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ROCK ON! This Week's Sound Bites...8/8/19


By Danny Coleman

originally published: 08/08/2019

A little more than a year ago, Neshanic Station, NJ songwriter/guitarist Tom Flynn released "Travels," a 10 track disc that lives up to its name. "Travels" meanders in and out of styles, genres and tempos while taking the listeners on an eclectic journey inside the artist's songwriting mind. 

Recorded with the assistance of some of the best musical talent the Garden State has to offer and produced by Tom Brislin and mastered by Stephen DeAcutis; this CD has great sonic quality and instrumentation to go along with unique lyrics and interpretations. 

Track One"Automatic People," starts off with an '80's feel a la the Gin Blossoms and with a slightly edgy bass driven breakdown approximately three quarters of the way in. Flynn has recently released a video for this cut that can be found here: https://youtu.be/8p_vHbKePiE.

"Fuel Line" is in the number two position and kicks in with an upbeat, distorted, bluesy guitar riff that segues into a pop feel punctuated by synthesizer interludes which give the song a familiarity. Here too, the sound has a definite blast from the past; think The Cars "Just What I Needed." A catchy tune that grabs your attention and would've made a nice first track, had that spot not already been taken. 

The third track, "Tradition Trains" is a considerable downshift from the openers and with its haunting vocals and harmonies is a stark contrast to the other two. A Fender Rhodes sound buried just beneath the surface mixed with a rich bass line leading the way give this tune progressive rock overtones. 



 
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Up next is "Just A Song," another slow piece led by a deep bass line and straight forward acoustic rhythms. This one feels out of place; not sure whether it's a filler track or intentional.

"Beautiful" is a very nice piano and acoustic guitar work with synthesized string accents and a reverb laden vocal that paints this offering with an almost medieval feel; picture a troubadour with a lute. Well penned lyrics give it some warmth. 

Track Six"Your Trail Goes Cold" is a half speed electric ditty that feels like it's on the edge of busting loose; reminding you of young boy being held back from running away by his shirt tails. A snappy rhythm with a tasty guitar solo and underlying keyboards keep this tune going forward and although not too upbeat it works well. 

"Long Line Waiting" is another with haunting vocals similar to "Tradition Trains" and features  acoustic guitar with some very good production work; this too has an Emerson, Lake & Palmer progressive vibe. 

Like "Fuel Line" and "Beautiful," "Tick Tock Man" was co-written with producer Brislin. This cut is large and with its dynamics, swells and great drum work takes us on a fast ride around the park. Reminiscent of the Moody Blues, this one cooks and even at an opus-like 6:48 is easily one of the highlights of the album. 

If there was a country guitarist who mated with Keith Emerson their love child would be the instrumental Track Nine"Playground." This too has some pep in its step and will get some toes tappin'.

The song that ends this journey features backing vocals by the fabulous Michaela McClain and is titled, "Lullaby Your Way Home;" percussion and acoustic guitar are the mainstays of this one with some synthesizer at the end; an apt finish for this collection. 



 
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"Travels" is diverse in its presentation and shows some of Flynn's versatility as an artist. This is a good album for those who enjoy '70's progressive rock with some occasional new wave and folk bits thrown in the recording cauldron.

To purchase "Travels" or discover more about Tom Flynn, please go to www.tomflynnsongwriter.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


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.) T.S. Project (Takes place at the Princeton Shopping Center located at 301 N. Harrison St. FREE admission)
Artworks Trenton   
19 Everett Alley Trenton   
(609) 394-9436  
Fri. 7 p.m.  "Ink & Drink"      
Bill's Olde Tavern     
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton     
(609) 586-0192     
Thurs. 9 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+    
Blend Bar & Bistro     
911 Highway 33 Hamilton     
(609) 245-8887   
Fri. 8:30 p.m. 
Sun. 7 p.m. Karaoke  
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia  Jam     
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke    
Bowman's Tavern     
1600 River Road New Hope, PA     
(215) 862-2972     
Thurs. 6 p.m. Glenn McClelland
Fri. (5 p.m.) Bennett Lee  (8 p.m.) Bob Egan  
Sat. 7 p.m. Wendy Simon Trio
Sun. 6 p.m. Lorenzo
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Ed Wilson
Wed. 6 p.m. Lorenzo
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room     
19 E. Union Street Burlington     
(609) 733-3562    
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Ronny Rayz
Sat. 8 p.m. "Soul Joel Comedy Show" $20
Sun. 1 p.m. Maureen Martin
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics  
Broken Goblet Brewing   
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA   
(267) 812-5653   
Thurs. 8 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Fri. (5 p.m.) "Nick's Roast Beef" (8 p.m.) DVT Live Original Music Presents: LaBella and Poole
Sat. (5 p.m.) Tast of Philly Food Truck (8 p.m.) DVT Live Original Music Presents: St. James & The Apostles, Nicole June
Wed. 8 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Dana Collins
All Shows 21+
Bruno's Bicycles, One Sweet Ride
19 South Main Street Allentown
(609) 208-0544
Fri. 7 p.m. The Successful Failures
Caffe Galleria   
23 North Union Street Lambertville   
(609) 397-2400   
Fri. 7 p.m. Gregg Cagno
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)    
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   
Chickie's & Pete's 
   
