"Linda moved to some other little town after that and I never saw her again," laughed actor now author Tim Matheson as he discussed what got him interested in acting, his new memoir, "Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades In The Hollywood Trenches,""Animal House," his three area appearances on November 11,12 and 13 and more.
Matheson's career has spanned over those seven decades and over that time he has been in multiple films such as the above mentioned "Animal House" as well as "Yours, Mine and Ours" and television shows such as "Leave It To Beaver," "Bonanza," "The West Wing" and for those over the age of 55; he was the voice of Jonny Quest in Hanna Barbera's"Jonny Quest."
Matheson's directing credits include, "Suits," "Criminal Minds," "Without a Trace," "Cold Case" and copious amounts of others.
With such an extensive resume; how could he not write a book? So, what led to the decision to actually do so?
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"I started writing sort of little chapters on my own," he began. "I had some friends of mine read it and people were saying, "You should do a book" and then I focused on writing the book about the making of "Animal House" because I thought that was such an important thing in cinema history. It was comedy for young people by young people; they were making Rock Hudson and Doris Day movies and that was comedy; ya' know? So, it changed the face of film and cinema comedy and I wanted to recount that. So, then they (Publishers) said, "Let's talk about more than that like the Vaudeville people you worked with; Hank Fonda, Lucy, Jackie Gleason and all of that." It was just something that I wanted to hand off to the young people of today and say, listen, it's good to know how I've learned and those people before me learned and how these things have always been done. It's pretty much the same way that movies are made. The cameras got smaller, locations got wider, it's not always in Hollywood but it's pretty much the same thing."
"I was sort of the chronicler of "Animal House" because I hung out with everybody, the directors and producers and through post production and everything and I stayed in touch with them. I realized it was such an alchemy of talent and skill and people and personalities that created that film which changed the course of American comedy in cinema. Ivan Reitman, John Landis, the writers, Doug Kenney, The Lampoon; Chris Miller, Harold Ramis; they were the cutting edge of comedy that changed for the youth of America. I started the book about that, "The Making of "Animal House" and how the studio hated it and didn't want to make it and these guys used every trick in the book to get it done and done for the price and all of that and then the publisher said, "You've worked with so many interesting people like Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Debbie Reynolds and Dick Van Dyke; why don't we include those things too?" So, it sort of broadened out a bit and that started the evolution of it and I also remember talking to my grandmother when she stayed with us when I was younger and hearing about her early life in the South post Civil War; she was born in the 1880s. This (The memoir) was information and lessons that should be passed on as hers was to me but for film students, directors, actors and writers to learn how Lucille Ball and Jackie and that generation from Vaudeville approached their work is important for all of us to know and not to forget. My grandmother taught me a lot about the politics of growing up post Civil War and I think she had a housekeeper and a yard man or a gardener that worked for them who had been slaves owned by her parents and I was connected to that, so I was like, wow. Her perspective on all of that and then during the Civil Rights era was very informative and helped me figure out who I was. My grandmother was tough as nails as was my mother too because she lost her husband after she had three kids and women couldn't really do anything back then (Job related) so she had to take whatever work she could get. She was teaching in Florida and then Cuba and her mother raised the kids and then they survived the Spanish Flu outbreak of 1918 and then after that, she brought the kids out to L.A. and my mother met my father and they got married."
With a grandmother who was born post Civil War and a family surviving an early pandemic, surely the stories and knowledge had to have an impact on his career; or was it something or perhaps, someone else?
"Well, I don't know that it really impacted my career," he continued. "I think I remember the first stage play I did was "Auntie Mame" and I played a Southern character, so it was rather easy for me to adapt that accent. I think I fell in love with acting in the sixth grade, my parents were going through a divorce and I went to live in San Bernardino with my aunt, uncle and my sister while my mother got her life straightened out and I was in a class there that put on their own once a week "Today Show" version for kids. They'd have interviews and a host and so, I started playing around with that stuff and it was so much fun. Linda Blankenship was the prettiest girl in school and she thought I was funny and cute and I thought, this works for me, I'm liking this (laughs). So, I knew when I was graduating from sixth grade and going back to live with my mother in Burbank that I was going to be an actor."
