By Danny Coleman
originally published: 08/08/2024

James Popik is a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist whose past projects have included popular original act, Ten Foot Tall, acts such as Venture To Zen, Supernova and a Neil Young tribute called, "Gold Rush" but it's his latest release, a self-composed work called, "The Sourland Symphony" which is garnering much well-deserved attention. 

Popik has assembled an incredible cast of seasoned musicians to make this nine-song collection of instrumental offerings not only come to life but through their craftsmanship, allows listeners to go upon a sonic journey through which, if one closes their eyes, they can envision the very mountain(s) on which the music is based. 

"The idea for this came from the inspiration of the landscape of the mountain; there's beautiful places in the Sourlands," says Popik. "I had been writing some material that didn't really fit in with the Jazz or the Rock bands that I was playing in. So, I decided to take those melodies, harmonic progressions and things, I took that music and arranged it for that instrumentation.There are nine tracks on the record and I got the ideas for their names; some of them are actual places in the Sourlands. Devil's Half-Acre, Woosamonsa, "Headwaters" refers to various parts at the top of the hill, Roaring Rocks is another one that is a particular place. I tried to represent, in music, what I felt about being in those different places." 

"The Sourland (Symphony)' isn't a band, it's almost like a traditional Classical thing where you have a composer who says, "I'm gonna write something for a string quartet or for the piano and flute; this was music written for acoustic guitar, violin, cello, bass and percussion and there were four percussionists." 

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The lead track, "Green Mountain Melting" takes us on a journey of twists and turns; first, almost as if the mountain is stretching as one would when initially out of bed in the morning and yet as the track progresses, seems to be the opposite. There is a feeling of the day winding down as The Sourlands become awash with color from one of their many beautiful sunsets as Winter snows fade into the soil. Either way, those feelings are easily absorbed, making this a great opening number.

"West Mountain" is an upbeat piece featuring fantastic call and answer trade-offs between Popik and Stratospheerius as well as current Kansas violinist Joe Deninzon. Here too, if one closes their eyes, a trek up the mountain seems accomplished with some, "Pep in your step." 

Track three is the aforementioned, "Headwaters" with it's percussive,Tabla drum feel and sound as well as staccato sections of guitar and cello, along with well-placed cymbal crashes is aggressively soothing yet just raucous enough to get the blood pumping and a definite highlight piece.

"Shagbark Shuffle" is just that; a shuffle. Named after the Shagbark tree which is prominent in The Sourlands, whose bark falls off in strips and always seems to be peeling away from its trunk, the "Shagbark Shuffle" shuffles along with some giddyup and a bright demeanor that compliments its players and Popik's vision of what the tree is, in actuality."

Popik took his time analyzing the mountain and each composition reflects not only his patience but also the landscape's various seasons and times. "Southside Spring" with its deliberate start, gives way to a burst of energy, then mid-way through this eight minute and seven second piece eases into a gentle rainfall and is a great step by step recount of how nature wakes from its long winter slumber only to be reborn by melting snows and fresh growth during its transformation." 

"Woosamonsa Valley" has a Bossanova feel which yields to a searing violin solo followed by a wonderful jazz infused guitar solo; the percussion, which is mixed perfectly just below the radar provides the drive and nuance that really allows this track to pulse. 

"Roaring Rocks" with its haunting cello and bellicose, almost Flamingo style percussion lives up to its name; there is nothing shy about this offering as it grabs your attention, much like the Sourlands; immediately.

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"Threnody For The Ash," like the currently distressed Ash trees, seems to be somewhat of a cool-down piece, similar to a post aria operatic movement seemingly acting like a bridge to a destination's end. Recently, the Ash trees in The Sourlands have been decimated by the Ash Borer Beetle and Popik captures the struggle within the ecosystem perfectly with this composition. 

Wrapping up this magnificent story is a trip through "Devil's Half-Acre Blues," a section of the region that Popik describes as "Forbidding" and "Haunted," something he conveys very well with the utilization of dissonant chords, plucking violin, eerie knocks and threatening noises blended into a perfect cacophony." 

