Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...9/26/24

By Danny Coleman
originally published: 09/26/2024

"The Hard Line," on Alligator Records was my last album and it debuted at "Number One" on the Billboard Charts and it stayed up there for a while. Being with Alligator has been a game changer for me. My previous labels, VizzTone and Showplace were great but being with Alligator is a completely different ball game."

Chris O'Leary; Marine, law officer, father and one heck of a talented musician makes his way to The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Monday September 30 for what promises to be a great night of music and excellent musicianship.

Previously a front man and vocalist for the late Levon Helm's band The Barnburners, O'Leary has also performed with Jimmy Vivino, Dan Akroyd, Jeff Healy, Dave Edmunds and James Cotton to name a few and now that he is signed with Alligator Records, he could not be more enthusiastic about his future.

"Turns out there is a reason; other than the obvious that all of my heroes recorded on Alligator, there is a reason that I've always wanted to be on Alligator, it's the first real label that I've been on and I couldn't be happier," he began with obvious pleasure in his voice. "VizzTone was Bob Margolin, Muddy's old guitar player and "Rosy" Richard Rosenblatt who used to run Tone-Cool Records and it's more of a label group. You do all of the work, recording and everything and they help you distribute it at a small price; it was great for me when I came back into music. Rosy and Bob were really good to me because I had taken a long time off from the music scene and coming back, asking Bob; they did really well by me and I've never had anything bad to say about either one of those labels, VizzTone or Showplace, it's just that Alligator is a different animal."

"Came back into music," wait, why did he leave and how did he find his way to Alligator Records? Fortunately for him, he looks back and finds humor in the path he took to get there.

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"I played with Levon and my voice quit; I had nodes," he began slowly. "I could've gotten surgery but there was no guarantee on that surgery and I didn't have insurance; I was a working musician. So, I took time off and life took over; six months became six years pretty quick and then I got back into it and during the interim, I got a job as a federal cop (laughs). I got out of the Marine Corps and there were only so many things I could do and that was one of them. So, for a while, I was balancing both careers. I got back into music, put the record out on VizzTone and it got a great reception, we got BMA nominations and we won a bunch of Blues Blast Awards and I was touring on that and working this job; my life was a little crazy. So, then I said, "You know what? Enough!" I had 13 years on the job and I was like, I hate this job (laughs), I hate it and I can make a living playing music. I could support my family and make a living playing music and so I took the jump, it was a leap of faith and then the pandemic hit (laughs). So, I wrote songs for years, I had nothing better to do because as a touring musician, during that time our life stopped. So, I wrote songs and right before that hit, I had started up a conversation with Bruce Iglauer, he had come out to a gig of ours in Chicago. I just started sending him songs and eventually he was like, "Alright son" because Bruce listens to everything; he's legendary for listening to everything that's sent to him and finally he said, "Enough, I get it, you can write a song. Send me 11 that I like and we'll talk about a record" and 30 songs later (laughs) we put out "The Hard Line" and it has been great ever since"

Citing Muddy Waters as one of his influences, he also touts the Garden State's own Bruce Springsteen as having a huge impact on his life and career. A rabid fan of "The Boss," he shared several stories about potential meetings and sightings of the music legend but seemingly fell just shy of such.

"I ended up doing this Americana stuff before I signed with Alligator and SoozieTyrell came and played on it and she's just amazing. I just wanted to sit there and talk Bruce with her all day but she was like, "I got stuff to do here, let's do the song (laughs)." She's a total pro, an amazing person and a real pro but yeah, I love Bruce, I'm a huge Bruce fan and maybe one of these days I'll get to meet him." 

When asked if he was familiar with The Lizzie Rose and its intimate setting, he was quick to respond about performing there and in smaller venues throughout the country.

"The band is five pieces, bass, drums, harmonica, piano or organ; every now and then my original tenor player comes out with us but I think at The Lizzie Rose it's just gonna be five pieces. I've played there a bunch of times, I love it because people are on top of you and I love that vibe and the sound is always good and Lou and the ladies; the hospitality is fantastic. So, I dig playing there, I've been playing there now for about 10 years; there's a club in Florida called the Little Bar and it's like half the size of The Lizzie Rose. People are basically sitting between me and my bass player, there is no stage but it's like that, it's like a group experience (laughs). I don't even feel like an entertainer, I feel like we are all in this boat together; that's sort of how I feel at Lizzie Rose (laughs).There was a place that we'd play in Poughkeepsie called, The Dirty and before that it was called Trolleys and after Levon played on our demo, he would show up at these little club dates just because he liked playing with us. So, we're playing this little hole in the wall in Poughkeepsie and I get a call saying, "Alright, Levon is coming out tonight, have a kit ready for him" and the owner of the place is like, "Why didn't you tell me a rock and roll hall of famer was coming out?" I was like, Paul, if I knew a rock and roll hall of famer was coming out, you wouldn't be paying us 500 bucks (laughs), you'd be paying us a lot more than that, don't look a gift horse in the mouth" and he said, "Good point" (laughs)."

