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Winter may be here, but there’s no reason to stay cooped up indoors – there’s so many things to do close to home, including weekend getaways, hikes, ice skating, skateboarding, cultural events, and wine tastings. Recently, Discover Long Island and area businesses keyed us in on what’s hot in cool climes – and you don’t have to leave Nassau or Suffolk to have a wealth of cold weather fun. Skates Are Great: What would winter be without ice skating? There are several indoor locations, but to truly get a feel for the season, bundle up and head out to one of Long Island’s many outdoor ice skating rinks. up. The Town of Oyster Bay operates three, in Bethpage, Massapequa, and
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Hilton Garden Inn in Riverhead and you’ll receive luxury transportation to visit three select wineries, complimentary tastings at each location, a boxed lunch or a food voucher at a local vineyard, and a farm-totable breakfast. Other great Syosset. Massapequa’s outdoor rink is at options: If you’re Marjorie R. Post Community Park; Syosset’s booking a stay with outdoor rink is located at Syosset-Woodbury family or children, Community Park in Woodbury. The Town of consider a hotel Oyster Bay’s new Ice Skating Center is at that includes a visit Bethpage Community Park. to local attractions Several of the Island’s villages and parks, such as Spring Hill including Port Jefferson Village, Greenport Suites’ “Aquarium Village, Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn, Experience,” which Grant Park in Hewlett, Bethpage Community includes admission Park, Marjorie Post in Massapequa Park, to The Long Island and Syosset-Woodbury Park, welcome skaters Aquarium in of all levels to their outdoor rinks. Indoor Riverhead; or The rinks are located at Cantiague Park in Hicksville Hampton Inn and Freeport Recreation Center, among other Garden City’s public and privately operated facilities. “Family Fun If you’re of the mindset to brave the cold by Package For Four,” skating indoors, Oil City Skatepark in including four tickets to The Long Island Oceanside is in the midst of a very hot winter; Children’s Museum. The Andrew Hotel in Great Neck has a special “Pampered Pet Package,” Port Jefferson Ice Skating which includes luxury accommodations for you and your pet, a special welcome pet amenity, complimentary dog walks, and turn-down service with treats for you and your pet. Take A Hike: Regardless of the weather, there’s plenty of opportunities to view Long Island’s scenic beauty outdoros: The NYS Office Of Parks, Recreation & Historic there’s skating, BMX, a huge retail shop featuring Preservation runs scooters and much more, group lessons, children’s programs all money-saving packages, and more fun choices winter. These indoor than we have room to list here. Learn all about it and outdoor programs at oilcitysk8.com or call (516) 442-0702. include craft-making Pool Parties: Want to forget about winter and and nature education. dive into a luxurious pool? Plan a “pool party If you want to head weekend.” Have a romantic getaway, enjoy the out on your own quiet scenery, or just bask in the clean, heated water. adventure outdoors, You don’t have to go far to find a hotel with an you can explore the indoor pool and restaurant where you can shut rare Dwarf Pines out the idea of the cold and snow and relax in in The Pine Barren comfort; “getaway deals” are all the rage, making region; set out on a it a weekend to remember. Examples: Book a bird-watching tour, or “Spa-jama Getaway” at The Inn & Spa At East discover the bluff-top Wind in Wading River that combines a facial, hiking trails on the massage, a spa lunch, and a round of cocktails. north end of The Or consider a wine country getaway at The
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Greenbelt Trail system. Other options: Explore the 588-acre Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, with richly forested hills and valleys at the headwaters of The Nissequogue River. Explore the historic mill district featuring The 1798 “New Mill”, the 1802 Miller’s House, the c.1860 Farm Cottage, and the c.1820 Blydenburgh Farmhouse, which feature bridle paths and hiking trails. Or hike the massive 423-acre Massapequa Preserve, representing the largest single acquisition by Nassau County of a New York City watershed property. The southern section, from Merrick Road to Sunrise Highway, contains the most diverse and ecologically valuable lands. Freshwater swamps, marsh, stream, lak,e and sandy-bog area provide habitat for many rare and endangered Long Island plants. The longest hiking trail in Nassau County, The Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, begins at Merrick Road and Ocean Avenue and continues through the length of the preserve, ending at Cold Spring
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Harbor. Get Some Culture: If you’re the type that doesn’t want to be out in the cold, there are events still going on at our local museums: There’s a Norman Rockwell-era exhibit at The Heckscher Museum; a “Long Island In The 60s’ exhibit at The Long Island Museum, and a photography exhibit at The Nassau Museum Of Art. Suds & Wines: Many might not realize it, but area wineries, breweries and distilleries are open year-round for tastings and tours. Many feature live music during the winter months. Attend a “VIP Wine Maker For A Day Blending Session” at Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard. With this exclusive session, you and your guest will have the chance to learn how to blend a custom bottle of wine as you learn about life as a vintner. What we’ve hit is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg; learn much more at the website discoverlongisland.com.
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Polar Bears Return To Long Beach
They're back, as usual, on Super Bowl Sunday before the big game: The Long Beach Polar Bears' annual “Super Bowl Splash,” benefitting Make-AWish, will be Sunday, February 5 beginning at 12:30 pm at Riverside Beach PadLocked Inc.: Can You Get Out In Time...? in Long Beach; information on how to get involved is at superbowl-splash. kintera.org. These daring swimmers, who brave the icy cold winter waters of Long Beach, do it for a particularly good reason: For 18 years, the “Spash” is held in honor of Paulie Bradley, who died at the age of 4 before being able to receive his wish. Though this annual event, The Long Beach Polar Bears have raised more than $5.2 million for Make-A-Wish recipients; during last year's event, more than $450,000 was raised to grant the wishes of children facing lifethreatening medical conditions. It’s a great tradition, and it’s a blast for everyone involved – the swimmers, the gawkers, those who donate, and in the end, the children. Donate through the website listed above. – Bob Smith
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'Get Out' For Fun In Ronkonkoma Escape games have been a party sensation that's popped up all over the country for the past couple of years – and now they're all the rage in Ronkonoma as PadLocked Inc. is the
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place for a unique realtime game experience. Log on to padlockedinc.com to learn more and to take advantage of a holiday special (through January 31; learn more at (631) 676-LOCKED). Here's how it works: You have 60 minutes to find your way out of a fantasy situation; take part in an “outlaw round-up,” a “cookoo's nest” emergency ward, escape the jungle, and much more. It's fun for all ages, and take it from us: There's nothing else quite like it.
Hot Memorabilia:
Collectibles Show In Medford The Medford VFW will be the site of a huge collectibles show on Sunday, February 5 from 10 am to 3 pm; admission is free to come in and shop and browse. Offered for sale at this expansive sale will be records of all kinds, crafts, souvenirs, collectibles, DVDs, Star Wars memorabilia, Doctor Who figures, coins, toys, die-cast items, antiques, sports cards, comic books, McFarlane figures, sports memorabilia, posters, autographs, photos, gift items, and more. Info: (516) 485-1424.
Hot Minds:
Psychic Fair In Stony Brook A psychic fair and craft and gift show will be the attraction on Saturday, January 29 from 10 am to 6 pm at The Holiday Inn Express in Stony Brook. Psychics will be available for readings; choose from various methods and styles at this fair.
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The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters
Tamara Reps Freeman Adelphi University Performing Arts Center February 1 At 1 PM adelphi.edu • (516) 877-4927 Dr. Freeman, a Holocaust Ethnomusicologist, brings to life Holocaust history through the music that was composed by the Jewish people in the WWII ghettos and concentration camps.
The Beatles' St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: 50th Anniversary Celebration Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor February 3 & 4 At 8 PM • baystreet.org (631) 725-9500 This tribute to the classic Beatles album features musicians Joe Lauro (pictured), Michael Schiano, Dan Koontz, Howard Silverman, Fred Gilde, Jeff Levitt, and Mick Hargreaves, along with a variety of horn and string players.
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The Emerson Quartet Staller Center For The Performing Arts, Stony Brook University January 31 At 8 pm • (631) 632-ARTS stallercenter.com These artists are easily one of the most popular classical ensembles ever to perform in Long Island; this program will include Mozart String Quartet in D minor, K. 421; Brahms Sextet in B flat Major, Op 18 with Emily Smith, violin, Colin Brookes, viola; Alison Rowe, cello; Ravel String Quartet.
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The Beatles' St.Boulton Pepper's Lonely Hearts YMCA Center, Club Band: Bay Shore 50 thJanuary Anniversary 26 AtCelebration 8 PM Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor boultoncenter.org February 3 & 4 at 8 969-1101 PM baystreet.org (631) (631) 725-9500 She's been so successful as a singer, songThis tribute to the classic features writer, and live performer atalbum this point that musiit's cians Joe Lauro (pictured), Michael Schiano, become almost easy to forget that this charisDan Koontz, Howard Gilde, matic young star is the Silverman, daughter ofFred Levon Helm, Jeff Levitt, and Mick Hargreaves ,along with the legendary leader of The Band. Amy Helm ais variety of horn and string players. still touring in support of Didn't It Rain, her 2015
debut album that ranks among the most stunning debuts of the decade. Amy is no Amya Helm “nepotism hire” – she’s vibrant artist with a lot YMCA Boulton BayinShore to say, which is a rarity Center, these days a pop January 26 at 8 PM boultoncenter.org (631) music world filled with voices of false cunning. 969-1101
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Long Bombs & Big Booms: Saturday Fireworks In 2017 At Citi Field
It's not too early to make plans to watch Yoenis Cespedes, Jacob DeGrom, and your other favorite baseball players – as well as fireworks nights during the 2017 Major League Baseball season at Citi Field in Flushing, the home of The New York Mets. Individual game tickets are available for a quartet of Saturday night games that also features after-game fireworks displays: April 8 against The Miami Marlins; June 3 against The Pittsburgh Pirates; July 15 against The Colorado Rockies; and September 23 against The Washington Nationals. Learn more and get your passes as mets.com/fireworks.
