Local Artist Highlight – No Alibis
No Alibis is a classic rock and blues cover band fronted by the rich and smooth voice of Dr. Sue Ventrella. You may recognize Susan Ventrella, DO ND, from her days seeing patients at Elmer Family Practice. Now you can find her rocking out at several local venues, including The Engine House, Dirty Jersey Tavern, and DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Bar. They played at DiPaolo’s in Penns Grove this past Friday, and it was a blast.
Dr. Sue has a smooth voice that has a charming Chrissie Hynde quality. They opened with Riders on the Storm by the Doors, and I was absolutely smitten! I was really impressed with Dr. Sue’s energy, charisma and bedside manners. You could tell that she really enjoys performing, and she mingled with the crowd between sets like we were old friends.
The whole band was tight, with Jay Coyle on drums, Dr. Barry Berman (a practicing pediatrician in Salem) on keys, Dave Olejnik on Bass, and their newest member Al Pavone on lead guitar. Dr. Sue shares vocal duties with several of the band members, which makes for great variety. They nailed all the hits: Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb, Van Morrison’s Wild Night, JJ Cale’s Call Me The Breeze. No Alibis are true professionals. They bring the party with great classics that you can dance to.
No Alibis is scheduled to play at The Engine House on Friday, July 24, and again at DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Bar on Saturday, August 1. If you can’t wait that long to dance to some hot blues and cool tunes, then check out their website for a full schedule, here: No Alibis Upcoming Gigs. You can see them next Saturday, May 9, at Filomena’s Cucina Rustica in West Berlin.
This Week’s Salem County Live Music Listings
Thursday, April 30
- Jeff Greenblatt plays Yappy Hour 5 pm @ The Shipyard, Pennsville
- Ray Gervato 6 pm @ DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Bar, Penns Gove
- Country Western Vibe Open Mic 7 pm @ Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery, Pilesgrove
Friday, May 1
- Banter Trio 6 pm @ Pine Tavern Distillery, Monroeville
- Vinnie Trav Trio 6 pm @ The Shipyard, Pennsville
- Kadin Sevene 7 pm @ The Engine House, Pennsville
- Gavin Jarvis 7 pm @ Bullhide Brewery, Pilesgrove
- Goodman Fiske Band 8 pm @ Steakouts Homeplate, Pittsgrove
- Good Vibes All Love Tour 7:30 pm @ Woodstown Pub Off Main, Woodstown
Saturday, May 2
- Afternoon Jam Session by Gene Shepherd 12 pm @ The Shipyard, Pennsville
- Gary Billings plays Cinco De Mayo Celebration 1 pm @ Pine Tavern Distillery, Monroeville
- Evening Jams by Double Tap 6 pm @ The Shipyard, Pennsville
- Unplugged Lights 6 pm @ Salem Oak Vinyards, Pedricktown
- Brian Seymour 7 pm @ Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery, Pilesgrove
- East Coast Funk Band 7:30 pm @ DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Bar, Penns Gove
- Drop Dead Sexy 8:30 pm @ Steakouts Homeplate, Pittsgrove
Sunday, May 3
- Krista Petti 1 pm @ TEN22 Tavern, Pittsgrove
- Last Three Duo 2 pm @ Steakouts Homeplate, Pittsgrove
- Oak Singers present This Is My Country! 3 pm @ Salem Community College, Carneys Point
- Charlie Boucher 4 pm @ The Shipyard, Pennsville
- Ray Gervato 5 pm @ DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Bar, Penns Gove
Subject to change. Confirm details with venue.
Article, photo and listing by Sara Morgan.
Made possible with support from The Gig Machine and Woodstown Music.