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Don Henley at Caesars
WHO IS HE: Don Henley became a star as one of the founding members of the The Eagles in the early 1970s. Henley played drums in the band and sang lead on a number of the group's biggest hits including "Hotel California," "Desperado," "Life in the Fast Lane," "One of These Nights," "The Long Run" and "The Best of My Love." Following the band's breakup in 1980, Henley embarked on a successful solo career that included several hit albums and hit singles such as "Dirty Laundry," "The Boys of Summer," "All She Wants to Do is Dance," "The End of the Innocence" and "The Heart of the Matter."
WHAT TO EXPECT: The Eagles were always full of great singers, but none stood out like Henley. His pleading, soaring tenor is what helped drive the band's signature song, "Hotel California," and is what helped Henley sustain a solo career that featured monster hit songs such as "The Boys of Summer," that still hold up. Fans can expect to hear a little bit of everything as Henley performs some Eagles classics, solo hits and more recent material.
WHAT'S NEW: A compilation album, "The Very Best of Don Henley," which features 14 re-mastered tracks, was released in June.
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SHOW INFO: Tickets are $95, $125 and $150, and the show begins 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Caesars Atlantic City's Circus Maximus Theater.
Kozak the Magician
at Tropicana
WHO IS HE: Kozak the Magician began his career as a street performer in Pittsburgh and quickly rose to become a successful comedian and magician. Kozak headlined comedy clubs for years, eventually branching out to performing at casinos, colleges and corporate functions. Kozak even got an opportunity to perform for Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the Palladium Theater in London. He is currently the host of "Atlantic City Plugged In."
WHAT TO EXPECT: A comedic night of magic is what one can expect from Kozak the Magician, who performs at the Tropicana Casino and Resort's Comedy Stop for an extended engagement. "Magic is a blend of art, science, history, philosophy, theology and psychology," says Kozak on his official Web site. "I bring these to the table along with a razor-sharp wit honed from years of improvisational experience in comedy clubs." Kozak is the type of performer who is always looking to exceed people's expectations. "I never promise more than I can deliver and I always deliver more than I promised," Kozak adds. "My greatest joy is performing the magic I love so much and bringing people laughter."
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SHOW INFO: Tickets are $23 and $30, and the $30 tickets include dinner. Dinner is 6 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with the show following one hour later. at the Comedy Stop in The Quarter at the Tropicana.
Notis Sfakianakis
at Resorts
WHO IS HE: Notis Sfakianakis is a Greek singer whose career as a solo artist began in the mid-1980s. After opening for several national acts including Poly Panou, Sfakianakis released his debut album, "First Time," which was a hit in Greece. His career really started to hit its stride with the release of the single "Opa Opa" in 1992 and was furthered along two years later with the album "Notioanatolika Tou Kosmou," which included the hit "O Aetos." Other hits by Sfakianakis include "Den Se Hreiazome," "Soma Mou," "Na Hareis" and "Gennethleia."
WHAT TO EXPECT: American fans of Sfakianakis have waited 10 long years for his return to the United States, and in that time the anticipation has built to a fever pitch. The Greek singer has released several successful albums since the last time he set foot on this continent, and he will be breaking them out along with plenty of his classics. Concertgoers can expect to hear songs such as "Opa Opa," "O Aetos," "Na Hareis," "Soma Mou," "Gennethleia" and "Ta Klemmena."
WHAT'S NEW: Sfakianakis is touring North America for the first time in 10 years. The tour is appropriately titled "10 Years After."
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SHOW INFO: Tickets are $80, $110, $150 and $180, and the show begins 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Resorts Atlantic City's Superstar Theater.
Footloose at Tropicana
WHAT IS IT: "Footloose" is based on the 1984 hit film of the same name. The plot tells the story of a kid from Chicago who moves with his mother to a small town in the country that has banned dancing. The show includes hit songs such as "Let's Hear it For the Boy" and "Footloose," and is presented by Jersey Shore Entertainment.
WHAT TO EXPECT: For those who simply have got to cut loose, "Footloose" is the perfect show. Kick off your Sunday shoes and indulge in the popular musical that captured the hearts of Americans in the mid-'80s. The 90-minute show features 20 performers dancing and singing favorites, including "Let's Hear it For the Boy" and "Footloose." The show is an upbeat, exhilarating affair that is sure to strike a chord with audiences.
