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t's one of the biggest LDF craft beer events of 2017, and it's finally here: Starfish Junction Productions presents The Long Island Craft Classic on August 12 at Hecksher State Park in East Islip. The hot Long Island-based band LDF (also known as Ladies Drink Free) will headline as a concert attraction. For more information and tickets. LICraftClassic.com, or find the event at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
If you're into beer, you better get here: The 2017 Long Island Craft Classic has everything a quaff fan could ask for, including samples of choice beer — more than 100 in all — from an array of local, national, and
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international craft breweries. If you're not into beer, don't fear: Attendees can also enjoy an expanded selection of wine and hard cider at this year's event. The Long Island Craft Classic may actually be one of the best summer food-oriented events to take place this year as well, with selections including a barbecue sandwich or a giant turkey leg with each paid admission. Selections from Patchogue's famed BBQ restaurant Bobbique will be available. Other attractions include the “Brew'd” competition, where local breweries will battle for fans' votes to see which come up with the best special peach beer. Each competitor must use the secret ingredient and brew a beer (style of their choice) for an on-site attendee fan-favorite vote. Taking part will be Blue Point Brewing Company, BrickHouse Brewery, Greenpoint Harbor Brewing Company, Lithology Brewing Company, Long
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Ireland Brewing, Moustache Brewing Co., Port Jeff Brewing Company, and Spider Bite Beer Company. Cool beers, hot music: The funky LDF has been making a name for itself throughout the region. Also known as Ladies Drink Free, the group has now adopted “LDF.” Their sound is a blend of funk, R&B/soul, pop rock, and modern jazz. The group has already performed at many of the top venues in the area, including Webster Hall, The Great South Bay Music Festival, The Knitting Factory, and The Montauk Music Festival, sharing the bill with jam favorites Turkuaz, Consider The Source, and The Main Squeeze. Of course, the big attraction will be the beers, and here's just a few of the popular breweries taking part, in addition to those above: Sam Adams, Barrage Brewing Company, Saint James Brewery, Long Island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts, Knee Deep Brewing Company, Jamesport Farm Brewery, and more than we can list here; log on to LICraftClassic.com for the list of participants.
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t’s one of the big summer festivals of the year, and it’s right around the corner: The Town of North Hempstead’s 2017 BeachFeast takes place on Saturday, August 19 beginning at noon at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. For complete information on BeachFeast, log on to northheampsteadny.gov or call North
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Hempstead at (516) 869-6311. This unique outdoor event is being billed as a festival of food and spirits on the harbor, and it’s a perfect location for an entire day of summer fun. On the bill for BeachFeast are a
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live DJ, a trio of popular area touring bands, all playing classic hits; an array of food trucks; beer and wine; a classic car show, and other attractions. Music lovers are in for a treat, as Tiger Rose, one of the busiest groups in Long Island at this writing, will offer an array of Jerry Garcia classics, R&B, rock, and more. The group has performed in top clubs and such large venues as The Space At Westbury and The Paramount, cementing its stake as a truly legendary area rock group.
Kamellot is a big band with a big and bold sound, and is emerging as one of the top summer attractions in the region. It’s high energy and virbrant performances have already seen the band, only in action since 2012, perform at top venues such as Tropix, Salt, and The Savoy. And rarely has a band been better named than 45 RPM, as this six-piece group, always a staple at the area’s finest clubs, performs classic rock hits of the 1960s and 1970s in rapid fire fashion. All three bands are perfect for everyone from serious rockers to entire families to enjoy.
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Hot Reels: Snapper & Crabbing Clinic
Hey, fishermen (and women): a snapper and crabbing clinic is offered on Tuesday, August 15 at 5:30 pm at Corey Beach Park in Blue Point. More info: (631) 4440283. These sport fishing events are family fishing clinics where participants can fish for free; no freshwater fishing license or enrollment in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry is required. In addition to fishing, participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics and aquatic ecology.
You already know K.J. Farrell's in Bellmore for great bands and good people, but the hot venue also recently unveiled a new Sunday attraction: “Paws On The Patio,” which continues on August 13 and 27 from 4 to 7 pm. That's right – dogs are allowed with you, and they'll be treated to treats and water, and there's a special “doggie menu” available (as well as Happy Hour specials for you). What better way to meet people than by showing off your best friend? Plus: You can help raise money to support no-kill shelters. This event is presented by by Party Train DJ Entertainment and Rockin' 4 Rescue; for more information and details, call K.J. Farrell's at (516) 804-9925.
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The Holbrook Chamber Of Commerce will present its 23rd annual “Carnival/ Craft & Festival” from August 17 through 20 at The Holbrook Country Club; this event celebrates the 90th anniversary of The Holbrook Fire Department. Huge fireworks displays will be offered on August 17 and 20; attractions include games, rides for both children and adults, a midway provided by All County Amusements, food, the Little Mr. & Mrs. Holbrook finals, and other attractions. “Pay One Price” bracelets are available. Info and schedules: HolbrookChamber.com.
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Jessica Lynn Theatre Three, Port Jefferson August 20 at 7 PM theatrethree.com (631) 928-9100 One of country's hot stars, Lynn has been on fire the past two years: The singer/songwriter has seen her first two full- length concert television specials, "This Much Fun: Live From The Winery At St. George" and "Takin' Over: Live From The Paramount Theater" go nationwide across America via PBS. It’s new, rockin’ country from the female perspective.
Big Brother & The Holding Company Suffolk Theater, Riverhead August 12 at 8 PM • suffolktheater.com (631) 727-4343 Janis Joplin’s original band makes a rare Long Island appearance with original members that helped create the Haight-Ashbury scene. Featuring original members Peter Albin and Dave Getz along with Bay Area musicians, the group performs with lead singer Eileen Humphreys, who steps into Joplin's role. Billy Porter Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor August 14 at 8 PM baystreet.org (631) 725-9500 Part of the Broadwaybased “Music Mondays” series, Porter will offer his most famous tunes.
Orchestra • Orleans He'sThe already the stuff• Al of Stewart Great White Way Tillesstarred Center, Legend – she's in Greenvale the modern day clasAugust 19 at 8 PM sic Kinky Boots, Miss Saigon, and Five Guys Named Moe. tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 It's a triple-bill of 1970s rock stars: The Orchestra is comprised of former members of ELO (and ELO II); Al Stewart brought the world “Time Passages” and “Year Of The Cat”; and the Woodstock-based one of the East End with thisOrleans intimateperforms solo acoustic most-played in “Still One.” at appearance.songs Note: ever No food will The be served
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It's A Three-Count: Meet Pro Wrestling Legends Wrestling Legends, the unique professoinal wrestling memorabilia store in Flushing, will be the site of personal appearances by mat superstars in the coming days. On the schedule: The Killer Bees and The Patriot (Del Wilkes) on
Free Music At Gantry Plaza State Park
The Kupferberg Center For The Arts (KCA) at Queens College is in the midst of presenting free concerts weekly at Gantry Plaza State Park. The concerts, family shows, and entertainment events are each Tuesdays at 7 pm through August; coming up: Valerie Green and Dance Entropy tonight (August 8); The High & Mighty Brass Band on August 15; The Dan Martin Ensemble plays jazz on August 22; and Inkarayku offers Peruvian folk music on August 29. Get more information at (718) 570-0920.
Second Annual Meadows Festival: A Lot Of Everything At Citi Field
It will be another massive music event as the second annual Meadows Music & Arts Festival takes over the Citi Field complex in Flushing from September 15 though 17. This fall, the Festival is expanding to a third day of music, art, food, and entertainment. Headliners: Jay Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gorillaz, Future, Nas, Bassnectar, Weezer, Run The Jewels, M.I.A., Erykah Badu, and more cap a lineup packed to the brim with New York City artists and performers from around the world. Signature craft cocktails, food vendors, street art, and more will be added attractions. For full pricing details, visit TheMeadowsNYC.com/Tickets.
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August 13, and Marty Jannetty (The Midnight Rockers) and “Cowboy” Bob Orton on August 26. Get information at wrestlinguniverseonline.com or call (718) 460-2777; the store is located at 34-29 Francis Lewis Boulevard.
The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters
Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore
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August 11 at 8 PM • (631) 969-1101
boultoncenter.org The son of one of the “Wildest!” bandleaders of all time has taken over the reigns and presents a swingin' show that contains the classic songs of Louis Prima and Keely Smith. We can guarantee you'll “jump, jive, and wail” during a non-stop performance that brings back one of the best eras of the pre-rock world. Cheap at twice the price. – Bob Smith
Elements: Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts August 18 at 8 PM • smithtownpac.org • (631)724-3700 Elements has created quite the massive stage show by assembling a 12-piece group compromised of veteran northeast musicians. This big band performs performs a non-stop show laced with all of the classic hits, such as “September,” “Can’t Hide Love,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Fantasy,” and all the oft-requested songs made famous by the Maurice White-led originals.
Buddy Guy Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center August 13 at 8 PM • (631) 288-1500 whbpac.org One of the last of the great touring blues stars, Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and an influence on such legends Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. He's a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues. He has received seven Grammy Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor as well.
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THE BOUNTIFUL GOURMET Delivering Pizza News – Both The Long & The Short Of It
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It’s Long Gone: Hakki Akdeniz, owner of Champion Pizzeria of New York City and Tony Gemignani, of Tony's Pizza Napoletana of Los Angeles joined together with more than 70 shop owners to unveil the world’s longest pizza pie. The 1.3 mile-long pizza will was unveiled to racing fans at a ceremony held at The Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. After the pizza was done, it was given to local homeless shelters in the Los Angeles Area. Akdeniz flew to California from New York to design this unique pizza. He was formerly homeless before he went into the pizzeria business. The Guinness Book of World's Records has verified its status. “Pizza making is a labor of love and one that will pay thousands of dividends for humanity,” said Akdeniz, who arrived in the U.S. as a political refugee in 2000, carrying just a few hundred dollars in his pocket before finally landing a job in a pizzeria. “It’s all about giving back to your fellow pizza-
loving man, and giving them some pizza mind.” He said it, we didn’t. The Short Haul: Pizza Hut announced today that the company, along with its franchise partners, plans to hire nearly 3,000 new drivers a month through the end of the year. The intensive hiring effort will bring in approximately 14,000 new drivers across the Pizza Hut system. The new delivery driver hires will include full and part-time
FILM Watching While Waiting
The summer blockbusters, amazingly, seem to have already come and gone – and not everything went according to the big studios' plans. There were unexpected hits with films such as Dunkirk and Girls Trip; the expected mammoth tallies were scored for Wonder Woman, Despicable Me 3, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2; and a few counted-on titles pretty much flopped (Valerian & The City Of A Thousand Planets, The Mummy, and especially Baywatch, a rare Dwayne Johnson misfire). We also won't get the new Thor film and the debut of The Justice League and the other likely big box office hits until the weather gets a bit cooler. So, for right now, what is there to look forward to, other than the air conditioning at the mallplex? Here's a few films that seem, at the very least, interesting, and they'll be floating around for at least the next few weeks: The Glass Castle (Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts; directed by Destin Daniel Cretton; August 11, Lionsgate): Book fans are eagerly awaiting this adaptation of Jeannette Walls' memoir about a daughter (Larson) coming to grips with an off-kilter father (Harrelson) and forging an entirely new life of her own. Those in the know are using the word “Oscar” to describe the performances of Larson and Harrelson; time will tell.
