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Lana Earns Second #1
Interscope Records artist Lana Del Rey scored her second US #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, as her new album, Lust For Life, opened atop the list. Lust for Life sold more than 107,000 copies in its opening week alone. Lust For Life showcases singles such as “Love,” the title track, “Coachella – Woodstock On My Mind,” “Summer Bummer,” and “Groupie Love,” and features collaborations with The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Stevie Nicks, and Sean Lennon. The new album is available in all formats now. Other albums that have recently reached the lofty #1 position in Billboard have been Kendrick Lamarr's Damn, which in recent weeks has bounced in and out of the top perch, and Kesha's Rainbow, with hit #1 in mid-August and cements her comeback.
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More on Kesha: Her third single from that new #1 disc is "Learn To
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Let Go," which follows the previously released songs "Praying" and "Woman." The song finds Kesha choosing redemption over resentment, embracing the past without being defined by it as she sings: "The past can't haunt me if I don't let it/Live and learn and never forget it." Kesha wrote the song with Stuart Crichton and her mother, Pebe Sebert, and Crichton produced the track with Ricky Reed. One of the first songs written for Rainbow, it connects Kesha to her earlier hits with her signature swaggering rapidfire vocal delivery and a celebratory chorus while combining it with the organic sonic landscape of live instrumentation. The new album is now available everywhere via RCA Records.
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Phoebe Ryan: 'Forgetting' Is Unforgettable
Sharing Madonna's Vision
MG Icon, the joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Inc., Guy Oseary and Madonna, unveiled Material Girl's Fall marketing campaign entitled "A Day In The Life" starring recording artist and Material Girl fashion director Pia Mia. The campaign creative is inspired by the young starlet's Los Angeles go-to hotspots. "The concept behind the Fall Material Girl shoot was 'A Day In The Life' so I felt that it was important to incorporate little pieces of me," stated Mia. "I wanted to put a good vibe out there and for this campaign to represent
Phoebe Emerging superstar Ryan
Phoebe Ryan has released her new single, “Forgetting All About You” featuring Blackbear; the song features artwork created by Ryan herself, and is set to be included on her upcoming sophomore EP due out this fall. “Last year, I spent a month or two in a wild daze, convinced I didn't need anyone or anything to tie me down. I was fearless, reckless, and super high on life. Even when I was home alone and watching cartoons naked, it was a freakin party,” said Ryan. “’Forgetting All About You’ was written in the midst of those days with close friends who understood that I needed a song to celebrate my independence and all the nonsense that came along with it.” Ryan was first recognized for her mashup of R. Kelly’s “Ignition” and Miguel’s “Do You,” which reached #1 on Hype Machine and has gone on to accumulate more than 30 million Spotify streams to date. Find Ryan, who is as popular on social media as she is on the charts, at her website, or at Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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think it's important when you're shooting a campaign like this to have a connection with the photographer because photos really capture a person's soul, and Solmaz is so good at doing that." To stay up to date with the latest news from Material Girl, follow @MaterialGirl on Instagram and Twitter and Like Material Girl on Facebook at facebook.com/ materialgirlcollection.
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what a Material Girl is: She's confident, she's not afraid to take risks in fashion, and she likes to have fun." Bringing the concept full circle, Pia Mia cast fashion photographer and friend Solmaz Saberi to shoot the campaign. Wanting the images to be as authentic to her signature style as possible, Pia stated: "I
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APG/Atlantic singer and songwriter Molly Kate Kestner, featured here a few months back, is now taking part in the fall tour supporting Phoebe Ryan, who is featured three sections back. Kicking off on Halloween in Philadelphia, the tour sees Kestner and Ryan making stops at notable venues coast-to-coast – locally, at Brooklyn’s Music Hall Of Williamsburg on November 1.
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complete informatioAssociates Social Impact Award: Pronto Long Island, Inc.; The Claire Friedlander Family Hot Mics : Comedy For AofCause In Bellmore Foundation Arts and Culture Award: East End Arts; The Certilman Balin Leadership Excellence Award: Theresa A. The popular Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore will host a comedy event to benefit The Pulse Center for Regnante, president & CEO of United Way of Long Island; Patient Safety Education & Advocacy, a Empire National Bank Innovation Award: Adults Wantagh-based patient safety organization, on and Children with Learning and Developmental Sunday, September 17 at 6 pm. The Comedy Disabilities (ACLD): The Business Exchange For A Cause organization is now in its seventh Rising Star Award: Angels For Warriors (picyear, and raises funds for community education tured); and Nerds That Care Fan Favorite Award: and patient advocacy services. Tickets for this Contractors For Kids. comedy show are $20, plus a two-drink minimum. A full dinner menu is available; raffles will Hot Sunday: Festival By The in be drawn. TicketsArts (which must be purchased advance): (516) 579-4711 or Bay In Bay Shore pulsecenterforpatientsafety.org. open The 17 th annual Arts Festival ByDoors The Bay is at 6 pm; comedy show starts at 7:30 pm. 6 slated for the Sunday, June 11 fbeginss1 through pm on Main Street in Bay Shore. Featured dur-
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Hot Food (& Sounds): Oyster Festival In Far Rockaway
Here's something for seafood lovers (and fun fanciers looking for one last day of weekend fun as the summer wanes): The third Rockaway Oyster & Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 16 beginning at 2 pm at Belle Harbor Yacht Club in Far Rockaway. Advance tickets for this event (for adults 23 and older) are available at eventbrite.com; the $50 online admission (cost is $60 at the door) includes oysters by Blue Island, beers by Stella Artiois and Blue Point, and three hours of music; artists include reggae and R&B stars Jahstix (inset) and Mundy.
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Over 50 Fun & Facts In Huntington
The eighth annual edition of The Over 50 Fair will be Sunday, September 17 from 10 am to 4:30 pm at The Long Island Hilton in Huntington. This year's event will feature more than 80 exhibitors, as well as an array of celebrity speakers, including reality TV stars. Taking part will be Wantagh's Kimberly Sherbach of “The Bachelor” (pictured left); Chef Maria Petridis of “Chopped”; Chef Sophie Bravo of “Chopped Junior,” and more. Other classes include informational discussions on astrology, hot flashes, trusts, reinventing yourself, Social Security, and a dance performance by The Seasoned Steppers. Tickets are $6 online or $8 at the door, and free for veterans. For more information, visit Over50Fair.com or call (516) 621-1446.
Hot Hearts: Walk For Life In Wantagh Thousands of Long Islanders are expected to join the American Heart Association’s Long Island Heart Walk on Sunday, September 17 to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke. The annual event begins at 830 am at Jones Beach, Field 5 in Wantagh. The non-competitive, threemile walk includes teams of employees from local companies, along with friends and family members of all ages. “Walking briskly can lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running” said Bob Isaksen, Market President, Bank of America, Long Island and Chair of the 2017 Long Island Heart Walk. More: longislandheartwalk.org.
PAC TRACK Matthew Sweet • Tommy Keene Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington September 23 at 8 PM landmarkonmainstreet.org • (516) 767-6444 He's back: The indescribable artist who stormed the charts during the 1990s with “Girlfriend” has never left the scene, and has never left Long Island for long – his past appearances here have made him an established area favorite. Make your plans now to enjoy this return concert that truly was scheduled by popular demand.
All-Star Comedy With Joseph Vecsey Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor September 8 at 8 PM baystreet.org (631) 725-9500 One of the most popular regular entertainment events at Bay Street Theater returns as Vecsey, who has gone on to worldwide fame thanks to his frequent TV appearances, returns as the emcee for a night of nationally known standup comedy stars featuring Dave Temple (pictured), Dave Siegel, and Ken Krantz.
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His newest Kumar album is.Tomorrow Forever. Raj Gandharva Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Garden City September 9 at 6:30 PM (516) 877-4927 , is his latestseason bestseller. The 2017/18 at Adelphi PAC kicks off with the torchbearer of Indian devotional and classical singing,All-Star who willComedy be accompanied by Joseph Vecsey musicians fromWith around the world. The artist will Bayrelease Street his Theater, Sag Harbor exclusively new album, Krisha, 8 atit’s8mystreet.org 725-9500 atSeptember this show, so a must for his (631) area fans.
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The New York Mets continue with their busy schedule of promotions at Citi Field in Flushing through the end of the 2017 Major League Baseball season. Coming up: A blue “Let's Go Mets” t-shirt will be presented to all fans who attend the Friday, September 8 game at 7:10 pm; the first 15,000 fans who attend the Saturday September 9 game at 7:10 pm will receive a Mets fleece blanket;
The historic Flushing Town Hall will present the next event in its monthly “Jazz Jam” series on Wednesday, September 7 at 7 pm; information is at (718) 463-7700. Held on the first Wednesday of every month, the jams are an enjoyable way to hone your improvisational skills and jam with your peers. The house band is led by the famed saxophonist Carol Sudhalter (above). All are welcome, regardless of instrument; singers are welcomed as well – as well as those who simply want to listen to the grooves live and in person.
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and the first 15,000 fans who enter the gates on Sunday, September 10 at 1:10 pm receive a “fidget spinner” – the hippest new toy that’s captured the imaginations of both children and adults this year – and in Mets team colors, to boot. Tickets and more information: log on to mets.com, or call (718) 507-TIXX.
Long Island City is a city hotspot, and not only for its standup comedy: The club's selection of pinball games is also attracting its share of fans. “This is the most exciting thing that I've heard about in years,” proclaimed the C&C website, and people are lining up to shake and tilt. Also: The popular “Clip Show” comedy returns on September 9. Learn more: (646) 944-9255.
The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters
Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli Tilles Center, Greenvale September 15 at 8 PM tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 This is a special event, as well as a treat for those who have long memories and love smooth, classic tunes: This pair of jazz legends – the pianist Lewis and the guitarist Pizzarelli – will combine forces for a special tribute to Nat “King” Cole entitled “Straighten Up And Fly Right.”
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Guitar Army: Joe Robinson • Lee Roy Parnell • John Jorgenson YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore September 16 at 8 PM • boultoncenter.org • (631) 969-1101 This trio of guitarists joins forces to perform each Guitar Army show in a five-piece supergroup fashion. This is a full-on display of guitar prowess as well as a rare combination of virtuosos rarely seen on one stage — a triple-threat of triple-threats, as it were. Parnell is country royalty; Jorgenson made his mark in The Desert Rose Band; Robinson is Australia’s new guitar hero.
