"I'm thrilled because it's our first time at The Lizzie Rose; it's a venue I've always wanted to play at and it's in your backyard and so, we finally get to meet in person after all of these years," laughed an excited Gina Coleman of Massachusetts based Misty Blues.
Proof positive of the old cliche` "Never give up," Coleman and her crew have been recording, performing and touring for more than two decades and over the last few years doors haven't opened, they've been kicked down.
"This year happens to be our 25th Anniversary year. We've been doing Blues and contemporary Blues for a quarter of a century," began Gina."This year we released two albums which brings us up to 16 albums in total as a band and actually, we just finished arranging our seventeenth album and it's still a little up in the air as to when it will be released but it will be soon-ish (Laughs). There is nothing I love more other than playing out live than recording; I have a passion for both of those and thankfully, we are pretty prolific. So, I can satiate that need whenever I want; any time you speak to me, I have an album in the can. I can pull together tracks for another album as we speak. Even though we just finished arranging the seventeenth, I have the eighteenth ready (Laughs); that's why we're building our own recording studio, that's the next project (Laughs)."
Over their time spent together, the band has always had success. They had been to the finals of the International Blues Challenge (IBC), had airplay on Sirius XM's"Bluesville" and hit the Summer festival circuit but it wasn't until what was thought to be a "Prank" that those aforementioned doors came unhinged.
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"I almost hung up on Joe Louis Walker," she said with a loud laugh, "That was a near miss on my part. I thought he was one of my buddies pranking me. He called me on my cell phone and said, "This is Joe Louis Walker" and I was like, "Yes, sure it's Joe Louis Walker; to what do I count this gracious call from you?" I was snarky as all heck and he was laughing hysterically and said, "No, it's really Joe Louis Walker. Danny Coleman told me..." and I thought, Oh my gosh, "I'm so sorry Mr. Walker (Laughs)." We've had the great fortune of opening for him on several shows since and my band and I have spent a good amount of time chatting with him. We love him and we love his band, he's just a phenomenal individual. Early Times is on our 25th Anniversary album "Silver Lining" on the title track and he did a fantastic job. Eliza Neals and I have been talking back and forth, we're thinking of setting up a double bill somewhere; I've got to circle back with her, we need to make that happen."
Beyond those mentioned above, the band has also recorded with Neville Brothers, Eric Gales, Kat Riggins and have opened for Tab Benoit, John Primer and the great Albert Cummings. They have toured the UK, which produced a live record from a famed location, added two more that pay homage to one of Coleman's favorite talents and two studio releases; one of which was produced by a two-time Grammy winner.
"We've had five albums in the past two years. "Silver Lining" and "Outside the Lines" which is the original album that Marc Swersky produced for us and there was "Live at The Cavern Club." As of this morning, the latest Odetta album is "Number One" on the Folk charts for The Roots Music Report. Both of the Odetta albums are named after quotes from Odetta. I met Odetta in the early to mid-nineties at an ArloGuthrie concert at The Bottom Line in New York City. We were both guests of Arlo's and she was seated next to me at this giant reserved table and before the show started, a patron rushed up to her and said, "Do you remember me? Do you remember me?" Odetta kind of recoiled a bit and said, "Child, I'm too old for games, tell me who you are." So, the first album is, "Tell Me Who You Are" and this latest album is, "I'm Too Old For Games."
Early in Coleman's career her vocals had a somewhat higher register but as time and genres changed, it has morphed into one of the best Blues voices with a touch of Gospel that goes from guttural bass to just below where she started making her and the band's sound one of the most recognizable around but she says things didn't start out that way.
"Actually, I started more in Folk to be honest; it was acoustic Folk Funk that I started with (Laughs) with my band Cole-Connection. I then got an opportunity to do a theater production of "A Raisin in the Sun" where I was asked to sing Gospel Blues selections and that's when the lead actor of the production said, "Your voice is really perfectly suited for the Blues" and he gave me this CD collection called, "Men Are Like Street Cars" and it's a double disc collection of all female Blues artists from like 1928 to 1969. All female blues classics; songs I'd heard individually but when combined into this collective; it was transformative. So, I went to the guys in my former band, Cole-Connection and said, "Let's mix things up, let's become a blues band" and then off the top of my head I said, "Let's call ourselves Misty Blues" and that's how it began in 1999."
