January 2026
Upcoming
It’s a new year of live music events with an expanding performance calendar and bunch of cool venues. The requests are rolling for musical talents of yours truly and my peers, so stayed tuned to this January’s page for the latest scoop. Feel free to browse the whole site and review this month’s events. There’s plenty of content coming. If you haven’t checked out my previous page, December 2025, give that a glance. Otherwise, when the month is over, you can move on the next month and view my February 2026 page. For last minute and up-to-date events, be sure to check my calendar, Facebook, or Twitter. My “Welcome” page is a great place to start too.
Saturday, January 24th
Tommy Gannon Trio @ FSOS Belmar (7pm To 10pm)
Oh there shall be craic! The Tommy Gannon Trio will be rockin’ the house of The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh. If you’re a member or know one, you’ll want to join us for this one. It’s our debut here as well!
Announcements
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Friendly Sons Of The Shillelagh – Belmar, NJ
Follow-up Photos & Videos
Past Events & Updates
January 2025 Highlights (1/1 Thru 1/31)
Here’s a miscellaneous set of external links containing articles, photos and videos highlighting this month. Feel free to browse.
External Links
Saturday, January 3rd
Tommy Gannon Trio @ Gaslight (7pm To 10pm)
I’ll be rockin’ the Tommy Gannon Trio at Gaslight in the Atlantic Highlands. This is a new venue. Hope you can join us for our debut!
Announcements
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Gaslight – Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Follow-up Photos & Videos
Saturday, January 10th
Coyote Jack Band @ Lizzie Rose Music Room (7:30pm To 10:30pm)
I’ll be joining the “Coyote Jack” Band for a live performance featuring songs on their upcoming CD. Opening the evening will be the “Later Daze Blues” Band. My friend Victor will be ripping it on lead guitar and vocals. Our band will follow after a brief intermission. I’ll be on harmonica for most of the songs but rounding out the sound on congas and other assorted percussion instruments as well.
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Victor Trippodi
- Facebook Announcement By Lizzie Rose
- Event Summary On Lizzie Rose Website
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Lizzie Rose Music Room – Tuckerton, NJ
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Follow-up Photos & Videos
Wednesday, January 21st
Josh Werner & Friends Featuring Redbird
@ Blackdog 7 Stools (7pm To 10pm)
This just in … Jeff is under the weather, so I’ll be joining Josh with two special guests. Yes, that’s two special guests – Redbird and Lawrence Haber. This should a super interesting evening, so join us!
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Wed-1/21/2026 @ 7:33:22AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Blackdog 7 Stools – Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Follow-up Photos & Videos
Stop Bys & Drop Ins
A section dedicated to spontaneous sit-ins, stop bys, drop ins, guest appearances, and last minute events.
Tuesday, January 6th
Lighthouse Tavern Open Mic (6pm To 9pm)
Performed at the Open Mic hosted by Austin Stark @ The Lighthouse Tavern. I also joined forces on the Coyote Jack set and we previewed a few tunes we’ll be doing Saturday night (Jan 10th, 2026). Austin and I closed out the night with a rendition of Mary Jane’s Last Dance.
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Lighthouse Tavern – Waretown, NJ
Wednesday, January 7th
Grapevine Open Mic & Blackdog 7 Stools (6pm To 10pm)
I hit the Grapvine Open Mic, and later caught Josh Werner & Friends featuring Ryan Gregg @ Blackdog.
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Don Brown (Wed-1/7/2026 @ 5:10:02AM)
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Wed-1/7/2026 @ 9:50:20AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: The Grapevine – Tuckerton, NJ
- Venue Information: Blackdog 7 Stools – Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Follow-up Photos & Videos
Grapevine Open Mic (6pm-9pm)
Ryan Gregg w/ Josh Werner & Friends
- Facebook Photo By Betsy Cronen (Wed-1/7/2026 @ 7:09:01PM)
- Facebook Pics & Videos By Tom Smith (Thu-1/8/2026 @ 1:10:27AM)
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Thursday, January 8th
Sit-In With Jimmy Brogan @ The Grapvine (6pm To 9pm)
Played along on some tunes with Jimmy Brogan.
Announcements
Additional Links
- Venue Information: The Grapevine – Tuckerton, NJ
Follow-up Photos & Videos
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Special Announcements
Danny Coleman’s “Rock On Radio” With Me, “Jersey John” Hanney
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“Shelter in Solitude” Now Streaming On Prime Video
Announced Sunday, December 10th, 2023
Read my full article and watch the movie I had the pleasure to play harmonica throughout.

