The image of rock musicians, "Prancing" brings to mind another certain rock act from the UK, one with an immensely talented front man who plays the flute. “Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull that harkens back to Robin Hood; doesn’t it? Men in tights and that’s a pretty English thing isn’t it? Actually, back at home in my living room I have a Jethro Tull print upon my wall. Also, Ian played flute on a track of ours called, “Cannonball,” it was a bonus track that we put on our album, “Hot Cakes.” You can find it on Spotify or iTunes and it’s got a minute and a half flute solo and it’s a beautiful piece of music. We didn’t actually meet him, we sent him the track and he put so many different moods in the solo. He takes it right down, he starts off jaunty and he’s rockin’ out and then he takes it right down and goes into a pastoral light of fancy; he really is a brilliant musician.”
After this leg of the journey is done, the band will start logging frequent flyer miles as they continue to hit the road in support of their recent release, "Pinewood Smile," “The tour finishes off with a festival in Mexico after the last United States gig, we’re playing a metal festival in Mexico City and that’s going to be pretty intense.Then we are back to the UK and then we’re supporting the Hollywood Vampires for about 11 gigs across Europe and then we’re in all of the festivals across Europe and the UK until the end of September. We are also doing a couple of gigs with Queen as well.”
The Darkness shows are considered high energy and Poullain says that will be the case once again,“Expect rock ‘n’ roll delivered with tons of euphoria, spontaneity and reverence but that’s just words; ya know? Reality is far more exciting than words, that’s why music exists. Expect a very English; quintessentially an English take on hard rock.”
To discover more about The Darkness and their, "Tour de Prance," please visit www.thedarknesslive.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
Please check web page for upcoming events
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.Glenn McClelland 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) 733-356
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Byrd
Sat. 9 p.m. XXII
Bung's Tavern 2031 Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 499-1355
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Byrne Café Deli117 Ward Street Hightstown
(609) 443-1777
Sat. 11 a.m. Kim & John
Candlelight Lounge 24 Passaic Street Trenton
(609) 695-9612
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
Fri. 7 p.m. IATT, ExoVoid, Open The Nile, MikHail. All Ages, $10
Sun. 12 p.m. "Champsiversary" w/ Josh Adair, Jess Stanley, Nikki Nailbomb, Heather Ransome.
Mon. 6 p.m. The Convalescence, Midnite hellion, Symetria, (TBA). All ages, $12
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
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. Kings Level 1
Diamond's of Hamilton 661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Ladies Night" and Dance Party w/ Frankie "O"
Fri. 9 p.m. "Back In The Day 80's Dance Party" w/ DJ Anthony Bradley
Sat. 9 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Sun. 12 p.m. "Jazz Brunch" feat. (TBA)
Wed. 7 p.m. "Dine and Dance" w/ Radio Personality Bob Pantano.
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Thurs. 8 p.m. Joe Robinson
Fri. (4 p.m.) "Funky Friday Happy Hour" (9 p.m.) Mia Johnson
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Michael Leggerie (9 p.m.) Jake Bracey
Sun. (11 a.m.) "Sunday Jazz Brunch" feat. Mikey Ragz
Frans Pub 116 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-5539
Fri. 8 p.m. Kim Yarson Band
Freddies Tavern 12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Thurs. 8 p.m. DJ Bobby Diamonds
Fri. 8 p.m. The Zone
Sat. 8 p.m. Downright Down
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Joe Vadala
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.) Bigg Romeo (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) Se7en Band (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Larry Saklad, Lance Fingles
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Check web page for upcoming events
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. Connor Choi
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Pocketful of Soul
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. The Lifters
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Darla & Rich
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill 7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher
Fri. (6 p.m.) Casey (9 p.m.) Venom Blues
Sat. 9 p.m. Pixie Twist
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6 p.m. The Williamsboy
Sat. 1 p.m. Victor Tarassov
Sun. 2 p.m. Jerry Steele
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. El Ka Bong
Tues. 7 p.m. "Teddy Z Memorial Jam"
All shows 21+
Jake's Eatery 869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 322-6787
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Ladies Night" w/ Julian Roso
Sat. 9 p.m. Ed McGrath
Sun. 7:30 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-5981
Thurs. 9 p.m. Alpha Rabbit, When Particles Collide
Fri. 9 p.m. Kalaedi
Sat. (3 p.m.) Lonely At The Top (9:30 p.m.) Red Rover Burlesque
Sun. (3 p.m.) Jamie Salvatore (9:30 p.m.) Trio Of Madness
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. DJ Byrd
Sat. 9 p.m. Out Of The Red
Kovacs Corner46 Evergreen Road New Egypt
(609) 901-4146
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Audio Pilot
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Laurita Idol 2018 Spring Singing Showcase" Adult Tryouts
Sat. (10:30 a.m.) VinoVinymassa w/ Mettamade (1 p.m.) Lefty, the Mann of 1,000 Songs
Sun. (11 a.m.) Pound and Pour! (1 p.m.) The Half Brothers
Wed. 6 p.m. Girls Night Out "Plant Nite GNO"
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Sahara Moon
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Jager Saprano
