new jersey coffeehouses
november 2003

Holy Grounds Cafe, 96 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401. (201) 785-9940. email: holygrndscafe@aol.com or visit web site at: http://www.touchtheworld.org/holygrounds/. Free admission; tips jar for performers. Refreshments available - this is a regular cafe. Live music every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7:30 PM. Performers vary from week to week.

saturday, november 1—Kingdom Kafe, at His Word Ministries, 593 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ 08807. (973) 616-5640. Sponsored by "History Makers" Youth Ministry. Web site: www.hiswordministries.org Begins at 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see P.U.R.E.

saturday, november 1—Concert & Coffeehouse at Aldersgate Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ. (732) 254-7361. Web site: Faith-Factor.com Starts 7 PM. Families welcome. Free admission. Come see The Faith Factor Praise Band and friends.

saturday, november 1— Concert at Redeeming Grace Fellowship, 539 Greeley Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305. (718) 815-7203. $5 admission. Come see PLAN:BE.

saturday, november 1—Concert at West Morris Mendham High School. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Mendham, NJ. (973) 543-4012 ext. 14. Come see Serge and Kurios.

sunday, november 2—Sunday Nite Live and the Millennium Cafe at Evangel Church, 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ. (908) 322-9300. For ages 18-30something. Every first Sunday of the month at 6:30 PM. Sunday Nite Live features contemporary worship/multimedia videos/practical messages. Web site: http://www.sundaynightlivehome.com Modern praise and worship with  24.6 and Ron Seder speaking on "Back To The Basics." Millennium Cafe following with coffee and home-made desserts. Childcare provided for newborns to 3 year olds in Room 111.

friday, november 7—The First at First Presbyterian Church of Mount Holly, 35 Garden Street, Mount Holly, NJ. (609) 702-8345. email: wmjz@webtv.net Meets first Friday of every month. 7:30-9:30 PM. Free admission. "It's not just music. We have actors, jokesters, and testimonies." Come to Open Mic Night. Also featuring Jacqui Zollner and The God Project.

friday, november 7Wilson's Books, 240 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542. (609) 681-4010 Web site: www.wilsons-books.com Come check out Bloom from 10-12pm, a new Christian band from Princeton Alliance Church, self-described style of Alternative Pop Rock.

friday, november 7—Youth Explosion at 720 East Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY. (914) 774-9148 (Reggie). Doors open 7 PM; starts 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come see Kronicles and Crownd.

saturday, november 8—Spiritmouth Cafe at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Corner of Eyland and Unneberg Avenues, Succasunna, NJ. (973) 584-6300. Web site: http://redeemeronline.net/spiritmouth/ Meets every 2nd Saturday of the month. Starts 7 PM. Come see Dave Murphy. www.murphyworld.com

saturday, november 8Wilson's Books, 240 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542. (609) 681-4010 Web site: www.wilsons-books.com 8-10 PM. Come enjoy the soothing music of Brooks-Lytle, a Christian jazz duo.

saturday, november 8—The Film Cafe at Grace Bible Church, 150 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ. (973) 835-4556 or email thefilmcafe@hotmail.com. Web site: www.thefilmcafe.org A brief message, desserts, CCM music and videos following movie. Doors open 7 PM; starts 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come see the film, "Judgment." Music by Matt Delaney following the movie. click here for more info

saturday, november 8—Crossroads Coffehouse at Crossroads Community Church, 104 Bartley Road, Flanders NJ. (973) 584-7149 (church office). Web site: www.crossroadsmtolive.org/coffeehouse.htm email: webmaster@crossroadsmtolive.org Meets 2nd Saturday of every month. No cover, Donations appreciated. Come see Ralph Litwin & Al Podber.

saturday, november 8—The Shepherd's Place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3139 County Road 516, Old Bridge NJ 08857. For info or advance tickets, please call John at (732) 607-7714. email: theshepherdsplace@yahoo.com Web site: www.lc-goodshepherd.org 5:30 – 10 PM. $5 admission. For all ages; children 10 and under are admitted free. Dinner menu available. Come see 22:21 and Janine Stange.

sunday, november 9—Youth Rally at Hopewell Reformed Church, 143 Beekman Rd., Hopewell Junction, NY. (845) 221-9542 (Pastor Randy). Doors open 5 PM; starts 6 PM. $5 admission. Come see Crownd.

