Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/14/24

By Danny Coleman
originally published: 11/14/2024

 

"I'm really pleased, my music director, Alan Hewitt, he was with me in The Moody Blues for 15 years, my drummer, Billy Ashbaugh, was with Justin Timberlake of NSYNC and he was with me in the Moody Blues as well and I've got Jon Davison from YES joining me on the road and my album as well. So, yeah, great time, great bunch of friends and musicians which is incredible."

John Lodge, bassist, vocalist, composer, legend and member of one of the greatest rock bands ever assembled, The Moody Blues is at it again with an "What's old is new again" approach which will be on full display Friday November 15 at The Bergen Performing Arts Center as he revisits his "Days of Future Passed" with a "New" release; "Days of Future Passed: My Sojourn,"

"I'm really looking forward to bringing "Days of Future Passed" to the stage," he began with youthful enthusiasm. "I wanted to bring the album to a new generation and to people who didn't know "Days of Future Passed;" they may have heard of "Nights In White Satin" but didn't know about "Days of Future Passed" and I thought it'd be great to perform it live on stage. So, I set about performing it live on stage and realized that we should record this album because I realized the more I got into the album, it was completing the circle for me. "Days of Future Passed" was my life encapsulated in that album. I realized  that so many lives are encapsulated in that album and that's what really gave me the impetus to make that album and bring it to a new generation of vinyl purchasers especially when you've got incredible sound systems. Vinyl records with a sleeve where you can read on the back who played on it, the publishers of the music and all the things you'd like to know about a record; well, all the things that I used to want to know about a record." 

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Yes, "Life," as he says, has a funny way of twisting and turning but yet depositing us where we are supposed to be; be it by plan or perhaps by fate. Lodge says he never thought about fame and/or fortune but he's quite glad how things all worked out. 

"I don't know why I wanted to do it (Play music), all I know is I wanted to; I wanted to be part of rock 'n' roll. When I used to go to cafe` at my school at lunchtime, they had a jukebox in there, a Rock-ola Jukebox and instead of spending my lunch money on lunch, I used to put it down that slot machine and listen to music. I listened to people like Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard; endless rock'n' roll. That was the heartbeat for me and it was fantastic and I wanted to be part of it, I really wanted to be part of it and not for fame; I honestly never thought about that but there was something about the vibe of music that was inside of me. So, I bought a guitar, or should I say my mother bought it for about five dollars, an acoustic guitar with steel strings. I spent about 24 hours a day in my bedroom trying to work out how this thing worked. I started learning all of the lectern piano from these rock'n' roll greats and I realized that really was the heartbeat of rock 'n' roll and that was something special that always brought joy to me and my guitar was always my best friend. I don't really look back but if I had to say one word, it would probably be P H E W, phew (laughs)."

"Days of Future Passed" was such an incredible record and one that has certainly withstood time's test but many may not realize that the band never officially toured in support of that release and in part, that factored into Lodge's decision to bring it to audiences now. 

"I had thought about it because I've wanted to perform it live on stage. We had recorded a concert with an orchestra with the Moodies but we never went on tour for "Days of Future Passed" and I think it's a shame because so many people wanted to hear "Days of Future Passed." I was thinking about it and I wondered if I could actually do it myself. So, I had a meeting with my music guy, Alan Hewitt and we discussed it for ages and we realized that we could actually do it. So, we went into rehearsals for about a year and while we were rehearsing and doing practice concerts, my daughter, who manages me, said to me, " You know, you should record that dad because it sounds so good and so many young people don't know about "Days of Future Passed." You'll re-introduce them to "Days of Future Passed" in 2024 and perhaps they will go back to 1967 and listen to the original as well." So, that's how it all came about."

Moody Blues fans old, new or soon to be will receive far more than their monies worth as this is a show for the ages; all ages.

