By Danny Coleman
originally published: 04/10/2025

"I'm well Danny and I hope you are as well," began pianist/keyboardist Russell Ferrante, an original founding member of Yellowjackets, who will be at the Bell Theater in Holmdel, NJ on Thursday April 24; their last U.s. show before heading to Europe. "So, the band started in the late '70s; we began as musicians playing with the guitarist Robin Ford and essentially, we formed a band within a band and that became Yellowjackets. Our first recording came out in 1981 and we've been at it since then; touring around the world. Our latest recording, which is called, "Fasten Up" is our twenty-seventh recording and I just took a look at "Jazz Week Magazine" and this is the third week where our recording has been in the number one spot. So, that's very exciting for the band and kind of amazing that after 45 plus years, we are still able to do this. We're really grateful to make music, tour and record and make music; we feel very fortunate."

A recent press release stated that, "Yellowjackets have evolved to become a genre unto themselves;" a pretty heady claim; or is it? Yellowjackets diverse backgrounds of traditional Jazz, Blues, Classical and yes, even Rock has allowed the band to not only survive for more than four decades but thrive on their version of "Fusion." 

"My entry into being a professional musician started when I met Robin in the San Francisco Bay area, this was the early '70s and at that point, his group was playing the Blues scene with Jimmy Witherspoon and I joined Robin's band in 1973," Ferrante continued, "It was kind of a whirlwind, I had never even been on an airplane at that point. Our first gig was on the East Coast and our second gig was at Shea Stadium at the Kool Jazz Festival and then we went to Europe for five weeks. So, my mind was pretty blown at that moment and I thought, maybe this is something I want to do and here we are from that, 52 years later.The Kool Jazz Festival was there and Roberta Flack was on the bill; I forget the other groups but it was very exciting for a 21 year old and I'm a big sports fan as well, so that was an extra fun thing."

Ferrante says that the band's strength is its diversity; diversity with a commonality for their youthful roots.

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"We love all kinds of music and all styles. Traditional Jazz is one of the kinds of bedrock elements in the band. Coltrane and Myles and all of that incredible genre and era of music is something we love and we kind of started playing during the '70s when groups like Weather Report and the early fusion groups were coming out and that was really exciting. Also, the technology that was coming out at the time, synthesizers and sequencers; the tools were expanding for musicians so we were curious about that and explored all of it. Some in the electronic world but also loving acoustic music and also, I and some of the other guys from the original band grew up in the Bay Area and there was a really strong R&B and Funk groups like Sly & the Family Stone and Tower of Power; those groups were playing at that point and that was really exciting music. So, I think all of the guys in the band have pretty broad musical tastes and bring that into the music we create." 

"Fasten Up," as stated earlier, is the band's twenty-seventh record and over the span of all of those recordings, the band has had very few changes in the way of personnel.

"Bob Mintzer has been in the band since 1990 and he's really important and a prime composer, great player and improvisor. The one thing about the Yellowjackets is that there is no leader, it's four equal members contributing their ideas musically and in every aspect. So, there is Bob Mintzer playing saxophone and electronic wind instrument. The drummer is William Kennedy, he first began playing with us in 1986 and then took a 10 year hiatus in the early 2000s and then returned around 2010 and our bassist is Dane Alderson. He is originally from Perth, Australia and he has played with the band now for 10 years and so, that's the current line-up. Over the 40 plus years, the original band was Robin Ford on guitar, Jimmy Haslip who is from Long Island, New York and was the original bassist who played with us for over 30 years and the original drummer was Ricky Lawson. Ricky was an incredible musician who went on to play with Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder; he had a wonderful career. So, we've had a couple of different drummers, Will was actually the second drummer and he replaced Ricky Lawson and then when Will left, we had Peter Erskine play with us for one year and then it was Marcus Baylor; he and his wife Jean Baylor have a band called, The Baylor Project and then Will rejoined. I think that's the most notable thing about the group, it is really a band, it is really a cooperative enterprise, there is a lot of trust that you build from playing that many years together and we're still going, it's still challenging, it's still fun; this year is probably the busiest year we've had in quite a while. We've been playing almost every week these last couple of months and we have three tours of Europe; we'll be going over in May for about three weeks. Then, during the Summer and the Fall, we'll be touring with the vocalist Kurt Elling and he has a new project playing the music of Weather Report. So, we'll be his band and playing our music as well on those two European tours; we did play one concert in the U.S. with Kurt recently and that was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and that was really fun with more to come. So, it's a really active year and a lot of exciting things to look forward to for us."

