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Hot Dogs (& Stars): Broadway Barks Is Back
This is one of the most talked-about area art events that we can recall: A collection of artworks and sculpture by the worldrenowned artist Romero Britto will be on exhibition and available for acquisition this summer at LaMantia Gallery in Northport. The exhibition previews July 15, and opens to the public on Saturday, July 22 with a series of live artist appearances by Britto. The gallery will host public exhibitions on Saturday, July 22 from 6 to 8 pm, and Sunday, July 23 from 2 to 4 pm. RSVP required: (631) 754-8414 or info@lamantiagallery.com. Visit lamantiagallery.com for more information. Britto is a Brazilian neo-pop artist, painter, serigrapher, and sculptor. He combines elements of cubism, pop art and graffiti painting in his work, using vibrant colors and bold patterns as a visual expression of hope and happiness. Noted in his native country, Britto was encouraged to travel to the United States, where pop art was flourishing.
Broadway Barks co-founder and “Great White Way” legend Bernadette Peters and her current Mozart In The Jungle co-star, Malcolm McDowell, will co-host the 19th annual dog and cat adoption event on July 8 in Shubert Alley in New York City. The event, produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, begins at 3 pm; celebrity presentations of adoptable pets take place beginning at 5 pm. This rain or shine event is free and open to the public. Thre’s no better opportunity to see stars of stage and screen up close, and for a great cause. Among the celebrity participants taking part will be Christine Ebersole, Janeane Garofalo, Bebe Neuwirth, David Hyde Pierce, Laurie Metcalf, and dozens of other stars of TV, film, and New York stages.
Hot Summer: Free Sunscreen In Town Of Hempstead
There's no need to fear the hot sun at facilities in The Town Of Hempstead this summer: It's partnering with South Nassau Communities Hospital to station 25 free sunscreen dispensers at all town beaches and pools. Beginning this summer, Hempstead Town will provide 25 free sunscreen dispensers filled with Miami Beach Suncare SPF 30 Triple Action Sea Kelp Sunscreen Lotion. The sunscreen is being made available through a $25,000 grant from South Nassau Communities Hospital to Hempstead Town. “How many times do you arrive at the beach or local pool only to find out that the pesky sunscreen lotion was left at home?” said town supervisor Anthony J. Santino. “It’s not worth taking the risk of spending an entire day in the sun without protection, that is why we’re making sure our residents stay covered this summer.”
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Kool & The Gang Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center July 1 at 8 PM (631) 288-1500 whbpac.org
Bill Frisell YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore June 29 at 8 PM • boultoncenter.org (631) 969-1101 Over the years, this heralded guitarist has contributed to the work of such collaborators as Paul Motian, John Zorn, Elvis Costello, Ginger Baker, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Suzanne Vega, Loudon Wainwright III, Van Dyke Parks, and more – but in recent years, it is Frisell’s roles as a composer and band leader that have garnered him increasing notoriety. He’s considered a legend by his peers; one show and you’ll learn why.
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Colin Jost Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor Pat Darienzo Julyon 1 at 8 PM baystreet.org Landmark Main Street, Port Washington (631) 725-9500 June 28 at 2 PM This handsome young comedian landmarkonmainstreet.org (516)has 767-6444 become a national star thanks to his work Once again headlining the Landmark's popNo group in the history of American R&B as one of “Saturday Night Live's” ular (and free!) “Afternoon T.E.A.”“Weekend series, and pop music has enjoyed as varied a Update” segment anchors, as well as for Darienzo merges comedy and magic likehis career as these legendary musicians, who as a writer even on that show and “Late few performers attempt to do. He's brought fans everything from the deep funk work Night With Seth Myers.” Now, Jost returns been performing on Long Island and across of “Hollywood Swinging” and “Jungle standup with a heralded show that Tri-State region as a comedy magician Boogie,” to smooth, eternal ballads such as tothe same wry for over the 40 years, andwit hasthat's beenmade featured “Joanna” and “Cherish,” to the pure pop of features him a quite-sudden household name. on television and off-Broadway. “Get Down On It” and “Fresh.” ... & A Bit Of Brooklyn, Too
Get Kooky At The Cave: Unabashed Summer Laughs Continue
It's A Crazy “Cabby”: Bobblehead Giveaway At Citi Field
Photos: Farmers market by Adamo Photo; Street Fair by Chance Agrella; Dead & Co. courtesy New York Mets
Long Island's City's hot and trendy comedy venue, The Creek & The Cave, continues on with whacked shows such as “The Naked Show,” where – and we kid you not – an array of comedians perform standup in the nude; the next such event in June 30; hey, adults only, please. Also on the boards: The “Legion Of Skanks” podcast on June 28 and July 5, featuring standup comedians Big Jay Oakerson (below), Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith taking on a myriad of unvarnished, no-holdsbarred subjects. Learn more at creeklic.com.
The most popular giveaway items at MLB games are “bobblehead” figurines – and The New York Mets will bestow an Asdrubal Cabrera bobblehead on the first 15,000 fans who enter
Taking It To The Streets: Flushing Memories At Town Hall
Now running and continuing through Sunday, August 6 on Saturdays and Sunday from noon to 5 pm, “Taking It To The Streets: 1950s NY Through The Lens Of Flushing” is a photographic exhibition on display at Flushing Town Hall; learn more at flushingtownhall.org. Before cell phones documented nearly every aspect of daily life, street photographers captured the humble, the mundane, and the ordinary. Flushing resident Frank Larson's photography documented New York during the 1950s; his timeless work makes up this special event. More events: Log on to flushingtownhall.org to learn about art, music, cultural, news, jazz, and children’s events at this landmark venue.
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Citi Field for the July 1 game against The Philadelphia Phillies. Get tickets and learn more at mets.com and (718) 507-TIXX.
The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters
Pat Darienzo Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington June 28 at 2 PM landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-6444 Once again headlining the Landmark's popular (and free!) “Afternoon T.E.A.” series, Darienzo merges comedy and magic like few performers even attempt to do. He's been performing on Long Island and across the Tri-State region as a comedy magician for over 40 years, and has been featured on television and off-Broadway.
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Endless Summer (Beach Boys Tribute) Tilles Center, Greenvale July 22 At 7:30 PM tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 Relive the classic songs of Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love, and the legendary musicians who made up The Beach Boys as the Shoreham-based Endless Summer provides their timeless hits, including “Surfer Girl,” “Little Deuce Coupe,” “Good Vibrations,” “Kokomo,” “California Girls,” and many more.
Lee Rocker Suffolk Theater, Riverhead July 8 at 8 PM • suffolktheater.com (631) 727-4343 Are you ready for some real rock & roll? Lee Rocker, a founding member of Massapequa's The Stray Cats along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom, presents an evening featuring a revue of the hits that made The Cats a household name and one of the biggest acts during the decade of the 1980s. Rockabilly, any-
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s we went to press, the warm weather was here, and not a minute too soon: Summer has finally – finally! – arrived. The advent of July also brings about an array of free concerts in towns, villages, and municipalities all over Long Island as well. What better way to cool off after a hot day than listening to live musicians capturing the best of classic rock, country, reggae, jazz, blues, or anything else you may crave? Here are highlighted events from concert series being offered around the region; if you don't see your town listed here, contact us at gtmag@optonline.net and we'll be happy to provide the listings in a future issue. Get out and get rocking and dancing to music of all kinds, from national recording artists to up-and-coming hot local acts to cover bands – and we don't know about you, but it’s a safe bet that free is the best deal of them all. – The Editors
Outdoors & More: Your 2017 Free Concerts Guide
Town Of Babylon Summer Concerts (Tanner Park, Copiague); (631) 893-2100 Again featuring original acts and tribute bands as well as national stars, this series is a popular South Shore tradition. More than a dozen concerts are scheduled across the span of less than two months; highlights: July 7: Junior Marvin & The Wailers; July 21: Gloria Gaynor; August 2: Peter Noone; August 4: Blue Oyster Cult (above). East Quogue Village Green Concert Series (Village Green); (631) 653-3911 A variety of music styles are yours each Tuesday at 7 pm, presented by The East Quogue Civic Association, East Quogue Chamber of Commerce, and The Town of Southampton. Highlights: June 27: Endless Summer (Beach Boys Tribute Band); July 11: Fast Lane (Eagles Tribute Band); July 18: Motown tribute band.
Eisenhower Park Summer Concerts (Chapin Rainbow Stage, East Meadow); nassaucountyny.gov Another choice of music fans from both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, this series has been a summer Long Island tradition. Most shows begin at 8 pm. Highlights: July 3: The Bruce Springsteen tribute band Tramps Like Us; July 7: the annual Harry Chapin tribute concert; August 4: Dr. K's Motown Revue (above); August 12: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway; August 18:
Disco Unlimited. Farmingdale Village's Music On The Green: (516) 249-0093; farmingdalevillage.com This series opens on June 30 at 7:30 pm with live music under the gazebo, featuring one of the most talked-about performers in the region with Nico Padden (right), who will welcome locals artists including School of Rock Farmingdale for an “open mic.” Various types of performers are welcome to participate (comedians, musicians, dancers, magic, poetry); acts can register in advance by writing to Nico.padden@gmail.com.
