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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...9/9/21


By Danny Coleman

originally published: 09/09/2021

"The significance of the title is; I was in Los Angeles and it is where I was from when I first met Gary. I'm a mid-westerner just like Gary but we actually met in Los Angeles. A song that he wrote in the seventies was called "L.A. Is Mine" but he never actually finished it, I finished the song and put it out on this new 10 track album that we have now," relayed guitarist and vocalist Michael Jahnz as he discussed his relationship with REO Speedwagon’s Gary Richrath, the Richrath Project 3:13 and their recently released album.  

"I have a new album that came out on August 6 and it is called "L.A. Is Mine" by the Richrath Project 3:13,” said Jahnz with great enthusiasm. “I played with Gary Richrath from REO Speedwagon for around 10 years in the late ‘80’s and the early ‘90’s and we released "Only The Strong Survive;" we put out some new Gary Richrath/Michael Jahnz material along with some REO Speedwagon stuff that we re-recorded. Then after Gary passed away in 2015 I had several demos that I put together that were going to be on future albums that were never released or heard. So, the record company came to me somewhere around 2018 to try and work on another Richrath Project with some of the unreleased stuff and we went out to Los Angeles and started re-recording some of the things with my new band which was set up the same way it was before with just a couple of different members. We've been doing this forever, even after Gary we were doing our own stuff and some of the REO stuff and we decided to put another Richrath album out that Gary and I wrote and worked on together. So, we recorded them and COVID came into existence in our lives and we had to put everything on hold in 2020. So, in the meantime we went back into the studio in the mid-west and brushed up on some of that stuff and another record company came in and offered us a deal and we took their deal and here we sit today with a brand new release worldwide."

Sometimes, fate has a way of creeping up on you, be it from either coast or the interior of our great land and then others it’s just a matter of; “Convenience?”

“I’m originally from Wisconsin, my first experience in New York and that area was The Bitter End so it was a drastic change of reality,” he laughed. “There were hecklers outside of the club and all the people on the streets and they were yelling “Come on in and see the show” and they added all kinds of interesting verbal things towards the band and I thought, oh my God; what am I doing here? It was scary (laughs) but it was a great club and a great experience; I was a young kid but it was a really great experience. We opened for Badfinger and played a 30-minute set and then they’d get everybody out of the club and then we did another set after Badfinger and it was a unique experience because the club was so small. Then I moved out to L.A. and I met Gary and I actually met him because my drummer at the time was working at a convenience store and he was checking people out at the register and sure enough Gary came up to the register and my drummer said, “Hey, you’re Gary Richrath” and Gary said, “It looks like you play in a band” and my drummer said, “Yeah; do you want to jam sometime?” He came home and said, “You are not going to believe who I ran into today” and he told me and I didn’t believe him (laughs). About a month later, Gary wound up showing up at a rehearsal studio we were in and jammed with us and that’s how it all kind of happened. We started playing together and one thing led to another and he asked me to do some demos with him and I wound up being his lead singer.” 

So, for the better part and more of a decade, Jahn and Richrath collaborated and cultivated a fantastic working relationship which led to recordings, tours and until Richrath’s death in 2015; a close friendship. Jahnz, whose career was heavily affected and influenced by their partnership wanted him to be remembered and the best way to do so was through his and their music.



 
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"What we did was, since Gary passed away and we want his legacy to live on, we kind of did some things like we did on "Only The Strong Survive." We put out three brand new songs that Gary is playing on and which he has some background vocals on. We took them off the demos and then we  had the demos playing while we were recording so that it was almost like a live thing; like Gary was right there with us while we were recording and it was a really cool technique that we tried and it worked out really well and if you listen to it, you'll hear it all. Then there are a few songs that I wrote and I had some help from my new guitarist who was doing the Gary Richrath stuff; he idolized Gary and his name is Dennis Pockets. Then we decided to put “Ridin’ The Stom Out” and “Son Of A Poor Man,” which were two of Gary’s songs from his ‘70’s stuff on there and we based the whole album around the ‘70’s sound of Gary.”

“That was the kind of concept we were shooting for; to bring back that older Gary sound and the Gary ‘70’s feel and the rocking thing that he portrayed to people and that’s really what built REO Speedwagon into being the mega-stars that they were; it was the early stuff that we kind of capitalized on. We do all of our songs real, when we are touring and playing live we do a lot of the stuff that Gary wrote from the older albums and then we throw in the new stuff.” 