Music & Fishing: A Day Of Fun In Oyster Bay The Town of Oyster Bay has added a new Waterfront Festival in conjunction with the town’s 32nd annual bluefish tournament on Sunday, September 10 from noon to 6 pm at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. The free event will feature music by the Billy Joel tribute band Captain Jack, country Whiskey Road cover band Whiskey Road, Zebra founder Randy Jackson, and the Beatles tribute act Beyond Fab. Other attractions include children’s activities, face painting, learning exhibits on solar energy, environmental protection and sea life, and a unique culinary feat with New York State’s largest fish-shaped cake. Registration for the bluefish tournament is open to anglers of all ages at the cost of $35 for Town residents and $45 for nonresidents. Registration is limited to the first 350 boats; early registration is advised. Registration forms: town facilities and at Oyster Bay Marine Supply. Info: (516) 797-4125, option 1. More info: Beyond Fab OysterBayTown.com.
Mickey Dolenz Suffolk Theater, Riverhead September 8 at 8 PM suffolktheater.com (631) 727-4343 We can certainly vouch for this one: Two of our staffers have seen the former (and current) Monkees stalwart in recent months, and he still delivers a heck of a rock & roll show, backed by a tighter-than-tight band. Expect the classics: “Last Train To Clarksville,” “Goin' Down,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” and all the other '60s hits.
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Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events Photos provided by respective venues, artists, and promoters; Eddie Holman courtesy NYCB Theatre at Westbury, © Eddie Holman Productions
Dwight Yoakam The Space At Westbury Theater Septmember 7 at 8 PM thespaceatwestbury.com (800) 745-3000 He performed in Suffolk County just a few days back – and now this country superstar, touring in support of his new bluegrass-tinged album Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars..., is ready to hit Westbury with his swinging band and a canon of hits that both rock and swing like only authentic country music can. Expect classics and new songs.
Yes The Paramount, Huntington September 18 & 19 at 8 PM • paramountny.com • (631) 673-7300 “Fresh” from their induction into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, this seasoned progessive rock supergroup – these days consisting of Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, and Billy Sherwood – returns to Long Island for two nights of exceptional musicianship, memories, and some of the biggest hits in FM rock history. These are the last two dates on the band's 2017 tour, so make plans for what promises to be a memorable two-night event.
FILM
Stony Brook Film Festival: 2017 Winners Bring The Best In New Cinema
The 22nd annual Stony Brook Film Festival continued to add to its legacy as this year’s edtion drew the largest attendance in its history. Many filmmakers accepted invitations to support their films, including actors, producers, writers, and crew. Films were screened from Armenia, Bulgaria, England, France, Germany, Israel, Latvia, Netherlands, Spain, and the USA; in addition, films from Finland, Iran, Italy, Norway, and Sweden were in the mix. "It truly was a magical year, where almost every feature and shorts filmmaker attended their screenings to represent their films and host Q&As,” said Alan Inkles, the founder and director of The Stony Brook Film Festival. “When we add in the sales agents and distributors that attended, we saw our Filmmaker Lounge humming with energy and inter-
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Dick Fox's Doo Wop Extravaganza NYCB Theatre at Westbury September 17 at 6 PM thetheatreatwestbury.com (516) 334-0800 It’s a longtime favorite: Fox brings his massive doo wop show back to this famed theater in the round, and this year's lineup may be the biggest yet: Lou Christie, The Tymes, Shirley Alston Reeves, Eddie Holman (pictured above), The Del-Satins, and The Knockouts.
Photos by Nick A. Koridis for The Stony Brook Festival
(SMS für Dich), is a romantic comedy that made its U.S. premiere. Award winners at the Festival: 2017 Jury Award - Best Feature: The Sounding (U.S.), directed by Catherine Eaton; 2017 Audience Choice - Best Feature (tie): Fanny’s Journey (France, Belgium), directed by Lola Doillon, and To The Edge Of The Sky (U.S.), directed by Todd Wider and Jedd Wider; 2017 Special Recognition by the Jury - Spirit of Independent Filmmaking: Laura Gets A Cat (U.S.), directed by Michael Ferrell and starring Dana Brook and Jason Kravits; 2017 Special Recognition by the Jury Achievement In Social Impact: Purple Dreams (U.S.), directed by Joanna Hock; 2017 Jury Award – Best Short: Across The Line (world premiere, Israel), by Nadav Shlomo Giladi; 2017 Audience Choice Award – Best Short: Just, Go! (Latvia), by Pavels Gumennikovs. The Closing Night Awards reception, held in Staller Center’s Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, was sponsored by HBO. Catering for the reception was provided by The Meadow Club and The Curry Club. The Stony Brook Film Festival will announce the start date for 2018 entries later in the year at stonybrookfilmfestival.com.
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action among filmmakers, talent, and industry. As for the films we showed, the audience scores were the best in our 22 years; great films, great guests and packed houses nightly. It's what I envisioned for Stony Brook when we started this festival, and it was certainly achieved this year.” The awards were presented by John Anderson, film critic and longtime emcee for the Stony Brook Film Festival Awards reception. The Festival welcomed German actor, writer, and director Karoline Herfurth; her closing night feature, Text for You
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the big names in the cast. Expect the relatively unknown singers to be anything but anonymous by December. Seth MacFarlane has long had a working relationship with Fox, so it’s not surprising that they would indulge him with an hour-long series in which he is the titular star. “The Orville” appeared, based on its two-minute promotional clip, to be a comedic spoof of “Star Trek” in the vein of the 1999 Tim AllenSigourney Weaver film “Galaxy Quest.” MacFarlane has stated that he wants “The Orville” to be a serious homage to Star Trek. Don’t be surprised if Fox executives talk to MacFarlane about trimming the show to 30 minutes and playing it strictly for laughs if the ratings tank early. Thankfully, sitcom stalwarts Craig Robinson and Adam Scott have no qualms going for guffaws in “Ghosted”; as the name indicates, it’s a weekly halfhour homage to “Ghostbusters,” as all things relating to the supernatural are ripe for satire. The CW: The network is relaunching the 1980s ABC soap opera CBS: “Dynasty,” with the show Young bringing all of Sheldon the backstabbing and family feuding. It's hard to figure out how the actors involved were able to keep a straight face reciting their lines, since the humor is so campy. “Valor” is a soap opera in which conspiracies will be unveiled, along with tales of romance in the armed forces.
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s the summer season ends – with HBO's “Game Of Thrones” the most talked-about series on TV, and “The Big Bang Theory,” “This Is Us,” “The Empire,” and “The OT” ranking as huge hits – here’s a look at what the broadcast networks have in store this fall: CBS: This was America’s most-watched network last year, and they are debuting what would should be a foolproof new show: “Young Sheldon,” a spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory.” The show will focus on the awkward childhood years of the show’s Sheldon (played by Jim Parsons, who serves as an executive producer). Iain Armitage plays Sheldon as a
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pre-adolescent. Another sure thing should be the reboot of a '70s action show “S.W.A.T.,” with Shemar Moore as the leader of an elite Los Angeles police tactical unit. At the recent Television Critics Association conference, Moore said that he wants to tell Los Angeles law enforcement stories from a minority viewpoint. A promising comedy starring “Saturday Night Live” alum Bobby Moynihan is “Me, Myself, & I,” which tells the tale of Alex when he was 14 back in
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1991; at age 40 today; and looks ahead to when he’s 65 in 2042. NBC: When the original cast of “Will & Grace” – Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, and Megan Mullally – played their characters for a video that supported Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, it garnered a lot of attention – including that of NBC executives, who wondered if the cast would consider reprising their roles in a weekly series again. The answer was a resounding yes, and it is
returning for at least the next two seasons. “The Brave” concerns a special operations military force that undertakes what seem to be impossible missions; Anne Heche is the best-known cast member. With so many other shows and movies dealing with the same plot device, combined with the fact that this is not the kind of program one associates with NBC, the odds of good ratings would seem to be as daunting as their mission of the week. ABC: A sure pick for the breakout TV star of 2017: Comedic actor Brandon Micheal Hall, who has the charisma and talent of a young Will Smith. Hall has the title role in “The Mayor”; his character is an aspiring hip hop performer who comes up with the idea of running for mayor of his small city as a publicity stunt to promote his music – but the joke is on him as he wins the election and has to face a pile of responsibility. One show that will certainly catch attention is “The Good Doctor,” where the premise is whether a top-flight surgeon has a place in medicine if he happens to be autistic. British actor Freddy Highmore, who has played more than his share of offbeat characters, is Dr. Sean Murphy, a technical wiz in the operating room but whose interpersonal skills do not fall into the category of traditional bedside manner. The executive producer of “The Good Doctor” is David Shore, the creative force behind “House.” The one clunker to avoid is “Kevin Probably Saves The World,” starring Jason Ritter as an Ordinary Joe forced to change his ways when he encounters a guardian angel. We’ve seen variations of this theme for years on TV, and it has been done better previously, based on the clip supplied to reviewers. Although it won’t be airing until mid-season, “American Idol,” with Ryan Seacrest hosting and Katy Perry making $25 million as one of the judges, jumps to ABC two years after Fox ended its run. Fox: Although its ratings sagged a bit last season, “Empire” remains the Fox’s flagship show outside of “The Simpsons,” which looks as if it will run forever. Not surprisingly, “Empire” is launching a spinoff, “Star,” about a female vocal group looking to make it big in the music biz; you can think of it as “Dreamgirls” meets Bob Fosse because of the singing and elaborate choreography. Benjamin Bratt and Queen Latifah are
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Someone has to warn New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson: If you are going to trade veteran players to pennant contenders in order to make the accounting department happy, then you should do so
