Funny thing about musicians, when starting out, most form bands that play and cover other established artist's material until hitting a point where they begin to write their own music and playing or performing those "Cover" songs loses its luster only to revisit playing, performing and/or recording them once again years later. Shepherd views and uses cover material differently and on "Dirt On My Diamonds Vol.1" he chose to include the Elton John classic, "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting."
"I have a list of cover songs that I keep in my back pocket for situations when we're in the studio and we may be on a little break or we're in between recording other songs and you just want to do something that's fun and easy, not a lot of pressure and I'll whip out that list and say, hey, let's try this song or let's try that song and that's what happened on this record. We had a break and I said, let's take a shot at this Elton John song, I think we can really rock this song out. I think it came out great, a lot of people always bring it up in every interview we do; it's a great rock 'n' roll song, it has a lot of cool guitar work on it, the timing of it I think is cool because Elton is on his farewell tour and all of that stuff and it's just a way for us to show our appreciation for who he is an artist. He is the kind of guy who can play any kind of music; it's pretty incredible."
When one breaks into the recording industry at age 13 and is still viable and vibrant more than three decades later; surely things have changed. Has Kenny Wayne Shepherd changed or is it the process that is different?
"I think a lot of it has stayed the same," he said quickly. "I have always been all about writing great songs and telling good stories, having a catchy melody and a great chorus but at the same time playing some killer guitar because that is what I do best. In the beginning, you have this opportunity, you're a young person and you're an unknown artist and it's like you have to prove yourself. So, it seems like every moment you pick up a guitar is a moment that you are trying to prove yourself. It's kind of this relentless pursuit of establishing who I am and this is why I should be here and why I want you to know my name. Now that I've been doing this for 30 years I don't feel that I have to prove myself anymore when I pick up the guitar. That doesn't mean that I don't play as good or as ferociously or however you want to put it; I don't have that thought that I have to prove myself to everyone now. I've established myself and with that in a 30 year, three decades long career comes the luxury I think of being able to focus on other things which is cultivating your craft, pursuing inspiration wherever the music might inspire you or wherever it might take you and to go after that because I think the fans really appreciate that."
To discover more about Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the tour and "Dirt On My Diamonds Vol. 1," please visit https://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/
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
Allentown BoroughMain Street Allentown
Thurs. 11:45 a.m. Family Storytime (Takes place at the library located at 16 South Main Street)
All Saints Church16 All Saints Road Princeton
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Rivertown Vintage Jazz Band
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Mardi Gas Celebration
Al's Airport Inn636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252
Thurs. 5 p.m. Diane Chiorello
Sat. (12 p.m.) Acoustic Brunch (5 p.m.) Redbird
Sun. 12 p.m. Sunday Brunch
Mon. 5 p.m. Bud Belviso
Tues. 7 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Wed. 7 p.m. Mark Sacco
Aristaeus Brewing2475C Big Oak Road Langhorne, PA
(215) 757-2337
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-8777
Thurs. 7 p.m. ART OF: Chocolate Making (BYOB)
Fri. 7 p.m. Community Dance party: Valentine's Edition
Wed. 7 p.m. Jersey Art Meetup
Ashlynn Distillery 32 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA
Thurs. 6 p.m. Cecil & Carl
Fri. 7 p.m. Sara & Tamer
Sat. 7 p.m. SoulShine
Sun. 3 p.m. Cecil & Troy Cain
Wed. 6 p.m. Cara Cartney
Bill's Olde Tavern2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia
Tues. 8 p.m. / Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Burn
Ages 21+
Blaze DoubleTree by Hilton 4355 US Route 1 Princeton
(609) 452-2400
Sun. 4 p.m. Superbowl Party
Blend Bar & Bistro 911 Highway 33 Hamilton
(609) 245-8887
Thurs. 5 p.m. Hamilton Has Heart: A Benefit For RWJ Cardiac Interventional Suite feat. Guest Bartenders, Appetizer Buffet, Prizes.
