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Bacon & Beer Classic At Citi Field: Move over baseball: Make way for two other American classics as bacon and beer take center stage at the home of the New York Mets this summer. What could be more American than beer and bacon at the ball park? Cannonball Productions brings The Bacon And Beer Classic (baconand-beerclassic.com) to Citi Field in Flushing for a unique doubleheader on July 26. The brunch session runs from noon until 3 pm, followed by an evening session from 7 to 10 pm. Fans can attend one or both, but need a ticket for each session. VIP ticketholders will be admitted one hour earlier … yes, an extra hour of beer and bacon! This special event is part of a national series Bacon On A hosted by Major League Stick With Baseball stadiums. Fans Maple Glaze can get a taste of history as they walk through the stadium sampling craft beers and special bacon-inspired treats prepared by local chefs. There will also be live music, interactive games, and cooking demonstrations and beer schools where everyone – from expert to novice – will learn a thing or two about bacon and beer. “This certainly won’t be a run-of-themill experience for guests. The Bacon and Beer Classic brings together the best in local food, brews, and entertainment,” said Cannonball Productions and Bacon And Beer Classic founder Kate Levenstien. “Because New Yorkers are such die-hard sports fans and so knowledgeable about craft beer and gourmet food, we’re thrilled to be hosting our next event at Citi Field in July.” The starting lineup for New York’s event is strong, and continues to grow. Already, more than 80 area restaurants and breweries have signed on, with each brewery serving at least two of its most celebrated brews. Restaurant chefs are being challenged to prepare their most delectable bacon-inspired dishes. Attendees can expect to taste several bacon classics and bacon creations they’ve never seen (or tasted) before. To keep track of all the tasty treats, guests can download a mobile application that not only lets them vote for their favorites, but provides useful, interactive features for
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use during the event. After each session, votes will be tabulated and awards presented to restaurants and breweries. Cannonball Productions ensures the experience is local by partnering with businesses and groups that provide the best the area has to offer, including D’Artagnan, a gourmet bacon provider. The event’s charity partner is Citymealson-Wheels (citymeals.org), which unites volunteers from the Greater New York City area. Citymeals-onWheels provides a continuous lifeline of nutritious food and human company to New York’s homebound elderly, last year delivering two million weekend, holiday and emergency meals to 18,000 frail and aged residents. The Bacon and Beer Classic is an all-inclusive event, with guests receiving a souvenir Bacon And Beer Classic cup. General admission tickets are $59; VIP experience tickets are available and provide access to a variety of exclusive privileges, including but not limited to: one hour-early entrance, access to VIP areas on the warning track and inside the dugouts, and exclusive brew tastings. For event information, visit baconandbeerclassic.com. To purchase tickets online, go to baconandbeerclassicnyc.eventbrite.com. The Bacon And Beer Classic is also on Facebook at Facebook.com/ bandbclassic.
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oxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut has a jam-packed lineup of comedy and music taking the stage during the month of July: The Wayans Brothers headline on July 18, while Bill Burr presents his "All In Comedy Tour" on July 20. EDM DJ Tommie Sunshine performs on July 22; comedian Lamont Price plays July 23. On July 25, Shiner Bock Beer is throwing a party called "Toast Our Troops " as The Kenny Mehler Band will be playing to raise money for The Boot Campaign, an annual 5k marathon in which runners don a pair of standard issue soldiers boots. Wrapping up the month is comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld on July 26. For more information, visit foxwoods.com, or call (860) 312-3000. A viral Internet sensation – "Milk And Bread" creator Vic DiBitetto –
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brings his comedy show "Ticked Off" to Queens' Resorts World Casino on July 18. The New York Freestyle Reunion/Dance Party takes place on July 19, and features live performances by TKA, Judy Torres, The Sugar Hill Gang, and more. There are also a host of tribute bands playing throughout the month: 52nd Street on July 23 and White Wedding on July 24, paying tribute to Billy Joel and Billy Idol, respectively. For more information, visit rwnewyork.com, or call (718) 215-2828. Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is a prime tour stop for some of the biggest names in music, and this month's lineup doesn't disappoint. Pop icon Justin Timberlake performs July 18, while Queen & Adam Lambert
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headline a pair of shows on July 19 and 25. The "American Idol" singer may seem like a strange choice to front Queen, but the tour has been garnering rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Sarah McLachlan takes the stage on July 20, while Lionel Richie and Grand Funk Railroad play separate
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shows on July 26. For more information, visit mohegansun.com, or call (888) 226-7711. Harrah's in Atlantic City will host Cirque Le Noir throughout the month of July, wrapping up on July 27. The show is a darker, edgier interpretation of the critically acclaimed Cirque du Soleil, which promises to have top-notch aerobatics, dance routines and music. For more information, visit harrahsresort.com, or call (609) 441-5000. Have you ever wished you could audition for a popular television reality show and see a legendary doo wop band in the same night? If you have, Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City is the destination to make your weirdly specific dream come true. On July 26, open auditions will be held for the next season of "Survivor," and The Duprees will play the main stage in a show that will feature special guests. Throughout the month of July, magician Rob Lake will wow guests with his signature magic tricks and illusions. For more information, visit trumptaj.com, or call (609) 449-1000. Midway through summer, things tend to slow down. Luckily, casinos and resorts have a variety of entertainment events that are only a short drive away. Throw in the added possibility of winning big at the slots, and you have plenty of reasons to ante up during July. Queen With Adam Lambert At Mohegan Sun
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Retrospective In Huntington
One of the most popular series at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre is Freeport music archivist Bill Shelley’s series “Rock Legends Live,” offering rare film clips of the greatest rock musicians in history. Next up in the series is “The Who: The Early Years,” on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 for CAC members or $15 for the public, which includes a reception; for more information, log on to CinemaArtsCentre.org, or call Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006. This evening of rock and memories features John Entwistle, Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon, and Pete Townshend during their formative years en route to becoming one of the most influential rock bands of all time.
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At press time, the members of the legendary Monty Python comedy troupe – John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin – had reunited for a special 10night series of live performances, “Monty Python Live (Mostly),” at London’s O2 Arena. Amazingly, Long Islanders aren’t shut out: A handful of movie theaters in the area will show both a live broadcast from the comedy concert series on July 20, as well as replays on July 23 and 24. Among the area theaters showing the Python 02 Arena show and replays will be UA Westbury Stadium 12; College Point Multiplex Cinemas in Queens; Farmingdale Multiplex; Broadway Multiplex in Hicksville; Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington; and other regional locations. For show times and a complete list of theaters, log on to montypythonlive.com. For tickets: fandango.com.
Best Bets For Area Fun New York AutoFest
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The New York AutoFest returns to Castle Gould V at Sands Point Preserve in Port Washington on Sunday, July 27 from 9 am to 4 pm. This car show is located on more than 100 acres with two castles overlooking the Long Island Sound. The event is open to all cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Fees: show cars $20, or spectators $10 per carload. Awards include trophies trophies plus “Best of Show/ and other specialty awards. Food, vendors, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing are attractions. For more information: call (516) 882-5022, write to info @nyautofest.com, or log on to nyautofest.com.
Unique Treats: Events For All
A “Forever Love” workshop – dedicated to strengthening relationships and saving marriages – is Monday, July 28 at 6 pm at Westbury Manor. For more information and tickets, call (631) 692-0986. “Forever Love” provides the tools and insights that, according to organizers, “will safeguard the love that couples feel now. In a fun, exciting environment, they will hear and learn how to prevent the heartache of emotional distance that sadly all too many marriages fall into. They will learn about how to counteract two major ‘No-Nos’ in marriage.” For more information, log on to thdc.org ... The 20th annual summer flea market in Wantagh is scheduled for Sunday, July 27 from 10 am to 5 pm both indoors and at the Temple Grounds, located at 2900 Jerusalem Avenue. For more information, call (516) 322-8130. Admission is free for shoppers. Organizers are assembling what they term as a highquality flea market, with vendors selling new merchandise, crafts, antiques, and collectibles.
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Big-Time Activites In The Borough Photos: Citi Field by Bob Smith & courtesy New York Mets; Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra by Frank Stewart
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Here’s a unique event for both New York Mets baseball fans as well as those looking to sleep out without the long drive to a camp: July 19 brings the second annual “Citi Field Sleepover,” beginning at 5 pm at the ballpark in Flushing, easily accessible by both public transportation and by car. Fans can watch a live broadcast of Mets’ road game at San Diego on the ballpark’s huge Citi Vision scoreboard while sitting on the outfield grass. Sleeping bags will be allowed on the grass, with tents allowed on warning track. Team mascots Mr. Met and Mrs. Met attend. A dinner buffet and breakfast in the morning will be provided, as well as a free pillow to all attendees along with a ticket to the Mets’ Sunday, September 28 game versus the Houston Astros. For more information and tickets, log on to mets.com or call (718) 507-TIXX.
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South Carolina’s Elise Testone makes her debut with In This Life (Red Tambo); the former “American Idol” season 11 finalist is making her chart debuts as this goes to press. The Carlolinas have gone crazy for the young singer/songwriter … Acoustic rock siblings The Iveys returns with Jenna’s Song; these road warriors with more The Iveys than 500 shows and six national tours under their belt have been compared to everyone from The Eagles and The Avett Brothers to Matchbox Twenty and The Fray … Comedy Central recently issued the new two-disc set from Titus (better known as Christopher Titus), Voice In My Head, as well as Jeff Dunham’s controversial animated video release Achmed Saves America.
The famed Queens-based 1960s vocal group The Devotions will be the headliners at a special free concert event in Central Astoria's Local Development Coalition's 2014 Waterfront Concert Series on Thursday, July 24 at 7:30 pm at Astoria Park's Great Lawn. For more information and directions, call (718) 728-7820, or log on to centralastoria.org/events/ the-devotions. The Devotions, originally from Astoria, were a doo wop and pop music group that scored a huge hit on the Billboard charts with the novelty record “Rip Wan Winkle,” in 1964 – a historic record charts rarity in that it was actually the third time the same exact recording had been released. It was issued by Delta Records and twice by Roulette, but the third time was the charm, sending The Devotions into the music history books.
