By Danny Coleman
originally published: 08/14/2025

Monmouth County based band, Jump Back released their debut record, "Blues In The Red" during everyone's favorite year of 2020 and despite its fantastic quality, rocking originals and very well re-imagined covers; the title seemed to have those interested in them thinking they were a blues band. 

Now, in all honesty, this writer was guilty of the same thing and yes, the album did have a bluesy feel to it and those aforementioned re-imagined covers were of blues songs but the originals were straight ahead rockers which showcased the many influences of its individual parts. 

Somewhat baffled by what they feel is a "Misunderstanding" of genre labeling, Wayne Kessler, Jack Piccolomini, John Dammacco and original drummer Emilio Ramil (Who has recently left the band) along with new drummer Walter Doberentz returned to Shorefire Recording Studio and have released their second album, aptly titled, "Misunderstood."

Whether it's the opening salvo of "I'll Move On" with its heavy bass, drum and crunchy guitar or the closing tune, in their own words, "Our homage to Keth Richards and The Stones" of "Fight For Survival," one thing is certain; they will no longer be "Misunderstood." 

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When it comes to sophomore efforts, many bands fall short of expectations but that is not the case here as "Misunderstood" with its '80s overtones, gutsy riffs, some tongue in cheek compositions (See "The Sting") with, dare we say, nods to the "Blues" offers a fine mix of big sound, with none more evident than their ode to arena rock, "Without You." 

This 10-track gem has a something for everyone feel; from its first single, "Evil Might Win" which at times has a Black Crowes feel that's only interrupted by  searing Piccolomini guitar licks that effortlessly slip back into the rhythm from whence they came before giving way to a Kessler harmonica bit wrapping it up perfectly. 

"Can I Play The Blues?" Why yes they can and this third track just may be their little way of saying, "We're not a blues band but we have the capability" as this one rolls and tumbles its way into "The Sting" and its smoking slide guitar opening. 

Just when you think they're going to take a breath, they hit us with "Denied," one that grabs you by the throat at first but then settles into a very nice groove that is sure to put bodies on the dance floor and once there, "Shake Em baby" will definitely keep them there with its straight forward, simple, driving rock 'n' roll beat proving that less, can and often will always be more. 

"Without You" features that "BIG" sound spoken of earlier but more importantly it acts as somewhat of a bridge into what can possibly be considered the title track, "Miss. Understood." With its syncopated rhythm (Think Police, "Walking On The Moon") is a nice change and a great segue into track number nine, "New Day" featuring bassist Dammacco on vocals. This particular piece has a '70s feel to it and as with the rest of the album, just fits well and continues to be part of the thread that ties the previous eight together. 

Alas, "Everything is temporary" and with "Fight For Survival" we've come to the end of "Misunderstood," which in this reviewer's opinion is one of the standout independent releases thus far of 2025. With its "Hi-Fidelity" sound and sonic quality, its perfectly aligned track order and their individual talents, this record sounds new but is a throwback to the days of when bands had a "Style." Jump Back has created a record that sounds like Jump Back without every song sounding the same and one they should be proud to call their own.

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"Misunderstood" can be found or purchased by going to www.Dekoentertainment.com or by visiting https://push.fm/fl/iT5vle3y 

To discover more about the band, please visit https://www.facebook.com/JumpBackBand/

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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Ace Cafe 
15 Market Place New Hope, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Bike Night

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Allentown Presbyterian Church
20 High Street Allentown
(609) 259-7289
Sun. 3 p.m. Jazz 

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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Tara Wood
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Tamer Tewfik (7 p.m.) Ed & Tina Wall
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch w/ Rob Silvers (6 p.m.) Keith Monacchio
Mon. 5 p.m. Joe Hutchinson
Tues. 7 p.m. Gavin Skinner
Wed. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch

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Americana Kitchen & Bar 
359 U.S. Highway Route 130 North Hightstown
(732) 558-5999
Fri. 7 p.m. Prime Time Comedy Club Presents: Lana Siebel  

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

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Arm & Hammer Park
1 Thunder Road Trenton 
(609) 394-3300
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Garden State Night" w/ Post Game Fireworks

