The List: 5 Places to Enjoy Live Music

A staple of Easton nightlife, Porter's Pub has supported the local music scene for more than 20 years. An eclectic selection of live music Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. No cover or drink minimum. Porter's also features an amazing selection of craft brews from around the world...700 Northampton St., Easton. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Wednesday, April 20 - Open mike, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21 - The Subtle Experience (irresistable fun jazz)

Friday, April 22 - The Great White Caps

Saturday, April 23 - The Younger Brothers (electric country blues)

Wednesday, April 27 - Traditional Irish open jam session, begins 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 28 - Riverside Jazz Ensemble with Steve Rosati

Friday, April 29 - Acoustic Gumbo

Saturday, April 30 - The Slewfoot Project

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It's no surprise that Pearly Baker's Alehouse would have great local music every weekend--carefully prepared locally-sourced menu items and a great selection of local crafts beers mean a night out includes the best Easton has to offer. And we think that's pretty good. No cover, no drink minimum. 11 Centre Square, Easton. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Thursday, April 21 - Dave Cahill

Friday, April 22 - Xylophone People

Saturday, April 23 - Mike Frank

Wednesday, April 27 - Jon Fadem & Paul Theissen

Friday, April 29 - Start Making Rent

Saturday, April 30 - Cornerstone Sound

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Mothers Bar and Grill. Old bar, new management. So far, so much better than before. Give them a shot. No cover or drink minimum. Also offers poker, quoits and salsa dancing on Sundays and weeknights. 3 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square), Easton. 610-253-1012 or www.mothersbaronline.com

Open mike Thursdays, live band Friday and Saturday evening.

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Larry Holmes Ringside...Not only a world champion boxer, Larry Holmes is a musician as well--from time to time, you may see Marmalade, Larry Holmes' band. Cover charge, usually $5. Also a great place to go dancing...91 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton. 610-253-6905 or www.larryholmes.com/Ringside_Restaurant.html

Tuesdays - Open Blues & Rock Jam with Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser, 8 p.m.

Friday, April 15 - Maria Woodford & Jake Heck, 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 - Ozone Riders, 9 p.m.

Friday, April 29 - Bob Lanza Blues Band, 9 p.m.

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Once an elegant lounge, The Lafayette Bar relives it's glory days a couple of times a month with some amazing jazz you're not likely to see anywhere else in the Valley. The ambiance may have the air of grunge, you may be inclined to order something that comes in a bottle ready to drink, but with no cover, no drink minimum, and very reasonable drink prices, The Lafayette Bar is an adventure worth undertaking. 11 North 4th St., Easton. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

 Saturday, May 7 - The Bill Warfield Quintet
Bill Warfield, trumpet