This debut full-length from NJ-based singer/songwriter Mike Tichy is like going out for dim sum. There’s no logic or set menu, but rather a wide variety of tasty tidbits that vie for your attention

"If you can't dance to this band, you can't dance!"

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

You've seen them at the Jersey Shore this summer and on VH1's "Cover Wars." Now, Dog Voices rocks the Rat.

"Billy Hector is recognized as one of the hottest guitarists and songwriters playing the original circuit and serves up what more than one reviewer has called 'one of the best shows you'll ever see.'" Come see this blues master who has played with Bruce Springsteen and B.B. King!

The Pennant Race (hear their music!)

Whine Cellar(hear their music!) R>Hailing from the cultural Mecca of East Hanover, Whine Cellar blends early alternative subtleties with classic rock theatrics. The year 2001 saw the release of our debut album "Meet Me At The West Trail" (under our former name New Galaxy). Recently, the group has refocused its sound into a lyrically matured, refreshing blend aimed at listeners seeking more than loud guitars and obscene language. Whine Cellar's live performances incorporate a raw energy and ludicrous spontaneity far removed from your average bar band.

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

Jill Sobule is one of those rare musicians who gets inside your head before you even realize she's there. Clever lyrics are surrounded by melodies that just plain sneak up on you - and will leave you humming her songs for days. Jill writes stories of Life, the Universe, and Everything. You'll laugh and cry with her characters, sing in the shower and air guitar or drum along with this standout artist. Jill can move you - some of her softer songs can make your heart hurt. In concert she is personable, friendly and funny - but make no mistake, when she drops her acoustic guitar for the electric, she can be VERY mean. Jill Rocks.

Courtesy of Sobulian.com

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

"The 24-year-old Stanford grad left behind a fast-track career in Silicon Valley to pursue her true passion: music. And we're lucky she did. Teng, who has been writing songs since age six, has a talented, versatile voice that glides effortlessly through her music. Even more refreshing, though, is her candor. Here is a real person, struggling with real issues like the rest of us. Teng's beautifully crafted lyrics come straight from the heart and embrace the uncertainty of life." -Melisa Gao
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Courtesy of Blue Jean Online.

With a feeling and natural ability that just can't be explained for someone so young, Eric delivers a Freddy-BB-Albert King influenced performance with an intensity and skill that belies the fact that >he is only 13 years old. With a style at times reminiscent of an early-Clapton, Eric combines a variety of influences (Yes, Jimi and Stevie are there too!) while reminding everyone the real thing comes from the heart and soul.

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

P.I.K.E.:

The New Jersey and Pennsylvania based band known as P.I.K.E. includes former members from 'Horndog' and 'AmpsEnd'. As word of mouth grows. P.I.K.E. is rapidly uprising, blending all types of rock to conjure their unique sound.

Hear them before you see them live!

One Hot Mess:

Our mission is not to be innovative, but to rock and make other bands wish they were half as good as us. To make good music, have fun, and play loud; that’s One Hot Mess.

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

Voted Best Band of 2003 at www.campusawards.com, Zox blends rock, funk, jazz, and reggae to produce what AB Free Radio calls "an excellent blended amalgam of vocals, melodic instrumentation, and superb songwriting." You don't want to miss this unique band!Hear them before you see them live!

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

Featuring muMs the schemer

Mums is an MC and poet from the Bronx. He has performed at New York's Nuyorican Poets Cafe, the Sounds of Brazil and the Brooklyn Moon Cafe, and he represented New York State at the National Poetry Slam Championship in Oregon. He has acted in the Home Box Office series Oz and Black Entertainment Television's music-video program Planet Groove. He is currently at work on a book titled Movements of the Cockroach. muMs and his work have been featured in The Quarterly Black Review and The Source.

Co-Sponsored with AACAA

Hear them before you see them live!

Hear them play before you see them live!

Check out two of TCNJ's best alumni bands this Friday night!

If you missed him in November, here's your chance to see this young phenom that TCNJ is talking about!

With a feeling and natural ability that just can't be explained for someone so young, Eric delivers a Freddy-BB-Albert King influenced performance with an intensity and skill that belies the fact that the is only 13 years old. With a style at times reminiscent of an early-Clapton, Eric combines a variety of influences (Yes, Jimi and Stevie are there too!) while reminding everyone the real thing comes from the heart and soul.

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

Shwa

Shwa first tasted success playing for rowdy Americans and Aussies while touring Italy. Since then Shwa has released his debut album Tender, composed the original music for the independent film, Ambassadors of Pain, and launched a successful East Coast college tour.

Steven Swanson

Kristofer Disharoon

note: this is not dish's head. dish has never had a mullet.

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

Come see the HOTTEST student bands.

• One Hot Mess
• Echoscreen
• And more!

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

Hear them play before you see them live!

If you or someone you know would like to play in the Rathskellar durring one of the student soloist/band nights, please email CUB at CUB@tcnj.edu

If you missed him in November, here's your chance to see this young phenom that TCNJ is talking about!

With a feeling and natural ability that just can't be explained for someone so young, Eric delivers a Freddy-BB-Albert King influenced performance with an intensity and skill that belies the fact that the is only 13 years old. With a style at times reminiscent of an early-Clapton, Eric combines a variety of influences (Yes, Jimi and Stevie are there too!) while reminding everyone the real thing comes from the heart and soul.

