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Singer-Songwriter Conference offers more than 50 performers
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The Cape May Singer-Songwriter Conference rears its lovely head for a second year of incredible fun and even more incredible music. The two-day musical extravaganza kicks off on Friday, March 27, and is quite literally taking over the city. With more than 50 artists rocking more than 15 Cape May bars, lounges, restaurants and stages, you'll have a hard time deciding where you need to be and when to hear the latest and greatest singer-songwriters southern New Jersey has to offer.
The Cape May SS showcase gets started with a tribute to Robert Hazard, who died in August. The tribute takes place inside The Ballroom at Congress Hall, which is located at the Washington Street Mall. Other special events happening throughout the weekend at The Ballroom include Laura Warshauer (9:45 p.m. Friday), Phil Cody (8 p.m. Saturday, March 28), and the 2009 Keynote Address made by Chris Barron, former frontman of The Spin Doctors (see interview on Page 18). Call 609-884-8421.
Also rocking the ballroom is Michelle Dawn Mooney. Best known as the anchor on NBC Channel 40, Mooney's primary influence came from Chris Jay, a Cape May native who created her first demo with her in Los Angeles. Catch Mooney at The Ballroom on Friday at 10:20 p.m.
The Other Room inside Carney's is also another hot spot for this weekend's singer-songwriter festivities. Major acts such as Kaydi Johnson, 7Envy, Kagero and Telling on Trixie are playing throughout the weekend, as well as Emma Cook, another Canadian native who has wowed crowds throughout her home country and is soon to wow Cape May. Cook, who's US debut album, "Hit and Run," hits stores Tuesday, March 31, will be giving Cape May a sneak preview of her latest work this weekend at The Other Room at Carney's on Saturday at 9:15 p.m.
Cook has never played Cape May before, but is looking forward to the challenge: "In my experience with these events, it really helps to reach a target audience, and I appreciate the venues that allow us to network and reach out to the right people with out genre of music," Cook reveals.
Cook is known for her Joni Mitchell-esque sound with a lyrical style like Bob Dylan, and promises southern New Jersey that the event will be full of wonderful talent. The Other Room at Carney's is located at 401 Beach Ave. in Cape May, and can be reached at 609-884-4424.
Another group ready to rock you, Ready In 10, hails from Long Island, N.Y., and has been featured on the International Acoustic Music Awards and released a CD, "Face The World." Ready In 10 tours all over the United States, hitting big festivals such as the Red Gorilla Music Festival in Austin, Texas, and is now headed to Cape May. Catch Ready In 10, along with other artists such as Lisa Cavallaro, Hudson Rail Company and Wonderlust, all at the Ugly Mug, located at 426 Washington St. Call 609-884-3459. Ready In 10 performs 8 p.m. Friday.
The Cape May Singer-Songwriter Conference is free and open to the public, but also offers daytime events that you need to pre-register for. There are registration discounts for senior citizens, students and people in the military. Visit www.sscapemay.com for all information regarding each and every event as well as ticket pricing.
Live Music
The Ballroom (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Friday: Tribute to Robert Hazard, 5:30 p.m., Elli Perry, 8 p.m., Delaney Gibson, 8:35 p.m., Sarah Ashleigh, 9:10 p.m., Laura Warshauer, 9:45 p.m., Michelle Dawn Mooney, 10:20 p.m.; Saturday: Phil Cody, 8 p.m., Brendan B. Brown, 8:45 p.m., Keynote Address and performance by Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors, 9:30 p.m., $10 cover.
Bayshore Inn (3832 Bayshore Ave., North Cape May, 609-886-2200) - Friday: Happy Hour, 5 p.m., Sindi Raymond Duo, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Dead Poets, 9 p.m.;
Bogart's Books (210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714) - Friday: Tom Moran, 5 p.m., Cardigans and Hollowbodies, 7 p.m.
The Boiler Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Friday: The Williamsboy Band, 9 p.m., Railbird, 10 p.m., Red Dust, 11 p.m., Scott Phillipp and The Stone Baby Band, midnight; Saturday: Avi Wisnia, 9 p.m., The Mumbles, 10 p.m., Three Legged Fox, 11 p.m.