Jahnz, who also produced the album which can be found on Dark Star Records, earlier stated the significance of the new album’s title but; what about 3:13?

“We stayed up way too late, on too many nights and had too much fun and 3:13 hit us all the time and it was time to stop being serious and we said, OK let’s take a break and move on to the next day,” he explained; “It was usually at 3:13 in the morning and we’d watch that digital clock hit 3:13.”

One might think that given the popularity of REO Speedwagon and the depth of musicians which Richrath was associated with that his new effort may have some “Special guests” but not so says Jahnz; the players, it seems, all have longevity and are on board with the future direction of the project.

“There are no special guests; Dennis Pockets actually helped me write a song called “Heard It On The Radio” and its got a definite Gary feel to it and as I said, he idolized him growing up and he was very honored to do this thing with us and we’ve been playing with him on and off for about 10 years. The keyboard player has been with us since I played with Gary; we’ve had a couple of different drummers after the original drummer left and we have a guitar play who I’ve played on and off with also for about 10 years and we just replaced the bass player about two years ago. So, we’ve been active doing this for a while in different formats with originals and REO stuff and other cover stuff; this has been happening for about two years now, this new path we’re trying to take.”

Fortunately for Jahnz and the Richrath Project 3:13, the world has begun to re-open and they plan on taking full advantage as soon as it is possible and plausible.



 
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“We have a video for “Help Me Save Me from Myself”  and some spot dates here and there. We have some stuff in Detroit, Ohio, some things on the East Coast, and we have scheduled some stuff on the West Coast after the first of the year; we’re just kind of putting it all together and then we have a couple of weeks off and then we start hitting it up.”

To discover more about Michael Jahnz and the Richrath Project 3:13, please visit www.Richrathrocks.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
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Brunch (6 p.m.) "Sunday Funday" w/ DJ Spinning
Tues. 7 p.m. Just Jeff
Arts Council of Princeton     
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton     
(609) 924-8777  
Fri. 6 p.m. "Summer Nights" Concert Series feat. Movie Night: "Soul" (Takes place at Princeton Shopping Center 301 North Harrison Street) 
Bill's Olde Tavern     
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton     
(609) 586-0192    
Fri. 7 p.m. Deep Release
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
Tues./Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ "Super" Dave Curtis
Ages 21+    
Blend Bar & Bistro     
911 Highway 33 Hamilton     
(609) 245-8887   
Fri. 7 p.m. Dr Joe & Bob of Tiltin
Bordentown Elks   
11 Amboy Road Bordentown   
(609) 298-2085  
Sat. 8 p.m. Journey Tribute w/ "Frontiers" 
Bowman's Tavern     
1600 River Road New Hope, PA     
(215) 862-2972     
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Neil Podgurski Trio
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennet (8 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Steve Guyger (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Wed. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Broken Goblet Brewing   
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA   
(267) 812-5653   
