Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/26/2026

By Danny Coleman
originally published: 03/26/2026

"We're home now for about a week until we start moving again," stated Selwyn Birchwood as he soaked up some home cookin' prior to hitting the road on March 20 in Delray Beach, Florida in support of his March 27 Alligator Records release called "Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues." 

Working his way up the east coast with two shows in North Carolina and one in Maryland before finding himself at the friendly confines of Tuckerton's Lizzie Rose Music Room on March 28. Recently, Birchwood took the time to chat about the new record, his thoughts on songwriting, authenticity and more. 

"Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues," I don't even know, this is number seven I think, I should probably know this," he laughed whilst trying to recall what number this album is in his growing catalog. "This is my eighth album overall because I had two releases before I got signed to Alligator and they're great. Alligator does a great job of getting everything out there and getting the music heard, they are just as passionate about putting the music out there as we are about making it so it's a happy marriage. The album has 10 tracks, it's pretty much the epitome of the sound I've been cultivating my entire career. I can definitively say with this album that this is my sound and it's a unique sound; it's not your grandpop's blues, it's "Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues." This is the first album where I was actually able to be the only producer on the album. I've been heavily involved with all of my records because I'm so particular about what I'm doing and what I'm making but with this one, I was able to be the only one behind the wheel on it to really get the sounds from in my head to on the record and into people's ears and I think this is the best sounding album I've ever done. The song choices and the writing on it are exactly where I've been wanting to go with my music, it's soulful, it's funky, it's up to date; it's everything I've wanted out of the songs and an album." 

"Authenticity," as stated before, looms large in what Birchwood does. Case in point, many acts will go into a recording studio and cut an album or a single using "Professional" studio players citing time constraints, talent and budgets as the reason but not Selwyn, he believes in "What you hear" is what you should get. 

"We've got about three and-one-half weeks of touring on the front end of this one but we'll be traveling the entire year to promote this album. This is the same band we had the last time we were there. My touring band is the one that's on the album, you don't get a bait and switch with me where you hear one thing on the record and then you go to a live show and it doesn't sound anything like it. My band that's out here touring is the one that's on the record and visa versa. If you've got a band like my band that has been playing together for 16 years; my bass player and my sax player have been with me for 16 years, my drummer for two-and-one-half years now, it's one of those things where you can't replace that kind of chemistry. That becomes a super cerebral thing when you've been playing together that long, it's one of those things you can't duplicate with just having some studio musicians playing on the fly. Also, with my music, we'll be playing the songs live for a year, a year-and-a-half before we even get into the studio. That's another thing you can't replicate by someone just learning the songs that week and then trying to lay them down in the studio. Like I said, with my band, the one that's out here touring is the one you are gonna hear on the record and vice versa and that's the way I like to keep it, it's honest, it's real and what you see is what you get and it's also what you hear."

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Wasn't there an old tv commercial that ended with something like, "We'll sell no wine before its time" or something similar? Well, Birchwood is of the same mindset when it comes to songwriting; he definitely takes his time with both music and lyrics.

"I'm constantly writing, it's a very rare occasion if I were to sit down, be inspired and get a song out in 15 minutes. Even if I got a song done in 15 minutes I'd still be tweaking it and trying to come up with ways to improve it further down the line. I'm always in a songwriting kind of state, I'm constantly tweaking, constantly trying to come up with ideas; that's the fun part for me, the creative side of it and after the creative side comes all the work. So, it's definitely the most fun aspect of it for me. That's why I don't understand; it seems like people skip that songwriting side these days and for me that's the most exciting part, trying to come up with a sound and a story and come up with a way of relaying your emotions and putting things together, it just feels like it's more real that way. It also feels like cheating; I don't think it takes much for a band to go play a bunch of cover songs because it doesn't take much to get a person to like a song that they already love. The harder part is to write something of your own that is just as impactful to those people who haven't heard that song before and that's the route I'd rather go."

