Tune In, Turn On
With Doug Deutsch
Even before I moved back East in 2022, my curiosity about all the newest live music venues in the South Jersey Shore area was piqued. One place I kept hearing about is Lizzie Rose Music Room, located a short ride up Route 9 on Main Street in Tuckerton.
During my first visit – which might have been a show featuring “The Piana From Savannah,” Victor Wainwright – I fell hard for the 70-seat, cozy, living room setting where every seat in the house is a good one.
With the big-time national acts Lizzie Rose proprietor/booker Lou Reichert continues to bring in regularly, by all means you should put it on your to-do list, if you haven’t yet visited the ‘Rose to see a concert.
“We strive to offer a diverse program of music. From blues to singer/songwriters, this is our mission,” said Reichert in a recent interview. “Ten years in, we continue to grow our base of LRMR members. What we need now is additional local business sponsorship support.”
We asked Reichert – a colorful character if there ever was one – to name some of his favorite shows at Lizzie Rose through the years.
“Shemika Copeland, Tommy Castro, Quinn Sullivan, Dead Gras, Live at the Fillmore (Allman Brothers tribute), Bywater Call, Billy Walton (who performs with his full band at the ‘Rose this Saturday, Feb. 8, and again on May 24), James Maddock, Damn The Torpedoes (Tom Petty tribute), and Lil’ Ed & Blues Imperials among many many others,” Reichert replied.
The February lineup at Lizzie Rose is especially impressive, considering we’re in the dead of winter – not exactly a time when people like to go out.
Among the upcoming highlights: Multiple award-winning Chicago blues artist Toronzo Cannon on Feb. 5; the aforementioned Billy Walton Band, Feb. 8; multi-instrumentalist/blues-rocker Katie Henry (pictured), Feb. 14; past Grammy nominee, roots musician Guy Davis, Feb. 16; Billy Hector, longtime blues-rock guitarist from nearby Asbury Park, Feb. 22, and powerhouse blues vocalist Alexis P. Suter and band, Feb. 28.
Looking ahead, Lizzie Rose presents a ‘Female-Led Music Showcase’ featuring sets by Allison Stella, Space, Amy Elizabeth Band, and Emerson Woolf and the Wishbones March 21; eclectic roots-rock group Bees Deluxe with emerging blues-rock trio Twisted Livin’, March 22; Philly-based Rolling Stones tribute Brown Sugar, April 26, and the return of multiple-BMA winner/blues ‘n’ soul saxophonist/vocalist Vanessa Collier on May 29. Info: www.lizzierosemusicroom.com .
Casino Happenings:
This Friday, Feb. 7 is the opening of “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” the first-ever-authorized film documentary about the legendary British rock group, at the acoustically-delightful, 290-seat, state-of-the-art IMAX Theatre at the Tropicana. A must-see if you’re a Led Zeppelin fan!
Tickets/info: https://www.caesars.com/tropicana-ac/things-to-do/attractions/imax
Borgata Casino/Resort offers two quality shows this weekend: veteran Aussie rockers Little River Band (“Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Happy Anniversary”) on Feb. 7, and ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons on Feb. 8 (I’m willing to bet he performs their hits “La Grange,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Cheap Sunglasses” among others).
Info: www.borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment.html
Finally, don’t miss three big shows by popular jam band Widespread Panic at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Feb. 14-16. Much like Dead & Company and other jam-centric groups, a WP gig is a three-hour experience.
Tickets/Info: www.HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.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.
