Joe Cirotti Trio, a well-oiled string band from the shadows of Northwest Jersey’s Appalachian ridge, fuses their multi-instrumentalist upbringings with a passion for the roots of American folk, jazz, country, and bluegrass. Their bond is rooted in proximity, strengthened by a blue-collar passion for picking, and buoyed by their shared propensity for roots music and whiskey.

Formed in 2015, the current line-up of Joe Cirotti: guitar, Pete Lister: upright bass, and Timmy Coyle: mandolin and guitar, continues to craft a sound steeped in tradition yet infused with modern twists.

The group also occasionally plays as a 4/5-piece ensemble, adding banjo, fiddle, dobro, percussion, or even more mandolin, often joined by founding member Mike Alexander.

Joe Cirotti Trio has become a fixture at premier area venues across the NWNJ area, and is booking into the summer and fall across a wider area. Their debut release, “Joe Cirotti Trio”, launched on CD and Vinyl in December 2023, and streaming on all major platforms.

They find common musical ground in influences like Doc Watson, Tony Rice, and Garcia/Grisman, but also as diverse as Django Reinhardt, Pink Floyd, and Van Halen. This stirs up a one-of-a-kind blend of Americana, bluegrass, alt-country, and gypsy jazz, and acoustic pop.

Charlie Don’t Surf was created by Jeff and Pete, long time partners in Mobius Strip.  Wanting to create funky, earthy jam music they searched for a drummer and the right one found them.  Or more appropriately, they found each other.

Andrew, delivering a keg to their studio, admired the vintage “half stacks” and conversation led to a jam, the musical connection immediate.  Looking for the right bass player to bring it home found Christian, a jazzy, funky player, the unit complete.

Charlie Don’t Surf covers funky songs and if a choice is not funky the band funks it up. Charlie “does the song” but “does it our way.” Jamming, flipping the beat around, “pushing the one” is what the band is about.

All write songs but Charlie Don’t Surf is an “original cover band” that covers the song but makes it their own, creatively satisfying for them and their audience.

A true blues legend…

Johnny had a bang-up year in ’23, earning a BMA Nomination for Best Traditional Blues Artist and playing 200 dates across the US, Mexico, Japan and Europe.  But if you’d told him this would be his career when he was in High School,  he wouldn’t have belived you.  Johnny grew up in Misssissippi and South Carolina and went to University of Chicago with the intention of becoming a writer.  When a friend took him out to a West Side ghetto club to hear the blues singer Tail Dragger, it was a conversion moment.  The blues came to life for Johnny and he fell headfirst into the vibrant Chicago blues scene.  Choosing the blues clubs over the library, Johnny eagerly absorbed the lessons from the blues masters who practiced their craft nightly.  By persistence and practice, Johnny gained a spot in Tail Dragger, and started gigging and recording with  traditional blues veterans like Sam Lay, Billy Boy Arnold, and Pinetop Perkins.   By the late 90s, Johnny was working regularly in Chicagoland blues clubs under his own name.  Johnny started a Monday night residency at The Smoke Daddy in Wicker Park, featuring vocalist Jimmy Burns.  The band featured other future blues notables who were also at beginning of their careers, such as Kenny Smith on drums and Martin Lang on harp, and they created quite a buzz.  They packed the club every Monday with a younger, hip crowd, as well as blues veterans stopping by to sit in such as Dave Meyers, Jesse Fortune, Barkin’ Bill, etc.  Their success led to a record deal with Delmark and the first of several European tours.

Hi powered rock and roll at its finest! Shannon and crew will blow you away with a creative setlist of all your favorite 70’, 80’s, and 90’s rock. Come out and party with us on a Sunday afternoon!

Jimmy Leahy started guitar at the age 7 with guitar great and father Harry Leahey. His love of all things “guitar” has led him to a wide spectrum of styles. From 1981 to present, he’s played locally in NJ/NY clubs, bars, and theaters with a wide range of musical acts. You can catch him still playing with just about every band he’s ever played with!

On stages throughout the area, J.B. Kline is celebrated for his virtuoso guitar chops and his blues, R&B and acoustic performances. Lambertville’s native son and bard is also an accessible, warm neighbor and teacher, whether at his music store at 25 Bridge Street or on the sidewalks of the City. He recently released his fourth album, “Makin’ the Deal Go Down,” so we talked to him about his heritage and inspiration.

Mike Frank & Friends, hailing from North East PA and North West NJ, take inspiration from their four studio albums of original jam/rock-influenced music and their love for cover songs. The band has had the privilege of opening for renowned acts such as Splintered Sunlight, The Garcia Project, Yarn, Rusted Root, Marco Benevento, Bernie Worrell, and From Good Homes as of 2023. Look out for their upcoming album "You Take The High Road", released in 2023.

Check out the newest music video project on the fresh "Mike Frank & Friends - All in Tune" YouTube Channel, or groove to the songs from their "You Take The High Road" Studio album on Apple Music.