"My Lyrics? They are of the utmost importance," he went on with a laugh. "I pride myself on really trying to write something insightful with every song. You'll never hear filler on any of my albums. Every song, every word is extremely deliberate and that's why it's harder for me to get stuff done quickly. I don't just put a bunch of random words over a bunch of chords and then use it as an excuse to play a bunch of guitar over it. Every song has got its purpose and every song has a point to it and I feel like that's the way it should be; it shouldn't be just wallpaper music and it shouldn't be just an excuse to play loud guitar over something, you know?" 

So, can we assume there is a lot of that on this new release? Are there any tracks he tends to favor a bit? Like kids, you may tend to appreciate one a little more than others on any given day but you love each and every one just the same. 

"You do get those on this album, if you're looking for some thought provoking and insightful lyrics then this is definitely the one, "Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues" (Laughs). I try to mix all of the rootsy sounds that I enjoy coming from a lot of different areas and the product you get is exactly that. "All Hail the Algorithm" I think is a really an up to date blues song talkin' about current stuff instead of trying to talk about picking cotton or some other stuff that I don't know anything about and most people don't but they still want to sing about it which is weird; it starts to feel fraudulent after some point hearing people regurgitating and singing about other people's stories because this music is so personal. I think it's a lot more impactful when you're singing about your own story with your own song. I think "All Hail the Algorithm," is a really strong one off the album, "Damaged Goods," the title track, "The Church of Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues," there are several on this album I really like."

Many artists will use the road as the proverbial litmus test for new material but Selwyn seems to have a different mindset; get it out there early and often and this Saturday in Tuckerton as well as the rest of the tour, he'll show those in attendance just how well the new material fits in.

"We've been playing this entire album for over a year already and the response from the crowd has been huge on it and we've got 90 minutes at The Lizzie Rose and it will be an onslaught of new and original music and I can't wait to do it." 

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To discover more about Selwyn Birchwood, please visit https://www.selwynbirchwood.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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Abbott Marshlands
157 Westcott Avenue Hamilton
Thurs. 1 p.m. Abbott Amblers Community Walk: Island Trail (FREE event)

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Adriana Groza Art
38 Spring Street Princeton
Thurs. 10 a.m. "Possibilities In Bloom"

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Allentown Borough
Main Street Allentown
Sat. 9 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt (Takes place at Heritage Park)

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All Saints Club
1143 Wood Street Bristol, PA
Sat. 7 p.m. Midnight Sun Rize

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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Radio Fiction
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Tamer Tewfik (7 p.m.) Acoustic Spiral
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch w/Gavin Skinner (6 p.m.) Mike Tusay
Mon. 5 p.m. Joe Hutchinson
Tues. 7 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Wed. 7 p.m. Kindred Spirit Duo

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 3 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry feat. (7 p.m.) Ant Cannuli & Dougie Dawg
Sat. 9:30 a.m. Irish Heritage Mass & Breakfast w/ Father Daniel Cahill. $17
Sun. 7 p.m. Wild game Dinner. $75 (Includes beer & wine) 

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

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Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777 
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. ACP BYOB: Make Your Own Lotion with Kaya Selfcare
Sat. (12 p.m.) Art Pop Up: Recent Works by Joe Kossow (7 p.m.) Cafe` Improv. $2
Sun. 3 p.m. Pratima: Singularity and Beyond
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Princeton Crit: artist Critique Group 
Wed. 7 p.m. JAM: Jersey Art Meetup

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Artworks Trenton  
19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-9436  
Sat. 3:30 p.m. 4th Annual Free Prom Giveaway

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Mike
Fri. 7 p.m. Mike Goldman
Sat. 7 p.m. Billy Futrell
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Friends
Wed. 6 p.m. Music BINGO

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Bailey's Bar & Grille 
6922 Bristol-Emilie Road Levittown, PA  
(215) 946-7992 
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Bunny Butt" Welcome Sign Workshop
Sat. 9 p.m. Chasing Chevy