Thurs. 7 p.m. Mike Estabrook 
Sat. 8 p.m. Superunknown, Beth Arnold Gilbert
Wed. 8 p.m. Open Mic w/ Cara Cartney 
Candlelight Lounge     
24 Passaic Street Trenton     
(609) 695-9612     
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam Hosted by The Mojo Gypsies. $5 (Includes hot buffet) 
Sat. 3 p.m. (TBA) $10 (cover charge/$10 Minimum includes buffet)     
City Streets     
510 Highway 130 South East Windsor     
(609) 426-9400   
Wed. 6:30 p.m. "Wine Down Wednesdays" w/ Rich G. Aveo   
Clubhouse at Mountain View
 (The Patio)
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing  
(609) 771-0400  
Fri. 7 p.m. Ernie White
Sat. 6 p.m. Club Dinner Dance w/ DJ Mike
COARadio.com     
125 South Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Dan O'Leary and Steve Ferraro of Crosstalk Club
Cooper's Riverview 
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton 
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. (7 p.m.) Kindred Spirit (9 p.m.) Club Night feat. Rotating DJs (inside event)
Fri. (5 p.m.) "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) The Pinheads
Sat. (6 p.m.) (8 p.m.) Bon Jovi Tribute w/ "Slippery When Wet" (9 p.m.) 
Sun. 11 a.m. " Sunday Latin Jazz Brunch" w/ Victor Tarassov 
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ Karen and Mark
Wed. (12 p.m.) "Wine Down Wednesdays" (7 p.m.) Blues Jam on the Deck / Disco Hustle Night (Inside)
All Events Ages 21+
Cream Ridge Winery   
145 Route 539 Cream Ridge   
(609) 259-9797 
Sun. 1:30 p.m. Sangria Sunday w/ Ronnie Brandt
Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Pairing Wine and Chocolate" $40
Fri. 7:15 p.m. "Summer Wine and Music Series" feat. The Fabulous Greaseband. Doors open at 5 p.m., Ages 21+, $15 (advance)
Cross Pollination Gallery
2 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 213-6734
Fri. 5 p.m. "Friday Happy Hour." (Talk art, wine and musicians who bring instruments) 
Dacey's Pub 
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA 
(215) 295-4838 
Fri. 6 p.m. Acoustic Music Night 
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo 
Dadz Bar and Grill
744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Dempster's Pub
437 Pine Street Mount Holly
(609) 261-0500
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Throwback Thursday/Ladies Night" w/ DJ entertainment feat. retro 70's, 80's and 90's music.
Fri. / Sat. 9 p.m. DJ entertainment
Dog & Bull Brew House     
810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.     
(215) 788-2855     
Fri. 6 p.m. Dana Collins
Sat. 4 p.m. Dustin Beck
Sun. 4 p.m. Try Check
Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-1220
Fri. 8 p.m. Sidearm
Sat. 8 p.m. Jerry Watkins
Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar
120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA
(215) 968-0600
Fri. 6 p.m. The Good People
First United Methodist Church
187 Stockton Street Hightstown
Fri. 6 p.m. Crown Electric (Outdoor event)
German American Society   
215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton   
(609) 585-5200   
Fri. 7:30 p.m. No Way Out (Outdoor Biergarten Event) 
Gleason's Bar
6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781
Thurs. 7 p.m. Weekly Corn Hole Tournament
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (9 p.m.) Dance Party w/ DJ In D Groove
Sat. 9 p.m. Never Enough
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 Hosted by Sam Ryan
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Dwayne Dunlevy
Grounds For Sculpture   
80 Sculptors way Hamilton   
(609) 586-0616    
Fri. 6 p.m. Sunset Sound Bath
Grover's Mill Coffee House
    
