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THE BOUNTIFUL GOURMET Move over Smokin' Al's: There may be a new champ in town. There's nothing better than making a great food discovery by accident. During a recent visit to Islip, we came across Dang! BBQ by the railroad tracks and stopped in. The food was great, leading to a return visit for Father's Day. Dang! is a four-star threat, because it has great 'cue,
an eclectic beer menu, nine killer Mac & Cheese combos, and outrageous milkshakes. My son, who was up from Austin, Texas, declared it as good as most of the better Texas BBQ joints. We opened up with Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries, a gargantuan portion served in a skillet – hand-cut fries with cheese sauce,melted cheddar, BBQ chicken, crumbled bacon, sweet BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing. Fantastic: Eat your hearts out, poutine lovers. For the main course, we went with the Dang! three-meat combo platter. Again, a mountain of meat; we opted for the ribs, brisket and pulled pork. There were five ribs plus a huge quantity of very moist brisket and excellent pulled pork. I would rate this AAA. Also devoured was the Jurassic Pork, a football size
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Dang Good BBQ In Islip burrito stuffed with pulled pork, mac and cheese, bacon, with sauce. A monster for a king. Ditto the outstanding pulled pork sandwich, and the prices were ridiculous – only $11.95 for that big boy burrito and $22.95 for the three-meat combo platter. Not full yet? Can we tempt you with a Hog Wild Mac & Cheese topped with pulled
pork, bacon, and diced sweet sausage,topped with melted cheddar and onion tanglers? Wash it down with one of their great beers including Elysian Fields; for dessert, you'll want to down one of their outrageous milkshakes. Perhaps the one with Fruity Pebbles and Fruit Loops? Great barbecue, outrageous desserts, good prices and excellent service: Dang! BBQ could be the find of the year. Dang! is located at 174 Islip Avenue in Islip. Call (631) 581-DANG or check them out at dangbbq.com for some outrageous pictures. Texas, watch out! Long Island is on the move.
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The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters Photos courtesy respective venues & artists: John Cleese (Cover and article) courtesy Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
The Fast Lane: Eagles Tribute
Theatre Three, Port Jefferson July 14 • theatrethree.org • (631) 928-9100 The members of The Fast Lane are no ingenues when it comes to performing at this lauded showplace: They've been brought back to perform their array of Eagles hits once again. Vocalists Joe Salucci, J.D. Leonard, and Steve Ronsen perform reproductions of songs by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh in a show that just keep right on running, just like The Eagles do.
Estilo Jazz With Style
Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington July 12 landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-6444 It will be an afternoon of smoth jazz and high spirights at yet another “Afternoon T.E.A.” performance, free for all at 2 pm. This is a jazz quartet comprised of seasoned musicians who perform jazz standards, bossa novas, sambas, ballads, boleros, and more. Doors open at 1:30 pm for pre-concert tea and snacks.
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Cut-Ups Galore At The Creek & The Cave Comedy is the order of the day at Long Island City's red-hot The Creek & The Cave, which features live humor events virtually all of the time. On tap (as well as their beer selections): The grossly titled yet uproarious “Barf Up Your Jokes” on July 5 at 11 pm, where Matt Anderson runs a “fun mic” open mic where you can hone your comedy skills; Creek Cave Live at 8 and 11 pm on July 6, featuring top road comics; and the amazing “Moist” on July 7 at 10 pm, where fearless Abby Feldman (pictured) provides advice to audience members while sitting inside a bathtub (in between standup sets). Learn more by calling (646) 944-9255.
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John Cleese
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center July 14 • whbpac.org • (631) 288-1500 This founding member of Monty Pyton's Flying Circus (and author of So, Anyway, pictured on our cover) bares all, tells all, and brings it all in this evening of laughs and audience participation. Telling stories of his life and career, he includes conversation and an audience Q&A, and has made this request: “Absurd and ridiculous questions only!”
... & A Bit Of Brooklyn, Too Solar Energy: A Workshop In Flushing A “Solar Energy Family Workshop” is July 21 at 11 am at The Queens Historical Society at Kingsland Homestead in Flushing; info is at queenshistori-
The #7 Rolls Along & Along: A Subway History In Queens
A unique walking tour dubbed “The New World Of The #7 Train” is slated for Saturday, July 14 in Flushing. Guided by Queens borough historian Jack Eichenbaum, the tour walks through the Hudson Yards, The Long Island City shoreline, Flushing West, The Iron Triangle, North Corona, and Woodside-Jackson Heights. Tour fee is $49; paid registration is required via the website geognyc.com/ payments; for more information: (718) 961-8406 or write to jaconet@aol.com.
calsociety.com or (718) 9690647. This edition will offer a workshop for children to assemble a Solar Rover Kit, which teaches children how to harness light to power an object; those taking part can transform a soda can into a solar rover.
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Hot Wax: Huge Record Show Returns
Photos: Belle Dog by Bob Smith; Bernadette Peters courtesy Broadway Barks; Records courtesy Fred Falk; Beach yoga example via Pixabay.com; Jane Lynch provided by Bay Street Theater
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Hot & Gleeful: Jane Lynch Emcees Bay Street Gala Jane Lynch, the star of “Glee,” Best In Show, and a host of other film and TV programs, will be the emcee for Some Enchanted Evening, the 27th annual Bay Street Theater Summer Gala in Sag Harbor on The Long Wharf on July 7. This event benefits Bay Street's educational and theatrical programs. The evening includes performances as well as a silent auction, cocktail party, live auction with celebrity auctioneer Richard Kind, dinner, and dancing. At the Gala, Bay Street will honor the businesses in Sag Harbor for their 27 years of support for this event and for the theater, as well as Bay Street Board members Luigi Caiola and Erik Batt. Tickets are available online at baystreet.org, or by calling the development office at (631) 725-0818.
Hot Health: Yoga On The Beach At Robert Moses State Park
A special series of beach yoga events (as depicted at a different beach at left) are now underway on Saturdays at Robert Moses State park in Wantagh; for complete information, log on to myyogawithcyndy.com or call (631) 358-5054. All levels of those taking part in yoga in their personal lives are welcomed for these $5 classes with area yoga expert Cyndy; sessions are at 7 am (Sunrise Stretch and Gentle Hatha) and 8 am (Open Hatha Flow). Those taking part should meet in front of the concession stand and comfort station located at Field 2; bring a beach towel, blanket, sarong, or mat, and any other times you may require. This program runs through August 25; call or log on for details.
Hot Dogs: Peters Brings Back Broadway Barks Broadway Barks will take over Shubert Alley once again on Saturday, July 14 for the 20th anniversary of the star-studded dog and cat adoption event that benefits New York City animal rescue groups. The event, co-founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, features Broadway celebrities who use their star power to help find loving homes for animals in need from 28 participating area shelters. This year, Peters will host along with Victor Garber, her co-star in Hello, Dolly! The event, produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will take place in Shubert Alley (located between 44th and 45th Streets, between Broadway and Eighth Avenues). Festivities begin at 3 pm for a “meet and greet” with all the adoptable pets (adoption event); from 5 to 6:30 pm, the adoptees make their Broadway debut on stage alongside some of Broadway’s favorite stars (celebrity presentations). The event is free and open to the public.
