By Danny Coleman
originally published: 03/20/2025

"Ummm, I don't know. I've done a few of these and I think I did one with Jason (Bonham). I don't know who else is going to be at this one coming up but they always have really interesting people involved so it will be great. My involvement is; over the years, I've been a counselor. So, I'll come in and spend a week with the campers and we'll build a band and write songs and pull off an acoustic performance and meet with the celebrities who come in at the end of the week. They'll spend time with us and listen to our compositions, jam with us and then we'll all go out to dinner, take pictures and this and that. This time, I'm gonna be the special guest who comes in at the end, I'm not doing the counseling. So, I'm the guy who comes in at the end and critiques their playing, songwriting and their performance and jams along with them, takes pictures and so forth; it's a little different role for me than I'm used to doing but I've been involved with the camps for many years so..."

So says George Lynch of Dokken and Lynch Mob as he prepares to once again attend Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, "Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume ll" beginning today through March 23 in South Florida along with Jason Bonham, Pat Travers, Vinny Appice, Derek St. Holmes. Peter Klett, Stet Howland, Bumblefoot, Jean Beauvoir, Britt Lightning and more. 

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp was initiated nearly three decades ago and Lynch has been part of the event on numerous occasions but this time, his role is a bit different as he goes from "Counselor" to "Celebrity." So, given the increased popularity of these camps and things like "The School of Rock," which sprung from the infamous Jack Black film; waht came first? the chicken or the egg?

"At first, I was slightly intimidated because you're really under a microscope," he began. "I'm not a learned theory musician, I don't have a lot of theoretic knowledge, I'm sort of just self-taught. So, being put in the position to teach somebody gives me some anxiety so I had to get over it but then again, I've been teaching guitar on and off for a large part of my life. I taught at Musonia, Randy Rhoads' mom's school, I had a thing called "The Dojo" (Dojo Guitar Academy) for a while which was an online thing and we'd meet once a year where we'd rent a building by the airport and everybody would fly in and we'd spend a week just doing guitar stuff. So, I've had a long history of teaching but I've had to modify; maybe not modify but find a way to connect with people through other than standard theory language. I sort of had my own language that I had to find a way to explain in colloquial terms that people understand and to be able to get across what I was trying to say in my music and try to share that with students. That's what I do and I've been doing that for years but before rock camp, I can't think of any other organization that was doing that. Obviously it has been made popular by the film but as you said, I believe the egg came first (Laughs). I'll be quite honest, I'm surprised at how ubiquitous it has become. We have a home in Southern California and there is a rock camp right by our house; they're everywhere. I just really wouldn't have thought there'd be that big a demand for that but there is a consistent demand, it's just part of life in America now and it's wonderful. Having a musical education can not be a bad thing for anybody; in fact, quite the opposite, I think it just edifies a lot of different aspects of our thinking. My oldest son is a good example. My oldest son went to GIT (Guitar Institute of Technology), maybe GIT pre-dated fantasy camp but my son went to GIT in Hollywood for a couple of years and took it very seriously, learning guitar and guitar theory. After he graduated, he went on to college and he became a chemical engineer and mathematician and I really think that the musical education rewired his brain and helped him make the synaptic connections that allowed him to think along those lines where he became a very successful engineer and understood math on a level he could appreciate. Music is math, it's the same thing, it's just intervals and a language that we impose on the universe. So, I think, in some sense, to see music education throughout the country and the world benefits humanity as a whole; it just elevates all of us."

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"I guess the question," he went on, "Is having all of these rock fantasy camps and GITs and other music schools like Berklee is; what's the end game? I guess that can be said for any educational discipline; do they give you a job when you're done learning? Are there enough jobs out there? I mean, how many people are gonna be rock stars? How many people are gonna get record deals? There are lots of other places you can be and still be in the music world or the music business; I think that's the other side of the coin you need to think about that maybe hasn't been stressed or addressed as thoroughly because a music school is a business. You don't want it to end up being like a Trump University where it's just there to take advantage of people. You want it to benefit people, the most people as possible, most of the time. Channel people somewhere where they can use their new found knowledge to support themselves and pursue their dreams; that's the tricky thing, it's hard to quantify that."

Now charged with a different role from camps past; what is a typical camp like? According to Lynch, it's not all just fun and games.