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National blues and roots recording artist Guy Davis will perform a special family show on Saturday, February 4 at 2:15 pm at Flushing Town Hall (flushingtownhall.org). Davis grew up in a family of artists (his parents were Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis), and he fell under the spell of Blind Willie McTell and Fats Waller at an early age. In this show, Guy Davis will lead families through an American music exploration of Delta blues, Piedmont blues, jazz, folk, and more genres.
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Queens History At Homestead
“History & Commerce In The Old & The New Netherlands” will be January 25 at 7 pm as The Queens Historical Society at The Kingsland Homestead in Flushing. Information and tickets: (718) 939-0647, or write to info@queenshistoricalsociety.org.
This is a presentation derived from historical and geographical research and official Queens historian Dr. Jack Eichenbaum’s 2016 visit to historic Vlissingen (Flushing’s namesake) and Antwerp, Belgium, and also on the Scheldt river (a major commercial waterway). Admission is $5.
The History Of American Rock & Roll: Charlie Thomas' Drifters Sonny Turner Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre February 4 At PM madisontheatreny.org A (516) 678-5000 A Conversation With Billie Jean King Thomas and his Drifters reprise “There Tilles Center, Greenvale Goes My Baby,” “Save The Last Dance January 26 At 7:30 PM • tillescenter.org For Me,” “On Broadway,” and more hits, (516) 299-2752 joined by Turner, a former lead singer of The legendary tennis star and founder of The Platters, who'll perform “The Great World Team Tennis is interviewed live. Pretender,” “Only You,” and more. Photos courtesy respective venues & artists
Pink Flaw’d Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon Jethro Tull: Aqualung Led Zeppelin IV Patchogue Theatre For The Performing Arts
January 28 At 7:30 PM patchoguetheatre.com (631) 207-1313 It’s not just a tribute night – it’s a one-of-akind three-for-one night of memories from three fondly remembered albums: Eddie Ayala performs tunes from the Jetro Tull disc; the local project Albums We Love provides the sounds of Zep; and the tribute band Pink Flaw'd delivers the 1973 all-time classic.
Revelations: Chinese New Year Colden Auditorium, Queens College, Flushing February 1 & 2 At 10:30 AM kupferbergcenter.org • (718) 793-8080 Usher in the new year of the rooster with The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. Acrobatic dancers with colorful costumes and musicians playing ancient melodies will fill the stage.
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Compiled by Bob Smith; Photos: U2 by Anton Corbijn; Foreigner by Bill Bernstein
Get Ready For The Heat – & The Beat: As these words are being written, it's been brutally cold and wintery – yet, the news is already trickling in on plans for the summer from the biggest names in classic rock: U2 will undertake another massive stadium tour, dubbed “The The Legends Keep Rolling Joshua Tree Tour 2017,” this spring. The area date is June 28 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey … Best of luck to the classy Tower Of Power; two of its members, Marc van Wageningen and David Garibaldi, were reportedly struck by an Amtrak train while walking near railroad tracks in Oakland, California; the musicians were seriously hurt and at press time were recording. The band had previously announced a long string of our dates, but as of press time, those shows were up in the air … Ann Wilson of Heart is about to embark on a solo tour, where she'll perform many of her Heart hits with a rocking band that includes Heart's
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Craig Bartok; dates will be announced soon, with a confirmed date pending in March at The Space At Westbury Theater … The annual Rocklahoma festival returns from May 26 through 28 in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside of Tulsa. Among the lassic rockers booked for the three days of music include Def Leppard, The Offspring, Soundgarden, The Cult, the reformed Ratt, and many more. Long Island's Taking Back Sunday, who don’t quality as “classic” rockers as they’re in their primes, are among the national artists booked. Tickets and info are at rocklahoma.com … Foreigner has announced its “40th Anniversary Tour,” with Jason Bonham and Cheap Trick also on the bill. The tour will stop on July 20 at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh.
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Love #@%##?!: We found this so refreshing we just had to lead off this edition of the column with it: Since the drug and department stores have been filled with Valentine's Day candy and gifts since all the back on December 26, it's nice to know there's some realism out there. In their New York Times bestseller, F*ck Feelings (2015), psychiatrist and APA Distinguished Fellow Michael Bennett, MD and his comedy-writing daughter, Sarah Bennett, offered practical solutions for dealing with life’s problems in a funny, straightforward, and very un-self-help book. Now, they’re bringing back their patented blunt and hilarious advice to talk about love and relationships with F*ck Love: One Shrink’s Sensible Advice For Finding A Lasting Relationship (Touchstone, available January 31). In the book, the Bennetts explain why we so often find ourselves in relationships that don’t work. Most relationships that fail, it turns out, end because the two people were fundamentally wrong for each other in the first place. However, those incompatibilities were wrapped around a cocoon of excitement, lust, charisma, beauty, humor, and feelings. The Bennetts will sign copies of F*ck Love on February 9 at 7 pm at powerHuuse Arena in Brooklyn, where they'll be in conversation with Slate editor-in-chief Julia Turner … More realism: The Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center of Nassau Barney County (HMTC) will present Max Ross Baer and Barney Ross: Jewish Heroes Of Boxing, a lecture and book-signing by author Jeffrey Sussman, on Sunday, February 26 at 2 pm at at the Center in Glen Cove. This new book is about two champions of boxing in the 1920s and 1930s who were an inspiration for Jewish fans across the country and throughout the world. The book paints an evocative picture of boxing and the crucial role it played in an era of rising anti-semitism. Though they came from totally different backgrounds – Baer grew up on his family’s ranch in California, while Ross, who grew up in an Orthodox family, roamed the tough streets of Chicago and was a runner for Al Capone – both became boxing champions. In the book, Sussman discusses how Baer fought Hitler’s favorite boxer, Max Schmeling, in 1933 in front of 60,000 people at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY while wearing boxing shorts adorned with a Jewish star. Barney Ross had a trilogy of bouts with Jimmy McLarnin, who was known as “the Jew Killer” for all the Jewish boxers he had defeated. Ross, whose real name was Rosofsky, beat McLarnin in their first encounter, lost to him in the second, and won in the third. McLarnin’s manager was so upset by the final decision that he sued Ross and his managers, claiming undo Jewish meddling in the decision. The case was laughed out of court. Sussman is the author of 11 non-fiction books; there is a suggested donation of $10 for this event. For more information or to RSVP, call Deborah Lom at (516) 571-8040, extension 107, or write to dlom@hmtcli.org.
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e’s larger-than life – and thankfully, five times as funny: Artie Lange returns to Long Island on Saturday, February 11 at 8 pm at The Space At Westbury Theater. Tickets are now on sale, log on to ticketmaster.com for your passes and more information. There’s not much he hasn’t done: Lange has been a comedian, actor, writer, producer,
being cast in opposite Norm MacDonald in the MGM feature film Dirty Work. This lead to a string of feature films including New Line’s The Bachelor starring opposite Chris O’Donnell and Renee Zellweger; Lost & Found with David Spade for Warner Brothers; Kinka Usher’s Mystery Men; and the independent drama The Fourth Floor, opposite Juliette Lewis and William Hurt. Lange also had supporting roles in the Dreamworks feature film Old School and New Line Cinema’s Elf. The highwater mark of Lange’s film career came when he starred in, cowrote, and produced his own feature film, Beer League. Lange is a favorite on the talk show circuit; he was a regular guest on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “The Best Damn Sports Show, Period.” These days, he turns up on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Lange has been a guest roaster on Comedy Central’s roasts as well.
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entreprneur, and radio personality. He’s currently the co-host of “The Artie Lange Show,” a Fox News radio show that he created, and one that’s generated rave reviews and a massive fan base. Lange was a regular on “The Howard Stern Show” for five years, and during that time his first memoir, Too Fat To Fish, became a New York Times best seller – paving the way for his second book, Crash And Burn, published in 2013. Lange’s first TV standup hourlong special, The Stench Of Failure, premiered on Comedy Central in October 2014. Lange began his career in the comedy clubs of New York City, where he helped to create the popular sketch comedy group Live On Tape after writing and performing with other troupes including Midnight Madness and The Improvables. Lange’s breakout work with Live On Tape landed him his debut television role as one of the original series regulars on Fox’s “Mad TV.” His success on that show led to him
FILM xXx:
The Return Of Xander Cage
Starring Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson, Toni Collette, Nina Dobrev, Deepika Padukone, Ruby Rose Skotchdopole, Tony Jaa, Al Sapienza, Andrey Ivchenko, Donnie Yen Directed by D.J. Caruso Paramount This third installment of the xXx franchise (if we can use the term for such a slight series of films) is really an unusual happenstance, and for a variety of reasons: The film is being released worldwide by different distributors; in foreign countries, it's a big deal thanks to its international cast (Deepika Padukone and Tony Jaa, particularly); and it's the latest attempt by star and co-producer Vin Diesel to keep his aging brand afloat, even as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has long passed the finish line as the #1 action film star. Yet, Diesel is a canny and intelligent actor, and he's helped assemble one of the most vibrant and attractive casts that's ever been assigned to a film centered on wild stunts and flying fists. We were prepared to really lambast this sequel based on many of the publicity stills alone; Diesel usually looks either bemused or confused (see our photo), and all we could predict is that this was a thrown-together hodgepodge that would please only those that would wander into a mallplex looking to while
away an hour and a half inbetween watching the Macy's next door getting boarded up. However, as film snobs, we totally forgot: The original xXx earned a whopping $277 million back in 2002, which means a whole lot of people are into it. After checking out this new film, we can see why: Diesel's character, the utterly fearless government operative Xander Cage, was always meant to be a modern take on the James Bond style, but with more abs and ink. Shockingly, Diesel, at 49, can still pull off the task, fighting the baddies and making the ladies swoon – and on that note, the female characters here are all strong, independent women who are a lot more than just eye candy, a nice change from the hackneyed spy style; Collette and Dobrev are perfectly cast in their roles. In this new installment, Cage assembles a
Previews by Cody Bell; photos courtesy respective studios
rockin' crew to do battle with the evil Xiang (Yen), all to recover Pandora's Box, a new age weapon that could cause a really big mess since it controls every communications satellite. Of course, there more than meets the eye, including government corruption and a whole lot of lyin'. Of course, it's the action that counts: There's a memorably intense motorcycle scene, and more explosions and martial arts exhibitions than you can count. But it works – possibly because Diesel is crazy like a fox, and realizes that pure, unbridled escapism still has its place, particularly these days.
