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The 14th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival - Sunday July 11th, 2010 |
Jul 11, 2010 12:00pm |
56 Main St
Clinton, NJ |
908-735-4101
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Line-up TBA - Three day passes to be available soon. Sunday July 11th, 2010 - One Day Pass - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
The 14th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival - Saturday July 10th, 2010 |
Jul 10, 2010 12:00pm |
56 Main St
Clinton, NJ |
908-735-4101
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Line-up TBA - Three day passes to be available soon. Saturday July 10th, 2010 - One Day Pass - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
The 14th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival - Friday July 9th, 2010 TBA |
Jul 9, 2010 6:00pm |
56 Main St
Clinton, NJ |
908-735-4101
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Line-up TBA - Three day passes to be available soon. Friday July 9th, 2010 - One Day Pass - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
The 14th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival - Thursday July 8th, 2010 TBA |
Jul 8, 2010 6:00pm |
56 Main St
Clinton, NJ |
908-735-4101
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Line-up TBA Thursday July 8th, 2010 - One Day Pass - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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A benefit for WNTI featuring... |
Nov 6, 2009 8:00pm |
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ |
908-391-0769
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| “Blessed with brassy pipes and charisma a-plenty…” - Time Out NY On March 24, 2009 Sugar Hill Records will release Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles’ second album for the label, ‘The Stars Are Out.’ The Paul Q. Kolderie (Radiohead, Lemonheads, Juliana Hatfield) produced album is a “fiery” (NY Times) ten song collection of five originals and five choice re-imaginations of Borges’ and Kolderie’s favorites including “Ride With Me” written by fellow Boston native Evan Dando. The album opens with the honky-tonk infused punk rocker, “Do It For Free” showcasing Borges’ smoky, honeyed vocals and scorching guitar work. This driving ode to an old flame would be right at home on the Sunset Strip in 1978 — Borges declares, “I never forget what my mama said to me, when it’s real love, you do it for free.” Originals “Me and Your Ghost” and “Symphony” combine the band’s rockabilly, blues and rock and roll aesthetics and center on Borges’ trademark lead vocals and capture the band’s raucous and good time live act. She takes “Being With You” (most famously recorded by Smokey Robinson) and transforms it into a bittersweet lament accompanied by gospel like backing vocals when she pleads, “I don’t care about anything else but being with you.” ‘The Stars Are Out’ is a worthy follow up to 2007’s ‘Diamonds in the Dark’which drew praise across the board from the likes of The Boston Globe (“the playfully charismatic Borges truly shines”), Time Out New York (“irresistible”) and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (“just a whole lot of fun”). Known for their relentless touring, the band recently received raves in the New York Times for their “vivacious” live show and Borges was awarded ‘Local Female Vocalist of the Year’ at the 2008 Boston Music Awards this December. A national tour is planned for the spring of 2009 following the release of ‘The Stars Are Out.’
Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $20 each. All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the door the night of the show. All orders include a $2.00 charge for tax. For more info call 908-391-0769 | ||||
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The 13th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival - Sunday July 12th, 2009 |
Jul 12, 2009 12:00pm |
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ |
908-391-0769
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Sunday July 12th, 2009 - One Day Pass Sunday Line-up to date: Ellis Paul Willy Porter Peter Mulvey Gregg Cagno The Believers Greg Trooper Craig Bickhardt Chris Kasper Colin McGrath Jaymie Gerard $25.00 per ticket - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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The 13th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival - Saturday July 11th, 2009 |
Jul 11, 2009 12:00pm |
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ |
908-391-0769
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Saturday July 11th, 2009 - One Day Pass Saturday Line-up to date: The Matt Angus Thing w/ Anthony Morgan's Inspirational Choir of Harlem John Ginty Jim Weider's Project Percolator Boris Garcia Eclectica Caren Kennedy Band The Spanish Channel Lindsay Mac Brian Stewart Heath Street Karl Dietel Walt Bibinger Kenny Collins Katerina Hope $25.00 per ticket - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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The 13th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival - Friday July 10th, 2009 |
Jul 10, 2009 6:00pm |
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ |
908-391-0769