"We've actually won two Grammy Awards and have had close to 20 Grammy nominations through the years," he said, sounding both grateful and humble. "The most recent was a couple of years ago for our last recording which was called, "Parallel Motion" and the recording before that was also nominated for a Grammy; that was a recording that we did with the WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany, we did a collaboration with them. We try to keep moving forward, that's one of the things we value most in the band, not to just keep doing the same things we've been doing, which would be easy to do after a long time but we really want to keep moving forward and growing as people and musicians and that's the motivation to keep making music and to grow."

"Fasten Up"  was released on February 21 via Mack Avenue Records with the unit hitting the road just prior to its official debut and recently, they've released a single; a rare cover version and one that has been done by the likes of Herbie Mann, Mel Torme, Quincy Jones and more. 

"Comin' Home Baby," this was Bob Mintzer's brainchild and as he tells it, he went to a jazz performance or workshop during his early high school years and he heard the musicians playing the tune and the thought just occurred to him to rearrange the song and he had a section and it's a tune that he's always enjoyed and so he worked out this version for our new recording and yeah, it was really fun. Usually, we play mostly music that we've written ourselves but occasionally we'll do a cover of another tune and this was Bob's brainchild."

Never a group looking for conformity, Yellowjackets are constantly pushing the envelope, constantly looking to expand their musical and personal horizons and according to Ferrante, their concerts are a reflection of such.

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"We've been having a ball playing and the concerts have been really well attended. When we come for the New Jersey concert, we'll be playing selected tunes from our 40 plus year career, including music from our most recent recording "Fasten Up." An interesting thing about the band, every concert, we play different songs. We don't have a setlist that we stick to and play every concert. So, depending on the venue and just how we're feeling, we'll pick various songs from the entire catalog. So, we'll play songs from the very first record through the twenty-seventh and we don't really know what that will be until we arrive that day. Another thing that occurred to me; our band kind of functions like you and I who are having a conversation right now and musically, that's what we're doing when we perform. We want it to be in the moment, something that is not premeditated. We have our songs and melodies are formed but when it comes to improvising and soloing, the music can go in a lot of different directions and we want it to be like a conversation; something that is just happening at that moment and not worked out beforehand. So, that makes it exciting and sort of leaves it open for unexpected things to happen. I think the human element and imperfection is beautiful. Now, the technology can kind of suck all of the imperfection out. The vocals can be tuned, the drummer can be put on a grid and have perfect time and all of that and for some situations maybe that's what's called for but for what we do; that's not what we're after. We're after a kind of authentic moment and whatever comes with that, the good and the bad and we're fine with that; humans are flawed (Laughs)." 

After Holmdel, the band's heavy tour schedule has them heading to Europe and not returning Stateside until near the end of June. However, they don't seem to mind at all. 

"In May when we head to Europe, I think the first gig is in Bonn and then we end up near Amsterdam in the Hague and then shortly thereafter we'll be heading back to Europe again for the Summer festivals over there. So, yeah, it's a very busy year but we're really looking forward to and excited to be playing this music all around the world; it has been an incredible ride." 

To discover more about Yellowjackets, please visit https://www.yellowjackets.com/

That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON!

