ROCK ON! This Week's Sound Bites...7/18/19

By Danny Coleman
originally published: 07/18/2019

"We're in San Antonio Texas today and it's been great! The crowds have been really responsive, it's kind of really cool for us because we're the heavier band out here so we kind of stick out so it gives us the chance to go out there and set the bar pretty high; it's been a great tour."

Freddy Ordine has ridden a rock 'n' roll roller coaster before; the business sure provides its share of ups and downs, twists, turns and uncertainties but at this moment, just like the great state of Texas; the future of Weapons Of Anew is wide open. 

Currently on the road supporting former Creed singer Scott Stapp on his "The Spaces Between The Shadows Tour" this group from the northern New Jersey and New York areas have scheduled stops first on July 20 at the Levoy Theatre in Millville and again on July 27 at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. 

"We're excited, we get to do a Pocono's show, the Starland, a New York City show, the Millville show, a Long Island show; so we've got four or five local shows and we're really looking forward to it," said Ordine as he elaborated on the tour, performing close to home, the band's future and more.

Still riding the success of their first release, "The Collision Of Love And Hate," Ordine explains how and why a follow up disc will have to wait.

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"We were actually just getting into the studio and our plan was to start working on our new record; I think we got about two weeks of work in and our manager called and said, "Hey, do you guys want to do the Scott Stapp tour?" We were like, yeah we really want to do this and so far it's been really cool for us."

 They were so early on in the recording process when the call came that most of the tracks are still being developed and most have yet to be named.

"No title for the album yet because we're still working on the songs and they're named "New One 7" or "New One 3" Ordine said with a laugh. "My computer is full of ideas and then we'll start pulling them apart and we're like, hey remember that one where we have to hum and I'm like oh shit I don't remember (laughs) and then it takes us an hour just to find the cool Idea we were working on. We have been working with Mike Ferretti who does Sevendust; we've become really good friends and he's been helping us with the production of it."

Although it is a collaborative effort, Ordine says that he is the one who introduces most of the band's material. 

"Usually I'm the principal songwriter, I'll usually sit and get a basic idea and a song structure and then I'll sit with the band and try and get it to sound like us. Once we have it kind of dialed in then we'll work on the melodies and write some lyrics and that's in general how it usually works for us; it's not necessarily going to be that way all of the time but that's how it is most of the time. I write in Pro-Tools and the drums are really a pain in the ass, really kind of stiff, whereas when Chris (Drummer Manfre) is there we kind of have almost an R & B feel or what we call the "New York City Groove" which is what we all grew up with; Chris swings a little bit more than my computer does (laughs)." 

So with the new record on hold and the tour in full swing; are they testing out any of the new material yet? 

"We've been doing a bunch of live stuff off of the first record and we've got this one that has this crazy Latin kind of vibe to it; it's so cool because it has a different kind of energy and a different kind of beat to it. I've been enjoying playing it; probably too much (laughs). We have been doing this one new song that has popped up on this tour but we'll probably be breaking it out more as we're closer to home like with the New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts dates." 

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When life comes at you fast, you have to make adjustments on the fly. The tour came up so quickly that there was little time for preparation in way of today's financial lifeblood; merchandise sales. 

"Yeah, at the beginning of the tour, merch and CD sales were a little weak because it came about so quick that we really hadn't prepared for it but over the last week or so it has really picked up as we're beginning to catch up."

Playing the guitar has always been paramount in Ordine's plans, so much so that he made a go of it while in his teens; much to the chagrin of his parents.

"I dropped out of school at 16 and started touring with one of my old bands," he started. You see, my family had a heating and air conditioning business so the rule was that I could tour from April thru October but from October on I had to learn a trade and had to go to work every day; I was pretty lucky that way. I remember when I dropped out of school my mother said, "You're father is going to kill you" and she started crying and when my dad got home from work he grabbed me by the throat and said, "You have two options, go to work tomorrow or stop breathing right now (laughs)" and I said; what time do we leave?"

Being on the road then and now are stark contrasts, especially when it comes to family. When asked if he misses home while being on the road for an extended period; his reply evoked the closeness of he and his band mates.