Glen Cove Friday Night Downtown Sounds (Glen & Bridge Streets): (516) 759-6970 The name says it all – this popular summer series runs at 7:30 pm through August 25. Highlights from a very busy summer of shows during the months of July and August: July 7: The New York Bee Gees (a tribute to … well, you know); July 14: a double bill of Kamellot (above) and Misty Mountain; July 28: Long Island Music Festival winners Nonstop To Cairo; August 11: Joe Rock & The All-Stars; August 25: former Billy Joel sideman and saxophone superstar Richie Cannata. North Hempstead Summer Concert Series (New Hyde Park): Local information, dial 311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/summer There's always a big stadium show at Michael J. Tully Park each summer – and this year will feature Beatles tribute Strawberry Fields and Rolling Stones tribute Streetfighter on Friday, August 4 at 7 pm. “We are so very excited to have a great
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slate of incredible cover bands for the annual stadium show at Michael J. Tully Park,” said Supervisor Judy Bosworth. North Hempstead Summer Concert Series (North Hempstead Beach Park): Local information, dial 311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov /summer This beautiful location will soon begin its “Afternoons At The Beach” series, will music beginning at 1 pm on Sundays. On the schedule: July 9: The legendary Alive 'N Kickin'; July 16: Ring Of Fire (Johnny Cash tribute); July 23: 45 RPM; July 30: The classic era oldies vocal group The Capris. North Hempstead Summer Concert Series (Mary Jane Davies Green, Manhasset); Local information, dial 311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/summer July sees an array of sounds on Monday nights at 7:30 pm, continuing through August 7. Coming up: Beatles tribute Penny Lane on July 17; national recording artists Randy & The Rainbows on July 31; and Conga, a Miami Sound Machine tribute, in a double bill with The New Vintage Swing Band on August 7. North Hempstead Summer Concert Series (Clark Botanic Garden, Albertson): Local information, dial 311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/summer This short series begins on July 11, with events on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Coming up: David Sear and Tom Chapin (below) on July 18; New York Brass Choir on July 25; as well as theatrical stage and dance presentations.
Town of Hempstead's Summer Concert Series (Assorted Parks); toh.li; (516) 292-9000 The Town of Hempstead Parks this year offers a massive concert series in parks throughout that area. It all kicks off on July 9 at 7:30 pm with the annual Independence Day salute starring Jerrod Niemann with Bay Fireworks and a salute to veterans at Town Park in Point Lookout. More big names on the schedule, with shows beginning in the series at 8 pm: July 14: Pep & The Soul Explosion (Uniondale Park); July 19: The Capris (Oceanside Park); August 2: FM (a Steely Dan Tribute, Speno Park, East Meadow); August 24: Wonderous Stories (Seamans Neck Park, Seaford). Musical Happenings On Main Street (Northport Harbor Park); villageofnorthport.com Bring lawn chairs and blankets to Northport Village Park for this weekly summer series, Fridays at 7 pm. Highlights: National recording artists Annie Mark & Chris James and The Sons
Of Pitches; July 28: Soundswell; August 25: The Hoodoo Loungers; September 1: Glenn Baldwin & Friends Of Jazz. Huntington Summer Arts Festival, Heckscher Park, Huntington; (631) 271-8423 This series ranks among the longest-running in New York State, with an array of national and local acts of all stripes performing on The Chapin Rainbow Stage six days a week through August 13. Highlights: July 1: Grammy winners New York Voices; July 13: Blues star Sherman Holmes of The Holmes Brothers; July 28: Miles To Dayton (right); August 8: The Billy Jonas Band. Jones Beach Bandshell, Wantagh; @jonesbeachbandshell (Facebook) Not to be confused with the shows at nearby Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, the smaller bandshell offers “Live At The Shell” concerts all summer. Highlights from a long schedule: June 30: national recording artists and local heroes Antigone Rising; July 1: 3 and 45 RPM; July 7: Robbie Rosen; July 15: Billy Mira & The Hitmen; July 19: Little Red Men, Newborn, and Iridesense; August 9: Brooke Moriber, Mark Newman (above), and Quickdraw.
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Long Beach Music On The Beach Free Summer Concert Series (Various Locations); (516) 431-1000; longbeachny.gov/rec
Music will hits the sands of this beautiful beach town at 8 pm during July and August; Long Beach uses various beach locations. Highlights: Wonderous Stories (July 13, Lincoln Boulevard); Killer Joe & The Lido Soul Revue (July 25, National Boulevard); Uppercut (August 14,
Edwards Boulevard); Dave Kellan (August 24, Lincoln Boulevard). Call for schedules; there's a solid two months of concerts on the boards. Montauk Free Summer Concert Series (Village Green); (631) 668-2428 There's a different band each Monday at 6:30 pm through August 28 during this annual summer tradition in this serene communty. Highlights: July 24; rockabilly, roots, and soul with Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks; August 7: Green Eyed Lady; August 21: Nina Et Cetera; August 28: Joe Delia & The Thieves. Nesconset Chamber Of Commerce 2017 Summer Concert Series (The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Boulevard); (631) 724-2543 A series of six concerts in this lovely town, all at 7:30 pm. Highlights: July 11: That 70s Band; July 18: Stanton Anderson; August 15: 45 RPM.
(Main Street, Patchogue); (631) 207-1000 Enjoy four nights of live music across seven stages, with an opportunity to try the foods from Patchogue's best restaurants. Al shows begin at 5 pm, naturally; artists will be announced in the coming days. The dates: July 6 and 20, and August 3 and 17. Port Jefferson's 2017 Summer Harborside Concert Series (Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park); (631) 802-2160 Nine dates are scheduled for a concert series that draws as many to the area for the incredible scenery of beautiful Port Jefferson as much as it does for the music. Shows are each Thursday at 6 pm beginning July 6. Highlight: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band on August 17 at the ferry dock. Stony Brook Village Center Concerts (Village Center); (631) 751-2244 This concert series runs each Sunday through August 20 at 7 pm. Highlights: July 23: The Precisions and Jessica Nunez; August 13: The Jazz Loft Big Band and Paul Foschino; August 20: Left Jab and Claire Lindsey. Westbury Summer Concert Series, Piazza Ernesto Strada; (516) 400-2787 Highlights: The Hoodoo Loungers (June 29); Fevah Reign (July 13); X-Session (August 10); The Out Of The Box Big Band (August 18; rain date is August 19).
Patchogue “Alive At Five” Concerts
Also: Music fans: Be sure to check our Calendar in every issue to find up-to-date listings on what's happening near you. Get out and get rockin’!
GTLO also includes an acoustic featuring Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “The Battle Of Evermore.” GTLO has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. Such venerable club venues include Penn’s Peak, Electric Factory, Best Buy Theater, HOB Boston, Fillmore Charlotte and Ram’s Head Live, Baltimore. PACs include the Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Count Basie Theater, Filene Center at Wolf Trap, Kravis Center, Durham Performing Arts Center, Lynn
Memorial Theater, The Palace in Greensburg and many more. The band also made an historic appearance at Red Rocks in Denver four years ago, establshng the group a a force to reckon with on its own. Get The Led Out’s approach to the performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds, their music is timeless.”
he national Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out takes the stage on both June 30 and July 1 at 8 pm at The Paramount in Huntington. Tickets are now on sale via ticketmaster.com; a “Founder’s Room After Party” applies for these performances; get the scoop at paramountny.com. Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. It’s been their mission to bring the studio recordings of the original group to life on the big concert stage. This is not an impersonator act, but rather a group of musicians who were fans first, striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and
GET THE LED OUT A Double Dose Of Led At The Paramount
mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians; utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO recreate the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity. Dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever, heard in concert
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The New York Jets seem to be gaining a reputation as the NFL’s version of Mel Brooks’ The Producers; the jokey premise behind the film and play was that the folks putting on a Broadway production could make a greater
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profit if it were to flop than succeed. It’s common knowledge that the Jets’ chances of making the playoffs this coming season are remote. In the NFL, the only reward for winning games and not making the playoffs is getting a better slot in the spring draft of college Aaron Judge players. GM Mike Maccagnan realizes this and that’s why he has parted with wide receiver Eric Decker, fading cornerback Darrelle Revis, All-Pro center Nick Mangold, and linebacker David Harris, among others. Bringing in Josh McCown, who is in the twilight of a mediocre career, to replace Ryan Fitzpatrick is the equivalent of rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. It’s hard to quibble with
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Maccagnan’s strategy of getting the top draft in New York City. choice and hopefully having access to a top These have been heady times for New college QB, such as USC’s Sam Donald or York Yankees fans, as Aaron Judge and Gary UCLA’s Josh Rosen. Sanchez have become the modern day Mickey Meanwhile, the closest thing that has passed for drama in New York Giants’ Darrelle land is that wide receiver Odell Beckham Revis Jr. stayed away from the recent off-season training commonly known as the OTA, which is far more crucial for undrafted players hoping to make an impression, such as University of Virginia wide receiver Keon Johnson. Former Giants wide receiver David Tyree, who will always be a New York hero for his helmet catch in Super Bowl XLII that ended the Patriots’ Mantle and Roger Maris. The only downside is unbeaten season, that Greg Bird, widely considered the team’s always holds a first baseman of the future, has been battling fundraiser for his injuries for the last three seasons. His favorite charity, still-fresh tenure is beginning to resemble that Children Of The of Nick Johnson, another young, talented first City, at the bowling baseman who always ended up on the DL. center Lucky Strike There is finally cause for optimism for The during the Giants’ New York Mets, as both Seth Lugo and Stony OTA. Keon Johnson Brook product Steven Matz have finally come was thrilled to take off the DL, and both are back in the starting part, not only rotation. For the Mets to have any kind of because he wanted post-season hope, both pitchers have to to help children at remain healthy the rest of the way. In addition, risk, but because it Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom need to give marked his first time the Mets seven quality innings per start,