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This week's event listings

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Ace Cafe 
15 Market Place New Hope, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Bike Night
Sat. (11 a.m.) German Car and Bike Day (2 p.m.) E-Bike/E-Scooter/One-Wheeler Meet/Mustang Day (6 p.m.) Just Jeff
Sun. 11 a.m. British Car & Bike Meet

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Allentown Borough
Main Street Allentown
Sat. 9 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt (Takes place in Heritage Park)
Tues. 1:30 p.m. "Sensory Stations" Ages 6 Months - 4 Years (Takes place at the library located at 16 South Main Street)

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Al's Airport Inn
636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Mark Sacco
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Rick Winow (7 p.m.) Ed & Tina Wall
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch w/ Diane Chiorello (6 p.m.) AntGeo
Mon. 5 p.m. Rob Silvers
Tues. 7 p.m. Mike & Laura
Wed. 7 p.m. Skyline

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 3 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry feat. (7 p.m.) Joe Mullins
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
Wed. 7 p.m. Yoga

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Aristaeus Brewing
2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA 
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 

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Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777 
Sat. (10 a.m.) Paul Robeson's Birthday (4 p.m.) Screening: "A Thousand and One Berber Nights"

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Artworks Trenton  
19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-9436  
Sat. 2 p.m. "The Stories We Choose to Tell"

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Mike
Fri. 8 p.m. Billy Futrell
Sat. 8 p.m. Lisa Bouchelle
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil Middleton
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara Cartney

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Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Katherine & Tom

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music BINGO
Fri. 9 p.m. DJ BayNice
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Moe Green
Sun. 7 p.m. BINGO
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Tues. 9 p.m. / Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+

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Bit-hin' Kitten Brewery
58-B East Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
(267) 799-5348
Thurs./Fri. 4 p.m. Happy Hour
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Spring Charcuterie Workshop w/ "Too Board Sisters"
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo

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Bordentown City
Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown  
Sat. 12 p.m. Bordentown Walking Tours. $20 

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Bordentown Elks
11 Amboy Road Bordentown 
(609) 298-2085 
Fri. 8 p.m. The Fabulous Greaseband. (SOLD OUT please check for availability) 
Bordentown Yacht Club 
1 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 298-9754 
Sat. 7 p.m. '80s vs '90s Drag Show. $40, ages 21+

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Boro Bean 
9 East Broad Street Hopewell 
(609) 466-6681 
Sat. 11 a.m. John Abbott 

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Bowman's Tavern 
1600 River Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2972
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. (6 p.m.) Spring Cheese and Charcuterie Beer Pairing. $48.25-$85 (7 p.m.) Mike Estabrook All Request Show
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Philly Sabbath / The Ancient Mariners. $20 (advance), doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Single Bullet Theory, Power Theory, Black seahorse. $16.91 (advance), doors open at 8 p.m., ages 21+
Sun. 7:30 p.m. Cold, September Mourning, University Drive, Thrower. $25 (dvance), doors open at 7 p.m., ages 18+
Wed. 6 p.m. Goblets and Goblins D & D Night

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Bucks On Bridge
25 Bridge Street Lambertville
(609) 483-2615
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Poetry Night 
Tues. 5 p.m. Chess Night
Wed. 6 p.m. Trivia

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Cadwalader Park (Ellarslie Museum)
299 Parkside Avenue Trenton 
(408) 335-4400 
Sun. 12 p.m. Yoga In The Park

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Cazz's Sports Bar 'N' Grille
1560 Haines Road Levittown, PA 
(267) 580-5469 
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul

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City Streets
510 Highway 130 South East Windsor
(609) 426-9400
Sat. 9 p.m. Jim Delre Band

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Club Atlantis
1858 Street Road Bensalem, PA 
(215) 944-1777 
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Robbie Tronco 
All Events Ages 21+ and Dress to Impress

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Continental Tavern
2 North Main Street Yardley, PA  
(215) 493-9191
Fri. 8 p.m. John Thomas
Sat. 8 p.m. Mike Brill

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Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Lovelight
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Best Of Clapton
Sat. 7 p.m. Rolling Stones Tribute w/ "Brown Sugar" / DJ Frank Oliveti
Sun. 6 p.m. MCCC Jazz Band Spring Concert

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Cream Ridge Winery
145 Route 539 Cream Ridge 
(609) 259-9797 
Sat. 12 p.m. 37th Anniversary-Blackberry Sangria feat. (12:30 p.m.) Alex English (3:30 p.m.) Ronnie Brandt

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Sat. 2 p.m. On The Fly
Sun. 2 p.m. Bunny Barnes

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Cryout Cave
601 Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard Suite #2 Trenton
(862) 234-5353
Fri. 8 p.m. "Put Some Respect On Those Barz" hosted by God Sent feat. Moe Danja, Michael Richardson Jr. w/ DJ Rob. $15 (advance), doors open at 7:30 p.m.

