Print StoryLenny Kravitz
with K'Naan at Borgata
WHO ARE THEY: In the late 1980s, at the height of hair metal's dominance, Lenny Kravitz emerged with a refreshing, unique style and made his mark immediately with his 1989 debut, "Let Love Rule." After writing the hit song "Justify My Love" for Madonna, Kravitz released his sophomore album, "Mama Said," which proved to be a huge success thanks in part to the hit singles "Always on the Run" and "It Ain't Over Till It's Over." In 1993, Kravitz released the most successful album of his career, "Are You Gonna Go My Way," which solidified the singer as a bona fide star.
K'Naan is a rapper from Somalia who moved to the United States when he was 13. In 2001, K'Naan contributed to singer Youssou N'Dour's album "Building Bridges" and toured the world. The rapper's 2009 sophomore album, "Troubadour," was his first release for a major label.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Although his critics have painted him as blatantly derivative, Kravitz wins points for picking some of the coolest people in music history to emulate. A hybrid of Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Bob Marley and Curtis Mayfield, Kravitz still manages to come off as unique. He established himself as a major talent on "Mama Said," and solidified himself as a superstar that was here to stay on "Are You Gonna Go My Way." Concertgoers are in for quite an evening, as Kravitz has established himself as one of rock's most charismatic frontmen. Fans can expect to hear his hits.
WHAT'S NEW: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, "Let Love Rule," Kravitz has issued an anniversary re-release featuring new mixes and bonus tracks.
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SHOW INFO: Tickets are $65, and the show begins 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa's Event Center.
'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.
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."
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SHOW INFO: Tickets are $25. The shows begin 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays at the Liverpool Club, North Tower, Tropicana.
Lamb of God
with Hatebreed
at House of Blues
WHO ARE THEY: Lamb of God is a five-piece, Richmond, Va.-based death metal band. Its fourth album, "Sacrament," was recently released, debuting at No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. According to Billboard, "Lamb of God did everything a metal band is supposed to do on 'Sacrament.'"
Hatebreed is a Connecticut-based hardcore band that released its full-length debut, "Satisfaction is the Death of Desire," in 1997. Switching labels, the band released "Perseverance" in 2002 and "Rise of Brutality" in 2003. Hatebreed's most recent album is self-titled and was released in September.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The volume will be turned up to 11 as Lamb of God and Hatebreed offer high-impact metal. Both bands will rock the audience until their ears bleed with screaming vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and pounding drums and bass lines. Not a show for the feint of heart, concertgoers should expect to walk out exhausted, beat-up and temporarily deaf.
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www.lamb-of-god.com; www.hatebreed.com
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $35, and the show begins 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the House of Blues at Showboat Casino-Hotel.
Sylvia Browne
at Trump Taj Mahal
WHO IS SHE: Sylvia Browne is a spiritual teacher, psychic and best-selling author who routinely makes television appearances on "The Montel Williams Show" and "Larry King Live." She has also been featured on "Unsolved Mysteries," "In Search of ..," "That's Incredible" and "Haunted Lives." Browne has lectured throughout North America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Browne is one of the world's most renowned psychics, having written several books and toured the world, delivering lectures and counseling countless individuals in an attempt to help them lead a more fulfilling life. Although Browne won't be giving personal readings during the lecture, fans will get an opportunity to experience her down-to-earth personality, sense of humor and hear her thoughts on the afterlife and other fascinating trips into the psychic realm.
WEB SITE: www.sylvia.org
SHOW INFO: Ticket are $35, $50 and $75, and the show begins 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort's Arena.
Luis Fonsi at Bally's
WHO IS HE: Luis Fonsi is a Puerto Rican singer whose professional career began in 1998 with the release of his debut album, "Comenzare." The album was a hit in Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries, and helped pave the way for his 2000 release, "Eterno." Fonsi recorded a duet with Christina Aguilera on "Si No Te Hubiera Conocido," which was on her 2000 Spanish language album, "Mi Reflejo." Fonsi's first English album, "Fight the Feeling," was released in 2002 but was not a hit. In September 2008, the single "No Me Doy Por Vencido" became the singer's first to enter the Billboard Hot 100. Although it only reached No. 92, it did soar to the top spot on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Fonsi will have concertgoers on their feet dancing to his collection of catchy Latin pop songs. Although not a household name in the United States, Fonsi has worked with the likes of Aguilera and Spice Girl Emma Bunton during his 11-year career. Fans can expect to hear songs from Fonsi's seven albums.