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Friday July 10th, 2009 - One Day Pass Friday Line-up to date: Chris Smither Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles Kathy Phillips Band CC Coletti and Anthony Krizan Eryn Shewell Evan Toth $25.00 per ticket - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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The 13th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival |
Jul 9, 2009 6:00pm |
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ |
908-391-0769
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Thursday July 9th, 2009 - One Day Pass Thursday Line-up to date: Lucy Kaplansky Cheryl Wheeler Mef & Angela Kirsten Thien Stacie Rose $25.00 per ticket - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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The 13th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival - Three-Day Pass |
Jul 9, 2009 5:00pm |
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ |
908-391-0769
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
3-day Pass. Good for any three days between July 9 and July 12th, 2009. Check out the line-up by clicking Festival Schedule 2009 link... $60.00 per 3-day pass - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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A benefit for Norwescap featuring... |
Jun 12, 2009 6:00pm |
111 West Main St
Clinton, NJ |
908-735-5111
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| THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO JITTERBUGS AT THE HOLIDAY INN 111 WEST MAIN ST. CLINTON, 908-735-5111 - TIMES AND DATE TO REMAIN THE SAME
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO JITTERBUGS AT THE HOLIDAY INN 111 WEST MAIN ST. CLINTON, 908-735-5111 - TIMES AND DATE TO REMAIN THE SAME THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO JITTERBUGS AT THE HOLIDAY INN 111 WEST MAIN ST. CLINTON, 908-735-5111 - TIMES AND DATE TO REMAIN THE SAME THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO JITTERBUGS AT THE HOLIDAY INN 111 WEST MAIN ST. CLINTON, 908-735-5111 - TIMES AND DATE TO REMAIN THE SAME THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO JITTERBUGS AT THE HOLIDAY INN 111 WEST MAIN ST. CLINTON, 908-735-5111 - TIMES AND DATE TO REMAIN THE SAME THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO JITTERBUGS AT THE HOLIDAY INN 111 WEST MAIN ST. CLINTON, 908-735-5111 - TIMES AND DATE TO REMAIN THE SAME $12 Gates: 5:30pm Show: 6:00pm Andrew Portz Station 12 The Matt Angus Thing Carolyn Wonderland Carolyn Wonderland and her band have been steadily touring the world and releasing CD's since the mid-nineties. Carolyn has won tons of awards including the best guitarist award in the 2004 Houston Press Music Awards (and, in years past, songwriter of the year, musician of the year, release of the year, and best vocalist)! ~ Carolyn Wonderland ~ toured with Buddy Guy and Johnny Winter, jammed with Los Lobos and Bob Dylan, recorded with Asleep at the Wheel, Jerry Lightfoot and Vince Welnick! Her music has been featured on prime-time network TV dramas such as NBC's "Homicide" and "Time of Your Life" on Fox! Whether she's at huge festivals like the High Sierra Music Fest, at Buffalo Chip Campground during Sturgis Bike Week, or at Carolyn's annual birthday Wonderjam in Amsterdam, or other nights in a more intimate Austin setting... All the way from Austin, this is one show you will be happy you didn't miss. TICKETS ARE NOW ONSALE AT THE DOOR AT JITTERBUGS. Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $12 each All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the door the night of the show. All sales tax is included in the above price. For more info call 908-391-0769 | ||||
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A benefit for WNTI featuring... |
Dec 4, 2008 8:00pm |
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ |
908-979-4355
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| Some artists continually reinvent themselves; others identify their muse early on and spend their careers single-mindedly pursuing it, remaining recognizably themselves through a career-long process of refinement, growth and discovery. Chris Smither belongs to the latter group. Leave the Light On, Smither's masterful twelfth album—the first he's released on his own Mighty Albert label—stands as the quintessence of his life's work while throwing in some new wrinkles that reflect where he's been and what he's encountered since the last time around. But Smither's central theme as he enters his 60s is clearer than ever.
Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $27 each All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the door the night of the show. All sales tax is included in the above price. For more info call 908-391-0769 | ||||
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An Evening with.... |
Sep 19, 2008 9:30pm |
111 West Main St
Clinton, NJ |
908 735 5111
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| Truly delivering what many bands only promise, the Philadelphia Funk Authority prides itself on being able to provide the ultimate party and dance experience, regardless of venue. Since its inception, PFA has had a hugely successful series of events ranging from the glitter of New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic City nightclubs; to featured concerts and festivals.