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before the July 31 deadline so that you can get real prospects in return. Alderson was able to move both Lucas Duda and Addison Reed before the deadline and get some value in return, but the GM also traded Neil Walker, Jay Bruce, Curtis Granderson, and Rene Rivera after the deadline for basically bupkis. Only masochistic baseball fans get excited by their team getting back minor leaguers who are suspects more than prospects, mysterious players to be named later, and cash considerations. Bruce was having a career year for the Mets when he was traded for Ryan Ryder, an A-level minor league relief pitcher with a high ERA (when I first heard Ryder’s name, I thought he was an adult film star). Contrast Alderson’s dillydallying with how his
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LIYBT Is Rolling: Joe Novara won the eighth annual LIYBT alumni tournament on August 16 at AMF Plainview Lanes, an event that attracted more than 50 bowlers that competed for more than $1,700 in awards. Results: Joe Novara $600, Chris Trotta $400, Carmelo Randazzo $250 (scholarships sent to SMART), Chris Paroly $175, Jeffrey Juarez $150, Sean Mott $100, Chris Cappellini $50. The 25th season kick-off for the LIGBT is September 24, with the adult-junior tournament at Farmingdale Lanes, followed by touraments on October 1 at Herrill Lanes, and October 15 at AMF Centereach Lanes. The LIYBT represented itself well at the Junior Gold competition this years, with 41 bowlers represented; 11 of the young athletes advanced in the competition. Taking part: U12 Boys: Alex Ramoska, U15 Girls: Amanda Naujokas, and Hannah Manetta, U20 Boys: Michael Martell, Adam Zimmerman (2015 U15 Champion), Adam Glickman, Connor Egan, Kurt Schall, and Nick Caruana, U20 Girls: Skylar McGarrity. Learn more or get involved with the LIYBT at liybtbowling.com, find them on Facebook, or download the LIYBT app. Doubles For Dio: The third annual “Bowl For Ronnie” bowling party benefiting The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer
New York Yankees counterpart, Brian Cashman, handled things in late July in 2016; the Yankees were in far stronger shape than the Mets were at the deadline, but Cashman didn’t think that they had the talent to win a World Series. He moved relievers Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller and got back a treasure trove of prospects who are almost certain to help his team in the future. Was anyone really surprised that the Yankees swept the four-game Subway Series? That humiliation was likely insult to injury for the Mets' faithful. Even in bad years, it means a lot to fans to play well against a crosstown rival. It’s time for Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki to finally prove his worth. Kevin Even though he's a Plawecki first-round draft choice, Plawecki has been a major disappointment as he has struggled to hit .200 at the big league level. Alderson is giving the catcher one last shot to prove himself. If he continues to be an automatic out, expect Plawecki expect him to be cut from the team’s 40-man roster at the end of the season. It will be interesting to see how Derek Jeter handles things now that he is (probably, as the
deal wasn't finalized at press time) the business face of the Miami Marlins. Jeter was always courteous to the media, but it was clear that he didn’t really enjoy shmoozing with the press. He was also not one to pose for photos with fans the way that Aaron Judge cheerfully does. As Marlins president, Jeter is going to have to engage in that Brian Cashman kind of PR work, especially with season ticket holders and corporate sponsors. Alex Rodriguez has been on the cover of countless sports mags, but he broke new terrain last month when his countenance was on the front of The Hollywood Reporter. “A-Rod” has been a co-host on “Live With Kelly,” and has been a panelist on “The View.” ABC executives were so impressed with his work that they inked him to be an occasional contributor to their news division. Rodriguez will also launch a show on CNBC, “Back In The Game,” in which he and other experts dispense financial advice to down-on-their luck athletes. In addition to all this, Rodriguez continues to be a Fox Sports MLB air personality. Morning television has never been robust for sports programming, but that may be changing. Fox Sports 1 is launching “First
Fund (diocancerfund.org), is Friday, October 6 at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City, California. The event, hosted by VH-1's Eddie Trunk, will include a celebrity bowling tournament and a raffle drawing. Last year's event brought in $36,500 for the cancer charity, now in its eighth year of raising awareness and funding for cancer research. Participants can anticipate an evening of fun, food, and, of course, bowling with rockers and celebrities competing for trophies in the name of raising funds and awareness for The Dio Cancer Fund. Previous events brought together entertainers and artists such as Tenacious D featuring Jack Black and Kyle Gass, Tom Morello, John 5, members of Mastodon, Steven Adler of Guns 'N Roses, Lita Ford, members of Stone Sour, and more artists. Individual tickets and lane sponsorships are now on sale; log on to diocancerfund.org/bowlforronnie for info, and eventbrite.com for tickets. LIGBT Giants: Here's a compendium of
winners from recent LIBGT tournaments throughout the area, capped off by a $5,000 first prize in the organization's third “Super Tournament” on August 27 at AMF Plainview … Isaura Simon, a graphic artist from Jackson Heights, won LIGBT’s sport shot and $1,000 at Levittown Lanes … Nasir Ashraf, also from Jackson Heights, won LIGBT’s sport shot tournament at AMF East Meadow …. John Santano, 71, won his first LIGBT title by defeating fellow senior bowler Tavie
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Caratozzolo of Middle Village, at Astoria Bowl, earning the trophy and $1,000. The big one: Pak Wong of New York City (above) won the hotly contest third LIGBT “Super Tournament” along with $5,000 on August 27 at AMF Plainview, besting the difficult Stockholm oil pattern along the way in the biggest LIGBT event to date. The fall season for the LIGBT is now underway; learn how to get involved with these enjoyable handicap tournaments by logging on to ligbtour.com, or call (877) 900-6464.
Photos: Kevin Plawecki by Bob Smith; Brian Cashman by Keith Allison (CC); Cris Carter by Minnesota National Guard (CC)
Things First,” which stars NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN air personality Cris Carter, exKansas City sports talk radio jock Nick Wright, and former “Weekend Today” co-host Jenna Wolfe. Expect in-depth interviews, essays, debates, and the obligatory highlight reels. FS1 was smart to get this show on the air before ESPN debuts Mike Greenberg’s much-ballyhooed sunrise show. Veteran Daily News NFL columnist Gary Myers has written a book, My First Coach
(Grand Central Publishing), where he getcurrent and former NFL quarterbacks to open up about their dads, and in the process, themselves. On the light side, Ryan Fitzpatrick talks about his dad’s reaction to him leading the Harvard Crimson, while on a darker note, Phil Simms details his strained relationship with his alcoholic, abusive dad. The New York Jets will probably be an awful football team this year, but they always display culinary pride: There now will be more sushi and barbecue concession stands. “Gang Green” is also promising an expansion of their $7 value meal menu. Let’s hope that they play well enough so that no one gets indigestion. With Serena Williams missing the 2017 U.S. Open because of her pregnancy, it will be interesting to see who’ll be the last American player left standing this year. In the last few years, no American male or female player without the surname of Williams has made it into the tournament’s second week. One of the best kept secrets of the U.S. Open takes place the week before it officially gets underway as some of the best players in the world compete in the Qualifiers and it’s free to watch. The United States Tennis Association has in recent years has dubbed the Wednesday of that week “Queens Day.” The USTA employs a stage where artists from the borough get a chance to
perform, and it also allows representatives from such attractions as The Queens Zoo, Queens Botanical Gardens, The Louis Armstrong House Museum, and The Hall of Science to set up promotional booths, which in turn are a boon to the local economy.
Cris Carter
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Jazz & Blues
The HooDoo That They Do So Well: One of the area's most successful New Orleans-style bands, The HooDoo Loungers, returns to Treme in Islip on Saturday, September 16 in what promises to be another night of fun and revelry. To learn more, call Treme at (631) 277-2008. Comprised of Joe Lauro (bass and vocals), David Deitch (keyboards, accordion, and vocals), Michael Schiano (guitar), Marvin Joshua (vocals), Dave Giacone (drums), Brian Sears (saxophones), Dawnette Darden (lead vocals), Ed Leone (trombone), and Gary Henderson (trumpet), this is a big band with a big, bold sound that's buoyed by a rousing, upbeat show. Their 2013 self-titled album helped make the band a national name, and the group has just completed a busy summer performing at top clubs, bandshells, and amphitheaters. The group returns to Treme with Mardi Gras in mind – but then
Calendar Tuesday, September 5
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Keith Ruzika K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: Molotov Cocktails / Phil Kennelty & Phriends / Bad Mary Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Oyster Bay Brewing Company Cruise Night With Bryce Larsen Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Paul Cuthbert Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Tropix (Freeport) Saddle Up Tuesdays: Live Music 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 Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) The Generators Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Live Reggae House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's Of Smithtown Jam Night Montauk Village Green 3Bs Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Jam Night Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) The Twisted Circus O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen NYC/Queens/Brooklyn B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars / The Supremes, Dreamgirls, & Stevie Wonder Tribute Blue Note (NYC) Roy Haynes City Winery (NYC) Marc Roberge Mercury Lounge (NYC) A. Chal / Low Anxiety / Atomic Girl
Wednesday, September 6
The HooDoo Loungers again, this is a big group that always seems to have New Orleans in mind, as their sound is as authentic as what you'll find on Bourbon Street any night of the week. Johnson's Got Rhythm(land): Slide guitar master Dennis Johnson has announced a September 15 release date for Rhythmland, his latest CD on the Root Tone Records label. Johnson released his first single from the new disc, “Timbale,” to iTunes on August 1. Rhythmland was produced by Johnson and Craig Long, and recorded at Paradise Studios in Sacramento. On the CD, Johnson is backed by his band, dubbed The Mississippi Ramblers: Tim Metz on drums, Jonathan Stoyanoff on bass, and Craig Long on keyboards and background vocals. Johnson also wrote nine of the album’s 10 songs and spins a unique take on the classic “Walkin’ Blues.” Rhythmland explores Americana, roots, blues, Latin, rock and folk rhythms with Johnson’s trademark improvisational sections. “I wanted to make a diverse album with great rhythms, lyrics and improvisation,” said Johnson. “The rhythms on the record really pull the listener in. That’s one reason we called the record Rhythmland.” Inspiring lyrics and vocals are spotlighted on songs like “Faith” and “That Way No More.” Noted Johnson: “I am really happy with the lyrics on this record. The lyrics are based on life experiences and delve into important guiding principles to help you get through the ups and downs of life. These are lessons I have lived.”