Alanis Morissette
Rock’s Biggest Voice Goes Acoustic At NYCB Theatre At Westbury
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ne of the most influential rock singers to emerge during the 1990s, Alanis Morissette, makes a rare appearance when she headlines an acoustic show on July 26 at 8 pm at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Tickets are on sale now, and are available online through ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000, or at the Westbury box office located on Brush Hollow Road in Westubry. For more information, visit thetheatreatwestbury.com. Morissette clearly has been one of the most influential singer/ songwriter/musicians in contemporary music. Her albums have sold 60 million copies worldwide, as well as earned her seven Grammy Awards as well as the UN Global Tolerance Award. Outside of entertainment, Morissette is an avid supporter of female empowerment, as well as spiritual, psychological and physical wellness. She has contributed her writing and music Photo by Justin Higuchi (Commons)
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Free Jazz In Queensbridge Park A free jazz concert, part of the 2014 SummerStage series, will be June 20 at 4 pm at Queensbridge Park. This event features The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by music director and jazz legend Wynton Marsalis, as well as Rashida Bumbray and Michael Philip Mossman. This special family event is dedicated to engaging young audiences and their families through musical performances. Other attractions: interactive music and dance workshops, face painting, and more highlights.
to a variety of outlets, forums, and causes, including movie soundtrack contributions. She’s also run a marathon for NEDA and has worked with Equality Now. The Canadian star also leads workshops, special speaking/ music engagements and keynote
speaking worldwide. For more information, log on to alanis.com. Morissette recently made news by releasing a new single to be the official song of Marianne Williamson’s Congressional
campaign in California’s District 33. The video for the song emphasizes the need for change in the United States Congress; Morissette has been an avid supporter of Marianne Williamson and sang at her announcement on October 20, 2013. Morrissette is enthusiastic about Williamson’s notion of politics of conscience and a new bottom line. While giving a keynote talk for Williamson, Morissette was asked if she would write a song for her campaign. Without hesitation, Morissette agreed. “I was attempting to capture the passion, mission, activism, deep humanity, and tenderness of Marianne, the new political sensibility she represents and the consciousness that produced it,” said Morissette. “Recording at Sunset Sound with my bandmates, Marianne came by and visited … We all huddled together as the song was recorded. I love this song. I love this woman and I love a world that would vote for her.” In her song, Morissette joins Williamson in taking a stand for democracy and economic justice.
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One of the last remaining true roots and folk music troubadours, Arlo Guthrie is much more than the novelty song “Alice’s Restaurant” – he’s one of the living proponents of the great folk tradition laid down by his legendary father, Woody Guthrie. During the 1970s and 1980s, Guthrie toured often with the iconic folk music star Pete Seeger – and we can’t imagine that Guthrie won’t pay tribute to his mentor and friend during this rare area appearance.
The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters The Long Island Comedy Festival Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre July 19 at 8 PM • madisontheatreny.org (516) 678-5000
The annual summer tour of the group of born wackos known as Long Island Comedy is now underway. This stop on the tour brings such national and regional talent as Chris
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Davis, Eric Haft, Tom Daddario, Bill McCarty, and the red-hot Maria Walsh, becoming known around on stages and clubs around the country as “America’s Naughiest Mommy.” As always, the Paul Anthony serves as master of ceremonies, opener, and all around swell guy. Long Island Comedy has been a mainstay for the best of reasons: It’s affordable and funny. If you’re in the mood to try something new, this is the ticket. – Bob Smith
This is a special one: Tommy Malone, John Magnie, Steve Amedee, and Johnny Ray Allen The Subdudes – the original lineup of The Subdudes Boulton Center, Bay Shore – are now on the road for the first time(631) in 17 969July 25 at 8 PM boultoncenter.org years, and one of the stops 1101 on this hot tour is at The Boulton Center in Bay Shore. This is a special one: Tommy Malone, John Originally formed in 1987 in New Magnie, Steve Amedee and Johnny Ray Allen Orleans, The Subdudes quit about a decade the original lineup of The Subdudes - are now later after releasing five acclaimed albums. on the road for the first time in 17 years, and They reunited briefly, but as of March, are performing once again at Boulton Center. they’re giving it all another go. This time, Originally formed in 1987 in New Orleans, The it’s the original lineup for the first time Subdudes quit about a decade later after in 17 years, playing a few select shows – and releasing five acclaimed albums. The reunited after nearly 30 years, there is one one thing brieflyu, but as of March, the’re giving it all remains true: Nobody in the world sounds another go. This time, it’s the original lineup like them. for the first time in 17 years, playing a few
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Film Stars
Angelina Jolie: She’s Maleficent
When Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie got wind that a movie about Maleficent, her favorite Disney character, was going to be made, her interest was piqued. “I loved Maleficent when I was a little girl,” said Jolie. “I was afraid of her and I loved her. So, when I’d heard rumors that there might be a Maleficent movie, I asked around to find out what was going on. Then I got a call asking if I was interested and I said absolutely.” When Jolie read the script, she was moved by it and felt it was like uncovering a great mystery. “We all know the story of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and we all know Maleficent and what happened at the christening because we’ve all grown up with that,” said Jolie. “But what we’ve never known is, what happened before?” As to what audiences can expect from Disney’s most iconic villain this time around, Jolie said, “People will see that she’s the same wicked Maleficent. What I loved about the original Maleficent when I was little was that she had a wicked sense of fun. She enjoyed being evil and she reveled in it. She still gets to do that and she will satisfy, hopefully, the people that, like myself, are fans of the original. But you get to learn more about her and how she became evil.” Explaining how she approached playing Maleficent, Jolie related, “I wanted to make sure we didn’t lose her sense of wicked fun because I think it’s a very beautiful story. It’s kind of a different but
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classic fairy tale and it has a lot of heart. We want to revel in that and that was very important for me as well as that she was somebody that was relatable.” Jolie admitted that Maleficent was one of the most difficult characters that she has ever played because “she represents all sides of what it is to be human, even though she is not.” “For me, the journey of playing her has been much heavier, much more emotional, and much more difficult an experience than I expected,” said Jolie. “There’s a part of me that plays big fun roles, but never this big. She’s slightly crazy, extremely vibrant, a little
Yellow Ape Film Festival
around talking and fter the event we had last year, networking well into the there was no way we couldn’t night after the show keep it going,” said filmmaker and wrapped at 11 pm. In Yellow Ape Productions president Jim addition to the turnout, Haggerty. “It was one of the proudest A Second Year Of Screams ... the winning films were nights of my life, bar none.” awarded DVD distribution What Haggerty is referring to is last & Scream Queens through Yellow Ape year’s inaugural Yellow Ape Film Productions, and are featured as part of the new Festival: A four-hour event at Cinema Arts Centre DVD, Vaulted: Films From The Yellow Ape Vault, in Huntington where a release where Lady MacDeath seductively Lady Haggerty – along with introduces each film. his gorgeous hostess, MacDeath “So this year, we’re doing it (the Festival) again,” Lady MacDeath – ran a said Haggerty. “I wasn’t sure we’d ever do it more dozen quirky short than once, but it worked so well, I know people are films. Some were by still talking about it and I know it really opened a Haggerty himself, but lot of most were by doors for new or young Suzi Lorraine & Jim Haggerty the filmfilmmakers. makers as The event was well as interspersed some of with eclectic the live live entertainentertainment including comedy, burlesque, ers. And a barbershop quartet, and even a best of all, vampire lounge singer. everyone “I wanted to create an outlet for young had a great filmmakers who make the same type of time.” glorious B-movies I’ve been making for This the last decade to get their work seen, get year, some exposure, and connect with people Haggerty who can help them get to the next level,” has said Haggerty. “And at the same time I assembled wanted to create a really exciting, fun another night of entertainment that was beyond bunch of just a festival, and really something fun films altogether vaudevillian.” to be The night was a success, featuring a presided packed house that watched all four hours over by a of films and live acts; the audience milled
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wicked and has a big sense of humor, so she’s quite full on. It’s one of those characters that, for me, you couldn’t do halfway.” Describing Maleficent’s relationship with Stefan, played by Sharlto Copley, and how that relationship pushes the story forward, Jolie says, “Stefan is a human boy who Maleficent meets in the moors when she’s young. They become best friends but as they grow up, the way they view the world changes and they have very different opinions. They both, at different times in the story, go very dark. They end up becoming enemies.” Maleficent can turn her raven Diaval, played by Sam Riley, into a man or any animal that suits her particular purpose. When Diaval is a man, he is Maleficent’s confidant and conscience. Explaining their relationship, Jolie says, “They have a very bizarre relationship. At first Maleficent’s quite controlling over him and then he tries to stand up to her and they bicker a lot. They’re like a weird married couple that watches Aurora as she grows up. Maleficent has a disdain for Aurora and everything that she represents and Diaval’s a little more nurturing.” When moviegoers sit in their seats to watch Maleficent, Jolie expects that they will have a great experience: “Everybody involved is hoping to bring audiences the feeling that we’ve respected the classic film and if they loved the classic, we’ve tried to bring them what they’ve remembered and loved about this story. But we’ve tried to enhance it and also make it beautiful and touching ... They’re deep, good characters. But we also hope to bring a real world that they’ve never seen before and also action sequences and everything audiences want in a film.” – Italia Film International
panel of celebrity judges in comedian Paul Bond, “scream queens” Debbie D and Suzi Lorraine, and entertainer Baron Misuraca, who will pick this year’s winning films. Haggerty also promises more live entertainment: “Last year was great, but this year is going to be amazing – belly-dancing, comedy, burlesque, a drag act, an Elvis impersonator, even opera. It’s truly going to be a thrilling evening; there’s really nothing else like it.” The second annual Yellow Ape Film Festival is July 31 at 7 PM at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. For more details, visit the Yellow Ape website, yellowape.net.
Film Reviews
Action Aplenty
Transformers: Age Of Extinction Starring Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Sophia Myles, Jack Reynor Directed by Michael Bay Paramount Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes Starring Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, Gary Oldman Directed by Matt Reeves 20th Century Fox
Here we go again: Two more critic-proof action/ sci-fi mellers that teens will flock to regardless of their quality. And there’s absolutely no question of that: This edition of the Transformers epic (anyone remember the original toys that became the rather benign cartoons?), upon its release, earned a near record-low 17 percent “fresh” at Rotten Tomatoes, yet earned an incredible $301 million worldwide during its opening weekend. Even more newsworthy: It’s starting to look like this film will soon become the top-grossing movie in history in China. Maybe it’s because those going to the mallplexes there actually worked on making those toys – but, more than likely, Chinese audiences are relating to the film’s Chinese locations and actors. Apparently, the Chinese are as tasteless as we
are, because this nearly unwatchable two hours and 27 minutes (!) of sheer bombast is enough to give even Evertlasting Gobstopperfueled moppets a lousy headasche. We like action as much as the next neanderthal, but the noise and jangly crashes just ... never ... stop. It’s like paying 12 dollars to get locked inside of a noisy MRI machine, only with better-looking attendants. Old hands Kelsey Grammer and Stanley Tucci try their best; Mark Wahlberg is this generation’s Keanu Reeves, all “duh” and “wha...” However, sexy Nicola Peltz just explodes off the screen in her role replacing Megan Fox in the challenging role of Walking Sex. At least there’s something soft and real about this soon-to-be legendary stinker, box office tallies and the overrated Michael Bay be damned. Things fare much better with Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, as the re-envisioned series betters the original films by only about 50 miles. This is sci-fi with a brain, as this actually moving and intellectually riveting film is buoyed by a stellar cast (Oldman in full ape-hating mode, as always, is particuarly good) and some of the best special effects we can remember. The allegories here remain the same as the first film,
but action and battle sequences here are utterly breathtaking without being overdone. It’s sci-fi that manages to be life-affirming, sad, and thought-provoking, all at the same time. Not all sequels suck, and there will no doubt be more Planet Of The Apes thrillers in the years to come – and in a weak summer for film box office results, we’ll wager that this one will blow the tallies for Transformers right out of the water, China be damned. – Cody Bell
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t is still hard to figure out what was so special about Team USA’s run in the 2014 World Cup. They won a grand total of one game and blew a 2-1 lead to Portugal with less than a minute to play, settling for a dispiriting tie. The World Cup knockout round began on the same day that The Fancy Food Show was taking place at The Javits Center. The Belgium food exhibitors showed great sportsmanship, as nearly every American they met was trash talking about how Team USA was going to whip the boys from Brussels. The Belgium contingent did not get offended, and seemed upbeat that Americans actually cared about the sport. Of course, Belgium had the last laugh, as they sent the Americans home from Brazil. There is little argument that the World Cup was great for businesses, as restaurants and bars were packed all over our area. Zumba Fitness, a company best known for workout apparel, created a line of Brazil soccer shirts to try to cash in on World Cup Fever. While more Americans watched and talked about soccer than ever before because of the 2014 World Cup, the two problems that plague the game became apparent: the lack of scoring and the fact that no one really knows how much time is left in regulation play. The referees should have the power to stop the clock so that the true remaining game time is never in dispute. Chaos always seems to be the natural order with the Brooklyn Nets, going back to the team’s days at
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Roy Boe had to trade Julius Erving to the Philadelphia 76ers in order for his team to stay solvent. Back to the present, it’s easy to assume that former head coach Jason Kidd was clearly rankled when new New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher was given a five-year $25 million contract by the Knicks’ Phil Jackson, and also to fathom that Kidd believed that he was giving his labor cheaply by going into his second-year of a three-year $10 million contract. Rather than ask to have his contract renegotiated in light of what Fisher, who has no head coaching experience, was getting, it was reported by several news outlets that Kidd asked team owner Mikhail Prokhorov to put him in charge of Nets basketball operations. That would have meant that Nets general manager Billy King, the man who hired Kidd and stuck by him, would have been reporting to Kidd, and probably would have been dismissed by him. It’s to his immense credit that King took the high road at his July 1 press conference in East Rutherford when he thanked Kidd for doing a fine job in his one year as Nets coach and wishing him good luck in his new role as Milwaukee Bucks head coach, and did so without a trace of sarcasm or bitterness.
