Once upon a time the music scene in Atlantic City wrapped around big band sounds and Bert Parks crooning “There She Goes…Miss America.” Fast forward to today. From funky beach music at bars along the Boardwalk to headliners and hip bands in the casinos and concerts from around the world at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City rocks around the clock. Come to The Casbah at the Trump Taj Mahal for hip hop and disco, body painting parties and Battles of the DJs. Learn the sexy salsa at Cuba Libre in the Tropicana or the Gypsy Bar at Borgata. Get mellow Buffett-style at the Beach Bar at Trump Plaza or Bally’s Bikini Beach Bar. Catch the latest in Neo-Soul at the Sound of Philadelphia. The dance floor is never empty at the hot DéJà Vu. And, there’s always a party in progress at Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Café and House of Blues

The Boardwalk Hall arena draws top-name concerts by performers like Elton John, Bette Midler, Travis Tritt, Andre Rieu and Simon and Garfunkel. And Atlantic City balmy summer nights are made for the annual Chicken Bone Jazz Outdoor Series dedicated to keeping African-American style rhythm and blues alive.