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rowing up, you might have been lucky if you had a swimming pool or basketball hoop in your backyard. Imagine growing up with an entire amusement park at your beck and call. That's the case of Steve and Paul Gentile, whose father bought Adventureland in Farmingdale in 1979. Founded in 1962, Adventureland was a symbol of the incredible growth of suburban Long
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Island. New Jersey had Palisades Park, the Bronx had Freedomland, and Long Island was the site of Adventureland – which was no rinky dink little park: It had amazing rides for kid of all ages, and was an instant hit. It brought large thrill rides to our area for the first time. Sitting down with co-owner Steven Gentile, he reminisced about the development of the park. Six hundred young adults work there every summer, and for many young Long Islanders, working there was a rite of passage. Adventureland pulls in 4,000 to 5,000 visitors on a good day, and children of all ages from 5 to 50 and beyond. The reason for the park’s success is that it’s family friendly, with an abundance of kiddie rides including the Carousel and Little Dipper, as well as a host of bigger rides, including Turbulence, the newest roller coaster. Adventureland
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can boast of featuring the first spinning roller coaster in the Northeast, which delivers a unique riding experience every time. Over the years, there have been multimillion dollar improvements to the park, including arcade equipment has upgrades. They’re apparent everywhere; a visit to Mystery Mansion is a must. Starting the end of October, a Drop Tower Ride will be added to the mix. Also in October come Pumpkin Park, a fun two-dayevent. Looking back over the years, Steve
Gentile believes the big reason for the park’s success is that Adventureland is part of the community, and generations of customers have come back time and again. It's not a gated park, and visitors can play
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games in the arcade, go on rides, and dine at the food court, which serves different selections and preparations than moar standard carnival fare. He also credits tremendous family attitude. In addition to his brother, Paul, numerous relatives work at the park in various functions. This makes it more than a job, but a delight to go to work every day. Adventureland sits on some of the most valuable real estate on Long Island, right on the Route 110 corridor. Any plans to cash out and retire to Disneyland? No way: Steve realizes what he and his family are doing is pure legacy, and they have been entrusted with the keys to our own “Magic Kingdom.” Adventureland is open all summer through October; it’s located on Route 110, minutes from the LIE. Packages for rides are available; call (631) 694-6868. Stop in and say hello. Walt would have.
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Review by Cody Bell; photos courtesy respective film companies
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall, Justice Smith, James Cromwell, B.D. Wong, Geraldine Chaplin, Jeff Goldblum Directed by J.A. Bayona Universal Pictures Been there, grabbed it in our monstrously sized maw and chewed the screaming man until there's nothing left but memories and pants, and done that. Sitting through Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is, indeed, a prehistoric experience; it's the type of film that old-timers used to pay 50 cents to see at Saturday afternoon matinees, and now, it's the type of thing that even your youngest child might look up and you and state “this again?” when you tell her you’re going to the movies (though we must report, the PG-13 rated film has a few moments of over-the-top violence you might not want your tykes to view; yeah, there's no such thing as dinosours, but if you think Skippy can handle the site of a huge dinousaur biting off someone's noggin, have at it). At the time we are writing this review, we can't see how this can pass the other summer blockbusters such as The Incredibles and the array of spandex-class superheroes currently clogging up mallplexs at the box office, but
hey, the summer's still young. This time out, the nature park is still full of dinos and assorted creatures, but a volcano is erupting and could wipe out the oversized animals, and it's up to hunky, wooden Chris Pratt and beautiful, smart Bryce Dallas Howard to come to the rescue. Frankly, that would have been enough of a plot for us – but there's also mad scientists, money-hungry businessmen, and other subplots that are about as interesting as
wondering how in the world the MegaPlex has the utter gall to charge $14.50 for that popcorn and soda combo. There are some nifty special effects, and Jeff Goldbum is always like a visit from an old friend – but watching this film is like watching “The Honeymooners” while already knowing Ralph isn't going to win The $99,000 Answer: You're doing it just to do it, just because it’s there.
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Jacob deGrom has been the best pitcher in the National League for the first half of the season. Opposing teams have been lucky to score as much as a single run – and yet for all of deGrom's domination, he has rarely gotten a
Not to be Debbie Downer here, Gio but the Mets are not the 1927 Gonzalez Yankees or even the 2018 Yankees; general manager Sandy Alderson built a team overly dependent on the long ball. Winning teams, particularly those with strong starting pitching staffs, With Lloyd Carroll know how to manufacture runs by getting runners on base as win because the New York Mets’ offense, opposed to waiting for the big anemic to begin with, turns comatose when he blast. pitches. Third baseman Todd Frazier HOPE Week (Helping Others apologized to deGrom when the Mets once Persevere & Excel) is the brainagain wasted one of his gems after losing 2-0 child of Yankees media relations to the Braves in Atlanta recently. director Jason Zillo, and it has To his credit, deGrom has not lashed out at become the gold standard in Major his teammates the way that Phildelpia Phillies League Baseball community ace Jake Arrieta did when the Phils were relations. Now in its 10th year, swept recently by the Giants in San Francisco. most of the HOPE Week projects deGrom has to be thinking that it’s not enough are aimed at young people, so it generations of families, and to pass on fandom to pitch like Cy Young – in order to win games, was refreshing to learn that the Yankees in the process. Most teams (the Phillies are a he is going to have to hit like Babe Ruth helped a retired fireman notable exception) do little to give their retired Jacob as well. and ardent Bronx players a chance to step on the field and hear deGrom Gio Gonzalez, the left-handed Bombers fan, 87-yearthe cheers from the crowd one more time. Yes, Washington Nationals starting pitcher, old Sal Reale, return to it does require extensive work and can be is a deGrom fan. “He always gives his his Elmhurst firehouse costly if a sponsor won’t pick up the transteam a chance to win the game which and meet current FDNY portation tab of the invitees, but it is a worthis the highest priority for a starter,” said firefighters and Yankees while endeavor. The Mets, who in recent years Gonzalez, who admitted that wins are players. have not conducted Old-Timers’ Days, will the chief stat that stand out when a The Yankees used probably have to break down next year as player retires, and it's a big factor Father’s Day for the 2019 will mark the 50th anniversary of the when careers are dissected – annual Old-Timers’ Day “Miracle Mets.” particularly when it comes to date because it is a Golf’s U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Hall of Fame balloting. great way for unite Country Club in Southampton made its share
