"To me what differentiates styles of music is the foundation, which to me is the rhythm section. I didn't really start playing metal and hard rock until I moved to L.A. and started playing with the Randy Rhoads version of Quiet Riot and then of course I joined Ozzy. Tommy Aldridge is one of my favorite drummers so to get to play with him in Ozzy was an incredible experience because he did not approach it exactly like the record; he leans forward when he plays which is something I think he developed from playing live with Black Oak Arkansas and playing a lot of shuffles. So he's not your typical English drummer who is either a little bit on top of the beat or behind it; he was always pushing forward. So to play with him in Ozzy and then again in Whitesnake was an incredible experience. So what I'm getting at is; playing with Garry Peterson, the original drummer on all of those Guess Who records is really a treat. He plays it the way it should be played, it's not a tribute it's the legacy drumming and boy what a treat to play with him."
Now that they've toured in support of the new album; will they go on a solo jaunt of any length or will they bundle with other classic rock bands with similar appeal like many of the acts do today? Sarzo thinks that it's advantageous to the concert goers when bands group together because they're getting to hear greatest hits sets, yet at the same time he sees value in trying to attract new fans with every show.
"I think the audience gets a bigger bang for their buck because all of these bands just lay out their catalog which is all of their hits. It's interesting because I agree that many of the songs are really appreciated now because, well I hate to use the word nostalgia but those songs really push a certain sentimental button in people's memory. It could've been a friend who has passed or a love that's passed on or they're still with you and you celebrate that but the way things are going, we're adding a whole bunch of dates already for next year and I can see us doing something that The Guess Who hasn't done in a long time; which is actually go out on a regular tour. I mean, getting on the bus and just co-headlining or as a support band on a package tour. Right now we've been doing a lot of casinos, fairs and civic centers which is great but we want to be able to branch out and reach a whole younger audience."
The Guess Who had a string of hits, many of which are still staples in every bar band's repertoire and with the original members all still viable music makers; has the new line up heard any feedback either positive or negative?
"Randy (Bachman) has not been an official member of The Guess Who since I think it was 1970 and he went on to form Bachman Turner Overdrive and he had huge success and Burton (Cummings) hasn't been in the band since the 70's either when he went on a solo career. It would be very nice if we had their blessing but they've not said anything to my knowledge but I can tell you this much," he said with a laugh, "Jim and Garry own the name The Guess Who; I am just the bass player."
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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)
Artworks Trenton 19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-9436
Fri. 7 p.m. "Ink & Drink"
Sat. 12 p.m. Y.A.L.
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
Bowman's Tavern 1600 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Patrick & Debra
Sun. (12 p.m.) Brunch w/ Ottmar (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Ed Wilson
Wed. 6 p.m. Lorenzo
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room 19 E. Union Street Burlington
(609) 733-3562
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Byrd
Sat. 10 p.m. Coaches Son and Special Guest Band
Broken Goblet Brewing 1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5653
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Quizzo from The Darkside
BT Restaurant & Tavern2031 Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 499-1355
Sat. 8 p.m. Malpractice
Caffe Galleria 23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-2400
Sat. 11:30 a.m. Puppy Adoption Day
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)
Centro Grille2360 Route 33 Robbinsville
(609) 208-9300
Wed. 9 p.m. Fast Ant and Friends
Championship Bar 931 Chambers street Trenton
(609) 396-5457
Mon. 8 p.m. "Art Chill Night"
Tuesday 8 p.m. "Jam Night" Hosted by Nikki & Caleb
Chickie's & Pete's 183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown
(609) 298-9182
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Quizzo Trivia
City Streets 510 Highway 130 South East Windsor
(609) 426-9400
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Boys 'round Here
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. The "10th Annual Christmas Spectacular" (Various artists performing live and via recordings)
Common Sense Brewing 102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651
Sat. 6 p.m. Kyle Alexxander & J
Continental Tavern 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA
(215) 493-9191
Thurs. 9 p.m. Bob Rotondo
Fri. 9 p.m. Jack Capik & Friends
Sat. 9 p.m. Michael Meade
Curly's at the Nest 1492 Woodbourne Road Levittown, PA
(267) 639-0707
Sat. 8:30 p.m. The Bambu Weasels
