Shore Club in Longport: Beautiful new bar and restaurant. Bob Pantano helps Mr. Lamberti with the nightlife portion of this classy destination. After the dinners are done, they move the tables for some great dancing. Age group is 35-60
Posted in Atlantic City, Dancing
Wow. Finally a casino dance club in Atlantic City that caters to the 30+ crowd. It’s called Boogie Nights and it’s located inside Resorts. It is a total blast.
A Saturday Night Fever styled dancefloor, and an amazing sound, light and fog system. DJ Gabor Kiss could be one of the best DJ’s I have ever heard; nothing but OH WOW hits from the 70’s and 80’s.
A giant disco ball and nine foot tall Lucy Diamond! Take a spin with the sexy Roller Girl!
WARNING! If you don’t have a vip card, Resorts often charges $20 to park and it’s the worst parking lot in AC. Instead, park in the Taj Mahal lot next door for 10 bucks, and walk up the boardwalk a bit. Believe it or not, Boogie Nights is easier to get to via the Taj parking lot!
I took some video on the weekend of Feb 17. Click above to see.
Click here to read the article about Boogie Nights, inside the Atlantic City Weekly newspaper.
MySpace page. for Boogie Nights.
Posted in Atlantic City, Dancing, Uncategorized
Remember the Black Banana? The classy restaurant at 3rd and Race that grew it’s dancefloor and eclectic crowds over time? Sadly with the BB no more, it was a very happy day for me when I discovered De’Angelos at 2o and Spruce…just a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square. It reminds me of the Banana; owners that really love their business and patrons….plus they make a mean Ravioli and gravy.
I usually top it off with a nice espresso while sitting in the comfy leather sofas overlooking the dance action. Great Food and a small, but very adequate dance floor. VERY good sound sytem, and a nice mix of disco and current dance hits.
Age range from 30-55. Free Admission. Saturday nights are the best, with the place jumping by 10pm.
Click Here for info and Directions
Outside at D’Angelos.
Posted in Center City, Cozy Spots, Dancing
On Thanksgiving Eve, I took a brief run to Center City. It was fairly quiet on Rittenhouse Square. Maybe 50 people in Rouge. Tables outside were filled due to the very nice, warm weather. But way too slow for me to hang and pay 14 bucks for a martini.
Good thing I was tipped off by someone about Thanksgiving eve at the Buck Hotel in Feasterville. I had no idea. Not sure how they advertise, but whatever they do to reach 30 plus adults….. stinks. The Buck seems to have no idea how to reach a 40-something guy like me. I don’t read the Daily News, and I don’t listen to WOGL Oldies Radio. But I am online constantly.
And even though I did a thorough online search for what to do that night…..I found NO 30 plus parties that were marketed via the Internet. But what I did find online was a story about the sad situation of a groom that died just before his wedding day… and the reception was to be held at the Buck. The owner is now under pressure to do the right thing, and give a big chunk of it back. He doesn’t want to. Full story here.
And God forbid that someone posts some current pictures so that I can get a feel for the place. Hellooooooo. The Internet is THE way to market now! Pictures, video, updates, email lists, etc……. NOT just a stale, out of date website.
So, off I went up 95. The Buck is about 25 minutes from CC.
Got to the Buck at about 11p. Had to park in the Genuardi’s lot down the street. (now that the former Buck parking lot is a strip mall) Was a little surprised that there was a $10 dollar cover…but there was 2 bands; one in the Tavern, one in the main ballroom. Good crowd, but I was expecting it to be PACKED. Probably half filled.
As for the ages in attendance, that night had a mix of 30-to 50 somethings. I felt comfortable as a 40-ish guy. On the other hand, when I stop in on a Thursday with Jerry Blavat oldies, the age tends to be 50+.
Posted in Dancing, Suburbs, Uncategorized
Michael’s Cafe in Bensalem, just outside of NE Philadelphia seems to have turned the corner.New DJ’s, stricter dress code, and a better atmosphere. Quite frankly, I was pleasantly surprised when I stopped in on Friday night (Nov. 23, 2007). It was nice to see people actually being turned away because they were wearing sneakers and hockey jerseys. I mean, come on. If you’re a 30+ adult looking to meet someone special, wouldn’t you want to ditch the Nike’s and the Eagles jersey for at least a few hours ?