That being said; Chris says there are some new wrinkles in his set.

"We are playing there on a Monday and Lou doesn't usually do stuff on Mondays but I told him we were heading south. We're playing the Turning Point on September 29 and then we're heading south through DC and then to Florida. So, I was like, it lined up perfectly and I promised Lou I'd get some people out so that's why I had Matt LaFollette give you a call because I want to sell some tickets. We'll play until Lou shuts the lights off (laughs), we do at least 90 minutes if not two hours. We'll probably do at least two hours, first set will be a bit longer, then we'll take a break and sell some merch and then do another set; it'll be a good honest show, I like playing. We're starting to break out stuff from the next record so there will be some new cuts. I'm doing it a little bit different this time; I want them roadworthy before they go on the record. I spent a ton of studio time because I started recording a lot of it during the pandemic. So, rather than rehearsing and going in and recording; I wanted these songs like clockwork before I go into the studio this time, so we're breaking a lot of them out on the road and it's working. Some of the songs from the last record have taken on brand new lives since we've been touring on it since January. So, things happen and so I want those things to happen before I record them. I'm gonna be taking my road band into the studio and so it's all good. We're a live band, my heroes are guys like Bruce; I've seen Bruce a dozen times and not once did he not bring it. You never feel cheated at a Springsteen show. Even now when he's not like he was when he was 30 and nobody is but you still leave exhausted; those are my type of heroes. Even Levon, he was the same way. Levon was all about the live show and that's why I do it; I'm not in it not for the money, although I'm sure there is money to be made (laughs)." 

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To find out more about Chris O'Leary, his band and the upcoming Lizzie Rose show, please visit https://thechrisolearyband.net/

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
Fri. 6 p.m. Station Wagon Night

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All Saints Church
16 All Saints Road Princeton
Thurs. 7 p.m.  Choral Evensong

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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Radio Fiction
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Rob Silvers (5 p.m.) John Brennan
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Brunch (7:30 p.m.) DJ Bobby Jones
Mon. 5 p.m. Bud Belviso
Tues. 7 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Wed. (4 p.m.) LGBTQ Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Jessica DiDonato

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 7 p.m. "Half-Way to St. Patrick's Day" Irish Session (Takes place at St. Mary Church located at 45 Crosswick Street Bordentown) 
Sat. 1 p.m. Cornhole Tournament

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Aristaeus Brewing
2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA 
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Sat. 7 p.m. Faraway Guys 
Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777 
Thurs. 12 p.m. Lunchtime ART OF: Dorica Jackson and the Chilkat Dancing Robe
Sat. 7 p.m. Cafe` Improv
Tues. 5:30 p.m. ART OF: NJ Farming and the Future
Wed. 7 p.m. JAM: Jersey Art Meet-Up

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Carl
Fri. 7 p.m. Charlie Krauss
Sat. 7 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Troy
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara Cartney

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Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Sat. 3 p.m. The Mount Holly Three

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 7 p.m. Paul Plumeri
Fri. (7 p.m.) Moot Davis w/ Joe Kramer (10 p.m.) DJ Dream
Sat. 7 p.m. Thrown Together
Sun. 7 p.m. BINGO
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Tues. 8 p.m. / Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+

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Bit-hin' Kitten Brewery
58-B East Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
(267) 799-5348
Sun. 12 p.m. Dungeons & Drafts
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo

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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. Dave Dales Trio
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sat. 7 p.m. Olivia Perrin & Chuck Donches
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Fri. 7 p.m. "Talk of the Town" Pretenders Tribute. 
Sat. 11 a.m. Jawnaroo 3 

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Bucks County Brewery and Hewn Spirits 
31 Appletree Lane Pipersville, PA
(215) 766-7711
Sat. 5:30 p.m. SoulShine 
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 
Fri. 7 p.m. Freedom Friday Open Mic

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Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton) 
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Fri. 8 p.m. Vince August, John Bramnick Hosted by Ro Ro Antonuccio.$26.50, Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Vince August. $26.50, Doors open at 7 p.m.  