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New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles received his best gift after Christmas as the Buffalo Bills decided to fire Rex Ryan the Tuesday before the last game of the season when the Jets would meet the Bills at MetLife
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Stadium. Bills’ players, knowing that the game was meaningless and that they would soon be having a new head coach, Rex basically did not show up as they were Ryan pulverized by the Jets, 30-10. Keep in mind that the 2016 Jets were lucky to get by the dregs of the NFL, the Browns and the 49ers, by a margin of three points in each game, and they had to come from behind each time. Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, one of the team’s few bright spots this year, admitted following the Bills game that whenever you hear NFL players talking about playing for pride, it really means “give me my paycheck and I’ll try my best not to get hurt.” The Bills’ decision to jettison Ryan clearly gave an incentive to Jets owner Woody Johnson to bring back Bowles for the 2017 season. Johnson fired Ryan two years ago, and he now had proof that he made the right decision. Keeping Bowles while Ryan is now out of work has to make Johnson feel like a winner after a very long losing season.
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More Records At Herrill Lanes: A major accomplishment was scored here by Michael Fels, who shot a pair of 300 games sandwiched around a 279 game – one of the highest series in area bowling history, as well as one of the best in New York State – in recent Wednesday Early Mixed action. Another Wednesday league at Herrill Lanes, Chattrebox Mixed, saw Xavier Bolanos log his first 300 game ever. James N. Georgakis rolled his first 300 game in the Bayside Yacht Club league. Other honor scores: Wednesday Early Mixed: Ray Perry 269; Gerry Lopez 268; Gregg De Angelo 266 and 712 series; Kathy Chernow 268 and 615 series; Joanne Perry 202 and 206; Matt DeVoti 727 series; MaryAnn Mercurio 210; Jeanine Musacchio 222; Josephine Musacchio 225; James DeSantis 701 series. 8th Battalion: Karyn Deem 239. Chit-Chats: Linda Butan 211. Chatterbox Mixed: Ron Neugebauer 265. Friday Mixed Nuts: Maryellen Smyth 200. Friday Early Rollers-Srs: Helen DelBove 219. Here's what you need to do to get your league scores in our column: Send them to us! We publish all USBC-sanctioned scores with these achievements: 265 games and above and 700 series and above for men, and 200 games and 600 series and above for women and youth. Send your scores to gtmag@
It’s hard to tell who had a worse New Year’s weekend: Mariah Carey or Ronda Rousey. Former NBA head coach George Karl received some negative advance press for knocking some of his former players in his new and cleverly titled autobiography, Furious George: My Forty Years Surviving NBA Divas, Clueless Gms, And Poor Shot Selection (Harper). Yes, he calls out a lot of players for being immature, wanting the spotlight to themselves, and not playing defense because they feel that it doesn’t help them get fatter contracts. After reading the book, the only place where I thought that he may have crossed a line without having any empirical proof was when he stated that both Carmelo Anthony and Kenyon Martin had issues because they grew up without fathers, while Karl was fortunate enough to grow up in a nuclear family just outside of Pittsburgh. For the most part, Furious George is a fun read as Karl talks about his various battles with management and the reasons behind his many dismissals. On a more serious note, he spends
a lot of time warning readers not to make the gastronomical mistakes that he made, which he believes made him more susceptible to not just heart disease but a key reason that he
optonline.net. Ronnie What The Pros Russell Use: It's always interesting to learn (and sometimes emulate) what professional bowlers do; it's still a safe bet that a serious bowler watching a top star on ESPN will no doubt inquire to the brand and model of balls her or she uses. In that light, Ebonite International – the manufacturers of the Hammer, Ebonite, Columbia 300, and Track brands – recently announced new endorsees for its products. PBA star Ronnie Russell has been signed to Ebonite's national pro staff. Russell has four standard PBA tiles to his credit, as well a spot on Team USA in 2016 and doubles and team gold medals in the 2016 PABCON Championships. Russell noted the Ebonite brand's long history in the bowling industry: "I signed with Ebonite because I feel the product will give me a chance to compete at the highest level on the PBA Tour with such a wide variety (of equipment) to choose from," he said. "Ebonite is the backbone of bowling. When I hear the name Ebonite, I hear class, tradition and success. Earl Anthony, Jason Couch, and Tommy Jones have all had great influence in making the brand what it is today." "Signing a player of Russell's caliber only further solidifies the Ebonite brand tagline of 'where champions are made',” said Rob Gotchall, manager of players, events and
promotions for Ebonite International. “We look forward to seeing his continued success on tour.” In addition, Columbia 300 has signed Jakob Butturff to its national pro staff. Butturff, a young lefty, has two standard PBA tour titles to his name; the record for most regional titles (nine) won in a single season; and a win in the 2015 New Mexico Open. Butturff said he had a lot of success with Ebonite International Equipment growing up. "I threw a lot of EBI in junior bowling and shot a decent amount of honor scores and hope to continue that success as an adult bowler now," Tommy Butturff said. Jones "Most of those honor scores came from the Columbia 300 brand … I was a huge fan of the Smackdown and the Eruption and Noize lines. Now, it means a lot to be able to become a part of this company and brand."
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contracted cancer. Last month marked the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Sports journalist Brian Curtis’ book Fields Of Battle (Flatiron Books) looks back to the 1942 Rose Bowl, which was not played in Pasadena but in Durham, North Carolina, the home of Duke University who played Oregon State in the Photos: PBA stars courtesy PBA LLC
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Amed “Sunday NFL Countdown” as well as his Rosario anchor duties at The All-Star Game Home
game. The reason that the game was relocated was the understandable fear that Japan would launch an invasion of the California coast in light of our Pacific Fleet being crippled from the attack three weeks earlier. In addition to reviewing the game, Curtis gives a follow-up to how each player served in WWII, and what the survivors did after they returned home at the war’s end. ESPN ended speculation about the future of one of its signature personalities, Chris Berman, by announcing that he would leave
Run Derby. Berman will continues to do taped bits for the network and serve in an emeritus role. It is surprising that Fox Sports 1, which has raided Bristol for a lot of talent in the past year, did not make a serious play for Berman. The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) has grown beyond just being the showcase for the latest gizmos. Turner Sports held a “Sports Business Innovation” seminar at this year’s confab, in which executives discussed the success of their electronic sports/video game competition, ELeague, which has attracted the attention of advertisers that believe that it’s a great platform to reach millennials. Basketball stars Grant Hill and Sue Bird were panelists at the seminar; Hill decried how players now check their smart phones at halftime instead of talking to each other about the game, while Bird said that he has learned how any casual remark made in social media can be quickly blown out of proportion. The New York Mets player who will get the most attention at their spring training minor league camp in Port St. Lucie won’t be Tim Tebow – it will be shortstop Amed Rosario, who graced the cover of the first Baseball America issue of 2017. Hopefully, as prospects go, he will be more like Derek Jeter and less like Gregg Jefferies. New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist
was yanked from a few games, but anyone who believes he is over the hill should have been in Philadelphia earlier this month when he stopped a barrage of Flyers shots in a 5-2 win. The Rangers are celebrating their 90th anniversary, while The Philadelphia Flyers are commemorating their 50th. Jay Greenberg has written an excellent book on the onetime “Broad Street Bullies,” The Flyers At 50 (Triumph Books). By the way, the Flyers home arena, The Wells Fargo Center, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and it’s still one of the nicest places to view an NHL game.
