Although those initial Broadway appearances were his first with this production; Snider is not a stranger to the bright lights. "I was in "Rock Of Ages" which was an actual Broadway musical, this is a Broadway concert experience; so for me this was a bit of a return. I got bitten by that bug and fortunately the community was very welcoming to me."
However this show is definitely a different approach; especially now that he has a solo record which has ascended up the metal charts along with a tour of his own in progress.
"I've got a new solo record that entered the "Billboard Charts" at number 20 and now it's the number one metal album in the world, oddly. I'm doing shows with that in between but this is a whole different gear, a whole different mindset to go out and do "Rocktopia" and it's a challenge. When they called me and offered me the gig in the first place, I was like, I've never sang a ballad on stage, ever. A ballad means standing still and I don't stand still, so for me to just go out and stand there and have to just sing and be judged on the voice alone was really challenging. That to me, challenges are what life is all about, to feel like; can I do this? I mean, I knew that I could but knowing and executing are two different things."
Snider being Snider is what audiences look for and in a production which has a five piece rock band, a 30 member choir, a 20 piece orchestra, along with opera and Broadway vocalists; is that possible? Well not only is it possible but it is now expected as he does his best to bring an edge to every performance and his fellow performers.
"It's not an acting thing; of course there's rehearsals with a full choir and orchestra, the stage is very crowded and it's a big stage and still very crowded. There's a lot of preparation to get all of those ducks in a row and have everything coming out right but it's an experience that I am so excited to get a chance to be a part of. They had Pat Monahan from Train do a couple of weeks and Robin Zander did a week and they brought me in for a week and while I wanted to go in there and do the best job that I could, I also wanted to add something and an audience member after the show said to me, "I saw the show with Pat Monahan and he was great but you brought the dirty" and I said; excuse me (laughs)? She went on to say that rock 'n' roll has got some attitude, rock 'n' roll is the bad boy in the room and Pat is a great singer but he's very legit and you brought some swagger and I was glad to bring that swagger. As a matter of fact, I brought that swagger backstage in a big way. After my first night I go on after a singer named Chloe Lowery and she crushes it, what a fucking voice! She sings, "Alone" by Heart; she out sings Ann Wilson and Ann Wilson created it," he explained with a hearty laugh. "So I have to go on after her and sing, "Stairway," so I'm waiting to go on and she's just blowing the place up. So as they start playing my intro I walk over to the side stage and she's coming off and I say; Chloe? Fuck you! Chloe's face dropped and I go off and sing my song and later she comes over to me and says; "Dee what did I do wrong?" I said no, no, no that was my highest compliment. That meant that you put me in a position where I had to go on after that and to me that's what it's about. Everybody going out there and going for blood and that pushes me to be better so I meant that as a compliment. So by the end of the week everybody in the cast and crew were screaming, "Fuck you" at everybody; the opera singer, "Dee, fuck you (laughs)," so like I said, I brought the dirty but everybody is amazing at what they do, they're all the best at what they do. Look at Rob's credentials, Alyson Cambridge (Madame Butterfly, La Boheme)the opera singer's credentials; these people are in the biggest shows in New York. Everybody earned their place there and every night they're giving it their all, it's amazing."
A concert meets the symphony which meets the opera and pays tribute to, "Musical innovators across the centuries," "Rocktopia" features the music of Journey, Mozart, Queen, Beethoven, Aerosmith, Handel, Led Zeppelin, Tchaikovsky, U2, Heart, Puccini and more but Snider wants all to know that this show bucks the trends of today.
"The thing that people should know about this show is that the orchestra with rock 'n' roll has now been officially done to death. This is very different, it mixes classical with classic rock. You've seen Metallica with a symphony orchestra and it's not that, you've got great opera singers, great Broadway singers and me a rock singer with a choir and an orchestra and 50 pieces up there and a rock band and we're doing both and there's a lot of mash ups which is really interesting. So it is different than what has been done before and it's very compelling actually; as Rob Evans the co-creator says, "Imagine a party where you walk in and at that same party are Bach and Beethoven and Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant and they all deserve to be in that same room because they all have their place in the hierarchy of music. Rock 'N' Roll has earned its place at that table and this show speaks loudly to that. I want to stress to people that it's not rock music with an orchestra. This is different and its an education for those who lean towards the classical and those who lean towards the rock stuff. This shows that both of these need to be respected, they are both worth your time."