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nament at AMF Garden City Lanes, his fourth majors during his PBA Tour career. “There’s a tournament win to date. Hellen defeated lot of great bowlers out here and many of them senior bowler Joe Scianna of Ronkonkoma are bowlers who I bowled against on the PBA 252-245 in the final shootout. While Scianna Tour, so the competition is still tough.” earned $500 for second, Pak Wong of New With the first six strikes in the title match, York City took third ($300), and the Koivuniemi was able to build a lead always game Scott Kampf of that was just too much for Kretzer to Levittown took fourth place, worth overcome. $250. “I really felt good mentally and To view the final results of the AMF couldn’t have thrown the ball better Garden City sweeper and get a considering I don’t bowl as much as I schedule of upcoming tournaments, used to,” said Koivuniemi. “I used a ball visit ligbtour.com. that I felt good about but it’s one that I Major Mika Is Back: As the PBA50 either throw a lot of strikes with or Tour will make an area stop on July 28 at throw a lot of splits. Fortunately, it was strikes Herrill Lanes for The Ned Micelli Memorial today ... My attitude has always been to focus Open (more on that next issue), here's some on what I can do to win. Even though Brian news about a PBA legend who is dominating was bowling well, it didn’t have any effect on once again: Known as “Major Mika” during a what I needed to do going into the (title) 16-year career on the PBA Tour, 14-time PBA match.” Tour winner Mika Koivuniemi (at upper right) The PBA50 Tour returns to action with The lived up to that nickname by winning the PBA50 River City Xtreme Open presented by Suncoast PBA Senior U.S. Open presented by Ebonite in Monticello, Minnensota, from July Storm on June 15 for his first title on PBA’s 17 through 20. More: pba.com. tour for players 50 and over. Scott Kampf, Joe Scianna, Pak Wong, & James Hellen The 51-year-old native of Finland, who was top qualifier for the stepladder finals, reeled off the first six strikes in a 259237 win over Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, in the title match at The Suncoast Bowling Center to win the season’s third PBA50 Tour major. “We may be getting older but winning never gets old,” said Koivuniemi, who won three Photos: LIGBT winners, Joe Novarra courtesy LIGBT; Mika Koivuniemi courtesy PBA, LLC
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Pursuit Of Perfection: Summer used to mean a lapse in bowling action – but these days, the rolling just keeps on going 12 months a year. Here's a compendium of perfect games rolled during June in recent league action: Herrill Lanes (New Hyde Park): Gregg De Angelo. South Levittown Lanes: Scott Bischoff, Chris Brand, Chuck Keidaisch, Alex Cavagnaro. AMF Garden City Lanes: Ray Reid. Coram Country Lanes: Louis Fassani, Dowell Milliken, Steve Bennett, Ron Bonomo, Ryan Moreno, Bill Rosasco Port Jeff Bowl: Joe Novarra (two, pictured right), Fred Ferreira, Doug Mollo. East Islip Lanes: Justin Ortiz, John Weiss. AMF Babylon Lanes: Rich Thomas. Rockville Centre Lanes: Paul Barbuzza, Mark Deluca. Bowl Long Island at Patchogue: Jake Scala. If you have honor scores to report, it's easy: goodtimes.magazine@gmail.com, or call (516) 280-2100. Hellen On The Lanes: James Hellen, 35, of Lindenhurst won the $800 top prize at the LIGBT’s four-game house shot sweeper tour-
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Photos: Jacob deGrom and Gio Gonzalez by Bob Smith; Phil Mikelson by Siyi Chen (CC); Lou Lamariello by Jesse Spector (CC)
Lou Lamoriello of headlines: Brooks Koepka became the first player to win the Open in consecutive years in 29 years (it should be noted that he finished one over par). Phil Mickelson caused the biggest stir when out of frustration he illegally stopped an errant putt that was careening off of the green by hitting it twice. It’s nice to know that even legends get frustrated by golf. Great Britain’s Tommy Fleetwood finished a stroke behind Koepka; he laughed when asked if he was related to Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac. “I enjoy their albums but I’m not related to Mick Fleetwood,” he said. “Alas, I have no musical talent.” The United States Golf Association is taking a page out of the PGA Tour’s tournament handbook. For years, fans had little else to do but watch the world’s best golfers. This
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year, the USGA allowed partners to have booths where you could pose for gag photos alongside likenesses of PGA Tour stars such as Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth, or take a picture posing with the US Open trophy. Incidentally, the PGA Championship will be played at Bethpage Black in May. World Team Tennis’s New York Empire will be back for its third season and its second at Court 17 at The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows beginning July 15. John Isner and Mardy Fish will be on the team’s roster this year, according to Empire head coach Gigi Fernandez. Empire general manager Michelle Cope said at last month’s press conference at The BJK National Tennis Center that she would like to get Merrick’s Noah Rubin to join the team; he did make one appearance last year. New York Islanders fans should give credit to the team’s deep-pocketed and rarely seen co-CEO Scott Malkin (the more visible co-CEO Jon Ledecky is better at the PR shtick, such as greeting fans on the LIRR and schmoozing with politicians) for ponying up the funds to buy out the golden parachute of incompetent former general manager Garth Snow and replacing him with Lou Lamoriello. My guess is that Snow probably believed that he had a few more guaranteed years with the Isles thanks to the largesse of former majority owner Charles Wang, who appeared to have man crushes on
his GMs – as evidenced by the futile nine-year run of Mike Milbury, topped by Snow’s dozen years. The Islanders may not be Stanley Cup contenders, but Lamoriello will clean up the lackadaisical country club atmosphere that was anything but businesslike. Those working at the Islanders office at 200 Merrick Avenue had best have their shoes spit-shined and their desks free of clutter and dust, as Lou will be bringing his white glove when he inspects.
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War Child (Jethro Tull Tribute) K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore July 7 at 7 pm kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925 We haven't seen the name listed for a bit of time, but we're glad to have them back: War Child ranks among the longest-lasting tribute bands in Long Island history, recreating not only the sounds but the sights of a classic night of Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull. That's not all on this evening: Pearl Jam tribute Last Exit takes the stage at 10 pm. Open Jam With Lisa Miller The Village Green Bar & Grill, Whitestone Tuesdays at 10 pm (718) 747-7797 You know it's a good jam when it attracts a whole mess of musicians – and that what usually happens each week and this lively and friendly get-together. It's well worth the drive from Long Island.to
Schroeder's Ghost
Treme, Islip July 6 at 8 PM • tremeislip.com (631) 277-2008 They're back, and they're bigger and better than ever: The revived and reconstituted Schroeder's Ghost (the subject of a Long Island Spotlight column not too long ago) is a big band with a big sound, describing itself as “Blues, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Country, Originals – we're your all-service band!” The veteran members of this unit include Paul Cruz, Pam Dixon, Tom Stiegler, Rich Foreman, Tommy Higgins, and Colleen Farquhar.
