hall)
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. Matt Cook
Sun. 1 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle
The Beer Garden at Snipes Farm
890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
Sat. 2 p.m. Steal Your Face (Takes place in the barn)
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. Buzzer Band
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. Asylum Choir
The Cure Insurance Center  
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton  
(609) 656-3200  
Fri. 7:30 p.m. “Hot Wheels” Monster Trucks Live." $50, $59, $75, $76,$77, $87
Sat. 12 p.m./6:30 p.m.  “Hot Wheels” Monster Trucks Live." $38. $50, $62 (12 p.m. show) $62 (6:30 p.m.show) 
Sun. 2 p.m.  “Hot Wheels” Monster Trucks Live." $62
The Dubliner
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Na Bodach
Sat. 7 p.m. Seamus Kelleher
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session"
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. Shameless
Sat. 9 p.m. Green Day Tribute w/ “Nimrod”
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. DJ Rockin’ Ron
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Darius the 1st
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 
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night 
The Newtown Theatre
120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Fri. 8 p.m. Friday Night Jazz w/ Micah Graves
Sat. 8 p.m. Motown w/ “York Street Hustle”
Sun. 4 p.m. Eric Clapton Tribute w/ “Journeyman”
The Pines Tavern  
6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA  
(215) 788-1659  
Sat. 8 p.m. The Coconutz Trio
The Robert Morris Inn
50 East Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-3696
Sat. 8 p.m. Starship Lovechild
The Roost  
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge  
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Sean Cox & Joe Hoyer
Fri. 8 p.m. Bad Hombres
Sat. 8 p.m. ‘80s Undercover
The Sycamore Grill  
255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA  
(215) 908-6326  
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Kickbax Acoustic Trio
Sat. 8 p.m. Stage Left
The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Thurs. (7 p.m.) Open Mic Hosted by Joe Vadala (8:30 p.m.) Joe Vadala Invitational Jam
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Chuck’s Alibi. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 8:30 p.m.  Rough Cut. $10, Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tir Na Nog  
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton  
(609) 392-2554
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" 
All Shows 21+  
Tomasello Winery
1 North Union Street Lambertville
(800) 866-9463
Fri. 6 p.m. “Ladies Night” feat. DJ Diamond, gourmet pasta bar, shopping. $24.95
Sun. 11 a.m. “Warm Wine Weekend” (12 p.m.) Sunday Brunch (“Brunch Bundle for 2” $32.95) (2 p.m.) Chuck Kettle
Train Wreck Distillery
25 Madison Avenue Mount Holly
(609) 288-6300
Fri. 7 p.m. Radio Fiction
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
Wed. 5:30 p.m. Nectar and Nurture Yoga Time. $35
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. Behn Gillece Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Don Moyer Quartet
Villa Mannino Ristorante
73 US Highway 130 North Bordentown
(609) 298-9000
Thursday 6:30 p.m. “7th Annual Wine & Beer Tasting and Basket Auction” Hosted by The Bordentown Rotary Club feat. music by Anders Hyatt. Ages 21+ (Tickets MUST be purchased in advance, also accepting canned food donations for local food pantries)
Wilson's Pub
1870 Brownsville Road Trevose Heights, PA
(215) 355-4739
Sat. 8 p.m. Dan & Liz
Working Dog Winery  
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown  
(609) 371-6000
Fri. 1 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m. Bob & Dave
Sun. 1 p.m. Chris Giakas or The Williamsboy
WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 Radio
MCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"
 


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