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he 19th annual Stony Brook Film Festival, produced by Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, will screen 10 evenings of new independent films from Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, July 26, at The Staller Center Main Stage Theatre. The popular summer festival will include three world premieres and four U.S. premieres among the 17 features and 20 shorts, and host Q&As with filmmakers as well as opening and closing night receptions. The U.S. premiere features include Back On Track directed by Kilian Riedhof, a drama from Germany about a man well more than 70 years old training for the Berlin marathon; Kenau, directed by Maarten Treurniet, a big-screen adventure from the Netherlands set in the 16th century; Paper Souls (Les âmes de papier), a quirky comedy from France; The Dark Valley, directed by Andreas Prochaska, with Sam Riley (On The Road), a tale of revenge from Austria/Germany reminiscent of the American westerns. Juliette Binoche (The English Patient) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (“Game Of Thrones”) star in the closing night film, the New York premiere of
The Movie World Comes To Long Island:
The 2014 Stony Brook Film Festival A Thousand Times Good Night, directed by Erik Poppe; the film was inspired by the director’s experience as a Reuters war photojournalist. Other top actors to be seen on screen in the Festival: Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd, Seth Green, and Joe
go on sale Monday, July 7, subject to availability; costs are $10 general admission, $8 for seniors, or $5 students. For program information, visit stonybrookfilmfestival.com. The Staller Center box office is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 pm, by phone via (631) 632-ARTS [2787], or sales online at any time.
once again. We have been in the theater with close to 1,000 appreciative filmgoers, and it’s an awesome experience.” Bartok’s short, Little Pumpkin, screened at a past Festival, and Jayce Bartok wrote and starred in Mary Stuart Masterson’s The Cake Eaters, which premiered at the Stony Brook Film Festival in 2008.
The Identical
“In addition to receiving hundreds of entries as we send out a ‘call for entries’ with a ‘no entry fee,’ and working with many U.S. sales agents and distributors, we have also established good relationships with foreign sales agents and film distributors,” said Alan Inkles, the founder and director of The Stony Brook Film Festival. “Films Distribution, Eye International (Holland Films), Beta Cinema, eOne Films International, Media Luna, and Global Screen have been pivotal in securing an exciting and diverse program. Along with films from the U.S., the international slate of features, documentaries, and shorts will take audiences to Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Israel, Iraq, France, Netherlands, Singapore, Tiffany Bartok Italy, Spain, Austria, Argentina, and Jordan.” Tiffany Bartok, the producer of Fall To Rise,
Across Grace Alley
Pantoliano in the New York premiere of The Identical; Daphne Rubin-Vega (“Smash”) in Fall To Rise; Hiam Abass (Lemon Tree) in the New York premiere of May In The Summer. Karina Smirnoff (“Dancing With The Stars”) and Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl) are expected to accompany Ralph Macchio, who is screening his short film, Across Grace Alley, opening the Festival along with Back On Track. Among the short films are three world premieres: The Ring Cycle, a film by Erin Cramer with Natalie Dormer (“Game Of Thrones,” “The Tudors”); The Showdown, a film by Daniela Schrier Kafshi; and Sorta’ Horny, a film by Don Cherel. Film passes good for all films are on sale for $85, which entitles pass holders to enter the theater first and enjoy other perks. Single tickets
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A Thousand Times Goodnight
as well as the short The Showdown, returns to the Festival this year with Fall to Rise’s writer and director, Jayce Bartok. “In this carefully curated, highly selective festival, all filmmakers who screen their film at Stony Brook feel like winners,” said Tiffany Bartok. “With the intense competition to secure a spot on the program, it is an honor to screen at Stony Brook
Opening Night Stars: Among the expected guests for opening night are the cast and filmmaker for the short film, Across Grace Alley. Ralph Macchio, a Long Island native, wrote and directed the short. Karina Smirnoff, the dancer who partnered with him on “Dancing With The Stars,” makes her acting debut in Across Grace Alley, and is expected to attend. In addition, actors Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl) and newcomer Ben Hyland are also expected to attend the screening. Macchio is perhaps best known for his role in The Karate Kid, now celebrating its 30th anniversary. The closing night awards will be announced by film critic John Anderson at a reception following the screening of A Thousand Times Good Night, starring Juliette Binoche and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (“Game Of Thrones”), along with young newcomer Lauryn Canny.
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Fireworks & More
In addition to the usual July 4 fireworks celebrations, other events around the area will feature pyrotechnics: The Clamshell Foundation’s “Shelter Island Fireworks Show Celebration” takes place on Saturday, July 12 at The Perlman Music Program in Shelter Island. This free event, which begins at 5:30 pm, will include a reception, a patriotic concert featuring The Perlman Music Programs’ students and faculty, and dinner. Bring your own blanket for a prime beachfront view of the Grucci Fireworks Show after the concert … The Shelter Island Chamber of Commerce’s 57th annual Fireworks fireworks show takes place on July 12 at Crescent Beach in Huntington Bay. Beginning at 9:30 pm, this free event offers parking at Goat Hill.
Here’s something for everyone: a huge “Guitars, Cars, & Cycles” show takes place on Saturday, July 12 from noon to 10 pm at The Middle Island Fire Deparment, located 31 Arnold Drive. This live music event merged with auto and motorcycle shows will feature bands throughout the day and evening, including Remedy, American Standard, Mr. Hyde, Nobody’s Business, Masquerade, and others. Cost is $10 to enter a car or bike, which includes admission; cash and trophy prizes will be awarded. Regular admission is $5, with children under 10 admitted free; food and face painting are attractions. For more information, contact Kelly at (516) 383-7303.
Unique Treats: Events For All
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A special amusement park for all ages is now running through October at Woodcleft Avenue on the Nautical Mile in Freeport. Hours are noon through 7:30 pm daily. Those visiting can enjoy carnival games, refreshments, and rides for children 14 and under. The location is Sea Breeze Park, located at the southern end of Woodcleft Avenue. Open until dusk. This event is free; there is a charge for rides.
The Princess Bride
Friday night square dancing is being offered on Friday evenings in July and August at Wildwood State Park in Wading River; call (631) 3213510 for info … “America’s Love Affair With The Motorcycle” is an exhibit running through September 1 at The WMHO Educational and Cultural Center in Stony Book; the exhibit features motorcycles through the eras, including a BSA currently owned by Billy Joel. Information: (631) 751-2244 …. Free outdoor movies, including The Princess Bride, E.T.,and more are being shown as dusk at Eugene Nickerson Beach & Campground in Lido Beach; event dates are July 18 and 25 and August 15 and 22. Info: (516) 571-7705. Free outdoor movies, including hits such as Despicable Me and The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, will also be offered from July 10 through August 28 at The Eisenhower Park Lakeside Theater in East Meadow.
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Jam Some Jazz At Flushing Town Hall
My Mother, The Film Star: Offbeat Exhibit In LIC
“She Was A Film Star Before She Was My Mother” is now on exhibition, remaingin through July 13 at The Dorsky Gallery in Long Island City. Information: (718) 937-6317 or dorsky.org. In works of photography, video, performance, and installation, eight artists question the constructed narrative of family. Recovered from the depths of the artists’ psyche, the resulting photographs and videos are demonstrations of “what is psychologically, socially, and culturally possible when aspirations and disappointments are made manifest and fantasies are embraced,” according to organizers. Admission is free; gallery hours are 11 am to 6 pm.
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TOP TRIBUTES
Let’s face it: Tributes acts are and probably will always be Long Island staples. As long as bikers and post-grads continue to yell “Freebird!” at area clubs, there will be musicians and bookers ready to feed this area’s music fans’ unquenchable Haam H mm meerr thirst to hear Off O the same Thhee T Goo ddss G songs over and over for the rest of their lives. Here are some of the most popular tributes from this area: Hammer Of The Gods: The beloved Zep tribute has become a legitimate concert act in its own right, moving from small clubs to concert halls in just a few short years. Warchild: This Jethro Tull tribute act has bestowed some of the most eleborate concerts ever perfomred at area clubs. Desert Highway: The songs of not only The Eagles, but solo hits from Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and more American classic rock. Fire & Fire & Ice Ice: Not only is this a rocking tribute to Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, but this act hits the road with the blessing of Benatar herself. Almost Queen: Close your eyes and it’s Freddie Mercury and company.
This month’s regularly scheduled jazz jam takes place on July 2 at 7 pm at the famed Flushing Town Hall. Admission is $10, or free for performers, Flushing Town Hall members, or students. Whether you’re a student, jazz musician, or music educator, you are welcome to come join The Queens Jazz OverGround as they lead the house band in this monthly jam session, which has become one of Flushing Town Hall’s most popular regularly scheduled events for musicians and fans alike. If you don’t play an instrument, don’t worry; everyone who enjoys hot jazz sounds is welcome to come and listen to one of New York City’s most musical jam nights.
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uite posssibly the most popular club tribute act in the nation at this juncture is Badfish: A Tribute To Sublime – which will return to the area on Thursday, July 3 at 9 pm at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall in Wantagh. For more information on this special holiday show, log on to muls.com, visit the Mulcahy’s box office at 3232 Railroad Avenue, or call (516) 783-7500. On April 13, 2001, Badfish: A Tribute To Sublime played its first show in Matunuck, Rhode Island to 500 fans – many of whom drove an hour or more to celebrate the music of a band whose run ended far too soon amid the tragic death of lead singer Brad Nowell in 1996. However, no one could have predicted what was about to happen next: Fans were calling this a “rebirth” of Sublime, and Badfish went on to break attendance records up and down the east coast. Thirteen years later, the band is still going strong, and – despite the fact that the original Sublime has reformed with a new singer – Badfish still maintains the
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Summer Dance Intensive Lace ‘Em Up: Summer Dance
The famed Dance Entropy’s “Summer Dance Intensive” runs from July 7 through 13 at Green Space in Long Island City. This intensive is open to dancers, choreographers, actors, directors, and movement lovers of every kind; the events feature Hawkins-based modern dance technique, choreography, nutrition, Pilates, and even a performance lab. All of these intensive classes will be taught by famed instructor Valerie Green, as well as several of the Dance Entropy company members. For more information and to register for this special dance-themed event, visit: danceentropy.org/ NYCSummerDanceIntensive.html.
spirit of Sublime and helps to carry on their legacy with grace. Sublime was arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, but ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Brad
mainstream acts. Indeed, Badfish has become one of the biggest club and theater acts in the northeast and midwest. There is no question that Badfish rivals the biggest tributes in the music business. Badfish make their mark on the audience
Nowell in 1996. Encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish: A Tribute To Sublime has continued to channel the spirit of Sublime with fury. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for
by playing with the spirit of Sublime. They perform not as Sublime would have, or did, but as Badfish does. The attitude of Sublime cannot be faked, so Badfish doesn’t try – its own tribute is one that works. Pat Downes, Joel Hanks, Scott Begin, and Dorian Duffy might be the most enjoyable club band in the nation; see them and decide for yourself.