Like so many five years ago, they were on top of the world until the world stopped with the COVID virus but once it opened back up and shows and touring resumed the road was theirs once again but one road, until now has never been traveled
"We made it to the finals of the International Blue Challenge in 2019. We were riding high and going to festivals all over the place. We were doing so well and then the pandemic hit.," she explained. "I actually have not, we have never played in New Jersey; that is the funniest thing. How did New Jersey elude us? We've played everywhere in the Northeast except for Jersey; it's like an odd blind spot, I don't get it (Laughs). I've heard of The Lizzie Rose, it's infamous (Laughs). My saxophonist Aaron Dean has played the room on several occasions because he's in a Van Morrison tribute band called "Moondance" and they play there at least once a year and he says, "It's the coolest room" so, I'm so happy to go back with Misty Blues. Aaron said it's a bigger version of a very cool place we play here in Western Massachusetts that we love to play at called The Dream Away Lodge in Becket, Massachusetts which is supposedly an old brothel (Laughs) and they have a music room where Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Arlo Guthrie used to hang out and create music in. So, it has got a history as well and he equates The Lizzie Rose to The Dream Away but he thinks The Lizzie Rose is slightly bigger; you can't really put seating in The Dream Away, people sit on the floor. Now that's dedication, if I sat on the floor, you'd need a Hoyer Lift to get me off of it (Laughs)."
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Upon speaking with those in the know at Tuckerton's Lizzie Rose Music Room, they are just as excited to have Gina and the guys for their 7:30 p.m. January 17 appearance and Coleman says there may be a surprise or two.
I assume we are doing two sets, I"ve not looked at the advance yet but we are prepared to play straight through, we have plenty of material; you know that. My son Diego will be with us on the gig, I'm bringing six of us total. We just may have to sneak in a couple of the new songs, we shall see (Laughs)."
Now receiving regular radio airplay, more opportunities and the credit they have always deserved, Misty Blues can breathe a bit more easily; or can they? The day after the Lizzie Rose show, they have a gig back in their home state, the first of many more to come.
"Sunday January 18, we head to Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, New York where we'll be doing their MLK programming and doing selections from both of our Odetta live tribute albums. The Caffe Lena is probably the longest running Folk club in the country and Odetta used to play there regularly so it feels amazing to do her music there."
To discover more about Misty Blues featuring Gina Coleman, please visit https://www.mistybluesband.com/ and to purchase tickets to the January 17 Lizzie Rose Music Room event, go to https://www.lizzierosemusic.com/
That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON!
This week's event listings
Ace Cafe 15 Market Place New Hope, PA Thurs. 6 p.m. Bike Night Sat. (11 a.m.) British/German Car & Bike Meet (2 p.m.) E-Bike E-Scooter One Wheeler Meet / Mustang Day Sun. 2 p.m. Porsche DayAl's Airport Inn 636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton (609) 883-5252 Thurs. 5 p.m. Jonathan Savage Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch w/ Mike Tusay (5 p.m.) Chet & Ari Mon. 5 p.m. Bud Belviso Tues. 7 p.m. Jessica DiDonato Wed. 7 p.m. Sandy ZioAmericana Kitchen & Bar 359 US Highway 130 North Hightstown Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch w/ James RosochaAncient Order of Hibernians 2419 Kuser Road Hamilton Fri. 7 p.m. The Ess GeesAristaeus Brewing 2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA (215) 757-2337 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton (609) 924-8777 Sat. 11 a.m. Child + Caregiver Pop Up: Mindful Makers and Movers Wed. (6 p.m.) "The M Factor" Screening and Q&A w/ Dr. Sophocles (7 p.m. JAM: Jersey Art Meet-UpArtworks Trenton 19 Everett Alley Trenton (609) 394-9436 Sat. 8 p.m. Don't Disturb This Groove SessionsAshlynn Distillery 32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil Middleton Fri. 7 p.m. The Faculty Sat. 8 p.m. John Rodden Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Troy Wed. 6 p.m. Cara cartney Bailey's Bar & Grille 6922 Bristol-Emilie Road Levittown, PA (215) 946-7992 Sat. 9 p.m. The Gab Cinque BandBent Iron Brewing 70 Extonville Road Hamilton Sat. 5 p.m. HduOBill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton (609) 586-0192 Sun. 7 p.m. BINGO 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. Matt Gordeuk Duo Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan Sat. 7 p.m. Maci Miller Duo Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou Trio (6 p.m.) Lorenzo Tues. 6 p.m. Brian Elliot Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour Broken Goblet Brewing 