Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/9/25

By Danny Coleman
originally published: 01/09/2025

"I'm thrilled because it's our first time at The Lizzie Rose; it's a venue I've always wanted to play at and it's in your backyard and so, we finally get to meet in person after all of these years," laughed an excited Gina Coleman of Massachusetts based Misty Blues.

Proof positive of the old cliche` "Never give up," Coleman and her crew have been recording, performing and touring for more than two decades and over the last few years doors haven't opened, they've been kicked down.

"This year happens to be our 25th Anniversary year. We've been doing Blues and contemporary Blues for a quarter of a century," began Gina."This year we released two albums which brings us up to 16 albums in total as a band and actually, we just finished arranging our seventeenth album and it's still a little up in the air as to when it will be released but it will be soon-ish (Laughs). There is nothing I love more other than playing out live than recording; I have a passion for both of those and thankfully, we are pretty prolific. So, I can satiate that need whenever I want; any time you speak to me, I have an album in the can. I can pull together tracks for another album as we speak. Even though we just finished arranging the seventeenth, I have the eighteenth ready (Laughs); that's why we're building our own recording studio, that's the next project (Laughs)."

Over their time spent together, the band has always had success. They had been to the finals of the International Blues Challenge (IBC), had airplay on Sirius XM's "Bluesville" and hit the Summer festival circuit but it wasn't until what was thought to be a "Prank" that those aforementioned doors came unhinged. 

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"I almost hung up on Joe Louis Walker," she said with a loud laugh, "That was a near miss on my part. I thought he was one of my buddies pranking me. He called me on my cell phone and said, "This is Joe Louis Walker" and I was like, "Yes, sure it's Joe Louis Walker; to what do I count this gracious call from you?" I was snarky as all heck and he was laughing hysterically and said, "No, it's really Joe Louis Walker. Danny Coleman told me..." and I thought, Oh my gosh, "I'm so sorry Mr. Walker (Laughs)." We've had the great fortune of opening for him on several shows since and my band and I have spent a good amount of time chatting with him. We love him and we love his band, he's just a phenomenal individual. Early Times is on our 25th Anniversary album "Silver Lining"  on the title track and he did a fantastic job. Eliza Neals and I have been talking back and forth, we're thinking of setting up a double bill somewhere; I've got to circle back with her, we need to make that happen." 

Beyond those mentioned above, the band has also recorded with Neville Brothers, Eric Gales, Kat Riggins and have opened for Tab Benoit, John Primer and the great Albert Cummings. They have toured the UK, which produced a live record from a famed location, added two more that pay homage to one of Coleman's favorite talents and two studio releases; one of which was produced by a two-time Grammy winner.

"We've had five albums in the past two years. "Silver Lining" and "Outside the Lines" which is the original album that Marc Swersky produced for us and there was "Live at The Cavern Club." As of this morning, the latest Odetta album is "Number One" on the Folk charts for The Roots Music Report. Both of the Odetta albums are named after quotes from Odetta. I met Odetta in the early to mid-nineties at an Arlo Guthrie concert at The Bottom Line in New York City. We were both guests of Arlo's and she was seated next to me at this giant reserved table and before the show started, a patron rushed up to her and said, "Do you remember me? Do you remember me?" Odetta kind of recoiled a bit and said, "Child, I'm too old for games, tell me who you are." So, the first album is, "Tell Me Who You Are" and this latest album is, "I'm Too Old For Games." 

Early in Coleman's career her vocals had a somewhat higher register but as time and genres changed, it has morphed into one of the best Blues voices with a touch of Gospel that goes from guttural bass to just below where she started making her and the band's sound one of the most recognizable around but she says things didn't start out that way. 

"Actually, I started more in Folk to be honest; it was acoustic Folk Funk that I started with (Laughs) with my band Cole-Connection. I then got an opportunity to do a theater production of "A Raisin in the Sun" where I was asked to sing Gospel Blues selections and that's when the lead actor of the production said, "Your voice is really perfectly suited for the Blues" and he gave me this CD collection called, "Men Are Like Street Cars" and it's a double disc collection of all female Blues artists from like 1928 to 1969. All female blues classics; songs I'd heard individually but when combined into this collective; it was transformative. So, I went to the guys in my former band, Cole-Connection and said, "Let's mix things up, let's become a blues band" and then off the top of my head I said, "Let's call ourselves Misty Blues" and that's how it began in 1999."

