By Danny Coleman
originally published: 07/24/2025

  June 27 saw the return of Anthony "Big A" Sherrod to the Lauren K. Woods Theatre of Monmouth University for a sold out performance sponsored by the partnership of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation, Visit Clarksdale and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music This was the second time that "Big A" has made the trip up from Clarksdale, Mississippi to entertain a packed house of Delta Blues loving denizens and as is the norm; he and his AllStars Band did not disappoint.

The night began with a welcome and brief statement from the Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, Eileen Chapman who, along with Executive Director Bob Santelli and the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation's Education & Outreach Chair Christine Clark Zemla along with the fantastic people at Visit Clarksdale (www.visitclarksdale.com) were instrumental in creating this partnership;  bringing the music of The Delta to New Jersey. Recently, Chapman was quoted on the foundation's website as saying, “Delta Blues plays a significant role in the landscape of American Music. Dating back over 100 years, this music art form has been a major influence for both blues and rock performers throughout the world" and she is 100 percent correct. 

After Chapman's welcome, which ended with the introduction of the evening's emcee, Danny Coleman of "Rock On Radio" and WWFM's "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues," a group of young, up and coming, incredibly talented performers, the "Recently formed" Navesink Delta Blues Band under the direction of David O'Rourke took the stage. This group of players and vocalists wowed the audience with their renditions of classic blues tunes with a little R&B and Soul thrown in for good measure. These young adults not only sounded polished beyond their years but also knew the value of what it means to be a performer. They dressed the part and engaged the crowd creating a fabulous opening atmosphere; some of their dads were part of the aforementioned backing band as well as three of their moms providing background vocals, which in this writer's opinion, allowed them to relax and shine even more brightly. 

After a short break for stage reconfiguration, and some quick adjustments by sound man on the spot Wayne Kessler, who did a stellar job, Sherrod and his two AllStars took the floor and began a fun-filled, rockin' night of enthused antics, music and audience participation in what would become an approximate hour and 30 minute set that represented Delta Blues and the city of Clarksdale magnificently. 

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Now, for those who may or may not be aware, Sherrod's sound and music are derived from sheer talent. He uses skills, knowledge and styles obtained from years of kicking around in and performing at Clarksdale's renown juke joints, honky tonks and other venues which have seen and housed the pioneers of the Blues from whom he learned. When he arrived in the spotlight, like those before him, he has very little baggage. There are no stacks of sound equipment, no large grouping of effects pedals, nothing but him, a guitar and an amplifier; in short bare bones with maximum return. 

Accompanied by a bassist and drummer who somehow manage to follow the many curves he throws at them, Sherrod stops, starts, changes tempos, comes to a complete halt to question members of the audience; sometimes even pulling them out of their comfort zone and onto the stage and other times he'd disappear into one of several stairwells only to be heard and not seen and reappearing on the opposite side of the theatre; always continuing to play while those in attendance wondered where he'd pop-up next. One particular audience member, Darren Caffrey got a bit more than he bargained for when he continued to sing at a higher volume than Sherrod's guitar to the Little Walter song, "My Babe." Sherrod promptly went 10 rows deep and brought Caffrey with him, schooled him on some lyrics and the two of them comically finished off the classic blues piece leading to appreciative applause. 

Sherrod's actions are typical of Clarksdale's vibrant music community and its performers and in the words of Visit Clarksdale director Bubba O'Keefe, "We've got more characters here than Sesame Street and when you're here, you're part of the cast." Anthony "Big A" Sherrod exemplifies the talent and personality of Clarksdale and its music scene to a tee because once there, one truly can't help but be sucked into the vortex of its friendly people who epitomize "Southern charm" with a welcoming atmosphere and what Sherrod did, was bring a smidge of this Mississippi town to the Jersey shore, showed those in attendance a side of blues music they possibly have never seen and hopefully sparked an interest in making a journey to Clarksdale where the likes of Sam Cooke, WC Handy, Ike Turner, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, "Kingfish" Ingram and more have created the legends, myths and stories that built today's blues sound, fueled generations of Rock musicians from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and beyond right up to today's artists. 