embark on the next phase of our growth and development. Bowlmor has long been a great success story by providing a quality sporting and entertainment experience to our customers across our growWith Bob Smith ing portfolio of Bowlmor In The News – Again: bowling centers. AMF Garden City Lanes In 2013, you may have been one Together with of the bowlers that lost his or her Atairos, we will league at AMF bowling centers, build on our as it was at that time that AMF success by conwas acquired by the bowling and tinuing to promote entertainment company the unique social Bowlmor, which then formed and sporting Bowlmor AMF – and scrapped aspects of leagues from some schedules. bowling to every Those leagues scrambled to find consumer demonew homes, but, in subsequent graphic across seasons, Bowlmor AMF, to its North America.” credit, strived to return league Naturally, we're competition as an important part hoping that this of its business. news results in continued success for the sport of So it is with knocking knees and crossed fingers bowling, in all four of its participant facets: that we bring you the latest bit of corporate news Professionals, amateur league bowlers, families, regarding that company: A June 6 press release and young adult weekend party people. We're also reported that Atairos Group, Inc., a strategic hoping that this news will result in more bowling investment firm focused on supporting growthand recreation centers dotting the landscape, oriented businesses, will acquire a substantial but time will tell that story. ownership position in Bowlmor from previous Seniors Rule LIGBT: Jose Ferreira, a rightinvestors, Cerberus. Every bit as important: As part handed senior bowler from Woodside, won the of the transaction, Bowlmor chief executive officer $1,000 top prize at LIGBT’s sport shot event on Tom Shannon will maintain his role, and the June 4 at AMF Babylon; he defeated second place management team will also reportedly not change. finisher Chet McMillan of Lindenhurst 258-243 in “We’ve had an incredibly successful partnership the final match. McMillan earned $500; finishing with Cerberus, growing Bowlmor from six centers in third was Paulo Martins of New York City with a 2013 to over 300 today,” said Shannon in the press 238 earning $300. Rounding out the top four was release. “We acquired and revitalized the AMF Kameron Smith of Mamaroneck with a 203 worth Bowling and Brunswick Bowling chains through $250. This tournament was a rarity: The final extensive operational improvements and by shootout involved three senior bowlers competing introducing Bowlmor’s innovative sporting and against one younger competitor. entertainment experience to a national audience … Upcoming for the LIGBT: The Fourth Of July Atairos is the ideal partner for Bowlmor as we weekend major, running June 30 through July 2 at
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Photos: AMF Garden City Lanes by Bob Smith; Ryan Ciminelli courtesy Motiv Bowling
AMF Garden City Lanes. For the full summer schedule, log on to ligbtour.com or call (877) 900-6464. Ryan Has A Motiv: Motiv Bowling, whose line of bowling balls has proven particularly popular in this area, has announced the addition of PBA star Ryan Ciminelli to its PBA Tour Staff. A seven-time PBA National Tour champion and U.S. Open Champion, Ciminelli is the winningest left-handed bowler on the PBA Tour this decade. “I am very excited about joining the Motiv team,” said Ciminelli. “I think that it'll be a fantastic partnership and the opportunity for myself and my family given by Motiv was one we are grateful for. I will do everything I can to make the best of it for us and for Motiv! Time Ryan to get Ciminelli Motivated!” Brett Spangler, PBA Tour Staff Manager, said, “Adding Ryan to our team is one of the biggest acquisitions in the history of the Motiv Brand. Ryan is an incredible competitor who has proven over the last seven years that he can succeed in many environments and on the grandest stages our sport offers. We look forward to sharing in Ryan’s success moving forward along with having his influence with our young and talented staff.” To learn more about Motiv products in advance of the fall league season, log on to motivbowling.com.
Photos: Aaron Judge by Arturo Pardavila III (CC); Lucas Duda and Steven Matz by Bob Smith; Darrelle Revis courtesy NFL Headshots
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something that has rarely occurred this season. At age 31, Mets shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera has lost a little range, and his glove has not been as reliable as in past years. Nevertheless, Cabrera is still potent with the bat, proven by his .280 batting average and 23 homers in 2016. Yes, Amed Rosario is the brightest prospect in the Mets organization, and he will undoubtedly be the team’s starting shortstop in 2018 – but there is no reason for both fans and the media to treat Cabrera like chopped liver in the meantime. If the Mets don’t markedly improve in July, their GM, Sandy Alderson, will face a tough July 31 trade deadline. The Mets may have a lot of chips that contending teams will want: Outfielders Curtis Granderson and Jay Bruce,
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Half Step The Lounge At The Space At Westbury July 13 at 8 pm thespaceatwestbury.com (516) 283-5566 One thing we’re quite certain about the early summer of 2017: Half Step is as hot as a band can get. Performing everywhere from clubs to the area’s biggest theaters, they continue bringing fans the sounds of The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and all of the members both new and old of the classic Californiabased band.
first baseman Lucas Duda, and second baseman Neil Walker will all be free agents at the end of the season. The Mets also have a first base prospect waiting in the wings, as Dominic Smith has been hitting well for The Las Vegas 51s, the Mets’ top farm team. Bruce has been one of the few upbeat stories in Metsville, but it’s easy to surmise that Alderson believes that outfielders who are less than Hall of Fame candidates are eminently replaceable if the right prospects are offered in a trade. Alderson would make a major mistake if he lets Walker walk at the end of the season, or trades him in July; Walker likes playing in New York and would love to stay here. He has proven that he can thrive here, which was a major question when he arrived, since he grew up in Pittsburgh and played the first seven years of his MLB career for his hometown team, the Pirates. Yes, he was recently on the disabled list (you aren’t a real Met unless you have been on it) for an inflamed left knee, and was lost to the team again after June hamstring injury. Yet, Walker is a leader in the clubhouse and a go-to guy for reporters. Over the course of a 162-game season, this is crucial for a team, and he has nicely assumed the David Wright role. Walker enjoys talking with reporters, and makes time to say hello to them by name and talk about things other than baseball. That certainly doesn’t happen with Matt Harvey or Noah Syndergaard. The Belmont Stakes should have been called The Belmont Fakes because it did not
feature Always Dreaming or Cloud Computing, who won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. The race also didn’t run Classic Empire, a highly regarded thoroughbred who ran in the previous two legs of the Triple Crown stakes, nor Epicharus, a horse from Japan who was generating a lot of buzz, as both horses were scratched. The connections of the winning horse, Tapwrit, were presented with ritzy Longines watches from the company, a Belmont Stakes sponsor. Given the paltry level of competition, they should have received Timex drug store watches.
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Pops Rizzo & The Bra-Jole Brothers K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore June 28 at 7 PM kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925 It’s the K.J. Farrell’s premiere of “Wacky Wednesday,” and with the ever-somysterious members of Pops Rizzo’s band involved, “wack” could mean just about anything – but don’t let the stop you from enjoying one of the most unique area bands we can think of. Miss this one? Fuggetaboutit!
Mambo Loco
Treme, Islip June 29 at 7 PM • tremeislip.com (631) 277-2008 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 sounds and Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican flair. They've performed from festivals to clubs, and they're a real favorite at this beautiful Islip venue. Good Times Magazine - June 27 - June 10, 2017 • 9
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Keith Sweat At Tropicana
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Tuesday, June 27
Nassau K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: Three Area Groups Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Paper Bag #40 Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Oyster Bay Brewing Company Bryce Larsen Tropix (Freeport) UnWined
Resorts World New York (Jamaica): Through the end of this month (June), those who venture to Resorts World Casino’s Queens location will have the opportunity to enjoy an array of promotions and entertainment. Upcoming is a headlining performance by R&B legends Double Exposure at Bar 360 on June 30 at 11:30 pm. Area bands
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performing at Resorts World in the coming days include 12X (on the same night at Double Exposure),
Killer Joe At Resorts World
classic era members David Freiberg and drummer Donny Baldwin along with Chris Smith on keyboards and synth bass, Jude Gold on lead guitar, and the quite amazing Cathy Richardson on vocals – was just booked for September 9. R&B legend Keith Sweat returns on September 30. For tickets, information, and more: (609) 340-4000. Mohegan Sun (CT): It's probably the highest profile casino show of the summer of 2017, and this famed destination spot has it: Katy Perry, currently dominating the charts and pop radio with her broiling new single, “Bon Appetit,” will headline The Mohegan Sun Arena on September 21 at 7 pm; tickets and information: (888) 226-7711. Perry's newest album, Witness, is now in stores. The disc reflects on the changes in her own life and in the world around her. The album raced to the top of the Billboard charts upon its release. Tickets for this special event are priced at $499.50, $299.50, $149.50 and $99.50, and are now available through ticketmaster.com, or call Ticketmaster toll free at (800) 745-3000.
