Paula Johns: A singer beyond the category
By Bruce Klauber Vocal artist Paula Johns is one of the most versatile, popular, in-demand, and musical singers performing today. Johns, who will bring her considerable talents to Gregory’s in Somers Point 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, is often billed as a jazz singer, but...Rockin’ was their business
By Bruce Klauber During the 1980s, the Rendezvous Lounge within what was then called Resorts International was one of the most exciting spots to hear live music in any hotel/casino in Atlantic City. One-time Louis Prima saxophonist Sam Butera, whose story was detailed...The casinos that never happened
By Bruce Klauber Casino gambling was legalized in Atlantic City on June 2, 1977. That’s when the floodgates opened for developers, entrepreneurs, real estate magnates, those with casino interests in Nevada and elsewhere, and a fair share of bunko artists, all of whom...From Bert Parks to Bruce Springsteen: Songs of the Jersey Shore
By Bruce Klauber Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel sang about New York. Elton John rocked “Philadelphia Freedom.” Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco. Glen Campbell vocalized about the “Wichita Lineman.” Dozens have sung about Kansas City and the Monkees, of...