Sue Bird
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Comedy
Vecsey's Back: It's that time of year once again: Rising star Joseph Vecsey returns with a new “All-Star Comedy” show to
Compiled by Bob Smith, who got the gift of the stomach flu for the holidays (true story). Photo: Joseph Vecsey by Michael Heller
The Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor. The next is Friday, Joseph January 27 at 8 pm. Tickets are Vecsey $20 in advance or $25 at the door, and are available online at baystreet.org, or by calling the box office at (631) 725-9500. The multi-faceted Vecsey, who is perhaps best known for being one of Optimum Cable's TV guys in their popular series of ads as well as for The Call Back Podcast, is a fast-rising comedian who has been hosting these special events for four years. Comics for January 27 include not only Vecsey but Harris Stanton (Comedy Central's “Premium Blend,” “Comics Unleashed”), Max May (Winner of 2016 Winter Laugh's Comedy Competition), and Mike Cannon (Comedy Central's “The Nightly Show” and appearances on MTV). Darcy's A Darling: The irrepressible Darcy Novick – whose Darcy Novick Darcy Productions has become a force on the Novick area comedy scene – has three shows booked at fine area restaurants during the coming days, each with national headline talent among the standups; comedian and master impressionist Jeff Norris will appear at all three of these events. “If one of your New Year's resolutions is to laugh a little more, I can help you!” joked Novick in a recent press release. The lineups and venues for this trio of wacky nights: Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 pm at Chris & Tony's Italian Restaurant in Syosset: Jeff Norris, along with Melvin George II and a special guest will Chris perform adultsRoach only sets following dinner; “dinner and show” packages and reservations are available by calling (516) 496-1011. Wednesday, January 25 at 7 pm at The BLVD Restaurant in Whitestone, where a dinner-and-show speical also applies: The red-hot Chris Roach – now a regular on CBS' “Kevin Jeff Can Wait” – appears along with Norris Darcy Novick and Jeff Norris; packages and reservations are available by calling (718) 747-BLVD (2583). Friday, January 27 at 7 pm at Piccola Bussola in Mineola: It's Jeff Norris again, along with Darcy Novick and Melvin George II; dinner-and-show packages and reservations are available by calling (516) 294-4620. Get even more info on these shows by logging on to darcynovick.com.
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Calendar Tuesday, January 24 Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) J.D. Leonard & Frank Stainkamp Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: Pops Rizzo & The The Bra-jole Brothers / Young Rebel Goombas / Big Happy Nutty Irishman (Farmingale) Country Night Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) JDL Reel (East Rockaway) Honor The Shield Tropix (Freeport) Country Night Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Night With David Jon Paisley BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Linda Cantania House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's Of Smithtown Tuesday Night Live: George Cintron & Bobby Rondinelli Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Karaoke O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen NYC/Queens/Brooklyn B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Junior Brown / B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars Blue Note (NYC) Will Calhoun: Celebrating Elvin Jones Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Michael Blume City Winery (NYC) Shawn Colvin / Graham Nash Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Glass Concrete & Steel Mercury Lounge (NYC) Orchestra Holistic / Sussto / Heyrocco
Wednesday, January 25
Nassau Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Ed Kaercher Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Karaoke With DJ Chris Of Songbird Entertainment BLVD (Massapequa Park) Sal The Singer Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With "Big Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) 45 RPM Manning's (Carle Place) Phil Smith Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Open Jam Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport) Country Wednesdays Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Camps & Hendo Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Music Night Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Vanessa Trouble Trio Katie's Of Smithtown: Open Mic Hosted By Michael Perlmutter Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Open Mic Quogue East Pub (East Quogue): Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Spirit Of Huntington Art Center Original Open Mic With Toby Tobias Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville): Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) Bill Heller
Your Guide To Local Events NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC) Dancing Dream (Abba Tribute) Blue Note (NYC) Will Calhoun: Celebrating Elvin Jones Bowery Ballroom (NYC) G. Love & Special Sauce City Winery (NYC) Shawn Colvin / Richard Thompson Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Idan Rafael Haun Mercury Lounge (NYC) Star Parks / Fenech-Soler
Thursday, January 26
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Ace Duo Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Karaoke With DJ Chris From Songbird Entertainment Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) A Witch's Brew Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre) Country Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / PseudoSsudio (Phil Collins Tribute) Living Room (Bethpage) R&B After Work Party Lounge At The Space At Westbury The Como Brothers Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Space At Westbury Theater The Big Party Nightclub Reunion Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Clffhangers Tocolo Cantina (Garden City): Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Sceneless Scene Showcase Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Amy Helm Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Irish Sessions Niesen 347 (Saint James): Nisen 347 Thursdays Revolution (Amityville) This Life We Live Shandon Court (East Islip) Aileen & Eamonn O'Rourke Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Live Jazz Treme (Islip) The Hitman Blues Jam NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC) Phil Vassar / Peter Valera & The Jump Blues Band Blue Note (NYC) Will Calhoun: Celebrating Elvin Jones Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Cate Le Bon / Tim Presley Brooklyn Bowl G. Love & Special Sauce City Winery (NYC) Shawn Colvin / Patty Griffin Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Little Kruta Mercury Lounge (NYC) Krychek / Fiction Of The Future / Johnnosi
Friday, January 27
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) J.D. Leonard Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) The Trees / Acoustic Urge Blue Parrrot (Massapequa) The Reign Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) Petey Mix Campagne House (Bethpage) Jim Treutlein & Richard Lanahan Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Lisa Itts D.F. Meadows (East Meadow) DJ Angelo K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Decadia / For The Record Living Room (Bethpage) Classic Fridays Memories 2 (Williston Park) Acoustic Blue Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) The 90s Band / Disco Unlimited Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) The Rolling Stoned / Drop Dead Sexy / DJ Rumer Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): The LPs
Calendar Still Partners (Sea Cliff) The Dave Diamond Band Sunset Grill (Seaford) The John Sinatra Band Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) The Glenn Guidone Jazz Trio Trotter's (Franklin Square) Volcano Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Them Bones / Mean Machine Arden (Port Jefferson) Live Music Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Live Comedy Big Kahuna (Huntington) Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) Bobbique (Patchogue) The Gary Sellers Band Boulton Center (Bay Shore): Live Standup Comedy BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) A New Bug Emporium (Patchogue) 45 RPM Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Alexis Cole Trio Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) That 70s Band / The New York Bee Gees Revolution (Amityville) Riff Raff / DJ Afterthought / Dolla Bill Gates / X Owey X / Peter Jackson Sea Levels (Brightwaters) Live Music Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville): Jack O’Diamonds Treme (Islip) Baked Potatoes XO Restaurant (Huntington) Micky Tich & I
Your Guide To Local Events The J Effect / Modern Justice / Panic / Rock Underground Arden (Port Jefferson) Urban Acoustic Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Fireside Sessions With Nancy Atlas Bobbique (Patchogue) Joe Rock & The All-Stars BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Black Tie Brass Emporium (Patchogue) DMX / Funk Flex Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Noriko Ueda & Ron Affif Grey Horse Tavern (Bellport) Quarter Horse House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) / Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles Tribute) Paramount (Huntington) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Patchogue Theatre Classic Albums Live Revolution (Amityville) Kim Vogels / Act Of Falling / Beyond The Flames Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Fabulous Teenagers / Prentiss McNeil's Tribute To Jackie Wilson / The Fabulous Cupcakes Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson – Ray's Proteges Jazz
Treme (Islip) Donna D & The Notorious Three XO Restaurant (Huntington) Danny Kean NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC) Ginuwine / Beatles Brunch / A Decade Of Soul / Reggaefest / Led Blimpie (Led Zeppelin Tribute) Blue Note (NYC) Kyle Eastwood Bowery Ballroom (NYC) G Jones Brooklyn Bowl: Escort (Live) City Winery (NYC) 40th Anniverary Of Band On The Run: Denny Lane Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie’s Girl McKittrick Hotel (NYC) Bassey & The Heathens Mercury Lounge (NYC) Unconscious Disturbance / J & The 9s / Outer Style / Mighty Kind PlayStation Theater (NYC) Greensky Bluegrass Terminal 5 (NYC) American Football / Joan Of Arc / Mothers Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Kearney Brothers Band
Sunday, January 29 Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Live Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Little Wilson / Welldiggers City Cellar (Westbury): Live Jazz Brunch Connoly Station (Malverne) Live Irish Music Corney Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Kenny Hendricks K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Jam Manning's (Carle Place) Phil Smith Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Rock & Roll U Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Denny Laine: The Complete Band On The Run Emporium (Patchogue) It's All About The Troops – Military Care Package Pack Out: Decadia / 45 RPM / The 90s Band / Project 9-Line All-Stars / Dennnis O’Donnell & Friends / The Individuals / DJ Johnny Numonic / Mike Cappasso / William Floyd HS NJROTC / Long Ireland Pipes & Drums
NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC) Doyle Bramhall II Blue Note (NYC) Kyle Eastwood Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Black Tiger Sex Machine Brooklyn Bowl: Escort (Live) City Winery (NYC) Lucy Kaplansky / Live Burlesque Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air / Live Burlesque McKittrick Hotel NYC Michael Mwenso & The Shakes Mercury Lounge (NYC) Valerie Orth / Gamblers / Orphan Jane / Sporkfly PlayStation Theater (NYC) Datsik Terminal 5 (NYC) The Devil Makes Three Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Jazz-Manian Devils
Saturday, January 28
Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Goodheart Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Rockit D.F. Meadows (East Meadow) Wildside / Signs Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Live Music Johnny McGorey's (Massapequa Park) Two Daves K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories / Us & Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute) Living Room (Bethpage) DJ Billy Brown Memories 2 (Williston Park) ReWined Micky Mo's Cafe & Lounge (Lynbrook) Live Music MP Taverna (Roslyn) Jazz Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Bangers & Mash / The Gobshites Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) ZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute Band) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) XOX / Vavoom/ DJ Sparky NYCB Theatre At Westbury The Fab Four (Beatles Tribute) Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): 45 RPM Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Robert Burns Night Sunset Grill (Seaford) Rockin' 45s Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) The Jim Treutlein Band Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville): Bad Sandwich Trotter's (Franklin Square) The Rockinghams Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue)
