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Easter Brunch lasts all day at Country Club For the past five years, Atlantic City Country Club has set out quite the spread for Easter Sunday brunch. Sunday Brunch is part of the country club landscape and has been for years, but for Easter, Chef Ed Daggers takes pains to make it special. For one thing the time gives new meaning to brunch. The dining room opens at 9:30 a.m. and doesn’t close until 5:30 p.m. “I change the menu every year,” Daggers said. “We always have the stand-bys like an omelet station, waffles, eggs Benedict, bacon, sausage and a carving station. But I also try to change or add a unique item to our carving station as well. For Easter, we have leg of lamb with a mint demi glace. Sometimes we do Virginia ham or venison or we even carve whole sides of fish like salmon or tuna loins.” Dagger also likes to do something different on the seafood side. “This year, we also have fresh Gulf grouper with lobster caviar and butter, a great fish this time of year and a good, firm white fish the seafood lovers will enjoy.” A Pennsylvania native, Dagger is also doing house-made Pennsylvania Dutch egg noodles, with spring peas and prosciutto ham. And he added an Asian twist with Hunan-style stir fried shrimp and broccoli. “We try to mix it up when we do brunch every week like adding some kind of action station like woks with stir fried shrimp or chicken or both. But for Easter, I try to have cool and different entrees that are not too far out there because we get so many families. We want everyone to find
IF YOU GO Caesars Entertainment presents Easter Brunch at the Atlantic City Country Club, 800 Shore Road, Northfield. Time is 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $39.95 for adults; $17.95 for children 12 and under; children 4 and under are free. Call (609) 236-4465 for reservations.
No Easter feast would be complete without chocolate eggs and a visit with the bunny. PHOTO PROVIDED
things they enjoy and are tempted to try.” And the young ones can meet, greet and have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. Dessert is one of the more impressive displays for Easter brunch with a giant
chocolate bunny display with Easter eggs and Easter candy. “We have many different items from fine French pastries to good old American Southern comfort bread pudding,” Daggers said.
Atlantic City Country Club Chef Ed Daggers takes extra steps to make Easter brunch special and family friendly. PHOTO PROVIDED
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Revel looks to change nightlife in A.C.
Neil Moffitt dishes on new resort’s vision for entertainment By WILLIAM SOKOLIC Courier-Post Staff
In the late 1990s, British-born Neil Moffitt created the Godskitchen, which took electronic music and fashioned a total experience for clubgoers. Two years later, he formed Angel Music Group, which produced arena events throughout the U.K. and America. In 2004, he brought Godskitchen to Las Vegas and turned around the failing ICE Las Vegas by booking the world’s top DJs. Moffitt formed Angel Management Group to focus on the American market. He designed his first nightlife venue for a casino company in St. Louis. Come 2010, he and his team acquired Pure Management Group, assuming operations of PURE Nightclub and Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace; LAX Nightclub and Savile Row at Luxor; Social House at CityCenter; Coyote Ugly Las Vegas at New York-New York; Dick’s Last Resort at Excalibur; and Aura Nightclub at Atlantis in the Bahamas. In addition, Angel promoted and programmed events for Tabu Ultra Lounge and Studio 54 at MGM Grand and ROK Vegas at New York-New York. With that as a backdrop, Moffitt, CEO of Angel Management Group, landed the contract to design and operate the nightlife and entertainment components at Revel, from clubs to arenas. Moffitt spoke to the Courier-Post about his partnership with Revel, which opened Monday in Atlantic City. Q: What attracted you to Revel? A: Revel was an intriguing project. I think they took a holistic approach to redefine gaming for the Northeast. That empowered us to deliver nightlife projects that would compete in any gaming market in the world. I was extremely impressed with CEO Kevin DeSanctis and his vision. I was impressed with his design and general feeling of the hotel. We have the opportunity to redefine the market. In my studies of the market, I didn’t find anything in Atlantic City that I would see as a competitor in a larger gaming market, which has been ignored by a lot of people developing casinos in the past 10 years. When Revel took that stand, it was like a breath of fresh air and that drew us to Atlantic City. Kevin’s vision is now a reality. He has delivered and I am excited to be part of it. Q: What have you done with Revel? A: We have four venues in the hotel that appeal to different demographics. The daylife concept, nightlife concept, center bar entertainment and live entertainment. The center bar is The Social, which presents live entertainment in the middle of the casino floor. Live entertainment is represented by Ovation Hall. The Social and Ovation Hall are now open. We’ll keep the opening of others close to the vest. Q: What is daylife? A: The daylife concept emerged over
