Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a gambling trip alone, rather than with your usual companions?  Well, read on, because today’s guest post was written by my friend, the admin over at EastCoastGambler.net.  He is a frequent traveler to Atlantic City where he covers all aspects of the gaming and [...]

Despite the fact that I had an uncle who lived there, and my parents had visited and gushed about it, I was never interested in visiting Las Vegas until CSI, the CBS crime show, came onto the television scene.  Then suddenly, Vegas was a little more intriguing to me.  I did some research and realized [...]

As a child-free adult, I’m always looking for adult-oriented entertainment at Disney World to help me relax after being surrounded by kids in the parks all day.  And I do love a good piano bar.  Jellyrolls (named after Jelly Roll Morton, a legendary jazz pianist, not the pastry) is a perfect adult escape.  It is [...]

Danny Gans, longtime headliner at the Mirage (and more recently, Encore) hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, passed away early this morning at the age of 52.  Early news is reporting he was having trouble breathing and/or died in his sleep.  Whatever the cause, this is shocking news that will have reverberations in [...]

What a great week it has been on the musical news front in Burlington, Vermont!  The Discover Jazz Festival has updated its website with its schedule for this summer’s Festival, including musical talents such as Branford Marsalis, Diana Krall, nostalgic home-town favorites Belizbeha (welcome home, Shauna!) and many, many more.  The Festival runs from June [...]

Remember how I’ve said that summer is the best time to travel to Burlington, Vermont (solo or otherwise)?  Well, mark your calendars for July, because you will want to be here for this.  The Burlington International Waterfront Festival has released its schedule, which includes some fantastic headliners.  The Festival itself is being held to commemorate [...]

I just got an email yesterday from Goldstar Events–the show ticket discounter–advertising some really amazing prices on some top-tier Vegas shows:  $49.50-62.70 for Danny Gans at the Wynn (I paid over $100 for that show a few years ago!), $82.50 for Le Reve at the Wynn, $62.50-89.20 for Blue Man Group at the Venetian, and [...]

Here’s a great excuse to travel to New Orleans soon:  Go hear some of the greatest musicians alive today at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, April 24-26 and April 30-May 3 (two consecutive weekends).  Who will be playing?  Neil Young, Wynton Marsalis, Bon Jovi, the Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Tab Benoit, Robert [...]