BOWLING Chris Bonomo, Joe Freeman, & Jonathan Corda
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reeman's Finale: Ridgewood's Joe Freeman, a 37-year-old left-hander, earned his second LIGBT title and its $1,000 first prize on June 22 at AMF East Meadow Lanes. In the handicap tournament finals, Freeman outlasted Chris Bonomo of East Meadow ($500), 231-230. Finishing third, with a 219 was talented right-hander Jonathan Corda of Williston Park, who earned $300 following a solid afternoon of bowling. The AMF East Meadow tournament drew 125 entries, advanced 22 bowlers to the finals, and paid winner $4,450. Kegel’s 42' Autobahn pattern was used and scoring was on the moderate side; high series of the day was shot by Bobby Wunsch of East Meadow, who logged at 799 in the 1 pm squad. For complete results of all past LIBGT tournaments as well as a schedule of upcoming events, visit ligbtour.com. Along Came Jones: Veteran star Tommy Jones spoiled a remarkable performance by 2012 PBA
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Longtime New York Mets fans lamented the recent death of former general manager Frank Cashen, the architect of the 1986 World Serieswinning team. It’s safe to say that Sandy Alderson will never be able to accomplish what Cashen did. I remember interviewing Cashen in late 1981 when I was writing for the NYU Grad School of Business Administration newspaper, The Opportunity. I was discussing the changing economics of the game as free agency was in its infancy. I asked Cashen about
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South Region Rookie of the Year Connor Pickford on June 22 at the third annual PBA Reality Check Classic at Brunswick Harbour Lanes in Melbourne, Florida. Jones defeated Pickford in the title match, 246-238, to win $2,500 and his 11th PBA Regional title after Pickford – who qualified 16th for match play – raced into the top qualifying position for the stepladder finals earlier in the day by rolling a PBA South Region-record four 300 games (most 300s in one day and in a single tournament) and posting a 10-2 record during the 12-game match play competition. Jones defeated defending champion Sean Riccardi, 300-205, in the semifinal round match to advance to the title match. – PBA PBA Champions Challenge: Four champions in four unique areas of elite bowling competition – Professional Bowlers Association Regionals, PBA50 Tour, PBA Women and Teen Masters – will be crowned in a two-hour ESPN telecast from the PBA World Series of Bowling VI in Las Vegas this fall; PBA Commissioner Tom Clark announced the breaking news in late June. The new PBA Champion’s Challenge will culminate with the top stars of the PBA50 Tour, PBA Regional Tour, the new PBA Women’s Regional Tour, and the Teen Masters boys’ and girls’ division champions, all bowling in the four-match television show at the South Point Casino complex over the Nov. 1-2 weekend. Preliminary rounds in the PBA50, Women’s, and Regional competitions will be covered live on PBA’s online bowling channel, Xtra Frame. PBA World Series of Bowling VI will take place
beginning October 24 at South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas. “The new PBA Champion’s Challenge telecast gives us an opportunity to showcase the diversity of competition the PBA provides,” Clark said. “It will focus attention on our senior players, the legion of players who compete in our extensive regional program, women bowlers who have had very few opportunities to bowl on national television over the past few years,
Tommy Jones and the future stars of bowling ... It will add another dimension to our already popular World Series of Bowling.” – Bill Vint, PBA
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By Lloyd Carroll Photos: Bartolo Colon by Bob Smith; Cannon, Faldo, and Rosaforte by William Foster
rock acts. Two years ago, REO Speedwagon played Citi Field; last year it was Foreigner. Last Saturday, Huey Lewis & The News regaled fans at Citi Field following the Mets game against the Miami Marlins. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Belmont Park used to routinely feature late afternoon concerts as a way of both creating new horse racing patrons as well as trying to ward off the competition from the Meadowlands Raceway across the Hudson River. For some dumb reason, NYRA stopped the concerts. Its new president, Chris Kay, promises to restore Belmont’s pop music tradition in 2015. Last month, Glenmorangie Scotch had one of its more prominent spokesmen, golf legend Sir Nick Faldo, give a clinic at Manhattan’s Chelsea Piers for both the media and some lucky members of the public. Faldo went over a lot of the basic mistakes that duffers make, such as the failure to follow through properly on their swing; put too much weight on their heels; and not take the club past their back foot enough. Major League Baseball has long been concerned about the diminishment of African-Americans playing the game. They may have more reason to
Huey Lewis & The News
the big market Mets acquiring players who were in the last year of their contracts from smaller market teams who couldn’t afford to re-sign them: “It’s funny you should mention that. George Foster of the Reds is the kind of player who I would be interested in.” Sure enough, he traded for Foster a month later. I appreciated Cashen’s candor as well as his willingness to give a scoop to a young writer from a small outlet. Back to the depressing present: Barring a reversal of fortune in the win-loss column, the Mets should be sellers at the July 31 trade deadline. Pitcher Bartolo Colon, given a two-year, $20 million contract by Alderson during the off-season, has pitched better than expected and should interest contending teams. The problem is that the Mets would have to absorb some of that financial commitment to get back any kind of credible prospects. On a brighter Mets note, here’s some credit to the Mets’ promotions department for booking postgame concerts, particularly ones featuring classic
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be concerned based on my conversation with Clemson forward K.J. McDaniels, taken by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft. McDaniels grew up in Mobile, Alabama, the home of such Mount Rushmore baseball players as Hank Aaron, Willie McCovey and Billy Williams, as well as former Mets stars Cleon Jones and Tommie Agee. When I asked McDaniels if he played baseball, he replied, “No, and none of my friends did either.” He then added that he never heard of any of the aforementioned players that I named – with the exception of Aaron, and that was probably only because a stadium and a street are named after him. As expected, forward JaKarr Sampson, who left St. John’s this spring after his sophomore year, was not selected in the 2014 NBA Draft. He will be playing for the 76ers NBA Summer League team, but that is the equivalent of when baseball teams extend non-roster invitations to longshot hopefuls as insurance in case of injury. David Cannon, Sir Nick Faldo, & Tim Rosaforte
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Arts Announcements The Wizard Of Oz
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 19 & 20 at 11:30 am and 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
Mary Poppins
Throughout July and August; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org Full shows of both Disney’s 101 Dalmations and The Little Mermaid during mornings and afternoons at all three BroadHollow Theatre regular locations; call of log on for a complete schedule. Children’s Theatre: 2014 Summer Series NYCB Theatre at Westbury Tuesdays at 11 am beginning July 22;
thetheatreatwestbury.com; (800) 745-3000 Five different productions mark this year’s schedule: Snow White on July 22; Alice In Wonderland on July 29; Jack & The Beanstalk on August 5; Pinkalicious The Musical on August 12; and The Wizard Of Oz (a special presentation on Saturday, October 18). See all five shows for $40; log on for complete information. 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.
Long Island Banjo Society VFW Hall, Copiague Fridays at 8 pm; (516) 889-2184; libanjosociety.org All banjo players – beginners, advanced, and professional – are invited to play along at these rehearsals. Music fans are welcome to come and listen; refreshments are available. Film 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.
Health Community Yoga Wang Center, Stony Brook University Each Tuesday at 6 pm; stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/ events.shtml Murder Multi-level yoga classes Among (appropriate for beginners and Friends more advanced students) designed to stretch and strengthen your body, increase your inner peace, and bring mind, body, and spirit into alignment. 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 are open to anyone with an interest in building scale
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models of automobiles. Call for more information.
Theater Cats BayWay Arts Center, East Islip Through July 27; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org. BroadHollow Theatre Company: One of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history is revived by BroadHollow; a best bet for this editon.
Deathtrap John W. Engeman Theatre at Northport July 24 through September 7; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: The longestrunning comedy thriller in Broadway history comes to Long Island; expect that usual just-like-Broadway Engeman style. Singin’ In The Rain CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale Through July 20; (631) 581-2700; cmpac.com CM Performing Arts: This classic musical, despite its title, hasn’t gotten soggy in the least; expect CM’s usual lavish production values.
Murder Among Friends BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Through July 20; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theater Company: A comedy by Bob Barry.
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.
Disney’s Mary Poppins Presented by Gateway Playhouse at Patchogue Theater Through July 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
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Ruthless! The Musical Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through July 26; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: Thie comedy features the Long Island-based “Tupperware sensation,” Aunt Barbara.
Museum, Centerport 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. Scenes From The Zone: Third Annual Original Short Play Festival Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, Northport Village July 26 and 27; (631) 732-2926; minstrelplayers.org Minstrel Players Of Northport: The theater group’s annual presentation.
