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Luscious For Less:
It’s Long Island Restaurant Week
It began on November 2 and runs through Saturday (November 9), and as this issue goes to press, we are deep in the midst of Long Island Restaurant Week. This is a bi-annual event designed to garner positive publicity and additional business for the region's restaurants. Each participating restaurant will provide a $27.95 three-course prix fixe menu for diners, making it a bargain for both casual diners and serious foodies alike. Get a list of all participating restaurants at longislandrestaurantweek.com/ dine.php.
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International Beer Expo LI
The seventh annual International Great Beer Expo: Long Island returns to the area on Saturday, November 8 beginning at 12:30 pm at Belmont Park in Elmont. Many of the biggest names in international brewing will gather indoors on the concourse at the Belmont Park Racetrack for this year's Expo. This event will showcase more than 50 breweries from across the globe, each providing samples of their country's proudest brewing achievement. Shoulder to shoulder with some of America's best breweries, including local Long Island favorites, will be breweries from Japan, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Austria, Nicaragua, Thailand, Poland, New Zealand, Indonesia, Sweden, China, and more countries than we have room to list her. More information: greatbeerexpo.com/ nassau. Among the area breweries taking part, once again, will be Port Jeff Brewery, Great South Bay Brewery, Blue Point, Montauk Brewing Company, and more.
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Here's a rare chance to actually meet a true comedy legend in the flesh: The always outrageous Andrew “Dice” Clay will make an author appearance at a book signing event for his new release, The Filthy Truth, on Friday, November 14 at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble at The Country Glen Center in Carle Place. Admission is free; for more information, call (516) 741-9850. Clay will speak about his career and the new book at this event. Clay is best known for his no-holds-barred style of standup comedy, and became a Long Island legend following his pay-per-view special that was broadcast live from the venue then known as The Westbury Music Fair in 1993. Clay's new book hits book stores on November 11; it was written with the famed author David Ritz, who has written books with music legends B.B. King, Etta James, and countless others.
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Record Lovers Faire Returns To LI
The latest edition of the popular Long Island Music Lovers Faires will be Sunday, November 16 from 10 am to 3 pm at The American Legion Hall, loccated at Broadway and Veterans Boulevard in Massapequa. Complete information: showsandexpos.com. This massive record show is a music fan's dream, featuring records, CDs, 12'', DVDs, posters, memoribilia, and many more items for sale in every genre you can think of: rock, soul, jazz, blues, doo wop, disco, R&B, folk, pop, alternative, country, comedy, show tunes, imports, spoken word, religious/gospel, and more. The memoribilia offered is also always a treat, with posters and vintage promo materials from the biggest acts in the history of music. As always, parking is free for this event.
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Brush Up On Baseball: Paint Night At Citi Field
The New York Mets will host their inaugural Paint Nite event on Thursday, November 6 at Citi Field in Flushing. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for the event, which runs from 7 to 9 pm. Each participant will paint a newly-designed picture of Citi Field on a 16”x 20” canvas to take home while enjoying an My Life On A Diet: Fun From Taylor Renée Taylor (“The Nanny”) stars in My Life On exclusive night out at the ballpark. The ticket price includes A Diet, a special event on Sunday, November 23 private access to the Paint Nite class, all supplies, and the at 3 pm at The Queensborough Performing Arts artwork. A beer and wine cash bar will be available for those 21 years and older. Center in Bayside. Tickets and information: “This is a unique and incredibly creative opportunity for qcc.cuny.edu/qpac. In this humorous autobiofriends and family to enjoy an evening of painting and fun, graphical show, Taylor takes the audience on a with no art talent required,” said Heather Collamore, Vicetrip through her 60-plus year career in show President of Metropolitan Hospitality, the event and business. She will detail her perseverance and Hospitality Company for Citi Field. Tickets are $55 and can dieting (as well as her marriage to Joe Bologna), be purchased exclusively online at Mets.com/PaintNite. Free which have been constants in her life. Look for parking is available in Lot G for ticket holders. many Hollywood stories and even more laughs.
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The Long Island-based singer Stephanie Courtney will perform on Saturday, November 15 at 7 pm at The Milton G. Bassin Peforming Arts Center, located at York College in Jamaica. This family oriented concert will also feature DJ Jus and comedian Mike Yard. Courtney will perform tribute songs to such icons as Brandy, Aaliyah, and Chaka Khan, as well as her own original tunes. Tickets: york.cuny.edu.
enny Lewis, with special guests Girlpool, headlines The Space at Westbury on Thursday, November 6 at 8 pm. Tickets are at ticketmaster.com. Lewis is clearly one of the most celebrated performers of her generation. Beginning her career in 1998 as the frontwoman of Rilo Kiley, the band rose from the burgeoning independent music community in Los Angeles to become one of the most dynamic and influential bands of the early 2000s. By 2006, Lewis began her solo career with the album Rabbit Fur Coat, and soon followed it up with 2008’s Acid Tongue, establishing herself as a songwriter moving beyond the confines of indie rock into more timeless territory. Lewis has
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collaborated with many other artists and bands, most notably with Elvis Costello, Ryan Adams, T. Bone Burnett, and M. Ward. In the summer of 2010, Lewis formed the duo Jenny & Johnny with songwriter Johnathan Rice, and released the album I’m Having Fun Now. Lewis released her new album, The Voyager, this summer. The Los Angeles artist’s first solo LP since 2008’s Acid Tongue, The Voyager is Lewis’ most deeply personal, and her most musically robust album. Featuring production work from Ryan Adams, Beck, as well as Lewis and her longtime collaborator Johnathan Rice, The Voyager finds Lewis at her sharp-witted best, singing about her recent life with honesty and incisiveness. And then there’s her voice, which was
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already a force to be reckoned with, but sounds even richer, more nuanced, more powerful. Lewis says The Voyager was the hardest album she has ever made, documenting her struggle to cope following the death of her estranged father in 2010 and the subsequent breakup of her band, Rilo Kiley. In the three years she worked on it, there were moments she thought she’d never finish. But, more than ever before, she knew she had to. The story is best told in Lewis’s own words: “Making The Voyager got me through one of the most difficult periods of my life. After Rilo Kiley broke up and a few really intense personal things happened, I completely melted down. It nearly destroyed me. I had such severe insomnia
that, at one point, I didn’t sleep for five straight nights. Many of the songs on The Voyager came out of the need to occupy my mind in the moments when I just couldn’t shut down. “I asked for help from a lot of places. The first song on the album, ‘Head Under Water,’ is about some of that. I really did get hypnotized. I tried everything. I got acupuncture. I did neurofeedback. I did massage therapy. I looked in the phonebook for a healer in Studio City and I met this woman who barely touched me for an hour and then wrote on index cards about what I was going through. All this just to try and get to sleep! I was ready to call the psychic hotline, ‘Tell me when this fucking thing is gonna be over.’”
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ulti-platinum rockers Styx – Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums), and Ricky Phillips (bass), along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo — is launching a new round of headlining tour dates now that their “The Soundtrack of Summer” tour with Foreigner and Don Felder concluded this past summer. The group will be performing for an unprecidented two nights, Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by
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phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office on Brush Hollow Road. For further information, please visit thetheatreatwestbury.com. As its ardent fans know, Styx these days is about much more than recreating their hits “Come Sail Away,” “Lady,” and countless others. Rock To The Rescue – spearheaded by Styx founding member Tommy Shaw’s daughter, Hannah – is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by the band, whose mission is to build strong, healthy communities through the support of grassroots organizations across the country. It was founded on the principle that our communities are stronger when we work together in mutual aid. Having played more than 1,500 shows in the last 14 years, Styx has been strongly connected with communities
across the country. With local fans and community members making an effort to join in support of Styx, it is important to the band to actively participate in these communities as well. At each tour date, Rock To The Rescue partners with a local group to give back through community outreach, fundraising, and volunteer support. What makes Rock To The Rescue unique is that it works on a grassroots level with small groups, giving real support to real individuals who are creating positive changes in their communities.
The charity is building initiatives in the areas of music education, health and well-being, disaster relief and aid, and animal welfare and rescue. At each tour stop, Hannah Shaw researches local nonprofit organizations and picks one to see if they are interested in volunteering to help the band sell $10 tickets for a drawing to win a signed Styx guitar at the shows. They give these organizations a percentage of the sales as their way of supporting their cause and thanking them for supporting the band’s cause.
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Blue Jupiter Adelphi University Performing Arts Center November 14 at 7:30 PM adelphi.edu (516) 877-4927 Blue Jupiter offers a unique, all-vocal performance. Its energetic blend of pop lead vocals, jazzy a cappella harmony, and funky “beatbox” has been performed in more than 40 states and around the world. Blue Jupiter has also won acclaim for its original material – and even its jingles, including the Oreos theme song, and their HLN’s “Morning Express with Robin Meade” – both selected as best from thousands of applicants. Paws & Rewind, Adelphi’s own a cappella group, will open the show.
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Queens Theatre, Flushing November 7 Through 16 queenstheatre.org (718) 760-0064 Comedy fans, take serious note: This play by the multi-talented showbiz dynamo Sandy Rustin is a new and mischievous farce set in a cozy “love nest” in the English countryside in the early 1920s. As the classy cast exchange stinging barbs and longing looks, a surprising and delicious web of secrets are unraveled in this wickedly murderous comedy, which seems bound for great things.
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Mike Super: Magic & Illusion Staller Center for the Performing Arts, Stony Brook University November 9 at 4 PM (631) 632-ARTS stallercenter.com Lauded as a master of illusion and magic, Super – a winner of NBC’s hit TV show “Phenomenon” – has defied gravity and astonished millions. He’s earned the Merlin Award, an honor that has also been bestowed to David Copperfield, Criss Angel, and Penn & Teller. Super will lead the audience on a murder-mystery adventure reminiscent of the game Clue during this all-ages event.
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Eric Johnson & Mike Stern YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore
November 12 at 8 PM • boultoncenter.org (631) 969-1101 What a night for guitar fans: Two of the greatest jazz, rock, and progressive guitarists, both on the same stage; their duo album, Eclectic, is currently high on the charts. Johnson is fresh off the Experience Hendrix tour; the artist will be joined by his one-of-a-kind band. Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz (and jazz-fusion) guitarists and composers of his generation, performing with everyone from Blood Sweat & Tears in his early years to Johnson these days.
Spotlight Gala: Christine Ebersole The Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington November 8 at 7 PM • (516) 767-6444 landmarkonmainstreet.org The annual “Spotlight Gala” will feature Ebersole, who went from “Saturday Night Live” regular to becoming one of the biggest stars on Broadway. She's a two-time Tony Award winner who will perform her new concert, “Big Noise From Winnetka.” For gala tickets, concert-only tickets, and info: (516) 767-1384 or gala@landmarkonmainstreet.org. The Music Of Marvin Hamilisch Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre November 15 at 8 PM • madisontheatreny.org (516) 678-5000 This unique event celebrates Hamlisch, whose award-winning career spanned five decades. This show features The South Shore Symphony conducted by Aaron Gandy, who will perform “The Way We Were,” “A Chorus Line,” and many more Hamlisch favorites.