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Calendar Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Danny Marks & Wayne Sabella / Tadataka Unno & Jim Cammack Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Travis McKeveny & Bryan Gallo Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Huntington Jewish Center Joyce Yang Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Long Island Museum (Stony Brook) Richard Barone Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam With Jim Moran & Ed The Hat Revolution (Amityville) This Is All Now Shandon Court (East Islip) Kindred Treme (Islip) Jazz Jam Session
Your Guide To Local Events Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station): Monday Jazz Jam With The Gracenotes Trio Crooked Rail (Northport): Open Mic Night Hosted by Jerry Ramone
Maren Morris
February 2 Bowery Ballroom (NYC)
NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC) Tony! Toni! Tone! Blue Note (NYC) Kyle Eastwood Bowery Ballroom (NYC) The Lilys City Winery (NYC) Bettye LaVette Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Open Mic With Anthony Gibney Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Soul & Cocoa Mercury Lounge (NYC) Joan Of Arc Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Mike Tedesco Town Hall (NYC) Mogwai
Monday, January 30
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Industry Night Big Daddy’s (Massapequa): Paint Night / The Johnny Mac Band K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted by Kenny Forgione Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon): Open Mic with Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue)
La Scala Ristorante (Commack): Phyllis Tagg Shandon Court (East Islip): Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Trifecta Lounge (Copiague): The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst): Open Mic Night With Kenn NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC) Tropicalia Blue Note (NYC) Roy Hargrove Kitano New York Hotel (NYC): Live Jazz Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jeremy Schonfeld
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Tuesday, January 31 Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) J.D Leonard & Frank Stainkamp Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: Three Area Bands Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) V inyl Night With Jordan Miller Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Crooked Rail (Northport) Open Mic Night Hosted By Jerry Ramone Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Jen & Larry Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The People's Open Mic House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's of Smithtown Open Jam With George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Karaoke O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Revolution (Amityville) Yonas Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Staller Center (Stony Brook University) Emerson Quartet Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Treme (Islip) Psychic/Medium Paul Saldano NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC) B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars Blue Note (NYC) The Count Basie Orchestra Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Joseph King & The
Mad Crush Brooklyn Bowl: Butchers Blind City Winery (NYC) Jim Wieder / G.E. Smith / Luther Dickenson Mercury Lounge (NYC) Big Sweater / Mondo Cozmo
Wednesday, February 1
Nassau Blue Parrot (Massapequa): Karaoke With DJ Chris Of Songbird Entertainment Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic With Robert Sloan Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With "Big Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories Manning's (Carle Place) Phil Smith Mickey Malone's (Floral Park): Open Jam Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Music Night Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Anthony Romano Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Open Mic & Jam hosted by The Johnny Mac Band Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Open Jam / Jam Session Katie's Of Smithtown: Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Open Mic Paramount (Huntington) Sebastian Maniscalco
Calendar Quogue East Pub (East Quogue): Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches): Open Mic Night Spirit Of Huntington Art Center: Original Open Mic With Toby Tobias Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville): Acoustic Open Mic With Tom NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC) Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers Blue Note (NYC) The Count Basie Orchestra Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Bear's Den Brooklyn Bowl (NYC) J Boog Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Lip Talk / Dinowalruse / Raia Was Mercury Lounge (NYC) High Pony / The Rizzos / The Adventures Of The Silver Spaceman / Melodime
Thursday, February 2
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Jazz & Sushi Night Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Ace Duo Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Karaoke With DJ Chris From Songbird Entertainment Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) A Witch's Brew Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Salsa Night Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Live Music Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Square Feet Living Room (Bethpage) R&B After-Work Party Lounge At The Space At Westbury Steve Urban Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic NYCB Theatre At Westbury Scott Bradlee's
Your Guide To Local Events Postmodern Jukebox Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic with Frank Walker Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Andy Aledort Tilles Center (Greenvale) Ethyl Tocolo Cantina (Garden City) Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk Bar Louie (Commack): Live Music Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) The Jazz Loft Big Band Niesen 347 (Saint James) Nisen 347 Thursdays Paramount (Huntington) Sebastian Maniscalco Patchogue Theatre Live In The Lobby: Hank Stone & Friends Shandon Court (Islip) Gerry Finlay Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Treme (Islip) Sabori NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC) Cowboy Mouth Blue Note (NYC) The Count Basie Orchestra Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Maren Morris Brooklyn Bowl Marco Benevento City Winery (NYC) Josh Ritter Jazz Standard (NYC) Monty Alexander Madison Square Garden (NYC) The Lumineers Mercury Lounge (NYC) Wild Adriatic / Lolo
Friday, February 3
Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music Brixx & Barley (Long Beach): Benoir Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) In The Pink Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Live Music
K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Rubber Soul (Beatles Tribute) / Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live Music Living Room (Bethpage): Classic Fridays Lounge At The Space At Westbury I Ignite Memories 2 (Williston Park) Live Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Jamboree: A Tribute To The New Mastersounds / TBA Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Larger Than Life (Boy Band Tribute) / O El Amor Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Nicolls Road / Whiskey Road / DJ Rumer NYCB Theatre At Westbury The Last Waltz 40 Tour: The 40th Anniversary Of The Band's The Last Waltz Featuring Warren Haynes / Don Was / Michael McDonald / Jamey Johnson / John Medeski Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Wonderous Stories Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Rusty String Sunset Grill (Seaford) The Joe Saladino Band Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Lisa Itts Tilles Center (Greenvale) Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue Trotter's (Franklin Square) Live Music Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Dead Night: Dawg Star / Reckoning / Cassandra House Arden (Port Jefferson) Live Music Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: 50th Anniversary Celebration Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Kerry Kearney BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Emporium (Patchogue) The Lox Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Vinny St. Marten (Ray Charles Tribute) Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Steve Katterman Band Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) DJ Epic
Paramount (Huntington) Sebastian Maniscalco Revolution (Amityville) DJ Siren Sea Levels (Brightwaters) Live Music Shandon Court (East Islip) The Pamela Betti Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Black & Blue Treme (Islip) Daddy Long Legs Blues Band XO Restaurant (Huntington) Latinology NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC) Mary Wilson Blue Note (NYC) The Count Basie Orchestra Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Delicate Steve City Winery (NYC) Josh Ritter Desmond's (NYC: Steel Wolf Jazz Standard (NYC) Monty Alexander Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air / Friday Night Jam Madison Square Garden (NYC) The Lumineers McKittrick Hotel (NYC) Michael Mwenso & The Shakes Mercury Lounge (NYC) Ghost King / God Tiny / Jess Pomerantz Terminal 5 (NYC) AFI Woodhaven House (Rego Park) The Rockinghams
Saturday, February 4
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live DJs K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Day Of The Dead (Grateful Dead & Jerry Garcia Tributes): The Electrix / The Reckoning Memories 2 (Williston Park) Live Music Micky Mo's Cafe & Lounge (Lynbrook) Live Music MP Taverna (Roslyn) Brunch With Jack Morelli
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Reina At Resorts World (Queens)
Resorts World Casino (Queens): To celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, a Chinese calligraphy exhibition by Chinese artists from The Ninegrid Culture Innovation will be shown at the
Casinos & Resorts
Resorts World Casino Red Wall Art Gallery through this month. The exhibit opened on January 9, and is presented in collaboration with Jamaica Center for Art and Learning.
Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes At Tropicana (AC)
On Saturday, January 28 from 11 am to 1 pm, artists Liu Yunqiang and Sheng Xinde will demonstrate the calligraphy writing and give away the spring scroll, a Lunar New Year tradition. Most recently, The Red Wall Art Gallery featured oil paintings completed by residents of The Pomonok Senior Center in Flushing. Past exhibits have also included the photography of former Queens Borough President photographer Dominick Totino, and the quilting of local Queens artists. The Red Wall Art Gallery is located on the Times Square and Fifth Avenue levels of Resorts
World Casino New York City. Also coming to Resorts World is an array of top area bands, including Drive, a Cars tribute, on January 25; and 2 Fresh on January 27. National headliners on the schedule include dance, pop, and freestyle sensation Reina on January 27. Get the full scoop at rwnewyork.com. Tropicana (AC): “The Trop” never stops this month and in February, with a full docket of entertainment offerings: Among the attractions are Violin Femmes starring Bella Electric Strings, led by rock violinist and arranger Nina DiGregorio, performing the biggest hits of AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Who, and more on January 28; The Valentine's Soul Jam on February 11, featuring a lineup of legends including Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, The Dramatics Featuring L.J. Reynolds, The Intruders, and Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics; and the debut of Ring Of Combat 58, Lou Neglia's MMA promotion, on February 24. Tickets for these and all future events are on sale at ticketmaster.com or at the Tropicana box office. Mohegan Sun (PA): A bit closer to home, Mohegan Sun Pocono offers an array of standup stars in Scott Bruce, Peyton Clarkson, and Brian McFadden on January 27 and 28 in the popular Wise Crackers Comedy Club; and the wild and wacky Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns, a huge favorite by the shore, on January 28. Learn more about these shows and get the scoop on winter entertainment highlights at mohegansunpocono.com.