PAC TRACK Bay Street Theater’s Summer Gala The Long Wharf, Sag Harbor July 12 beginning at 6 PM (631) 725-0818 • baystreet.org
Bay Street Theater’s 23rd annual big event will be as star-studded as ever, featuring Nancy Atlas film star Bob Balaban introducing honoree April Gornik, and more; The Nancy Atlas Band provides entertainment throughout. Also to be honored is Kate Burton. Call or log on for details.
The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters Black Oak Arkansas Boulton Center, Bay Shore July 2 at PM • boultoncenter.org (631) 969-1101 It’ll be Jim Dandy to the rescue once again – Mangrum, that is – as this veteran southern rock band with its wild and upbeat bent continues its comeback. It all began with Atlantic/Atco’s release of a
Diamond: One Hot Night Madison Theatre, Rockville Centre July 13 at 3 PM • madisontheatreny.org (516) 678-5000
The Madison Theatre keeps the tribute acts coming with Diamond: One Hot Night, a tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond. Expect “Cherry Cherry,” “Sweet Caroline,” “The Grass Don’t Pay No Mind,” “America,” and many more; singer Tommy Lynn, as Diamond, is part of a rocking 10-piece band that will perform virtually every hit from the veteran singer/songwriter’s vast canon.
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career-spanning “best-of” several months ago. Since then, Mangrum has assembled members old and new into the biggest BOA presentation yet, so it’s likely to be a “Hot ’N Nasty” night in Bay Shore – just like old times. We’re just hoping they play “When Electricity Came To Arkansas,” the oddest southern rock song ever.
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Tilles Center, Greenvale July 18 at 8 PM • tillescenter.org The Pierrot Consort (516) 299-2752 Tilles Center the Performing atstage LIU as Classical musicfor returns to the Tilles Arts Center favorites again grace the famed venue for these Post, area Greenvale an evening chamber music: Note:(516) The Pierrot July 18 at of 8 PM tillescenter.org 299Consort returns on July 25 with special guests; 2752 Music Festivals; log on for complete information.
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Film Reviews
Jersey Boys
Starring John Lloyd Young, Vincent Piazza, and Christopher Walken Directed by Clint Eastwood Warner Bros.
Since so many fans have seen Jersey Boys on Broadway, please note: The movie is a completely different experience. While the stage version placed Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’ songs front and center – with the story of the group’s ups and downs as a device to give some space between the tunes – the movie takes the opposite approach. Jersey Boys opens with 17-year-old Frankie Castelluccio (Young) working as a barber’s apprentice in suburban Belleville, New Jersey. One of the shop’s best customers is Gyp De Carlo (Walken), a crime boss who takes a liking to young Frankie, especially his vocal talents; the gangster can’t help but tear up when Frankie sings “My Mother’s Eyes” while shaving him. Frankie’s buddy is Tommy DeVito (Piazza), a petty criminal and errand boy for De Carlo. On the positive side, Tommy is a fine guitarist who enjoys playing gigs with his buddy, fellow guitarist Nick Massi (Michael Lomenda), who also runs afoul of the law. The two of them seem to take turns doing stretches of time at Rahway State Prison. Tommy is certain that Frankie will be a star, and asks him to join his band. Frankie accepts and soon changes his stage surname to “Valli.” After years of struggling, the guys hit it big when they ask the upscale Bob Gaudio (Erich Bergen) – a great keyboardist who
STILL ROCKIN’
Sure, there are some acts the vintage of The Allman Brothers Band (or even older) that are still on the road – but which ones are still worth seeing, still as good as they once were? Here’s a guide to the best veteran acts you can see this summer: Burton Cummings: The former Guess Who lead vocalist is still in fine form, and his band just crackles. He’ll appear with a full group at The Tropicana in Atlantic City on July 5, and solo at City Winery in New York City on July 1 and 2 (act fast, as tickets are flying). Aerosmith: Think of it: It’s still the original lineup. Enough said. The Duke Robillard Band: The Roomful of Blues founder’s current group simply isn’t as good as Roomful – it’s better. Johnny Winter: These days, sure, he sits a lot more – but plays with fire. Ian Anderson: The Jethro Tull flutist looks the same, plays the same, and in concert, may even be better solo. Dave Mason: The guitarist can still rock a room with the best of them; these days, he’s playing the best of Traffic with other classics.
wrote such signature tunes as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Dawn,” and “Walk Like A Man” – to join what will soon be called The Four Seasons. As is often the case when a struggling band finally achieves success, problems come to the surface. The extroverted Tommy is foolishly
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t is news that seems unimaginable, especially considering the history of this legendary group: The Allman Brothers Band has announced its final plans. The Band has rescheduled dates for four shows at New York City’s Beacon Theatre that were postponed in March: They will now be performed on Tuesday, October 21, Wednesday October 22, Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25. Tickets purchased for those sold-out shows (originally set for four dates in March) will be honored on these dates for the corresponding days. Fans unable to attend the rescheduled shows can return tickets for a refund at the point of purchase prior to August 1. Here’s the kicker, and words we truly believed we’d never print: Immediately following the four make-up dates, The Allman Brothers Band has announced the final shows for The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group, which formed in 1969. These final ABB performances will also be at
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allowed to control the finances. The Four Seasons are arrested in Cleveland because Tommy did not pay the hotel bill the prior year. Even worse, the guys discover that just before a 1966 appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” that Tommy is in deep hock to a gambling syndicate. With the assistance of kindly Gyp and Frankie’s generous vow to pay his high six-figure debt, the group is able to continue, albeit without Tommy. Frankie’s personal life is in upheaval as well, as his wife, Mary (Renee Marino), berates him for being an absentee father (playing 200 dates a year on the road will cause that) while his daughter Francine starts hanging out with the wrong crowd, which leads to tragic consequences. Director Clint Eastwood, as usual, he never lets scenes dawdle. He also makes sure that we get to appreciate the different personalities of the group, from the brash Tommy to man-of-few-words Nick (responsible for the deep bass vocals on the Seasons’ hits) to preppy Bob to the easygoing and eager-to-please Frankie. Young starred as Valli in the original Broadway production, and he can still really hit those impossible high falsetto notes. Although Young would be the obvious choice to be the center of attention – and he does a fine job in the film – Jersey Boys belongs to Piazza, letter perfect as the funny and philosophical bad boy of the film, Tommy. “There were only three ways to get out of our neighborhood: join the mob, join the army, or get famous. We got two out of three,” he says early in the movie; at the end, he adds, “People remember the past the way they need to.” – Lloyd Carroll
the Beacon Theatre on October 27 and 28, a venue the band has played exactly 232 times since their annual tradition began there in 1989. The current lineup of the band – founding members Gregg Allman (vocals and keyboards), Butch Trucks (drums and tympani) and Jaimoe (drums,) plus longtime members Warren Haynes (vocals, lead and slide guitar), Derek Trucks (slide and lead guitar), Oteil Burbridge (bass) and
Marc Quinones (congas and percussion) – is, at 14 years, substantially longer than any other version of the Band. The group returned to the stage in April with two shows at their 10th annual Wanee Festival in Live Oak, Florida, where they played to an enthusiastic sea of fans each night. The Allman Brothers Band will close the Lockn’ Festival in Arrington, Virginia on Sunday, September 7.
Meanwhile, the band is gearing up for two nights of concerts as part of their very own Peach Festival, August 14 through 17 in Northeast Pennsylvania. In its third year, Peach Fest 2014 will feature artists including The Allman Brothers Band on two nights, as well as Gov’t Mule, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Bob Weir & Ratdog, Trey Anastasio Band, Lotus, Big Gigantic, The Taj Mahal Trio, Blackberry Smoke, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, The London Souls, and more. To keep up with the Allmans, find them at Twitter and Facebook, or log on to allmanbrothersband.com. A bit of trivia: While many believe that the classic album Eat A Peach was somehow a reference to Duane Allman’s fatal motorcycle accident, that wasn’t the case at all – the facts are is that Duane Allman uttered the phrase during an interview with this very music magazine, Good Times, in the early 1970s. Writer Ellen Mandel asked Duane Allman what he was doing to help the peace effort: “How are you helping the revolution?” she asked him. “I’m hitting a lick for peace,” Duane Allman said. “And every time I’m in Georgia, I eat a peach for peace.”
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he Van’s Warped Tour returns to The Nikon Jones Beach Amphitheater in Wantagh on July 12. This year’s lineup is stacked with a host of national and local acts, including Yellowcard, Stray From The Path, Icon For Hire, Finch, Cute Is What We Aim For, Bowling For Soup, Blameshift, Bayside, All Time Low, and Less Than Jake. The longstanding Warped Tour is currently celebrating
ADAM LEVINE
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By Peter Mancini
The Huntington Summer Arts Festival is an ongoing season-long concert series that showcases a wide variety of musical styles. After kicking off its season with Garland Jeffreys and Jimmy Webb, upcoming shows include theatre, music, and dance eath, taxes, Adam Levine. performances. Matuto brings their That’s not exactly how the Brazilian-themed World music to the old bromide goes, but these days, stage on July 4; Nutopians present “John Lennon Reimagined” on July 5. everything the personable co-star The LI Dance Consortium and The of NBC’s mega-smash “The
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Voice” touches seems to turn to pure gold. Of course, ask his legions of fans (particularly female) about Levine, and he very well may rank as the #1 pop star in the world at this writing; given how busy he always is, it’s quite possible that no one else comes even remotely close. Levine’s multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Awardwinning recording band Maroon 5 has announced the release of “Maps,” the first single off of the group’s fifth studio album, V. The track was released at radio Northport Community Band play July and iTunes on June 16. Maroon 5’s new studio album, V, was 10, and Plaza Theatrical Productions recorded in Los Angeles over the presents the comedy Broadway play Young Frankenstein on July 12. The past year and will be released
Bowling For Soup: Vans Warped Tour
its 20th anniversary with a massive 43 stops. Young pop punkers take note: Parents and guardians of minors get in free; drop them off at the “Adult Day Care” and head over to the mosh pit. For more information, visit vanswarpedtour.com, or call (866) 558-8468.
