Like all others, this triangle has three sides but each one is made of multiple inspirations. "Everybody in the band has a wide range of influences from rock to funk to metal and everything in between but for me it was Metallica. It's not that evident in our music but they got me hooked on music. As far as inspiration, I love Pink Floyd and heavier bands like Fear Factory, Pantera. Being from Texas I have to like Pantera; I don't want to lose my card or anything," espoused Jourdan with a laugh.
When it came to making, "The Great Filter," they all agreed on some self-imposed standards which they carry far beyond the studio walls.
"There's a lot of good content and a lot more not so good content and a lot of that in every industry right now and I think with our record, we wanted to just focus on content that mattered and that each song would be able to stand on its own. I think that for us, that's where we want to stand; we are focused on being able to play the songs that we put on the record. Number one being able to do it live and number two just sticking to what we want to play; I think the only rule in this band is A: it's got to groove because if it doesn't groove then it doesn't work; the groove is most important and outside of that we have to enjoy it. We're not out to please anybody but the boys in the band at the end of the day because if we don't believe in it then we can't expect anyone else to either and I don't know if that's a niche in the market but we hope there's a niche for that kind of mind set."
Life can come at you fast at times and this trio seems well equipped with the attitude and savvy to handle it; so what lies ahead? According to Jourdan it will be the same and more of it.
"We've got a few things that we haven't announced yet; because we can't. Last year we played the final Warped Tour which was awesome. That really was a treat that we could jump on that and we're hoping that we can get on the festival cycle as well, it really just depends; there's a lot of things in the air but I guess that's how it works. In 2019 our goal is to play on every stage that we can and take this record out and share it with as many people as possible. We've got some fun tours lined up; other than that we're tinkering with some new music and I think the goal is to keep developing what we've started and see where we can take it from there and I think the biggest thing for us is sticking true to playing what we love to listen to and writing a record that we would want to hear."
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
Thurs. 6 p.m. Sprout 5th-9th Reception
Sat. 11:30 a.m. Painterly Silkscreen Monoprinting
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. Fermenters Trio
Fri. (4 p.m.) Ottmar (8 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Brunch w/ Ottmar (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Gary Reed & Arturo Baguer
Wed. 6 p.m. Soul Custody
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room 19 E. Union Street Burlington
(609) 733-3562
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Byrd
Broken Goblet Brewing 1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 8 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Kinky Quizzo
BSB Gallery 143 East State Street (Suite 4) Trenton
(609) 599-3268
Sat. 11 a.m. Opening Reception: "Common Threads Sanctuary 7" (FREE admission)
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)
Cedar Gardens661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 931-9464
Sat. 8 p.m. TKA / K7 with Emcee/DJ John Rossi. $20
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 p.m. Jim Delre Band
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. Janet Rothstein of Cafe Artiste
Common Sense Brewing 102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651
Sat. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night
Continental Tavern 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA
(215) 493-9191
Thurs. 9 p.m. Tyler Stetler
Fri. 9 p.m. Jack Capik & Friends
Sat. 9 p.m. Brian Elliot
Diamond's of Hamilton 661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Fri. (6 p.m.) Joanna Noelle Caruso (10 p.m.) DJ Frank Oliveti
Sat. (6 p.m.) Jessica DiDonato (10 p.m.) DJ Frank Oliveti
Sun. (10 a.m.) "Jazz Brunch" (6 p.m.) Super Bowl Sunday Buffet
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. (9 p.m.) Gypsy Mother
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch"
Freddies Tavern 12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Country Night" Hosted by Jeremy Line Dance. (FREE event)
Fri. 9 p.m. In The Groove
Sat. 9 p.m. Jim Delre Band
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Joe Vadala, Falcey & Marc Hoffman
Glory Days Tavern1200 Hornberger Avenue Roebling
(609) 499-0896
Sat. 8 p.m. Deuces Wild
Greenhouse90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1657
Fri. 9 p.m. Stevie and the Bluescasters
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Sam Ryan Music
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
Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Fri. (8:30 p.m.) Stealing Savanah (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8:30 p.m) Coast 2 Coast (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 1 p.m. Midnight Sun Orchestra
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. (TBA)
Hopewell United Methodist Church 20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-0471
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic
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. The Jackolopes
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Rainbow Fresh
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Adelente
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
Irish Rover Station House1033 Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Sun. 6:30 p.m. "Super Bowl Party"
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6 p.m. Melissa Wegfahrt
Sat. 1 p.m. Rob Ballonoff
Sun. 1 p.m. Spoondrift
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. Asylum Choir
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. Jerry Feiss
Fri. 9 p.m. Mike DiAlto & Friends "Stand Up Comedy Night" feat. Chris Dolan, Dan Kalwhite, Chris Cerami w/ music immediately following by Sam Ryan.
