Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/18/22

By Danny Coleman
originally published: 08/18/2022

“I can't say we're coming home, I mean, I'm home but I just can't wait to play two of my favorite places with my favorite people and my family," said former Jersey Shore resident and one-third of The Dales; Jacqueline Tozzi as she and her band mates Drew Lawrence and Preston Pope discussed their upcoming August 20 show at Asbury Park's Wonder Bar and the September 23 release of their new album, "Multi Trick Pony."

Over the years, The Dales have had several incarnations and currently call their base of operations Los Angeles, CA but the trio has roots that stretch from Jersey to Seattle as well as Chico, CA and to hear them tell it; they are most at home when together and on the road; no matter where that might be. 

“Seattle, Jersey; Preston is from California, from Chico and gosh what a story," began Lawrence. "Preston and I have been playing together for 15 years in various acts and we met through a drummer down in L.A. who was putting together a project that basically provided one of the many failed Dales attempts and it seems that Preston and I; we were the two that always ended up sticking it out together. So, we started this with another friend of ours and that was six years ago and we had hopped around until we met the amazing Jacqueline."

 “We met in Mammoth Hot Spring actually,” chimed in Tozzi,  “None of us had our phones on us, I was talking to Drew and one of his friends. One of his friends who was probably trying to pull one on me and was hitting on me (laughs). I was talking about how I'd always wanted to get into music but I didn't really have an in and his friend was adamantly talking up Drew and he said that we should meet up sometime and have a writing session. So, I remembered Drew's e-mail which I had put in my head and a year later I emailed him and asked him about a writing session. He didn't get back to me for another nine months and then after that we had this magical writing session together and subsequently the female singer that they had in the band was sort of phasing out and so Drew said, “Hey; do you wanna go out on the road with four other smelly dudes and tour with us?” I said, yeah! So, that's how it came together.”  

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"Multi Trick Pony" is the second offering from the band and is a full-length record, which in a recent press release, Lawrence stated it was, "The balance of our different musical influences and finding a place where we all meet together in harmony." 

So, with that in mind; how and where was the magic for it produced? 

“We went to Bear Creek Studio in Washington State where Brandi Carlile has recorded a number of her albums as well as the Lumineers," explained Lawrence. "There have been a number of amazing albums recorded there, it's a beautiful property on 12 acres and it's this big barn that they turned into a studio and we lived there for two weeks and recorded it this last December. We've been chipping away at doing overdubs and finishing up for the past six months and we're all pretty excited about it because it's a little bit more of a rocking album than previous Dales albums. This has some elements of soul, some punk in there and some new wave. We’ve been kind of wanting to blend some of our different influences; maybe this was our response to the pandemic and being shut down; we kind of wanted to come out with something that was gonna be like a feel-good album that would kind of take folks minds off of things and just give them something to dance to.” 

Lawrence has co-written material with artists such as Christina Perri and has emerged as the principal songwriter of The Dales material but for this release; it was a total group effort. 

“Drew is a prolific songwriter," interjected Pope, "Which we have all benefited from and we're happy but yeah I’d say it was Drew who writes most of our material.”   

“On this album,” added Drew, “There is a lot of collaboration that we started during the pandemic; we started putting together a lot of songs. Jacqueline would bring in song ideas and we’d flush it out together, Preston would bring in song ideas for the album; there is definitely all three of us bringing stuff in on this album and it's pretty cool. Working with Christina, that was kind of what got my career started and yeah, we actually play that song we wrote, "Jar of Hearts" in our show; if somebody shouts it out, we’ll play it but for The Dales, we keep it in house between the three of us.”

Multiple styles and genres are present in the material this go-around; is that why it is titled "Multi Trick Pony?" 

“It's like a beautiful accident how the name of this album came together and I think of it that way I think you guys do as well,” began Tozzi who was quickly joined in agreement by her band mates. “Absolutely," continued Lawrence, "It's like we're challenging the belief that we have to be beholden to a folk sound or whatnot; we're embracing our other influences.” 

Currently, "Glass Wall" is the first single from the forthcoming album and it was released in May but with the album coming out in September; what is the plan leading up to its release? 