The 7:30 p.m. Bergen PAC show is the only one in the New Jersey area with an October 20 performance in Brookville, NY to follow. Although Snider moved to the west coast a while back, he still considers the Metro New York vicinity home; does this alter his approach? "It's always great to be home and when you're from the Tri-state area there's a certain attitude and that doesn't go away because I may be in a more gentle environment. I'm going from screaming my lungs out on my new record, "For The Love of Metal" which is mind-numbingly aggressive and heavy to singing sweet as a bird on, "Kashmir" and "Stairway To Heaven" and hopefully I do them all equally as well."
To discover more about Rocktopia or purchase tickets, please visit www.rocktopia.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
Alchemist & Barrister 28 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-5555
Thurs. "Pasta and Sinatra Night"
Wed. 10 p.m. (TBA)
Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-8777
Sat. 7 p.m. Cafe Improv feat. Anker. $2
Artworks Trenton19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-943
Fri. 7 p.m. "It's Getting Strange" Local Works with Pop Up Anthology
Bill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 9 p.m. Trivia
Ages 21+
Blend Bar & Bistro 911 Highway 33 Hamilton
(609) 245-8887
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Jam
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Bordentown City Beach100 West Park Street Bordentown
(609) 298-0450
Sat. 12 p.m. "Riverfest" feat. (12 p.m.) Sir Xerri (3 p.m.) BIG HIX (6 p.m.) El Ka Bong
Bowman's Tavern 1600 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Neil Podgurski Trio
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. David Dales Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Brunch w/ Ottmar (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Tony Alosi
Wed. 6 p.m. Gary Reed & Arturo Baguer
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room 19 E. Union Street Burlington
(609) 733-3562
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ K Fry
Sat. 10 p.m. Ben Gillence Band
Broken Goblet Brewing1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5653
Sat. 2 p.m. "Hoppy Halloween 4." Ages 21+, (Tickets Required)
Wed. 8 p.m. "Quizzo from the Darkside"
Caffe Galleria23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-2400
Sun. 11:30 a.m. "Pet Adoption on the Patio"
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 Bar931 Chambers street Trenton
(609) 396-5457
Sat. 7 p.m. "Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market After Party" feat. Molly Rhythm, Lost Love, Guerilla Poubelle, Coach's Son, No Sugar. All ages, $8
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
Sat. 9 p.m. ArHouse
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
COARadio.com 125 South Main Street Hightstown
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Chris Rockwell
Continental Tavern2 North Main Street Yardley, PA
(215) 493-9191
Thurs. 9 p.m. Riverjaks
Fri. 9 p.m. Bob & Kate Rock
Sat. 9 p.m. Michael Meade
Diamond's of Hamilton 661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Fri. 6 p.m. Joanna Noelle Caruso
Sat. 9 p.m. Tymes 2
Sun. 10 a.m. "Live Jazz Brunch Buffet"
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Thurs. 8 p.m. Shots Line Duo
Fri. 9 p.m. Mia Johnson
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Keli Vale (9 p.m.) The Mix
Sun. (11 a.m.) "Sunday Brunch" feat. Mikey Raggz (4 p.m.) Dick Gratton
Wed. 8 p.m. Paul Donovan
Freddies Tavern 12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
Fri. 9 p.m. Gyrl Band
Sat. 8 p.m. (TBA)