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Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. ART OF: Gua Sha
Wed. (6:30 p.m.) ACP: Craft Corner (& p.m.) JAM: Jersey Art Meet-Up

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Mike
Fri. 8 p.m. Rondie James
Sat. 8 p.m. Nick Crocker
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Friends
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara cartney

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Bailey's Bar & Grille 
6922 Bristol-Emilie Road Levittown, PA  
(215) 946-7992 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Make & Take: Eagles Wreath. $40 

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Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sat. 1:30 p.m. Adam Shaber
Sun. 11 a.m. Yoga

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 7 p.m. Full Step Back / Music BINGO
Fri. (7 p.m.) 80s Undercover (10 p.m.) DJ Dream
Sat. (7 p.m.) Thrown Together (10 p.m.) DJ Bayshawn
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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Bordentown City
Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown  
Fri. 7 p.m. "Frightening Fridays!" Haunted History Tours. $20
Sat. 12 p.m. Bordentown Walking Tours. $20  

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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
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Max Rogers
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Tues. 6 p.m. Max Rogers
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. (6 p.m.) Candy and Cocktails Class (Tickets Required) (7 p.m.) Mike Estabrook All Request Show
Sat. 8 p.m. "The Ledbetters" Pearl jam Tribute. $20-$37, doors open at 7 p.m., ages 21+
Sun. 11 a.m. Metal Yoga. $15+
Wed. 6 p.m. "Goblets & Goblins" D&D Night 

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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. (10 a.m.) Ellarslie Open 42 Juried Exhibition and Artist Talk. $15 (12 p.m.) "The Soulful Gathering" w/ DJ Luis Lopez
Sun. 12 p.m. Yoga in the Park

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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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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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ClubHouse at Mountainview GC (The Patio)
890 Bear Tavern Road Ewing 
(609) 538-0808
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Kindred Spirit

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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 (8 p.m.) Bigg Romeo / DJ John Rossi
Sat. 8 p.m. "Pure Petty" Tom Petty Tribute

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Cream Ridge Winery
145 Route 539 Cream Ridge 
(609) 259-9797 
Sat. 2 p.m. Blackberry Jam! Feat. Ronnie Brandt w/ Joe Nap,  Danny Caruso, Mike Flynn, Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 7:15 p.m. "Summer Wine and Music Series" feat. Slippery. $15 (advance), Doors open at 5 p.m., Ages 21+ 
Sat. 2:30 p.m. Bill Thomas
Sun. 2 p.m. Kat Rivers

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Curran’s Irish Inn
1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 245-1800
Thurs. 7 p.m. Carie McCay
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 
Sun. 3 p.m. Carie McCay

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. Dark Hollow Road
Fri. 8 p.m. The Barn Owls. $10 (advance)
Sat. 8 p.m. One Lane Bridge w/ Ditch. $10 (advance)
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert

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Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar 
120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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Falls Township Community Park 
9125 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA 
Sun. 6 p.m.  Zydeco-A-Go-Go

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Sat. 8 p.m. Acoustic Sara
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 
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8:30 p.m.) Starship Lovechild
Sat. 8:30 p.m. DJ Eric B
Sun. 3 p.m. All Lit Up
Tues. 7 p.m. Game Show Palooza

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

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

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Halo Pub
4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton Square 
(609) 586-1811  
Sat. 6 p.m. Bud & Gerard

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Halo Pub (Fete) 
9 Hullfish Street Princeton 
(609) 921-1710 
Sat. 6 p.m. Liam Sutcliffe Trio

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

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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.) "Land of Ozz" Ozzy Osbourne Tribute (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Strange Brew Crew (9:30 p.m.) DJ Dance Party 
Sun. 2 p.m. The Inflexables
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Steve
Tues. 7 p.m. Jillian Ashcroft Jazz Quartet 
Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo

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Hightstown Association Park
Grant Street Hightstown 
Fri. 6 p.m. Charles Laurita & The Mischief  

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Hopewell Train Station 
2 Railroad Place Hopewell
Mon. 7:15 p.m. Summer Concert Series feat. Blawenburg Band