An earlier mention of this memoir and his own experiences possibly being used as a guide for those in or breaking into the film/television business; knowledge he has obtained and wants to share in hopes of helping others and it's knowledge he surprisingly didn't receive from any film school.
"I didn't go to film school, I tried. I was under contract to Universal when I was 19 or 20 years old. I got an editing room there and I got a 16mm camera and I started shooting some films that I submitted to California Institute of the Arts and I tried to get admitted to film school there and they said, "No." Now, I'm under contract with Universal and I'm thinking, I'm on a set every day with directors and cinematographers, I don't need to go to film school; I'm in film school; I'm there! I'll just start talking to these people and start asking them questions and go see all the films that I should and could see. I'd go to TheRevival House and see Bergman, Truffaut, Kurosawa; all the classic films, the Billy Wilder films. So, I started studying film when I was under contract with Universal."
Oftentimes when you are in the arts and perhaps more so when writing, rather it be a book, a song, poem or something else, the urge to rewrite or edit or to try something different is often overwhelming. Tim said he had his share of those moments but he worked both through and around them.
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"Some things I went back and put in and a couple of things I added to the audio book. Some things I cut under "TMI;" oh this happened or this relationship happened and it was TMI. People don't really need to know this about that person or that part of my life but I did try to own my own shortcomings, failings and things that didn't go as I hoped they would. There were a lot of film school boot camp things that did come to mind after I'd finished the book and I thought, I wish I'd put that in or put this in. The boot camp thing, this is how you can dig yourself out of a hole as a director if all of a sudden you get three hours behind your schedule. You're on a tight schedule budget wise and time wise on a show or when you're a guest director on a show. Things that came to mind; whose ass should you kiss on that show? The producer, the cinematographer or the actor? These are the people that you work for because if the cinematographer doesn't like you; they can bury you. They can take three hours to light a scene, "Well, you wanted it so, I lit it" and it's like; how do you dig out of that trench? Those are the kinds of things that I'll probably put online, do a little more film school boot camp and keep throwing out those little tidbits that they don't teach you in the art of making films but it's in the crunch of making films where you learn all of those things."
Three upcoming area appearances, one in Brooklyn, NY, another in Huntington, NY and a third at Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ at 6 p.m. on Wednesday November 13 is a fan's chance to not only meet Tim but to ask questions, sign the book and see "Animal House" but most importantly; give him some feedback.
"Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn on November 11, I think we're gonna do a book sale the night before it comes out on November 12 and I'll answer questions and we can talk about it and I think they might screen "Animal House." Then, at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, NY on November 12 at 7:30 p.m., the day the book comes out; in many of the cases, there will be a screening of "Animal House" either before or after and I'll be available to sign the books and answer any questions about things I've done or should have done or didn't do. I totally love connecting with people; you know why? When you're in theater, you get an audience every show and every night but in cinema, you never do and with TV you do not. So, I look forward to meeting the audience and hearing what they think about it. "Oh, I loved you in this" or "I didn't like that" or "I loved this and didn't like that" and for an actor, it's good to get that feedback."
Eric "Otter" Stratton and the film "Animal House" which gave us "Toga Parties" and more one-liners; many of which are still recited today, will forever be ingrained in the minds of many for years to come. How does Matheson feel about being part of such an iconic film?