Shorty Long at Mohegan Sun Pocono
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Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The New Students & Friends Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Nine Deez Nite / The Stanton Anderson Band NYCB Theatre At Westbury Ricky Nelson Remembered: Gunnar & Matthew Nelson Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Peat Moss & The Fertilizers South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation (Freeport): Open Mic With The IanCorrigibles Space At Westbury Theater Half Step Still Partners (Sea Cliff) xxxWolf!xxx Sunset Grill (Seaford) Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles Tribute) Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Hell Or High Water Temple Chaverim (Plainview) Live Standup Comedy: Richie Byrne / Mike P. Burton / John Ziegler / The Lucky Chai Lounge Band Tilles Center (Greenvale) Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts: Youth Band, Honor Band & Alumni Band / Youth Jazz Band, Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble / Concert Band & Wind Symphony Trotter's (Franklin Square) Live Music Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Drop Dead Sexy / Captain Jack (Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute) American Legion Post 360 (Huntington) The New York Root Music Associations' Long May He Run –Tribute To Neil Young: Eamonn Bowles / Gene Casey / Tom Ciorciari / Raecine Coles / Chris J. Connolly / Gary Dawson / Rich Hall / Claudia Jacobs / Chris James / Steve Kaplan / Cathy Kreger / Mary Lamont / Rich Lanahan / Tom Licameli / Pete Mancini / Jim Marchese / Annie Mark / Mark Newman / Joe Perricone / Tom Pfeifer / Mark Pohl / Steven Prisco /
Your Guide To Local Events Tom Ryan / Nate Schweber / Russ Seeger / Jenna Silverman-Salm / Michele Sivori / Al Speed / Rich Umbach / Jessica Upham / Norman Vincent / Dan Weymouth / Dave Wise / Joe Zogbi Arden (Port Jefferson): Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: 50th Anniversary Celebration BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Emporium (Patchogute): Dance Party House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Live Music Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Swing Dance Long Island Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Martin Flynn / DJ Epic Paramount (Huntington) Sebastian Maniscalco Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) DJ Curt Doogie Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Live Jazz Treme (Islip) Uppercut XO Restaurant (Huntington) The Outta Hand Band NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC) Bob Marley Tribute Night / Beatles Brunch / M.E.A.T. Sport Edition / DJ Phil Romano Blue Note (NYC) The Count Basie Orchestra Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Léon City Winery (NYC) Josh Ritter Jazz Standard (NYC) Monty Alexander Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Leann Rimes / Jessie’s Girl McKittrick Hotel (NYC) Bassey & The Heathens Mercury Lounge (NYC) All Night Sounds / Supervicious / The John David Pinto Band Terminal 5 (NYC) Wyclef Jean: The Carnival 20 th Anniversary Concert / Kassav / The Janes Life
Calendar Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) G-Strings
Sunday, February 5
For The Record • January 27 • K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore)
Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Blues Brunch With Tommy T. Mudcat Featuring Bob "Bassbone" Magoo City Cellar (Westbury): Live Jazz Brunch Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Kenny Hendricks K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam Manning's (Carle Place) Phil Smith Tilles Center (Greenvale) Alice In Wonderland Follies Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Why Don’t We / Round2 Crew / RA The Rugged Man / A-F-R-O / Ancient Tongue / Midnight Grahmmer / Mike ADHD / Odd Thomas Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Great River) Gemini Journey Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Connetquot Public Library (Bohemia) Vito Lombardo Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Cosmic Pioneers Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam With Jim
Moran & Ed The Hat Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Live Breakfast Music NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC) Harlem Gospel Choir Blue Note (NYC) The Count Basie Orchestra Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater Diving Bell (Sunnyside): Open Mic w/Anthony Gibney City Winery (NYC) Women That Rock
HEADLINERS
Sebastian Maniscalco The Paramount, Huntington February 1 Through 7 • paramountny.com (631) 673-7300 That's not a typo: The red-hot comic – who simply could not be followed at The Oddball Comedy Festival at Nikon at Jones Beach this past summer – has been booked at The Parmount for a record 10 (yes, ten) shows in seven days at this Huntington hotspot. Make your plans now to catch this rising comedy star at the top of his game (and the business).
Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria): Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Neave Trio Mercury Lounge (NYC) Tristn Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Deep Pockets
Monday, February 6 Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Industry Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic with Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Jazz Jam With The Gracenotes Trio La Scala Ristorante (Commack) Phyllis Tagg Paramount (Huntington) Sebastian Maniscalco Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Shakers Pub (Oakdale) Open Mic Comedy Show Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted By Gil McLean Trifecta Lounge (Copiague) The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Night With Kenn
Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events Half Step The Space At Westbury Theater February 4 At 8 PM thespaceatwestbury.com This is far more than another area Half Step concert: It's a multi-media presentation celebrating the musical legacy of The Greateful Dead. Half Step – Cindy Lopez, Greg Privett, Scott Bardolf, Tom San Filippo, Matt Iselin, and Joe Chirco – has earned its place as the dean of area tribute bands, and its success continues unabated at it moves into this top area theater for a concert commited to keeping the spirit of The Dead alive. thetheatreatwestbury.com The Last Waltz 40(516) Tour 334-0800 What a lineup: Last Waltz 40 Tour, dubbed NYCBThe Theatre At Westbury “A Celebration Of The 40th Anniversary of The February 3 At 8 PM • (516) 334-0800 Last Waltz,” features Warren Haynes (left), Don thetheatreatwestbury.com Was, Michael McDonald, Ivan Jamey Johnson, The Last Waltz 40 Tour, dubbed “A and John Medeski, even more special Celebration Of Thewith 40th Anniversary of The guests to be announced. Log to blackbirdpLast Waltz,” features Warrenon Haynes (left), resents.com or artist updates and all the conDon Was, Michael McDonald, Ivan Jamey cert news. and John Medeski, with even more Johnson, special guests to be announced. Log on to Sebastian Maniscalco for artist updates. blackbirdpresents.com The Paramount, Huntington
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STUDIO NEWS
Nonstop To Cairo
Here's wishing a happy (and prosperous) New Year to the rehearsal and recording studios, audio professionals, and musicians who keep Long Island and Queens rocking year after year. In that light, here's our first compendium of studio news for 2017: It’s the talk of the area: The jam-packed album release show for Nonstop To Cairo’s new album, Dabble Heavy, was a wall-to-wall sellout at Amityville Music Hall on January 13. The new album was produced, engineered, and mixed by Tom Stiegler at BlokHed Studios in Deer Park; the longtime musician and music professional is beaming over the results. The album was mastered by Ted Jensen, who has worked on scores of national releases by everyone from The Eagles to Green Day. “I’m just so proud of this album,” said Stiegler. “I’m really passionate
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important shows. Barry Rock continues to be a regular at i BTS, recently laying down a new track there; Rock has brought in musicians with national credentials to assist him with his songs. Also working on new sounds was the group Poncho Belmont; Doug & Michael Zinn; the fast-rising Proletarians; the hard-rocking Terror Garden; and more. To learn how to use this multi-facted studio for about this your next rehearsals or one. It’s projects, call them at been a (631) 882-1327. fantastic Jim Sabella and the experience crew at Sabella Studios working in Roslyn Heights have with such worked with a huge a great Poncho number of area acts in band.” Belmont the past two months, Learn guitar player Jake Rezny, bass including an album with Chain more about player Jimmy Rivera, and Sam Dazey that has the entire Blokhed by Wasik on drums. Learn all about Sabella team in awe; find the calling them at chaindazey.com. Tom Stiegler band's video for “Return Of them at A group that performed live at Of BlokHed The Mutt” on YouTube. Chain (631) Sudios Sabella Studios was Sky Shape; Dazey's Lo Lyfe EP, released 586-4111. check out their tighter-than-tight on December 30, is now available The new Nonstop To Cairo album rendition of “River City – Live At everywhere music is sold. We love is now available at Amazon, iTunes, Sabella Studios” on YouTube as their self-descripton on and wherever music is sold. well. Philadelphia's Sky Shape bandcamp.com: “Chain Dazey, The Area artists continue to visit consists of Mike Dugan, Hank sappy project of New York suburb Beneath The Sun Rehearsal & Rosenblum, Andres Mendieta, and slacker Jake Rezny, is a mash up of Recording Studio in Hicksville as Alex Borichewski, and their sound is dark new wave, vibrant power-pop, they work on projects with veteran utterly indescribable; we'd term it as and infectious melodies.” The engineer and musician Mick James, Zappa meets Squeeze, then goes power-punk trio features singer/ or to catch up on rehearsals before
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Scalcione Instruments
out to lunch with R.E.M. Read more about them – and find out how to be the next artist to go national after working at Sabella – by calling (516) 484-0862, or log on to sabellastudios.com. VuDu Studios, helmed by Mike Watts in Port Jefferson Village, continues to be the recording home of alt rock bands from all across the country; learn how to record there by calling them at or by calling (631) 403-4550. National artists All Get Out's new record, Nobody Likes A Quitter, is now available after being
worked on at VuDu; this record was co-written and produced by Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull and Robert McDowell, and mixed by Watts; the album is now out everywhere via Bad Timing Records. Catch All Get Out on their current tour with You Blew It!; the trek will bring them to The Brooklyn Night Bazaar on March 1. If you're a guitarist or other stringed-instrument player, you should be aware of Bayside's Scalcione Instruments, which offers exemplary quality setups, repairs, modifications, and remarkable custom builds. One of the area's few luthiers who has been serving the area music community since 1980, Michael Scalcione is a veteran musician as well as a recording and mixing engineer and producer who began working on instruments
while he was still a Savage teenager. During his Sounds years in the studio working with top national artists, Scalcione deepened his technical knowledge, expertise and craft by continuing to work on instruments while expanding his repertoire in the fields of analog/digital electronics, computer hardware/software design and networking, and blossoming a career as an Information Systems Specialist. In 2015, he travelled to Cremona, Italy to attend John Monteleone's Master Classes in Guitar Making, reawakening his passion in the craft and art as a luthier. Our meager words can't do justice to the quality, beauty, and skill of Scalcione's craftsmanship; log on to scalcione.us and get a glimpse of his guitar work, as well as his custom builds and other projects. Remember: You Chain Dazey don't have to own a
$5,000 guitar or stringed instrument to take advantage of this master craftsman's work. Call Scalcione Instruments at (718) 310-3096. The still-new Rapture Sound Studios in Syosset hasn't been around all that long, but its reputation continues to rise day by day as an “in” place for rehearsals. Call them at (516) 433-0070, or log on to rapturesound.com. If you've got a music project you're very serious about, Savage Sounds Recording Studio in West Hempstead can do it all for you; from recordings to promotion, Savage offers so many professional music services we don't have room to list them all here. The musicians we’ve talked to are thrilled with the results they’ve gotten. Check out the website at savagesoundsinc.com.
