Suzanne Vega
Interviewed by Joe Szczechowski

The pop singer-songwriter who appears at the House of Blues on Saturday, Dec. 1, discusses some of the songs off her new album, Beauty & Crime.

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In this often-hilarious excerpt, the comedian talks about his successful battle against cancer, his distaste for alternative comedy and his recent network TV gig from the back of a pick-up truck.

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Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen talks about her preparations for the next Olympics, her budding acting career and live skating performances like the one she'll participate in Saturday (Nov. 17) at Boardwalk Hall. She was interviewed in October, just prior to the release of the film Moondance Alexander, in which she acts.

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The actress (The Sopranos, Goodfellas) talks about her wine company and how she's looking forward to returning to the Borgata for the Women in Wine event, Sat., Nov. 10.

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The veteran turntable master DJ Skribble chats from his cell about how he got started in the DJ game and his upcoming show at the Borgata with guitarist Dave Navarro.

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The rapper, singer and actress talks about her latest album, entitled Trav'lin' Light, and a potential new rap record next year.

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The original funk-rock hipsters play the House of Blues on Oct. 12. Founding member Emilio Castillo chats about the band's upcoming record, and its ever-expanding fan base.

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Cajun blues artist Tab Benoit, who appears at the two-day Mid-Atlantic Blues & Music Festival in Atlantic City on Saturday, Sept. 29, talks about
post-Katrina New Orleans.

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The film director (12 Angry Men, Serpico, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead)
took a part in a Q&A session at the Toronto International Film Festival
earlier this month. AC Weekly's Lori Hoffman was there.

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The singer checks in from her road bus, talking about her 'Big' new album and her final tour stop in Atlantic City at Borgata this Saturday night, Sept. 15.

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Melinda Doolittle
Interviewed by Lori Hoffman
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American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle, in town on Saturday, Sept. 8, with the American Idol Live tour, talks about her success with the show, her future music plans and her adoring fans.

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Adam Duritz
Interviewed by Joe Szczechowski

The Counting Crows frontman opens up in this AC Weekly exclusive, talking about how he's been pushing his band this summer, how some reviewers may get the wrong impression of his stage presence, and how he's looking forward to coming to Atlantic City. The band plays two sold out shows Sept. 8 & 9 at
the Borgata.

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Larry Kane
Audio excerpt from his audiobook, Ticket To Ride.

Larry Kane, who will host a special benefit Beatles tribute concert at the Tropicana on Aug. 30, featuring the band Yesterday, followed the Beatles on their 1964-65 tours of America as a young reporter. Here, he shares an excerpt from his new audio book Ticket To Ride, which will be available at his Atlantic City appearance.

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Velvet Revolver
Interview by Dave Peña

Velvet Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner talks about coming back to New Jersey. The band plays the Borgata, Saturday, Aug. 25.

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Don Rickles
Interviewed by By Joe Szczechowski
jzczechowski@acweekly.com

Mr. Warmth himself talks about his new autobiography and his upcoming set of shows at the Atlantic City Hilton.

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Guitar Shorty
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
jschwachter@acweekly.com

The blues legend, who plays a free concert on the Somers Point beach Friday,
Aug. 3, checks in from the road.

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David Bromberg
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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The folk-blues master, who appears in Ocean City on Monday, July 30, talks about his latest album, Try Me One More Time, his first new recording in 17 years.

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Musiq
Interviewed by Raymond Tyler
rtyler@acweekly.com

The Philly soul singer talks about being a pop artist and his current success.

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Cartel
Interviewed by Darlene Dobkowski
editorial@acweekly.com

The pop-punk band's lead singer Will Pugh talks about making their new record inside a bubble in New York City.

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Mary Wilson
Interviewed by Joe Szczechowski
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The former Supreme, who'll appear this Saturday in Wildwood as part of the Girl Power Concert, talks to AC Weekly about the origins of the event, her Steel Pier memories and the possibility of a Supremes reunion in the future.

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Mo'Nique
Interviewed by Raymond Tyler
rtyler@acweekly.com

The comedienne and actress, who appears at the Trop this weekend, talks to columnist Raymond Tyler about her current VH1 project, Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School.

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Ray Mercer
Interviewed by Bill Gelman
bgelman@southphillyreview.com

In advance of his mixed martial arts debut, boxing star Ray Mercer talks about his Boardwalk Hall match-up against Web sensation Kimbo Slice this Saturday night, June 23.

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Cyndi Lauper
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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Cyndi Lauper will appear at the Borgata Friday, along with Debbie Harry, Erasure and other guests, on her True Colors tour, a string of special shows to raise awareness for gay and lesbian issues. On her last record, The Body Acoustic, Lauper wrote a beautiful new song "Above the Clouds" (with Jeff Beck). She spoke to us about the song before the album's release.

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Steven Wright
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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The comedian performs at Borgata Saturday night, June 9. He talks about his big break on the Carson show back in 1982 and how he nearly died four times in Atlantic City once.

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Shamone Alvarez
Interviewed by Bill Gelman
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Local boxer Shamone Alvarez, on the undercard of the Saturday night Briggs-Ibragimov bout at Boardwalk Hall, talks about fighting in front of his hometown crowd and about his mentor, the late Leavander Johnson.