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positions and are based on the needs of the individual restaurant and market. In addition to increasing its delivery driver fleet, Pizza Hut has developed a proprietary delivery network algorithm that will significantly change its pizza delivery business. The new delivery network algorithm is a multi-faceted technology system that drastically improves the accuracy and reliability of Pizza Hut deliveries. The system is capable of predicting how long a delivery will take and will account for variable factors such as weather, construction, traffic and other irregularities in the delivery pattern to enable safe, accurate deliveries. “We have a belief that ‘no nne OutPizzas the Hut,’ and for us
that’s so much more than a tagline. It’s a promise that we are making to our customers,” said Artie Starrs, president, Pizza Hut U.S. “We have been in the service business for almost 60 years, and our commitment to providing the best, most reliable delivery service and overall experience is as strong now as it ever has been. It has to be, because the customer expects that from us.” The new delivery driver technology will be available in all
6,300 U.S. Pizza Hut restaurant locations immediately. Learn more: blog.Pizza Hut.com. film about the perils of social media yet put to what used to be celluloid.
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Ingrid Goes West
Ingrid Goes West (Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen; directed by Matt Spicer; August 11, Neon): Plaza, up to this point, has been up to her skivvies in sexy girl roles, but this time, she's been given some comedic (and dramatic) opportunity in this tale of a pretty much unhinged social media stalker whose new obsession (Olsen) prompts her relocate to California. This is about as dark as a humor film gets, but we're betting that this will be the film that makes Plaza a legitimate movie star. Some critics who have seen this are calling it the most thoughtful
Open Water 3: Cage Dive (Josh Hogan, Megan Pita Hill; directed by Gerald Rascionato; August 11, Film Arcade): We didn't forget you guys, guys: This is about man-eating sharks. The only thing we're surprised about is that for the life of us, we can't remember the first two Open Water films. We remember Jaws; we even remember The Shallows, and fondly. But a film called Open Water … 3? Uh oh.
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Finally, he’s here: Lil Uzi Vert’s “Do What I Want Tour” – featuring special guest Kodie Shane and Bibi Bourelly – comes to Huntington on Monday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 5 at The Paramount. A “Founder’s Room Afterparty” applies for this performance; get the scoop at (631) 673-7300 or log on to paramountny.com. These shows were originally scheduled for June, but Lil Uzt Vert was advised to take a break due to exhaustion – but he’s ready Lil Uzi Vert: Rap’s Hottest New Star now: This young rap star by way Makes His Paramount Debut – Finally of Philadelphia is among the hottest stars of pop music as these words are being printed. He debuted by appearing on tracks by DJ Diamond Cuts, but 2015 saw his breakthrough: The single “Dej Loaf,” which was dedicated to the singer, which became a national phenomenon. Soon, Atlantic Kodie Shane Records came calling, releasing the Luv Is Rage mixtape in late 2015, followed by Lil Uzi Vs. The World, containing the hits “You Was Right” and “Monday Longer.” It wasn’t long before Lil Uzi Vert established himself as a star in the making: His “Bad & Boujee” went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 early this year. Kodie Shane is another young artist who seems to be following a similar path to charts domination. After breaking out nationwide on record and on tour with Lil Yachty’s Sailing Team crew, the Atlanta rapper graduated to Epic Records, which released her debut five-song EP Zero Gravity late last year. Shane released her debut indie mixtape 2060 in early 2016, which grabbed more than one million streams at SoundCloud in one week. She issued her first indie EP in June 2016, the fivesong Little Rocket, featuring original versions of “Can You Handle It” and “Losing Service.” The EP arrived in tandem with Lil Yachty’s 20-city Boat Show Summer 2016 Tour.
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Jackie Martling: The One-And-Only “Joke Man” Tells All In New Book
Long a favorite of Long Island comedy audiences thanks to his many appearances here, Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling has set an October 24 release date for his new book, The Joke Man: Bow To Stern. During that month, he'll take part in a major book signing at a New York City Barnes & Noble location. In the new book, Martling tells of his early beginnings as a working comedian and writer, and his climb to the top on radio’s “The Howard Stern Show.” Log on to Jackiethejokeman.com, or at Twitter @JackieMartling, where he posts a new joke at 4:20 pm every day. Seriously!
anny Kean, one of the greatest R&B singers this area has ever produced, will celebrate the release of his new album on Saturday, August 12 at Treme in Islip; get info and more at tremeislip.com, or call (631) 277-2008. Appearing with Kean will be his his longtime collaborators in guitarist Don Celenza and drummer Phil Bloom. Kean's new Album, Here It Is, has been a long time coming; it’s now available wherever music is sold. The singer and multi-
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instrumentalist has been compared to everyone from Stevie Wonder to Michael Bolton, but in reality this pleasing performer is charting his own path. Born in Farmingdale in 1983, Kean has been blind since birth; his parents were told by a doctor that blind children often play great piano. Kean started playing at the age of two, and was told
7 Minutes In Heaven: It's A Loaded Party In Amityville The red-hot 7 Minutes In Heaven is about to release its new EP – and a celebration of the new music will take place on Thursday, August 10 (doors at 5:30 pm) at Amityville Music Hall. Advance tickets are at clubloaded.com; for more information on the club, call (631) 3970578. Also on the bill as part of an ultra-stacked lineup: The Millennium, Bearings, Count To Ten, and Pollyanna. The new EP, Symmetry, has an official release date of September 15 on Rude Records, but fans can get a taste of the band's new music with this rare area appearance. The band – Timmy Rasmussen on vocals and guitar, Alex Rogers on vocals and bass, Justin Mondzak on guitar, and Brennan Gilbert on drums – are from all points of the country, presenting its ultimate indie alt-rock songs in non-stop fashion.touring Kodie Shane, Lil Uzi Vert photos (above) courtesy The Paramount
by a piano tuner that he had perfect pitch. As he grew, Kean spent hours practicing and listening to legends such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, and The Crusaders. By 1989, his prodigious talents and precocious personality earned him a reoccurring role on “Sesame Street.” By the age of 15, Kean was already playing solo at bars and jazz jams in New York City. He also started to study with pros and sit in on studio sessions, where he developed an interest in
production and songwriting. In 2008, Kean formed Danny Kean & Friends with veteran New York City drummer and drum instructor Phil Bloom and guitarist Don Celenza. In September 2013, Keans was inducted to The New York Blues Hall of Fame. Last year, Kean became the face of Tourism Quebec’s viral ad campaign “Blind Love”; the ad has had more thn 14 million views and has garnered several awards in media, becoming a benchmark for excellence in modern advertisement.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie played hooky during baseball’s All-Star break to possibly audition for Mike Francesa’s slot on WFAN. Francesa will be leaving the station on December 15. No comments from here on
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Christie’s political career and policy stances, but many (including myself) believed that the did a terrific job working with the station's Evan Roberts. Christie speaks well and has a quick wit, and he’s particularly knowledgeable about sports. Social media lit up after Mike from Montclair called into “The FAN” to berate Christie about using a New Jersey state beach when no one else could during the Independence Day holiday weekend because of a state budget impasse. Christie knew that a caller like this was inevitable, and was both unapologetic and aggressive as he labeled upscale but apparently liberal Montclair a Communist town. Montclair's Mike actually did Christie a huge favor: Confrontation generates buzz, that's a major currency in the world of talk radio. It's certain that
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WFAN program director Mark Chernoff, a longtime friend of the Garden State governor, took notice. Last month’s ESPN “30 For 30" documentary, “Mike & The Mad Dog” (which debuted in April at The Tribeca Film Festival), was a nice look back at the careers of arguably the most successful sport radio duo in history, Mike Francesa and Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo. While they were certainly a ESPN’s ‘30 For compelling listen during their 1989-2008 run, they Chris did not invent the sports Christie talk genre; it would have been nice if some mention had been made of Bill Mazer, Art Rust, Jr., and Boston’s Eddie Andelman, the Don Rickles of sports talk show hosts. When the New York Yankees acquired pitcher Michael Pineda from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for catching prospect Jesus Montero in early 2012, the organization believed it had acquired a young ace that could be counted on