"The show is in two halves," he explained. "The first half is all classic Moody Blues songs and I dedicate one of the songs to Ray Thomas to keep Ray's music alive which is "Legend Of A Mind (Timothy Leary's Dead)" and the second half of the show is "Days of Future Passed" complete; the whole album with a guest appearance from Jon Davison of YES. I've got a video recording of Graeme Edge reciting his beautiful rock 'n' roll poetry from "Days of Future Passed;" "Breathe deep the gathering gloom..." and it's beautiful and it stops me on stage when Graeme lights up the stage on the video. Graeme excelled and it was beautiful having him in the studio recording his poetry."

The involvement and revival of original drummer and founding Moody Blues member Edge was rather paramount to Lodge as this project began coming into focus.

"I'm performing "Days of Future Passed" in its entirety. When I was planning this whole project, I went to see Graeme Edge and I said, "Would you re-record or record your poetry from "Days of Future Passed" please?" He said, "John, I'd love to do that; I barely record my poetry and it's fantastic keeping Moody Blues music alive" and I said, "You'll always have a place on stage with me" and I recorded him reciting his poetry, filmed him and so, he has a special place on stage when the video lights up."

As mentioned earlier, The Moody Blues worked with an orchestra in the past; will we see anything close to that with this production and how did he assemble the players for this tour?

"I don't have an orchestra but I really have everything covered," he said, "I've got a beautiful cellist named Jason Charboneau who plays an incredible cello and he's got a box of tricks he uses as well. My guitarist, Duffy King also incorporates orchestral sounds on his guitar as well, so we've got everything covered. The first part of the concert is sort of classic Moody Blues songs. One of the songs of course is in honor of Ray Thomas; keeping Ray's music alive within the Moody Blues as well. So, it's two parts; it's the history of the Moodies and "The Days of Future Passed" as well."

"It really all came;" he continued, "The core of this band was the heartbeat really of the Moody Blues. Having the drummer, Billy Ashbaugh and of course Alan Hewitt, my keyboard and musical director with me; they knew what I was trying to do and they loved the music. So, between them, they suggested different people and I listened to them and we chose Duffy King the guitarist from Detroit and Jason Charboneau; I always wanted a cellist in the band or to work with a cello because I love cellos. I wanted a cello that wasn't just inside the band, I wanted a cello to make a statement so that it was really part of the energy in my band and it really just worked. Jason Charboneau rehearses all day long of the concerts and is a beautiful performer and his sound is exactly what I wanted."

When asked if he ever imagined "Days of Future Passed" to have the impact it had and still continues to have; he couldn't help but laugh. 

"It fascinates me to be honest; we were so young and we took the bull by the horns really. I think with youth comes experimentation and we knew no boundaries. I remember the technicians at Decca Records; not the in-studio technicians but the technicians behind how everything worked; they used to say, "Don't forget, when you record an album, you want it to last at least 20 years; be proud of it after 20 years." I didn't think they met 50 odd years (Laughs), I'm really glad we listened to those guys."

"Days of Future Passed: My Sojourn" is distributed by Deko Entertainment and can be found at dekoentertainment.com or by going to Lodge's website https://johnlodge.com/ and either one pleases John who was introduced to Deko by a friend in the radio biz.

"Lee Abrams, I know Lee really well and he said, "John, have you ever worked with Charlie Calv and Bruce at Deko? I think they'd be a great fit for you." and yeah, I'm really pleased." 

