Mambo Loco They're favorites at Tremé and all around Long Island – and that's what constant live performances will do for you. No band in the area gets fans up and dancing like this popular combo that performs classic music of Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican origins. Hear them often at Havana Central in Garden City, and on February 1 at Margarita's Cafe in Long Beach. More: mamboloco.com.
Photos: Carnegie Hall by Ajay Suresh (CC)
The die Spitzbaum It happens every year: Oktoberfest and German festivals light up the area – and the big, authentic die Spitzbaum headlines event after event. Long famous for their German/American sounds, this busy band's musical selection ranges from traditional and popular German and Austrian numbers to country and rock & roll. More: nyspitzbuam.com. Music Of All Nations Plan ahead: The New York Elite International Music Festival takes over Carnegie Hall on March 28 through April 1. This event aims to present young musicians with an experience that offers the opportunity for musical growth; the event ensemble presents opportunities to explore one of the world’s greatest cities and experience a musical adventure like no other. Learn more: carnegiehall.org.
The Gissel Garcia Band Easily one of the artists we believe soon is to become a national treasure, this group performs pop, Latin, rock, and Reggae without missing a beat, and Gissel Garcia is considered by many to be one of the finest singers of any genre. Catch them on January 31 at Margarita's Café in Long Beach. Learn all about this powerhouse combo: gisselgarciaband.com.
All The World’s Music Is Right Here:
Groupo Rebolu Based in Queens and Colombia, Groupo Rebolu offers original Colombian music. Their original compositions and arrangements of classic Afro-Colombian music have made them headliners, recently playing at Flushing Town Hall. More: gruporebolu.com.
LI Artists & Their International Sounds
SonMilanes Led by Luis Milanes and Nestor Milanes, this vibrant group offers Latin, salsa, merengue, cha cha cha, and Cumbia sounds, and have been heard at venues such as The Cuban in Garden City and Mesita in Rockville Centre. Contact: (631) 882-8253.
From China With Music The Chinese Center of Long Island in West Hempstead is a most worthy spot to visit to learn of China's culture and people – and on occasion it presents musical events as well as dance classes. Last summer, its music and dance events at The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatere were highly lauded. More: Chinesecenter.org and (516) 483-7770.
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Noriko Ueda & Ayako Shirasaki This amazing duo has become a regular favorite at Grasso's in Cold Spring Harbor, delighting audiences with their jazz stylings. Shirasaki majored in classical music at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, and Ueda is a bassist, composer, and arranger who was born in Hyogo, Japan – and when they work together (both here and abroad), the result is improvisational magic. Learn more at grassos.com, norikoueda.com, and ayakoshirasaki.com.
The Bratwust Boys As the Schemge Brothers proclaimed: “Let's polka!” The Bratwurst Boys, based in Rockville Centre, rank among the hottest Oktoberfest thanks to a sound that gets people from all ages up and dancing. They’ve toured often, performing in Pennsylvania and upstate New York. More: thebratwurstboys.com.
The South Shore Symphony This lauded symphony orchestra will perform a program of Russian classical favorites on Satruday, February 8 at The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Center; tickets are at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.
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Hot Wax: Get Your Fill Of Vinyl In Melville The Long Island Buy/Sell/Trade Record Show takes over the Bingo Hall in Melville on Saturday, February 1 from 8 am to 2 pm; more information: (516) 9746528 and lirecordshow.com. This huge music event will feature record dealers (and music lovers) from throughout the tri-state area, offring records, CDs, cassettes, memoribilia, and more. Fans are encourages to bring their music collection for free evaluations by a team of dealers. Food will be available at the site during the show. Hot Nets: Tennis Expo Served At Coliseum Advance tickets are now available at EventBrite for the 2020 New York Tennis Expo at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale on February 9 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm; info is at (516) 4094444. Held in conjunction with The New York Open, this is ranked as the largest tennis expo in the United States. On tap: An exhibitor hall featuring programs, camps, products, apparel, sports medicine, travel destinations, and more; an activity zone featuring tennis courts; a kids' zone; a chance to watch free pro tennis as the Open begins; and more attractions.
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Hot & Roaring: Monster Jam Returns To Uniondale The arena phenomenon known as Monster Jam returns to Long Island for another high-octane weekend featuring the “Monster Jam Triple Threat Series” featuring racing, freestyle, and skill competitions on three different Monster Jam vehicles. It's slated for January 31 through February 2 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale; tickets for this year's event are at ticketmaster.com. For more information: (516) 231-4848. Hot Woodchucks (Hopefully!): Celebrate Groundhog Day In Long Island Long Island will certainly be noting the 2020 edition of Groundhog Day on February 2: Fans in Smithtown will search for “Sweetbriar Sam” beginning at 1 pm at The Sweetbriar Nature Center; Sam will predict how the rest of the winter will turn out, and other attractions will be on board for families in this event. Info: (631) 979-6344 … Groundhog Day will also be observed at 7 am at The Holtsville Ecology Site, as residents will gather to hear Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro announce “Holtsville Hal’s” forecast. More information is at brookhavenny.gov.
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PAC TRACK Swingtime's Great American Love Songs Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre February 9 • (516) 323-4444 Swingtime returns for its eighth annual Valentine’s Day celebration, featuring the 20-piece band directed by Steve Shaiman.
Body Traffic Staller Center, Stony Brook University February 8 stallercenter.org (631) 632-ARTS [2787] This is a show that area dance fans have been anticipating for months: This unique presentation has surged to the forefront of the concert dance world since its beginnings in 2007, recruiting talent from around the globe to create world-class contemporary dance by distinctive choreographic voices.
Bob Mould Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington January 31 landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-6444 This alt-rock legend's tour is dubbed “Sunshine Rock,” named after his latest fulllength album. Among older fans, Mould is known for fronting two major bands: Husker Du and Sugar.
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... With A Bit Of Brooklyn, Too Photos: Festival courtesy Flushing Town Hall; Paint Nite courtesy New York Mets; play courtesy JCAL
Celebrate The Lunar New Year At Flushing Town Hall
The Meeting: Gripping Drama At JCAL
The Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning presents a live drama, The Meeting, on February 1 at 2 pm as part of its Black History Month celebration; learn more at jcal.org and (718) 658-7400. This play depicts a fictional account of a secret meeting between Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Following the bombing of Malcolm X’s home, Malcolm and Martin meet in a room inside the historic Theresa Hotel.
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The annual Lunar New Year Chinese Temple Bazaar is set for February 1 at Flushing Town Hall; tickets and information: (718) 463-7700 or flushingtownhall.org. Offered in two sessions, this unique event offers live performances, activities for children, food, and more.
Strokes & Swings: Paint Nights At Citi Field
The next event in the popular series of “Paint Nights” at Citi Field is January 30; for full information and advance tickets: mets.com or call (718) 507-TIXX. Cost is $35; each ticket includes a 16"x20" canvas. Instruction is provided by an expert host, and no experience is required.
The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters Photo: Alice In Wonderland by Marc-Antoine Duhaime
'Til Death Do Us Part … You First! Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington February 7 • landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-6444 Produced and directed by film and Broadway legend Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale, left), this show is Peter Fogel's whimsical tale of a comedian's quixotic quest to find "The One.” Palminteri will also host this unique live event, and will participate in a “Q&A” with audience members following the performance. Arrival: The Music Of Abba • Tilles Center, Brookville February 7 tillescenter.org • (516) 299-3100 Hailing from Sweden, this foursome performs the many hits of Abba just like their countrymen once did. Expect radio classics including “Fernando,” “Does Your Mother Know,” “SOS,” “Dancing Queen,” and all the rest of the AM band hits. Blue Oyster Cult Suffolk Theatre, Riverhead February 7 • suffolktheater.com • (631) 727-4343 These sons of Long Island return with their canon of 1970s and '80s hard rock hits in tow, including “Don't Fear The Reaper,” “Godzilla, “Burnin' For You,” and all the other classics that made them stalwarts on the FM dial, eventually crossing over to the Top 40 charts as well.