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November 7 at 8 PM • tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 In many ways, this is the ultimate “homecoming” concert for 2014 in these parts: The handsome and talented Kinch, a native of Seaford, won this summer’s edition of “Rising Star” on ABC, which immediately thrust him into the national spotlight in the biggest way imaginable. Area music fans have followed his career since the beginning, however, and this guitarist, singer, and songwriter is now ready to step out on his own and show the rest of the world what Long Island already knows.
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LI GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL: 17 Years Strong
he 17th annual Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival runs Friday, November 7 through Monday, November 10 at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. Individual film tickets are $15, or $10 for LIGLFF and CAC members. All films include complimentary receptions. Tickets and complete schedules are available online at CinemaArtsCentre.org, or at the box office. This year's lineup features gay, lesbian and
transgender features, shorts, and documentaries from the United States as well as Israel, Germany, Finland, The Netherlands, Australia, and Canada. Among the many guest appearances, both live and via Skype, are Olympics diving champion Greg Louganis (Back On Board), native Long Islander and director J.C .Calciano (The 10 Year Plan), Don Scime (lead actor and writer of The David Dance), and the directors of To Be Takei, about the beloved “Star Trek” legend George Takei. The Gay and Lesbian Film Festival of Long Island was started in 1998 as a collaboration between the CommUNITY House of Long Island, the first GLBT center of its kind on Long Island, and Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. The festival was established as a fundraiser for the CommUNITY House, but just as importantly, it was and still is a venue for GLBT Long Islanders and their supporters to come together and enjoy GLBT films. Although the CommUNITY House has long since closed its doors, the festival remains as the premiere GLBT entertainment event on Long Island. “The festival’s tremendous success has been mirrored in the numerous awards it has received over the years from a grateful GLBT community,” stated the organization in a press release. “This is largely due to the fact that the
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mission of the festival has not been solely to present the very best in GLBT features, documentaries and short films. We also bring people together after every show for a reception to rub elbows with filmmakers, actors, members of community groups and each other with food donated by some of the very best restaurants on Long Island. Building on that success, the Festival has expanded to monthly ‘Out at the Movies’ programs at the Cinema Arts Centre. Unlike many other film festivals, our heart and soul continues to be our focus on building community, now just as necessary as when we began 17 years ago.” This year’s event features four documentaries, 11 features, 25 shorts, 11 receptions, 11 musical performances, and an artists’ display. Opening night/closing night and the annual Sunday bagel brunch are $15/20; Festival Passes are $55/$75. Find out more about The Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival on Facebook, Twitter (@LIGLFF), Meetup.com, or by visiting LIGLFF.org.
Dracula Untold
Starring Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, Dairmaid Murtagh Directed by Gary Shore Produced by Michael DeLuca Universal
The forumla still works: Take a time-honored character, give it some time, and remake it till the cows come home. The October release of the 453,277th Dracula movie, Dracula Untold, raced past a lot of critically acclaimed films to almost hit number one at the box office the weekend it was released; it finished a fingernail behind Gone Girl and nearly claimed the top spot. Obviously, Dracula can be added to a list that includes Batman, The Addams Family, The Hulk, Spider-Man, and any member of the Bush family running for President in the minds and hearts of America: “Hey, I hearda dat!” says John Q. Public, and off he goes to the cinema/voting booth, warm and safe in the knowledge that he or she is going to get is what he or she is going to get. Don't challenge, don't be original, and heaven forbid, don't be sexual or controversial: Give us the same thing over, and over, and over again. This must be how any given area can keep 64 Grateful Dead tribute bands going within a seven-block radius. So, you guessed it: This particular Dracula, though portrayed moderately well by Evans, who last was seen in The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, has all the bite of French's yellow mustard. This particular film shines a light on the man who
would eventually become the dark prince. It is with that news that we laugh out loud, and hard, at seening “Bram Stoker” in the writer's credits for this film, since this “re-imagined” Dracula has none of the flavor of any Draculas before him. Much like the horrific perversion that was last year's Hansel & Gretel “action film,” ignore this waste of time, which is similar to those horror/sci-fi films you saw at drive-ins years ago where the monster didn't appear until minute 80 of an 90-minute film. Head instead to a video store or streaming movie service and watch any of the truly worthy Dracula films that have been made over the years.
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Completely underrated are any of the Dracula movies made by Hammer Films in the 1960s and 1970s; stylish and exciting, everyone's favorite bloodsucker is portrayed by the perfectly cast and exceptional Christopher Lee or the truly sinister Peter Cushing … The 1979 version of Dracula starring Frank Langella brought a startling sensuous note to the character … Bram Stoker's Dracula, released in 2002, is the most authentic to the book version of the vampire tale you could ever hope to see. Just saved you 11 smackers and $8.25 for a “medium” buttered. – Cody Bell
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Santana Gets Sirius: Carlos Santana sat down in front of a live studio audience of SiriusXM listeners on Tuesday, October 14 for its series “SiriusXM Iconos,” intimate gatherings with iconic Latin musicians, entertainers, and ambassadors of Latino culture. “SiriusXM Iconos with Carlos Santana” features the guitarist discussing everything from his early days playing the strip bars in Tijuana
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and musical influences to his upcoming memoir, The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story To Light (Little, Brown and Company). “SiriusXM’s Iconos with Carlos Santana” air simultaneously on SiriusXM Caliente channel 150 and La Kueva channel 540 today (November 4) at 5 pm; After the broadcast, the show will also be available to subscribers on SiriusXM On Demand. Learn more at siriusxm.com ... Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings will release Leonard Cohen Live In Dublin, a full-length concert recording and film, on December 2. The set includes three hours of music, featuring an 11-song first set, a 10-song second set, and an eight-song encore. The DVD features bonus live tracks recorded in Canada in 2013 … Kenny Rogers, who began his career
with the rock act The First Edition before setting out as a country and pop singer, is about to launch his amazing 33rd Christmas tour – “Christmas & Hits Through The Years With Special Guest Linda Davis.” It’s a 25-date run that begins November 12 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and wraps right here on December 23 for a special tourending concert at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury (tickets are at livenation.com) … Most classic rock fans have seriously missed The Kinks during the past several years – but now the band will celebrate its 50th annivversary with a massive five-disc boxed set, The Anthology 1964-1971, which will be released on November 18 in the U.S. This more than 100-song collection features remastered Pye label-era classics alongside more than two dozen previously unreleased recordings. The Kinks had their first number one with the classic “You Really Got Me,” and the rest is rock history – but their history began during the period of this retrospective set, which also features rare demos, interviews, alternate mixes, session outtakes, 25 previously unavailable tracks, and extensive liner notes. This set includes includes “You Really Got Me,” “Stop Your Sobbing “All Day And All Of The Night,” “Till The End Of The Day,” “A Well Respected Man,” “Sunny Afternoon,” ”Dead End Street,” and too much more to list here. The Kinks’ 50th anniversary campaign will continue through 2015, with additional projects and reissues to be announced as details are confirmed ... Utterly amazing: Jerry Lee Lewis, now 79, is having a huge comeback year. His new album, Rock & Roll Time, is burning up the Americana charts; his new biography, Jerry Lee Lewis, His Own Story, was just released as well.
Best Places To Eat & Drink During NFL Games
By Rich Branciforte
O.K. The season is only half over and the hometown teams are fighting to see who can underperform. By the time you read this, the Jets will be either 18 or 2-7, and the Giants aren't that much better off. Let's look at it on the bright side...This gives us the opportunity to root for some teams we probably wouldn't touch...the Cowboys, the Chargers, and can we help not rooting for the Redksins? By the time this reaches print, Geno Smith may well be history, but is that such a bad thing? How can you help not cheering on Peyton Manning and the Broncos? You're watching a top dog in action. Ditto Drew Brees. Sorry, nothing will let me cheer for New England. But, wait a minute, there is a saving grace. While our teams are flopping all over themselves, our hometown bars and restaurants have come up with some unbelievable NFL food an drink deals. You may not win in football, but you can be a winner at the buffet. Here's a guide to some of the best deals out there.... Mulcahy's, Wantagh Watch the Sunday games on 10 giant screens, $15 Bud Light buckets, $20 Bud Light Beer Tower, $25 Bud Light Tower and Wings...Chance to win tickets to, you guessed it, Giants & Jets games.
K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore Every game evry Sunday on 28 flat screen tvs, $1 Tacos & Sliders, specially priced wings, $3 Bud Light Pints, $4 Shocktop pints, 2 for $5 Bud Light Cans
The Main Event, Plainview All NFL games...$3 pints Bud & Coors, $5 pints, Blue Moon & Sam Adams, $.50 Coronas, $4 Sam Adams bottles Hurricane Grill & Wings, Garden City & Syosset All NFL Games, 50c wings, $3 Heineken Pints, $7 pitchers of Miller Lite, $4 Sam Adams Pints
Village Idiot, Patchogue Every NFL Game...2 fers on wings, $8 pitchers Bud Light & Miller Draft, Beer Buckets, 5 bottles of Bud & Bud Light..$15, $15 Dutch Buckets...Heineken & Amstel Light...Prizes, raffles & givewaways Sunday & Monday
Diamond Club, Ronkonkoma All NFL games, $25 all the tap you can drink and all the wings you can eat (wings are great by the way)
Corry's Ale House, Wantagh $3 pints, Miller Lite, 50-cent wings, many flavors, plus specialty beers like Shipyard Pumpkin Ale, Hofbrau Oktoberfest Still Partners, Sea Cliff Any Jets or Giants Game plus Monday night specials....$3 pints of Miller Lite, $7.95 dozen wings, $5.95 Bratwurst Johnny Malones, Wantagh Football nights, $10 pitchers & 50c wings
Riverfish, Port Washington NFL Monday nights, 7-11, specially priced bar menu, 50 cents wings, drink specials Michael's Porthole, Oceanside The Sunday ticket ...$3 bottles domestic & imports, special price appetizers
Post Office Cafe, Babylon All NFL Games...$5 apps, $3 pints, $10 pitchers Buy 4 apps, get free Miller Lite pitchers.Take out...3 trays for $100. O'Reilly's Pub, Oakdale Every Monday, buy 1 tower, get 2 plates of wings free...Sundays $3 domestics, specially priced apps, specially priced menu
Wantagh Inn, Wantagh 12 tvs, $3 Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller, 30-cent wings during NFL games
Sporting News Grill, Westbury All NFL games, 1 free draft beer with any entree, specials on drafts with any appetizer, specially priced wings during halftime, Free dessert with entree, specials on sliders.