coming from area bowling centers; here's some of the best that occurred during late July: With Bob Smith AMF Babylon Lanes: April Andrews 259; AMF Sayville Wong's Second Calvin Nottingham, Jonathan Corda, Lanes: Nick Championship: Pak Wong, a Pak Wong, & Fred Jankowsky Nunziato 300, postal employee from New Joey Novara York City, won his second 289, Ted LIGBT title at the July 16 Carney 288, sport shot event at AMF Terrick Moore, Wantagh Lanes. Wong John Anselmo, earned the $1,000 top prize Damion Collins, by defeating Calvin Rich D'Auria, Nottingham of Deer Park, and Ray 241-232, in the final shootout. Edwards, all Nottingham earned $500 for 279; AMF second; finishing third was Fred Jankowsky of Wantagh Lanes: John Arbeitman 279; Astoria Brooklyn, with a 213 worth $300. Rounding out Bowl: Gilbert Rivera 300, Julio Arnold 289; the top four was Jonathan Corda of Westbury, Bowl Long Island (Patchogue): Tim Gaffney with a 207 earning him $250. The AMF Wantagh event drew an unusually 289; Herrill Lanes (New Hyde Park): Tim Lau 279, Mike Gandarella 278, Owel Ocampo 268, large summer crowd of 129 entries, advanced Pamela Scholz 235; Joanne King 235; Joanne 24 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,850. Perry 225; JIB Lanes (Flushing): Dennis High series of the tournament was shot by Freeman 300, Ronald Nixon and Orlando Justin Kampf of Levittown with a 780 in the Blackwell, both 279; Rockville Centre Lanes: second squad – also remarkable, since his Barry Clare 279, Danielle Merino 279 and 246; 478 series during the first squad had placed South Levittown Lanes: Justin Kampf 279. him last in that segment of the competition. This magazine publishes high scores Seniors rule: John Sandano, 71, of Brooklyn year-round; for winter leagues, these scores captured the $1,000 first prize and the (and above) will get the results into print: Men championship trophy at the “house shot” 265 games and 700 series; women and youth LIGBT tournament on July 23 at Astoria Bowl. bowlers: 200 games and 600 and series. To view the final results of all LIGBT events Seeing your scores in print couldn't be easier and to get the scoop about coming tourna– simply send them to gtmag@optonline.net, ments, visit ligbtour.com. or call us at (516) 280-2100. Pursuit Of Perfection: Hot summer days More Bowling On TV: Unbeknownst to far have meant some particularly high scores
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for years. While Pineda has shown flashes of brilliance, his command has been shaky. Even worse, the hurler sometimes misses large stretches of the season recovering from
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injuries. This year has been no different, as Pineda was about to undergo Tommy John surgery at press time. New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz, who grew up in Stony Brook, has left Long Island for Nashville, the home of his fiancée. Baseball players often don’t have the time to enjoy the city they work in during the season, so the All-Star break is a rare chance for them to do just that. Mets reliever Fernando Salas said that he spent his break walking the streets of Manhattan and marveling at the skyscrapers, while his comrade in the bullpen, Chasen Bradford, was able to get a ticket to The Book Of Mormon, which after all these years on Broadway is still a hot show. Bradford grew up in Las Vegas, and thus has always has a deep appreciation for all facets of the entertainment industry. The Mets’ AAA minor
too many: There's more bowling on national television than there has been in years; in addition to ESPN's usual winter PBA coverage, there's also college broadcasts from ESPN U as well. This year, The CBS Sports Network (available on many area cable systems and FIOS) has a schedule of 23 telecasts, and not just the PBA – also on the schedule are WPBA, collegiate, and youth tournament finals. Upcoming on the schedule (all times Eastern; subject to change): August 8 – Junior Gold Championships – Cleveland, 8 pm August 15 – USA Bowling National Championships – Cleveland, 7 pm August 15 – PWBA Orlando Open, Orlando, Florida, 8:30 pm August 22 – USA Bowling National Championships, Cleveland, 7 p.m August 22 – PWBA St. PetersburgClearwater Open, Seminole, Florida. 8:30 pm August 29 – Nationwide PWBA Rochester Open, Rochester, NY, 8 pm September 6 – Smithfield PWBA Tour Championship, Richmond International Speedway, 8 pm (live broadcast) November 1 – U.S. Open, Liverpool, NY, 7:30 pm (live broadcast) For more information, including a full programming schedule – and to learn how to get CBS Sports Network – go to CBSSportsNetwork.com. It’s well worth seeking out for serious bowling fans.
Photos: PBA winners courtesy PBA, LLC
Photos: Steven Matz by Bob Smith; Chris Christie: New Jersey Official Photo; 30 For 30 courtesy ESPN
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league affiliate is The Las Vegas 51s, and both Bradford and Paul Sewald, who also grew up in Sin City, were able to live in their childhood homes while playing there. Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson is among
the majority of folks who don’t believe that even up would have been a steal. UFC champ Connor McGregor has a chance The Nets' public address announcer, David against Floyd Mayweather: “I’m sure that Diamante, is leaving to concentrate on boxing McGregor learned boxing as part of his mixed and his other business activities. martial arts training, just as I had to play the Rakuten is now offering an e-reader called infield and pitch as part of my baseball Kobo that is challenging Amazon’s Kindle Fire training. Nonetheless, he is going to take on and Barnes & Noble’s Nook for market share. arguably the greatest boxer in history in a Its new Kobo Aura H2O model allows you to boxing match. I don’t see how he can win.” read your favorite sports books by the pool or Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio the beach without fear – the device is grew up in the Bronx, and admitted that he waterproof. felt like a kid standing in the Brewers’ dugout at Yankee Stadium: “I grew up a big Yankees fan. I was at the old Yankee Stadium on Opening Day in 1966. I remember sitting in the bleachers and that Mel Stottlemyre lost 2-1.” Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks must be a magician, as he was able to get first-round picks in 2016 and 2017 in exchange for the likes of Thaddeus Young and Bogan Bogdanovic – quite amazing, because every NBA general manager knew that the Nets had surrendered all of their first-round draft choices though 2019 because of deals of by the thankfully deposed former GM Billy King. Against all odds, Marks was able to pull a rabbit out of his hat a couple of weeks ago when he traded reserve center Justin Hamilton to the Toronto Raptors for talented forward Demarre Carroll and the Raptors’ first and second round draft picks in 2018. Frankly, a deal of Hamilton for Carroll Kobo Aura
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Gary Gulman
Calendar Tuesday, August 8
Westampton Beach PAC (Of Crazies): Each summer, The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center offers an array of nationally touring standup comics in its The Mollie Parnis Auditorium all season long – and this year is no exception. We hear that fans are still laughing from the appearance of “A-lister” Craig Ferguson last night – but recently booked was another, shall we say, headline-making headliner: As a finalist on the NBC TV comedy competition series “Last Comic Standing,” Gary Gulman (the new date is Saturday, August 12) has made a lasting impression within the comedic world. Being one of only a handful of comedians to perform on virtually every late night comedy program, he’s a pro at leaving his audiences in stitches every chance he can, whether it’s on the live stage or during his comedy specials featured on Showtime, Comedy Central, and Netflix. Joining Ferguson and Gulman during this year's Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center comedy series are Mike Birbiglia on Friday, September 1, and the outrageous (and utterly uncensored) Jim Jefferies on Saturday, October 28 in a show that's being noted as for mature audiences only (no one under 21 admitted). Get the scoop at whbpac.org, or call (631) 288-1500. Kindling Up Comedy: Comedy Dynamics' fifth season of its original standup series, “Coming To The Stage,” hosted by Andy Kindler, has revved up on all the network's platforms, including Roku. This season's up-and-coming comedians will feature Mike Birbiglia Scout Durwood, Ify Nwadiwe, Tess Barker, Chinedu Unaka, Ross Everett, Kiran Deol, Richard Villa, Ever Mainard, Armando Anto, Dave Waite, Jamar Malachi Neighbors and Moses Storm. Mr. Microphone, a 7-foot-2-inch microphone, will also return, as will special guest George Wallace. “Coming To The Stage” gives comics on the verge of fame the chance to come to the stage to perform standup in front of a live audience with exposure on almost all digital platforms. "I wanted young comedians to know that anyone can make it in this business, and not to get discouraged by focusing on my career specifically," said Kindler. "I'm so glad to have Andy back to host season five, and I can only guess at what shenanigans Mr. Microphone will be up to this time," said Brian Volk-Weiss, CEO of The Nacelle Company, which produces the series. Comedy Dynamics, a Nacelle company, is one of the largest independent comedy Andy Kindler production and distribution companies, producing Kevin Hart's “Guide to Black History” for History, Animal Planet's”Animal Nation With Anthony Anderson,” the new scripted comedy on Seeso, “There's … Johnny!”, History's “Join Or Die With Craig Ferguson,” MTV2's “Wild 'N On Tour,” and Hulu's “Coming To The Stage.” The company has worked with a wide range of established and emerging comedic talent: Hart, Louis C.K., Aziz Ansari, and more stars.