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Huge Amp Blowout – amps by Vox, Marshall, Randall and more. All reduced to ridiculously low prices! Call Murphy’s Music today! (631) 549-4510. (TFN). Panasonic PTAE Series projector; ETLA 4000 rich red lamp. Amazing picture quality. Too many features to list. Motorized 10 ft. diagonal screen; remote control. $1,250 negotiable. (516) 884-3800; (516) 587-2222. (1195) INSTRUCTION
Guitar Teacher wanted. College music major preferred. Mineola; (516) 742-3961. (1208) Drummers – Rise To The Next Level. Be your best! Pro level master class lessons for the serious student. State of the art studio, $50 per hour. Take a virtual tour: PeterGreco.com. (516) 241-9260. (1192) HELP WANTED
Double Reed/woodwind teacher, oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet preferred. Call (631) 549-4510 or email resume to murphysmusicny@aol.com (TFN) Ticket Agency in Melville on 100 is looking to hire someone whose passion is music. Part time; could be full time. Computer skills a requirement; willing to train. (516) 802-0529. (1193) HELP WANTED: BARS & RESTAURANTS
Line Cook needed. 40-hour work week; must have at least five years experience. Hourly wage based on experience. Must be able to read and speak English. Must have clean appearance. Please forward resume
with references. No drunks, addicts, or dealers need apply. Job duties include purchasing, food prepping, cooking, managing kitchen, cleaning, checking inventory, helping the staff, and assorted miscellaneous duties. Phat Daddy’s Pub, 316 South Long Beach Road, Oceanside NY 11572. Call Mike at (516) 551-0171. (1186) Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall seeks bartenders, barmaids, kitchen help, and security personnel for Long Island’s top club. Stop by at 3232 Railroad Avenue in Wantagh to fill out an application. (1183) The Bench in Stony Brook is now hiring ALL front of house positions! Call (631) 675-1474 or stop in to 1095 Route 25A Stony Brook. (1183) Churchill’s Restaurant & Bar is currently looking to add to their staff and are in need of: Wait staff, line cooks, bus boys, bar backs, and hostess. Call (516) 766-2500 or stop in at 18 S. Park Avenue in Rockville Centre to find out more information. (1183) The Homestead is currently seeking waiters, waitresses, and a bus boy. Please stop by 107 South Street in Oyster Bay, or call (516) 922-9293 to fill out an application. (1183) MUSICIANS AVAILABLE
Drummer Looking to join today’s country music band, originals, will audition. Bobby (631) 821-2581. (1194) MUSICIANS WANTED
Guitar Seeks bass and drums. Weekend blues and rock. (631) 462-5987. (1212) Blues For Three. Studio weekends; bass, drums sought. (631) 462-5987. (1218)
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Bassist & Drummer seek flashy and very technical guitarist and vocalist for a very fun and challenging project. We are assembling players for a band performing a tribute to the guitar bands of the 80s. We will start with the band Extreme or Mr. Big and change up the act to keep things from getting stale. We hope to "attack" a new band every few months. Venues are waiting. Contact Ray at thedarknight1@optonline.net. (1183) SOUND & LIGHTING
Professional Lighting and concert sound house mix engineer looking for concert, audio mix, or club stage lighting job on a regular, weekly full-time basis. Please call Ken at (516) 5872222. Need a piano player? (1193) VIDEO SERVICES
Attention Bands and singers: Nowadays you need music video to take your music to the next level. Do an HD music video for $300 to $400. Call (516) 642-6174 between 4 pm to 8 pm Mondays through Saturdays. (1204) FOR SALE
Harmon Kardon Citation 16 amplifier, excellent condition, $500 alone. Rackmounted Citation 11 pre-amp, Citation 15 tuner, $700. All cables, manuals. Monster amp will knock your socks off. (631) 737-6286. (1185) Treadmill, not used much, LED lighting, $125. Nice big Ab Chair, $25. Bicyle exercise machine, $25. Women’s Universal machine, just like in high school, does everything: leg press, bench press, much more, $150. Chris (631) 496-6139. (1183) For Sale: Vintage 70s Budweiser clock; domed light; working condition. $99. Rich (516) 233-9916. (TFN) For Sale: Miller High Life clock; 1970s. Light working. $99. Rich (516) 233-9916. (TFN) For Sale: Vintage movie posters. Scrooge Collectibles (516) 442-0703. (TFN) For Sale: Atlas Acoustic guitar, ’70s Fender Mexican Strats, Avon collectibles, board games, harmonicas. (718) 894-8245. (1198)
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Donna D. & The Notorius Three Treme, Islip January 28 At 7 PM tremeislip.com (631) 277-2008
Storming out of nowhere, this fresh quartet – vocalist Donna Domingo is backed by Bizmo Funyuns on bass, Johnny Cola on guitars, and a drummer who bills himself as Cheeseburger – offers a full buffet of musical styles, including rockabilly, country, blues, even surf instrumentals. They've already performed at many of the top clubs in the region, and now they're set to rock this beautiful Islip hotspot.
Disco Unlimited
Mulcahy's Club & Concert Hall, Wantagh January 27 At 8 PM • muls.com • (516) 783-7500
They've played with and backed the greats: Disco Unlimited now ranks among the most succesful area club bands because they know it all, and can play it all with passion and style. The six-piece is so authentic that they’ve graced the stages at major venues such as NYCB Theatre At Westbury as well. Get on your dancing shoes, your head bands, Spandex, and shiny pants for a night of memories and funk; The 90s Band keeps it all rolling at 10 pm.
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Us & Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute) K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore January 28 At 7 PM kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925
Few area tribute bands have been as successful as this area tribute to David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and the legacy of one of the most unique British bands in history. And that's not all on this night: The popular rockers Wonderous Stories take the stage at 10 pm.
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Arts Announcements
D.C. Benny Governor's, Levittown January 27 & 28; govs.com; (516) 731-3358 The longtime area favorite and national headliner will ply his funny trade for three shows.
Art Fine Art Of Illustration Mills Pond House Gallery, St. James Through February 19; (631) 862-6575; stacarts.org Artists include Margaret Minardi (pictured above), John Nickle, Chad Wallace, and more. Our “Best Bet” selection for this issue. Books Edward Hershey Book Revue, Huntington January 26 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.com The reporter and author will speak and sign copies of his new memoir, The Scorekeeper. Children Shrek The Musical Jr. Smithtown Performing Arts Center Through February 26; (631) 724-3700; smithtownpac.org The family comedy based on the
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. 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 all; call for information. Theater Memphis: The Musical Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Peforming Arts Center, Oakdale Through February 4; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com The modern Broadway smash comes to Suffolk County; the extensive cast for the musicial features Nicole Ashlee Bianco (pictured left), Carleen Maro, and Robbie McGrath. Side Show Cultural Arts Playhouse, Syosset Through March 5; (516) 694-3330; culturalartsplayhouse.com The Broadway cult favorite makes its Long Island debut.
Nicole Ashlee Bianco
Oscar-winning film. Comedy Friday Night Face-Off Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Most Fridays at 10:30 pm; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 The area’s longest-running improv show rolls on with new laughs each week.
Peter & The Starcatcher Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts Through February 25; smithtownpac.org; (631) 724-3700 This musical comedy serves as the swashbuckling grownup prequel to Peter Pan. Our Mother's Brief Affair Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through January 29; studiotheatreli.com; (631) 226-8400 Richard Greenberg's Broadway smash comes to Long Island. Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf
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Merrick Theatre & Center For The Arts Through February 5; (516) 868:6400; merrick-theatre.com The eternal war between a history profession and his boozy wife is the stuff of theatrical drama history.
Company: What a way to make a living: The hit play features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. And then... 9 To 5: The Musical BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library February 8 through March 5; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: … the production moves to this popular Elmont theater. Sylvia Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Through February 4; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com A.J. Gurney's comic Valentine; the stellar cast features Steve Ayle, Linda May, Brittany Lacey, and Matt Senese.
D.C. Benny Madagascar The Showplace At Bellmore Movies February 4 through 26; plazatheatrical.com; (516) 599-6870 Plaza Theatrical Productions: The hit animated feature becomes a stage play for all ages.
Anything Goes Long Beach Middle School January 28 & 29; lbtg.org; lbtheatreguild@optonline.net; (516) 432-2600 Long Beach Theatre Guild: This revival of the Cole Porter classic stars Angelique Farrante, Mary Carter, Pat McLaughlin, Tommy Larson, and Edward Grosskreuz.
The Full Monty John W. Engeman Theatre At Northport Through March 5; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: The ribald 10-time Tony Award nominee is revived. 9 To 5: The Musical BayWay Arts Center, East Islip Through January 29; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre
Edward Hershey
WHEELS & DEALS
Hot Artists & Events Rocking The Area Scene
Richard Barone: The Village, The 1960s In Stony Brook
LI Filmmaker Opens Year With Nominations Merrick native and filmmaker Debra Markowitz enjoyed a successful 2016, as her indie films – The Last Taxi Driver Indie artist Richard Barone brings his “Sorrows And Promises: Greenwich Village In (filmed in East Meadow), Leaving (filmed in Massapequa and The 1960s” tour to Stony Brook on Sunday, January 29 at 3 pm at The Gillespie Amityville), and By Blood (filmed in Merrick and Rockville Room at The Long Island Museum. Advance sale tickets are $25 at Centre) – made the rounds at top film festivals. The Last Taxi sundaystreet.org through Friday, January 27, with tickets at the door selling for $30 Driver, at press time, was nominated for two awards at the (cash only). Information and tickets: sundaystreet.org and (631) 632-1093. Barone is annual Macabre Faire Film Festival to be held in Long Island. the former frontman for the New Jersey band The Bongos. His new album, Sorrows Following her success, 2017 will see the release of And Chosen, a new film starring Cathy Moriarity. Markowitz will Promises: also write and direct Greenwich a new short film as Village In part of The 72-Hour The 1960s, Film Challenge see him called The Waiting casting new Room, to star light on Jennifer Jiles, songs from Ciaran Sheehan, the singer/ Justin L. Wilson, songwriters and other area of the talents. Greenwich “I don’t make Village movies that hit the scene audience over the during that head,” said pivotal Markowitz. “I make decade. them entertaining, Steve but if you learn Addabbo, something along the who way, that’s an produced added plus.” More: the disc, IntentionFilmswill open andMedia.com. the show.