O.K...so you see, it isn't as bad as you thought. Bon appetit....Burp
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comes to staging food events. Two weeks ago marked the second annual Jets + Chefs Tailgating Party at Pier 92, part of The New York City Wine & Food Festival that raises money for organizations that fight hunger. Former Jets Marvin Jones, Tony Richardson, Erik Coleman, and Wesley Walker, as well as current players Quintin Coples and Tommy Bohanon were on hand to greet patrons. Of course, the main draw was Joe Namath. On November 10, the Jets will sponsor their “Taste of the Jets” event in lower Manhattan that will aid an array of hunger-fighting non-profits. In addition, the Jets sponsor classes at The Institute for Culinary Education. Perhaps they would have a better record if The Food Network televised their games instead of CBS. Also taking place on November 10 at The Hard Rock Café in Times Square is The Starlight Foundation’s Sports Auction, where New York Mets relief pitcher Vic Black, Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko, New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy, and other pro players will meet with contributors. The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation Dinner, where former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte will be honored, will take place November 13. On November 18, The Major League Baseball Alumni Association Dinner will take place
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bel's Awesome – Again: It seems like it wasn't all that long ago that we reported on Abel David shooting a 300 game at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park – but now, David is back in the news once again for winning the LIGBT Tour stop on October 12 at his home center. David, 57, of Franklin Square, earned the $1,000 top prize as the champion of the tournament. Finishing second was Dan Goldberg of Douglaston, who earned $500; rounding out the top five finishers were Dave Martorella of Meriden, Connecticut ($300), David Chu of New York City ($250), and Joe Evers of Islip Terrace ($200). According to the LIGBT, David’s consistency throughout the shootout gave him the victory. Except for an open in the fourth frame, he marked in every frame while all of the other shootout competitors had multiple opens. In fact, David never doubled in the match, yet still won; his victory was still not determined until the last frame as both Goldberg and Martorella could have won the title with a strike in the 10th frame. The Herrill Lanes tournament drew a crowd of 101 entries, advanced 18 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,640. Judi Nelson of West Islip won the October 19 LIGBT tourney at Farmingale Lanes, earning the $1,000 first prize. For complete results of the Herrill Lanes tournament and to find out how to get involved with these enjoyable amateur tournamments, visit ligbtour.com.
LIYBT News: In the first tournament of the season on October 5 at East Islip Lanes, Brian Becktold and Mike Ruben became the season opener champions, while Brandon Guerin fired a 300 game, the pinnacle for any bowler. Fourty-six bowlers took part in the event, where more than $600 in scholarships were awarded. All junior bowlers and high school bowers are eligible to bowl LIYBT tournaments. Scholarship winners, handicap division: Brian Becktold $100, Brandon Guerin $60, Dylan Kowaleski $40, Joe Thomas $30. Scratch division: Mile Ruben $125, Nick Caruana $90, Amanda Naujokas $50, Drew Esposito $40, Adam Glickman $30. Scratch Eliminator (15 entries):, Drew Esposito $15, Brandon Soedarmasto $10, Adam Glickman $5. Future LIYBT tournaments: November 16 at Baldwin Lanes; December 7 at Farmingdale Lanes; and December 21 at Port Jefferson Lanes, with more tournaments to come in the coming months. More information: liybtbowling.com, or find the organization on Facebook at facebook.com/LIYBT. Herrill Highs: Here's one of the latest batches of high league scores from Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park. Congraultations to Bill Delawski and Bobby Calca for their recent 300 games. Other high scores:
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at Capitale Vic in the East Black Village. Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson will be honored with a lifetime achievement award. All tickets purchased for any of the aforementioned have a charitable taxdeductible component. It is also a fun way to rub shoulders with pro athletes. The annual Sports Business Journal Sports Marketing Symposium that took place at The Marriott Marquis last month held a panel on how to sell tickets and merchandise to the LGBT community. This is revolutionary when you think of the historical homophobia that has existed in professional sports. I spoke with former NFL cornerback By Bob Smith Photo: Abel David courtesy LIBGT
Thursday Early Mixed: Ken Egen 297; Nancy Honey 225; Steven Makar 274; Annette Sequino 243; John Coughlan 276; Lisa LaGuarino 204, 211, 214; Mary Durkin 202; Henry Van Engel 279; JoAnn McNamara 200; Linda Hand 203. Wednesday Early Mixed: Bobby Calca 300 and 758 series; JoAnne King 224; Kathy Chernow 216 and later a 699 series; Bonnie Gortler 607 and 634 series; MaryAnn Mercurio 213; JoAnne Perry 202, 225, and 209; Gil Li 289 and 763 series; Ray Perry 710 series; Jeanine Musacchio 203. Chatterbox Mixed: Joshua Magolnick 279; Scott Davidow 278; Steve Harasek 762 series; Al Shin 752 series; Pat Long 711 series; Staci Ciarletta 216. Friday Mixed Nuts: Anthony Calabro 278 and 718 series; Eduardo Balmaseda 277; Sandra Youngfert 209.
Leagues: Send high scores and achievements to us, and we guarantee you'll see them in print (men 275 or higher, women 200 or higher, and notable series). See the top of the column for info.
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Wade Davis, who is the executive director of The You Can Play Project, which seeks to end anti-gay attitudes in sports as well as encouraging LGBT youth to take part in athletics. I half-jokingly said to him that the “Kiss Cam,” which tries to prod couples at sporting events to smooch during a stoppage in the action has never shown a gay couple kissing. We agreed that it is an invasion of privacy
and creates awkwardness regardless of sexual orientation. Davis then added that he complained to the National Hockey League about how many teams end their “Kiss Cam” segment by showing two players sitting on the bench of the visiting team. The home fans go wild with laughter at the players who have to do their best to appear oblivious to the fact that they are being ridiculed. Davis rightfully claimed that this type of punchline fosters anti-gay stereotypes. HBO’s “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” debuted its new season on the night that the World Series was getting underway in Kansas City with a long-overdue story filed by correspondent Jon Frankel on how minor league baseball players are paid slave wages, have no union representation, and have few benefits in spite of the preconceived glamor and glitz. The vast majority of pro baseball players are minor leaguers who will never make it to to MLB. Bob Costas, who works for The MLB Network as well as NBC Sports, agreed about the exploitation of minor leaguers players and umpires when I spoke with him two weeks ago at The Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame Awards, where he co-hosted along with Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly. One of the honorees at the B&C Hall of Fame was outgoing MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, who has always talked about Major League Baseball having social responsibilities. Selig looked pained when I mentioned the “Real Sports” piece on minor leaguers. “The Major League teams are looking into how they can improve things for minor leaguers,” said Selig. John Cena has long been the face of World Wrestling Entertainment. To reinforce that fact, he
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appears on the cover of the WWE 2K15 video game, and engages in a couple of duets with hip hop star Wiz Khalifa on Atlantic Records’ tie-in CD. Wicked Cool Toys has produced an almost three-foot action figure of Cena in time for holiday gifts. Woodburybased Arizona Wicked Beverages has Cool Toys: expanded their John Cena Shaquille O’Neal line of drinks into the world of reduced-sugar fruit punches. Previously, Shaq lent his name and likeness to flavored cream sodas. Smart athletes looking for a competitive edge such as the Jets’ Chris Ivory are steering clear of drugs and looking into homeopathic ideas such as breathing in dry salt, which clears nasal passages.
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Craving Strange - November 4 K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)
Tuesday, November 4
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) Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Dianne, Larry & Joe P.J. Harper's (Valley Stream) JDL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Body & Soul Puglia’s (Garden City) Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Long Island Rock Unplugged: Craving Strange / Revel 9 / The Vinyl Plane / Pedestrian Knockdown / Jacknife Stiletto K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Southbound/DJ Cowboy Ben-E The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by David Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic One Main (Babylon) Tuesday Night Live: George Cintron &
Your Guide To Local Events Bobby Rondinelli Katie's of Smithtown Open Mic Night hosted by Mike & Mike Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) The Cogs Singles Open Jam Gator Blue (East Islip) Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ Harry Oke The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook) Open Mic with Shaun Lally Flanagan's Pub (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Ward Cloughen Shandon Court (East Islip) NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars (in Lucille's) B.B. King's (NYC) Mac DeMarco Terminal 5 (NYC) Terry Riley's “In C” Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Cultfever Brooklyn Bowl Bruce Cockburn City Winery (NYC) Lucero Bowery Ballroom (NYC) PEP Mercury Lounge (NYC) The Dalai Lama Beacon Theatre (NYC) O Town Irving Plaza (NYC)
Wednesday, November 5
Nassau Open Mic w/Lee Sunset Grill (Seaford) 45 RPM K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Barry Waller R.S. Jones (Merrick) Eddie Sessa Puglia’s (Garden City) Blue Plate Special Sunset Grill (Seaford) Truman Holland Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Mike Dorio Mim's Roslyn (Roslyn) Terrence From A Witch's Brew Reel (East Rockaway)
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Donny Celenza & Nina Gordon Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Mic w/"Big Daddy" John Struck:The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band Phat Daddy's (Oceanside) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam w/Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers (Bayville)
Suffolk Sweet Suzi & Sugafixx Bobbique (Patchogue) The Cogs Singles Open Jam The Stadium (Bohemia) Mike Deljuduce & Friends The Arden (Port Jefferson) Marc Phillip Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Garet Newman's Jazz Jam East End Republican Club (Sayville) Open Blues/Jazz Jam Park Avenue Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) Open Jam Night with Jim Kolman The Diamond Club & Sports Bar (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic hosted by Kyle Fitzpatrick BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) O-Town The Paraount (Huntington) Saywecanfly Revolution (Amityville) Game Night Katie's of Smithtown Acoustic Artist Tom Lily Flanagan's (Babylon)
Open Mic & Jam With Steve Interrante 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Mark Phillip Black & Blue (Huntington) Live Country Wednesdays The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore)
NYC/Queens
Nude Beach Mercury Lounge (NYC) Melissa Etheridge Town Hall (NYC) NYC Comedy Festival: Sasheer Zamata, Sara Schaefer, Michelle Wolf, Emmy Blotnic, Robin Montague, Marianne Garvey, & Chloe Hilliard / Aparna Nancherla, Michelle Wolf, Charla Lauriston, Emmy Blotnic, Marianne Garvey, Robin Montague, & Chloe Hilliard Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Richie Kotzen/45 Riots (in Lucille's) B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Standup For Heroes Comedy Benefit The Theater at Madison Square Garden (NYC) Dirty Heads / Rome Best Buy Theater (NYC) Chrissie Hynde Beacon Theatre (NYC) Lucero Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Hozier Irving Plaza (NYC) Jenny Lewis Terminal 5 (NYC) Brothers Keeper Brooklyn Bowl
Thursday, November 6
Nassau Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/Curt Arnel & Friends Callahan's (East Meadow) Jenny Lewis/Girlpool The Space at Westbury DJ Nicky G Puglia’s (Garden City) Open Mic with Benoir Black & Blue (Huntington)
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Your Guide To Local Events Karaoke with DJ Joey Mongoose Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa)
The Pretty Reckless - November 8 Best Buy Theater (NYC)