"In a way yeah and in a way no; I mean I've got my kids, my girl, my dog and my cat at home and I miss that stuff but we're all so close it's kind of like being a family out here; you don't really get lonely." 

So what can we expect from Weapons Of Anew on stage and going forward? 

"We're going to try finish recording our next album, probably headline select shows in New Jersey and New York or some one off gigs so we can keep ourselves fresh and in shape. When we hit the stage it's a full on assault, we're like rabid animals, it's crazy but we don't know any other way. I'm really excited to be doing these gigs near home it's going to be fun."  

To discover more about Weapons Of Anew, the tour and purchasing tickets, please visit www.weaponsofanewband.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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Arts Council of Princeton     
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton     
(609) 924-8777    
Thurs. 10 a.m. Farm Market  and "Summer Courtyard Concert Series" feat. (6 p.m.) The Blue Meanies ( Takes place at the Princeton Shopping Center located at 301 N. Harrison St. FREE admission)      

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Bill's Olde Tavern     
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton     
(609) 586-0192     
Thurs. 9 p.m. Trivia     
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+    

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Blend Bar & Bistro     
911 Highway 33 Hamilton     
(609) 245-8887   
Sun. 7 p.m. Karaoke  
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia  Jam     
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke    

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Bowman's Tavern     
1600 River Road New Hope, PA     
(215) 862-2972     
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Neil Podgurski Trio
Fri. (5 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan  
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Sun. 6 p.m. Lorenzo   
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott 
Tues. 6 p.m. Ryan Shubert
Wed. 6 p.m. Soul Custody

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Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room     
19 E. Union Street Burlington     
(609) 733-3562    
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ L-Z
Sun. 1 p.m. Melissa Wegfahrt
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics  

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Broken Goblet Brewing   
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA   
(267) 812-5653   
Thurs. 8 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo 

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Brother's Pizza
871 Highway 33 Hamilton
(609) 586-2727
Fri. 5 p.m. Rich Schneider

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Caffe Galleria   
23 North Union Street Lambertville   
(609) 397-2400   
Fri. 7 p.m. Ed Wall

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Candlelight Lounge     
24 Passaic Street Trenton     
(609) 695-9612     
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam  
Sat. 3 p.m. (TBA) $10 (cover charge/$10 Minimum includes buffet)     
Tues. 6 p.m. "Tuesday Jazz Jam" Open Session feat. James Stewart / Tom Littwin Trios. $5 (Lite appetizers)    

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Cedar Gardens  
661 Route 33 Hamilton  
(609) 931-9464  
Sat. 7 p.m. "A Night to Remember" feat. The Capris, Donnie Abraham, Tommy Gooch, Frankie Sweets. $40/$50

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Championship Bar   
931 Chambers street Trenton   
(609) 396-5457 
Mon. 8 p.m. "Art Chill Night"   
Tuesday 8 p.m. "Jam Night" Hosted by Nikki & Caleb   

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Chickie's & Pete's 

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183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown     
(609) 298-9182    
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night     
Wed. 9 p.m. Quizzo Trivia     

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City Streets     
510 Highway 130 South East Windsor     
(609) 426-9400   
Mon. 9 p.m. "Malibu Mondays"      
Tues. 9 p.m. Trivia w/ Jessie & Chelsea 
Wed. 6:30 p.m. "Wine Down Wednesdays" w/ Rich Genoval      

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COARadio.com     
125 South Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 241-7103     
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. RG Evans

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Continental Tavern   
2 North Main Street Yardley, PA   
(215) 493-9191     
Fri. 9 p.m.Jeff Sutton Band
Sat. 9 p.m. The Idle Woodsman 

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Cook A.A.  
411 Hobart Avenue Hamilton  
(609) 586-5117  
Fri. 8 p.m. Dick Gratton w/ Kim Robinson

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Cooper's Riverview 
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton 
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Thirsty Thursday" w/ DJ Jimmy Giambrone. Ages 21+ (Ladies free before 10 p.m. w/ college ID) 
Fri. (3 p.m.) Paradise Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Unleashed 
Sat. 8 p.m. 80's Revolution Band
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch"