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction     
(609) 716-8771        
Sat. 11 a.m. Tom Johnston
Hamilton Tap & Grill  
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton  
(609) 905-0925  
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia 
Harvest Seasonal Grill (Newtown Shopping Center)
2865 South Eagle Road Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8469
Thurs. 6 p.m. Brian Elliot
Havana New Hope 
   
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.     
(215) 862-9897    
Thurs. 7 p.m. Funk n' Blues Jam 
Fri. (8 p.m.) Romeo Delight. Doors open at 6 p.m., $20 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Dance Party 
Sun. 6 p.m. Slidewinder Blues Band. Doors open at 4 p.m., $20
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Dwayne 
Hopewell Theater      
5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell     
(609) 466-1964    
Fri. 8 p.m. Danielia Cotton. $30, $33, $35
Hopewell Valley Vineyards     
46 Yard Avenue Pennington     
(609) 737-4465     
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5:30 p.m.) Catmoondaddy 
Sat. (1 p.m.) Wayne & Annie Freitag "Pop-up" Jewelry Event/Chris from Rave On! (5:30 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Modern Rewind 
Sun. 1:30 p.m. Living The Dream
Irish Rover Station House  
1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA 
(215) 970-5412 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment Paula & Sam Dance Party
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke Party Hosted by Paula & Sam
Iron Plow Vineyards     
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus     
(732) 306-9111  
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Castles In The Sky
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Mario DiBartolo & Frank Clayton
Sun. 2 p.m. Tom Chiola & George
Iron Plow Vineyards Tasting Room
61 High Street Mt. Holly 
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Wayne Palmer & Friends
Ivy Tavern     
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton     
(609) 888-1435     
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. "Thursday Night Dance Party" 
Fri. 8 p.m. Cover Up
Sat. 8 p.m. Einstein Bridge
All shows 21+
John & Peter's     
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa     
(215) 862-5981    
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ida Jam For Lambertville (Relief Fundraiser) w/ Throwbax and anyone who wishes to join (Open Stage) 
Fri. 9 p.m. Mike Montrey Band
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic (Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.)
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational     
All shows 21+   
Killarney's Publick House     
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton    
(609) 586-1166    
Thurs. 7 p.m. Radio Fiction  
Laurita Winery     
85 Archertown Road New Egypt     
(609) 752-0200   
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Laurita Junior Idol 2021" Finals
Fri. (12 p.m.) "Wine In The Grove Friday" (6 p.m.) BBQ Grill Night w/  Adults ages 13+ $34.99, Kids ages 6-12 $19.99. Ages 5 and under FREE. (7 p.m.)
Sat. / Sun. 11:30 a.m. Mediterranean & Indian Festival feat. Fusion Music/DJ, Belly Dancing, Grape Stomping, Hookah Sessions. $12, $14, $18 (Ages 18+) $8 (Ages 12-17)
Wed. 12 p.m. "Girls Night Out" Ages 21+ (7 p.m.) "Pound & Pour" 
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     
Sat. 9 p.m. The Fredz
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam
Mercer Oaks Golf Course
725 Village Road West West Windsor NJ
(609) 936-1383
Fri. 7 p.m. "2nd Annual I Love 80s Party Fundraiser." (Ticket price includes food, open bar w/ 100% proceeds going to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Millhill Basement     
300 S. Broad Street Trenton     
(609) 989-1600     
Fri. 10 p.m. Thin, Bayht Lahm, Keef Chamber, Faced, A Plea For Power. Ages 21+, Doors open at 9 p.m., $8
Sat. 10 p.m. PISSED!, Entropy, Teenage Bigfoot, Octavius Rex, Some Kind Of Nightmare. Doors open at 9 p.m., $8
More Than Q 
13 Klines Court Lambertville 
(609) 773-0072
Sun. (11 a.m.) Packy's Sunday Brunch feat. Sim Cain & Dave Haneman w/ "Special Guests" Keith Kenny, Bill Fowler, Keith Hartel and more. (2 p.m.) "3 Days of Peace & Brisket" feat. Dinosaur Stampede w/ Mike Greenblatt and 18 additional acts.
Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. The Drowsy Chaperone
Sat./Sun. 3 p.m. The Drowsy Chaperone
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. 7 p.m. Smash Brothers Tournament
Fri. 7 p.m. FREE Movie Night feat. "Clueless"
New Egypt Flea Market Village
933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge
(609) 758-2082
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Tommy, Bill and Patty at "Tye Dye Amy's"
New Hope Winery    
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA   
(215) 794-2331   
Sun. 1 p.m. Stranger Things
Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m.  Trivia Night
Sat. (1 p.m.) Music with Two Duo (6 p.m.) Dr. Jeff & Katrina
Nick's Roast Beef
4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA
(215) 637-5151
Fri. 8 p.m. Jenny Leigh & Brian
Sat. 8 p.m. Led Zeppelin Tribute w/ "The Flying Circus" 
Wed. 7 p.m. LeCompt Acoustic Duo
Odd Logic Brewing Co.
500 Bristol Pike, Bristol, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Trivia
O'Fowley's Tavern & Grill
200 State Road Croydon, PA
(215) 785-6998
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Old Hights Brewing
123 West Ward Street Hightstown
(609) 469-5976
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Sat. 4 p.m. "Live Like V Celebration" w/ Modern Mojo
Old Town Pub     
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown     
(609) 291-9232    
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia   
Oneida Boat Club
3 York Street Burlington
Fri. 6 p.m. The Williamsboy
Palmer Square
40 Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 4 p.m."Locals Night" w/ Live "Strolling" Musician 
Sun. 3 p.m. "Discover India 2021" 
Pasquale's Sports Bar
9078 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(267) 202-6268
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour feat. (TBA)
Sat. 8 p.m. DJ or Live Band Entertainment 
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Patriots Crossing     
1339 River Road Titusville     
(609) 737-2780    
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night
Sat. 8 p.m. The Brooks Brothers
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"   
Randy Now's Man Cave 
  
