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ou'd be an “April Fool” to miss her: One of contemporary music's hottest young stars, Morgan James, brings her “Reckless Abandon” tour to The Landmark On Main Street Theater in Port Washington on Saturday, April 1 at 8 pm. Andy Allo opens; for tickets and information, log on to landmarkonmainstreet.org, or call (516) 767-1384, or the box office at (516) 767-6444. One voice is all it takes; the right vocalist can make you fall in love at first listen, elicit tears, or bring you back to a different era altogether. That holds true for New Yorkbased soul singer Morgan James. On her debut for Epic Records, Hunter, she showcased her powerhouse voice, theatrical swing, and soulful poise. The album includes renditions of Prince’s “Call My Name” along
Morgan James: A Soulful, Stunning New Force In Pop Music
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with Hall & Oates' "She's Gone" and Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing In The Dark." The album features a gradient of soulful styles: from lush tracks, with stacks of voices and horns; modern throwbacks to summertime pop; haunting ballads; and empowering farewells. James assumed co-writing duties on eight
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Bobbique, Patchogue March 24 at 9 PM bobbique.com (631) 447-7744 This relatively new band, formed just last year, is fronted by singer/ songwriter Gissel Garcia, who is joined by guitarist Michael Ernst, keyboardist Joe D’Ambrosi, bassist Jerry MacDonald, and drummer Andy Witt. Expect some stirring originals as well as best-loved covers, merging Long Island style with unique Mexican flair – the perfect compliment to Bobbique’s tempting BBQ dishes.
of the collection’s 11 tracks, and performed her own background vocals and harmonies. She is proud to note that no vocal tuning of any kind has been used on any of her albums. In addition to Hunter, James has released a live tribute to Nina Simone, Morgan James Live, as well as an EP featuring some of her fans’ favorite covers, YouTube Sessions; a new album is in the works for this year as well. Since the release of Hunter, James’ music
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K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore March 24 at 10 PM kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925 Looking for original music? K.J. Farrell's has a lot of it. Looking for classics and tributes? K.J. Farrell's has a lot of those bands as well, including this appearance by this five-piece rock playing cover songs from the 1990s to today – they proudly proclaim that they “nail the songs live note for note.” Also on the bill this night: Longtime area favorites The Haks take the K.J. Farrell’s stage at 7 pm.
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videos have accumulated more than 45 million views. With Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, James toured the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. James’ Broadway credits include four original casts: Motown: The Musical, the Broadway revival of Godspell, Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland, and The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. She’s featured on more than a dozen original Broadway cast and concept recordings.
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Treme, Islip March 23 at 8 PM • (631) 277-2008 tremeislip.com One of the most popular “old school” Latin and Latin jazz groups in the region has been thrilling Long Island audiences since 2003 with its authentic sound and Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican flair. They've performed everywhere from festivals to clubs, and now they're a favorite at this beautiful Islip venue.
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Hot Plants:
Brookhaven Home & Garden Shows
Brookhaven Home & Garden Shows run weekends through April 2 at The Holtsville Ecology Site. Information: (631) 451-9276, or log on to brookhavenny.gov. Cost Bernadette is $6 for adults; children Macias 16 and under are admitted free. Hours are 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday. This expansive show, benefiting The Holtsville Ecology Site, features dozens of vendor exhibits including landscaping, garden centers, awnings, stonework, driveways, garden structures, sprinklers, siding and windows, interior decor, gutters and more. Visitors can participate in free educational workshops and hands-on interactive classes for children. Admission includes the animal preserve at the Ecology Site, home to dozens of injured or non-releasable wild and farm animals.
Hot Ink:
Tattoo Expo At Resorts World
The 2017 United Ink No Limits Tattoo Expo takes over from Friday, March 31 through Sunday, April 2 at Resorts World Casino in Jamaica. Join international tattoo artists from the U.S., U.K., Italy, France, Portugal, Italy, and more, alongside thousands of music, art, and tattoo lovers. The Expo brings together more than 250 artists from around the globe, as well as more than 30 vendors offering everything from shop necessities to new merchandise and apparel. Open to the public (18 and older), the Expo is an opportunity for tattoo enthusiasts to mingle with internationally famous artists, reality TV stars, tattoo collectors, tattoo models, and more. Attractions include The Ms. United Ink Contest hosted by Bernadette Macias (pictured), where contestants can show off and win cash and
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prizes; get fresh ink on site; find art displays; hear live music, and more. Info and advance tickets, including weekend passes: newyorktattooshow.com or (631) 439-5828.
Hot Rolling:
Bowl For Charity In Plainview
A charity bowling event for all ages, "Let's Roll For The Run," takes over on Sunday, March 26 at AMF Plainview Lanes. For more information, call (516) 767-6856, or log on to liaf.org. This afternoon of bowling serves as the kick-off event for The Ann Asparro 5K Run, to take place later this year, that raises funds for the fight against Alzheimer's Disease. The second run honors Asparro and Long Island families living with Alzheimer's. All proceeds raised will benefit The Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation.
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Arcade Night In Garden City
It was such a hit as this same venue recently that it's back and ready to beep and bleep anew: '80s Arcade & Karaoke Night returns on Saturday, March 25 beginning at 7 pm at The Cradle Of Aviation Musieum in Garden City; tickets and information: (516) 5724111 or cradleofaviation.org. Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games such as Pac-Man and Donkey Kong, and sing along out loud to skinny tie or disco karaoke music that will be played continuously. No need to bring quarters as the games are all set to “free play”; organizers have added more than 60 classic consoles from the 1970s through the 1990s so fans can play all their retro favorites such as Pong (doubles, anyone?) and the Atari 2600 all the way to Nintendo 64 titles.
Rick Derringer G.E. Smith Suffolk Theater, Riverhead March 31 at 8 PM • suffolktheater.com (631) 727-4343 Close out the month as two of the greatest guitarists of the rock era take the same stage on the same night. Derringer (pictured below) worked with legends such as his own band, The McCoys, and both Johnny Winter and Edgar Winter before striking out on this own and churning out the hits (“Teenage Love Affair,” “Rock & Roll Hoochie Coo”). Master guitarist Smith toured and recorded with Hall & Oates before joining the legendary “Saturday Night Live” band.
PAC TRACK Chris Smither David Lindley Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington March 26 at 7 PM landmarkonmainstreet.org • (516) 767-6444
Veteran blues/roots singer/songwriter Smither (pictured above) performs on the same stage as multi-instrumentalist Lindley (his was the legendary slide guitar solo on Jackson Browne's “Running On Empty”) for a night of music that will feature classic acoustic sounds and more than a few genres of music.
Queens Hot Tips Fine Food & More: Turkish Table With Sila Asa At APEC
Sila Asa, the program coordinator at The Turkish Cultural Center Queens, will show how to prepare authentic Turkish dishes at “Turkish Table With Sila Asa” on
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Play Ball! The New York Mets Return To Citi Field
Asdrubal Cabrera (below), Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey, Yoenis Cespedes, Lucas Duda, and the rest of The New York Mets begin their home games at Citi Field in Flushing on April 3, as their opening series see them taking on National League East division rivals The Atlanta Braves – featuring a 2017 roster that includes former Mets stars Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey. Fireworks nights, giveaways, and more are on the 2017 schedule; tickets are now available via mets.com, or by calling (718) 507-TIXX.
Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 pm at Alley Pond Environmental Center in Douglaston. Those participating can taking home recipes after sharing a meal featuring the dishes made, including dessert. This program for adults is limited to 15 participants. For more information on this and other upcoming Alley Pond programs for children and adults: alleypond.com, or call (718) 229-4000. 4 • Good Times Magazine - March 21 - April 3, 2017
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Rennie Harris Puremovement At Queens Theatre
Rennie Harris Puremovement – the first and longest-running hip hop dance touring company – headlines on April 1 at 2 at 8 pm and April 2 at 3 pm at Queens Theatre in Flushing; tickets and information are at (718) 760-0064. The troupe's work is dedicated
to preserving and spreading hip hop culture, breaking stereotypes and expectations of hip hop dance. Rennie Harris’ work in this genre of dance encompasses the AfricanAmerican traditions of the past while honoring the voice of a new generation.
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EagleMania: A Tribute To The Eagles
Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor March 25 at 8 PM baystreet.org (631) 725-9500 This tribute to Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods … just kidding. Expect all the hits of Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, and the legendary band (“Take It Easy” all the way to “The Long Run”) when this six-piece band hits the stage – and they perform solo hits by those artists as well.
Tilles Center, Greenvale March 26 at 3 PM tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 Prepare for a full afternoon of classical music offered with a unique and modern flair as this all-woman Trio – Erika Nickrenz (piano), Sara Parkins (violin) and Sara Sant'Ambrogio (cello) – performs a historic program that’s scheduled to include Dvorák’s Dumky Trio. This critically lauded trio has performed all over the United States.