Dennis Johnson
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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 Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Half Moon Café (Long Beach) Blues Jam With The Mo Betta Blues Band 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 Kasey's (Rockville Centre) Paul Cuthbert K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories Lounge At The Space At Westbury Brett Druck Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Don Celenza & Friends Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Suffolk 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) Slingshot Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Whiskey Road Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias
Your Guide To Local Events Fulton's Gate (Patchogue) Irish Night Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Jazz Loft Jam Session With The Jazz Loft Jam Band / The Art Of Jazz & Poetry Session Joe's Garage & Grill (Riverhead) Open Mic 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) Jam Night O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Live 60s Music Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Smithtown Social Open Jam Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) Adam Larson NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Jimmy Vivino's NYC Blues Revue: Joe Louis Walker / Dion DiMucci / Sam Moore / Skemekia Copeland / William Bell Blue Note (NYC) Roy Haynes City Winery (NYC) Positively Bob: Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan Jazz Standard (NYC) Jeff “Tain” Watts Mercury Lounge (NYC) Dances / Caddywhompus / Andrew Duhon / Chris Staples
Thursday, September 7
Nassau Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Open Jam / A Witch's Brew Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Rewind Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre) Country Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Costello's Flying Circus (Elvis Costello Tribute) Lounge At The Space At Westbury The Dave Diamond Band 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) Annie D Space At Westbury Theater Dwight Yoakam Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Vine Brothers Tocolo Cantina (Garden City) Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) MJT / Matter / Whole Sum / A'Mericana Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Melanie Morin Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) That 70s Band Common Ground At Rotary Park (Sayville) Corey Creek (Southold) The Grand Central Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Double Play Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) The Jazz Loft Big Band Niesen 347 (Saint James) Nisen 347 Thursdays Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Chain Reaction Paramount (Huntington) Shinedown / Biffy Clyro Red River Inn (Yaphank) E3 Revolution (Amityville) This Life We Live Ristegio's Restaurant (North Patchogue) Karen & Mango Shandon Court (East Islip) Gerry Finlay Smithhaven Mall (Lake Grove) Songs In The Attic (Billy Joel Tribute) Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Live Jazz Treme (Islip) Sabori
Calendar NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Scooter Brown Band / Mickey Dolenz Blue Note (NYC) Talib Kweli City Winery (NYC) Rik Emmett Jazz Standard (NYC) Jeff “Tain” Watts: An Elvin Jones 90th Birthday Celebration Mercury Lounge (NYC) The Steel Woods / Weakened Friends Union Pool (Brooklyn) Rachel Baiman
Friday, September 8
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway) Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Tooty & The Mother Pluckers Broadway 247 (Hicksville) Live Music Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Goumba Johnny Charlie Bullfrog's (Floral Park) Diesel Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Porch Groove E.B. Elliott’s (Freeport) Pine Laps Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Vic Dibitetto Junction (Long Beach) The Grand Central K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Beyond Fab (Beatles Tribute) / Side Gig Memories 2 (Williston Park) Top Shelf Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) PapaJack / Street Wis Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Larger Than Life / Ants Marching Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Ready In 10 / Face To Face / Drive (Cars Tribute) Olde Trading Post Tavern (New Hyde Park) Hambones Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) 45 RPM R.S. Jones (Merrick) The Carrie McQuade Band Space At Westbury Theater Triton Fight: Live MMA Starving Artist Café (Franklin Square) Cyndi & Glenn Unplugged Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Deep Pockets Sunset Grill (Seaford) Uppercut Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Tara O'Grady Tropix (Freeport) Angry Young Men Trotter’s (Franklin Square) RPM & Friends Uncle Tony's (Farmingdale) The Two Daves Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Pipe / All The Blink Things / Basket Case Bistro 72 (Riverhead) East End Trio Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) The Falco Brothers /
Your Guide To Local Events Leslie Mendelson BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Live Music Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) The Mystic Crooked Rail (Northport) Live Music Danfords Hotel & Marina (Port Jefferson) Easy Street Dek's (Rocky Point) The Lowly Jensens Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Souled Out Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Mark Lawlor Lion's Den (West Islip) The No Request Band McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Anthony DiDomenico Meschutt Beach Hut (Hampton Bays) The Bobby Nathan Band Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Live Music Overlook Beach Hut (Babylon) Bon Journey (Bon Jovi & Journey Tribute) Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) Back To The 80s: Jessie's Girl Park Lounge (Kings Park) The Key Three Red River Inn (Yaphank) The Lisa Polizzi Band Revolution (Amityville) November Rain (Guns 'N Roses Tribute) Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) The Legendary Murphys Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Hot Date / The Sturdy Souls Suffolk Theater Mickey Dolenz Tanner Park Beach Hut (Copiague) Tiger Rose Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Live Comedy: Paul Anthony / Steve Lazarus / Maria Walsh Treme (Islip) The Johnny Mac Band NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Chante Moore / Morgan Heritage / Bellbottom Blues Blue Note (NYC) Statik Selektah / Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Diet Cig City Winery (NYC) Isaac Mizrahi Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Fresh Kids Of Belair
Saturday, September 9
Nassau A Whale's Tale (Long Beach) Cool Hand Lou & The Downtown Daddy-Os Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) BCT Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Goumba Johnny / Vincent Pastore Campagne House (Bethpage) The Electric Dudes
D.F. Meadows (East Meadow) Live Music E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Audio Replay Governor’s Comedy Club (Levittown) Vic DiBitetto Hub Billiard Club (Island Park) Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Halfstep (Grateful Dead Tribute) / Drive (Cars Tribute) Junction (Long Beach) Nicholls Road Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Iain Matthews / Pete Mancini Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre) After Anatevka Memories 2 (Williston Park) Backbeat Micky Malone's (Floral Park) Don Celenza & Friends MP Taverna (Roslyn) Jazz Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Terror On The Turnpike Punk Rock Car Show: Live Music Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) George Lamond / Nayobe / DJ Impact / Sal Abbatielo & Vinny Dice Nassau Coliseum (Uniondale) Italia Vera Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Willie Nelson / The Avett Brothers / Sheryl Crow / Margo Price / Lukas Nelson / Promise Of The Real Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Platinum Star / The Rolling Stoned NYCB Theatre At Westbury Englebert Humperdink Old Bethpage Village Restoration Old-Time Music Weekend Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) The Legendary Murphys R.S. Jones (Merrick) Twisted Troubadour Duo Space At Westbury Theater Funk Flex / K. Michelle Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Live Music Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Danny Kean Sunset Grill (Seaford) The Natural Red Band Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Dinny Keg Trotter’s (Franklin Square) Our Generation Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The Gissel Garcia Band / Judgement Day / Hellgate Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) April Rain Blue Island Oyster Festival (West Sayville) The Lisa Polizzi Band / Soundswell Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Joe & Albert Bouchard BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Live Music Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) 45 RPM Dublin Deck (Patchogue) ZBTB (Zac Brown Band
Tribute) Eclectic Café At Unitarian Universalist Society Of South Suffolk (Bay Shore) Joan & Joni (Joan Baez & Joni Mitchell Tribute) Homegrown Music Café at St. Majella Church (Port Jefferson Station) Everything Turned To Color / Tim Haufe Jason's Vineyard (Jamesport) George Barry Katie's Of Smithtown WUSB Benefest: The Johnny Mac Band / Bob Westcott / Jim Dexter / Toby Tobias / Dave Christian / Brother Dave & The Brave / Richard Lanahan / Christine Sweeney & The Dirty Stay-Outs / Ying Yang / Alan Semerdjian & Surreal / Robinson Treacher / Monsoon Groove / Hank Stone / Keg Belly / Crash Transit / 42 nd & Nelson / The Dave Diamond Band / Blue Moon Rising / Ad Astra / Finn & His Rustkickers / The Walk-A-Bout / Finally Balanced / Project Vibe Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn / DJ Epic McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Anthony DiDomenico Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Rapid Fire / Dakota Rose Paramount (Huntington) Bayside Red River Inn (Yaphank) The Glenn Hagen Trio Revolution (Amityville) Stray From The Path Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) In The Groove Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band South Country Tavern (East Patchogue) Bohemian Summer Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) LHT / Inda Eaton Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson – Ray's Proteges Jazz TGI Friday's (Riverhead) Joe Rock & The All-Stars Treme (Islip) The Russ Seeger Band Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Tank Blue Note (NYC) Statik Selektah / Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Fionn Regan City Winery (NYC) Lee Roy Parnell Jazz Standard (NYC) Jeff “Tain” Watts Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie's Girl Low Tide Bar (Rockaway) The Electrix Mercury Lounge (NYC) Nicole Atkins / Kim Boekbinder Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Shift / Liz Black & Friends
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Calendar Sunday, September 10
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Keith Ruzika Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Jazz City Cellar (Westbury) Live Jazz Brunch Connoly Station (Malverne) Live Irish Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music Farmingdale Village Green The Electric Dudes / Live Music K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam / Paws On The Patio Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Latin Night Junction (Long Beach) Arturo Supernova Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre) Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Show MaliBlue (Lido Beach) WLIR Reunion Dance Party Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Frosch Family Fest Riverside Court (Long Beach) Live Music Space At Westbury Theater LI Autism Communities Benefit: Jeff Ross Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park (Oyster Bay) Waterfront Festival: Captain Jack (Billy Joel Tribute) / Randy Jackson / Whiskey Road / Beyond Fab (Beatles Tribute) Tropix (Freeport) East Coast Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Hollo / Like Minded Criminals Amityville Music Hall The Fall Of Troy / Hail The Sun / Time King Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Stephen Kellogg Captree State Park (Babylon) The Steel Silk Band Carney's (Amityville) Brian McGeough Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Rockin' 45s / Decadia Cupsogue Beach Hut (Westhampton Dunes) Bobby Nathan Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Steel Drum Band John Walsh Park (East Northport) Gina Cutillo Katie's Of Smithtown WUSB Benefest: Danny Kean / A Band Called Sam / The Pamela Betti Band / The Gary Sellers Band / Kerry Kearney / Mark Newman / Frune / Ahmad Ali / Joe Vignola & Shecky Davis / Rocket & The Launchers / Miles To Dayton Trio / Rorie Kelly / Jellyband / Quarter Horse / The Brother Pluckers / Robert Bruey / Jay Reilly Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn
Your Guide To Local Events Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Mediterranean Breeze Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Night Revolution (Amityville) Acoustic Night: Perimeter / Lucy Hall / Paris Ray / Ashley Jauvinett / Arma Banks / Suzy Curran Seaside Grill (Riverhead) 2 Man Acoustical Jam Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Peter Mayer, Scott Kirby, Brendan Mayer & Gary Green Treme (Islip) The Bill Heller Jazz Trio NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Doro Pesch Blue Note (NYC) Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers City Winery (NYC) Matthew Sweet / Tommy Keene Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Jazz Standard (NYC) Jeff “Tain” Watts Mercury Lounge (NYC) Feral Fawn / Rachel Lynn / Aria Jay / Capotal Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Deep Pockets
Monday, September 11
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Industry Night Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Johnny Mac & Dave Ice K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Tropix (Freeport) Dueling Pianos Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon): Open Mic With Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Monday Jazz Jam Crooked Rail (Northport) Vox Populi Acoustic Open Mic With Live Artist Tapings Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Monsoon Monday Paramount (Huntington) Danzig Shandon Court (East Islip): Musicians Night Hosted
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By Gil McLean Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Open Mic Trifecta Lounge (Copiague): The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst): Open Mic Night With Kenn NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC) Jon Paris' All-Star Blues Band Blue Note (NYC) McCoy Tyner City Winery (NYC) Son Little Jazz Standard (NYC) Mingus Big Band Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Jazz Open Jam Mercury Lounge (NYC) Post Animal
Tuesday, September 12
Nassau Junction (Long Beach) Singer/Songwriter NIght K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night / County Line Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Paul Cuthbert Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Tropix (Freeport) Country Tuesday: Live Music 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 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 House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's of Smithtown Open Jam With George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) The Twisted Circus Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Tap And Barrel (Smithtown) Jazz Jam Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Live Jazz NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Vanessa Da Mata / The B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars
Blue Note (NYC) David Sanborn City Winery (NYC) Rami Kleinstein
Wednesday, September 13
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Live Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic with "Big Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Don Celenza & Friends R.S. Jones (Merrick) Pete Kanelous & Friends Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Tropix (Freeport) Back To the 80s: Live Music Suffolk Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night 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) Panic Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Southbound 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 Gourmet Burger Bistro (Port Jefferson) Bohemian Summer Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Open Jam / Jam Session Katie's Of Smithtown Open Mic Hosted By Michael Perlmutter 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) Ace Frehley Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B.