"It's pretty intense and you're very busy from a counselor and a student standpoint. They have very full days, it starts with pre-breakfast meetings for the staff; all through the day, every half-hour is accounted for and even after dinner, which is usually a late dinner, we all get together, both counselors and students/campers and after dinner there is other stuff. There are workshops, performances, these guys just go and go; it is really exhausting after a week, you are ready to drop but in a good way. It beats sitting around doing nothing, they keep a very tight schedule, some things are optional for people who don't really want to kill themselves running from one thing to another or if it becomes too much or overwhelming but if you want it, it's there for you, there is a lot to do. A lot of it is fun, they do a good mix in the laboratory of really learning the nuts and bolts which can be a little bit tedious but maybe not and then there is the fun stuff. You get to go into the recording studio and record a song, learn how that process works, you play a couple of live shows and then of course; there is lots of jamming. There's improv and people breaking off and forming little groups and jamming together and then you get to sit down with your guitar hero if he or she is teaching and get one on one in a room and ask them questions one on one, watch how their hands work and try and emulate what they do and channel that, it's pretty cool."

Earlier, he stated that he was pretty much "Self-taught" but like the mentors at the camp, George had a real difference maker in his music development.

"I probably get the most out of it," he said with careful thought when asked what was in it for him. "I have to kind of prepare myself because I'm gonna be under the microscope teaching people and I have to be at my best playing level. I can't go in there unrehearsed and cold. I want to be warmed up, I have to have ideas and think about what I want to show people and talk to people about and have different exercises prepared, so it makes me a better player. It makes me think about my own playing a lot too but the other thing too is that it keeps me focused on someone else and not myself, which I think is very healthy (Laughs). I put myself in their shoes and it makes me remember what it was like when I was starting out how it was and how hard it was and it's nice giving people a hand up. I had a teacher named Jim Taylor who I loved and I cherished those 30 minute lessons once a week like my life depended on it. He was my mentor and I absorbed every single ounce and note that he exposed to me. Man, I couldn't get enough of it and I channeled him and he became my biggest influence. I was very lucky to have a teacher like that, that I loved so much because I had other teachers; you know, you'd just go to a mom and pop music store in the '60s when I was a kid and you get what you get but this was different. When I had Jim Taylor, he was like a role model, he was like Clapton. He was at that level of Clapton in Cream, that's the kind of style he had. So, to watch those hands and those kinds of chops, I was like, whoa, crap; in real life right there. He never taught me any theory, I didn't want to know theory. I just wanted to watch him play and learn how to have vibrato and phrasing like that; he was on a whole other level." 

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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Abbott Marshlands
157 Westcott Avenue Hamilton
Thurs. 6 p.m. Equinox Beaver Walk for Members
Sun. 2:30 p.m. Spring Selects Art Opening Reception

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Ace Cafe 
15 Market Place New Hope, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Bike Night
Fri. 6 p.m. Italian Car & Bike Night
Sat. 11 a.m. V8 Power Day
Sun. 11 a.m. Volvo/Saab + All Station Wagon Meet-Up
Wed. 6 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Righteous Jolly

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Allentown Borough
Main Street Allentown
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. "Getting Crafty" for Ages 3+ (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.) Redbird (8 p.m.) Trivia w/ 94.5 WPST
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Bill Burns Lynch  (7 p.m.) Night Magic Duo
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Acoustic Brunch w/ Diane Chiorello (6 p.m.) Mike Tusay
Mon. 5 p.m. Bill Thomas
Tues. 7 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Wed. (3 p.m.) LGBTQ Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Jessica DiDonato  

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Ancient Order of Hibernians 
2419 Kuser Road Hamilton 
Fri. 3 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry feat. (6 p.m.) The Dockside Boys (8:30 p.m.) Karaoke w/ Colin. 
Sat. 8 p.m. Natterjacks
Wed. 6:30 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 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Story & Verse: A Storytelling, Poetic and Spoken Word Open Mic
Fri. 7 p.m. Prisms
Sat. 7 p.m. Cafe Improv`feat. Michael Baine
Wed. (5:30 p.m.) ART OF: Mid-life Wellness: Navigating Menopause and Weight (6:30 p.m.) Manga in Practice: Creating, Teaching and Pushing Boundaries (7 p.m.) JAM: Jersey Art Meet-Up

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Artworks Trenton  
19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-9436  
Sat. 8 p.m. Don't Disturb This Groove: House Night 

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Ashlynn Distillery 
32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Mike
Fri. 8 p.m. Peggy Keller
Sat. 8 p.m. Mike D
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil Middleton
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara Cartney

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Bent Iron Brewing
70 Extonville Road Hamilton
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Grouser Girls

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Bill's Olde Tavern
2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Dream
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Dan Murphy
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
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo

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Blend Bar & Bistro   
911 Highway 33 Hamilton 
(609) 245-8887
Sat. 8 p.m. LakeHouse

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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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Bowman's Tavern 
1600 River Road New Hope, PA 
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Matt Gordeuk
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan 
Sat. 7 p.m. Keith Franklin Duo
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Tues. 6 p.m. Max Rogers
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour

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Broken Goblet Brewing
2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 7 p.m.  Mike Estabrook
Fri. (6 p.m.) Cocktails & Cookie Pairing (7:30 p.m.) Scream, Violent Society, False Tracks. $20 (advance), doors open at 7 p.m., ages 18+
Sat. 8 p.m. "Obey Your Master" Metallica Tribute. $20-$32, doors open nat 7 p.m., ages 21+
Sun. 11 a.m. Metal Yoga Flow. $16.75
Wed. 8 p.m. "Ballpark 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 (2 p.m.) Friends of Ellarslie: Three Artists' Talks

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Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton) 
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Fri. 8 p.m. Richie Minervini. $26.50, Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Richie Minervini. $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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Continental Tavern
2 North Main Street Yardley, PA  
(215) 493-9191
Fri. 8 p.m. Dave Maida
Sat. 8 p.m. Boondashark

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Cooper's Riverview                                                                     
50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Cosmic Jerry Band
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Se7en / DJ John Rossi
Sat. (11 a.m.) Open House 2025 (8 p.m.) FM / DJ Cesar Cab Dinner and Show (Dinner/VIP Packages Available), doors open 6 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m.
Healthcare: A Catalyst For Economic Growth w/ Mayor Reed Gusciora and Moderated by Karen Andrade-Mims

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Crave Nature's Eatery
1891 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence
(609) 800-2005
 Sat. 7 p.m. Comedy Night. $20, doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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Crossing Vineyard and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500 
Thurs. 6 p.m. Tarot Card Reading and Wine tasting
Sat. 2:30 p.m. Sweet Spot
Sun. 2 p.m. Bunny Barnes

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Cryout Cave
601 Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard Suite #2 Trenton
(862) 234-5353
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Verses" Open Mic in Memory of AJ Songwarrior & Asax (FREE event

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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
Sun. 4 p.m. Beacon of Hope Benefit feat. Heart & Soul Duo, Wounded Souls

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Dharma Bums 
4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 7 p.m. Frank Cervantes
Fri. 8 p.m. Urban Shaman Attack, Karl Fury/Jair-Rohm Parker Wells Duo w/ Crazy Eyes Light Show. $10 (advance)
Sat. 8 p.m. Shakedown Citi. $15 (advance)
Sun. (12 p.m.) New Hope Record Show (6 p.m.) The New Hope Nonet. $15 (advance)
Wed. 7 p.m.  DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert

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Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 
167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown 
(609) 899-7447
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night
Fri. 7 p.m. Acoustic Sara
Sat. 8 p.m. DJ Ang
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia 

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Forsgate Country Club   
375 Forsgate Drive Monroe
(732) 521-0700 
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Tanglewood
Mon. 6 p.m. Epoxy Resin Coaster Set Workshop

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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 (9:30 p.m.) Karaoke
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8:30 p.m.) Shameless
Sat. (12 p.m.) Music BINGO Brunch (3 p.m.) Ryan Beiderman (8:30 p.m.) Covered In Ash
Sun. 2 p.m. "Cheezsteak" Eating Contest feat. (3 p.m.) DJ Tommy
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 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Karaoke Night w/ Jack Wetere
Fri. 8 p.m. EarCandy Acoustic w/ Nick & Jimmy
Sat. 8 p.m. Crazy Baez
Tues. 7 p.m. Music BINGO

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Grounds For Sculpture
80 Sculptors way Hamilton
(609) 586-0616 
Sat. (10 a.m.) Spring Artisan Market feat. (10:30 a.m.) Pop-Up Card Making w/ Colette Fu (1 p.m.) Noodle Activation w/ Colette Fu
Sun. 10 a.m. Spring Artisan Market

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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 Elks  
1580 Kuser Road Hamilton 
(609) 585-8610  
Fri. 7 p.m. "Shamrockin'" Country Line Dancing. $7 (advance)