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Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center April 1 at 8 PM (631) 288-1500 • whbpac.org Smith took pop music by storm when he won the ninth season of NBC’s “The Voice,” and again when he became the “best-selling artist in the history of 'The Voice,'” according to producers. His robust delivery breathes a new kind of soul into timeless classics as well as his own original material.
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FILM Logan
Review by Cody Bell
Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Green, Richard E. Grant, Eriq La Salle, Elise Neal, Elizabeth Rodriguez Directed by James Mangold 20th Century Fox What an unexpected treat: Logan is a superhero film that doesn't look, feel, or mimic the other 14,649 superhero films that came before it – and manages to be as entertaining and riveting as the best of the genre. Yes, this is the film that ushers in the unofficial “last appearance” by Hugh Jackman as Logan (better known to your kids as Wolverine), and it's a fitting goodbye to one of the most enduring comic book hero transfers ever made to what used to be celluloid. We take you deep into the future to the year 2029, and Logan is anything but a hero as the movie opens; he's an out-and-out lush who spends his time as, of all things, a driver-for-hire in-between sips of cheap hootch. He's tormented and haggard; he doesn't care about (and seem to resent) his time as Wolverine in The X-Men. He simply goes home, takes care of an aging Professor X (Stewart), guzzles, and plays out the stretch. Of course, things perk up quickly. Gabriela (Rodriguez) is fostering a young kid, Laura (a wonderful Keen); she finds Logan and asks him to protect a quite “special” child. Of
course, this isn't just tucking her in – there are some bad people out to get Laura, and Logan is just the man to keep her safe. Yet, the aging, doubtful Logan is a long way from his prime as Wolverine, and in the process he fights himself as much as he does the evildoers. Jackman is fantastic – seriously, this performance is Oscar bait – as this tortured anti-hero, and as he works amazingly off the radiant Keen, the chemistry between the two explodes off the screen. Director James Mangold (who also co-wrote the script) paces the film expertly; it's a
Cuisine & Confessions: A Delectable Circus At Staller Center
particularly violent thrill ride, but it's not so over-the-top that the mayhem gets in the way of one of the strongest stories ever devised in this genre. Yeah, the claws are back. And no, we don't believe this will be the final time we see Jackman as Logan – but either way, this movie is already a bonafide smash, even though it's unlike any of the other Marvel films. Even if you've never seen an X-Men movie, you'll be able to enjoy this without knowing the back story. Who knew such a thing was even possible?
Staller Center For The Arts at Stony Brook University presents a unique theatrical circus, Cuisine & Confessions, with nine skilled acrobats combining dance, music, comedy, and theater on The Staller Center Main Stage. There are two performances to choose from: Saturday, April 1 at 8 pm and Sunday, April 2 at 4 pm. Tickets are $42 at stallercenter.com; more information is at (631) 632-2787. Noted a WBGH Radio review, provided by Staller: “Cuisine & Confessions presents dramatic feats of physical prowess, choreography that touched on everything from ballet to hip hop (with plenty of acrobatics blended in), inventive staging and nonstop music. It was all delivered by a talented, daredevil cast of international performers.” Photo by Alexandre Galliez Cuisine & Confessions celebrates the memories triggered by cooking in the kitchen. Audience members can expect to be recruited to participate, asked to set their smart phones to measure cooking time, and may leave the theater nibbling the banana bread that is mixed and baked on stage, all while they watch elastic performers turn themselves into human projectiles that exhibit unlimited energy. Cuisine & Confessions is presented by the Montreal cirque troupe 7 Fingers Of The Hand (Les 7 doights de la main), as seen on Broadway in Pippin. Co-founders and co-artistic directors are Montreal’s Les doigts de las main’s Shana Carroll and Sébstien Soldevila. 6 • Good Times Magazine - March 21 - April 3, 2017
BRIMSTONE'S THE GRINDHOUSE RADIO:: TEARIN' IT UP
One of the great Long Island success stories in recent years is Brimstone's The Grindhouse Radio, helmed by the charismatic jack of all trades – Brimstone has worn many hats in media. He’s been a pro wrestler, actor, radio personality, and more. The Grindhouse Radio is now an internationally syndicated talk show, appearing on, at last check, 19 different networks including iHeartRadio and Google Play Radio; ratings have shown between three and one-half for four million listeners weekly worldwide. The show blends pop culture, celebrities, current events, sports, comics, music, and geeky gadgetry together for two hours of fun. Learn more at Brimstone’s official website, entrancetohell.com, or find the star all over social media.
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ne of the biggest stars of contemporary country music returns to the site of one of the most historic concerts in area history when Trace Adkins once again headlines on Saturdy, March 25 at 8 pm at The Paramount in Huntington. A “Founder’s Room Afterparty” once again applies; for tickets and information, log on to paramountny.com or ticketmaster.com. By now, it’s pretty much indelible in area country fans’ minds: Adkins headlined The Paramount in August 2014 in a performance that went on to not only become a ratings-grabbing concert special on the cable network AXS TV, but also a best-selling music
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Adkins’ 2014 Paramount Performance Has Been Seen By Millions Worldwide
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video, Live Country!, that dominated the sales charts much of the past three years. Adkins’ trademark baritone voice has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold more than 10 million albums. His hit list includes “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Songs About Me,” “Every Light In The House,” “Hillbilly Bone (Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins),” and “Just Fishin’,” to name a few. The Grammy-nominated member of the legendary Grand Ole Opry is a TV
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personality, actor, author, and a spokesman for The Wounded Warrior Program and also The American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million as the winner of NBC’s “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.” In recent years, Adkins has performed on seven USO Tours. In his 2007 autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations And Opinions From A Freethinking Roughneck, the former oil-rigger recounted his rise to fame, brushes with death, and battles with his
et us ask you if you can think of two R&B vocal groups that have assembled more Top 40 hits than the legendary Temptations and Four Tops – so imagine what a show featuring both groups will be like. For non-stop hits, we're hard pressed to think of a better value than the show at The NYCB Theatre At Westbury on Saturday, March 25 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now, but make your plans early; they’re available online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000, and at the Westbury box office. For more information, visit
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS
Motown Legends Fill NYCB Theatre At Westbury With R&B Classics thetheatreatwestbury.com. So now, get ready for a pair of lists that are almost impossible to believe: Here is the complete list of Top 40 U.S. Billboard hits of Motown favorites The Four Tops, elected to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990: “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “Ask The Lonely,” “I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” “It's The Same Old Song,” “Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over),” “Reach Out I'll Be There,” “Standing In The Shadows Of Love,” “Bernadette,” “7-Rooms Of Gloom,” “You Keep Running Away,” “If I Were A Carptenter,” “Walk Away Renee,” “Still Water (Love),” “It's All In The Game,” “River Deep Mountain High (with The Supremes),” “Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life),”
The Temptations: Now & Then “MacArthur Park (Part 2),” “Keeper Of The Castle,” “Ain't No Woman Like The One I've Got,” “Are You Man Enough,” “Sweet Understanding Love,” “When She Was My Girl,” and “Indestructible.” Ready for another? Here's a list of U.S. of just the Top 10 Billboard hits for The Temptations, who received a “Lifetime Achievement” Grammy Award: “My Girl,” “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep,” “(I Know) I'm Losing You,” “All I Need,” “You're My Everything,” “I Wish It Would Rain,” “Cloud Nine,” “I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (with The Supremes),” “Run Away Child, Running Wild,” “I Can't Get Next To You,” “Psychedelic Shack,” “Ball Of Confusion,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone,” “Masterpiece,” and “The Motown Song (with Rod
personal demons. As an actor, Adkins has played a tough-as-nails biker in The Lincoln Lawyer (starring Matthew McConaughey), and a wise oracle of a tattoo artist in the family friendly film Moms’ Night Out (starring Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, and Sarah Drew). He also developed and hosted the Great American Country network’s “Great American Heroes,” honoring everyday heroes from across the country. Make plans early for this concert, as past Adkins shows have seen tickets fly. Stewart).” And consider this: Other legendary hits such as “Get Ready” (#29), “Aint Too Proud To Beg” (#13), and “I Could Never Love Another” (#13) didn't even chart in the Top 10, despite their classic status years later. Granted, given the constraints of a single concert, not every one of these classic hits will be played. However, after reading these lists … can you think of a good reason not to go, if only to get swept away in the memories? For those who are into the history of these legendary R&B supergroups – or those simply curious to see who remains in the bands – here are the most recent listed rosters for both of these Motown era stalarts: The Temptations: Otis Williams (the group’s founder), Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Joe Herndon, and Bruce Williamson. The Four Tops: Abdul "Duke" Fakir (original member), Lawrence "Roquel" Payton, Jr., Ronnie McNeir, and Harold "Spike" Bonhart.