Once the applause faded away and the theatre was being returned to its original state, a quick message of thanks was delivered by Christine Zemla whose efforts and her annual March sojourn to Clarksdale helps lay the groundwork for an event such as this. Upon exiting, those both unfamiliar and familiar could be overheard praising the talents of Sherrod, talking excitedly about the progress of the building across the parking lot which will house the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music as well as saying they'd be digging deeper into The Delta and the music that plays such an integral part of its history; America's history

To discover more about Clarksdale, MS, please go to VisitClarksdale.com and to keep up with the progress of the archives, please visit https://springsteenarchives.org/ and to join, support or keep track of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues foundation happenings, go to https://jsjbf.org/ 

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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Ace Cafe 
15 Market Place New Hope, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Bike Night

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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Radio Fiction
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ John Brennan (7 p.m.) Bud & Carm
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch "Christmas In July" w/ Monk & Monk (6 p.m.) DJ Colin
Mon. 5 p.m. Bud Belviso
Tues. 7 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Wed. (3 p.m.) LGBTQ Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Jessica DiDonato

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Americana Kitchen & Bar 
359 U.S. Highway Route 130 North Hightstown
(732) 558-5999
 Prime Time Comedy Club: Goumba Johnny 

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 7 p.m. Music BINGO

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

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Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Gallery Opening: "The Mind of the Maker: Figure Drawing and Painting Practice" (7 p.m.) Cafe` Improv. $2
Wed. 7 p.m. JAM: Jersey Art Meet Up

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Mike
Fri. 8 p.m. MRLC
Sat. 7 p.m. Covered In Ash
Sun. 3bp.m. Cecil & Friends
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara Cartney

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Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 5 p.m. LakeHouse
Sat. 5 p.m. Coastal High
Wed. 5 p.m. Classic Car Cruise

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music BINGO / Sara Tamer
Fri. (7 p.m.) Thrown Together (10 p.m.) DJ Mickey G 
Sat. (7 p.m.) Out of the Red (10 p.m.) DJ Dan Murphy
Sun. 7 p.m. BINGO
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Tues. 9 p.m. / Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+

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Blooming Grove Inn
40 West Upper Ferry Road West Trenton 
Fri. 4:30 p.m. Rick Winow

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Bordentown City
Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown  
Fri. 7 p.m. "Frightening Fridays!" Haunted History Tours. $20
Sat. 12 p.m. Bordentown Walking Tours. $20 

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Boro Bean 
9 East Broad Street Hopewell 
(609) 466-6681 
Sat. 11 a.m. John Abbott 

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Bowman's Tavern 
1600 River Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Isabel Stein
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sat. 7 p.m. Patrick & Debra
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Tues. 6 p.m. Chris Giakas
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour

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Bristol Lions Park
100 Basin Park Bristol, PA 
Sat. 12 p.m. 52nd Annual Puerto Rican Day Festival

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Tantric, Lydia Can't Breathe, Pack of Larks. $22.55-$37, ages 21+
Sat. 8 p.m. "Brown Sugar" Rolling Stones Tribute. $22.55-$37, doors open at 7 p.m., ages 21+
Sun. 11 a.m. EMO Yoga. $15+  
Bucks On Bridge
25 Bridge Street Lambertville
(609) 483-2615
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Poetry Night 
Tues. 5 p.m. Chess Night
Wed. 6 p.m. Trivia 

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Burlington County Fairgrounds and Pavillion
1960 Jacksonville Jobstown Road Columbus
(609) 265-5858
Thurs./Fri. 10 a.m. "Kid's Day" at Burlington County Farm Fair feat. (7 p.m.) Rodeo
Sat. 12 p.m.  Burlington County Farm Fair  

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Cadwalader Park (Ellarslie Museum)
299 Parkside Avenue Trenton 
(408) 335-4400 
Fri. 7 p.m. Freedom Friday Open Mic Hosted by Catherine Fulman Hogan
Sat. (10 a.m.) Kids Art Activities (Registration Required) (12 p.m.) Trenton Collaborative Jam

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Candlelight Lounge
24 Passaic Street Trenton  
(609) 695-9612 
Sat. 4 p.m. Lynn Riley and The World Mix 

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Cazz's Sports Bar 'N' Grille
1560 Haines Road Levittown, PA 
(267) 580-5469 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul

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Christopher's Deli & Catering
516 High Street Mount Holly
Fri. 11 a.m. Chris Giakas

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City Streets
510 Highway 130 South East Windsor
(609) 426-9400
Sat. 9 p.m. Jim Delre Band

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Club Atlantis
1858 Street Road Bensalem, PA 
(215) 944-1777 
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Robbie Tronco 
All Events Ages 21+ and Dress to Impress

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Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Be5D
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour (8 p.m.) Flower Power
Sat. 8 p.m. Discoteks w/ DJ David Matrix Dinner and Show (VIP Available

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Cream Ridge Winery
145 Route 539 Cream Ridge 
(609) 259-9797 
Sat. (1:30 p.m.) Katherine & Tom (6 p.m.) "Blues-Berry" Sangria Night feat. Chuck Lambert Band
Sun. 1:30 p.m. Sangria Sunday w/ Ronnie Brandt 

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Sip, Shop & Sleigh
Fri. 7:15 p.m. "Summer Wine and Music Series" feat. "Danny V's 52nd Street" Billy Joel Tribute.  $15 (advance), Doors open at 5 p.m., Ages 21+ 
Sat. 2 p.m. On The Fly
Sun. 2 p.m. Rodney Wright

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Cryout Cave
601 Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard Suite #2 Trenton
(862) 234-5353
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Don't Stop The Flow
Fri. 7 p.m. The Release Open Mic feat. Ashley Thee Poet

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

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Dacey's Pub 
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Music Night 
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo

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Dadz Bar and Grill 
744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Sat. 12 p.m. Music Marathon Benefitting FEAST feat. Heart Fulla Bluz, One Trick Ponies, Seems Like Tuesday, Wreck This Night
Sun. 12 p.m. Battle of the Bands Benefitting Capital K9 Association Hosted by Carie McCay w/ Danny Coleman feat. Amber West, Steve Oakley Band, Justin Megaro, SIRNA, Billy Ray and the Bad Boys, Kimberly KORN and the Chaos, Venn Sung, Signature Band, Anthony West, Wounded Souls

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. The Kels
Fri. 8 p.m. Animal Instincts / Atomic Fizz. $10 (advance)
Sat. 8 p.m. Steal Your Face 
Sun. 6 p.m. The New Hope Nonet. $15 (advance)
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert

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

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Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar 
120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA 
Fri. 6 p.m. Marketplace Duo
Sat. 8 p.m. Vegas Splash Adult Pool Party

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Falls Township Community Park 
9125 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA 
Sun. 6 p.m. Echoes of The British Invasion

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Sat. 8 p.m. JT Rox
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia

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Founding Father's Sports Bar & Grill 
2900 Street Road Bensalem, PA 
(215) 923-1100
Fri. 6 p.m. Bob Pantano Dance Party w/ DJ Joe Castro

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Friendly's 
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville 
(609) 426-9203 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Cruise Night 
Wed. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Kevin McGowan and/or Gino Formaroli (Sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m.)

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Gallagher's Taproom
437 Pine Street Mount Holly 
(609) 261-0500   
 Sat. 6 p.m. Jimi & The Jammerz

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Gleason's Bar
6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo / “Ladies Night” Hosted by Best Choice Productions 
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8:30 p.m.) Leading Zero
Sat. 8:30 p.m. DJ Slice
Sun. 3 p.m. Never Enough
Tues. 7 p.m. Game Show Palooza

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Graduate By Hilton Princeton
10 Chambers Street Princeton
(609) 436-9400
Fri. 7 p.m. Aaron Quarterman

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

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

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Halo Pub (Fete) 
9 Hullfish Street Princeton 
(609) 921-1710 
Sat. 6 p.m. Mike & Laura

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Hamilatte Cafe
1971 Route 33 Hamilton
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Saturdays

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Hamilton Elks  
1580 Kuser Road Hamilton 
(609) 585-8610  
Fri. 7 p.m. Advance Line and Partner Dancing w/ Jeremy. $7