Comedy
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Nassau Clark Botanic Garden (Albertson) North Shore Pops Firefighter Park (Great Neck) Dunster Road Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Family Night With Tara Drouin / Keri Wirth K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Long Island Rock Unplugged: Andy Sexton / Last Turn Off Broadway / Craving Strange / Revel 9 / TBA National Boulevard (Long Beach) Fleetwood Macked (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night NYCB Theatre At Westbury Family Movie Night: Frozen Oyster Bay Brewing Company Cruise Night With Bryce Larsen Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Paul Cuthbert Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Tribute To Gregg Allman: Duane Betts / Andy Aledort / Dave Diamond / Roy DeJesus / Chris Kinnear / Mike Dimeo Tropix (Freeport) DJ Cowboy Ben-E
Your Guide To Local Events 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 Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Decadia Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Whiskey Road Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Fulton's Gate (Patchogue) Irish Night Harborfront Park (Port Jefferson) The Bryan Gallo Band Heckscher Park (Huntington) LI Dance Consortium 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 M.J. Dowling's Steakhouse & Tavern (Sag Harbor)
Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Night With David Jon Paisley 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Night Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Bay Shore Brown Bag Lunch Series At West Main Street (Kings Park) Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) New Life Crisis Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Jam Night Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Rockin' 45s Gazebo At Nesconset Plaza Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Completely Unchained (Van Halen Tribute) Open Mic With Johnny B. Heckscher Park (Huntington) The Billy Jonas Band Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Smith Point Beach Hut (Shirley) New Life Crisis Open Jam With Jeff Regan Smithtown Social Open Jam Katie's Of Smithtown Tuesday Night Live: Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Collie Buddz George Cintron & Bobby Rondinelli Tanner Park (Copiague) Wild Child Main Street (Bay Shore) North Shore Pops Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Jam Night Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Treme (Islip) Bill Heller Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) The Twisted Circus O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg NYC/Queens Paramount (Huntington) SiriusXM's Coffee House B.B. King's (NYC) Tribute To Gregg Allman: Live Tour: Joshua Radin & Rachael Yamagata Michael Allman / Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood / Rocky Point Summer Concert Series Jaimoe / Duane Betts / Charles Neville Swingtime Big Band Bell House (Brooklyn) Pete Holmes & Friends Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Birdland (NYC) John Pizzarelli Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Yellowman Blue Note (NYC) Earl Klugh Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Donavon Frankenreiter NYC/Queens/Brooklyn City Winery (NYC) Sexmob B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Bush Ted Nugent / B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars Jazz Standard (NYC) Eric Harland’s Voyager Birdland (NYC) John Pizzarelli Blue Note (NYC) Earl Klugh Thursday, August 10 City Winery (NYC) John Sebastian Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Toby Keith Jazz Standard (NYC) Eric Harland Trio Nassau Carltun (East Meadow) Disco Unlimited Coes Neck Park (Baldwin) Tuesday Afternoon Wednesday, August 9 (Moody Blues Tribute) Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Nassau Trivia Night With DJ Greg Averill Boulevard Park (Elmont) All Souled Out E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Open Jam / A Witch's Brew Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Family Festival Night With DJ Greg Farmingdale Music On Main (Main Street) Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Live Music Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library The Hambones Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir Noontime Concert: Risky Business Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Live Music Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) The Grand Central Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre) Country Night Grand Boulevard (Long Beach) T'bazco Road Junction (Long Beach) Half Moon Café (Long Beach) Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band Blues Jam Hosted By The Barnett Blues Band K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Homestead (Oyster Bay) Karaoke / FM (Steely Dan Tribute) Open Mic With "Big Daddy" John Struck Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Shindig Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Lincoln Boulevard (Long Beach) F.O.G. Country Music Originals Night Lounge At The Space At Westbury Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Phil Varca & The SlamJammers Mark Newman / Brooke Moriber / Quickdraw Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Status Joe Reunion Show Montana Brothers (Freeport) MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Celenza & Friends Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) R.S. Jones (Merrick) Pete Kanelous & Friends Farmingdale Music On Main Space At Westbury Theater Piazza Ernesto Strada (Westbury) X-Session Kenny Wayne Shepherd Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Live Music Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Suite 1828 (Merrick) Reel (East Rockaway) Wonderous Stories Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws R.S. Jones (Merrick) In The Pink Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues At Sunset: Shoppes At East Wind (Wading River) Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Lou Esposito Tropix (Freeport) Guilty Pleasures Tocolo Cantina (Garden City) Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk Tropix (Freeport) 45 RPM Amityville Music Hall The Stolen / City Tn the Clouds / Pros & iCons / Young Harbor / Suffolk Robin & Robin / James Dean Death Machine / Alive On 25 On Main Street (Riverhead) Frankenblazer Ninjas Need Money Bay Shore Community Bandshell Amityville Music Hall 7 Minutes In Heaven / Zofolk (Led Zeppelin Tribute)
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Calendar The Millennium / Bearings / Count To 10 / Polyanna Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Keith Sloane Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Glenn Tilbrook Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Misty Mountain Harborfront Park (Port Jefferson) Walter Sargent / Suzanne Ernst / Steve Robinson Heckscher Park (Huntington) Island Hills Chorus / Twin Shores Chorus Meschutt Beach Hut (Hampton Bays) New Life Crisis Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Peter Kletchka “Uncle Petey” Niesen 347 (Saint James) Nisen 347 Thursdays Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Alley Cat Gang Port Jefferson Village Center Panic Red River Inn (Yaphank) E3 Shandon Court (East Islip) Gerry Finlay Smithtown Public Library Arena Rock Tribute Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Love Live The Beatles (Beatles Tribute) Sunken Meadow Beach Boardwalk (Kings Park) UnWined Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Live Jazz Treme (Islip) La Elegancia de la Salsa NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Maxi Priest / Felix Cabrera Band Birdland (NYC) John Pizzarelli Blue Note (NYC) Earl Klugh Central Park Summerstage (NYC) The Revivalists / White Denim City Winery (NYC) The Jerry Douglas Band Jazz Standard (NYC) Eric Harland’s Voyager Shrine World Music Venue (NYC) Squirrels From Hell Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Joel Forrester Trio
Friday, August 11
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway) Live Music Broadway 247 (Hicksville) Live Music Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Mike Burton Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Steve Calta E.B. Elliott’s (Freeport) Live Music East Village Green (Levittown) Any Way You Want It (Journey Tribute)
Your Guide To Local Events Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Family Festival / Nassau Pops Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Paul Virzi Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Alive 'N Kickin' Jetty Bar (Long Beach) The Grand Central Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Bright Lights: A Tribute To Matchbox 20 / Iridesense K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Morning View (Incubus Tribute) / Not The Doctor (Alanis Morissette Tribute) / Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) 1984 Lounge At The Space At Westbury Christine Sweeney MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Bon Journey (Bon Jovi & Journey Tribute) Memories 2 (Williston Park) Audio Replay Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Yankee Longstraw / Kleptokrat / TBA Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Bret Michaels / Killcode / Band Of Julez / Like It / Ryder Nutty Irishman (Farmingale) Whiskey Road / Empire Radio Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) 45 RPM Reel (East Rockaway) Generations R.S. Jones (Merrick) The Carrie McQuade Band Space At Westbury Theater Geen Ween (Billy Joel Tribute) / The Paul Green Rock Academy Sunset Grill (Seaford) Moon Music Circus Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Emio Village Square (Glen Cove) Joe Rock & The All-Stars Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Arcane Smile / Judgement Day / Native Alien Tribe / Caesium Backstage Pass (Ronkonkoma) Live Music Bayside Clam Bar & Grill (East Islip) The Suburban Brothers Band BayVue (Lindenhurst) Ahmad Ali Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Robert Bruey Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Jellyband Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Live Music Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Wonderous Stories Crooked Rail (Northport) Live Music Heckscher Park (Huntington) Nonstop To Cairo Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) DJ Epic McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Joe Larson Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music
Madison Steak House (Hauppauge) Penny Lane Nicky's By The Bay (Bay Shore) The Chuck Evans Band Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Nxt Level / 20 Highview Paramount (Huntington) Back To The '80s: Jessie's Girl Recipe 7 (Miller Place) The Key Three Red River Inn (Yaphank) Rising Tide Revolution (Amityville) Shakewell / Ramirez / Germ / The Villain$ / Freewill / BLDG / Nolan Santo / J Trauma / AB Flexinn Russ Savatt Park (Kings Park) Beyond Fab (Beatles Tribute) Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Holly Miranda Band Tanner Park (Copiague) Rumours TGI Friday’s (Farmingville) Pete Mancini Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Oh, What A Night (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute) Treme (Islip) Noah's Arc Velvet Lounge (East Setauket) Swim / Crisis Crayons Venue Bar (Patchogue) The Liza Poliizzi Band NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Soledad “La Sole” Pastorutti Birdland (NYC) John Pizzarelli Blue Note (NYC) Earl Klugh City Winery (NYC) The Verve Pipe Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Yestival: Todd Rundgren / Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy Highline Ballroom (NYC) Remember Jones Performs Mad Dogs & Englishmen: A Dedication To Joe Cocker & Leon Russell Jazz Standard (NYC) Eric Harland Quartet Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Fresh Kids Of Belair
Saturday, August 12
Nassau Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Mike Burton D.F. Meadows (East Meadow) Live Music E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Live Music Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Family Festival / Neil Berg's 100 Years Of Broadway Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Joey Kola Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) 2 Fresh / France Joli Kennedy Plaza (Long Beach) Shecky & The Twangtones K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Lucky Stiffs /
Wild Card Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) The Johnny Mac Band / The Dave Diamond Band / Victoria Faiella Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Az Iz MaliBlue (Lido Beach) 45 RPM / France Joli Memories 2 (Williston Park) FiveStone MP Taverna (Roslyn) Jazz Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Inevittable / The Bluesaholics Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Luau Night: Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Klassic Rewind / 12X NYCB Theatre At Westbury Abba: The Concert Peter's Clam Bar (Island Park) The Grand Central Planting Fields Arboretum (Oyster Bay) Fleetwood Macked (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) Reel (East Rockaway) Mean Machine R.S. Jones (Merrick) County Line Acoustic Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Live Music Sunset Grill (Seaford) Mountain Jam Orchestra (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) The Trio Sharks Uncle Tony’s (Farmingdale) Live Music Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Backtrax / Soul Purpose Amityville Music Hall Nine Days / Bailout 42 / The Dirty Shovels Bar Louie (Commack) The Charlie Justin Duo Bistro 72 (Riverhead) East End Trio Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Live Music Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Bottoms Up (Islip) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) The Jerry Douglas Band BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Live Music Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Billboard Live Claudio's (Greenport) The Touch Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Weird Science Eleanor's Lounge (Bohemia) Gypsy Raine Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Cosmic Pioneers Grizzly's Sports Den (Bay Shore) The Angels Share & The Devils Dew Heckscher Park (Huntington) Live Theater: My Fair Lady Heckscher State Park (East Islip) Long Island Craft Classic: LDF Homegrown Music Café At St. Majella Church (Port