"If you can't dance to this band, you can't dance!"

New Atlantic (formally Glendora)

Featuring
John Dutton
Laureen Biruk
Anthony DeFrietas
Joe Biglin

Listen to the HOTTEST Student Bands!

• Gone Bananas
• WillardHayes
• Lunch Money Criminals

"His emotive style and intense delivery have drawn comparisons to Damien Rice, Alexi Murdoch, and Josh Ritter. He has attracted quite a following in such a short time, and regular radio play throughout the country is sure to bring more." - Mad Dragon Records

"Ryan Montbleau is a young, talented, singer/songwriter on a mission. With
sounds ranging from foot-stomping funk, to stripped-down blues, to sweet
folk ballads, this is one night of full soul-sound that shouldn't be
missed."
- The Original House of Blues, Cambridge, MA
January 2003

"...guitar playing reminiscent of a funk bass player channeling John Lee
Hooker. Lyrically, the phrasing runs the gauntlet of a '70s Stevie Wonder,
a '90s Jamiroquoi, and a healthy helping of Robert Plant."
- The Noise
November 2002

 Melody Gardot Performing. Opening for her will be John Dutton, a sophomore soloist.

Jerseyband plays Lungcore - A new genre that
infuses a horn-driven band with heavy metal values. Backed by drums,
electric guitar, and guitar synth, Jerseyband's horns (three saxophones and
a trumpet) cut through meaty arrangements that shock their audiences into
submission. Enthusiasts have compared their sound to Mr. Bungle, Zappa, and
Meshuggah but one thing is clear; this band is best categorized under their
own genre of horn driven metal called Lungcore.
-Soundteched by Anthony Thompson

Come check out In Secrecy, The Willard Hayes Band, and others jam out in the Rat! 

Soundteched by Anthony Thompson

With irresistible pop hooks that should appeal to fans of Elton John, Gavin Degraw, and Keane, Aslyn's songs are smooth and infectious; blending sounds similar to Jewel and the upbeat vibe of Nelly Furtado. Her first single, "Be the Girl," is rising on the charts and will undoubtedly become an anthem for young women to prouldy proclaim they are "more than curves." The tracks on her cd unite the the flavors of chick-rock with a pop appeal and jazzy stylings on the piano." You won't want to miss this show!

Come check out Subliminal Orphans! Tu Phace, Reg and keen take care of the vocals – both song and rhyme, while Wiley stands center stage on guitar, Ken on electronic and upright bass, Charlie on drums and Joe on keys and percussion. From the Pocono’s to West Philly to S. Orange N.J. and Long Island N.Y., the Orphans respective origins are as diverse as their soundscape. Grounded in hip-hop and fused with a slew of different musical elements, the band’s rise can be fully attributed to their stunning live show. Packed with intense jamming, straight off the top freestyles and genuine dance moves that aren’t made-for-TV, behold, Subliminal Orphans.

Opening for them is Melody Gardot, a favorite from last semeter. Come check out her smooth vocals and jazzy stylings on the guitar!

Last semester, you tore up the dance floor in the rat with Grupo Caribe. Now we bring to you Proyecto Clemente, another hot salsa/merengue that will be sure to get you moving! If you feel like dancin' come to the rat on April 4th!

Student Band Night
Trtl Soup
Retrograde
Chasing Monroe

Come support your fellow TCNJ students so you can say you saw them before
they were famous!

If you're from New Jersey, there is one band you definitely grew up with: BON JOVI.

Come check out SLIPPERY WHEN WET, a Bon Jovi Tribute Band. THE NATIONS ONLY BON JOVI TRIBUTE TO CAPTURE THE LOOK, ENERGY, AND SOUND OF THE LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM THE 80'S, ESPECIALLY THE SLIPPERY WHEN WET AND NEW JERSEY ALBUMS.

Come and rock out!

Known for their awesome live performances and diverse sound, Natural Selection plays music ranging from original soul, funk, R&B, jazz, rock and hip hop.  Come out and hear all different types of music!

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR STRAYLIGHT RUN!! Tickets go onsale starting Monday October 16 from 10am-4pm in the Stud. ONE ticket per TCNJ ID (each individual must present their own ID)

Come see Straylight Run in an intimate setting! They will be playing the Rat on Friday, November 3: Doors are at 7pm and the show starts at 8! Get your tickets fast!

It's 40 ounces to...seniors last chance to party in the Rat! Come chill out to some awesome Sublime covers while celebrating the last days of classes! Must be 21 or over to join us. See you there!

Day room and Trees! featuring college students from Lebanon Valley College. Day room has a electro-lounge sound and Trees! has an upbeat electronic sound.  For more information, visit: www.myspace.com/treestheband and www.myspace.com/dayroomdayroom

Come out and see Freekbass in the Rat! Freekbass has collaborated with funk legend Bootsy Collins, who calls Freekbass "The new spiritual warrior for the Funk". Freekbass released his album "The Air Is Fresher Underground" in October of 2003, which features guest appearances by Bootsy Collins, Buckethead and Bernie Worrell. Known for his unique bass-playing and bright-colored costumes, Freekbass is sure to give a great show!

Not ready to study for finals yet? Come relax at the Rat on the last day of class - Friday, December 7, from 5-8pm to see the band Mystic Rebel! Mystic Rebel is a raggae band that celebrates Bob Marley, Pete Tosh, and the Wailers! ..the perfect way to relax.