Mike Frank - Guitar / Vocals

Bob Noble - Bass / Vocals

Amir Mortezai - Keys

Steve Farrell - Drums

Serving up your favorite throwback hits from 8 different decades! Brining out all the tasty jams, this five piece band plays Hendrix to Blink 182 and everthing in between. Strong female vocals power this sonic explosion and will have you jumping in your shoes all night long.

Jimmy Garabo and Co hit the stage for the 4th annual Wilson Brothers show on black friday. This is one of our favorite shows of the year, a packed house, amazing classic and modern rock, great drinks, food and friends. Dont miss this show as it oinly happens at Pattenburg once a year.

Join us for an unforgettable Thanksgiving Eve with our dear friend Jimmy Leahy!

Jimmy started playing guitar at age 7, learning from his dad, Harry... a well-known jazz player and a prolific teacher in New Jersey. Jimmy’s toured and recorded with John Waite, Patty Smyth, Martha Davis, Gloria Gaynor, Alison Krauss and has just retired from playing with Dennis DeYoung, from Styx

One of the most optimistic and genuine guys you’ll meet, Jimmy talks about the incredible positive influence his dad had on him, and also the pressure he often felt being “Harry’s son”... a great story about the best gig he had, playing as part of the house band for Bon Jovi’s birthday party - playing alongside Roger Waters, Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney

Snakeman is back with his amazing house band and linup of guest musicians for another edition of his infamous blues jam. You know what to expect…. snakemans energy and world class blues. Lettttsss Goooo

What if John Mayer and Stevie Ray Vaughn had a child? It would be The Scheier (shy-er) Project. Hit the nail on the head with that description, however it left out the fact that these guys just staright F$$$ing rock, and the set lists are fun, diverse and unique. Not yuour typical BS cover band. Come out, eat, drink, and get your bell rung

Hunterdon County-based classic rock band with a high-energy set list spanning Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker to Bonnie Raitt and the Stones. You gonna want to get out your seat and dance in your pants. This female vocal driven band is nothing short of miraculous. Come in, sit, eat, drink, and enjoy.

The ultimate Grateful Dead tribute band performing their monthy residency for your listeining pleasure. These guys absolute crush, playing all your favorites. Dead tribute bands are a dime a dozen, these guys are differnt.

Are you ready to time-travel through sound? Meet Kit and The Cats Dragged In, your ultimate ticket to the electrifying era of big hair and neon lights. We’re not just a cover band; we’re 80s rock revivalists with a twist of power punk—yeah, that’s us.

Stricken was formed amidst laughter and camaraderie, the members bonded over their shared frustration with modern music, reminiscing about the legendary tunes that shaped their youth. Fuled by nostalgia and a passion for classic hits, they decide to channel their energy into a cover band that pays homage to the greats. With their unique story and electrifying performances, Stricken brings back the golden era of music, reminding everyone that some classics never fade away. Get ready to rock out with a band that knows how to keep the spirit alive-one unforgettable cover at a time.

Known as the ultimate wild party band, Creeping Charlie delivers a high-energy rock and roll experience that will have everyone dancing and singing along. With a dynamic mix of crowd-pleasing covers and electrifying original songs, this band knows how to turn any venue into an unforgettable celebration. Renowned for their passion and talent, Creeping Charlie loves nothing more than performing and spreading joy through their music. Whether it's a packed club, a backyard bash, or a festival stage, they'll have you losing your shirt and loving every minute of it!

Joe Cirotti Trio, a well-oiled string band from the shadows of Northwest Jersey’s Appalachian ridge, fuses their multi-instrumentalist upbringings with a passion for the roots of American folk, jazz, country, and bluegrass. Their bond is rooted in proximity, strengthened by a blue-collar passion for picking, and buoyed by their shared propensity for roots music and whiskey.

Formed in 2015, the current line-up of Joe Cirotti: guitar, Pete Lister: upright bass, and Timmy Coyle: mandolin and guitar, continues to craft a sound steeped in tradition yet infused with modern twists.

The group also occasionally plays as a 4/5-piece ensemble, adding banjo, fiddle, dobro, percussion, or even more mandolin, often joined by founding member Mike Alexander.

Joe Cirotti Trio has become a fixture at premier area venues across the NWNJ area, and is booking into the summer and fall across a wider area. Their debut release, “Joe Cirotti Trio”, launched on CD and Vinyl in December 2023, and streaming on all major platforms.

They find common musical ground in influences like Doc Watson, Tony Rice, and Garcia/Grisman, but also as diverse as Django Reinhardt, Pink Floyd, and Van Halen. This stirs up a one-of-a-kind blend of Americana, bluegrass, alt-country, and gypsy jazz, and acoustic pop.

Charlie Don’t Surf was created by Jeff and Pete, long time partners in Mobius Strip.  Wanting to create funky, earthy jam music they searched for a drummer and the right one found them.  Or more appropriately, they found each other.

Andrew, delivering a keg to their studio, admired the vintage “half stacks” and conversation led to a jam, the musical connection immediate.  Looking for the right bass player to bring it home found Christian, a jazzy, funky player, the unit complete.