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Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Mikel Paris from O.A.R. "Guitar Drumming"

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music BINGO
Sun. 7 p.m. BINGO
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Tues. 9 p.m. / Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+

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Blend Bar & Bistro   
911 Highway 33 Hamilton 
(609) 245-8887
Fri. 7 p.m. Matt Coyle

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Blooming Grove Inn
40 West Upper Ferry Road West Trenton 
Sat. 5 p.m. Jerry Monk

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Bordentown City
Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown  
Fri.5:30 p.m. "Spring Chocolate Hop" $10 
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 p.m. Jazz Jam
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Jill Salkin Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo

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Bristol Riverside Theater 
120 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA
(215) 785-0100 
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Jelly's Last Jam

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Fri. (7:30 p.m.) Sharon Lia Band / Seems Like Tuesday. $16-$29, doors open at 7 p.m., ages 21+ (8:30 p.m.) Brian Bortnick 
Sat. 8 p.m. Soraia, Channls, Bobby Mahoney. $15 (advance), doors open at 7 p.m., ages 21+
Wed. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Cruise w/ Iron Rebels Car Club 
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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B2 Bistro Jimmy's American Grill
140 US Route 130 South bordentown
(609) 291-0200
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Cadwalader Park (Ellarslie Museum)
299 Parkside Avenue Trenton 
(408) 335-4400 
Fri. 7 p.m. Freedom Friday Open Mic
Sat. 6 p.m. Opening Reception: African American Abstractions

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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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Cody's Roadhouse Distillery
5605 Bensalem Boulevard Bensalem, PA
(215) 252-3575
Thurs. 7 p.m. Line Dancing. $10
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke

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Continental Tavern
2 North Main Street Yardley, PA  
(215) 493-9191
Fri. 8 p.m. Nicholas Gawron
Sat. 8 p.m. (TBA)

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Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Be5D
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Se7en
Sat. 5 p.m. "9th Annual Earthshare Rocks" feat. Lisa Bouchell & The Bleu, Savoir Faire Is Everywhere, Jenny Barnes Band, Frenzy. $25
Wed. 7 p.m. Live Band Jam 

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sat. 2 p.m. Kim & Chuck
Sun. 2:30 p.m. Jim Nelsen

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Curran’s Irish Inn
1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 245-1800
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo 
Sat. 8 p.m. Victoria Station Band
Mon. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo

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Dadz Bar and Grill 
744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Fri. 7 p.m. Ricochet

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Decades Bar Restaurant
2465 South Broad Street Hamilton
Sat. 2 p.m. "Soulful Gathering" w/ DJs Donna Edwards & DJ Reddz

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. (6:30 p.m.) Craft & A Cocktail: Ceramic Scooper & Spoons Workshop. $70.50 (7 p.m.) Time Brothers
Fri. 8 p.m. Cats On The Bus. $11.75
Sat. 8 p.m. Space Bacon. $22.25
Sun. 6 p.m. Rick Fink. 
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert

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Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 
(215) 639-1220 
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Supertrain

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Final Score Sports Bar & Grill
2564 Knights Road Bensalem, PA
Sat. 9 p.m. Never Enough

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Fireside Tavern & Table
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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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Fri. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Sat. 9 p.m. LakeHouse
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 (9:30 p.m.) Karaoke
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8:30 p.m.) Glass Joe
Sat. (4 p.m.) Y'all or Nothing Duo (8:30 p.m.) DJ Mr. Miami 
Sun. 3 p.m. Cover Dawgs
Tues. 7 p.m. Game Show Palooza

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

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Grounds For Sculpture
80 Sculptors way Hamilton
(609) 586-0616 
Sat. 5 p.m. Champions for Children Gala

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

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Hamilton Veterans Park 
1865 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road Hamilton  
Sat. 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt (FREE event) 

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Hanover Creative Gallery
219 East Hanover Street Trenton
Sun. 4 p.m. Trenton Speaks: Open Mic Hosted by Brass Rabbit