Like so many five years ago, they were on top of the world until the world stopped with the COVID virus but once it opened back up and shows and touring resumed the road was theirs once again but one road, until now has never been traveled

"We made it to the finals of the International Blue Challenge in 2019. We were riding high and going to festivals all over the place. We were doing so well and then the pandemic hit.," she explained. "I actually have not, we have never played in New Jersey; that is the funniest thing. How did New Jersey elude us? We've played everywhere in the Northeast except for Jersey; it's like an odd blind spot, I don't get it (Laughs). I've heard of The Lizzie Rose, it's infamous (Laughs). My saxophonist Aaron Dean has played the room on several occasions because he's in a Van Morrison tribute band called "Moondance" and they play there at least once a year and he says, "It's the coolest room" so, I'm so happy to go back with Misty Blues. Aaron said it's a bigger version of a very cool place we play here in Western Massachusetts that we love to play at called The Dream Away Lodge in Becket, Massachusetts which is supposedly an old brothel (Laughs) and they have a music room where Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Arlo Guthrie used to hang out and create music in. So, it has got a history as well and he equates The Lizzie Rose to The Dream Away but he thinks The Lizzie Rose is slightly bigger; you can't really put seating in The Dream Away, people sit on the floor. Now that's dedication, if I sat on the floor, you'd need a Hoyer Lift to get me off of it (Laughs)."

Upon speaking with those in the know at Tuckerton's Lizzie Rose Music Room, they are just as excited to have Gina and the guys for their 7:30 p.m. January 17 appearance and Coleman says there may be a surprise or two. 

I assume we are doing two sets, I"ve not looked at the advance yet but we are prepared to play straight through, we have plenty of material; you know that. My son Diego will be with us on the gig, I'm bringing six of us total. We just may have to sneak in a couple of the new songs, we shall see (Laughs)."

Now receiving regular radio airplay, more opportunities and the credit they have always deserved, Misty Blues can breathe a bit more easily; or can they? The day after the Lizzie Rose show, they have a gig back in their home state, the first of many more to come.

"Sunday January 18, we head to Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, New York where we'll be doing their MLK programming and doing selections from both of our Odetta live tribute albums. The Caffe Lena is probably the longest running Folk club in the country and Odetta used to play there regularly so it feels amazing to do her music there." 

To discover more about Misty Blues featuring Gina Coleman, please visit https://www.mistybluesband.com/ and to purchase tickets to the January 17 Lizzie Rose Music Room event, go to https://www.lizzierosemusic.com/

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
Sat. (11 a.m.) British/German Car & Bike Meet (2 p.m.) E-Bike E-Scooter One Wheeler Meet / Mustang Day
Sun. 2 p.m. Porsche Day

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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Jonathan Savage
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Mike Tusay (5 p.m.) Chet & Ari
Mon. 5 p.m. Bud Belviso
Tues. 7 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Wed. 7 p.m. Sandy Zio

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Americana Kitchen & Bar 
359 US Highway 130 North Hightstown
Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch w/ James Rosocha

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 7 p.m. The Ess Gees

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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. 11 a.m. Child + Caregiver Pop Up: Mindful Makers and Movers
Wed. (6 p.m.) "The M Factor" Screening and Q&A w/ Dr. Sophocles (7 p.m. JAM: Jersey Art Meet-Up

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Artworks Trenton  
19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-9436  
Sat. 8 p.m. Don't Disturb This Groove Sessions

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil Middleton
Fri. 7 p.m. The Faculty
Sat. 8 p.m. John Rodden
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Troy
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara cartney 

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Bailey's Bar & Grille 
6922 Bristol-Emilie Road Levittown, PA  
(215) 946-7992 
Sat. 9 p.m. The Gab Cinque Band

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Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Sat. 5 p.m. HduO

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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. Matt Gordeuk Duo
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sat. 7 p.m. Maci Miller Duo
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Tues. 6 p.m. Brian Elliot
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour 

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. (7 p.m.) Dreadnaughts, Apes of the State, The Susquehanna Shantymen. $23, all ages (8 p.m.) Open Mic in the Mixing Room Hosted by Mike Estabrook
Fri. (5 p.m.) Happy Hour w/ Tim Burke (8 p.m.) Y'all or Nothin (FREE event), doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 8 p.m. A Night of Tony Hawk w/ "Last Call" (FREE show) 
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Tabletop Games

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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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Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton) 
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Fri. 8 p.m. JJ Ramirez. $26.50, Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 p.m. JJ Ramirez. $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
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Burn

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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
Fri. 8 p.m. Boondashark
Sat. 8 p.m. Mike Brill