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Joe Vadala
Wed. 7 p.m. "Jazz Night" w/ George Schaeffer Organ Trio
German American Society215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton
(609) 585-5200
Fri. 7 p.m. "Fire Pit Friday" feat. The Williamsboy. (FREE Admission/Cash Bar)
Grover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker
Halo Pub4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton Square
(609) 586-1811
Sat. 7 p.m. John & Carm
Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Fri. (8 p.m.) A Tribute to Heart w/ "Kick It Out." Doors open at 6 p.m., $35 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) Stealing Savanah (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Lisa Bonner / Shanakees
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Rio Mira. $34.12, $36.79, $39.45
Sat. 8 p.m. Mike Dugan: "Men Make Foreplay - A One Man Show." $34.12
Sun. 11 a.m. "Gypsy Jazz Brunch" w/ Pyrenesia and Max Hansen Buffet. $53.85/$19.73 (No Brunch)
Hopewell United Methodist Church20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-0471
Sat. 7 p.m. Fall Concert Series - "No Frontiers" feat. Fiona Tyndall. $20 (Suggested donation)
Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn 15 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 466-9889
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic. Night
Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Thurs. 6 p.m. John & Carm
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Odessa Oompa Band
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Acoustic Road
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Al Oliver
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
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6 p.m. Bob O & Tara Woodcock
Sat. 2 p.m. Ed Wilson & Carol Brooks
Sun. 2 p.m. Joe Vadala
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. AM Mafia
Sat. 9 p.m. South Side Wanderers
All shows 21+
Jake's Eatery 869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 322-6787
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Ladies Night"
Sat. 9 p.m. Audio Pilot Trio
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
Jimmy's Firestone American Grill140 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
Thurs. 9 p.m. Joey Henderson
Fri. 9 p.m. Keith Kenny
Sat. (3 p.m.) The Real Fugitives (7:30 p.m.) Foxfire, Lowlight, Matt DuBrow, Dave Vargo, Major Player.
Sun. (3 p.m.) Jason Ager (9:30 p.m.) Lola Montez
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic.
Tues. 9 p.m. Terez Little Flowers
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. "Paint The Bar Pink" RWJ Breast Cancer Fundraiser feat. Sarah Copely
Sat. 9 p.m. Unleashed
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Wooden Pumpkin Painting"
Sat. 11 a.m. "Laurita Oktoberfest w/ Food Trucks and Fire Pits"
Sun. 11 a.m. "Laurita Oktoberfest w/ Food Trucks and Fire Pits" (11 a.m.) Kindred Spirit
Wed. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 7 p.m. Bonnie Boland
Sat. 7:30 p.m. James Popkin
Sun. 11 am "Jazz Brunch" feat. (TBA)
Mama Flora's Trattoria 1750 North Olden Avenue Ewing
(609) 434-1188
Sat. 6 p.m. Bryan Hill
McGuinn's Place 1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence
(609) 392-0599
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Domino Domino (Monk & Monk)
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Ages 21+
McStews Irish Sports Pub 5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 949-9570
Thurs. 10:30 p.m."Beer Pong" w/ DJ RV & MC Slim
Sat. 9 p.m. Agents Of Aggression ("Drop Beg Plead" CD Release), Paragnoisis, Legion, Near Nightmare. Ages 21+, Doors open at 8 p.m.