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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Abbott Marshlands
157 Westcott Avenue Hamilton
Sat. 9:30 a.m. Fall Marsh Cleanup

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Ace Cafe 
15 Market Place New Hope, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Bike Night
Sat. (11 a.m.) Volkswagen Meet-Up (2 p.m.) European Bikes "Cruis" In
Sun. (11 a.m.) JDM vs The World Meet-Up, Co-Host with +Vibe (2 p.m.) All Japanese Motorcycle "Cruis" In

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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Ed Wall
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Ant Cannuli (5 p.m.) Eliza Waldman
Sun. 12 p.m. Sunday Brunch
Mon. 5 p.m. Bud Belviso
Tues. 7 p.m. Brian Elliot
Wed. 7 p.m. Skyline

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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

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Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777 
Sat. 3 p.m. Gallery Opening: "The Superheroes Journey" 
Sun. (3 p.m.) ART OF: Mottahedeh Legendary Fine China (4 p.m.) ART OF: Harmony In Steel an Interactive Journey into the World of the Handpan w/ Shiqi Zhong
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. Lisa Bouchelle
Sat. 7 p.m. Billy Futrell
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Troy
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara Cartney

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Bella Mia
3224 U.S. Highway 206 Bordentown
(609) 291-7475
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Pizza and Paint Night Hosted by Spotted Frog

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Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Fri. 5 p.m. Successful Failures Duo
Sat. 4 p.m. Mike Pinto

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
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
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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Bowman's Tavern 
1600 River Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Wendi & The Lost Boys
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. Chris Giakas 
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Mike Estabrook
Fri. 8 p.m. "Green River" CCR and John Fogerty Tribute. $23.90, $32.60, $38.03, doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 8 p.m. "Fast Fashion" The Depeche Mode Experience. $16.30, $24.99, $30.44, doors open at 7 p.m., ages 21+
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons 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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Byron Barn
626 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro 
Sat. 2 p.m. Jersey Harmony Chorus

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Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton) 
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Fri. 8 p.m. Julia Scotti. $26.50, Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Julia Scotti. $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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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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Continental Tavern
2 North Main Street Yardley, PA  
(215) 493-9191
Thurs. 6 p.m. Ladies Night feat. Magician/Mentalist Matthew Swanson
Fri./Sat. 8 p.m. John Thomas

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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 (7 p.m.) Se7en / DJ John Rossi
Sun. (10 a.m.) Sunday "Jazz" Brunch (3 p.m.) The Lotus Project Presents: Beer Choir

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Cabaret Night w/ Jenna Kuerzi. $25
Sat. 2 p.m. Rodney Wright
Sun. 2 p.m. Bunny Barnes

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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
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Music Marathon Fundraiser Benefiting "Stop The Heroin" Recovery Homes Hosted by Carie Lynne McKay and Dave Stewart
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic 
Wed. 6 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Carie Lynne McKay

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. Shed's Kitchen
Sat. 8 p.m. Pure Jerry. $12 (advance)
Sun. 12 p.m. Coffee House Open Mic Hosted by  Michael Henry Robert (Ages 18 and under to perform)
Wed. (5:30 p.m.) Meridi-Yin Yoga to the Sounds of The Grateful Dead. $20 (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
Sun. 10:30 a.m. Acoustic Brunch w/ Dockside

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Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 
(215) 639-1220 
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Jamison
Sat. (3 p.m.) SideArm (8:30 p.m.) Little Sister
Mon. 5:30 p.m. "Family Fun Night" w/ Amazing Balloon Creations by Kelsi-Joe

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night w/ DJ Mig
Fri. 9 p.m. Acoustic Sara
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Sun. 10:30 a.m. Jazz Brunch
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia

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Forsgate Country Club   
375 Forsgate Drive Monroe
(732) 521-0700 
Fri. 6 p.m. Bourbon & Bacon Dinner
Tues. 6 p.m. "Disney" Trivia Night

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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 
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 (9:30 p.m.) Karaoke
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) Frisky
Sat. (12 p.m.) Music BINGO Brunch (8:30 p.m.) DJ Mr. Miami
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 
Fri.  8 p.m. Rachel & Ty
Sat. 8 p.m. Amanda & Teddy
Wed. 6 p.m. Piano Bar feat. Dr. Kass

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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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Hamilatte Cafe
1971 Route 33 Hamilton
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Saturdays feat. John Ezzo, Tedd Labaw, Laura Szymczak