"The Sourland Symphony" is a fantastic instrumental collection, well written and performed and with its diverse styles is a must add to any music collection but the question remains; was the composer happy with his work? 

"Definitely," says Popik, "Because I was able to do things that I wasn't able to do in those other settings and the musicians that I got for it added to that and it really came out great; I'm very happy with it and there will be vinyl will be out in September and it's a four-sided, two disc vinyl; I'm looking forward to that because it's gonna be a special thing. I also look forward to a record release for it; most likely in December." 

You can find "The Sourland Symphony" on Popik's bandcamp page https://jamespopik.bandcamp.com/album/the-sourland-symphony or by going through Dekoentertainment.com. 

To discover more about The Sourland Mountain Region, please visit https://www.somersetcountyparks.org/sourland-mountain-preserve

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
Sun. 11 a.m. British Car & Bike Meet 

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Allentown Borough
Main Street Allentown
Thurs. (10:15 a.m.) Baby Storytime (11:45 a.m.) Family Storytime (3:30 p.m.) Musical Instrument Petting Zoo (All take place at library 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. Jessica Stanley
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Joe Hutchinson (5 p.m.) Mark Robidoux
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch w/ Bud Belviso (7:30 p.m.) DJ Justin Macellaro
Mon. 5 p.m.  Bill Thomas 
Tues. 7 p.m. Mike & Laura
Wed. 7 p.m. Skyline

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Sat. 7 p.m. Classic Rock Cover Band

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Aristaeus Brewing
2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA 
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Sat. 7 p.m. Low Totem
Sun. 3 p.m. Goose Creek Pioneers

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Ark Brewery, Restaurant & Pub
106 Ark Road Lumberton
(609) 451-5023
Thurs. 6 p.m. Wounded Souls

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Arm & Hammer Park
1 Thunder Road Trenton 
(609) 394-3300
Thurs. 7 p.m. Jewish Heritage Night
Arts Council of Princeton 
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton 
(609) 924-8777 
Thurs. 6 p.m. ACP DIY: Summertime Bouquets
Wed. 7 p.m. "JAM" Jersey Art Meet-Up

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Artworks Trenton  
19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-9436  
Sat. 6 p.m. Opening Reception "I'm Upset: Expressions of Distress In Our Troubled times" 

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Carl
Fri. 7 p.m. Black Cherry
Sat. 7 p.m. Sara & Tamer
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Troy
Wed. 6 p.m.  Cara Cartney

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 7 p.m. The Jenks
Fri. 7 p.m. Deep Release
Sat.  10 p.m. DJ Dan Murphy
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia 
Tues. 8 p.m. / Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke 
Ages 21+

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Bit-hin' Kitten Brewery
58-B East Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
(267) 799-5348
Sun. 2 p.m. Tipped Tabby Trivia Forgotten Cats
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo

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Bordentown City
Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown  
Fri. 7 p.m. "Frightening Fridays!" Haunted History Tours. $20
Sat. 12 p.m. Bordentown Walking Tours. $20 

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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
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Matt Gordeuk Duo
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sat. 7 p.m. Phyllis Chappell Duo
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Tues. 6 p.m. Chris Giakas
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour 

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Bristol Riverside Theater 
6403 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 785-0100 
Thurs. 2 p.m. "So Good!" The Neil Diamond Experience
Fri. 8 p.m. "So Good!" The Neil Diamond Experience
Sat. 2 p.m. / 8 p.m. "So Good!" The Neil Diamond Experience
Sun. 3 p.m. "So Good!" The Neil Diamond Experience
Wed. 2 p.m. Forever Motown

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Mike Estabrook
Fri. 7 p.m. The Amorphous Blob Orchestra, The Foes of Fern, Calypso, Ruby Grove. $15, ages 18+ 
Sat. 8 p.m. Save Ferris, Kings Of the Wild Things, The What Nows?!. $25, ages 18+
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Paint & Sip Workshop. $27
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo & Shenanigans w/ Righteous Jolly

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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 
Sat. 12 p.m. Breastfeeding In The Park (Near Main Entrance)
Sun. 12 p.m. 2nd Annual Old School "Party In The Park" Hosted by DJ T-Bone feat. Roxanne Shante

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Candlelight Lounge 
24 Passaic Street Trenton  
(609) 695-9612 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam. $5
Sat. 3 p.m. Josh Lee. $20

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Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton) 
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Lana Siebel. $26.50, Doors open at 7 p.m.

