How Dennis Gomes left an indelible mark on Atlantic City
By Chuck Darrow For many in Atlantic City, this is a month that will always be tinged with melancholy as it was in February, 2012 that the city lost a true visionary. When, at age 68, he died unexpectedly during a dialysis treatment on Feb. 23 of that year, Dennis...The grape unknown: Pinotage and Tannat
By David Setley This week, let’s take a look at another “grape unknown” by exploring South Africa and Uruguay, two countries that may not be high on your list of well-known wine countries. Read on as I discuss two unique wines that come from these countries: Pinotage...
Live & Local Music Calendar
Thursday, February 22 Atlantic City Council Oak Lounge Jeremy Raves 5:30 – 9 p.m. 1000 Boardwalk Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino DJ Luap. 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget Dane Anthony 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 600 Huron Ave. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock Sean Patrick...Sacred Sword Reimagining the Jersey Devil Story
Tune In, Turn On By Doug Deutsch We’ve known area musician Johnny Higbee a long time, back to when his rock-metal group, Sacred Sword, was one of the most popular bands at the Jersey Shore. When Tune In Turn On learned that Higbee and Sacred Sword were recording a new...Bassist Andy Lalasis: A career surrounded by greatness
By Bruce Klauber Bassist Andy Lalasis is known as a “first call player.” For those not in the music business, when any top-tier singer, band, orchestra or ensemble is in need of a bass player – whether the genre is pop, jazz, fusion, rock, funk, country music or...