“I think our team just wanted enough time to put the single out, which was back in May," said Lawrence. "That gives us some time to go on radio and then I think we're gonna have another single out, possibly here at the end of August. We think that will be the right time to do it and we also have more tour dates on the West Coast so we kind of wanted to coincide the release with all of the touring we're doing.” 

The Dales seemingly thrive on touring and are not shy about going on the road and their hectic schedule indicates that, They also have a knack for adapting to their surroundings with their supporting cast. 

“We have about 30 cities we're trying to hit right now and we are actually doing this as a full band," Lawrence continued. "We're just trying to be versatile; if we're playing smaller opening gigs for bigger artists, we will go out as a trio; or if there is a lower budget but when we're headliners, we love to do it as a full band. So, I think Jacqueline is in the car right now with one of the new Dales who also happens to be in her family;" "I am," said Tozzi, "He is actually a Brooklyn boy and my cousin and he'll be drumming for us for the first time this tour and then we have Brian Simpson who plays bass with us a lot and he will be on bass. So, at the Wonder Bar we will be a five piece and it’s just us on the bill that night.”  

“I feel like New York and New Jersey are such fun shows," she went on, "I mean they're fun for all of us to play but because it's home for me and that's where I grew up; all of my family is from Brooklyn and Jersey City and the shore so those shows just have an incredible energy and there's just a lot of support and a lot of really awesome family and friends and so they're just some of my favorite shows to play because they're just a blast. “ 

So, the band are no strangers to the Wonder Bar? According to Lawrence, the venue has quickly become one of their favorite stops.

“We've performed there a few times now, a couple of times a year for the last few years; actually, we were in Jersey March of 2020 and that was our last time right before the world shut down. So, we went out with a bang down there at the Wonder Bar; this is our third year in a row playing there. “ 

Prior to the show at the Wonder Bar, they will take the stage in New York City on August 19 at Rockwood Music Hall in what will be the first of their final two shows on this leg of the tour. They, like many other acts, have taken the opportunity to test the new material on live audiences during this stretch of shows prior to actually touring in support of the new record once released; where do they go from here?

“The tour ends on the 20th and then we've got some one-off things in Phoenix a week later and we have one in September and then we've got the West Coast; Seattle, Portland and California in October," offered Lawrence. "We have one in Santa Barbara and those kind of West Coast things are a little spread out because we can just go out for the weekend and come back and that sort of thing. We kind of did all of the test driving for the new album when we were opening for Mark Broussard earlier this year. We had 10 dates with him and we tested out a lot of the new songs then but I think we're going to be booking more tours; we're already looking forward to the Spring; we’ll hit the road again and then we’ll start writing the next album I guess." 

To discover how to purchase tickets to the last two shows of The Dales current tour or discover more about the band; please visit http://www.thedalesband.com/about. 

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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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252
Thurs. 5 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ George Becker (5 p.m.) Aaron Quarterman
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch w/ Brian Elliot (6 p.m.) DJ Bobby Jones
Mon. 5 p.m. Rob Silvers
Wed. 7 p.m. Diane & Joe

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Aristaeus Brewing
2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 7 p.m. Ryan Sab
Sat. 3 p.m. Faraway Guys
Sun. 10 a.m. “Sunday Funday Brunch” (2 p.m.) Faye Meyer 

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Arm & Hammer Park
1 Thunder Road Trenton
(609) 394-3300
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Meet & Greet Stanley Cup Champion / Tampa Bay Lightning 's Ross Colton 

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Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Summer Nights" Concert Series feat.  Green Knuckle Material (Takes place at the Princeton Shopping Center 301 North Harrison Street) 
Fri. 6 p.m. Story & Verse: A Storytelling & Poetic Open Mic  

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Artworks Trenton  
19 Everett Alley Trenton 
(609) 394-9436  
Wed. 7 p.m. Sip N Paint with Nagiyd Ewell: Adult Workshop

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Bellemont Farm
Valley Road Lambertville
Sat. 7 p.m. Mike Montrey Band

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Bill's Olde Tavern 
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton 
(609) 586-0192 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Acoustical Honey
Fri. 7 p.m. Moot Davis & The Lizard Men
Sat. 7 p.m. Katfish Lucy
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia
Tues. / Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Ages 21+ 
Blend Bar & Bistro    
911 Highway 33 Hamilton 
(609) 245-8887 
Sat. 7 p.m. Cover Up  

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Blue Bottle Cafe
101 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 333-1710
Wed. 6 p.m. Brian Elliot

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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. Neil Podgurski Trio 
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. David Dales Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Larry Tamanini (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Wed. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott

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Bristol Riverside Theater
2501 Bath Road Bristol, PA
(215) 785-0100
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Summer Music Fest: "Classic Broadway" w/ Keith Baker & The BRT Concert Band. 