Bordentown CityFarnsworth Avenue Bordentown
Fri. 5:30 p.m. Bordentown Chocolate Walk. $8 (Advance, begins at 204 Farnsworth Avenue)
Sat. 12 p.m. Bordentown "Lovers Lane Date Night" Walking Tours. $20
Bowman's Tavern 1600 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Jefferey Fadden Trio
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Jim Dedrick Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Bill Avayou (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Tues. 6 p.m. Chris Giakas
Wed. 6 p.m. Liz DuFour
Broken Goblet Brewing2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 7 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Sat. 7:30 p.m. "Superunknown" A Tribute to Chris Cornell. $19.56, $27.16, $30.42, doors open at 7 p.m.
Mon. 7:30 p.m. Angelmaker, Reflections. $22 (advance), doors open at 7 p.m., ages 18+
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Profanatica, Nunslaughter, Tombs. $25 (advance), doors open at 7 p.m., ages 18+
Bucks On Bridge25 Bridge Street Lambertville
(609) 483-2615
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Poetry Night
Tues. 5 p.m. Chess Night
Wed. 6 p.m. Trivia
Cadwalader Park (Ellarslie Museum)
299 Parkside Avenue Trenton
(408) 335-4400
Sat. 8 a.m. Coffee Outside! (Takes place at the gazebo)
Candlelight Lounge 24 Passaic Street Trenton
(609) 695-9612
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam. $5
Sat. 3 p.m. Glenn Williams. $20
Catch A Rising Star (Hyatt Regency Princeton)
102 Carnagie Center Princeton
(781) 568-1471
Fri. 8 p.m. Tim Hayes, Amanda Gail. $26.50, Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 p.m. Tim Hayes, Amanda Gail. $26.50, Doors open at 7 p.m.
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Valentine's Day Comedy w/ Lowell Sanders. $26.50, Doors open at 7 p.m.
Cazz's Sports Bar 'N' Grille1560 Haines Road Levittown, PA
(267) 580-5469
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul
City Streets510 Highway 130 South East Windsor
(609) 426-9400
Sat. 9 p.m. Sideways Willy
Club Atlantis1858 Street Road Bensalem, PA
(215) 944-1777
Sat. 9 p.m. DJ Robbie Tronco
All Events Ages 21+ and Dress to Impress
Clubhouse at Mountain View (The Patio)
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing
(609) 538-0808
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Full Grown Men
Color Me Mine (Princeton Shopping Center)
301 Harrison Street Princeton
(609) 581-9500
Thurs. 5 p.m. Mom & Son Date Night
Continental Tavern2 North Main Street Yardley, PA
(215) 493-9191
Wed. 6 p.m. Valentine's Day w/ Matthew Swanson
Cooper's Riverview 50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. 7 p.m. Lovelight w/ Mark Diomede
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour (8 p.m.) '80s Undercover / DJ Jonny Rossi
Sat. 8 p.m. Cosmic Jerry Band
Sun. (10 a.m.) Sunday "Jazz" Brunch w/ Victor Tarassov. $22.95 (Includes 2 Mimosas) $34.95 (Adults, kids ages 6-12 $14.95, kids under age 5 FREE)
Crossing Vineyard and Winery1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-6500
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
Sat. 1 p.m. Valentine's Weekend feat. Kim & Chuck
Sun. 2 p.m. Valentine's Weekend feat. Kat Rivers
Wed. 5 p.m. Romantic Candlelit Valentine's Dinner. $80 (Includes three course meal and a glass of wine)
Curran’s Irish Inn1909 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA
(215) 245-1800
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Fri. 8 p.m. Brian Loftus & Jenny Leigh
Mon. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo
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
Dadz Bar and Grill 744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ Jimmy Mannix
Fri. 7 p.m. Talking In Cursive
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Random Notes
Wed. 6 p.m. Dog Adoption & Dine and Donate Event
Dharma Bums 4935 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 663-2867
Thurs. 8 p.m. James Dalton
Fri. (6 p.m.) Craft & a Cocktail "Ceramic Bird Feeder." $50 (8 p.m.) Dead Band Acoustic
Sat. 8 p.m. Chinese New Year Celebration / Phish Tribute w/ "Rift." $10 (advance)
Sun. (1 p.m.) Kids Workshop "Heart Pinecone Bird Feeder. $5 (4 p.m.) Drum Circle. $10 (Suggested donation or pay what you can)
Wed. (6 p.m.) Craft & a Cocktail "Bottle Terrarium Workshop." $50 (7 p.m.) DBums Hootenanny an Open Mic of Music, Comedy & Spoken Word Hosted by Michael Henry Robert
Dockside Bensalem 3330 Hulmeville Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 520-7184
Fri. 6 p.m. Bigg Romeo Duo
Sat. 6 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Sun. 11:30 a.m. "Mean Girls" Trivia
Eddington House Bensalem2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-1220
Fri. 8:30 p.m. EarCandy