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Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7 p.m. Blues Jam Hosted by Mikey Jr & The Slidewinder Blues Band
Fri. ( 8 p.m.) "Tupelo Honey" Van Morrison Tribute (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Matt Setzer (9:30 p.m.) DJ Dance Party 
Sun. (1:30 p.m.) Dibbs & The Detonators (7 p.m.) ELO Tribute
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Steve
Tues. 7 p.m. Jillian Ashcroft Jazz Quartet 
Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo 

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Hopewell Train Station 
2 Railroad Place Hopewell
Mon. 7:15 p.m. Summer Concert Series feat. Blawenburg Band

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Hopewell Valley Golf Club
114 Pennington-Hopewell Road Hopewell
(609) 737-1199
Fri. 6:30 p.m. FREE Summer Concert Series feat. The Strange Brew Crew

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Avenue Pennington 
(609) 737-4465 
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5:30 p.m.) Bad Hombres Trio
Sat. (1 p.m.) Strange Brew Crew (5:30 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. DJ Darius the 1st
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bah, Sip & Play Baby Goat Yoga. $49 (Includes one Glass of Wine) (2:30 p.m.) "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Hopewell Valley Vineyards Jazz Ensemble

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Howe Commons
5 Main Street Pennington 
Fri. 6 p.m. The Dadz. (FREE event, BYOB, Food Trucks)

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Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill
7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ John W. 
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Tuesday  
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Laura Fiocco

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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

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Irish Rover Station House 
1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA 
(215) 970-5412 
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo Night

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Iron Plow Vineyards
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus 
(732) 306-9111 
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Ryan Zimmerman
Sat. 4:30 p.m. Chet & Ari
Sun. 1 p.m. Bob O & Kim Montalvo

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Ivy Tavern
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton 
(609) 888-1435 
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 
All shows 21+    

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Jimmy's American Grill
140 US Route 130 South bordentown
(609) 291-0200
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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John & Peter's
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa 
(215) 862-5981 
Fri. 8 p.m. Emmett Drueding, The Waywoods, Fossils From The Future
Sat. 9 p.m. Three Colors. $30 (advance)
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic Night (Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.) 
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+

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Kelly's Bar n Banquet Hall
14 Railroad Avenue Fort Dix
(732) 230-6169
Tues. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Carie McCay

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Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Pasta Party" All You Can Eat Pasta. $25 feat. (5:30 p.m.) Bob Banka
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Ant Cannuli (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (10 p.m.) DJ Dom
Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch  feat. (11 a.m.) Bob Banka
Mon. 7 p.m. Music BINGO
Wed. 7 p.m. Learn how to Country Line Dance w/ Kristin Lyn

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Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn 
11 Bridge Street Lambertville 
(609) 397-8300 
Thurs. (6 p.m.) Spanish Wine Pairing & Tasting. $60  (6:30 p.m.) Trivia

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Thurs. (5 p.m.) Sip & Snip u-Pick Flowers. $40 (6:30 p.m.) '70s & '80s Musical  Variety & Dance with Ruben Castillo. $15
Fri. (5 p.m.) Sip & Snip u-Pick Flowers. $40 (7 p.m.) '90s/2000s Dance Party. $10
Sat. (12 p.m.-7 p.m.) Sip & Snip u-Pick Flowers. $40 (1 p.m.) "Mozzarella 101" Make Mozzarella Like a Pro. $29 (7 p.m.) Kricket Comedy Night feat. Keith Purnell & Shana Harton. $26 (advance)
Sun. (12 p.m.-7pm) Sip & Snip u-Pick Flowers. (1 p.m.) "Mozzarella 101" Make Mozzarella Like a Pro. $29 (3 p.m.) "Death at First Bite" Murder Mystery Matinee. $25

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

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Library Company of Burlington
23 West Union Street Burlington
(609) 3861273
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night 

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Lillipies Bakery
30 North Harrison Street Princeton 
(609) 423-2100  
Thurs. 10 a.m. Storytime with Jeff
Sat. 10 a.m. Storytime with Jeff
Sun. 11 a.m. Live Jazz

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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dan Ward
Fri. 7 p.m. Omeed Nyman Trio
Sat. 7 p.m. Scott McCallister Trio
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Keith Franklin

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Magikava
87a South Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2739 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Astrology Readings by Riss Cottrill 
Mon. 6 p.m. Magik "Art Mondays" 
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night   

