On November 18, 2016, a panel of policymakers and economic development experts joined Trenton Makes Music co-producer Sarah Dash and moderator Kim Pearson to talk about how Trenton’s music history might be leveraged to effect the city’s economic revival. Francis Blanco, chief of staff for the Trenton Mayor’s office, spoke about Mayor Eric Jackson’s vision […]
Uncovering the last remaining jazz and blues club in the city, An Evening at the Candlelight delves into the past, present and future that is the Candlelight Lounge, located at 24 Passaic St, Trenton. Input from E.C. Bradley, the current owner of The Candlelight, shines light on the transformation that this venue has undergone and the positive […]
Notable for their music scenes, New York City and Philadelphia contain a plethora of venues for musicians and audiences alike to frequent. Music venues devoted solely to that of jazz and blues are likewise apparent, allowing this music genre to flourish within these urban areas. In Philadelphia alone jazz clubs are plentiful, including venues like the Clef […]
By Gabriella Oakley, Kim Ilkowski, and Gabe Salazar About the event: The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market opens its doors three times a year to welcome hundreds of people. The two-day event is held in the historic Roebling Machine Shop in Trenton, New Jersey and is growing. The photos above were from the April 2016 […]
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What do Labelle, Instant Funk, Guns N Roses, Kool and the Gang, Poor Righteous Teachers, and the Geto Boys have in common? Some or all of the members of these iconic groups came from Trenton. Even the iconic Sound of Philadelphia depended heavily on talented singers, musicians and audio engineers from Trenton – many of […]
Want to learn more? Join us November 16th for Trenton Makes Music III: School of Pop!
Of bad boys and joyful noise… Trenton Makes Music I: Classical & Sacred This event is free and open to the public. It will take place at the Trenton Conservatory Mansion [540 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08609]. Event Description: We will kick off our Fall 2016 Trenton Makes Music season with a tribute to […]
This is a student-produced documentary short about the iconic City Gardens nightclub. It includes an interview with Amy Yates Weufling and Nikki Nailbomb, the daughter of the club’s owners. The documentary was written, shot and edited by Karin Flannery and Sean Delanoy.