Techno Beat As I sit here tired and falling asleep, I only have one thing in mind: you, the readers. And you should be proud and honored as I have chosen you over an extra hour or two worth of sleep tonight. I’m going to get straight into things and talk about a name that you might not be hearing too much of right now; and that is Rusko. The L.A. based king of bass music returns from a year-long slumber to fuck up dance music in a big way. Rusko’s new EP, “!”, is an introduction to a new era of sound exploration. “This is the first time I’ve ever released a record that’s not dubstep or drum and bass. It’s not house or techno either – I tried to create 5 fun tracks that fit into no genre, or maybe a whole new genre altogether… and be prepared, this is only volume 1.” This album is going to be all over the place, and I, for one, am very excited to hear where it takes us. I got to hear “Sunshower” and can say that it takes you on a chill type of journey that I can only hope that the other tracks will compliment nicely. If you want to grab the EP, be sure to check it out on July 29. On the longest day of the year, June 21st, a lineup of incredibly talented artists came to the IZOD and turned up for close to 6 hours. But, not only did they go hard, so did the entire crowd. In the paint. Ladies and gentlemen, I am talking about none other than Life In Color; and I will tell you that that is exactly what it was. Putting DVBBS, MAKJ, Chuckie, and Carnage on the same stage in the same night was equivalent to a mini festival. It had the feel of one at least. From the amount of people, the setting, the lighting, the visuals, every aspect was big. Carnage’s set had a definitely “festival” influence to it as it wasn’t as much trap as he normally would have played. However, I think I enjoyed this set the best for him; not only because of his song choice, but because of the quality of the performance. I’ve seen Carnage many times and watched his progress in terms of technical skills and he keeps getting better each time and, in my opinion, more deserving of obtaining a spot as one of the top DJs out there. If you missed out on LIC, don’t fret! There are plenty more events coming up this summer in the NYC area. Dannic will by stopping by Webster Hall on August 2 as part of Webster Hall’s “Brite Nites” series they hold every Saturday. That SAME night and the SAME venue, D!Rty Aud!O will be stopping by with Tincup to get real grimey in the basement of Webster for “Bassment Saturdays”. And if you really want it dirty (pun intended?), on August 16, Dotcom and Aylen will be at Webster Hall. So, hopefully I’ll see some of you out there at one of those shows. Pacha will also be throwing down in the next few weeks, both at
by Richard Joseph Branciforte
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their club in NYC and at Governor’s Island. We’ve got 3LAU at the club venue on August 1 and have Thomas Gold set to tear down Governor’s Island on August 2. However, the event to highlight, mostly because I am biased and love them is the Adventure Club show at Governor’s Island on July 26. I literally can’t get enough of these guys. I think I’ve seen them at least 2-3 times in the last 3 months and can’t wait to see them again, as each time I see them, they get better. They are always constantly changing up their set, using new samples and one shots, and bringing a different vibe to the crowd. When I saw them last year at Governor’s Island, they had a chiller dubstep set whereas last month at Pacha, they had a dirty house and dubstep set. I’m not sure what to expect from them this time, but I know it will be good. Hopefully they have some banging opening acts to help out, and then it will be 8 hours of pure gold. As I had a gig this past Friday at the Zebra Club in Copiague, I needed to get some new songs in my set to throw down that people hadn’t heard before. And because I got to do that, you guys get to reap the benefits of it and hear some new shit I recently downloaded. The first one is a song you may have heard at one of Carnage’s shows before and may recognize it as the “Harry Potter” song. I know I’ve thought to myself, “Damn, I really wish they would release that song because I need to have it.” Well, lucky for all of us, they have released it. Combined with Alvaro, “The Underground” has that big, festival feel to it and although it isn’t anything technically spectacular, that’s never stopped me (or most people) from putting it on their iPod. Another name that’s been getting big recently is Caked Up, known for this dirty twerk remixes of popular songs. And this time, he’s done it again with his remix of “Most Pit” by Flosstradamus. This is definitely a jaw dropper and just makes you say “damn…”, stunned by his ability to take vocals and mash them up like that. I’m about to take a rather different turn than normal. And by that, I am about to recommend to deep house. I’ve never really listened to deep house before, but have found a new appreciation for it in certain settings, especially when there is a 30 minute mix released by Dillon Francis (well, in this case, DJ Hanzel). DJ Hanzel takes to BBC Radio and puts “only the deepest house” out on the internet for us to marvel at. If you’re hesitant, definitely take a listen. It’s pretty darn deep. Gotta run everyone, but make sure you hit me up at richiegtechno@gmail. com and shoot me any questions or comments and such. Keep raging my friends.
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Calendar
Tuesday, July 15
Nassau Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio – Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Acoustic/Electric Open Mic hosted by The Reflectors – Connolly Station (Malverne) JDL – Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Jazz Jam Session – Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Lou Messana & Al Cardillo – Sage Bistro (Woodbury) The Mystic – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Nappi – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Leanne Weiss/The Grand Central –The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Suffolk Almost Queen – Town of Nesconset The Lone Sharks – Bay Shore Bandshell Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by David Jon Paisley – 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Dirty Sock Funtime Band – 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)
Your Guide To Local Events Paul Mahos– Dockers Waterside (East Quogue) Open Mic with Shaun Lally: Flanagan's Pub (Ronkonkoma) The Montauk Project/Black & Sparrow – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett)
Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band – Phat Daddy's (Oceanside) Songwriters Roundtable hosted by 42nd & Nelson – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan – Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Pep Duo – Hudsons On The Mile NYC/Queens (Freeport) The Bacon Brothers – City Winery Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam (NYC) w/Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo – Camera The Breakers Obscura (Bayville) /Laura Wonderous Stories – Cantrell – Le Poisson Maliblue Oyster Bar Rouge (NYC) (Lido Beach) Bruno Mars The Old – Madison Square Ironsides – Garden Mr. Beery's (NYC) (Bethpage) The Tubes – James Taylor B.B. King's – Nikon at July 19 (NYC) Jones Beach K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Theatre
Wednesday, July 16
Nassau Blues Jam w/Joe Vicino Band – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Donny Celenza & Nina Gordon – Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio – Don Lorenzo's Restaurant and Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Mic w/"Big Daddy" John Struck – The Homestead (Oyster Bay)
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Suffolk Caribou Mountain Collective – Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Kid & The Koots – Bobbique (Patchogue) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – The Stadium (Bohemia) Garet Newman's Jazz Jam – East End Republican Club (Sayville) Huntington Community Band – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Open Blues/Jazz Jam – Park Avenue
Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) Open Jam w/Ed The Hat & Friends – The Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. – Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic hosted by Kyle Fitzpatrick – BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Chantilly Whiskey –The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Steve Earle – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) NYC/Queens Flume – Terminal 5 (NYC) The Lost & Found Show – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Howie Day – City Winery (NYC) Los Pericos – B.B. King's (NYC)
Thursday, July 17
Nassau 45 RPM – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/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) On Or Close – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Hot Summer Thursdays – The Carltun at Eisenhower Park (East Meadow)
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Ryan Broshear/Live Band Karaoke – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic Night – Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic with Frank Walker – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Open Mic Night w/Mike Longo – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Salsa Night – Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Suffolk The Steve Strecker Band – Docker's Waterside (West Quogue) Bobby Collins – Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Acoustic Open Mic with Dave Christian – Lefty's (Lindenhurst) Anthony Raffa – Cirella's (Melville) Soul Junkies – 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The Vine Brothers – Treme (Islip) The Iguanas/Jann Klose – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Isotope Stompers – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Sycrosanct – Bobbique (Patchogue) NYC/Queens Comedy & Trivia Show – LIC Bar (Long Island City) Queen + Adam Lambert – Madison Square Garden Flume – Terminal 5 (NYC) Jon Hopkins – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Cowboy Mouth/The Cringe – B.B.
King's (NYC) Tiny Bubbles Burlesque – Bubble Lounge (NYC) Nassau
Friday, July 18
Klassic Rewind/Lisa Polizzi – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Gogol Bordello – The Space at Westbury The Mystic/Young Rebel Goombas – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Artificial Flavor – The Nutty Irisman (Farmingdale) Brian McGeough – Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Driven Mad/Bear Or Battleship/Red Stars At Dawn – Mr. Berry's (Bethpage)
zYour Guide To Local Events
Tribute to Incubus/ Unglued: Tribute to Stone Temple Pilots – Emporium (Patchogue) The Long Island Banjo Society – VFW Hall (Copiague) Martha Redbone – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Rock & Roll University Band Showcase – Bobbique (Patchogue) Rag Doll (Aerosmith tribute)/Masquerade – 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Bad Mary – Revolution (Amityville) The Wyios – Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Hamptons LBGT Comedy Festival: Sarah Bernhard – Suffolk Theater (Riverhead)
NYC/Queens Vessio - July 19 Lydia Loveless/Fat Suffolk Queens Theater (Flushing) Joe – B.B. King's Hot House – Treme (NYC) (Islip) Ward 6/Saved By The 90s: Bayside Glass Cloud/Scale The Summit – Tigers – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Amityville Music Hall Flume – Terminal 5 (NYC) Wonderous Stories – Maliblue Matthew Sweet – City Winery (NYC) Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Rockin' Fights 14 – The Paramount (Huntington) Saturday, July 19 Marc Broussard/Hot Lava – The Nassau Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Renegade – North Hempstead Beach Tribute Night: Morningview: Park
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Steven Rodriguez – Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Us & Floyd – Platteduetsche Biergarten (Franklin Square) Ready In 10/Octopus – The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) The Touch/Liverpool Shuffle – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Wayans Brothers – NYCB Theatre at Westbury Uppercut/Therapy – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Three Days Reign/Sweet Blues Band – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) That 70s Band – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Suffolk Deep Thoughts – Amityville Music Hall G Love – Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Dennis DeYoung – The Paramount (Huntington) Damage Inc. (Mettalica tribute)/Act Of Aggression/GSB After-Party featuring Turbine – 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Mean Machine/Wild Honey – Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Streetlight Circus – Even Flow (Bay Shore) Joseph & Friends' 60s Invasion –Bobbique (Patchogue) Huntington Folk Festival – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Anti-Flag – Revolution (Amityville) Judy Collins/Born Again Baldwins/Wonderama – Stephen
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Huntington Folk Festival: Bobtown/Unplugged Showcase – Heckscher Park (Huntington)
Your Guide To Local Events Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Tony Middleton Trio Jazz Brunch – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC)
Official GSB After-Party – Monday, July 21 Emporium (Patchogue) Nassau Open Mic hosted by Foreverman & Industry Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Joe Brown – Mug's Pub (Smithtown) Strawberry Deezel – Zebra Club Harry Chapin Tribute Concert – (Copiague) Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Stevie G.B. – Nappi – Samantha's Maliblue Lil' Bit Of Oyster Bar Heaven (East Northport) (Lido Beach) Hamptons Open Mic & LBGT Jam Hosted Comedy by Kenny Festival: Forgione & Scott Friends – K.J. Thompson – Farrell's Suffolk (Bellmore) Theater Shekki Nurse Diesel - Deer Park High School Reunion (Riverhead) Twang & July 26 - Zebra Club (Copaigue) Onos – NYC/Queens Hudsons On Citi Field Sleepover The Mile (Freeport) /Mets Viewing Party – Citi Field Weeds – Mulcahy's Pub & Concert (Flushing) Hall (Wantagh) Sara Bareilles – The Theater at Madison Square Garden Suffolk More Than Enough – Le Poisson Ted Nugent – The Paramount Rouge (NYC) (Huntington) Kink Ador – Cutting Room (NYC) Fred Maloney – The Nutty Irishman Cool Hand Lou & The Downtown (Farmingdale) Daddy-Os – Thai Rock (Rockaway Oath Breaker/Cult Leader – Beach) Amityville Music Hall Vessio – Queens Theater (Flushing) Open Mic Comedy Show – Fin's Pub Rashaan Peterson – B.B. King's (NYC) (Oakdale) Open Mic with Dave Drew – The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Sunday, July 20 Open Mic Night w/Kenn – Village Nassau Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Joseph & Friends – Village of Glen Open Mic Night w/The House Cove Wreckers – Stephen Talkhouse Carolyn Harding Trio Jazz Brunch – (Amagansett) Diletto's Restaurant (Westbury) Jazz Brunch – Big Daddy's NYC/Queens (Massapequa) Jam with Richie Cannata – The Bitter Tree House Studios Open Mic – End (NYC) Ziggy's Corner (Massapequa) Broadway Sings Justin Timberlake – Disco Unlimited/Denny Terrio – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Jim Caruso's Cast Party – Birdland Wonderous Stories – Hudsons On (NYC) The Mile (Freeport) Open Jazz Jam Session – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Suffolk NRBQ – B.B. King's (NYC) Jazzaphonic – Treme (Islip) Robert Hunter – City Winery (NYC) Open Mic – Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Tuesday, July 22 Noiz – Docker's Waterside (East Nassau Quogue) Pentimento/Have Mercy – Amityville Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio – Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill Music Hall Bobby Sexton/Don Sands R&B Jam – (Oyster Bay) Acoustic/Electric Open Mic hosted Picollo (Huntington) by The Reflectors – Connolly Station Sparkboom – Heckscher Park (Malverne) (Huntington) Original Music Tuesday – K.J. Collie Buddz/Reggae Night – Farrell's (Bellmore) Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Tat Holler –The Nutty Irishman Hamptons LBGT Comedy Festival: (Farmingdale) Coney Island Burlesque – Suffolk Jazz Jam Session – Walk Street Theater (Riverhead) Tavern (New Hyde Park) JDL – Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) NYC The Mystic – Maliblue Oyster Bar /Queens (Lido Beach) Funkbox – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Nappi – Hudsons On The Mile Sara Bareilles – The Theater at (Freeport) Madison Square Garden The Band Band – City Winery (NYC) Suffolk Jane Monheit's Jazz Party – Birdland Jerry Cardone: Frank Sinatra Tribute (NYC) – Bay Shore Bandshell Bossa Nova Brunch – S.O.B.'s (NYC) On My Honor – Amityville Music Open Mic with Anthony Gibney –
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HEADLINERS
Lord Huron
Ted Nugent
The Paramount, Huntington July 21 at 8 PM • paramountny.com (631) 673-7300
There’s little question that Ted Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock & roll history as the ultimate guitar-shredding showman, selling more than 40 million albums, performing more than 6,400 high-octane concerts, and continuing to set attendance records at venues around the globe. He returns to Long Island with a vengeance – and our ears are still ringing from the interview he gave us last year: “Mellowed? I think not,” said Nugent. “If the 25-year-old Ted showed up in his loincloth tonight, I’d kick his skinny ass and eat the loincloth.” Clearly, Nugent isn’t one to shy away from controversy ... or delivering hot concerts.