Diamond's of Hamilton 661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Fri. (6 p.m.) Tara Woodcock (10 p.m.) DJ Frank Oliveti
Sat. (6 p.m.) Masterpiece Party Band (10 p.m.) DJ Ron Meisner
Sun. 10 a.m. "Jazz Brunch"
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Thurs. 8 p.m. Fred S
Fri. (2 p.m.) WMGK "Home Town Event" Hosted by Andre Gardner (9 p.m.) Audio Pilot
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Keli Vale (9 p.m.) The Mix
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch" feat. Mikey Raggz
Wed. 8 p.m. Brendan Johnson
Frans Pub 116 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-5539
Sun. 3 p.m. "Winter Blues" w/ Peter V Blues Train
Freddies Tavern 12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
Fri. 9 p.m. Dave Orban & The Mojo Gypsies
Sat. (7:30 p.m.) "Freddies Christmas Comedy Show and Dinner." Hosted by Johnny Smallwood, feat. Kevin Downey Jr. / Eric Potts. $75 (8 p.m.) Ernie White & John Bushnell's Unplugged Christmas
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Joe Vadala
Grounds For Sculpture 80 Sculptors way Hamilton
(609) 586-0616
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Sing Along with Sculpture" w/ Seward Johnson
Grover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker
Halo Pub 4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton Square
(609) 586-1811
Sat. 7 p.m. The Darla Rich Trio
Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Fri. (8 p.m.) AC/DC Tribute w/ IC/DC. Doors at 6 p.m., $20 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (2 p.m./4 p.m.) Princeton "School of Rock." (8:30 p.m.) The Buzzard Band (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 3 p.m. John Eddie "All Ages" Christmas Show. Doors at 2 p.m., $15 (Adults) $10 (Kids)
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. "Pat Foran's Christmas Show"
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Sat. 12 p.m. Family Fun Concert "It's The Holidays" w/ Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats. $19.73/$28.92
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. Darla and Rich
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Victor Tarrasov
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Got 35
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Four + 1 = Jazz
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill 7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher
Fri. 9 p.m. Ernie White Band's "Christmas Party"
Sat. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Sat. 2 p.m. Gypsy Mother
Sun. 2 p.m. Audio Pilot
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Sat. 9 p.m. Unleashed
Tues. 7 p.m. "It's a Holly Jolly Teddy Z Jam"
All shows 21+
Jake's Eatery 869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 322-6787
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Ladies Night"
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
Jimmy's Firestone American Grill 140 Route 130 South Bordentown
(609) 291-0200
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Bar Games and Trivia"
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa
(215) 862-5981
Thurs. 9 p.m. Cosmo Iacavazzi
Fri. 9 p.m. Jonah Jam
Sat. (3 p.m.) The Real Fugitives (8 p.m.) Red Pants Presents: Pitschl & Titze, Sourland, Ellis Wilkinson, Dave Mooney
Sun. (3 p.m.) Jamie & The Guarded Heart (9:30 p.m.) Jared Mancuso
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic.
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
Killarney's Publick House 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Bay Nice
Mon. 7 p.m. "Paint Night"
Wed. 8 p.m. Drop the Beat Bingo
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Wooden Snowman Painting"
Fri. 6:30 p.m.
Sat. (1 p.m.) Rick Winow (5 p.m.) Accordion Playing Santa
Sun. 5 p.m. Accordion Playing Santa
Wed. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out" Holiday Cupcake Class
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 7 p.m. Arianne Rox
Sat. 7:30 p.m. John Beacher
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" feat. Dave Dales trio
Mama Flora's Trattoria 1750 North Olden Avenue Ewing
(609) 434-1188
Sat. 6 p.m. Bryan Hill
Marcellos Coal Fired Restaurant & Pizza 206 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 298-8360
Sun. 10 a.m. "Blues Brunch"
McGuinn's Place 1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence
(609) 392-0599
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Ages 21+
McStews Irish Sports Pub 5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 949-9570
Thurs. 10 p.m. Beer Pong Night"
Sat. 9 p.m. All Lit Up
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike
Wed. 9 p.m. "Karaoke Time" w/ Kirchner Entertainment
Millhill Basement 300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Fri. 8 p.m. "Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market Holiday Show" feat. Shades Apart, Lost In Society, Erotic Novels Band, Crossed Keys. Ages 21+, $10
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. Raul Malo. $65
Fri. 8 p.m. "A John Denver Performance" w/ Ted Vigil. $35 (SOLD OUT please check for ticket availability)
Sat. 8 p.m. Griffin House. $25
Sun. 6 p.m. Comedian Eric Schwartz. $20
New Jersey WeedMan's Joint 322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Thurs. 6 p.m. "420 Smoking Word"
Fri. 8 p.m. "420 Fire Friday" feat. 420 Karaoke Night
Sun. 2 p.m. Old Skool Hip Hop Sundays.
