The Jam At The Vault

04/05/2025

Check this out!

THIS SATURDAY🍿🎥🎬 Indie Film Screening - “Higher Grounds”

4/5 | 7-9 PM | RUS at The Vault

Join us for a screening of HIGHER GROUNDS. Written, directed and produced by Joe Kramer and Christian Sarkis Graham, HIGHER GROUNDS is an extraterrestrial comedy that takes an orbital view of life on Earth, featuring a hilarious performance from SEINFELD’s John O’Hurley. Winner of numerous awards including Best Comedy Short from the Jersey Shore Film Festival (2023), HIGHER GROUNDS is an official selection of the 2025 Brussels International Film Festival. See it before Brussels at The Vault in Milford, NJ followed by a talkback with filmmakers Joe and Christian!

Free admission. Donations greatly appreciated. Limited seating - select the number of people attending!

Made possible by funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Fargo Family Foundation.

12/12/2024

This Sunday from 3-5pm we are happy to present Jesse Ketchel, a local Bucks County musician 🎶

You may have caught his work last Thursday when the Sound Experiment graced the Jam at the Vault stage — whether or not you did, now’s the time to come and hear him!

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12/10/2024

This Friday night HurriKane will return to our stage from 6:30-9:30pm!

HurriKane, a Rocking Rhythm&Blues band, that has been playing together for more than 5 years will be covering artists such as Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, the Butterfield Blues Band to name a few. Featuring John Kane on guitar and vocals, Joe Ciardiello on drums and Dan Casserly on electric bass and vocals their performance on Friday 12/13 is sure to bring a good time and good music to boogie to!

12/09/2024

This Thursday night we present NORTHEAST EXPRESS — an engaging jazz
ensemble comprised of seasoned and versatile musicians from Pennsylvania and
New Jersey.

Featuring:
Lou Rossi (Guitar/Vocals/Musical Director)
Gene McAllister (Drums/Percussion)
Mike Antonovich (Bass Guitar)
Bill Glose (Saxophones & Flute/Business Manager)

NORTHEAST EXPRESS performs exciting jazz music from all eras and jazz genres
to include beautiful rhythmic sounds with the addition of vocals and horns.

Their catalog includes a wide spectrum of music from well-known artists such as
Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Billy Joel, Grover Washington, Jr., Freddy Hubbard,
David Sanborn, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Anita Baker, Bill Withers, The
Crusaders, and many, many, more.

NORTHEAST EXPRESS puts together an incredible show to entertain you and your
guests while showcasing the talents of the musicians on stage.

12/02/2024

We are happy to announce our Thursday night show this week: The Sound Experiment + Yupanki 🎶

The Sound Experiment is a new music project launched by Bucks County’s Jesse Ketchel (Ketchel & Creeksnake, Oak Ash & Thorn) which also features multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter Greg McGarvey and percussionist Steve Guarino. The Sound Experiment is a celebration of the spirit of improvisation; an opportunity to allow the music to carve its own path.

Yupanki is the conceptual music project of musician, artist, and writer Gregg Yupanki Bautista. Conjuring loop-based guitar arrangements by stacking layers of sound through a range of effects, Yupanki weaves through worlds of unspoken narratives. Often described as cinematic, the music follows the story of the titular character Yupanki - a time migrant with no memory of his past. It explores themes of self discovery and inner strength, connections to nature, as well as what it means to belong.

Drawing upon musical influences ranging from post-rock, ambient, Latin, experimental, and even his traditional Andean roots, fuzzy riffs are layered against droning textures, with percussion and contrasting dynamic guitar lines pitted against them in order to build the sonic space for Yupanki’s story to unfold.

11/28/2024

This Saturday night 11/30 we’re happy to present Str8up Band, an NJ-based cover band spanning all genres 🎶

The show will be 6:30-9:30pm and our typical mocktails and small bites will be available for purchase. Hope to see you all there!

11/22/2024

Tomorrow night we present The Canning Company 🎶

In 2023, The Canning Company was established with the idea of bringing a fresh wave of jam band music to the eastern United States. Based in Clinton, NJ., the band prides itself on live performances, with extended psychedelic improvisations. The band is currently playing locally for the remainder of the year, with regional tour dates planned for 2025.

