Hear your favorites live or on vinyl

SUSSEX COUNTY. Grammy-winning icon Crystal Gayle brings her ‘Crystal Christmas’ to the Newton Theatre on Friday.

| 13 Dec 2023 | 04:12

With the holiday season in full swing, celebrate with these musical festivities across Sussex County.

Friday, Dec. 15

DnA takes the stage at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m., promising an evening of lively pop tunes.

Or head to McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape, 165 Andover Sparta Road, Newton, at 6 p.m. to catch Mark Coulter rocking the stage.

The soulful Josie Webb Duo visits Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, ensuring an evening filled with heartwarming melodies starting at 6:30 p.m.

To experience the dynamic duo of One Night Only, visit Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Road, Pine Island, N.Y., starting at 7 p.m.

Blues rock enthusiasts will not want to miss the Cigar Box Stompers at 7 p.m. at the Stanhope House, 45 Main St., for a night filled with soulful rhythms.

Vinyl lovers unite! Join Paul Derin at Milk Street Distillery, 1 Milk St., Branchville, for Booze and Grooves, a night of spinning vinyl at 7 p.m.

The Brian St. John Trio will deliver a captivating performance starting at 8 p.m. at Brick & Brew, 27 Route 23, Franklin.

To get in the holiday spirit, join Grammy-winning icon Crystal Gayle as she takes the stage at the Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., for her “Crystal Christmas.” Tickets to this magical show start at $49 and may be purchased online at skypac.org

Cap off the night at O’Reilly’s Pub, 271 Spring St., Newton, with a fun-filled karaoke session at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Kick back and enjoy Rich Ortiz’s acoustic rock selections at 4 p.m. at Angry Erik Brewing, 2 Camre Drive, Newton.

Then head to the Lafayette House at 6 p.m. to catch Maribyrd, a local favorite, promising an evening of soulful acoustic tunes.

At 6:30 p.m. at Skylands Craft Beer & Wine Garden, 447 Route 284, Wantage, catch DUG the Band’s rocking cover trio.

Also starting at 6:30 p.m., John-Pierrre Conques will perform at the Glenwood, 2 Vernon Crossing Road, Vernon.

If you’re looking for more bluesy tunes, Billy Hector and the Midnite Horns promise an electrifying performance at the Stanhope House, with doors opening at 7 p.m.

To hear the power rock trio Cold Sweat, visit Milk Street Distillery at 7 p.m. and enjoy a night of melodic guitar solos.

At 7 p.m. at Blue Arrow Farm, enjoy the Christmas light show accompanied by the lively tunes of Wonderloaf.

Or rock out with the Foster Children at McQ’s Pub, also starting at 7 p.m.

Transport yourself through the decades with covers by Mike & Krissie at 8 p.m. at Hef’s Hut, 414 County Road 517, Vernon, while local legends From Good Homes take the stage at the Newton Theatre at 8 p.m.

Experience the Mixtape Meltdown starting at 8 p.m. at Brick & Brew, and end the night at O’Reilly’s Pub with the Evolution Duo’s classic rock favorites at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 17

Close out the weekend with an afternoon at Angry Erik Brewing enjoying a performance by rock duo the Harrisons starting at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Don’t miss the only appearance by the No. 1 Brian Setzer & the Stray Cats tribute band at Blue Arrow Farm’s “Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular,” starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, and seating is limited. Tickets are available in advance by calling 973-809-3649 or on Wednesday nights at Blue Arrow.

Or stop by McQ’s for Sean Henry’s weekly showcase at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 21

Kicking off at 6 p.m., participate or enjoy the weekly acoustic open mic night at Homestead Rest, 294 N. Church Road, Sparta. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m.

Join Maribyrd and a guest musician at 6:30 p.m. at Krogh’s for a holiday-themed performance filled with acoustic guitar, bass and soulful singing.

For a unique musical experience, join John “JP” Pabst of PS Xperiment for an “Anything Goes” night at Brick & Brew, featuring an open mic, karaoke and a solo acoustic performance.

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