Music Under The Stars at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa has booked some impressive national headliners for its 2014 season; last year’s lineup here saw such legends as Lou Gramm and Burton Cummings perform. The concert series kicks off on July 8 with Lonestar, and continues with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone on July 10; Gin Blossoms on July 11; and Bret Michaels on July 14. With other famous acts such as David Cook, The Zombies, Jay & The Americans, Billy Ocean, and Blue Oyster Cult performing later in the season, this summer-long festival is not to be missed. The best part: All these shows are completely free of charge; bring a lawn chair and rock out. To learn more, visit oysterbaytown.com, or call (516) 797-7900. Oxygen Plus: Festival Survival Kit
Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra headlines on July 13. For more information, visit huntingtonarts.org, or call (631) 271-8423. Many festivals involve long days of dancing in the sun, and some of them involve overnight camping. The summer heat can be taxing, and those who are unprepared could unintentionally
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be putting themselves at risk. Luckily the people at Oxygen Plus, the world’s only recreational canned oxygen manufacturer, have complied a “Music Festival Survival Kit” that includes must-have items for the hardcore festival fan. Items include water misting fans, blankets, hand sanitizer, and fanny packs for convenient storage. The company’s latest canned oxygen products come in various sizes, and provide users with an all-natural boost of energy. The “Elevate Pack” is the world’s only refillable recreational oxygen delivery system, which guarantees the most “breaths for your buck” (as well as the opportunity to inhale something legal for a change). For more information, visit oxygenplus.com, or call (952) 955-8880.
fall. The film is now making the rounds in theaters. Adding to his resumé was his 2013 hosting stint on “Saturday Night Live,” one of the highest-rated late night shows of that season. In addition to acting and his Maroon 5 duties, Levine has much more going on: His own label, 222 Records, recently announced a new partnership with Interscope Records. The labels will jointly release the soundtrack for Begin Again (produced by The Weinstein Company). The album will be available from ALXNDR/222/Polydor/ Interscope today (July 1), and features songs co-written by Gregg Alexander, Danielle Brisebois, Nick Lashley, Nick Southwood, Rick Nowels, John Carney, and Glen Hansard. Yes,
Maroon 5
on September 2. The band worked with famed producers Max Martin, Benny Blanco, Ryan Tedder, Shellback, and Sam Martin, and the release sees Maroon 5 reuniting with longtime keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, who took a hiatus while the band recorded 2012’s smash release, Overexposed. In addition to his work with Maroon 5, Levine has returned for the sixth season as a coach on the Emmy Awardwinning NBC series “The Voice.” Levine also made his small screen acting debut on the second season of the FX drama “American Horror Story,” and now can be seen in a lead role in the major motion picture, Begin Again, from director John Carney, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last
there’s even more hot biz news to report: 222/Interscope will now also jointly release Maroon 5’s new album, V. And even that’s not all. Recently, Levine was spotted sporting blonde hair, which was enough to send the Internet into a panic of “when,” “why,” and “how can I see him?” Another interesting aspect of Levine’s famous band is that he turned coy about the origin of the group’s name when asked by David Letterman on his late night talk show in June. ““I'll tell you the truth: I won't tell you where the name came from. It was my idea never to tell anybody,” Levine said on “The Late Show.” “The origin of the name is so bad and such a terrible story that we decided that shrouding it in mystery will make it a better story than the actual story ... it works!”
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SportsBeat
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ince few fans or experts seemed to expect the New York Rangers to go very far in the NHL playoffs, it’s easy to rationalize their five-game loss to the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup Final – but that’s cold comfort to both the Rangers’ players and their fans, who will undoubtedly ruminate on three overtime losses that were preceded by blown third period leads – punctuated by questionable referees’ calls. Two particular calls may have been the turning points in the series: The Rangers held a 4-2 lead in the third period of Game 2 when the Kings’ Dwight King tipped in a shot past Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. There was considerable physical contact and it appeared to everyone but the referee that Lundqvist was the victim of interference, and that King’s goal should be disallowed. Yet, it counted, and the Kings went on to win the game. Fast forward to Game 5, and the Rangers were up 2-1 in the middle of the third period as “Blueshirts” right winger Mats Zuccarello gets called for a tripping penalty, but Mats appeared to be the victim of a trip. The Kings went on the power play and quickly scored to tie the game; the rest is history. As livid as Rangers fans may be over those judgment calls, one has to assume that their frustration is nothing compared with how NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Comcast CEO Brian Roberts must feel. It can’t be stated with any authority that Bettman was pulling for the Rangers, but it’s safe to believe
By Lloyd Carroll Chris that he was rooting Young for a long series, as
was Roberts, whose company owns NBC Sports. More games between teams from the country’s two biggest markets would have meant more advertising revenue and greater exposure for hockey in the jammed sports marketplace. The next NHL action in our area will be the annual New York Islanders’ rookie “Blue & Orange” scrimmage at the Nassau Coliseum on July 10. Area boxing has a new sensation as Huntington’s Chris Algieri, who graduated with a degree in biology from Stony Brook and has plans to attend medical school, defeated Ruslan Provodnikov in a 12-round split decision for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) 140-pound title at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn two weeks ago. Algieri also has matinee idol looks, and that certainly has to excite HBO Sports executives who desperately need a marketable boxer. Congratulations to Yankees media relations director Jason Zillo on completing five years of H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) Week. Zillo began this project in 2009 as a way of acknowledging the unsung heroes in our area who work tirelessly, anonymously, and often out of their own pockets to improve the lives of others. It is to
his credit that Yankees players, alumni, and executives all roll up their sleeves and surprise selfless individuals and their organizations by appearing unannounced and giving them a day that they will never forget. The attention that the Yankees receive helps raise awareness of these non-profits, and thus makes it easier to gain funding. H.O.P.E. has become the gold standard of sports team community endeavors. Wasn’t starting pitcher Zack Wheeler supposed
Mookie Wilson
to make New York Mets fans forget about Matt Harvey while Harvey recuperates from Tommy John surgery? Wheeler has struggled with his
BOWLING
Norm Duke
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uke Gets (Another) Duke: PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke won the Suncoast PBA Senior U.S. Open on June 6 to become the first player to win a U.S. Open title on both the PBA and PBA50 Tours. The 50-year-old Duke, competing as a rookie on the PBA50 Tour this season, defeated fellow Hall of Famer Pete Weber in the championship match at the Suncoast Bowling Center in Las Vegas. It was Duke’s first major and second title of the season, as he also won The United Health Care Sun Bowl In The Villages in April. “Every U.S. Open is a fight the whole way, and this was no different,” said Duke, who won the PBA Tour U.S. Open championship in 2008 and 2011. “I’m so physically and mentally drained right now that I’m having trouble recalling what just happened.” During their careers spanning more than three decades, both Duke and Weber have won 37 PBA
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Photos: Norm Duke, Tom Clark courtesy PBA
Tour, titles which ranks third all-time. Weber was trying for his third PBA50 Tour title and first of the season. In winning PBA50 Rookie of the Year honors in 2013, Weber won two titles including the United States Bowling Congress Senior Masters. “Whenever you beat Pete it’s something very special because you’re beating the best,” said Duke. “I knew that title match was going to be a struggle until the end — he just struggled a little more than I did.” After both players threw nine-spare in the first frame of the championship match, Weber left the 4-6-7-9-10 split in the second frame which he failed to convert, and never recovered. Meanwhile, Duke was able to avoid open frames and strung three consecutive strikes in the eighth, ninth, and 10th frames to secure the win. “I was trying to throw the ball as straight as possible to take away the splits,” Duke said. “I was satisfied with 9-spare and was just happy to get a few strikes along the way.” The PBA’s International Expansion: The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Japan Bowling Promotions have jointly announced an historic agreement that will create the first PBA International Regional program, a series that will serve as a qualifying system for the DHC Japan World Challenge in January 2015. “I am very excited,” said Japan Bowling Promotions managing director Shinichiro Kinoshita. “This program has been a goal since we formed our company five years ago. It is a huge leap forward for the sport of bowling.”
“The cultivation of very high level competition that will help develop world-class bowling talent around the globe has always been a goal of the PBA,” said PBA Commissioner Tom Clark. “This landmark program is an example of how cooperation at the highest levels can produce great results for the international bowling community.” Clark and PBA Deputy Commissioner Kirk Von Krueger, who spearheaded the project, will attend
Tom Clark the July 12 and 13 Women’s DHC Chameleon Open and DHC Chameleon Open at Sound Bowl in Ushiku, a Tokyo suburb.
SportsBeat
By Lloyd Carroll Photos: Tony Gwynn by Krusty (Commons); Chris Young, Mookie Wilson by Bob Smith
control, and has routinely thrown more than 100 pitches before the end of the fifth inning in most of his starts. Mets outfielder Chris Young has had a nightmare of a season, and Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has to be regretting the decision to sign him for $7.25 million. Some Mets fans are understandably upset that Alderson rushed to sign Young and did not even talk with free agent Nelson Cruz, whose asking price ended up being similar to
Young’s because he was suspended last season for 50 games for testing positive for steroids. Making matters worse, Cruz has played at All-Star level after signing with the Baltimore Orioles. In spite of his being a target for boo birds, Young has been friendly with the media and has refrained from criticizing the fans. Let’s hope that the second half of the season goes better for him. Mookie Wilson remains one of the most beloved players in Mets history. Because he always had a smile on his face and was never thought of as controversial by any stretch of the term, it has surprised a lot of folks that his new autobiography, Mookie: Life, Baseball, & The ‘86 Mets (Berkley), is candidly critical of his old employer. Wilson attacks Mets management for never appreciating the ‘86 Mets because of their take-no-prisoners attitude on the field as well as their wild side off of it. Wilson has somewhat surprisingly stated that he believes Wally Backman will never be the Mets’ manager. In addition, he criticizes team executives for turning a blind eye towards Dwight “Doc” Gooden’s problems. Mookie claims that Gooden peaked in 1985, and that if the Mets had a pitching coach such as Bob Gibson, Gooden might not have gotten into trouble. Wilson chastises himself for agreeing to platoon, first with Len Dysktra, next Juan Samuel. Being a good soldier probably cost him a lot of bucks when it came to contract negotiations. So how hated were the ‘86 Mets? Former Philadelphia Phillies PR director turned alumni affairs director Larry “The Baron” Shenk writes in If These Wall Could Talk: Philadelphia Phillies (Triumph Books) that outfielder Von Hayes believes that sweeping the Mets three games over
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a September weekend at Veterans Stadium in ‘86 that prevented the Mets from clinching the NL East title (which they eventually did) was the highlight of his playing days in Philly. Shenk’s book is not only his story, but it’s a wonderful history of a classy franchise that has endured more ups and downs than even the Mets have. Tony Gwynn Jr. told me that he felt that his late father’s cancer was caused by smokeless chewing tobacco. Any current player who has a can of Skoal in his locker is an idiot, in my opinion. Miami Heat president Pat Riley trademarked the term “three-peat.” You can imagine that he must have been angry not only about his team losing the NBA title to the San Antonio Spurs in five games, but also the royalty income that he now has to forego because the Heat couldn’t get it done in 2014 after winning championships in 2012 and 2013.