Neil Moffitt is the man behind the design and operation of nightlife and entertainment at Atlantic City’s new Revel. He has lots of experience energizing clubs and night spots in Las Vegas. PHOTO PROVIDED the past five years in Southern Europe. People were intrigued about having a good time in the day and not just by lying in the sun with an iPod. In Las Vegas, five or six such clubs are programmed as entertainment venues, clubs like Wet Republic and Encore Beach Club. They are high-energy, vibrant daytime night clubs. Not everyone wants to stay out at 4 a.m. Some people want day and night options. At Revel, we are converting space that can entertain in the day as well in the night. It’s adjacent to the boardwalk beneath the night club. We felt no one really looked at that in Atlantic City. We feel these kinds of clubs will be developed by
others down the road. I would hope this affects beach bars elsewhere in the city. Q: What affect will the nightlife scene have elsewhere in the city? A: I would like to think that Revel would result in making other casinos change, which would be beneficial to the entire market. Really the focus is on success. There are 40 million people within a full tank of gas. They have lots of choices. What Kevin has designed will give people a decision to make. Will they sit on a plane to go somewhere or go to Revel to embrace what is on their doorstep? Q: You established yourself in Las Vegas. What similiarties are there between the two gaming capitals?
A: Las Vegas and Atlantic City are structured for the gamer who likes to move around and has a choice. It’s a better environment for gamers. Atlantic City has the density and operators to present diverse offerings. Q: What is the future for Atlantic City? A: When it comes to investment and development, Atlantic City got left behind. If Revel was in Las Vegas, it would be a major player. I’m a believer in that success. People won’t let one casino have it all their own way. Atlantic City has its own identity. And it has the East Coast at its doorstep. In the next 10 years, it will develop its own marketplace.
Spirit Airlines adds new stops By WILLIAM SOKOLIC Courier-Post Staff
MORE INFORMATION Spirit Airlines will start flying from Atlantic City to Chicago on May 2, Detroit on May 3 For details on times and fares, and Atlanta on May 17. Both Chicago and Detroit have connecting flights to Las Vegas or to book reservations, visit www.sjta.com/acairport and Los Angeles. PHOTO PROVIDED
Spring brings more than sunshine and flowers and baseball. At the Atlantic City International Airport, spring brings more flights, enough to crisscross the U.S. This spring, Spirit Airlines will resume daily flights to Chicago and Detroit, and launch new seasonal service to Atlanta, with connections to Dallas. On March 1, Spirit began daily flights to Boston. “Once again, Spirit is meeting the demand for air service to Atlantic City from key markets starting with the return of daily service to Boston,” said Bart R. Mueller, executive director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority, the owner and operator of the airport. Chicago flights start May 2, Detroit on May 3 while Atlanta comes online May 17. Both Chicago and Detroit have connecting flights to Las Vegas and to Los Angeles. “We are happy that Spirit Airlines is adding Atlantic City to the more than 150 U.S. destinations served out of HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “Our customers can now enjoy this additional nonstop service.” Low fares continue to be a selling point as Atlantic City Airport extends its reign as the U.S. airport with the overall lowest fares, according to a Jan. 26 report from the U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation statistics. Spirit also has flights to Fort Myers, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach. “This year will be viewed as a transitional year as the airport coordinates with Atlantic City in identifying and targeting priority markets,” Mueller said.
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Cage Fury Fighting Championship bouts take place in The Event Center, April 14 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgata Way. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $55 to $225 and can be purchased by calling (866) 900-4849, visiting www.theborgata.com or at the Borgata’s Box Office.