WEB SITE: www.luisfonsi.com
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $48, $75 and $78, and the show begins 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at
Bally's Atlantic City's Ballroom.
David Caserta
'Haunted Illusions'
at Resorts
WHO IS HE: Over the course of the last 20 years, illusionist David Caserta has been performing around the United States, putting on more than 10,000 shows. Caserta began doing magic tricks at the age of 8.
WHAT TO EXPECT: With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to take in the spooky, mystifying "Haunted Illusions" magic show starring David Caserta. "I hope the magic you see in this current tour will bring you back to that childlike wonder that you experience when you were a kid," Caserta said in a press release. "Magic is special to me because it encompasses every aspect of theater: dance, choreography, directing, acting, lighting, sound and set design. I create the illusion of impossibility and entertain at the same time." The show will feature levitation, disappearing and other tricks.
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $20, and the show begins 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 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 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.
As 1: Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera
at Trump Taj Mahal
WHO ARE THEY: "Mr. Pure Energy" Gary Valenciano is a Filipino singer/songwriter who has been entertaining audiences for the past 23 years. Gary V, as he is affectionately called, holds the record for the biggest pop concert ever held in the Philippines, with his 800,000 attendee show at Luneta Park in 1989. He has released 23 albums, and his hit songs include "Narito," "Gaya ng Dati," "Hataw Na Sana," "Maulit Muli," "Ang Akin Bituin," "Ikaw Lamang," "Break Me" and "Wait Forever." In 2005, Valenciano won MTV Asia's Generations Award. In addition to playing music, Valenciano is also an actor who has starred in 12 films and is an Ambassador of Goodwill for UNICEF.
Singer Martin Nievera released his first album, "Martin … Take One," in 1982. The album was a platinum-selling success and cemented Nievera's status as a star right out of the gate. He also began to branch out right away, co-hosting the TV show "Penthouse Live!" along with his future wife, Pops Fernandez. Over the years, Nievara has appeared in numerous films and television shows in addition to continuing to release albums. After his marriage failed, he wrote and recorded music specifically for the purpose of winning back his wife. The albums were eventually released as "Forever," "Forever Forever" and "Return to Forever."
WHAT TO EXPECT: Gary V is known for his upbeat, high-energy concert performances that helped inspire his nickname, "Mr. Pure Energy." Valenciano plays a good mixture of dance tunes and soulful ballads and works hard to make sure every fan walks away from the show feeling they've gotten their money's worth. Valenciano is one of the most popular Filipino performers of all time and brings with him an assortment of hits, including "Gaya ng Dati" and "Narito."
Nievera has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years with his relaxed, crooning vocal style and affable personality. A truly international star, Nievera was raised in Hawaii, returned to the Philippines and went on to tour throughout the United States, Canada, the Middle East and Guam.
WEB SITE: www.garyv.com
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $38, $58, $78, $98 and $150, and the show begins 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Taj Mahal Arena.
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.
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.
Asylum Fight League Mixed Martial Arts
at Trump Marina
WHO ARE THEY: Asylum Fight League is an amateur mixed martial arts league dedicated to nurturing, preparing and showcasing East Coast talent. Several Asylum fighters have gone on to successful professional careers. "The goal has always been that today's Asylum stars are tomorrow's UFC stars," said AFL promoter Carl Mascarenhas. "That's what the Asylum is all about."
WHAT TO EXPECT: Asylum Fight League returns to Atlantic City Saturday night with an action-packed fight card. In the 140-pound division, Bryan Tapper (1-0) will face off against Fabiano Fregonezi (1-0) while James Hoffman (1-0) and Ryan Cafaro (1-0) battle in the 154-pound division. Mike Fischetti (2-0) will take on Anthony Cruz (1-1) in the 180-pound division, while Rich Bianchi (1-2) fights John Xavier Bedoya (1-1) in the 210-pound weight class.
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $50, $75 and $100, and the show begins 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Trump Marina Hotel Casino Grand Cayman's Ballroom.
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