Sat. (3 p.m.) David Falcone (9 p.m.) The Fletchers, Naughty Clouds, ZFC
Sun. (3 p.m.) (TBA) (6 p.m.) Super Bowl Party
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. (5 p.m.) "Girls Night Out" (9 p.m.) Lip Sync Battle Finals
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ Bay Nice
Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Brunch"
Mon. 7 p.m. Paint Night "Plant Nite"
Wed. 8 p.m. Drop the Beat Bingo
Kovacs Corner46 Evergreen Road New Egypt
(609) 901-4146
Sat. 8:30 p.m. ArHouse
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Sat. (1 p.m.) Rick Winow (7 p.m.) Awesome 80's Dance Party
Sun. 1 p.m. Jim Matlock
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 7 p.m. Brian Filone
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sammy Flow
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" feat. Dave Dales
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
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Hip Hop Thursdays" w/ Enki
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. The Fredz
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. 6 p.m. First Friday :"Love Is Love" feat. art from: Leon Rainbow, Vinita Mathur, Sophia Louisa, Brass Rabbit, Ricardo Basilio Coke. Hosted by UNC Elroy w/ music from DJs Flea Market and Jonathan Silva. Live performance by Jessica MF Stanley.
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
Sat. 8 p.m. The Sensational Soul Cruisers. Doors open at 7 p.m., $25
New Jersey WeedMan's Joint 322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Fri. 8:30 p.m. "420 First Friday Fire Friday" w/ Reggae DJ Entertainment
Sat. (8 p.m.) Chronic "Stoner Days" w/ DJ Rebel (8:30 p.m.) Jazz Night
Sun. 4:20 p.m. Sugar Magnolia Sundaze
Wed. 8 p.m. "420 Game Night"
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. Deep Release
Sat. 9 p.m. Small Potatoes Band
Ages 21+
O'Connors American Bar & Grille 1383 Monmouth Road Easthampton
(609) 261-1555
Fri. 8:30 p.m. "Skye Night" w/ The Grouser Girls
Sun. 6 p.m. "Super Bowl Party" (Raffles, prizes, free half time buffet)
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. The Bar Band
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. 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 8 p.m. DT & the Burnerz
Sun. 9 p.m. "Movie Night"
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 10 p.m. (TBA)
Sat. 9 p.m. The Polish Nannies
Princeton Public Library65 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-9529
Sat. 2 p.m. "Chinese New Year Celebration" Hosted by Princeton HS Mandarin Classes and Chinese Club. Feat. traditional music, instruments, martial arts and more
Mon. 7 p.m. "Art Talk" w/ Robert DiMatteo and Terri Riendeau
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. Ernie White
Russo's Music Center1989 Arena Drive Hamilton
(609) 888-0620
Sat. 10 a.m. "Music Classes Open House" (FREE 15 minute classes on multiple instruments)
Salt Creek Grille 1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. Keith Franklin
Sat. 8 p.m. Jackie Jones
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8 p.m. Pretty Goats
Starbucks Coffee (Trenton Community Store)
102 South Warren Street Trenton
(609) 393-0261
Sat. 3 p.m. Open Mic
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 8 p.m.Francisco Roldan. $20
Sat. 8 p.m. Pyrenesia. $20
Sun. 3 p.m. Gloria Galante. $20
Wed. 6 p.m. Nate Phillips. $20
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. Peanut Butter Bridges
Sat. 10 p.m. Black Brant
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. The Bones
Sat. 9 p.m. Kick Back
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
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Radio Fiction
The Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
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The Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Killen & Clark
Sat. 7 p.m. Gabriel Donohue
Sun. 2 p.m. Thomas Johnston
The Five Four Bar & Grill 8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Fri. 9 p.m. Fab Fly
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Slamm Band
Sun. 6:30 p.m. "Big Game Party" $35/$45
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
The Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Fatha Ramzee
Sat. 10 p.m. (TBA)
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. Soul Custody Trio
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
Sat. 8 p.m. "Cracked Up Comedy" Hosted by Dwayne Dunlevy. Feat. Adam Nutter, Neil Wood, Scott Armstrong, Matt Hyams, LaTice. $20 (General admission)
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Fri. 9 p.m. 80's Undercover
Sat. 9 p.m. Diablo Sandwich Band
Sun. 6 p.m. "Big Game" Viewing Party
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. Catch 22
Sat. 8 p.m. Monique and RJ
Sun. 6 p.m. "Super Bowl Party
The Union Firehouse18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Live & Local" (TBA)
Fri. 7 p.m. Screamin' Rockets and Friends
Sat. 7 p.m. Secondhand City
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Open Jam w/ Blue Light Digital Sound
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Fri. 9 p.m. Billy McGovern
Sat. 9 p.m. Billy Walsh & Kevin McCloskey
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
Wed. 6 p.m. Dick Gratton
Triple Sun Spirits126 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-3057
Sat. 7 p.m. The Williamsboy
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. Eastern Hellbenders. $5 (cover charge)
Sat. 10 p.m. Shady Street Show Band. $5 (cover charge)
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage Night
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Blue Grass Pick
All shows 21+
Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
138 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 10 p.m. The Outcrops
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. Kevin McGowan
Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar 82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-3800
Sat. 8 p.m. Mike Meade
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