Jonavin Webb (right, pictured with MMA legend Renzo Gracie) is making his mixed martial arts pro debut April 14 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa as part of the Cage Fury Fighting Championship. PHOTO PROVIDED
MMA fighters battle at Borgata
Jonavin Webb used his experience as a wrestler at Cherokee High School as a stepping stone to a career in mixed martial arts. The Marlton resident, 22, makes his pro debut April 14 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa as part of the Cage Fury Fighting Championship. He’s already sold 150 tickets to friends and family. “I’m feeling confident about this. I’m the strongest I’ve ever felt,” said the welterweight, who carries a 5-0 record as an amateur into his fight against Robert Gittens. The evening will feature three title fights and 10 main card bouts, with Webb one of the later matches. In these MMA bouts, fighters battle for three rounds of five minutes each. Unlike boxing, MMA allows kicking, grappling and punching. “We are thrilled to partner with one of the country’s top mixed martial arts promoters,” said Joe Lupo, senior vice president of operations for Borgata. “This will be the first MMA event held at Borgata and having the CFFC brings a high caliber and high energy event to add to our diverse entertainment program is very exciting.” Veteran Greg Soto defends his welter-
weight strap against former teammate, George Sullivan. “I’m training with the best guys,” Soto said. “I’ll be ready for war.” Said Sullivan, “Being ex-training partners just makes this fight that much better.” Aljamain “Aljo” Sterling tries to keep his undefeated record intact when he takes on Casey “Full Speed” Johnson for the bantamweight title. In the main card, collegiate national champion Mike “the Cowboy” Wilcox will try to improve to 2-0 when he takes on the more experienced Shedrick Goodridge. Like Webb, Wilcox, of Buena, will have a large contingent of family and friends in the house. He graduated Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pa, where he wrestled. “I still wanted to compete after college, and MMA was available,” Wilcox said in a phone interview. Webb, who also trains people in jujitsu, admits the money in MMA is not as good as in boxing. “But the fans and followers are getting way bigger and there’s a lot of room to grow. It’s fun to watch,” he said by phone.
Daryl takes ‘House’ on the road
Daryl Hall grew up steeped in soul music, so having Sharon Jones and newcomer Allen Stone as his co-stars for the traveling version of “Live from Daryl’s House” makes perfect sense. “It’s amazing. I love working with both of these people,” Hall said in a phone interview. “They do different facets of the sound I am part of, that tapped into my origins. Allen is like my musical son, he is so talented.” Both Jones and Stone have appeared on the webcast and TV show of the same name, which is recorded at Hall’s home in upstate New York. The show, dubbed Nu-Soul Revue, plays Borgata April 14. It’s part of a seven-city tour that also stops in Montclair and at the historic Beacon Theatre in New York. The stage show will feature each performer solo, and the guest stars in concert with Hall. And yes, the performance will include selections from the Hall and Oates catalog, Hall said. With fellow Philadelphia-area native John Oates, Hall recorded a string of hits in the 1970s and 1980s, including “Rich Girl,” “Private Eyes,” “Maneater” and others. While he continues to tour with Oates, Hall’s sideline has gained a lot of traction. “It’s so much fun to do. I like to think the original essence is still there, but it has evolved. Musicians get together with no audience watching. We tell stories, laugh and play music.” The segments have added food preparation and dinner conversations, too. As a bonus, another talent from the webcast — Philadelphia restaurateur and actor Tony Luke — will host a video segment on how to prepare his famous cheesesteak. Luke will talk about the process while the actual demonstration plays out on a large screen. There will be vouchers for a free sandwich at one of Luke’s places — including Borgata’s food court — after the show. Jones, who first appeared on “Live from Daryl’s House” in 2010, has released four albums with the Dap-Kings band, among them, “I Learned the Hard Way.” “Doing the show was such an honor
Daryl Hall brings his popular show to Borgata April 14. PHOTO PROVIDED and it was a thrill to be at Daryl’s house and to get to make music, relax and have a good time,” Jones said in a press release. Seattle native Stone made his “Daryl’s House” debut in February. He released his self-titled sophomore record in October. In addition to the webcast, “Live from Daryl’s House” is shown weekly in more than 80 percent of the U.S. markets, including KYW in Philadelphia. Going to television was part of the idea from the beginning, Hall said. “That’s why I had such high production values,” he said. Hall just completed the 54th episode. Among his guests: Cee Lo Green, Nick Lowe, Booker T and the MGs, Rob Thomas, Train Fitz & the Tantrums and Neon Trees. “I like to mix it up in every way, generational and musical,” Hall said. “I think it’s interesting and keeps me on my toes every show.” See episodes at www.livefromdaryls house.com.