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Céline Dion’s ‘Courage’ Leads Her Back To #1
Céline Dion returned to the top after 17 years, hitting #1 on the Billboard 200 with her latest album, Courage, her first English album in six years. It now ranks as her fifth career #1 album, earning her a #1 album each decade for the past three decades. The album has also landed in the top 10 in over 10 countries and counting. "I feel like we've made a great album, and I'm so grateful to the songwriters, the producers, the engineers, and all the musicians who shared their incredible talent with me in creating something really special," said Dion. The #1 debut stems from a packed New York release week where Dion celebrated the album release by inviting fans to LIPS in New York City for a drag karaoke contest and a performance of "Flying On My Own" from the album. Dion also appeared on “CBS This Morning,” NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” and “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen on Bravo. Dion’s “Courage World Tour” continues through 2020 across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. For tour information, visit celinedion.com.
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LI’s Gone To Arizona:
Lindsey’s New Hit Brings Us ‘Anxiety’
A 23-year-old country/pop singer/songwriter and recording artist, Arizona Lindsey is releasing a new song, “Anxiety,” on a major music services on February 13. This is the first single from her new album The Process, where she worked with with co-producer Christine Sweeney; it’s set for a fall release. Lindsey’s debut, “The Castle You Built Me,” was released in July 2018. To support the record, Lindsey will performing on February 14 at Roost Studios in New Paltz, at Neutral Café in New Orleans on Feb 24, and on March 1 at LI On The Rise in Copiague. Arizona has been a featured artist on radio stations across the east coast such as Last-FM, Blast-FM, WUSB Homegrown Long Island, Granite Coast Entertainment Inc., and WHPC’s “Rising Stars.” The video for “Close The Window,” the single from The Castle You Built Me, was filmed and directed by seven-time Emmy award winner, Chris Sassano. Lindsey was also the winner of the most recent Gold Coast Arts Center’s “Your Big Break” competion. Find her on social media.
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BOUNTIFUL GOURMET: Fogo de Chao I now know what the last days of Rome were like before the fall: Food of every kind in unlimited quantities. The opening of Fogo de Chao in Carle Place was a true happening. There are nearly 50 Fogo locations across the United States, but this was the first on Long Island for this Brazilian steakhouse chain. Fogo has built a stunning restaurant in the back of one of the area's underutilized shopping centers. The décor is exquisite, with an emphasis on Brazilian culture. Visually, it is really a big notch above other area steakhouses. For those who haven't been to a Brazilian or Portuguese steakhouse, it means unlimited food. The Churrasco is beautiful racks of meats, brought to your table and carved in front of you by the server. Start with its Market Table; to call it a salad bar would be demeaning. This is a magnificent spread of all kinds of salads, cold smoked salmon, black pepper candied bacon, and a great Charcuterie featuring imported Prosciutto, Calabrese Salami, Parma Ham, Toscana Salami, plus rich assortments of cheeses including blue cheese, smoked provolone, and the list goes on. Although this is part of the larger meal and included, an unbelievable bargain is the Market Table at lunchtime; Monday through Friday, it is only $15! If you go full tilt boogie, you'll want to have the Churrasco, top quality grilled meats. The assortment is endless, but includes beef ribs, bacon
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wrapped steak, top sirloin, filet mignon, and our favorite, which just oozed with juice, the ribeye. Prices: $39 for lunch, $59 at dinner. For those who haven't been to a Brazilian steakhouse, you are given two chips on your table, one red, one green. When the green is displayed, servers come by with the meats and carve it right in front of you. You can indicate you want to take a break or to stop by displaying the red chip. Service is over the top fine, you are constantly asked how everything is and if you want more. It's almost impossible after eating this feast to have dessert, but for the sake of our readers, we struggled and were triumphant. We vanquished a chunk of delicious strawberry cheese cake and a molten lava cake with ice cream. Fogo de Chao is not the place you would go to weekly, but for those who savor fine food and great service, it is perfect for a night out or a special night like an anniversary or birthday. And the folks at Fogo have kindly located their new restaurant a half mile from the Good Times office. It can't get much better. Fogo de Chao is located at 235 Old Country Road in Carle Place; call them at (516) 588-7100. It is an experience you don't want to miss, and you will want to spread the word to friends and family. Just make sure you come hungry.
Photos by Sandy Branciforte
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SPORTS BEAT The New York Giants had no choice but to fire head coach Pat Shurmur after he compiled a 9-23 record in his two seasons at the helm. In fairness, he did the best that he could with a bad hand; Shurmur did a fine job with the quarterback transition from Eli Manning to 2019 first-round draft pick Daniel Jones. Shurmur also had to deal with bad rosters that general manager Dave Gettleman handed him. Aside from Jones and running back Saquon Barkley, Shurmur did not have many NFL-caliber players Saquon at his disposal, and stated as Barkley such at one of his final press conferences. Clearly, he knew the handwriting was on the wall, and figured there was no point in being diplomatic. The New York Jets managed to finish the 2019 season with a 7-9 record after having been at a lowly 1-7 at the season’s midpoint. I had to laugh when SNY Jets beat reporter Jeane Coakley kept asking Jets players if their good finish would give them “momentum” going into the 2020 season. The players did not want to embarrass her, so they agreed. The reality is that there will be a lot
BOWLING
Something Seasoned From LIGBT: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) has added to its schedule with new a club, The Senior Legends Tour, which will stage its second monthly event on February 23 at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park. Like the LIGBT, this is a professionaly run club for bowlers 50 and older, with a top prize of $1,000 to be awarded at events (guaranteed with 70 or more entrants). Get all the information on these new events by logging on to ligbtour.com, or call (702) 530-0708.
Chris Thomas & Denis Mendelson In recent LIGBT tournament news, the first Senior Legends tour (SLT) champs were crowned on January 7 at AMF Babylon Lanes as Denis Mendelson of Levittown won the upper average division and $800 in this first-ever event; Christopher Thomas of Brooklyn earned $800 to take home the
of roster turnover during the off-season because the Jets aren’t that good, and they're in a tough division; The New England Patriots may be showing signs of slippage, but they are still far better – and the same can be said for The Buffalo Bills, who have made the postseason twice in the last three seasons (while the Jets have now gone nine straight seaons without doing so). The Jets did beat the Bills 13-6 to close out the season, but it was a troubling win as the Bills, with nothing to play for as their playoff berth was sealed, played their backups while the Jets played their starters and still struggled. If things weren’t grim enough, The Miami Dolphins, the one team that did finish behind the Jets in the AFC East standings, have first-round picks in the two upcoming NFL drafts. As former Jets QB and curmudgeonly SNY commentator Ray Lucas pointed out, it’s impossible to know how good a quarterback or not Sam Darnold is. He missed three games recovering from mononucleosis early in the season that
basically ended the team's season. Even if he had stayed healthy, the Jets woeful offensive line made it impossible for him to have time to find open wide receivers. Too many Jets offensive series turned out be three downs and a punt. The Jets' porous offensive line also had a negative impact on running back Le’Veon Bell, who couldn’t even gain 800 yards for the season. Part of that lack of production had to do with the play-calling of Jets head coach Adam Gase, who has never Jamal Adams been a fan of running backs. If the Jets don’t make the playoffs in 2020, Gase should meet the same fate as Shurmur. The one coach who deserves a world of credit
With Bob Smith lower average division's first prize. The first tournament drew 83 entrants, who competed for $5,300 in prize money. The next event for the SLT is a special seniors-only five-game handicap marathon on February 2 at AMF Syossett Lanes. The SLT now has its own website for information and scores: thesltour.com. They're Motiv-ated: Motiv Bowling, the fast-risng manufacturer of balls and accessories, recently added several stars to its PBA Tour Staff, including a hot new name in bowling at present in A.J. Johnson; the young two-handed lefty star Wesley Low; veteran PBA members Chris Loschetter and Connor Pickford, who return to the staff for a second time; international standout Kim Bolleby; German national bowling team member Pascal Winternheimer; and Swedish star Adam Andersson. Get the full scoop at motivbowling.com. Pursuit Of Perfection: Here's a compendium of recent 300 games rolled by league bowlers in the area as the 2019/2020 season rolls into its second half: AMF Babylon Lanes: Robert Cuozzo AMF East Meadow Lanes: John Harris, Eric Conors AMF Wantagh Lanes: Joseph Composto
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Photos: LIGBT winners courtesy LIUSBC; A.J. Johnson courtesy Motiv
Bowl Long Island At Patchogue: Pierce Field Coram Country Lanes: Ralph Wilson, Stephen Bennett, Jeremy Milito East Islip Lanes: Wayne Woltje,
A.J. Johnson
John Harding Herrill Lanes: Scott Brandi, Billy Lowry, Alfonso Leonardo, Rich Glinnen, Charles Harris, Tommy Genova Sr. Massapequa Bowl & Lounge: Gregg Gibbs South Levittown Lanes: Mike Baltimore Bowlers or leagues: You need only write to gtmag@optonline.com, and we'll be sure to print your honor scores in future editions.
is defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. The Jets defense lost middle linebacker Avery Williamson for the season during training camp because of a knee injury and then lost another linebacker, C.J. Mosley, to a groin injury during the opener against the Bills. The Jets were beating the Bills 16-0 in the third quarter when Mosley went down, and as soon as he left the Bills offense marched
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shockingly good. Williams was able to make a personality I find difficult to listen to is serviceable cornerback out of Arthur Maulet, who John “J.J.” Jastremski. I have a low tolerance never seemed to know how to tackle but had a for his contrived “blue collar mythical New York knack for making interceptions when the Jets sports fan” accent that comes off like a bad needed to stop opposing drives the most. Mike Francesa wannabe. Former Seattle Seahawks receiver Nate Burleson may be the next Michael Strahan. Michael Burleson is one of the personalities on Kay CBS’s “The NFL Today” pre- and Nate post-game shows, part of the talent Burleson on The NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” and does entertainment reporting for the syndicated TV show “Extra.” WFAN has always dominated ESPN New York (98.7 FM) in the local sports radio ratings, but things may be changing: Michael Kay finally beat Mike Francesa in the 2019 fourth quarter Arbitrons after losing 62 straight quarters. ESPN New York has also hired Bart Scott and Chris Carlin, both former 'FAN personalities. WFAN has moved the team of Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts into up and down the field at will en route to a 17-16 Mike Francesa’s old time slot; Maggie win that was definitely a harbinger of how the Gray and Marc Malusis have taken season would go. In spite of those losses, and the over the midday show. WFAN does fact that his only real impact player was All-Pro have some good talent who are certainly safety Jamal Adams, the Jets defense was ready for prime time – but the one
Photos: Nate Burleson by Keund86 (CC); Saquon Barkley by Keith Allison (CC); Jamal Adams by Jeffrey Beall (CC); Michael Kay courtesy ESPN
FILM: The Giants Of January 1977 Starring George MacKay, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Colin Firth Directed by Sam Mendes Universal Pictures Now in theaters This movie was released a bit late for us to put it
The Gentlemen Starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan, Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant Written and directed by Guy Ritchie STXfilms • Now in theaters Laughs, action, surprises, and plenty of curse words flow in this action/comedy about an American (McConaughey) who becomes a ultra-rich pot peddler in London – but when word gets out that he wants out of the dope trade is when a whole mess of trouble begins. With Guy Ritchie at the helm, there's never a dull moment as plot twists, a funny script, and more than a few wild and crazy characters will keep you riveted throughout the running time; leave the little ones at home for this one.
Reviews and previews by Cody Bell; photos courtesy respective film companies
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Starring Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Carrie Fisher Directed by J.J. Abrams Walt Disney Pictures • Now in theaters The fine performance of Daisy Ridley as Rey once again pretty much steals the entire show in this return of the Star Wars saga, which, despite pulling in more than $478 million since its release (at press time), seems like it’s getting stale. Critics pretty much blasted this installment, and we're inclined to agree – mixing the old with the new for the fourth time doesn't feel special any longer, and this one clearly has the weakest plot of any Star Wars film to date.
on our Top 10 of 2019 list (it’s already won a Golden Globe and the Oscars will assuredly come calling), but it will assuredly make our 2020 compendium: This is one of those rare cases of a critically lauded film being a box office smash at the same time, especially considering the serious subject matter covered here. Director Sam Mendes' greatest achievement, set in World War 1, is filmmaking at its best: Incredible sets, superb cinematography, and perfect acting meld together to create an epic that will live with you for days after you leave the theater. Here's to 2020 U.S. audiences for actually leaving their homes to go out and see such an important work of art.
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COMEDY
You Can Check In Any Time You Like, But You Can Never Breathe: Fresh off touring with Kevin James, Long Island’s Chris Roach has released his first comedy album, Roach Motel, on iTunes, Pandora, and other major music services. Roach will perform to support the album with several upcoming east coast dates and more national shows; locally, Roach will healine on February 1 through 6 at The Borgata Hotel and Casino In Atlantic City; February 14 at McGuire's Comedy Club in Bohemia; and February 15 at Governors Comedy Club in Levittown. A Ronkonkoma native, Roach is the host of the “Long Island Explained” podcast with co-host Steve Belanger, with a new episodes available each Tuesday. He has also appeared in film and Patton Oswalt television from Comedy Central, Limitless, The Onion Sports Network, CBS Instinct, and more. He regularly performs standup at major venues such as The Borgata in Atlantic City, Gotham Comedy Club in New York City, the Governor’s Comedy Clubs on Long Island, more. Following “Kevin Can Wait,” he appeared on United Stations Radio, SiriusXM with Jim Breuer and his fellow castmates; The Anthony Cumia Show, discussing his former NYPD career; and interviews with comedy scenester Jeffrey Gurian and The Laugh Button, among others. His music video “Ronkokomo” (A Long Island-centric parody of The Beach Boys hit) went viral, racking up more than one million views on social media. For more, visit ChrisRoachComedy.com. The Major Leagues: Winter is bringing an array of national stars to the area; headlining in the coming days are Patton Oswalt (February Kat Radley 1 at The Paramount in Huntington), The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour featuring Kat Radley, Matt Koff, Joseph Opio, and David Angelo (February 1 at The Space At Westbury Theater), and Big Jay Oakerson (February 1 at Governor's Comedy in Levittown).
Compiled by Bob Smith, who is so fat that when he wears a blue shirt, people drop letters in him.