Debbie Troy Maggie's On The Park (Massapequa Park) Live Entertainment Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Jazz Jam Wickers Club (Hicksville) Carrot Top NYCB Theatre at Westbury Ricky Roche The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Open Mic Night Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Kenneth Sambolin Caracara Mexican Grill (Farmingdale) Jazz Night: Marty Phillips/Daryl Pooser/Bill Smith Viana Hotel & Spa (Westbury) Open Mic with Benoir The Hub (Island Park) Jazz & Sushi Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Live Band Karaoke/Time Lapse K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic Night Spices Restaurant (Baldwin) Acoustic Open Mic with Frank Walker Sunset Grill (Seaford) Mike Barry R.S. Jones (Merrick) Irish Sessions Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Salsa Night Holiday Inn (Carle Place)
Suffolk Karaoke With DJ Pete & MC Ed Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Keyth Hart Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Richard Shindell First United Methodist Church (Port Jefferson Village) Sanjaya Malakar Ristegio's Restaurant (North Patchogue) Deleasa Revolution (Amityville) Villains Amityville Music Hall Chris Robinson Brotherhood Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Chris Kenny The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Pamela Betti Band Treme (Islip) DJ Loki The Arden (Port Jefferson) Leah Kay / Rainbow Full Of Sound 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (Saint James) Lauren Hefner Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Kathleen Madigan The Paramount (Huntington) Gerry Finlay Shandon Court (East Islip) Keith Heart Black & Blue (Huntington) Open Mic Night Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett)
NYC/Queens
Benjamin Booker Mercury Lounge (NYC)
Tig Notaro Town Hall (NYC) Morgan Page Lavo (NYC) Average White Band / NYC Tech Party (in Lucille's) B.B. King's (NYC) Ben Sollee City Winery (NYC) Gesaffelstein Terminal 5 (NYC) Stevie Wonder Madison Square Garden (NYC) Lily & Madleine/ Shannon Hayden Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Shaggy Webster Hall (NYC) Kimbra Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Dane Cook Beacon Theatre (NYC) DJ Questlove Presents Bowl Train Brooklyn Bowl Hozier Irving Plaza (NYC)
Friday, November 7
Nassau Goodmanfiske / Legendary Murphys The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) The Hotel Bar Band The Helm (Freeport) The Electric Dudes Caracara Mexican Restaurant (Farmingdale) King Cobras Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Underground Serieal Beats: ADMA / Bass Rockwell / Gash / JjernEE / Kid Krumi / Tom Dancing Machine Puglia’s (Garden City) Grossman The Hub (Island Park) Ride Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Jesse Kinch Tilles Center (Brookville) Lou Gramm The Space at Westbury Dave Christian E.T. Quigg's Pub (Bellmore) Adelphi Symphony Orchestra Alephi University Performing Arts Center (Garden City)
Acoustically Correct Michael’s Porthole (Oceanside) The Seven Sunset Grill (Seaford) Slim Wray / Tiger Rose Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Wonderous Stories / Street Fighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) ZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute) Mulcahys Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Molloy Annual Gala: Patti LuPone Madison Theater at Molloy College (Rockville Centre) Jan Slow R.S. Jones (Merrick) Acoustic Blue Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) One 2 Many Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa)
Suffolk
Dark City Saints The Arden (Port Jefferson) Yellow Fly Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Brian McGeough Vitae (Huntington) Suburban Brothers Band Lily Flanagan's (Islip) Eric Johnson & Mike Stern Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center The Lone Sharks/Unwined Shandon Court (East Islip) Jefferson Starship 40 th Anniversary The Paramount (Huntington) Karaoke With Gene & Ann Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Smokin’ Guns Giacomo Jack’s (Amityville) Trailer Park Gigalos Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport)
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Your Guide To Local Events Tracey Carnazzo / Mike Calcagno / Travis Grant / Kathy Arnold / Crisis Crayons / The Wurst / Tha Elephant Walk The Hub Billiard Club & Music Hall (Island Park) A Witch's Brew Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) The Project Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa)
Lily & Madeleine - November 6 Le Poisson Rouge (NYC)
The Fearless Revolution (Amityville) Casanova Frankenstein / In Circles Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Fundraiser For New Beginnings: Earth Wind & Fire and Bee Gees Tributes Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Rubix Cube Emporium (Patchogue) The Bucket List Treme (Islip) Out Of The Blue Swept Away (Bay Shore) 45 RPM / DJ Sparky The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Savin' Faith/Lauren Hefner Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Todd Wolfe / David Ferro Bobbique (Patchogue) Yellow Fly Black & Blue (Huntington) Bottoms Up (Van Halen Tribute) / Live After Death (Iron Maiden Tribute) 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue)
NYC/Queens
Delbert McClinton / Nikki Armstrong (in Lucille's) B.B. King's (NYC) Oliver Heldins Pacha (NYC) Tritonal Lavo (NYC) Trentemoller Webster Hall (NYC) Steep Canyon Rangers / Stepdad Brooklyn Bowl Dane Cook Beacon Theatre (NYC) Pump (Aerosmith Tribute) Katch (Astoria) PUP / James McMurtry Mercury Lounge (NYC) Pangea Carroll Place (NYC) Kodaline Terminal 5 (NYC) Kathleen Madigan City Winery (NYC) Peter Hook & The Light Irving Plaza (NYC) Hannibal Buress Town Hall (NYC) American Authors / The Mowglis / Oh Honey Best Buy Theater (NYC) Dry The River / Nathaniel Rateliff Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Usher Madison Square Garden (NYC)
Saturday, November 8
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Nassau Paul Anka NYCB Theatre at Westbury Circus Mind Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Electrix Sunset Grill (Seaford) Microphone Madness The Hub (Island Park) Tiger Rose Michael's Porthole (Oceanside) Gala 2014: Jay Leno Tilles Center (Brookville) Sweetwater Puglia’s (Garden City) T-Minus 10 Reel (East Rockaway) Dakota Rose Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Sweet Suzi & Sugafixx R.S. Jones (Merrick) The Wild Ones / Full House The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) The Electric Dudes Who-Ville (Bethpage) Chris P. Cauley Collective / Nico Padden / The Union Forever / Medicine Fish Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Decadia / 45 RPM K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) France Joli / Dancin' Machine Orchestra / Nicole Vanessa Ortiz / Phil Francavilla / DJ Joey The Memorare (Seaford) Comedy Meets Music: Mike Keegan / Hugh Daniel Murray IV /
Suffolk
Ian Anderson The Paramount (Huntington) Lazy Bunny Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Annual Gala Event Featuring Tom Papa Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Pump Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) E3 (Birthday & CD Release) Katie's Of Smithown Live Music Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) The Brotherhood Bulldog Grille (Amityville) Starz Revolution (Amityville) Down & Dirty Band Schafer's (Port Jefferson) Saturday Night Dance Party Emporium (Patchogue) New Life Crisis The Arden (Port Jefferson) Original Sin Zebra Club (Copiague) Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges Jazz Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) 3 Giacomo Jack’s (Amityville) Denise Kean Swept Away (Bay Shore) The Cara Band Shandon Court (East Islip) Bryan Gallo Clovis Point Winery (Jamesport) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) / Who's Next (Who Tribute) 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Adelson-Minucci-Bellucci Power Trio (Ucci Brothers) Treme (Islip) Pump Black & Blue (Huntington) Martin Flynn Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Annual Gala Boulton Center (Bay Shore) F&G With Edlene Hart Bobbique (Patchogue) Peat Moss & The Fertilizers The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Lone Sharks / Cancer Benefit Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) NYC/Queens Grifters Mercury Lounge (NYC) Night Of The Bubbles Webster Hall (NYC) The Pretty Reckless Best Buy Theater (NYC) Antemasque Brooklyn Bowl Bill Maher / Nick Offerman Beacon Theatre (NYC) The Dismemberment Plan Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Joey BadA$$ Irving Plaza (NYC) FKA Twigs Terminal 5 (NYC) Maria Bamford/Chris D'Elia Town Hall (NYC) Loose Ends B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) NOLA To NYC: Irwvin Mayfield Jr. & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Apollo Theater (NYC) Cool Hand Lou & The Downtown Daddy-Os Brendan's Bar (Rockaway Park)
Sunday, November 9
Nassau Moulin Rouge: The Ballet Alephi University Performing Arts Center (Garden City) Santo & Billy Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Ricky Roche Minnesota's (Long Beach)
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ZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute) November 7 - Mulcahy's (Wantagh)
Suffolk Mike Super Staller Center (Stony Brook University) Rock Out Hunger Benefit Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Atlantic Wind Symphony: A Sousa Salute To Our Veterans Patchogue Theatre Interplay Jazz Orchestra Treme (Islip) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Long Island Indie Rock & Pop Festival: Sunshiner / Too Early To Tell / Monkeybite / We Take Fire / Mayve / Correct / Sam Raia Music /Your House 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Rock Out Hunger 5 Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Martin Flynn Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Sydney Swanson Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Traditional Irish Music Shandon Court (East Islip) NYC/Queens Mike Stern & Eric Johnson Webster Hall (NYC) Antemasque Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Dave Nail Irving Plaza (NYC) Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra Brooklyn Bowl Big Smo B.B King's (NYC) Kate Voegele Mercury Lounge (NYC) Paula Poundstone City Winery (NYC) Agnes Obel Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Open Mic with Anthony Gibney Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Tame Impala Beacon Theatre (NYC)
Monday, November 10
Nassau Industry Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Open Mic & Jam Hosted by Kenny Forgione & Friends K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Psychic Dinner With Sandy R.S. Jones (Merrick)
Suffolk Open Mic Comedy Show Fin's Pub (Oakdale) Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Shandon Court (East Islip) Open Mic with Dave Drew The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Jam with Rockin' Robin Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic Night w/Kenn Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Night Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett)
NYC/Queens Jam with Richie Cannata The Bitter End (NYC) High Bob & The Hustle Mercury Lounge (NYC) La Ley Irving Plaza (NYC) Verite Brooklyn Bowl Tame Impala Beacon Theater (NYC)
Your Guide To Local Events Open Jazz Jam Session Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) James Vincent McMorrow Town Hall (NYC) Waxahatchee Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jamestown Revival Bowery Ballroom (NYC) London Grammar Terminal 5 (NYC) Hal Jackson Tribute: Evelyn King / Meli'sa Morgan / Ce Ce Peniston / Alyson Williams / The Fred Mac Band B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Robyn Hitchcock City Winery (NYC)
Tuesday, November 11
Nassau Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Dianne, Larry & Joe P.J. Harper's (Valley Stream) Acoustic/Electric Open Mic hosted by The Reflectors Connolly Station (Malverne) Acoustic Open Mic Hosted by Frank Walker K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Whiskey Road / DJ Cowboy Ben-E The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Body & Soul Puglia’s (Garden City) Fitz & The Tantrums The Space at Westbury JDL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Open Mic Night hosted by Mike & Mike Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) The People's Open Mic Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Open Mic with Shaun Lally Flanagan's Pub (Ronkonkoma) Roger Hodgson The Paramount (Huntington) The Cogs Singles Open Jam Gator Blue (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Shandon Court (East Islip) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ Harry Oke The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook) Open Jam w/George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Katie’s of Smithtown Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James)
NYC/Queens
Breathe Carolina / Candyland Webster Hall (NYC) Circa Survive Best Buy Theater (NYC) Billy Gibbons Featuring Will Lee & Anton Fig Brooklyn Bowl Rachel Lynn Carroll Place (NYC) Gerald Cohen: Sea Of Reeds Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Karen Jacobsen & Freebo The Triad Lounge (NYC) David Grisman & Del McCoury City Winery (NYC) Joey BadA$$ Irving Plaza (NYC) Ann Moura B.B. King's (NYC)