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Springbrooke
Mon. 5:30 p.m. "Family Fun Night" w/ Amazing Balloon Creations by Kelsi-Joe
Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar 120 Pheasant Run Road Newtown, PA
Tues. 6 p.m. Karaoke
First Presbyterian Church of Lambertville37 North Union Street Lambertville
Sat. 8 p.m. Romance de Amor w/ Riverside Symphonia. $15-$200
First United Methodist Church 187 Stockton Street Hightstown
Sat. 6 p.m. "I Love Music" Coffee House feat. Teen and Young Adult Talent. (FREE event, donations of canned foods and baked goods accepted)
Flying Pig Tavern & Tap 167 US-Route 130 North Bordentown
(609) 899-7447
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. DJ Dan Murphy
Fri. 9 p.m. Sunrise Cries
Sat. 9 p.m. Masterpiece
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia
Forsgate Country Club 375 Forsgate Drive Monroe
(732) 521-0700
Sat. 6 p.m. Sweetheart Dinner Dance / Kids Club Paint Night
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
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 Bar6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781
Thurs. 7 p.m. Music Bingo / “Ladies Night” Hosted by Best Choice Productions
Fri. (6 p.m.) "Happy Hour" (8 p.m.) Starship Lovechild
Sat. (12 p.m.) Music Bingo Brunch Hosted by Best Choice Productions (8 p.m.) Glow Party w/ DJ Dangeruss
Mon. 6 p.m. "Galentine's Day" feat. Drink specials, permanent jewelry, sweet treats from The Cake Girl, tarot card readings.
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night Hosted by Best Choice Productions
Green Parrot Restaurant Pub, & Patio240 North Sycamore Street Newtown Township, PA
(215) 504-7277
Sat. 10:45 a.m. Galentine's Yoga & After Party Fundraiser for Dream Drive. (8 p.m.) Joe and Krista
Grover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Thurs. 6 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Wade Prestridge
Hamilatte Cafe1971 Route 33 Hamilton
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Saturdays Hosted by Sheli Monacchio
Hamilton Tap & Grill557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Music Bingo w/ DJ Nebbs
Sat. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Hamilton Township Public Library 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way Hamilton
(609) 581-4060
Thurs. 10:30 a.m. Storytime for Ages 3-5
Fri. 10:30 a.m. Tim Hoh's Music for Kids
Tues. 10:30 a.m. Baby Rock n Rhyme for Ages 12-24 Months (With Caregiver)
Havana New Hope105 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.) A Tribute to Sheryl Crow w/ "Chrissie Crow" $25 (11 p.m. ) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (3 p.m.) Strange Brew Crew (8:30 p.m.) Jumper (11:59 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Mon. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Steve
Tues. 7 p.m. Jillian Ashcroft Jazz Quartet
Wed. 7 p.m. Jumper Duo
Hopewell Valley Golf Club114 Pennington-Hopewell Road Hopewell
(609) 737-1199
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Trivia Hosted by Jack Furlong
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Mardi Gras Party feat. (6 p.m.) Jack Furlong Quartet
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Valentine's Day Dinner feat. The Jack Furlong Orchestra. $150 per couple (Includes four course dinner, beer and wine.)
Hopewell Valley Vineyards46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) Catmoondaddy
Sat. 5 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. Chris from Rave On
Sun. (11 a.m.) Valentine's Day Brunch (2:30 p.m.) "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Mark Feingold Group
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill7759 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
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
Irish Rover Station House 1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Sat. 8 p.m. Racheal & Ty
Wed. 7 p.m. Galentine's Day "Parks and Recreation" Quizzo Night
Iron Plow Vineyards26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Thurs. 7 p.m. Acoustic Open Mic/Comedy/Spoken Word
Sat. 2 p.m. Steve Guyger
Sun. 2 p.m. Michael Newsham
Iron Plow Vineyards Tasting Room61 High Street Mt. Holly
(732) 306-9111
Wed. 6:30 p.m. Valentine's Event by The Sweet Spot w/ Music by Billy Garrett
Ivy Tavern3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke
All shows 21+
John & Peter's96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa
(215) 862-5981
Fri. 9 p.m. Dinosaur Eyelids, Sunglass
Sat. (3 p.m.) TripDogs RocknRoll (9 p.m.) The Cryptkeeper 5, Reeder Station
Sun. 6 p.m. Super Bowl Telecast
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic Comedy Night w/ Mike Dialto feat. (Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.)