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Calendar Jefferson Station) Kate & Lennon / Rick Bonilla & Friends Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn / DJ Epic Manorhaven Beach Park (Port Washington) Maples (Manorville) 3 Daze Till Sunday McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Paul Virzi Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Wild Honey Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Cruise Control / The Jeff Regan Band Paramount (Huntington) Wild Child (Jim Morrison & The Doors Tribute) Red River Inn (Yaphank) Black Circle Project Revolution (Amityville) Incendiary / Downpresser / Jukai / Vein / Sanction / Become One Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) The Smithereens Suffolk Theater Big Brother & The Holding Company Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson – Ray's Proteges Jazz Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Four By Four (The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, & Motown Tribute) Treme (Islip) Danny Kean Twin Stills Moonshine (Riverhead) Ahmad Ali Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Gary Galman NYC/Queens Alley Pond Environmental Center (Douglaston) Get Your Zen On: Yoga With Mike Mancini B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Harlem Gospel Choir Birdland (NYC) John Pizzarelli Blue Note (NYC) Earl Klugh Brooklyn Bowl Freekbass / Zoogma City Winery (NYC) Buster Poindexter Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Lifehouse / Switchfoot Gramercy Theatre (NYC) God Street Wine Jazz Standard (NYC) Eric Harland’s Quartet Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie's Girl Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) NYC Orchestra
Sunday, August 13
Nassau City Cellar (Westbury) Live Jazz Brunch Connoly Station (Malverne) Live Irish Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) The Laia Kay Band Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Family Festival Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Reflex K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam / Paws On The Patio Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Latin Night Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Summer Celebration Of Dance MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Last Round: Championship Kickboxing Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater Goo Goo Dolls Reel (East Rockaway) The Rockinghams Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Capstan / Belmont / The Nightmare Police / All Out! / This Crooked Home / Minus The Love Beach Bakery Cafe (Westhampton Beach) Ukelele Ed / Po'Boy Reinhart Bistro 72 (Riverhead) The Hambones Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) / Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles Tribute) Claudio's Clam Bar (Greenport) Panic Dublin Deck (Patchogue) 45 RPM Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Park) King Wellington & The Earth People's Band
12 • Good Times Magazine - August 8 - 21, 2017
Your Guide To Local Events Hotel Indigo (Riverhead) The Hambones Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Heckscher Park (Huntington) Brother Josephus & The Love Revolution Moonchaser Bay Tours (Babylon) Beyond Fab Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Tommy Maxwell Oar (Patchogue) The 60s Invasion Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Konnect / Mediterranean Breeze Paramount (Huntington) The Magpie Salute Portside Bar & Grill (Port Jefferson) Long Island Summer Of Love Festival Raphael Vineyard & Winery (Peconic) Blue Roots Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Night With Tom Pekar Revolution (Amityville) Mid-Summer Scream Shanahan's (Kings Park) The Key Three Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Smith Point Beach Hut (Shirley) New Life Crisis / Ragdoll (Aerosmith Tribute) Treme (Islip) Bobby Saxton Village Green (Stony Brook) The Jazz Loft Big Band & Paul Foschino Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Buddy Guy NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) King Yellowman & The Sagittarius Band Blue Note (NYC) Earl Klugh City Winery (NYC) Zoso (Led Zeppelin Tribute) Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Open Mic With Anthony Gibney Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Elvis Live In Concert: Elvis On The Big Screen / Live Symphony Orchestra Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Jazz Standard (NYC) Eric Harland’s Trio Noguchi Museum (Long Island City) Alsarah & The Nubatones
Monday, August 14
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Industry Night Edwards Boulevard (Long Beach) Uppercut Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Al Smith K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Subway Series Viewing Party Reel (East Rockaway) Paul Cuthbert & Acoustic Sunrise Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon): Open Mic With Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Acoustic Open Mic Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) J.D. Leonard Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Monday Jazz Jam Crooked Rail (Northport) Vox Populi Acoustic Open Mic With Live Artist Tapings Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Cupsogue Beach Hut (Westhampton Dunes) The Bobby Nathan Band La Scala Ristorante (Commack) Phyllis Tagg Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic Hosted By Justin Odiogn & Eva Marie Montauk Village Green Mike R. & The Dogwatchers Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Monsoon Monday Paramount (Huntington) Lil Uzi Vert 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
Calendar Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst): Open Mic Night With Kenn NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC) Jon Paris' All-Star Blues Jam / Dave Matthews Tribute Band Birdland (NYC) Daniel Reichard Blue Note (NYC) McCoy Tyner City Winery (NYC) Glenn Tilbrook Jazz Standard (NYC) Mingus Big Band Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Jazz Open Jam
Tuesday, August 15
Nassau Grant Park (Hewlett) Tribute To Dion Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Darlene Graham K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Songwriters Roundtable & All Original Open Mic Hosted by 42 nd & Nelson National Boulevard (Long Beach) Martinez Little (Earth Wind & Fire Tribute) Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Jimmy Buffet Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night / Whiskey Road Oyster Bay Brewing Company Cruise Night With Bryce Larsen Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Tropix (Freeport) UnWined Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Bay Shore Brown Bag Lunch Series At West Main Street (Kings Park) Mind Open Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Wonderous Stories Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Crooked Rail (Northport) Open Mic Night Hosted by Jerry Ramone Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Gazebo at Nesconset Plaza 45 RPM House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's of Smithtown Open Jam With George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Nesconset Gazebo 45 RPM
Your Guide To Local Events Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) The Twisted Circus O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Paramount (Huntington) Lil Uzi Vert Paul's Dockside (Mattituck) Ahmad Ali Revolution (Amityville) The Funeral Portrait / Marina City / Awake At Last Rocky Point Summer Concert Series At St. Anthony
Kate Van Dorn August 19 The Lounge At The Space At Westbury
of Padua Church (Rocky Point) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Tap And Barrel (Smithtown) Jazz Jam Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Lucinda Williams NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Iron Butterfly / B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars Birdland (NYC) Count Basie Orchestra Blue Note (NYC) Bob James Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Amir Obe
Jazz Standard (NYC) Sara Gazarek
Wednesday, August 16 Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Live Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Echo Park (West Hempstead) Rockin’ The Paradise (Styx Tribute) Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Lamar Peters (Elvis Presley Tribute) Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic Grand Boulevard (Long Beach) Tempo 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) Nonstop To Cairo / Bunktown Falls / Roots Foundation K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Eliot Lewis Lounge At The Space At Westbury The Gissel Garcia Band / Melanie Morin / Colleen Farguhar MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Don Celenza & Friends Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Styx / REO Speedwagon / Don Felder Reel (East Rockaway) The 90s Band Unplugged / Phil Smith R.S. Jones (Merrick) Mike Barry Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Tropix (Freeport) Live Music Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The London Souls / Wake The Sun / Gnarly Karma Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza (Bohemia) Bryce Larsen Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night BayWay Arts Center (East Islip) The Magic Of Alexo 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 Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Tradewinds / King Wellington Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Fulton's Gate (Patchogue) Irish Night Harborfront Park (Port Jefferson) Chrissie O'Dell & Friends Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Open Jam / Jam Session 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 M.J. Dowling's Steahouse & Tavern (Sag Harbor) Open Mic Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Rock & Roll Brewing Company Paramount (Huntington) Ted Nugent Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Shoppes At East Wind (Wading River) Liz Joyce Smithtown Social Open Jam Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) Harmonica Bill & The Marked Deck NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Andy McKee Birdland (NYC) Count Basie Orchestra Blue Note (NYC) Bob James Bowery Ballroom (NYC) The Districts Brookyn Bowl Donavon Frankenreiter City Winery (NYC) Robbie Fulks / A.J. Croce Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Jazz Standard (NYC) James Francies
Thursday, August 17
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Jazz & Sushi Night Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Live Music
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FDR Drive At Resorts World New York
Resorts World Casino New York (Queens): Resorts World Casino New York City recently broke ground on a $400 million expansion that will turn the highestgrossing slots casino in the United States into a world-class play, stay, dine, and shop destination. The project is estimated to generate $200 million in economic activity for New York, add approximately 1,000 careers for New Yorkers (along with approximately 3,000 construction jobs and thousands of indirect
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jobs), and provide additional revenue for New York State’s Lottery Ann Wilson Of Heart At Tropicana
Education Fund, which has already received more than $1.9 billion from Resorts World since the facility opened in 2011. The expansion, scheduled to be completed in mid-2019, includes a new 400-room fourstar hotel with five-star suites; four new dining outlets; several retail offerings to allow customers access to locally produced goods; space to accommodate additional new gaming, including cuttingedge, first to market products designed to appeal to millennial customers; and a new arrival experience for guests, which will allow seamless access to the hotel, as well as gaming and non-gaming amenities, including a dedicated VIP entrance area. Resorts World Casino in
Jamaica continues to be a showplace for area music artists; coming up on the schedule are FDR Drive on August 10; Aerosmith tribute Pump on August 11; and Somethin' Fresh on August 18. Learn more by calling (888) 888-8801. Jake's 58 (Islandia): This stillspanking new casino and resort is drawing raves for its gaming, as well as its luxurious accommodations and sumptuous food offerings. Players are racking up wins on the various electronic gaming machines located throughout the facility. To learn more, log on to Jakes58.com, or call (631) 232-3000. Tropicana (Atlantic City): Make your plans quickly if you want to get in on this one: Ann Wilson Of Heart headlines on Saturday, August 19 at 8 pm at this legendary casino. This tour follows the release of Heart’s 2016 Beautiful Broken album and summer headlining tour with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Cheap Trick, along with Heart solo shows before and after.
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Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Jazz & Sushi Night Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Live Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Carltun (East Meadow) East Coast Band Changing Times Pub (Farmingdale) The Electric Dudes Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg Craft Kitchen & Tap House (Lynbrook) Paul Cuthbert E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Open Jam / A Witch's Brew Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Salsa Night Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Down & Dirty Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder Tribute) Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Richard Barrone & Steve Addabbo Lincoln Boulevard (Long Beach) Arena Rock Tribute Lounge At The Space At Westbury Half Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Atomic Red Hots Merrick Road Park (Merrick) One (Three Dog Night Tribute) Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker R.S. Jones (Merrick) Jan Slow Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Tocolo Cantina (Garden City) Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Tropix (Freeport) Live Music
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Suffolk 360 Taiko Sushi & Lounge (Patchogue) Drive (Cars Tribute) Alive After Five At BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) LDF Amityville Music Hall NYCk Caution / Kirk Knight / Jay Six / Don Pope /Kuz? / Divine 9 / Wavele$$ / Ralphy Clouds /Joey L's Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Michael Duca Harborfront Park (Port Jefferson) The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Three's Accompany Niesen 347 (Saint James) Niesen 347 Thursdays Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Chain Reaction Red River Inn (Yaphank) E3 Revolution (Amityville) Ridgehaven / TBA Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Brett Dennen Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Long Island Comedy Festival Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Treme (Islip) Groupo Los Sabrosura NYC/Queens Arlene's Grocery (NYC) Voodoo Visionary / Hambone Relay / PK KID B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Dru Hil Birdland (NYC) Count Basie Orchestra Blue Note (NYC) Bob James Brooklyn Bowl Prince Versus Michael Jackson Versus Stevie Wonder: The Atomic Funk Project City Winery (NYC) Joe Ely / Alejandro Escovedo Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Jazz Standard (NYC) Joey Alexander Trio Skinny Dennis (Brookyn) Sarah Shook & The Disarmers Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Rock The Boat Sunset Cruise II
“Heart is always evolving, changing,” said Wilson, who will perform the songs of Heart, songs from her solo projects, and songs that have influenced and inspired her throughout her life. Fans can expect “Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” and many more. Tickets are on sale now through ticketmaster.com or via phone at (800) 745-3000.