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Cazz's Sports Bar 'N' Grille
1560 Haines Road Levittown, PA 
(267) 580-5469 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul 

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Chesterfield Inn
633 Chesterfield-Arneytown Road Chesterfield
(609) 298-1917
Sat. 9 p.m. ArHouse

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

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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 Mountain View (The Patio)
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing 
(609) 538-0808
Fri. 6:30 p.m. James Popik Trio (JP3)

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Continental Tavern
2 North Main Street Yardley, PA  
(215) 493-9191
Fri. 8 p.m. Sammy Duo
Sat. 8 p.m. Just Todd 

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Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Gilligan" Yacht Rock Tribute
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Covered In Ash
Sat. 7 p.m. Influence '80s / DJ Frank Oliveti  

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Sat. 2 p.m. Jim Nelsen
Sun. 2 p.m. Pairing Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie / Rodney Wright

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

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

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Dadz Bar and Grill 
744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Jimmy Mannix
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic 
Wed. 6 p.m. Original Music Open Mic Night Hosted by Jay Runyon & Carie McKay

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. The Accidental Brothers
Fri. 8 p.m. Steal Your Face. $10 (advance)
Sat. 8 p.m. Golden Twine
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert

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Dockside Bensalem 
3330 Hulmeville Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 520-7184
Fri. 6 p.m. Keep The Change

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Donkeys Place
37 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 689-5015
Sat. 1 p.m. Wounded Souls

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Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 
(215) 639-1220 
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Dear Zoe
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Never Enough
Mon. 5:30 p.m. "Family Fun Night" w/ Amazing Balloon Creations by Kelsi-Joe

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Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar 
120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA 
Tues. 6 p.m. Karaoke

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Fri. 9 p.m. Underwater Airline
Sat. 9 p.m. Sweet Spot Duo 
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia

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Forsgate Country Club   
375 Forsgate Drive Monroe
(732) 521-0700 
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Back to the '80s Night w/ DJ Strz

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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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German American Society 
215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton 
(609) 585-5200
Fri. 7 p.m. "Oktoberfest" feat. 80s Undrcover. $5
Sat. 11 a.m.  "Oktoberfest" feat. The Bavarian Kings, The Aqua String Band, Die Heimatklange-HK. $10
Sun. 11 a.m.  "Oktoberfest" feat. Mountain Xpress (Bill Yob), Don Bitterlich, G.T.V., Almrausch-Schuhplattler Vereine. $10

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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 (9:30 p.m.) Karaoke
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) The Disapointmentz
Sat. (12 p.m.) Music BINGO Brunch (9 p.m.) Glow Party w/ DJ Dangeruss
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 
Thurs. 6 p.m. LJ Hall
Fri.  8 p.m. Bar None Duo
Sat. 8 p.m. High Five Swan Dive Duo

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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 

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Halo Pub (Fete) 
9 Hullfish Street Princeton 
(609) 921-1710 
Sat. 6 p.m.Joe Kramer & Carmen Marranco

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

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Hamilton Tap & Grill
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton 
(609) 905-0925
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ Nebbs
Sat. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia 

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Hamilton Veterans Park 
1865 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road Hamilton  
Sun. 8 a.m. 2024 New Jersey Kidney Walk for PKD

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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.) "Bell Bottom Blues" Eric Clapton Tribute. $25 (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) Jumper (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party 
Sun. 1 p.m./6 p.m. "Stevie Mac" Fleetwood Mac Tribute. $45
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 High School 
25 Leshin Lane Hightstown
Sat. 12 p.m. 11th Annual latino Festival

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Hopewell Valley Golf Club
114 Pennington-Hopewell Road Hopewell
(609) 737-1199
Fri. 6:30 p.m. "Oktoberfest" feat. Jingleheimer. $35

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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.) Christine Havrilla
Sat. (9 a.m.) WWFM (1 p.m.) Robert Ruffis Experience (5:30 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Living The Dream
Sun. 2:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Hopewell Valley Vineyards Jazz Ensemble

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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 w/ Mikey Jr
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Laura Fiocco

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

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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. Wounded Souls
Sat. 4:30 p.m. Bob O & Kim Montalvo
Sun. 1 p.m. Grouser Girls 

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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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John & Peter's
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa 
(215) 862-5981 
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Dancing Goats
Sun. 9 p.m. Bungler / Oh, Are They?
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic Comedy 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. Ken Dubman
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Lou Mutter (10 p.m.) DJ Bay
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (5:30 p.m.) Mark Sacco (10 p.m.) DJ Bay
Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch  