The Space at Westbury July 17 at 8 PM thespaceatwestbury.com (800) 745-3000 Lord Huron is a musical and visual project created by Ben Schneider; originally a solo project, collaborators now include Mark Barry (percussion, vocals), Miguel Briseno (bass, percussion), and Tom Renaud (guitar, vocals). Years back in Lake Huron, Michigan, Schneider recorded the three songs that would comprise the Into the Sun EP. He released the EP online, and dispersed a small number of CDs complete with his own artwork. Lord Huron’s first live show was in August 2010; since then, they’ve become one of the hottest touring acts in the land. Now signed with IamSound Records, their Lonesome Dreams album has cemented their stardom. Added bonus: James Apollo opens.
James Taylor
Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh July 16 at 8 pm ticketmaster.com (516) 221-1000
Death, taxes ... James Taylor on a summer tour – he even sang about how his fans return to his annual shows in one of his own songs. Now a humble, wizened, and witty live performer, Taylor has assembled one of the best bands he’s ever hit the road with, and he never fails to perform the songs that made him famous: “You’ve Got A Friend,” “Fire And Rain,” “How Sweet It Is, “Your Smiling Face,” “You Can Close Your Eyes,” and too many more to list here. Here’s a nice open secret: If you log on to Taylor’s official website (jamestaylor.com), this legendary guitar master offers free guitar lessons for those who are interested in learning how to emulate his unique acoustic sound. How cool is that?
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Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton, Keke Wyatt, Shaliek NYCB Theatre at Westbury July 16 at 8 PM thetheatreatwestbury.com • (516) 334-0800
Deep soul with real heart – it’s a sound and style that’s eternal. Hamilton is one of this era’s most notable R&B singers and songwriters, able to capture raw emotion in a way that few of today’s artists can. His Comin’ From Where I’m From album (2003) cemented his stardom for good – and now he’s bringing a pair of fellow stars in Keke Wyatt (“Nothing In This World”) and Shaliek (his new album, Blood Sweat Tears, has just been released) to the famed theater in the round.
Calendar Hall Paul Mahos – Dockers Waterside (East Quogue) Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley – 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Open Mic with Shaun Lally: Flanagan's Pub (Ronkonkoma) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – Gator Blue (East Islip) 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) Marigrace Dineen & Co./Industry Night – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) NYC/Queens Juicy J – Terminal 5 (NYC) Sarah McLachlan – Beacon Theatre (NYC) Tribute To Portishead – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Robert Hunter – City Winery (NYC) RX Bandits/The Deer Hunter – Best Buy Theater (NYC)
Wednesday, July 23
Nassau Guilty Pleasures – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Smoking Gun – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Blues Jam with The Joe Vicino Band – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Donny Celenza & Nina Gordon – Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio – Don Lorenzo's Restaurant and Lounge (Glen Cove) DJ Rumer –The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) 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) Monsignor Ghost/Andrew James Kelly/Killer Wails/Churchkey/More than Skies – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Suffolk Quiet Riot/Faster Pussycat/ Bullet Boys/Gilbey Clarke – The Paramount (Huntington) Huntington Community Band – Hecksher Park (Huntington) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – The Stadium (Bohemia) Vintage Val & Paul Gilmore – Bobbique (Patchogue) Garet Newman's Jazz Jam – East End Republican Club (Sayville) Yankee Rebel –The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Inda Eaton – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Open Blues/Jazz Jam – Park Avenue Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. – Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic hosted by Kyle Fitzpatrick – BrickHouse Brewery
Your Guide To Local Events (Patchogue) Open Jam w/Ed The Hat & Friends – The Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma)
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Friday, July 25
Nassau NYC/Queens Chris P. Cauley Collective – Mr. Robert Hunter – City Winery (NYC) Beery's (Bethpage) Sarah McLachlan – Beacon Theatre The Mystic/Young Rebel Goombas – (NYC) Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) Peter Palooza 3 – Best Buy Theater The Wild Ones –The Nutty Irishman (NYC) (Farmingdale) The Counterfeiters Thursday, – Mulcahy's July 24 Pub & Nassau Concert Hall The Vinyl (Wantagh) Plane – The Better Than Lounge at Ezra – The The Space at Space at Westbury Westbury Classic Rock The Mystic– & Blues Jam Maliblue Craig Fuller July 26 with Curt Oyster Bar Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Arnel & (Lido Beach) Friends – Down & Dirty Band – El Marichi Callahan's (East Meadow) (Rockville Centre) Jazz Jam – Wickers Club (Hicksville) The Code/Jeff Regan Band – K.J. Jazz Night: Marty Phillips (Bellmore) Farrell's /Daryl Pooser/Bill Smith – Viana
Hotel + Spa (Westbury) Jazz & Sushi Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Something Fresh – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport) 45 RPM/Live Band Karaoke – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Hot Summer Thursdays – 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) Salsa Night – Holiday Inn (Carle Place) The Legendary Murphys – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach)
Suffolk Dirty Heads/Pepper – The Paramount (Huntington) Rickey Roche – The Nutty Irishman (Farmingale) Acoustic Open Mic with Dave Christian – Lefty's (Lindenhurst) The Fighting Jamesons – Revolution (Amityville) Bad Execution /Bear Success/Oh, Scatterbrained Me – 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Ingrid Michaelson – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Fair Play – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Open Mic – Zebra Club (Copiague) Everlast – Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Pandemics/Brad Cole/Ingrid Michaelson – Southampton Publick House Latinology – Treme (Islip)
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NYC/Queens The Devotions – Astoria Park Great Lawn (Queens) Tru Brit Band – Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Marc Cohn – City Winery (NYC) Tiny Bubbles Burlesque – Bubble
Suffolk Joan Rivers – The Paramount (Huntington) Arlo Guthrie – Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Chameleon – Heckscher Park (Huntington) The Steve Strecker Band – Dockers Waterside (East Quogue) English Beat – Stephen Talkhouse
(Amagansett) Craving Strange/Kill Code – Revolution (Amityville) Awake In The Fire – Zebra Club (Copiague) DJ Sparky/Tradewinds –The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Wild Ones – The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Doghouse Blues Band – Bobbique (Patchogue) Nicky Jam – Emporium (Patchogue) The Affordables Blues Band – Treme (Islip) Lazy Bunny –Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Andrejack/Two Cent Sam/The Vinyl Plane – 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The Long Island Banjo Society – VFW Hall (Copiague) The Subdudes – Boulton Center (Bay Shore)
NYC/Queens Delbert McClinton – B.B. King's (NYC) Jimmy Scott Tribute Concert – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Marc Cohn – City Winery (NYC)
Saturday, July 26
Nassau Sway: A Dance Trilogy – The Space at Westbury Summer Freestyle Bash – Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones)/Pure Led (Zeppelin Tribute) – K.J. Farrell's
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Suffolk Dance Floor Phillip – The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Joan Rivers – The Paramount (Huntington) Vijay Iyer Trio – Heckscher Park (Huntington) Dave Christian – Swept Away (Bay Shore) Craig Fuller – Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Long Island Comedy Festival – Martha Clara Vineyards (Riverhead) Kerry Kearney – Treme (Islip) Against Me! – Revolution (Amityville) Sweet Suzi & Sugafixx – Bobbique (Patchogue) Ready In 10 –The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes – Suffolk Theatre (Riverhead) 45 RPM/O El Amor – 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue)
Your Guide To Local Events Open Mic hosted by Foreverman & Joe Brown – Mug's Pub (Smithtown) Party On The Moon/Waiting For Henry/Hello Brooklyn – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Jim Ferris Presents: Deer Park High School Reunion featuring Nurse Diesel – Zebra Club (Copiague) The Fab Faux – Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
Easy Chief – Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) NYC/Queens Subhumans/Funkbox – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC)
Sunday, July 27
Nassau The Projekt – North Hempstead Beach Park Lady Antebellum – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Carolyn Harding Trio: Jazz Brunch – Diletto's Restaurant (Westbury) Jazz Brunch – Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Alive 'N Kickin' – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Nick Lee – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Tree House Studios Open Mic – Ziggy's Corner (Massapequa) Prune Belly Syndrome Benefit – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport)
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NYC/Queens Tony Middleton Trio Jazz Brunch – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Jane Monheit's Jazz Party – Birdland (NYC) Open Mic w/Anthony Gibney – Diving Bell (Sunnyside)
Monday, July 28
Nassau Stir Crazy – Hudsons On The Mile (Freeport)
Industry Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Nappi – Maliblue Oyster Bar (Lido Beach) Open Mic & Jam hosted by Kenny Forgione – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) 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) Open Mic Night w/The House Wreckers – Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Fred Maloney – The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) The Winery Dogs – Revolution (Amityville) NYC/Queens Linda Lavin – Birdland Jazz Club (NYC) Jam with Richie Cannata – The Bitter End (NYC) Jim Caruso's Cast Party – Birdland (NYC) Open Jazz Jam Session – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC)
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What a lineup for genre fans: South Shore Entertainment presents the legendary Lisa Lisa (“Can You Feel The Beat,” “I Wonder”), George LaMond (“Don’t Stop Believing”), Noel (“Silent Morning”), Nayobe (“Please Don’t Go”), Cyre (“Last Chance”), and music by DJ Impact playing the best of old school throughout what should be one hot evening.