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 7 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Sat. 8 p.m. The Good Mess / Alright Junior
Sun. 3 p.m. Music Bingo 
Tues. 7 p.m. Luck of the Draw Weekly Dart Tournament
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo Hosted by Righteous Jolly

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Brother's Pizza  
871 Highway 33 Hamilton 
(609) 586-2727 
Wed. 6 p.m. Anthony "Fast Ant" Cannuli

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Burlington County Library/Amphitheater
5 Pioneer Boulevard West Hampton 
(609) 267-9660 
Sat. 6 p.m. Comedy Night feat. Steve Simeone with music by Class A Kings

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Candlelight Lounge
24 Passaic Street Trenton 
(609) 695-9612 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam Hosted by The Mojo Gypsies. $5
Sat. 3 p.m.  Glenn Williams. $20

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Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton)
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Kevin Israel. $23.69, Doors open at 7 p.m. 

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Chickie's & Pete's  
183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown   
(609) 298-9182 
Fi./Sat. 8 p.m.  DJ Entertainment

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Clubhouse at Mountain View  (The Patio)
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing
(609) 538-0808
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Spanky's Garage

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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. Matt Portella and a call from Dan Donovan of the Cosmic Jerry Band

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Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. (7 p.m.) A Tribute to Green Day w/ "Nimrod" (9 p.m.) Club Night w/ DJ Ran D. Ages 21+
Fri. (5 p.m.) "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) Se7en
Sat (9 p.m.) Club Night w/ Karlos Rose and DJ Bockman
Sun. 11 a.m. "Latin Jazz Brunch" w/ Victor Tarassov
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. (7 p.m.) Blues Jam on the Deck  (8 p.m.) Disco “Hustle” Night w/ "Guest" DJs. $5
All Events Ages 21+

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Cream Ridge Winery 
145 Route 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 259-9797
Thurs. 10:30 a.m. 
Fri. 7 p.m. Friday Music Nights "Reggae Night" w/ Random Test. $5, Ages 21+ (Monies collected go to a local charity)   

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery 
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500
Thurs. 7 p.m. Tarot Card Reading and Wine Tasting
Fri. 7:15 p.m. "Summer Wine and Music Series" feat. $15 (advance), Doors open at 5 p.m., Ages 21+
Sat. 2 p.m. Kim & Chuck (2 p.m.) Julia Melita (Outdoors)  
Sun. (9:30 a.m.) Yoga & Mimosas (12 p.m.) Sangria Sunday (1 p.m.) Rodney Wright

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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) 

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Curran’s Irish Inn
1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 245-1800
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Fri. 8 p.m. The Blitz Band
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo 

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Dacey's Pub
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 6 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
Fri. 8 p.m. Nobody's Business
Sun. 4 p.m. Oldies with DJ Deuce
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Dave Murray
Wed. 7 p.m./9 p.m. Poker Night

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Dempster's Pub
437 Pine Street Mount Holly 
(609) 261-0500    
Sat. 7 p.m. High 5

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Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-1220
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Mike Duva
Wed. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Dan

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Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar
120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA  
(215) 968-0600
Thurs. 7 p.m. Teen Night at The Adult Pool
Fri. 6 p.m. Tony Flagiello Trio
Sat. 8 p.m. "Off The Coast" Adult Night Pool Party" w/ DJ. $25 (Non-members) 
Tues. 6 p.m. Karaoke 

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown
(609) 899-7447
Fri.7 p.m. Tour de Force Duo
Sat. 10 p.m. Thrown Together
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia  

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Forsgate Country Club   
375 Forsgate Drive Monroe 
(732) 521-0700 
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Saturday Night Dance Party w/ DJ Ray
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Funday" 