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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.) "Four Stix" the Music of Led Zeppelin (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Strange Brew Crew (8:30 p.m.) Jumper (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party w/ DJ Iron Mike
Sun. 4 p.m. Soul Cruisers. $35
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 Elks 
100 Hickory Corner Road East Windsor 
(609) 448-9794
Fri. 7 p.m. Line Dancing. $10 (advance)

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Avenue Pennington 
(609) 737-4465 
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) Catmoondaddy
Sat. (9 a.m.) WWFM (5 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. "New Yacht City" Yacht Rock Hits
Sun. 2:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Blue Jersey Band

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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 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 
Sat. 11 a.m. Yoga & Drinks
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. Radio Fiction
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Rich Cassenti
Sun. 1 p.m. AudioPilot

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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 
Sun. 8 p.m. Sweet Pith, Mystic Savage, Waffle House Of 1000 Corpses, Come Mierda. $10
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. Lou Mutter
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Ty Mares (10 p.m.) DJ Dan
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (5:30 p.m.) Bob Banka (10 p.m.) DJ Dom
Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch 
Wed. 5:30 p.m. Joanna Caruso
Mon. 5 p.m. Kid's Night: Paint A Turkey 

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Fri. 7 p.m. Billy Joel Tribute w/ Wade Preston. $20

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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 

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Locust Hall at Johnson's Farm
2691 Monmouth Road Jobstow 
(609) 723-2630  
Fri. 7 p.m. Wreath Making Workshop

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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 6 p.m. Rob Lanter
Fri. 7 p.m. Stephen Croce 
Sat. 7 p.m. Mark Feingold Group

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

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Mill Hill Park
165 East Front Street (Corner of South Broad Street)
(609) 393-8998
Sat. 12 p.m. "Sidewalk Sale" (Takes place at South Warren/East Front Streets)

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

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129
Fri.  7 p.m. Rainy Daze
Sat. 7 p.m. Ramblin' Eve Still
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Stroll" feat. (12 p.m.) Joe & Krista
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA 
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Night 
Fri. 7 p.m. "Tell All Your Friends" EMO Night
Sun. 12 p.m. Blown Glass Ornaments

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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. "Double Vision" The Foreigner Experience  

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Useless Knowledge" Trivia 
Fri. 6 p.m. Slim & the Perkolators
Sat. (3 p.m.) Magic by Jared (6 p.m.) John Rodden
Wed. 4 p.m. Open Mic 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.) Brian & Mindy (9 p.m.) Fat Mezz
Sat. 8 p.m. Woodstock Tribute w/ "Plush"
Sun. 4 p.m. So Easy
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. Polish Nannies
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Semi Tunes
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. "Prime Rib Night" feat. (6:30 p.m.) The Blue Eyed Balladeer
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
Thurs. (5 p.m.) Happy Hour (6:30 p.m.) Holiday Paint & Sip
Sat. 6 p.m. Mike Montrey Trio
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Trivia 

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Old Town Pub
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Gerry Rosenthal Duo
Sat. 9 p.m. Lucas Matt Trio
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch   

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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  
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"

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Pete's Steak House 
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
 (609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. "Bugs & Friends"

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Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Road Cranbury
(609) 799-4013
Thurs. (4 p.m.) Forever 55 Creative Gardening & Cooking (4:15 p.m.) Seeking Interest: Nature Journaling & Photography for Teens
Fri. 4:45 p.m. Full Moon Walk: November's Beaver Moon
Sun. 10 a.m. Fiber Arts Workshop: Felted Holiday Ornament
Tues. (11 a.m.) Forever 55 Archery (4:15 p.m. Nature Play (6 p.m.) Day's End Yoga
Wed. 4:15 p.m. Junior Naturalists: Outdoor Survival Skills

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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 feat. (7 p.m.) Aaron Quarterman
Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch 

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Princeton University (Richardson Auditorium)
Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Elson Artist Talk: Tuan Andrew Nguyen (Takes place at Robertson Hall)

