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It's a great weekend to be in southern New Jersey. Whether you've got an ear for great rock 'n' roll, the shoes for an intense night of dancing, the pure excitement for a new Philadelphia Phillies baseball season or the need to mellow out with some smooth jazz, your needs will be met.
This weekend kicks off a brand new baseball season with high hopes for our neighboring champions, the Philadelphia Phillies. One of the best places in southern New Jersey to watch sports - and all Phillies games - is Chickie's and Pete's. On Sunday, April 5, the sports bar welcomes you to its all-day festival in honor of the Phillies' opening day. The fun begins at 2 p.m. and includes free giveaways, drink and beer specials on Bud, Bud Light and Landshark, and live entertainment by a Jimmy Buffett tribute act. As the game begins, so will more fun and excitement: Chickie's and Pete's plans to project the game on an outdoor 30-foot flatscreen while hot dogs, hamburgers and grilled chicken favorites get served up nice and hot. You shouldn't put any money down on the Phils making it to World Series again just yet, but you can certainly bank on having a blast at this one-of-a-kind sports party. Chickie's and Pete's is located at 6055 Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township and can be reached by phone at 609-272-1930.
Dante Hall presents a "3 Will Rock You" event - simply meaning that the three groups lined up to play will most certainly satisfy your rock craving. The opening acts are big enough to be headliners, with Qatsi and deardarkhead taking a backseat to QUEST, but no one group is mightier in talent than the other. Qatsi is known for its inventive twist on classic rock, while deardarkhead is famous for ethereal and experimental pop music. QUEST is comprised of five of the area's leading musicians, including Tom Hawk, Mike Maiorano, Donny Vosburg, Mark Duvall and Sam Trocki. This outtasite show starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 3, with an admission cost of $15. You can purchase tickets at the door or by calling Dante Hall at 609-344-8877. There is free parking on the premises for visitors. Dante Hall is located at 10 N. Mississippi Ave. in Atlantic City.
On the softer side of sounds rolling out of southern New Jersey this weekend, take in a jazz show or two with the Somers Point Jazz Society as it presents its Blue Moon Brewery Third Annual Winter Jazz Series. The double feature happens on Saturday, April 4, and is taking place at The Inlet, located at 998 Bay Ave., as well as Gregory's Restaurant, located at 900 Shore Road, both in Somers Point.
The Inlet features The Antfarm Quartet, a group that has graced our area before and definitely knows how to wow a crowd of jazz enthusiasts. The Antfarm Quartet is made up of Tim Lekan, Paul Jost, Jim Ridi and Bob Shomo. They start their set at 8 p.m. As for Gregory's, you can catch the Radam Schwartz Organ Quartet at 8:30 p.m. Schwartz is known throughout the music world for being a strong and innovative artist for more than 25 years and has played with Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Cecil Brooks III and Arthur and Red Prysock. Admission is free for Jazz Society Members, as well as high school and college students with valid I.D. For all others interested in attending, a $10 cover is required and gives you admission to both shows. For additional info, call The Inlet at 609-926-9611 or Gregory's at 609-927-6665.
Mur.mur, at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, is also heating things up this weekend and even into Monday night just for you. Catch DJ Eli Escobar on Friday at 10 p.m. for a wild set of dance track favorites and remixes to make you dance like crazy. As for Saturday night, DJ Chachi begs you to come cha-cha the night away. Mondays are usually non-fun-days, but never at mur.mur. On Monday, April 6, DiscoTech pulls out all the stops to make your night one to remember and one you'll want to relive every Monday, as well.
For more info on getting loose at mur.mur or other Borgata hot spots, call 609-317-1000.
Original Music
Bogart's Books (210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714) - Thursday: International Children's Book Day where 1 free used children's book is given to every child who visits the store; Friday: Danny Barry, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Live music, 7 p.m.
Brain Church (129 N. High St., Millville, 856-825-4738) - Friday: Live music by Ryan Quinn and Robert Price, 7 p.m.
