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10 Years of Mama D & The Vexations

The origin story of Mama D & the Vexations began back in late 2012 when Donna Ward & John Holmok were both teachers at a local music school…

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Venue Spotlight: Pub 17 and Lounge

Mama D is returning to Bergen County this fall! The space at 1315 NJ Route 17 has seen many transformations in recent years. 

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Mama D & The Vexations – Summer 2023

It’s that time of year: the smells of fresh cut grass and the sounds of the ice cream truck circling the neighborhood.  Which can only mean one thing: it’s summer in NJ and time to enjoy some local live music!  We are happy to announce our jam-packed Summer performance schedule, which includes private events and some new venues, as well as some of our old favorites. 

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Mama D & The Vexations is a high energy cover band from Morristown NJ with a soulful edge. Their powerful renditions of hits from the 60s through today keep the crowd moving all night long!

Members

Donna

Donna sings.
http://www.donnawardmusic.com

Nick

Nick plays guitar and sings.

Jasmine

Jasmine plays bass and sings too.

John

John plays drums.

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Songs

Modern Uptempo (2000s – today)
Amy Winehouse – Rehab
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
CeeLo Green – Forget You
Elle King – Ex’s and Oh’s
Fountains of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom
Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
Jessie J – Domino
Katy Perry – Firework
Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone
Lady Gaga – Born This Way
Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk
Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass
Meghan Trainor – Dear Future Husband
Miley Cyrus – Party in the USA
P!nk – Who Knew
P!nk – Raise Your Glass
P!nk – So What
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
The Darkness – I Believe In A Thing Called Love
The Killers – Mr. Brightside
Walk the Moon – Shut Up and Dance

Contemporary (2000s – today)
Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
Adele – Rolling In The Deep
Beyoncé – Irreplaceable
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Fountains of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom
Jessie J – Price Tag
John Mayer – Waiting On the World to Change
Joss Stone – Fell In Love With A Boy
Kid Rock/Sheryl Crow – Picture
Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
Lorde – Royals
Muse – Madness
Niall Horan – Slow Hands
Weezer – Africa

90s
4 Non Blondes – What’s Up
Alanis Morissette – Ironic
Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know
Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way
Blind Melon – No Rain
Blink-182 – All The Small Things
Bonnie Raitt – Something to Talk About
Foo Fighters – Learn to Fly
Green Day – Basket Case
Hanson – MMMbop
Harvey Danger – Flagpole Sitta
Lit – My Own Worst Enemy
Smash Mouth – I’m A Believer
Spice Girls – Wannabe
Sublime – What I Got
The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Third Eye Blind – Semi-Charmed Life
TLC – Waterfalls
Tom Petty – Learning to Fly
Tom Petty – Mary Jane’s Last Dance
Tracy Chapman – Give Me One Reason
Weezer – Buddy Holly
Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You

80s
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On a Prayer
Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Kenny Loggins – Footloose
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Tina Turner – Proud Mary
Toto – Africa
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You

70s
Aerosmith – Walk This Way
Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive
Carole King – Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Fleetwood Mac – Landslide
Gladys Knight – Midnight Train to Georgia
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
Lynyrd Skynrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Tom Petty – American Girl
Tom Petty – Breakdown

60s
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Dusty Springfield – Son of a Preacher Man
Isley Brothers – Shout
Janis Joplin – Me And Bobby McGee
Janis Joplin – Piece Of My Heart
Joe Cocker – With A Little Help From My Friends
Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
The Beatles – Twist and Shout
The Beatles – Oh! Darling
The Beatles – Birthday
The Foundations – Build Me Up Buttercup
The Rolling Stones – Gimme Shelter
The Rolling Stones – Satisfaction

Ballads & Standards
Adele – Make You Feel My Love
Elvis – Can’t Help Falling in Love with You
Etta James – At Last
Fleetwood Mac – Landslide
Frank Sinatra – New York, New York
Getz/Gilberto – Girl From Impanema
Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová – Falling Slowly
India Arie – Heart of The Matter
Meghan Trainor – Like I’m Gonna Lose You
Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody
Peggy Lee – Fever
Sam Smith – Palace
Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You

Country
Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats
Dolly Parton – Jolene
Gretchen Wilson – Redneck Woman
Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
Maren Morris – My Church

Holiday Music
Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Chuck Berry – Run Rudolph Run
Dropkick Murphys – I’m Shipping Up to Boston
Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas is You
Ray Parker, Jr. – Ghostbusters

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