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You say you want metal? The kind that makes the hair stand up on your arms and makes old ladies cover their ears? This area band should be just the tonic. Perry Como/Michael Bublé fans, be forewarned: “Awake In the Fire set forth with sheer brutality to shred the faces off your skulls,” reports the band’s bio. Members of this hot band include Jonathan Buckley on vocals, Andrew Schmadtke on bass, Michael Altman on lead guitars, Kevin Riggio on rhythm guitars, and Daniel Reynolds on drums. Obviously with AITF, serious, take-no-prisoners rock is the deal.
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This early show (scheduled for 7 pm) will give fans a rare opportunity to see a superstar on the rise in the intimate environs of Farrell’s, one of the area’s most popular venues. Broshear is about as hot as a young artist can get; this stop on his tour, supported by Roscoe Beer Company, will deliver a singer who was recently named one of the “top artists to watch in 2014” and a real, down-to-earth country music performer. He’s already shared stages with such luminaries as Merle Haggard, Diamond Rio, and other national artists. Learn more about this rising talent at ryanbroshear.com.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
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estival season is in full swing here in New York, and there are tons of free and ticketed events that are sure to please casual concertgoers and eclectic record collectors alike. Check out these events for some guaranteed fun in the sun.
The Grassroots Music Festival in Trumansburg will welcome more than 60 artists playing four different stages from July 17 through 20. The eclectic lineup of roots and world music includes artists like Anders Osbourne, Dickey Betts & Great Southern, Jim Lauderdale, Lake Street Dive, Donna The Buffalo, Danny Suarez, and more. The stages are open late to accommodate the huge number of artists at this festival. Camping is available for music lovers looking to spend the weekend in the idyllic Finger Lakes region. For the full lineup, schedules, and other info, visit grassrootsfest.org, or James Maddock call (607) 387-5098. At Summerstage Celebrate Brooklyn! at The Prospect Park Bandshell will host a benefit concert featuring the recently reunited Neutral Milk Hotel on July 23. Their 1998 album In An Aeroplane Over The Sea is considered by many
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ticketed show on July 29. For
Donna The Buffalo At Grassroots Music Festival directions and ticket information,
to be a modern day classic. Their July 22 date sold out quickly, so get your tickets ASAP. Bluegrass crossover act Nickel Creek plays July 24, while July 26 sees Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds take the stage along with Devendra Banhart and Nicole Atkins. For tickets and more information, visit bricartsmedia.org, or call (718) 683-5600. Summerstage brings an eclectic mix of music, dance and art to various venues throughout New York City for the summer season. These
Huntington Folk Festival
visit summerstage.org, or call (212) 362-6000. From Neil Young to The Band to The Guess Who to Justin Bieber, Canada has given us a lot of great music over the years. The Pop Montreal Festival is an annual non-profit event that welcomes more than 600 acts from all over the world. There are different events for art and film as well. This year's music installment goes down from September 17 through 21, and the headline acts include Ronnie Spector, Suzanne Vega, J.J. Fad, Sheryl Crow, Sun Kil Moon, Twin Shadow, Spoon, and The shows are mostly free and make for a Gaslight Anthem. For more informagreat “staycation.” Mobb Deep plays tion, visit popmontreal.com, or call Queensbridge Park on July 17, and (514) 842-1919. the star-studded Pete Seeger Tribute Summer is prime time for music we reported on earlier in the lovers everywhere; it is when festival season takes place most national touring on July 21, featuring bands are hitting the road. Steve Earle, James Luckily for us, there are Maddock, Anti-Flag, many events in New and more artists, York City, Long Island, making it an evening and upstate that feature folk music fans a wide range of musical should not miss. John acts. There is something Sheryl Crow Leguizamo brings his for everyone out there, so At Pop Montreal “Ghetto Klown” comedy Festival hop in the van (or subway) to the Central Park stage on and head out to a festival near July 28, and Conor Oberst and you. – Peter Mancini Dawes close out the month with a
Greenberg, Loretta he ninth annual Huntington Folk Hagen, Jenai Huff, Josh Festival is slated for Saturday, July Joffen, Susan Kane, Judy 19 from noon into the late evening at Kass, Libby Koch, Lisa Heckscher Park in Huntington. This Jane Lipkin, Alex event is free for all music fans. Mallett, My Dad’s Truck, An Annual Tradition “We are delighted to join with the Matt Nakoa, Kat Quinn, Huntington Arts Council to present Eugene Ruffolo, Paul Sachs, Dylan Sneed, Toby what promises to be a wonderful day and evening Tobias, Robinson Treacher, Villa Palagonia, Scott of music,” said Michael Kornfeld, president of The Bobtown Wolfson & Other Heroes, Wool & Grant, and Folk Music Society The YaYas. Village for dinner. More information about the of Huntington. Kat Co-presented by The Folk Music Society of Huntington Folk Festival, including the complete Headlining this Quinn Huntington fmsh.org) and The Huntington Arts schedule with performance times, appears online year’s festival and Council (huntingtonarts.org), The Huntington Folk at fmsh.org and huntingtonarts.org. At press time, performing on The Festival is part of the 49th annual Huntington schedules were as follows: Harry Chapin Summer Arts Festival presented by the Town of Afternoon Showcases: Acoustic Live! (emceed by Rainbow Stage at Huntington and produced by The Huntington Arts Richard Cuccario, beginnng at 1 pm, in order of 8:30 pm will be Council and sponsored in part by the New York appearance): Lisa Jane Lipkin, Jenai Huff & Eugene Bobtown. Drawing State Council for the Arts, the County of Suffolk Ruffolo, Karen Dahlstrom, Susan Kane, Chris on field hollers, and Canon USA. Attendees are advised to bring Fuller, Mark Allen Berube, Judy Kass, Mya Byrne, gospel music, folk lawn chairs or blankets and to consider bringing a The YaYas, Wool & Grant, Brad Cole, Marci Geller, songs, pop picnic supper, or venturing into nearby Huntington Paul Sachs 5, Libby Koch, David Goldman, melodies and Robinson Treacher, Honor Finnegan, My Dad’s bluegrass Truck, Gathering Time, Scott Wolfson harmonies, Marci Geller & Other Heroes. Bobtown reinvents American choral music for AcousticMusicScene.com (emcced by Michael the 21st Century to create a compelling blend Kornfeld, beginning at noon, in order of of voices and instruments that move gracefully appearance): My Dad’s Truck, Julie Corbalis, Toby between elegy and celebration. Tobias, Dylan Sneed, and Robinson Treacher; Mya Also on the schedule: A hootenanny-style Byrne, Brad Cole, and Wool & Grant; Alex Mallett, musical tribute to Pete Seeger at 8 pm, and an Kat Quinn, and Villa Patagonia; The YaYas; afternoon of unplugged showcases and song Kerrville New Folk Winners Honor Finnegan, Josh swaps from noon to 6 pm featuring artists from Joffen, Matt Nakoa, and Paul Sachs; The Wisch the New York metropolitan area and beyond. List: Robert Bruey, Jenai Huff, and Eugene Ruffolo; Hosting the latter near canopy tents will be Scott Wolfson & Other Heroes; Women’s Voices: Acoustic Live! in New York City and Beyond Karen Dahlstron, Christine DeLeon, and Judy Kass; and AcousticMusicScene.com. Artists slated to All Keyed-Up: Marci Geller, Craig Greenberg, perform include Mark Allen Berube, Emma and Lisa Jane Lipkin; Americana-Roots Country: Brooke, Robert Bruey, Mya Byrne, Brad Cole, Emma Brooke, Loretta Hagen, Susan Kane, Julie Corbalis, Karen Dahlstrom, Christine and Libby Koch. DeLeon, Honor Finnegan, Marci Geller, Craig
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PERFORMANCE
Willie’s Way
On an unassuming Wednesday evening in New York City, Willie Nile prepared backstage for a show at Highline Ballroom. It was the band's first area appearance in quite some time. “I've learned a lot from New York City,” Nile explained. “On the streets here, there's rich, there's poor, and everything in between. For a writer, there's a lot of meat.” New York City is a lyrical and thematic constant throughout Nile's extensive discography, which has produced eight studio albums and four live records. As the doors open and the crowd shuffles in, one can feel the anticipation; although Nile and his band have played New York City countless times, the show still feels like a homecoming to both the artist and his fans. Jefferson Grizzard opened the show with a tight set of original roots rock. The band’s latest album, Learning How To Lie, features a song co-written by Nile and Grizzard, which pays tribute to Levon Helm. Shortly after the opening set, Nile took the stage along with Johnny Pisano, Matt Hogan, and Alex Alexander. Their presence
Willie Nile/Jefferson Grizzard • Highline Ballroom • New York City
commanded the crowd’s attention from the first song, and didn't let it go for the duration of the evening.
After scorching renditions of “If I Ever See The Light” and “Cell Phones Ringing (In The Pockets Of
“I’ve learnred a lot from
“It's fun to bring the New York City ... For The Dead),” the band songs to life. Each A Writer, There’s A Lot was joined by local one is a celebration in songwriter Matt Butler Of Meat.” its own way,” Nile for “Heaven Help The explained. His philosophy on Lonely,” a song Bruce Springsteen playing live was on full display as has joined the band onstage for in the band ran through a set that the past. James Maddock made an focused on Nile's more recent appearance to deliver backup vocals records. on “American Ride,” the title track
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to Nile's latest album. The show continued on in fine form with “Bleecker Street,” “This Is Our Time,” and “She's So Cold,” which Nile jokingly introduced as a “song he wrote for the Stones.” The first set was brought to a close with an energetic performance of “One Guitar,’ which left many in the crowd on their feet and obviously wanting more. The band returned on stage to thunderous applause, and paid tribute to Lou Reed with “Sweet Jane.” They wrapped up the evening with “House Of A Thousand Guitars” and “Little Light.” Even after delivering an electrifying evening of music, Nile remains focused on the next big thing. “I am currently working on two albums: a band album and a more piano based record,” he said. Nile’s plans are a testament to his prolific artistry that has produced so many memorable songs. “When a song comes to life, that means you've done your job,” said Nile. It may be a tough job, but Nile and his band proved they are up to the task. – Peter Mancini
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Craving Strange A Life Exceptional Horian Records
Who: Craving Strange remains one of Long Island’s true success stories, traveling the country and scoring airplay and concert dates throughout the nation thanks to their somewhat old-school hard rock sound. Members of the Amityville-based group are Tommy Balls (bass), Jimmy G (vocals/guitars), Jimi Tassone (drums), and Matt Abate (guitar). The Artists & Their Sound: From this album’s one-sheet: “Who the F’ is Craving Strange? A rock
and roll band from Amityville, NY, mixing the aggressiveness of bands like Guns ‘N Roses with the pop and melodic sense of Foo Fighters? Is it the band with the hilarious video of their remakes of Britney Spears’ ‘Hold It Against Me’ and ridiculous appearance on ‘Secret Wedding’ on TLC? Maybe they’re the band that puts on infectious, energetic live shows, impossible not to get swept up in till you’re singing along and havng as good a time as they are.” The Songs: “Dirty Rock,” “Your Last Day Alive,” “Here & Gone,” “A Life Exceptional,” “Do You Remember,” “Break The Skin,” “More Than Myself,” “Denial,” “Incomplete,” “Would You Do The Same,” “Angeline,” “Breathe,” “Your Last Day Alive (Clean).” To Learn More About The Artists: This album is available everywhere music is sold. Learn more via cravingstrange.net or Facebook.com/cravingstrangefan.