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Frankie Randall
Interviewed by Steve Angelucci
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Frankie Randall, Frank Sinatra's "favorite piano player" returns to Atlantic City with Vincent Falcone (Sinatra's conductor for 10 years) and a big band at Resorts Superstar Theater from May 20-24. "I went to Atlantic City as just a piano player in a lounge and wound up sitting behind a desk buying millions of dollars of entertainment every year," Randall tells AC Weekly about his years as a casino entertainment executive at the Golden Nugget and Bally's. "It was a wonderful time in my life and I really enjoyed what I did."

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Louis Prima Jr.
Interviewed by Lori Hoffman
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The son of the King of Swing talks about coming back to Atlantic City (May 12-14 & 16 at Resorts) and how he got into performing his father's music.

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Weird Al Yankovic
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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The accordion playing song parodist performs at the House of Blues May 5. A couple of short excerpts from a recent interview are included here.

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Wanda Sykes
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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Comic, writer and actress Wanda Sykes has appeared on hit TV shows, the big screen and her own HBO comedy special. She appears at the Borgata April 20 for two shows in the Music Box. She tells AC Weekly contributor Dave Pena about the path that led her to where she is today.

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Taylor Hicks
Interviewed by Lori Hoffman
lhoffman@acweekly.com

Last season's American Idol champ Taylor Hicks checks in from the road via a slightly noisy cellphone. The singer's headlining tour in support of his self-titled major label debut brings him to the Borgata this Saturday night, April 14.

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Buddy Guy
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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The blues legend comes to the House of Blues this Friday night, April 6, with opening act James Hunter. He talks about his next recording project, playing with some of the all-time blues greats and why he picked up the guitar in the first place.
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Lonestar
Interviewed by Lori Hoffman
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The country band's drummer and filmmaker hopeful Keech Rainwater talks about Lonestar's longevity, ongoing admiration for women and his dreams of becoming the next Quentin Tarantino.

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Bettye LaVette
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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A soul singer whose 2005 release I've Got My Own Hell To Raise gave her the large audience she always deserved, Bettye LaVette is finally getting her due. She performs at Stockton College on Thursday, March 22.

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Pat Benatar
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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The '80s rock mega-star performs at the House of Blues on March 16. She spoke to AC Weekly about her current show, the fans, and her preference for the seedy side of Atlantic City. Click here for feature
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Christopher Cross
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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The singer-songwriter with a string of classic '80s hits spoke to AC Weekly a little while back about some of the sounds that inspired his Grammy-winning 1980 debut. Cross performs at the Atlantic City Hilton from March 11-15.

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Charles Fambrough
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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Charles Fambrough, who'll appear at this weekend's Jazz @ The Point series in Somers Point (March 1-4) learned a lot during his time touring with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from 1980-84. Fambrough is one of many musicians coming to the Shore this weekend to pay tribute to Blakey.

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B.B. King
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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"Well, I do a lot of traveling," says the legendary musician B.B. King. What an understatement. Two years ago, when he spoke to AC Weekly for this interview, he was just about to turn 80. Now at 81, the bluesman is still out on the road (he plays the House of Blues Saturday, Feb. 24) and one of the busiest live performers on the planet. Here, he talks about what's on his MP3 player, what he's learned about people over the years and his only radio single "The Thrill Is Gone." Click here for audio

Diahann Carroll
Interviewed by Steve Angelucci
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Diahann Carroll has been on Broadway, television and stages around the world Ñ this weekend she'll begin a residency at the Hilton (Feb. 18-22). She recently spoke to AC Weekly about her legendary career, her fondest acting role and her recent work on the TV show Grey's Anatomy.

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Brian Regan
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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Right before his previous Atlantic City appearance last spring, comedian Brian Regan (who'll be back at Borgata Feb. 10) talked to AC Weekly about his knack for material on mundane topics, his college roommate from New Jersey and one of the worst rooms he's ever played.

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Rock Star: Supernova
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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Guitarist Gilby Clarke, of Guns N Roses fame and now a part of Rock Star: Supernova, talks about the hit TV show that spurred the band's current tour, its lead singer's dream state and Tommy Lee the DJ.

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Bob Saget
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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The Philly native talks about how Stephen Starr gave him his start in comedy, his latest project The Farce of the Penguins and how he's like Snoop Dogg.
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The Spinners' Henry Fambrough
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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Harry Wayne (KC) Casey of KC & The Sunshine Band
Interviewed by Joe Szczechowski
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KC & The Sunshine Band will be back in AC this New Year's Eve getting the party started at the Hilton. The classic dance band's leader chatted recently with AC Weekly.

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Dee Snider of Twisted Sister
Parental Advisory: Interview excerpt includes explicit language.
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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You may remember Twisted Sister, that MTV-favorite hair metal band from the 80s. Well, Dee Snider and the rest of the guys are back with a new holiday album, A Twisted Christmas, and show, which comes to the House of Blues Dec. 23. Dee Snider talks about the album and its surprising success.