Killer Joe & The Lido Soul Revue (above, July 5), and Ninedeez Nite (July 13). Katy Perry At Mohegan Sun Other promotions that are taking place this month include an “early bird” bonus; “Monday Madness,” and other chances to win or gain points. Guests that earn 700 tie points on any day between June 1 through 30 may redeem a voucher for a chance to win a free trip to Resorts World Bimini. The Bimini Bound Package includes a $1,500 value trip per person; get all the information by calling (888) 888-8801. Tropicana (Atlantic City): The “Trop” will be a haven for classic rockers this summer, with some of the era's biggest names on the bill: Ann Wilson of Heart performs on August 19; the current version of Jefferson Starship – 10 • Good Times Magazine - June 27 - July 10, 2017
Suffolk BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band East Quogue Village Green Endless Summer (Beach Boys Tribute) 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) Jam Night Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Paramount (Huntington) Reel Big Fish / The Expendables / The Queers / Tunnel Stephen's Talkhouse (Amagansett) Industry Night: LHT / Cracked Actor (David Bowie Tribute) NYC/Queens/Brooklyn B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Bar-Kays / The B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars Blue Note (NYC) Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra Featuring Carla Bley
Wednesday, June 28 Nassau Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam hosted by The Johnny Mac Band Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Cover To Cover Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Coastwolf / The Como Brothers / Barely Know Her K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Pops Rizzo & The Brajole Brothers Lounge At The Space At Westbury Italian Comedy Night: Joe “Wheels” Giannio / Carla Oakerson / Cam Giammarino / John Saponaro MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport) Country Wednesdays Reel (East Rockaway) Jenny & Eddie / John & Papa Rizzo / Then & Now R.S. Jones (Merrick) Mike Tessler Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Tropix (Freeport) Cover To Cover Suffolk Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza (Bohemia) Bryce Larsen Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night With Bobby Nathan BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Heckscher Park (Huntington) Huntington Community Band Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Joe's Garage & Grill (Riverhead) Open Mic John Scott’s Surf Shack (Westhampton Beach) Bryce Larsen Katie's Of Smithtown: Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Smithtown Social Open Mic Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Big Karma / The Little Red Men Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville): Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) Jay Orig Quartet NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC) Sizzla Blue Note (NYC) McCoy Tyner City Winery (NYC) James Maddock / Joy Askew Uno Pizzeria & Grill (Bayside) Steel Wolf
Your Guide To Local Events Thursday, June 29 Nassau 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 Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Police Tribute Band Heckscher Park (Huntington) Huntington Men's Chorus Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre) Country Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Tiger Rose (Jerry Garcia Tribute) Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Badfish (A Tribute To Sublime) Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & Networking Session Hosted By Ken Rodriguez & Bobby La Serra Piazza Ernesto Strada (Westbury) The Hoodoo Loungers Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker R.S. Jones (Merrick) The Biscuit Kings Thom Thom (Wantagh) Acoustically Correct (Cyndi Hazell & Rick Laban) Tocolo Cantina (Garden City): Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Tropix (Freeport) That 70s Band Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Sceneless Scene Showcase Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Jon & Krista Of Miles To Dayton Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Bill Frisell Crooked Rail (Northport) Tommy Hellbent & Friends Electric/Acoustic Rock & Roll Open Mic & Jam / Ladies Night Niesen 347 (Saint James): Nisen 347 Thursdays Paramount (Huntington) North Shore Animal League America Benefit: Lisa Lampanelli / Frank DeCaro Primi Italian Steakhouse (West Islip) Brian McGeough Revolution (Amityville) Dead Rabitts Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) Projeckt Duo Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Inda Eaton Treme (Islip) Mambo Loco NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Leo Dan Blue Note (NYC) Cassandra Wilson Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Dead In The Water Cruise: The Electrix / 3 Sheets To The Wind
Friday, June 30
Nassau Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Swingtime Big Band Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) FDR Drive Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Antigone Rising K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Fools For Kings / Behind Closed Doors MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Touch Memories 2 (Williston Park) Hometown Heroes Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Crowd The Airwaves / Strange But Surf / The Proletarians Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) 90s Night: The 90s Band / Petty Rumours (Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute) / The Project Band (Happy Hour) Nutty Irishman (Farmingale) Peat Moss & The Fertilizers NYCB Theatre At Westbury Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes / The Weight Reel (East Rockaway) Colleen's Karma R.S. Jones (Merrick) Chic 'N Martini Space At Westbury Theater Triton Fights: Live MMA
Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Dinny Keg Band Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Funkin' A / Albums We Love Bistro 72 (Riverhead) East End Trio Bobbique (Patchogue) Blue Roots BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Broadway 247 (Hicksville) Live Music Crooked Rail (Northport) Live Music Heckscher Park (Huntington) The Adam Ezra Group House Of Blues (Port Jefferson) Jellyband /
Calendar Soundswell / Sofus Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Generations Northport Harbor Park The Feinberg Brothers Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) The Electric Dudes Overlook Beach (Babylon) Half Step Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin Benefit) Revolution (Amityville) Long Island Sound Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) Somethin' Fresh Russ Savatt Park (Kings Park) Mystery Play Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Y2K! / Marcia Ball Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Drifters Featuring Rick Sheppard / The Marvelettes Revue Featuring Rhonda Franklin Treme (Islip) Half Breeds Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Hot Tuna NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Al B. Sure Blue Note (NYC) Cassandra Wilson City Winery (NYC) Dustbowl Revival & Jim Lauderdale Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) The Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air Resorts World Casino (Queens) 12X Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Southern Drawl Band
Your Guide To Local Events Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Peforming Arts Center Kool & The Gang
NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Anthony David Blue Note (NYC) Cassandra Wilson Jazz Standard (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie’s Girl Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Spinbox
Sunday, July 2
Nassau Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Dinner Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) The Zoo K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Live Latin Music Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) MaliBlue (Lido Beach) 45 RPM Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music Reel (East Rockaway) Bon Journey (Journey & Bon Jovi Tribute)
Suffolk Bistro 72 (Riverhead) April Rain Davis Park Casino (Patchogue) New York Minute Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) The Bob & Tony Band Paramount (Huntington) Gypsy Kings Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) J.J.'s Big Day Out / The Nancy Atlas Proejct Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Tommy Lynn & One Hot Night: Coming To America (Neil Diamond Tribute) Treme (Islip) Dallas Louis Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Olate Dogs NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Harlem Gospel Choir / Peter Valera & The Jump Blues Band Blue Note (NYC) Casandra Wilson Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Jazz Standard (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Ancient Jazz Quintet
Monday, July 3 Nassau Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Tramps Like Us (Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Tribute) Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Reflex K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione MaliBlue (Lido Beach) That 70s Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Annual Go Big July 4 Party Reel (East Rockaway) Mean Machine Suffolk BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station): Monday Jazz Jam: The Gracenotes Trio Crooked Rail (Northport): Vox Populi Acoustic Open Mic With Live Artist Tapings: Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Davis Park Casino (Patchogue) In The Groove Montauk Village Green The Realm Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Ray Fusco Pennysaver Amphitheater (Farmingville) Kip Moore / Chase Rice / Drake White & The Big Fire / Tucker Beathard / Ryan Follese Shandon Court (East Islip): Musicians Night
Saturday, July 1 Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Danny Kean & Phil Bloom D.F. Meadows (East Meadow) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Alive 'N Kickin' K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories / The Rockinghams Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) 3 MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Disco Unlimited Memories 2 (Williston Park) Save It For Later MP Taverna (Roslyn) Jazz Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) iron Fist (Motorhead Tribute) / SMF (Twisted Sister Tribute) / Metal Gods (Judas Priest Tribute) Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Live After Death (Iron Maiden Tribute) / Judas Priestess (All-Female Judas Priest Tribute) / Theatre Of Pain (Motley Crue Tribute) / Neon Knights (Deo Tribute) Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Bob Pinnola Of The Suburban Brothers Band Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Nickelback / Daughtry Reel (East Rockaway) The Mystic R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Pump (Aerosmith Tribute) / Wizard Of Ozz (Ozzy Osborne & Black Sabbath Tribute) Bar Louie (Commack) Lennon & Kate Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Cassandra House Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Live Music Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Muisic Bottoms Up (Islip) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Claudio’s (Greenport) 12X Flynn's Fire Island DJ Theo Heckscher Park (Huntington) New York Voices House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Love Hate Love (Alice In Chains Tribute) Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn / DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) DivaSoul Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) The DTs Paramount (Huntington) Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin Benefit) Pennysaver Amphitheater (Farmingville) Freestyle Explosion: TKA / Judy Torres / The Cover Girls / George Lamond / Rob Base / Corina / Coro / Sa-Fire / Freedom Williams / Rockell / Soul Sonic Force / Soave / Nayobe / David Of Nice 'N Wild / Nocera / Sammy Zone / Vic Latino / Sal Abbatiello / Speedy / DJ Impact / Whiteboy DJ Kys / Eddie Tegone Revolution (Amityville) Suffocation Ristegio's Restaurant (North Patchogue) Sweetwater Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts Not Fade Away Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Hello Brooklyn / Expost / Loudon Wainwright III Strong's Water Club (Mattituck) Southbound Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) ZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute Band) Treme (Islip) The Josh Allen Band
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Calendar Hosted by Gil McLean Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Rubix Cube / The London Souls / The Hip Abduction Tap And Barrell (Smithtown) Blues Jam Trifecta Lounge (Copiague): The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC) Jon Paris' All-Star Blues Jam / The Soft Parade (Doors Tribute) Blue Note (NYC) Hypnotic Jazz Ensemble Jazz Standard (NYC) Mingus Big Band Editor's Note: Check with your favorite club or venue before heading out for regularly scheduled jams and other regular events on July 4; some venues may change (or cancel) their schedules for the holiday.