thursday, november 13–The Well at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 145 Randolph Ave., Clifton NJ (in school auditorium). (973) 546-6012. Starts 7 PM. Come see Rick Elias (founding member of Rich Mullin's Ragamuffin Band, CCM artist of the year, contributing composer of "Our Big Fat Greek Wedding," composer of the score for "That Thing You Do," featuring Tom Hanks). Ideal for adult and youth groups. There will be a small admission fee.

friday, november 14—Spirit/Mind Initiative of the Bridgewater United Methodist Church 651 Country Club Road; Bridgewater, NJ 08807. (908) 526-1414 ext. 8 Doors open 7 PM; starts 7:30 PM. $5 admission. Come see Randall Goodgame. www.randallgoodgame.com Randall has written songs for Caedmon's Call, including their most recent singles "Only Hope" and "Hands of the Potter," and has toured with Andrew Peterson, Caedmon's Call, Lisa Loeb, Sister Hazel and Jars of Clay.

friday, november 14Wilson's Books, 240 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542. (609) 681-4010 Web site: www.wilsons-books.com 8-10 PM. Sip some coffee and enjoy the live jazz performance of Princeton University's Chuck Staab Band.

saturday, november 15—The One Way Cafe at Montvale Evangelical Free Church, Grand Ave. at Akers Ave., Montvale, NJ. (201) 391-6233. Doors open 7:30 PM. Suggested donation: $5. Come see Wayne Scott Farley.

saturday, november 15—Prelude To Heaven Cafe at Chestnut Street Community Church, 303 Chestnut St. at 3rd Ave., Roselle, NJ 07203. (908) 241-6470 ext. 17 Web site: www.PreludeToHeavenCafe.com Begins at 7 PM. Free admission and refreshments. Love offering. Come to "Singles' Nite" with special musical guests, Jennifer Resto, Sienna, and One And The Same.

saturday, november 15—New Mercies Cafe, "A Gospel Experience & Showcase." Not just limited to gospel artists. Holiday Inn, 283 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. (201) 569-0814 email: newmerciescafe@aol.com Web site: www.newmerciescafe.com Every 3rd Saturday of the month. 7:30–11:30 PM. $15 admission in advance; $20 at door. Come see jazz band Tyrone Birkett.

saturday, november 15—Holy Grounds Cafe, 96 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401. (201) 785-9940. email: holygrndscafe@aol.com or visit web site at: http://www.touchtheworld.org/holygrounds/. Free admission; tips jar for performers. Refreshments available - this is a regular cafe. Starts 7:30 PM. Come see Oracle.

friday, november 21Wilson's Books, 240 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542. (609) 681-4010 Web site: www.wilsons-books.com 9-11 PM. Come check out Chance of Rain, a melodic rock band with female vocals.

friday, november 21The After at Millington Baptist Church, Basking Ridge, NJ. (908) 647-0594. 18 years or older. $8 admission. Doors open 8 PM. 9–9:40 PM come see 9 Feet Tall.

saturday, november 22— The Agora Cafe at Hope Community Church, 740 N. Henderson Rd., King Of Prussia, PA 19406. (610) 265-4981. Meets 4th Sat. of each month. Doors open 6:30 PM, runs 7–10 PM. Love offering. Come see Rooted and Steve Heron.

saturday, november 22—Kingdom Kafe, at His Word Ministries, 593 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ 08807. (973) 616-5640. Web site: www.hiswordministries.org Begins at 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see The John Reilly Band.

saturday, november 22—New Heart Cafe at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 110 Valley Rd., Clifton, NJ. (201) 487-7659 or (973) 345-5150. email: trinitycn@aol.com Doors open 7:30 PM, begins at 8 PM. Refreshments served. Love offering. Come see Duane & Nicole Strevell.

As of 11/24/03, this following event has been cancelled.
friday, november 28—Christian Coffeehouse at Macondo Bakery 1154 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ. Sponsored by Power House Ministries. (973) 773-8840. 9 PM– 1 AM. $3 admission. Hip-Hop, Rap, Praise, Worship and much more.

saturday, november 29—The Deep End Cafe, 75 South Union St., Lambertville, NJ. Sponsored by New Hope Christian Center, Inc. (609) 773-0380 email: windmillstudio@earthlink.net Web site: http://www.deependcafe.org/ 8–10 PM. Love offering. Come see The Lilies (Amy Martin, Annie Bauerlein, Lori Lozinski).