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Curran’s Irish Inn
1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 245-1800
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo 
Mon. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo

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Dacey's Pub 
215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Music Night 
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo

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Dadz Bar and Grill 
744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Country Night w/ Brian McConnell

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. John B. Austin
Fri. 8 p.m. Mixxtape
Sat. (1 p.m.) Craft & A Cocktail: Ceramic Soap Dispenser & Sponge Holder Workshop. $65 (8 p.m.) The Outcrops. $10 (advance)
Sun. 1 p.m. Drum Circle. $10 or pay what you can
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert

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Donkeys Place
37 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 689-5015
 Sat. 2 p.m. Leanne Bourgeois

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Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 
(215) 639-1220 
Mon. 5:30 p.m. "Family Fun Night" w/ Amazing Balloon Creations by Kelsi-Joe

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night
Fri. 8 p.m. Acoustic Sara
Sat. 8 p.m. Dockside
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia

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Forsgate Country Club   
375 Forsgate Drive Monroe
(732) 521-0700 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Sea Glass Workshop
Sun. 9 a.m. Breakfast with the Bunny

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Founding Father's Sports Bar & Grill 
2900 Street Road Bensalem, PA 
(215) 923-1100
Fri. 6 p.m. Bob Pantano Dance Party w/ DJ Joe Castro

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Friendly's 
1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville 
(609) 426-9203 
Wed. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Kevin McGowan and/or Gino Formaroli (Sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m.)

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Gleason's Bar
6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo / “Ladies Night” Hosted by Best Choice Productions 
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) Time Peace
Sat. 8 p.m. The Cover Dawgs
Sun. 4 p.m. Cara Cartney
Tues. 7 p.m. Game Show Palooza

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Green Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio
240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA 
(215) 504-7277 
Fri.  8 p.m. "16th Anniversary Weekend" feat. Zone
Sat. 9 p.m. "16th Anniversary Weekend" feat. Terry & Jordan
Sun. 3 p.m. Buzzer
Mon./Tues. 4 p.m. "16th Anniversary Weekend" Seek & Find

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Grover's Mill Coffee House 
Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction   
(609) 716-8771  
Thurs. 6 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Wade Prestridge

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Hamilatte Cafe
1971 Route 33 Hamilton
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Saturdays 

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Hamilton Township Public Library 
1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way Hamilton 
(609) 581-4060
Sun. 10 a.m. Spring Vendor Sale

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Hamilton Veterans Park 
1865 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road Hamilton  
Sat. (10 a.m.) Easter Egg Hunt (12 p.m.) Spring Family Fest Resource Fair
Sun. 9 a.m. MS Walk

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Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. (6 p.m.) Alan Fetterman (7 p.m.) Blues Jam Hosted by Mikey Jr and The Slidewinder Blues Band
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Dance Party w/ DJ Iron Mike
Sat. (8:30 p.m.) Bigg Romeo (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party w/ DJ Iro Mike
Sun. 4 p.m. Big Hix
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Steve
Tues. 7 p.m. Jillian Ashcroft Jazz Quartet 
Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Avenue Pennington 
(609) 737-4465 
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) Deb & Mike
Sat. 5 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Rainbow Fresh
Sun. 2:30 p.m. Rupert & Scheetz 

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Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill
7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ John W. 
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Tuesday
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Laura Fiocco

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Il Portico Restorante Italiano 
273 West Route 130 South Burlington
(609) 239-1000 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Jazz Night
Fri. / Sat. 7 p.m. Live Music w/ Tony O