WXGN 90.5 FM's Solid Grounds Coffee Lounge (Word Of Life Christian Fellowship, 508 S. 2nd Ave., Galloway, 609-204-6855) - Saturday: Open Mic, 7 p.m.; Doorway 320, $3, 8 p.m.
Live Music
Bacchanal (Caesars Atlantic City, 609-348-4411) - Friday and Saturday: Michael Kraft Trio, 6 p.m.
Bayshore Inn (3832 Bayshore Ave., North Cape May, 609-886-2200) - Friday: Happy Hour with live music, 5 and 10 p.m.; Saturday: Live rock music, 9 p.m.; Tuesday: Karaoke with DJ Jimmy J, 10 p.m.
Big Joe's Bar and Grill (Route 54, Buena Vista, 856-697-1475) - Thursday: Lou Costello of 92.1 FM Oldies DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Live music, 9 p.m.
Blue Martini (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Friday: DJ Danski, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Brian Kirk and The Jerks, 7 p.m., DJ Filter with Blue Martini Dancers, 11 p.m.
The Boiler Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Satuday: 80's Night with Stuck In A Decade, 9 p.m.
Bojo's Ale House (222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011) - Thursday: Ladies Night with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Friday: Ravioli Shanker, 8 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Chris, 8 p.m.; Sunday: Shuffle Bowl, 2 p.m., Nascar Night; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Texas Hold 'Em.
Bridgewater Pub (22 S. Laurel St., Bridgeton, 856-455-9551) - Thursday, Monday and Tuesday: Pool League Tournament and open pool tables.; Friday: Kids With No Balance, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Adam Wilson, 9 p.m.
The Brown Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Friday: Ann Oswald Duo, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: Piano with Darin McDonald, 7:30 p.m.
Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern (101 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-1065) - Friday: Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Doo Wop Brothers, 7 p.m.
Bullshots Pizza Pub (2309 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-0055) - Thursday: Foosball Night with $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon drafts, $2 Miller High Life bottles, watch the game and join the Foosball tournament; Friday: Ladies Night with Cosmo and other martini specials; Saturday: Live music, changes every week, 10 p.m.; Sunday: Latin Night with Corona and margarita specials, discounted tequila shots and Latin dance music; Monday: Amsterdam Night with discounted Heineken, Heineken Light, Amstel Light and Kettle One drinks; Tuesday: Irish Night with $4 Guinness pints, Irish Whiskey specials; Wednesday: Service Appreciation Night, $1 off beers and $2 off specialty drinks and cocktails.; Mondays through Thursday: $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon draft, $2 cans and $4 specialty drinks, $1 pizza slices and 25 cent wings, 9 p.m. to midnight.
Bulldog's Bar and Grill (743 White Horse Pike, Cologne, 609-965-4433) - Friday: DJ Dance Party hosted by J2 Productions, 10 p.m.; Sunday: World Tavern Poker, free to play, 7 and 10 p.m.
Chickie's and Pete's (6055 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-272-1930) - Friday: DJ Dance Party; Quizzo, 9 p.m.; Sunday: Phillies Opening Day party with drink and beer specials, giveaways, and live entertainment from a Jimmy Buffett tribute act, ballpark-style food, 2 p.m.
DiDonato's Bowling Center and Cocktail Lounge (1151 White Horse Pike, Hammonton, 609-561-3040) - Friday: Singer/Songwriter Showdown hosted by JAS Nature, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Ebbitt Room (Inside the Virginia Hotel, 25 Jackson St., Cape May, 609-884-5700) - Friday and Saturday: Live piano with Paul Sottile, Jr., 6:30 p.m.
Eden Lounge (Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, 609-441-5165) - Thursday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Dane Anthony, 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Sub G, 8 p.m., LeCompt, midnight; Sunday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m.; Monday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Big Al's Karaoke Dance Party, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., HET Rockband Competition, 8 p.m.