183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown     
(609) 298-9182    
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night     
Wed. 9 p.m. Quizzo Trivia     
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      
Clubhouse at Mountain View  
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing  
(609) 771-0400  
Wed. 5:30 p.m. Kindred Spirit
COARadio.com     
125 South Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Venture Zen Band
Continental Tavern   
2 North Main Street Yardley, PA   
(215) 493-9191   
Fri. 9 p.m. Acoustic Martin
Sat. 9 p.m. Will Williams
Cook A.A.  
411 Hobart Avenue Hamilton  
(609) 586-5117 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Karaoke at The Cook" Hosted by Superstar Entertainment 
Fri. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton w/ Kim Robinson
Cooper's Riverview 
Fri. (3 p.m.) Paradise Happy Hour w/ DJ Randy (7 p.m.) Plush 
Sat. 9 p.m. "Katmandu Reunion 2019" feat. DJs / Whiskey Fueled
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch"
Dacey's Pub 
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA 
(215) 295-4838 
Fri. 7 p.m. Acoustic Music Night
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo 
Diamond's of Hamilton     
661 Route 33 Hamilton     
(609) 981-7900     
Thurs. 5 p.m.  
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Entertainment 
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Entertainment 
Dog & Bull Brew House     
810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.     
(215) 788-2855     
Thurs. 8 p.m. Mama's Juice Box 
Fri. (11 a.m.) Michael Leggerie (8 p.m.) Courtney Coletti
Sat. 11 a.m. "Saturday Brunch" feat. Keli Vale 
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch" 
Tues. 7 p.m. 90's Trivia 
El Tule
49 North Main Street Lambertville
(609) 773-0007 
Fri. 6 p.m. "Old School Blues" w/ John Colgan -Davis and John Carleton
Frans Pub   
116 South Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 862-5539   
Sun. 3 p.m. Peter V Blues Train  
Friendly's
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville
(609) 426-9203
Sun. 3 p.m. "C.A.R.E. Fundraising Event" feat. Michael D'Amore, John Monforto, Jack Morowin, Chip Azzaro, Frankie Sweets. (FREE event, percentage of sales goes to C.A R.E.)
German American Society   
215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton   
(609) 585-5200   
Fri. 7 p.m. "Fire Pit Friday" 
Greenhouse  
90 South Main Street New Hope, PA  
(215) 693-1657  
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Musicians Night Out Hosted by Lovelight 
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Sam Ryan Music
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia hosted by Duane 
Grounds For Sculpture   
80 Sculptors way Hamilton   
(609) 586-0616    
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Sing Along with Sculpture" w/ Seward Johnson    
Grover's Mill Coffee House
    
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction     
(609) 716-8771     
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker   
Halo Pub   
4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton Square   
(609) 586-1811   
Sat. 7 p.m. Black Cat Habitat
Halo Pub (Fete)    
9 Hullfish Street Princeton   
(609) 921-1710   
Sat. 6 p.m. The Tone Rangers
Hamilton Tap & Grill  
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton  
(609) 905-0925  
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 8 p.m.Trivia Challenge  
Havana New Hope 
   