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Irish Rover Station House 
1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA 
(215) 970-5412 
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo Night

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Iron Plow Vineyards
26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus 
(732) 306-9111 
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Radio Fiction
Sat. 4:30 p.m. Ryan Zimmerman
Sun. 1 p.m. Grouser Girls

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Ivy Tavern
3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton 
(609) 888-1435 
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 
All shows 21+    

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Jimmy's American Grill
140 US Route 130 South bordentown
(609) 291-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. Doug Kaetz

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John & Peter's
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa 
(215) 862-5981 
Thurs. 9 p.m. Jake Latkas Orrall, Avishag Cohen Rodrigues, Bugger. $10
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Comedy: Weeding Out The Stoned Hosted by A lex Grubard. $10 (Online)
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic Night (Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.) 
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+

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Kelly's Bar n Banquet Hall
14 Railroad Avenue Fort Dix
(732) 230-6169
Fri. 7 p.m. Random Notes
Tues. 6 p.m. open Mic Hosted by carie Mccay

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Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ken Dubman
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Ant Cannuli (10 p.m.) DJ Bay
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch feat. (11 a.m.) Bryan Hill (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G
Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch 
Mon. (6:30 p.m.) Spring Mixology Class (7 p.m.) Music BINGO
Tues. 5 p.m. Kids Craft Night

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Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn 
11 Bridge Street Lambertville 
(609) 397-8300 
Sun. 6:30 p.m. A Night of Food & Wines w/ Benjamin Franklin feat. Mitchell Kramer. $75                                                     

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Fri. 7 p.m. "Win, Lose or Die" $24.95
Sat. "Girlfriends Weekend" (11 a.m.) Baby Goat Yoga (1 p.m.) Rave On Solo (7 p.m.) Awesome '80s Dance Party. $10
Sun. "Girlfriends Weekend" (11 a.m.) Baby Goat Yoga (1 p.m.) Steve Berger

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Library Company of Burlington
23 West Union Street Burlington
(609) 3861273
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night

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Lillipies Bakery
30 North Harrison Street Princeton 
(609) 423-2100  
Sat. 10 a.m. Storytime with Jeff 

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Locust Hall at Johnson's Farm
2691 Monmouth Road Jobstow 
(609) 723-2630  
Sat./Sun. 10 a.m. Vintage Keeper's Market

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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 6 p.m. James Popik Trio
Fri. 7 p.m. Glen & Oria
Sat. 7 p.m. Omeed Nyman Trio
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Marius Luigi Nicolae

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Magikava
87a South Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2739 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Astrology Readings by Riss Cottrill 
Mon. 6 p.m. Magik "Art Mondays" 
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night  

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Makefield Highlands Golf Club
1418 Woodside Road Yardley, PA 
(215) 321-7000 
Thurs. 5 p.m. BBQ Beer Dinner. $30 (All you can eat)

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Marblehead Chowder House
1920 Burlington-Mount Holly Road Westampton
Mon. 6 p.m. Katherine & Tom

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McStews Irish Sports Pub
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 949-9570 
Sat. 9 p.m. Midnight Sun TTL
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night 

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Mercer County Park (Boathouse at Mercer Lake)
334 South Post Road West Windsor 
(866) 683-3586 
Wed. 6 p.m. "All In Good Taste" Honoring Josh Harry

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Mercer County Park Festival Grounds 
Hughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor 
(609) 448-1947 
Sat. 11:30 a.m. "1st Grand Hanuman Jayanti Festival"

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Mercer Oaks Golf Course 
725 Village Road West West Windsor NJ 
(609) 936-1383 
Wed. 6 p.m. "Women of Achievement" Gala

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Mitchell's Cafe 
11 Church Street Lambertville
(609) 397-9853
Thurs. 8 p.m. Market Jitter Jazz Jam

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Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Ride The Cyclone"
Sat. 3 p.m./ 8 p.m. "Ride The Cyclone"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Ride The Cyclone"