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Friendly's
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville 
(609) 426-9203 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Cruise Night

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Gleason's Bar
6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo / “Ladies Night”
Fri. 7 p.m. Well Strung
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night Hosted by Best Choice Productions

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Green Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio
240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA
(215) 504-7277
Fri. 8 p.m. The Naturals
Sat. 8 p.m. Keith & Joey

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Grover's Mill Coffee House 
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction   
(609) 716-8771  
Sat. 11 a.m. Wade Prestridge

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Halo Pub (Fete)
9 Hullfish Street Princeton
(609) 921-1710
Sat. 6 p.m. Deb & Mike

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Hamilton Tap & Grill
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ Nebbs
Tues. 5 p.m. Central Jerey Antique Car Cruise Night
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia

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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.) Eric Steckel. $35 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Dance Party
Sun. 4 p.m. Sensational Soul Cruisers. $27
Mon. (9 p.m.) "Lipstick Mondays Drag Show" Hosted by Cyannie Lopez (11 p.m.) Karaoke w/ Dwayne
Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo  

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Hightstown Memorial Park
North Main Street Hightstown
Fri. 5:30 p.m. "Fun Fridays" feat. The Shaykz

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Hopewell Theater  
5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell 
(609) 466-1964
Tues. 7 p.m. The Art of Living Well: "The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez"

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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 Vineyards 
46 Yard Avenue Pennington 
(609) 737-4465 
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5:30 p.m.) Catmoondaddy
Sat. (1 p.m.) Craig Leach Group (5:30 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Rainbow Fresh
Sun. 1:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Robert Ruffis Experience

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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.
Fri. (6 p.m.) Happy Hour (9 p.m.) Darlin' N the Dogs
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Mon. 7 p.m. Motown Mondays w/ DJ Slow Ice
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Tuesdays 
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Laura Fiacco  

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Il Portico Restorante Italiano
273 West Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 239-1000
Fri. / Sat. 6:30 p.m. Live Music (TBA) 
Irish Rover Station House
1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo  

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Iron Plow Vineyards 
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus 
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Ed Wilson & Carol Brooks
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Jess DiDonato

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Iron Plow Vineyards Tasting Room
61 High Street Mt. Holly
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Wayne Palmer & Friends 

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Ivy Tavern 
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton 
(609) 888-1435 
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Midnight Electric Blue Band
Sun. 8 p.m. Karaoke Latinos 
All shows 21+   

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John & Peter's 
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa 
(215) 862-5981
Thurs. 11 p.m. The Pickle Mafia
Fri. 9 p.m. St. James & The Apostles / Naughty Clouds
Sat. 8 p.m. AboveThe Moon
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic (Sign-ups start at 8:30 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 p.m. Radio Fiction
Fri. (6 p.m.) Keith & Joey (9 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Dan
Sun. 10 a.m. Sunday Brunch 

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King George Inn
102 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA
(215) 788-5536
Sun. 6 p.m. Stems and Seeds (Takes place in the gazebo behind the inn on waterfront)

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KUMO 27
3376 Route 27 SouthBrunswick
(732) 419-3452
Sat. 8 p.m. Laura's Birthday Bash w/ Slingshot

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Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn 
11 Bridge Street Lambertville 
(609) 397-8300                                                                                                                                                                              
Sat. 1 p.m. Laurie Vosburg (FREE event outdoors in parking lot)     

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Langhorne Summer Concert Series
115 West Richardson Avenue Langhorne, PA 
Wed. 7 p.m. Cherry Lane   

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Broadway and More" Cabaret Show feat. Victorious Voices. (FREE event)
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Kricket Comedy feat. Larry XL, Shana Harton, Tom Mongelli. $25 (Online only), doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat.11 a.m. "1st Annual Laurita Classic & Custom Car Show" feat. DJ Gio, Jersey Jam (6 p.m.) Pennington Station Band (FIREWORKS at Dusk/Dark)
Sun. 11 a.m. "1st Annual Laurita Classic & Custom Car Show"

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

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Locust Hall at Johnson's Farm
2691 Monmouth Road Jobstown
(609) 723-2630
Fri. 6 p.m. Local Nights On The Farm w/ The Quixote Project
Sun. 10:30 a.m. "Bunches & Brunches"