The Four Tops: Eternal
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The New York Mets and David Wright put the best spin they could on the third baseman’s latest physical malady, a right shoulder impingement. Wright had to stop practicing hitting and throwing and concentrate on only
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working in the weight room to build up strength. My respect for David Wright as a player and as a person is second to none. He is always accessible for a quote, and is a role model in the clubhouse. He makes it clear to other players how a major leaguer is supposed to act. Yet, it’s impossible not to focus on finances: Wright is owed a guaranteed $67 million from the Mets between now and 2020. No one knows if the Mets have an insurance contract on his long-term pact, and if they do, how much of the contingent liability it would cover. If it’s none or minimal, Wright and the Mets will keep saying that he will come back – but at age 34 and given how things have
Bowling With Bob Smith
PBA's Big Year: Through the first 10 telecasts of the 2016-17 ESPN season, including the World Series Of Bowling, PBA telecast viewership was up 13 percent averaging 650,000 viewers for telecasts this season. February’s four shows included the Main Event Terrell Owens PBA Super Clash (averaging 712,000 viewers), The Barbasol PBA Players Championship (averaging 664,000 viewers), The State Farm CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational (averaging 834,000 viewers) and The FireLake PBA Tournament of Champions won by E.J. Tackett (averaging 704,000 viewers). Each of the shows has been among the highest-rated sports program on cable on its respective air date. Keep up with PBA action, including regional tournaments, at pba.com; watch at Xtra Frame. An Official Finish: Weldon Drayton Jr. of Central Islip emerged as the champion – complete with the $1,000 first prize – on March 5 following LIGBT tournament action at AMF Babylon Lanes. Drayton, pictured with his daughter, Brianna, outlasted a huge field of bowlers and conquered thechallenging Kegel Boardwalk oil pattern to take home the trophy ... Diane Allen of New York City won the March 12 event and its top prize at Astorial Bowl. LIGBT events are ongoing through summer; get
gone the last two seasons, it’s only rational to assume that his career is over. The Mets also have to be concerned about first base: Lucas Duda’s balky back issues continued during spring training as he suffered from spasms. Last year, the team got lucky when Duda went down as it acquired James Loney from The San Diego Padres, and the veteran performed admirably in both the field and at the plate. The Mets now hope that Jay Bruce will be able to spell Duda at first base this season. The New York Post’s Ken David Davidoff did a terrific profile on Wright Mets ace Noah Syndergaard. The man dubbed “Thor” admitted that he has a strong interest in the entertainment industry, as he served as an extra on HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and filmed a cameo for CBS’ “Kevin Can Wait.” Davidoff got Syndergaard to admit that the pitcher called Bryce Harper “a douche” on Twitter as a way of generating buzz during the off-season. Yet, it’s clear that Syndergaard and The Washington Nationals star are friends; they appeared together on stage at ESPN’s Upfront presentation to advertisers and media last May. Many marquee names news and schedules at ligbtour.com. Herrill Heroics: Recent league bowling honor scores from Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park:
Friday Early Rollers Seniors: Gil Li 269; Sandy Richardson 204. Wednesday Early Mixed: Joanne Perry 247, 248; Bonnie Gortler 222, 204, 223; Delia Marquez 204; Kathy Chernow 217; Jeanine E.J. Musacchio 201. Tackett Friday Mixed Nuts: Anthony Calabro 270. Thursday Early Mixed: Anthony Campagna 266; Pamela Scholz 236; Pat Healey 757 series. Chatterbox Mixed: Andrew Davidow 268. 8th Battalion: Jennifer Rouhani 235. Chatterbox Lounge: Tricia Lectora 204.
Congratulations to these bowlers for their accomplishments in various Weldon Herrill Lanes Leagues during this winter season:
Monday Early Men: Thomas Riccobono 785 series; Alfred Spano 771 series; Anthony Scibelli Sr. 765 series; Ernst Roth 299. 300 games: Gilbert LaSala and Robert Gatti. Sportsmen Doubles: Ed Ziemak 300 game and 857 series; Jonathan Corda 751 series; Bill Delawski 300; Steve Kaplan 298; Adam Nikol 297. PBL: G.J. Sasala 280; Mel Sim 269; Cindi Custodio 223; Sheila Tolentino 215.
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are gone at The New York Yankees’ Tampa spring training headquarters, as Brian McCann was traded and Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez both retired. Ironically, there seems to be more excitement about the upcoming season now that Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is betting on youth with Aaron Judge, Greg Bird, Clint Frazier, and Gary Sanchez. Similar to the Yankees, The New York Jets rid themselves a lot of their old guard as they spent the first quarter of 2017 cutting ties with Ryan Fitzpatrick, Nick Mangold, Brandon Marshall, and Darrelle Revis. General manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles know they’ll have to get their team into Photos: LIGBT champion courtesy LIGBT Tour; E.J. Tacket courtesy Motiv
sanctioned scores: 265 and above and 700 series for men, and 200 games and 600 series for women and youth.Send your scores to gtmag@optonline.net. LIYBT Leaders: Alexander Hope and Pierce Field captured titles at LIYBT’s tourney on February 19 at Bowl LI Patchogue. A field of 84 bowlers laced up for more than $1,200 in scholarship awards. Scholarship winners: Handicap division: Alexander Hope $150, Steven Orland $100, Allison Burfeindt $80, Alex Grzybowski $55, Jonathan Edwards $40, Tristyn Forde $30. Scratch Division: Pierce Field $250, Nick Caruana $150, Joe Zagari $100, Skylar McGarrity $80, Lindsay Mavrich $55, Daniel Petriello $40, Amanda Scarforlgero $35, Brittany Arne $30. Scratch Eliminator Juniors: Jonathan Zaoutis $27, Vinny Altman $14, Amanda Naujokas $8, Brittany Arne $5.
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Deontay Wilder
the playoffs in order to continue being employed by team owner Woody Johnson. Second-year New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo surprised many at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis by criticizing quarterback Eli Manning for turning the ball over too many times last season. McAdoo hasn’t
earned Tom Coughlin status, so it took stones to call out a man who has two Super Bowl rings and named The Walter Payton Man of the Year fighting children’s cancer. In the early days of television, boxing was a Saturday night staple on TV networks. After years of getting short shrift, boxing appears to be back on Saturday nights, which likely has more to do with Saturday nights being left for dead – “Saturday Night Live” reruns, anyone? – than an increase in interest. Nonetheless, Fox drew good ratings for a Deontay Wilder verus Gerald Washington fight, while CBS also did well with a world welterweight title fight between Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia. The record for the NBA’s worst record is held by the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers’ 9-73 mark. The Brooklyn Nets had eight wins for the season as 2016 ended; it took them two months, but they finally won their 10th game of the season as the calendar turned to March. Head coach Kenny Atkinson has to be relieved that his team managed to avoid that dubious distinction. Next to the Super Bowl, nothing gets corporate America more excited about sports than March Madness. The executives at Longhorn
Steakhouse figured it was a perfect time to introduce their meaty roasted chicken wings, since wings are a sports fan favorite. Longhorn is also debuting lamb chops and its strawberries and cream shortcake this month. Dove Men+Care men’s grooming products are taking an unusual and risky approach to March Madness with the rollout of its “Real Strength Manifesto” campaign, which reminds fans to engage in sportsmanship and not be verbally abusive to opposing players and fans. Dove has signed J.J. Redick, Alonzo Mourning, and Ray Allen to serve as spokesmen. The Golf Channel has brought back “Feherty,” a talk show where PGA star David Feherty interviews golfers and celebrities from all walks of life; no subject is off the table.
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The Electrix
Grateful Overkill: The Electrix / Reckoning The Paramount, Huntington March 23 at 8 PM • paramountny.com • (631) 673-7300 Long Island's favorite Grateful Dead tributes converge for a double-bill of the sounds of Phil Lesh, Jerry Garcia and company. Both of these bands have performed at virtually all of the area's top clubs, and now join forces for one of the biggest shows of their respective careers. Last In Line The Space At Westbury Theater March 25 at 8 PM • thespaceatwestbury.com • (800) 745-3000 A supergroup stays: Last In Line features Vinny Appice, Vivian Campbell, Andrew Freeman, Eric Norlander, and Phil Soussan – who all worked with Ronnie James Dio. They forge ahead not only by paying tribute to their departed friend (the band's name is the same as one of Dio's best albums), but also are blazing forward with raging concerts full of hard rock thunder.
