“Coming from the pandemic and looking to do a little more performing and keeping our hands in music; I somehow connected with Sharon Lia who has won Josie Awards in the past. We had talked a couple of years ago when she did her in-person festival and that year it didn’t work out for my Heart tribute band to play because at that time she was utilizing both original and cover acts; kind of like a combo. I saw her post that she was looking for artists with original material because it was going to be an online live Facebook event this year and I submitted for that because she does a whole review process with her team. Sharon organized Ladies Who Rock for a Cause a great organization and this year she was raising funds for an Ataxia organization because one of her friends or team members actually has that condition and that kind of leads into why the album was remixed. I really wanted to pull out some of those songs and also the two songs that I co-wrote that are not on the album and that all sort of connected because of her festival. I would say that was probably the catalyst to get the album remixed and then noting that a lot of the women that were performing were either nominees or past winners of the Josie Award. So, I started looking into it that because I had never submitted, I just never thought of submitting for things; I just did them (laughs). I come from the old school of you just work, you play; I didn’t really ever submit past shopping my demo back in the day to big record companies. I never went the other route of the Indie thing and I have never submitted for stuff like that. So, I thought; why don’t I submit for that? These ladies are really talented and I’d like to see what it is about. So, I did and I was nominated and was surprised because I think it was something like almost 40,000 submissions and only 2.6 percent were nominated. I submitted the songs from “Sign Language” for the artist of the year and as I said I submitted “Full Circle” in the songwriter achievement category. I went there in September, I really liked it, I loved Pigeon Forge, really was impressed by the talent, the organization was professional and the way they ran it was very professional yet personal because it is a family that runs it; Josie and Tinamarie Passantino. I was completely shocked that I won; being a newcomer and a little bit more “Mature” (laughs) than some of the nominees and then when I saw younger people, which I love because I have done vocal coaching in the past and I love to hear up and coming younger people who are talented and doing this; I was so happy to see this and then when I got the award, I was like; what? So, I was really surprised but very grateful.”
Rejuvenated and feeling like her music has been validated; she has a fresh new outlook and renewed sense of confidence and has no plans on slowing down.
“I’m very inspired to do more, I have a session with John Callaghan and my other co-writer Chris DeMuro and we are going to record the two songs that Chris and I did that are not on the CD that I co-wrote; “Full Circle” and another one called “Fall From Grace” and I’m really excited about that. I have a couple of more songs in the works that I’m writing with Chris and I’ve actually contacted a few folks to see if I can play the original songs in the area be it full band or acoustic. So, I’d like to see if I can do that and I’m putting the feelers out there, I feel passionate and inspired to do this live and with some new material that has not yet been recorded. I would love to use those two songs as a starting point and I have a few more in the pipeline; so, if nothing else an EP. That’s my goal, I would love to do that in the next couple of months before the spring; finish it all off.”
To purchase the record or to discover more about Sandy, her solo music and Heart tribute Kick It Out, please visit www.Sandyhallmusic.com. Sandy will also be the October 31 guest of “Danny Coleman’s Rock On Radio” from 7-9 p.m. EST on www.coaradio.com where you can hear her tell her musical tale, the new album and more.
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 Inn636 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. Jonathan Savage
Wed. 7 p.m. Brian Elliot
Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-8777
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic-“After Midnight.” Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. (1 p.m.) Day of the Dead Workshop: Papal Picado & Paper Flowers (FREE event) (3 p.m.) Opening Reception: “Talk to Me” w/ Katherine Parker and Janet Filomeno
Bill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Fri. 7 p.m. The Polish Nannies
Sat. 7 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd.