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Show Off Your Talents & Skills: Open Mic Event In Freeport
The South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation (SNUUC) will present a unique open mic on Saturday, February 4 at 7 pm at its home at 228 South Ocean Avenue in Freeport. Admission is $10 for all attendees, with all proceeds going to SNUUC. The evening will provide a stage for all styles of music and spoken word, including poetry, comedy, and story telling. Each performer will be allowed to perform for 10 minutes. The group known as The IanCorrigibles (pictured below) will peofrm and will be ready to provide backup for other performers. Email Marilyn Pignataro at madwman@yahoo.com to RSVP and for more information, which is also available at Snuuc.org.
Ben's Deli: Aiding The Breast Cancer Fight
A legendary name in area dining, with several restaurants in Long Island and Queens – Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers – helped raise more than $3,000 to support Winthrop-University Hospital’s Breast Health Program during October. As part of the fundraiser, customers at each of Ben’s seven locations had the opportunity to upgrade Ben’s famous Matzo Ball Soup to include a Pink Matzo Ball (oversized examples are pictured in the photo above) for an additional $1 charge; the full proceeds from which were donated to the program’s fund. Hal Simon (pictured third from right), manager of Ben’s of Bayside and organizer of the fundraiser, and Ronnie Dragoon (center), the founder and owner of Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers, presented the Winthrop-University Hospital Breast Health team with a check for $3,025 during a special event on December 6. Learn more about Winthrop's programs at winthrop.org; for more on Ben's, log on to bensdeli.net.
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Rhythm Tracking With Jimi LaLumia
An In-Depth Look At The Hottest Area Artists
Eve Minor
‘OMG’: She’s A Star On The Verge
Who: Three years ago, we highlighted singer/songwriter and producer Eve Minor in this spot; two years ago, we got to know her quite well, as she contributed articles and assistance to us here at Good Times. These days, she's working as a professional in the New York City music scene – and from all accounts, is about to break out in a big way as an artist. Recently, the blonde stunner issued two clips via YouTube (both directed by Matt Prager), the pop-tinged yet-naughty “Piggy Bank,” and “OMG,” which already has the hip hop community in a daze. Minor, who has also dabbled as a model, isn't shy about her feminine pulchritude (or unbridled lyrics), so it's R-rated “parental advisory” time, kids – yet, Minor shows a mastery of both melody and mood in both songs, which stick in the head like the best the pop world has to offer. At press time, Minor was at work recording a new hip hop/R&B album, with the working title Shooting Stars, at Sabella Studios in Roslyn Heights; she's also announced a spring tour of the east coast and the midwest, with concert dates to be determined. There's even more: Minor's name has been bandied about by some of hip hop's biggest names, and there may be a working announcement about projects with some of the genre's biggest stars in the months ahead. Minor has received a wealth of praise in recent weeks from various music media sources; DS Radio proclaimed her “the female Rick James,” and similar plaudits have come from ThisIs50.com and AudibleAddixion.com. To Learn More About The Artist: Minor owns social media in a big way; find her at eveminor.com, and also at Twitter, Instagram, and on her artist page at SoundCloud. Her music can be heard at Spotify as well. 22 • Good Times Magazine - January 24 - February 6, 2017
Mariah's Harsh Holiday: I had to get up early on New Year's Day, so I had the feeling that I should set up the DVR to record ABC's “New Year's Rockin Eve." I've never missed the annual show since the 1970s, when Dick Clark created and hosted this alternative to what, back then, was the massively successful CBS New Year's Eve broadcast with The Guy Lombardo Orchestra that had been a tradition since the birth of national television in the 1950s. Mariah Since Carey “New Year's Rockin' Eve” is live, you never know what might happen, and, as a pop culture junkie, I have to see everything. Add to that the reasonable belief that one never knows what to expect from Mariah Carey, so I had no option but to set up the DVR and go to sleep. I woke up New Years' Day, clicked on News Radio 1010 WINS, and the first thing I heard was "Mariah Meltdown In Front Of A Million People." I smiled; I just had a feeling the night before, and have seen her do this before, but not ever on such a large scale. She was going to sing "Emotions," one of her many #1 hit singles, with dancers, an earpiece to hear the recorded track, and the recorded track itself with her vocal on it. Of the three, the only thing that worked was the dancers – and boy, did they have
to work. While performing their moves, they surrounded her as she came to the realization that the vocal track was missing and she would have to sing live with a hand held mic. It didn't help, as we were later told, that she didn't show up earlier or the day before for a sound check; she reportedly had sent a “body double” (?) in her place. From all accounts, Carey does not sing without her vocal track to sing along with, and we all know what followed: Telling the audience to sing; the tantrum face and body language; parading aimlessly as if amnesia had just set in; and, eventually, storming off the stage. A theory later emerged that, since she has a new reality series, "Mariah's World" on cable TV, that this was a great publicity stunt that would lead people to watch that show out of curiosity. Is it possible? I've been in the business long enough to raise an arched eyebrow whenever anything like this happens, and that's the wonder of live TV events – you can't re-do or edit something that's live. As a diehard Supremes fan, I still yearn to see the push-andshove moment between Diana Ross and Mary Wilson on the "Motown 25" NBC special from the early 80s, but that show was taped and edited accordingly – otherwise, like the Mariah moment, it would have made for some great TV. Happy New Year!
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New York-based singer/songwriter Julie Byrne recently unleashed "I Live Now As A Singer," the closing track from her upcoming album, Not Even Happiness. "I Live Now As A Singer" is Byrne's first song to even be recorded without a guitar on the track. Byrne's new album, Not Even Happiness, is a more confident beast than her debut that adds atmospheric instrumentation and electronic flourishes to Byrne's unusual guitar tunings and fingerpicked melodies, moving the songs from the front-porch into subtle anthemia. Not Even Happiness is available for pre-order now, and due out January 27 via Ba Da Bing Records. Byrne has also announced a record release show this month at Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn. Get the scoop at juliemariebyrne.com or find her at social media.
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Founders Entertainment has announced the lineup for The 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival, to run June 2 through 4 at Randall’s Island Park in New York City. Featuring
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Three-day GA and VIP tickets (including payment plan options) are available via GovBall.com. Governors Ball 2017 will feature redesigned VIP amenities and locations, a signature lineup of fine NYC food curated by The Infatuation, an expanded selection Red Hot Chili of craft beer options, the megapopular lawn games, mini golf (two unique 18 hole courses), street art, and other attractions.
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Rachel Sage: Plays With Hart At Space
Indie star Rachael Sage will join blues rocker Beth Hart on her upcoming U.S. album release tour during February and March – which will include at stop at The Space At Westbury Theater on February 19. It's an adventurous pairing, as both of these passionate artists will
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Germany. The Getaway was produced by Danger Mouse and mixed by Nigel Godrich. Check the aftermarket for whatever scarce tickets may be floating around; learn about tour updates at redhotchilipeppers.com.
They're back: Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Red Hot Chili Peppers kicked off their 2017 North American tour on January 5 at The AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The 51-city trek in support of their latest album, The Getaway, which was released by Warner Bros. Records on June 17, includes an already sold-out three-night stand at Madison Square Garden in New York City during February. The Getaway debuted at #1 on the Billboard Album Sales Chart and at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 upon its release in June. The Getaway marks the Grammy Award-winning band's seventh Top 10 album and third #2 on the Top 200 Chart. The album debuted at #1 in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, and New Zealand, and at #2 in the United Kingdom and
perform their own soulful brand of music while remaining true to their roots. New York-based Sage has released 12 albums of eclectic originals on her own label, MPress Records, and will join Hart for just over a dozen dates beginning in Atlanta, Georgia and ending in Kent, Ohio. For Sage, it will be a particular thrill to share the stage with Hart, whose powerful voice she first discovered via
the Off-Broadway show Love, Janis: “I was absolutely blown away by her presence and her incredibly passionate vocals,” said Sage. “From that point forward I’ve followed her career with enormous respect.”
The Shins:
Back In March
Following their October release of Dead Alive, The Shins will release their fifth studio album, Heartworms, on March 10 via Aural Apothecary/Columbia Records. In contrast to 2012’s Port Of Morrow, which debuted at #3 in Billboard and was nominated for a Best Alternative Album Grammy Award, Heartworms ushers in a return to the handmade. Heartworms is entirely written by James Mercer; with the exception of “So Now What” (produced by Richard Swift), Heartworms is the first Shins album to be self-produced by Mercer since Oh, Inverted World in 2001. The record will be supported by a world tour, on which Mercer will be joined by Yuuki Matthews (bass), Jon Sortland (drums), Mark Watrous (guitar, keys, vocals), Casey Foubert (guitar), and Patti King (keys). Get tour date and more (they're coming to Brooklyn in June) at theshins.com.
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