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Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7 p.m. Bluess Jam Hosted by Mikey Jr. 
Fri. ( 8 p.m.) The Nerds (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Break Even (9 p.m.) Element K (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party 
Sun. 4 p.m. The Watch
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Steve
Tues. 7 p.m. Jillian Ashcroft Jazz Quartet 
Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo

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Hightstown Association Park
Grant Street Hightstown 
Sat. 9 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

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Holy Grounds Coffee House (Cranbury United Methodist Church) 
21 Norh Main Street Cranbury
(609) 395-1737
Sun. 9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Breakfast Buffet

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Avenue Pennington 
(609) 737-4465 
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) DJ Darius
Sat. 5 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Rixplit Duo
Sun. 2:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Hopewell Valley Vineyards Jazz Ensemble

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

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Irish Rover Station House 
1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA 
(215) 970-5412 
Sat. 7 p.m. Faraheit Andrew
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. Mark Sacco
Sat. 4:30 p.m. Rich Cassenti
Sun. 1 p.m. Ryan Shubert

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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 
Thurs. 9 p.m. Lounge Night with Rico & T-Bird
Fri. 9 p.m. Alpha Rabbit, Righteous Jolly & The Warlock Bones, Central Jersey Safari
Sat. (3 p.m.) Kelly Jax Band (9 p.m.) Jacob Tremont, Dead Love Triangle, Forrester
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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Jo Jo's Tavern 
2677 Nottingham Way Mercerville
Sat. 9 p.m. Radio Fiction

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Kelly's Bar n Banquet Hall
14 Railroad Avenue Fort Dix
(732) 230-6169
Sat. 7 p.m. Random Notes

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Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Sat. 10 a.m. Brunch feat. (11 a.m.) Mark Sacco  
Sun.10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch 

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Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn 
11 Bridge Street Lambertville 
(609) 397-8300 
Thurs. 4 p.m. Sips, Snacks and Sisters Ladies Night (6:30 p.m.) "A Taste of Italy" Wine Tasting Event

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La Piazza Ristorante
11 Church Street Allentown 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Sunflower Vase Paint Night & Dinner

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Coastal Vibes and Vineyard Wines Class
Fri. 7 p.m. Line Dancing. $11/$12, ages 21+
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Kricket Comedy Night feat. Raj Belani, Jerrold Benford, Eddie Gallagher. $25, doors open at 7 p.m., ages 21+

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Lawrenceville Main Street 
17 Phillips Avenue Lawrenceville
(609) 219-9300
Sat. 12 p.m. Community Egg Hunt feat. BK Rivers Band (Takes place at The Terraces located at 1 Bishops Drive)

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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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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 6 p.m. Robert Lanter Duo
Fri. 7 p.m. Glenn & Oria
Sat. 7 p.m. The Burners
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Mark Feingold Trio

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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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MarketFair
3535 U.S Highway 1 Princeton (Center Courtyard)
(609) 452-7777
Thurs. 2 p.m. Photos with the Easter Bunny
Mon. 4 p.m. Pet Photos w/ The Easter Bunny

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

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Mercer County Park (Boathouse at Mercer Lake)
334 South Post Road West Windsor 
(866) 683-3586 
Thurs. 8:30 a.m. Tribute to Women Awards

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Mercer Oaks Golf Course 
725 Village Road West West Windsor NJ 
(609) 936-1383 
Sat. 11:30 p.m. Jazz Brunch

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Mill Hill Playhouse (Passage Theater) 
205 East Front Street Trenton
(609) 392-0766
Fri. 7:15 p.m. Trenton Makes Improv 16: "Fishin' with My Face"

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Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Mame"
Sat. 3 p.m./ 8 p.m. "Mame"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Mame"
Tues. 7 p.m. Journey Back to the '80s

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Nassau Presbyterian Church
61 Nassau Street Princeton 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Beyond Words: an Evening with Colm Toibin