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
Tues./Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ "Super" Dave Curtis
Ages 21+
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.) Bennett Lee (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 and the E-Miners
Fri. 8 p.m. Five Times Famous
Sat. 8 p.m. Memphis Crawl / The Blackfires
Burlington County Prison Museum128 High Street Mt. Holly
(609) 265-5476
Sat. 6 p.m. “Jailhouse Rock Concert” feat. Jump, Jive and Wail, Count Josephine, Successful Failures, A tribute to Led Zeppelin. $10, All ages. (Side entrance for admission)
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)
Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton)
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m. Anita Wise. Doors open at 7 p.m., $23.69
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. 6 p.m. The Laurie Vosburg Band
COARadio.com 125 South Main Street Hightstown
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. The Voxies
Cooper's Riverview 50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. (7 p.m.) Bridge Beat Duo (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 Mix
Sat. (6 p.m.) (8 p.m.) Pulp Fiction (9 p.m.) Glow Party! w/ DJ Paul Desisto
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
Fri. 6 p.m. “Bark for Bottles” w/ DJ Party Hardy
Sat. (11 a.m.) Yoga In The Vines” $25 (12 p.m.) “Endless Summer” w/ The Jetty Foundation. $10 donation required. (Live music, outdoor event)
Sun. 1:30 p.m. Sangria Sunday
Cross Pollination Gallery2 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 Grill744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA
(215) 968-0600
Fri. 6 p.m. Friday Night Live: Fall Family Festival feat. Time Peace
Gleason's Bar6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781
Thurs. 7 p.m. Weekly Corn Hole Tournament
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" w/ (TBA) (9 p.m.) Jukebox Graveyard
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
Grover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Sat. 11 a.m. Wade & Franc
Hamilton Veterans Park1865 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road Hamilton
Sun. 11 a.m. “Oktoberfest” feat Ovation Harmony Quartet Strolling Singers (11:15) The Ciccalini Sisters (12 p.m.) Rich Phillips (12:45 p.m.) Rick Winow (2 p.m.) The Meg Hanso Trio (4 p.m.) Pete Tonti (Takes place on the Arts Stage near tennis courts)
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. (7:30 p.m.) Sensational Soul Cruisers. $25 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) The Buzzer Band (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 6 p.m. “Skynyrd Live” $20
Mon. (9 p.m.) "Lipstick Mondays Drag Show" Hosted by Cyannie Lopez (11 p.m.) Karaoke w/ Dwayne
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Fri. 8 p.m. Dudes Interrupted. $25
Sat. 8 p.m. An Evening with Patty Larkin. $45
Tues. 7 p.m. Films That Made Music: “Jazz On a Summer’s Day” $12.50
Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Thurs. 6 p.m. Leticia Acevedo Art Show
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (6 p.m.) Brian Elliot
Sat. (1 p.m.) Acoustic DuoVer (5:30 p..m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Robert Ruffis Experience
Sun. 1:30 p.m. Catmoondaddy
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill 7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Fri. (6 p.m.) Happy Hour (9 p.m.) Never Enough
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
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 50 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 7 p.m. Bob O
Sat. 7 p.m. Bud Belviso
Sun. 2 p.m. Ed Wilson & Carol Brooks
Iron Plow Vineyards Tasting Room61 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. Karaoke
Sat. 8 p.m. The Dance Band
All shows 21+
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa
(215) 862-5981
Sat. 3 p.m./8 p.m. The Great Rock N Roll Time Machine (Open Rehearsal0
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. 6 p.m. Radio Fiction
Sat. 11 a.m. “Oktoberfest”
Lambertville House32 Bridge Street Lambertville
(609) 397-0200
Fri. 6 p.m. Just Jeff
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Fri. (12 p.m.) "Wine In The Grove Friday" (6 p.m.) Vinyl Madness. $15 (advance online $20 at the door)
Sat. “Oktoberfest 2” feat. (11 a.m.) The Rangers Nouveau (2:30 p.m.) Pennington (6 p.m.) Raw Sugar (Dusk) Fireworks. $12/$14 (Ages 21+) Ages 21 and under FREE
Sun. “Oktoberfest 2” feat. (11 a.m.) Take Five (3 p.m.) The Successful Failures. $12/$14 (Ages 21+) Ages 21 and under FREE
Wed. 12 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Ages 21+
Main Street Mt. Holly28 Washington Street Mt. Holly
(609) 914-0811
Sat. 1 p.m. Mt. Holly Car Show w/ Lumberton School of Music, Random Notes, Steve Oakley Band, Jump Jive and Wail (Takes place at the old prison)
Marie's Kozy Korner111 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
(215) 943-3131
Sun. 12 p.m. “5th Annual Chili Cookoff”
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. All Lit Up
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam
Mercer County Park Festival GroundsHughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor
(609) 448-1947
Fri. 6 p.m. Rock ‘n’ Roll Night w/ The Outcrops, Superunknown
Music Mountain Theater1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Sat./Sun. 3 p.m. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
New Egypt Flea Market Village933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge
(609) 758-2082
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Gene Potts & Sal Marra at "Tye Dye Amy's"
Wed. 5 p.m. Full Moon Market (Blood Moon)
New Hope Winery 6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Sat. 8 p.m. The Killer Queen Experience
Newtown Brewing Company103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Fri. 7 p.m. Blanket & Cocoa
Sat. 12 p.m. “2nd Anniversary Party” w/ Matt Kresge (3 p.m.) Ryan Sab (6 p.m.) Chris Hynds
Sun. 11 a.m. Barre & Beer. Ages 21+
Nick's Roast Beef4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA
(215) 637-5151
Fri. 8:30 p.m. The Juliano Brothers
Sat. (7 p.m.) Unplugged (8 p.m.) Jamison Celtic Rock
Wed. 7 p.m. LeCompt Acoustic Duo
NJWeedman's Joint322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Sun. 2 p.m. Zig
Nottingham Tavern 9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 587-6623
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis
Sat. 9 p.m. Small Potatoes Band
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 7 p.m. Monk & Monk / Cover Up
Sat. 7 p.m. Mario & Frank
Palmer Square40 Nassau Street Princeton
Sat.12 p.m. Fall Music Series w/ PB2
Sun 12 p.m. Music Fest Sunday w/ The Nerds
Pasquale's Sports Bar9078 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
Fri. 8 p.m. The Riverdogs
Sat. 8 p.m. Paul Plumeri Blues Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"
Restart The Arts102 Jones Street Burlington
Sun. 2 p.m. The Williamsboy
Revere Restaurant802 River Road Ewing
(609) 882-6365
Sat. 6 p.m. Two For Flinching
Romeo's Restaurant & Pizza10 Schalks-Crossing Road Plainsboro
(609) 799-4554
Fri. 7 p.m. The Blue-Eyed Balladeer
Rosedale Mills101 Route 31 North Pennington
(609) 737-2008
Sat. 1 p.m. Outdoor Line Dancing. $10 (Rain date Sundays 12 p.m.)
Second Sin Brewing Company1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5251
Fri. 4 p.m. Rooster & The Chick
Sat. 2 p.m. PDM BBQ
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 6 p.m. Rich Seiner
Sparky World-Famous Beer Garden4333 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-2321
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Dance Parties w/ the Paula & Sam Livingston
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Blue Reign
Spellbound Brewing10 Lippincott Lane #12 Mt. Holly
(609) 832-0077
Sat. 12 p.m. “7th Anniversary”
Stars & Stripes Harley Davidson600 South Flowers Mill Road Langhorne, PA
(215) 752-9400
Thurs. 6 p.m. Ladies Garage Party: “Intro to Motorcycling”
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Sat. 9 p.m. Jeanne Morris Band
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
Thurs. 7p.m. "Blues Night" w/ Steve Guyger
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney
The Buck Hotel1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA
(215) 396-2002
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kevin Kirko
Fri. (7 p.m.) Love Junk (9 p.m.) Bigg Romeo
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Tues. 6 p.m. Danny Lynch
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 8:30 p.m. El Ka Bong
The Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Na Bodach
Sat. 7 p.m. JB Rocks
The Five Four Bar & Grill 8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam
Fri. 9 p.m. Billy “Keys” Wayda Birthday Bash” w/ Big Whiskey
Sat. 9 p.m. The Fredz
The Heart of Art2374 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 865-1012
Sat. 11 a.m. “Outdoor Art Gallery” w/ Local artists and live music
The Irish Horne Bar & Restaurant882 2nd Street Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 942-4000
Fri. 8 p.m. Two For Flinching
The Morrisville Tavern376 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
Fri. 8 p.m. 80’s Party w/ 80’s Undercover
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Fri. 8 p.m. The Danny Lynch Project
Sat. 8 p.m. Joe Robinson
Tindall Road Brewing Co.102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651
Sat. 7 p.m. The Williamsboy
Trenton Elks Lodge #10542 Decou Avenue West Trenton
(609) 771-0105
Sat. 8 a.m. Fall Festival & Classic Car Show (Live music, rummage sale and more)
Trenton Social 449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Tobias & Lea (Sign-ups at 7:30 p.m.)
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 Brewing Company 10 South Main Street Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Break Even
Water's Edge Gastropub and Lounge1067 Totem Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-2095
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cornhole "Blind Draw." $10
Wed. 8 p.m.Ant Mary Pat
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. Nick Moccia
Sun. 1 p.m. Jersey Sure Cats
WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 RadioMCCC 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 7:00pm EST on ThePenguinRocks.com where he features indie/original bands and solo artists.