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Tuesday, January 28 Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Keith Ruzika Café Al Denté (Oyster Bay) Open Jam / Open Mic Hosted By Brother Dave Coasters Tavern (East Meadow) Open Mic Dawg Pound (Levittown) Open Jam Junction (Long Beach) Singer/Songwriter Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: E3 / Charlie Kulis Band Junction (Long Beach) Open Mic With Dave Kellan Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic
Pomodorino Trattoria Italiano (Huntington) Sax Talk With Tom Juliano / Open Mic / Industry NIght Revolution Bar & Music Hall (Amityville) Enuff Z'Nuff Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughan Sound Cellar (Huntington) Jazz Jam Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center The Songwriting Circle With Fred Raimondo
Suffolk BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Looney Tunes Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Open Mic Night Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Psychic Medium Robert E. Hansen Dek's (Rocky Point) Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Jacqueline Duryea & Henry Haid Katie's Of Smithtown Jam Night With Jim Moran, Danny Miranda & Bobby Rondinelli Long Shot Bar & Grill (Coram) Open Mic With Maxwell Peters
Wednesday, January 29 Nassau 317 Main Street (Farmingdale) Murder Mystery: The Family, The Fun, & The Felony In Farmingdale Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Steve Dale Coasters Tavern (East Meadow) Karaoke Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke With Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Half Moon Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Blues Jam With The Mo Betta Blues Band
NYC/Brooklyn/Queens Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar (NYC) Danny Kean Village Green (Whitestone) Open Jam With Lisa Miller
Calendar K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Stan Wiest Massapequa Bowl Country Night Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Jam Night Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues Night: Blue Plate Special Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Night Beau’s Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Bobbique (Patchogue) Open Mic & Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic Night With Kyle Fitzpatrick Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Wayne Sabella Trio Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night M.J. Dowling’s (Sag Harbor) Acoustic Open Mic Rail (Smithtown) Open Mic Acoustic Rock & Comedy Jam With Russel Pzutto Revolution (Amityville) Shadow Of Intent / Signs Of The Swarm / Inferi / Brand Of Sacrifice Smithtown Social Open Mic Treme (Islip) Chelsea Takami Warehouse LI (Amityville) Live Band Karaoke With Rockjunky / C.A.M.P.
Your Guide To Local Events Wild Rose (Farmingdale) Karaoke NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Cutting Room (NYC) Felicia Collins' Jukebox: Live Jam
Cassandra House
The Loading Dock At Patchogue Theatre
Thursday, January 30 Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Clyde Bellmore Bean Open Mic Night Big Daddy's (Massapequa) The Mercurys Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg J.W. Dowd's Pub (Hicksville) Karaoke K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Tiger Rose (Jerry Garcia Tribute) Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays
Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Mulcahy's (Wantagh) Thursday Night Dance Party / (Early Evening) Det. Anthony Ribustello Benefit Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & January Networking Session 30 Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Up Yonder Turning Point (Farmingdale) Terri DeRespino Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Sceneless Scene Showcase: Music
Festival & Art Show Amityville Music Hall Jaxx Bar Petit (Huntington) The Toby Tobias Ensemble Bliss Restaurant (East Setauket) Live Jazz BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Karaoke & Ladies Night Garden Grill (Smithtown) Super Acoustic Open MIc Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Jen & Larry James Joyce (Patchogue) Open Mic Hosted by Steven Archdeacon Loading Dock At The Patchogue Theatre
Cassandra House / Sophie Buskin Paramount (Huntington) Classic Albums Live: Who's Next By The Who Pomodorino Trattoria Italiano (Huntington) Anna Maria Villa: The Italian/American Songbook Rail (Smithtown) Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Shandon Court (East Islip) Gerry Finlay Southampton Publick House Blues & Brews Jam Session Hosted By George Howard Featuring The Moderators / DJ Lyvik Treme (Islip) Mambo Loco NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Joe's Pub (Astoria) Karaoke With DJ Frankie Okie Quays Pub (Astoria) Open Mic Rockaway Brewing Co. (Rockaway Beach) Thursday Night Hot Mics Friday, January 31 Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) The Jades Bellmore Bean (Bellmore) Acoustic Apple Big Daddy's (Massapequa) The Cubists Elliot's (Freeport) The Charlie Diamond Band Jessie’s On The Water (Oceanside) Cover Storm
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K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Four Way Street (Crosby Stills Nash & Young Tribute) / The Brian Mancuso Band Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Bob Mould Local Tavern (Levittown) Sweet Annie / Run For Cover Memories 2 (Williston Park) Rockin' 45s Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Screamer Of The Week Mulcahy's (Wantagh) The 90s Band / Decadia My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel The Robbins Lane Band Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) The Hey Nows / Klassic Rewind NYCB Theatre At Westbury Taylor Dayne / Jody Whatley / Lisa Lisa Sergio's (Massapequa) Jay Cee Driesen: Tribute To The Divas Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Danke Baby Sunset Grill (Seaford) 70s Flashback Tilles Center (Brookville) Viva Momix Turning Point (Farmingdale) Pagman & Robin Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Mikki & The Maniacs Amityville Music Hall Garrett's Birthday Extravaganza Barmani's Kitchen & Grill (Huntington) Peter Mazzio & The Hit Squad Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) The Electrix (Grateful Dead Tribute) B.K. Grosso’s (Bay Shore)
We-Ga Chew Band Bobbique (Patchogue) Rob Europe / Jason Dorsa (Happy Hour) BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Urban Acoustic Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Retro Band Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington) Live Standup Comedy: Kate Willett Comsewogue JFK Middle School (Port Jefferson Station) Sound Symphony Orchestra: We've Got Rhythm
Jellyband • February 1 Barnum Ballroom
Garden Grill (Smithtown) Rubber Soul Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) The Bill Heller Trio Greenport Harbor Brewery (Peconic) Zanti Misfits Karver’s Grille (Holbrook) Acoustic Keith Katie's Of Smithtown The Grad Band / Rock 101 Showcase Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington)
Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band: Tribute To The Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, & Jimmy Buffet Patchogue Theatre Ladysmith Black Mambazo Pomodorino Trattoria Italiano (Huntington) Tommy Santoriello & Margaret Lassen Revolution (Amityville) Makesmyblooddance / Ronin / Brace For Impact / Frankenblazer / Until Tonight / Colormask / Bad Mary Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Southampton Publick House Karaoke Night With Music By Tony Kerr & Dory Seymore Stereo Garden (Patchogue) The Warped Tour Band / All The Blink Things Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) That 70s Band Treme (Islip) Blue Stone Rising Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Warehouse LI (Amityville) The Bryne Unit / Wonderous Stories Wild Rose Bar & Grill (Farmingdale) Karaoke NYC/Brooklyn/Queens Gussy’s (Astoria) Justlce League Show
Saturday, February 1 Nassau 3rd Rail (Bellmore) Too Fat Guys Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (Garden City) Axiom Brass Barnum Ballroom (Island Park) Jellyband Bayview Tavern (Seaford) We-Ga Chew Band Bellmore Bean (Bellmore) Dan Freedman Elliot's (Freeport) Tribe G's Nightclub (West Hempstead) Rock Nation Junction (Long Beach) Ninjas Need Money K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Mystic / Cover Girl Local Tavern (Levittown) Trick Bag Memories 2 (Williston Park) FiveStone Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Lynch Pigs Mulcahy's (Wantagh) Disco Unlimited My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel Matt Marshak / Frank Persico Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Southpaw / The Byrne Unit NYCB Theatre At Westbury Elvis Seen/Unseen: Elvis Presley Tribute Featuring The TCB Band / Priscilla Presley / Jerry Schilling Plattduetsche Biergarten (Franklin Square) The Allmost Brothers Band (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Andy Aledort & The Groove Kings Sunset Grill (Seaford) Undercover Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Hidden Driveway Tilles Center (Brookville) Now You're
CLUBBING The Outta Hand Band Maxwell's, Islip February 7 (631) 210-0011 Wanna wear a smile from ear to ear? Check out this upbeat cover band that seems to enjoy every note its plays – and their live audiences have just as much fun. Playing favorites from the 70s to today are Ted Wall, Tim Pescatore, L.J. Goldstein, Jim Perini, John Martinez, and Jim Mendelson. Swingin' Nights With Judy Carmichael & Friends The Loading Dock at Patchogue Theatre February 6 loadingdockpatchogue.com (631) 207-1313 Get ready to swing as the amazing keyboardist and singer Carmichael and her “Jazz Inspired” series welcomes a pair of stars in Dan Block and Conal Fowkes for a night of music so hot it'll melt any snow that's outside this still-fresh venue.
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The Brian Mancuso Band K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore January 31 kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925 The 10 pm headliners offer melodic alt/rock delivered with verve. The Levittown-based band consists of Mancuso, John Snyder, Luke Lagrega, and Will Lattanzio. Check out the band performing at K.J. Farrell's on YouTube; hear them on Spotify.