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Thurs. (5 p.m./6 p.m.) Pumpkin Pick & Snip. (5:15 p.m./6:15 p.m.) Snip, Sip & a Sunset (7 p.m.) Laurita Idol Tryouts
Fri.  (5 p.m./6 p.m.) Pumpkin Pick & Snip. (5:15 p.m./6:15 p.m.) Snip, Sip & a Sunset (6 p.m.) Seafood Boil. $36
Sat. 10 a.m. Run The Vineyard 5K
Sun. 10 a.m. "Vines of Life" Walk to Cure Cancer

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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. J. Taylor Leach 

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Locust Hall at Johnson's Farm
2691 Monmouth Road Jobstow 
(609) 723-2630  
Sat. 10 a.m. Sunflower September Festival

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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 6 p.m. Rob Tait
Fri. 7 p.m. Alex Saunders Trio
Sat. 7 p.m. Peter Demeo Trio
Sun. 11:30 .m. Springlight Jazz
Wed. 6 p.m. Stephen Croce 

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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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Main Street Mt. Holly  
28 Washington Street Mt. Holly  
(609) 914-0811 
Sat. 11 a.m. Mill Race Village Food & Music Festival (Takes place at White & Charles Streets)

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

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Mercer County Park Festival Grounds 
Hughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor 
(609) 448-1947 
Fri. 8 a.m. Fall/Winter Children's Pop-Up Consignment Sale 9Takes place at the Skating Rink)
Sat. 12 p.m. Central Jersey Beer Fest feat. (2 p.m.) The Polish Nannies

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Music In The Square (Village Square Park)
30 Saddle Way Chesterfield
Sat. 12 p.m. Chesterfield Township Harvest Festival feat. The Successful Failures (FREE event) 

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Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Beauty And The Beast"
Sat. 3 p.m./ 8 p.m. "Beauty And The Beast"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Beauty And The Beast"

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129
Thurs.6:30 p.m. Dana Collins Project 
Sat. 7 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd.
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 
Fri. 6 p.m. "Dawn of the Jawn of The Dead" 

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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. 5 p.m. Scooter Hanes  

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Marvel" Trivia 
Fri. 6 p.m. John Rodden
Sat. (3 p.m.) Magic by Jared (6 p.m.) Two For Flinching
Wed. 4 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Bill Monach

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Nick's Roast Beef
4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA 
(215) 637-515
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Fri. (6 p.m.) Herb Oakley Duo (9 p.m.) Supertrain
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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NJWeedman's Dispensary
322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke

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Nomad Distilling Company
20 South Main Street New Hope, PA
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Nottingham Tavern 
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-6623
Thur. 9:30 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Fri. 9 p.m. Blind Lemon Pie
Sat. 9:30 p.m.Talking In Cursive
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
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 Hights Brewing 
123 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 469-5976
Fri. 6 p.m. AudioPilot
Sat. 6 p.m. The Blue Vibes

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Old Town Pub
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle Duo
Sat. 9 p.m. Anna Felice Trio
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Palmer Square 
40 Nassau Street Princeton 
Sat. 12 p.m. Fall Music Series feat. Some Assembly Required 

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

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Patriots Crossing 
1339 River Road Titusville 
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night  
Sat. 8 p.m. No More Fences
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"

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Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Road Cranbury
(609) 799-4013
Thurs. 4 p.m. Forever 55 Creative Gardening & Cooking
Fri. (1:30 p.m.) "Little Ones" Nature Class (5:30 p.m.) Nature Game Night (6 p.m.) Sunset Poetry Readings Overlooking McCormack Lake
Sat. (9 a.m.) Birdwatching on the Trails of the Preserve (Ages 8-12) (10 a.m.) Archery for Adults (7 p.m.) Dancing and Dessert
Tues. (11 a.m.) Forever 55 Archery (4:15 p.m.) Nature Play (6 p.m.) Days End Yoga
Wed. (4 p.m.) Archery (Ages 9-11) (5:15 p.m.) Archery (Ages 12-15)

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

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

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Randy Now's Man Cave
119 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 424-3766
Sat. 12 p.m. Beatles Pop-Up
Sun. 6:30 p.m. Gabriella Lea (Album release), Dream Mode, Jim Cooks. $5, doors open at 6 p.m. 

