We’ll borrow an old blues line from our spiritual leader, Taj Mahal, to describe the immense joy and pride we feel presenting Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk to the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Mayor Marty Small and the city of Atlantic City.
We’ve created one of the greatest free concert series in the country, putting the Atlantic City Boardwalk on the map as a premier destination for culturally significant concerts, festivals and live music events.
The good times roll for 11 weeks straight — all the way through Sept. 3. Take a look at how it kicks off:
Jammin’ Jersey NOLA Funk Fest — June 25, 7 p.m. at Kennedy Plaza
The series begins with a high-energy triple bill: Jimmy Law and Jeremy Kaplan of the rising jam band Dogs in a Pile join forces with two other powerhouse acts — the Ocean Avenue Stompers from Asbury Park and Soul Project NOLA, delivering deep New Orleans R&B funk. This opening-night fusion of Jersey and NOLA styles promises over three hours of electrifying improvisation and music.
Throughout the summer, Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk brings legendary talent to Atlantic City:
• July 9: Reggae icons Third World with Sensamotion
• July 16: Blues queen Shemekia Copeland, winner of the Blues Foundation’s Album of the Year
• July 23: Rock and soul legend Gary U.S. Bonds with Billy Walton Band
• July 30: New Orleans funk royalty Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk
• Aug. 6: Galactic with powerhouse vocalist Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph
• Aug. 13: Big band tribute to Quincy Jones by Dave Damiani’s No Vacancy Orchestra, followed by Beginnings, the ultimate Chicago tribute band
• Aug. 20: Devon Allman’s Blues Summit featuring Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray and Sierra Green
• Sept. 3: Finale with the original Cowsills and The Weeklings, performing Beatles hits with Glen Burtnik (ELO, Styx)
These are multi-award-winning, chart-topping artists — veterans of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Crawfish Fest, Blues Music Awards, and major festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo — playing right here at the Jersey Shore.
And it’s all free.
Located at Kennedy Plaza on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, this concert series offers easy access, affordable parking, great restaurants, world-class casinos and a convenient beverage garden right at the venue. Plus, take advantage of midweek hotel specials on Wednesday nights to make a musical getaway out of it.
Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk is Atlantic City at its finest — a celebration of music, culture and community that reminds us why it’s still the World’s Playground.
Don’t miss a single show. For the full schedule, visit TonyMart.com
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