Tuesday, July 4
Nassau Half Way Down (Freeport) The Joe Vicino Band MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Oyster Bay Brewing Company Bryce Larsen Reel (East Rockaway) Conchus Vybz Tropix (Freeport) Special July 4 Event Suffolk 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 Davis Park Casino (Patchogue) Strecker Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Flynn's Fire Island Bosco & Brando 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 Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Lone Rider Pennysaver Amphitheater (Farmingville) Billy Mira & The Hitmen / Backtrax / Grucci Fireworks Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Industry Night / Phoebe Legere Tap And Barrel (Smithtown) Jazz Jam NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The James Brown Soul Revue Blue Note (NYC) New Orleans Swamp Donkeys City Winery (NYC) Wasabassco’s July 4th Big Burlesque Celebration Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Urban Fitness League Governors Island (NYC) Tiesto Jazz Standard (NYC) Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society
Wednesday, July 5
Nassau 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
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Your Guide To Local Events Grand Avenue (Long Beach) Cold Spring Harbor (Billy Joel Tribute) Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With "Big Daddy" John Struck Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Pep Trio Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Nashville Skyline / Julia Lambert / Spinn MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) RuckZuck Psychedelic Freakout Show Reel (East Rockaway) 90s Unplugged / Phil Smith Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Tropix (Freeport) Live Music Suffolk Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza (Bohemia) Bryce Larsen Beau's Bar (Greenlawn): Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night With Bobby Nathan BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Harborfront Park (Port Jefferson) The Hank Stone Band Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic John Scott’s Surf Shack (Westhampton Beach) Bryce Larsen Katie's Of Smithtown: Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Andy A. Paramount (Huntington) Boz Scaggs / Michael McDonald Revolution (Amityville) The Order Of Elijah Quogue East Pub (East Quogue): Open Mic Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Isabella Rose Tanner Park (Copiague) Dr. K's Motown Revue Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville): Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) The John Ray Septet NYC/Queens Ashford & Simpson Sugar Bar (NYC) Danny Kean B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Wailing Souls Blue Note (NYC) Maurice Brown City Winery (NYC) Badfinger Jazz Standard (NYC) Ryan Keberle & Catharsis
Thursday, July 6 Nassau Craft Kitchen & Tap House (Lynbrook) Thursday Night Live Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) A Witch's Brew Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Generations Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir Junction (Long Beach) The Zoo K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Misty Mountain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)
Calendar Lincoln Boulevard (Long Beach) Gold Coast Orchestra Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Tiki Thursday Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & Networking Session Hosted By Ken Rodriguez & Bobby La Serra Piazza Ernesto Strada (Westbury) Canta Libre Ensemble Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Reel (East Rockaway) Permission To Launch Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Tocolo Cantina (Garden City) Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Tropix (Freeport) FiveStone Suffolk Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Trevor Davison Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Northwell Health's Health To Hollywood Talent Show Crooked Rail (Northport) Tommy Hellbent & Friends Electric/Acoustic Rock & Roll Open Mic & Jam / Ladies Night Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Uncle Petey Niesen 347 (Saint James) Nisen 347 Thursdays Revolution (Amityville) The Moms Ristegio's Restaurant (North Patchogue) Barely Acoustic Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Black & Sparrow Treme (Islip) La Elegancia de la Salsa NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Lyfe Jennings Blue Note (NYC) Lou Donaldson City Winery (NYC) Amy Helm Forest Hills Stadium Dispatch Jazz Standard (NYC) Houston Person Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Breakaway
Friday, July 7
Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music
Your Guide To Local Events Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Oldies Concert Glen Cove Village Square The New York Bee Gees (Bee Gees Tribute) Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Rewind K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Back In Time (Huey Lewis & The News Tribute) / Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live Music Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Robbie Rosen / Les Payne Jr. / Jesse Eplan Living Room (Bethpage) Classic Fridays Long Beach Boulevard (Long Beach) New York Minute (Gloria Estefan Tribute) Lounge At The Space At Westbury The Precautions Luxor (Hicksville) Live Music Martin “Bunky” Reed Park (Westbury) Wayne Holmes (Ray Charles Tribute) MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Disco Unlimited Memories 2 (Williston Park) Live Music Michael's Porthole (East Rockaway) Cool Hand Lou & The Downtown Daddy-Os Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) The 90s Band / The Ronald Reagans Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Soul Purpose Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) James Taylor Reel (East Rockaway) Generations R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Sunset Grill (Seaford) Live Music Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Arc & Stones / Them Bones / Guilty Pleasures Backstage Pass (Ronkonkoma) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Michael Duca Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Live Standup Comedy BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Heckscher Park (Huntington) Blick Bassy Northport Harbor Park Andrew Fortier Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Uppercut Mt. Sinai Beach Cyndi Hazell Straight From The Heart Band Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Scott Of
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By Richard Branciforte THE BOUNTIFUL GOURMET Willie Degel’s Steak & Organic Empire Is Sizzling If you have ever wanted to meet a “serial entrepreneur,” your trip can end as close by as Glen Head in Nassau County or Bayside in Queens: You can meet up with one of Long Island's leading restaurateurs, who is currently juggling many balls in building his dining empire. His name is Willie Degel, and for those of you food faddies out there, you may recognize him as the booming presence in “Restaurant Stakeout,” The Food Network series that features Willie trying to rescue floundering restaurants that need either marketing savvy, or more likely, a complete makeover of their modus operandi. Willie is well qualified to take on the role of restaurant consultant, having strung together an empire of many different types of restaurants. A Queens boy who made good, Willie opened his first operation in 1990, a local joint known as Hollywood And Main. This was just the beginning. In 1996, Willie opened Uncle Jack's Steakhouse in Bayside, a throwback to the glory days of steakhouses. Willie had stiff competition; New York is known for its high profile steak places, but the attention to detail, service, and especially the food quality made Uncle Jack's a huge success. City types made the reverse journey to Bayside to sample his exotic selections of quality beef, and he was off and running. The Uncle Jack's empire mushroomed into three
locations with Willie opening two locations in the lions' den: Manhattan. The steak business flourished, and Willie was on the move. Since 2010, Long Island has become a paradise for burger lovers, with fancy restaurant owners falling all over themselves to open high-end quality burger joints. Famous chefs and nightclub owners have all joined the parade, and it seems like there's a craft burger joint on every corner. Sensing once again an opening in the market, Willie came up with the concept of Jack's Shack Organic Eatery in Glen Head, close to Willie his Long Island home. Degal He took it way beyond just burgers, however, concentrating on a high-quality menu at reasonable prices that includes burgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos, quesadillas, and more, all made with quality organic ingredients. Whereas most eateries fill their walls with posters or collectibles, Jack's Shack features their sourced ingredients on rich-looking signs. And everything is sourced: The oil in the fryer is an organic rice brand; there are several varieties of ketchup, Heinz -based, including Cowboy and Buffalo
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flavor. The very impressive burgers are an all-natural blend of chuck, short rib; and brisket; our favorite is The Glen Head, which is an eight-ounce burger with beef, pulled pork, applewood bacon, fried onions, cheddar cheese, and barbecue sauce. It’s big and juicy,
and fine tasting, indeed. Jack's features nearly a dozen different kinds of sandwiches and as well as wraps, salads, and plenty of interesting sides, such as turkey chili. The attention to detail is impressive. While lunching one afternoon with Willie, it was interesting to see him approach his customers and ask their opinions on what they ordered. The details are there with every item; I was even impressed by the soda selection. Foregoing the typical Coke/Pepsi hookup, Willie has stocked up on the
highly regarded Boylan soda, including a very tasty diet root beer. Willie laughed as he remembered how he got the job as host of “Restaurant Stakeout.” Someone entered him as an answer to an ad on Craig's List for a “tough bar owner.” He parlayed that into several years as host, with each episode taking five days to film. His notoriety has helped, but it's Willie's pursuit of the next big idea that seems to be his driving force. Plans include opening a new meeting place in the hot Astoria area, and the next Jack's Shack would most likely be in the highly dense Forest Hills area. Glen Head is an opportunity for Willie to develop the Jack's Shack brand before rolling it out to other areas. It also gives him an opportunity to be close to his family, an important part of his personae. There iss plenty to choose from: Mondays are $5 burgers all day (two minimum), there's Quesadilla Thursdays, and don't forget Wiener Wednesday, two for $5 – an don't miss the organic fresh pressed juices. Pop over to Jack's Shack and say hi to Willie, and tell him you're on a healthy eating mission. Trust us: He'll have the tasty solution. Jack's Shack is located at 671A Glen Cove Avenue in Glen Head; contact the restaurant at (516) 676-7001.
Calendar Spinning In Infinity Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) Trevor Hall Revolution (Amityville) Warrant Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) Somethin' Fresh Russ Savatt Park (Kings Park) The North Creek Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Booga Sugar / Garland Jeffreys Suffolk Theater (Riverhad) The Lovin' Spoonful Tanner Park (Copiague) Junior Marvin & The Wailers Treme (Islip) TBD (Reggae) Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Gracie Curran & The High Falutin' Band Blue Note (NYC) Lou Donaldson City Winery (NYC) Kasey Chambers Jazz Standard (NYC) Houston Person Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) The Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Killer Joe's Lido Soul Revue
Saturday, July 8
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music Cabo (Rockville Centre) A Fine Mess Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute) Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Completely Unchained (Van Halen Tribute) / Voices Of Extreme (Extreme Tribute) Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Weird Science / Alisha K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Dushane / The Allmost Brothers Band (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Alisha / Somethin' Fresh 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) Sam Trestman's Benefit for St. Jude's Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Disco Unlimited Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Vans Warped Tour Reel (East Rockaway) Head Over Heels Riverside Court (Long Beach) ITS Music Ricardo Greenway R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Sunset Grill (Seaford) Live Music Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute) / Exciter (Judas Priest Tribute) Amityville Music Hall Wings Of The Whale / Deciding Tonight / The Shipwrecks / The Oyster Babies / In Limbo / Best Regards Bar Louie (Commack) Christine Sweeney Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Keith Sloane Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Kickstart Crooked Rail (Northport) Live Music Flynn's Fire Island Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band / Barometer Soup / The Ed Travers Band Heckscher Park (Huntington) Live Theater: Hairspray House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn / DJ Epic Mirabelle Tavern (Stony Brook) Live Music Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Butch Barbella's Streets Of The Bronx Band Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) The Chosen Few Paramount (Huntington) Strangelove (Depeche Mode Tribute) / Electric Duke (David Bowie Tribute) Revolution (Amityville) Charetta Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) Next Level Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) The Bayside Tigers / Tijuana Caravan / G. Love Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Lee Rocker Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Live Jazz Treme (Islip) The Joe Vicino Band Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Ziggy Marley NYC/Queens B.B. King’s (NYC) Ruben Studdard Blue Note (NYC) Lou Donaldson
Comedy
Live Loonies: The crazed cutups of Long Island Comedy – as always, helmed by a time-honored emcee and a standup star in his
Compiled by Bob Smith, who sometimes walks to work, yet still somehow defiles the ozone layer.