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.     
(215) 862-9897    
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Rocky & His Friends
Fri. (8 p.m.) Tom Petty Tribute w/ "Radio Petty." $25 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) The Benderz. $8 (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 4 p.m. Billy Walton Band
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Dwayne 
Tues. 8 p.m. Funk 'N' Blues Jam Hosted by Sidewinder Blues Band
Wed. 8 p.m. "Live and Local Music" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Burning Red Sun, Briana Nelson
Hopewell Theater      
5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell     
(609) 466-1964    
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. The Bailsmen. $22, $24.50, $27
Fri. 8 p.m. "Comedy Night" feat. James Camacho w/ Alex Nichols. $22.50
Sat. 8 p.m. "The Actual Dance: A One man Play with Samuel Simon." $25
Hopewell United Methodist Church   
20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell   
(609) 466-0471   
Sun. 2 p.m. EAMC Coffee House Open Mic hosted by Helen O'Shea and Paul Bejgrowicz feat. Jonathan Tea.
Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn     
15 East Broad Street Hopewell     
(609) 466-9889  
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic. Night      
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions"  
Hopewell Valley Vineyards     
46 Yard Avenue Pennington     
(609) 737-4465     
Thurs. 6 p.m. Castle Rocks
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. A Little Bit Off
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Acoustic Road
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. The Grouser Girls
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill     
7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA     
(267) 914-4517     
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher     
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam      
Irish Rover Station House  
1033 Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA  
(215) 970-5412  
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment  
Iron Plow Vineyards     
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus     
(732) 306-9111     
Fri. 6 p.m. Nami Lane
Sat. 2 p.m. Larry Archer
Sun. 1 p.m. Bob Daley & Dave Dedrick
Ivy Tavern     
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton     
(609) 888-1435     
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke     
Fri. 9 p.m. Einstein Bridge
Sat. 9 p.m. The River Dogs
All shows 21+     
Jake's Eatery     
869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA     
(215) 322-6787     
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Ladies Night"    
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night     
Jimmy's Firestone American Grill   
140 Route 130 South Bordentown   
(609) 291-0200   
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Bar Games and Trivia"   
John & Peter's     
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa     
(215) 862-5981    
Fri. 9 p.m. The Swiss Guard / The Sugar Cicadas
Sat. (3 p.m.) Jamie Salvatore (9 p.m.) Calla Bere & The Attitude 
Sun. (3 p.m.) Kitty City (9:30 p.m.) KoTa
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic 
Tues. 9 p.m. Shane Hall
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational     
All shows 21+    
Killarney's Publick House     
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton    
(609) 586-1166    
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Girls Night Out" w/ Sweet Spot Duo
Fri. (9 p.m.) Big Country &the Finger Pickin' Good Band (10 p.m.) DJ Bay Nice
Sat. (1 p.m.) Joanna Caruso (5 p.m.) Roundabout (9 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G
Wed. 8 p.m. Drop the Beat Bingo    
Laurita Winery     
85 Archertown Road New Egypt     
(609) 752-0200   
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Laurita Junior Idol"
Fri. 7 p.m. "Fire Pit Friday"
Wed. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out"   
Lawrenceville Main Street
17 Phillips Avenue Lawrenceville
(609) 219-9300
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Music In The Park" feat. BD Lenz. (Weeden Park FREE admission)
Logan Inn 
   