"I feel very fortunate; from the moment I first read the "Animal House" script, I said, "It's the best comedy script I'd ever read," It was so different and unique, different from anything I'd ever seen or made before. I fought tooth and nail to get into it and it stood the test of time. I think that all good writing is that way. People talk about seeing Aaron Sorkin's, "The West Wing" again. People watch it again and again and they say it holds up really well and it's very similar to "Animal House" at the time as it was groundbreaking. As an actor, when I approached the courtroom scene for the student trial or the scene when I was getting a date with Fawn Liebowitz who was killed in a kiln explosion. I just said to myself, you don't have to do anything, just deliver the mail here. This is so perfectly written, just play what's on the page. Don't over act it, don't do too much, it doesn't need any help. That's good writing, when you look at the script and go, yeah, it's right there on the page."
Tim Matheson currently stars as Vernon "Doc" Mullins on the Netflix show "Virgin River;" to find out more about Tim, his upcoming memoir or information on the three upcoming area events, please visit https://www.instagram.com/tim_matheson_official
That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON!
This week's event listings
Abbott Marshlands 157 Westcott Avenue Hamilton Thurs. 6 p.m. FALL (Again!) for TriviaAce Cafe 15 Market Place New Hope, PA Thurs. 6 p.m. Bike Night/Biker Movie Night Sat. (11 a.m.) German Car & Bike Day (2 p.m.) E-Bike/E-Scooter/One-Wheeler Meet / Mustang Day (6 p.m.) Jack O'Leary Sun. (11 a.m.) British Car & Bike Meet (2 p.m.) Cafe racer/Leather Riders Meet-Up Allentown Borough Main Street Allentown Thurs. (10:15 a.m.) Baby Storytime (11:45 a.m.) Family Storytime (Both take place at library located at 16 South Main Street)Al's Airport Inn 636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton (609) 883-5252 Thurs. (5 p.m.) Diane Chiorello (8 p.m.) Trivia w/ 94.5 WPST Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Jerry Monk (5 p.m.) Redbird Mon. 5 p.m. Joe Hutchinson Tues. 7 p.m. Mike & Laura Wed.7 p.m. Kindred Spirit Ancient Order of Hibernians 2419 Kuser Road Hamilton Sat. 11 a.m. Veterans CeremonyAristaeus Brewing 2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA (215) 757-2337 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Sat. 3 p.m. Jonathan Ashe Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton (609) 924-8777 Thurs. 6 p.m. ART OF: Thriving in a Toxic World w/ Melissa Klepacki Fri. 5 p.m. Princeton Sketchbook Club: Opening Celebration Sat. 11 a.m. Sauce For The Goose Outdoor Market Wed. 7 p.m. JAM: Jersey Art Meet-UpAshlynn Distillery 32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Carl Fri. 7 p.m. Chrome Pony Sat. 7 p.m. Elvis and Sinatra Tribute w/ Kevin McIntire Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Troy Wed. 6 p.m. Cara CartneyBill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton (609) 586-0192 Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia Tues. 8 p.m. / Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Ages 21+Bit-hin' Kitten Brewery 58-B East Bridge Street Morrisville, PA (267) 799-5348 Wed. 7 p.m. QuizzoBordentown City Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown Fri. 7 p.m. "Frightening Fridays!" Haunted History Tours. $20 Sat. 12 p.m. Bordentown Walking Tours. $20 Bowman's Tavern 1600 River Road New Hope, PA (215) 862-2972 Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Fermenters Trio Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan Sat. 7 p.m. Matt Gordeuk Duo Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo Tues. 6 p.m. Matt Setzer Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFourBroken Goblet Brewing 2500 State Road Bensalem, PA (267) 812-5653 Thurs. (7 p.m.) Mustard Plug, Catch 22, The Iron Roses, The Manipulators. $22.55, doors open at 6:30 p.m. (8 p.m.) Mike Estabrook "All Request Show" Fri. 6:30 p.m. S.C.I.E.N.C.E Fiction, Del Crows, Fave Grohl, The Second Hand Smokes. $16.30, doors open at 6 p.m., ages 21+ Sat. (9 a.m.) 98 Domestic Disturbance Arm Wrestling (6 p.m.) Trauger Biergarten (7 p.m.) Rage Against