Tony Gwynn
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Arts Announcements
during mornings and afternoons at all three BroadHollow Theatre regular locations; call or log on for a complete schedule.
Ruthless! The Musical
Concerts Good Old Dance Band St. Sylvester’s Parish Center, Medford Check website for show dates; (631) 730-3333; goodolddanceband.com The regular monthly show of Mike Virostko and his 17-piece swing band. Dancing, raffles, and more. Log on for the next show dates.
Art Don Resnick: Essence Of Place Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra University Museum, Hempstead Through August 15; (516) 463-5672; hofstra.edu/museum This exhibition features landscapes by the internationally recognized Rockville Centre artist (1928-2008), and includes oil paintings, watercolors, and works on paper. Children The Wizard Of Oz Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City July 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 11:30 am and
Richard Kind
Film Screenwriter Disccussion Group Sky Room, Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington Every other Monday at 7:30 pm; (631) 423-FILM; cinemaartscentre.org This free series offers networking, information, feedback, and readings by area screenwriters. Log on for schedules and information. The 39 Steps/ Double Indemnity Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington July 12 at 10:30 pm; (631) 423-FILM; cinemaartscentre.org Two classic mysteries, part of the “Summer Camp Cinema” series.
Martin Scorsese Presents: Masterpieces Of Polish Cinema Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington Through July 23; (631) 423-FILM; cinemaartscentre.org The famed director’s hand-picked array of classic films; log on for titles and show times.
Send arts notices to gtmag@optonline.net one month before your first event.
BroadHollow Theatre Company: One of the longest-running musicals in history is revived; a best bet for this editon. Plaza Suite John W. Engeman Theatre at Northport Through July 13; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: Neil Simon’s classic comedy.
Singin’ In The Rain CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale Through July 20; (631) 581-2700; cmpac.com CM Performing Arts: This classic musical hasn’t gotten soggy; expect CM’s usual lavish production values. Murder Among Friends BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont July 5 through 20; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theater Company: Comedy by Bob Barry.
Ruthless! The Musical Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through July 26; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: This comedy stars Long Island-based “Tupperware” sensation Aunt Barbara. Enchanted April Bares Bones Theater, Northport Opens July 31; (800) 838-3006; barebonestheater.com; brownpapertickets.com The Tony-nominated stage play by Matthew Barber, from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim.
Health Community Yoga Wang Center, Stony Brook University Each Tuesday at 6 pm; Disney’s Mary Poppins stonybrook.edu/sb/ Presented by Gateway Playhouse wang/events.shtml Multi-level yoga classes (appropriate for beginners and Murder Among more advanced students) Friends designed to stretch and strengthen your body. 2:30 pm; (516) 599-6870; plazatheatrical.com Plaza Theatrical Productions: Dorothy, The Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion, The Scarecrow – you know the drill, and so will your kids.
Summer Children’s Theater Presented by BroadHollow Theatre Company Throughout July and August; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org Full shows of both Disney’s 101 Dalmantians and The Little Mermaid
Hobbies Long Island Auto Replica Society Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, Centereach Third Thursday of every month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335 The L.I.A.R.S. monthly meetings; call for more information. Theater Cats BayWay Arts Center, East Islip July 12 through 27; (631) 5812700; broadhollow.org.
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at Patchogue Theater July 2 through 19; (631) 286-1133; gatewayplayhouse.org Gateway Playhouse: Just a spoonful of sugar, don’t you know.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport July 2 through August 24; (516) 293-0674; ArenaPlayers.org Arena Players Repertory Theater Company: The highlighted production of this famed theater company’s annual summer Shakespeare Festival. Travesties Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor Through July 20; (631) 725-9500; baystreet.org
Singin’ In The Rain
Bay Street Theater: This Tony Awardwinning comedy features film and TV star Richard Kind. Minstrel Players’ Third Annual Original Short Play Festival: Scenes From The Zone Houghton Hall Theatre, Trinity Episcopal Church, Northport Village July 26 & 27; (631) 732-2926; minstrelplayers.org Minstrel Players of Northport: Seven short scenes, a huge cast, original playwrights, and a yearly tradition.
BEER & SPIRITS Roscoe Beer Co. is a relatively new craft brewery based in Roscoe, New York. Since April 2013, Roscoe has stood out from the pack by using all natural, local ingredients in an effort to produce products that are true to their area and American roots. Trout Town American Amber Ale, Roscoe’s flagship brew, pours a deep amber color and features a refreshing hint of light citrus; it’s a perfect choice for outdoor grilling. The company’s commitment to its c ommunity spreads over to the arts, as Roscoe currently is sponsoring a Long Island tour for rising country music star Ryan Broshear. Named one of the “top 10 artists to watch in 2014,” Broshear has some impressive performances already under his belt: He has toured with Diamond Rio and Merle Haggard, among other national artists. Broshear will be playing four area dates, starting with Lily Flanagan’s Pub in Babylon on July 16, K.J. Farrell’s in Bellmore on July 17, Lonestar Bar & Grill in Brooklyn on July 18, and Sonny’s Canal House in Baldwin on July 19. For more information, visit ryanbroshear.com. To learn more about Roscoe Beer Co., visit roscoebeercompany.com, or call (607) 290-5002. A unique new spot on our radar is The Hollow Creamery in Carle Place, whose owner had the brilliant idea of pairing ice cream with craft beer (yes, you read that correctly). Originally conceived as a dessertoriented coffee house, The Hollow
Creamery went in a new beer-centric direction due to owner and science teacher Frank Signorello’s passion for craft brews. Hollow Creamery has a variety of craft beers on tap that are paired with specific flavors of ice cream, which include Chocolate Covered Pretzel, S’mores, Whopper, Banana Pudding, and Nikki’s Cinnanut. The standard flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and other favorites are also represented here, and the potential for interesting pairings are endless. For more information, visit thehollowcreamery.webs.com, or call (516) 280-3703.
Photo: Beer glass by Geoffrey Whiteway
Ryan Broshear
Queens readers will be happy to learn that the famous LIC Flea & Food Market has big plans for beer fans: Opening soon will be a full-service beer garden on a ferry docked alongside the market. While the market itself acquired its beer and wine license to serve drinks in a contained bar, the plans to renovate the ferry has suds fans throughout the area talking. For now, the drinking section will be comprised of 92 seats surrounding a 20’ bar, open during the four days per week when the market does business. The LIC Flea Market is one of the best in the area, which welcomes unique food and merchandise vendors from around the world. To learn more, visit licflea.com or call (718) 866-8089. During these hot summer months, there are few things more desirable than an ice-cold beer. Here in Long Island, we are surrounded by some of the best breweries and bars in the country, and there are always different beer events somewhere nearby – which is always great news for adventurous tasters and ambitious session drinkers alike. Find your favorite designated driver and head out to these destinations to enjoy a cold one. – Peter Mancini
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Calendar
Tuesday, July 1
Nassau Acoustic/Electric Open Mic hosted by The Reflectors – Connolly Station (Malverne) Frank Walker Acoustic Open Mic – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Boston/Cheap Trick – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) JDL – Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Jazz Jam Session – Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Lou Messana & Al Cardillo – Sage Bistro (Woodbury) My Summer/The Foxery/Playing Dead – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The Mystic – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Nappi – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Whiskey Road–The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale)
Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by David Jon Paisley – 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Beauty & The Beast – Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park (Huntington) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – Gator Blue (East Islip) Open Jam w/George Cintron & Rob DeMartino – Katie’s of Smithtown Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ Harry-Oke – The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook) Open Mic – Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Paul Mahas – Dockers Waterside (Quogue) Rickey Roche –The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) The Slim Kings/Industry Night – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Sweet Suzi & Sugafixx – Bobbique (Patchogue) NYC/Queens Arturo O'Farrill w/Auction Project featuring David Bixler & Victor Prieto – Birdland (NYC) Burton Cummings – City Winery (NYC) U.S. Air Guitar Championships
Your Guide To Local Events
Photo by Bob Smith Pennysaver Amphitheater (Farmingville) Garet Newman’s Jazz Jam – East End Republican Club (Sayville) Huntington Community Band – Heckscher Wednesday, July 2 Park (Huntington) Nassau Open Blues/Jazz Jam – Park Avenue Blues Jam w/Joe Vicino Band – Sunset Grill Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) (Seaford) Open Jam w/Ed The Hat & Friends – The Donny Celenza & Nina Gordon – Mickey Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Malone's (Floral Park) Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. – Quogue East Jerry Costanzo And His Trio – Don Lorenzo's Pub (East Quogue) Restaurant and Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Mic hosted by Kyle Fitzpatrick – DJ Rumer –The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Art Fusion – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Brian Open Mic McGeough – w/"Big Daddy" Post Office Cafe John Struck – (Babylon) The Homestead Rattlesnake (Oyster Bay) Dawn –The Open Mic Nutty Irishman w/The Night (Bay Shore) Owls Band – The Skatalites/ Phat Daddy's Karaoke Night (Oceanside) – Stephen Open Mic hostTalkhouse ed by Robert (Amagansett) Sloan – Front Nick Tanggora Street Pub – The (Massapequa Burton Cummings - July 1 & 2 Emporium Park) City Winery (NYC) (Patchogue) Pep Duo – 2014 Semi-Finals –Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Zr. King – Mercury Lounge (NYC)
Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam w/Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo – The Breakers (Bayville) Wonderous Stories – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Suffolk Annie Morgan – Dockers Waterside (Quogue) Black Oak Arkansas – Boulton Center (Bay Shore) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – The Stadium (Bohemia) Bradley Gilbert/Thomas Rhett/Leah Turner/American Young/Cole Swindell –
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NYC/Queens Babe The Blue Ox – Mercury Lounge (NYC) Burton Cummings – City Winery (NYC) James Cotton Blues Band – Jazz Standard (NYC)
Thursday, July 3
Nassau Alive 'N Kickin – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Another Color – Changing Times Pub (Farmingdale) Badfish (Sublime Tribute) – Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh)
Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/Curt Arnel & Friends – Callahan's (East Meadow) Fourth Anniversary Party featuring Scott James – Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Jazz Jam – Wickers Club (Hicksville) Jazz Night: Marty Phillips/Daryl Pooser/Bill Smith – Viana Hotel + Spa (Westbury) Jazz & Sushi Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Kamellot – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Brian McGeough – Prost (Garden City) The Mystic – The Carltun at Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) One Click Waiting/Live Band Karaoke – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic Night – Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic with Frank Walker – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Open Mic Night w/Mike Longo – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Pep & The Soul Explosion Band – JC Cove (Freeport) Ricky Roche –The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Salsa Night – Holiday Inn (Carle Place)
Suffolk #TBT featuring Fat Joe/DJ Class/Odel Young/Smooth City/Click Da Cosigner/Killa K/Scott Camello – Emporium (Patchogue) Acoustic Open Mic with Dave Christian – Lefty's (Lindenhurst) Anthony Raffa – Cirella's (Melville) Basket Case/Soul To Squeeze/Return Of Saturn – 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Falco Brothers –Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Felix/Buying Time/Radio Daze/Flak Jacket/The Old Ironsides – Amityville Music Hall The Go-Go's – The Paramount (Huntington) Chris Kenny –The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Frank Latorre & The King Bees – Treme (Islip) The Lovin' Spoonful – Suffolk Theater (Riverhead)
Calendar Open Mic – Zebra Club (Copiague) Fusion Collective – Hennessy's (Huntington) Lez Zeppelin/Wonderama – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) North Shore POP's Concert Band/Northport Community Band – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Project Vibe – Publick House (Southampton) Syncrosanct – Bobbique (Patchogue) Trapt –Revolution (Amityville)
NYC/Queens Blackbird Blackbird – Mercury Lounge (NYC) Henning Stumm/Eliana Marcia/Banda Azul – Giovanna's Restaurant (NYC) James Cotton Blues Band – Jazz Standard (NYC) Rumble & Twang featuring Lee Rocker & Jimmy Vivino – City Winery (NYC)
Friday, July 4
Nassau New York Minute – JC Cove (Freeport)
Suffolk 20 Highview & Lime/Something Fresh – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) 20 Highview & Lime/Young Rebel Goombas – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) The Atlantic Community Band (Free Outdoor Concert) – Patchogue Theatre Joseph & Friends – Pete Williams (Bayport) Jonathan Edwards/The Nancy Atlas Project – The Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) The Long Island Banjo Society – VFW Hall (Copiague) Mambo Loco – Parrish Art Museum (Water Mill) Matuto – Heckscher Park (Huntington) NYC/Queens James Cotton Blues Band – Jazz Standard (NYC) Saved By The 90s: The Bayside Tigers – Le
zYour Guide To Local Events Poisson Rouge (NYC) Gina Sobel & The Mighty Fine – Mercury Lounge (NYC)
Saturday, July 5
Kube – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Nutopians: "John Lennon Reimagined" – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Oogee Wawa – BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic hosted by Foreverman & Joe Brown – Mug's Pub (Smithtown) Sabbath Bloody Sabbath – Zebra Club (Copiague) Tribute To Earth Wind & Fire –Suffolk Theater (Riverhead)
Nassau The Beach Boys/Felix Cavaliere's Rascals/The Lovin' Spoonful – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) The Electrix/Minglewood Blues – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Grizfolk/Ladies Drink Free/Como Brothers NYC/Queens Band/Why Not Be Kings – 89 North Music Cool Hand Venue Lou & The (Patchogue) Downtown Kamellot/ Daddy-Os – Therapy – Bayhouse Hudsons On The Restaurant Mile (Freeport) (Breezy Point) The Matt James Cotton Sharps/ Blues Band – Inbetweens/ Jazz Standard Remnants/Yum(NYC) Yuckers/Robbie The Night Owl Freeman & The Band – The New Leaves Luna Band – Mr. Restaurant Larry Mitchell - July 11 Beery's (Manhattan) (Bethpage) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Mean Machine – Very Be Careful – Mercury Lounge (NYC) Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Pep & The Soul Explosion Band – JC Cove (Freeport) UFC 175: Weidman Vs. Machida – Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Suffolk Ahmad Ali – The Lobster Roll (Riverhead) Diane McArdle & Frank Walker – Cooper Age Inn (Baiting Hollow) Danny Kean –Bobbique (Patchogue) Freestyle Explosion – Pennysaver Amphitheater (Farmingville) Jack Morelli Trio – Treme (Islip) Loudon Wainwright III/Mr. Badger/Rubix
Sunday, July 6
Nassau Carolyn Harding Trio Jazz Brunch – Diletto's Restaurant (Westbury) Jazz Brunch – Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Rich Walker – The Brokerage (Bellmore) Tree House Studios Open Mic – Ziggy's Corner (Massapequa) Uppercut – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport)
Suffolk Joseph & Friends – The Oar (Patchogue) Irish Music – Napper Tandy's (Northport) New York Jazz Mission – Treme (Islip) Open Mic – Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Paul Mahas – Dockers Waterside (Quogue) Bobby Sexton/Don Sands R&B Jam – Picollo (Huntington) Sol y Sombra – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Spoonwalk – Fat Fish Bistro (Bay Shore) Taylor Barton & GE Smith/Reggae Night – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett)
NYC/Queens Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra/Jane Monheit's Jazz Party – Birdland (NYC) The Gantry/Dogs On Main Street – Mercury Lounge (NYC) James Cotton Blues Band – Jazz Standard (NYC) Open Mic with Anthony Gibney – Diving Bell (Sunnyside)
Monday, July 7
Nassau FX Zero And Friends – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Industry Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Nappi – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Open Mic & Jam Hosted by Kenny Forgione & Friends – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Pump – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Snoop Dogg AKA Snoop Lion – The Space at Westbury Out Of The Weeds – Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh)
Suffolk Open Mic Comedy Show – Fin's Pub (Oakdale) Open Mic with Dave Drew – The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic Night w/Kenn – Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst)
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Calendar Open Mic Night w/The House Wreckers – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett)
NYC/Queens Michael Buble – Madison Square Garden (NYC) French Style Furs – Mercury Lounge (NYC) Glass Animals – Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Jam with Richie Cannata – The Bitter End (NYC) Neon Trees – Central Park Summerstage (NYC)
Tuesday, July 8
Nassau Acoustic/Electric Open Mic hosted by The Reflectors – Connolly Station (Malverne) DJ Cowboy Ben-E –The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Jazz Jam Session – Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) JDL – Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Lou Messana & Al Cardillo – Sage Bistro (Woodbury) The Mystic – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Nappi – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport)
Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley – 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – Gator Blue (East Islip) Jimmy Pirrone Trio – Bay Shore Bandshell Moona Luna – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ Harry-Oke – The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook) Open Jam w/George Cintron & Rob DeMartino – Katies of Smithtown Open Mic – Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Paul Mahas – Dockers Waterside (Quogue) Rickey Roche –The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Stick Figure/Industry Night – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett)
Your Guide To Local Events Suffolk Annie Morgan – Dockers Waterside (Quogue) Baked Goods –Revolution (Amityville) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – The Stadium (Bohemia) Cassandra House – Bobbique (Patchogue) Garet Newmans Jazz Jam – East End Republican Club (Sayville) Whiskey Road –The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Wednesday, July 9 Huntington Community Band – Heckscher Nassau Park (Huntington) 20 Highview & Lime – Hudsons On The Mile Jettykoon/Karaoke Night – Stephen Talkhouse (Freeport) (Amagansett) Blues Jam with Open Mic The Joe Vicino hosted by Band – Sunset Johnny B. – Grill (Seaford) Quogue East Donny Celenza Pub (East & Nina Gordon Quogue) – Mickey Open Mic hostMalone's (Floral ed by Kyle Park) Fitzpatrick – Jerry Costanzo BrickHouse And His Trio – Brewery Don Lorenzo's (Patchogue) Restaurant and Open Jam w/Ed Lounge (Glen Ashley Monroe - July 12 The Hat & Cove) Friends – The DJ Rumer –The Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Diamond Club Nutty Irishman (Ronkonkoma) (Farmingdale) NYC/Queens Michael Buble – Madison Square Garden (NYC) Control Group – Mercury Lounge (NYC) Kitten – Highline Ballroom (NYC) Marshall Crenshaw – City Winery (NYC) The Metropolitan Opera – Jackie Robinson Park (Manhattan)
Brian McGeough – Oak Room Tavern (Sea Cliff) Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band – Phat Daddy's (Oceanside) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan – Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic with "Big Daddy" John Struck – The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam with Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo – The Breakers (Bayville) Wonderous Stories – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach)
Thursday, July 10
Nassau Aerosmith – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Classic Rock & Blues Jam with Curt Arnel & Friends – Callahan's (East Meadow) Jazz Jam – Wickers Club (Hicksville) Jazz Night: Marty Phillips/Daryl Pooser/Bill Smith – Viana Hotel + Spa (Westbury) Jazz & Sushi Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) The Legendary Murphys – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport)
WHEELS & DEALS
Live Band Karaoke/P.G.P – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Mystic – The Carltun at Eishenower Park (East Meadow) Open Mic Night – Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night w/Mike Longo – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic with Frank Walker – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Pep & the Soul Explosion Band – JC Cove (Freeport) Rickey Roche –The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Salsa Night – Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Uppercut – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach)
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Nassau Acoustic Blue – Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola)
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Top Actor To Teach At LIIFE
The lead actor of two Long Island-based films will teach a free acting workshop at the upcoming Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE), to take place July 9 through 17 at The Bellmore Movies. Actor Joseph A. Halsey, who appeared on “The Cosby Show” as the quirky pizza boy and was featured in recurring roles on “The Guiding Light,” “Law & Order: SUV,” and “One Life to Live,” will present the free “How To Break Into The Business of Acting And How To Dig Deep for Challenging Roles” workshop on Sunday, July 13. LIIFE was designated as “one of the top 25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Joseph A. Magazine. For Halsey more information about the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE), log on to longislandfilm.com, or email debfilm@aol.com or contact Dawn Oteri at latestpr @gmail.com.
Blameshift: LI Band Get Warped Time At Home
Nationally touring Blameshift finally is being seen by their scores of rabid local fans: They’ve been added to the Vans Warped Tour (local date: July 12 at Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre), and will perform in Huntington on July 20 at part of The Huntington Summer Performing Arts Festival. Blameshift was also part of the huge LI Cares Fundraiser at Mulchay’s in June.
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The Lounge At The Space: A Call For The Best Area Talent
The Lounge, the new intimate performance area located adjacent tothe lobby at The Space at Westbury, continues to seek the best in area talent for club-style shows there. The Space’s management is actively scouting for talented comedians and musicians to appear at the lush new performance area. Those interested may send audition tapes, videos, and resumes to: Jaime@thespaceatwestbury.com. For more information on The Lounge and its upcoming attractions, log on to to thespaceatwestbury.com. Thus far, The Lounge at The Space has proven to be a lush modern venue for area talent. To date, The Lounge at The Space has welcomed such top area artists at Nancy Atlas, Butchers Blind, Sister Monk, and The Como Brothers Band for its initial performances.