Bojo's Ale House (222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011) - Thursday: Ladies Night with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Friday: Kids Don't Bounce, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Sing-A-Long, 8 p.m.
The Brown Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Friday: Avi Wisnia, 7:15 p.m., Keith Burnstein of The Mumbles, 8 p.m., Doran Danoff, 8:45 p.m., Pauline Disano, 9:30 p.m., Evan Toth, 10:15 p.m.; Saturday: Evan Toth, 7:15 p.m., Cara Salimando, 8 p.m., Christian Beach, 8:45 p.m., Mike Musick, 9:30 p.m., Valerie Nicole, 10:15 p.m.
The C-View Inn (1380 Washington Blvd., Cape May, 609-884-4712) - Friday: Jared Costa, 9 p.m., Joshua Lampe, 9:45 p.m., Jared McCloud, 10:30 p.m., Josh Albright, 11:45 p.m., Domenick Carino, midnight; Saturday: Brian Thomas Jackson, 9 p.m., Ryan Miller, 9:45 p.m., Jimmy Forbin, 10:30 p.m., Will McCranie, 11:15 p.m., Cody Duell, midnight.
Cabanas Beach Bar and Grill (Beach and Decatur avenues, Cape May, 609-884-4800) - Friday: David Davenport, 8:30 p.m., Simon Shaprio Band, 9:30 p.m., Fifteen Fleeting, 10:30 p.m., Tamboureens, 11:30 p.m., Round 3, 12:30 a.m.; Saturday: Los Border Coyotes, 8:30 p.m., Dreamscapes Project, 9:30 p.m., Three The Hard Way, 10:30 p.m., Nate Meyers and The Aces, 11:30 p.m., South Saturn Delta, 12:30 a.m.
Carney's (401 Beach Ave., Cape May, 609-884-4424) - Friday: Valerie Nicole, 9 p.m., Brian Stewart Band, 10 p.m., TJ Fry, 11 p.m., Corrado, midnight; Saturday: Laura Brino Band, 9 p.m., Corrin Campbell, 10 p.m., The Sobriquets, 11 p.m., The WMDs, midnight.
Carney's The Other Room (401 Beach Ave., Cape May, 609-884-4424) - Friday: Mary Bragg, 8:30 p.m., Edwin Tichenor, 9:15 p.m. Arlene Wow!, 10 p.m., Kaydi Johnson, 10:45 p.m., JD Southland, 11:30 p.m., 7Envy, 12:15 a.m.; Saturday: Danny Fornasa, 8:30 p.m., Emma Cook, 9:15 p.m., TJay, 10 p.m., Reed Waddle, 10:45 p.m., Kagero, 11:30 p.m., Telling On Trixie, 12:15 a.m.
Fuel House Coffee Co. (Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-563-1400) - Thursday: Open Mic Night, 6 p.m.; Friday: Wet Chapel, Atlas, Wellspring and Honor, Private Life of David Reed, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Battle of the Bands, 6 p.m.
Hard Rock Caf� (inside the Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-0007) - Friday: Tony Mart Awards featuring the Billy Walton Band, $5, 8 p.m.
Jackson Mountain Caf� (400 Washington St., Cape May, 609-884-5648) - Friday: Keith Monacchio, 8:30 p.m., Christopher Payne-Taylor, 9:15 p.m., Ryan LaPerle, 10 p.m., Brian Jarvis, 10:45 p.m., Mike Montrey, 11:30 p.m., Dustin Miller, 12:15 a.m.; Saturday: Eric Disanto, 8:30 p.m., Tim Emmerick, 9:15 a.m., Randy Stern, 10 p.m., David Raine, 10:45 p.m., Kevin Conway, 11:30 p.m., Decibel, 12:15 a.m.
Kelly's Corner Pub (2721 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-4925) - Thursday: The Frankadelics, 9:30 p.m.