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Calendar
Tuesday, July 3
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Live Music Dawg Pound (Levittown) Open Jam With Brother Dave & The Brave Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Movin' Out Great Neck Plaza Nina et Cetera K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: Electric Dream / Band Of Dwellers / Trill / Wait & Shackle / Reunite Pangea Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Zofolk Junction (Long Beach) Open Mic With Dave Kellan MaliBlue (Lido Beach) That 70s Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Go Big Mulcahy's (Wantagh) Badfish: A Tribute To Sublime My Father's Place (Roslyn) Blue Velvo Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night R.S. Jones (Merrick) Jim Treutlein & Friends Sergio's Italian Restaurant (Massapequa) Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Tobay Beach (Massapequa) The Electric Dudes Turning Point (Farmingdale) Tom San Filippo & Ed Ryan Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Night With David Jon Paisley Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Looney Tunes Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Open Mic Night Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville) Dustin Lynch / Russell Dickerso / Mitchell Tenpenny / Brown & Gray / Emily Brooke Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Corey Creek (Cutchogue) Bryce Larsen Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band
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Your Guide To Local Events Drift 82 (Patchogue) Von Hammer Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Freedom Dance Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Heckscher Park (Huntington) Tim Kubart & The Space Cadets House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's Of Smithtown Jam Night: Cintron, DeMartino, & Ronindelli Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Howie Seal Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Sound Cellar (Huntington) Jazz Jam Tap & Barrel (Smithtown) Jazz Jam Velvet Lounge (East Setauket) Open Mic Village Green (East Quogue) Penny Lane NYC/Brooklyn/Queens Jazz Standard (NYC) The Steven Kroon Septet Village Green (Whitestone)
Open Jam With Lisa Miller
Wednesday, July 4
Nassau Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (Carle Place) Bryce Larsen Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Save It For Later Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Half Moon Bar & Grill (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) Generations Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Slingshot MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories
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 Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Uppercut Suffolk Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night With Super Electric BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic Night Drift 82 (Patchogue) Dr. Groove Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Whiskey Road Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Fulton’s Gate (Patchogue) Irish Night Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Red, White & Swing: Tom Manuel & His Hot Peppers Dixie Band Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night M.J. Dowling's (Sag Harbor) Open Mic Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Record Time Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Live Music Pine Grove Inn (East Patchogue) Open Mic Night With The Godfather Rail (Smithtown) Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Smithtown Social Open Mic Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) The Gorge Coleman Quintet Joe's Garage (Astoria) Open Mic Louis Armstrong House (Corona)
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Thursday, July 5
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Live Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Open Jam Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) The Double-A Band Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre) Country Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Both Sides Of Chris Cornell Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Shining Star MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Lisa Itts Memories 2 (Williston Park) Open Jam Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic My Father's Place (Roslyn) Blue Race / Jeanna Lewis Paradise Studios Open Jam & Networking Session Piazza Ernesto Strada (Westbury) The Underground Horns Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker R.S. Jones (Merrick) Acuoustic Parade Suffolk 89 North (Patchogue) Sceneless Scene Showcase Amityville Music Hall Intervention Blue Point Brewery (Patchouge) Jon & Anthony's Acoustic Jam Bobbique (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick Unplugged Drift 82 (Patchogue) Whiskey Road Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Double Play Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) The Jazz Loft Big
Get Out & Get Rockin’ With Hot Nights In Top Clubs Photo: John Hammond by Jessica Chornsky
Pirate Flag (Kenny Chesney Tribute) • Mulcahy's, Wantagh July 7 • muls.com • (516) 783-7500 • ticketweb.com Country superstars get the tribute treatment, too: Pirate Flag tours the country, taking on the hits of chart-topper Kenny Chesney. Petey Mix • Half Moon Bar & Grill, Long Beach July 7 at 10 pm • halfmooncafelb.com • (516) 632-5350 This is a band that's been ripping it up on the South Shore for the past couple of years, and now the Half Moon gets the Groove Pocket treatment. This is a rock and pop cover band playing music from the 1970s, '80's, '90s, and today.
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John Hammond My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel July 13 at 8 pm • myfathersplace.com (516) 625-2700 If you're looking for a bluesy Friday night to end your work week, look no further: This died-in-the-wool blues legend can mesmerize an audience with just a voice and an acoustic guitar like few bluesmen can. Sure, he performs electric as well – but his fans seem to love it best when The Blues Hall of Famer simply whips out hisdobro and just takes off. – Bob Smith
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Photos: Main image, Michael J. Tully Park, courtesy New Hyde Park Summer Concerts & North Hempstead Summer Concert Series; Duke Robillard by Kris Craig
s we went to press, the hot weather was here in abundance, and not a minute too soon: Summer has finally – finally! – arrived. The advent of July also brings about an array of free concerts in towns, villages, and municipalities all over Long Island as well. What better way to cool off after a hot day than listening to live musicians capturing the best of classic rock, country, reggae, jazz, blues, or anything else you may crave? Here are highlighted events from concert series being offered around the region; if you don't see your town listed here, contact us at gtmag@optonline.net and we'll be happy to provide the listings in a future issue. Get out and get rocking and dancing to music of all kinds, from national recording artists to up-andcoming hot local acts to cover bands – and we don't know about you, but it’s a safe bet that free is the best deal of them all. – The Editors
Outdoors & More: Your 2018 Concerts Guide
Town Of Babylon Summer Concerts (Tanner Park, Copiague); (631) 893-2100 Poco Again featuring original acts and tribute bands as well as national stars, this series is a popular South Shore tradition. More than a dozen concerts are scheduled across the span of less than two months; highlights: June 27: Genessa & The Selena Experience; July 11: Poco (above) & The Atlanta Rhythm Section; July 13: Max Weinberg's Jukebox; July 27: Wild Child; August 1: War; August 8: Jessie’s Girl. East Quogue Village Green Concert Series (Village Green); (631) 653-3911 A variety of music styles each Tuesday at 7 pm, presented by The East Quogue Civic Association, East Quogue Chamber of Commerce, and The Town of Southampton. Highlights: July 3: Penny Lane (Beatles Tribute Band); July 10: Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band); July 17: The Chiclettes (pictured below); July 24: The Johnny Mac Band; July 31: Fast Lane (Eagles Tribute Band).
The Chiclettes
Eisenhower Park Summer Concerts (Chapin Rainbow Stage, East Meadow); nassaucountyny.gov Another choice of music fans from both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, this series has been a summer Long Island tradition. Most shows begin at 8 pm. Highlights: June 24: The Band Of Long Island; July 3: Movin’ Out; July 23: Harry Chapin Tribute; August 17: Dr. K’s Motown Revue. Glen Cove Village Square: (516) 759-6970 The name says it all – this popular summer series runs at the beautiful Square through
August. Highlights from a very busy summer of shows during the months of July and August: July 7: Gloria’s Miami Sound; July 13: The Right On Band; August 3: Marvin Floyd; August 27: Saxophonist (and former Billy Joel sideman) Richie Cannata. Memorial Park (New Hyde Park): Local information, dial 311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/summer These family show are an annual tradition; bring lawn chairs to enjoy Captain Jack (Billy Joel Tribute, June 22) and the musicials All Shook Up (July 14) and You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (August 11).
