Get The Led Out, Jason Bonham coming to AC
Tune In, Turn On
By Doug Deutsch
Labor Day has come and gone and the official summer season is over, but our local music scene (happily) did not get the memo.
The casinos and most local clubs from Atlantic City and Downbeach, to Somers Point and the Mainland continue to offer full music schedules throughout the week, and especially on weekends.
AC continues its long, strong love affair with classic rock bands from the past. Two upcoming Hard Rock Casino bookings pay homage to the great English rock band Led Zeppelin: Top LZ tribute Get The Led Out 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Both shows take place at Hard Rock’s Soundwaves Arena.
Having seen both acts in concert last year, I can attest that they each present a different take on Led Zeppelin, a band some call the greatest rock ‘n’ roll group of all time (with apologies to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones).
RockAtNight.com called Get The Led Out completely different.
“They’re one of the best live concert experiences that fans of real rock ‘n’ roll will ever have. The unanimous, frenetic response of the audience throughout their brilliant set confirms that.”
Paul Sinclair, lead vocalist and front-person for the Philly-based GTLO, adds, “Led Zeppelin are the classical composers of the rock era. I believe one hundred years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliche as it sounds, their music is timeless.”
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening played a solid set last July when they opened for Govt. Mule (also at Hard Rock). They feature Jason Bonham, son of Zeppelin’s drummer John Bonham, on vocals and of course, drums.
Reviewing a performance by Bonham’s LZE, the Adelaide Australia upsidenews.com writes, “assembling an excellent band around him and interspersing the songs with anecdotes about his father, this is a thoroughly enjoyable night for any Zeppelin fan, with some stunning recreations of the back catalog.”
In addition to his own group, Bonham has toured and recorded with some of the biggest rockers in the business, including guitar great Joe Bonamossa, while his long list of collaborations includes a 1993 tribute to Muddy Waters album recorded with, among others, Paul Rodgers, Slash, David Gilmour, and the late Jeff Beck.
Jason was also a drummer with super-group Sammy Hagar and the Circle, formed in 2014, who consisted of Bonham, bassist Micael Anthony (from Van Halen), guitarist Vic Johnson, and Sammy Hagar (Montrose, Van Halen) on vocals.
Tickets an info for Get The Led Out and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening available at:
casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar
Seeing Red in Somers Point: Here’s a fitting way to end another fine AtlantiCare-sponsored Tony Mart Somers Point Beach Concert Series this Friday, Sept. 6: A concert by Red, a well-known and highly-regarded South Jersey-based band who just played their final Golden Nugget/Deck show for the year this past Monday (Labor Day).
“It’s always a fun show to play to close out the season,” says Red drummer/bandleader, Bob Kimmel. “Come out for a rockin’ good time. Bring your beach chairs and relax on the sand with some classic rock and some of our original Red music. We’ll be playing classic rock mixed with Red originals from our three albums.”
Kimmel is bringing along some talented local musicians for the gig: Patty Balbo, Danny Eyer, Andy Schlee, Rich Kurtz, and likely a few surprise musicians. The shoobies have gone home, for the most part so it’s time to come out again (if you were laying low during the summer) and enjoy/support our talented local music scene and musicians. Time is 7-10 p.m. and admission is free.
See somerspointbeachconcerts.com.
Doug is the owner/operator of Doug Deutsch Publicity Services, which since 1995 has been servicing nationally touring acts, and working record release campaigns for clients. Doug also hàs experience writing for the one time shore-based weekly publication, Whoot! He also was a team member with Chip Braymes Advertising. Doug loves bicycling and aspires to bring the Blues to Atlantic City. He can be reached at ShoreLocalDoug@gmail.com and www.facebook.com/dougdeutschpublicity.