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA     
(215) 862-2300   
Thurs. 6 p.m. April Mae & Catfish
Fri. 7 p.m. Bonnie Boland Duo
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Alix Paul & Jeffrey Fadden
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" feat. Zeke Stambovsky
Mamma Rosa's     
572 Klockner Road Hamilton     
(609) 588-5454     
Sat. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Marcellos Coal Fired Restaurant & Pizza   
206 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown    
(609) 298-8360   
Sun. 10 a.m. "Blues Brunch" 
McGuinn's Place     
1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence     
(609) 392-0599    
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke     
Ages 21+     
McStews Irish Sports Pub     
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA     
(215) 949-9570     
Thurs. 10 p.m. "Beer Pong Night" 
Sat. 8 p.m. Vedic w/ Zerokings, Stealing Fame. Ages 21+, $10
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Video Trivia  
Wed. 10 p.m. "Karaoke Time" w/ Kirchner Entertainment   
Mercer County Park  (Boathouse at Mercer Lake) 
334 South Post Road West Windsor 
(866) 683-3586 
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour" 
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds   
Hughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor   
(609) 448-1947   
Sat. 6 p.m. "Country Night" feat. Tucker Beathard / Conor Clemmons. (FREE admission/$5 parking fee)
Millhill Basement     
300 S. Broad Street Trenton     
(609) 989-1600     
Thurs. 8p.m. Spoken Nerd Manikineater, Raymond Strife, Stampy Goblyn, (TBA).  
Fri. 9 p.m. "Cover Show" feat. Members of Sick Shit, Groomers, Ditz doing Blink-182 / Over Everything & Friends doing Weezer / Members of Groomers w/ Rome doing Black Flag / Kira Jari. $5
Sun. 8 p.m. SophistipunX, Devious Ones, MegaNow, Nikki Nailbomb. Ages 21+, $8
Mill Hill Park Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series
165 East Front Street (Corner of South Broad Street)
(609) 393-8998
Thurs. 5 p.m. Tameca Jones / Bo Mason.
Music On Main (Buttonwood Plaza) 
15 South Main Street Yardley, PA
Sat. 6 p.m. Tye-Dye Hillbilly
New Hope Winery    
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA   
(215) 794-2331   
Fri. 8 p.m. Liz Longley. Doors open at 7 p.m., $30
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"  
Nook's PourHouse     
2043 Route 130 South Florence     
(609) 447-0927   
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Tuesday w/ Quizoholics      
Nottingham Tavern     
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square     
(609) 587-6623     
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Fri. 9 p.m. Frank Pinto & Rich Ziegler
Sat. 9 p.m. ArHouse
Ages 21+     
Old York Cellars  (Quakerbridge Tasting Room) 
3320 Brunswick Pike (US Rte 1) Lawrence 
(609) 799-2707 
Fri. 5 p.m. Matt Robinson 
Sat. 4 p.m. Kyle Campbell
Palermo's Of Hamilton     
310 Klockner Road Hamilton     
(609) 838-7979     
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke    
All shows 21 +   
Palmer Square
Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dueling Pianos
Sat. 12 p.m. Strictly 60's
Patriots Crossing     
1339 River Road Titusville     
(609) 737-2780    
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Richie Cole "Alto Madness" w/ Alex Otey Trio
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"    
Pete's Steak House     
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton     
(609) 585-8008     
Fri. 9:30 p.m. El Ka Bong 
Sat. 9 p.m. Unleashed
Pj's Pancake House & Tavern
19 Main Street Robbinsville
(609) 772-4755
Fri. 8 p.m. The Few
Randy Now's Man Cave 
  