Wednesday, November 12
Nassau Fred The Human iPod The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Open Mic with Lee Sunset Grill (Seaford)
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Kate Voegele - November 9 Mercury Lounge (NYC)
Donny Celenza & Nina Gordon Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) 16 Tons Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio Don Lorenzo's Restaurant and Lounge (Glen Cove) Student Recital Alephi University Performing Arts Center (Garden City) 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) Marc Phillip Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam with Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers (Bayville) Wonderous Stories K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Eddie Sessa Puglia’s (Garden City) Pete Kanelous & Friends R.S. Jones (Merrick) Blue Plate Special Sunset Grill (Seaford) Jam Rock Night Mr. Berry's (Bethpage) Terrence From A Witch's Brew Reel (East Rockaway) Suffolk The Cogs Singles Open Jam The Stadium (Bohemia) Mike Deljudice & Friends The Arden (Port Jefferson) Open Jam Night with Jim Kolman Diamond Club & Sports Bar (Ronkonkoma) Eric Johnson & Mike Stern Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Garet Newman's Jazz Jam East End Republican Club (Sayville) Psychostick Revolution (Amityville) Affiance Amityville Music Hall Southbound The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Caroline Rose Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Mark Phillip Black & Blue (Huntington) Saliva Emporium (Patchogue) Cassandra House Bobbique (Patchogue) 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 (Patchogue) NYC/Queens Hot Rize City Winery (NYC) Ray Lamontagne Beacon Theater (NYC) Fitz & The Tantrums Terminal 5 (NYC) Sloan Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Caribou Webster Hall (NYC) Buddy Guy B.B. King's (NYC) Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Brooklyn Bowl Andrew McMahon Irving Plaza (NYC)
Thursday, November 13
Nassau Classic Rock & Blues Jam with Curt Arnel & Friends Callahan's (East Meadow) American Opera Projects: Independence
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Your Guide To Local Events Photo: Kate Voegele by Kirk Stauffer
Eve Alephi University Performing Arts Center (Garden City) Matt Wahl Reel (East Rockaway) Ricky Roche The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Woody Mack R.S. Jones (Merrick) Open Mic with Benoir The Hub (Island Park) Jazz Night: Marty Phillips/Daryl Pooser/Bill Smith Viana Hotel + Spa (Westbury) Jazz & Sushi Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Live Entertainment Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Live Band Karaoke/FM (Steely Dan Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic Night Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Big Al & Friends Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Open Mic Night w/Mike Longo Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The National Acrobats Of The People's Republic Of China Madison Theater, Molloy College (Rockville Centre) Keith Sambolin Caracara Mexican Grill (Farmingdale) Acoustic Open Mic with Frank Walker Sunset Grill (Seaford) Salsa Night Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Karaoke with DJ Joey Mongoose Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa)
Suffolk Katie Pearlman / Rainbow Full Of Sound 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Gerry Finlay Shandon Court (East Islip) Mike Deljuduce & Friends The Arden (Port Jefferson) Lil Jon Emporium (Patchogue) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Rupert Wates Trio / Toby Tobias Ensemble Patchogue Theatre Keyth Hart Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Chris Kenny The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (Saint James) Karaoke With DJ Pete & MC Ed Diamond Club (Ronkonoma) Open Mic Night Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Sal Of Ready In 10 Bobbique (Patchogue) Open Mic Zebra Club (Copiague) Keith Hart Black & Blue (Huntington) Bam Magera & F**kface Unstoppable Revolution (Amityville) Island Head Treme (Islip)
NYC/Queens
Buddy Guy B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Rural Alberta Advantage Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Particle Brooklyn Bowl The Association City Winery (NYC) Anberlin Irving Plaza (NYC) Ray Lamontagne Beacon Theater (NYC) House Party (Various Artists) Webster Hall (NYC) EDX Lavo (NYC) Lisa Mills Carroll Place (NYC) Party To Benefit Brooklyn Prospect Charter School: Joan Osborne / Dan Zanes / Martha Redbone / Jen Chapin / Kaki King Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Caroline Rose / Lorraine Leckie & Her Demons Mercury Lounge (NYC)
Friday, November 14
Nassau 45 RPM Mulcahys Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh)
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Your Guide To Local Events No Subject Michael's Porthole (Oceanside) King Penguin Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Blue Jupiter Alephi University Performing Arts Center (Garden City) Trainwreck / Songs In The Attic (Billy Joel Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)
Fitz & The Tantrums - November 11 The Space At Westbury
Sound Chaser Puglia’s (Garden City) The Infantry Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) The Hotel Bar Band The Helm (Freeport) Brian McGeough Kitty O'Hara's (Baldwin) Rekamelt It The Hub (Island Park) Bad Sandwich Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Styx NYCB Theatre at Westbury Mike Dorio Mim's Roslyn (Roslyn) RekaMelt It Showcase The Hub (Island Park) Live Boxing The Space at Westbury Paulie From South Of Sunrise Reel (East Rockaway) North Shore Symphony Orchestra Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School (Plainview) Unwined R.S. Jones (Merrick) Ninedeeznite / The Touch The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Sarah J & The Guilty Henchmen & Friends / Tiger Rose Mr. Berry's (Bethpage) Any Way You Want It Sunset Grill (Seaford)
Suffolk House Wreckers Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Karaoke With Gene & Ann Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Blue Roots/Johnny Ray Shandon Court (East Islip) New Life Crisis / Billboard Live 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Super Acoustic Bobbique (Patchogue) The Hit Men Patchogue Theatre The Electric Dudes Park Lounge (Kings Park) Frank Caliendo The Paramount (Huntington) Tommy Duck Swept Away (Bay Shore) Down & Dirty Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Mean Machine The Arden (Port Jefferson) Jellyband Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Uppercut / DJ Sparky The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Emporium (Patchogue) The Lone Sharks Giacomo Jack’s (Amityville) Tas Cru & His Band Of Tortured Souls Treme (Islip) Down & Dirty Black & Blue (Huntington)
TechnoBeat Hey guys, sorry I’ve been MIA for a little while…. The good news is I’m back and you should get yourselves ready. The Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival is coming up on the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8. It’s essentially a 2-day music festival that takes over Brooklyn’s nightlife. This year, they have a slew of artists playing at multiple different venues over the 2 nights including Verboten, Output, and Music Hall of Williamsburg. It’s gonna be a crazy time and lets be honest, what else are you doing that weekend? If you’re not feeling that, there’s plenty of other things going on in the NYC area that you should make sure you don’t miss. There’s some big names coming through the area and I think you’ll be pleased by who we have in the area. Let’s start with Lavo. This Thursday, November 6, we have Morgan Page coming into Lavo with Tritonal coming in the next day on November 7. Two great artists back-toback nights. And then, later on in the month, EDX will be making an appearance at Lavo on November 13. If we take a short trip over to Pacha, we can see the likes of Oliver Heldens on November 7. If you’re not into deep house, then you can go back the next weekend to catch Alvaro on November 14 and then Hardwell the next day. Like I said guys, I wasn’t lying when I said this was going to be a packed few weeks coming up. And I haven’t even gotten to Webster Hall yet! With that being said, both Moti and Must Die! will be making an appearance on November 8 at Webster with Candyland, Flinch, and Dotcom following shortly after on November 11. Make
Acoustic Alchemy Boulton Center (Bay Shore) David Bennett Group Huntington Public Library
NYC/Queens Carl Palmer B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Tortured Soul Brooklyn Bowl Steve Hackett Town Hall (NYC) Chris Young Best Buy Theater (NYC) PhillyBloco Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Alvaro Pacha (NYC) The Rural Alberta Advantage Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Caroline Smith Mercury Lounge (NYC) Lake Street Drive Terminal 5 (NYC) Ray Lamontagne Beacon Theater (NYC) Caribou Webster Hall (NYC) Carbon Leaf City Winery (NYC)
Saturday, November 15
Nassau Half Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) / Project Genesis (Genesis Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Keep Long Island Boring Benefit Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Moonlight Bay Puglia’s (Garden City) Cactus Life Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Fourteen Feet R.S. Jones (Merrick) Natalie Cole Tilles Center (Brookville) The Music Of Marvin Hamlisch Madison Theatre at Molloy College (Rockville Centre) Ready In 10 The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) The Rockwell Band Michael's Porthole
(Oceanside) Jukebox Explosion Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Jigsaw Jam IV (Fundraiser for People For The Pavilion & Autism Community Trust) The Hub (Island Park) Steve Hackett The Space at Westbury Chic 'N Martini Reel (East Rockaway) Styx NYCB Theatre at Westbury Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) Sunset Grill (Seaford) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Mulcahys Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh)
Suffolk The Salthill Band Shandon Court (East Islip) Porch Groove Swept Away (Bay Shore) Big Show The Arden (Port Jefferson) Neon Knights (Dio Tribute) / Ultimate Rush / Stainless Leather / That Metal Band Revolution (Amityville) Grand Boulevard Black & Blue (Huntington) The Stolen / The Como Brothers / One Click Waiting / The Nightmare Police / Schoeffel Amityville Music Hall Saturday Night Dance Party Emporium (Patchogue) Joe Rock & The All-Stars Giacomo Jack's (Amityville) Grand Boulevard Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Electrix/Seven Turns Napper Tandy's (Smithtown) Big Daddy & The Bulldogs / Mediacrime / G13 Kappler's Hotel Bar & Grill (Patchogue) Captain Jack (Billy Joel Tribute) /
By Richard Joseph Branciforte Photo by Richard Joseph Branciforte
sure you stop by on the next weekend too to see Laidback Luke on November 15. I know that’s a lot to take in, but I believe in you guys. Talking about all these upcoming shows, it makes me think about the show in Syracuse I recently went to see featuring the man himself, Skrillex, who made an appearance at The F Shed and absolutely brought down the house with help
from his openers Valentino Khan, Nadastrom, and Big Gigantic. Before I get to the main act, I just want to say how much Big Gigantic stood out to me. They literally play live instruments during their electronic set. Watching a group play live saxophone and drums over trap songs is something truly incredible and adds immensely to the feel of the show. Skrillex stole the night with his one of a kind sound and his laser light show. When he wasn’t standing up conducting the Star Wars theme song to the crowd, he was mixing like a true master while crazy lights were going
on around him. I’ve never seen lasers in this variety of colors before and they were something to truly marvel at. He played all of his big hits such as Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites and Cinema as well as throwing in some OWSLA label songs in addition to dropping some classics, such as Damien Marley’s “Welcome to Jamrock.” This show reignited my love for Skrillex and I honestly can’t wait to see him again. So I’ve been on my music downloading game lately and you get to benefit from that! Keys N Krates have been doing some extraordinary stuff recently, including the release of their new “Every Nite” EP, which includes the sounds you’ve grown to know and love from Keys N Krates. From chill synths and chopped up female vocals to the freshest beats you’ve literally ever heard, Keys N Krates are on the rise up and they are looking to do some really great things. Additionally, I’ve got some new remixes that I know you’ll love. Make sure you check out the “Rather Be (ANTS Bootleg)” which puts a nice electro house twist on a song that literally every girl has learned the words to in the last few month. And if you’re a fan of The Chainsmokers, make sure you download their remix of “Habits (Stay High)” by Tove Lo as it will get any crowd going; I know because I’ve used it. Well, that’s if for me for now. See you in a few weeks and remember, keep raging my friends and feel free to contact me at richiegtechno@gmail.com.