the Machine Tribute w/ "Know Your Enemy" $10 Tues. 6:30 p.m. Paint & Sip hosted by Penelope Fox Art Studio. $29 (Includes all materials and first 5 oz. pour) Wed. 5 p.m. DIY Pyrography: "Hat Burning" $70 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. TriviaCadwalader Park (Ellarslie Museum) 299 Parkside Avenue Trenton (408) 335-4400 Sun. 12 p.m. Yoga In The ParkCatch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton) 102 Carnagie Center Princeton (781) 568-1471 Fri. 8 p.m. JL Cauvin. $26.50, Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Sat. 7:30 p.m. JL Cauvin. $26.50, Doors open at 7 p.m. Cazz's Sports Bar 'N' Grille 1560 Haines Road Levittown, PA (267) 580-5469 Fri. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Chesterfield Inn 633 Chesterfield-Arneytown Road Chesterfield (609) 298-1917 Sat. 9 p.m. Groove PocketCity Streets 510 Highway 130 South East Windsor (609) 426-9400 Sat. 9 p.m. Jim Delre BandClub Atlantis 1858 Street Road Bensalem, PA (215) 944-1777 Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Robbie Tronco All Events Ages 21+ and Dress to ImpressClubhouse at Mountain View (The Patio) 850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing (609) 538-0808 Fri. 6:30 p.m. Kindred Spirit Continental Tavern 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA (215) 493-9191 Thurs. 4 p.m. "Ladies Night" Fri. 8 p.m. Boondashark Sat. 8 p.m. Diane & PK Wed. 5 p.m. "Wine Down" WednesdayCooper'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.) El Ka Bong Sat. 9 p.m. Shot of Southern, doors open at 7 p.m. (Dinner and show packages available beginning at 7:30 p.m.)Crossing Vineyard and Winery 1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA (215) 493-6500 Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Cabaret Night: An evening w/ Jenna Kuerzi. $25 Sat. 2:30 p.m. "Nouveau Celebration" w/ Bill Thomas Sun. 2:30 p.m. "Nouveau Celebration" Aaron QuartermanCurran’s Irish Inn 1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA (215) 245-1800 Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo Mon. 7:30 p.m. QuizzoDacey's Pub 215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA (215) 295-4838 Fri. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Music Night Wed. 8 p.m. QuizzoDadz Bar and Grill 744 Main Street Lumberton (609)267-4344 Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Jimmy Mannix Fri. 7 p.m. Ready To Go Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Carie Lynne McKayDharma Bums 4935 River Road New Hope, PA (215) 663-2867 Thurs. 7 p.m. Ryan Zimmerman Fri. 8 p.m. Wail w/ Planet Y. $10 (advance) Sat. (12 p.m.) Craft & A Cocktail: Ceramic Incense Burner Workshop. $65 (8 p.m.) The Great Bonfire. $10 (advance) Sun. 1 p.m. Drum Circle ($10 suggested donation) Wed. 7 p.m. DBums Hootenanny: An Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert Eddington House Bensalem 2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA (215) 639-1220 Fri. 8:30 p.m. LeCompt Sat. (3 p.m.) Cracklin' Diamond (8:30 p.m.) NEXT Mon. 5:30 p.m. "Family Fun Night" w/ Amazing Balloon Creations by Kelsi-JoeEscape Resort, Restaurant & Bar 120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA Fri. 6 p.m. Bourbon & Cigar Dinner. $185 (Includes dinner, cigars, bottle of bourbon and tastings) Tues. 6 p.m. KaraokeFlying Pig Tavern & Tap 167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown (609) 899-7447 Thurs. 8 p.m. "Ladies Night" w/ DJ Mig Fri. 9 p.m. The Quixote Project Sat. 9 p.m. AudioPilot Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke Wed. 8 p.m. TriviaForsgate Country Club 375 Forsgate Drive Monroe (732) 521-0700 Sat. 6 p.m. Karaoke Party Mon. 12:30 p.m. Veterans Day LunchFounding 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 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.)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.) The Hammer Ons Sat. (12 p.m.) Music BINGO Brunch (3:30 p.m.) Midnight Havok (8 p.m.) Jerry Lee Watkins Tues. 6:30 p.m. Music BINGOGreen Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio 240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA (215) 504-7277 Thurs. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ Jack Wetere Fri. 8 p.m. Radio Revolution Sat. 8 p.m. Starship LovechildGrounds For Sculpture 80 Sculptors way Hamilton (609) 586-0616 Sat. 11 a.m. Mother & Child Wellness WalkGrover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction (609) 716-8771 Thurs. 6 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Wade PrestridgeHamilatte Cafe 1971 Route 33 Hamilton Sat. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic SaturdaysHamilton Township Public Library 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way Hamilton (609) 581-4060 Sat. 12 p.m. "Count Your Blessings" Story Slam Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA. (215) 862-9897 Thurs. 8 p.m. '80s Revolution. $25 Fri. ( 8 p.m.) "Yellow Brick Road" Elton John Tribute. $48 (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party Sat. (8:30 p.m.) Se7en (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party w/ DJ Iron Mike Sun. 6 p.m. "Countdown to Ecstasy" Steely Dan Tribute. $35 Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Steve Tues. 7 p.m. Jillian Ashcroft Jazz Quartet Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper DuoHooters of Princeton US Route 1 South/Mercer Mall Lawrenceville Mon. 11 a.m. "Veterans day at Hooters. (Veterans eat for FREE)Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington (609) 737-4465 Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) Deb & Mike Sat. (9 a.m.) WWFM (5 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Chris from Rave On! Sun. 2:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. McMillan & Co.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. Fri. 9 p.m. The Garage Bandits Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Tuesday Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Laura Fiocco 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 OIrish Rover Station House 1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA (215) 970-5412 Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo NightIron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus (732) 306-9111 Fri. 5:30 p.m. Ed Wilson Sat. (12 p.m.) Bob Daley (4 p.m.) Rob Messina Sun. 1 p.m. Joe HoyerIvy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton (609) 888-1435 Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke All shows 21+ John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa (215) 862-5981 Sat. 9 p.m. Honey Spot Blvd. Sun. 9 p.m. Tabitha Booth / Wax Majestic Mon. 9 p.m. Worthy Of The Crown Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational All shows 21+Killarney's Publick House 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton (609) 586-1166 Thurs. (5:30 p.m.) Mario & Frank (6 p.m.) "2024 Mercer Conference of PBAs 13th Annual Cigar Night" $100 (Includes buffet, beer, 3 cigars) Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Radio Fiction (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (5:30 p.m.) Kenny Dubman Duo (10 p.m.) DJ Duo Sun. 10 a.m. "Sunday Funday" Brunch Lambertville Elks Lodge #1070 66 Wilson Street Lambertville (609) 397-4210 Sat. 6 p.m. Toy Drive feat. "The Dive BombersLaurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt (609) 752-0200 Fri. 6 p.m. Dueling Pianos. $20 Sat. "Fall Food & Wine Festival" feat. (11 a.m.) American Beauty (2:30 p.m.) Pennington Station (6 p.m.) Nikki Briar & the Sweet Briar Band. $13 Sun. "Fall Food, Wine & Jeep Festival" feat. (11 a.m.) The Rangers Nouveau (2:30 p.m.) Strictly '60s. $13Library Company of Burlington 23 West Union Street Burlington (609) 3861273 Fri. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic NightLillipies Bakery 30 North Harrison Street Princeton (609) 423-2100 Sat. 10 a.m. Storytime with JeffLogan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA (215) 862-2300 Thurs. 