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Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Lovelight
Fri. 7 p.m. Buzzer
Sat. 8 p.m. Dinner & Show w/ Drop Dead Sexy / DJ Cesar Cab or "Live Wire" AC/DC Tribute (Dinner and VIP packages available) 

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Sat. 2:30 p.m. Bill Thomas
Sun. 2 p.m. Meg Russell

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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

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Accidental Brothers
Fri. 8 p.m. 9-9ers. $10 (advance)
Sat. (1 p.m.) Craft & A Cocktail: Japanese Boro Workshop. $50 (2 p.m.) Roux / Onyx & Honey. $10 (advance)
Sun. 1 p.m. Drum Circle. $10 (Suggested donation or pay what you can)
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert 
Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 
(215) 639-1220 
Fri. 8:30 p.m. "The Posers" '90s Tribute
Mon. 5:30 p.m. "Family Fun Night" w/ Amazing Balloon Creations by Kelsi-Joe
Wed. 7 p.m. Music BINGO

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El Barrio Cantina & Tequila Bar
1470 Buck Road Southampton, PA 
(267) 685-0725 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Orange Bowl watch Party

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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. 7 p.m. Bad Hombres Duo
Sat. (1 p.m.) Lunch with "Baby Shark" (7 p.m.) Mark Sacco
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia

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Founding Father's Sports Bar & Grill 
2900 Street Road Bensalem, PA 
(215) 923-1100
Fri. 6 p.m. Bob Pantano Dance Party w/ DJ Joe Castro

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Friendly's 
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville 
(609) 426-9203 
Wed. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Kevin McGowan and/or Gino Formaroli (Sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m.)

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Gleason's Bar
6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo / “Ladies Night” Hosted by Best Choice Productions 
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8:30 p.m.) Time Peace
Sat. (3 p.m.) Bambu Weasels (8:30 p.m.) DJ RV
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. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ Jack Wetere
Fri.  8 p.m. Zone
Sat. 8 p.m. Crazy Baez
Tues. 7 p.m. Music BINGO

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

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

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Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7 p.m. Funk & Blues Jam Hosted by The Slidewinder Blues Band
Fri. ( 8 p.m.) "Well Alright" Rolling Stones Tribute (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) The Chicklettes (8:30 p.m.) Jumper (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party w/ DJ Iron Mike
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
Sat. 8 a.m. Monthly Breakfast

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Hopewell United Methodist Church
20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell 
(609) 466-0471
Sat. 6 p.m. Hopewell Hayride (Old Time Country & Bluegrass)Hosted by Mary McIntyre and Chris Turner feat. Borderline Bluegrass Trio. $15 (Suggested donation adults includes food beginning at 4 p.m.)

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Avenue Pennington 
(609) 737-4465 
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) Just Us
Sat. (10 a.m.) WWFM Fransisco (5 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Living The Dream
Sun. 2:30 p.m. Dave bermingham

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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. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ BeeNice
Sat. 8 p.m. Blackwater
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. 8 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo Night

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Iron Plow Vineyards
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus 
(732) 306-9111 
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Ryan Zimmerman
Sat. 4:30 p.m. The Wild Grit
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 
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Chris harford & The Band of Changes / Dark Surfers. $10, doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 9 p.m. Lucas Rinz band / Cosmic Guilt
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic Night (Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.) 
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+

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Kelly's Bar n Banquet Hall
14 Railroad Avenue Fort Dix
(732) 230-6169
Thurs. 6 p.m. Wounded Souls, The CJs (Friends Like Us)
Tues. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Carie Lynn McKay

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Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ken Dubman Duo
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bob Banka (10 p.m.) DJs Nick & Dom
Sat. 10 a.m. Brunch feat. (11 a.m.) Lou Mutter (5:30 p.m.) Skyline (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G
Sun. (10 a.m.) "Sunday Funday" Brunch (1 p.m.) Chili Cookoff. $20 (Unlimited tastings)
Mon. 5 p.m. Kid's Night w/ Olaf
Wed. 6 p.m. Guinness Paint & Sip

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Fri. 7 p.m. Country Line Dancing. $10 (advance, ages 21+

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Library Company of Burlington
23 West Union Street Burlington
(609) 3861273
Thurs. (2 p.m.) Union Street Stampers (4:30 p.m.) LEGO at the Library
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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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 6 p.m. Ryan Shubert
Fri. 7 p.m. McMillan & Co.
Sat. 7 p.m. Alan Okun Jazz Ensemble
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Rob Lanter Duo

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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 
Sat. 9 p.m. AJ Slick
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129 
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 