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Ricky Roche - Thursdays The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale)
45 RPM 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Martin Flynn Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Emblem3 The Paramount (Huntington) Brooks Was Here Bulldog Grille (Amityville) Carl Palmer Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges Jazz Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Easy Chief Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling Patchogue Theatre Bobby Messano Treme (Islip) Saturday Night Dance Party / UFC Emporium (Patchogue) Open Mic hosted by Foreverman & Joe Brown Mug's Pub (Smithtown) Dropdeadsexy The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) The Association Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Live Music Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) The Clearwater Stills Band / Red Tide Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Hiromi Staller Center (Stony Brook University)
NYC/Queens The Attic Ends Mercury Lounge (NYC) Stephanie Courtney York College (Jamaica) Prince Royce The Theater At Madison Square Garden (NYC) Hardwell Madison Square Garden (NYC) Black 47 B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Alton Brown Beacon Theater (NYC) Hardwell Pacha (NYC) Yonder Mountain String Band Brooklyn Bowl Shawn Mendes Best Buy Theater (NYC) David Bromberg & Honey Child City Winery (NYC) Ani DiFranco/Dar Williams Town Hall (NYC) Blue October Webster Hall (NYC) Pablo Mayor & Friends Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessi Mechanic Bowery Electric (NYC) Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Lake Street Drive Terminal 5 (NYC)
Sunday, November 16
Nassau The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra: Strawberry Fields / The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Of New York Tilles Center (Brookville) Ricky Roche Minnesota's (Long Beach) King Cobras Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Tree House Studios Open Mic Ziggy's Corner (Massapequa)
Suffolk Traditional Irish Music Shandon Court (East Islip) Spank! The 50 Shades Parody The Paramount (Huntington) Ancona 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Jacob Whitesides Revoluton (Amityville) Zoso Emporium (Patchogue) Martin Flynn Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Michael Petrucciani Project Treme (Islip) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) NYC/Queens Anberlin Irving Plaza (NYC) Chris Smither & The Motivators City Winery (NYC) Yarn Brooklyn Bowl Wayne Static B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Wiz Khalifa Webster Hall (NYC) Atmosphere Terminal 5 (NYC) Alt-J Beacon Theater (NYC) Opera At Rutgers Presents The ThreePenny Opera Le Poission Rouge (NYC) Lewis Watson Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Open Mic w/Anthony Gibney Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Mahogony Mercury Lounge (NYC)
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Nassau Industry Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Open Mic & Jam hosted by Kenny Forgione K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)
Suffolk Open Mic Comedy Show Fin's Pub (Oakdale) Open Jam With Rockin’ Robin Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Terry McNeely Roast Revolution (Amityville) Keith Sambolin Caracara Mexican Grill (Farmingdale) Open Mic with Dave Drew The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic Night w/Kenn Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Shandon Court (East Islip)
NYC/Queens Rachael Yamagata Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Micky Dolenz / Lena Hall / Nick Cordero / Constantine Maroulis / Donnie Kehr / Vincent Pastore Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Wiz Khalifa Webster Hall (NYC) YG / Nipsey Hustle Best Buy Theater (NYC) House Of Speakeasy Presents No Satisfaction City Winery (NYC) Lucinda Williams Beacon Theater (NYC) East India Youth Mercury Lounge
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Long Island Rock Unplugged: Craving Strange • Revel 9 The Vinyl Plane •Jackknife Stiletto Pedestrian Knockdown K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore November 4 kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925 Take a handful of Long Island's biggest original bands and put them in a room with no amps – and this is what you’ll get. This certainly is a rare opportunity to see not one, but five top area and regional bands in the same place at the same time, playing the songs they do best, but stripped-down and intimate. It's hard to think of a better music value than this show, and a chance to hear some familiar tunes performed in an entirely new way.
Acoustic Thursdays: Pre-Football Village Idiot Pub, Patchogue villageidiotpubli.com • (631) 284-8471 Here's a novel idea that works even better than a slant route: Take one of the most popular music and sports pubs around in The Village Idiot, and gear up the fans for hot football action with great acoustic music before Thursday Night Football. That's exactly what's been taking place at the Idiot since the beginning of the NFL season – and the music and gridiron action will continue on all year. Upcoming in the series: Lauren Hefner on November 6; Erin Chase on November 13; Paul Martin on November 20; and more artists to come as the season rolls on.
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Erin Chase
The AM/FM Show: 45 RPM Wonderous Stories
Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall, Wantagh November 14 at 9 PM muls.com (516) 783-7500 ticketweb.com
It's a concept that's been rocking many a venue both big and small in recent weeks: It's The AM/FM Show, and here's how it works. The “AM band” (so to speak) is 45 RPM, which, according to the band itself, “brings you the cheesiest songs of the 70s that AM radio had to offer.” They're followed by the “FM band” in area favorites Wonderous Stories, which will rock Mulcahy's with the best music from the FM dial.
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oger Hodgson, Supertramp's co-founder and singer/songwriter and an area favorite, will bring his tour to The Paramount in Huntington on Tuesday, November 11. He will be joined on stage by his full band to perform his classic hits and a selection of songs from his solo albums. For tickets and more information: paramountny.com. Uniting generations at his concerts, Hodgson transports baby boomers back to their youth and gives younger generations a taste of why his heartfelt songs have endured. Hodgson’s songs include such now-classics as "Take The Long Way Home," "Give A Little Bit," "The Logical Song," "Breakfast In America," "Dreamer," "School," "Child Of Vision," "Even In The Quietest Moments," "It's Raining Again," and "Fool's Overture." In concert, Hodgson also delivers select songs such as “In Jeopardy" and "Lovers In The Wind" from his five solo album releases.
ROGER HODGSON
The Legendary Rock Voice Returns To Huntington Much like other veteran artists who have passed through the area recently such as Burton Cummings and Ian Hunter, seeing Hodgson as a solo artist is every bit as entertaining as it was to seem him as a part of his former band, Supertramp. Fans expecting anything less than a full-scale night of hits and memories from this charismatic performer need not worry. “People tell me I am one of music’s best kept secrets,” said Hodgson. “I have many fans
Photo by Rob Shanahan
following me around the world because the show I am currently doing with my band is so special. Even many huge Supertramp fans are admitting that the band I have put together actually sounds better than the original, so the audience is in for a wonderful surprise. This year, in addition to my popular duo and orchestral shows, I am performing with an excellent band of four very versatile musicians. They are high caliber musicians and passionate about the music.” A question that Hodgson is continually asked is why he left Supertramp at the height of their hitmaking powers in 1983. “When I left Supertramp in 1983, it was to fol-
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low my heart, which was telling me it was time to make home, family, and spiritual life my priority,” said Hodgson. “I wanted to be with my children as they grew up. I had become disenchanted with the music business. Supertramp had been my baby, my life for 14 years but I felt a completion. At that point I chose to have my primary focus be my family and not my career. I also pretty much left the music industry and took my family to a healthier place to raise my kids – up in the mountains of Northern California. I moved out of Los Angeles and built a home studio so I could continue to create music and although I made a few albums, I never toured behind them. My kids are now grown and I'm older and wiser and very happy to be touring again these last years ... Contrary to what people believe, Supertramp did not break up because I wanted to start a solo career or because of difficulties between me and Rick (Davies).” Today, Hodgson seems heathly, wiser, and more than a bit enthusiastic about his current musical life. “One of the things that I like most about making music is how it has brought people together from all over the globe and how many lasting friendships have been made through a common love of my songs,” said Hodgson. “It is a very special and personal connection I have with many of my fans and that the fans have with one another ... At my concerts I’m now seeing three generations singing along with me, and it’s wonderful to see more and more young people discovering my music.” For more on Roger Hodgson: RogerHodgson.com or Facebook.com/RogerHodgson.
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Wild Child: Dave Brock’s Doors Experience The Paramount, Huntington, Gramercy Theatre, NYC
Jim Morrison warbled to “cancel his subscription to the resurrection,” then left us on July 3, 1971. Dave Brock and Wild Child turned both these area theaters into The Whisky A Go Go, and brought Morrison back in a way that the singer might not have ever dreamed possible. Brock’s representation of “The Lizard King” is so skilled and visually accurate it made it seem a good idea to check for
contents in the grave at Pere Lachaise Cemetery. Brock was chosen to star in The Jim Morrison Rock Opera by the show’s producers – no less than the singer’s sister, Anna Morrison Graham, and her husband. After his stint in the show, Brock formed Wild Child and has carved a niche by recreating the bands’ performances. The overall production was so spontaneous and precise that former Doors Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek added Brock to their own band from 2010 to 2013. No less than Doors member Robby Krieger delivered the ultimate plaudit to Brock: “Wild Child is as close as you’ll get to the real thing.” At The Paramount, the show opened with “Break On Through,” and the musical portals of perception brought the crowd back to 1967 and Southern California. “Hello I Love You,” “Love Me Two Times,” and “Twentieth Century Fox” followed, and the audience was barely allowed to catch its breath before the group launched into Berthold Brecht’s
“Alabama Song,” moving straight into “Back Door Man.” At The Gramercy, New York City’s grit and the darker theatre were an appropriate ambiance. This evening opened with “Roadhouse Blues,” while many in the sang and danced along to the opening numbers. The band found a groove from the start that takes many groups half a show to find. “I formed this group with the intention of having a great band, not one that just looked like the members of The Doors with mediocre musicians,” Brock said in an interview during the New York stint. “We don’t wear costumes or recite pretend banter in between songs, as if we were
The Doors back in 1968. The focus is on the delivery and performance of the music and recreating the original sound with the exact same instruments that The Doors used. Fans want to hear that music relived live on stage as it was. Most people that come and see us never had a chance to see The Doors, or may not of even been alive at the time they played.” As the band ripped through “Touch Me,” “Riders On The Storm,” “Crystal Ship,” “Love Her Madly,” and “Light My Fire” at The Gramercy, it once again seemed to be the autumn after the summer of love. By the time of the encore (“The End”), it was clear that this is a remarkable band, which also includes Kit Potamkin on keyboards and bass, Gene White on drums, and Pat Hennessy on guitar. We were left wondering if perhaps Brock will handle the vocals for the remaining Doors, Robby Krieger and John Densmore, in the future. We certainly hope so. – Bob Wilson
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Varying dates and times; stallercenter.com Upcoming in this special series, featuring live encores of actualy Metropolitan Opera events, during this period: Carmen (encore) on November 7 at 7 pm.
The Cottage
Art Hats Off To Dr. Seuss! LaMantia Gallery, Northport November 8 through 30; (631) 754-8414; lamantiagallery.com Never-before-seen hats from Dr. Seuss’s Private Collection along with prints & sculpture from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection. All artwork on exhibition is available for acquisition; a special public event is November 8 at noon, featuring Dr. Seuss Collection Expert Jeff Schuffman. Call for details. 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
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by pianist Josu De Solaun. The Music Of Our Lives: The Bucket List Temple B’nai Torah, Wantagh November 8 at 8 pm; (516) 946-7207
Josu De Solaun
Long Island Cabaret Theatre: A musical featuring 40 singers and dancers choreographed by Gary Dana and Geri DeJohn, and featuring Tom Stallone and music director Sid Cherry. Live music and dancing follow the show; nightclub-style seating. Call for reseverations; tickets also available at the door.