Calendar Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Smithtown Social Open Jam Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) The Nite Owl Band NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Samples Blue Note (NYC) David Sanborn City Winery (NYC) Poco Jazz Standard (NYC) Tim Berne’s Snakeoil
Thursday, September 14
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Jazz & Sushi Night Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Ace Duo Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Open Jam / A Witch's Brew Half Moon Café (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Bob Levy & Sarah Palermo & Friends / Roger Rosenberg Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Salsa Night Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Live Music Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / FM (Steely Dan Tribute) LB Social (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Dianne Hoffman Long Beach Public Library Long Beach Jazz Festival: Charlie Hunter / Kerry Kearney Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Nassau Coliseum (Uniondale) Barry Manilow Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker R.S. Jones (Merrick) Jan Slow Space At Westbury Theater America Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Cliff Hangers Tocolo Cantina (Garden City) Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Tropix (Freeport) Ladies Night: Live Music Suffolk Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Cassandra House BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) That 70s Band Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Jon & Anthony Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Tom Manuel & His Firehouse Five Niesen 347 (Saint James) Niesen 347 Thursdays Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Superbad Paramount (Huntington) Steve Earle & The Dukes / Los Lobos Patchogue Theatre Tradewinds Red River Inn (Yaphank) E3 Revolution (Amityville) Orphan Tiger / The Word And The Whisper / A Fighting Chance / Mary The Station Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) The Pamela Betti Band Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Treme (Islip) La Elegancia de la Salsa Vanderbilt Museum (Centerport) Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles Tribute) NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Sal Valentinetti / The James Brown Soul Revue Blue Note (NYC) David Sanborn City Winery (NYC) Parachute Jazz Standard (NYC) Camille Bertault Mercury Lounge (NYC) Royal Canoe / Less Art Terminal 5 (NYC) Kasabian
Friday, September 15
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Left Jab Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Joe Matarese Cabana (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Guardavidas Coaster's Tavern (East Meadow) Second Anniversary Celebration Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Debra Lynne E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Cover 2 Cover Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Angel Salazar K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Arena Rock Tribute / Sons Of Sanford
Your Guide To Local Events Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live Music Junction (Long Beach) 12X Living Room (Bethpage) Classic Fridays Lola's Kitchen & Wine Bar (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Lloyd Haber Group Long Beach Public Library Long Beach Jazz Festival: Jeff Berlin / Steve Adelson Stick-tet Luxor (Hicksville) Live Music Memories 2 (Williston Park) Interboro Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Pure Led (Led Zeppelin Tribute) Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Hollywood Drive-By Nassau Coliseum (Uniondale) Roger Waters Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Peat Moss & The Fertilizers / 45 RPM Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) The Mystic Reel (East Rockaway) Generations R.S. Jones (Merrick) Soul Mate Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Julian Lee Sunset Grill (Seaford) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) The Hambones Tropix (Freeport) Radio Riot Trotter's (Franklin Square) Rewind
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Rock Stars From Mars / Mean Machine Backstage Pass (Ronkonkoma) Live Music Beau's (Greenlawn) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Dinny Keg Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) BoDeans BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Live Music Carney's (Amityville) Live Music Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Wonderous Stories Dublin Deck (Patchogue) O El Amor Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Jellyband Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) The Tim Hagans Quartet Mary Dowling's Irish Pub (Islip) The Vibe McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Greg Stone Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Anthony Raffa Paramount (Huntington) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Patchogue Theatre What's Going On (Marvin Gaye Tribute) Recipe 7 (Miller Place) The Key Three Red River Inn (Yaphank) The Pamela Betti Band Revolution (Amityville) Wings Of The Whale Fall Kickoff: The Leftovers / Best Regards / Frankenblazer / Rude Mood Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) East Coast Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Pump (Aerosmith Tribute) / Sarah Conway & The Playful Souls Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) New Millennium Big Band (Dean Martin & Bobby Darin Tribute) Treme (Islip) 3 Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Sizzla Birdland (NYC) David Sanborn Blue Note (NYC) Skyzoo City Winery (NYC) Wesley Stace's Cabinet of Wonders Jazz Standard (NYC) Antonio Sanchez Group Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air Mercury Lounge (NYC) Throwing Snow / Baile
Saturday, September 16
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: J. Brittany Jazz Trio Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway) Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Trick Bag Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Joe Matarese Craft Kitchen & Taphouse (Lynbrook) FiveStone E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) The Rich Johnson Band Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Angel Salazar Grotta Di Fuocco (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Soleo Half Moon Café (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: The Long Beach Seven-Piece Band Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live DJs Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Uppercut Jericho Turnpike (New Hyde Park) New Hyde Park Street Fair: Live Music Junction (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Steve Adelson & Friends K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Back In Time (Huey Lewis & The News Tribute) / Mountain Jam Orchestra (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) / Any Way You Want It (Journey Tribute At 2 PM)
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Calendar Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Boomer Comedy Tour: Judy Tenuta / Rocky LaPorte / Carol Siskind / Nick Griffin Lola's (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Benoir's All-Star Jam Long Beach Historical Society Long Beach Jazz Festival: Bobby Blues & Friends Long Beach Public Library Long Beach Jazz Festival: Chieli Minucci & Special EFX / Dave Frank / The World Of Oz Featuring Omar Hakim & Rachel Z / Michael Manring / Alex Blake Collective Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre) “I Am” Dancers MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Disco Unlimited Memories 2 (Williston Park) Cover 2 Cover Micky Mo's Cafe & Lounge (Lynbrook) Live Music MP Taverna (Roslyn) Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Crash The Calm Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Miami Sound Featuring Nikki Torres (Gloria Estefan Tribute) Nassau Coliseum (Uniondale) Roger Waters Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater Sublime With Rome / The Offspring Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Hot Date Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Disco Unlimited R.S. Jones (Merrick) Welldiggers Space At Westbury Theater Bijan Mortazavi Sunset Grill (Seaford) Victims Of Rock Sutton Place (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Holy Funk Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) The Kerry Kearney Band Tap Room (Massapequa Park) Live Music Trotter’s (Franklin Square) Live Music Uncle Tony's (Farmingdale) Danny Kean Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) SMF / Pump (Aerosmith Tribute) / All Revved Up Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Gail Storm Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Guitar Army: John Jorgenson / Lee Roy Parnell / Joe Robinson BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Live Music
CLUBBING
Original Music Showcase K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore September 5 at 7:30 PM kjfarrells.com • (516) 804-9925 It's one of the best nights of music in the Long Island club scene: A curated selection of hot, rising original bands, usually with every style under the rainbow included. On this night: Phil Kennelty, The Molotov Cocktails (pictured at right), and more.
Your Guide To Local Events Butterfield’s (Hauppague) Billboard Live Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Nitework / Frank Bellucci And Friends Crooked Rail (Northport) Live Music Dublin Deck (Patchogue) ZBTB (Zac Brown Band Tribute) House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Live Music Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Tim Hagans With Michele Brangwen Dance Company Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn / DJ Epic McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Greg Stone Montauk Lighthouse Great Eastern Music Festival: Sarah Jarosz / The Dustbowl Revival / Miles To Dayton / Buddy Merriam & Back Roads / Seldom Scene / Sam Outlaw / Tall Tall Trees / Eastbound Freight / Hank Stone / Kirsten Maxwell / He-Bird She-Bird / Bill Scorzari / Pluck & Rail / M2D Trio / Gene Casey / Gravity Jazz Quartet Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Live Music Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Copycat Patchogue Theatre Bobby Collins Pennysaver Amphitheater (Farmingville) Jake Owen / Mitchell Tenpenny / Seth Ennis / A Thousand Horses Red River Inn (Yaphank) Killin' Time Revolution (Amityville) Rosedale Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) Uppercut Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Hello, Brooklyn / Black & Sparrow Suffolk Theatre (Riverhead) Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Live Jazz Treme (Islip) The HooDoo Loungers Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show NYC/Queens B.B. King’s Blues Club (NYC) Ace Frehley Blue Note (NYC) David Sanborn Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Hayes Carll City Winery (NYC) Jake Clemon Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Irish Fair: Andy Cooney / Unforgettable Fire (U2 Tribute) / Derek Warfield & The Young Wolf Tones / The Canny Brothers / John Nolan / The Brooklyn Bards
Gin Fizz Harlem Ms. Bluntler Jazz Standard (NYC) Antonio Sanchez Group Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie’s Girl Mercury Lounge (NYC) Jordan Rakei / A Murcher Of Crows NYC Goth & Post-Punk Festival Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Electrix
Sunday, September 17
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Them Again Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Jazz City Cellar (Westbury) Live Jazz Brunch Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music Grotta Di Fuocco (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Reggae Jazz Ensemble Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Latin Night Junction (Long Beach) Long Beach Jazz Festival: Open Jam Session K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Open Jam Long Beach Public Library Long Beach Jazz Festival: Bob Lepley, Frank Bellucci, & Jimmy Cammack / Peter Bernstein & Yotam Silberstein / Bakithi Kumalo / Vicki Genfan & Manalo Badrena / Uppercut Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre) John Waite / Ellis Paul Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music NYCB Theatre At Westbury Dick Fox's Doo Wop Extravaganza: Lou Christie / The Tymes / Shirley Alston Reeves / Eddie Holman / The Del-Satins / The Knockouts Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Oompahfest Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Docs Who Rock Battle Of The Bands Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) 45 RPM / Justice Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Steel Drum Band Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Long Island Hilton (Huntington) Over 50 Fair Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) NXT Level Paramount (Huntington) Kevin James Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Night With Tom Pekar
Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Altezza Piano Trio Treme (Islip) Chris Covais
Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Live Breakfast Music NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) ONYX / Mopp / Group Home Blue Note (NYC) David Sanborn Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Gabrielle Aplin City Winery (NYC) Gil Morgenstern’s Reflection Series Presents Then And Now: Reality Chamber Theatre Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Open Mic Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Jazz Standard (NYC) Antonio Sanchez Group Mercury Lounge (NYC) Jordan Rakei
Monday, September 18
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Industry Night Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Kane Daily 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 Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Paramount (Huntington) Yes Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic 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
Fall Freestyle Bash Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall, Wantagh September 9 at 8 PM muls.com (516) 783-7500 ticketweb.com There's one thing we know about pop music that's for sure: Freestyle will never die, as it has some of the most ardent and loyal fans of any music genre. On this special night: A packed bill featuring a host of Freestyle superstars, including Nayobe, George Lamond (pictured), DJ Impact, and hosts Vinny Dice and Sal Abbatielo. Get out your best dancing shoes for this one.