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
Killarney's Publick House1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Radio Fiction
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Wayne Bilotti (9 p.m.) Electric Stingray
Sat. (10 a.m.) Brunch (11 a.m.) Ivy On Main Floral Arrangement Class (5:30 p.m.) Anthony Cannuli (10 p.m.) Stupid Cupid Dance Party w/ DJ Jimmy G
Sun. (10 a.m.) "Sunday Funday Galentine's Day Brunch feat. (11 a.m.) Lasting Linx / Ty Mares (6 p.m.) Superbowl Watch Party
Mon. 5 p.m. Kids Night: "Elsa is Coming"
Wed. 5 p.m. Paint, Sip, Candle Pouring w/ Spotted Frog and Music by Lou Mutter
KUMO 273376 Route 27 South Brunswick
(732) 419-3452
Sat. 5:30 p.m. The Concert of Love feat. Alexandra Zykova, Barry Bassen and Lisa Neeld, Brendan Maher, Crown Acoustic, Helen O'Shea & Rich Bozic, Hrithiki Badri, Jim McNicholas, Mary Pitoniak, Nancy Dunn, Nitya Bhattiprolu, Noga Pickholtz, Risha Madan, Shreya Basu, Steven Georges, The Band of Love.
La Cena Ristorante2233 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-9969
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Plush and Friends
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. Wine and Bundt Cakes. $35
Sat. 12 p.m."Wine & Chocolate Weekend" feat. (1 p.m.) Steve Berger (FREE event) (6 p.m.) Valentine's Dinner feat. Steve Berger
Sun. 12 p.m."Wine & Chocolate Weekend" feat. (1 p.m.) Rick Winow
Wed. 6 p.m. Valentine's Dinner feat. Steve Berger
Library Company of Burlington23 West Union Street Burlington
(609) 3861273
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night
Lillipies Bakery30 North Harrison Street Princeton
(609) 423-2100
Sat. 10 a.m. Storytime with Jeff
Logan Inn 10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Aaron Quarterman
Tues. 6 p.m. Fat Tuesday Cocktail Class
Magikava87a 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 Pub5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 949-9570
Sat. 9 p.m. Supertrain
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Millhill Basement 300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Anti-Valentine's Day Punk feat. The Geriatrics, Bad Smidgen, Raoul and the Dukes, The Lousekateers. $10 (cash only), ages 21+
More Barn Studios104 Sandy Ridge-Mount Airy Road Stockton
(609) 414-3636
Sat. 7 p.m. The Honey Badgers, The Dust-ups
Music Mountain Theater1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "City of Angels"
Sat. 3 p.m./ 8 p.m. "City of Angels"
Sun. 3 p.m. "City of Angels"
Naked Brewing Company 212 Mill Street Bristol, PA
(267) 544-7129
Thurs.6:30 p.m. Dana Collins Project
Fri. 7 p.m. Faraway Guys
Sat. 7 p.m. Low Totem
Sun. 11 a.m. Weekend Brunch
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA
(215) 458-7081
Thurs. (4 p.m.) "Beer My Valentine" (7 p.m.) Video Game Night
Sat. 12 p.m. Blown Glass Ornament Workshop
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
New Hope Winery / Tavern 6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Sat. (1 p.m.) Stranger Things (5 p.m.) Laurie Vosburg (8 p.m.) Mary Fahl
Wed. 8 p.m. Griffin House "Valentine Show"
Newtown Athletic Club 120 Pheasant Run Newtown, PA
(215) 968-0600
Fri. 6 p.m. Pop Up Sexy Heels Class Valentine's Day Edition
Newtown Brewing Company103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. "Useless Knowledge Trivia
Fri. 6 p.m. Rachel & Ty