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Dacey's Pub 
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA 
(215) 295-4838 
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo 

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Diamond's of Hamilton     
661 Route 33 Hamilton     
(609) 981-7900     
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Entertainment 
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Entertainment 

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Dog & Bull Brew House     
810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.     
(215) 788-2855     
Fri. 8 p.m. Mia Johnson
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Keli Vale (8 p.m) Gabriele Guma
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch" feat. Mikey Raggz
Tues. 7 p.m. 90's Trivia 

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Fedora Bistro Cafe   
2633 Main Street Lawrenceville   
(609) 895-0844   
 Wed. 6 p.m. Jerry Monk

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Franklin Park
Woodland and Franklin Streets Trenton
Fri. 6 p.m. Joe Zook & The Blues Deluxe

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Frans Pub   
116 South Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 862-5539   
Fri. 8 p.m. Renegade
Sat. 8 p.m. The Real Fugitives

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Friendly's
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville
(609) 426-9203
Sun. 5:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke

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German American Society   
215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton   
(609) 585-5200   
Fri. 7 p.m. "Fire Pit Friday" feat. The Williamsboy

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Greenhouse  
90 South Main Street New Hope, PA  
(215) 693-1657  
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Musicians Night Out Hosted by Lovelight 
Fri. 9 p.m. Dana Gaynor Band
Sat. 9 p.m. Four Lanes End
Sun. 1 p.m. Ryan Gaughan
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Sam Ryan Music
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia hosted by Duane Dunlevy  

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Grounds For Sculpture   
80 Sculptors way Hamilton   
(609) 586-0616    
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Sing Along with Sculpture" w/ Seward Johnson   

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Grover's Mill Coffee House
    
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction     
(609) 716-8771     
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker   

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Halo Pub   
4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton Square   
(609) 586-1811   
Sat. 7 p.m. Travis Bickle & The Enforcers

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Hamilton Tap & Grill  
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton  
(609) 905-0925  
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 8 p.m.Trivia Challenge  

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Havana New Hope 

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105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.     
(215) 862-9897    
Thurs. 8 p.m. A Tribute to The Doors w/ "The Soft Parade." Doors open at 6 p.m., $35
Fri. (8:30 p.m.) The Loop. $7 (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) 52 Pickup. $8 (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. (4 p.m.) Waiting On Mongo (9 p.m.) Karaoke
Mon. (9 p.m.) Karaoke 
Tues. 8 p.m. Funk 'N' Blues Jam Hosted by Sidewinder Blues Band  
Wed. 8 p.m.  "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Chin & Blum, The Beagles

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Hopewell Farmers Market
62 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 731-6063
Sun. 11 a.m. Wenonah Brooks

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Hopewell Theater      
5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell     
(609) 466-1964    
Thurs. 11 a.m./7 p.m. Pink Floyd's "The Wall." $11.25/$12.50
Sat. 8 p.m. The Brubeck Brothers Quartet Celebrates Dave Brubeck's Centennial. $55, $60, $65
Sun. 11 a.m. "Brunch Club" feat. Bill Flemer. $40 ($15 no brunch)

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Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn     
15 East Broad Street Hopewell     
(609) 466-9889  
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic. Night      

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards     
46 Yard Avenue Pennington     
(609) 737-4465     
Thurs. 6 p.m. Just Us
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Acoustic DuOver 
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Living the Dream
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Darla and Rich

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Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill     
7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA     
(267) 914-4517     
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher     
Sat. 9 p.m. Witzend
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam      

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Rover Station House  
1033 Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA  
(215) 970-5412  
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment 

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Iron Plow Vineyards     
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus     
(732) 306-9111     
Fri. 6 p.m. Matt Backes & Sheila Shukla
Sat. 2 p.m. Carol Brooks & Ed Wilson
Sun. 2 p.m. Audio Pilot

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Ivy Tavern     
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton     
(609) 888-1435     
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke     
Fri. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Sat. 9 p.m. Spellbound
All shows 21+     