Featuring:
Nigel Lane (Vocals, Keys, Guitar)
Matt Migliorino (Bass)
Zach Schwartz (Guitar)
Joe Lavecchia (Keys, Vocals)
Jason Hallenbake (Drums)

11/21/2024

Tonight we are happy to present Waterfront Blue, a band who has been evolving for over 10 years. Be there @ 6:30pm!

Vocalist Brenda K. Lee and guitarist Tom Schnabel have collaborated to create a fresh approach to American music. They frequently include other musicians, but at their core, the duo provides rich vocal entertainment over a solid guitar backdrop. Brenda’s international experience adds a stylistic, multilingual flare to their music. They perform a diverse repertoire in many venues, such as restaurants and festivals, including Musikfest and Allentown’s Miller Symphony Hall. They frequently work at Drexel University’s state of the art sound studios, recording covers as well as original compositions.

They have a simple philosophy: “We love to play and sing. When our listeners appreciate our passion, it is a special experience”. Check them out and consider Waterfront Blue for your next special event.

What kind of music do they play? The good kind of course!

11/13/2024

We are happy to announce this week’s lineup! 🎶

Friday 11/15 @ 6:30pm (The Hip Replacements)
• The Hip Replacements are an Easton, PA based post genre jam band playing funky mashup arrangements of recent hits. The five members have over 200 years of professional experience in all musical styles. Bassist Al Kratzer originated the project with his dissatisfaction over the jazz standards canon remaining largely unchanged since the 1970s.
• In addition to Kratzer, the band members are: Saxophonist Michael Matthews — Philly Sigma Sound Studios session player who is best known in the Lehigh Valley as a member of the beloved RnB band Fuzzy Bunny back in the day. | Guitarist Ken Papa — NYC session guitarist who has worked with P*e Wee Elli (James Brown’s Musical Director) and Mark Rivera (Billy Joel sax man and Ringo Starr’s Musical Director) | Keyboardists Gary Staples — Well known in the Lehigh Valley as a versatile pianist and organist who has played with countless area musicians and bands. | Drummer Ruben Ariola —  has played with numerous jazz and rock combos in venues across the Poconos and Lehigh Valley including the Deerhead Inn. 

Saturday 11/16 @ 6:30pm (Circle Round The Sun)
• Circle Round the Sun is an acoustic band that performs original and cover songs best described as Americana. They specialize in songs with rich vocal harmonies and sizzling guitar licks- music that lives at the intersection of folk, country, blues, and rock. The band has been performing for more than 15 years at concert venues, fairs, festivals, libraries, coffee houses, porch fests, taverns, and benefits.

Sunday 11/17 @ 4-6pm (Casper & Stretch)
• Casper & Stretch are singer/songwriter duo Don Dalen and Mark Jones, both residents of Alexandria Township. Don writes the songs and plays guitar. Mark has a background in classical music and plays keyboards. Together they provide the vocals.
• Fun Fact: Mark collects and plays vintage accordions. Don played in rock & roll bands before Mark was born.

11/05/2024

We are happy to announce this week’s lineup! 🎶

Thursday 11/7 @ 6:30pm (Chris Hoke — Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter /Performer/Studio Musician for Hire/Guitar Repair)
• Guitarist for bands including Sequoia, Blizzard the Ozzy Show, Indian Boy, City Hicks, Metropolis, Black Crowes Tribute, The Saloonatics and fill in guitarist for many other bands.
• Chris has done tours appearing on radio and TV in Puerto Rico as well as a songwriter registered with ASCAP.
• He has played Acoustic Wedding Performances, Senior Community Shows, Restaurants/Clubs, Festivals, Private Parties & everywhere good music is appreciated!
• His solo acoustic shows feature himself on Guitar & Vocals, performing an eclectic mix of songs acoustically, featuring melodic guitar melodies with a little bit of something for everyone!
• Performing songs from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Prince, Kenny Chesney, The Doors, Iron Maiden, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Nirvana, Billy Joel, and many more.