Sat. (3 p.m.) Magic by Jared (6 p.m.) Sister Blue
Wed. 4 p.m. Open Mic Night
Nick's Roast Beef4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA
(215) 637-515
Thurs. 5 p.m. Brian & Mindy
Fri. (5 p.m.) Brian & Mindy (8 p.m.) Secret Service
Sat. 9 p.m. Fat Mezz
Sun. 6 p.m. Superbowl Party and Buffet. $40 (Advance, includes buffet and a limited open bar)
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
NJWeedman's Dispensary322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Nomad Distilling Company20 South Main Street New Hope, PA
Sun. 10 a.m. Brunch
Nottingham Tavern 9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 587-6623
Thur. 9:30 pm. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis
Fri. 6 p.m. "Valentine's Night Out" Benefitting Joey's Little Angels feat. Thrown Together. $65 (Includes Palm Reading, Light Food, Photo Booth, 50/50 and a Martini of Choice)
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Asylum Choir
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. Quizzo
Old Hights Brewing 123 West Ward Street Hightstown
(609) 469-5976
Sat. 6 p.m. Modern Mojo
Sun. 1 p.m. Pop-up Shop: Katie's Cookie Nook & Karch Creations
Wed. (5 p.m.) Valentine's Pop-up Market (6 p.m.) Candles & Brews
Old Town Pub135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Fuey
Sat. 9 p.m. Sami Eldebs
Sun. (10 a.m.) Brunch (5:30 p.m.) Superbowl Party. $25 (Includes two buffet rounds)
Palmer Square 40 Nassau Street Princeton
Thurs. 4 p.m. "Skating On The Square" $10/$12 (Includes skate rental)
Fri. 4 p.m. "Skating On The Square" $10/$12 (Includes skate rental)
Sat. 12 p.m. / 4 p.m. "Skating On the Square" $10/$12 (Includes skate rental)
Pasquale's Sports Bar 9078 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(267) 202-6268
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Patriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Ladies Night
Sat. 8 p.m. No More Fences
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"
Patriot's Theater at The War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive Trenton
(609) 984-8400
Sat. 4 p.m. Dance Pe Chance: Celebrating 40 Glorius Years of Culture and Talent
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Fri. 9:30 p.m. Asylum Choir
Princeton Country Club1-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
Princeton Public Library (Hinds Plaza)
65 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-9529
Fri. 7 p.m. "The Beatles and Ed Sullivan 60 Years Later" feat. Musicians and Bands of the Einstein Alley Musician's Collaborative, Joy & Rob with The Beagles and The Rebound.
Princeton Unitarian Church (Channing Hall)
50 Cherry Hill Road Princeton
Sun. 4 p.m. Princeton Musical Amateurs February 2024: Haydn "The Creation"
Princeton University (Richardson Auditorium)
Nassau Street Princeton
Sun. 2 p.m. The Carlin Lee Project
Tues. 4:30 p.m. Atelier @Large: Jennifer Finney Boylan and Bridget Kearney
Puss N Boots Tavern942 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 7 p.m. Trivia
Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge 144 US Route 130 Bordentown
(609) 262-0110
Thurs. 8 p.m. Jazz Night
River Horse Brewing2 Graphics Drive Ewing
(609) 883-0890
Sat. 7 p.m. Stand Up Comedy Night feat. Bhavik Patel, James McAliney, Tracy Locke. $10-$65, doors open at 6 p.m., ages 21+, no pets allowed.