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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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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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Clubhouse at Mountain View (The Patio)
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing 
(609) 538-0808
Fri. 6:30 p.m. After Dark

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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.) "Hotlanta" Allman Brothers Tribute
Sat. 7 p.m. "Highway Run" Journey Tribute

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Cream Ridge Winery
145 Route 539 Cream Ridge 
(609) 259-9797 
Sun. 1:30 p.m. Redbird and the Rubber Chickens

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Tarot Card Reading & Wine Tasting
Fri. 7:15 p.m. "Summer Wine and Music Series" feat. "The Beat Tells" Beatles Tribute. $15 (advance), Doors open at 5 p.m., Ages 21+ 
Sat. 2:30 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
Sun. 2 p.m. Bunny Barnes

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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 w/ Jimmy Mannix
Fri. (7 p.m.) Shelter In Place (9 p.m.) DJ Put It On
Sat. (7 p.m.) Karaoke Dance Party (9 p.m.) Karaoke Dance Party w/ DJ Xavier Fouchee
Sun. 2 p.m. Brian Mooney w/ Wounded Souls
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Linda

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. Christina Margot
Fri. 8 p.m. Dean & Company. $10 (advance)
Sat. 8 p.m. Gourd. $10 (advance) 
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert

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Dockside Bensalem 
3330 Hulmeville Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 520-7184
Sat. 6 p.m. Joe and Krista

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Eddington House Bensalem
2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 
(215) 639-1220 
Fri. 8:30 p.m. SideArm
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Plush 
Sun. 3 p.m. Shawn Byrne
Mon. 5:30 p.m. "Family Fun Night" w/ Amazing Balloon Creations by Kelsi-Joe

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El Barrio Cantina & Tequila Bar
1470 Buck Road Southampton, PA 
(267) 685-0725 
Sat. 8 p.m. Two For Flinching

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Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar 
120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA 
Fri. 6 p.m. Aaron Quarterman
Sat. 8 p.m. Vegas Splash: Adult Pool Party
Tues. 6 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 7 p.m. Teen Night at the Adult Party

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Thurs. 7 p.m. BINGO
Fri. 9 p.m. The Rangers Nouveau
Sat. 9 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 
Sun. 1 p.m. Sunday Funday at the Pool

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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 
Thurs. 5 p.m. Cruise Night 
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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George Page Park 
North Clinton Avenue @ Lawrence Street Trenton
Fri. 6 p.m. Summer Concert Series feat. Robert Ruffis Experience

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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 (9:30 p.m.) Karaoke
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) EarCandy
Sat. (12 p.m.) Annual Cornhole and Horseshoe Tournament. $15, $25, $35 (8 p.m.) Groove Dudes
Sun. 4 p.m. Cara Cartney
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night Hosted by Best Choice Productions

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Green Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio
240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA 
(215) 504-7277 
Fri.  8 p.m. Double Shot trio
Sat. 8 p.m. Little Sister

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Grounds For Sculpture
80 Sculptors way Hamilton
(609) 586-0616 
Sat. (10 a.m.) Butterfly Bonanza Tour (6 p.m.) Summer Sound Bath

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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 Saturday

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Hamilton Tap & Grill
557 US Route 130 North Hamilton 
(609) 905-0925
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ Nebbs
Sat. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia 

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Hamilton Township Public Library 
1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way Hamilton 
(609) 581-4060
Tues. 7 p.m. CJGC August Scanning/Brick Wall Discussion Meeting 

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Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. '80s Revolution. $25
Fri. ( 8 p.m.) "Slippery When Wet" Bon Jovi Tribute. $25 (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Fraser Duo (9:30 p.m.) DJ Summer Dance Party  
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 Boro Park 
9 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell Borough
Sat. 7 p.m. Loose Bricks