Eight Feet Deep
Time For A Change (EP) Independent
Who: This is the fourth EP from this Long Islandbased group, which features some of the bestknown musicians that have plied their trades locally during the past several years, including guitarist and songwriter Billy Fridrich, drummer Bobby Rondinelli, bassist Dan Miranda, and the group’s new lead singer, Ed Terry. This album as produced by one of the region’s top audio
professionals, Micky James, at his Freedom Of Speech Studios; the album was produced by James and Fridrich. The Artists & Their Sound: This band list its influences as Deep Purple, Wolfmother, Black Country Communion, and Led Zeppelin, yet forges
its own original sound. From the one-sheet: “Their most accessible and hard-driving rock/funk to date … Billy Fridrich’s Eight Feet Deep’s architect, continues to impress with both his guitar-playing prowess and songwriting.” The Songs: “Overdose Thrill,” “Human Race,” “Time For A Change.” To Learn More About The Artists: This EP and their other albums are available at CDBaby.com and eightfeetdeep.net.
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ne of the most unique pop music groups on the road these days is Gogol Bordello, New York City’s selfdescribed “gypsy punk band.” The big band with the wholly different sound ‘Gypsy debuts at The Space at Westbury on Friday, July 18, with Man Man opening; for tickets and information, log on to thespaceatwestbury.com, ticketmaster.com, or call (800) 745-3000. Gogol Bordello is touring to support its new hit album. “I’ve come full circle and I’m comfortable being a total outsider,” said Gogol Bordello’s Eugene
America, living and loving, I realized I’ll never be Argentinean or Brazilian, just like I’ll never be Ukrainian. If you have true Punk’ At The Space human spirit, you can’t fit into any genre, nationality or culture. To be a true citizen of the world, you can only be an ultimate outsider.” Hutz chose Pura Vida Conspiracy as the title because it represents everything the band has been moving toward since they first formed over a decade ago. “We’re not a whimsical band with a
Vermont, narrowing it down to the most compelling tunes for the album. The arrangements were done on the fly, with the musicians contributing ideas from their own areas of expertise. “Our sound comes from being a group of polyamorous musicians. The style comes from musicians born and raised in various elements, like (bass player) Thomas Gobena’s Ethiopian meters and (Russian violinist) Sergey Ryabtsev and (folkloric Russian accordion player) Yuri Lemeshev’s palette of colors. Everyone does their own thing to keep the train moving.” Hutz founded Gogol Bordello in New York
Hutz, explaining the philosophy behind that album, Pura Vida Conspiracy. Like everything they’ve ever done, this outing is an uncategorizable blend of international influences, anchored by the gypsy rhythms Hutz grew up with in Ukraine. “Most people are looking for a box to put stuff in,” said Hutz. “I try to avoid it. The message of this record is the quest for self-knowledge beyond borders and nationalities. Every culture is a useful mask, but it is just a mask. To get to know your actual human self, you have to get behind all the masks. With all the time I’ve spent in Latin
whimsical message, and some languages offer things that others don’t. As I made my way through Spanish, the phrase ‘pura vida’ – pure life – struck me. In Spanish, ‘pura vida’ has the gusto that true life should have, as opposed to words in English, French, or Russian. It sums up my need of joining fragmented parts and pieces to create a worldwide consciousness. It’s what we’ve had in mind since the first song on the first Gogol Bordello album.” The band did pre-production on 30 songs at studios in Mexico, Paraguay, and Burlington,
City in 1999, after leaving Ukraine in the aftermath of Chernobyl. In keeping with his vision of creating an international groove, he recruited bassist Thomas Gobena, from Ethiopia, Russian violinist Sergey Ryabtsev from Moscow and percussionist Pedro Erazo-Segovia from Ecuador. “When I stayed in Kiev for months, people thought it was my victory lap back home,” said Hutz. “When I told them I was leaving, they were disappointed that I didn’t want to be the rock guy on Ukraine TV. That trip back home made me certain of my mission as an ultimate outsider.”
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Dog Society
COMEDY Keenan Ivory Wayans
They’ve Got It Made ‘In The Shade’
Who: Rock band Dog Society has returned in a big way after taking a hiatus and forging its own new hard-rocking credo; its new album, In The Shade, was recently released. The Artists & Their Sound: From their official bio: “Coming full circle
after their major label debut Test Your Own Eyes (East-West/ Atlantic Records) and their critically acclaimed 2013 release, Emerge, the renowned pop rock collective, Dog Society, has created an album that continues to fulfill their promise as a great American rock band. “The foursome; Brian Schnaak, Bruce Erik Brauer, Rich Guerzon, and Joe Ranieri, showcase their prowess in their newest studio album. The record traverses many styles, showcasing solid influences ... the 12 dynamic songs were recorded at FLUX studio in New York City’s East Village in January 2014. The plan was to track an EP, but the vibe was so good the band members spontaneously recorded enough material to flesh out a longer listening experience while calling in a few new additional players to add to their musical pallet. Chris Anderson’s chaotic trumpet playing and Breakdown Brass, a six-piece brass band from
Brooklyn, can be heard on the single ‘Our Own Parade.’ “The Dog Society name was taken from the Hidatsa Indian Tribes of Dog Society Dancers, who played a dominant role in the Cheyenne resistance to American expansion. A fitting name for a group of New York rock rebels that have cast off the major label machine, held true to their camaraderie, and succeeded in coming into their own as a band through their unique, individual journeys. “The fluid mix of psychedelic rock and classic pop sensibility from such seasoned musicians is a testament to their long collaborative friendship and growth as songwriters. It is obvious that the turbulent and restless days that fueled their inception have given way to a period of free-flowing creativity that is in a sense, made in the shade.” To Learn More About the Artists: Log on to dogsociety.tv or dogsociety.bandcamp.com/album/ in-the-shade. Twitter: twitter.com/DogSocietyNY. Facebook: facebook.com/DogSocietyNY. Instagram: #DogSocietyNY. For future shows, log on to the website.
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Wild Wayans In Westbury: One of the msot successful comedic familes of all time – Damon, Keenen, Marlon, and Shawn Wayans – star in “The Wayans Brothers Live” at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday, July 19 at 8 pm. Tickets are $69.50 & $49.50, and are available online at ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 7453000 or at the Westbury box office. Damon For more information, Wayans visit thetheatreatwestbury.com. The Wayans family, by this point, must rank with legends such as The Marx Brothers as the most successful comedy siblings ever. Damon, Keenen, Marlon, and Shawn are not only known for their appearances in movies, standup comedy, and television shows, but also for their work as writers, directors,
Shawn & Marlon Wayans
and producers. It was Keenen Ivory Wayans who was the first to achieve national prominence by successfully creating, launching, and hosting the landmark 1990s black-oriented comedy satire for Fox, In Living Color. The show, in turn, ignited the careers of his bothers Damon (who was also a creator and writer on the show), Shawn, and Marlon, as well as their sister, Kim. Collectively, the brothers have brought entertainment to millions of fans throughout the years. The first feature film Keenen directed, I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), starred brothers Damon and Shawn. Shawn co-wrote and starred in the hit Don’t Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood (1996) with brother Marlon. A massive hit film, Scary Movie (2000) was co-written by Shawn and Marlon and directed by Keenen, and is one of the most successful feature films ever directed by an African-American. Keenen, Shawn, and Marlon
co-wrote the film White Chicks (2004), which Shawn and Marlon also starred in. The family also created Thugaboo and the subsequent Boo Crew animated specials for Nickelodeon, which premiered in 2006. The Wayans also wrote, directed and voiced the series, which took a humorous look at the trials and tribulations of nine inner city kids. Damon Wayans also known for his role on the now-classic sitcom My Wife And Kids (which ran from 2001 through 2005), a show he co-created, produced, and wrote. Marlon Wayans is the host of the new show, Funniest Wins (TBS), which premieired recently. Keenen Ivory Wayons is a celebrity judge on this season’s edition of Last Comic Standing (NBC), the Emmy Awardnominated summer series. And, yes: All four brothers will perform in Westbury.
CLASSIC ROCK
The Babys
Hey, Babys, What’s-a Happenin’: With a string of 70s classic rock radio hits including “Isn’t It Time,” “Every Time I Think of You,” “Head First,” “Back on My Feet Again,” “Midnight Rendezvous” and “Turn Snd Walk Away,” The Babys certainly made their mark – and now, against all odds, it’s comeback time. After a three-decade absence, The Babys have reformed with original lead guitarist Wally Stocker and drummer Tony Brock to release a new album, I’ll Have Some of That, slated for release on June 24, and a new single, “I See You There,” available now on iTunes. “The whole premise is to keep The Babys alive and have a good time doing it,” said Stocker about the reformed group, which also includes new recruits in lead vocalist/bassist John Bisaha and veteran guitarist Joey Sykes. The band is joined in concert by keyboardist Francesco Saglietti and “The Babettes.” Brock raves about the new members of the group: “John Bisaha is an incredible singer. When we held auditions, we had singers lined up around the block to join the band and
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John was head and shoulders above the rest.” Stocker is equally enthused about his new axe mate: “Joey Sykes adds a whole new dimension to the band and has a style that works well in tandem with me.” Former members John Waite, Jonathan Cain, and Ricky Phillips have all given their blessings to the newest incarnation of the band. Waite
Favorites & Legends Rock On continues on as a solo act, while Cain is now a member of Journey, having penned a string of hit singles including “Don’t Stop Believing,” the most downloaded song in history. Phillips is the longtime bass player for Styx. “In recording this new album, we discussed the fact that the songs had to have the flavor of what we were known for,” said Stocker. “It was just a magical process,” added Brock. “By the time we finished, I knew we had the goods.” A Heep Of Rock: Uriah Heep, one of the pivotal hard rock groups to emerge from England in the late 1960s, returns with Outsider, its 24th studio album and the first since 2011’s Into The Wild. “We are very proud of our history,” said founder/guitarist Mick Box, “but it is equally important to keep producing new material. This new album, Outsider, is very much a rock album in true ‘Heep’ style. It shows that we still have the same passion and energy for our music that we have always had.” The record, which was produced by Mike Paxman (Asia, Status Quo), introduces bassist Dave Rimmer, who joined the band last summer after the untimely death of longtime member Trevor Bolder. Said Box of his late friend, Bolder: “We lost a world-class bass player, singer, songwriter, and friend. While Trevor was ill, he wanted us to continue working, so we used a bass player called Dave Rimmer, who Trevor approved of. It was only natural that Dave carried on with the band.”