This is the Philadelphia Funk Authority: Specializing in getting the crowd out on the dance floor with the best soul, R&B, funk, dance and party music from the past 40 years, PFA is a group of dedicated, experienced and professional musicians ready to provide you with the perfect entertainment. From small intimate pre-party jazz, to full-out dance floor frenzy, The Philadelphia Funk Authority guarantees an unforgettable party experience! The Holiday Inn in Clinton is offering a special package call the above number for more information. Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $13 each All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the door the night of the show. For more info call 908-391-0769 | ||||
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A benefit for WNTI featuring... |
Sep 18, 2008 8:00pm |
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ |
908-979-4355
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| Nearly 28 years since breaking into pop consciousness with his second album Jackrabbit Slim and its infectious Top Ten single “Romeo’s Tune,” Steve Forbert remains a master of songs offering clear-eyed insight and plain-spoken, heartfelt eloquence. On his 429 Records/SLG debut, the well-traveled Nashville-based troubadour—who maintains a busy touring schedule of over 100 dates a year — explores his ongoing fascination for Strange Names & New Sensations with characteristic wit, a sense of social consciousness and the ever-present romantic optimism that has endeared him to two generations of folk/rock fans.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. | ||||
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Black Potatoe Music Festival Sunday's lineup |
Jul 13, 2008 12:00pm |
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ |
908-735-4101
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| The line-ups are not yet complete. Acts will continue to be added as we confirm them.
All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show. Sunday July 13th Noon - One Day Pass Sunday Line-up to date: Cairo Meetwood Flack Gregg Cagno Angela and Mef the sobriquets Miche’ Fambro Women in Docs Steve Gregory $17 per ticket - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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Black Potatoe Music Festival Saturday's lineup |
Jul 12, 2008 12:00pm |
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ |
908-735-4101
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Saturday July 12th Noon - One Day Pass Saturday Line-up to date: The Organiks The Matt Angus Thing Billy Hector John Ginty Hip-Hop Trio Avi Wisnia Loretta Hagen Christine Havrilla Women in Docs Robin O’Herin Megan Andrews Billy Bauer DC Fisher Jessica Koppinger $20 per ticket - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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Black Potatoe Music Festival Friday's Line-up |
Jul 11, 2008 6:00pm |
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ |
908-735-4101
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| All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show.
Friday July 11th 6pm - One Day Pass Friday July 11th Line-up to date: Philadelphia Funk Authority Donna Jean and the Tricksters Karl Dietel Kagero Bill Kelly Gretchen Witt $17 per ticket - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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The Black Potatoe Music Festival Thursday July 10th, 6pm Line-up |
Jul 10, 2008 6:00pm |
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ |
908-735-4101
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| Richard Shindell has had to cancel, we have been fortunate enough to fill n his spot with MARSHALL CRENSHAW.
All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the gate the day of the show. Thursday July 10th 6pm - One Day Pass Thursday July 10th Line-up to date: Kathy Phillips Marshall Crenshaw Honeyboy Edwards Kung Fu Sophie Compton Maddux $17 per ticket - the event is Rain of Shine | ||||
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A benefit for WNTI featuring... |
Jun 20, 2008 8:00pm |
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ |
908-979-4355
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| Buckwheat Zydeco (born Stanley Dural, Jr. on November 14, 1947) is an American accordionist and zydeco performer. He is one of the few to achieve mainstream success.
In 1971, he founded Buckwheat & the Hitchhikers, a funk band that he led for five years before switching to zydeco. He began backing Clifton Chenier, one of the most legendary zydeco performers. He set out on his own with The Ils Sont Partis Band; they debuted with One for the Road in 1979 and were nominated for a Grammy Award for "Turning Point" and "Waitin' for My Ya Ya" (1985) after switching to the Rounder Records label. He soon signed to Island Records, the first zydeco act on a major label, and released On a Night Like This, a critically acclaimed album that was nominated for a Grammy as well. The band soon appeared in The Big Easy. An especially powerful and haunting version of the Classic "Cryin' in the Streets" appears on the Benefit album for Hurricane Katrina recovery, "Our New Orleans: A Benefit Album for the Gulf Coast". Tickets are now available at the door. | ||||
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A benefit for WNTI featuring... |
Jun 19, 2008 8:00pm |
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ |
908-979-4355
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| A native of Clinton, Black Potatoe recording artist Gregg Cagno has 4 CD’s and a 5th tentatively titled “Worth the Wait” set for release before the 2009 presidential inauguration... His ease of phrasing and clear, warm baritone communicates joy, pain, sunshine and whatever else comes to mind without pretense. His lyrics come sharp and descriptive with a twist of dry wit. His guitar playing is bold, bassy, smooth and soothing. Gregg has performed solo on stages from the Kennedy Center in DC to the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, as well as opened for acts such as America and James Taylor, and has one of his songs in the Smithsonian Folkways recordings.
Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $10 each All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the door the night of the show. | ||||
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A benefit for WNTI featuring... |
Jun 19, 2008 8:00pm |
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ |
908-979-4355
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| New Jersey native and resident Mike Esposito is unique in the world of American roots music; his live shows are a virtual panorama of this country’s musical tradition. It’s blues, it’s bluegrass, country, rhythm & blues, rock n’ roll, Appalachian folk, New Orleans jazz and even a little bebop for good measure. A virtuoso performer on bottleneck slide, Dobro, lap steel, acoustic and electric six-string guitar and even electric bass and ukulele, Mike could easily adopt a swaggering air of braggadocio, the blues man’s traditional stock in trade, yet he remains a humble man, quietly exuding confidence in his talent and abilities.
Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $10 each All tickets are paperless. The ID from the person on the paypal account is all that is needed to redeem tickets at the door the night of the show. | ||||
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A benefit for WNTI featuring... |
Jun 17, 2008 8:00pm |
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ |
908-979-4355
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| $16
It’s been a helluva year for Devon Allman’s Honeytribe. Just say the name Allman and many things jump to mind: the epitome of Southern Rock, the original “jam” band, legendary live shows. It’s a lot to live up to, but Devon and his band of tight-knit brothers of different mothers have risen to the occasion. Allman, whose voice is reminiscent of his father, Gregg, and whose guitar playing calls to mind other six-string gods, has been honing his skills since his early teens, spending his formative years with his mother in St. Louis, MO. Special guest and opening act Karl Dietel Tickets are now available at the door. | ||||
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An Evening with.... |
Jun 13, 2008 9:30pm |
125 Hillside Road
Chester, NJ |
(908) 879-7120
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| Truly delivering what many bands only promise, the Philadelphia Funk Authority prides itself on being able to provide the ultimate party and dance experience, regardless of venue. Since its inception, PFA has had a hugely successful series of events ranging from the glitter of New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic City nightclubs; to featured concerts and festivals.
This is the Philadelphia Funk Authority: Specializing in getting the crowd out on the dance floor with the best soul, R&B, funk, dance and party music from the past 40 years, PFA is a group of dedicated, experienced and professional musicians ready to provide you with the perfect entertainment. From small intimate pre-party jazz, to full-out dance floor frenzy, The Philadelphia Funk Authority guarantees an unforgettable party experience! Tickets are now available at the door at Bernies. | ||||
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An Evening with.... |
Jun 6, 2008 9:30pm |
125 Hillside Road
Chester, NJ |
(908) 879-7120
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| Frontman Billy Hector has twice received the Best Guitarist Award from music critic Bob Makin of the East Coast Rocker who states, "Billy plays with guts and displays some of the best chops you'll see anywhere."
Last September, Billy and his band shared billing with Bonnie Raitt at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "Tribute to Muddy Waters". Raitt afterwards said the beauty of Hector's sound brought tears to her eyes. Billy recently took home 3 Asbury Park Music Awards for "Best Guitarist", "Best Blues Band" and the "Living Legend Award". Tickets are now available at the door. | ||||
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A benefit for WNTI featuring... |
Jun 5, 2008 8:00pm |
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ |
908-979-4355
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| Danny O’Keefe is a riveting singer/songwriter in the rootsy/bluesy Americana folk genre. In 1972, the legendary Ahmet Ertegun signed Danny to Atlantic Records, then teamed him with the incomparable producer Arif Mardin, resulting in his top-five Billboard hit "Goodtime Charlie's Got the Blues." Besides “Charlie,” Danny also had turntable hits like “Angel Spread Your Wings,” “Magdalena,” “The Road,” and “Catfish.” Not many (if any)
singer/songwriters can claim a top-5 Billboard hit, a song covered by Elvis,a co-write with Bob Dylan and a duet sung with Linda Ronstadt. Throughouthis 30-plus year career, Danny has also been covered by Jackson Browne,Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Leon Russell, Mavis Staples, Maria Muldaur, The Blind Boys of Alabama with Ben Harper, and Bonnie Raitt. And he has a voice to match his songs - a pungent, bluesy delivery that reflects in equal measure the influences of Jimmie Rodgers and Tim Buckley. Tickets are now available at the door. | ||||
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An Evening with.... |
May 30, 2008 9:30pm |
125 Hillside Road
Chester, NJ |
(908) 879-7120
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| Meetwood Flack covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The Fleetwood Mac story is an episodic saga that spans more than 30 years. It is the saga of a British blues band formed in 1967 that became a California-based pop group in the mid-Seventies. In between came a period where Fleetwood Mac shuffled personnel and experimented with styles, all the while releasing solid albums with chart topping hits such as Landslide, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way, Don’t Stop, Dreams, Say You Love Me, Hold Me and many others. The band Meetwood Flack consists of some of the area's most talented musicians who are joining forces on this project to present these great songs as true to form as imaginably possible. March 14, 2008, Meetwood Flack will hit the stage at the legendary Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ. Certainly a night not to miss!
Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $13 each Tickets will be available at the door at Bernie's.. | ||||
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Javina Magness Javina Magness |
Aug 17, 2007 9:00pm |
45 Main st.
Stanhope, NJ |
(973) 347-0458
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| A native of Detroit, MI, Magness later made Southern California her home base. After winning fans in concerts and nightspots there, she started appearing overseas. She has performed at the International Blues Festival held in 1999 in Lucerne, Switzerland, and the Rhythm & Blues Festival held the previous year in Peer, Belgium. She also starred in a production of Ain't Nothin' but the Blues, which was staged at the David Geffen Theatre.
Among the awards she has received are the B.B. King Award for Musical Excellence, which is conferred by Soundboard Magazine; the Jim Croce Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rhythm and Blues; and from New Times Magazine, the designation of Blues Band of the Year in the Arizona publication's Critics Choice Awards. Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $15 each in advanced $17.50 after August 1st. Dinner show available call (973)347-0458 | ||||
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Ollabelle |
Aug 16, 2007 8:00pm |
45 Main st.
Stanhope, NJ |
(973) 347-0458
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| "Ollabelle came together because of these musicians' love of this music, without thought of success or career or any of the other trappings of the modern professional music business. It has great value to our culture, adding new life to a tradition that is an important part of who we are. But mostly, they sound great. They sing great and they play great, and they are wonderful people." -T-Bone Burnett
Amy Helm—vocals, mandola Byron Isaacs—vocals, bass, dobro Tony Leone—vocals, drums, percussion Fiona McBain—vocals, acoustic and electric guitars Glenn Patscha—vocals, keyboards, accordion A collection of songs of hard times, loss, compassion and hope" is how Fiona McBain describes Riverside Battle Songs, Ollabelle's second album and Verve Forecast debut. The 13-song set finds the New York quintet building upon the foundation of its self-titled 2004 debut, drawing from a deep well of gospel, blues, bluegrass, and country influences to create timelessly resonant music that honors the integrity of its sources while remaining effortlessly contemporary. Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $15 each in advanced $17.50 after August 1st. Dinner show available call (973)347-0458 | ||||
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Jesse Winchester and Slaid Cleaves Acoustic |
Aug 9, 2007 8:00pm |
45 Main st.
Stanhope, NJ |
(973) 347-0458
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| Jesse Winchester first gained notice as a protege of the Band's Robbie Robertson, who produced and played guitar on his debut album and brought along bandmate Levon Helm to play drums and mandolin. The album had much of the rustic Southern charm and rollicking country-rock of the Band. Winchester's other immediate appeal was a certain sense of mystery. A Southern American expatriate living in Canada, he was unable to appear in the U.S. to promote the album, which was released in a fold-out LP jacket that featured the same sepia-toned portrait (which looked like one of those austere Matthew Brady photos from the Civil War era) on each of its four sides. Winchester emphasized the dichotomy between his southern origins and his northern exile in songs like "Snow" (which Robertson co-wrote), "The Brand New Tennessee Waltz" ("I've a sadness too sad to be true"), and "Yankee Lady." Jesse Winchester was timely: It spoke to a disaffected American generation that sympathized with Winchester's pacifism. But it was also timeless: The songs revealed a powerful writing talent (recognized by the numerous artists who covered them), and Winchester's gentle vocals made a wonderful vehicle for delivering them. (Originally released by Ampex in 1970, Jesse Winchester was reissued by Bearsville Records in 1976 and again in 1988 by Rhino/ Bearsville).
--William Ruhlmann, All-Music Guide Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $20 each Dinner show available call (973)347-0458 | ||||
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Jesse Winchester Acoustic with |
Aug 9, 2007 8:00pm |
45 Main st.
Stanhope, NJ |
(973) 347-0458
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| Slaid Cleaves.
Grew up in Maine. Lives in Texas. Writes songs. Makes records. Travels around. Tries to be good. Tickets available in advance by clicking the above PAYPAL link. $20 each Dinner show available call (973)347-0458 | ||||