The Big Sleep
rehearsals. Music fans are welcome to come and listen; refreshments are available. North Shore Symphony Orchestra Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School, Plainview November 15 at 8 pm; (516) 695-4476; northshoresymphonyorch.org The opening concert of the 54th season is “Music Of The Romantic Era;” featuring Mendelssohn’s Overture to Ruy Blas, Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, and
Film The Big Sleep Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington November 6 at 7 pm; (631) 423-FILM; cinemaartscentre.org Event will be highlighted by an appearance by author and cartoonist Jules Feiffer, a double book signing and reception, and live music from Mike Soloway.
Met Live In HD Series Staller Center for the Arts, Main Stage Theater, Stony Brook University
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musical featuring one of the greatest scores in theater history.
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 models of automobiles. Call for more information.
Theater Scenery BayWay Arts Center, East Islip November 8 through 23; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org. BroadHollow Theatre Company: A comedy by Ed Dixon.
Peter Pan CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale November 22 through January 4; (631) 581-2700; cmpac.com CM Performing Arts: The classic children’s tale. Death Of A Salesman Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through November 15; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: The great American classic by Arthur Miller.
A Christmas Carol Theatre Three, Port Jefferson November 15 through December 27; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com To Kill A Theatre Three’s 30th Mockingbird anniversary production of the holiday classic. Veronica’s Room Vanderbilt Estate Carriage House, Centerport Through November 7; (516) 293-0674; ArenaPlayers.org Arena Players Repertory Company: This thriller-chiller, entwining fantasy and reality, had a successful revival off-Broadway.
South Pacific BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Through November 16; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theater Company: The legendary Broadway
A Christmas Carol (Theatre Three)
To Kill A Mockingbird Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor November 5 through 29; (631) 725-9500; baystreet.org A newly staged production based on the legendary novel by Harper Lee, adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel.
The Cottage Queens Theatre, Flushing November 7 through 16; (718) 760-0064; queenstheatre.org Sandy Rustin’s rollicking farce in the style of Noel Coward, featuring a stellar cast. A best bet for this edition. The Bad Seed Levittown Public Library November 14 through 23; (516) 884-6025; ivylaneplayers.com Ivy Lane Players: The classic drama.
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Ann Klein
Tumbleweed Symphony Sowie Sound
Who: Whatever do you, don’t confuse this Ann Klein with the el cheapo Anne Klein watches you see at Macy’s – this is a veteran area artist that merges Americana with her own natural New York style. She’s an exceptional guitarist and multiinstrumentalis who has performed with artists of every genre, as well as on Broadway. Now, she releases this disc of her own songs, produced by Tim Hatfield (and mastered by the legendary Scott Hull at Masterdisk). The result is a wide-ranging, utterly original, exceptionally performed and arranged album that’s sylistically diverse but hard
to resist. The Artist & Her Sound: From the one-sheet: “With the lucky circumstance of having a talented producer/enginer in the family (her husband, Hatfield), Klein called on Rich Mercurio (drums) and Steve Count (bass) and started recording the album she describes as ‘the Fab Four meets the prairie in a Greenwich Village subway station.’ The 10 tracks reflect Klein’s eclectic musical influences.” “I grew up listening to The Beatles and there’s no way I could erase that DNA in my musical imprint,” said Klein. “No way. I also love blues guitar and in the last few years, I’ve also been very influences by country and Americana, and picked up the mandolin.” The Songs: “Tango Wrangler,” “Start A Fire,” “Remember To Forget,” “I’m Gone So Long,” “Sunday Morning,” “Real Love,” “Rodents In The Attic,” “Rocking Chair,” “Break Out,” “Promised Land.” To Learn More About The Artist: Log on to annkleinmusic.com.
Robert Bruey Carousel Independent
Who: Singer/songwriter Robert Bruey grew up in rural New England, and now lives on the North Fork. This album was produced by Ben Wisch over a seven-month period. The album features some intensely personal songs as well as, perhaps, a shockingly rocking bent at times – but overall, this new material suits this upcoming artist’s multi-
faceted sound perfectly. The Artist & His Sound: From the one-sheet: “Carousel is the step forward Robert has been looking for. It has allowed him to spread his wings sonically without losing the core essence of his strong suit – his voice and unique guitar style … New lis-
teners will be pleased to hear a variety of songs, some soft, some up-tempo and aggressive – with others landing right in the middle. Current fans will be happy to hear the familiar voice adorned with many new sounds and surprises.” The Songs: “Comin’ Round,” “Fracture Of A Sign,” “Open Road,” “Go,” “River Of Stars,” “A Piece Of You,” “Everything,” “Nightengale,” “Anything But Red,” “Whirlwind,” “All This Is Love.” To Learn More About The Artist: Log on to robertbruey.com.
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Who: The new Long Island-based band Port City is comprised of Marcus Keith, Jonathan Orozco, Leeroy, and Emmanuel Neris. The Artists & Their Sound: From their bio: “These talented individuals were brought together through the power of music. What started as an outlet for two childhood best friends flourished into a bond of four brothers. Port City’s success is a reflection of their drive and passion for a collective first love … music. “The band was formed in late 2009 by Jonathan and Marcus.
Initially an acoustic project, it later developed its own identity when Eman and Leeroy were added in 2010 /11. Port City has cultivated their sound through the influence of genres like neo-soul, indie rock, funk, and jazz. Their sound can be recounted as music that personifies emotion, passion, energy, fun, and love.” Currently, the band is finishing work on its studio-recorded EP; at press time, it was slated to be released this month. Look for big things from this energetic new group, which recently made its debut at K.J. Farrell’s in Bellmore, one of the area’s top venues. Social Media & More: Find the band at its official webiste, PortCityBand.com; at Facebook (Facebook.com/PortCityBand); at Soundcloud (Soundcloud.com/PortCityBand); Twitter (Twitter.com/PortCityBand); and at Instagram.com/portcityband. 24 • Good Times Magazine - November 4 - 17, 2014
Here There, Funny Hair: The lovable loonies of Long Island Comedy rarely take a breather; they're always running around this lovely strip of land providing guffaws, if not outright belly laughs. Up next: Veronica Mosey and Jay J. Boyd, with host Paul Anthony and more than likely some surprises along the way, on November 8 at The Comedy Club at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. Mosey is of particular note; she's been hailed by Rolling Stone as a standup to watch, and has made frequent TV appearances, including on Comedy Central. Tickets are at longislandcomedy.com … He's out there, he's crazed, he's still really red: Carrot Top returns to the area on November 6 at The NYCB Theatre in Westbury. Tickets are on sale via ticketmaster.com, livenation,com or the NYCB box office. Also at the famed theater in the round: the couldn't-behotter Amy Schumer on November 26, and the triple threat of Eddie Griffin, Bruce Bruce, and Lil Duval on November 28. Haven't seen Bruce for quite some time, and we're glad to see him back in the area … Remember the old joke: “Man … that is one ugly baby!” That might not be such a bad thing – Joan Dangerfield, the widow of one of the most legendary standup stars of all time, Rodney Dangerfield, recently launched “The Rodney Dangerfield Baby LookAlike Photo Contest" on Rodney's Facebook page. The story of it was provided by Joan Dangerfield through her PR firm: She came across a “Saturday Night Live”
show that Rodney hosted in 1980. "It includes a sketch where Rodney donates to a sperm bank and becomes its most in-demand donor," Joan Dangerfield said. "All the customers want their children fathered by him and he has a hilarious time trying to keep the bank fully stocked ... It got me thinking. So I looked online and noticed lots of parents posting pictures of their kids making Rodney faces. They were adorable! One of the babies was only minutes old and displayed an uncanny resemblance. So I decided to have an official contest." The winning parents received two domestic round-trip flights to Los Angeles, and two tickets to the opening night of "The Comedic Genius of Rodney Dangerfield" exhibit hosted by Michael Bolton on Bruce November 2. Learn Bruce more about Rodney's legacy via rodney.com and joandangerfield.com. For those who might not know: Rodney Dangerfield was from Long Island, and was born here in Deer Park … Many area fans are gearing up for the appearance of Mario Cantone at The Space at Westbury on November 22; the man deserves a lifetime achievement award for his Liza Minelli impression alone ... Hot at the clubs: “SNL” vets come to Levittown as Colin Quinn headlines Governor’s on November 5, followed by Brooks Wheelan from last season’s cast on November 7.
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Jenna Rose: Sweet 16 Brings Stars & Music
One of Long Island's fastest-rising pop stars, the young singer Jenna Rose – featured earlier this year in a “Long Island Spotlight” feature in Good Times – recently celebrated her “Sweet 16” at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury in a star-laden special event. Rose was escorted and serenaded by teen sensation Sammy Wilkinson to her lavish Sweet 16. Rose performed some of her orginal songs with her dancers during the event; others special guests were Wilkinson and Nate Mololey, who performed for the crowd of Rose's friends, family, and media. Other notable guests included Dillon Rupp, Christian Collins, Kenny Holland, and Jonah Marais. It's been a busy year for Rose; this past summer, she was invited to perform for NFL star Ron Jaworski and other sports legends at his annual golf event in Atlantic City. She also performed at The Wells Fargo Center for The Philadelphia Souls opening game, and performed with Disney star Todrick Hall at The Gramercy Theater in New York, plus shows with fellow Long Island native Robbie Rosen (“American Idol”) and Jillian Jensen (“The X Factor”). Rose is currently on tour with Taylor Caniff & Reality Dance's “The Jam Tour” with many of the stars who appeared at her party. To hear Rose's new song and find out more about this rising star, visit jennaroseofficial.com.
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The Long Island-based pop/rock singer/songwriter Gina Cutillo recently released a new single, “Fly (Feel Love Tonight)” – and the video for the song seems to have quickly reached serious hit status at YouTube. “My new sngle has a video that will make you feel warm and fuzzy,” reported the always provacative Cutillo in a letter and link to her fans. “It also can give that special mood to your evening and definitely secure sex for the night, so watch it, share it, comment on it, and tell your friends, because I love you all and we worked very hard on it.” The video can be seen at youtu.be/yd5Ovw3dpqo. The song can also be heard at ReverbNation. The stunning Cutillo, who has released several singles and albums during the past several years, is a longtime Long Island favorite not only for her club appearances and albums but for her talk radio appearances as well.