Your Guide To Local Events Feinstein's 54 Below (NYC) Porter Carroll Jr. City Winery (NYC) Buster Poindexter Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) E.Z. Mo Breezy Presents Grits & Biscuits Block Party Highline Ballroom (NYC) The Yardbirds Jazz Standard (NYC) Houston Person Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie’s Girl Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Shift
Sunday, July 9
Nassau Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Dinner Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Reflex Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Live Latin Music K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Open Jam MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Mystic Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music North Hempstead Beach Park Alive 'N Kickin' Reel (East Rockaway) The Rockinghams Riverside Court (Long Beach) The Katie Mitchell Band Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Dan O'Brien's Birthday Show: Rob Balducci / Criminal Syndicate / Divide By Zero / Teddy Rose Amityville Music Hall Lil Tracy / Mackned / Bighead / Wicca Phase Springs Eternal / Villain$ / Freewill / BLDG / Caza / Kuz? Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Jessie BarnesDavis Park Casino (Patchogue) Panic Flynn's Fire Island King Wellington / The Earth People's Band Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Long Island Museum (Stony Brook) Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Tradewinds Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Night Revolution (Amityville) Okilly Dokilly Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Winston Irie / Mitch Winston & The Band Of Natural Selection Stony Brook Village Center Ed Decorsia & New York’s Most Dangerous Big Band / Lydia Von Hof / Robert Montano Treme (Islip) Interplay Jazz Orchestra Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Live Breakfast Music NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Raekwon Blue Note (NYC) Lou Donaldson City Winery (NYC) The Klez Dispensers Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria): Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Jazz Standard (NYC) The Smokestack: Weekly Brunch Series (Two Shows, The Slimtones) / Houston Person Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Deep Pockets
Monday, July 10
Nassau Edwards Boulevard (Long Beach) High Tide Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Tooty & The Mother Pluckers K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Reel (East Rockaway) Paul Cuthbert / Acoustic Sunrise Suffolk Amityville Music Hall More Of Myself To Kill / Greyhaven / Lesser Men / Young Graves Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic with Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Jazz Jam With The Gracenotes Trio Crooked Rail (Northport): Vox Populi Acoustic Open Mic With Live Artist Tapings: Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Davis Park Casino (Patchogue) Drop Dead Sexy La Scala Ristorante (Commack) Phyllis Tagg Montauk Village Green Klyph Black Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Barely Acoustic Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Shakers Pub (Oakdale) Open Mic Comedy Show Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted By Gil McLean Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Open Mic Tap And Barrel (Smithtown) Blues Jam Trifecta Lounge (Copiague) The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Night With Kenn
own right, Paul Anthony – will Tina undertake its biggest Long Island Georgi Comedy Festival tour in the company's history during 2017. Not only will there be a full schedule of Long Island Comedy Festival events, but at the same time LIC will feature its innnovative “50+ Comedy Tour” as well as a host of shows in venues both large and intimate. Learn much more (and of course, score your tickets) at longislandcomedy.com. Here’s highlights of the 2017 summer schedule: • Saturday, July 8: It happens every summer, and this is the kickoff: The Long Island Comedy Festival tour opener at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson, featuring a stacked lineup of John Santo, Tina Giorgi (pictured above right), Paul Moody McCarthy, and Anthony a performer who very well may rank as Long Island’s favorite standup star, Chris Monty (below right). • Thursday, July 13: A big finale at the start of summer: The finals of LIC's “50+ Comedy Search,” featuring Les Bayer, Frank Failla, Chuck Fox, Steven Wolfson, Mike Parenti, and Maggie Pepe, all performing at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. • Saturday, July 22: The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre welcomes back the LICF, this year featuring emcee Paul Anthony, Joey Giarratano, Tina Giorgi, Teddy Smith, Goumba Johnny, and Maureen Langan (below left). • Thursday, August 17: The LICF tour stops at Suffolk Theater in Riverhead, with a triple treat of tumult featuring Mike Fine, D.C. Benny, and Maria Walsh. Chris • Friday, August 25: The
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50+ Comedy Tour and the LICF merge, with a veteran lineup taking over Theatre Three in Port Washington once again: Emcee and host Paul Anthony welcomes Stevie G.B., Kevin Downey Jr., and Tom Daddario. • Saturday, August 26: One more time at Theatre Three with emcee Paul Anthony, Scott Schendlinger, Rich Walker, and Carie Karavas.
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The last few months have been a mix of non-stop music, traveling, and working – but I've seen a lot of things and have and lots of new stuff to pass on to you guys: I experienced the first Middlelands
TechnoBeat
With Richard Joseph Branciforte
Festival in Todd Mission, Texas, and it was what dreams are made of. Between the stage design, incredible lineup, and impeccable production value of the event, it was easily one of the best festivals yet. It says something when a music festival can immerse you into a completely different environment. From the turkey legs, to the fairies and royalty, to the simple medieval environment, everything was perfect. Unfortunately, because of noise complaints, the festival will not be able to return to The Texas Renaissance Fairgrounds. Insomniac, who put the fest together, is looking for a new location, and will hopefully find somewhere just as incredible. More big event news: Excision has released dates, the location, and the lineup for his Lost Lands Festival, a camping festival in Thornville, Ohio from September 28 through October 1. The lineup is exactly what you would expect: bone crushing and bass heavy, featuring a mix of all the top names in the bass and dubstep game – and, as you might have guessed based on all the T-Rex
on one label for the funkiest, grooviest, most positive experience you can possibly get. All of the artists are unique in their own way, but also have a unified sound that just makes you wanna dance and sprawl out in a field and soak in the sun. From Sunsquabi to Russ Liquid to The Floozies, the artists are top notch – and the best part is that all of the music is free. As a means to spread love and create bonds across the globe, All Good
Photo: Rezz courtesy Mau5strap
The Floozies
Records offers their artists’ music as a free download option. Seriously, if you haven’t gotten on this electro funk grind, do it now. Taking a turn from the grooviness mentioned above, we now step into the deep, dark realm of “future techno” – well, that’s how some people try to classify it. However, this woman is in a league of her own: Rezz has somewhat popularized this “genre,” though I wouldn’t call it that. I like to think of it as hypnotic dubstep, but even summation that doesn’t quite feel right. The truly wub-filled sounds, mixed with all sorts of things you might hear in the night, is a refreshing, unique experience. Rezz In a time where a lot of EDM sounds similar and people are genre fixated, Rezz brings mind-numbing bass to the masses. With her recent Something Wrong Here EP on references Excision makes in Mau5trap, one will truly get lost social media, the festival is in the synths and motion of her dinosaur and prehistoric-themed. music. To make it even better, Even better, the tickets, camping, Rezz is killer live, with amazing, and parking are all reasonably trippy visuals. She’s also priced. incredibly humble and is so When not traveling, I’ve been relatable, as shown by her keeping up with new music, and goofiness on Twitter and how there are great artists I’ve come much she truly loves her fans. across in the live instrumentation Rezz is a gem nestled in and funk genres. Griz, in addition the mountain that is EDM, and to being an incredible musician I strongly urge every one of you and producer, has also started his to check her stuff out. own label, All Good Records. It's Feel free to email me an amazing concept; Griz has with questions, comments, taken a good portion of subgenre or concerns at artists and put them all together richiegtechno@gmail.com. 16 • Good Times Magazine - June 27 - July 10, 2017
Raising A Stein: Hammond USA has announced that Vanilla Fudge lead vocalist, keyboardist, and founding member Mark Stein was the first official artist to use its revolutionary new Hammond XK-5 Heritage Pro System Organ and Leslie 3300W speaker during a recording session. Hammond has just launched the proprietary, patent pending, multi-contact keyboard, which is analogous to vintage Hammonds. “It is a great honor to be the first authorized Hammond artist to be using the new XK-5 on my new solo tracks,” said Stein, who, while still spearheading the legendary Vanilla Fudge, is taking time to finish a new solo album. “Mark has always been on the vanguard, and we are thrilled he has chosen the XK-5 to push his envelope even further,” said Hammond's Scotty May. “We can’t wait to hear what magic he makes with it.” The multi-contact keyboard allows organists the “feel” of a vintage instrument in a modern
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highly portable one. Four sets of drawbars, virtual tone-wheels, a modeled matching transformer, an accurate digital Leslie, and a real two-tube preamp, are among its top features. “This new organ is a terrific new addition to the Hammond portable fleet,” said Stein. “It
seeking a fun way to commemorate a Mark Stein wedding anniversary or birthday, or & His Hammond you just want to say 'thank you' to an intimate friend, RedTube's 'Speak From the Heart' shop has the card to satisfy every occasion. Think of us as the sexy alternative to Hallmark." RedTube's new adult greeting card shop opened with 20 uniquely designed cards for a variety of occasions and sentiments, including birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, holidays and messages of gratitude. Cards are available for purchase on redtubeshop.com, where they are also available in printable PDF. looks and feels like a B-3 and sounds great, The cards are actually quite funny for with user-friendly options. The XK-5 allows those with open minds. For more information you to create the traditional Hammond models or to purchase a RedTube greeting card, visit from the past, as well as experiment with the redtube.com/event/greetingcards. different digital onboard Leslie sounds. It is miles ahead of any competitors.” An Unabashed Greeting: For adults only: RedTube recently announced the launch of Speak From The Heart, a new adult greeting card shop available on its site. Users can now give the gift of a selection of clever cards suited for a variety of holidays and occasions. "We are very excited to launch our official adult greeting card shop," said Alex Taylor, vice president at RedTube. "Whether you are
Photo: Mark Stein courtesy Hammond
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PLEASE NOTE: Classifieds are for individuals only (looking for a musician, etc), not commercial businesses. Display ads showcase your business, get results – and they're cheap! EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
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). Yamaha Clavinover electric piano, Rogue Beatle bass guitar, Yamaha 8 channel board, Carvin LM15 speakers, Mirage spotlight 1000, 2 LED par 64 lights with board, Samson wireless presentation mic & headset. All priced to sell. (516) 785-4234. (1225) ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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
Trio Seeking drummer for rage style rock band. 21+. Transportation and equipment a must. Suffolk-based. Call James (631) 747-9862. 11776. (1224) Blues For Three. Studio weekends; bass, drums sought. (631) 462-5987. (1218)
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Bassist Wanted for good vibes classic rock trio. Mature; Jamesport area, vocals preferred. (631) 523-3499 (text). (1221) MUSIC INDUSTRY: HELP WANTED
Intern Wanted, M/F, for recording studio/small record label.Come learn hands-on recording andmixing CDs and albums. Compensation when you can engineer a session. Must have computer skills and a car. (631) 741-5836. (1224) 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) (1198)
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Triton Fights: Live MMA The Space At Westbury Theater June 30 at 7:30 PM thespaceatwestbury.com (800) 745-3000 There's little question about it: Triton Fights' hard-hitting brand of mixed martial arts action has become one of the most popular attractions at this stunning new showplace. As always, expect the type of action that's made MMA surpass almost every style of ring sport to become a major event in its own right. This is also a chance to watch new MMA stars up close.