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Brett Druck The Lounge At The Space At Westbury September 6 at 8 PM thespaceatwestbury.com (516) 283- 5566 This standup comic has been a cast member on “Laughs TV,” and has appeared all over TV and on Pandora Comedy. He's also a festival regular, appearing at The Charleston Comedy Festival, The Andy Kaufman Awards, San Francisco Sketchfest, and The Hoboken Comedy Festival.
More Netflix News: Prolific writer, producer and television hitmaker Shonda Rhimes – quite possibly, the most powerful woman in TV – is bringing her Shondaland production company to Netflix under a multiyear deal to produce new series and other projects. Longtime producing partner Betsy Beers makes the move to Netflix as well. The move further unites Rhimes with Netflix. While Shondaland’s award-winning series such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal,” and “How To Get Away With Murder” air in the U.S. on ABC – and will continue to – “How To Get Away With Murder” streams everywhere else in the world on Netflix, with the other pair of shows available on Netflix in many regions as well. “Shonda Rhimes is one of the greatest storytellers in the history of television,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix. “Her work is gripping, inventive, pulse-pounding, heart-stopping, taboo-breaking television at its best. I’ve gotten the chance to know Shonda and she’s a true Netflixer at heart – she loves TV and films, she cares passionately about her work, and she delivers for her audience. We’re so excited to welcome her to Netflix.” "Shondaland’s move to Netflix is the result of a shared plan Ted Sarandos and I built based on my vision for myself as a storyteller and for the evolution of my company,” said Rhimes. “Ted provides a clear, fearless space for creators at Netflix. He understood what I was looking for – the opportunity to build a vibrant new storytelling home for writers with the unique creative freedom and instantaneous global reach provided by Netflix’s singular sense of innovation. The future of Shondaland at Netflix has limitless possibilities. Our current shows will continue to thrive on ABC and Shondaland will be there every step of the way. I could not have asked for a better home to begin my career. I continue to be grateful to work with so many talented people – especially our studio gladiator Patrick Moran, and our most powerful and brilliant champion, Channing Dungey. Starting today, we are thrilled to begin creating new ABC’s Shondaland stories with Grey’s Netflix. Everyone at Anatomy Shondaland is honored to expand both our audience and our creative identity with Ted and the entire team at Netflix." Shondaland is the production company behind the television series “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal,” “How To Get Away With Murder,” “Private Practice” and the upcoming “For The People” and “Untitled Grey’s Anatomy Spinoff.” Founded by Rhimes and joined by producing partner Beers, during the course of the last decade Shondaland has earned numerous awards, including a Golden Globe, the Peabody Award, GLAAD Media Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and eight Emmy Awards. The company has also been honored by the Television Academy, Producers Guild of America, The Directors Guild of America, and The Writers Guild of America, among others. In addition, Shondaland expanded into the digital space with the launch of its first wewsletter; Shondaland.com should be a reality by the time you read this. Netflix has also announced a new venture with legendary late night host David Letterman, with a new, original program forthcoming. Photo: Grey’s Anatomy courtesy ABC
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Rivershine Shines: From Louisville, a city steeped in the history of country music, bluegrass, folk, jazz, and more, comes RiverShine (formerly Borderline9), which recently began working with producer Mark Slaughter on its new album, All About The Ride, soon to be released. RiverShine began as guitarist Dave Helbig was looking for musically inclined friends to work on a new record. Helbig found young drummer Logan Giles; next was bass player Alex Roberts of Phoenix, who had moved to the area. Rounding out the group is new vocalist Ryan Scott Brenzel, who graduated with a degree in Vocal Performance from Bellarmine University along with a degree in psychology, and has performed with The Ryan Scott Band. With the group ready, it recently hit the studio with the platinum selling Slaughter, has has toured and worked with the likes of Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Poison, and Damn Yankees. The release date for All About The Ride will soon be announced. Honoring Glen: In recent years, country music star Tanya Tucker has been quietly writing and recording new music while coping with a wave of emotions surrounding Glen Campbell’s battle with Alzheimer's disease. While their relationship and breakup made headlines years ago, Tucker channeled her heartfelt feelings for Campbell into a song, “Forever Loving You.” A portion of the proceeds from this recently released song will benefit Alzheimer's Foundation of America, a nonprofit organization which provides programs and services for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers, as well as funds research towards a cure for Alzheimer’s. Tanya Tanya Tucker’s stateTucker ment on the death of Glen Campbell: “I’m just devastated. Absolutely devastated. It’s been so hard these past several years knowing what he’s been going through. My heart just breaks. Glen and I shared some incredible, precious memories together for a long time. There were some ups and downs and, of course, all the downs were played out in the press. We both got past all that. Forgiveness is a wonderful thing. It’s why I’m releasing ‘Forever Loving You’ in memory of Glen, and for all of those who are losing or have lost someone they love. I’ll forever love you, Glen.” Tucker co-wrote “Forever Loving You” with Michael Lynn Rogers and Rusty Crowe, a Tennessee State Senator who co-sponsored The Campbell/Falk Act; the Tennessee law protects communication rights for people who've become wards of the state and those who have conservators over their financial and living situations.
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STUDIO NEWS
with the red-hot Dudley Music, whose new Live From Rockwood Music Hall was post-produced at Dream; the indescribable East End genre-blendling melody masters Earthreal; and many more artists. Simply look for “Dream Recording Studios” at YouTube; learn more about Dream at (516) 409-1818. Beneath The Sun Rehearsal & Recording Studio 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 the
Nonstop To Cairo
We tend to feel a bit melancholy this time of year; although August was hot, the passage of time into September – the unofficial end of summer (it got cool so quickly, didn’t it?) – always makes us more than a bit wistful. So as we try to sneak off to the beach for just a few more days of fun, here's something that's impervious to any weather conditions: The area's recording studios and rehearsal facilities, where things are always broiling: Bellmore's Dream Recording Studios been a hotbed of top area stars in to work during recent times, including the alt band Bohemians (who recently posted a lyric video of their song “Hints” on Instagram and HalfnHalf; the song was re-mixed at Dream); R&B stars in singer/songwriter and producer Josh X and Cardi B; more R&B
Audio Workstations
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Freya Wilcox & The Howl
Valerie Rose have relied on BlokHed for the sounds and styles they want. Learn more by calling BlokHed at (631) 5864111. Want to hear what BlokHed is capable of for your band? Get the new Non Stop To Cairo album, Dabble Heavy (they just blew the roof off the Jones Beach Bandshell; as well as on August 27 at The Inn in Long Beach), at iTunes, at nonstoptocairo.com, Amazon.com, and other retailers. Big news from Sabella Studios in Roslyn Heights, which is now celebrating its 35th year as a major league recording facility: The Brooklyn-based Freda Wilcox & The Howls, whose new album Tooth & Nail was
Dream it up this summer, Recording headling at top clubs Studios and larger venues.
produced, recorded, and mixed at Sabella by Will Harris, has garnered a lot of notice in online music magazines. The group, featuring the Brooklyn-viaAustralia guitarist and spitfire Wilcox, bassist Craig Shay, and bassist C.J. Dunaieff, are tearing
Gatherers
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 music professional'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 and producers; weekly studio access; and the ability for studios pros to set their own session rates. “Our purpose is to provide the audio professional
with regular, part-time 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,” 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. Clients are raving about the constant upkeep of the facility, as well as the constant additions of new and innnovative equipment on site. 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 Workstations Inc. all over social media as well. Port Jefferson's Vudu Studios, helmed by Mike Watts, continues to reign as one of the nation's leading purveyors of indie rock. Working at this nationally noted facility in recent months have been the New Jersey-based Gatherers, artists on Equal Vison Records, as well as fellow label artist Hopesfall and Stolas. To learn more or to become the next band to go national after working with Watts and his crew, log on to vudustudios.com or call the studio at (631) 403-4550.
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Huge Amp Blowout – amps by Vox, Marshall, Randall and more. All reduced to ridiculously low prices! Call Murphy’s Music today! (631) 549-4510. (TFN). 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 a band in the styles of Dashboard, Coldplay, Beatles. Matthew (631) 827-1882. (1233) 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;
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Jamesport area, vocals preferred. (631) 523-3499 (text). (1221) MUSIC INDUSTRY: HELP WANTED
Intern Wanted, M/F, for recording studio/small record label.Come learn hands-on recording andmixing CDs and albums. Compensation when you can engineer a session. Must have computer skills and a car. (631) 741-5836. (1224) VIDEO SERVICES
Attention Bands and singers: Nowadays you need music video to take your music to the next level. Do an HD music video for $300 to $400. Call (516) 642-6174 between 4 pm to 8 pm Mondays through Saturdays. (1204) FOR SALE-
Harmon Kardon Citation 16 amplifier, excellent condition, $500 alone. Rackmounted Citation 11 pre-amp, Citation 15 tuner, $700. All cables, manuals. Monster amp will knock your socks off. (631) 737-6286. (1185) Treadmill, not used much, LED lighting, $125. Nice big Ab Chair, $25. Bicyle exercise machine, $25. Women’s Universal machine, just like in high school, does everything: leg press,
bench press, much more, $150. Chris (631) 496-6139. (1183) For Sale: Vintage 70s Budweiser clock; domed light; working condition. $99. Rich (516) 233-9916. (TFN) For Sale: Miller High Life clock; 1970s. Light working. $99. Rich (516) 233-9916. (TFN) For Sale: Vintage movie posters. Scrooge Collectibles (516) 442-0703. (TFN) For Sale: Atlas Acoustic guitar, ’70s Fender Mexican Strats, Avon collectibles, board games, harmonicas. (718) 894-8245. (1198)
WHEELS & DEALS
Hot Artists & Events Rocking The Area Scene
TV personality and Sabrina entertainer Sabrina Coleman: Coleman, a native Actress, Model, Long Islander, has already enjoyed a & TV Host multi-faceted career, Is A LI moving from running Triple Threat family restaurants to acting, singing, modeling, and her current role as a host on “Live From Studio 6B.” The wife of former NFL safety Erik Coleman and mother of brings her unique perspective and lively personality to the show's various segments as part of a unique career that see no end in sight. Coleman has been a singer, studying under the famed vocal coach Don Lawrence and eventually releasing singles in “Keep Moving On” and “Complicated”; a model, competing in the Miss New York pageant and winning the Miss Italia, Miss Bikini Georgia, and Miss Bikini New York events (inset); an actress and comedian, studying with The Upright Citizens Brigade and appearing in the horror film GeoKilling and the comedy/drama The Productive Lie; and now as a program host, not only on the aforementioned show, but also on the NFL segments “Rollin' With Coleman” and as the New York corespondent for Mayhem Entertainment, bringing viewers tips on healthy habits and cooking. Now, her work on “Live From Studio 6B” is bringing her more fans and viewers than ever before. Keep up with rising star via SabrinaColeman.com, or find her via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more the conservative “Live From Studio 6B” show, log on to livefromstudio6b.com.