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Needle Creek Farm Brewery
91 Titus Mill Road Pennington
Thurs. 5 p.m. Bread Bowl and Soup Night feat. (6:30 p.m.) Trivia
Sun. (12 p.m.) Big Creek Easter Egg Hunt (2 p.m.) Successful Failures Duo

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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA 
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Night 
Sat. 12 p.m. "4th Annual Philadelphia Hot Sauce Festival" (Ticketed event / VIP available)

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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 (Cary's Lounge)
6426 Lower York Road New Hopoe, PA
(855) 229-5934
Sat. 6 p.m. Tough Luck New Hope Event Center feat. Kween Kong

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7 p.m. "90s" Trivia
Fri. 6 p.m. John Rodden
Sat. 6 p.m. Mark Margolies Blues Duo
Wed. 4 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Bill Monach

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

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NJWeedman's Dispensary
322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Sat. 10 a.m. Guest Chef: "Jada"

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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. DJ Ant Migs
Sun. 9 a.m./11 a.m. Easter Brunch. $35 (Adults/Includes one mimoso. $20 kids 12 and under)
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. 4 p.m. Pies on the Patio feat. Matt Coyle
Ages 21+   

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

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

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Old Hights Brewing 
123 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 469-5976
Thurs. 5 p.m. Vinyl Night
Fri. 3 p.m. Happy Hour feat. (6 p.m.) Archana & AJ Stein
Sat. 6 p.m. Good Vibes

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

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Palmer Square 
40 Nassau Street Princeton 
Sat./Sun. 1 p.m. Strolling Bunny

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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 p.m. Unleashed
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong

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Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Road Cranbury
(609) 799-4013
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Nature Themed Board Game & Puzzles Night
Sat. 1:30 p.m. Spring Plant and Seed Swap

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

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Princeton Public Library (Hinds Plaza)
65 Witherspoon Street Princeton  
(609) 924-9529 
Sat. 1 p.m. Princeton Environmental Film Festeival: Shorts Block

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Princeton University (Art Museum)
Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Panel Discussion Toshiko Takezu: Dialogues In Clay
Fri. (2 p.m.) Film: "Time and Other Materials" (6 p.m.) Art Making Workshop: Expressive Potential of Everyday Matrials: "Pantyhose"
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Resist, Reclaim, Restore: An Open Mic
Tues. (3 p.m.) Bach for Solo Strings (Takes place at University Chapel) (5:30 p.m.) Artist Talk: Faig Ahmed

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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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Raccoon Pub Haus
352 High Street Burlington 
(609) 387-1620
Fri. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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Raza's at Hamilton
557 Route 130 North Hamilton
Sun. 12 p.m. Brunch w/ DJ Manny The Greek

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

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River Horse Brewery
2 Graphics Drive Ewing
Fri. 6:30 p.m. "Spring Welcome Sign" Workshop

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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. Laura Hull Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Liz Du Four
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Dave Dales 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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Russo's Pub & Italian Restaurant
1302 Monmouth Road Mount Holly
(609) 261-3277
Fri. 7 p.m. DnZ

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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. (2 p.m.) "Opening Day" Beer Releases (7 p.m.) "Philly Sports" Trivia

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Slice of Brooklyn NJ
1295A Route 33 Hamilton 
(609) 527-9663
Sat. 2 p.m. Pasta Making Class w/ Chef Jorge

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Slim's Irish Pub 
2195 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-0047
Sat. 9 p.m. EarCandy
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. McMillan & Co.