River House at Odette’s 274 South Rive Road New Hope, PA
(215) 682-2022
Fri. 7 p.m. Andy Prescott
Sat. 7 p.m. Bob Egan
Sun. 11:30 a.m. Brunch w/ Neil Podgurski Duo
Wed. 7 p.m. Max Rogers
Rossi's Bar & Grill2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004
Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Ernie White
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Marc Hoffman
Sat. 11 a.m. Brunch
Sun. 11 a.m. Brunch
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics
Saint Mark United Methodist Church 465 Paxson Avenue Hamilton Square
(609) 587-1286
Sun. 10 a.m. "Souper" Bowl Soup and Bake Sale
Salon 33 794 Alexander Road Princeton
Fri. 7 p.m. Rob Lanter Trio
Sun. 7 p.m. Riverview Early Music
Sandy's Beef & Ale2028 E. Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA
(2670 852-2333
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzo
Mon. 7 p.m. Music Bingo
Second Sin Brewing Company1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, P
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Friends" Trivia
Fri. 7 p.m. Beer, Chocolate and Cheese Pairing. $40 (SOLD OUT please check for availability)
Sat. 4 p.m./6 p.m./7:30 p.m. Beer, Chocolate and Cheese Pairing. $40 ( The 6 p.m. seating is SOLD OUT please check for availability)
Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA
(215) 968-1670
Fri. 6:30 p.m. "UnWINEd" feat. Kindred Spirit Duo
Sat. 6:30 p.m. "UnWINEd" feat. Tim Fitzpatrick w/ Todd Fern
Slim's Irish Pub 2195 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 332-0047
Sat. 8 p.m. All Lit Up
Mon. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Cecil
Wed. 6 p.m. Karaoke Contest
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 7 p.m. Larry Corban
Sparky World-Famous Beer Garden4333 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-2321
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Dana
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Blue Reign
Sun. 9 p.m. Open Mic Hosted by Cara Cartney
Mon. 9 p.m. Game Night Hosted by Kid Dalton
Tues. 7 p.m. Johnny Betz
Wed. 8 p.m. Timi & Jake
Starving Artist Cafe18 Bridge Street Stockton
Sat. 12 p.m. Bill Ihling
Wed. 6 p.m. Valentine's Dinner and Show feat. Ernie White
Steam Pub 606 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Kurteousy
Sat. (10 a.m.) Galentine's Day Brunch (10:30 p.m.) Fish Out of Water
1675 at The Ridges4666 East Bristol Road Trevose, PA
(215) 876-6868
Fri. 7 p.m. Fever SC Beef and Beer Fundraiser
1867 Sanctuary101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Love went A-Riding feat. Clipper Erickson and Alexandra Gilliam
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Sun. 6 p.m. Super Bowl Party (FREE, includes buffet at half-time)
Tues. 6 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 7 p.m. Valentine's Day Karaoke
Temperance House5 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
Sat. 1 p.m. "Wine & Chocolate Weekend" feat. Sarah Teti
Sun. 1 p.m. "Wine & Chocolate Weekend" feat. Michael Montemurro
TGI Fridays319 US Highway 130 North East Windsor
(609) 490-1450
Thurs. 7 p.m. Paint with Priya "Sunset Elephant Love"
TGI Fridays 780 Route 130 South Hamilton
(609) 581-6910
Sun. 9 p.m. Trivia Game Night / SIN Sundays
TGI Fridays2703 Mount Holly Road Suite 3 Washington Twp.
(609) 239-486
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
TGI Fridays3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton
(609) 520-0378
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
The Birdhouse Center For The Arts7 North Main Street Lambertville
(215) 681-4660
Fri. 8 p.m. 10th Annual LoveBirds Concert feat. Justin Nawn & Bronwyn Bird, Dan & Chloe Manchester, Emma Fania & Stephen Rockwell, Sarah Dodge and Pablo Londo, Lauralee and John Beacher, Joy and Ben Cole, Meg and Jim Lomax, Michael and Lauren Bird (Gizmo and Gadget), DebraJean. $10
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. (6 p.m.) Valentine's Sinatra Show. $68 (Includes show, buffet, cash bar) (8 p.m.) Love Junk
Sat. (11 a.m.) Brunch (9 p.m.) Bigg Romeo
Tues. 7 p.m. Danny Lynch Duo
The Cool Cricket216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Dave Curtis
Sat. 9 p.m. Polish Nannies
The Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow Party
Sat. 12 p.m./7 p.m. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow Party
Sun. 12 p.m. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow Party
The Dubliner34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Na Bodach
Sat. 7 p.m. Andrew Koontz & Billy O'Neal
Sun. 3 p.m. "Traditional Irish Session"
The Five Four Bar & Grill8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam
Fri. 9 p.m. Pixie Twist
Sat. 9 p.m. Big Whiskey
Tues. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel
The Ivy Inn248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Fatha Ramzee
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Darius
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ Trey Brown
The 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. Never Enough
Sun. 6:30 p.m. Superbowl Watch Party
Mon. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 8 p.m. Music Bingo
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
