At Hard Rock, an ‘original’ idea for a concert series
The Casino File One byproduct of Atlantic City’s legal-gambling era has been the never-ending parade of musical acts that have hit local casino stages. Their numbers are legion and include everyone from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett to James Brown, Aretha Franklin,...
Melody Trucks keeping the Allman Brothers legacy alive at the Jersey Shore
Tune In, Turn On There continues to be a groundswell of love and support for the Allman Brothers Band here at the Jersey Shore, even after the legendary band played its final show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City in 2014. The children of the Allman Brothers Band...
From Waterdog to Betty’s: A South Jersey duo brings new life to Amherst Ave
One thing special about South Jersey is the locals’ loyalty to their favorite food and drink joints. One such place that locals and visitors alike flocked to time and time again was Waterdog Smoke House, located on Ventnor Ave in Ventnor City. With its recent closure,...
When Jack Roy became Rodney Dangerfield and found some respect in AC
It took comedian Rodney Dangerfield about 40 years to get some respect. As Jack Roy, the first professional name taken by the man born Jacob Cohen, he worked every third-rate nightclub imaginable, and for years sold aluminum siding to finance his dream of making it...