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Jake's Eatery     
869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA     
(215) 322-6787     
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Ladies Night"    
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night     

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Jimmy's Firestone American Grill   
140 Route 130 South Bordentown   
(609) 291-0200   
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Bar Games and Trivia"   

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John & Peter's     
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa     
(215) 862-5981    
Thurs. 9 p.m. Terez, Little Flowers
Fri. 9 p.m. Pop Pink Throwbacks lll
Sat. (3 p.m.) Brian St. John (9 p.m.) Above The Moon, Okay Mayday
Sun. (3 p.m.) Ellie Spy (9:30 p.m.) John Beacher & Friends
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic 
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational     
All shows 21+    

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Killarney's Publick House     
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton    
(609) 586-1166    
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Fri. (6 p.m.) Joanna Caruso (10 p.m.)
Sat. (5 p.m.) Shelter In Place (9 p.m.) Deep Release
Mon. 7 p.m. "Paint Nite"  
Wed. 8 p.m. Drop the Beat Bingo    

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Laurita Winery     
85 Archertown Road New Egypt     
(609) 752-0200   
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. "Laurita Junior Idol" (Tryouts)
Fri. 7 p.m. Fire Pit Friday
Sat. 11 a.m. "The Laurita Red, White and Blue and Bacon Too" Food Truck Festival
Sun. 11 a.m. "The Laurita Red, White and Blue and Bacon Too" Food Truck Festival
Wed. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out"   

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

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Legends Tap and Pizza  
318 High Street Burlington  
(609) 486=3001  
Fri. 7 p.m. Gypsy Mother

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Logan Inn 

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10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA     
(215) 862-2300   
Thurs. 6 p.m. Melville
Fri. 7 p.m. Ian Lander
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sammy Flow
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" feat. Melville

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Mamma Rosa's     
572 Klockner Road Hamilton     
(609) 588-5454     
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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Marcellos Coal Fired Restaurant & Pizza   
206 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown    
(609) 298-8360   
Sun. 10 a.m. "Blues Brunch" 

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McGuinn's Place     
1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence     
(609) 392-0599    
Fri. 10 p.m. EMO Night V feat. Dread & Breakfast / Bockman & Dre Ovalle. $5
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke     
Ages 21+     

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McStews Irish Sports Pub     
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA     
(215) 949-9570     
Thurs. 10 p.m. "Beer Pong Night" 
Sat. 9 p.m. All Lit Up
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike   
Wed. 9 p.m. "Karaoke Time" w/ Kirchner Entertainment   

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Mercer County Park  (Boathouse at Mercer Lake) 
334 South Post Road West Windsor 
(866) 683-3586 
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour" feat. Remember Us

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Mercer County Park Festival Grounds   
Hughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor   
(609) 448-1947   
Sat. 6 p.m. Kelly Bell Band / Swift Technique. Gates open at 5 p.m. (FREE admission $5 parking fee)

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Millhill Basement     
300 S. Broad Street Trenton     
(609) 989-1600     
Fri. 9:30 p.m. "Summer Rap & Rock Tour 2019" feat. (9:30 p.m.) DJ Ronny Rayz (10 p.m.) K-Prez (10:35 p.m.) Chris Rockwell Collective (11:10 p.m.) Mista Encore (11:45 p.m.) Black Suburbia Music Group (12:20 a.m.) Apollo Ali (12:55 a.m.) Chalk & The Beige Americans. $10 
Sat. 10 p.m.  Bayht Lahm, Jaws, Coffin Void, 19DRT, (TBA). Ages 21+, Doors open at 9 p.m., $7
Tues. 9 p.m. Tuff Turf, Flawless Flow. $5

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Mill Hill Park Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series
165 East Front Street (Corner of South Broad Street)
(609) 393-8998
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Des & The Swagmatics / Renaissance Jazz Band 

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Music On Main
15 South Main Street Yardley, PA
Sat. 6 p.m. Raised By Wolves

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New Jersey WeedMan's Joint 
322 East State Street Trenton   
(609) 437-0898   
Sun. (2 p.m.) "Old School Sunday" (4:20 p.m.) "Sugar Magnolia Sundaze"  
Wed. 8 p.m. "420 Game Night"  