The Newtown Theatre120 North State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 968-3859
Fri. 8 p.m. The Best of Bob Marley...and More. $34.86
Sat. 3 p.m. / 8 p.m. The Songs of Simon & Garfunkel. $39 (Both shows SOLD OUT please chec k for availability)
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Galentine's Day with "Barbie (and Ken)." $29 (Includes one free drink/cocktail, free popcorn, photo opportunity w/ Barbie and/or Ken, party games, Barbie Trivia, prizes for "Pinkiest Outfit" and "Most Creative Use of Pink"), doors open at 6:30 p.m., ages 21+
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. Jersey Johnny Mora with a Call from The Gumbo Gumbas Joe Grillo
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
The Roost181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. DC Duo
Fri. 8 p.m. Even Odds
Sat. 8 p.m. The Za Band
Wed. 6 p.m. Joe Vadala
The Sycamore Grill255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Fri. 8 p.m. Sound Wave
Sat. 8 p.m. Plush Duo
The Tavern at Penns Park 2295 Second Street Pike Newtown, PA
(267) 491-5658
Fri. 8 p.m. Retro X Revival
Wed. 7 p.m. Music Bingo w/ Jonathan Appel
The Union Firehouse18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night
Sat. 8 p.m. Sensational Soul Cruisers. 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. Tom Craig Band
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions"
All Shows 21+
Trenton Social449 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
Triple Sun Spirits126 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-3057
Fri. 8 p.m. Bill Thomas
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzo w/ Ed Packer
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. "Happy Little New Hope" Paint and Sip Night
Vault Brewing Company10 South Main Street Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Tom Trovas Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Suzette Ortiz and Her Latin Ensemble
Mon. 7 p.m. Vhaturanga & Cheers w/ Renee Mahoney
VFW Post 4919 Fisher Place Yardville
(609) 585-9645
Sun. 5:30 p.m. Superbowl 2024 Pot Luck
All shows ages 21+
Village Idiot Brewing Company42 High Street Mount Holly
(609) 975-9270
Thurs. 7 p.m. Trivia
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Rowdy Bardlings
West Windsor Arts Center/Nassau Park Pavilion952 Alexander Road Princeton
Fri. 7 p.m. Dancing In The Dark
Wildflowers Inn2572 Pennington Road Pennington
(609) 773-239
Thurs. 6 p.m. Rob Silvers
Wildflowers Too 255 Route 156 Yardville
(609) 585-5483
Sun. 6 p.m. Superbowl Party
Tues. 7 p.m. "Decades" Trivia
Wed. 7 p.m. Poker Night
Working Dog Winery610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Vinny Rugnetta
Sat. 1 p.m. Jersey Sure Cats
Sun. 1 p.m. Roger Gardella
WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 RadioMCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"
Zlock Performing Arts Center275 Swamp Road Newtown, PA
(215) 968-846
Fri. 7:30 p.m. "People Say We're In Love" John Smitherman and Jessica Edwards: A Valentine's Day Special
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "(Not) What I Want" by The Break Plans
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "(Not) What I Want" from Jersey Shore trio The Break Plans' forthcoming debut EP.
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Makin Waves with Steve Forbert: Keep on Keepin' on
Now based in Asbury Park, Meridian, MS-raised singer-songwriter Steve Forbert is an American musical treasure whose latest album, "Daylight Savings Time," is another omnivorously observant chronicle of magic and meaning within everyday moments. As he approaches his 70th birthday, Steve explores aging with beautiful, natural metaphors and a few man-made ones, such as the fun-loving "Purple Toyota," the album's second single.
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Two River Theater to present two Concerts by Bernadette Peters in November
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Xian Zhang announces appointment to music director of Seattle Symphony while remaining music director of New Jersey Symphony
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UPCOMING SHOWS
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Creed, 3 Doors Down, and Finger Eleven to play shows in Holmdel and Atlantic City
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- CREED, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning rock band, has announced Summer of ‘99 Tour dates for 2024. Produced by Live Nation, the 40-city tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 and the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Both shows include supporting acts 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven.
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Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour comes to Prudential Center in December
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Nicole Atkins announces East Coast Tour including shows in NJ and Philly
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Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Americana Women
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