August 13, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–St. Michael’s Church, with the support of Mercer County Culture & Heritage Commission, is holding a 3-day festival of music and talks from Friday August 16 to Sunday August 18, 2024 See https://www.stmichaelstrenton.org/announcements/
Beginning on Friday evening is a “musical talk” structured like an old Southern sermon –songs and jazz improvs on a theme: “Technology & Mental Health for Tomorrow’s Children.”
This continues on Saturday afternoon with a celebration of Marcus Garvey’s birthday, telling his story between music & dance acts of the Rhythm & Motion Festival, including drill teams and a performance by one of America’s top young award-winning drummers – Kwesi Robinson. This is followed by a gospel concert brought to us by music producer Sheldon Price and a band made up of the joint ministries of North Phila’s Baptist churches. Sunday at 4:30 is the writer of Marvel Comics’ Spiderman, Daredevil & Echo along with Marvel collectible creator for Hazbro Toys, Dave Vonner (both S. Jersey guys) talking about the impacts of A.I. on the industry, and how we shall surf this new world. Equally exciting, however, is that their panel talk will occur between sets of 3000-year-old African harp of Malang Jabarta from NYC/Senegal, one of the nation’s top kora players.
There is a spiritual connection holding the weekend events together….which is the spiritual role of narrative in holding people, and the experience of life together.
Dave Posmontier (Fri 8/16 @ 6:30)
Magnetic Force Drill Team (start at 1:25) (Sat 8/17 @ 2:30)
Kwesi Robinson (Sat 8/17 @ 3:30 outside)
Tracy Shy (Sat 8/17 @ 4:30 inside)
Malang Jabarta (Sun 8/18 @ 4:30)
St Michael’s Church140 North Warren St
Trenton NJ 08608 Phone: 609-392-8086
August 12, 2024
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ (SOMERSET)—Burn the Jukebox a band with over 2.5 million followers on social media platforms and a repertoire that spans five decades, will rock the stage this Saturday, August 17, 2024, for a special fundraising event for the Villagers Theater in Somerset, New Jersey. Tickets for this special fundraising event are available for a $25.00 donation. A portion of the proceeds go to the Villagers Theater as a fundraiser, and any additional amount donated above the full amount will be donated to the Villagers Theater.
Tickets are available at the following link. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and Burn the Jukebox takes the stage at 8:00 p.m.
Burn the Jukebox hails from the Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania. The band is currently in the middle of their “Playing with Fire” tour with stops all around the country. The artists consist of Virginia Franks (bass, vocals), Ethan Cutillo (keys, guitar, vocals), Luke Vanchure (guitar), and Carter Dennis (drums). Burn the Jukebox formed in 2020 after Virgina who wanted to start a band met Luke. Soon after Carter and Ethan joined the group.
Burn The Jukebox kickstarted 2024 with “Turbulence” and “Sugarcoat” before leveling up again on “Homesick.” The track revolves around loose and lively guitar licks and an unshakable livewire groove. A chantable chorus takes hold, “I’m feeling kind of homesick, and it’s not gonna go quick,” giving way to a fret-scorching solo.
Besides their own original music, Burn the Jukebox has a deep line up of old favorites spanning five decades. The group has even recorded a cover song per day and posted it on social media for over a year.
Burn the Jukebox is more than just a band; they are a cultural phenomenon. By intertwining their extraordinary social media presence with their innovative musical approach, they have created a unique and immersive experience for their audience. Each performance is not just a display of musical talent but a celebration of the new era in pop-rock, resonating deeply with fans across the globe. BTJ truly embodies the spirit of rock and roll, with infectious energy and a magnetic stage presence that leaves audiences begging for more.
Villagers Theatre515 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ 08873
Phone: 732-873-2710
Burn the Jukebox at Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Photos: Dennis Symons, MidJersey.news
Burn the Jukebox at Sweeny’s Station in Philadelphia on June 20, 2024. Photos: Dennis Symons, MidJersey.news
Burn the Jukebox at F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Photos: Dennis Symons MidJersey.news
The Gig Bag is a new category on MidJersey.news that will cover local bands and events in our area. The name came from the late Brian McCarthy a news photographer and contributor to MidJersey.news who started a local publication called The Gig Bag so we will continue that tradition covering bands and shows under that category on MidJersey.news