2500 State Road Bensalem, PA (267) 812-5653 Thurs. (7 p.m.) Dreadnaughts, Apes of the State, The Susquehanna Shantymen. $23, all ages (8 p.m.) Open Mic in the Mixing Room Hosted by Mike Estabrook Fri. (5 p.m.) Happy Hour w/ Tim Burke (8 p.m.) Y'all or Nothin (FREE event), doors open at 7 p.m. Sat. 8 p.m. A Night of Tony Hawk w/ "Last Call" (FREE show) Wed. 6:30 p.m. Tabletop GamesBucks 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. TriviaCatch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton) 102 Carnagie Center Princeton (781) 568-1471 Fri. 8 p.m. JJ Ramirez. $26.50, Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Sat. 7:30 p.m. JJ Ramirez. $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/ PaulChesterfield Inn 633 Chesterfield-Arneytown Road Chesterfield (609) 298-1917 Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ BurnClub Atlantis 1858 Street Road Bensalem, PA (215) 944-1777 Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Robbie Tronco All Events Ages 21+ and Dress to Impress Continental Tavern 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA (215) 493-9191 Fri. 8 p.m. Boondashark Sat. 8 p.m. Mike BrillCooper's Riverview 50 Riverview Plaza Trenton (609) 393-7300 Thurs. 7 p.m. Lovelight Fri. 7 p.m. Buzzer Sat. 8 p.m. Dinner & Show w/ Drop Dead Sexy / DJ Cesar Cab or "Live Wire" AC/DC Tribute (Dinner and VIP packages available) Crossing Vineyard and Winery 1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA (215) 493-6500 Sat. 2:30 p.m. Bill Thomas Sun. 2 p.m. Meg RussellCurran’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 MannixDharma Bums 4935 River Road New Hope, PA (215) 663-2867 Thurs. 7 p.m. Accidental Brothers Fri. 8 p.m. 9-9ers. $10 (advance) Sat. (1 p.m.) Craft & A Cocktail: Japanese Boro Workshop. $50 (2 p.m.) Roux / Onyx & Honey. $10 (advance) Sun. 1 p.m. Drum Circle. $10 (Suggested donation or pay what you can) 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. "The Posers" '90s Tribute Mon. 5:30 p.m. "Family Fun Night" w/ Amazing Balloon Creations by Kelsi-Joe Wed. 7 p.m. Music BINGOEl Barrio Cantina & Tequila Bar 1470 Buck Road Southampton, PA (267) 685-0725 Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Orange Bowl watch PartyFlying Pig Tavern & Tap 167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown (609) 899-7447 Thurs. 8 p.m. "Ladies Night" w/ DJ Mig Fri. 7 p.m. Bad Hombres Duo Sat. (1 p.m.) Lunch with "Baby Shark" (7 p.m.) Mark Sacco Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke Wed. 8 p.m. TriviaFounding Father's Sports Bar & Grill 2900 Street Road Bensalem, PA (215) 923-1100 Fri. 6 p.m. Bob Pantano Dance Party w/ DJ Joe CastroFriendly'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 Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8:30 p.m.) Time Peace Sat. (3 p.m.) Bambu Weasels (8:30 p.m.) DJ RV Tues. 7 p.m. Game Show PaloozaGreen 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. Zone Sat. 8 p.m. Crazy Baez Tues. 7 p.m. Music BINGOGrover'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 Saturdays Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA. (215) 862-9897 Thurs. 7 p.m. Funk & Blues Jam Hosted by The Slidewinder Blues Band Fri. ( 8 p.m.) "Well Alright" Rolling Stones Tribute (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party Sat. (3 p.m.) The Chicklettes (8:30 p.m.) Jumper (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party w/ DJ Iron Mike Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Steve Tues. 7 p.m. Jillian Ashcroft Jazz Quartet Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo Hightstown Elks 100 Hickory Corner Road East Windsor (609) 448-9794 Sat. 8 a.m. Monthly BreakfastHopewell United Methodist Church 20 Blackwell Avenue Hopewell (609) 466-0471 Sat. 6 p.m. Hopewell Hayride (Old Time Country & Bluegrass)Hosted by Mary McIntyre and Chris Turner feat. Borderline Bluegrass Trio. $15 (Suggested donation adults includes food beginning at 4 p.m.)Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington (609) 737-4465 Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) Just Us Sat. (10 a.m.) WWFM Fransisco (5 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Living The Dream Sun. 2:30 p.m. Dave berminghamHurricane 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. Karaoke w/ DJ BeeNice Sat. 8 p.m. Blackwater Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Tuesday Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Laura FioccoIl 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 Sat. 8 p.m. Aaron Quarterman Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo NightIron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus (732) 306-9111 Fri. 5:30 p.m. Ryan Zimmerman Sat. 4:30 p.m. The Wild Grit Sun. 1 p.m. AudioPilotIvy 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 Fri. 8:30 p.m. Chris harford & The Band of Changes / Dark Surfers. $10, doors open at 7 p.m. Sat. 9 p.m. Lucas Rinz band / Cosmic Guilt Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic Night (Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.) Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational All shows 21+Kelly's Bar n Banquet Hall 14 Railroad Avenue Fort Dix (732) 230-6169 Thurs. 6 p.m. Wounded Souls, The CJs (Friends Like Us) Tues. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Carie Lynn McKayKillarney's Publick House 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton (609) 586-1166 Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ken Dubman Duo Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bob Banka (10 p.m.) DJs Nick & Dom Sat. 10 a.m. Brunch feat. (11 a.m.) Lou Mutter (5:30 p.m.) Skyline (10 p.m.) DJ Jimmy G Sun. (10 a.m.) "Sunday Funday" Brunch (1 p.m.) Chili Cookoff. $20 (Unlimited tastings) Mon. 5 p.m. Kid's Night w/ Olaf Wed. 6 p.m. Guinness Paint & SipLaurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt (609) 752-0200 Fri. 7 p.m. Country Line Dancing. $10 (advance, ages 21+Library Company of Burlington 23 West Union Street Burlington (609) 3861273 Thurs. (2 p.m.) Union Street Stampers (4:30 p.m.) LEGO at the Library 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. Ryan Shubert Fri. 7 p.m. McMillan & Co. Sat. 7 p.m. Alan Okun Jazz Ensemble Sun. 11:30 a.m. Rob Lanter DuoMagikava 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 McStews Irish Sports Pub 5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA (215) 949-9570 Sat. 9 p.m. AJ Slick Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia NightNaked Brewing Company 212 Mill Street Bristol, PA (267) 544-7129 Tues. 7 p.m. TriviaNeshaminy Creek Brewing Company 909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA (215) 458-7081 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Night 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 MarketNew Hope Inn & Suites (Diva Lounge) 6426 Lower York Road New Hopoe, PA (855) 229-5934 Fri. 7 p.m. Country Night (2 admissions $15 in advance) Newtown Brewing Company 103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA (215) 944-8609 Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Pop 2K 2000s" Trivia Fri. 6 p.m. JDuo Sat. 6 p.m. Thomas DuffyNick's Roast Beef 4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA (215) 637-515 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia 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. 9 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis Sat. 9:30 p.m. No Way Out Mon. 6 p.m. BINGO Tues. Prime Rib Night w/ Music by Rob Silvers 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 Fri. 6 p.m. Ben Selkow Sun. Art Exhibit of Jonathan Schubert Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown (609) 291-9232 Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia Fri. 9 p.m. Monk & Monk 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 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" Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton (609) 585-8008 Fri. 9:30 p.m. Brothers O'ToolePrinceton 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 w/ Sun. 11 a.m. Jazz Brunch feat. (2 p.m.) Darryl GibsonPrinceton Makes 301 North Harrison Street Princeton Sun. 4 p.m. Poetry Readings and Poetry Open Mic feat. Music Themed Poetry by Andrew Condouris and Todd EvansPrinceton Public Library (Hinds Plaza) 65 Witherspoon Street Princeton (609) 924-9529 Sun. 11 a.m. Lisa Gardner & Amy Jo Burns In Conversation "Still See You Everywhere" Tues. 6 p.m. Sustainable Creativity Inspiring Change Through Eco-Conscious ArtPrinceton University (Richardson Auditorium) Nassau Street Princeton Fri. 8 p.m. Jean-Yves Thibaudet Sat. 8 p.m. Rossen's 60th Birthday Celebration Wed. (7 p.m. ) "Beyond Words" An Evening with Brooke Shields (Takes place at Alexander Hall) (8 p.m.) Jazz Vespers (Takes place at University Chapel)Puss N Boots Tavern 942 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA 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. Cara Cartney Fri. 7 p.m. Max Rogers Sat. 7 p.m. Bob Egan Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Neil Podgurski DuoRossi'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. QuizzoholicsSaint Mark United Methodist Church 465 Paxson Avenue Hamilton Square (609) 587-1286 Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Bill Wieszczek Sandy's Beef & Ale 2028 E. Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA (2670 852-2333 Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzo Mon. 7 p.m. Music BingoSchool of Rock Princeton 1761 Princeton Avenue Hamilton (609) 890-7090 Sat. 12 p.m. House Band AuditionsSecond Sin Brewing Company 1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, P (267) 812-5251 Thurs. 7 p.m. TriviaSlim'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. CarusoSparky World-Famous Beer Garden 4333 New Falls Road Levittown, PA (215) 943-2321 Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Dana Sun. 9 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Cara Cartney Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night Hosted by Kid Dalton Tues. 7 p.m. Johnny Betz Steam Pub 606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Scooter Sat. 10 p.m. Early 2000s Party w/ DJ Tonka1675 at The Ridges 4666 East Bristol Road Trevose, PA (215) 876-6868 Thurs. 