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Hopewell Quarry
180 Crusher Road Hopewell
Sun. 6 p.m. "Sounds by the Quarry" Outdoor Sound Bath in Nature for Hopewell Wellnes Fundraiser

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Hopewell Valley Golf Club
114 Pennington-Hopewell Road Hopewell
(609) 737-1199
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kindred Spirit

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Avenue Pennington 
(609) 737-4465 
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5:30 p.m.) Just Us
Sat. (9 a.m.) WWFM (1 p.m.) Cross Over (5:30 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Rainbow Fresh
Sun. 2:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Blue Jersey Band

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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. 6:30 p.m. Ed Wilson 
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Bud & Gerard Belviso
Sun. 2 p.m. The 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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John & Peter's
96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa 
(215) 862-5981 
Sun. 9 p.m. Trash Diva and Plastic Bitch
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic Comedy Night(Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.) 
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+

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Joseph Lawrence Park
317 Ward Avenue Bordentown
Wed. 6 p.m. National Night Out

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Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Joanna Caruso
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Amanda & Nick (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (5:30 p.m.) LoFash (10 p.m.) DJ Dom
Sun. (10 a.m.) "Sunday Funday" Brunch feat. (11 a.m.) Bob Banka
Mon. 3 p.m. "Yappy" Hour

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King George Inn 
102 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA
(215) 788-5536 
Sun. 6 p.m. Joe (Solo of Joe & Krista) (Takes place in the gazebo/patio behind the inn on waterfront)

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Thurs. Sip, Snip & a Sunset. $40
Fri. 6 p.m. Sip, Snip & a Sunset. $40 / Seafood Boil. $36
Sat. (6 p.m.) Sip, Snip & a Sunset. $40 (7:30 p.m.) Kricket Comedy feat. Keith Purnell, Troy Moore. $25 (advance), doors open at 7 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m. Custom Classic Car Show feat. (1 p.m.) Angelina Bella (4 p.m.) Sip, Snip & a Sunset. $40

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Lawrenceville Main Street 
17 Phillips Avenue Lawrenceville
(609) 219-9300
Thurs. 6 p.m. "Music In The Park" feat. The Strange Brew Crew (Weeden Park FREE admission) 

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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
Sun. 11 a.m. Michael Karaukh

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Locust Hall at Johnson's Farm
2691 Monmouth Road Jobstow 
(609) 723-2630  
Sat.6 p.m. "Evening On The Farm"

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Logan Inn 
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 6 p.m. Mike DiEleuterio
Sat. 7 p.m. Lambertville Jazz
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Rob Lanter Trio
Wed. 6 p.m. James Popik

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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 
Fri. 6 p.m. Max Rogers

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Marcello's Coal Fired Restaurant/Pizza/Bordentown
206 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 298-8360
Wed. 7 p.m. Lemon Mason Jar Mug Dinner & Paint Night

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MarketFair
3535 U.S Highway 1 Princeton (Center Courtyard)
(609) 452-7777
Tues. 10 a.m. Weekly Kids Club

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McGuinn's Place 
1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence 
(609) 392-0599
Fri. 8 p.m. Nick Clemons Band
Ages 21+ 

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McStews Irish Sports Pub
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 
(215) 949-9570 
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 
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. The Polish Nannies 
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds 
Hughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor 
(609) 448-1947 
Fri. 6 p.m. Summer Concert Series: Swing Sambrosa / Funk Salsa Urban. ($5 Parking Fee)

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Mill Hill Playhouse (Passage Theater) 
205 East Front Street Trenton
(609) 392-0766
Sat. 1:30 p.m. 2024 Trenton Film Festival: Regional Student Films

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

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129
Thurs.6:30 p.m. Dana Collins Project 
Fri.  7 p.m. Faraway Guys
Sat. 8 p.m. ALT Night (Tickets required)
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 
Sun. 12 p.m. Yoga & Beer
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Cornhole League 