IF YOU GO ‘Live from Daryl’s House’ with Daryl Hall, Sharon Jones and Allen Stone, plays The Music Box April 14 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgata Way. Show time is 9 p.m. Tickets are $65-$75 and can be purchased at (866) 900-4849, www.theborgata.com or the Borgata’s Box Office.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Decision rocks with DJ B. Lee on deck from 9 p.m. with dancers as an added attraction.
Saturday, April 21
Thursday, April 5
LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The best tribute artists return for another stand in The Palace Theater. $32.50 GYPSY BAR 10 PM Borgata >> Best regional rock bands play in this eclectic setting noted for its tequila selections. XHIBITION BAR 10 PM Harrah’s >> DJs provide the musical entertainment EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> The best tribute bands play. 21 BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this new lounge off the casino floor. RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Singers perform in this intimate new lounge. LIVE BAR 8:30 PM, Golden Nugget >> Live bands rock in the new bar. LUKE PALLADINO’S 8 PM Harrah’s >> Love and Branca play.
Friday, April 6
LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The best tribute artists return for another stand in The Palace Theater. $32.50 21 BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this new lounge off the casino floor. DUSK Caesars >> Global Fridays with DJ Royale. FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE POOL AFTER DARK 10 PM, Harrah’s >> Music by DJ Hollywood and the Beatclan with a performance by R&B singer and actor Sisqo. Admission starts at $10. GYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> Two bands share the evening in this eclectic setting noted for its tequila selections. TOGA BAR 10 PM Caesars >> DJs spin the music with the Toga Dancers providing the visuals. MIXX 10 PM Borgata >> The bi-level lounge provides an intimate experience with plush seating and private table service areas. mur mur 10 PM Borgata >> Eli Escobar OKs the music for a club that may keep you up all night. FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB 6-9 PM, Foundation Room, House of Blues >> Feed your soul with a modern and fashionable mix of food, music and socializing designed to delight all five senses. Choose from four seatings, a four-course dinner, wine and admission to a live music show at 10 p.m. Tickets are $50. EDEN LOUNGE 8:15 PM Harrah’s >> Regional rock bands perform early and late. XHIBITION BAR 10 PM Harrah’s >> Music provided till 5 AM by DJs. LOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> Live music. BACKSTAGE AT SHOWBOAT 10 PM >> Rockers and DJs party till the wee hours. MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >> DJ Nicky D spins the records. Shorty the Sheriff and Vixens entertain from 10 PM BLUE MARTINI 9 PM Bally’s >> Rock bands and DJs entertain. RUSH LOUNGE 6 PM, Golden Nugget >> Two sets of performers provide music all evening LIVE BAR 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> Live music rocks the house. MIA 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Lu'AP spins the music.
Saturday, April 7
KEVIN JAMES 8 PM, Borgata >> Sitcom star and comedian tells his comic tales in The Event Center. Sold out. BLUE OCTOBER 8 PM, House of Blues >> Houston rockers come north. $25 EPIC SATURDAY AT THE POOL AFTER DARK 10 PM, Harrah’s >> Rapper and actor Ice T and his lady, Coco, host the evening with music by DJ Hollywood and the Beatclan. Admission starts at $20. LEGENDS IN CONCERT 7:30, 10 PM, Bally's >> The best tribute artists return for another stand in The Palace Theater. $32.50 DUSK Caesars >> Hip bar features DJs from around the country. 21 BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this new lounge off the casino floor with DJ Be-Easy until 5 AM. GYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> A pair of bands rock this eclectic setting noted for its tequila selections. MIXX 10 PM Borgata >> DJ set by Rev Run & DJ Ruckus with Carlos Melange. mur mur 10 PM Borgata >> Music by Sky Nellor with Doug Grayson. EDEN LOUNGE 8:15 PM Harrah’s >> A couple of the best regional rock bands .
Hellyeah (pictured) and Clutch rock out April 14 at the House of Blues. The show is 18+ with tickets from $25 to $35. NEW JERSEY PRESS MEDIA FILE XHIBITION BAR 10 PM Harrah’s >> A pair of the top local DJs split the duties till 5 AM. BACKSTAGE AT SHOWBOAT 10 PM >> Live bands and a DJ rock till the wee hours MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >> DJ Mike Ficca spins the records. Shorty the Sheriff and Vixens entertain from 10 PM AFTER HOURS FOUNDATION ROOM 2 AM, Showboat >> DJs carry on till the sun comes up.