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The Our Times Coffeehouse at The Ethical Humanist Society Building in Garden City Tom Prasada-Rao opens its season with “A Tribute to Phil Ochs,” featuring Greg Greenway, Reggie Harris, Tom PrasadaRao (pictured at right), and Pat Wictor, on September 15 at 8 pm. Ochs wrote hundreds of songs and released eight albums in the 1960s and 1970s. Harris, Prasada-Rao, Wictor and Greenway will take turns resurrecting, interpreting, and paying tribute to Ochs’ work and legacy. Ochs, a protest singer and songwriter with wit, was known for his sharply-honed humor, political activism and insightful lyrics. While his best-known songs, which include “I Ain’t Marching Any More,” “Draft Dodger Rag,” and “There But for Fortune,” are political, he also penned ballads such as “Pleasures Of The Harbour” and “Changes.” Doors open at 7:15 pm on the evening of the concert for ticket sales. The suggested donations are $20 for adults and $15 for students with ID; no pre-sales are available. For more information, call (516) 741-7304.
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Arts Announcements Neil deGrasse Tyson
Auditions/Cast Call Northport Chorale Northport High School Chorus Room September 6, 13, and 20 at 7 pm; (631) 223-3789; northportchorale.org Auditions for Winter semester, all voices. Books Irene R. Siegel Book Revue, Huntington September 15 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.com The psychotherapist and meditation teacher (below) will speak about and sign copies of her new book, The Sacred Path Of The Therapist.
Irene Siegel
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. Lectures Neil deGrasse Tyson Tilles Center, Greenvale September 14 at 7:30 pm; tillescenter.org; (516) 299-3100 Tyson brings an all-new lecture to Tilles Center. Topics: The joys of knowing how the universe works and the disasters that can unfold when you do not, culminating in a commentary on the state of science in America today. Theater The Bridges Of Madison County Theatre Three, Port Jefferson September 16 through October 28; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com Advance tickets are now on sale for this classic drama based on the best-selling novel; the play concerns a forbidden love affair between a photographer and a housewife, and how it changes them forever. Dreamgirls Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale September 9 through October 1; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com This modern musical classic follows the story of an African-American all-girl singing trio from Chicago called “The Dreams,” and gives a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes reality of the entertainment industry.
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. The Oak Ridge Boys Tilles Center, Greenvale September 9 at 8 pm; tillescenter.org; (516) 299-3100 Get ready, “Elvira”: The legendary country quartet returns to Long Island with more hits than we can list here.
Man Of La Mancha Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts September 9 through October 22; smithtownpac.org; (631) 724-3700 The classic musical of a dying old man’s quest for the impossible dream returns to this famed Smithtown stage to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Bye Bye Birdie Broadhollow Theater, Elmont September 6 through 23; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: You had “Better Be Sincere” and make your way to what quite possibly ranks as the first rock musical ever staged. It’s the show that keeps on giving, revived often and well.
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Send arts notices to gtmag@optonline.net oo nn ee m m oo nn tt hh before your first event. Run For Your Wife BayWay Arts Center, East Islip September 13 through 24; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: The British farce that has drawn raves in London and New York.
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The Bridges Of Madison County
Gypsy John W. Engeman Theatre At Northport September 14 through October 29; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: Let them entertain you with the classic musical centering around the life and times of Gypsy Rose Lee. Into The Woods Merrick Theatre & Center For The Arts Through October 1; (516) 868-6400 A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree. Quartermaine's Terms Studio Theatre, Little Lindenhurst Shop Through Of Horrors September 17; (631) 226-8400; studiotheatreli.com Set in a faculty room of a British private school, this gentle drama tells the story of a teacher whose time has come and gone. Little Shop Of Horrors Gateway Playhouse, Bellport Through September 9; (631) 286-1133; thegateway.org Feed the need for musical comedy with this classic hit musical. As You Like It Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor 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
The Oak Ridge Boys
leads a stellar cast in a directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle. Rapunzel Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City September 23 & 24 at 11:30 am & 2 pm; (516) 599-6870; plazatheatrical.com
Plaza Theatrical Productions: Let down your hair and bring the kids to this new production by this top-flight area theater company. Jimmy & Carolyn Queens Theatre, Flushing September 15 through October 1; queenstheatre.org; (718) 760-0064 In this comedy, Jimmy, a retired auto body repairman, and his homemaker wife, Carolyn, drive from Florida to Rhode Island to celebrate his birthday.
Mastering Your Sound: IK Multimedia recently released an important update for Lurssen Mastering Console for Mac/PC and for iPhone/iPad, bringing even more processing power for both desktop and mobile users (pictured at right) Lurssen Mastering Console, the awardwinning professional mastering software, born from the collaboration of the IK Multimedia development team with multiple Grammy Award-winning engineers Gavin Lurssen and Reuben Cohen, is now even more powerful and flexible, making it ideal for multi-track and surround mixing applications. “We’re pleased to offer new features such as improved dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio along with multi-mono operation for mono, stereo and surround use for the pro users who have asked for it,” said Lurssen, IK's chief mastering engineer. The Lurssen Mastering Console plugin can be inserted in mono, stereo, and multi-channel tracks, and busses in any compatible DAW for ultimate flexibility as both a mastering and mixing tool. The new mono operation not only allows users to use the plugin on mono tracks (such as vocals, bass, guitars, and more) in regular mixing sessions, or stereo busses for stem mixing or mastering duties,
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but it can also be used on 5.1 surround, or even larger surround projects, depending on the DAW. The parameters, presets and styles will remain consistent across all instances on a multichannel bus when the settings are linked. This will allow greater precision and consistency in surround operation for the highest quality results. The app is available through appstore.com/
Caregivers: Marvin’s Room American Airlines Theatre Cost Of Living Manhattan Theatre Club Marvin’s Room returns: At 40, Bessie (the sublime Lili Taylor) has spent half her life as caregiver for her beloved father Marvin, confined to his bed in their Florida home by strokes and cancer, and her gently wacky Aunt Ruth (Celia Weston). Saintlike in her patience and overwhelming love for them, she has devoted her life to their care, willingly even joyfully. When diag-
lurssenmasteringconsole. Psst: There’s Anthrax In Your Coffee: Anyone who knows Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante knows his love for the taste of coffee – and now, he's proven it: Two years ago, he launched his own line, Benante's Blend. Today, having forged a collaboration with Chicago's Dark Matter Coffee Co., Benante's Blend has undergone enhancements that include higher quality choice of coffee beans, a change in the way the beans are roasted that give the coffee a larger and more flavorful taste, and other tweaks. Now, Benante and Dark Matter have announced announce the relaunch of Benante's Blend. The coffee will still be available in two varieties, the "Be All End All" blend which is a dark roast with a real kick, and the "Forever Metal" blend, a milder coffee (pictured at right). And, despite the upgrades, Benante is keeping the price the same. "I'd been hearing about Dark Matter for awhile," said Benante. "They're based in Chicago where I live, so I tried some of their coffee and thought it was great. We hooked up, I went down to their headquarters and spent a day there just talking
second act Bessie’s selfless goodness transforms her selfish sister and dysfunctional nephews as she bonds with the angry, disturbed Hank and the recessive Charlie. While the play may no longer have the punch it did in 1990, this is a lovingly mounted production, enriched by the raw beauty of Taylor’s illumination of Bessie’s loving soul.
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nosed with leukemia, Bessie reaches out to her long-estranged sister Lee (Janeane Garofalo, in her Broadway debut) and nephews Hank (Jack DiFalco) and Charlie in Ohio to see if they are a match for a bone-marrow transplant. Based on playwright Scott McPherson’s grandmother’s illness and written at the height of the AIDS epidemic in 1990 (McPherson’s partner would die of AIDS in 1992 and the playwright nine months later at 33), this 1991 off-Broadway hit – in its Broadway premiere under Anne Kauffman’s direction – balances a heartwarming celebration of caregivers’ generosity of spirit and love with a very dated, broad sitcom sensibility, especially in the characters of the bumbling, name-forgetting Dr. Wally and a supercilious nursing home administrator. In the stronger
In Cost Of Living, Eddie (the marvelous Victor Williams), a New Jersey long-distance truck driver who has been sober for 12 years, goes to a Williamsburg bar because he has been receiving (and answering) text messages sent from his dead wife’s cellphone. In a lovely monologue we come to know about the loneliness and guilt of this sensitive, gentle man who finds great beauty in the American countryside
coffee, doing some tasting and I have to say, I felt like I was part of this coffee family. Everyone there really enjoys the art of coffee, as do I, so this was something I was really interested in being a part of. We worked together to come up with what I feel is a perfect cup of coffee, and I'm happy to say that my Benante's Blend is under the umbrella of the Dark Matter coffee family." Benante spent a good deal of time over the last 10 months in Dark Matter's "cupping lab," tasting a variety of coffees, different blends, flavors and roasts. After numerous blind tastings, he zeroed in on what would make his perfect cup of coffee. "One of the most exciting things about working with Dark Matter," Benante added, "is that they're not just going to put out my two Benante's Blend coffee line; we're already talking about our next project, another coffee idea that will blow people away, and we're all really excited about that."