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

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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. PJ Parker Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Alex Otey

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Rossi's Bar & Grill
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ernie White
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
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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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 
Fri. 6 p.m. "UnWINEd" Concert feat. Y'all or Nothin' $12 (advance/online, $15 at door), doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Sat. "Fall Fest" feat. (12 p.m.) Dylan McGuire Band (6 p.m.) Black Rose
Sun. "Fall Fest" feat. (12 p.m.) Electric Beach (5 p.m.) Wonderland 

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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. The Cold Soil Drifters

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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
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. Acoustic Daze

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Starving Artist Cafe
18 Bridge Street Stockton
Sat. 6 p.m. Frank Pinto & Richie Z / Joe Zook & Paul Plumeri

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Stone Terrace by John Henry's
2275 Kuser Road Hamilton  
(609) 581-8855    
Thurs. 6 p.m. "I'm Possible" Celebrating the Community Impact of the YMCA  

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Fri. 9 p.m. Black Zeppelin
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke 

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

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TGI Fridays 
780 Route 130 South Hamilton
(609) 581-6910 
Sun. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Burn

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

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

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

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The Buck Hotel 
1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA 
(215) 396-2002 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kirko
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ 
Sat. 11 a.m. Brunch 
Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo

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The Cool Cricket
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Dave Curtis

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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 Dubliner
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Fiona Tyndall Band
Sat. 7 p.m. Sean Fleming

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The Federal Twist Vineyard 
8 Federal Twist Road Stockton
(609) 773-6066 
Sat. 12 p.m. Mac Paige Band. $5 (Ages 20 and under FREE)
Sun. 12 p.m. JB Kline. $5 (Ages 20 and under FREE)

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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. Bigg Romeo
Sat. 9 p.m. Big Whiskey
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia

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The Irish Horne Bar & Restaurant
882 2nd Street Pike Richboro, PA 
(215) 942-4000 
Fri. 8 p.m. SoulShine

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The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. (7 p.m.) Bingo (10 p.m.) Karaoke w/ Trey Brown
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Moe Green
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Bockman
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv 
Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown  

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The Morrisville Tavern 
376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Mojo Channel
Sat. 8 p.m. Solomon Dub
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
Thurs. 8 p.m. Dueling Singing Impersonators: Dube` & Diamond. $40.10
Fri. 8 p.m. A Night of Bowie w/ "haZy cosmic jive" $40.10
Sat. 3 p.m./8 p.m. The Absolute Adele Tribute feat. Jennifer Cella. $40.10
Sun. 3 p.m. Chris Pinnella + The Big Band Project. $40.10

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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. Denise Miller and a call from Pump 5
Sun. - Sat. "From The Basement" Hosted by Mike Marrone
Sun. - Sat. "Deuce Radio" Hosted by Matt Barker
Sun. - Sat. "Altrok Radio" Hosted by Sean Carolan
Sun. - Sat. "Lighty's Corner" Hosted by Gary Wien 
Sun. - Sat. "The Troubador Show" Hosted by John Godfrey 

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The Roost
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. DC Duo 
Fri. 8 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Sat. 8 p.m. No Way Out
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
Fri. 7 p.m.  Astrophels, Dogbeach, The Man and The Machine, Heliocentric. $10 (advance)

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The Union House 
19 East Union Street Burlington
(609) 531-6077
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sat./Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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

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Train Wreck Distillery 
25 Madison Avenue Mount Holly 
(609) 288-6300 
Fri. 7 p.m. Radio Fiction

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Trenton Free Public Library
120 Academy Street Trenton
(609) 392-7188
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Transitioning to a Plant Based Life 

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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
Sun. 12 p.m. "Oktoberfest" feat. Philadelphia German Brass Band

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Under The Moon 
23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-1710
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Just Jeff

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Vault Brewing Company
10 South Main Street Yardley, PA 
(267) 573-4291
Thurs. 6 p.m. Rachel & Ty
Fri. 7 p.m. Behn Gillece Duo / The Renegades
Sat. 7 p.m. Tony Miceli Trio

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VFW Post 491
9 Fisher Place Yardville 
(609) 585-9645 
Sat. 1 p.m. 15th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser. $30 (advance includes food and drink/$30 at the door includes food and beers cost $5)
All shows ages 21+

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Village Idiot Brewing Company
42 High Street Mount Holly
(609) 975-9270 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sun. 1 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Logan Torwich

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Washington Crossing Inn 
1295 General Washington Boulevard Washington Crossing, PA
(877) 882-1776
Sat. 4:30 p.m. Aaron Quarterman

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

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Woodlin Lodge 30
19 Park Street Bordentown
(609) 298-9849
Fri. 8 p.m. Fridays On Park Street

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Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Justin Love
Sat. 1 p.m. Roger Gardella
Sun. 1 p.m. Rich Boland

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WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 Radio
MCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 a.m./7p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"

About the author:

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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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