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129
Thurs.6:30 p.m. Dana Collins Project 
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 
909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA 
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Night 

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New Egypt Flea Market Village 
933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge 
(609) 758-2082
Sun. 8 a.m. Flea Market 
Wed. 8 a.m. Flea Market

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New Hope Inn & Suites (Diva Lounge)
6426 Lower York Road New Hopoe, PA
(855) 229-5934
Fri. 7 p.m. Country Night

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New Hope Winery / Tavern 
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 794-2331 
Fri. 6 p.m. JB Kline & Ed Wall
Sat. 8 p.m. Mindy Smith
Sun. 1 p.m. Snapdragons

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "90's" Trivia 
Fri. 6 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
Sat. (3 p.m.) Magic by Jared (6 p.m.) Brian Lally
Wed. 4 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Bill Monach 

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Nick's Roast Beef
4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA 
(215) 637-515
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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NJWeedman's Dispensary
322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke

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Nomad Distilling Company
20 South Main Street New Hope, PA
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Nottingham Tavern 
9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-6623
Thur. 9 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Fri. 9 p.m. LakeHouse
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Polish Nannies
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. 4 p.m. Prime Rib Night feat. (6:30 p.m.) River Duo
Ages 21+   

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O'Fowley's Tavern & Grill 
200 State Road Croydon, PA 
(215) 785-6998 
Mon. 7 p.m. Music Bingo Hosted by Best Choice Productions w/ DJ John S 
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo

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 Old Barracks
100 Barrack Street Trenton
Sat. 7 p.m. Concerts by Candlelight

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Old Hights Brewing 
123 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 469-5976
Thurs. 5 p.m. Vinyl Night
Fri. (3 p.m.) Happy Hour (6:30 p.m.) Acoustic Karaoke w/ Rory
Sat. 6 p.m. Katherine & Tom
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Trivia 

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Old Town Pub
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Sat. 9 p.m. Modern Mojo
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Ottoburger (Planet Animal Taste)
65 East Broad Street Hopewell
(640) 867-4915
Fri. 6 p.m. James Popik "DOG" Trio
Sat. 7 p.m. Bread & Puppet Theater: "The Obligation To Live"

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Pasquale's Sports Bar 
9078 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA 
(267) 202-6268 
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke

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Patriots Crossing 
1339 River Road Titusville 
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night  
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"

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Pete's Steak House 
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
 (609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Kindred Spirit w/ Jerry Monk

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Pita Chip (Oxford Oaks Shopping Center)
1623 Big Oak ROad Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4173
Thurs. 6 p.m. Trivia w/ Righteous Jolly

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Princeton Country Club
1-Wheeler Way West Windsor
(609) 452-9382 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Karaoke Night w/ Live DJ
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour 
Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch

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Princeton University (Richardson Auditorium)
Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Conversation: Artist Robert Lugo and Curator Carolyn M. Laferriere. (Takes place at University Friend Center)

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Puss N Boots Tavern
942 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Randy Now's Man Cave
119 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 424-3766
Sat. 10 a.m. Record Store Day (7 p.m.) My Darling Clementine. $20 (advance)
Tues. 7 p.m. Gene Loves Jezebel. $45 (advance)

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Recklesstown Farm Distillery
2800 Route 206 North Columbus
(609) 784-8046 
Sun. 1 p.m. Wildflower Mason Jar Mug Paint Day

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Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge 
144 US Route 130 Bordentown 
(609) 262-0110
Thurs. 8 p.m. Jazz Night 

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River House at Odette’s 
274 South Rive Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 682-2022 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cara Cartney
Fri. 7 p.m. Karl Dietel
Sat. 7 p.m. Bob Egan
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Dave Dales Duo  

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Rossi's Bar & Grill
2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ernie White
Fri. 8 p.m. '80s Night w/ 80s Undercover
Sat. 11 a.m. Brunch
Sun. 11 a.m. Brunch 
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics

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Saint Mark United Methodist Church  
465 Paxson Avenue Hamilton Square 
(609) 587-1286
Sat. 10 a.m. Easter Games