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Nook's PourHouse     
2043 Route 130 South Florence     
(609) 447-0927   
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Tuesday w/ Quizoholics     

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Nottingham Tavern     
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square     
(609) 587-6623     
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Fri. 9 p.m. 80's Undercover
Sat. 9 p.m. Tour de Force
Ages 21+     

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Old Town Pub     
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown     
(609) 291-9232    
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia   

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Old York Cellars  (Quakerbridge Tasting Room) 
3320 Brunswick Pike (US Rte 1) Lawrence 
(609) 799-2707 
Fri. 5 p.m. Bill Shannon
Sat. 4 p.m. Victor Fiore

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Palermo's Of Hamilton     
310 Klockner Road Hamilton     
(609) 838-7979     
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke    
All shows 21 +   

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Palmer Square
Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dueling Piano Night

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Patriots Crossing     
1339 River Road Titusville     
(609) 737-2780    
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Sean Cavalier  
Sat. 8 p.m. Paul Plumeri Blues Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"   

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Pj's Pancake House & Tavern
19 Main Street Robbinsville
(609) 772-4755
Fri. 8 p.m. The Ernie White Band

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Princeton Public Library  
65 Witherspoon Street Princeton  
(609) 924-9529  
Mon. 7 p.m. "Elvis in Vegas: How the King Reinvented the Las Vegas Show" w/ Author Richard Zoglin 

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River Cat Cafe`    
142 South Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 693-1008   
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Jazz"   

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Robbinsville Community Concert
Town Center Lake Drive Gazebo, Robbinsville
Tues. 7 p.m. Joe Vadala

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Rossi's Bar & Grill     
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton     
(609) 890-2004     
Thurs. 7 p.m. Ernie White

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Salt Creek Grille     
1 Rockingham Row Princeton     
(609) 419-4200     
Fri. 8 p.m. Lynn Randal
Sat. 8 p.m. Groove 13

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Small World Coffee     
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton     
(609) 924-4377 x2   
Sat. 8 p.m. Black Cat Habitat

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Starbucks Coffee   (Trenton Community Store) 
102 South Warren Street Trenton  
(609) 393-0261  
Sat. 3 p.m. Open Mic   

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1867 Sanctuary     
101 Scotch Road Ewing     
(609) 392-6409  
Thurs. 8 p.m. Andrew Alling. $20
Fri. 8 p.m. Cecelia Zabala. $20
Sat. 8 p.m. Witherbees Duo feat. Jacqui Armbruster & Mike Lorenz. $20
Sun. (2 p.m.) The Jazz Connection feat. Pam Orlando. $20 (7:30 p.m.) Carrie Jackson Trio. $20 
Wed. 8 p.m. Brad Rau. $20

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Tara's Tavern    
1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown     
(609) 286-2300     
Fri. 10 p.m. Quattro
Sat. 10 p.m. Black Brant

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Tavern On The Lake      
101 Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 426-9345     
Fri. 9 p.m. Boys on the Side
Sat. 2 p.m. "Beach Party"
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night     

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Temperance House     
5 South State Street Newtown, PA     
(215) 944-8050     
Thurs. 7 p.m. Blues Open Mic Hosted by Steve Guyger     
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo   

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Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton  
(609) 924-2310  
Fri. 5 p.m. "Sips & Sounds Friday" feat. Christine Havrilla
Sun. 2 p.m. "Winery Sunday Music Series" feat. Jerry Steele

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Tessara's 
812 Route 33 Hamilton 
(609) 584-1700
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke

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The Beer Garden at Snipes Farm   
890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Sat. 10:30 a.m. Bucks County Blues Society Presents: "The 37th Annual Rhythm & Blues Picnic" w/ Emcee Mikey Jr, feat. John Nemeth & the Blues Dreamers, Reverend Payton's Big Damn Band, Regina Bonelli & the True-Groove All-Stars, Slim & the Perkolators, Lisa Chavous & the Philadelphia Blues Messengers, Shakey Lyman. Gates open at 9 a.m., $35 (advance/adults ages 14+), $15 (advance/kids ages 3-13) BYOB admission includes bottled water and ice for coolers.