Lucky Bones Backwater Grille (1200 Route 109 South, Cape May, 609-884-2663) - Friday: Danny Defonza, 8:30 p.m., Nik Everett, 9:15 a.m., J.D. Malone, 10 p.m., Roger Gardella, 10:45 p.m., Chris Scanlon, 11:30 p.m.; Saturday: Jim Rowland, 8:30 p.m., Dave Murphy, 9:15 p.m., Joe Whyte, 10 p.m., Erik Simonsen, 10:45 p.m., Rick Kennedy, 11:30 p.m.
Mad Batter (19 Jackson St., Cape May, 609-884-5970) - Friday: Mary Roth, 8 p.m., Jill Cagney, 8:45 p.m., Crla Ulbrich, 9:30 p.m., Thomas Werkheiser, 10:15 p.m.; Saturday: David Falcone, 8 p.m., Can LaVoie, 8:45 p.m., Bill and Kay Pere, 9:30 p.m., Jim Patton and Sherry Brokus, 10:15 p.m., Billy Eli, 11 p.m.
Merion Inn (106 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-8363) - Thursday: Jazz Trio, 8:30 p.m.; Friday: Barry Harris, 5:45 p.m., Amy Ward, 6:30 p.m., Jeff Touzaeu, 7:15 p.m., Mila, 8 p.m., Nataliya Medvedovskaya, 8:45 p.m., Genevieve, 9:30 p.m., Clare Cooper, 10:15 p.m., Laura Brino, 11 p.m.; Saturday: LILI Roguelin, 6:30 p.m., Funk Harp, 7:15 p.m., Caitlin Jane, 8 p.m., Lisa Jane Lipkin, 8:45 p.m., Rob Kendt, 9:30 p.m., Bryan Fenkart, 10:15 p.m., Allison Tartalia, 11 p.m., Jan Randall, 11:45 p.m.
Pilot House (142 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-3449) - Friday: Tommy Fuller, 9 p.m., Chuck Schaeffer, 9:45 p.m., Sarah Conner, 10:15 p.m., Kelly Carvin, 11 p.m., Lisa Bianco, 11:45 p.m., Stacie Rose, 12:15 a.m.; Saturday: Casey McKenzie, 9 p.m., Lynne Hanson, 9:45 p.m., Tom Vollman, 10:15 p.m., Steve Corrado, 11 p.m., The Private Life of David Reed, 11:45 p.m.
Trinity Pub (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6900) - Friday: HapPier Hour with Chris and Rich, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Sparkles, 10 p.m.
Tomatoe's (9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-7535) - Thursday and Friday: DJ, 7 p.m.; Saturday: live sax by Jacob, 6 p.m., DJ, 9 p.m.; Sunday: Sharon Sable, 6 p.m.; Monday: The Odessa Brothers, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Chic, 6 p.m.; Wednesday: Tony C., 6 p.m.
Tuckahoe Inn (Route 9, Tuckahoe, 609-390-3322) - Thursday: Johnny's Cousin Steve, 5 p.m.; Friday: Back Bay Duo, 7 p.m.; Saturday: John Rivera, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Bob Campanell, 5 p.m.
Tun Tavern Brewery and Restaurant (Sheraton Hotel, 2 Miss America Way, Atlantic City, 609-347-7800) - Friday: James Klapp, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Jon Anthony, 9 p.m.
; Wednesday: Live Classic Rock music, 10 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: Don't Call Me Francis and DJ Jim Stritch, 10 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.
Pistol Pete's Beef N' Beer Saloon and Restaurant (1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, 609-484-1000) - Thursday through Saturday and Monday: Karaoke with Frankie Showboat, 10 p.m.; Tuesday: Karaoke with Ronnie, 10 p.m.; Wednesday: Karaoke with Big Al, 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.
Ugly Mug (426 Washington St., Cape May, 609-884-3459) - Friday: Ready In 10, 8 p.m., Super Consumers, 9 p.m., Gee Davey, 10 p.m., True Witness, 11 p.m., Lisa Cavallaro and band 9, midnight; Saturday: Hudson Rail Company, 8 p.m., Justin Steere, 9 p.m., Wonderlust, 10 p.m., Exit 14, 11 p.m., 7 Mornings, midnight; Wednesday: Karaoke, 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.
Bernardi's Restaurant and Lounge (140 E. Wheat Road, Vineland 856-696-1461) - Thursday: Karaoke with DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.; Friday: DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Oldies Night with DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.