Ego (Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Friday: DJ Charlie Bliss, 9 p.m., 10:50 p.m., 12:20 a.m. and 2 a.m., Live rock band, 10 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and 1:10 a.m.; Saturday: DJ Charlie Bliss, 9 p.m., 10:50 p.m., 12:20 a.m. and 2 a.m., Live rock band, 10 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and 1:10 a.m.
Formica Brother's Bakery (2310 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-8723) - Saturday: Bob Mower and the Cole Brothers with Frankie Formica, Jr., 7 p.m.
Formica Brother's Bakery (200 N. Tilton Road, Kensington Square Shopping Center, Northfield, 609-646-6565) - Friday: Live music, 7 p.m.
Fuel House Coffee Co. (Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-563-1400) - Thursday: Open Mic with South Jersey Song Writer's Guild, 7 p.m.; Saturday: VDID Volunteer Recognition Brunch, 11 a.m., Christopher Martin Record Release, 6 p.m.
Goodnight Irene's (2708 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 866-493-5281) - Friday, Saturday and Wednesday: Live rock music, 8:30 p.m.
Gypsy Bar (Borgata Casino, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Thursday: Live Thursdays with Liquid A, 10 p.m.; Friday: Dead Poets, 9 p.m., Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous, 11 p.m.; Saturday: Goodman Fiske, 9 p.m., Star 69, 11 p.m.; Sunday: Brian Bortnick, 9 p.m.; Monday: Santry Band, 9 p.m.; Tuesday: LeCompt Trio, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Generation Next Trio, 9 p.m.
Irish Pub (164 St. James Place, Atlantic City, 609-345-9613) - Thursday: Glenn Eric, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Fran, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Quizzo, 9 p.m.
JP Prime (206 Olde New Jersey Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-4141) - Thursday and Sunday: Frank Drake as Frank Sinatra, 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Live jazz with Lois Smith and Bill McGrady, 7 p.m.
JR's Tavern (650 New Road, Somers Point, 609-653-9853) - Thursday: Karaoke and DJ Ronnie, 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: DJ Mike, 10 p.m.; Tuesday: Trivia Night, 9 p.m.
Kelly's Corner Pub (2721 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-4925) - Thursday: The Frankadelics, 9:30 p.m.
Laguna Grill (1400 Ocean Ave., Brigantine, 609-266-7731) - Saturday: DJ Frannie, 9 p.m.; Monday: Revolver, 9 p.m.
Library III Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge (6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-645-7655) - Thursday: Patty Blee, 7 p.m.; Friday: Acoustic Fish, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Sharon Sable, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Patty Blee, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Acoustic Fish, 7 p.m.
Liquid Bar (Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000) - Friday: Live music, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Teddi Fusco, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Show Time Karaoke with Michael James, 8 p.m.
The Looking Glass Caf� (16 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-1666) - Wednesday: live music, 6 p.m.
Ma France Creperie (506 9th Street, Ocean City, 609-399-9955) - Friday: Music night, 6 p.m.
Mangia by the Greens (3016 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Township, 609-926-3900 ext. 5) - Thursday and Monday: World Tavern Poker; Friday: DJ, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.
Masque Bar (inside the Showboat Casino lobby, Atlantic City, 609-343-4000) - Friday and Saturday: Doug Jennings Duo, 3:15 p.m.
Merighi's Savoy Inn (4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051) - Friday: Friday Night Flashback in the Savoy Bistro with DJ Nicky G spinning all your favorite hits from the 50's, 60's and 70's, no cover, reservations suggested, 9 p.m. to midnight.; Saturday: Rob Lipkin, 9 p.m.
Merion Inn (106 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-8363) - Thursday: Jazz Trio, 8:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Live piano music, 5:30 p.m.
Mountain Bar (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Friday: DJ, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Sports TV, 2 p.m., Live entertainment, 5 and 10 p.m.
Old Oar House Irish Pub (123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200) - Thursday: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.; Friday: Danny Eyer Band, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Retrospect, 9 p.m.
Ram's Head Inn (White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1700) - Friday and Saturday: Johnny Arnett, 5 p.m.