Chock Fulla Charlie: Anthrax Drummer’s Coffee Blends (Inset)
he drives through. Thus opens Martyna Majok’s engrossing and exceedingly moving play about two disabled people in wheelchairs and the caregivers who assist them – one out of love, guilt and kindness, the other out of desperate financial need. In alternating scenes on Wilson Chin’s rotating set, we meet John (Gregg Mozgala), a well-to-do Princeton grad student with cerebral palsy who hires Jess (Jolly Abraham), a Princeton graduate to bathe and dress him each morning. Jess desperately needs to supplement her earnings as a cocktail waitress. With prodding, the guarded Jess reveals hints of the hard life she has survived to give herself a better life. In alternating flashback scenes, we see Eddie making overtures to assist his estranged wife Ani (the wonderfully prickly Katy Sullivan) whose sarcasm, hostility, and anger cannot defeat his kindness and caring, and the growing intimacy between John and Jess as she bathes him in the shower and they let down their guard. That John Abraham actually has cerebral palsy and Katy Sullivan is a multiple amputee is not stunt casting; they are both outstanding actors giving indelible, moving performances in an unforgettable production, directed with great sensitivity by Jo Bonney.
Photos courtesy respective theater companies; photo by Joan Marcus
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Rhythm Tracking With Jimi LaLumia
An In-Depth Look At The Hottest Area Artists
Two Times A Tribute:
Who: Petty Rumours ranks as one of the most unique tribute music acts in Long Island, as it pays homage to not one but two legendary performers: Fleetwood Mac lead singer Stevie Nicks as well as Tom Petty, who has led his Heartbreakers to become a classic rock staple. Members of Petty Rumours include Tommy Gorman on drums, Ed Ryan on vocals and guitar, Mike Breier on vocals and bass, Diane-Noel Gorman on vocals and keyboards, and Chris Seidl on lead guitar and vocals. The Artists & Their Sound: From their bio: “So Why Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks? The answer comes from Stevie Nicks herself, "If Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers had said 'leave Fleetwood Mac and come and join us,' I probably would have." Nicks approached Petty in 1976 and asked him to write a song for her. That event led to a nearly 40-year friendship and an on-and-off collaboration. That led this band to connect-the-dots and create Petty Rumours.
“One day, during a discussion about adding a few Petty tunes to their cover band's repertoire, Chris Seidl, Diane Gormman, and Tommy Gorman decided to form a Tom Petty tribute act. Shortly after this decision, ‘Stop Dragging My Heart Around’ was heard on the radio, and within minutes, Petty Rumours was born. The wealth of amazing songs from these multiple award-winning artists, along with their solo and side projects, make for an evening of unforgettable music. The show brings together over four decades of chart-topping material from Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, and even The Traveling Wilburys. With combined sales of these artists easily topping 200 million albums, the selection of great music is so vast that the band can change-up their set list, draw two audiences, and keep the show interesting and entertaining. All of the music has been studied and rehersed for a full energy show with a high standard of musicianship.” To Learn More About Or Contact The Artists: Check out the band’s amazingly creative website at petty-rumours.com, or find them on Twitter: @PettyRumours. The band will perform at K.J. Farrell’s in Bellmore on September 29, October 27, November 25, and December 29. 22 • Good Times Magazine - September 5 - 18, 2017
Of Hits New & Old: I think I actually need to title this column When Top 40 Meant Something. Those of us who've been around for a while – preInternet, naturally – remember when a Top 40 radio countdown (especially here in New York, the Tuesday night Top 20 countdown show on WABC-AM 770 with “Cousin” Brucie) was life itself. The countdown, we were told, was based on sales and requests (how one got requests to WABCAM remains a mystery to me because, by 1965, there were no
request lines since the station was too big, too popular, to accommodate such a system). Regardless, record stores were polled, sales were compiled, and the most popular tunes were played, repeatedly, morning noon and night, with that week's top four in the heaviest repeat rotation. While The Beatles, The Supremes, The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones were the big attractions, you could hear Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, or Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass in the mix – as long as they had a huge hit, they were played, and the kids got turned on to various styles music as a result. We were voting for the hits by purchasing vinyl singles … 45s – you know, the little records with the big holes in the center. There were certain records that didn't get played because of offensive subject matter. I remember "They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha, Haaa!" by Napoleon XIV getting pulled off the radio when it was #1 in sales because it insulted people with mental issues. Years later came
the politically charged "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young ("Tin soldiers and Nixon coming") and The Beatles' "The Ballad Of John & Yoko" ("Christ, you know it ain't easy/they're gonna crucify me") – both Top 10 hits, both removed for offensiveness to certain audiences. Chuck Berry's "My Ding-ALing" was removed from the airwaves on WABC after only one day of airplay, while it was the #1 single in New York, no less. Lou Reed's huge single "Walk On The Wild Side" was considered too wild for airplay, and glam era David Bowie was considered too gay for airplay; "Space Oddity" was forced onto WABC for just two weeks by Cherry Vanilla (then a MainMan publicist) before vanishing. Top 40 had become selective, and ultra conservative. It was no longer all the hits, only the ones considered to be “agreeable.” Perhaps because FM rock radio took away some listeners starting at the end of the 1960s, Top 40 radio (in New York, anyway) began to retreat to a world of John Denver, Helen Reddy, and eventually, because KTU-FM scored a direct hit, disco. Rock records (and topical records) were no longer in the running for a spot on the playlist, and Top 40 lost its edge until Scott Shannon brought it back with Z100 in the 1980s. Next, hip hop scored the same type of impact as disco had done, and Top 40 again retreated away David from rock Bowie and topical records to the same, safe wallpaper music of the Denver/Reddy era, only now featuring solo female vocalists and pop kids, with an occasional hip hop or country-sounding tune. By not representing everything out there, “Hit Radio” is not really what it claims to be, and the result is a sometimes fun but watered down music scene. Now get back to school.
Photos: David Bowie courtesy RCA Records (file photo)
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Great Eastern Music Festival: Hit Music In Montauk
Sarah Jarosz
Saturday, September 16 marks the inaugural Great Eastern Music Festival, presented by The Montauk Historical Society at The Montauk Lighthouse, located at the easternmost tip of Long Island. The Americana, roots, and bluegrass festival will be headlined by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Sarah Jarosz, Los Angeles-based The Dustbowl Revival, rising country star Sam Outlaw; and Smithsonian Folkways artists The Seldom Scene. Also featured will be Tall Tall Trees, Miles To Dayton, and Long Island bluegrass favorites Eastbound Freight and Buddy Merriam & Back Roads. The Save the Oceans Stage will feature performances by The Gravity Jazz Quartet, Gene Casey, The M2D (Miles To Dayton Trio, Pluck & Rail, Bill Scorzari, He-Bird, She-Bird, Kirsten Maxwell, and Hank Stone, as well as an ocean water quality display and lectures from The Montauk Oceans Institute. The idyllic setting for this event provides 360 degree views of Block Island, the Atlantic Ocean, and beyond. Proceeds from the event will fund ongoing maintenance of the Lighthouse and the maintenance of the retaining wall on the ocean side. Miles To Dayton “It’s been a long time dream of board member, Greg Donohue and The Montauk Historical Society to present a concert on the Lighthouse grounds,” said event manager and spokesperson Bill Ayasse. “The natural amphitheater on its North side makes it a perfect location.They would like to make it an annual event.” Tickets for The Great Eastern Music Festival can be purchased at greateasternmusicfestival. For sponsorship opportunities: John Brisotti at (516) 527-6849. For more on the area and The Montauk Lighthouse: montaukhistoricalsociety.org and montauklighthouse.com.
Barb Wire Dolls: Cutting Thru The World – & The Charts
The hottest new band on the circuit (one that seared the salt air at the recent Vans Warped stop here), Barb Wire Dolls have released their new album, Rub My Mind, via Motörhead Music. The Greek group is about to hit the road on another massive tour – this time a headline run with support from Russia's controversial rockers Svetlanas and Korea's massive 57. The femme-charged lineup will hit more than 30 cities, beginning on October 6 in Laguna Niguel, CA, and ending on November 25 back in Los Angeles. The tour will hit major cities San Francisco, Chicago, Las Vegas and New York (November 1) during its run. Tickets for each date are available via individual venues. More: barbwiredolls.com.
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t’s an unreal pairing: Steve Earle & The Dukes and Los Lobos appear on Thursday, September 14 at 8 pm at The Paramount In Huntington; a “Founder’s Room Afterparty” applies for this show. Learn more at paramountny.com or call (631) 288-1500. If you ever had any doubt about where Earle’s musical roots are planted, his new album, So You Wannabe an Outlaw, makes it perfectly plain. “There’s nothing ‘retro’ about this record,” said Earle. “I’m just acknowledging where I’m coming from.” It’s is the first recording he has made in
The Eagles
Take Flight With New Lineup
The Eagles – now fetaturing a lineup of Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with country star Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, the son of Glenn Frey – have set “An Evening With The Eagles” concerts this fall, kicking off October 17 in Greensboro, North Carolina at The Greensboro Coliseum and continuing October 20 in Atlanta, Georgia at Philips Arena; October 24 in Louisville, Kentucky at KFC Yum! Center; and October 27 in Detroit, Michigan at Little Caesars Arena. Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com. A limited number of VIP ticket packages are also available, including premium tickets, a pre-show VIP lounge, exclusive merchandise, and other perks. For complete ticket information, visit Eagles.com. The Eagles recently appeared locally as part of the Classic East concerts at Citi Field, and on the opposite coast as part of the Classic West series. The influential band, which began as one of the early country rock acts, has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, have scored six #1 albums, and have topped the Billboard Magazine singles charts with five different songs.
Photos: The Eagles by Miriam Santos; Babe Wire Dolls by Photo Flash Focus; Steve Earle courtesy Warner Bros Records, by Chad Batke; Los Lobos courtesy The Paramount
Steve Earle, Los Lobos:
A Dream Double Bill At The Paramount Austin, Texas. Earle has lived in New York City for the past decade, but acknowledged: “Look, I’m always gonna be a Texan, no matter what I do. And I’m always going to be somebody who learned their craft in Nashville. It’s who I am.”
Los Lobos
Obviously, the new release is an homage to outlaw music. “I was out to unapologetically ‘channel’ Waylon (Jennings) as best as I could.” said Earle. “This record was all about me on the back pick-up of a Fender Telecaster on an entire record for the first time in my life. The singing part of it is a little different. I certainly don’t sound like Waylon Jennings.” The constantly touring Los Lobos – David Hidalgo, Louie Perez, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, and Steve Berlin – keep recording as well, as their 2015 album, Gates Of Gold, ranks as one of the biggest hits
they’ve ever scored. Of the album, Berlin noted, the band is “trying not to do stuff we’ve already done.” Lobos has been an area draw for years.
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