Come listen to that funky music

Warwick. Here’s the latest word from Stefani M.C. Janelli about you can hear some great music locally in the coming week.

| 21 Apr 2025 | 03:07

From mellow and soulful tunes, to the blues as well as they country serenade, there’s a song waiting for you. Consider:

Saturday, April 26

This Saturday kicks off with a mix of mellow and soulful tunes at some of the area’s favorite locations.

At 2 p.m., Midnight Slim & Laurie Anne bring a blend of country, blues, classic rock, and pop to Clearview Vineyard & Winery (35 Clearview Lane), while Rae Simone delivers smooth, soulful vocals over at Warwick Valley Winery, Orchard and Distillery (114 Little York Rd.).

At 3 p.m., blues lovers should head to Meadow Blues Coffee, 8 Greycourt Ave. in Chester, for Blues People, a standout NY/NJ quartet known for their rich sound and top-tier musicianship, drawing comparisons to the Meters and Buddy Guy.

At 6 p.m. The Mighty Spectrum rocks out at Tin Barn Brewing (62 Kings Highway Bypass) with their powerful covers.

Dance vibes take over at 7 p.m. during the Latin Night DJ Dance Party at Trail’s End Taphouse at GWL Garden Market (1197 Route 17A), where salsa, reggaeton, bachata and merengue will fill the floor.

At 8 p.m., catch the Myles Mancuso Trio at Last Whisky Bar (45 Woodlands Way) for blues-infused rock, or No Promises bringing alternative rock to Mattingly’s Tavern (16 N Main St.).

Party rock duo 1NO (One Night Only) closes the night at 8:30 p.m. at Barrel 28 (28 N Main St.), promising a high-energy finale.

Sunday, April 27

At 2 p.m., Michael Francis McCarthy performs at Clearview Vineyard & Winery, sharing his globally influenced Americana sounds, which mix Delta blues, bluegrass, old country, and even Bolivian music.

Simultaneously, enjoy the folksy charm of Arborline at Warwick Valley Winery, or acoustic sounds from Sean O’Flynn at Pennings Farm Cidery (4 Warwick Turnpike).

At 3 p.m., Ken Flood plays a solo set at Last Whisky Bar, while Vinyl Tap brings classic rock nostalgia to Tin Barn Brewing.

At 4 p.m., Strings Attached Duo takes the stage at D’Boathaus Restaurant (322 Lakeside Road) with polished pop and rock renditions by the lake.

Wednesday, April 30

Midweek live music returns in full swing with two dynamic showcases. At 5:30 p.m., Iron Cobra cranks up the volume at Blue Arrow Farm (86 Glenwood Road) for Danny C’s Wednesday Night Concert Series, as they headline a night celebrating classic rock and hot rods.

Meanwhile, at 6 p.m., Big Frank and Mike Smith bring their raw, juke joint-style blues to Meadow Blues Coffee, reviving the spirit of legends like Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson with a blend of acoustic and electric guitar and harmonica.

Friday, May 2

Friday night grooves start at 6 p.m. with the Caroline Weller Duo performing an intimate acoustic set at Pennings Farm Market (161 Route 94 S.).

Then at 7 p.m., J.I. Starr hosts Decades of Dance at Tin Barn Brewing, spinning a lively mix of disco, salsa, freestyle and more to launch the weekend with energy and rhythm.

Send information to Stefani at themicnj@gmail.com.