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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
Thurs. 7 p.m. Ken Stringfellow

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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. Keith Franklin & Catrice
Sat. 7 p.m. Liz Du Four 

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

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Slim's Irish Pub 
2195 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-0047
Sat. 8 p.m. Midnight Sun TTL
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. Darla Rich Jazz

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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. Jeds Gold
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. Joe Goodnall & Logicoustics

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Starving Artist Cafe
18 Bridge Street Stockton
Fri. 10 a.m. JB Kline's Facebook Live

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Steam Pub 
606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA 
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Montone
Sat. 10 p.m. LeCompt  

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Fri. 8 p.m. TBone Jam
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke 

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TCNJ College of New Jersey
2000 Pennington Road Ewing 
(609) 771-2467
Thurs. 12 p.m. "Something between air and LIght" feat. works by Juyon Lee & Simona Prives

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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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Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310 
Sat. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Chris P
Sun. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Barbara Lin Band

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TGI Fridays 
780 Route 130 South Hamilton
(609) 581-6910 
Sun. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Burn
Wed. 7 p.m. Paint w/ Priya "Ornaments" Set of 3

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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 Beer Garden and Education Center at Snipes Farm
890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Sat. 3 p.m. Lovelight

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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. (6:30 p.m.) Murder Mystery Dinner "Slay and the City: A Killer Cosmopolitan" $72 (Includes dinner, show, cash bar) (8:30 p.m. )"Gilligan" Yacht Rock Show
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (8:30 p.m.) Don't Call Me Francis

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

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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 a.m. Varsity Spirit UCA Northeast Regional
Sun. 8 a.m. Varsity Spirit Aloha Trenton Showdown  

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The Dubliner
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Fiona Tyndall
Sat. 7 p.m. Sean Fleming
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. Jumper
Sat. 9 p.m. Bigg Romeo
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel

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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 Marcmyskillz
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Slick
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. Boondashark
Sat. 8 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
Thurs. 8 p.m. "A Night of Phish" $34.86
Fri. 3 p.m./7:30 p.m. "The 4:30 Movie" $12, $10, $6, doors open 30 minutes prior
Sat. 3 p.m./8 p.m. "Tell Me Lies" The Fleetwood Mac Experience. $45.34
Sun. 7 p.m. Christmas with Aunt Mary Pat. $27.53, VIP $43.24
Tues. 8 p.m. An Evening with Leo Kottke. $50.58
Wed. 3 p.m. "Can You Dig It: the Ultimate '70s Celebration" $29.62

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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. Jenny Barnes w/ calls from Will Blakey, Life on Mars and Brit Lightning of Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp
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. Full Grown Men
Sat. 8 p.m. ArHouse
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. Split Decision. 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. Retroglyphs
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) Joshua Holland
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch 

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651 
Sun. 1 p.m. LGTBQ "Rainbow Recess" Board Game Day
Wed. (6 p.m.) Books & Beer (7 p.m.) Trivia

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Tir Na Nog 
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton 
(609) 392-2554
Sat. 12 p.m. Irish Whiskey Ambassador Proclamation Day
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" 
Mon. 5 p.m. 12th Anniversary Party w/ Diarmuid & Kevin
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. 9 p.m. Live Music (TBA)
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Karaoke" Hosted by Sweets

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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. Matt Richards Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
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
Sun. 1 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Logan Torwich

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West Windsor Farm Market
Vaughn Drive Princeton  
Sat. 10 a.m. Just Jeff (Takes place at 877 Alexander Road)

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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. Ronnie Brandt
Sat. 1 p.m. Jersey SureCats
Sun. 1 p.m. The Williamsboy

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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 
Sun. 4 p.m. "Friendsgiving"

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Zaddy's Roast Sandwiches
1 Madison Avenue Mount Holly
(609) 702-7968
Mon. 6:30 p.m. Ornament Dinner & Painting

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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