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Charlie Prose
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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Charlie Prose brings his Atlantic City Christmas show back for a record 17th year Dec. 16-20 at the Tropicana. The singer, comedian and master showman talks about what a special holiday season this one is for him.

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The Cheetah Girls' Adrienne Bailon
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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Expect high-pitched screaming to be the norm when Disney teen sensations the Cheetah Girls perform at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, Dec. 16. Group member Adrienne Bailon chats with AC Weekly about the Cheetah's message and what kids can expect at the concert.

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Joan Jett
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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Rocker Joan Jett, who appears at the House of Blues on Saturday, Nov. 25, talks about childhood summers spent at the Jersey Shore, how she keeps in shape and why her new album's called "Sinner."

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Todd Rundgren of the New Cars
Interviewed by Joe Szczechowski
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Pioneering rocker and producer (and Pennsylvania native) Todd Rundgren spoke with AC Weekly prior to a planned tour with the New Cars, his latest band, earlier this year. That tour, although delayed after a bus accident involving original Cars member Elliott Easton, kicked off again this month and will bring the revamped version of the '80s group to the Borgata on Nov. 18. Rundgren talks about the new gig and his secret to sounding like Ric Ocasek. [Note: New Cars member Kasim Sulton will re-join the band after he completes a pre-scheduled concert tour with Meat Loaf.]

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Pepper's Yesod Williams
Interviewed by Casey Gotliffe
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Pepper, appearing at the House of Blues on Nov. 11 with Slighty Stoopid on the Jägermeister Music Tour, has a new album out, a growing fan base and a lot of admiration for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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Dweezil Zappa
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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Dweezil Zappa's father left behind an enormous amount of music when he passed in 1993. Now the music of Frank Zappa is hitting the stage again, including a concert Friday night, Oct. 27, at Borgata.

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Alice Cooper
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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Alice Cooper, who performs a pre-Halloween show at the House of Blues on Saturday, Oct. 28, spoke recently with AC Weekly contributor Dave Pena about the real Alice, his favorite movies and why he'll never have a reality TV show.

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Bonnie Raitt
Interviewed by Lori Hoffman
lhoffman@acweekly.com

Lori Hoffman spoke with Bonnie Raitt in September 2005 just prior to her appearance in Atlantic City for VH1's Decades Rock Live tribute concert Raitt discusses her latest album "Souls Alike," which she is touring in support of. The pop-blues artist performed Oct. 16 at the House of Blues.

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Foreigner's Jason Bonham
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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Foreigner founder Mick Jones is back out on tour with his new lineup, which features Jason Bonham on drums. Dave Pena recently spoke with Bonham about the Foreigner ("Hot Blooded," "Urgent," "Feels Like the First Time") tour, a possible new album, and the future of VH1's Supergroup.

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Louis CK
Interviewed by Dave Pena
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Although his Trump Marina show scheduled for earlier this month was postponed until Oct. 21 (tickets purchased for Sept. 9 date will be honored), you can catch the final episode of the first season of Louis CK's hit HBO sit-com "Lucky Louie" Sunday, Sept. 24 (10:30pm). The writer, actor and comedian spoke with AC Weekly contributor Dave Pena a few weeks ago. Listen

Richard Lewis
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
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Although he's currently recognized for his hilarious role on HBO's hit comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm, Richard Lewis has been performing on stages, TV shows and film for about 30 years. Just prior to his Saturday, Sept. 2, show at the Borgata, where he'll co-headline with Kevin Pollack, Richard Lewis spoke with AC Weekly about his 12-year success with sobriety, his problems with relationships and his love for Jimi Hendrix. Listen

Peter Frampton
Interviewed by Jeff Schwachter
Summer 2004
jschwachter@acweekly.com

Two summer's ago, Peter Frampton checked in with AC Weekly before an appearance at Harrah's and talked to us about recently becoming a U.S. citizen, his small town life in Ohio, and how, at the time, he was in the process of making the "record I've been wanting to make all my life." On Sept. 12, the album, an all-instrumental affair featuring guest artists such as members of Pearl Jam and the Rolling Stones, entitled Fingerprints, will be released. A few days later, Frampton comes to the House of Blues. Listen

Benny Mardones:
"Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated."

In the “Ask the Geator” column in AC Weekly’s 5/18/06 issue, Jerry Blavat answered a reader’s question by mistakenly reporting the death of Benny Mardones. Blavat wrote, "'Into the Night' was one of the only songs to ever chart twice in the top 20 (in 1980 and again in 1989). It was written and recorded by Benny Mardones, who sadly passed away recently after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.” This exchange prompted Mardones, who is very much alive, to leave this phone message. Listen

The report also prompted a follow-up question from a reader with Blavat’s correction.

Ready to Rock the Wildwoods:
A homecoming of sorts for Poison frontman Bret Michaels. Listen

Chicago, one of the most creatively and commercially successful American bands ever (“Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4”) will perform at Caesars’ Circus Maximus Theater from Thursday, Aug. 10, to Sunday, Aug. 13. Founding member and trumpeter Lee Loughnane spoke with AC Weekly prior to a local string of shows that the band performed in July 2004. Listen

Bo Diddley still singing the blues,
waiting to collect his dues. Listen