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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/04/2026

By Danny Coleman

originally published: 06/04/2026

"I am absolutely wonderful," laughed the always gracious and warm Bill Medley. "How are you doing? We're out here doing our thing, enjoying it, having a ball. I can't figure it out; well I know why people are showing up, they want to hear those songs." 

"Those Songs" are what those going to Red Bank's Count Basie Center on Friday June 5 and/or Caesar's Palace Circus Maximus Theatre on June 6 are in for and Medley guarantees it. 

"Yeah, I get asked all of the time; "How can you sing "Lovin' Feeling" for 60 years? It's really all about the audience," he readily explained. "When you start singing the song, you can see all of the love rushing up to the stage and people start snuggling with each other and this and that; it makes you feel like you're doing the song for the first time. So, you never get tired of it and we were blessed with really good songs; I can say that because I didn't write them (Laughs) so they're very fun to do. "Lovin' Feeling" was a hit in '65, "Rock 'N Roll Heaven" was around 1974. "Lovin' Feeling" was in the movie "Top Gun" and it was getting all kinds of airplay like it was a hit record."

The Righteous Brothers formed in 1962 and have permeated our airwaves, televisions, movie theaters and stages ever since. The duo of Medley and the late Bobby Hatfield sang some of the most memorable hits spanning multiple generations, decades and tastes but one thing is sure, they've earned their "Mailbox money."

"Yeah, I think you're right," he laughed when told that they've done exceptionally well with licensing. "We call it mailbox money and it has been really good to us. We did, "I've Had The Time Of My Life" and I think the songwriters were from Jersey; Franke Previte, talented guys that wrote that song. The industry has changed dramatically and I'm not sure it's for the good. The only reason you want to get airplay on Spotify or what have you is to get people to come out and see you. I feel really bad for the young artists who have to depend on that but at least they have that. They can go out and sell their records when they're performing and merchandise; I guess it works its way out but I don't know." 




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With the passing of Hatfield and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2003, Medley could've easily rested on his laurels but instead, he chose to honor his late partner and continue the duo's "Legacy." So, after taking some time off, Medley recruited the talents of Bucky Heard and the two, along with their band have been thrilling audiences of all ages ever since.

"We've been together for 11 years and we're having a great time," he said with enthusiasm. "We put together a band in Las Vegas and it's pretty much the same guys; we've had a couple of people change but it's pretty much the same band. We do anywhere from an hour and 15 minutes to an hour-and-a-half; it all depends on the audience really, if they're having a good time we're having a good time. So, most of the time, we are on for an hour-and-a-half and we do all the hits. We do all the songs, we know why they are there so we do them and we love doing them. Sometimes I think that some of these cover bands that I go see, they're about as good as the original guys and you know you're gonna hear all the hits because that's what they do. I can remember when I was young, I'd go see the acts that I loved and they wouldn't do their hits or only do a couple of them because they were always pushing their new stuff and yeah, it was a little disappointing." 

When asked what it feels like to look out from the stage and see generations of fans, parents, grandparents, grandchildren and 20-somethings knowing that some of their songs are far older than an ever growing younger fan base, Medley is thrilled but like many, thinks that the state of music itself in this day and age may be part of the reason. 

"Absolutely right, it's just wonderful to see younger people in the audience digging it and liking it," he quickly agreed. "Listen, it's great when anybody likes your music (Laughs) but it's really interesting and wonderful for younger people to love this music because music has changed so much over the last 20 years. So, we feel really honored when the younger generation likes us. It's very interesting because I don't know what they're gonna be dancing to or having sung at their weddings or graduations; they're not putting out that kind of music today and the younger generation are saying, wait a minute, THAT was music and what I'm listening to today; people always want to be touched, myself included. When you hear music, you want to be taken back in your mind about a great time or when some girl broke your heart (Laughs) or whatever and I just don't see a lot of that today." 

One might think with all of their experiences and accolades that picking a standout memory would be difficult and although he momentarily hesitated, Medley fondly recalled something from early on in Righteous Brothers lore. 

 "I think it was in '66, Bobby and I opened for Jack Benny (Laughs) and we got to do like a 20 minute monologue with Jack Benny and we just loved it. The Righteous Brothers were just a couple of years ahead of The Beatles and The Beach Boys. So, we kind of came up enjoying and loving that era. We were huge fans of Jack Benny, Martin and Lewis and that whole bunch. So, I think working with Jack Benny in '66 probably was our biggest thing, probably because we were pretty young and it was kind of an out of body experience being on stage with somebody you idolized and it was great."

To purchase tickets to the upcoming June 5 and June 6 area shows or find out more about what Bill and Bucky Heard are up to, please visit https://righteousbrothers.com/

That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON!