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Larry The Cable Guy NYCB Theatre At Westbury March 26 at 8 PM thetheatreatwestbury.com • (516) 334-0800 Comedy's favorite southern-fried stomach medicine pitchman returns to the area for another night of homespun hilarity. The ultimate “blue collar comedian,” this star standup has not only gotten the phrase “Git-R-Done” into the American lexicon, but he's also one of the most popular comics in the history of the record industry. with a string
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Tuesday, March 21
Nassau K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Songwriters Roundtable Hosted By 42nd & Nelson 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) Madeline Kole Trio 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) Open Mic O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Revolution (Amityville) Dan Baird & Homemade Sin / Joe Rock & The All-Stars / Mantra / The Good Rats Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Beacon Theatre (NYC) WIlco Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Tennis Mercury Lounge (NYC) Koi Child / Humming House Terminal 5 (NYC) Bring Me The Horizon
Wednesday, March 22
Nassau Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Ed Kaercher Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Karaoke With DJ Chris Of Songbird Entertainment
Your Guide To Local Events Corner Galley Katie's Of Smithtown: Restaurant Open Mic Hosted by (Massapequa) Michael Perlmutter Karaoke Night With Mouse Trap Café DJ Greg (Amityville): Open Mic Don Lorenzo's Quogue East Pub (East Restaurant & Lounge Quogue) Open Mic (Glen Cove) Jerry With Johnny B. Costanzo & His Trio Sea Cove (Center Front Street Pub Moriches) Funk Filharmonik • March 28 (Massapequa Park) Open Mic Night K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam With Toomey’s Tavern On The Johnny Mac Band The Crik (Amityville): Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Acoustic Open Mic With Tom "Big Daddy" John Struck Treme (Islip) The Hitman Blues Jam Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Wild Rose (Farmingdale) Country Music Originals Night Richard Lanahan & Jim Treutlein K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories Manning's (Carle Place) Phil Smith NYC/Queens Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Open Jam Beacon Theatre (NYC) WIlco Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport) Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Tennis Country Wednesdays Mercury Lounge (NYC) The Yeah Tones / Suite 1828 (Merrick) Voodoo Fix / Aaron Lee Tasjan Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Terminal 5 (NYC) At The Drive-In Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Music Night Amityville Music Hall Mobb Deep / Status / Timbo & Jake Furia / Long Island Sound / Jay Six / Thrvd Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Butterfield's (Hauppauge) The Terri Hines Band Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Vanessa Trouble Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic
Thursday, March 23
Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Karaoke With DJ Chris From Songbird Entertainment Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) Ken Sambolin Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg Craft Kitchen & Tap House (Lynbrook) Thursday Night Live E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) A Witch's Brew Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Brian McGeough Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre) Country Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Bloodlines (Blood Sweat & Tears Tribute) Living Room (Bethpage) R&B After Work
Party Lounge At The Space At Westbury Handful Of Chords / Bryce Larsen Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Dave Diamond Acoustic Trio Tocolo Cantina (Garden City): Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Fireside Sessions With Nancy Atlas: Clark Gayton Butterfield's (Hauppague) 2-5-1 Jazz Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Shining Star (Earth Wind & Fire Tribute) Niesen 347 (Saint James): Nisen 347 Thursdays Paramount (Huntington) Grateful Overkill (Grateful Dead Tribute Bands): Reckoning / The Electrix Shandon Court (East Islip) The Roosters Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Live Jazz Treme (Islip) Mambo Loco NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Jose James / Nate Smith Brooklyn Bowl Dopapod Mercury Lounge (NYC) Stef Chura / Skott
Friday, March 24
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Bad Sandwich / Acoustic Urge Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) Groundswell Campagne House (Bethpage) Keith Of Run
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Calendar For Cover Caracara (Farmingdale) The Electric Dudes Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Jukebox Bob K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Flavorwire / The Haks Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) 10,000 Maniacs Memories 2 (Williston Park) FaceFirst Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Life After TV / Staleworth / Hold Fast Hope Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Larger Than Life (Boy Band Tribute) / The 90s Band / The Allmost Brothers Band (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Mean Machine / Klassic Rewind / The Rolling Stoned / DJ Rumer NYCB Theatre At Westbury Bob Saget Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Bruce Jacques Space At Westbury Theater Laser Spectacular: The Music Of Pink Floyd Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Weiss Stock Sunset Grill (Seaford) The Legendary Murphys Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Mike O'Barry Band Trotter's (Franklin Square) Cover To Cover Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Unglued (Stone Temple Pilots Tribute) / TG & CO / War Pigs (Black Sabbath Tribute) / Dressed To Kill (Kiss Tribute) Amityville Music Hall Jukai / Recycled Earth / Year Of The Knife / High Card / Queensway / JAB / The Fight Arden (Port Jefferson) Live Music Backstage Pass (Ronkonkoma) The Lisa Polizzi Band Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor): Live Standup Comedy Bobbique (Patchogue) Sal The Singer / The Gissel Garcia Band BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music
Your Guide To Local Events (Farmingdale) Butterfield's (Hauppauge) In The Gibraltar Jazz Groove Band Eleanor Rigby's Emporium (Patchogue) (Mineola) Live Music 45 RPM / Gold Coast Arts Center Dear Prudence (Great Neck) Grasso's (Cold Spring K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Harbor) Addison Frei Face To Face (Billy Trio Featuring Tahira Joel & Elton John Clayton Tribute) / Petty The Joni Project • March 30 Grey Horse Tavern The Lounge At The Space At Westbury Rumours (Bayport) Gene Casey (Tom Petty & The & The Lone Sharks Heartbreakers & Stevie Nicks Tribute) Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Paramount (Huntington) Joe DeGuardia's Star Vinicius Cantuaria Boxing: Rockin' Fights 26 Memories 2 (Williston Park) Acoustic Blue Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band MP Taverna (Roslyn) Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Jazz Brunch With Jack Morelli The House Wreckers / Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) All Grown Up / Rally For Alli Breast Cancer Benefit Playing Dead / Ides / Buying Time / Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Gilbert Gottfried Brian Kish / Lounge Pants Treme (Islip) Underground Hounds Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Disco Unlimited Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) NYC/Queens The Benderz / Decadia Astoria Tavern Bill Popp & The Tapes NYCB Theatre At Westbury Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Noam Pikelny The Temptations / The Four Tops Brooklyn Bowl Dopapod Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Carnegie Hall (NYC) American Composers Wonderous Stories Orchestra 40th Anniversary Season: Space At Westbury Theater Last In Line Orchestra Underground: Past Forward Still Partners (Sea Cliff) King Fisher City Winery (NYC) Poi Dog Pondering Sunset Grill (Seaford) The Electrix Mercury Lounge (NYC) K.I.D / Cupcakke / Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Tony Kelly The Regrettes Trotter's (Franklin Square) FiveStone Terminal 5 (NYC) Foxygen Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Suffolk Dave Clive's Nawlins Funk Band 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Voy & The Town Hall (NYC) The Zombies Lawn Boys (Phish Tribute) / Rock Together Benefit: Common Ground / Eddie Trap / The Brother Pluckers / Soundswell Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) EagleMania Nassau (The Eagles Tribute Band) Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Danny Kean Campagne House (Bethpage) Bobbique (Patchogue) Syncrosanct The Generators Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Dar Williams Christian's Parkside Café, Grill, & Garden Butterfield's (Hauppauge) 2-5-1 Jazz Band
Saturday, March 25
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BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Emporium (Patchogue) Dance Party Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Ayako Shirasaki & Noriko Ueda Gray Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Rapid River Boys Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles Tribute) Katie's Of Smithtown Wildside (Motley Crue Tribute) / Pump! (Aerosmith Tribute) Mirabelle Tavern (Stony Brook) Live Music Moose Lodge (Mt. Sinai) The 60s Invasion Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Butch Barbella's Streets Of The Bronx Band Paramount (Huntington) Trace Adkins Patchogue Theatre John Sebastian / Cassandra House / Claudia Jacobs Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) The Realm / MamaLee, Rose, & Friends Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson – Ray's Proteges Jazz Treme (Islip) Milagro (Santana Tribute) Village Pub (Lindenhurst) Grimm Jack Vines & Hops (Riverhead) The Johnny Mac Band Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks Wild Rose (Farmingdale) UnWined NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC) The Pimps Of Joytime Brooklyn Bowl Dopapod City Winery (NYC) Poi Dog Pondering Gin Fizz Harlem Ms. Bluntler Gutter Bar (Brooklyn) Butchers Blind / John Severin / Tony Hanna Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie's Girl Mercury Lounge (NYC) Loose Buttons / Alex Lahey Terminal 5 (NYC) The Knocks Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)
Calendar Sunday, March 26
Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Little Wilson / The Joe Roberts Trio City Cellar (Westbury) Live Jazz Brunch Connoly Station (Malverne) Live Irish Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Kenny Hendricks Franklin Square Library Tennessee Walt’s The Other Great American Songbook George Martin's Grillfire (Merrick) Brian McGeough K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Open Jam / The Full Request Band Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) David Lindley / Chris Smither Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music NYCB Theater At Westbury Larry The Cable Guy Tilles Center (Bookville) Eroica Trio Suffolk Cinema Arts Center (Huntington) Counterclockwise Ensemble Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Danny Marks / Gail Storm Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Chris J. Connelly Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Patchogue Theatre Eric Wilzig / John Pizzi Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam With Jim Moran & Ed The Hat Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) LaserSpectacular: The Music Of Pink Floyd NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Mykki Blanco / Cakes Da Killa Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Open Mic With Anthony Gibney
Your Guide To Local Events Irish Whiskey Bar NYC/Queens (Astoria) Bluegrass B.B. King Blues Club Jam Hosted By Dave (NYC) McKeon & Mary Jon Paris All-Star Jam Noecker Of Moonshine Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Falls Hayley Kiyoko Mercury Lounge (NYC) City Winery (NYC) Saint Millie / Taj Mahal Glen Phillips / Don Mykel / Bizz E Kitano New York Hotel Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) (NYC): Live Jazz Blaze / The Stashi March 25 • Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Mercury Lounge (NYC) Band / The Brother Brothers / Courtney Stereo Off Hartman Terminal 5 (NYC) Richard Ashcroft Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Jerry's Jazz Band
Tuesday, March 28
Monday, March 27
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Industry Night Big Daddy’s (Massapequa): Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Seaway / Legend Of You / Makeshift / Times Like These Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic With Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) 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 Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Andrew Carroll 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
Nassau K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Funk Filharmonik / Ed Ryan Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Suffolk Amityville Music Hall 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl 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 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) Open Mic O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno
NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC) The Japanese House City Winery (NYC) Joshua Radin Mercury Lounge (NYC) Mobile Steam Unit / Mark Evick / Boo Seeka
Wednesday, March 29
Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music: Solo Joe 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 Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Det. Brian Moore Benefit: Sal Valentinetti / The Joeseph Saladino Band Space At Westbury Theater Rising Up Contemporary Christian Concert: Gracious Vine / Sam Powell / Dreamer / Peter Stanganelli 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 Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night
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Your Guide To Local Events
Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Brother Care Blues Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Mark Buttice Trio Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Open Jam / Jam Session Katie's Of Smithtown Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Mirabelle Tavern (Stony Brook) Live Music Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) Mind Open Wild Rose (Farmingdale) Richard Lanahan & Pete Mancini NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express / Bottle Rockets Brooklyn Bazaar Wax Idols City Winery (NYC) Joshua Radin Mercury Lounge (NYC) Splashh / Vera Blue / Cote
Silvana (NYC) Steel Wolf Terminal 5 (NYC) Vince Staples
Friday, March 31
Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) The Wall Street Jumpers / Andy Dell Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) Live Music Campagne House (Bethpage) Cover To Cover (Acoustic) Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Dave Christian Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Live Music Kitty O'Hara's (Baldwin) Brian McGeough K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Decadia / Drive (The Cars Tribute) Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live Music Living Room (Bethpage): Classic Fridays Memories 2 (Williston Park) Live Music Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) K-Rock / 45 RPM Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Deuces Wild Productions Night Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) DJ Rumer / Whiskey Road Stef Chura • March 23 / The Zoo Mercury Lounge (NYC) Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band (Jimmy Buffet Tribute) Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Tara O'Grady Sunset Grill (Seaford) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) Trotter's (Franklin Square) Parade
Thursday, March 30
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Jazz & Sushi Night Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Karaoke With DJ Chris From Songbird Entertainment Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) Michigan Dave Craft Kitchen & Tap House (Lynbrook) Thursday Night Live Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg 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 / PseudoSsudio (Phil Collins Tribute) Living Room (Bethpage) R&B After-Work Party Lounge At The Space At Westbury The Joni Project (Joni Mitchell Tribute) / Powderfinger (Neil Young Tribute) Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Space At Westbury Theater Ann Wilson Of Heart Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Betty & The Boards Tocolo Cantina (Garden City) Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Sceneless Scene Showcase: Reunite Pangea / TBA Bar Louie (Commack): Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Lisa Loeb Butterfield's (Hauppague) Ian Petillo & The Pickled Peppers Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Irish Sessions Niesen 347 (Saint James) Nisen 347 Thursdays Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Community For The Retreat Benefit Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Treme (Islip) Jazz Cumbia Project NYC/Queens Barclays Center (Brooklyn) Bastille Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Lambchop City Winery (NYC) Rodney Crowell Mercury Lounge (NYC) Boss Hog / Justin Baron Nu Blu (NYC) Jeff Parker / Jaimie Branch
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Op Effect / O El Amor Bobbique (Patchogue) White Room / David March BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Emporium (Patchogue) That 70s Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) The Phoebe Austin Trio Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Beecher's Fault Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) DJ Epic Paces Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Patchogue Theatre Beginnings (Chicago Tribute) / The Motown Band Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band / Johnny Ray Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) The Nancy Atlas Project Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Rick Derringer / G.E. Smith Treme (Islip) ELEW Trio NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Chicano Batman / Sad Girl City Winery (NYC) Tift Merritt Mercury Lounge (NYC) French Horn Rebellion / Arc & Stones Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Michael Packer Blues Band
Saturday, April 1
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music Belmont Racetrack (Elmont) Spring Craft Beer Festival Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live DJs K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The LPs / The 60s Invasion Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Morgan James / Andy Allo Memories 2 (Williston Park) Live Music Micky Mo's Cafe & Lounge (Lynbrook) Live Music MP Taverna (Roslyn) Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Family Lumber / Butterscotch Stanley / Joy Riding / Beat Radio Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) DJ Chris Kenny / Whiskey Road / Dave & Dave Present: Romeo Delight (Van Halen Tribute)
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The Association At Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun (CT): This Uncasville adult playground's Wolf Den continues to be a haven for classic rock; March 24 sees the return of The Association (“Never My Love,” “Windy”) on the only stage we know of that offers “A-listers” absolutely free. Learn more about this and all upcoming events by calling (888) 226-7711. The Mohegan Sun Arena offers major concert events amidst the bells and excitement of a world-class casino. Coming up are Aretha Franklin (March 23); Def Leppard, Tesla, and Poison (April 12); comedian Chris Rock (April 22); Bryan Adams (June 15); 80s rockers Journey (June 16); Kings Of Leon (July 29); and much more. Call the number above for tickets and information. Tropicana (AC): Dom Irrera, considered one of the greatest standup comedians of all time (especially by his peers), headlines again in the Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City. Nominated six times for an American Comedy Award, Irrera's stand-up material was honed in a multi-generational Italian household in South Philadelphia with his mother, sister, grandmother, uncles, and cousins all under one very big roof. Referred to often as the “King of Cable,” Irrera has appeared on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno,” “The Late Show With David Letterman,” “Late Night With Conan O'Brien,” “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson,” Dom Irrera “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” At Tropicana “The View,” and has made several appearances on “Oprah.” Tickets are $40, $45 and $55, and can purchased at Platinum Star: the Tropicana box office and Empire City Casino through Ticketmaster. Get the scoop by calling (609) 340-4000. Empire City Casino (Yonkers): This casino has buoyed the Westchester County economy since its opening, and hosts gaming and dining adjacent to Yonkers Raceway. Entertainment is on the bill as well, and this venue continues to book artists from the Long Island region among its groups and performers. Coming up: Platinum Star and DJ Prime on March 25; Groupo Arcano on March 28; Van Morrison tribute band Moondance on March 30; and Daddy Pop on March 31. Info: (914) 968-4200.