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Hopewell Valley Golf Club
114 Pennington-Hopewell Road Hopewell
(609) 737-1199
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Jersey Surecats
Sat. 6 p.m. Paint & Sip
Tues. 5 p.m. "9 & Dine Luau" $70 ($40 dinner only)

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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.) On The Fly
Sat. (10 a.m.) Petals & Sip(1 p.m.) Just Us (5:30 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. DJ Darius the 1st
Sun. 2:30 p.m. Jersey SureCats

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

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Irish Rover Station House 
1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA 
(215) 970-5412 
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo Night

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Iron Plow Vineyards
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus 
(732) 306-9111 
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Ryan Zimmerman
Sat. 4:30 p.m. Bob Daley
Sun. 1 p.m. Andrew Moorer

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

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

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John & Peter's
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa 
(215) 862-5981 
Sun. 3 p.m. Drew & the Blue 
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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Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Thurs. (5:30 p.m.) Radio Fiction (7 p.m.) The Fry Boys
Sat. 10 a.m. Brunch 
Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch 
Mon. 7 p.m. Music BINGO w/ Brother Mike
Wed. (5:30 p.m.) Mark Sacco (6 p.m.) Open Mic Hosted by Anthony Cannuli

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Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn 
11 Bridge Street Lambertville 
(609) 397-8300 
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Trivia / "Wine & Dine w/ Benjamin Franklin" feat. Mitchell Kramer. $78 (Includes 3 course dinner and wine pairings)       

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Langhorne Summer Concert Series
115 West Richardson Avenue Langhorne, PA
Wed. 7 p.m. End of Summer Dance Party w/ Jem & The Vibe

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Thurs. (5 p.m.) Sip & Snip u-Pick Flowers. $40 (5:30 p.m.) Summer Clam Bake. $36 (advance) (7 p.m.) Charcuterie Class with Grazing Affairs. $100 (Reservation required)
Fri.  (5 p.m.) Sip & Snip u-Pick Flowers. $40 (5:30 p.m.) Summer Clam Bake. $36 (advance) (6:30 p.m.) Dueling Pianos. $21
Sat. "Flower Fest" feat. (11 a.m.) The Rangers Nouveau (3 p.m. ) Junkyard Dawgs (6 p.m.) Rob Messina's Dave Matthews Experience. $14 (12 p.m.) Sip & Snip u-Pick Flowers. $40 
Sun. 11 a.m. "Flower Fest" feat. (12 p.m.) The Lifters (3:30 p.m.) Strictly '60s

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Lawrenceville Main Street 
17 Phillips Avenue Lawrenceville
(609) 219-9300
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Music In The Park" feat. Top Shelf Entertainment (Weeden Park FREE admission) 

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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
Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz

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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 7 p.m. Sammy Ryan
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Maida
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Perrin & Steinway

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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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McManimon's Pub
151 Liberty Street Trenton 
(609) 393-9023
Thurs. 7 p.m. Ed Wilson

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

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Mercer County Park (Boathouse at Mercer Lake)
334 South Post Road West Windsor 
(866) 683-3586 
Thurs. 6 p.m. El Ka Bong

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Mercer County Park Festival Grounds 
Hughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor 
(609) 448-1947 
Fri. 6 p.m. Summer Concert Series: "Fearless" The Taylor Swift Experience. ($5 Parking Fee)

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Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Man of LaMancha"
Sat. 3 p.m./ 8 p.m. "Man of LaMancha"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Man of LaMancha"

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129
Thurs.6:30 p.m. Dana Collins Project 
Fri.  7 p.m. Cara Cartney
Sat. 7 p.m. Bristol Alt Faire Tavern Night
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. "Pickle Palooza" feat. (6 p.m.) a Screening of  "An American Pickle" 

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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. 8 p.m. Laurel Canyon Band 

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Friends" Trivia 
Fri. 6 p.m. Dave Cudrak
Sat. 6 p.m. Jimmmmm
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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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 
Sat. 9:30 p.m. 80s Undercover
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. 4 p.m. Pies On The Patio feat. (6:30 p.m.) Radio Fiction
Ages 21+   

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

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

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Old Hights Brewing 
123 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 469-5976
Thurs. 5 p.m. Vinyl Night 
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Barron Caromano
Sat. 6 p.m. Jon Savage & The Classic Rockers
Sun. 2 p.m. Sunday Jazz feat. The Blue Vibes
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Trivia  