Friday 11/8 @ 6:30pm (Mike Green Jazz Quartet)
• Pianist, trumpeter, composer and
leader Michael Green lives in Frenchtown NJ, and teaches piano, jazz improvisation, composition and trumpet at Westminster Conservatory of Music in Princeton NJ. In the 1970s, 80s and 90s he composed and arranged for various bands and recording studios in Hollywood and New York. For more than 10 years he was the “house pianist” at a major Princeton hotel. He is also published by Art Of Sound Music.
• Trumpeter Danny Tobias is best known for traditional jazz and swing, yet his skills and repertoire embrace a wide variety of contemporary styles. Danny performs year round at Jazz clubs in NYC and is frequently featured at festivals and other events in the USA and around the world.
• Milford resident bassist Arturo Baguer has worked and taught in the tri-state area for many years. He has toured Europe, Canada and the US and has recorded with blues legend Pinetop Perkins, and many others.
• Drummer and ethno-percussionist Bill Noren, from Clinton Nu, is a versatile musician, having performed with scores of talented New York musicians, theater groups, and ensembles. He also performs and teaches Middle Eastern rhythms and genres.

10/29/2024

We are pleased to announce our first lineup for November! 🎶

Friday 11/1 @ 7pm
• This Friday night will be a special show at The Vault featuring “The Rob Lanter Trio” and “McMillan & Co.”
• The first set will feature The Rob Lanter Trio performing songs from a newly released Album/CD, “A Life In Guitar”. The performance will feature songs from the Album/CD. Rob will be accompanied by Laura McMillan and Neal Carson both singing backup vocals.
• The second set will feature McMillan & Co. McMillan & Co. plays adult contemporary jazz/pop always keeping the listener in mind. With a strong sense of melody entwined within interesting and challenging arrangements, the band improvises within the context of the song, creating a great listener experience. They will be playing songs from their CD “Common Ground”.  McMillan & Co. consists of Laura McMillan: keyboards and lead vocal, Tom McMillan: bass and main composer, Rob Lanter: guitar and composer, Neal Carson: keyboards and vocals, Tom Hyland: drums and vocals.

Saturday 11/2 @ 6:30pm
• Experience the Ultimate Party Vibe with NJ’s Premier Cover Band!
• From the heart of NJ comes a band that redefines the word ‘energy’!  This dynamic cover band is your ticket to a time-travel journey through the greatest hits that have had people grooving for decades. With a repertoire spanning the iconic 60s to today’s chart-toppers, there’s a tune for everyone to love.
• Genre-Bending Setlist: Whether you’re a die-hard fan of pop or have a soul for country, their eclectic mix promises an unbeatable musical experience. Prepare to rock out to classic rock anthems, get down to infectious dance tracks, and belt out the best of what country has to offer.
• Achievements: They’ve brought life to countless dance floors, ignited the spark at vibrant weddings, galvanized grand corporate events, and are the mouthpiece of good times wherever they go!
• Upcoming Projects: The band is gearing up for their most exciting season yet, with a calendar brimming with gigs at local hotspots, private parties, and community events. They’re ready to leave audiences in awe. Don’t let the chance to be part of the most electrifying performances slip away!

10/24/2024

We are happy to introduce the second of two weeks of “RUS @ The Vault”!

Tomorrow (Friday 10/25 @ 7pm)
• SPOOKY SPECIAL: “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.” ~Edgar Allan Poe — Join RUS and get your ghoul on for an evening of the macabre with our Spooky Special: Tales of Poe, a dramatic reading performed by the RUS Team. Why wear your Halloween costume just once? Celebrate the season with RUS’s own Ali Gilheany, Keith Strunk, and Laura Swanson as they share the captivating tales of Poe in an evening of delightful readings that invite you to explore the mysteries of imagination!
• Costumes not required

This Weekend (Sunday 10/27 @ 4pm)
• PLAY: Paper Birds — Join RUS for a staged reading of selections from “Paper Birds,” by Robert Miller II and directed by Steven Dennis. Scientists refer to this epoch as ‘Anthropocene’, representing awareness of the irreversible damage human activity has on our planet. This series of five short plays, each different in time and place, show human and non-humans facing their personal ‘end of the world’. Connecting the plays is a question; is it possible to imagine, in the face of our common catastrophe, a more just and equitable society?
• Audience Q&A will follow the reading. Adult content. Parental discretion is advised.