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Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 8 p.m. Blues Jam Hosted by Mikey Jr & The Slidewinder Blues Band
Fri. ( 8 p.m.) "Live Wire" the Ultimate AC/DC Experience (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party 
Sat. (3 p.m.) Matt Setzer (8:30 p.m.) Jumper (11:59 mp.m.) DJ Dance Party w/ DJ Iron Mike
Sun. 6 p.m. "Jagged Little Pill) Alanis Morissette Tribute
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.) Jersey SureCats
Sat. 5 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. On The Fly
Sun. 2:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Mark Feingold Group

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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. Steve Rich
Sat. 4:30 p.m. Wounded Souls w/ Chuck Coleman
Sun. 1 p.m. Bob O & Kim M

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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 
Fri. 9 p.m. NXNH 11 feat. Saloko, Hopewell, Plib
Sat. 9 p.m. NXNH 11 feat. Keith Kenny, Christina Ward, Kevin Rovner Band
Sun. 7 p.m. NXNH 11 feat. Tod The Mod, Dead Wet Speaker, Bill & Fred's Excellent Big Band Jam
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
 Wed. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Carie Lynne McCay

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Killarney's Publick House
1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166 
Thurs. (5:30 p.m.) Radio Fiction (6 p.m.) "Be the Warmth" Beef & Beer. $45 (Includes buffet, 2 draft beer tickets)
Fri. 5:30 p.m. The Fryboys
Sat. 10 a.m. Brunch
Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch 
Wed. 7 p.m. "Teeling Whiskey Dinner" $65 (Includes 3 tastings, make your own cocktail, four course meal)

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Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn 
11 Bridge Street Lambertville 
(609) 397-8300 
Fri. 8 p.m. Comedy Night & Dinner feat. Steve Trevelise, Mike Marino, Julia Scotti. $99 (Includes 3 course meal, tax, gratuity), doors open at 5 p.m., dinner/pre-show 6 p.m.     
Wed. 6 p.m. Dry Creek Vineyard Wine Tasting. $47

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Laurita Winery 
85 Archertown Road New Egypt 
(609) 752-0200 
Fri. 7 p.m. Country Line Dancing
Sat. 12 p.m. "Sangria, Sliders & Song" feat. (1 p.m.) Rick Winow (7 p.m.) Elvis Tribute feat. Ruben Castillo. $20
Sun. 12 p.m. "Sangria, Sliders & Song" feat. (1 p.m.) Anker

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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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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. 5:30 p.m. Trivia

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

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Music Mountain Theater
1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Fiddler On the Roof"
Sat. 3 p.m./ 8 p.m. "Fiddler On the Roof"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Fiddler On the Roof"

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Naked Brewing Company 
212 Mill Street Bristol, PA 
(267) 544-7129
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Jefferson Berry
Fri. 7 p.m. Meg & Paul
Sat. 7 p.m. Joe & Krista
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. Sip 'n' Spin Sunday w/ DJ Rose & Modern Soul Records

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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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Newtown Brewing Company
103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA 
(215) 944-8609 
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Useless Knowledge" Trivia 
Fri. 6 p.m. Rachel & Ty
Sat. 6 p.m. Just Todd
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 
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Polish Nannies
Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO
Tues. 4 p.m. Prime Rib Night feat.m (6:30 p.m.) The Williamsboy
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: "Tribute to Queen" (Takes place across the street at the Masonic Temple)

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Old Hights Brewing 
123 West Ward Street Hightstown 
(609) 469-5976
Sat. 6 p.m. The Blue Vibes
Sun. 2 p.m. Local Performers Showcase

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Old Town Pub
135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown 
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Modern Mojo Duo
Sat. 9 p.m. John Coler Trio
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. Pat Seiler
Sat. (11 a.m.) Michael Snyder (3 p.m.) Baking 101 for Kids. $15

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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. Deep Release

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Pita Chip (Oxford Oaks Shopping Center)
1623 Big Oak ROad Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4173
Thurs. 6 p.m. Music BINGO Hosted by 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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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. 7:30 p.m. Frank Pinto & The Gypsy Ramblers / Joe Zook & Paul Plumeri. $10, doors open at 7 p.m.