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Makefield Highlands Golf Club
1418 Woodside Road Yardley, PA 
(215) 321-7000 
Fri. 6 p.m. Blue Flame Six

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McManimon's Pub
151 Liberty Street Trenton 
(609) 393-9023
Fri. 7 p.m. Frank Pinto & Richie Z 

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

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Mercer County Park (Boathouse at Mercer Lake)
334 South Post Road West Windsor 
(866) 683-3586 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Dockside

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Mercer County Park Festival Grounds 
Hughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor 
(609) 448-1947 
Fri. 6 p.m. Summer Concert Series: Best Of The Eagles  ($5 Parking Fee)

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Morven Museum & Garden
55 Stockton Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8144
Thurs. 12 p.m. Afternoon Tea w/ The Secret Tea Room 

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Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "The Sponge Bob Musical"
Sat. 3 p.m./ 8 p.m. "The Sponge Bob Musical"
Sun. 3 p.m. "The Sponge Bob Musical"

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Music Off Main
25 East Main Street Yardley, PA 
Sat. 6 p.m. Pennsbury HS Concert Jazz band

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129
Thurs.6:30 p.m. Dana Collins Project 
Fri.  7 p.m. Cara Cartney
Sat. 7 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Needle Creek Farm Brewery
91 Titus Mill Road Pennington
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. "Jazz In The Barn" Open Jam Night feat. Mick Chorba
Sat. 2 p.m. Successful Failures Duo

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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA 
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Shrek" Trivia Night 
Sun. 12 p.m. "Cobbin' at The Creek" Live Music, Corn Shucking Contest

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New Egypt Flea Market Village 
933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge 
(609) 758-2082
Sun. 8 a.m. Flea Market 
Wed. 8 a.m. Flea Market

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New Hope Inn & Suites (Cary's Music Room)
6426 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(855) 229-5934
Sat. 8 p.m. Harmony in the Canyon

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New Hope Winery / Tavern 
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 794-2331 
Fri. 6 p.m. JB Kline & Ed Wall

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m.  Trivia 
Fri. 6 p.m. John Rodden
Sat. 6 p.m. Steve Tourison
Sun. 1 p.m. Pro Line Music: Kids Rock Band Show
Wed. 4 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Bill Monach

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

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Nomad Distilling Company
20 South Main Street New Hope, PA
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Nottingham Tavern 
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-6623
Thur. 9 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Talking In Cursive
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. 4 p.m. Pies on The Patio feat. (6:30 p.m.) Rob Silvers
Ages 21+   

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

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

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Old Hights Brewing 
123 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 469-5976
Thurs. 5 p.m. Vinyl Night
Fri. 6 p.m. Chris McMillan
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Wade Alan & Friends
Sun. 2 p.m. Local Performers Showcase 

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Old Town Pub
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia

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Palmer Square 
40 Nassau Street Princeton 
 Sat. 1 p.m. Summer Music Series feat. The Erik Daab Trio

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Patriots Crossing 
1339 River Road Titusville 
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night  
Sat. 8 p.m. No More Fences
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"

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Pete's Steak House 
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
 (609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Wonderful Winos feat. Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez

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Pita Chip (Oxford Oaks Shopping Center)
1623 Big Oak Road Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4173
Thurs. 6 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly

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Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Road Cranbury
(609) 799-4013
Thurs. 10 a.m. Nature and Stories 
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Nature Board Game Night
Wed. 7 p.m. "Sunsets & Lemonade" (FREE event), all ages

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Princeton Country Club
1-Wheeler Way West Windsor
(609) 452-9382 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Karaoke Night w/ Live DJ
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour 
Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch 
Princeton Makes 
301 North Harrison Street Princeton 
Fri. 5 p.m. Triumph Beer Pop-Up feat. (6 p.m.) Castle Lane
Sun. 11 a.m. Sunday Markets 

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Princeton Public Library (Hinds Plaza)
65 Witherspoon Street Princeton  
(609) 924-9529 
Sun. 3 p.m. "Soul On Fire" (Love Songs for Grown Ups) The Beagles Album Release