Blue Marlin (200 S. Pitney Road, Galloway Township, 609-748-5000) - Thursday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.
Boogie Nights (inside Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, 800-336-6378) - Saturday: Boogie Nights 70s and 80s Dance Party, $5, 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.
Club Worship (inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Saturday: Savage Men All Male Revue Show, 8 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.
DiOrio's Circle Caf� (MacArthur Boulevard, Somers Point, 609-927-6111) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 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.
Juan Pablo's (3801 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-6500) - Saturday: DJ Jimmy Jay, 9 p.m.
L.A.'s (Route 72, Manahawkin, 609-978-6565) - Wednesday: DJ Mikey Mac, 9 p.m.
Mixx (Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Saturday: Rick Springfield After Party with DJ Roonie G, 11 p.m.
mur.mur (Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Friday: DJ Eli M.O.S., 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ D-Nice, 10 p.m.; Monday: mur.mur Mondays with music by OB-One, 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.
Providence (Inside the Quarter in the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800) - Thursday: Rockstar Thursdays with DJ Kaos, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Spinbad and Redline, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Jason Smith and DJ Finesse, 10 p.m.
Sonsie (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6300) - Saturday: New York DJ, 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.
Toad Fish Bar & Grill (222 Bridgeton-Fairton Road, Bridgeton, 856-455-1300) - Friday: DJ Greg Fink, 9:30 p.m.
Towne Tavern (694 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton, 856-455-3474) - Saturday: Live DJ and Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tuesday: St. Paddy's Dance and Karaoke Party with Gary C., 9 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 Casbah in Atlantic City
The Casbah at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is celebrating this weekend with a birthday bash fit for a bunny. Playboy's Playmate of the Year Jayde Nicole is bringing some of her furry friends to her birthday party, happening on Saturday. DJ Tamara Sky spins the hot tracks while other Playboy bunnies make some appearances like Alexis Raine, Shannon James and Lexi Baxter. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. Call 609-449-5138.
Lucky Bones in Cape May
The Cape May Singer-Songwriter Conference is in full swing throughout all of Cape May, but lucky for you, some standout acts are coming to Lucky Bones. Take for instance Danny Defonza, who kicks off Friday night with his 8:30 p.m. set, or Chris Scanlon, who closes Friday at 11:30 p.m. Saturday brings out Jim Rowland at 8:30 p.m. and local stunner Erik Simonson at 10:45 p.m. Dial 609-884-2663.
Natali Vineyards
in Cape May Court House
It's time for a spring fling, and in a vineyard no less. Natali Vineyards hosts its Spring Fling this Saturday with local jazz musician Joe Breidenstine's Quartet from noon to 5 p.m. This Spring Fling, which is free and open to the public, includes a delicious spread of food from Natali Vineyards, as well as independent vendors, unique gifts and even samples of the new spring wines to come out of the Vineyards. Natali Vineyards is located at 221 N. Route 47 in Cape May Court House. Call 609-465-0075 for further info.
Holly City Family Center
in Millville
A local musical hero, Steve Testa, is in need of your support and encouragement this Sunday as Testa Fest gets underway in an attempt to help aid Testa with his medical bills from a recent car accident. Expect great live music from 2 to 8 p.m. by The Basement Police, John Testa and Michael Mantra, The Knomadz, 4 Peace Jazz and Bread and Butta, as well as an open-mic for poetry and songwriters. There will also be art available for viewing and sale. All this can be yours for a mere $6 entrance fee. The Holly City Family Center is located at 8 E. Mulberry St. in Millville.
The Cape May V.F.W.
in Cape May
Come hungry and happy to a very special Beef and Beer fundraiser for Marianne Cannone this Saturday at the Cape May V.F.W., which is located at 419 Congress St. Cannone, a southern New Jersey native, was recently diagnosed with skin cancer and needs your help with expensive surgery bills. Joining in on this event are Hydeaway, Jamaica Me Crazy and DJ Brett. The cover charge of $20 also includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and tap beverages. Call 609-886-8858 or 609-602-5169. This event runs from 5 to 10 p.m.
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