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Recovery Sports Grill
109 Hancock Lane Westampton
(609) 702-3902
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Stereo Types

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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. Keith Franklin Jazz Group
Sat. 7 p.m. Bob Egan
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Neil Podgurski Duo

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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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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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School of Rock Princeton
1761 Princeton Avenue Hamilton
(609) 890-7090
Sat. 3 p.m./6:30 p.m. Spring 2025 Preview Show (Takes place at 69 Main Street Roebling, NJ)

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Second Sin Brewing Company
1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 7 p.m. '90s Music Trivia 
Silver Lake Nature Center
1306 Bath Road Bristol, PA
(215) 785-1177
Sat. 10 a.m. Mini Bio Blitz

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Slim's Irish Pub 
2195 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-0047
Sat. 8 p.m. Jeds Gold
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. 7 p.m. Harry Singer

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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. Garage Bandits
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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Spigola Vino E Cucino
3817 Crosswicks Hamilton Square Road Hamilton
(609) 585-5255
Thurs. 6 p.m. Rob Silvers

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Starving Artist Cafe
18 Bridge Street Stockton
Fri. (10 a.m.) JB Kline's Facebook Live (8 p.m.) The Necrophiliac Yacht Club
Wed. 5 p.m. "Make The Rent" Poetry and Live Music "A Communal Gathering"

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Steam Pub 
606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA 
Sat. 10 p.m. '90s Night w/ DJ Montone 

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Tavern On The Lake 
101 Main Street Hightstown 
(609) 426-9345  
Thurs. 6 p.m. Sip & Paint. $35
Fri. 9 p.m. "Ice Cold Chili Peppers" Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute
Sat. 8 p.m. Charles Laurita & The Mischief
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. Jeff P
Sun. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Andrew Lobby

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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
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. 8:30 p.m. Sisters Merlin
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (9 p.m.) Soul Cruisers
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. Out Of Hand
Mon. 6 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 Cub Room in New Hope
400 West Bridge Street New Hope Hope, PA
(215) 693-1051
Sun. 4 p.m. Stranger Things

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The Dubliner
34 North Main Street New Hope, PA 
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Popik & Stewart
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Fiona Tyndall Band
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. Jukebox Graveyard
Sat. 9 p.m. Little Sister
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel

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The HOB Tavern 
146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020 
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 

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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 Bockman
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Marcmyskillz
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. The Naturals
Sat. 8 p.m. Mikey Jr.
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
Sat. 8 p.m. "Harvest & Rust" A Neil Young Experience. (SOLD OUT please check for availability)
Sun. (3 p.m.) "Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show" $29.62 (7:30 p.m.) Aunt Mary Pat. $33.81 (VIP $44.29)

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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. A Tribute to Al-Vis feat. carol Barbieri, Jo Wymer and Vinny "Mad Dog" Lopez
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. Kindred Spirit Duo
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala

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The Tavern at Penns Park 
2295 Second Street Pike Newtown, PA
(267) 491-5658
Sun. 3 p.m. Big Whiskey

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The Union Firehouse
18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Thursday Night Laughs" Comedy Open Mic Hosted by Holly Huff. $5, ages 18+
Fri. 8 p.m. "Punk Rock Night" feat. Psychopomp, Poison Ivy, Jersey Calling, Alpha Sub. $10 (advance), doors open at 7 p.m.
Sat. 8 p.m. "Poor Man NJ HARDCORE" feat. Cropsey, Concrete Ties, Tear Gas Fail You, (TBA). $20, Doors open at 7 p.m., 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. Mid Life
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) The Jersey Beat
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch 

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Tindall Road Brewing Co.
102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651 
Sat. 1 p.m. Pop-Up Bookshop

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Tir Na Nog 
1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton 
(609) 392-2554
Sat. 12 p.m. "Let's keep the Party Going" feat. (3 p.m.) Some Assembly Required
Sun. (12 p.m.) Irish Whiskey Exploration w/ Keith Daly. $20 (Includes 3 tastings) (3 p.m.)"Irish Sessions" 
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

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Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Fri. 8 p.m. Stringbean and The Boardwalk Social Club
Sat. 8 p.m. Cranston Dean
Sun. 1 p.m. Curbie

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Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton Location)
20 Pamer Square east Princeton 
(609) 924-7855
 Fri. 5 p.m. Cody McCorry Trio
Sat. 5 p.m. Ku D'etat

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Under The Moon 
23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-1710
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Matt Gordeuk

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Vault Brewing Company
10 South Main Street Yardley, PA 
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Matt Richards Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Omeed Nyman Jazz Trio

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Village Idiot Brewing Company
42 High Street Mount Holly
(609) 975-9270 
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Karaoke

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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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Whitehill Mansion
217 Fourth Street Fieldsboro
Sat. 11 a.m. Living History Day

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

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Working Dog Winery
610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 6 p.m. Succulent Garden Party
Fri. 6 p.m. Sip & Paint w/ Stephanie Redding
Sat. 1 p.m. Bob Daley
Sun. 1 p.m. Chris Giakas

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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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