Going Places with Dina Guzzardo
I am sure most of you have noticed several different live music events popping up around South Jersey, and with many being the first in over a year for the respective venue or band. Things are definitely looking promising for the entertainment industry this summer, and I could not be more excited! An event I am particularly excited about is the Country Fest series at Bourré Beach (201 S New York Avenue, Atlantic City), which takes place every Sunday throughout the summer.
Each week, Bourré AC will be hosting a plethora of different country music cover acts, with gates opening at 5 pm and live music starting at 5:30 pm. Organizer, Bernie Dillon, said, “The Country Fest is a summer long series featuring the best of our local country music cover bands. It is something that, combined with Bourré’s great barbecue menu, has all the ingredients of an amazing party.” On the bill are artists such as Derek Crider, a local artist with Motown and Country roots; Big Hix, a non-stop high-energy tribute band covering artists like Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and Johnny Cash; and Six Pack Rodeo who deliver fun and engaging performances of outlaw country mixed with classic rock. The different acts include those with original music as well as those singing modern and classic country favorites.
While you are there, be sure to grab a delicious plate of southern Cajun barbeque washed down with an expertly crafted cocktail or seasonal draft beer. Bourré will also offer their full menu on, which features a selection of smaller bites such as fried alligator sausage, or burgers and sandwiches including a succulent pulled pork sandwich and the juicy Dixie chicken burger. Bourré will feature weekly drinks specials as well. You can find the full food and drinks menu at https://bourreatlanticcity.com/#menu.
The live music runs until 8 pm each Sunday but feel free to stick around and carry on the party until your heart’s content as you are transported to rural Louisiana. In keeping with the country theme, there will be line dancing taking place over the course of the night. So, be sure to put on your dancing shoes and tear up the dance floor. For the less experienced dancers, just jump in and see if you can ball change or chassé in time with the beat.
The festival has been running since the beginning of June and is planned to run thru September. Previous weeks have been sellouts, with the entire audience fully immersed in the country vibes and having a blast. Charlie attended the opening weekend and gushed over the great night she and her husband had, “It was a great night! Great music, amazing food, and fantastic vibes all night long. My husband ate the Cajun BBQ and said it was phenomenal. I opted for the Gator burger because I had alligator since I was last in New Orleans, LA, and it honestly felt like I was back there! We will definitely be back a couple more times before the summer is over!”
Bourré has established itself as a pillar of the newest Atlantic City entertainment scene, often hosting live events and featuring some of the best barbeque you will find outside of the southern states.
They are hosting a wide range of live music or general entertainment events this summer and are somewhere that you should definitely check out. Be sure to follow them on Facebook (@bourreatlanticcity) to keep up to date with all the events they have planned over the summer!
Admission is only $10, and you can buy tickets at the door or in advance online. To buy in advance, go to https://www.freshtix.com/organizations/bourreatlanticcity.
So, for something a little different this summer which we are not so used to seeing around the shore, check out the Bourré Country Fest every Sunday until September for some rocking country cover bands and delectable bites! If you go once, it will become your regular Sunday evening activity!
Dina Guzzardo is the President and Executive Promoter of Dina Media Group LLC. Dina Media Group is an innovative cutting edge event production and marketing company that produces and promotes large events as well as a talent agency that manages some incredible talent.www.dinamediagroup.com