6 p.m. Ed McGlaughlin Fri. 7 p.m. Max Rogers Sat. 7 p.m. Keith Franklin Jazz Sun. 11:30 a.m. Gary Schaeffer Trio Wed. 6 p.m. Scott McAllisterMagikava 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 Marcello's Coal Fired Restaurant/Pizza/Bordentown 206 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown (609) 298-8360 Wed. 7 p.m. Light-Up Wooden Gnome Sign Dinner & Paint NightMcGuinn's Place 1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence (609) 392-0599 Sat. 9 p.m. Better View / Hubbell Benson Ages 21+ McStews Irish Sports Pub 5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA (215) 949-9570 Sat. 9 p.m. Old School Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia NightMusic Mountain Theater 1483 Route 179 Lambertville (609)397-3337 Fri. 8 p.m. "White Christmas" Sat. 3 p.m./ 8 p.m. "White Christmas" Sun. 3 p.m. "White Christmas"Naked Brewing Company 212 Mill Street Bristol, PA (267) 544-7129 Thurs.6:30 p.m. Dana Collins Project Fri. 7 p.m. WURL Tues. 7 p.m. TriviaNeshaminy 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 and Modern Soul RecordsNew Egypt Flea Market Village 933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge (609) 758-2082 Sun. 8 a.m. Flea Market Wed. 8 a.m. Flea MarketNew Hope Winery / Tavern 6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA (215) 794-2331 Fri. / Sat. 8 p.m. "33 1/3 Live" Killer Queen Experience Newtown Brewing Company 103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA (215) 944-8609 Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Useless Knowledge" Trivia Fri. 6 p.m. Chris Nickey Sat. 6 p.m. Allison Landon Wed. 4 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Bill MonachNick's Roast Beef 4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA (215) 637-515 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Fri. (6 p.m.) Michael Eli & Friends (9 p.m.) "Highway Run" Journey Tribute Sat. 9 p.m. Bonehead Wed. 7 p.m. KaraokeNJWeedman's Dispensary 322 East State Street Trenton (609) 437-0898 Thurs. 8 p.m. KaraokeNomad Distilling Company 20 South Main Street New Hope, PA Sun. 10 a.m. BrunchNottingham Tavern 9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square (609) 587-6623 Thur. (7 p.m.) Rock On Radio Happy Hour Hosted by Danny Coleman feat. Music by Mark Sacco. (9:30 pm.) Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis Sat. 9:30 p.m. No Way Out Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO Ages 21+ 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. QuizzoOld Hights Brewing 123 West Ward Street Hightstown (609) 469-5976 Thurs. 5 p.m. Vinyl Night Fri. 6 p.m. Tanglewood Duo Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown (609) 291-9232 Thurs. (5 p.m.) "Fill Fr. Matt's Truck" Food Drive (7 p.m.) Quizzoholics Trivia Fri. 9 p.m. Modern Mojo Sat. 9 p.m. Anna Felice Trio Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch Pasquale's Sports Bar 9078 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA (267) 202-6268 Thurs. 9 p.m. Beer Pong Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo Wed. 7 p.m. KaraokePatriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville (609) 737-2780 Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night Sat. 8 p.m. Grape Street Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo" Patriot's Theater at The War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive Trenton (609) 984-8400 Sat. 1 p.m. Garden State Theater Organ Society 50th Anniversary Celebration feat. a Dinner Party and Candy Carli Roth Concert Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton (609) 585-8008 Fri. 9:30 p.m. The Gypsy RamblersPlainsboro Preserve 80 Scotts Corner Road Cranbury (609) 799-4013 Thurs. (4 p.m.) Forever 55 Creative Gardening & Cooking (4:15 p.m.) Seeking Interest: Nature Journaling & Photography for Teens Tues. (11 a.m.) Forever 55 Archery (6 p.m.) Day's End Yoga Wed. 4:15 p.m. Junior Naturalists: Outdoor Survival SkillsPrinceton 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 (7 p.m.) Trenton Devine Poetry Night Out Hosted by Markese Humphrey feat. Paula Renee, TOP the Poet / Poetry Open Mic. $20 Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz BrunchPrinceton University (Richardson Auditorium) Nassau Street Princeton Thurs. 5:30 p.m. SAB Visiting Artist Conversation w/ Shahzia Sikander (Takes place at the Art Museum) Sun. 11 a.m. Veterans Day Service (Takes place at the University Chapel)Puss N Boots Tavern 942 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA Thurs. 