Ri-Ra (Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-348-8600) - Thursday: Eleven, Eleven, 10 p.m.; Friday: Modern Bliss, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Animal House, 10 p.m.
Sea Oaks Golf Club (99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor, 609-296-2656) - Friday: House DJ, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Saturday Night Live with live entertainment, 9 p.m.
Sofia (9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-9111) - Friday: Live music, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Old World Mediterranean Dinner and Dancing with Tony Malandro and Kathleen Angela, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Live jazz with Gil Lewis, 6:30 p.m.
Steve and Cookie's (9700 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-823-1163) - Thursday: Joe and Friends, 7 p.m.; Friday: Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Joe Mancini, 7 p.m.; Sunday: Joe Mancini and Paula Jones, 7 p.m.; Monday: Madeline Sandman and Bill McGrady, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Joe and Friends, 7 p.m.
Stumpo's (Longport Boulevard, Somers Point, 609-926-9400) - Thursday: NTA Quizzo with prizes and drink specials, 8 p.m.; Friday: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke with Judy Cline, 6 p.m.; Saturday: Live rock music, changes weekly, 9 p.m.
A Touch of Italy (Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp., 609-646-1855) - Thursday: Bob and Doug, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Bob and Alex, 7p.m.
Tango's Lounge (inside The Quarter at the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-340-4000) - Thursday: Sherrie Gold, 7:30 p.m.; Friday: Sherrie Gold, 7 p.m., Beth Tinnon, 11 p.m.; Saturday: Special K, 3 p.m.; Sherrie Gold, 7 p.m., Beth Tinnon, 11 p.m.; Sunday: Sherrie Gold, 3 p.m., Melissa Marshall, 7:30 p.m.; Monday: Beth Tinnon, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday: Cindy and Johnny, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday: Sherie Gold, 7:30 p.m.
Tre Figlio Restaurant (500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona, 609-965-3303) - Friday and Saturday: Live piano player, 7 p.m.
Trinity Pub (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6900) - Friday: Blue Shift, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Sparkles, 10 p.m.
Tomatoe's (9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-7535) - Thursday and Friday: DJ Steve-O, 7 p.m.; Saturday: live saxophone by Jacob, 6 p.m., House DJ, 9 p.m.; Sunday: Jazz Trio with Sharon Sable, 6 p.m.; Monday: The Odessa Brothers, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Chic, 6 p.m.; Wednesday: Tony C., 6 p.m.; DJ Steve-O, 9 p.m.
Tuckahoe Inn (Route 9, Tuckahoe, 609-390-3322) - Thursday: Johnny's Cousin Steve, 5 p.m.; Wednesday: Bob Campanell, 5 p.m.
The Wave (Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-8511) - Friday: Back In The Day Party with DJ Jim Stritch, 9 p.m., Saturday: The X-Clusive and DJ Jim Stritch, 10 p.m.
Yesterday's (316 Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora, 609-390-1757) - Friday: The Shore Thing Band, 9 p.m.
Karaoke and Quizzo
The Dubliner Irish Pub and Grill (Downtown Plaza, 325 Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, 609-652-2210) - Thursday: Quizzo, 8 p.m.; Friday: Live music, 6 to 9 p.m., Reggae DJ Frio and Flip Cup, 10 p.m.; Tuesday: Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.
Planet Rose Karaoke Lounge (inside the Quarter at the Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-344-6565) - Open 7 days a week, 7 p.m.; Sunday: Happy Hour Specials, 7 to 9 p.m.
W.L. Goodfellows and Co. (310 E. White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1942) - Friday, Monday and Wednesday: Karaoke, 8 p.m.
DJs and Dancing
32 Degrees Luxe Lounge (inside the Quarter, Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700) - Thursday: Antidote Party with DJ Ronnie D, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Rico, 10 p.m.; Saturday: VIP After Hours Party with DJ Jason E, 11 p.m.