Nook's PourHouse 2043 Route 130 South Florence
(609) 447-0927
Sat. 9 p.m. Out 2 Lunch
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. Papa D'Luxe & The Main Street Groove
Sat. 9 p.m. Running With Scissors
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. "Ugly Sweater Party"
Sat. 9 p.m. Radio Fiction
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Sir Xerri
Oliver - A Bistro 218 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 298-7177
Sat. 6 p.m. Dine w/ "Live Carolers"
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. Static Drift
Sat. 8 p.m. Paul Plumeri Blues Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9 p.m. No Way Out
Princeton Public Library65 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-9529
Sun. 3 p.m. Dan Rauchwerk (CD Release)
Randy Now's Man Cave 134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 424-3766
Fri. 7:30 p.m./9:30 p.m. Harpist/Vocalist Erin Hill. $15
Sat. 8 p.m. Run-hide-fight/JT Terlesky $10
River Cat Cafe` 142 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1008
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Jazz"
Rossi's Bar & Grill 2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004
Thurs. 7 p.m. Joe Zook & Paul Plumeri
Saint Gregory the Great Church4620 Nottingham Way Hamilton
Fri. 7:30 p.m. "Fear Not, God is With Us Christmas Concert" feat. The Community Christian Choir. (FREE admission/good will offering benefiting the Works of Mercy Ministry)
Salt Creek Grille 1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. Tim Brent
Sat. 8 p.m. Jerry Topinka
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Adelante
Starbucks Coffee 2673 Main Street Lawrenceville
(609) 414-3320
Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Anker
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 8 p.m. An "Americelticana Christmas" w/ The Shenanigans. $20
Sat. 8 p.m. The Jayplayerswith The Quixote Project. $20
Sun. 6:30 p.m. Glassbrook Vocal Ensemble: "Mary's Lullaby" feat. Princeton Girl Choir. $20
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Sat. 10 p.m. Ned Ryerson & The Groundhogs
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. Pretty Baby
Sat. 9 p.m. Hybrid
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night
Temperance House 5 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8050
Thurs. 7 p.m. Blues Open Mic Hosted by Steve Guyger
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Session Jazz Night
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong
The Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
Check website for upcoming events
The Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Gerry Timlin
Sat. 8 p.m. Na' Bodach
Sun. 3 p.m. Jam Session w/ Seamus Kelleher
The Five Four Bar & Grill 8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Fri. 9 p.m. Stranger Than Normal
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Se7en Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Lyrical Conundrums" w/ Cara & Righteous
The HOB Tavern 146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night
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. Riverdogs
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Jonn Gosselin
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. Finster
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Bill Monach Jr.
The Raven 385 West Bridge Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2081
Fri. 7 p.m. "Merry-n-Fun" w/ Chin & Blum
The RRazz Room (Clarion Hotel)
6426 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(888) 596-1027
Sat. 8 p.m. The Golden Gays NYC "Thank Yule for Being a Friend." $25/$35 (Limited VIP)
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
Fri. 9 p.m. Einstein Bridge
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Thurs. 8 p.m. Steve Tesluk
Fri. 8 p.m. Kick Bax Acoustic Trio
Sat. 8 p.m. Plush Duo
Third State Brewing 352 High Street Burlington
(609) 387-1620
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Running Wild" w/ BRC feat. Andrew Miller.
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Sat. 9 p.m. The Shantys
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" w/ 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
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. Essie. $5(cover charge)
Sat. 10 p.m. The Wood Vibrations. $5 (cover charge)
All shows 21+
Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
138 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 10 p.m. Rob Duncan
Wildflowers Inn 2572 Pennington Road Pennington
(609) 773-2392
Sat. 9 p.m. Acoustic Rock Night
Mon. 9 p.m. "Moonshine Mondays" Trivia
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. Roger Gardella
Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar 82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-3800
Sat. 8 p.m. Zuka & Billy D
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