6 p.m. "1920s Speakeasy" Murder Mystery Dinner Show. $60 (Includes show and 5 course dinner) Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke Tues. 7 p.m. TriviaRistorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge 144 US Route 130 Bordentown (609) 262-0110 Thurs. 8 p.m. Jazz Night Wed. 6 p.m. "Ladies Night" River House at Odette’s 274 South Rive Road New Hope, PA (215) 682-2022 Thurs. 7 p.m. Joanna Caruso / Cara Cartney Fri. 7 p.m. Maci Miller Duo Sat. 7 p.m. Bob Egan Rossi's Bar & Grill 2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton (609) 890-2004 Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Lakehouse Sat. 11 a.m. Brunch Sun. 11 a.m. Brunch Tues. 7 p.m. QuizzoholicsRusso's Pub & Italian Restaurant 1302 Monmouth Road Mount Holly (609) 261-3277 Tues. 6:30 p.m. "Hot Chocolate Mug" Paint NiteSalon 33 794 Alexander Road Princeton Fri. 7 p.m. Liam Sutcliffe Band Sat. 7 p.m. Vocal Arts: Spirituals, Ariras & Broadway Sun. 7 p.m. World: Tsu fil Duvids w/ KlezmerSandy's Beef & Ale 2028 E. Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA (2670 852-2333 Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzo Mon. 7 p.m. Music BingoSecond Sin Brewing Company 1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, P (267) 812-5251 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 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 ContestSmall World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton (609) 924-4377 x2 Sat. 7 p.m. Larry CorbanSparky 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. Balanced Breakfast Sun. 9 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Chris Benedetti Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night Hosted by Kid Dalton Tues. 7 p.m. Johnny Betz Steam Pub 606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA Sat. 10:30 p.m. Emo Pop Punk Night feat. Scene Points Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown (609) 426-9345 Fri. 9 p.m. After The Flood Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke TCNJ College of New Jersey 2000 Pennington Road Ewing (609) 771-2467 Sun. 8 a.m. The ART of Reading (Takes place at Kendall Hall) 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 CartneyTerhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton (609) 924-2310 Sat. 12 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Brian Bortnick Sun. 12 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Michael MontemurroTGI Fridays 2703 Mount Holly Road Suite 3 Washington Twp. (609) 239-486 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia TGI Fridays 3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton (609) 520-0378 Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night The Birdhouse Center For The Arts 7 North Main Street Lambertville (215) 681-4660 Fri. 8 p.m. BenBen & Friends Tues. 7:30 p.m. NJNO the "not just nyckelharpa orchestra" Community Orchestra The Buck Hotel 1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA (215) 396-2002 Thurs. 7 p.m. Kirko Fri. 8 p.m. Grand Th3ft Auto Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (6:30 p.m.) Elton John Dinner & Show. $55 (9 p.m.) The Soul Cruisers Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch ProjectThe Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro (609) 291-9110 Fri. (7 p.m.) Country Line Dancing (9 p.m.) Karaoke w/ Dave Curtis Sat. 9 p.m. Polish NanniesThe Corner Inn 24509 East Main Street Columbus (609) 298-8543 Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ We R EntertainmentThe Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton (609) 656-3200 Thurs. 6 p.m. Deborah Heart & Lung Center "Jersey Jam" Sat. 8 a.m. Big East Regional Cheer ChampionshipsThe Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA (215) 693-1816 Fri. 7:30 p.m. Tommy Conwell Sat. 7 p.m. Na Bodach` Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session" 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. Covered In Ash Sat. 9 p.m. Supertrain Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan AppelThe 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 Darius the 1st Sat. 9:30 p.m. Talking In Cursive Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey BrownThe Morrisville Tavern 376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA (215) 295-5310 