134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown     
(609) 424-3766   
Thurs. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. "September Sidewalks" w/ Justin Lee & Company
Wed. 6:30 p.m. "New England Ska Film Documentary before Bim Skala Bim (LIVE)
Romeo's Restaurant & Pizza
10 Schalks-Crossing Road Plainsboro
(609) 799-4554
Fri. 7 p.m.  The Blue-Eyed Balladeer
Rosedale Mills
101 Route 31 North Pennington
(609) 737-2008
Sat. 1 p.m. Outdoor Line Dancing. $10 (Rain date Sundays 12 p.m.)
Sav'Aged Designs
110 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(609) 937-6104
Sat. 10 a.m. The Art of Adriana Groza
Small World Coffee     
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton     
(609) 924-4377 x2   
Sat. 6 p.m. Mike Montrey Duo
Stars & Stripes Harley Davidson
600 South Flowers Mill Road Langhorne, PA
(215) 752-9400
Sat./Sun. 11 a.m. Customer Appreciation Bikini Bike Wash
Tara's Tavern    
1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown     
(609) 286-2300     
Fri. 9 p.m. Mike & Karly
Sat. 9 p.m. Zach Trucksess
Tavern On The Lake      
101 Main Street Hightstown     
(609) 426-9345     
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Temperance House     
5 South State Street Newtown, PA     
(215) 944-8050     
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney
Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton  
(609) 924-2310  
Fri. 4 p.m. "Sips & Sounds Friday" feat. Laundry Men
TGI Fridays
780 Route 130 South Hamilton
(609) 581-6910
Fri. 6 p.m. Joshua Van Ness
The Beer Garden at Snipes Farm   
890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA   
Fri. 3 p.m. "In and Out of the Garden We Go 2021" feat. (7:15 p.m.) Jawn of The Dead, Steal Your Face (Headliner) and multiple other bands.
Sat. 9:30 a.m. "In and Out of the Garden We Go 2021" feat. (12 p.m.) Lovelight (1 p.m.) Diamond Eye Jack, MiZ (Headliner) and multiple other bands.
The Buck Hotel
1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA
(215) 396-2002
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kevin Kirko
Fri. 7 p.m. Love Junk
Sat. 9 p.m. Nothing 2 prove
The Cool Cricket     
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro     
(609) 291-9110     
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke  
Sat. (4 p.m.) BBQ Party w/ The Polish Nannies (8:30 p.m.) Unleashed
The Dubliner   
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA   
(215) 693-1816  
Sat. 7 p.m. Gerry Timlin
Sun.  2 p.m. David Falcone
The Five Four Bar & Grill   
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA   
(215) 547-5525   
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam
The Irish Horne Bar & Restaurant
882 2nd Street Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 942-4000
Fri. 8 p.m. Two For Flinching 
Sat. 6 p.m. Clancy's Pistol
The Morrisville Tavern
376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Mon. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Tim
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
The Roost     
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge     
(609) 208-0050   
Sat. 3 p.m. "9/11 Memorial Concert" feat. Emily Vadala, 80's Undercover, The Best of The Eagles. $40/$60 (VIP $480 table of four) 
The Sycamore Grill     
255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA     
(215) 908-6326     
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Kickbax Acoustic Trio
Sat. 8 p.m. Joe Robinson
Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown   
(609) 526-8651    
Sat. 7 p.m. Slugger O'Toole
Trenton Social      
449 South Broad Street Trenton     
(609) 989-7777    
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour Throwback Thursday" w/ Jay Kountree  
Sat. 9 p.m. Love, Daniels & Dau
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)     
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.     
(215) 862-8300     
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia   
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage 
All shows 21+   
Vault Tap Room
19 West College Avenue Yardley, PA
(267) 907-8550
Fri. 7 p.m. Brieann Wall & Greg Morgan
Water's Edge Gastropub and Lounge
1067 Totem Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-2095
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cornhole "Blind Draw." $10 
Mon. 7 p.m. "Paint To You" 
Wed.7 p.m. Drag Bingo & Karaoke
Wilson's Pub
1870 Brownsville Road Trevose Heights, PA
(215) 355-4739 
Wed. 10 p.m. Beer Pong Wednesdays
Woolsey Park
221 Washington Crossing - Pennington Road Hopewell Township
(609) 281-5887
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Movies Under The Stars: "Western Stars" (PG) Gates open at 7 p.m., $10 (adults) $5 (kids)
Working Dog Winery     
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown     
(609) 371-6000 
Sat. 1 p.m. Kevin McGowan
Sun. 1 p.m. (TBA)
WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 Radio
MCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues" 


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.

 

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(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Ovation Hall. In a pop culture world defined by its perpetual changes, the partnership of singer songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo has been a potent, steadfast union that has soared to the top of the charts and into fans' hearts on their own terms. Showtime is 8:00pm.


The Princeton Folk Music Society to Celebrate Pete Seeger's legacy with Professor Allan Winkler




State Theatre New Jersey presents One Night of Queen




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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.


Arts Council of Princeton partnering with Stibol Music to provide Music Lessons and Programming




Gaelic Storm & the High Kings: The Mighty Tour II Comes to New Jersey




The Newton Theatre presents Foreigners Journey






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