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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 Church of God
400 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 448-9424
Sat. 6 p.m. "Gospel Fest" Hosted by Kervin Herring Sr. feat. Michael Reid, Dr. Clint, Emrand Henry, Naa Adjeley (Psalmist), Mona Plantt (Comedian)

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New Hope Winery / Tavern 
6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 794-2331 
Sat. 8 p.m. Billy Joel Tribute w/ "You May Be Right" 

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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Useless Knowledge" Trivia 
Fri. 6 p.m. The Accidental Brothers
Sat. 6 p.m. Dana Collins Project
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 
Fri. 9 p.m. Leading Zero
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. 9:30 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis 
Fri. 9 p.m. Blind Lemon Pie 
Sat. 9:30 p.m. El Ka Bong
Mon. 6 p.m. Bingo
Ages 21+   

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Odd Logic Brewing Co. 
500 Bristol Pike, Bristol, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Ladies Night Luau

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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 Hights Brewing 
123 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 469-5976
Sat. 6 p.m. Matthew R. Smith Trio

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

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Palmer Square 
40 Nassau Street Princeton 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dueling Pianos
Sat. 12 p.m.  Summer Music Series feat. Latineo Trio  

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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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Patriot's Theater at The War Memorial                                                             
1 Memorial Drive Trenton 
(609) 984-8400
Sun. 5 p.m. From Reel to Reel (CrowdWork Show) by Abishek Nirmal: Live In New Jersey

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Pete's Steak House 
523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
 (609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Frank Pinto & The Gypsy Ramblers

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Plainsboro Library
16 Market Square North Plainsboro
Fri. 7 p.m. Music On The Green feat. Rebound

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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 Marriott
100 College Road East Princeton
Sat. 11 a.m. Summer Artisan Fiesta

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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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Restart The Arts 
40-42 High Street Mount Holly
Sat. 12 p.m. "Brews & Tunes Community Fest" feat. Son & Father Duo, Kenny Walker Jr, Andy Brasko, Jay Runyon, Wounded Souls, Mason Scavello, Pete Scavello, Dogs & Brothers, Diablo Trucking Company. (FREE event)

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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. Gina Corso
Fri. 7 p.m. Wendy Simon Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Bob Egan

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Robbinsville Community Concert 
Town Center Lake Drive Gazebo, Robbinsville 
Fri. 6 p.m. Shabbat In The Park w/ Beth Chaim

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Rose Bank Winery 
258 Durham Road Newtown, PA  
(215) 860-5899
Sat. 2 p.m. "Tastings & Tunes in the Buckman Barn" feat. 

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Rosedale Mills 
101 Route 31 North Pennington 
(609) 737-2008 
Sat. 9 a.m. Pennington Farmers Market "Tomato Day"

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

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Salon 33 
794 Alexander Road Princeton 
Fri. 7 p.m. Alexi Yavtuhovich & Phyllis Lehrer
Sat. 7 p.m. Caleb Eckstein's Swingtet 

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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 
Thurs: 6 p.m. Jim Monaghan
Fri. 6:30 p.m. "UnWINEd" Concert feat. Coast 2 Coast. $12 (advance/online, $15 at door), doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Sat. "Party On The Patio" feat. (2 p.m.) Chrome Pony (6:30 p.m.) Brian Varhelyi
Sun. "Party On The Patio" feat. 2 p.m. Melissa Ann

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Simply Pure
1531 North Olden Avenue Ewing
(609) 388-7679
Sat. 4 p.m. Meet & Greet Voter Registration Drive w/ Hvoc + Shiest Bubz. Ages 21+

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Slim's Irish Pub 
2195 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-0047
Sat. 8 p.m. Covered In Ash
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 
Fri. 6 p.m. Opening Reception: Summer Bodies: Five Perspectives 
Sat. 7 p.m. Tom Trovas Duo

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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
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Spectrum Band 
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 
Wed. 8 p.m. Acoustic BS

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Starving Artist Cafe
18 Bridge Street Stockton
Fri. 6 p.m. Ernie White

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Tara's Tavern 
1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown 
(609) 286-2300 
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Justin Love
Sat. 8:30 p.m. DJ Dream  