Calendar Talking Presents All You Need Is Love Wantagh Public Library Lecture: Recording Broadway: An Afternoon With Thomas Z. Shepard Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Decadia / Drop Dead Sexy Bartini Bar (Babylon) Long Island Crisis Center Benefit: County Line Road Band (Robin Eve & Eddie Vapor) / The Eddie Trap Band / Strange But Surf / Other Artists BayWay Arts Center (East Islip) Disco Inferno Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Creamery Station Bobbique (Patchogue) Blue Roots BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) The Remedy Brixton (Babylon Village) Chelsea Takami Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Panic Congregational Church Of Huntington (Centerport) Buskin & Batteau Fadeley's Deli Pub (Patchogue) Monsoon Groove Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Illusion Garden Grill (Smithtown) Straight Up Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) John Ambrosini & John Ray Greenpoint Harbor Brewery (Peconic)
Your Guide To Local Events The Gary Sellers Band Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Nicole Zuraitis & Steve Salerno Karver's Grille (Holbrook) Cynthia & Glenn
The Cara Band Southampton Publick House Saturday Night Publick Affair With DJ JetSet Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Fundraiser For The Neo-Political Cowgirls: Battle Of The Fantasy Girl Bands Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) ZBTB (Zac Brown Band Tribute) Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Show Warehouse LI (Amityville) 45 RPM / Mean Machine
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Cutting Room (NYC) Misty Mountain (Led Zeppelin Tribute) / Jae Sinnett's Zero To 60 Quartet Luke James February 2 • Tilles Center Gussy’s (Astoria) Samsara NYC Jazz Standard (NYC) Katie's Of Smithtown 70s Flashback The Vijay Iyer Trio Long Shot Bar & Grill (Coram) Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie's Girl Maxwell Peters Mills Pond Gallery (Saint James) Sunday, February 2 Acoustic Afternoon Open Mic Oar (Patchogue) Rubber Soul Nassau Paramount (Huntington) Patton Oswalt 317 Main Street (Farmingdale) Pomodorino Trattoria Italiano Super Bowl Viewing Party (Huntington) Tommy Santoriello Big Daddy's (Massapequa) & Margaret Lassen Sunday Jazz Brunch Repeal XVIII Lounge (Huntington) K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Mach 5 Super Bowl Party Revolution (Amityville) Moriah Formica Mulcahy's (Wantagh) Shandon Court (East Islip) Super Bowl Sunday Party
Sergio's (Massapequa) Psychic Medium Robert E. Hansen / Steve Mitchell (Elvis Presley Tribute) Tilles Center (Brookville) Jae Sinnett’s Zero To 60 Quartet Suffolk Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Shecky & The Twangtones Bobbique (Patchogue) Super Bowl Event Brush Barn (Smithtown) Bluegrass Club Of Long Island Bluegrass Jam Connetquot Public Library (Bohemia) Christopher Macchio Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Danny Marx & Gail Storm / Gail Storm Hops Scotch Bottle Shop (Deer Park) Open Mic John Jermain Memorial Library (Sag Harbor) Tennessee Walt's The Other Great American Songbook Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Night Shaker's Pub (Oakdale) Foreign Hands / Shackled / Draw The Line / Yesduke / Measured In Gray Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Station Pub (Sayville) Open Jam Featuring Jim Moran Stereo Garden (Patchogue) Southampton Publick House Tom Wardle Suffolk Theater (Riverhead)
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The McCartney Years (Paul McCartney Tribute) Swell Taco (Patchogue) Chrstine Sweeney Ward Melville Heritage Organiztion Educational & Cultural Center (Stony Brook) 2020 Chinese New Year Celebration Warehouse LI (Amityville) Ira's List Presents The Super Bowl Party: Cover 2 Cover NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Monday, February 3 Nassau Bellmore Bean Open Mic Comedy Night Creative Corner (West Hempstead) Open Mic Night & Jam K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Super Monday Jam Session Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Ziggy's Corner Pub (Massapequa) Open Mic Comedy Night
Suffolk BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Looney Tunes Café Castello (Bellport) Open Mic With Hank Stone Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic
Terri DeRespino January 31 The Turning Point
Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic With Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington) Monday Night Live Jazz Jam Finley's (Huntington) The Toby Tobias Ensemble Katie's Of Smithtown Blues Jam Lion’s Den (West Islip) Open Mic Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic Hosted By Justin Odiogn & Eva Marie Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Tap & Barrel (Smithtown) Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted By Michael Perlmutter Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Night With Kenn NYC/Queens/Brooklyn El Rey Restaurant (Jamaica) Comedy Bites: Live Standup Comedy Jazz Standard (NYC) The Mingus Big Band
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K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: Dan Carozza / Callooh Callay / Simon Walsh’s Petting Zoo Junction (Long Beach) Singer/Songwriter Night Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Sunset Grill (Seaford) The Leon Petruzzi Jazz Orchestra Turning Point (Farmingdale) Tacos, Music & Bingo
Tuesday, February 4 Nassau Amalfi Restaurant (Glen Cove) Open Mic Night With Frank Walker Café Al Denté (Oyster Bay) Open Jam / Open Mic Hosted By Brother Dave Coasters Tavern (East Meadow) Open Mic Dawg Pound (Levittown) Open Jam
Dek's (Rocky Point) Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Greenpoint Harbor Brewery (Peconic) Who Are Those Guys? House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's of Smithtown Jam Night Long Shot Bar & Grill (Coram) Open Mic With Maxwell Peters Pomodorino Trattoria Italiano (Huntington) Sax Talk With Tom Juliano / Open Mic / Industry Night Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughan Warehouse LI (Amityville) Country Night NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) Ravi Coltrane Quartet Village Green (Whitestone) Open Jam With Lisa Miller
Calendar Wednesday, February 5 Nassau Charlotte's Speakeasy (Farmingdale) Rugcutter Wednesdays: Open Dance Party Coasters Tavern (East Meadow) Karaoke Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With "Big Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Richard Thompson Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam With Don Celenza & Friends Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues Night: Blue Plate Special Suffolk 89 North (Patchogue) Country Night Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night Basement (Port Nicole Jefferson Station) Equilibrium Open Mic & Chill Sessions BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic With Kyle Fitzpatrick Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) The Jazz Loft Trio / Jazz Jam Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night Rail (Smithtown) Open Mic Acoustic Rock & Comedy Jam With Russel Pzutto Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Smithtown Social Open Mic Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Warehouse LI (Amityville) Live Band Karaoke With Rockjunky NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Cuttting Room (NYC) Felicia Collins' Jukebox Live Jam / The Freddy Jones Band Jazz Standard (NYC) Ravi Coltrane Quartet Thursday, February 6 Nassau Alibi Speakeasy & Lounge (Farmingdale) Chelsea Takami Bellmore Bean Open Mic Night Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg Cuban (Garden City) The Mystic K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Live Band Karaoke / Shining Star (Earth Wind & Fire Tribute) Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Mulcahy's (Wantagh) Thursday Night Dance Party My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel 45 RPM Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & Networking Session