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Friday, August 18
Nassau Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Rich Vos Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Dave Christian E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Live Music Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Disco Unlimited Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Adam Ferrara Hewlett Point Park (East Rockaway) Johnny Avino (Frank Sinatra Tribute) Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Pep & The Soul Explosion Band K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Generations / Petty Rumours (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers & Stevie Nicks Tribute) Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live Music
Your Guide To Local Events Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Hi Def / Appetite For Destruction (Guns 'N Roses Tribute) Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Generations Living Room (Bethpage) Classic Fridays Luxor (Hicksville) Live Music MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Touch Memories 2 (Williston Park) Code Abay Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Bryce Larsen / Wrestling Themed 90s Night: Mick Foley Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The Fall 85 / TBA Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Peat Moss & The Fertilizers Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport) Therapi Piazza Ernesto Strada (Westbury) The Out Of The Box Big Band Reel (East Rockaway) Colleen's Karma R.S. Jones (Merrick) Truetlein, Novak & Perricone Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Shakey Zimmerman / Jennifer Mydland & Matt Rae Sunset Grill (Seaford) Down & Dirty Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) The Glenn Guidone Jazz Trio Village Square (Glen Cove) Milagro (Santana Tribute) Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The Vinyl Plane / Soul To Squeeze / Shockwave Backstage Pass (Ronkonkoma) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Dave March Bobbique (Patchogue) Dog House Blues Band Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Mortified
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BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Live Music Carney's (Amityville) Brian McGeough Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Rockin' 45s Eleanor's Lounge (Bohemia) Tina & Vinny Band McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Joseph Anthony Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Generations Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Mr. Radio Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Rapid Fire / Anthony Raffa Paramount (Huntington) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Popei's Clam Bar (Coram) Ninjas Need Money Red River Inn (Yaphank) Remedy Revolution (Amityville) Wage War / Gideon / Varials / Monument Of A Memory / Basilisk Rocky Point Ale House The Key Three Russ Savatt Park (Kings Park) Copy Cat Caribbean Sea Breeze (Babylon) E3 Shorefront Park (Patchogue) The 60s Invasion Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Paula Cole Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Three Dog Night Tanner Park Beach Hut (Copiague) Willy & The Poor Boys (Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute) Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Woodstockmania Treme (Islip) Roots Foundation Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Sheila E / The James Brown Soul Revue Birdland (NYC) Count Basie Orchestra Blue Note (NYC) Bob James City Winery (NYC) Joe Ely / Alejandro Escovedo Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Mary J. Blige Jazz Standard (NYC) Joey Alexander Trio Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Quadralove
Saturday, August 19
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Rich Vos Buckley's (Valley Stream) Twangstock: A Surf Rock & Roll Festival – Donna D & The Notorious Three / Blue Velvo / Brooklyn Time Machine / The Tarantinos NYC / The Suck It Easy Band / The Vivisectors / Kitty Lynne & The Exiles / Commercial Interruption / Roy Wilson & The Buzzards / Strange But Surf / Others
Calendar Cabana (Long Beach) The Project Band E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Live Music Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) CBS-FM Saturday In The Park Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Adam Ferrara Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live DJs Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute) / Spectrum Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) FDR Drive K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories / The Haks Lounge At The Space At Westbury Kate Van Dorn MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Disco Unlimited Memories 2 (Williston Park) Face First Micky Mo's Cafe & Lounge (Lynbrook) Live Music MP Taverna (Roslyn) Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Justin Conrad / Censors / Barnaby Jones / TBA Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) 2000s Night: The 00s Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival North Hempstead Beach Park (Port Washington) BeachFest 2017: 45 RPM / Kamellot / Tiger Rose (Grateful Dead Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Hot Date / Flashback NYCB Theatre At Westbury Air Supply Recreation Center (Long Beach) Bayfront Celebration Reel (East Rockaway) Radio Daze R.S. Jones (Merrick) Mike Smith & Frank Mira Space At Westbury Theater Gavin DeGraw Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues Arsenal Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Butchers Blind Tap Room (Massapequa Park) Ninjas Need Money Trotter’s (Franklin Square) Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Danger / Surrender / Grimm Jack / Hellgate Bar Louie (Commack) Phil Varca & The SlamJammers BayVue (Lindenhurst) Ahmad Ali Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Shecky & The Twangtones / Free Grass Union Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Danny Kean Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Live Music Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Super Acoustic Crooked Rail (Northport) Live Music
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David Park Casino Hard Times Eleanor's Lounge (Bohemia) Left Jab Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Park) Brooklyn Brewery Symposium House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn / DJ Epic McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Joseph Anthony Mill House Inn (Yaphank) Diesel Mirabelle Tavern (Stony Brook) Live Music Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Tradewinds Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) The Untouchables / Sons Of Skynyrd Paramount (Huntington) Trevor Noah Popei's (Coram) The Key Three Red River Inn (Yaphank) Live Music Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Fortunate Youth Strong's Water Club (Mattituck) Panic Tanner Park Beach Hut (Copiague) Drive (Cars Tribute) Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Live Jazz Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Woodstockmania Treme (Islip) Professor Cunningham & His Old School Jazz Band Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Velvet Lounge (East Setauket) Dysfunktone Venetian Shores Beach Hut (Lindenhurst) The Legendary Murphys NYC/Queens B.B. King’s (NYC) Felix Cavaliere's Rascals Birdland (NYC) Count Basie Orchestra Blue Note (NYC) Bob James City Winery (NYC) Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) One Africa Music Fest Gin Fizz Harlem Ms. Bluntler Jazz Standard (NYC) Joey Alexander Trio Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie’s Girl Steeplechase Beer Garden (Brooklyn) The Electrix
Sunday, August 20
Nassau Buckley's (Valley Stream) Twangstock: A Surf Rock & Roll Festival – Donna D & The Notorious Three / Blue Velvo / Brooklyn Time Machine / The Tarantinos NYC / The Suck It Easy Band / The Vivisectors / Kitty Lynne & The Exiles /
Commercial Interruption / Roy Wilson & The Buzzards / Strange But Surf / Others City Cellar (Westbury) Live Jazz Brunch Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Brian Duggan Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Great LI Laugh-Off Semi-Finals Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Reflex Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Live Latin Music Junction (Long Beach) Desperado Ridge (Eagles Tribute) K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Open Jam MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival NYCB Theatre At Westbury Bill Maher Reel (East Rockaway) Uppercut Suffolk Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Dinny Keg Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) That 70s Band Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Hot Date Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Moon Chaser Bay Tours (Babylon) Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute) Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) The John Jason Band Oakdale Yacht Club The Electrix Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Latinology / Nxt Level Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Night With Tom Pekar Revolution (Amityville) Kings Of The Empire: The Shoguns / G-Cluez / Joey Matos / Kmplx Vzn / Enki Solomon Rudi's (Patchogue) The Key Three Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Dick Dale Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Jessica Lynn / The Ghosts Of Country Legends Treme (Islip) Interplay Jazz Orchestra Venetian Shores Beach Hut (Lindenhurst) Jetstream Village Green (Stony Brook) Left Jab & Claire Lindsey Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Live Breakfast Music Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Cynthia Erivo
NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Hello (Adele Tribute) / Monster (Lady Gaga Tribute) Birdland (NYC) Borislav Strulev City Winery (NYC) Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer Diving Bell (Sunnyside): Open Mic Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Jazz Standard (NYC) The Baylor Project
Monday, August 21
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Industry Night Edwards Boulevard (Long Beach) The Cameos Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Oldies Concert Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Tooty & The Mother Pluckers K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic with Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Monday Jazz Jam Crooked Rail (Northport): Vox Populi Acoustic Open Mic With Live Artist Tapings Hosted by Michael Perlmutter La Scala Ristorante (Commack) Phyllis Tagg Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic Hosted By Justin Odiogn & Eva Marie Montauk Village Green Nina Et Cetera Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic 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
Danger Danger Hellgate Grimm Jack Surrender 89 North Music Venue, Patchogue August 19; Doors at 8 PM 89northmusic.com (631) 780-8992 Hey, hey – hair metal is back! The legendary band that stormed out of Queens in the late 1980s to dominate the national music scene returns to headline a stacked evening of music that also includes Grimm Jack, Hellgate, and Surrender. They'll assuredly play their hits: “Monkey Business” and “I Still Think About You,” as well as their other classics.
Petty Rumours: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers & Stevie Nicks Tribute K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore August 18 at 7 PM kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925 This is one of the few area tribute bands that can pull off covering two of the most unique artists of the rock era in both the soulful Petty and the mystical Nicks. The band is Mike Breier, Ed Ryan, Tommy Gorman, Diane Noel-Gorman, and Chris Seidl, and they simply nail it.