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $25, and the show begins 9 p.m. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, 8 p.m. Mondays to Wednesdays, and 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through November at the Tropicana Casino and Resort Showroom.
Disco Ball 8
at Trump Taj Mahal
WHAT IS IT: Gloria Gaynor became famous during the disco era for her song "I Will Survive," which became an anthem for intoxicated women at wedding receptions, nightclubs and parties across America. Her other hits include "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Honeybee."
The Trammps scored their signature hit single in 1977 with "Disco Inferno." The song barely missed being a Top 10 single (No. 11), yet it became an instant classic that has endured to this day.
The Sugar Hill Gang ushered in recorded hip-hop music in 1979 with its multiplatinum selling hit single "Rapper's Delight."
WHAT TO EXPECT: For the past seven years, Atlantic City has hosted Disco Ball events, much to the delight of southern New Jersey's anonymous disco population. Gloria Gaynor, The Trammps, Bonnie Pointer, Peaches & Herb, Loleatta Holloway and The Sugarhill Gang will each perform at this year's installment. Concertgoers are sure to get a charge out of hearing The Trammps perform "Disco Inferno" and The Sugarhill Gang rapping out their hit, "Rapper's Delight." Fans can also expect to hear Gaynor hits such as "I Will Survive," "Honeybee" and "I Am What I Am," and Pointer hits such as "Jump" and "So Excited." So, squeeze into your polyester suit, put on your party dress and get ready to party like it's 1978.
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SHOW INFO: Tickets are $50, $75, $95 and $125, and the show begins 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort's Xanadu.
Freestyle Free for All
at Trump Taj Mahal
WHO ARE THEY: WKTU's annual Freestyle Free for All features an impressive lineup of acts this year. Some of the featured performers include TKA featuring K7, Judy Torres, C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams, Rob Base, Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, George Lamond, Cover Girls, Coro, Rockwell and Debbie Deb.
WHAT TO EXPECT: For fans of freestyle music, it doesn't get much better than this enormous lineup of artists put together by New York radio station WKTU. The acts on the bill were all prominent in the 1980s and 1990s and helped lay the groundwork for this style of music. Expect to dance all night long to hits such as C+C Music Factory's "Gonna Make You Sweat," TKA's "Come Baby Come," Judy Torres' "No Reason to Cry" and Rob Base's "It Takes Two" and "Joy and Pain."
WEB SITE: www.ktu.com
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $40, $55, $75 and $95. The show begins at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Xanadu, Trump Taj Mahal.
'Yesterday -
A Tribute to the
Beatles' at Tropicana
WHAT IS IT: Yesterday is a Las Vegas-based Beatles tribute band that began performing as a unit in 1986. The band has appeared onstage with America, Chicago and The Moody Blues. Yesterday was invited to perform at the U.S. Postal Service's unveiling of the "Yellow Submarine" postage stamp. The band strives to achieve the utmost authenticity in every performance.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Those looking to take a trip back to the days when four young lads from England ruled the world will want to head to the Tropicana. "Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles" is in town re-living the magic of the world's most famous band. Yesterday will be performing "The British are Coming," a live re-enactment of the famous concerts that introduced the first wave of British invasion to the United States. The show includes re-enactments of the Beatles' performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," plus legendary concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and Shea Stadium.
CRITIC'S CORNER: Press of Atlantic City critic Scott Cronick wrote: "While there are some more elaborate and even better Beatles tribute bands out there, Yesterday's enthusiasm and love for the music shines, and the guys sound as good as most Beatles tributes you will hear. 'The British Are Coming!' is a satisfying, fun and inexpensive night out that shouldn't be missed."
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SHOW INFO: Tickets are $25. The shows begin 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays at the Liverpool Club, Tropicana.
Asylum Fight League XXII: Mixed Martial Arts at Trump Marina postponed
SHOW INFO: Asylum Fight League, a mixed-martial arts event scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, at Trump Marina Hotel Casino's Grand Cayman, has been postponed. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. The show will be rescheduled.
Posted in Entertainment on Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:10 am
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