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Fri. 8 p.m. Breakeven Sat. 8 p.m. Shameless Mon. 8 p.m. Karaoke Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night The Newtown Theatre 120 North State Street Newtown, PA (215) 968-3859 Thurs. /Fri. 8 p.m. "Sweet Baby James" James Taylor Tribute. $40.10 Sat. 8 p.m. "Bad Mom's" Night Out. $34.86 Sun. 3 p.m. "I Love That Song" w/ The One Hit Wonderers. $34.86 Tues. 3 p.m./7:30 p.m. "Blink" $12, $10, $6 Wed. 3 p.m./7:30 p.m. "Vertigo" $12, $10, $6The 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. Eddie Testa and Nick & Dave from "The Gig" 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 GodfreyThe Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge (609) 208-0050 Thurs. 6:30 p.m. DC Duo Fri. 8 p.m. Chris Rendell Sat. 8 p.m. M.O.B. (My Other Band) Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA (215) 908-6326 Sat. 8 p.m. Plush Duo The Tavern at Penns Park 2295 Second Street Pike Newtown, PA (267) 491-5658 Fri. 8 p.m. Jukebox GraveyardThe Union Firehouse 18 Washington Street Mount Holly (609) 288-6491 Fri. 8 p.m. Tom mPetty Tribute w/ "Pure Petty" Doors open at 7 p.m. Sat. 6 p.m. "Celebrate Joe's Birthday" feat. Lions Of West Texas, Smother Nature, Sleeper Creek, Oh Are They?, TwoMoonsAway, Separatr, Evelyn. $15, all agesThe Union House 19 East Union Street Burlington (609) 531-6077 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Fri. 8 p.m. Nobody's Business Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) Ready To Go Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch Tindall Road Brewing Co. 102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown (609) 526-8651 Thurs. 7 p.m. Stitch-N-BrewTir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton (609) 392-2554 Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" Hosted by All Shows 21+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 SweetsVault Brewing Company 10 South Main Street Yardley, PA (267) 573-4291 Thurs. 6 p.m. Gene Shepherd Fri. 7 p.m. Tom Trovas Duo / NOVA Sat. 7 p.m. Suzette Ortiz & Her Latin EnsembleVillage Idiot Brewing Company 42 High Street Mount Holly (609) 975-9270 Thurs. 7 p.m. TriviaWildflowers Too 255 Route 156 Yardville (609) 585-5483 Wed. 7 p.m. Poker NightWoodlin Lodge 30 19 Park Street Bordentown (609) 298-9849 Fri. 8 p.m. "Fridays On Park Street" Sun. 12 p.m. Woodlin Mural DedicationWorking Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown (609) 371-6000 Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Vinny Rugnetta Sat. 1 p.m. Jersey SureCats Sun. 1 p.m. Patty BleeWWFM 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" Danny Coleman is a veteran musician and writer from central New Jersey. 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"I'm really pleased, my music director, Alan Hewitt, he was with me in The Moody Blues for 15 years, my drummer, Billy Ashbaugh, was with Justin Timberlake of NSYNC and he was with me in the Moody Blues as well and I've got Jon Davison from YES joining me on the road and my album as well. So, yeah, great time, great bunch of friends and musicians which is incredible."
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Sunday, November 17, 2024, Albert Music Hall will bring back the Songwriters in the Pines Show as part of its 50th Anniversary celebration. This free special event will feature a diverse group of talented local songwriters performing their original music. A highlight of the show will be a performance by The Carlile Family Band, who will be making a special appearance as part of their national tour.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- This Fall, AG Touring and Mammoth, Inc. proudly present the Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour. This large-scale multi-city outing will feature Rod Wave headlining 36 of North America's top arenas coast-to-coast. The tour will kick off on October 19 at Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, AZ visiting major markets across the country, including Newark’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 with special guests Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior and Eelmatic.
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