After major tours of Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, and South America, upon the release of Outsider Uriah Heep will launch a world tour that will take in many continents as the band promotes the new album to an international audience. For all things Uriah Heep, visit uriah-heep.com.
MEDIA
Photo: Kennedy Summers courtesy Playboy
Print Isn't Dead: Entertainment Weekly's early June edition featuring a stunning photo of a bikini-clad Jessica Alba – complete with an even more revealing pictorial and article – was by all accounts a huge newsstand Kennedy smash and generated Summers more online chatter than any magazine cover in memory… Conversely, Ladies Home Journal, one of the most popular magazines in America for much of its 131 years in print, quietly ceased publishing in mid-June. There's talk that LHJ may come back for quarterly “special issues ” … Following this year's WrestleMania, there has been much going on in WWE, and not all of it has to do with former champion Daniel Bryan's neck injury, which kept him out of action: The company recently parted ways with many stars, including former manager, referee, and figurehead general manager Teddy Long, hulking Brodus Clay, little-used Drew McIntyre (the former real-life flame of actress/wrestler Taryn Terrell), and others – and reportedly, their head writer as well. By all accounts, WWE is in cost-cutting mode after subscriptions to its WWE Network were disappointing and their new deal with NBC/Universal didn't Lori Thomas bring in the fees originally surmised, causing stock prices to plummet … Statuesque blonde Kennedy Summers, a longtime international model at the age of 27, was named the 2014 Playboy Playmate of the Year; she graced the June cover. – Bob Smith
LI's Queen Steps Down: The founder and executive director of the Miss Long Island pageant will officially pass her reigns to the co-directors of Ultimate Crown Productions, Inc. in front of a live audience at the annual Long Island pageant competition on August 10 at The Patchogue Theatre. Lori Thomas of Smithtown, a homegrown beauty queen herself, founded the Miss Long Island Pageant eight years ago to create a forum to bring together some of Long Island's most beautiful and influential young leaders dedicated to a myriad of community endeavors. Since then, she has crowned 14 Long Island queens. Each year under her direction, a Long Island queen has either placed in the Top 20 or higher in Donald Trump's New York USA State finals competition, or outright won the New York crown including backto-back wins for two of her Long
Island Teens in 2012 and 2013. "This truly has been an incredible journey," said Thomas. "I am humbled when I reflect on all the major accomplishments and the impact that not only the Long Island pageant queens have had on our community, but also every single young woman who has participated in our system over the years. They have dedicated themselves to making Long Island a better place for all of us, and I couldn't be more proud of their service." For more information about Thomas and the history of the Long Island pageant, its delegates and queens, visit LIPageants.com.
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RHYTHM TRACKING
Sorry Sales: The mid-year sales report from Soundscan is not good news for labels or artists. Sales are way down, while streaming takes the lead. We knew this was coming: Why buy an album that you like when, for nine bucks, you can stream that album and every other album on the Billboard chart whenever and wherever you want – as well as classic tracks from every decade. It’s a win/win for the consumer, as the real collectors (like me)both young and old inherit the sales chart and have a greater say in what that chart looks like. That part is the part I actually like. Case in point: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Since the totally fab film version of Jersey Boys hit multiplexes, both the film soundtrack and the best version of the Greatest Hits Of The Four Seasons CD and download albums have hogged the top two spots on the Amazon sales chart. Those of us who actually vote with our dollars have a better chance than ever to see our music choices topping the charts again, as if it was 1964 instead of 2014. I was pleased to see re-entries of greatest hits collections of solo Diana Ross, as well as Diana Ross & The Supremes, popping up on the chart as well, while Ross storms North America with a sold-out tour and the energy level of a kid in a van going from state to state to become famous ... the difference being that Ross is 70 years old. She certainly didn’t look or sound 70 when I saw her a few weeks ago at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden (the old
By Jimi LaLumia
Felt Forum). She looked amazing, her voice sounds more vibrant than ever (although a slightly lower register which I’m sure is a result of age), and the packed house was on its feet from start to finish. It was a“greatest hits” show, reflecting her Supremes days and her solo career, and one can only hope that this was recorded or video-captured for a live album/DVD release. The performance, and the artist, were just stunning. Richie Rich: Like Ross, Lionel Richie is most likely also getting an uptick from the national success of Motown: The Musical, which features both artists as characters in the play, as well as their music. Richie was awarded the Lifetime Award during the recent BET annual program, and he, too, was in fine voice and spirit, and also is also touring the country, playing to sold-out crowds wherever he appears. After some of the hottest current talents, such as John Legend, performed Richie classics, Richie took the stage and nailed it, as Motown artists were trained and groomed to do. It is very satisfying to see these decades-spanning stars still doing their thing so successfully – including, amazingly, Four Seasons lead singer, Frankie Valli, who is touring with a two-hour solo show ... and he’s 80 years old! He makes Miss Ross look like a teenybopper in comparison. God bless these amazing stars
Lionel Richie
that so many of us grew up with. Yes, kids, you can make a lifelong career out of the music business – just stay off the hard stuff, if you know what I mean.
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LGBT NEWS
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on countless comedy tours and has been featured in Broadway productions and TV, and made history as portraying the first openly “out” character on any television sitcom. Three-time Emmy nominee and Gemini Award winner Sandra Thompson is perhaps best Bernhard known for his work with The Kids in the Hall. Thompson’s many characters with that troupe included The Queen, Cathy Strupp, and Buddy Cole, a satiric character who reemerged in 2014 with regular appearances on Comedy Central’s “Colbert Report.” Beyond his work with The Kids in the Hall, Thompson has also appeared in three seasons of “The Larry Sanders Show,’ Logo Network’s “First Comes Love,” and Another Gay Movie. Coney Island Burlesque is a revival of the notorious art of old-school and modern strip tease, alongside a vaudeville style landscape for LGBT comedy and review of sideshow freaks, comedy in general, the weekend strange men, strange women, and will kick off with a performance by comedy icon Sandra Bernhard, toe-tapping music. This special LGBT edition of Coney Island who is known for her biting and often insightful social critique. On Burlesuqe will fit in perfectly with the Suffolk Theater’s art deco Sunday, Emmy nominee Scott décor, and will be presented Thompson, member of the alongside an “adult boardwalk” legendary comedy troupe The featuring artists ranging from Kids in The Hall, will bring his Lucky Cheng’s Paulina Princess outrageous and absurdist humor, of Power to Matthew Ambrosio of and will be joined by Boston Ambrostyle, along with and many Phoenix 2010 Comedian of the Year Mehran along with comedienne Erin Judge. The weekend will conclude with Coney Island Burlesque, presenting a program combining vaudeville and circus traditions with both traditional and modern adult entertainment. The Coney Island show will feature an “adult boardwalk” in the hallway of the theater. Known for her groundbreaking role on “Roseanne” and decades of comedy, Bernhard remains one of the leading voices in comedy with a sharp and insightful set that never fails to surprise. An LGBT comedienne beloved by all audiences, Scott Bernhard’s outrageous Thompson approach on modern culture and inequality has been others to be announced. causing jaws to drop since she For tickets and information, log first showed up on the comedy on to suffolktheater.com, or call scene in the 1970s at the famed (631) 727-4343. Comedy Store. She’s since been LGBT Laffs: The Suffolk Theater in the east end of Long Island will present the inaugural Hamptons LGBT Comedy Festival from July 18 through 20. Featuring artists whose humor has significantly impacted the
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BITS & PIECES Mary Sarah
Mary Sarah:
Her ‘Bridges’ To Success
She's only 18, but singer/ songwriter Mary Sarah could very well be the next big country music star. On her new album, Bridges, Sarah duets with some of country music’s biggest names on 12 songs. Amazed by the Texas ingénue’s voice and talent, a huge collection of legends, including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, The Oak Ridge Boys, the late Ray Price, and others signed on to sing with her on their most iconic hits. Dolly’s “Jolene,” Willie’s “Crazy” and Merle’s “The Fightin’ Side of Me” are just a few of the songs interpreted by Mary Sarah and her A-list collaborators. “I’ve been singing since I was 8 years old, touring and posting my
Keyshia Cole
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performances on YouTube,” said Mary Sarah, who already has amassed more than 80,000 followers on Twitter. “One day I got a tweet from The Oak Ridge Boys. They asked me to sing at their concert that night. It was incredible. My love of the legends of country music grew, and that’s how this project was born.” Learn more at MarySarah.com or find the young singer at Twitter.
‘She’ Drops New Single
Keyshia Cole:
After five consecutive Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200, all of them Top 5 R&B, as well as 11 Top 10 R&B singles, Keyshia Cole has release a new single, "She." The track follows the recent release of two buzz tracks, "Rick James" (featuring Juicy J) and "Next Time (“Won't Give My Heart Away.”) All of them will appear on Cole's upcoming sixth album, Point Of No Return (Interscope). Among the guest artists featured on the album will be Wale, Future, 2 Chainz, Juicy J, and August Alsina. Producers on Point Of No Return are Mike WiLL (Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Rihanna, 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Lil Wayne), Stargate (Beyonce, Rihanna), DJ Mustard (YG, 2 Chainz), Mario Winans (Diddy, Ginuwine), and Red 1 (Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj). Cole launches her “Point Of No Return Tour” on July 20 in Minneapolis; the tour will stop on July 29 at Irving Plaza in New York City.
Sarah Darling
America’s New Sweetheart?
Sarah Darling:
Sarah Darling is becoming America's next actual “darling,” taking 89 percent positive votes on ABC’s new competition series, “Rising Star,” including those of the three experts, Ludacris, Ke$ha, and Brad Paisley. "What a rush," said Darling after her performance. "It's truly
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an amazing opportunity and I'm so grateful for all the support. Now, I can't wait to show the experts and America what I can do." Darling represented country music as the only contestant in
that genre, performing Kacey Musgrave’s "Merry Go ’Round.” Darling is a small-town girl from Mitchellville, Iowa, who was raised on country and gospel music. Learn more about this star in the making at sarahdarling.com.
About To Be Big Coin
Banks:
Hot singer Banks has announced “The Goddess Tour,” which will kick-off this fall with North American dates coast-to-coast. The headline tour will begin in September and will stop in New York City on September 39 at Terminal 5 (tickets available now via ticketmaster.com). The tour run will be supporting her debut album, Goddess, to be released September 9 on Harvest Records. The LP’s title track can be heard now via NPR's “All Songs Considered.” Banks recently completed her first sold-out headlining North American tour this spring, and reportedly captivated audiences with her live performances during her debut appearances at major festivals such as Coachella, Bonnaroo, Governors Ball, and Sasquatch.
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Idol’s First Album In Years
Billy’s Back Big:
Fresh from his recent performace at The Space at Westbury, veteran classic rocker Billy Idol announced that he will release his first new album in almost a decade; the disc is slated for an October release. More news: BillyIdol.net.
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