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Puss N Boots Tavern
942 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Randy Now's Man Cave
119 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 424-3766
Sat. 7 p.m. The Uprise / Applied Knowledge

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Raza's at Hamilton
557 U.S. Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Tues. 6 p.m. The Blue Eyed Balladeer

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

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River House at Odette’s 
274 South Rive Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 682-2022 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cara Cartney
Fri. 7 p.m. Patrick & Debra
Sat. 7 p.m. Liz Du Four
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Alex Otey Duo
Wed. 5 p.m. Bright Kelly

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Robbinsville Community Recreation
Gordon & Sharon Roads Robbinsville
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Wheels and Reels Family Outdoor Movie Night: "If" $5 (Carload) 
Robbinsville Senior Center 
1170 Route 130 North (Folsom Way) Robbinsville  
(609) 259-1567
Thurs. 6 p.m. "6 Week Summer Beginner Line Dancing Lessons"

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Rose Bank Winery 
258 Durham Road Newtown, PA  
(215) 860-5899
Sat. 1 p.m. "Tastings & Tunes in the Buckman Barn" feat. Dave Maida. $10

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Rossi's Bar & Grill
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ernie White
Sat. 11 a.m. Brunch
Sun. 11 a.m. Brunch 
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics

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Sandy's Beef & Ale
2028 E. Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA
(2670 852-2333
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzo  
Mon. 7 p.m. Music Bingo

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Screamin' Hill Brewery 
83 Emleys Hill Road Cream Ridge 
(609) 401-2025
Sat. 2 p.m. Christmas in July Party and Toy Drive w/ The Mighty Tree Toppers

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Second Sin Brewing Company
1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, P
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Shady Brook Farm 
931 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 
(215) 968-1670 
Thurs. 6 p.m. The Naturals Lite
Fri. 5:30 p.m. "UnWINEd" Concert feat. Spare Parts. $12 (advance/online, $15 at door), doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Sat. "Party On The Patio" feat. (2 p.m.) Joe Lestochi (6:30 p.m.) Cara Cartney
Sun. "Party On The Patio" feat. 12:30 p.m. Smokin' Joe Acoustic

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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

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Small World Coffee 
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-4377 x2 
Sat. 7 p.m. Jefferson Berry & the UAC

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Sparky World-Famous Beer Garden
4333 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 943-2321 
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Dana
Sun. 9 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Cara Cartney
Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night Hosted by Kid Dalton 
Tues. 7 p.m. Johnny Betz

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21 Locks Brewing
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
(917) 626-2352
Sat. 11 a.m. Vinyl & Craft Fest

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Fri. 9 p.m. After The Flood
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke 

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Temperance House
5 South State Street Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8050
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Neville Esquire
Tues. 7 p.m. Beginner Line Dance Lessons w/ Jeremy Line Dance. $40/4 Weeks 

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Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Wine & Design: Flower Arrangements
Fri. 5 p.m. Sips & Sounds feat. Foglight
Sat. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Ragtime Relics
Sun. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Bill O'Neal & Andy Koontz

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

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TGI Fridays
3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton
(609) 520-0378
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night 

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

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The Buck Hotel 
1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA 
(215) 396-2002 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kirko
Sat. 11 a.m. Brunch 
Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo

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The Cool Cricket
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Dave Curtis
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia

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The Corner Inn
24509 East Main Street Columbus
(609) 298-8543
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ We R Entertainment

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The Dubliner
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1816
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session" 

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The Federal Twist Vineyard 
8 Federal Twist Road Stockton
(609) 773-6066 
Sat. 5 p.m. The Lifters. $5 (Ages 20 and under FREE)
Sun. 2 p.m.  JB Kline & Ed Wall. $5 (Ages 20 and under FREE)

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The Five Four Bar & Grill
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 547-5525
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam 
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Jammin' Jeff
Sat. 9 p.m. Jukebox Graveyard
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel

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The HOB Tavern 
146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020 
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 

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The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. (7 p.m.) Bingo (10 p.m.) Karaoke w/ Trey Brown
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Bockman
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Slick
Sun. 2 p.m. Gameday
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv 
Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown  

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The Morrisville Tavern 
376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Harmless
Sat. 8 p.m. Rasta Ron's Jam
Mon. 7:30 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night

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The Newtown Theatre
120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Fri. (3 p.m.) "Lady Supreme" A Diana Ross Experience. $41.15 (8 p.m.) A Night In "Casablanca" $40.10 (Includes one free cocktail, tee-shirt, gin tasting), doors open at 7 p.m. 
Sat. 8 p.m. A Tribute to The Cure w/ "Gathering Gloom" $41.15
Sun. 3 p.m. "Broadway My Way" Eddie Bruce in Concert. $41.15
Wed. 10 a.m. FREE Kids Movie: "The LEGO Movie. 