Professor Cunningham & His Old School Jazz Band Treme, Islip August 19 at 8 PM • tremeislip.com (631) 277-2008 A special night: This all-star band performs everything from New Orleans style to R&B to big band swing to “hot jazz” – and worldwide raves prove this is one amazing group. Good Times Magazine - August 8 - 21, 2017 • 15
STUDIO NEWS
Gabrielle YouTube as well as on their Ross website (dreamrecordingstu-
We wanted summer, and boy, have we been getting it during the past few weeks. The only person we know who's thrilled with all these 97 degree days has been our friend Veronica, a diehard beach fanatic. However, our area recording studios and rehearsal facilities have been every bit as broiling hot – read on: Bellmore's Dream Recording Studios has posted some highly enjoyable in-studio videos on
dios.com), featuring an array of some the area's top artists, including Grant's Tomb, The Nick Tangorra Band, rising pop star Gabrielle Ross (check out her amazing EP, Things Are Gonna Change ...), Quarter Horse, and other musicians. Simply look for “Dream Recording Studios” at YouTube; learn more about Dream at (516) 409-1818. Beneath The Sun in Hicksville continues to be a hotbed of rock & roll; plying their trades there of late with Mick James and the crew there have been Centereach's Testify, the newest Rage Against The Machine tribute band; rock veteran Barry Rock, who brought in keyboardist Matthew Friedman to lay down some tracks; Notch 45; more hard work and lots of rock from Beyond The Flames; Connecticut's MarinO (that's not a typo; check him out on
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S uu bbm S m ii tt rr ee cc oo rr dd ii nn gg ss tt uu dd ii oo nn ee w w ss tt oo ggtt m maa gg@ @ oo pp tt oo nn ll ii nn ee .. nn ee tt ReverbNation), who is working on a new album release; and more. Free tours of this still brand-spanking new studio are available; contact Mick and his associates at (631) 882-1327. From hip hop to rock to blues to anything in between, Tom Stiegler and his Deer Park-based, Class-A BlokHed Studios have been on the forefront of the area recording scene for years. Area artists such as area performing artist (and incredible blues belter) Sweet Suzi and singer/songwriter Valerie Rose have relied on BlokHed for the sounds and styles they want. Learn more by calling BlokHed at (631) 586-4111. Want to hear what BlokHed is capable of for your band? Get the new Non Stop To Cairo album, Dabble Heavy, at iTunes, at nonstoptocairo.com, Amazon.com, and other retailers. One last note: Congrats to Stiegler, who is as cool a guy as he is talented, on his recent birthday. Big news from Sabella Studios in Roslyn Heights, which is now celebrating its 35th year as a major league Tom recording facility: Stiegler Nicole Polara, a young, rising area
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musician who has already performed on some of the area's biggest stages, was in working on new songs with producer Jim Sabella. MJT continued to work on its new EP with Will Harris (who also worked on the new Freya Wilcox & The Howl release) at the helm. Eve Minor, featured often here in these pages, recently premiered her new single, “Last Day Here,” which was recorded at Sabella. To learn how you become the next artist or band to break big after working with the team at Sabella Studios, call (516) 484-0862. Audio Workstations Inc. in Islandia seems to have become a musician's choice in recent times, and for good reason: It's a serious workplace for audio professionals. It's a revolutionary concept; the company's services include membership for audio engineers
Workstations Inc. all over social media as well. Long Island has been blessed with more than a few recording studios that continue to produce nationally released albums. Fred Guarino's Tiki Recording Studios, located in Glen Cove, has seen everyone from legendary bluesmen
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and producers; weekly studio access; and the ability for studio pros to set their own session rates. “Our purpose is to provide the audio professional with regular, parttime access to an office space that is in fact a commercial recording studio equipped with respected audio gear, and yet priced at an affordable rate,”
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stated the company. “This allows the modern-day audio and music professional to operate their business privately, professionally, and
profitably.” It's truly run by engineers for engineers: Founders John Jerome and Matthew Einsidler of Audio Workstations both come from a background in freelance recording, audio education, and studio management. Noticing a lack of available (meaning modern yet affordable) recording studio space, they saw a need for a studio that would be the perfect middle ground between the existing options of working from a home studio and the traditional large format commercial studios. Learn more by calling Audio Workstations at (516) 448-2066. By all means, check out the video clip on their site (and at YouTube) detailing how you can lock in your reliable freelance schedule. Find Audio
Richie Cannata, and featuring a staff that includes fellow music star Eren Cannata, John Arbuckle, James Meslin, and more – continues to be a choice among national musicians as well. The list of artists who have worked there read's like a who's who of pop music – everyone from area stars Tauk to megastars Jessica
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such as Big Jack Johnson to British Simpson and Jennifer Lopez. Learn rock royalty Billy J. Kramer pass more about working with a true music through the studio doors. British legend by calling (516) 759-9111. singer Corinna Jane (her EP, Hard In Love, is causing a stir) and Nicole Polara & Jim Sabella rising star Ryan Cooney have recently raved about Guarino's recording and mastering skills on YouTube. Guarino has worked with area artist Ann-dee on her seasonal novelty records as well. Get all the info on Tiki by calling (516) 671-4300. Cove City Studios in Glen Cove – helmed by the legendary saxphone star
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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
$!REWARD!$ Seeking any live video, photo, audio footage of the 1983-1984 Long Island metal band called SANCTION or of the 1993 Long Island metal band called MAD HAT. If you’re under 40 years old, then please ask your parents, etc! Thanks! (551) 404-8232; tedlueken@yahoo.com. (1234) HELP WANTED
Double Reed/woodwind teacher, oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet preferred. Call (631) 549-4510 or email resume to murphysmusicny@aol.com (TFN) Ticket Agency in Melville on 100 is looking to hire someone whose passion is music. Part time; could be full time. Computer skills a requirement; willing to train. (516) 802-0529. (1193) HELP WANTED: BARS & RESTAURANTS
Line Cook needed. 40-hour work week; must have at least five years experience. Hourly wage based on experience. Must be able to read and speak English. Must have clean appearance. Please forward resume
with references. No drunks, addicts, or dealers need apply. Job duties include purchasing, food prepping, cooking, managing kitchen, cleaning, checking inventory, helping the staff, and assorted miscellaneous duties. Phat Daddy’s Pub, 316 South Long Beach Road, Oceanside NY 11572. Call Mike at (516) 551-0171. (1186) Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall seeks bartenders, barmaids, kitchen help, and security personnel for Long Island’s top club. Stop by at 3232 Railroad Avenue in Wantagh to fill out an application. (1183) The Bench in Stony Brook is now hiring ALL front of house positions! Call (631) 675-1474 or stop in to 1095 Route 25A Stony Brook. (1183) Churchill’s Restaurant & Bar is currently looking to add to their staff and are in need of: Wait staff, line cooks, bus boys, bar backs, and hostess. Call (516) 766-2500 or stop in at 18 S. Park Avenue in Rockville Centre to find out more information. (1183) The Homestead is currently seeking waiters, waitresses, and a bus boy. Please stop by 107 South Street in Oyster Bay, or call (516) 922-9293 to fill out an application. (1183) MUSICIANS AVAILABLE
Drummer, 30, Looking for wedding band or country rock band. Matthew (631) 827-1882. (1221) MUSICIANS WANTED
Seek Bass age 50+, weekend studio play only. Trio for classics and blues. (631) 462-5987. (1302) Bassist Wanted for good vibes classic rock trio. Mature; Jamesport area, vocals preferred.
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(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)
HEADLINERS
Back To The '80s: Jessie's Girl The Paramount, Huntington August 11 at 8 PM paramountny.com (631) 673-7300 They've conquered Manahttan with their regular weekly shows – and now the sexy, admittedly stoopid, and stunning Jessie's Girl begins its residency at The Paramount. Dressed in wild period clothing and performing seemingly every AM hit scored between 1980 and 1990, this unique show is drawing more fans these days than many of the acts they cover.
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Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events Air Supply NYCB Theatre At Westbury August 19 at 8 PM thetheatreatwestbury.com (516) 334-0800 Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell stormed out of Australia leaving a string of heartfelt hits: “All Out Of Love,” “Lost In Love,” “The One That You Love” (notice a trend?), “Here I Am (Just When I Thought That I Was Over You),” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Even The Nights Are Better.” They remain a huge concert draw thanks to easy charm and ability to please.
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Gavin DeGraw The Space At Westbury Theater August 19 at 8 PM thespaceatwestbury.com • (800) 745-3000 This soulful star was one of the first major artists to perform here – and now, like fellow returnees The B-52s and Los Lonely Boys, he's back at the scene of one of his best New York metropolitan area shows. Expect all the hits:(“I Don't Want To Be,” “Not Over You,” “Chariot,” “Follow Through,” and more.Girl,”
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Arts Announcements Glamour Icons
Art Glamour Icons: Marc Rosen Saltzman Fine Art Building, Nassau County Museum Of Art, Roslyn Harbor Through November 5; (516) 484-9338; nassaumuseum.org Through the work of the awardwinning designer, this exhibition celebrates fragrance and cosmetic packaging as an art form. This retrospective spanning the designer’s 40-year career includes many of his most iconic designs as well as vintage 20th-century perfume bottles from Rosen’s personal collection. Books Corey Taylor Book Revue, Huntington August 10 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.com The Slipknot and Stone Sour lead singer (right) returns to Book Revue to speak and sign copies of his new book, America 51: A Probe Into The Realities That Are Hiding Inside “The Greatest Country in the World. 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
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week. Call or log on for schedules. Concerts The 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 each month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335 L.I.A.R.S. meetings are open to anyone with an interest in building scale models of automobiles. Call for more information and meeting dates. Theater Aladdin & The Lamp Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Through August 10; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com This classic children's tale comes to life with an array of perfomances on this famed stage. Saturday Night Fever: The Musical Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale Through August 15; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com The stage adaptation of the hit film that ushered out the disco era. Young Frankenstein Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts Through August 20; smithtownpac.org; (631) 724-3700 Put on “The Ritz” with this stage adaptation of one of Mel Brooks’ funniest films. Ragtime Broadhollow Theater, Elmont Through August 20; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: The sweeping musical portrait of early 20th Century America. The King & I
BayWay Arts Center, East Islip August 16 through 27; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: One of the most revered musicals of all time is revived. Grease John W. Engeman Theatre At
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Northport Through August 27; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: The rockin' classic musical.
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Sweeney Todd Merrick Theatre & Center For The Arts Through August 20; (516) 868-6400 The “Demon Barber of Fleet Street” returns in one of the most unique musicals ever staged. Cirque Eloize: ID Gateway Playhouse At Patchogue Theater August 9 through 13; (631) 2861133; thegateway.org A high-energy blend of circus arts and urban dance, this show is a production that features daring stunts and a wealth of theatricality. As You Like It Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor August 8 through September 10; (631) 725-9500; baystreet.org It’s truly William Shakespeare for today: Academy Award, Tony Award, and Emmy Award winner Ellen Burstyn leads a stellar cast in a directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle in a production that’s one of the most talked about of the season, and not only in Long Island. A best bet for this edition. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, Dix Hills Through August 13; ftc.edu; (631) 656-2110 This musical comedy was the recipient of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Book. My Fair Lady The Showplace At Bellmore Movies
August 20 at 2 pm; (516) 599-6870; plazatheatrical.com Plaza Theatrical Productions: The classic musical is revived by this famed area theater group.
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The Wizard Of Oz Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City August 12 through 27; plazatheatrical.com; (516) 599-6870 Plaza Theatrical Productions: Follow the yellow brick road to Garden City for this family event geared toward younger audiences.
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The Magpie Salute: ‘Crowes’ & A Whole Lot More In Huntington The Magpie Salute, a 10-piece band that brings together Rich Robinson, Marc Ford, and Sven Pipien of The Black Crowes with other musicians and co-ed singers from around the world, is gearing up for its first national headlining tour in support of the band’s self-titled debut album. The local stop will be Sunday, August 13 at The Paramount in Huntington. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit themagpiesalute.com/events, paramountny.com, or call (631) 673-7300. The group recently premiered the new music video for “Omission,” the lead single off the the group’s new album, released worldwide on June 9 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The striking video was directed by Matthew Sterling and shot in London. Rich Robinson was enthused: “The overall idea was based on the light and dark aspects of the human psyche and taking a reference from the Magpie which has elements of the light and dark.” It’s both an established and new lineup; joining Robinson, Ford, and Pipien in the band are drummer Joe Magistro and guitarist Nico Bereciartua, plus new keyboardist Michael Bellar. The group also boasts new vocalists including Robinson, Ford, lead singer John Hogg (Hookah Brown, Moke), former Crowes singer Charity White, and background singers Adrien Reju and Katrine Ottosen. The band first surfaced duringJanuary with four back-to-back sold-out shows at The Gramercy Theatre in New York. The next move was their debut in London, where the group performed four enthusiastically received concerts at Under The Bridge in April.