A Dam Good Sports Bar (The Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-347-7770) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: House DJ, 10 p.m.; Sunday through Friday: $5 40 ounce beers and $8 bottles of wine.
Atlantic City Bar and Grill (1219 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-8080) - Wednesday: DJ Hooks, 9 p.m.
Ballyhoos (Cape May Grand Hotel, Beach and Philadelphia avenues, 609-884-5611 ext. 4) - Friday and Saturday: DJ, 9 p.m.
Boogie Nights (inside Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, 800-336-6378) - Friday and Saturday: 70's and 80's Dance Party, 9 p.m.
Casbah Night Club (Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Friday: DJ Jordan Williams, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Jordan Williams and DJ Paulie Day, 10:30 p.m.
Chickie's and Pete's (6055 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-272-1930) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party; Quizzo, 9 p.m.
Cuba Libre (Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700) - Thursday: Late Night Latin Happy Hour with free admission, 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Late Night Latin Floorshow, 10 p.m.
Firewaters (Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699) - Friday: DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m. Saturday: Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with drink specials on the boardwalk during the parade, DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.
Foundation Room (inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Friday: DJ Pauly Day, 9 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Redline, 9 p.m.
Game On! (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6800) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.
mur.mur (Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Friday: DJ Eli Escobar, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Chachi, 10 p.m.; Monday: mur.mur Mondays with music by DiscoTech, 10 p.m.
The Pool (Harrah's Resort, 609-441-5165) - Friday: DJ Gabor, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Smooth, 10 p.m.; Wednesday: SINDUSTRY Night, 10 p.m.
Testa's Good Guys Pub (5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Mays Landing, 609-625-1926) - Friday: DJ Dance Party with DJ Sonny, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Dance Party with DJ Joe, 10 p.m.
Whiskey Grille (20 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Atlantic City, 609-345-3290) - Monday: In The Biz nights with Happy Hour drink specials, live DJ, 10 p.m.
Xhibition Bar (inside Harrah's Casino, 800-242-7724) - Saturday: House DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.
The Top 5 Places to Party This Week
Blue Martini in Atlantic City
Rhyming can be fun, especially when great live music, a long list of specialty drinks and all your favorite people are with you. Join Brian Kirk and The Jirks, left, - there's the rhyme - for a fantastically fun time. (Oh, look! There's another!) The band plays at 7 p.m. Saturday and is followed by the Blue Martini's DJ Filter and the Blue Martini Dancers at 11 p.m. Dial 609-340-2000; go ahead give them a call. This Saturday will be a great time for all. The Martini is located inside Bally's Atlantic City.
The Boiler Room in Cape May
In the mood for legwarmers, oversized sweaters and teased hair? Crank up the Cyndi Lauper, put on your hottest pink lip gloss and head down to '80s Night at the Boiler Room. This flashback funfest happens with live music by Stuck In A Decade. How apropos. The party starts at 9 p.m. Call 609-884-8421.
Fuel House in Vineland
On Saturday, be a part of a very special evening with musician Christopher Martin. Not only will he perform at the Fuel House Coffee Co. in Vineland to please your ears, but it's his record release event, so expect a big crowd of faithful fans and a stack of new albums up for grabs. Show your local support and be there as the doors open for this CD release party at 6 p.m. For more info, call 856-563-1400.
Yesterday's in Marmora
Spring has sprung - well, sort of - and it's almost certain that the idea of the New Jersey shore has crossed your mind. You might be hoping for having your toes in the sand and the wind in your hair, but you can get that same southern New Jersey shore feeling by catching The Shore Thing Band, a group made up of and devoted to southern New Jersey residents. They rock Yesterday's in Marmora at 9 p.m. on Friday. Dial 609-390-1757.
Buckalew's in Beach Haven
There aren't many doo-wop acts left in the world, so when they spring up across the nightlife board, it's a definite stop on your weekend party route. This Saturday, you can catch the Doo Wop Brothers as they bop the night away at Buckalew's in Beach Haven. The show starts at 7 p.m. Call 609-492-1065 for other info.
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