Sunday, April 8
LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The best tribute artists return for another stand in The Palace Theater. $32.50 EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns rock the room. GYPSY BAR 8:30 PM Borgata >> An eclectic setting with all manner of tequila. MIXX SUNDAYS 10 PM Borgata >> DJ Scene with Paul Castro provide music in this bi-level lounge with plush seating and private table service areas.
Monday, April 9
mur.mur 10 PM Borgata >> Cedric Gervais spins the music with PS-1, $20 RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Beth Tinnon performs in this intimate lounge. 21 BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this new lounge off the casino floor. EDEN LOUNGE 7 PM Harrah’s >> Quizzo entertains.
Tuesday, April 10
LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The best tribute artists return for another stand in The Palace Theater. $32.50 DUSK TUESDAYS Caesars >> An adult playground awaits. DJ Sat-One plays. EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> Funkybone rocks the room.
Wednesday, April 11
LEGENDS IN CONCERT 3 and 8 PM, Bally's >> The best tribute artists return for another stand in The Palace Theater. $32.50 GYPSY BAR 9 PM Borgata >> Joe Bachman Duo entertains in an eclectic setting known for its variety of tequilas. XHIBITION BAR 10 PM, Harrah’s >> DJ Kay Jay provides the entertainment. BLUE MARTINI 10 PM, Bally's >> Latin Night with DJ Party Boy and DJ Ovy. SINDUSTRY WEDNESDAY 10 PM Harrah’s >> The Pool After Dark features DJ Vito G and DJ Jason E.
Thursday, April 12
LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The best tribute artists return for another stand in The Palace Theater. $32.50 GYPSY BAR 10 PM Borgata >> Please Please Me plays in this eclectic setting noted for its tequila selections. XHIBITION BAR 10 PM Harrah’s >> DJ Ed Smooth provides the musical entertainment. EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> Real Diamond, a Neil Diamond Tribute band, rocks the house. RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Drew Stevyens performs in this intimate lounge.
Friday, April 13
ALL AMERICAN REJECTS 9 PM, Borgata >> Rockers rock The Music Box $29.50 LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The best
tribute artists return for another stand in The Palace Theater. $32.50 FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE POOL AFTER DARK 10 PM, Harrah’s >> Fist Pump Award Celebration Party featuring Earwaxxx & DJ Johnny B. The evening includes a live performance by HARDNOX. Admission starts at $10.
Saturday, April 14
CAGE FURY FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP 7 PM, Borgata >> Mixed martial arts matches return. $55-$225 LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE 9 PM, Borgata >> Daryl Hall returns to The Music Box with special guests Sharon Jones and Allen Stone. $65 to $75. BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Jazz, big band, swing and Dixieland performed by a seven-piece group. $30.46-$41.76 CLUTCH AND HELLYEAH, House of Blues >> Two rock bands knock the socks off at the Music Hall. EPIC SATURDAY AT THE POOL AFTER DARK 10 PM, Harrah’s >> featuring DJ Konflikt and Neil Beats. Admission starts at $20. mur.mur 10 PM Borgata >> Samantha Ronson provides the records with Doug Grayson. PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 10 PM >> Total Whiteout rocks with DJ Aiden Scott on deck from 9 p.m. with dancers as an added attraction. AFTER HOURS FOUNDATION ROOM 2 AM, Showboat >> DJ Encore Birthday Bash with DJ Eddie Edge at 10 p.m. Fashion show with Darnell Hicks & Cool Nerds, hosted by Briella Calafiore from Jerseylicious.
Thursday, April 19
LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The best tribute artists return for another stand in The Palace Theater. $32.50 BARNUM BASH 7 PM, Boardwalk Hall >> Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey brings a contemporary circus. $20-$80 GYPSY BAR 10 PM Borgata >> Please Please Me plays in this eclectic setting noted for its tequila selections. XHIBITION BAR 10 PM Harrah’s >> DJ Ed Smooth provides the musical entertainment. EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> B Street Band: A Springsteen Tribute band, rocks the house. 21 BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this new lounge off the casino floor. RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Karma performs in this intimate lounge. LIVE BAR 8:30 PM, Golden Nugget >> 52 Pick Up entertains in the lounge. LUKE PALLADINO’S 8 PM Harrah’s >> Love and Branca play.