Video Pays Tribute To Island Park
The rock duo Lucas Klose – comprised of Gary Lucas and Jann Klose – has released a new music video, "Mary Magdalene," which was created in part to bring attention to the fact that many people in the South Shore of Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and New Jersey, are still struggling to get their lives back to normal since Superstorm Sandy. When local travel agent Debra Michaels heard that Lucas Klose was looking for a location to film their video for their new song, she called her neighbors, including The Island Park Volunteer Fire Department. "Mary Magdalene" is about living through Superstorm Sandy; it was co-written by Lucas, Klose, and Dan Beck, who has written songs with Dion DiMucci and
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Legendary guitairst Brian Setzer, a native of Massapequa, donated his signature orange Gretsch guitar to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History during a ceremony on October 17. The replica guitar is evocative of Setzer’s original 1959 Gretsch 6120 “Stray Cat” guitar, for which he raided his Monopoly game for two dice drilled holes in them and attached them to take the place of the missing tone knobs. To help resemble a 1950s-era “hot rod,” Setzer added three decals that, in the replica, were duplicated with the aid of a master guitar builder. “Brian Setzer is a prolific and distinctive contributor to American music,” said John Edward Hasse, the museum’s curator of American music. “Proof of his legacy exists not only in the longevity of his career and in his lengthy discography, but also in his ability to cross musical boundaries.” In 1982, Setzer released his first single with The Stray Cats, “Rock This Town,” on which he played a 1959 Gretsch 6120 model guitar. As the guitar aged, it began to fall apart. Stephen Stern, a Gretsch master guitar builder, replicated every detail of the original guitar. When Stern presented it to Setzer, he found it to be virtually indistinguishable from the original. It is the 2006 replica that is now in the museum’s collection. “What an honor it is to be in the Smithsonian just for playing the music that I love,” said Setzer. “Maybe in a hundred years people will look at my guitar and be inspired to play it and enjoy it the way I do.” For more information, visit americanhistory.si.edu.
Felix Cavaliere. On September 16, the three writers plus a three-person production crew, Z3Rro The Comet, and Ashley Christopher (recent graduates from Five Towns College), as well as EDM DJ James Messina filmed the "Mary Magdalene" scenes throughout Island Park, showing a wealth of footage of condemned homes, the local fire house, and a favorite pub, The Local Ale House. "Mary Magdalene" now appears at DailyMotion and at Vevo (YouTube). Donations are welcomed by The Island Park Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 500, Island Park, NY 11558.
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RHYTHM TRACKING Faded Platinum: It seems like only yesterday that albums would sell millions, the platinum standard. During the 1990s, some artists would sell several million copies in just the first week of a new release, whether it
By Jimi LaLumia
what I mean: Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, The Stones, David Bowie, all the way up to and including the previously mentioned Eminem and Guns ’N Roses. "Rebel" equals audience – I know, because I became a fan of many of these Taylor stars because of their Swift rebel reps. The new breed of bands smile, get along with everyone, with no visible, egomaniacal front person. What fun is that? The most recent rebels that I can name are Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, and Justin Beiber, and they're pop stars. The so-called “rockers” are all laid back, hippie-ish bores. So if you want to know what happened, that's what happened. One Direction is more engaging on a “star” level than current bands are. Oh, dear ... Still Raging Thunders: The Johnny Thunders documentary that I wrote about here recently, Lookin’ For Johnny, is now available, at online stores and all the hip DVD outlets. It is the best rock & roll experience I've had in a very long time. I just keep watching it, and you will too; it is what rock & roll was, and possibly could be again. Jungle Records UK is also releasing a limited edition double red vinyl LP of the soundtrack in time for this year's Record Store Day, which is also orderable online and in any existing, actual record stores that you might find. We miss you, Johnny, but Danny Garcia's brilliant film ensures that Thunders will live on forever.
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be a new title from Pearl Jam or N'Sync, Guns ‘N Roses or Eminem. Buying the product, owning the package, the lyrics and photos, created a bond between the artist and the fan – until the Internet and "American Idol" came along. Then, it became about the song, and the kids were interested in being the “artist,” creating and posting videos of themselves doing the latest hits. Big names still sold tickets in big venues, but the audience, hands waving in the air to every song (while taking selfies), no longer star-worshipped. Whether this is a good or bad thing is subject to debate, but it is a real thing. Some artists still sell: Adele, the last of the platinum princesses, is still racking up rhw sales on her album, 21, which has been in release for several years; she has sold 12 million copies at this point, but she is a singular exception, not the rule. The other princess out there is Taylor Swift, who is being closely watched by the industry as her new CD, 1989, is readied to hit the racks as a holiday seller. At this point, no album by an artist (excluding soundtracks and “various artists” compilations) has sold a million copies, and the music industry is sitting on the edge of its seat, praying for a miracle. Sagging Stars: In a related point: What happened to stars? For the answer to that, we must ask: What happened to rebels? Trouble makers? Sore thumbs? All the biggest names started out with Miley Cyrus “reputations," if you know
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musical voices of his generation, earning plaudits from several publications: Insite Magazine calls Bennett’s music “refreshingly capricious and trippy.” The group has toured extensively and garnered a broad fan base, unusual for a modern music ensemble. The Daniel Bennett Group has recently shared concert billings with artists such as Bill Frisell, Charlie Hunter, Greg Osby, and James Carter. The band has released five albums: A Nation Of Bears, The Legend Of Bear Thompson, Peace And Stability Among Bears, Live At The Theatre, and the newest release, Clockhead Goes To Camp. Bennett’s band was recently nominated as “Best Jazz Group” in Hot House’s NYC Jazz Contest. Though busy with his touring group, Bennett is also active in the fertile New York City musical theater scene; he currently plays woodwinds in the Off-Broadway hit, Blank! The Musical, a cutting edge comedy produced by The Upright Citizens Brigade. Bennett also recently composed the original musical score for the stage adaptation of Frankenstein at The
Gettin’ A Jones: Blind Pig Records has released “Love Times Ten,” a video of the first track from JWJones’ new album, Belmont Boulevard, also recently issued by the famed blues label. JW-Jones is a young Canadian guitar slinger/songwriter who is set to break out in the U.S. and worldwide music scenes. Belmont Boulevard was produced by Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge, who has helmed projects for Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, and Susan Tedeschi. Jones chose Hambridge to produce because, in his words: “This CD is all about getting out of my comfort zone musically and lyrically, working with a big producer and creating a high-energy experience that matches our live show, and I knew Tom was the man to make that happen.” Jones has already worked with an impressive list of highprofile blues artists inclding Charlie Musselwhite, Hubert Sumlin, Kim Wilson, David “Fathead” Newman, and Jimmie Vaughan (about whom he penned a song on the album entitled “What Would Daniel Bennett Jimmie Do?”). Bennett’s Hot Night In Hudson Guild Theatre in Huntington: New York-based Manhattan. Other recent theater saxophonist Daniel Bennett will performances include the Offheadline an official CD release Broadway musical comedy Legacy event on Friday, November 14 at Falls and the Off-Broadway revival 7:30 pm at The Huntington Public of Swingtime Canteen at The Library, located at 338 Main Street, Cherry Lane Theatre. as part of the Library’s concert Daniel Bennett completed his series. For more information, call Masters Degree in Saxophone (631) 427-5165, or log on to Performance from the New thehuntingtonlibrary.org. England Conservatory in 2004. Admission is free for this event. Members of the Daniel Bennett The Daniel Bennett Group is Group include Bennett on alto celebrating the release of its newest saxophone and flute, Nat Janoff album, Clockhead Goes To Camp. on guitar, and Matthew Feick on Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable drums. Learn more at danielbennettgroup.com.
BITS & PIECES Marina & The Diamonds
Marina & The Diamonds: ‘Froot’ Is Good For You
Marina & The Diamonds is among the hottest music acts on the planet – and unique entertainer has just released “Froot,” the first single from the album of the same name. A video for the just-issued song is already causing more than a bit of a stir at YouTube. The new single seems to be the latest in a long line of hits for this talented stunner, who already has topped the charts with her previous albums, Electra Heart and her Top 5 debut, The Family Jewels. For the few who might not know: Welsh by birth, Marina Diamandis describes herself as a “serial college dropout” who once dressed up as a boy to audition for a reggae boy band, hoping to amuse the record label into signing her. After further failed auditions (girl bands, musicals), in a fit of ambitious pique, she taught herself piano and created Marina & The Diamonds in 2005 (and it's just her; the “Diamonds” are the audience). Learn more by checking out the enjoyably off-kilter “Froot” at YouTube.
Exposing Their ‘Dark Mind’
Janine & The Mixtape: Atlantic Records has announced a joint venture with Little Mixtapes
Janine & The Mixtape
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Records and its founder, Janine & The Mixtape. Dark Mind, the New Zealandborn singer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, and producer’s debut EP, has been re-released in the US as of today (November 4). The EP was preceded by the new single, “Hold Me (Feat. Pusha T),” which currently is burning up the charts. Now based in Brooklyn, Janine & The Mixtape – known to friends and family as Janine Foster – began performing at open mic nights in her native Auckland when she was 14 years old. She soon developed her own unique amalgam of pop, indie, R&B, and hip hop, all built around her emotional songcraft, unique vocals, and utterly individualistic persona. Released initially by her own Little Mixtapes Records in 2013, Dark Mind shot Janine & The Mixtape into the spotlight – as well as the #2 spot on the iTunes store’s “Top R&B Albums” chart. A tour will be announced shortly; keep up with her via janineandthemixtape.com.
The Real Thing Is Back
Pink Floyd:
After many years away and through enough tumult for 10 classic rock bands, Pink Floyd is back on the charts: “Louder Than Words” a new song, is making the rounds at radio. This new release is taken from the new album, The Endless River, which will be released on November 10 on Columbia Records. Louder Than Words is performed by Pink Floyd; taken from David Gilmour, Rick Wright, and Nick Mason’s 1993 Division Bell sessions, it has new lyrics by writer and Division Bell lyricist Polly Samson.
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“The music for Louder Than Words is from those final sessions, the three of us playing together on the houseboat Astoria with Rick’s idiosyncratic keyboards reminding me now that you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone,” said Floyd's David Gilmour. “At the start of the album I asked Polly [Samson] to write the lyrics. She felt that what I played her didn’t need words, that hearing us play was more interesting. In the end she wrote just this one, which expresses, beautifully I think, the way the three of us, me, Nick, and Rick, have something when we play together, that has a magic that is louder than words.” In additon to a regular release, the new album will be available in a rather spectacular deluxe CD / Blu-ray casebook edition (left) that should be a real treat for longtime fans.
‘III’ Is The Charm
Jessica Campbell: With her third album, roots-pop singer/songwriter Jessica Campbell proves there’s strength in numbers: Her new effort, called III, captures Campbell in an adventurous mood, looking to build something new on top of the foundation that’s always anchored her music. She’s still a genre bender, with songs rooted in pop hooks, Americana
influences, folk guitars, and just the slightest hint of Southern twang. “This is a very much a ‘seize the moment’ album,” said Campbell. “It’s about dreaming … and chasing after those dreams, so you can eventually live them. It's about being willing to try.” Learn more at jessicacampbellmusic.com.
Claire’s New Sounds
London Calling:
The New York City-based electro pop-rocker Claire London is preparing to unveil her sophomore EP, Hit The Switch, which is set to drop later this month. The singer’s darkly romantic approach, sampled on the eponymous lead single, has already been hailed by much of the music press. London’s latest effort builds upon the aesthetic of her debut, incorporating powerful, heavy electro-rock elements. Hit The Switch bridges the sonic gap previously established by her best-known songs, such as “Color Me.” Learn a whole lot more about her at clairelondon.virb.com.
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