savage sounds Recording Studio 343 Hempstead Turnpike West Hempstead, NY 11552 (516) 405-0049 www.savagesoundsinc.com info@savagesoundsinc.com "Join our mailing list at
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Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events Photos provided by respective venues, artists, and promoters; Southside Johnny/The Weight courtesy NYCB Theater/Live Nation; MMA action courtesy Triton Fights
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes / The Weight Band NYCB Theatre at Westbury June 30 at 8 PM (516) 334-0800 This is another double bill that sounds a bit odd on paper, but we're sure it will rock: Southside Johnny and his mates brought the world the true sounds of New Jersey during the late 1970s, while '60s icons The Band are paid tribute by musicians who worked with them for years.
GTrevor Hall The Paramount, Huntington July 7 At 8 PM • paramountny.com (631) 673-7300 One of the young roots artists who is changing the face of pop music, this South Carolina native supplies an indescribable sound that merges acoustic rock, reggae, and Sanskrit chanting. There's nobody else like him on the entire scene; some music mavens believe he may soon be as big a name as Dave Matthews or Jack Johnson.
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Arts Announcements
(516) 247-5200 The popular annual children's show summer series kicks off on July 18 with Cinderella, followed by You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (July 25) and Shrek: The Musical (August 1)
Art Currently Cuba Exhibit Alex Ferrone Gallery, Cutchogue Through July 3; (631) 734-8545 This special exhibit features the images of three award-winning regional photographers – Lois Yomans (her work is shown above), Michael Chinnici, and Glen Cove's Ennid Berger – who have documented their visits to Cuba. Books Lori Zapata Book Revue, Huntington July 12 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.com The local photographer will speak and sign her collaboration, Women Who Rock. Comedy Friday Night Face-Off Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Most Fridays at 10:30 pm; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 Long Island's longest-running improv show rolls on with new laughs each week. 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 anyone with an interest in building scale models of automobiles. Call for more information and meeting dates. Theater Children's Theatre Series NYCB Theatre At Westbury Throughout summer, Tuesdays at 11 am; thetheatreatwestbury.com;
Acts Of Love Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst July 7 through 23; studiotheatreli.com; (631) 226-8400 Studio Theatre will present the first production of a new play about Brian, Ed, and Sue Ann Dennehy, actors who have all performed on this stage; Ed and Sue Ann’s life stores are presented as a tribute. Aladdin & The Lamp Theatre Three, Port Jefferson July 7 through August 10; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com This classic children's tale comes to life with an array of perfomances on this historic stage. Priscilla: Queen Of The Desert The Musical Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Peforming Arts Center, Oakdale Through July 8; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com The musical version of the hit film that details how three decidedly different performers took their show to the Australian outback.
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Young Frankenstein Broadhollow Theater, Elmont July 12 through 23; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: The Mel Brooks musical stomps onto the stage once again, moving from BroadHollow's East Islip stage to this popular Elmont venue.
Engeman Theatre: The rockin' classic that includes the hit songs “You’re The One That I Want,” “Summer Nights,” and “Hopelessly Devoted To You.”
Photos provided by area arts groups and organizations; Currenly Cuba photo © Lois Youmans; Hairspray by Mark Schoen
Hair Merrick Theatre & Center For The Arts Through July 16; (516) 868-6400 The pop culture sensation that spawned hit song after hit song; for mature audiences. On The Town Gateway Playhouse, Bellport June 28 through July 15; (631) 286-1133 This production of the musical features Nick Adams as Gabey.
Priscilla: Queen Of The Desert Grease John W. Engeman Theatre At Northport July 6 through August 27; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com
Hairspray The Showplace At Bellmore Movies July 9 & 23 at 2 pm; (516) 599-6870 Plaza Theatrical Productions: A fully staged production of the Broadway musical comedy classic. This production is touring the area throughout the summer; check out our special feature below.
Young Frankenstein Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts July 8 through August 20; smithtownpac.org; (631) 724-3700 Put on “The Ritz” with this stage adaptation of one of Mel Brooks’ funniest films. Cinderella Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City July 1 at 11:30 am and 2 pm; plazatheatrical.com; (516) 599-6870; theatermania.com The latest offering of Plaza Theatrical Productions. Ragtime BayWay Arts Center, East Islip Through July 8; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre: This classic is a Tony Award winner for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, and captured both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score.
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Plaza Theatrical Productions will tour the Broadway musical Hairspray on Long Island this summer with stops in Huntington, Bellmore, Westbury, New Hyde Park, Oyster Bay, Floral Park, and Port Washington. Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray is directed by Kevin F. Harrington with music direction by Alan Kingsley and Bill Holland with choreography by Cara Leggio. Actors Bridget Guardino and David Arzberger take on the lead roles of Tracy and Edna Turnblad. The performance schedule: Saturday, July 8 at 8 PM - Hecksher State Park, Huntington, NY (Free) Sunday, July 9 at 2 PM - The Showplace, Bellmore, NY (Fee) Tuesday, July 11 at 7:30 PM - Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore, NY (Free) Wednesday, July 12 at 12 PM - Westbury Manor, Westbury, NY (Fee) Thursday, July 13 at 7 PM - New Hyde Park Memorial Park, New Hyde Park. NY (Free) Friday, July 14 at 6 PM - Planting Fields, Oyster Bay, NY (Free) Wednesday, July 19 at 12 PM - Westbury Manor, Westbury, NY (Fee) Sunday, July 23 at 2 PM - The Showplace, Bellmore, NY (Fee) Sunday, July 30 at 7 PM - North Shore Towers, Floral Park, NY (Fee) Wednesday, August 2 at 12 PM - Westbury Manor, Westbury, NY (Fee) Saturday, August 5 at 7:30 PM - Manorhaven Beach Park, Port Washington, NY (Free)
For more information, visit Plaza Theatrical Productions on Facebook or call (516) 599-6870.
Eternal Con: Its Fifth Year Is Its Biggest At The Coliseum
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Eternal Con, Long Island’s annual comic book and cosplay convention, returns bigger than ever for its fifth anniversary on July 1 and 2 at the new NYCB Live At Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. “For 2017, we are creating an exciting and fun event for comic aficionados, superhero TV and movie fans, dedicated cosplayers, and the Long Island community that is bigger than ever before,” said Eternal Con founder Frank Patz. This year’s celebrity guests include actor Edward James Olmos (Blade Runner 1 & 2, “Battlestar Galactica”), Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool 1 & 2), legendary TV icon Lee Meriwether (“Batman,” “Star Trek”), actor Paul Blake (Greedo in Star Wars), WWE and UFC superstar CM Punk, actress Helen Slater (Supergirl, The Legend of Billie Jean, Smallville), Maggie Geha (Poison Ivy in Gotham), WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley, ECW and WWE wrestler Tommy Dreamer, and WWE diva Ashley Massaro. A special tribute to “Batman” star Adam West was added as we went to press. Among the icons of the comic book industry attending are former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter, Sean Chen (X-Men, Iron Man), Billy Tucci (Shi, Wonder Woman), Frank Tieri (Wolverine, Iron Man), Nik Virella (All-New Wolverine, IDW's G.I. Joe), and more than 100 other comic book professionals expected to be in attendance. Helen Slater Also returning will be Eternal Con’s Cosplay As Contest; the Sunday Kids Day; portfolio reviews, Supergirl gaming tournaments, informative panels, the return of the Planet of the Apes movie prop gallery, a car show (featuring the 1966 Batmobile), an expanded art show, cosplay groups, special performances, and a vendor room with more than 150 tables of toys, jewelry, clothing and collectibles. Tickets range from $25 for one-day entry to $100 for VIP Access. For updates or to purchase tickets, visit eternalcon.com. No N o tt AA nn AA vv ee rraa gg ee '' JJ oo ee'' :: C aa rr pp eenn ttee rr SS hh ii nnee ss ffoo rr LLII II FFEE C
Flm diirector (and Long Island native) Fred Carpenter’s new work, Just Like Joe, will screen as part of the 20th annual Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) on Monday, July 10 at 7:30 pm at The Bellmore Movies, followed by a “Q&A” with the writer and director. “Of the 23 movies I’ve done, ‘Just Like Joe’ is by far my favorite,” said Carpenter. “A moving story that touches the heart, it captures these teens playing in the shadow of the Vietnam War. Their worship of Joe Namath was their escape, as he was more popular than The Beatles or even the astronauts landing on the moon at that time in history.” The film is a coming-of-age story set in 1969; it follows the lives of three 17-year-old high school football players bonded by friendship and their compelling need to find their place in a rapidly changing world. For more information about LIIFE's 2017 programs and presentations and a complete film festival schedule, visit LongIslandFilmExpo.com. The expo also offers networking opportunities, a filmmakers' lounge, and discussion panels.