Friday, April 20
JOSH TURNER 9 PM, Harrah’s >> Young country singer comes to town. $30-$40 ALISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION 9 PM, Caesars >> Country and bluegrass in the Circus Maximus Theater $55-$95. BADFISH 8 PM, House of Blues >> Rock band pays tribute to Sublime at the Music Hall. $18 to $25 SHUT UP, SIT DOWN & EAT 9 PM, Borgata >> A Comedy Club special event features Tina Giorgi, Joe Moffa, Chris Monty and Eric Tartaglione in The Music Box. $25. BARNUM BASH 7 PM, Boardwalk Hall >> Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey brings a contemporary circus. $20-$80 HOUSE OF BLUES PARTY PIT 10 PM >> Split
RONNIE WOOD 9 PM, Golden Nugget >> Longtime Rolling Stones guitarist and Hall of Famer rocks the Grand. $56.50-$169.50. AVALANCHE TOUR FEATURING SHINEDOWN 6 PM, House of Blues >> Rockers deliver in the Music Hall. $35-$50 MERLE HAGGARD 9 PM, Harrah’s >> Country legend shows he still can cut it. $45-$65 SMOKEY ROBINSON 9 PM, Caesars >> Legendary Motown singer-songwriter plays his extensive catalog in the Circus Maximus Theater. $55 to $85 SHUT UP, SIT DOWN & EAT 9 PM, Borgata >> A Comedy Club special event features Tina Giorgi, Joe Moffa, Chris Monty and Eric Tartaglione in The Music Box. $25 BARNUM BASH 1 and 5 PM, Boardwalk Hall >> Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey brings a contemporary circus. $20-$80 EPIC SATURDAY AT THE POOL AFTER DARK 10 PM, Harrah’s >> featuring DJ Vito G and James Strzz. Hosted by Dennis Haskins, aka "Mr. Belding." Admission starts at $20. PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 10 PM >> Hit makers, Trapt, rocks with DJ Aiden Scott on deck from 9 p.m. with dancers as an added attraction. AFTER HOURS FOUNDATION ROOM 2 AM, Showboat >> DJ Patrice McBride entertains till 2 a.m. That's when the Epiphany Promotions Party kicks in with DJ Vito G and "School's Out" Hosted by Mr Belding.
Friday, April 27
THIRD EYE BLIND 9 PM, Golden Nugget >> San Francisco rockers ride on with three best selling albums. $45.20-$62.15
Saturday, April 28
WHOOPI GOLDBERG 9 PM, Golden Nugget >> Whoopi brings her eclectic stand-up to The Grand. $66.67-$89.27 KIX BROOKS, House of Blues >> One half of Brooks & Dunn shows he can make it on his own at the Music Hall. $27.50-$37.50 CHICAGO 9 PM, Caesars >> Legendary jazz rock band plays the Circus Maximus Theater. $56-$86
Sunday, April 29
OAK RIDGE BOYS 2 PM, Golden Nugget >> Country harmonizers run through their four decades of hits, included "Elvira." $32.77-$55.37
Friday, May 4
RUSSELL BRAND 9 PM, Borgata >> Brit wit and the ex of Katy Perry performs in The Music Box. $65-$75 MARILYN MANSON 9 PM, House of Blues >> Gothic rockers play the Music Hall. $40-$70
Saturday, May 5
RUSSELL BRAND 9 PM, Borgata >> Brit wit and the ex of Katy Perry performs in The Music Box. $65-$75 GEORGE LOPEZ 8 PM, Borgata >> Late-night comedian works The Event Center. $55 to $85.