Dr. K’s Motown Revue North Hempstead Summer Concert Series (North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington): Local information, dial 311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/summer This beautiful location will soon begin its “Afternoons At The Beach” series, with music beginning at 1 pm on Sundays. On the schedule: July 8: Six Gun; July 15: Dr. K’s Motown Revue; July 22: Endless Summer; July 29: The Chiclettes; August 5: Paradigm. Jones Beach Bandshell, Wantagh; @jonesbeachbandshell (Facebook) Not to be confused with the shows at the nearby Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, the smaller bandshell offers an array of “Live At The Shell” concerts all summer long. Highlights from a very long schedule, so don't miss out: June 29: Beatles music with Liverpool Shuffle; July 7: Bottoms Up takes on Van Halen; July 18: Billy Mira & The Hitmen; July 24: Tara Drouin & Katie Pearlman; August 3: Thunder Road; August 4: Lisa Polizzi’s Janis Joplin Tribute (pictured at right); August 24: Petty Rumours; August 31: Eagles
sounds with Desert Highway. Montauk Free Summer Concert Series (Village Green); (631) 668-2428 There's a different band each Monday through August 28 during this annual summer tradition. Highlights: July 25: Black & Sparrow; July 9: Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks; August 6: The 3Bs; August 20: Sarah Conway & The Playful Souls; August 27: Joe Delia & The Thieves. North Hempstead Summer Concert Series (Mary Jane Davies Green, Manhasset); Local information, dial 311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/ summer Summer sees an array of sounds on Monday nights at 7:30 pm, continuing through August 6. Coming up: July 16: Darlene Graham & Shades Of Green Band; July 23: Raffi Froundjain & Just Sixties; July 30: Mary Lamont; August 6: Nitework.
Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks
North Hempstead Summer Concert Series (Clark Botanic Garden, Albertson): Local information, dial 311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/summer This short series begins on July 10, with events on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Coming up: David Sear and Marc Berger & Ride on July 24; and a Billy Joel tribute on July 10, as well as theatrical stage and dance presentations. Town of Hempstead's Summer Concert Series (Assorted Parks); toh.li; (516) 292-9000 The Town of Hempstead Parks this year offers a massive concert series in parks throughout that scenic area. Big names are on the schedule, with shows at 8 pm: July 12: Wonderous Stories, Echo Park, West Hempstead; August 8: PsuedoSsudio (Phil Collins tribute), East Village Green, Levittown; August 9: Stan Zizka & The Del Satins, Rath Park, Franklin Square; August 16: Endless Summer (Beach Boys tribute), Hewlett Point Park, East Rockaway; August 22: One (Three Dog Night tribute), Forest City Park, Wantagh.
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Calendar Band With Gene Santini (Frank Sinatra Tribute)Little Nook Café (West Sayvile) Fresh Brewed Sessions Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Nicholls Road Rail (Smithtown) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By The Rail All Star Band: Joe Sansone • Johnny Wildchild • Dawn Miller • Anthony Pappas • Russ Zutto • Rob Noxious Smithtown Library Petty Rumours Treme (Islip) Latin Rhythms With José Trombone NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) The Gorge Coleman Quintet Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach)
Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans
Friday, July 6
Nassau Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Eric Tartaglione E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Foam Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Joseph Anthony Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Uppercut Jetty (Long Beach) Live Music Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) The Como Brothers / Rolling Stoned Junction (Long Beach) Spirits & The Radio Kacey’s Rooftop (Rockville Centre) Face First K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Back In Time / Wonderous Stories LaMotta’s Dockside (Port Washington) MaliBlue (Lido Beach) That 70s Band Memories 2 (Williston Park) MVP Party Band Mediterranean Seafood & Grill (Great Neck) Liverpool Shuffle Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Tiger Rose Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Grease 40 th Anniversary: Decadia My Father's Place (Roslyn) Brand X Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Rascal Flatts Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) S And S Palmer's American Grille (Farmingdale) Jack Fontana Plattduetsche Biergarten (Franklin Square) The Grand Central Reel (East Rockaway) Nitework R.S. Jones (Merrick) Jan Slow Sweet & Savory Café (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Tilles Center (Brookville) The Charlie Daniels Band / The Outlaws / The Marshall Tucker Band Turning Point (Farmingdale) The Electric Dudes Village Square (Glen Cove) Gloria's Miami Sound Featuring Nikki Torres Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Army Of Eve / In Dead Silence / No Conscience Amityville Music Hall Under The Covers Bellport Village Marina The OM-MEN Black & Blue (Huntington) Yellow Fly
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Your Guide To Local Events Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Live Music Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville) Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Drift 82 (Patchogue) April Rain Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Live Music Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Walk-A-Bout Heckscher Park (Huntington) Orquestra El Macabeo Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) The Jazz Loft Big Band With Gene Santini (Frank Sinatra Tribute) Katie's Of Smithtown Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Music Mary Dowling's (Islip) Live Music McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Marion Grodin Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Live Music Northport Harbor Park Kammerer & Kennedy / Calico Featuring Dorie Evans Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) East Coast Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Rewind Paramount (Huntington) Jessie's Girl Revolution (Amityville) A Side Of Darkness / CB Wonder / Edwrds / Switch / Edward J.J. Jones / Young Smooth / Ficopak Russ Savatt Park (Kings Park) Six Gun Satchem Library The 60s Invasion Suffolk Theater Forever Motown Tanner Park (Copiague) Ultimate Aldean Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Sail On (Beach Boys Tribute) Treme (Islip) Schroeder's Ghost Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Alan Cumming NYC/Brooklyn/Queens Jazz Standard (NYC) The Gorge Coleman Quintet Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Comic Tales Of Tragic Heartbreak
Saturday, July 7
Nassau Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Live Music Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Eric Tartaglione Craft Kitchen & Taphouse (Lynbook) FiveStone E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Time Lapse Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Oldie Show Governor’s Comedy Club (Levittown) Joseph Anthony Half Moon Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Petey Mix (AKA Groove Pocket) Johnny McGorey's (Massapequa) The Two Daves (Electric Dudes) Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Christine Sweeney & The Dirty Stay-Outs / Bottoms Up Junction (Long Beach) Live Music Kennedy Plaza (Long Beach) Hernan Romero
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Calendar K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Last Exit / War Child Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) In The Groove Lounge At The Space At Westbury Frank LaTorre & The Kingbees / The Hitman Blues Band MaliBlue (Lido Beach) 45 RPM Memories 2 (Williston Park) Pandoras Vox Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Show No Mercy Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Pirate Flag My Father's Place (Roslyn) Robert Gordon Featuring Anton Fig, Rob Stoner, & Chris Spedding Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Octopus Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Mean Machine Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music R.S. Jones (Merrick) Treutlein, Novak, & Perricone Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Shecky & The Twangtones Sunset Grill (Seaford) Generations Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Rapid Fire Uncle Tony's (Farmingdale) Danny Kean Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Pine Street / Revel 9 / Craving Strange / Jackpipe / Sweet Tooth Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bartini Bar (Babylon) Live Music Black & Blue (Huntington) Outta Hand Band Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live DJ Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Grey Matters Drift 82 (Patchogue) The Fridays Dublin Deck (Patchogue) O El Amor Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band Giacomo Jack's (Amityville) Live Music Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) G. Love Heckscher Park (Huntington) Yael Deckelbaum & Prayer Of The Mothers Ensemble Jazz Loft (Stony Brook)
Your Guide To Local Events Electric Dudes • July 6 • The Turning Point (Farmingdale)
The Jazz Loft Big Band With Gene Santini (Frank Sinatra Tribute) Katie's Of Smithtown Live Music Mary Dowling's (Islip) Live Music McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Marion Grodin Maxwell's (Islip) Whiskey Road Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Rockin' 45s / Tom's Steel Drums Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Live Music Painter's (Brookhaven) Live DJ Paramount (Huntington) Andrew Dice Clay Patchogue Theatre The Doo Wop Project Revolution (Amityville) Kore Rozzik / The God Bombs / Brand Of Julez / Burn Your Bridges / Crisis King Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Suffolk Theater The Doobie Others Band Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) The Long Island Comedy Festival Town Square Gazebo (Lindenhurst) The Gypsy Felons Treme (Islip) Hip Shot Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Tracy Morgan NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Le Poisson Rogue (NYC) Jessie's Girl Jazz Standard (NYC) The Gorge Coleman
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Quintet Passage Irish Bar & Kitchen (Astoria) James Avatar & The Blacklist
Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Electrix