Casinos & Resorts
Calendar NYCB Theatre At Westbury Louder Than Love: TKA / Judy Torres / Crystal Waters / Melle Mel / The Cover Girls / Coro / Soulsonic Force / Safire / Cynthia / Johnny O / Lime / Soave / Pretty Poison / Joe Zangie Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) The Bogs Still Partners (Sea Cliff) John Kouri & The Hambones Sunset Grill (Seaford) Victims Of Rock (VOR) Tilles Center (Brookville) Lee Salonga Trotter's (Franklin Square) ReWined
Your Guide To Local Events City Cellar (Westbury): Live Jazz Brunch Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Kenny Hendricks Kitty O'Hara's (Baldwin) Brian McGeough K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Open Jam Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Live Music Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Our Mommy's Life Matters Benefit: Bon Journey (Bon Jovi & Journey Tribute) / The Emerald Society Pipe Band NYCB Theatre At Westbury The Beach Boys Tilles Center (Brookville) Long Island Guitar Festival: Vida Quartet
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Face To Face (Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute) / Suffolk Drop Dead Sexy 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Amityville Music Hall H2O / Mindforce / Cowboy Up For A Cure Fundraiser: The Great Lie / Warehouse DJ Charlie From Celebrity Music Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Amityville Music Hall Four Year Strong / The Last Waltz 40th Keep Flying / Anniversary Shorebreak / Heal. Celebration: Joe Comiskey Park Bar Lauro / Michael (Saint James) Schiano / Daniel Open Mic Koontz / Dave Grasso's (Cold Spring Giacone & David Harbor) Deitch / Gene Casey / Live Music Michael Weiskoph / Grey Horse Tavern Jim Turner / Katie (Bayport) ELEW Trio • March 31 Pearlman / Randolph Live Music Hudson III / Mama Lee Harmony Vineyards Treme (Islip) & Rose Lawler / (Head Of The Harbor) Eamonn Bowles Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Glen Phillips Red River Inn (Yaphank) BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Jam With Jim Moran Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Sweetwater & Ed The Hat Congregational Church Of Huntington Shandon Court (East Islip) (Centerport) James Keelaghan Tommy Mulvihill Emporium (Patchogue) Treme (Islip) Larger Than Life (Boy Band Tribute) Eric Berg Quartet Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Live Music Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Live Music Live Breakfast Music House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): NYC/Queens Martin Flynn / DJ Epic City Winery (NYC) Mirabelle Tavern (Stony Brook) James McMurtry Live Music Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria): Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker The Brotherhood Of Moonshine Falls Patchogue Theatre Ronan Tynan Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Mercury Lounge (NYC) Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) The Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts Hackensack Men & The Trenton Horns / Skinny Lister / Black & Sparrow Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Suffolk Theatre (Riverhead) Mary Wilson Mike Severino Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Live Jazz Treme (Islip) The Pamela Betti Band Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Jordan Smith Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) NYC/Queens Industry Night B.B. King’s (NYC) Eric Clapton Birthday K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Celebration: Godfrey Townsend / Open Mic & Jam Hosted Mark Newman / Others By Kenny Forgione Bowery Ballroom (NYC) The Sons & Heirs Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) (The Smiths & Morrissey Tribute) / New York Mets Opening Day Tailgate Masters & Servants (Depeche Mode Tribute) City Winery (NYC) Bob Schneider Suffolk Connelly’s Klub 45 (NYC) Arcadia Swing Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic with Dave Gin Fizz Harlem Ms. Bluntler Drew Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie's Girl BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night Mercury Lounge (NYC) Stop Light Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Observations / Mo Lowda & The Humble / Jazz Jam With The Gracenotes Trio Hey Anna / Nadia Kazmi / Weakened Friends La Scala Ristorante (Commack) Phyllis Tagg Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted By Gil McLean Trifecta Lounge (Copiague) Nassau The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Live Music Open Mic Night With Kenn
Monday, April 3
Sunday, April 2
Jazz & Blues
Earl's A Pearl: One of the top blues guitarists, Ronnie Earl, brings his Broadcasters back to the area as he headlines on Saturday, March 25 at B.B. King's Blues Club in New York City. Advance tickets are now on sale; log on to bbkingblues.com or call (212) 997-4144. Earl will perform songs from his newest album, Maxwell Street, now available via Stony Plain Ronnie Earl Records. Beth's A Best Bet: Nashville-based roots singer/guitarist Beth Garner is moving up the charts with her new album, Snake Farm. The new album showcases her soulful singing, with its roots firmly in blues, gospel, and soul with rock & roll flourishes – as well as her guitar work that amoves between standard and slide guitar. Recorded mostly live at Slack Key Studios in Woodbine, Beth Tennessee, Snake Farm was Garner produced by Garner and Randy Kohrs. The backing band features Rory Hoffman (sax, keyboards and rhythm guitar), Wes Little (drums), Steve Forrest (bass) and Angela Primm and Gale Mayes (background vocals). One of the tunes that's getting airplay and notice is one with a unique name: “‘Backroads Freddie’ is a little ditty I came up with while literally taking the backroads,” said Garner. “There are alleyways in my neighborhood and when I would take a short cut; the words popped in my head. I took the idea to Fred Koller and he gave me some words to fill out the verses. I wanted the music to depict driving, so under the solos you can actually feel the band switch gears into a ZZ Top groove. I wanted this song to become something fun that people could cover and jam on. I initially wanted a guy to sing it, so I sang it low and put overdrive on the vocals to make it growl.” Put On That Bibb, Baby: More from Stony Plain: Today (March 21) will see the release of the album Migration Blues by Eric Bibb. The release showcases Bibb’s vocals, guitars, six-string banjo and contrabass guitar, backed by Michael Jerome Browne (guitars, vocals, banjos, mandolin and Eric Bibb triangle) and J.J. Milteau (harmonica). The 15 tracks on Migration Blues include covers of Bob Dylan’s “Masters Of War” and Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land.” An arrangement of the traditional “Mornin’ Train” closes the album. Bibb says about his new effort. “With this album, I want to encourage us all to keep our minds and hearts wide open to the ongoing plight of refugees everywhere. As history shows, we all come from people who, at some time or another, had to move.” The album is now available everywhere music is sold. Good Times Magazine - March 21 - April 3, 2017 • 15 Photos: Eric Bib by Patricia DeGorostarzu; Ronnie Earl by Laura Carbone
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Not Long To Go: If we can get through this crummy March, April will bring baseball season! As we dream of road trips to Boston and Los Angeles, here's something just as hot: The area's major recording studios and rehearsal facilities, which are usually bubbling with the cream of area musicians. One of the time-tested favorites in the area scene for major league recordings is Tom Stiegler's Blokhed Studios, which offers recording, rehearsals, live sound reinforcement, and PA and lighting rentals – but don't take our word for it: See for yourself at the Blokhedstudios.com website, where you can see and hear a rocking clip from the progressive band And The Day Is Mine on Blokhed TV (which you can also catch on YouTube). There great photos of this expansive modern studio as well. Learn more about Blokhed by calling them at (631) 586-4111. Area artists continue to visit Beneath The Sun Rehearsal & Recording Studio in Hicksville as they lay down tracks with veteran engineer and musician Mick James, or to catch up on rehearsals before important concerts and shows.
In of late have been the hard rock cover band called 100 Proof; veteran hard rockers Grimm Jack (check out their song “Sex Drive” on ReverbNation); Sherri Roxx; our recent “Long Island Spotlight” featured artists Inherit The Earth; Rude Mood; and many more rockers, singers, and bands. To learn how to use this multi-faceted studio for your next rehearsals or recording projects, call them at (631) 882-1327.
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There are only 1,000 good reasons to use a professional recording studio instead of the “DIY” method if you're serious about a recording career, and here's one that's a stone fact: The best way to get the results you want is to bounce your idea off the ear of a fellow musician. Most top engineers and producers have been musicians themselves, and one such music pro – Jim Sabella of Sabella Studios in Roslyn Heights – is also a fine guitarist and Stolas has performed live and on record for decades. Check out Sabella's Instragram feed for news and photos of his latest equipment.The hot area group Cavemollies were in recently; they're a red-hot classic rock band that performs the
music of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Black Crowes, David Bowie, The Who, and more; the group is comprised of Phil Feit, John Marino, Rick Venture, Joseph Weitekamp, and P.J. Mumola. Also in was Sky Shape, which performed live at Sabella, which set off a spark of a new concept: Sabella Studios is floating the idea of beginning a regular open jam session right at the studio. It's not official yet, but to keep up with all the latest news – and to find out how to be the next artist to go national after working at Sabella – call (516) 4840862, or log on to sabellastudios.com. New to the area scene is Lisa Polizzi's Janis Joplin Experience, where the talented young singer takes on the role of the legendary 1960s singer in a new tribute band. The big-voiced vocalist is backed by a crack band including Paul Marotta Jr. on drums, Johnny Mac on guitar, Eddie Yeznach on bass, and Cliff Counes on keyboards. The group has been buy rehearsing for upcoming shows, including a double bill with The Rod Stewart Experience on May 14 at The Brookside Auditorium in Merrick.