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Kirchner Entertainment
Millhill Basement 300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Fri. 8 p.m. Donoher, Cassettes, the Cryptkeeper Five, Nikki Nailbomb
Sat. 9 p.m. Traverse, Goddamnit, Doc Hopper, (TBA)
Tues. 10 p.m. "Local Artist" Hip Hop, Experimental EDM and Bass Music Showcase
New Hope Winery 6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Thurs. 8 p.m. The English Beat. Doors open at 7 p.m., $50
Sat. 8 p.m. "CSN Songs" A Tribute to Crosby, Stills & Nash. Doors open at 7 p.m., $35
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 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Super Dave
Fri. 9 p.m. Blind Lemmon Pie
Sat. 9 p.m. Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Sir Xerri (Solo)
Sat. 9 p.m. B-Street
Palermo's Of Hamilton 310 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 838-7979
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke
All shows 21 +
Patriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Bobby Jones
Fri. 8 p.m. AC Steel & the Galvanizers
Sat. 8 p.m. Blues In Disguise
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9 p.m. Einstein Bridge
Sat. 9 p.m. Springwood
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Randy Now's Man Cave 134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 424-3766
Fri. 8 p.m. Raymond The Amish Comic. Ages 18+, $10
Sat. 8 p.m. Pat Guadagno. $10
Roebling Historic Iron Works Market675 South Clinton Avenue Trenton
Sat./Sun. 10 a.m. "Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market." $5 (Two day pass) Kids ages 10 and under FREE
Rossi's Bar & Grill 2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004
Thurs. 7 p.m. Jerry Monk & Joe Kramer
Salt Creek Grille 1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. Charles Clarke
Sat. 8 p.m. Jerry Topinka
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Mead Mountain Resonators
St. Matthews Episcopal Church 300 South Main Street Pennington
(609) 737-0985
Fri. 8 p.m. Jack Furlong Quartet. $15
Stone Terrace by John Henry's2275 Kuser Road Hamilton
(609) 581-8855
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton
Wed. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 8 p.m. Gordon Thomas Ward. $20
Sat. 7:30 p.m. "Concert For Social Justice." $20
Wed. 8 p.m. Brazilian Violin Trio. $20
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. El Ka Bong
Sat. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. Black Zeppelin
Sat. 9 p.m. Suspended Justice
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
Fri. 7 p.m. Sister Blue
Sat. 7 p.m. Ed Wall
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bells
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Session Jazz Night
The Beer Garden at Snipes Farm890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Mikey Junior
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Jackson Howard
Sat. 5 p.m. Mike Pinto
The Birdhouse Center For The Arts7 North Main Street Lambertville
(215) 681-4660
Sat. 8 p.m. Ryan Whitman. $13.41
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. (TBA)
The Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
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The Dubliner34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Ray Coleman
Sat. 8 p.m. The Willie Lynch Band
Sun. 2 p.m. Thomas Johnston
The Five Four Bar & Grill8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Fri. 9 p.m. Pixie Twist
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Spare Parts
Wed. 7 p.m. "Lyrical Conundrums" w/ Cara and Righteous
The HOB Tavern 146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night
Wed. 8 p.m. (TBA)
The Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
Fri.10 p.m. The Seth Tieger Band
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Fatha Ramzee
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. "Wednesday Wheel Night Spin To Win Karaoke" w/ DJ Rockn Ron
The Pines Tavern 6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA
(215) 788-1659
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Sister Blue w/ Mark Fuhrman
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Bill Monach Jr.
The RRazz Room (Clarion Hotel)
6426 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(888) 596-1027
Fri. 8 p.m. "STILL Aging Gracefully: 50 Shades of Fay" w/ Fay Jacobs. $20
Sat. 8 p.m. "Still...Did Not See That Coming" w/ Roque Wilson. $20
Sun. 7 p.m. "Born of a Legend - Carla Cooke Sings Sam Cooke." $30
The Record Collector 358 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 324-0880
Sat. 8 p.m. "Free Benefit Concert for C.A.S.A. w/ De Tierra Caliente Band/Adam Falcon. All ages, Doors open at 7:30 p.m., FREE Admission
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. Joe Robinson
Fri. 8 p.m. Go Hamm
Sat. 8 p.m. "Hippie Night" w/ RJ Acoustic Duo
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Fri. 9 p.m. Bill O'Neal & Joe Kramer
Sat. 9 p.m. Rick Winow
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" Hosted by Diarmuid MacSuibhne
All Shows 21+
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
Sun. 6 p.m. Dre & Linda "Brown Sugar"
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Night w/ Benny P
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. Kelly Stratton Band. $5 (cover charge)
Sat. 10 p.m. Tweed. $5 (cover charge)
All shows 21+
Wildflowers Inn 2572 Pennington Road Pennington
(609) 773-2392
Sat. 9 p.m. Acoustic Rock Night
Mon. 9 p.m. "Moonshine Mondays" Trivia
Tues. 9 p.m. Ed Wilson
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. Rob Messina
Yardley Country Club1010 Reading Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-4531
Fri. 6 p.m. Ernie White & Tom Reock
Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-3800
Sat. 8 p.m. Karly & Mike
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