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Record release party for ‘The Pendulum Swings’ by Deardarkhead this Thursday at Anchor

by Doug Deutsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey

Tune In Turn On As I sit here listening to advance tracks from “The Pendulum Swings,” the 10-track instrumental album by longtime Atlantic City indie rock band Deardarkhead, I find myself preparing for the band’s album release party Thursday, July...

Smithville Inn chef crowned 2026 Gumbo King at Jersey Gumbo Cook-Off

by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Smithville, Somers Point, South Jersey, What's Happening

A taste of New Orleans came to the Jersey Shore on Monday as hundreds gathered at The Point Tiki Bar for the annual Jersey Gumbo Cook-Off & Louisiana Music Festival. Hosted by Tony Mart Presents, the event featured an afternoon of unlimited gumbo tastings, live...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by shorelocalnews | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, South Jersey

Thursday, July 16 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club Deardarkhead w/ The Falling Outs, Bitter Bitter Weeks, DJ Bob Portella 7:30 p.m. 247 S. New York Ave. Angeloni’s Club Madrid Kiara Vos 6 p.m. 2400 Arctic Ave. Bar One at Resorts Karaoke w/ DJ Joe 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133...

Atlantic City Headliners

by shorelocalnews | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Calendars, South Jersey

Thursday, July 16 Magical Mystery Doors 8 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Friday, July 17 Adam Lambert 9 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Weird Al Yankovic 8 p.m. Borgata Event Center Lucas Zelnick 7:30 p.m. The Music Box at Borgata Saturday, July 18 Dirty Heads...

The Guess Who and Don Felder wow the crowd at Hard Rock

by Chuck Darrow | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey

The Casino File It was a grand night for musical baby boomer nostalgia last Saturday as The Guess Who and Don Felder hit the Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The sold-out crowd definitely got its money’s worth as the Canadian band—more...

Brigantine sets sail for Stars and Stripes on the Bay

by Delaney Crawford | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Brigantine, South Jersey, What's Happening

In tune with our country’s incredible milestone of celebrating 250 years, many towns are keeping the festivities going well beyond the Fourth of July, making it a summer filled with patriotic celebrations. One such town is Brigantine. On Friday, Aug. 8,...