Another thing I noticed was the music. Wow. NO RAP. There was a time over the past year or so, that the music was not so good; too much foul mouth lyrics and gangsta beats. How the heck am I gonna dance with a classy 40 something woman, when the tune playing keeps repeating “smack that ass out on the floor” or “b**w my whistle, bitch” ? Dj Joel Furness does a great job. Good mixing, good selection. Wouldn’t mind some a few extra Disco cuts though. Classic 70’s Disco has become a favorite for club owners, since it is popular with the 20 somethings, as well as those 30+.
DANCE FLOOR. This is the best and biggest dance floor anywhere in Philly. Pretty good sound system too. Plenty of space to people watch too.
Amazingly, there is no cover. But smoking is still allowed, much to my dismay. I usually avoid women that smoke. Don’t like the taste of ashtray. I wonder why suburban bars don’t ban smoking like their neighbors in NJ, Philly and NYC. The misplaced fear that a smoking ban will kill business has already been proven wrong. For those that just have to smoke, go outside for a bit. Believe me, clean fresh air, (with a hint of perfume) is quite wonderful when in a crowded nightclub or bar.
LOCATION. Doesn’t get any easier; just off of RTE 1 and the PA Turnpike. Free Parking.
Click here to see map: View Larger Map
Bob Pantano has been doing it for 30 years now. He runs some of the best 30+ dance partys around. One of the biggest is the Saturday Night Dance Party, broadcast live on WOGL Radio (98.1)……. 7p-2a
On Saturday night, Bob is live from Benny the Bums in South Philly. Age range is 40+.
Bob also hosts parties at Adelphia in Deptford New Jersey on Thursdays, and the Springfield Country Club in Wednesdays.
For Benny the Bums: Click Here for more info and Directions
Posted in Bands, Center City, Dancing, Suburbs
When hitting the casinos of Atlantic City, I tend to like Borgata the best. First off, it’s NOT on the Boardwalk, which I’m not a fan of, and I don’t wanna deal with the AC traffic. The Borgata; in the marina district, features 2 VERY popular nightclubs (Mixx and Murmer) , yet they’re filled with 22 year olds looking to drink heavy and stay up til 4 am. God bless ’em.
So, what to do for the 3o plus scene? The bars inside the Borgata are pretty nice. The B-Bar is one, but skews young and loud with a line to get in. You’ll cetainly want to try some of the Borgata’s high end restaurants that feature some nice places to have cocktails and appetizers.
But I must admit, I really like the Gypsy Bar. Age group is 28-40. Bands are loud but fun. Free admission, but get better there early on a Saturday night. The place is small, and only holds about 150. The wait in line is long.
Click video above to see a special Gypsy Bar appearance by CC Deville of Poison, as he joins Split Decision for a few songs.
Posted in Atlantic City, Bands, Dancing, Uncategorized
After a Summer Saturday on the beach, I love to head to Margate for the nightlife.
It’s not exactly the same like I remember it in the 90’s. Alot of those clubs have been torn down to make way for condos. But a few classic places remain, that 30+ partiers will enjoy.
First, I head to Tomatoes at about 9pm. Excellent sushi. Tasty martinis. Good mixed crowd, ages; 30-60. Sometimes it’s so crowded, it’s tough to get a drink. Free parking in the back with validation. A DJ is on hand to kick up the vibe a bit.
At 11:30, I’m out of there, and head down a few blocks to Memories…Amherst and Madison. That place has been there since 1972. Matter of fact, I think the decor hasn’t changed since then either. But ya know, it doesn’t matter. Memories on a Saturday night is THE place to be, when down the shore. Not to sure about Friday nights there…..but Saturday definitely hops. I love that place.
Age of crowd is 35-65 from 9p to about midnight, since the Geator (Jerry Blavat) spins oldies and classic disco til about midnight. Then a young DJ takes over til 4am, as the 20 somethings pack the place.
Click video above to see the Geator in action, as well as some pictures of the place.
$10 dollar cover. No Smoking. Directions here. Open Memorial day thru Labor Day.
Posted in Atlantic City, Dancing
Philly 30 Plus Nightlife 