Sunday, July 8
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Live Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Jazz Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Under Cover Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Therapy K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Reggae Sunday MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Touch NYCB Theatre At Westbury The Magic Men Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music Sonny’s Canal House (Baldwin Harbor) Sonny's Second Annual Canal Cleanup Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Radio Riot
Turning Point (Farmingdale) Steel Margarita Suffolk Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville) King Yellowman & The Sagittarius Band / Coco Tea & Friends / Tanya Stephens Comiskey Park (St. James) Open Mic & Jam
Drift 82 (Patchogue) The Next Level Band Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Live Steel Drums Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Beach) Live Music Grey Horse Tavern (Bellport) Gene Casey Heckscher Park (Huntington) The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Acoustic Music Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Live Music North Hempstead Beach Park (Port Washington) Six Gun Oakdale Yacht Club The 60s Invasion Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Rewind Off Key Tikki (Patchogute) Live Music Painters (Farmingdale) Pete Moss & The Fertilizers Paramount (Huntington) Andrew Dice Clay Red River Inn (Yaphank) Sunday Jam With Tom Pekar Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Treme (Islip) Mind Open Featuring Chris Covais Venetian Shores Grenada (Lindenhurst) Rockin’ 45s Village Pub (Lindenhurst) New York's Most Dangerous Big Band NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Barrington Levy Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Jazz Standard (NYC) The Gorge Coleman Quintet Sony Hall (NYC) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Joel Forrester Trio
Monday, July 9
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Kenny Forgione &
Calendar Friends Open Jam Tropix (Freeport) Dueling Pianos Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic With Dave Drew Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Norm Lewis BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terra Restaurant (Huntington) Monday Night Live Jazz: Frank Bellucci / Al Cardillo / Glafkos Kontemenlotis Drift 82 (Patchogue) Andy Del Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Katie's Of Smithtown Blues Jam With Cuttin' Cotton La Scala Ristorante (Commack) Phyllis Tagg Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic With Justin & Eva Montauk Village Green Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Keith Maguire Rail (Smithtown) Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Timber Point Country Club (Great River) Rewind Trifecta Lounge (Copiague) The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Night With Kenn
Tuesday, July 10
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Live Music Clark Botanic Garden (Albertson) Pat Farrell's Tribute To Billy Joel Dawg Pound (Levittown) Open Jam With Brother Dave & The Brave Firefighters Park (Great Neck) T he Electric Dudes John J. Burns Town Park (Massapequa) Six Gun Junction (Long Beach) Open Mic With Dave Kellan K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: The Welldiggers / Jackalope Junction / The Toby Tobia Ensemble Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Frank Walker MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Dave Clive's Nawlins Funk Band Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Oyster Bay Brewing Company Bryce Larsen Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Turning Point (Farmingdale) Tom San Filippo & Ed Ryan Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Hunks: The Show BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Looney Tunes
Your Guide To Local Events Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Drift 82 (Patchogue) Von Hammer Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Gazebo At Nesconset Plaza 45 RPM Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The People's Open Mic House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's of Smithtown Jam Night With George Cintron & Rob DeMartino O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyliss Tagg Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Sap Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Sound Cellar (Huntington) Jazz Jam Tap & Barrel (Smithtown) Jazz Jam With The John Restrepo Quartet Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Velvet Lounge (East Setauket) Open Mic Village Green (East Quogue) Gypsy NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) The Matt Penman Group Village Green (Whitestone)
Open Jam With Lisa Miller
Wednesday, July 11
Nassau Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (Carle Place) Bryce Larsen Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Tangerine Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park (Farmingdale) Dean Karahalis & The Concert Pops Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic with "Big Daddy" John Struck Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) The Grand Central Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Whiskey Road K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Generations Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Estilo Jazz With Style MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Don Celenza & Friends Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Ladybeast Collective Show My Father's Place (Roslyn) Brandon "Taz" Neiderauer Newbridge Road Park (Bellmore) Any Way You Want It Reel (East Rockaway) Anthony Raffa Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Unwind
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Calendar Village Hall (Valley Stream)
The Second Chance Band Suffolk 89 North (Patchogue) Hunks: The Show Amityville Music Hall Whale Bones Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic Carney's Irish Pub (Amityville) Live Music Drift 82 (Patchogue) Mike Bonasera Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Southbound Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Fulton's Gate (Patchogue) Irish Night Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Live Jazz Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Harborfront Park (Port Jefferson) Acoustic Americana Heckscher Park (Huntington) The Huntington Community Band Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night M.J. Dowling's Steahouse & Tavern (Sag Harbor) Open Mic Northport VA Hospital Savannah Sky Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Freddy Monday Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Penny Lane Pine Grove Inn (East Patchogue) Open Mic Night With The Godfather Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Revolution (Amityville) Live Roast Comedy Shoppes At East Wind (Wading River) Lena & The Happy Clam Band Smithtown Social Open Mic Tanner Park (Copiague) Poco / The Atlanta Rhythm Section Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville)
Your Guide To Local Events Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) Harmonica Bill & The Marked Deck NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Joe's Garage (Astoria) Open Mic Night
Thursday, July 12
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Jazz & Sushi Night Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Live Music Bethpage Community Park Dr. K's Motown Revue Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Live Music Echo Park (West Hempstead) Wonderous Stories Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Salsa Night Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) Atomic Red Hots K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / FM Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Any Way You Want It MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Generations Memories 2 (Williston Park) Jam Night Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic My Father's Place (Roslyn) Third World Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater Govt' Mule Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) The Kierra Stella Band Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & Networking Session Piazza Ernesto Strada (Westbury) The North Shore Pops
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Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Reel (East Rockaway) FiveStone R.S. Jones (Merrick) Mike Ponella Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Tropix (Freeport) Back In Time Village Square (Glen Cove) The Right On Band Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Chris Zurich / AllOne / Vanilla Coast / ONODERA / MC C.B. Blue Point Brewery (Patchouge) Jon & Anthony's Acoustic Jam Bobbique (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick Unplugged Drift 82 (Patchogue) The Longshots Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Heckscher Park (Huntington) Las Cafeteras Little Nook Café (West Sayvile) Fresh Brewed Sessions Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Good Heart Rail (Smithtown) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By The Rail All Star Band: Joe Sansone • Johnny Wildchild • Dawn Miller • Anthony Pappas • Russ Zutto • Rob Noxious Ristegio's (North Patchogue) Live DJ Shorefront Park (Patchogue) Great South Bay Music Festival: The Front Bottoms / Thrice / The Get Up Kids / Envy On The Coast / Whatever We Are / I Ignite / GutterLIFE / King Neptune / Staleworth / Bohemians Smithtown Library The Vibe Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Open Mic Treme (Islip) Le Elegancia de la Salsa
NYC/Queens Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Rebelution / Stephen Marley / Common Kings / Zion I / DJ Mackle Jazz Standard (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Shrine World Music Venue (NYC) Squirrels
From Hell Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Chris Covais Group
Friday, July 13