Your Guide To Local Events Still Partners (Sea Cliff) The Biscuit Kings Turning Point (Farmingdale) Terri DeRespino Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Slow Crush / Grivo / Petal Head / Crash The Calm / Honeymonth Garden Grill (Smithtown) Open Mic Featuring Dave & Lynn Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Jen & Larry James Joyce (Patchogue) Open Mic Hosted by Steven Archdeacon Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Tom Manuel's Jazz Loft Big Band
Zuraitis • February 1 The Jazz Loft
Loading Dock At The Patchogue Theatre Jazz Inspired: Judy Carmichael Pomodorino Trattoria Italiano (Huntington) Anna Maria Villa: The Italian/American Songbook Rail (Smithtown) Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Featuring The Rail House Band: Rob Noxious, Russ Pzutto, Joe Sansone, & Tony Pappas Southampton Publick House Brews & Blues Weekly Jam Session Hosted By George Howard Featuring The Moderators / DJ Lyvik Warehouse LI (Amityville) The J.D. Leonard Band NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) Ravi Coltrane Quartet Joe's Pub (Astoria) Karaoke With DJ Frankie Okie Quays Pub (Astoria) Open Mic Rockaway Brewing Co. (Rockaway Beach) Thursday Night Hot Mics Shrine World Music Venue (NYC) Squirrels From Hell
Friday, February 7 Nassau 3rd Rail (Bellmore) Drew Velting Bellmore Bean One Trick Pony Cornery Galley (Massapequa) Juke Box Bob Elliot's (Freeport) Hollow Point Gatsby's Landing (Roslyn) Live Jazz K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Remedy / 70s Rock Parade Junction (Long Beach) The Brian Macuso Band / Zeiss & The New York Sound Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Peter Fogel's Till Death Do Us Part … You First Local Tavern (Levittown)
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Calendar Bad Sandwich Memories 2 (Williston Park) Cover To Cover Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Demonscar / Sharp Violet / Steve & The Not Steve’s Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Radio Riot / Whiskey Road NYCB Theatre At Westbury Sinbad Planting Fields (Oyster Bay) The John Lake Quartet Plattduetsche Park Restaurant (Franklin Square) The LPs Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Laughing Water Sunset Grill (Seaford) Beyond Fab (Beatles Tribute) Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Jim Treutlein & Theresa Thornton Tilles Center (Brookville) Arrival (Abba Tribute) Suffolk 89 North (Patchogue) The Allmost Brothers Band (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Bartini Bar (Babylon) Midnight Crisis Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Live Comedy: Vinnie Mark & Scott Baker Blue Goose Restaurant (Patchogue) Mach 5 (Duo) Blue Point Brewing Company (Patchogue) The Falco Brothers Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Strunz & Farah Butterfield's (Hauppauge) The Acchords Garden Grill (Smithtown) Wild Heart Greenpoint Harbor Brewery (Peconic) Perfect Strangers Heckscher Museum of Art Huntington The Steve Salerno Trio
Your Guide To Local Events Blue Oyster Cult Warehouse LI (Amityville) The Mystic / Drop Dead Sexy
The Biscuit Kings • February 6 Still Partners
Karver's Grille (Holbrook) Deal Duo Long Shot Bar & Grill (Coram) Maxwell Peters Maxwell's (Islip) The Outta Hand Band Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) Voyage Featuring Hugo (Journey Tribute) Pomodorino Trattoria Italiano (Huntington) Tommy Santoriello & Margaret Lassen Port Jefferson Village Center Wintertide Concert Series: The Ankh Tones Revolution (Amityville) Straight To Hell (Clash Tribute) / Sinner (Judas Priest Tribute) / Mouth For Rage / Reservoir Dawgs Simplay (Hauppauge) Karaoke Night Southampton Publick House Karaoke Night With Music By Tony Kerr & Dory Seymore Suffolk Theatre (Riverhead)
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Jazz Standard (NYC) Ravi Coltrane Quartet
NYC/Queens/ Brooklyn BLVD (Whitestone) Mojo Party Band Flushing Town Hall Guitar Mash: Urban Campfire
Saturday, February 8 Nassau 317 Main Street (Farmingdale) MiniKiss (Kiss Tribute) Bacaro (Massapequa Park) The Electric Dudes Barnum Ballroom (Island Park) The Electrix (Grateful Dead Tribute) Bellmore Bean Joe Rocconova Broadway 247 (Hicksville) 80s New Wave Dance Party Dawg Pound (Levttiown) Hitz Elliot's (Freeport) The Revelators Junction (Long Beach) The Influence K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) FiveStone / Wonderous Stories Local Tavern (Levittown) Thorogood Jenkins Madison Theatre at Molloy College (Rockville Centre)
Patton Oswalt The Paramount, Huntington February 1 • paramountny.com • (631) 673-7300 The aeserbic standup legend brings his “I Love Everything!” tour to Long Island after a long time away from the area. The comedian, writer, and actor has graced stage and screen (most notably for “King Of Queens” and the cult favorite Young Adult), but he's at his best when he’s rocking a mic live.
Andy Madadian The Space At Westbury Theatre February 15 thespaceatwestbury.com (516) 283-5566 International stars continues to fill The Space At Westbury Theater: This time, the entertainer known as “The Prince of Persia” brings his music to Long Island; this multi-facted star is also an actor, songwriter, and composer of film scores. His latest album, Airport, was recently released worldwide.
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The South Shore Symphony Presents Russian Classics Featuring Members Of The American Ballet Theatre Orchestra Memories 2 (Willison Park) ReWined Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The Rook / Gold Coast / Playing Dead Mulcahy's (Wantagh) ZBTB (Zac Brown Band Tribute) My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel Midge Ure Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) 12X / Half Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) NYCB Theatre At Westbury Neil Berg's 100 Years Of Broadway Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) 45 RPM Sunset Grill (Seaford) Mountain Jam Orchestra (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Cat's Pajamas Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) T-Bird & The Buzzards Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Illusion / Iroc / Wildside Barmani's Kitchen & Bar (Hunington) Wild Honey Bay Shore / Brightwaters Public Library Toby Tobias: Journey From Johannesburg Bobbique (Patchogue) The Dog House Blues Band Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Sweetwater Eleanor's Lounge (Bohemia) Mach 5 Garden Grill (Smithtown) Rubber Soul Giacomo Jack's (Amityville)
Taylor Dayne Jody Whatley Lisa Lisa NYCB Theatre at Westbury January 31 ticketmaster.com (516) 247-5200 Get ready for a night of memories as Long Island's Dayne (“Love Will Lead You Back,” “Tell It To My Heart,” pictured), Lisa Lisa (“Lost In Emotion,” “Head To Toe”), and Whatley (“Looking For A New Love,” “Real Love”) keep the hits coming.