Sun. 11 am "Jazz Brunch" feat. Zeke Stambovsky
Longford Landscape and Garden Center947 Kuser Road Hamilton
(609) 890-9940
Sat. 5 p.m. "Food and Cheer for Police Unity" feat. Radio Fiction
Mamma Rosa's 572 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 588-5454
Thurs. 6 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Richard Schneider
McGuinn's Place 1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence
(609) 392-0599
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Domino/Domino
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
Fri. 10 p.m. "Ladies Night"
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Mindless Hope, Ketosis, Lovey, Sharkbullet. $5
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
Thurs. 9 p.m. AM Nice, Erotic Novels, Ramona, The Mighty John Caseys. Ages 21+, $8
Fri. 9 p.m. When Particles Collide, Alpha Rabbit, Mr Payday. $6
Tues. 10 p.m. "Local Artist" Hip Hop, Experimental EDM and Bass Music Showcase
Mojito Cuba Caribe 90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(267) 740-2900
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Chris
New Hope Winery 6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Sat. 8 p.m. "Yellow Brick Road" Elton John Tribute. Doors at 7 p.m., $30
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. 7 p.m. Joe Zook & Paul Plumeri
Sat. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Wed. 5 p.m. "Weekend Warm-up" w/ DJ Chris Barlow
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Sat. 9 p.m. Radio Fiction
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
Fri. 8 p.m. Kevin Toft & the Alternators
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"
Parx Casino (360 Bar) 2999 Street Road Bensalem, PA
(888) 588-7299
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Latin Night"
Fri. (5 p.m.) Lincoln Highway Blues (9:30 p.m.) GoodMan Fiske (10 p.m.) DJ Quite Frankly
Sat. (5 p.m.) The Zings (9:30 p.m.) Stellar Mojo (10 p.m.) DJ Capps
Sun. 3 p.m. "Showcase Sunday"
Wed. 8 p.m. GI Jokes
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Papa D'Lux
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Ernie White & Lisa Bouchelle
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Randy Now's Man Cave 134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 424-3766
Fri. 8 p.m. Brother JT/Mr Unloved. $10
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Palmayra Delran/The Primitive Finks. $15
Rossi's Bar & Grill 2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004
Thurs. 7 p.m. (TBA)
Salt Creek Grille 1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. LaDee Streeter
Sat. 8 p.m. Rainbow Fresh
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Adam Sterr
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 8 p.m. Jazz Vocalist Doris Spears. $20
Sun. 7:30 p.m. "Contemporary Music of Patrick Bamburak" w/ Chris Kudela, Conor Peacock and the Reunion of Funhaus. $20
Wed. 8 p.m. "Bach to Today" w/ Aaron Larget-Caplan. $20
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. El Ka Bong
Sat. 10 p.m. Ted Hammock & The Pickles
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. Smoke & Mirrors
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
Fri. 7 p.m. Anders Hyatt
Sat. 7 p.m. Christopher Dean
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Righteous Jolly
Wed. 7 p.m. Jazz w/ John Sheridan
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Einstein Bridge
The Dubliner34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 8 p.m. Na Bodach
Sat. 8 p.m. Glenn McCollum
The HOB Tavern 146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020
Fri. 9 p.m. Sir Xerri
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night
Wed. 8 p.m. Mike & Joe (Radio Fiction)
The Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Rockin' Ron
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Darius the 1st
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
Sun. 3 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Bill Monach Jr.
The Raven 385 West Bridge Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2081
Thurs. (5 p.m.) Russell Eiffert (10 p.m.) All Male Revue
Fri. (9 p.m.) Michael Ferreri (10 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (5 p.m.) Russell Eiffert (10 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sun. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ Ms Betty Cox
Mon. 9:30 p.m. "Lipstick Monday" Drag Show
Tues. 8 p.m. "Bearlesque"
Wed. 7 p.m. Bob Egan
The Record Collector 358 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 324-0880
Sat. 8 p.m. Soraia/Tomato Dodgers. All ages, Doors at 7:30 p.m., $12 (advance)
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Sat. 9 p.m. ArHouse
The Sticky Wicket 2465 South Broad Street Hamilton
(609) 439-0007
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Throwback Thursday" w/ DJ Chillio
Fri. 9 p.m. Deep Release
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
The Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
Check website for upcoming events
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Thurs. 8 p.m. Steve Tesluk
Fri. 8 p.m. Bob Rotondo Band and Monique
Sat. 8 p.m. Dorsea
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Fri. 9 p.m. Pat Seiler & Mike DQ
Sat. 9 p.m. "Easter Rising Song & Story" Diarmuid & Kevin
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" w/ Diarmuid MacSuibhne
Wed. 9 p.m. "Billy Briggs Scholarship Fundraiser/Open Mic" Hosted by Paul Wiese
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. Cycles. $5 (cover charge)
Sat. 10 p.m. The Get Right Band. $5 (cover charge)
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage Night. (Sign ups at 6:30 p.m.)
All shows 21+
Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
138 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 924-7855
Fri. 10 p.m. The Get Right Band
Sat. 10 p.m.Times Like These
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. The Williamsboy
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.