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Live Music Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) Live Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Juke Box Bob Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Disco Unlimited Governor's (Bellmore) T.J. Miller Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) The Touch Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Half Step / Katie & Devin Junction (Long Beach) Flipside / Alex Starr K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Jet City / Arena Rock Tribute Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Dance Party Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Live Music MaliBlue (Lido Beach) That 70s Band Memories 2 (Williston Park) Shuli Egar Mesita (Rockville Centre) Live Latin Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Vendetta Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Dookie / All The Blink Things My Father's Place (Roslyn) John Hammond NYCB Theatre At Westbury Retro Futura: Belinda Carlisle / ABC / Modern English / Tony Lewis / Limahl / Annabella Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Southpaw / Side Gig Palmer’s American Grille (Farmingdale) Jack Fontana Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) The Ronald Reagans Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music R.S. Jones (Merrick) Carrie McQuade Seamans Neck Park (Seaford) Badlands Space At Westbury Theater Triton Fights: Live MMA
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Speakeasy (Long Beach) Live Music Still Partners (Sea Cliff) The Rockinghams Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Kalypso Kevin Tilles Center (Brookville) LIU Post Chamber Music Festival Turning Point (Farmingdale) The Gissel Garcia Trio
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) River Of Dreams / Bad Business Amityville Music Hall Rich Homie Quan Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bellport Village Marina Captain's Tom Payback Black & Blue (Huntington) FiveStone Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Live Music Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Live Music Carney’s (Amityville) Goodheart Drift 82 (Patchogue) Howie Seal Dublin Deck (Patchogue) ZBTB Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Jellyband Heckscher Park (Huntington) Sol Y Sombra Katie's Of Smithtown Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Music Manorhaven Beach Park (Port Washington) Petty Rumours Mary Dowling's (Islip) Live Music McGuire's Comedy (Bohemia) Shuli Egar Northport Harbor Park Allen Santoriello Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Small Island Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Anthony Raffa Paramount (Huntington) Chris Botti Park Lounge (Kings Park) The Electric Dudes Revolution (Amityville) Zack Martino / Vavo / Tony Pre / White Out Russ Savatt Park (Kings Park) The Hoodoo Loungers Shanahan's (Kings Park) Live Music Shorefront Park (Patchogue) Great South Bay Music Festival: Sublime With Rome / Dirty Heads / Less Than Jake / Oogee Wawa / Gnarly Karma / Nonstop To Cairo / Dudley Music / Samurai Pizza Cats / Us & Floyd / Awaken (Yes Tribute) / Keep Flying / Rael (Genesis Tribute) / Calloh Callay / Dharma 2.0 Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Janeane Garofalo Tanner Park (Copiague) Max Weinberg's Jukebox Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) The Ghost Of Jim Morrison (Doors Tribute) Treme (Islip) The Josh Allen Band Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Tito Rojas / Andy Montanez Jazz Standard (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) FreshsKids Of Bel-Air Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Quadralove
Saturday, July 14
Nassau Bar Louie (Massapequa) Live Music
Your Guide To Local Events Brokerage (Bellmore) Gilbert Gottfried E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Save It For Later Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Elevation Escorza's Mexican Restaurant (Wantagh) The Gissel Garcia Band Governor's (Bellmore) T.J. Miller Half Moon Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Cats Pyjamas Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Alive 'N Kickin' Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Awaken / Aron Street Junction (Long Beach) Milestone Kennedy Plaza (Long Beach) Fernandito John J. Burns Town Park (Massapequa) The Peacheaters K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Any Way You Want It / Bobby Nathan's Family Affair Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Somethin' Fresh MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Disco Unlimited McGuire's Comedy (Bohemia) Shuli Egar Memories 2 (Williston Park) The Code Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Bruno Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) New Divide / Rotgut My Father's Place (Roslyn) Garland Jeffreys & Frank Carillo Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater Foo Fighters Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Fast Five / Tiger Rose Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) 135th Plattduetsche Volksfest Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music R.S. Jones (Merrick) The Wolfcats Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Moe Green Sunset Grill (Seaford) Cover 2 Cover Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) The Mike Barry Band Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Once & For All Uncle Tony's (Farmingdale) Danny Kean Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Redhouse Sunset / Iroc / Pipe Amityville Music Hall Drake Tributes / Afternoon Show: Robbie Rosen / CiiCii / Gabriella Pulice / Morell Brown / Natalia Cotto / Katrina Lynn / Angie Vacco / Maria Labate Black & Blue (Huntington) Mach Five Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) The Nubs Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville) Hailee Steinfeld / Charlie Puth Carney’s (Amityville) Al Smith Drift 82 (Patchogue) The Rhythm Kings Dublin Deck (Patchogue) The Legendary Murphys Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Beach) Live Music Giacomo Jack's (Amityville) Live Music Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Live Jazz Katie's Of Smithtown Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Acoustic Music Mary Dowling’s (Islip) Acme Dynamite Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Uppercut Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) FiveStone Paramount (Huntington) Jim Breuer Patchogue Theatre Judy Carmichael Recipe 7 (Miller Place) Hard Drive
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Calendar Revolution (Amityville) Kissing Candance Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Shorefront Park (Patchogue) Great South Bay Music Festival: Umphrey's McGee / Pigeons Playing Ping Pong / Papadosio / JGB Featuring Melvin Seals / Andy Falco & Friends / Soundswell / The The Band Band (The Band Tribute) / The Joni Project / Reckoning / Quarter Horse / The Allmost Brothers Band / Cassandra House / Albums We Love / Om-En / Ritual Talk / The Other Shoe / Lexy Caswell Suffolk Theater Abba Fab Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) The Fast Lane (Eagles Tribute) Town Square Gazebo (Lindenhurst) Kickstart Treme (Islip) Milagro Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Velvet Lounge (East Setauket) Live Music Village Pub (Lindenhurst) Live Music Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center John Cleese
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Le Poisson Rogue (NYC) Jessie's Girl Passage Irish Bar & Kitchen (Astoria) James Avatar & The Blacklist Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Thunder Road
Sunday, July 15
Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Jazz Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Vdye Tryve Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Reflex K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam LaMotta’s Dockside (Port Washington) Yacht Rock With Spin Diesel Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh)
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Your Guide To Local Events Reggae Sundays MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Mystic Nassau Coliseum (Uniondale) Dan & Phil: Interactive Introverts Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater Ms. Lauryn Hill Tropix (Freeport) Ready In 10 Turning Point (Farmingdale)
Monday, July 16
Alan Cumming July 6
Anything But Surf
Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Cryptodira / Yashira / Necropia / DMP / Inverted Earth Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Amphitheater At Bald Hill Westhampton (Farmingville) TKA / Judy Torres / The Beach Cover Girls / Sweet Sensation / Noel / Brenda K. Starr / Nayobe / Soave / Lime Performing Arts Center / C-Bank / Fascination / Pretty Poison / Joe Zangie / Sammy Zone / Decadia Imagination Movers / Miles To Dayton / Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Route 111 / Part Time Bear / Half Step / The Drift 82 (Patchogue) The Next Level Band Complete Unknowns / Scarabino / Cousin Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Live Steel Drums Earth / Ernie & The Band / The Julian Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Kearns Trio / Pete Mancini / Danny Kean / Live Music Robert Fulton / Carrie & The Cats / Times Heckscher Park (Huntington) Kaia Kater Like These / Kerry Kearney / La Scala (Commack) Phyllis Tagg Approaching Troy Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Treme (Islip) Interplay Jazz Orchestra Live Acoustic Music Village Pub (Lindenhurst) North Hempstead Beach Park (Port The Queen Of Dixieland Washington) Dr. K's Motown Revue Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Live Music Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Westhamption Beach Performing Arts Double Play Center The John Pizzarelli Trio With Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Catherine Russell Anthony Raffa & Tikkiville Red River Inn (Yaphank) Sunday Jam With Tom Pekar NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Revolution (Amityville) I Set My Friends On Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam Fire / Annisokay / 7 Minutes In Heaven / With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Blissful Slaughter / Vyletongue Jazz Standard (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Katie's Of Smithtown Jazz Jam Shorefront Park (Patchogue) Great South Bay Sony Hall (NYC) Music Festival: The Dickey Betts Band / Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch Electric Hot Tuna / Little Feat / The Devon Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Mike Tedesco Allman Project Featuring Duane Betts /
Tracy Morgan Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center July 7 whbpac.org (631) 288-1500 He's hale, hearty, and ready: Morgan is back on the road delivering the laughs in his one-of-a-kind style. His eccentric and distinct comedic style has earned Morgan a spot on eight seasons of “Saturday Night Live” and a role as leading man, Tracy Jordan, on all seven seasons of the NBC classic sitcom “30 Rock.”