Calendar Joe Rock & The All Stars Hotel Indigo (Riverhead) Vanessa Trouble Karvers Grille (Holbrook) Kathy & The Man Long Shot Bar & Grill (Coram) Kruise Control Mills Pond Gallery (Saint James) Acoustic Afternoon Open Mic Oar (Patchogue) Breaking Dawn Paramount (Huntington) Triton Fights: Live MMA Pomodorino Trattoria Italiano (Huntington) Tommy Santoriello & Margaret Lassen Revolution (Amityville) Emo Night Karaoke (Live Band) / No Defeat (Attack Attack Tribute) Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Southampton Publick House Saturday Night Publick Affair With DJ JetSet Staller Center At Stony Brook University BodyTraffic Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) The Nancy Atlas Project Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Laser Bruno Mars Warehouse LI (Amityville) The Legendary Murphys / The 90s Band NYC/Queens/Brooklyn BLVD (Whitestone) Generations Jazz Standard (NYC) Ravi Coltrane Quartet Voices In The Heights (Brooklyn) Pete Mancini / Sophie Buskin /
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Vanessa Trouble February 8 Hotel Indigo
Belle-Skinner Sunday, February 9 Nassau Gatsby's Landing (Roslyn) Live Jazz K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam Madison Theatre At Molloy College (Rockville Centre) The Swingtime Big Band: Great American Love Songs My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel Gianni Russo / Victoria Caputo Salisbury Tavern (Westbury) Chelsea Takami Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Frank's Kids Tilles Center (Brookville) Drum TAO 2020
Suffolk 89 North (Patchogue) Four Way Street (Crosby Stills Nash & Young Tribute) Bayard Cutting Arborteum (Great River) Ko-Eun Yi Blue Point Brewing Company (Patchogue) Art At The Point Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Edgar Guitars Open Mic & Jam Connetquot Public Library (Bohemia) Mountain Jam Orchestra (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Jamesport Farm Brewery (Riverhead) Country Western Day: Live Music Long Island Musieum (Stony Brook) James Maddock Pomodorino Trattoria Italiano (Huntington) Eastside Comedy Night: John Pizzi / Peter Bales / Tugboat Manny Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Night Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Southampton Publick House Tom Wardle Station Pub (Sayville) Open Jam Featuring Jim Moran Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Tribunes / Larry Chance & The Earls / Stan Zizka's Del Satins Swell Taco (Patchogue) Christine Sweeney NYC/Queens/Brooklyn
Cutting Room (NYC) Carmine & Vinny Appice – Drum Wars Brunch Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Jazz Standard (NYC) Ravi Coltrane Quartet Monday, February 10 Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Industry Night Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Dave Ice & Johnny Mac Bellmore Bean Open Mic Comedy Night Cinque Terra Restaurant (Huntington) Monday Night Live Jazz Creative Corner (West Hempstead) Open Mic Night & Jam K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Super Monday Jam Session Ziggy's Corner Pub (Massapequa) Open Mic Comedy Night Suffolk Katie's Of Smithtown Blues Jam Lion’s Den (West Islip) Open Mic Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted By Gil McLean / The Cara Band Tap & Barrel (Smithtown) Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted By Michael Perlmutter
Make Plans Now For These Major Concerts & Events The Songwriting Circle Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center January 28 • whbpac.org • (631) 288-1500 Beginnning tonight and continuing on February 25 and March 31, come to the WHBPAC stage for three evenings of showcasing your original songs, examining the songwriting process, and discussing pertinent music-related issues. Facilitated by singer/songwriter Fred Raimondo, these unique sessions are for everyone.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo • Patchogue Theatre For The Performing Arts January 31 • patchoguetheatre.org • (631) 207-1313 The legendary Grammy-winning vocal group is back, famous for not only its own tours and recordings, but for backing Paul Simon on his classic Graceland album. For more than 50 years, fans have marveled at this unique group's uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves, and charming onstage banter. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Suffolk Theater, Riverhead February 8 • suffolktheater.com • (631) 727-4343 The “Godfathers Of The Jersey Sound” are back, still “Having A Party.” Known for the hits “Fever,” “I Don't Wanna Go Home,” and the aforementioned tune, this big band simply keeps rolling on and on.
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ARTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Kate Willett Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington January 31; cinemaartscentre.org; (631) 423-7610 The “Comedy In The Sky Room Café” series gets underway for 2020 with an appearance by this national standup star.
Cinderella
Books Pinki Pandey Book Revue, Huntington January 29; bookrevue.com; (631) 271-1442 An evening with Long Island-based author as she speaks about and signs her new memoir, Shattered Innocence. Children Cinderella The Showplace At Bellmore Movies February 1 through 15; plazatheatrical.com; (516) 599-6870 Plaza Theatrical Productions: The famed children's tale comes to life; log on for show times. Little Red Riding Hood Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Through February 22; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9100 The classic Grimm fairy tale comes to the Theatre Three stage with a fresh new slant. Comedy Friday Night Face-Off Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Most Fridays at 10:30 pm; theatrethree.org; fridaynightfaceoff. com; (631) 928-9202 Long Island's longest-running improv show rolls on with new laughs each week. Call or log on for schedules.
Kate Willett
February Funny Fest Theatre Three, Port Jefferson February 8; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9100 This benefit for Theatre Three will not only feature comedians, but a wine tasting at 5:30 pm (the comedy begins at 8 pm). On the bill: Michael Somerville, Mitch Walters, Paul Anthony, and Matt Burke. Dolomite
Film Dolomite Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington February 7; cinemaartscentre.org; (631) 423-7610 The new Eddie Murphy film on Netflix has people talking about the original – so here's Rudy Ray Moore in all his glory in one of the most outrageous “blaxploitation” hits of the 1970s. The Last Picture Show Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor February 9; baystreet.org; (631) 725-9500 This 1971 Peter Bogdanovich classic with Jeff Bridges, Randy Quaid, Cybill Shepard, and Timothy Botttoms. Hobbies Long Island Auto Replica Society Henrietta Acampora Recreation, Centereach Third Thursday of each month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335 L.I.A.R.S. meetings are open to anyone with an interest in building scale models of automobiles. Theater All Shook Up: The Music Of Elvis Presley
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CM Performing Arts Centre, Oakdale Through February 1; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com The music of the rock legend is used in this play, inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Photos courtesy respective venues and arts organizations; Cinderella by Mark Schoen; Kate Willett by Anja Ulfeldt
The Last Picture Show
The Million Dollar Quartet John W. Engeman Theatre, Northport Through March 1; (631) 261-2900; engemantheater.com More rock legends: The night that Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis jammed together for the first time. The Taming Of The Shrew Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts February 8 to March 1; smithtownpac.org; (631) 724-3700 In 1590 Padua, Baptista is seeking to sell off his youngest daughter, Bianca, to the highest bidder, but his oldest, Katherina, must first be wed to honor the traditions of the times. None are the taker for this cantankerous wench of a woman – that is but one – Petruchio – a bold, brash and brazen man who sets out to “tame” Katherina. The ensuing battle of wills sets the stage for this classic comedy of the ages by William Shakespeare. Golda's Balcony BroadHollow Theater, Elmont Through February 2; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre: Broadway applauded this reworking of William Gibson's 1977 play, a complex one-woman performance. Disco Inferno BayWay Arts Center, East Islip February 1 through 16; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre: In this musical by Justin Sepple, the story of Faust is brought to life with hit songs, high-energy dance routines, and glitter ball-spinning action.
Driving Miss Daisy Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Through February 1; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9100 It's exactly what you'd think: The theatrical version of one of the most beloved stories of the past five decades. No Villian Manes Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst January 31 through February 16; (631) 226-8400; studiotheatreli.com The recently discovered, controversial early drama by Arthur Miller about a business owner who discovers that his son is a communist; Studio Theatre has been honored with the rights to produce this U.S. premiere. The Tempest Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre January 31 & February 1; madisontheatreny.org; (516) 323-4444 Actors from London present this play set on an island somewhere near Italy, where Prospero, the one-time Duke of Milan, and his beautiful daughter, Miranda, live with a sprite called Ariel and a strange wildman called Caliban.
Driving Miss Daisy
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Joe Piket Songwriter: Volume 1 Independent Who: Most Long Island music fans are familiar with keyboardist, guitarist, and singer/songwriter Joe Piket, as he's entertained thousands throughout his decades in music. Now, he and bassist and drummer Nelson Montana have joined to issue this justreleased album that takes a look back at some of the earliest songs Piket composed between 1969 and 1988, and it's a revelation: A myriad of styles and moods (in addition to tight performances) makes this one a keeper. The lavish packaging includes an old-fashioned touch, with the lyrics to each song printed on the multi-gatefold. The Songs: “Soft Summer Song,” “Rainbow Villa,” “The Year Of Goodbye,” “So Warm (Million Dollar Joyride,” “Wanderlust,” “Your Time,” “Girl, You're Not A Queen Anymore,” “Sunlit Sky,” “Tragic Poet.”
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To Learn More About The Artist And His “Lullaby,” “Treehouse,” “Victory,” “Packed Away Dolls,” “Mare Crisium,” “The Dream Music: This new album is available via Chant.” CDBaby.com, Amazon Music, and iTunes; To Learn More About The Artists And check out some of his live performances on YouTube. For more on Piket: joepiket.com. Callooh Callay Astonishing Flow Of Time Independent Who: Veterans of the area live performance and festival scene, the veteran progressive rockers Callooh Callay return with 10 tracks that belie their robust musicianship and utterly original style. The group – Rich Pizzo, Jimmy Lohruis, Todd Cogan, Adam Colombo, and GianCarlo Pepe – has seen an advance single from the set, “The Happening,” open a lot of eyes and ears. Recorded at High Street Studios in Holbrook and produced by Columbo, the album sounds sonically perfect. The Songs: “Give,” “Astonishing Flow Of Time,” “The Happening,” “The Evil Cocoon,”
Their Music: Log on to calloohcallaymusic. com. The band performs on February 4 at K.J. Farrell's in Bellmore along with Simon Walsh's Petting Zoo; learn more at kjfarrells.com.