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Salon 33 
794 Alexander Road Princeton 
Fri. 7 p.m. Singer-Storyteller Mike Agranoff
Sat. 7 p.m. Sustainable Jazz Duo
Sun. 7 p.m. Nick Cutraneo 

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Sandy's Beef & Ale
2028 E. Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA
(2670 852-2333
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzo  
Mon. 7 p.m. Music Bingo 

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Second Sin Brewing Company
1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, P
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia

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Shady Brook Farm 
931 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 
(215) 968-1670 
Sat. (9 a.m.) Breakfast with the Bunny  (10 a.m.) Easter Extravaganza
Sun. (9 a.m.) Breakfast with the Bunny  (10 a.m.) Easter Extravaganza (12:30 p.m.) "Party On The Patio" feat. Kindred Spirit Duo

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Slice of Brooklyn NJ
1295A Route 33 Hamilton 
(609) 527-9663
 Sat. 4 p.m. Cacio e Pepe Cheese Wheel Night

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Slim's Irish Pub 
2195 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-0047
Mon. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Cecil 
Wed. 6 p.m. Karaoke Contest

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Small World Coffee 
14 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-4377 x2 
Sat. 5 p.m. Princeton Art Museum Gallery Crawl

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South River Walk Park 
Lalor Street @ Route 29 North Trenton
Sat. 9 a.m. Individual "Green Day" Challenge Volunteering Opportunity

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Sparky World-Famous Beer Garden
4333 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 943-2321 
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Dana
Sun. 9 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Cara Cartney
Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night Hosted by Kid Dalton 
Tues. 7 p.m. Johnny Betz 

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Starving Artist Cafe
18 Bridge Street Stockton
Fri. 10 a.m. JB Kline's Facebook Live feat. Jerry Monk & Joe Kramer
Sat. 6 p.m. Frank Pinto & the Gypsy Ramblers

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1675 Spirits 
2685 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 645-1445
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Matt & Joey Duo
Sat. 6 p.m. SoulShine

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia 
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke 

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Temperance House
5 South State Street Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8050
Thurs. 7 p.m. Steve Guyger and Filthy Rich 
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Neville Esquire
Tues. 7 p.m. Beginner Line Dance Lessons w/ Jeremy Line Dance. $40/4 Weeks 
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Cara Cartney

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Terhune Orchards  
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310 
Sat. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Carmen Marranco
Sun. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Mike Tusay 

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TGI Fridays 
780 Route 130 South Hamilton
(609) 581-6910 
Sun. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Burn

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TGI Fridays
2703 Mount Holly Road Suite 3 Washington Twp.
(609) 239-486 
Thurs. 7 p.m.  Trivia

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TGI Fridays
3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton
(609) 520-0378
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night 

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The Beer Garden and Education Center at Snipes Farm
890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Sat. 6 p.m. steal Your Face

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The Birdhouse Center For The Arts
7 North Main Street Lambertville
(215) 681-4660
Tues. 7:30 p.m. NJNO the "not just nyckelharpa orchestra" Community Orchestra

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The Buck Hotel 
1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA 
(215) 396-2002 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kirko
Fri. 8 p.m. Gilligan 
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (8:30 p.m.) Legacy
Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo

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The Cool Cricket
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Dave Curtis
Sat. 9 p.m. Black Brant
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia

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The Corner Inn
24509 East Main Street Columbus
(609) 298-8543
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ We R Entertainment

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The Cure Insurance Center  
81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton  
(609) 656-3200  
Sat./Sun. 10 a.m. New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market Spring Fling 2025 

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The Dubliner
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Just Plain folks
Sat. 7 p.m. Gerry Timlin
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session" 

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The Five Four Bar & Grill
8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 547-5525
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam 
Fri. 9 p.m. Old School
Sat. 9 p.m. SpareParts
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel

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The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Darius
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Slick
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv 
Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown 

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The Morrisville Tavern 
376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Two For Flinching
Sat. 8 p.m. Salt Reef Band
Sun. 3 p.m. Joe Zook
Mon. 7:30 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night