134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown     
(609) 424-3766    
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Richie Cole "Alto Madness." $15
River Cat Cafe`    
142 South Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 693-1008   
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Jazz"   
Robbinsville Community Concert
Town Center Lake Drive Gazebo, Robbinsville
Tues. 7 p.m. No Way Out
Rossi's Bar & Grill     
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton     
(609) 890-2004     
Thurs. 7 p.m. Monk, Monk & Kramer
Small World Coffee     
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton     
(609) 924-4377 x2   
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ranjit Arapuraka;
Sat. 8 p.m. Joe Divita
Sun. 7 p.m. Princeton Bluegrass Jam
Starbucks Coffee   (Trenton Community Store) 
102 South Warren Street Trenton  
(609) 393-0261  
Sat. 3 p.m. Open Mic   
1867 Sanctuary     
101 Scotch Road Ewing     
(609) 392-6409  
Thurs. 8 p.m. Seth Adam and Steve Rodgers. $20
Fri. 8 p.m. Rick Fiori Trio. $20
Sat. 8 p.m. Richie Cole Alto Madness Orchestra. $20
Sun. 3 p.m. Hopewell Valley Central High School Alumni Jazz Ensemble. $20
Tara's Tavern    
1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown     
(609) 286-2300     
Fri. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Sat. 10 p.m. X-IT
Tavern On The Lake      
101 Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 426-9345     
Fri. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir 
Sat. 9 p.m. Bliss
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night     
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    
Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton  
(609) 924-2310  
Fri. 5 p.m. "Sips & Sounds Friday" feat. Ocean Country
Sun. 2 p.m. "Winery Sunday Music Series" feat. Bill Flemer
Tessara's 
812 Route 33 Hamilton 
(609) 584-1700
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke
The Birdhouse Center For The Arts   
7 North Main Street Lambertville   
(215) 681-4660   
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Not Just Nyckleharpa Orchestra
The Cool Cricket     
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro     
(609) 291-9110     
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke     
Sat. 9 p.m. John Savage and The Rockers
The Cure Insurance Center     
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton     
(609) 656-3200     
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The Deck Restaurant and Bar @ the Bucks County Playhouse
70 South Main street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2121
Thurs. (2 p.m.) Ed Wall (7 p.m.) Sammy Mohl 
Fri. (2 p.m.) Bunny Barnes (10:30 p.m.) Gary Reed
Sat. 10:30 Matt Gordeuk
Sun. 7 p.m. Bunny Barnes
Wed. 7 p.m. The Triple T's
The Dubliner   
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 693-1816   
Sat. 7 p.m. Andrew Koontz & Bill O'Neal
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session" Hosted by Dave Miller
The Five Four Bar & Grill   
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA   
(215) 547-5525   
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Mikey Jr. Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Lyrical Conundrums" w/ Cara & Righteous        
The HOB Tavern     
146 Second Street Bordentown     
(609) 291-7020     
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment   
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night     
The Ivy Inn     
248 Nassau Street Princeton     
(609) 921-8555     
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron  
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Fatha Ramzee
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Darius The 1st
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv    
Wed. 10 p.m.DJ Dujour
The Pines Tavern     
6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA     
(215) 788-1659     
Sat. 9 p.m. (TBA)
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Bill Monach
The Roost     
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge     
(609) 208-0050   
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke   
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     
The Sycamore Grill     
255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA     
(215) 908-6326     
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ryan Gaughan
Fri. 8 p.m. Joy In Repetition
Sat. 8 p.m. Scoville Blues
Sun. 3 p.m. Rachel & Tyler
The Union Firehouse  
18 Washington Street Mount Holly  
(609) 288-6491  
Thurs. (4 p.m.) Happy Hour w/ Homespun (7 p.m.) "Local Thursday"  
Fri. 8 p.m. Drive Theory, Greedo's Ghost, All Systems Go, Sweep Echo. Doors open at 7 p.m., $10
Sat. 8 p.m. Yeah Son! ("Re-Energize" CD Release Party), Bong Hits For Jesus, Resilient. Doors open at 7 p.m., $10
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Open Jam w/ Blue Light Digital Sound  
Tir Na Nog     
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton     
(609) 392-2554   
Fri. 9 p.m. Diarmuid MacSuibhne
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Monk & Monk
All Shows 21+    
Train Wreck Distillery
25 Madison Avenue Mount Holly
(609) 288-6300
Fri. 7 p.m. Radio Fiction
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     
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
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. Wildermaker. $5 (cover charge)  
Sat.10 p.m. Rob Duncan & the Funkin' Soul Band. $5 (cover charge)    
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage 
All shows 21+   
Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)   
138 Nassau Street Princeton   
(609) 924-7855 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Kai Gibson
Wildflowers Inn     
2572 Pennington Road Pennington     
(609) 773-2392     
Sat. 9 p.m. Acoustic Rock Night     
Mon. 9 p.m. "Moonshine Mondays" Trivia    
Working Dog Winery     
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown     
(609) 371-6000     
Sat. 1 p.m. Nick Moccia
Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar   
82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA   
(215) 493-3800   
Sat. 8 p.m. Jon Ashe


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 7:000pm EST on multiple internet radio outlets where he features indie/original bands and solo artists.

 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "My Fight, Alone" by Colossal Street Jam

Colossal Street Jam's track "My Fight, Alone" from the forthcoming reissue of their latest album, "No Way to Live," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/11/24




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from April 9-16, 2024




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/8/24






 

MORE NEWS

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Electrifying Chicago blues masters Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - newly inducted into the Blues Foundation's Blues Hall Of Fame - will perform live at The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Chicago blues royalty Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for almost 41 years.


Rufus Wainwright LIVE! at SOPAC




Hear Valerie Vaughn's Pine Barrens Music and Lore at Four Ocean County Library Branches




Pat Metheny's "Dream Box Tour" LIVE! at MPAC






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Bruce Springsteen Archives presents "Music America: Iconic Objects from America's Music History" at LBJ Presidential Library

(AUSTIN, TX) - Since the nation's inception nearly two and a half centuries ago, music has informed, interpreted, and inspired our national identity. To celebrate and explore this remarkable heritage, the LBJ Presidential Library and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University announce the premiere of the exhibition Music America: Iconic Objects from America's Music History. Opening at the LBJ Presidential Library on Saturday, February 17, during Presidents' Day weekend, the exhibition will be on display through August 11, 2024.


NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2024 in Closter




Westminster Conservatory at Nassau to present music for flute, oboe and piano featuring Trio Brillante




Black Box Studios presents Israel Portnoy & Band at Debonair Music Hall






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