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Tony Mart presents big band blowout on the Boardwalk

by shorelocalnews | Aug 7, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

Two powerhouse big bands will light up the Boardwalk on Wednesday, Aug. 13, as Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk returns to Kennedy Plaza with an unforgettable night of horn-driven rock and swing. With a 58-year career, the band Chicago — along with Blood, Sweat & Tears...

Superstar DJ bringing old-school rap heroes to Hard Rock

by Chuck Darrow | Aug 7, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey

Mixmaster-to-the stars DJ Cassidy is bringing a heaping helping of hip-hop history to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. On Aug. 17, Cassidy, who has provided the soundtrack for parties hosted by such A-plus listers as Oprah Winfrey, Michelle and Barack Obama...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by shorelocalnews | Aug 7, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, August 7 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club Mums the Word, Zoomst, Red Meat Conspiracy 8 p.m. 247 S. New York Ave. LandShark Bar & Grill Scott Shelby 5 – 9 p.m. 1133 Boardwalk Steel Pier Tiki Bar Troy Rusnack 3 – 7 p.m. 1000 Boardwalk The Deck at Golden...

Youth of rock carry on the legacy of Southern blues and Americana

by shorelocalnews | Aug 7, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Legacy Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point will celebrate the roots of Southern rock and Americana on Friday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m., when Melody Trucks and Vaylor Trucks — daughter and son of Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks — take the stage. The evening will...

Natural wines: The minimal intervention philosophy

by David Setley | Aug 7, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Drink Up! What are natural wines? Though many assume that natural wines and organic wines are the same, that’s not quite true. All natural wines are organic wines, but not all organic wines are natural wines. I know. It’s confusing even for those in the wine industry!...

Queen Jayne’s transforms into tropical, groovy paradise

by shorelocalnews | Aug 7, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, Somers Point, South Jersey, Wahoo

Queen Jayne’s Lounge and Royal Drinkery has undergone another massive transformation. You may remember the Frosted Crown holiday pop-up bar from last winter (which will be back later this year). The team at the speakeasy-style bar has done it again—only this time,...