‘Yacht rock’ residency docks at Ocean
As noted in a recent “Casino File” column, one of the more unexpected developments of the “tribute band” scene is the popularity of acts that pay homage to the classic-rock sub-genre known as “yacht rock.” For proof of this, look no further than Ovation Hall inside...
MAYA adds to the ‘beachy’ vibes at Resorts
There’s no question that when it comes to food-and-drink outlets with beachy vibes, Resorts Casino-Hotel leads the local pack thanks to it being the home of both the Margaritaville and LandShark Bar & Grill. But during the summer months, MAYA adds to the tropical...
Downbeach-bred singer-songwriter Tom Sless goes from troubadour to ‘Tommy Turbo’
After he left the world of accounting and decided to devote his life to music, Tom Sless went all-in on the troubadour’s life. For years, singer-songwriter Sless, 33, who was raised in Margate and Ventnor but is now Dallas-based, traveled the country in his van,...
Caesars gives ‘The Hook’ the hook. What happens next?
Last week, Caesars Atlantic City announced that the news that “The Hook,” the groundbreaking comedy-variety show at Caesars Atlantic City, will close on Sept. 6. When it debuted three Junes ago in its specially-built theater located in what was the Depression-era...