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The Newtown Theatre
120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Fri. 8 p.m. "Guns 4 Roses" Guns N' Roses Tribute. $40.10
Sat. 8 p.m. "Queen Flash" The Real Tribute to Queen. $42.19
Sun. 3 p.m. Mad Science Returns! $24.39
Wed. 3 p.m. Story Songs of the '70s w/ Tom DiMenna, Eddie Holm, Frank Fotusky. $29.62

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The Penguin Rocks (24 Hour On-Demand Music/Radio)
www.thepenguinrocks.com 
Mon. -  Fri. "Radio Jersey" Hosted by Lee Mrowicki 
Sun. - Sat. "Classic Jersey" Hosted by Gary Wien
Sun. - Sat. "Beyond The Palace" Hosted by Lee Mrowicki 
Sun. - Sat. "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" feat. "Clarksdale Edition" 
Sun. - Sat. "From The Basement" Hosted by Mike Marrone
Sun. - Sat. "Deuce Radio" Hosted by Matt Barker
Sun. - Sat. "Altrok Radio" Hosted by Sean Carolan
Sun. - Sat. "Lighty's Corner" Hosted by Gary Wien 
Sun. - Sat. "The Troubador Show" Hosted by John Godfrey

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The Roost
181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Brockway Slim
Fri. 9 p.m. Diablo Sandwich Band
Sat. 9 p.m. Fry Boys
Mon. 6 p.m. Music BINGO
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Fri. 8 p.m. The Hoodies. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 3 p.m. "Kitten & Screaming" Hosted by Matthew Swanson feat. Music by The Backyard Superheros, No Trees Touch The Sky, Long Friend Time Friend, Something Profound, Keep Your Distance, Ghost Friends and Comedy by John Keller, Ellie Summerling, Campbell Gibson. $20, all ages

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The Union House 
19 East Union Street Burlington
(609) 531-6077
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Steve Dee Band
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) The Perkolators
 Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Dart Tournament
Wed. (6 p.m.) Books & Beer (7 p.m.) Trivia w/ Lola & Dr. Josh

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Tir Na Nog 
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton 
(609) 392-2554
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" Hosted by Billy O'Neal
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Jerry & John Monk
All Shows 21+ 

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Trenton Social
449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour Throwback Thursday
Sat. 9 p.m. Live Music (TBA)
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Karaoke" Hosted by Sweets
Wed. 7 p.m. "Astronomy On Tap" Science/Trivia/Prizes Hosted by Zack Gelles & Pedro Espina

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Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Fri. 8 p.m. McMillan & Co.
Sat. 8 p.m. Bob Lanzetti
Sun. 1 p.m. Rachel & Ty

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Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
20 Pamer Square east Princeton 
(609) 924-7855
 Fri. 5 p.m. Steven Perry Trio
Sat. 5 p.m. Dave Kaczorowski Trio

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Vault Brewing Company
10 South Main Street Yardley, PA 
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Tom Trovas Trio
Sat. 7 p.m. Suzette Latin Trio

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Village Idiot Brewing Company
42 High Street Mount Holly
(609) 975-9270 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sun. 1 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Logan Torwich and Gavin Ade

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Village Square Park
Chesterfield
Sat. 11 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

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Washington Crossing Inn 
1295General Washington Memorial Boulevard Washington Crossing, PA
(877) 882-1776
Tues. 6 p.m. "Bourbon & Blues"

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Wildflowers Too
255 Route 156 Yardville
(609) 585-5483
Wed. 7 p.m. Poker Night

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Wilson's Pub 
1870 Brownsville Road Trevose Heights, PA 
(215) 355-4739
Sat. 7 p.m. Matt & Joey Duo

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Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Ronnie Brandt
Fri. 6 p.m. Trivia w/ Sam the Trivia Guy
Sat. 1 p.m. Jersey SureCats
Sun. (9 a.m.) baby Goat Yoga (1 p.m.) Rob Messina

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WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 Radio
MCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 a.m./7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"

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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.

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