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The Birdhouse Center For The Arts   
7 North Main Street Lambertville   
(215) 681-4660   
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Not Just Nyckleharpa Orchestra

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

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The Cure Insurance Center     
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton     
(609) 656-3200     
Check website for upcoming events     

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The Deck Restaurant and Bar @ the Bucks County Playhouse
70 South Main street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2121
Fri. (2 p.m.) Matt Gordeuk (10:45 p.m.) "Apprentice Cabaret" feat. Jillian, Greg, Makenna w/ special Guests: Ryan Ballard, Devin Lewis
Sat. (8 p.m.) Matt Gordeuk (10:45 p.m.) "Apprentice Cabaret" feat. Caden, Kuppi, McKenzie
Sun. 6 p.m. Bunny Barnes

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The Dubliner   
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 693-1816   
Fri. 8 p.m. Na Bodach
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Gerry Timlin
Sun. 2 p.m. Aidan & Devin Jazz Duo

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The Five Four Bar & Grill   
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA   
(215) 547-5525   
Fri. 9 p.m. Blue Reign
Wed. 7 p.m. "Lyrical Conundrums" w/ Cara & Righteous         

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The HOB Tavern     
146 Second Street Bordentown     
(609) 291-7020     
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment   
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night     

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The Ivy Inn     
248 Nassau Street Princeton     
(609) 921-8555     
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron     
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv    
Wed. 10 p.m. "Wednesday Wheel Night Spin To Win Karaoke" w/ DJ Rockn Ron     

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The Pines Tavern     
6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA     
(215) 788-1659     
Sat. 9 p.m. Dana Collins & the Dock 6 Band
Sun. 3 p.m. Slim & the Perkolators

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The Roost     
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge     
(609) 208-0050   
Fri. 8 p.m. Even Odds
Sat. 8 p.m. Nancy and the No Bad Days Band
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke   

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The Sticky Wicket     
2465 South Broad Street Hamilton     
(609) 439-0007     
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Throwback Thursday" w/ DJ Chillio    
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke     

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The Sycamore Grill     
255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA     
(215) 908-6326     
Thurs. 8 p.m. Joy In Repitition
Fri. 8 p.m. American Hawk Trio
Sat. 8 p.m. Renegade
Sun. 3 p.m. Jamie Stem

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The Union Firehouse  
18 Washington Street Mount Holly  
(609) 288-6491  
Thurs. (4 p.m.) Happy Hour w/ Al Snyder (7 p.m.) "Local Thursday"  
Fri. (5 p.m.) Carmel Helene 
Sat. 7 p.m. "Comedy Night" Hosted by Joe Matarese feat. Latice, Andrew Steimer. $25 (advance
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Open Jam w/ Blue Light Digital Sound  

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Tir Na Nog     
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton     
(609) 392-2554   
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" w/ Diarmuid MacSuibhne
All Shows 21+    

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Trenton Buzz     
702 Pine Street Trenton     
(609) 392-6000     
Fri. 8 p.m. Live Band & Open Mic.     
Sat. 10 p.m. "Buzzed Saturdays" w/ Bockman     

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Trenton Social      
449 South Broad Street Trenton     
(609) 989-7777    
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour" Hosted by Jay Kountree  
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night

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Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)     
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.     
(215) 862-8300     
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia   
Fri.10 p.m. Rich Scanella Group. $5 (cover charge)  
Sat.10 p.m. Billy Joel Tribute w/ "You May Be Right." $5 (cover charge)    
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage 
All shows 21+   

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Wildflowers Inn     
2572 Pennington Road Pennington     
(609) 773-2392     
Sat. 9 p.m. Acoustic Rock Night     
Mon. 9 p.m. "Moonshine Mondays" Trivia    
Tues. 9 p.m. Ed Wilson

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Working Dog Winery     
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown     
(609) 371-6000     
Sat. 1 p.m. The Williamsboy

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Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar   
82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA   
(215) 493-3800   
Sat. 8 p.m. Rondie James

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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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