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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 8 p.m. Bridge Beat Duo
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Sunday Brunch 

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Magikava
87a South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2739
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic

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Marie's Kozy Korner
111 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
(215) 943-3131
Fri. 7 p.m. Bob & Dave

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McGuinn's Place 
1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence 
(609) 392-0599
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+   

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McStews Irish Sports Pub 
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 949-9570 
Sat. 9 p.m. Midnight Sun
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam

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Mill Hill Park Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series  
165 East Front Street (Corner of South Broad Street) 
(609) 393-8998 
Fri. 6 p.m. "Clean Slate" A Public Staged Reading
Sat. 5 p.m. Kenny Bobien

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Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Crazy For You"
Sat. 3 p.m./8 p.m. "Crazy For You"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Crazy For You"
All Shows Require Masks for the Unvaccinated

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Music On Main
25 East Main Street Yardley, PA
Sat. 6 p.m. Mikey Junior

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Naked Brewing Company
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA
(267) 544-7129
Thurs.6:30 p.m. Dana Collins Project
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Low Totem
Sat. 11 a.m. Weekend “Acoustic” Brunch 
Sun. 11 a.m. Weekend Brunch
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA
(215) 458-7081
Sat. 12 p.m. "Dog Days of Summer" Adoption Event Hosted by Animal Alliance

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New Hope Winery / Tavern
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Fri. 5 p.m. Aaron Quarterman 
Sat. 8 p.m. Pearl Jam Tribute w/ "The Ledbetters"

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609
Thurs. 7:30 p.m.  Trivia
Fri.  6 p.m. Two For Flinching
Sat. 6 p.m. Kate & Bob  

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Nick's Roast Beef
4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA
(215) 637-5151
Thurs. 7 p.m.  Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Leading Zero
Sat. 9 p.m. Shot Of Southern
Sun. 4 p.m. Ed Packer Acoustic Patio Jam

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Nottingham Tavern 
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-6623 
Thurs. 9:30 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Asylum Choir
Ages 21+

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Old Town Pub 
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia

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Palmer Square
40 Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dueling Piano Night w/ Flying Ivories
Fri. 8 p.m. Movie Nights On The Green: 
Sat.12 p.m. “Summer Music Series" feat. Eco Del Sur

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Patriots Crossing 
1339 River Road Titusville 
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night  
Sat. 8 p.m. Paul Plumeri Blues Band

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Princeton Public Library (Hinds Plaza)
65 Witherspoon Street Princeton  
(609) 924-9529
Sun. 3 p.m. Crown Acoustic

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Puss N Boots Tavern
942 Tenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
(215) 295-8236
Fri. 7 p.m. '80s Night Karaoke 

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River House at Odette’s
274 South Rive Road New Hope, PA
(215) 682-2022
Thurs. (5:30 p.m.) Gerry Rosenthal (7 p.m.) Doug Kaetz
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Joanna Caruso (7 p.m.) Michelle Lodi Duo
Sat. (11:30 a.m.) Brunch w/ Scott Gurney (5:30 p.m.) Zac Lawless (7 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sun. (11:30 a.m.) Brunch w/  Dave Dale Duo (7 p.m.) Michael Andrew
Mon. 7 p.m. Alex Otey
Tues. 7 p.m. Cara Cartney
Wed. 7 p.m. Megan Knight

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Screamin' Hill Brewery
83 Emleys Hill Road Cream Ridge
(609) 401-2025
Sat. 2 p.m. Dave Vargo w/ Redbird   

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Second Sin Brewing Company
1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(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. 6:30 p.m. "Summer unWINEd Concert Series" feat. The Needful Band
Sun. 10 a.m.  Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Emily & Joe  

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Sherman Theater/Penn Community Bank Amphitheater 
2400 Byberry Road Bensalem, PA 
Wed. 7 p.m. The Foreigner Experience w/ "Double Vision." (Doors open at 5:30 p.m., tickets available online)

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Small World Coffee 
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 6 p.m. Quinn Dobsen