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RHYTHM TRACKING
With Jimi LaLumia
Oh, “I-Man”: I now bid a fond farewell to Don Imus. He truly changed the course of radio, and, on a personal note, granted me a TV spot on his short-lived "Imus Plus" talk show, which unwisely chose to try and compete with a then-new program called "Saturday Night Live" on NBC (my appearance is pictured below). Imus had shaken AM Top 40 radio to its foundations with a morning talk show on WNBC that rose to the top of the ratings, and, for the first time in decades, knocked “Music Radio” 77 WABC out of the perch it had owned since the 1960s Beatles era. Harry Harrison no longer ruled supreme, and AM radio stations nationwide, feeling the effects of FM stereo radio, quickly adjusted, deserting hit music in the mornings for talk and comedy shows. One Imus fan in particular, a young Howard Stern, paid close attention; Stern was later hired by WNBC as well. Needless to say, Stern and Imus were far from friends, and as Stern took on a punk attitude and went into areas on his eventual morning show that radio had never dared to attempt, he left Imus in the dust and rose to heights never achieved by anyone before or since. While Stern never really connected on TV, Imus completely nosedived with the aforementioned Saturday night TV experiment. Before that show bit the dust, Imus invited me to appear as a guest, where I had the pleasure of going head to head with him. His producer wanted me as a solo, but I insisted that my band, The Psychotic Frogs, should appear with me, and although we were not allowed to perform "Death To Disco," Imus told me that he thought I had potential and asked if I'd like a big time radio DJ to manage my career. I leaned in and said, "Sounds great! Do you know any?” The audience laughed, Don frowned, and that was the end of that. Rest in peace, Imus. Finally: The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has made its announcements of inductees for this year (and we will get deeper into it in the next Rhythm Tracking), but we must finally breath a along overdue sigh of relief over the induction of T. Rex, an Marc act that has been at the top of my yearly Bolan “unfairly overlooked" list for years. I have made it clear many times that, in my opinion, glam rock was viewed as a threat by radio and the U.S. rock press, and they were determined to suppress the joyously rocking sounds making their way over from the UK. Alongside Ziggy-era David Bowie, T. Rex's main man Marc Bolan was considered public enemy number one, and after "Bang A Gong" managed to hit the U.S. Top 20, covert forces made sure that nothing else from T. Rex was given its day in court ever again. Better late than never, and congratulations to T. Rex's entry into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Photo courtesy Jimi LaLumia
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PRO WRESTLING
With Bob Smith
My PWI Past: Want to relive part of your humble pro wrestling scribe's “storied” past? There's ways to do it: Yes, you can actually hear this writer call matches from the earliest days of ECW (first known as Eastern Championship Wrestling) on WWE Network; go to the “Hidden Gems” section and check out “The Best Of ECW Volume 2,” which features a bunch of bloody bouts; of particular note on the program of 1992 matches is a Ivan Koloff versus Ivan Koloff Tommy Cairo in a Russian chain match. Also: The Arcadian Vanguard podcast network has rebroacast a John Arezzi-led “Pro Wrestling Spotlight” radio show from 1989 featuring myself, Paul Heyman, Bill Apter, Broadway Sonny Blaze, Chris Michaels, and more. Log on and go back in time; I've done it myself, and it's been a mind-blowing blast from the past (considering I had never actually heard or seen these broadcasts before). Here, There, Everywhere: As this issue was being written, the scuttlebutt on the web was that Rusev was on the verge of leaving WWE after he left a cryptic comment on his Twitter bio … In case you missed it (and judging by the ratings books, you have), Tessa Blanchard defeated Sami Callahan on January 12 to become the Impact wrestling champion – in the men's division. At the time that occurred, this accomplishment was overshadowed by claims of alleged bad behavior in the past by Blanchard from other female competitors. Blanchard is a major talent; she's the daughter of NWA legend Tully Blanchard, and it shows. Time will tell how all of this falls out, and whether she'll The keep her newfound belt for an Question extended period – which, Mark frankly, would be surprising for a myriad of reasons. Regardless of all the hubbub, Tessa Blanchard is someone too few fans have seen in action to date … NWA Power on YouTube keeps rolling along, offering weekly shows with both old school and new age flavor at the same time. An unexpected star in the Billy Corgan-owned federation is The Question Mark, who looks like a masked 1970s jobber but who has been wildly taken in by fans during TV tapings, thanks in part to his “friendship” with the hilarious NWA National champion Aron Stevens (formerly billed as Damien Sandow in WWE). Fans are buzzing that the e “Mongrovian karate expert” Question Mark is actually the veteran wrestler Bosephus, but that hasn't been proven; until then, the entire scenario is surprising, entertaining, and laugh-out-loud funny ... At press time, massive Brian Cage was a free agent; it had been reported that he’d signed with AEW, but that was refuted just a couple of days later ... Serious wrestling fans are mourning the loss of New Japan Pro Wrestling, which was dropped by AXS-TV, which now is showing Impact Wrestling and WOW. Bob Smith is the former magazing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and served as executive editor for WCW Magazine.
Photo: Ivan Koloff by Mike Kalasnik (CC)
BITS & PIECES
Photos courtesy respective labels and artists; Metallica by Ross Halfin; Samantha Sidley by Clare Marie Vogel; Paige Cora by Jennifer McCready
Samantha Sidley: In NYC This Week The surging Los Angeles-based Samantha Sidley headlines a three-night stand from February 6 through 8 at The Green Room 42 in New York City as shrides high on the charts with her video for the track “I Can't Listen.” The song, written by Inara George, is about struggling with depression – but the jazz singer is positively ebullient about the black-andwhite, noir-styled video. The clip was directed by Nigel DeFriez, a friend who also helmed the clip for “I Like Girls,” another track from Sidley’s debut album, Interior Person.
Kesha
Just Days From Her New Album
Pop superstar Kesha recently released “Resentment,” the newest track to come from her forthcoming album, and a reflection on being done wrong by a lover and holding onto that negativity. The new album will be released January 31 via Kemosabe/RCA Records. This month will also find Kesha announcing a nationwide headlining U.S. tour, as well as appearing as both a performer and chat guest on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”
Paige Cora: Her ‘Instant In Time’ Has Come
Singer/songwriter Paige Cora's debut album, Instant In Time, was released last week. The new effort was written and produced by the Ontariobased artist herself, engineered and mixed by Jae Daniel, and mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London by Christian Wright (Ed Sheeran, Franz Ferdinand, Blur, Keane). To date, the young star has opened for iconic artists such as The Jesus & Mary Chain, Eric Anderson, Ian Hunter, and more. Album release shows and tour dates will be announced soon via paigecora. com.
Metallica: Their Massive Good Deed
Metallica recently issued a press release announcing a massive donation for Australia: A total of $750,000 to The NSW Rural Fire Service and to The Country Fire Authority in Victoria, Australia to aid in the relief efforts in the fire-ravaged country. Learn more about how you can help at rfs.nsw.gov.au.
OZZY
The Prince Of Darkness Rises ... To #1
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ozzy Osbourne had the #1 rock song in the country during early December, as his single "Under The Graveyard" captured the #1 position on the Rock Radio Chart. This marks his third #1 on this chart and his first in 10 years; "Under The Graveyard" is his first new solo music in as many years. It also heralds the Black Sabbath legend's forthcoming album, Ordinary Man, due out on Epic Records later this year.
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