This week's event listings


Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Danny Lynch
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Tamer Tewfik (7 p.m.) Snap Dragons
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch w/ Gavin Skinner (6 p.m.) Katherine & Tom
Mon. 5 p.m. Rob Silvers
Tues. 7 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Wed. 7 p.m. Sam's 21st Birthday w/ DJ Diva
Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 7 p.m. Music on the Patio feat. LakeHouse
Wed. 7 p.m. Yoga / Music BINGO 
Aristaeus Brewing
2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA 
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Fri. 7 p.m. Music BINGO w/ Righteous Joll  
Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777 
Fri. 5 p.m. Gallery Openings: "Paul Mordetsky is Moving to Miami," "Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction," "Life in Harmony: Mandalas by Anamika" 
Sat. (12 p.m.) The Big Sit: Not your Average Picnic (3:30 p.m.) From Africa to the Americas: Free Dance Workshops
Wed. 6 p.m. ACP BYOB: Suminagashi (7 p.m.) JAM: Jersey Art Meetup
Bailey's Bar & Grille 
6922 Bristol-Emilie Road Levittown, PA  
(215) 946-7992 
Sat. 9 p.m. Out of Hand
Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 5:30 p.m. First Friday Original Showcase feat, The Williamsboy, Bill Burns-Lynch & Brian Casale, Leon Stanley
Sat. 5 p.m. Gwynn Alden
Wed. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Jam Hosted by Bill Burns-Lynch
Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music BINGO / The Jenks
Fri. (7 p.m.) Hit & Run (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G
Sat. 11 a.m. "20th Anniversary " feat. (1 p.m.) Shut Up Gus (7 p.m.) Old School
Sun. 7 p.m. BINGO
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+  
Blend Bar & Bistro   
911 Highway 33 Hamilton 
(609) 245-8887
Sat. 7 p.m. Madwire
Bordentown City
Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown  
Fri. 7 p.m. "Frightening Fridays!" Haunted History Tours. $20
Sat. 12 p.m. Bordentown Walking Tours. $20 
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
B2 Bistro Jimmy's American Grill
140 US Route 130 South bordentown
(609) 291-0200
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia   
Cazz's Sports Bar 'N' Grille
1560 Haines Road Levittown, PA 
(267) 580-5469 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul
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
Cody's Roadhouse Distillery
5605 Bensalem Boulevard Bensalem, PA
(215) 252-3575
Thurs. 7 p.m. Line Dancing. $10
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cosmic Jerry Band
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour (7 p.m.) The Discoteks / DJ John Rossi
Sat. 8 p.m. The Launch / DJ Anthony Mig
Wed. 7 p.m. Live Band Jam
Curran’s Irish Inn
1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 245-1800
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo 
Mon. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo
Dadz Bar and Grill 
744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. Ryan Zimmerman
Fri. 8 p.m. Space Antelope $11.75
Sat. 8 p.m. Dead to the Core. $11.75
Sun. (1 p.m.) Acoustic Jam Circle ($10 suggested donation) (6 p.m.) Songs from The Reverend's Jukebox w/ Reverend Graham Ford
Wed. 7 p.m.  Comedy Open Mic
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
Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia
Forsgate Country Club   
375 Forsgate Drive Monroe
(732) 521-0700 
Fri. 6 p.m. "First Friday"
Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill 
2900 Street Road Bensalem, PA 
(215) 923-1100
Fri. 6 p.m. Bob Pantano Dance Party w/ DJ Joe Castro
Friendly's 
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville 
(609) 426-9203 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Cruise Night "GM"
Wed. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Kevin McGowan and/or Gino Formaroli (Sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m.)
German American Society 
215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton 
(609) 585-5200
Sat. 12 p.m. "9th Annual Wurst Bierfest" feat. Dockside, Kids at Play. $10
Sun. 12 p.m. "9th Annual Wurst Bierfest" feat. The Adlers, Don Bitterlich. $10
Gleason's Bar
6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781 
Thurs. (6 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.) DJ RV RvBeatZ
Sat. (12 p.m.) Music BINGO Brunch (8:30 p.m.) The DisappointmentZ
Sun. 3 p.m. Kickbax
Tues. 7 p.m. Game Show Palooza
Green Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio
240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA 
(215) 504-7277 
Sat. 8 p.m. Side Hustle w/ Mikey O'Grady
Tues. 7 p.m. Music BINGO
Grover's Mill Coffee House 
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction   
(609) 716-8771  
Sat. 10 a.m. Cathie C
Thurs. 6 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Wade Prestridge. $10
Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Fri. ( 8 p.m.) Women Who Rock '80s and '90s Tribute (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Side Project (8:30 p.m.) Se7en (11.59) DJ Dance Party 
Sun. 1 p.m. Midnight Sun Orchestra
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Steve
Tues. 7 p.m. Jillian Ashcroft Jazz Quartet 
Wed. 7 p.m. Matt Setzer
Hopewell Valley Theater/Stage
5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
Fri. 8 p.m. Guns 'N Hoses
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
Irish Rover Station House 
1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA 
(215) 970-5412 
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo Night
Ivy Tavern
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton 
(609) 888-1435 
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 
All shows 21+
Kelly's Bar n Banquet Hall
14 Railroad Avenue Fort Dix
(732) 230-6169
Sun. 3:30 p.m. Wounded Souls
Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Order 609
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Mark Sacco (10 p.m.) DJ Bay
Sat. 10 a.m. Brunch feat. (11 a.m.) Lou Mutter (7 p.m.) Balanced Breakfast Band  (10 p.m.) DJ Dan
Sun.10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch feat. (11 a.m.) Bob Banka
Library Company of Burlington
23 West Union Street Burlington
(609) 3861273
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night
Lillipies Bakery
30 North Harrison Street Princeton 
(609) 423-2100  
Sat. 10 a.m. Storytime with Jeff
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  
McStews Irish Sports Pub
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 949-9570 
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Mercer County Park (Boathouse at Mercer Lake)
334 South Post Road West Windsor 
(866) 683-3586 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds 
Hughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor 
(609) 448-1947 
Sat. 12 p.m. Cultural Festival. 
Morven Museum & Garden