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Sat. 8 p.m. Radio-Road
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. Brian Bortnick
Sun. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Mark Miklos 

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TGI Fridays
319 US Highway 130 North East Windsor 
(609) 490-1450
Sat. 9 a.m. Car Show
Thurs. 12 p.m. Paint w/ Priya: "Turtle Beach"

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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 Birdhouse Center For The Arts
7 North Main Street Lambertville
(215) 681-4660
Mon. 8 p.m. Naomi Westwater
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. Love Junk 
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (9 p.m.) Bigg Romeo
Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch 

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The Cool Cricket
216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Dave Curtis
Sat. 7 p.m. "Country Night"

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The Corner House Tavern
24509 East Main Street Columbus
(609) 298-8543
Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Burn 

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The Dubliner
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Seamus Kelleher
Sat. 7 p.m. Andrew Koontz & Billy O'Neal
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session"

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The Federal Twist Vineyard 
8 Federal Twist Road Stockton
(609) 773-6066 
Sat. 12 p.m. Michael Montemurro. $5 (Ages 20 and under FREE)
Sun. 12 p.m. Strange Brew Crew. $5 (Ages 20 and under FREE)

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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 
Sat. 9 p.m. Mikey Jr.
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel

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The Historical Society of West Windsor
50 Southfield Road West Windsor
Sat. 5 p.m. "3rd Annual History-Music Fest" 

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The Ivy Inn
248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. (7 p.m.) Bingo (10 p.m.) Karaoke w/ Trey Brown
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Fatha Ramzee
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Ty
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. Luke Desangro
Sat. 8 p.m. Break Even
Sun. 3 p.m. Old School Saints
Mon. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night

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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. Bernie Drury w/ Special Guest Co-hosts Tim & Ian
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. The FryBoys
Fri. 8 p.m. Bad Hombres
Sat. 8 p.m. The Jeff Fodor Band 
Mon. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia

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The Tavern at Penns Park 
2295 Second Street Pike Newtown, PA
(267) 491-5658
Wed. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Sat. 4 p.m. "Super Summer Homie Fest" feat. With Sails Ahead, Good Fall, Wave Break, Ingdorf, Modern Culture, False Nine, Fauxtrot, The Lights Beneath, American Stereo, Sweep Echo, Rejoinder. $15, all ages. 
Sun. 4 p.m. "Summer SKAmageddon" feat. Backyard Superheroes, The Amorphous Blob Orchestra, Urban Crater, The Phensic, The Skluttz, 13 Cavities. $15, doors open at 3:30 p.m. 

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The Union House 
19 East Union Street Burlington
(609) 531-6077
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 8 p.m. Red Bird
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) Tom Craig Band
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch

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Tir Na Nog 
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton 
(609) 392-2554
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions"
All Shows 21+ 

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Trenton Free Public Library
120 Academy Street Trenton
(609) 392-7188
Wed. 5 p.m. "Make Your Own Monologue" w/ Passage Theatre

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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

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Vault Brewing Company
10 South Main Street Yardley, PA 
(267) 573-4291
Thurs. 6 p.m. JDuo
Fri. 7 p.m. Tom Trovas Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Suzette Ortiz & Her Latin Ensemble

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Village Idiot Brewing Company
42 High Street Mount Holly
(609) 975-9270 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia

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West Trenton Ballroom (West Trenton Firehouse)
40 West Upper Ferry Road Ewing
(609) 883-0325
Sun. 8 a.m. Indoor Flea Market 

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Wildflowers Inn
2572 Pennington Road Pennington 
(609) 773-239
Thurs. 6 p.m. Rob Silvers

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

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Woodlin Lodge 30
19 Park Street Bordentown
(609) 298-9849
Fri. 8 p.m. Fridays On Park Street

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Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. The Backbeat
Sat. 1 p.m. Jersey SureCats
Sun. 1 p.m. Roger Gardella

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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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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music

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Randall Goosby Returns: Renaissance Quartet

Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: music

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Marshall Crenshaw - Up Close & Personal

Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music

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