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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 Inn & Suites (Diva Lounge)
6426 Lower York Road New Hopoe, PA
(855) 229-5934
Fri. 7 p.m. Country Night (2 admissions $15 in advance)  

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Pop 2K 2000s" Trivia 
Fri. 6 p.m. JDuo
Sat. 6 p.m. Thomas Duffy

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Nick's Roast Beef
4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA 
(215) 637-515
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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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 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Sat. 9:30 p.m. No Way Out
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. Prime Rib Night w/ Music by Rob Silvers
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. Ben Selkow
Sun. Art Exhibit of Jonathan Schubert 

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Old Town Pub
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Monk & Monk
Sat. 9 p.m. Anna Felice 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  
Sat. 8 p.m. Grape Street
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. Brothers O'Toole

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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 w/ 
Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch feat. (2 p.m.) Darryl Gibson

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Princeton Makes 
301 North Harrison Street Princeton 
Sun. 4 p.m. Poetry Readings and Poetry Open Mic feat. Music Themed Poetry by Andrew Condouris and Todd Evans

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Princeton Public Library (Hinds Plaza)
65 Witherspoon Street Princeton  
(609) 924-9529 
Sun. 11 a.m. Lisa Gardner & Amy Jo Burns In Conversation "Still See You Everywhere"
Tues. 6 p.m. Sustainable Creativity Inspiring Change Through Eco-Conscious Art

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Princeton University (Richardson Auditorium)
Nassau Street Princeton
Fri. 8 p.m. Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Sat. 8 p.m. Rossen's 60th Birthday Celebration
Wed. (7 p.m. ) "Beyond Words" An Evening with Brooke Shields (Takes place at Alexander Hall) (8 p.m.) Jazz Vespers (Takes place at University Chapel)

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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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Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge 
144 US Route 130 Bordentown 
(609) 262-0110
Thurs. 8 p.m. Jazz Night 
Wed. 6 p.m. "Ladies 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. Max Rogers
Sat. 7 p.m. Bob Egan
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Neil Podgurski Duo

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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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Saint Mark United Methodist Church  
465 Paxson Avenue Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-1286
Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Bill Wieszczek 

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Sandy's Beef & Ale
2028 E. Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA
(2670 852-2333
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzo  
Mon. 7 p.m. Music Bingo

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School of Rock Princeton
1761 Princeton Avenue Hamilton
(609) 890-7090
Sat. 12 p.m. House Band Auditions

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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
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. Caruso

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

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Steam Pub 
606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA 
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Scooter
Sat. 10 p.m. Early 2000s Party w/ DJ Tonka

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1675 at The Ridges
4666 East Bristol Road Trevose, PA
(215) 876-6868
Thurs. 6 p.m. BINGO Night

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

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Temperance House
5 South State Street Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8050
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 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Trivia
Sat. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Sarah Teti
Sun. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Michael Montemurro

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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 
Fri. 8:30 p.m. SideArm
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (8:30 p.m.) The Heartbeats
Sun. 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
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia

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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. Na Bodach
Sat. 7 p.m. Sean Fleming
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session" 
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Trivia

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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. Leading Zero
Sat. 9 p.m. SpareParts
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. Break Even
Sat. 8 p.m. Deep Release
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. 7:30 p.m. "Confessions of a CEO" $12, $10, $6, doors open at 7 p.m. 
Fri. 8 p.m. "Almost Cher" feat. Helene Masiko. $40.10
Sat. 8 p.m. ELO Tribute (SOLD OUT, please check for availability)
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Cult Vault: "Young Frankenstein" $17.04, doors open at 7 p.m.
Wed. 3 p.m. The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time

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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. Kenny K & Chris Macock w/ a Call from Joe Grisanzio
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. Out Of The Red
Sat. 8 p.m. Diablo Sandwich Band
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala 

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Fri. 8 p.m. Soul Cruisers. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 8:30 p.m. "Jagged Little Thrill" The Alanis Experience. 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. Mark margolies Band
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) The Jersey Beat
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Tap & Tarot (Readings $35)
Wed. 6 p.m. Books & Beer

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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 
Sat. 7 p.m. Radio Fiction 

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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. Brian Smith
Fri. 7 p.m. Tom Trovas Duo 
Sat. 7 p.m. Suzette Ortiz and Her Latin Ensemble
Sun. 12 p.m. Blown Glass Ornaments
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
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Karaoke

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Wicoff House Museum 
641 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro
(609) 799-0909
Sat. 1 p.m. "Snow Fest"

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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. Vinny Rugnetta
Sat. 1 p.m. Jersey Surecats
Sun. 1 p.m. Rob Messina

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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"

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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