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Smithville Park
815 Smithville Road Easthampton
Fri. 6 p.m. Concert Under The Stars w/ Earl Phillips Big Band  
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. Jed's Gold
Sun. 9 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Cara Cartney
Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night Hosted by Kid Dalton
Tues. 8 p.m. Johnny Betz
Wed. 8 p.m. Chip & Chandler

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Steam Pub
606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA
(215) 942-6468
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Tito
Mon. 6 p.m. Sip N Shop

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1675 at The Ridges
4666 East Bristol Road Trevose, PA
(215) 876-6868
Sat. 7 p.m. Joe and Krista
Sun. 6 p.m. Rock-A-Billy Sunday feat. Eugene Chrysler. $10

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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 Joe Goodnall

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Tara's Tavern
1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown 
(609) 286-2300 
Fri. 9 p.m. Audio Outlaws
Sat. 9 p.m. Sunday's Afternoon

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Tavern On The Lake  
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Fri. 9 p.m. Black Zeppelin

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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
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney  

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Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton 
(609) 924-2310 
Fri. 12 p.m. "Sips & Sounds Friday" feat. (5 p.m.) Mark Miklos
Sat. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Brian Bortnick
Sun.1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Rich Seiner Duo

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TGI Fridays
780 Route 130 South Hamilton 
(609) 581-6910  
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G

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TGI Fridays
3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton
(609) 520-0378
Fri. 6 p.m. Ed Wilson
Sun. 1 p.m. Matthew Cook

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The Buck Hotel
1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA
(215) 396-2002
Fri. 7 p.m. Love Junk
Tues. 6 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo 

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The Cool Cricket 
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro 
(609) 291-9110 
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong  

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The Dubliner
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Gerry Timlin
Sat. 7 p.m. Killen and Clark
Sun. 2 p.m. David Falcone

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The Federal Twist Vineyard 
8 Federal Twist Road Stockton
(609) 773-6066
Fri. 5 p.m. "Friday Sunset Wine & Jazz" feat. The Keith Franklin Jazz Group
Sat. 2 p.m. Chris Giakas
Sun. 2 p.m. The Inflexables

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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

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The HOB Tavern 
146 Second Street Bordentown 
(609) 291-7020 
Tues 7 p.m.  Music Bingo

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The Ivy Inn 
248 Nassau Street Princeton 
(609) 921-8555 
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Tommy Capretto
Sat. 9 p.m. 21 Kings
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. Total Request w/ DJ Rockin' Ron  

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The Morrisville Tavern
376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sat. 8 p.m. SoulShine
Mon. 7 p.m. Musical Bingo
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night

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The Newtown Theatre
120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Sun. 3 p.m. "A Toast to The Rat Pack" 

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The Roost 
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge 
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Sean Cox & Joe Hoyer
Fri. 8 p.m. ArHouse
Sat. 8 p.m. Bad Hombres

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The Sycamore Grill 
255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA 
(215) 908-6326 
Fri. 8 p.m. Low Totem
Sat. 8 p.m. Brian Elliot Duo

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Crickets & Cicadas, Sean Daniels & The Law-Abiding Citizens. $10, doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Metallica Tribute w/ "Orion." $10, doors open at 7 p.m. 

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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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Trenton Social  
449 South Broad Street Trenton 
(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour Throwback Thursday"
Sat. 8 p.m. Live Music (TBA) 
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Karaoke" Hosted by Sweets
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Tobias & Lea (Sign-ups at 7:30 p.m.)

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Under The Moon
23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-1710
Fri. 6 p.m. Sahara Moon
Sat. (12:30 p.m.) Max Rogers (6 p.m.) Russell Norkevich
Wed. 5:30 p.m. Robin Clabby  

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Vault Brewing Company
10 South Main Street Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Behn Gillece Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Paul Lingerman Trio

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West Trenton Ballroom (West Trenton Firehouse)
40 West Upper Ferry Road Ewing 
(609) 883-0325 
Sat. 8:30 p.m. West Trenton "Reunion Cabaret" w/ DJ Bark Da Ripper / DJ Swell. $25, ages 35+

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Working Dog Winery 
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown 
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. Chris
Sun. 1 p.m. Erin McAndrew

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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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Yankee Doodle Tap Room
10 Palmer Square Princeton
(609) 921-7500  
Thurs. 7 p.m. CJ Barna
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  

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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