Charlie Don’t Surf covers funky songs and if a choice is not funky the band funks it up. Charlie “does the song” but “does it our way.” Jamming, flipping the beat around, “pushing the one” is what the band is about.

All write songs but Charlie Don’t Surf is an “original cover band” that covers the song but makes it their own, creatively satisfying for them and their audience.

From humble beginings to worldwide tour Brian Molnar has done it all. A lyricist, musician, producer, and lead man its hard to find something this guy isnt good at. Tour companion to the one and only Kinky Friedman himself Brian is no stranger to fame. With a all-star cast of local talent BM and SRL command the stage at every show. Straditional county, folk ballads will leave you reeling, yearning, screaming out for more. We are so happy to host such amazing talent, do not sleep on these guys they are truely something special.

Jimmy Leahy started playing guitar at age 7, learning from his dad, Harry... a well-known jazz player and a prolific teacher in New Jersey. Jimmy’s toured and recorded with John Waite, Patty Smyth, Martha Davis, Gloria Gaynor, Alison Krauss and has just retired from playing with Dennis DeYoung, from Styx

One of the most optimistic and genuine guys you’ll meet, Jimmy talks about the incredible positive influence his dad had on him, and also the pressure he often felt being “Harry’s son”... a great story about the best gig he had, playing as part of the house band for Bon Jovi’s birthday party - playing alongside Roger Waters, Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney

About Jesse:  Jesse Bardwell’s dual passions for music and the outdoors are intrinsically linked, having fueled his existence for as long as he can remember. A multi-instrumentalist whose songwriting lends itself to traditional country, rock, bluegrass and Americana, Bardwell is equally at home on stage as he is spending the day solo fly-fishing on a lazy river.

Big Ol halloween party at Pattenburg. Music by the always amazing WHOLE LOTTA LED, the areas most iconic and sought after Led Zepplin Tribute band. There is no part of Zepplins music they cant do. Costumes are suggested but not mandatory, just come out, have fun, and lets get spooky. Clyde Mays whiskey specials all night. $10/door

Snakemans monthly blues jam is back for another addition. This high energy stageman has played with some of the all-time great bluesman. His house band is stellar and his sit in guests are nothing short of legendary. Come see what all the fuss is about. Sunday funday bring your rig and join the party…. leeettttssss gooooooo

In 2023, The Canning Company was established with the idea of bring a fresh wave of jam band music to the eastern United States.  Based in Clinton, NJ., the band prides itself on live performances, with extended psychedelic improvisations.  The band is currently playing locally for the remainder of the year, with 100+ regional tour dates planned for 2025.

BREATHE Returns to perform Pink Floyd Classics from Dark Side of The Moon, Animals, The Wall, Wish You Were Here and More.

Breathe - NJ Pink Floyd Tribute
Eric Holover - Guitars & Lap Steel
Glenn Allsopp - Drums
Matt O'Connor - Sax, Guitar & Vocals
Vinnie DeMasi - Guitars & Vocals
Mitch Burger - Bass & Vocals
Maria Stapperfenne - Vocals & Percussion
Mike Labuono - Keyboards
"Long You Live & High You Fly"

​THIS OLD ENGINE

delivers their interpretation of the music of the Grateful Dead for an evergrowing base of devoted fans. Formed in 2015, TOE's experienced musicians are an assembly of some of the best players in north New Jersey's thriving live music scene.  Together they form an eclectic jam band, pulling in members of The Samples, Jungle Jazz Initiative, Spare Tire Band and The Watchung Mountain Riders.

An exploritory afternoon of sights and sounds featiring newly formed supergroup Corduroy. You have never heard of them but you will after this show. Local rock superstar guitarists/vocalists Luke Youngman, and Gabriie Luc Gonzales, have partnered with the multi-instrumentalist sensation Bryan Hansen on drums/vocals, with Max Cooper adding a layer of sounds and effexts on keys, and none other than Pattenburg Houses owner Jonas Koep playing the heavily effexcts processed handpan and didgeridoo. Smoke-em if you got em because there is no way you can be high enough for this,

All aboard! next stop is inter-stellar space….

Diamond Eye Jack celebrates the music and community of the Grateful Dead, bringing the energy of the 1970s-era Grateful Dead and JRAD to the entire catalogue of Dead, Jerry Garcia Band and all the blues, rock, country and R&B cover songs played by the bands throughout their careers. Crowds are gathering from across New Jersey and Pennsylvania to hear the band's unique performances, led by lead guitarist Luke Youngman, who masterfully evokes the pure essence and tone of Jerry Garcia. This talented band's ability to recreate that unique feeling of being at a Grateful Dead concert through their improvisational set lists, exploratory jams, crisp harmonies, and powerful rhythm section is something that all Dead Heads and live music fans should experience. At many of their shows, you can often shop at the "Shakedown Street" vendors that follow the band. Each show is unique, but one constant is the fun the band is having on stage playing the music of this iconic band and making it their own.