Friday, May 11
‘WEIRD AL’ YANKOVIC 9 PM, House of Blues >> The king of parodies shows he still has it. $25-$45
Saturday, May 12
MOTHERS DAY FEST 7:30 PM, Boardwalk Hall >> Charlie Wilson, Patti LaBelle and Johnny Gill. $44-$93
Friday, May 18
KEITH SWEAT 4 PM, Caesars >> R&B crooner serenades the Circus Maximus Theater. $55-$65 PENN & TELLER 9 PM, Harrah's >> Witty Penn and silent Teller do their magic act in The Concert Venue. $55-$75
Saturday, May 19
JOAN RIVERS 6 PM, Borgata >> Legendary comedian brings her barbs to The Music Box. $39.50$45. PENN & TELLER 9 PM, Harrah's >> Witty Penn and silent Teller do their magic act in The Concert Venue. $55-$75
Friday, June 1
WEEZER 9 PM, Borgata >> Eclectic rockers sing about Buddy Holly and worship Brian Wilson at the Event Center. $65
Friday, June 8
STING 8 PM, Borgata >> Veteran British rocker does his catalogue in The Event Center. $96-$196
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IF YOU GO Blue October jumps on stage Saturday at the House of Blues. TERESA JOLIE
Lead singer describes sound as ‘extreme highs and lows’ You’ve heard of punk rock. Prog rock. Folk rock. How about bipolar rock? That’s how lead singer and songwriter Justin Furstenfeld describes his band, Blue October, which plays The House of Blues. “That means extreme highs and lows. We have sad, slow and pretty songs, while the other half of us is angry and revengeful. But we speak from the hearts,” Furstenfeld said in a phone interview on the way to Norfolk, Va. The latest Blue October album, “Any Man in America,” takes the emotion to a personal level. “This is the first time we ever did a reality album,” Furstenfeld said of the collection of songs dealing with the trials and tribulations of his divorce and custody battles involving his 5-year-old daughter. The result is 13 songs that tell a tale of heartbreak and healing with anthemic music. Furstenfeld included his own failures as well. “Men do not get a chance to be fathers unless they’re an ATM machine, or unless they live in the same city,” he said, opening up about his sit-
uation. “It’s hard to keep the family, finances and business together. I never got a chance to be a father. I want to be a part of my daughter’s life.” This record was a chance for Furstenfeld to speak from his heart. “I never got that opportunity to do that in the court system. When my world was turned upside down and my daughter was being taken away from me, I was being told ‘you know it is not right but you are going to have to accept it.’ ” The album served as a catharsis for Furstenfeld, as well as a chance to tell his daughter everything will be OK. And on the subject of sad songs, the first record Furstenfeld noticed growing up was Roy Orbison’s classic “Crying.” “I was also fascinated by Michael Jackson. Hip-hop, too. How they all use words,” said the 36-year-old Texas native. He got into The Cure and the Cocteau Twins. Influences go deeper than that. Listen to “Into the Ocean” from “Foiled” and the harmonies give off a clear Simon and Garfunkel vibe. “Say It,” from “Approaching Normal,”
Blue October perform Saturday at the House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the House of Blues box office, all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com or at (800) 736-1420.
bears the air of U2. U2’s “One” meant a lot to Furstenfeld as a child, he said. The song came out around the time of the riots in Los Angeles. “I was scared, even in Texas. I heard “One” play on the radio and thought if they put that song on that would stop everything, it was so touching. Music can help those things so much.” Furstenfeld already has written and the has band recorded most of the songs for the next album, which should be out this year. “We have so many songs back from early in the day. We have to put them out.” But the next batch will concentrate on the positives, he promised. The plan is to begin releasing songs to iTunes and radio once a month to gauge reaction. He sang a bit of “Things I Do at Night,” one of the new tunes. “When one reacts, we’ll jump on it,” he said. Don’t expect to hear this at the House of Blues. “No one buys albums anymore. They download. So if we do a new song, someone will record it.”
The ladies get their due at Harry’s Oyster Bar and Seafood on the third Thursday of each month. Ladies Night is devoted to food, fashion and fun at the restaurant in Bally’s Atlantic City. Local boutiques and salons give tips and every Ladies Night offers a freebie, such as a gift from Tanger Outlets or a 10-minute chair massage from the spa at Bally’s or a free manicure from Belleza Salon. In addition to complimentary appetizers, the evening includes live music, $5 glasses of red and white wine and $5 martinis. The next evening is scheduled for April 19. Harry’s Ladies Night is a vision turned to reality by Kim Brownell, the restaurant’s general manager. “It was a way to bring some fun during the drab winter months,” Brownell said. “I chose the third Thursday because it is in the middle of the month and there was not a lot happening around the city. And if I changed vendors each month and provided a variety, it would always be different and keep people coming back.” It’s worked. Since the first night in January, the numbers have grown dramatically, Brownell said.
IF YOU GO Ladies Night at Harry’s is held the third Thursday of every month at Harry’s Oyster Bar and Seafood in Bally’s, Park Place and the Boardwalk. Time is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call (609) 431-0092 for reservations.
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