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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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Starving Artist Cafe
18 Bridge Street Stockton
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Open Mic Hosed by Daisy Jane
Fri. 10 a.m. JB Kline Facebook Live feat. Mick Chorba 
Sat. 6 p.m. Frank Pinto & Richie Z / Joe Zook & Paul Plumeri
Wed. 6 p.m. James Popik

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Steam Pub 
606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA 
Sun. 3 p.m. Pete Palooza 

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Thurs. 6 p.m. BINGO/DJ Night w/ DJ Mike
Fri. 9 p.m. The Dexters
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke 

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Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310 
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Sip & Paint Evening
Sat. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Chris P
Sun. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Medicine Man

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

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

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The Buck Hotel 
1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA 
(215) 396-2002 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Chunky Blanket Knit Class
Fri. 8:30 p.m. EarCandy
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) Kricket Comedy Dinner Show feat. John Kensil, The Legendary Wid, Lauren Strenger. $60, seating bstarts at 7 p.m. (8:30 p.m.) Le Compt
Sun. 12 p.m. Brunchalong feat. DJs, Drums, Sax, Vocalist & Gay Sinatra. $40
Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo 

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The Cool Cricket
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 5:45 p.m. Acoustic Friday feat. Grace Haley

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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. Tri-State Nationals Cheerleading

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The Five Four Bar & Grill
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 547-5525
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/ DJ Trey
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Balanced Breakfast Band
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Marcmyskillz
Sun. 2 p.m. Gameday
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv 

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The Morrisville Tavern 
376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Mon. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night

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The Newtown Theatre
120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Fri. 8 p.m. "The Gathering Gloom" Cure Tribute, $34.99-$39.99
Sat. 8 p.m. "NY to Boston" Steve Miller/Boston Tribute. $34.99-$40
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Cult Vault: "The Breakfast Club" $8-$14
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Movie Club: "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" $12/$14 (Members are FREE)

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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. Roseann Sureda & John DeRosa
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. 9 p.m. No Way Out
Sat. 9 p.m. Sideways Willy
Mon. 6 p.m. Music BINGO
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Fri. 8 p.m. Lovelight. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 8 p.m. "Jovi's Journey" Bon Jovi/Journey Tribute, "Burning Sky" Bad Co. Tribute, "Zep Co" Led Zeppelin Tribute. $20, 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. Rough Cut
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) Heart Fulla Bluz
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651 
Sat. 7 p.m. Gunpowdr Falls
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ Missy

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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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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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Trent-Towne Marketplace
16 West Ingham Avenue Trenton
Sat. 7:30 p.m. "March Madness" feat. John Bogansky, Robbie Sko, Edgways, Naked Hugs, Midnight Dispatch. $20

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Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
20 Pamer Square east Princeton 
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 5 p.m. Stew Cutter Trio
Sat. 5 p.m. Mike Noordzy Trio

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Vault Brewing Company
10 South Main Street Yardley, PA 
(267) 573-4291
Thurs. 6 p.m. Beer & Food Tasting Dinner
Fri. 7 p.m. Dave Posmontier Trio
Sat. 7 p.m. Tony Miceli Trio

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Vault Smoke House
19 West College Avenue Yardley, PA
(267) 907-8550
Sun. 10 a.m. Mahjong Beginners Tournament

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VFW Post 491
9 Fisher Place Yardville 
(609) 585-9645 
Sun. 8 a.m. Seaboard Chapter Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet 
All shows ages 21+

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Village Idiot Brewing Company
42 High Street Mount Holly
(609) 975-9270 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Vincentown Diner 
2357 US Route 206 South Vincentown
Mon. 5 p.m. Wounded Souls feat. Carie McCay 

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Washington Crossing Historic Park 
1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA
Sat. (7:30 a.m.) Saturday Trails (10 a.m.) Continental Lane Hike

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Washington Crossing Inn 
1295General Washington Memorial Boulevard Washington Crossing, PA
(877) 882-1776
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Sip & Socialize"
Tues. 6 p.m. "Bourbon & Blues"

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West Windsor Arts Center/Nassau Park Pavilion
952 Alexander Road Princeton 
Tues. 7 p.m. Artist Meetup Collaborative

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Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Gary Cavico
Fri. 4:30 p.m. Rob Silvers
Sat. 1 p.m. Chris Swatt
Sun. 1 p.m. Patty Blee

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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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