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

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Palmer Square 
40 Nassau Street Princeton 
Fri. 8:15 p.m. Movie Nights on the Green: "D2 The Mighty Ducks" (FREE event)
Sat. 1 p.m. Summer Music Series feat. Kindred Spirit

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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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Patriot's Theater at The War Memorial  
1 Memorial Drive Trenton 
(609) 984-8400
Sat. 10:30 a.m. / 2 p.m. Thomas Anders Band

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Pete's Steak House 
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
 (609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Frank Pinto & The Gypsy Ramblers

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Pita Chip (Oxford Oaks Shopping Center)
1623 Big Oak Road Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4173
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Trivia hosted by Righteous Jolly

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

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Princeton Makes 
301 North Harrison Street Princeton 
Fri. 5 p.m. Triumph Pop-Up Beer Tent feat. (6 p.m.) Yacht Lobsters
Sun. 11 a.m. Sunday Markets w/ Brilliant Conventions

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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
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Fat Bangs and The Accelerators. $12 (advance), doors open at 7 p.m.

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Recklesstown Farm Distillery
2800 Route 206 North Columbus
(609) 784-8046 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Performers Showcase Hosted by Anthony Cannuli

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

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River Horse Brewery
2 Graphics Drive Ewing
Sat. 5:30 p.m. "NINE Deez NITE" '90s Music Tribute. $10, ages 21+, no pets 

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River House at Odette’s 
274 South Rive Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 682-2022 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cara Cartney
Fri. 7 p.m. Max Rogers
Sat. 7 p.m. Bob Egan 
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Dave Dales Duo
Wed. 7 p.m. Joanna Caruso

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River Walk Cafe` & Bistro
1 Riverwalk Plainsboro 
Sat. 11 a.m. Great Northern

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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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School of Rock Princeton
1761 Princeton Avenue Hamilton
(609) 890-7090
Sat. (12 p.m.) Grammy Nominees 2025 (1:15 p.m.) A Tribute to Black Sabbath (3 p.m.) Boygenius: Julien, Phoebe & Lucy (4:15 p.m.) '90s Metal (6:30 p.m.) Grad Show

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

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Shady Brook Farm 
931 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 
(215) 968-1670 
Thurs: 6 p.m. Boondashark
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) "UnWINEd" Concert feat. Zings. $12 (advance/online, $15 at door), doors open at 5 p.m. (7 p.m.) Music BINGO
Sat. "Party On The Patio" feat. (12:30 p.m.) Ryan Shubert (6:30 p.m.) The E-Miners
Sun. "Party On The Patio" feat. 12:30 p.m. Carm & Jim

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Simply Pure
1531 North Olden Avenue Trenton
Sun. (3 p.m.) Lil Cease Meet & Greet (4:30 p.m.) Jazz in the Grass (FREE live Jazz)

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Slice of Brooklyn NJ
1295A Route 33 Hamilton 
(609) 527-9663
Sun. 2 p.m. Paint Your Pet Portrait
Tues. 6 p.m. Community Open Mic Night

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

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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
Sat. 9 p.m. Balanced Breakfast Band
Sun. 9 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Cara Cartney
Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night Hosted by Kid Dalton 
Tues. 7 p.m. Johnny Betz 

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Starving Artist Cafe
18 Bridge Street Stockton
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Miss Daisy Jane
Fri. 10 a.m. JB Kline's Facebook Live

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21 Locks Brewing
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
(917) 626-2352
Sat. 11 a.m. Vinyl & Craft Fest

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
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
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Neville Esquire
Tues. 7 p.m. Beginner Line Dance Lessons w/ Jeremy Line Dance. $40/4 Weeks 

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Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310 
Fri. 5 p.m. "Sips & Sounds" feat. Joah Blume
Sat. 1 p.m. "50th Anniversary Community Celebration" feat. Brian Bornick
Sun. 1 p.m. "50th Anniversary Community Celebration" feat. Bud Belviso

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

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

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The Boathouse Lambertville
8 Coryell Street Lambertville
Tues. 6 p.m. Russell Norkevich