Amber Ferrari Sleek Ferrari Revs Up In Dix Hills
The beautiful rock singer Amber Ferrari’s most famous alter ego, Janis Joplin, is back: Joplin’s Pearl headlines Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College on Saturday, July 12. Ferrari will also perform the music of Pat Benatar, Jefferson Airplane, and other artists. Also appearing will be legendary saxman Richie Cannata and other artists. Tickets: dhpac.org.
Staller Center Fall Tix On Sale
Tickets for Staller Center’s 2014/2015 season are now on dale for shows from September through May; visit stallercenter.com. Note: The Mandy Patinkin concert tour has been cancelled, thus is his show at Staller for this year.
Calendar “American Idol” Live – Nassau Coliseum (Uniondale) Axis Orbit/The Royds/Swear To Me – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Jerry DeMeo – Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Full House/Young Rebel Goombas – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Brian McGeough – Grillfire (Merrick) Good Man Fiske–The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) O.A.R./Phillip Phillips – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Tara O'Grady – Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Ready In 10 – Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Spin Doctors – The Space at Westbury That 70s Band – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Tiger Rose (Jerry Garcia Tribute)/ Larry Mitchell – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)
Suffolk The Band Perry – Pennysaver Amphitheater (Farmingville) Back To The 80s: Jessie's Girl – The Paramount (Huntington) Black Violin – Heckscher Park (Huntington) David Bromberg/Booga Sugar – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Cold Shot (Stevie Ray Vaughan)/Breakdown (Tom Petty Tribute) – Revolution (Amityville) DJ Schwaygar – Zebra Club (Copiague) DJ Sparky/45 RPM –The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Garry Sellers Band – Bobbique (Patchogue) Indulgent Lucie – Katie's Of Smithtown Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band – Emporium (Patchogue) David Gerald – Treme (Islip) Jellyband –Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) LA Woman/ Mudcat/Crowes Addiction – 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The Long Island Banjo Society – VFW Hall
Your Guide To Local Events Steve Forbert – Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers – Bobbique (Patchogue) Green Machine–The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Ashley Monroe – Suffolk Theatre (Riverhead) Saturday, July 12 Live After Death/Exciter – 89 North Music Nassau Venue (Patchogue) Chris Aquilino – Jack Halyard's American Bar Melle Mel/Joeski Love/Oran "Juice" & Grill (Oyster Bay) Jones/Brand Nubian featuring Grand The Barley Brothers – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Puba/Aly-Us/T-Ski Valley – Emporium Disco (Patchogue) Unlimited/ Open Mic hostFrance Joli – ed by Maliblue Oyster Foreverman & Bar (Lido Beach) Joe Brown – G-String – Mug's Pub Eleanor Rigby's (Smithtown) (Mineola) The Original Milo Z – J.C. Wailers/Bayside Cove (Freeport) Tigers – Stephen Mean Machine/ Talkhouse Fullhouse –The (Amagansett) Nutty Irishman Paramount (Farmingdale) Comedy Series: Procol Harum – J.D. Souther - July 11 Veronica The Space at Mosey/Jim Westbury Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Dailakis/Isaacs Touch/France & Baker – The Paramount (Huntington) Joli/Therapy – Hudsons On The Mile PDT Entertainment Presents – Zebra Club (Freeport) (Copiague) Trainwreck/Halfstep – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Matthew Sweet – Westhampton Beach Vans Warped Tour: Bowling For Performing Arts Center Soup/Blameshift/Others – Nikon at Jones The Vine Brothers –Grey Horse Tavern Beach Theater (Wantag) (Bayport) Yes –NYCB Theatre at Westbury (Copiague) Soul Junkie – BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) J.D. Souther – Boulton Center (Bay Shore)
Suffolk Adventures In Bluesland – Treme (Islip) Ahmad Ali – Sherwood House Vineyard (Jamesport) Ahmad Ali – Diliberto Vineyard (Riverhead) Down And Dirty Band – Schaefer's (Port Jefferson) Gorilla Music's Long Island Battle of the Bands – Revolution (Amityville)
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Sunday, July 13
Nassau Peter Frampton/The Doobie Brothers – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Carolyn Harding Trio: Jazz Brunch – Diletto's Restaurant (Westbury) Jazz Brunch – Big Daddy's (Massapequa) The Mystic – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Straight No Chaser – NYCB Theatre at
big and small, again and again. They’re real favorites at Farrell’s, so make your plans early for a rockin’ Satuday night.
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Zebra Club, Copiague July 5; (631) 226-7913
The Electrix K.J. Farrell’s, Bellmore July 5 at 10 PM • kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925
The Electrix may be the busiest band anywhere in Long Island, and their years of performing everywhere from festivals to clubs has served them in good staid. Many fans know them as a Grateful Dead cover/tribute act, but they perform songs from The Allman Brothers Band and other genres of music – including originals – with equal aplomb. It’s small wonder they continue to draw healthy, LI-based radios hits-chanters to venues both
Suffolk Cold Steel – Emporium (Patchogue) Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Suffolk Theatre (Riverhead) Gravity Jazz Band – Treme (Islip) Irish Music – Napper Tandy's (Northport) Paul Mahas – Dockers Waterside (Quogue) Muscular Dystrophy Association Benefit: Nick D'Avanzo's Rock & Blues Revue – Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Open Mic – Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Moore-Johansson/Reggae Night – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Mick Russell – Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Bobby Sexton/Don Sands R&B Jam – Picollo (Huntington)
Monday, July 14
Nassau Ahmad Ali – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) All-Star Cigar Extravaganza – The Carltun in Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Industry Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Nappi – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Open Mic & Jam hosted by Kenny Forgione – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Out Of The Weeds – Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh)
Suffolk Diane McArdle & Frank Walker – Tanner Park (Copiague)Open Mic Comedy Show – Fin's Pub (Oakdale) Northport Chorale – Northport Park Open Mic – The Bartini Bar (Babylon)
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Ahh, can’t you tell from the name? Another relaxing night featuring covers of the smooth sounds of Perry Como and Vic Damone … just teasing. SBS (as its fans call it) is one of the area’s newest tribute acts, performing the hits and deep cuts of Ozzy, Geezer, and Tommy with authority – we have to call it imitation, but you don’t.
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Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall, Wantagh July 7 • (516) 783-7500 ticketweb.com • muls.com Once again, Ready In 10 performs at Mulcahy’s, and it’s no small wonder that they’re back: Their extensive song list is comprised of Top 40 rock hits ranging from The Beatles to Kings Of Leon, and
everything in between. Yet, this charismatic foursome also has a canon of great original material as well; this is dynamic and accompished a group as you’ll ever seen in a club in these parts – check them out now before they go national, which is an accomplishment we’d bet the ranch on. For early partiers and music lovers , “Mul’s” will present a special happy hour guest, Mulvihill Duo, at 6 pm.
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PonoMusic: Neil Young Brings Back Real High Fidelity
It has been the talk of the music industry for months, and it has the recording industry in a state of excitement not seen since the advent of the compact disc. As of mid-April, Neil Young and the PonoMusic team ranked as the third most-funded campaign in Kickstarter history; the project had raised $5.75 million as of April 10. “We are so excited about hitting this milestone. This campaign has exceeded our expectations from the start. By taking the non-traditional crowdfunding approach, we have been able to unveil PonoMusic our way – directly to our customers. The PonoMusic Kickstarter campaign now has over 16,000 active backers, and we’ve received over 5,000 comments, questions, and suggestions on the site. This is incredibly valuable consumer feedback, and we will be a much better company at launch because of the engagement from the PonoMusic community,” said PonoMusic CEO John Hamm. Less than 10 hours after launching their Kickstarter campaign on March 11, the team surpassed their $800,000 goal; at the 24-hour mark, they hit $2 million. Since then, Young and the PonoMusic team have been heavily involved with their Kickstarter audience,
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fielding questions, comments, and concerns in order to share the full experience with their supporters. The team has also engaged their audience by explaining the feeling behind the PonoMusic experience via constantly updated
imagery; video testimonials from both renowned artists and young people in Los Angeles; and weekly updates from Hamm and Young. “Pono is an ecosystem to play and store music. This is not a format; the experience is not about recognizing a song, it’s about feeling
it,” said Young, who came up with the idea more than three years ago. He and his team have been chasing the dream of bringing the soul back into music ever since. On the Kickstarter campaign, backers are being offered PonoPlayers as rewards in yellow and black. A roster of top musicians also took part in the campaign by authorizing limited edition “Artist Signature Series” that have their signatures etched onto the players. Artists who participated include Elton John, The Eagles, Kings Of Leon, Emmylou Harris, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Crosby Stills & Nash, and other stars. Other rewards range from stickers and T-shirts to exclusive PonoMusic listening parties around the country with Neil Young. Here’s what it’s all about: “PonoMusic takes all the musical goodness of an artist’s studio master recordings and liberates it right into your soul,” stated the company’s initial press release. “Nothing is lost, but everything is gained, with resolutions up to 30 times that of an MP3, depending on just how great the recording quality of the artist’s original master is.” It’s about time.