55 Stockton Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8144
Fri. 7 p.m. A Cabaret Evening feat. Sierra Boggess
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA 
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Night 
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   
Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 4 p.m. Open Mic Night
Nick's Roast Beef
4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA 
(215) 637-515
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
NJWeedman's Dispensary
322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Fri. 9 p.m. "Scary Movie" 
Nomad Distilling Company
20 South Main Street New Hope, PA
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch
Nottingham Tavern 
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-6623
Thur. (7 p.m.) Rock On Radio Happy Hour Hosted by Danny Coleman feat. music by RG Evans (9 pm.) Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. 4 p.m. Pies on the Patio feat. (6:30 p.m.) Matt Coyle
Ages 21+   .
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
 Old Barracks
100 Barrack Street Trenton
Sat. 7 p.m. Concerts by Candlelight
Old Town Pub
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia
Ottoburger (Planet Animal Taste)
65 East Broad Street Hopewell
(640) 867-4915
Fri. 6 p.m. DOG Trio
Palmer Square 
40 Nassau Street Princeton 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Chet & Ari
Sat. 1 p.m. Summer Music Series feat. KickStart
Patriots Crossing 
1339 River Road Titusville 
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night  
Wed. 7 p.m. Pub Trivia
Picture Perfect Affairs
76 High Street Mount Holly
Fri. 7 p.m. First Friday Lyrics To Go Open Mic and Showcase
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Road Cranbury
(609) 799-4013
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Adults Nature Photography Meetup
Princeton Country Club (The Apron)
1-Wheeler Way West Windsor
(609) 452-9382 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Karaoke Night w/ Live DJ
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour feat. (7:30 p.m.) Archana
Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch  
Princeton Public Library (Hinds Plaza)
65 Witherspoon Street Princeton  
(609) 924-9529 
Fri. 6:30 p.m. PRIDE on the Plaza
Princeton University (Art Museum)
Nassau Street Princeton
Fri. 2 p.m. Pop-Up Talk: Curator Marykat Cleary
Puss N Boots Tavern
942 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia
Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge 
144 US Route 130 Bordentown 
(609) 262-0110
Thurs. 8 p.m. Jazz Night  
Rossi's Bar & Grill
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ernie White
Sat. 8 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Sat. 11 a.m. Brunch
Sun. 11 a.m. Brunch 
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics
Saint Mark United Methodist Church  
465 Paxson Avenue Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-1286
Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Bill Wieszczek
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
Second Sin Brewing Company
1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, P
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
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
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 
Spigola Vino E Cucino
3817 Crosswicks Hamilton Square Road Hamilton
(609) 585-5255
Thurs. 5 p.m. Mark Sacco
Stewart's of Hamilton
578 Route 33 Hamilton
Tues. 5 p.m. Cruise Night
Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Black Zeppelin
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke 
Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310 
Fri. 5 p.m. Laundrymen
The Beer Garden and Education Center at Snipes Farm
890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. (5:30 p.m.) Bloom and Decay (6:30 p.m.) Over The Counter (8:30 p.m.) Muskrat Flats
Fri. (10 a.m.) Workshops (3:45 p.m.) Hutch and Company (5 p.m.) Friends of the Devil (6:15 p.m.) Riko and Whaler (7:30 p.m.) Jawn of the Dead (9:30 p.m.) Steal Your Face ((11:45 p.m. Kevin Rovner Band
Sat. (10 a.m.) Workshops (11 a.m.) Lovelight (12:30 p.m.) TBA (1:45 p.m.) Local Honey (3:15 p.m.) Bobby Beetcut (4:30 p.m.) Montoj (6 p.m.) The Big Trip (7:30 p.m.) Be5D (9:30 p.m.) Shakedown Citi (11:30 p.m.) Kevin Hill & Darilyn and Friends
The Birdhouse Center For The Arts
7 North Main Street Lambertville
(215) 681-4660
Fri. 8 p.m. Ric Robertson 
Tues. 7:30 p.m. NJNO the "not just nyckelharpa orchestra" Community Orchestra
The Buck Hotel 
1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA 
(215) 396-2002 
Sat. Brunch 
Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo
The Cool Cricket
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Dave Curtis
The Corner Inn
24509 East Main Street Columbus
(609) 298-8543
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ We R Entertainment
The Five Four Bar & Grill
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 547-5525
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel
The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Trey
Sun. 2 p.m. Gameday
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv 
Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Trey  
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
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. JB Barnes
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
The Roost
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. DC Duo 
Mon. 6 p.m. Music BINGO
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala
The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Sat. 10 a.m. Mount Holly Car Show
The Union House 
19 East Union Street Burlington
(609) 531-6077
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Coconutz
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) TBA
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch 
Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music BINGO
Sat. 7 p.m. Gunpowder Falls
Tir Na Nog 
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton 
(609) 392-2554
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions"
All Shows 21+
Trenton Free Public Library
120 Academy Street Trenton
(609) 392-7188
Fri. 5 p.m. "First Friday"
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
Union Coffee
49 North Union Street Lambertville 
(609) 460-4637
Fri. 5 p.m. "First Friday" Tarot Meet-Up w/ Kristina Gorman
Village Idiot Brewing Company
42 High Street Mount Holly
(609) 975-9270 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sat. 10 a.m. Car Show
Washington Crossing Inn 
1295General Washington Memorial Boulevard Washington Crossing, PA
(877) 882-1776
Thurs. 6 p.m. Ladies Night
Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Kama Linden
Fri. 6 p.m. Sam the Trivia Guy
Sat. 1 p.m. Rob Silvers
Sun. 1 p.m. The Williamsboy
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:

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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Rising Sun Presents: A Funky Reggae Party on August 1st

Rising Sun Presents: A Funky Reggae Party on August 1st

(KING OF PRUSSIA, PA) -- Rising Sun Presents will celebrate summer with A Funky Reggae Party in Heuser Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The evening will feature performances from legendary acts Steel Pulse, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe playing Jimmy Cliff, and The Original Wailers ft. Al Anderson. The lineup also includes The Philly Reggae Allstars ft. members of Wareika Hill. Tabernacle & more, along with DJ sets from Solomonic Sound System (Rob Paine) and Traveler Sounds.

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center presents John Violinist on August 1st

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- John Violinist will perform at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on Saturday, August 1, 2026 7:30pm. John is an international violinist and performer who has fused the sound of classical music with the sound of today's popular music.

The Stone Pony presents John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band on August 1st

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band return to The Stone Pony on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The band has been delivering their patented good time rock 'n' roll for more then 50 years now. This is an all ages show; doors are at 6:30pm.
Art, Poetry, and Conversation Unite at Monmouth Museum at Dunellen

Art, Poetry, and Conversation Unite at Monmouth Museum at Dunellen

(DUNELLEN, NJ) -- Jo-El Lopez will present a special edition of Art in Conversation on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00pm at the Monmouth Museum at Dunellen (266 North Avenue) in Dunellen. The free public event will feature an engaging artist talk by acclaimed abstract artist Bryant Small, followed by original spoken-word performances inspired by his artwork.
Todd Sheaffer & Yarn to headline 2026 Soulstice Music & Arts Festival

Todd Sheaffer & Yarn to headline 2026 Soulstice Music & Arts Festival

(CLINTON, NJ) -- Todd Sheaffer & Friends, Yarn and the Bobby Syvarth band featuring Tim Carbone will headline the Second Annual Soulstice Music & Arts Festival in Clinton. The 3-day event, with over 25 bands, takes place at the Red Mill Museum in historic Clinton from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. The festival is presented by the Pattenburg House and The Peace Love Music Movement.
 

FEATURED EVENTS


Hindley Street Country Club

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Deadgrass

Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Bees Deluxe

Friday, July 31, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Stone Flower - ​Santana Tribute Band

Saturday, August 01, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ



 

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