Atlantic City, NJ and Boston, MA(FREE SHOWs), May 20-21, 2011 Options

[SJN1279]

Hoodie, not sure how you quote me and say I insulted Bruce Springsteen? I didn't. I know the shows are 'free' to the consumer with a 'guarantee'

Never cared for Bruce myself, and I'm from NJ. To each his own.

[Hoodstock]

Hoodie, not sure how you quote me and say I insulted Bruce Springsteen? I didn't. I know the shows are 'free' to the consumer with a 'guarantee'

I'm not mistaking you for an Ed slappie. You miss the point.

I'm saying "Ed offers a free show" is an inaccurate statement. He is apparing at a free admission gig. I don't want Nick using that quote to fabricate some story.

There are many artists who have actually offered a free show.

[SJN1279]

http://www.showboatac.com/EventsDetail.do?...E+%40+BACKSTAGE

[LivesMeltdown]

http://www.showboatac.com/EventsDetail.do?...E+%40+BACKSTAGE

Really tempted to go to the show!

[SJN1279]

http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/casinos/...-121408539.html

ATLANTIC CITY — One of York, Pennsylvania's favorite sons, Ed Kowalczyk, former leader of the highly successful '90s rock outfit Live, is on his own these days but will be around plenty of fans when he is slated to appear for a free concert in Atlantic City on May 20 at the House of Blues at Showboat.

Kowalczyk is also embracing his Christian roots.

Not only is Kowalczyk making his debut at a Christian rock festival in New Hampshire this summer, (the annual Soulfest, "New England's premier Christian music and worship festival," being held Aug. 3-6 at Gunstock Mountain in Gilford, New Hampshire), he is also performing solo throughout the summer, including a slew of free concerts.

Along with the Atlantic City show, some of the other freebies include Boston's EarthFest on May 21, where Kowalczyk shares the bill with OK Go and Sponge; Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pa., dubbed "the largest non-gated, free music festival in the nation,” on Aug. 14; a free outdoor concert in Dayton, Ohio, in July and many more scheduled dates.

The House of Blues show will take place at the venue's Backstage. The event is being described by organizers as "an unprecedented, free performance at Backstage at Showboat, the casino’s high-energy gaming and entertainment venue."

Although Backstage "has been primarily known for hosting a wide range of the region’s hottest cover bands," since debuting last year, parent company Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is excited to be adding a rock heavyweight into the mix.

“This is the first of its kind," says Jason Spencer, the regional director of entertainment for Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City.

"Never have we had an act of this magnitude perform at Backstage. With Ed Kowalczyk, Backstage can now boast the fact that not only is it the prime spot for House of Blues headliners to kick back and play some blackjack, but also a stage to multi-million-album-selling artists.”

[SJN1279]

http://gaming.courierpostonline.com/2011/0...boat-on-friday/

Ed Kowalczyk performing free at Showboat on Friday
May 19, 2011
by William H. Sokolic

Most times, if you want to catch Ed Kowalczyk live you have to pay for a ticket. But on Friday night, the former front man for Live plays for free at Backstage in Showboat.

“I am really excited about this performance,” Kowalczyk said. “It sounds like a great layout for a show. I hear the way it’s situated is a cool experience for fans, and it’s free. You can’t beat that.”

Since its inception, Backstage, a cozy lounge on the casino floor, has been primarily known for hosting a wide range of regional cover bands.

“This is the first of its kind. Never have we had an act of this magnitude perform at Backstage,” said Jason Spencer, regional director of entertainment for Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City. “With Ed Kowalczyk, Backstage can now boast the fact that not only is it the prime spot for House of Blues headliners to kick back and play some blackjack, but also a stage to multi-million-album-selling artists.”

A York, Pa. native, Kowalczyk will sing “Lightning Crashes” “Dolphin’s Cry,” “Turn My Head,” “Lakini’s Juice” and other hits from his years with Live, a band which sold 20 million albums before disbanding in 2009. Kowalczyk will also perform material from his solo album “Alive.”
The solo songs bear the trademark style of Live, he said.

“One of the comments I hear from fans, is that my solo work reminds them of the spirit and songwriting of Live,” he said. “That’s a heartening thing for me to hear.”

Kowalczyk is writing songs for a follow-up CD that he plans to record in the fall, with a goal of releasing the album by late spring 2012.

If You Go:
Ed Kowalczyk will perform on Friday at Backstage in Showboat Atlantic City, 801 Boardwalk. Show time is 10 p.m. and admission is free. Fans hoping to view the concert from the Backstage couches are urged to come early.

[Aitkens]

A few things Nick.

One of York, Pennsylvania's favorite sons, Ed Kowalczyk

First of all, Ed is not one of York, Pennsylvania's favorite sons. In fact, his attitude over the years to the town and the people in the town have burned many bridges and this goes back to the middle 90's.

Also for about the 20th time, I know directly from Chameleon Club employees, that TGF had a larger turnout compared to Ed.

[OutToDry]

Never cared for Bruce myself, and I'm from NJ. To each his own.

It's easy to see that, Bruce grew up a hard life and hard knocks, you were given everything on a platter.

[SJN1279]

It's easy to see that, Bruce grew up a hard life and hard knocks, you were given everything on a platter.

So i guess since TGF is basically on hiatus, attacking me is all you got left.

[OutToDry]

So i guess since TGF is basically on hiatus, attacking me is all you got left.

Um they are playing tonight. So you like to throw around words to see if they stick. You know nothing.

[shave98765]

Thinking about taking a ride down to the show tonight, but may be cutting it close on time.

Anyone know if he is going on right at 10:00?? Or if anyone else is playing??

Anyone else going to the show??

[SJN1279]

Thinking about taking a ride down to the show tonight, but may be cutting it close on time.

Anyone know if he is going on right at 10:00?? Or if anyone else is playing??

Anyone else going to the show??

I heard 10, but not 100 percent sure. I'll be there.

[Pokey]

Um they are playing tonight. So you like to throw around words to see if they stick. You know nothing.

lol owned. notice he skipped replying on this because of the ownage and just ignored it.

[SJN1279]

lol owned. notice he skipped replying on this because of the ownage and just ignored it.

No ownage. They have a few shows this week, and then are going on summer hiatus.

[Pokey]

No ownage. They have a few shows this week, and then are going on summer hiatus.

No, it was total ownage.