6 p.m. BINGO NightTavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown (609) 426-9345 Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke 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 Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton (609) 924-2310 Thurs. 5 p.m. Trivia Sat. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Sarah Teti Sun. 1 p.m. "Weekend Music Series" feat. Michael MontemurroTGI Fridays 780 Route 130 South Hamilton (609) 581-6910 Sun. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ BurnTGI 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 Tues. 7:30 p.m. NJNO the "not just nyckelharpa orchestra" Community OrchestraThe Buck Hotel 1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA (215) 396-2002 Fri. 8:30 p.m. SideArm Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (8:30 p.m.) The Heartbeats Sun. 11 a.m. Brunch Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch DuoThe Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro (609) 291-9110 Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Dave Curtis Sat. 9 p.m. El Ka Bong Mon. 7 p.m. TriviaThe Corner Inn 24509 East Main Street Columbus (609) 298-8543 Sat. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ We R EntertainmentThe Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA (215) 693-1816 Fri. 7 p.m. Na Bodach Sat. 7 p.m. Sean Fleming Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session" Wed. 7:30 p.m. TriviaThe 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. Leading Zero Sat. 9 p.m. SpareParts Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan AppelThe Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton (609) 921-8555 Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Marcmyskillz Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Slick 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. Break Even Sat. 8 p.m. Deep Release Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia NightThe Newtown Theatre 120 North State Street Newtown, PA (215) 968-3859 Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Confessions of a CEO" $12, $10, $6, doors open at 7 p.m. Fri. 8 p.m. "Almost Cher" feat. Helene Masiko. $40.10 Sat. 8 p.m. ELO Tribute (SOLD OUT, please check for availability) Tues. 7:30 p.m. Cult Vault: "Young Frankenstein" $17.04, doors open at 7 p.m. Wed. 3 p.m. The Best TV Theme Songs of All TimeThe 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. Kenny K & Chris Macock w/ a Call from Joe Grisanzio 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. Out Of The Red Sat. 8 p.m. Diablo Sandwich Band Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala The Union Firehouse 18 Washington Street Mount Holly (609) 288-6491 Fri. 8 p.m. Soul Cruisers. Doors open at 7 p.m. Sat. 8:30 p.m. "Jagged Little Thrill" The Alanis Experience. Doors open at 7 p.m.The Union House 19 East Union Street Burlington (609) 531-6077 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Fri. 8 p.m. Mark margolies Band Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (8 p.m.) The Jersey Beat Sun. 10 a.m. BrunchTindall Road Brewing Co. 102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown (609) 526-8651 Thurs. 6 p.m. Tap & Tarot (Readings $35) Wed. 6 p.m. Books & BeerTir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton (609) 392-2554 Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" All Shows 21+Train Wreck Distillery 25 Madison Avenue Mount Holly (609) 288-6300 Sat. 7 p.m. Radio Fiction 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. Brian Smith Fri. 7 p.m. Tom Trovas Duo Sat. 7 p.m. Suzette Ortiz and Her Latin Ensemble Sun. 12 p.m. Blown Glass Ornaments Mon. 6 p.m. QuizzoVillage Idiot Brewing Company 42 High Street Mount Holly (609) 975-9270 Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Fri. 7:30 p.m. KaraokeWicoff House Museum 641 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro (609) 799-0909 Sat. 1 p.m. "Snow Fest"Wildflowers 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 Working 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. Rob MessinaWWFM 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. 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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Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from January 7-13, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM; Springsteen's official repository) and Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences invite you to submit paper and/or panel abstracts for a scholarly conference devoted to the life, work, and influence of "The Boss" in honor of the 50th anniversary of the landmark album, Born to Run. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, March 15, 2025.
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
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