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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 (631) 403-4550. Big news from national artists, as usual: Working at VuDu of late have been KBB Records artists Scare Don't Fear; Hopesfall; and Stolas, as the new video for “Bellwether” was recently released; the new effort was shot by Tom Flynn and directed by Mike Watts. This is the first single from the band's self-titled new album, which will be out on Equal Vision Records this spring. If you're a guitarist or other stringedinstrument 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 and who began working on instruments while he was still a teenager. During his 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 don't have to own a $5,000 guitar or string 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. Rapture features five new state-of-the-art rehearsal rooms, and the reviews we've been getting is that it's
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been a musician's dream ever since its doors opened not that long ago. Among the musical friends the crew at Rapture have made along the way have been the rocking Average Subjects, and too many others than we have room to list here. The studio is always bringing new equipment and accessories; check out one of their amazing new drum heads on their website. Learn more about Rapture or schedule a free tour by calling them at (516) 433-0070, or log on to rapturesound.com. Savage Sounds Recording Studio in West Hempstead recently revamped its website, which now is chock full of information and photos about a facility that not only can record your sounds, but deliver solid production, artist development, CD replication, and more services than we have room to list here. Log on to savagesoundsinc.com to see and hear it all, or call the studio at (516) 405-0049.
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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, 30, Looking for wedding band or country rock band. Matthew (631) 827-1882. (1221) MUSICIANS WANTED
Seek Bass age 50+, weekend studio play only. Trio for classics and blues. (631) 462-5987. (1219) Blues For Three. Studio weekends; bass, drums sought. (631) 462-5987. (1218) Bassist Wanted for good vibes
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classic rock trio. Mature; Jamesport area, vocals preferred. (631) 523-3499 (text). (1221) 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) 587-2222. 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)
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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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.
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A Dave & Dave: A Van Halen Bash At Irishman
“Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen Podcast” is celebrating its first anniversary with tribute band Romeo Delight on Saturday, April 1 at The Nutty Irishman in Farmingale. “We have been planning this for a year,” said co-host David J. Criblez. “This night has the potential to be epic.” “We wanted a night of classic old school David Lee Roth-era Van Halen, and no one can deliver that like Buddy Blanchard and his band,” said co-host David A. Marcone. “We are turning back the clock for three hours and pretending we are in Pasadena, California.” The duo known as “The Daves” will podcast live from the venue; Van Halen-themed giveaways are more will be special attractions. Tickets, $10: showclix.com/event/ van-halen-bash. Info: (516) 293-9700 or visit thenuttyirishman.com.
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nn Wilson is in the midst of a 20-date solo tour; the “Ann Wilson Of Heart” cross-country trek kicked off Tuesday, March 8 at The Moore Theatre in Wilson’s Seattle hometown – and one of the select dates is at The Space At Westbury Theater, which offers Wilson and her band on Thursday, March 30. For tickets and information: (516) 283-5566, or log on to thespaceatwestbury.com. “The stage is a magical place where I can be beautifully in and out of control, where I can build a fire and then jump into it,” said the pioneering Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame legend who’s known for her force-of-nature vocals. “The stage is where I have always lived; where I've expressed my deepest emotions and supreme joys ... I suppose I am addicted to it. I’ve never been much good at talking, but I can sing, and when I sing I connect with people in a much deeper, higher way.” What will fans experience at these shows? “People can expect the unexpected in 2017,” said Wilson. “A beautiful, classy set with an elegant, artistic production …The music will be a mix of songs that have powered
Ann Wilson Of Heart: Solo & Sizzling At The Space
my life; iconic soul stirring covers, songs from my years of solo work, and the unforgettable songs of Heart.” Musicians on board for the “Ann Wilson Of Heart” tour include Craig Bartock on guitar (a Heart member for a dozen years, who also performed in The
Ann Wilson Thing for two years) from San Francisco; Andy Stoller on bass (an Ann Wilson Thing member for two years) from Seattle; and Denny Fongheiser on drums and percussion (a Heart member in the 1990s for two years) from Los Angeles. The name for the upcoming tour, explained Wilson, “is to give people a point of recognition; to help people understand who I am and where I came from.” The tour follows Heart’s 2016 Beautiful Broken album and summer headlining tour with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Cheap Trick, along with Heart solo shows before and after. Her signature band continues on as well: “Heart is always evolving, changing,” said Wilson. "It is a living organism. Right now it's in a cocoon of metamorphosis, and we will see what emerges when the time is right."
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Arts Announcements
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.
Books A.J. Mendez Brooks Book Revue, Huntington April 4 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.com The former WWE champion (billed as A.J. Lee) will speak and sign copies of her new memoir, Crazy Is
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My Superpower: How I Triumphed By Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, And Breaking The Rules. Children Annie Jr. Smithtown Performing Arts Center Through April 15; (631) 724-3700; smithtownpac.org The sun will come out tomorrow in Smithtown as the eternally optimisticorphan returns to the big stage.
Respect: A Musical Journey Of Women Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Through March 25; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com The international hit makes its Long Island debut, featuring such hits “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend,” “These Boots Were Made For Walking,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” and more. Neil Berg's The Beatles John W. Engeman Mystery Train Theatre At Northport April 4 at 8 pm; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com This original production pays tribute to the songwriting of The Beatles. Hear the hits of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, and learn the stories behind the songs. Film Cult Café Series: Mystery Train March 25 at 10 pm; cinemaartscentre.org; (631) 423-FILM; (631) 423-BOXO “Cult” is right: What other film could possibly feature a cast as “out there” as “Screamin'” Jay Hawkins, Tom Waits, Rufus Thomas, Cinqué Lee, Joe Strummer (from The Clash), Steve Buscemi, Sy Richardson, and Elizabeth Bracco?
Respect: A Musical Journey Of Women
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Hobbies Long Island Auto Replica Society Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, Centereach Third Thursday of every month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270;
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(631) 946-6335 Festival Of L.I.A.R.S. meetings are open to One-Act Plays anyone with an interest in building scale models of auto-mobiles. Call for more information and meeting dates. Theater Rennie Harris Puremovement Queens Theatre, Flushing April 1 & 2; (718) 760-0064; queenstheatre.org A dance event like few others as Harris leads the first-ever hip hop dance touring company.
Sister Act: The Musical Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Peforming Arts Center, Oakdale Through March 25; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com The modern comedy smash comes to Suffolk County. Ghost Cultural Arts Playhouse, Syosset
Through April 2; (516) 694-3330; culturalartsplayhouse.com The classic love story is revived for the stage.
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broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: The timeless, eternally popular Broadway musical lives on in this new production. She Loves Me BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library Through April 2; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: The BroadHollow production of this just-off Broadway classic musical moves to Elmont for an extended run. Festival Of One-Act Plays Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Through April 1; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com This is the 20th annual Festival, featuring plays selection from nearly 400 submissions worldwide. Jekyll & Hyde John W. Engeman Theatre At Northport Through April 30; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson, this modern classic features a score of pop/rock hits by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse.
Doubt It Shoulda Been You Theater 294, East Farmingdale Smithtown Center March 24 through April 8; For The Performing Arts doubtli.brownpapertickets.com Through April 15; LI Rep: John Patrick Shanley’s smithtownpac.org; Pulitzer Prize-winning play. (631) 724-3700 An insane wedding day, Sister Act exposed for all the world to see in this zany comedy. Junie P. Jones The Showplace At Bellmore Movies Through April 2; plazatheatrical.com; (516) 599-6870; theatermania.com The latest offering of Plaza Theatrical Productions. West Side Story BayWay Arts Center, East Islip March 25 through April 9; (631) 581-2700;
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Hot Artists & Events Rocking The Area Scene Patricia Shih: Area Musician Earns Film Nominations
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Long Island musician Patricia Shih (inset) was nominated for two awards by The Queens World Film Festival: “Best Documentary Feature” and “Best Director Documentary Feature” for her movie, Undocumented, based on the autobiography of Huntington’s Dr. Harold Fernandez, director of Cardio and Thoracic Surgery at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. Fernandez was born and raised in Medellin, Colombia, and made the journey to the United States along with his brother when they were aged 13 and 11. The family lived as undocumented immigrants; the film recounts Dr. Fernandez’s story from hopeless child of poverty to top student at Princeton University, then to Harvard Medical School and a career as a top surgeon. The film premiered at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. Learn more at undocumenteddoc.com.
Long Island Cars: Car Show & Swap Meet In Farmingville
The first Long Island Cars car show and swap meet of the 2017 season will be Sunday, April 2 from 8 am to 5 pm at The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Ball Hill in Farmingville. The organization has several of these popular shows for automobile enthusiasts slated during the spring and summer months. A huge array of automobiles from the 1950s through today will be on display, including custom cars, street rods, exotics, muscle cars, and more. Hundreds of vendors will be on site, and car enthusiasts can buy, trade, sell, or swap parts, literature, and accessories. Show or sell your collectible car with admission; get the full scoop by calling (631) 567-5898 or by logging on to LongIslandCars.com.
Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks: Songs, Guests At WHBPAC
One of Long Island's most accomplished original bands, Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks, will headline on Saturday, March 25 at 8 pm at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center; tickets are at whbpac.org. This concert will serve as the debut of the act's new album. Casey has fronted The Lone Sharks for more than 25 years. Among the
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musical guests who will appear at the concert are singer/songwriter Nancy Atlas, keyboardist Andy Burton, and singer Tricia Scotti. The Lone Sharks regulars appearing will be Casey, Tony Palumbo, Chris Ripley, and Paul Scher. Casey’s new album, Guitar In The Rain, is available now at most music retail outlets.
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Ca C ai it t &C & Co o. . Re R ea ad dy y To T o Ro R oc ck k Who: Storming out of the gates last year was the rocking band A Beatiful Mess, featuring lead singer Cait Fazio, orginally from Northport – a singer/songwriter and actress who has dabbled in modeling as well – as well as four established players from both the national and rock scenes. The group has made a splash with its recent shows at 89 North Music Venue in Patchogue, and is looking toward a busy summer as word-of-mouth about their vibrant concerts full of best-loved classic rock songs, outstanding playing, and Fazio’s one-of-a-kind vocals and charisma continues to grow stronger by the week. The Artists & Their Sound: From their bio: “A Beautiful Mess is a band comprised of Long Island singer Cait Fazio and some of New York City's finest touring musicians and session players. “With an eclectic set list that includes a generation-spanning repertoire, this band rocks hard, primarily in Long Island venues. The core band includes Long Island’s own Rob Demartino (The Joe Lynn Turner Band, Virgin Steele, Rondinelli), Paul Morris (Richie Blackmore's Rainbow as well as The Tran-Siberian Orchestra), Vin Cimino (Knockout Drops, The Jim Small Band), and veteran New York City session player Gus Fafalios (Sheffield Steel, Notar, The Sarah Mather Band, and The B.B. King Whiskey Rocks All-Stars). Plans are currently in place for an original project; until then, the band will continue to bring their brand of high-energy classics to local venues.” To Learn More About And Contact The Artists: Highlights on A Beautiful Mess’ upcoming concert schedule include appearances at Farrell’s in Bay Shore (March 24); 5th & Madison in New York City (April 5); and June 5 at BrickHouse Brewery in Patchogue. They’re all over social media: Find the band on Facebook at caitsabeautifulmess (all one word), and also at @caitfazio on Instagram and Twitter for band information, upcoming shows, and events. Write to them at rockabeautifulmess@gmail.com.
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More Max’s: Jungle Records UK, the home of all those Johnny Thunders reissues as well as the DVD of the Lookin' For Johnny documentary, has taken it upon itself to release an expanded edition of Max's Kansas City: 1976 & Beyond – the first compilation album of the downtown New York City underground band scene, which eventually gave birth to punk and new wave. Full disclosure: I contributed extensive liner notes for the new gatefold sleeve as I was front and center and in the middle of all this as it happened, and, fortunately, my memory still works. My single with The Psychotic Frogs, 1977’s "Death To Disco," is included on this expanded version of the Max's album. That single, which launched the still-controversial "Disco Sucks" movement, was highly touted in the pages of Good Times in 1978, as thenentertainment editor Kurt Loder was a Psych Frogs fan, as was David Fricke, also working in the offices during that time period. Max's has always taken the back seat to CBGB, in spite of the fact that CBGB as we knew it came into being almost 10 years after Max's opened in its first incarnation in 1965. Max’s was literally the first underground rock club in the era of go-go joints and twist party discotheques. CBGB, previously known as Hilly's On The Bowery (owned by Hilly Krystal), became the place for New York bands during a period when Max's closed briefly, to be re-opened in 1975 under new ownership. In 1981, Max's closed permanently after its 16-year run, just as MTV became the ultimate arbiter
of all things to do with rock music. As a result, MTV constantly name-checked CBGB and acted as if Max's never existed. The reality is that if Max's hadn't been around CBGB would most likely still be Hilly's On The Bowery. The media’s longtime ignorance of the importance of Max's has led to my decades-long crusade to set the record straight, as longtime readers of this column must have figured out years ago.
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All the original tracks except one are present on the expanded edition of Max's Kansas City 1976. There are three tracks from Wayne County & The Backstreet Boys, two from The Fast, and one each from Cherry Vanilla, Suicide, Harry Toledo, and The John Collins Band. Only Pere Ubu's "Final Solution” is missing, as terms apparently were not met. So how did Jungle make up the difference? They did so by including recordings by Iggy Pop, Sid Vicious, Nico, The New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers, and those previously mentioned Psychotic Frogs, to name but a few; I’d like to think that more than made up the difference. The new edition of the Max's album should pop up in time for this year’s Record Store Day. A Memorial Day weekend celebration of the album's re-release has been announced by Max's mastermind Peter Crowley, and it will be at Bowery Electric. We'll see you there.
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Zara Larsson:
Capturing The U.S.
Before the March 17 release of her new album, So Good, Epic/Ten artist Zara Larsson announced that she will kick off her first major North American tour at the end of the month; she'll perform on April 21 at Webster Hall in New York City. The 19-year-old Swedish pop singer established a U.S. audience with her first two back-to-back hit singles of 2015, the RIAA platinum Rggae-tinged “Lush Life” and the double-platinum “Never Forget You,” (a collaboration with MNEK). Prior to that, Larsson was already a major star in Europe, thanks to Introducing and Let Me Reintroduce Myself, her two EPs of 2013, and a string of multi-platinum singles (“Uncover,” “Carry You Home,” and “Rooftop”) that appeared on her 2014 album, which was titled 1. The artist’s fan base has been buoyed thanks to literally millions of views on social media websites and news reports. Follow Zara Larrson at zaralarsson.se and all over social media and YouTube.
Lana Del Rey:
‘Love’ Is All You Need
She's back with more: One of the important artists of recent times, Lana Del Rey, has released a new single, “Love,” which is the first track issued from her forthcoming album, which is due to hit stores later this year. The album is a body of work created by Del Rey and her longtime producer and collaborator Rick Nowels; producers Benny Blanco and Emile Haynie also participated on “Love.” Unlike Del Rey's past, groundbreaking albums, the new effort is also set to include guest featured artists; full details to be shared at a later date. "I made my first four albums for me, but this one is for my fans and about where I hope we are all headed,” said Del Rey. A video for love can now be viewed via YouTube and Vevo. The album will be released on Interscope/Polydor. Fa at th he er r Lana F Del Rey J Jo oh hn n M Mi is st ty y: :
His Massive New Tour
Father John Misty has scheduled the first round of 2017 North American tour dates in support of Pure Comedy, his forthcoming third album that will be released on April 7; the trck will bring him to Brooklyn's King's Theatre on May 10. Father John Misty’s spring and summer international festival schedule includes 6 Music
Festival in Glasgow (March 26), Coachella (April 14 and 21), and other major festivals and venues. Pure Comedy will be available not only in MP3 and CD form, but also available in various deluxe vinyl variations through Sub Pop and Bella Union. The album’s front/back covers and gatefold feature a gargantuan original piece (his first ever commission of its kind) by Ed Steed (The New Yorker). Preorder the album now through Father John Misty’s Official Store [fatherjohnmisty.store], Sub Pop Mega Mart, and Bella Union. Find Misty all over social media.
Photos: Father John Misty by Bruce Baker (CC); Sabrina Claudio by Taylor James
Hayley Kiyoko: A Force Of Nature
At the end of 2016, singer, songwriter, actress, and director Hayley
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Kiyoko noted the release of her Atlantic Records debut, Citrine, by launching her nationwide “One Bad Night Tour.” The sold out tour saw her perform new music in multiple cities throughout the US. Currently, Kiyoko has resumed the tour, which will include a performance on March 27 at Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Tickets and more: hayleykiyoko.com. Kiyoko is currently working on her debut album, which will be released later this year.
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Sabrina Claudio
‘Too Much’ Proves To Be More Than Enough
Sabrina Claudio’s Atlantic Records debut EP, Confidently Lost, has led to a dual video for two tracks: “Tell Me” and “Too Much Too Late,” currently garnering thousands of hits and views on both YouTube, cementing her status as one of 2017’s hottest new major label stars. As a touring artist who is still a newcomer to some music fans, news of her talents is spreading quickly; she has already sold out a major show at New York City's Mercury Lounge on March 9. If you’re into searing passion, Claudio is the artist for you: Through her sultry and seductive soul style, Claudio slips in and out of musings on lust, moments of longing, and meditations on love over a soundtrack comprised of minimal 90s-style R&B beats, noir jazz, and Bossa Novainduced rhythms. Last year, this Miami-born and Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter independently unveiled her debut, Confidently Lost EP, on SoundCloud, which in just under six months has amassed more than three million cumulative plays. Find Claudio on all social media platforms; hear her at SoundCloud, see her on YouTube.com.
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