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The Real Deal Wanda Sykes
She’s not your typical female comedian, not by a long shot: She’s not a spandex-clad silicone bombshell bemoaning her sex life while complaining about men; she never insults anyone in her profession or even loutish members of her own audience; she’s not a one-liner specialist; she’s not her own “character.” She’s just Wanda Sykes being Wanda Sykes, who she remains one of the funniest and most pleasing personalities ever to emerge from virtually out of nowhere to earn comedy superstardom. In her formative years, Sykes worked for the NSA (you can look it up) and as a music book editor before deciding to try
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Wanda Sykes/Keith Robinson The Space At Westbury
opening remarks at this performance – and it showed in this outstanding evening in front of a nearly sold-out house at Long Island’s famed theater in the round. Few comedians seem as warm and real as Sykes. Wonder of wonders: Unlike musical Keith artists who pass through Robinson town in the midst of a tour and shout “Hello, New York!” from Long Island, not only did Sykes actually know she was in Westbury, but she recalled her earlier performances here. In addition, she gladly high-fived members of her audience on the way on and off the stage, posed for post-performance “selfies,” and genuinely standup comedy in the late 1980s, and seemed to enjoy her time in from her first grasp of a microphone, it’s front of her throng multibeen onward and upward. As a writer cultural, multi-aged, multi-faceted fans. and performer on HBO’s groundbreaking Skyes, who came out a few years back, “The Chris Rock Show,” is a lesbian with a wife he had her first taste of two children, and Few comedians seem as and national stardom; since, much of comedy these warm and real as Wanda days revolves round her she’s earned major roles Sykes – she actually knew family life and lifestyle. A on her own sitcom and she was in Westbury, The New Adventures Of brilliant observational not “New York.” Old Christine, as well as humorist, Sykes riffed on an uproarious Saturday what it’s like to be a black late night talk show that was lauded by woman that ended up with a white wife critics but somehow failed in the ratings and two white children; dealing with race. However, standup comedy remains breast cancer, of which she’s a healthy her first love – she admitted that in her survivor; her battles with her weight and
aging body; and other personal reflections. Through it all, Sykes spoke with an upbeat tone that belies her deliberate speaking voice – she talks slowly, but her sense of comic timing and use of language is letter perfect. At this stage in her career (she admitted to turning 50), it’s easy to wonder what her film and TV future might hold, but it’s safe bet that as long as she continues her standup career she’ll continue to be draw crowds and earn the stardom she has richly deserved. Wanda Sykes makes no grand statements, but she doesn’t need to; her career is one of those rare cases where a performer’s wit and warmth are more than enough to carry her through. An unexpected treat was opener Keith Robinson, a regular on Skyes’ late night talk show, who earned five applause breaks with his riotous observations on sex, TV, youth, and other topics of the day. Robinson and Sykes are close friends, and it’s easy to see why; each compliments the other perfectly. It’s also not hard to imagine Robinson himself headlining theaters like this in the future – yeah, he’s that good. – Bob Smith
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The Long Island-based The Last Internationale, formerly based in West Hempstead, is poised to break into the national spotlight in a big way. After Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine heard the band’s music, the act signed with Epic Records; their Brendan O'Brienproduced debut album will be released soon. RATM drummer Brad Wilk has joined the band, adding a new level of energy and precision to its songs. After touring extensively, the band returned to NYC's Mercury Lounge on June 11 for a scorching set of politically aware, bluesy garage rock. “When we stepped in to Penn Station after not being here for a whole year, it felt amazing. I started screaming,” said lead singer Delila Paz. The tension in the sold-out crowd was palpable; this was the band’s first New York show in more than a year. TLI was introduced to the stage by by Brian Jones, who is running for Lieutenant Governor on the Green Party line, with Howie Hawkins. “He is a great public speaker with great ideas. What I like about him, is he doesn't have dogmatic ideas,” said guitarist Edgey. “It was perfect timing, so we invited him down to speak and introduce the band.” Politics has always been an important part of The Last Internationale's dynamic, and their choice of a guest speaker is a testament to their activism. “We want to do our music and also continue to work with communities,” Paz explained, while Edgey added, “You cant separate music and community. It's
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Old 97’s why we are fans of folk music.” The band took the stage after Jones energized the crowd and quickly displayed its influences, both musical and political. It opened its set with “Killing Fields,” which features a guitar riff reminiscent of early Led Zeppelin laid on a solid foundation of Wilk's drumming and Paz's bass. The band ran through energetic readings of “Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Indian Blood” and “Crawlin' Queen Snake,’ longtime live staples. Their new material fit in perfectly with the band's established songs; “Wanted Man” is an acoustic guitar-driven country-rock ballad with a bluesy melody that goes down like a smooth shot of bourbon. Paz's vocals simultaneously recall Grace Slick and Jim Morrison, especially during the a capella “Berta Berta (Prison Song).” The band also paid homage to blues great Howlin' Wolf
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HEADLINERS
The Go-Go’s
Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events
Photos: Aerosmith by Wayne Herrschaft, headlampdigital.com; Yes (cover and article) by Rob Shanahn
The Paramount, Huntington July 3 at 8 PM • theparamountny.com (631) 673-7300
No question about it: The Go-Go’s will always have the beat. The multi-platinum, all-female American rock band was originally formed in 1978, and was the first allfemale band to write their own songs and play their own instruments to top the Billboard charts (“We Got The Beat,” “Vacation,” “Head Over Heels,” “Turn To You”). Today, they’re still the real thing – still The Space at Westbury comprised of Belinda Carlisle, Jane July 25 at 8 PM Wiedlin, Charlotte Caffey, and thespaceatwestbury.com • (800) 745-3000 Gina Schock. To say the past 25 years have been good for this Unlike many bands now lumped New Orleans-based would be an understatement. into the “classic rock” category, The group, featuring co-founding members Kevin The Go-Go’s have a refreshing Griffin (vocals, guitar) and Tom Drummond (bass) approach to live performing: along with drummer Michael Jerome who joined in Every few years, 2009, is thrilled to partner up with The End Records; they take off on a when discussing signing to The End Records and national tour when their new album, lead singer/songwriter Griffin the mood strikes was up front: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to team them, giving their up with The End. With this upcoming album, it was steadfast fans an really about exploring and reinventing a band that opportunity to see has been together for 25 years while staying true to one of the most influenital acts who we are as artists.” While it’s hard to believe ever, as The Go-Go’s paved the way that much time as passed since Ezra first hit the for every female rock band since. scene, they’re still the same energetic live act.
Better Than Ezra
Yes
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Aerosmith
Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh July 10 at 7:30 PM • ticketmaster.com (516) 221-1000
The original lineup of the Boston-based rockers is back, looking and sounding as well as ever despite the well-publicized headlines about the health woes of lead singer Steven Tyler in recent years. So let’s get corny in traditional Good Times style: Walk this way for some sweet emotion as Aerosmith drives you crazy at Jones Beach! Here’s an added treat: Guitarist Slash is also on the bill.
NYCB Theatre at Westbury July 12 at 8 PM thetheatreatwestbury.com (516) 334-0800
Despite all the years and the changes, Yes is still the word: Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, and Jon Davison, are touring and performing their classics from their canon of platinum sellers that is far too long to list here. Clearly one of the founding fathers of the progressive rock movement, the band continues one with estimable energy; the current lineup packs as much of a kick as ever. VIP packages are available; log on to yesworld.com to learn more. This particular tour ranks as a special one for serious fans of this influential band: Yes will perform two of their most famous albums – 1972’s Close To The Edge and 1971’s Fragile – in their entirety, followed by an encore of their greatest hits. A bonus: They’ll also play songs from their new album.
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COMEDY
Youth Be Told Young Rockers Making Big Waves
Who: Youth Be Told ranks as one of Long Island’s fastest-rising new acts. This rock group has recorded an EP with famed producer Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, The Who), and recently opened for Zebra at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Boasting impressive musical ability that defies their ages, Youth Be Told’s classic rock sound has garnered them fans of all ages. At press time, the band had shows scheduled at Webster Hall and at the
Jones Beach bandshell – impressive feats for area artists of any age. The Artist & Their Sound: From the band’s official bio: “Started in 2010, Lennon Ashton of Plainview, who plays the guitar and keys, wanted to start a band with musicians who shared his love for classic rock music. He met Madden Klass of Smithtown at a music school that they both attended. They became very close friends, and Lennon loved her drumming abilities and thought she would be the perfect drummer for the band. In January of 2012, Alex Taub of Woodbury, another friend from the music school, was invited to join the group on bass. Once Alex joined, they continued to perform as a
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powerhouse trio as they went through a long audition process to find a vocalist that would be able to pull off classic covers and offer a true, authentic rock & roll sound to their original songs. A school friend of Alex, Jessica Kantorowitz from Jericho, who knew about the band, auditioned in 2012. Since then, they have continued to add their mark with their rockin’ original music and classic rock covers. “During the spring of 2013, the band had the opportunity to open for Randy Jackson of Zebra. Randy was incredibly impressed with this young band, and put their manager, Rick Mueser, in touch with legendary music producer Jack Douglas. They recorded their EP with Jack during the summer of 2013, making them
the youngest band to record with the legend. “Youth Be Told recently performed their biggest show to date when Zebra invited the band to open for them at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury. It was an amazing moment for the band. They received a standing ovation as they closed their show with their original song, “Words Without Meaning.” To Learn More About The Artists: Youth Be Told has developed a strong online and social media presence – which is a must in today’s ever-changing music industry. Find them on the web at youthbetoldband.com, @youthbetold on Twitter, and on Facebook at facebook.com/ youthbetold. – Peter Mancini
Gold Coast To Host Guffaws & Boasts: The executive director and official comic host of the ninth annual Long Island Comedy Festival, Paul Anthony, recently announced that this year’s events will take place in some new venues, with veteran stars and newcomers popping up through the summer.. "This summer, we're bringing the Comedy Festival to several new venues across Nassau County, and the new Gold Coast Arts Center is one of the venues we are very excited to be working with,” said Anthony. “It's an intimate room that is perfect for our comedy showcases. For this one night only performance, the Festival has put together an awesome lineup of top comedians. It is going to be a great night of hilarious laughter and fun." We’re glad that Anthony noted that the event, scheduled for July 17 at 8 pm at The Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck, will feature “hilarious laughter” as oppossed to “painful laughter,” or, worse, “laughter that leads to hair loss and/or toe jam.” We digress: As always, The Long Island Comedy Festival's goal is to promote the art of live standup comedy, and it focuses on featuring the best comic talent from not only here in the Long Island area, but also from the New York City comedy scene and from around the globe. "We work very hard putting together lineups (about four to six comics per show) that are the best you'll see anywhere in the tri-state area or beyond,” noted Anthony, a master of dry, original comedy and a most genial emcee for these shows. “Many of the comedians we feature can only be seen at our Comedy Festival shows here on Long Island, which makes our comedy showcases special events for Long Islanders. Each performance features a completely different lineup of comedians. No two shows are the same. We'll feature over 50 comics this summer. That's a lot of laughs!" Note that Anthony said there would be a “lot of laughs,” as opposed to “a gross of laughs,”
or, worse yet ... oh, never mind. Paul Anthony will once again serve as your “official comic host,” bringing to the stage at Gold Coast the popular Randy Levin, who has headlined in both Las Vegas and Atlantic City, as well as red-hot Chris Roach, whose recent new comedy short, “Umbrellas Kill,” brought raves when it debuted recently in the area. In addition to these stars, additional guest comedians will be announced in the days and weeks to come for all upcoming dates; log on to LIcomedy.com for up-to-date information on this performance. For tickets and information: greatneckarts.org, or call the box office at (516) 829-2570. Information on comedians performing at this summer's Long Island Comedy Festival can be found at Bob the official Nelson website, LIComedy .com. Other dates for this year’s Long Island Comedy Festival: July 11 and 12 at Theater Three in Port Jefferson; July 18 at Country Fair Entertainment Park in Medford; July 19 at The Madison Theater at Molloy Collge in Rockville Centre; July 25 at The Bellmore Theatre; July 26 at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead; August 1 at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson (at press time, the roster for this show featured “Jiffy Jeff” himself, Bob Nelson); August 2 at Gateway Playhouse in Bellport (featuring Kevin Meaney); August 9 at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington; August 16 at Country Fair Entertainment Park in Medford; and August 22 and 23 at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. Affordable and fun, The Long Island Comedy Festival ranks among the best values in area mirth – act fast before your pals scarf up all the best seats. – Bob Smith
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RHYTHM TRACKING Debbie Harry Of Blondie, 1975, Max’s Kansas City
In The Zone: Growing up Italian in the 1960s in the New York metro area was quite a trip, especially if you were different. As pop culture changed the world, the older family members railed and ranted against the changes – and if you were different, as I was, you were rooting for the changes. As it turns out, many of those world-altering changes were coming from the streets of New York, be they musically or in the worlds of art, theatre, lifestyle, race, and gender. I know most of the older generation was not thrilled by what was taking place right in front of them, but Italians in particular took it as a personal affront – and Lord help you if you were on the wrong side. I was on the wrong side of my relatives, but I was on the right side of history. So was Paul Zone, who also grew up in a similar type of house – and he has gifted the world with a new book: Playground: Growing Up In The New York Underground (published by Glitterati Incorporated) with help from Jake Austen, as well as a foreword written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie. Zone grew up with two likeminded brothers, with whom he formed a band called The Fast, but their lives are portrayed in the written part of the book Casey Kasem
By Jimi LaLumia Photos From Playground: Courtesy Glitterati Incorporated
in sometimes heartwarming, sometimes heartbreaking detail. The Fast were way ahead of their time, inventing power pop and new wave before the forms were were fashionable. The band was everywhere in New York City, and headquartered at the ultimate downtown night club, Max's Kansas City. The Fast delivered the great "Boys Will Be Boys," a standout track on the 1976 Max's various artists album, and it should have been a hit ... but various details and obstacles, elaborated upon in the book, explain why it never happened. There was interest and time spent in the studio with Ric Ocasek of The Cars, but that interest was blunted by prior deals and other circumstances. By the 1980s, The Fast had become Man 2 Man, enjoying an international dance club hit, "Male Stripper," partnered with another New York legend, Man Parrish. The text of this book is absorbing as well as cautionary in regard to how the music/record biz worked back then. The photos, taken by Zone, are astounding, gallery quality material, and simply are a necessity for anyone with any interest in punk, new wave, and the 70s NYC scene and what it looked like before some of the main characters became stars. The book includes photos you have never seen before of everyone you'd want to see: The Ramones, Blondie, Johnny Thunders and various New York Dolls, Wayne County, Cherry Vanilla, and on and on; just amazing. Get this book for yourself as a “selfie” present or for that special person that you know would kill to get their hands on this. Playground: Growing Up In The New York Underground is now available everywhere, and it’s one of the big events of this year. Casey At The Mic: Rest in peace Casey Kasem, the voice of "American Top 40" for decades (as well as on cartoon TV shows such as Scooby-Doo and Batman). I would listen to Kasem on Sunday mornings in the early 70s, when singles by new artists like T.Rex, David Bowie, and Lou Reed would pop up (not often enough) on the “Countdown,” which was based on the Billboard chart for that week. He kept the attention of several generations of kids with "AT40," indoctrinating them into the rituals of pop music and record (cassette, CD) buying and collecting. It was a different time, and he was the gatekeeper for many. We wish him Godspeed.