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arb Wire Dolls – one of the hottest emerging punk/rock acts at present – will be one of the featured bands during this year’s Vans Warped Tour, which touches down on July 8 at Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (tickets: ticketmaster.com). Hailing from an artist commune on the island of Crete, the band left Greece in 2010 for Los Angeles at the invite of KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer. Upon their arrival in California, Barb Wire
Barb Wire Dolls Cut Up Vans Warped Dolls immediately sold out The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood. The band has gone on to perform on 700 stages across 22 countries in just under five years, selling out club dates in America, the UK, and Europe. The group also caught the eye of Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead. After seeing Barb
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Area singer/songwriter Brooke Moriber has released a new single, “99 Days Of Rain,” to be included in her upcoming EP, Here And Gone. The song was recorded in Nashville and co-written with Brian Desveaux and Bill DiLuigi. Moriber's unique career started on the Broadway stage, where she earned a reputation for powerhouse vocals and acting. Since the age of 15, she has been writing and licensing her own original pop/country/rock music for network television and several soundtracks. The new EP, Here & Gone, is soon to be released through The Orchard. More: BrookeMoriber.com, or find her all over social media and the web: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
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Wire Dolls live, Lemmy took them under his supportive wing. Ever since his early days hanging with the likes of Sid Vicious and other icons, Kilmister loved punk rock, having even once penned a track entitled “R.A.M.O.N.E.S.” about his friend Joey Ramone. Disgusted with the current state of rock music and its lack of true rebels, Lemmy saw that the Dolls were the obvious choice to help carry the torch of rock & roll as part of his label, Motörhead Music. Barb Wire Dolls’ sophomore album Desperate was produced and mixed by
Grammy award-winning producer Jay Baumgardner and mastered by Howie Weinberg. The 10-song album contains rock tracks, anthems, and hard-edged thrashers, all performed with the classic punk rock energy the band has become internationally known for. As members of Motörhead Music, Barb Wire Dolls are represented by Lemmy’s longtime manager Todd Singerman, Motörhead's booking agents, and parent label UDR/Warner Music Group. Find the band at Facebook, ReverbNation, Twitter, and udr-music.com.
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Who: A relatively new name on the Long Island scene, Misty Mountain, bills itself as “The Zep Experience,” and it’s not hard to see (and hear) why: This quartet of seasoned veteran musicians – Ed Terry, Elliot Negrin, Alan Levy, and Shawn Murray – has drawn raves for its accurate and powerful recreations of the sounds of Led Zeppelin. They’re not hard to find – Misty Mountain (named after the classic song “Misty Mountain Hop” from Led Zeppelin IV) will headline at one of the area’s top music venues on Thurday, July 6 at 7 pm at K.J. Farrell’s in Bellmore (information: (516) 804-9925). The Artists & Their Sound: From their official bio: “A new band, Misty Mountain, has emerged on the scene as a rocking tribute band blasting the songs of Led Zeppelin across Long Island. With guitar licks reminiscent of Jimmy Page and howling vocals that bring back memories of Robert Plant, the band transports audiences back to the days of power rock & roll. “The band started to come together in 2012 when lead guitarist Elliot Negrin and lead singer Ed Terry met on the local scene performing together in different projects. Both had a long love affair with the Led Zeppelin sound and started to put together a band ready to pay tribute to the rock legends. As the pair started to explore possibilities, they realized a seed had sprung and a group was needed to blast the power of Led Zeppelin’s music. “The band was complete with the addition of Shawn Murray on drums and Alan Levy on bass. The four accomplished musicians of Misty Mountain started blending and developed a sound eerily similar to Led Zeppelin’s performances. “The members of Misty Mountain have presented their tribute performances in local locations including Salt, The Savoy, Tropix, and major festivals for municipalities on the Island.” To Learn More Or Contact The Artists: Log on to their official website, mistymountainrocks.com, or find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/mistymountainzepexperience. Upcoming major appearances for Misty Mountain: They’re headlining on July 14 as part of the Glen Cove Downtown Sounds series, and will perform on August 10 at 6 pm in Cedar Beach. For information on bookings, call Elliot at (516) 313-9380. 22 • Good Times Magazine - June 27 - July 10, 2017
Hart Of The Scene: It's funny how the circle continues to wind around. In 1977 and 1978, when I was making media noise with The Psychotic Frogs via the notorious Death To Disco vsingle, Rolling Stone added to the noise by writing about it in its “Random Notes” column. Kurt Loder, an editor at Good Times during punk, also touted us here; I, of course,
always kept the light on for NYC's first-ever underground nightclub, Max's Kansas City, and cutting edge artists such as Wayne (now Jayne) County and Cherry Vanilla. You never know who is reading your words, but one kid surely did: Ron Hart, who just wrote about County, Vanilla, Max's, and me in Rolling Stone's online edition in a great feature called "When Punk Met Glam At Max's Kansas City." He called to tell me that he read me regularly in these pages, and jumped at the chance to share these stories. Just amazing. The Max's Festival: While Hart's feature centered on the newly re-issued, expanded edition of the first various artists album to emerge from the NYC scene, Max's Kansas City 1976, there was an actual three-day festival at Bowery Electric celebrating the survivors of Max's Kansas City.
The spectacular Luigi & The Wiseguys stole the show with a tight dynamic set. Names from the early ’70s showed up, notably Ruby & The Rednecks, The Stillettos, The Magic Tramps, and The Brats, to name a few. Current scene stars Sean (Jones Crusher) Sanders, Jay (Loose Lips) Bennz, and Gino Scalmato comprised a 2017 version of The Psychotic Frogs for me to play off of, and former Heartbreakers star Walter Lure led The Waldos through an LAMF-dominated set. As always, it was a super successful Memorial Day weekend, and the Bowery looked more glam than ever since it's been upscaled and reinvented after CBGB closed. Darling diane: While at Bowery Electric, I was slipped a double A-side 7’ single by diane and the gentle men (yes, everything is non-capitalized) with two great ready for radio tunes: "Motorcycle" and "Boyfriend” – and my head exploded. Why aren't these tunes on the radio? Keep your eyes and
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mistake in ending the relationship. Those specific emotions were so strong and intense for me, because I spent years with someone and then all of a sudden, we weren't in each other's lives anymore.” Check out the new video via Noisey.
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Following months of speculation, the all-female vocal group Fifth Harmony recently released its newest single, "Down," featuring Gucci Mane. Ally, Dinah, Lauren and Normani celebrated the release by taking the track straight to the stage, performing alongside Gucci Mane for “Good Morning America's” Summer Concert Series. "Down" is the first single from Fifth Harmony's forthcoming third album via Syco Music/Epic Records, and is available now across all digital service providers. It is also the first single from the now-quartet's new album, slated for release this year. Learn more at fifthharmony.com or find them all over the social media world. Gr G re et tc ch he en n W Wi il ls so on n: :
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Superstar country artist Gretchen Wilson was chosen as NRA Country’s
“Featured Artist” for June. After an almost three-year pause to focus on raising her daughter, Wilson is back with a new single, “Rowdy,” from her new album, as well as a summer tour. “I recently moved from a farm to a neighborhood, so my daughter could study theatre in high school – she’s incredibly talented.” sad Wilson. “I just love being outside. I mow the grass every few days just to have something to do outside. I’m sure I came up with Sara some the song ideas for Diamond my new record in my backyard. I miss riding through the woods on four wheelers and having target practice out in the field, but we do pretty much anything for our kids, don’t we?” As an NRA Country Featured Artist, Gretchen Wilson joins some of country music’s biggest acts including Hank Williams Jr., Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice, Frankie Ballard, and many more, in teaming up to celebrate their support of the military.
Sara Diamond: Canada’s Gift
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Canadian singer/songwriter Sara Diamond has premiered a video for her song, “Back To You,” the first of a series of singles that she will release this year – all about the good and the ugly of love. “'Back To You is about the battle that goes on between your head and your heart right after a breakup,” said Diamond of the song and video. “You seem to forget all of the reasons why you broke up, and instead only think about the good times, the memories, the love that initially brought you together. Our minds have a powerful way of shielding us from hurt – my mind's way of doing that was by convincing me that I had made a
"Shake It" is the second music video and advance single from Debra Devi's upcoming EP, Wild Little Girl. "Shake It" is the tawdry, tongue-in-cheek tale of a young woman convinced by her boyfriend to become a stripper not only to support his music-making habit, but also to become more attractive in his eyes. "You need a little glamour," he tells her, "if you wanna be my girl." "Shake It" is a commentary on the relentless pressure on women to support their male partners’ dreams at the expense of their own, and to
conform to conventional ideals of sexiness and beauty. The new EP will be released with a bonus live track on September 8. Devi, based in New Jersey, is considered one of the best of the new breed of guitarists, and has authored a bestselling book on blues stars. Learn more at debradevi.com.
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Space at Westbury Theater. The tour will support Shepherd's new album, Lay It Own Down, slated to be released on August 4 on Concord Records. The title track is something that fans of the fleet-fingered guitarist might not expect: a gentle, passionate tune. “It’s, like, a midtempo ballad, which surprises some people, but I love ballads,” explained Shepherd. “I grew up in the era of the power ballad. That was the biggest thing on the radio when I was a teenager, those rock & roll ballads. So I’m a sucker for a good ballad, and wanted to have one on this record.” Shepherd’s band on Lay It On Down also features his longtime lead vocalist Noah Hunt, bassist Kevin McCormick, and keyboardist Jimmy McGorman. “I’m proud of the album we have delivered to the fans and I think they'll be excited by what they hear,” notes Shepherd. “The band we’ve assembled did a fantastic job bringing these songs to life and conveying the musical message to the listener. Now we are looking forward to bringing this new music to the live show to watch it develop even more.”
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Blues/rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his band – which includes former Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton – have become so popular in Long Island that the group will kick off its 2017 tour on August 9 at The
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