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The Penguin Rocks (24 Hour On-Demand Music/Radio)
www.thepenguinrocks.com 
Mon. -  Fri. "Radio Jersey" Hosted by Lee Mrowicki 
Sun. - Sat. "Classic Jersey" Hosted by Gary Wien
Sun. - Sat. "Beyond The Palace" Hosted by Lee Mrowicki 
Sun. - Sat. "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" feat. Helen O'Shea, Brielle Brown, Marc Swersky
Sun. - Sat. "From The Basement" Hosted by Mike Marrone
Sun. - Sat. "Deuce Radio" Hosted by Matt Barker
Sun. - Sat. "Altrok Radio" Hosted by Sean Carolan
Sun. - Sat. "Lighty's Corner" Hosted by Gary Wien 
Sun. - Sat. "The Troubador Show" Hosted by John Godfrey

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The Roost
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Fri. 8 p.m. Out Of The Red
Sat. 8 p.m. Best of Clapton
Mon. 6 p.m. Music BINGO
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia

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The Tavern at Penns Park 
2295 Second Street Pike Newtown, PA
(267) 491-5658
Sat. 7 p.m. Country Line Dancing

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Sat. 3 p.m. Super Summer Homie Fest feat. Keep Your Distance, All Systems Go, Hyphen, STFU, Cut the Act, Venture Out, Smiths Grove, Lions of West Texas, WLDHRTS, Maybe Monte. $20, all ages

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The Union House 
19 East Union Street Burlington
(609) 531-6077
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Nobody's Business
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) '80s Crush
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch 

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

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Trenton Marine Terminal Park
Lamberton Road Trenton
Sat. 6 p.m. Paul Plumeri Band

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Trenton Social
449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour Throwback Thursday
Sat. 9 p.m. Live Music (TBA)
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Karaoke" Hosted by Sweets

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Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Fri. 8 p.m. Joe Stuby and Rocking Horse
Sat. 8 p.m. Jeremiah Tall
Sun. 1 p.m. HighRidge Runners

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Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
20 Pamer Square east Princeton 
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 6 p.m. Abe Ovadia Trio
Sat. 6 p.m. Ilhan Saferali

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Union Coffee
49 North Union Street Lambertville 
(609) 460-4637
Sun. 4 p.m. Frank Pinto

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Vault Brewing Company
10 South Main Street Yardley, PA 
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Mike Estabrook & E-Miners
Sat. 7 p.m. Tony Miceli Trio

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VFW Post 491
9 Fisher Place Yardville 
(609) 585-9645 
Sat.6 p.m. Diane Chiorello
All shows ages 21+

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Village Idiot Brewing Company
42 High Street Mount Holly
(609) 975-9270 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sun. 1 p.m. Open Mic 

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Washington Crossing Historic Park 
1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA
Sat. 3 p.m. Wine On The Waterfront. $45 (Designated Drivers $17.76

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West Windsor Arts Center/Nassau Park Pavilion
952 Alexander Road Princeton 
Sat. 5 p.m. The VooDudes / Dan Kassel (Takes place at the Panera Pavilion Route 1)

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Whitehill Mansion
217 Fourth Street Fieldsboro
Sat. 7 p.m. "An Enchanted Evening" Paranormal Investigation w/ Laurissa. $55 ($70 group rate)  

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Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Gary Cavico
Fri. 4:30 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Kevin McGowan
Sat. 12 p.m. Local Craft Market feat. (1 p.m.) Bob Daley
Sun. 12 p.m. Local Craft Market feat. (1 p.m.) The Williamsboy

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WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 Radio
MCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 a.m./7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"

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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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