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Senior Idol: It’s Never Too Late To PROVE YOUR SKILLS
Are you the next “Idol”? The New York State 50+ Senior Idol Talent contest is approaching, and it’s a chance for older Long Island to compete for a shot at performing on big stages. “If you’re 50 or over, come try out for this popular and fun competition,” offered organizers. “Showcase your singing, dancing, comedy or juggling routine – or whatever talent you may possess – we want you! The contest is open to individuals and groups.” The current Ms. New York Senior America queen, Lee Ann Brill (right), is a former Senior Idol winner. Auditions are set for August 26 and September 9 and 23 at The Massapequa Library, 40 Harbor Drive in Massapequa Park. The Senior Idol contest will take place on November 12 at Huntington High School; the event is co-produced by Fifty Plus Lifestyles and Ms. New York Senior America; contestants must be 50 as of November 12, 2017. For a registration form: (631) 286-0058 ext. 216, or log on to 50plusny.com or newyorksenioramerica.org.
Having recently released a video for her cover of Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa’s “Scared to Be Lonely” – and working on new tracks both original and in tribute to some of her music idols – singer/ songwriter Sammi Rae Murciano is making music fans take notice. The Long Island teenager recently hit a high-water mark by performing at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut. Murciano, 16, cited such major influences as Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Beyonce, Rihanna, Adele, and other artists. "I always loved to sing,” she said. “I was in chorus, and had a solo. Being in front of everyone performing was an amazing feeling. I knew this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life." A big goal: "My dream is to perform at Madison Square Garden." More: SammiRaeMurciano.com, or find her at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@Sammi_Murciano), and on her channel at YouTube.
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest: A Tradition Of Quality Returns
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest, an annual event, is now open for Session II of its 2017 competition. Although performance is not a criterion for the judging, the list of previous winners reads like a who’s who of songwriters and performers, including Meghan Trainor, American Authors, Magic!, Gaby Moreno, Peter Cincotti, and Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry. Contestants can enter online at JLSC.COM, via mail or through Sonicbids until the December 15 deadline. Winners will be announced on the JLSC website on March 1, 2018. Open to amateur and professional songwriters, the original song entries may be in any of 12 musical categories. Judges include such writers and artists as Fergie, Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), George Clinton, Bob Weir, Jim Steinman, Sheila E., and Sean Paul, as well as producers Detail (Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez, Drake) and multi Grammy-winning Jack Joseph Puig (Florence & the Machine, Lady Gaga, U2, The Rolling Stones). The 2017 contest offers over $300,000 worth of cash awards and prizes with winners from each category, all vying for the coveted $20,000 “Song of the Year.”
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The Tom Frietchen Band Rockin’ The Country, Ruling The Stage
A Sad Demise: It is clear that high profile music deaths are becoming more commonplace, with suicide-related deaths rising. At one time it seemed unthinkable (although those of us who remember the triple-header of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison in the 1970s find it more of a deja vu happenstance). People shake their heads, muttering: "They had all that money” … “Not a care in the world” ... “It's not even really work”… “How could someone so lucky throw it all away” ... and all
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Who: The Tom Frietchen Band puts it own stamp on contemporary country music, and delivers a powerhouse, fresh sound with its sixpiece lineup. The group – Tom Frietchen (lead vocals and guitar), Steve Penfound (lead guitar and vocals), Georgia Kostyack (background vocals and acoustic guitar), Eugene Arthurs (bass and vocals), Bradley Ruff (drums, percussion, and vocals), and Arash Raj Ghahremani (fiddle and vocals) – will perform on August 10 at 6:30 pm at The Cutting Room in New York City. The Artists & Their Sound: From their official bio: “Tom Frietchen grew up in Strongsville, Ohio. At age 10, he learned to play guitar, and by 15 he was starting bands and writing his own songs. After high school, Tom and and rock band hit the Top 10 with a song on Z-Rock, a nationally syndicated radio station, and other stations as well. The band was featured in Billboard Magazine and toured cities across the nation. Tom eventually took a break to start a family and became Mr. Mom for a while. Having a wife and children now, his life changed. Country music's lyrics are rooted in life and truth and became a new avenue for Tom's musical talent. Tom's songwriting reflects life's realities and he receives inspiration from the people and situations close to him. Tom's musical influences include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, George Jones, George Strait, just to name a few. While his style has evolved over the years, Tom's musical passion is with his guitar. Now, Tom is back on the music trail and has put together a powerful lineup of musical talent! Tom and the band released a CD in January, 2012, It's Been So Long. This compilation blends old school rock and country music.” To Learn More Or To Contact The Artists: Tomfrietchenband.com; find them all over social media: Facebook and Twitter, as well as on Spotify and YouTube The band’s album, Quarter Mile, is at iTunes and other retail outlets. 22 • Good Times Magazine - August 8 - 21, 2017
the other familiar clichés that we hear every time someone high profile dies a "show biz death." Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington was only 41 when he took his own life, reportedly by hanging, on July 20. How could such a thing happen, you hear everyone say; What is wrong with these people? Well, artists, at the end of the day, are still just people, no matter how famous or wealthy their art has made them – and true artists, by the very nature of being an artist, are not like everybody else. That doesn't mean that they are any better or any worse than anyone else, just that they are different; the need to be seen and heard in a public
forum comes with its own curses and punishments as well as the rewards. As Diana Ross once said about her days as a member of The Supremes: "The highs were much higher, but the lows were much lower." Once you willingly thrust yourself into the public eye, at whatever level or degree at which that happens, you are no longer truly a private person ever again, and most who play the game don't comprehend that part until it's done. So it is that 41-year-old Chester Bennington, a husband and a father of children, who was himself reportedly a victim of child abuse, was overwhelmed by the price tag that comes with becoming a “star,” and apparently felt the need to bring the show to an end. No one can or should judge; no one is really in a position to do so, and all those who strive to achieve the success that Bennington found, and never get ther, but enjoy the daily process of trying, should thank their lucky stars that they may never experience the dark days that tend to visit so many in the arts. There are much worse things in life than not becoming famous, trust me. Rest in peace, Chester Bennington.
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Americana than the pop tracks I have written in the past.” Here And Gone is now available for purchase and streaming. Moriber will appear at The Jones Beach Bandshell on August 9. Check out her music on Spotify; buy the album at iTunes. More: Find her on social media or BrookMoriber.com.
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On the heels of the release of her new single, “99 Days Of Rain,” singer and actress Brooke Moriber, as we went to press, had issued Here And Gone, her new EP. Moriber composed the songs on the new album with the help of include two-time Grammy nominee Burton Collins. “I have been spending a lot of time in Nashville these days writing and recording,” said Moriber. “The legendary Fred Mollin produced this EP for me. He has recorded my idol, Linda Ronstadt, and has helped to mold me as an artist. The sound is much more
Folky indie pop singer/songwriter Marie Miller has premiered the music video for her track "Glitter Gold" on AXS. It’s the fifth track of Miller's most recent album, Letterbox, which currently is climbing the charts. From her upbringing with nine siblings on a vineyard in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Miller signed with Curb Records at the age of 16, and won the 2014 Macy’s iHeart Rising Star Competition. She has released two EPs, Marie Miller (2006), and You’re Not Alone (2013), and toured throughout the country. Hear her music at iTunes and Spotify.
Paul Jones and Jason Rebello. "From a very early age, I connected with the blues," said Morrison. "The thing about the blues is you don't dissect it – you just do it. I've never over-analysed what I do; I just do it. Music has to be about just doing it and that's the way the blues works – it's an attitude. I was lucky to have met people who were the real thing, people like John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bo Diddley, Little Walter, and Mose Allison. I got to hang out with them and absorb what they did. They were people with no ego whatsoever and they helped me learn a lot.” Among the covers on the new
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interpreted in different ways, in the same way that the lyrics can be interpreted in such a personal way when people listen to them." The video showcases the highs and lows of what appears to be a long term relationship, correlating perfectly with the lyrical content of returning to a lover despite past issues. Find Diamond at her webiste (iamsaradiamond.com) or all over social media.
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Rock Legend’s New Soul LP Morrison's 37th studio album, due September 22 – sees him simultaneously hand-picking a selection of rhythm and blues classics by the likes of Bo Diddley, Mose Allison, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Lightnin' Hopkins, among others, and recording a set of new self-written songs. The album was produced by Morrison and recorded with an team of famed studio collaborators, including Chris Farlowe, Georgie Fame, Jeff Beck,
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album are a medley of “Stormy Monday” and “Lonely Avenue,” by T-Bone Walker and Doc Pomus, respectively, as well as Hopkins’ “Automobile Blues” and Allison’s “Benediction.”
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A Rock-Solid New Remix
Canadian singer/songwriter Sara Diamond has premiered a new video for the SRNO remix of her single “Back To You” via Popdust. Adding an electronic backbeat to the original, the Amsterdam-based SRNO propels the R&B-grounded pop song about rekindling romance into a funk-based rhythmic direction. The video is currently up at YouTube. "SRNO took the song and somehow pulled another d imension of emotion out of it,” said Diamond of the remix. “I love seeing how the foundation can be
More from the Great White North: Montreal-based Americana singer/songwriter Melissa Plett will release her new studio album, Ghost Town, on September 1. The new effort was recorded in Nashville at Omnisound Studio with the help of musician/producer Pat Severs. The video for the album’s title track, “Ghost Town,” can be viewed at bucketlistmusicreviews.com. Plett's influences come from the down-south storytelling of Johnny Cash, the tell-all nature of Kitty Wells, and the tales of hardship from Etta James and Ray Charles. A truck driver’s daughter, Plett grew up in Manitoba, where, at the age of 13, she was involved in a vehicular accident that took the life of her cousin and almost cost her own life as well. Plett overcame life-threatening injuries to over half her body. With a second chance, Plett vowed never to take her existence for granted and at a very young age adopted a motto she has lived by ever since: “I’d rather die living than live not alive.” More: melissaplett.com.
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