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The Buck Hotel 
1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA 
(215) 396-2002 
Fri. 8 p.m. The Naturals
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) The Zings
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 w/ Free Line Dance Lessons
Sat. 9 p.m. Exit 7
Sun. 2 p.m. Michael Hoffman: A Celebration of Life feat. Einstein Bridge w/ Tina Fernandes, The Polish nannies, El Ka Bong, Self Induced Confusion, Jimi Mitchell & Rando Bassman Branning, Deep Release, Monk & Monk w/ Dave Curtis
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia
Tues. 7 p.m. BINGO

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

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The Cure Insurance Center  
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton  
(609) 656-3200  
Sat. 8 p.m. Banda MS

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The Dubliner
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1816 
Sat. 7 p.m. Andrew German
Sun. 2 p.m. David Falcone 

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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. WitZend
Sat. 9 p.m. Big Whiskey
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel

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The HOB Tavern 
146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020 
Wed. 7 p.m. Bad Hombres Acoustic Duo

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The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Moe Green
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Talking In Cursive
Sun. 2 p.m. Gameshow Day
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv 
Wed. 9 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. 8 p.m. Day Drinkers
Sat. 8 p.m. Blues Crew
Sun. 3 p.m. Never Enough
Mon. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night

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The Newtown Theatre
120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Fri. 8 p.m. Hailey Brinnel Presents: The First Ladies of Jazz. $42, doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 4 p.m. Bond & Beyond Happy Hour w/ David Zeritsky and "Thunderball" 
Wed. 10 a.m. FREE Kids Movie: "Megamind"

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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. Matt Wade and a call from In Theory's Mike Mostert
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 Troubadour Show" Hosted by John Godfrey

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The Roost
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 9 p.m. Tiki Thursdays
Fri. 9 p.m. No Way Out
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Mon. 7 p.m. Music BINGO
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Sat. 8 p.m. Lovelight. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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The Union House 
19 East Union Street Burlington
(609) 531-6077
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. No Alibis
Sat. ( 10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) Heart Fulla Bluz
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651 
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Yoga by Elise
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia w/ Dan Sutton

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Tir Na Nog 
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton 
(609) 392-2554
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" 
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Jerry & John Monk
All Shows 21+

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Trent Center West 
465 Greenwood Avenue Trenton
Fri. 5 p.m. 2025 Summer Concert Series feat. Dennis Rogers 

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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. Outerspace Boogie
Sat. 8 p.m. Prisms
Sun. 1 p.m. Robert Lanter Trio

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Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
20 Palmer Square East Princeton 
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 6 p.m. Red 123 Trio
Sat. 6 p.m. Alex Owen Trio

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Under The Moon 
23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-1710
Mon. 12 p.m. Jerry Monk

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Vault Brewing Company
10 South Main Street Yardley, PA 
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Behn Gillece / NOVA
Sat. 7 p.m. Tony Miceli Trio
Mon. 6 p.m. Quizzo

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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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West Windsor Arts Center/Nassau Park Pavilion
952 Alexander Road Princeton 
Fri. 6 p.m. Opening Reception: Home: The Art of Belonging
Sat.  10 a.m. Eco-Arts Exchange: Thrift, Create, Repeat!

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Whitehill Mansion
217 Fourth Street Fieldsboro
Sat. 7 p.m. FREE Movie Night; "Haunted Mansion" and meet "G.Host" Ghost Hunter

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Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. This 'N That
Fri. 4 p.m. Erez Lirov
Sat. (12 p.m.) "Books at the Vineyard" feat. Authors Mary K. Alexander, Kimberly Ash, Roni Denholtz, Beck Erixson, Tina Gabrielle, Shirley Hailstock, Andrea Harrison, Elizabeth John, JB Schroeder, Pamela Stockwell, Jennifer Wilck (1 p.m.) Chris Swatt
Sun. 1 p.m. Roger Gardella
Wed. 6 p.m. Wine & Cheese Fundraiser Benefitting Zonta Club of Trenton Mercer

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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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Yankee Doodle Tap Room 
10 Palmer Square Princeton 
(609) 921-7500 
Fri. 6 p.m. Music On The Patio: Nuevo Jazz

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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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