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Wiesenfeld, Joan Raffe & Jhett Tolentino, and Patrick Blake. My Life Is A Musical is about Parker, who isn’t like anyone else. When Parker wakes up in the morning and leaves his apartment, he hears people singing, he sees people dancing – and no other person on earth knows this is Conviction happening. Because Parker’s life is a musical ... and Parker hates musicals. This world premiere features a new score by Adam Overett, and direction and choreography by Marlo Hunter, two rising stars of the musical theater. Follow Parker’s journey as he struggles to hide his predicament from the world, tries to save a rock band, is pursued by a mysteribe open to purchase drinks. Tickets ous blogger, and possibly even finds for the reception and performance love along the way. are available by calling the box office To purchase a ticket for the LGBT at (631) 725-9500, or online at receptions, log on to baystreet.org, or baystreet.org. The receptions are at 7 call the box office at (631) 725-9500 pm for each performance date. The Mainstage season began, along each day from 11 am to show time. For more information about Bay with the theater’s first LGBT night, Street Theater, log on to baystreet.org. with the world premiere of Conviction, a modern drama, which Nassau County GLBT Mingles: ran through June 15. The Long Island GLBT Services For the second production, film Network offers “Nassau County and TV veteran Richard Kind returns Mingles,” which serve as a perfect to Bay Street Theatre in Travesties, a opportunity for the area’s GLBT Tony Award-winning comedy, which older adults to meet in a relaxed, runs from June 24 through July 20. co-ed environment. Light The LGBT reception will be held on refreshments are served. Saturday, July 19. This Tom Stoppard These special events take place classic will be directed by Gregory each Tuesday from 11 am to 1 pm at Boyd. Stoppard creates a theatrical The Center at Garden City. experience with the wit of Oscar Attractions include “pot luck” on the Wilde crashing headlong into songfirst Tuesday of every month; bring and-dance, strip tease, pie fights, and your favorite dish to the monthly brilliant wordplay. Set in 1917 and mingle to share. Other attractions 1974 in Zurich, Switzerland, the play include films and other activities. fantasizes how a British consul For more information, contact named Henry Carr (Kind) encounters Alyssa Cottone, SAGE-LI program some of the most famous figures of coordinator, at (631) 665-2300. For the 20th century, including James more information on The Long Island Joyce, Tristan Tzara, and Lenin, Nassau through an amateur production of County Mingles The Importance Of Being Earnest. Stoppard takes on the role of the artist in society in this exuberant and freewheeling comedy about art and revolution that is as fresh and thought-provoking as it is uproarious. The cast also includes Carson Elrod (Person Of Interest and Peter & The Starcatcher), Michael Benz (The Tempest and Rosencrantz And GLBT Services Network, log on to Guildenstern Are Dead), Aloysius liglbtnetwork.org. Gigl, Julia Motyka (Off Broadway: We’re #2: New York City ranked We Got Issues,The Last Starfighter: second on Vocativ’s recent list of the The Musical; and Golden Ladder), 35 most LGBT-friendly U.S. cities, but and Emily Trask (Twelfth Night and three New York cities ranked in the The Gaming Table). Top 10. The top ranked cities, The season culminates with the according to the “Queen Index,” are world premiere of My Life Is A (in descending order) Los Angeles, Musical, which runs July 29 through New York City, San Francisco, Des August 31. The LGBT reception will Moines, Chicago, Seattle, Albany be held on Saturday, August 9. The (New York), Rochester (New York), musical has book, music, and lyrics Denver, and Madison (Wisconsin). by Adam Overett, music direction by The “Queen Index” is an analysis Vadim Feichtner, and will be directed of dozens of quality-of-life factors for and choreographed by Marlo Hunter. America’s LGBT communities in 100 Presented in association with Martin United States cities. For the complete Platt, David Elliott, Cheryl data, log on to vocativ.com. LGBT Evenings At Bay Street: Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor has announced special nights for the LGBT community to enjoy a reception prior to Mainstage performances on July 19 and August 9. Enjoy a complimentary glass of red or white wine. The bar will also
Photo: Conviction by Jerry Lamonica
BITS & PIECES
Photo: Lorde by Andrew Whitton
Kylie Marcus
Kylie Marcus:
‘Yellow Shirt’ Is Her Ticket
At press time, emerging pop singer Kylie Marcus ranked at #4 on the Billboard Hot Singles sales charts and is gaining fans around the world. With her hit single “Yellow Shirt,” Marcus is poised for the next level in her career as a pop singer; the 21-year-old has been compared to everyone from Barbara Steisand to even Bruno Mars. Born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida, Marcus discovered a love for songwriting at an early age. By the time she was nine years old, she found the courage to share a collection of songs with her school voice teacher. Her amazed teacher set up a collaboration between Kylie and a musical scorist and pianist, who helped Kylie to complete a nine-song R&B/soul demo. “When I was very little my favorite thing to listen to was Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5,” Marcus recalled. “I remember thinking if Michael Jackson can sing songs like this at his age, then maybe so can I! That’s the only reason I can think of that I was writing heavy songs about life and love at such a young age.” Learn more about Kylie Marcus at KylieMarcus.com, or find her at Twitter and Facebook.
Fighters Confirm Release
A Foos Fall:
Foo Fighters have confirmed that their as-yet untitled eighth studio Foo Fighters
album will be released in November. An upcoming HBO special will detail the creation of the new record. “I’ve pulled up the family tree of American music and exposed its roots to find inspiration for the next Foo Fighters album,” says Dave Grohl of the band’s most ambitious effort to date.
Philadelphia on September 5; she’ll perform on September 15 and 16 at The United Palace Theater in New York City. Tickets: tickets. lorde.co.nz. Since her last North American tour – which included stops at 2014’s Coachella Festival and an impromptu appearance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame awards – Lorde’s debut album Pure Heroine dominates the U.S charts. Her quadruple-platinum single “Royals” holds the record for the longest #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by a female artist in 2013. In January, Lorde walked away with “Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Solo Performance” awards at the 2014 Grammy Awards, and
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her start writing songs for Rihanna, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, and others. The new album, along with her 2012 debut CD EP/DVD package Live At EastWest Studios, introduced her voice to the world. The EP featured the track “Into The Wild,” which was also heard in a memorable CitiBank TV commercial featuring mountain climbers.
A Grand Ole Celebration
Lorrie Morgan:
Lorde Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear tapped into the musical heritage and cultural fabric of several cities – Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Seattle and Washington DC – basing themselves at a legendary studio integral to the unique history and character of each location. Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways premieres this fall on HBO. For further information and updates: foofighters.com.
She’ll Be Back Soon
Oh, My Lorde:
One of the hottest new stars on the planet, Lorde, has announced that she’s returning to North America this fall. Her tour will commence in
has since been nominated for 12 Billboard Music Awards.
LP: Her New LP
Singer/songwriter LP has released a new album, Forever For Now, that by all accounts was a massive smash during pre-orders for Warner Bros. Records. The New York born, Los Angelesbased LP, who possesses a wide range of influences from rock to folk to punk to pop, got
Country music star Lorrie Morgan recently celebrated her 30th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in Nasvhille. On June 9, 1984, Morgan was inducted as a member into the invitation-only institution. Throughout her career, which includes more hits than we can list in this column, Morgan admits she has thought of the Opry as home. “The Opry gave me my start in country music,” she said. “It’s a place we all need to go from time to time to remember why we’re here and what gave us the opportunity to be here.” Morgan’s “Up On Santa Claus Mountain” was a massive holiday hit this past Christmas season. More: lorrie.com.
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