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Nassau Cinque Terra Restaurant (Huntington) Monday Night Live Jazz: Frank Bellucci / Al Cardillo / Glafkos Kontemenlotis Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) The Double-A Band K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Mary Jane Davies Green (Manhasset) Darlene Graham & The Shades Of Green Band Otto’s (Freeport) Brian McGeough Tropix (Freeport) Dueling Pianos Suffolk Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Lucie Arnaz BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Monday Jazz Jam Drift 82 (Patchogue) Andy Del John Scott’s Surf Shack (Westhampton Beach) Bryce Larsen Katie's Of Smithtown Blues Jam With Cuttin' Cotton Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic Hosted By Justin Odiogn & Eva Marie Montauk Village Green The Lynn Blue Band Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Eric McCormack Rail (Smithtown) Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted By Gil McLean Tap And Barrel (Smithtown) Blues Jam NYC/Queens
Cafe Wha? (NYC) Funk Filharmonik
Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events Chris Botti The Paramount, Huntington July 13 • paramountny.com (631) 673-7300 He hasn't been here for quite a spell – but the return of this master trumpeter and composer will be worth the wait as far as his fans are concerned. Much like legends such as Al Hirt, Kenny G, and other instrumental specialists, Botti doesn't perform straight jazz; instead, he's become a beloved entertainer by performing music of all styles and tempos while remaining true to his jazz roots (he's logged a trio of #1 albums on the Billboard jazz chart).
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Retro Futura: Belinda Carlisle (Above) ABC • Modern English • Limahl Tony Lewis • Bow Wow Wow's Annabella NYCB Theatre At Westbury July 13 • thetheatreatwestbury.com (516) 334-0800 This tour bills itself as “America's premiere '80s concert tour,” and with a lineup like this, it's hard to argue with that summation. Headliner Carlisle is a founding member of The Go-Gos as well as a solo star, and you'll also hear some of the great voices of pop from that skinny tie, light-listening style that defined a decade.
(Continued from page 11) Farmingdale Village's Music On The Green & On Main: (516) 249-0093; farmingdalevillage.com The Village Pops returns for seven nights of music, beginning June 27 at 7:30 pm. Also: The Music On Main summer series begins on July 12 this year. Port Jefferson's 2017 Summer Harborside Concert Series (Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park); (631) 802-2160 Nine dates are scheduled for a concert series that draws as many to the area for the incredible scenery of beautiful Port Jefferson as much as it does for the music. Shows are each Wednesday at 6:30 pm beginning July 7. Highlights: Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks (July 18); Pat Wictor (August 1); Open Book (August 8); and
Carrie & The Cats
Eastbound Freight (August 22). Village Green Summer Concerts (Stony Brook); (631) 451-2244 Music will fill the air on Sundays at 7 pm this year in Stony Brook. Highlights: New York’s Most Dangerous Big Band on July 8; Six Gun on July 22; Sound Chaser on August 5; The Steel Silk Band on August 12; The Jazz Loft Big Band on August 19. Long Beach Music On The Beach Free Summer Concert Series (Various Locations); (516) 431-1000; longbeachny.gov/rec It's a long summer tradition as music will hit the sands of this beautiful beach town at 8 pm during the summer. Artists will include the return of Kamellot (pictured far right), F.O.G., Six Gun, Alive ’N Kickin’, T’basco Road, and more. Call for schedules; there's a solid two months of concerts on the bill. Nesconset Chamber Of Commerce 2018 Summer Concert Series (The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Boulevard); (631) 724-2543 This is a series of six concerts in one of the loveliest town settings imaginable. Call for upcoming concerts. Patchogue “Alive After Five” Concerts (Main Street, Patchogue); (631) 207-1000 Enjoy four dates of fun (June 28, July 19, August 2, and August 16) at one of Long Island’s most popular street fairs, with an opportunity to try the foods from Patchogue's best restaurants. Concert dates are at the aliveafterfive.com website; highlights: Hi Def (August 3), and Drive (The Cars Tribute) on August 17. Gosman’s Dock, Montauk gosmans.com; (631) 668-5300 Something new: Free weekly concerts feature
some of the hottest Long Island artists, including Nancy Atlas, Randy Jackson, the super-hot Carrie & The Cats (far left, for two dates), The Hoodoo Loungers, and more. Log on for dates and times. Village of Great Neck Plaza's Summer Concert Series (Firefighters Park, Great Neck): (516) 482-4500 It's the return of a busy series in one of the area's most scenic locations. Highlights on the schedule with concerts at 8 pm: Area sensation Nina Et Cetera today (July 3); Blue Bayou performing the music of Linda Ronstadt (July 17); the uncanny Ray Charles impersonator Wayne Holmes (July 24); popular Beatles tribute Liverpool Shuffle (August 14); and more. Valley Stream Summer Concert Series (Village Hall, Valley Stream): (516) 825-4200 Enjoy live music by area stars on Wednesdays at 8 pm. Highlights on the schedule: The Second Chance Band on July 11; Billy Joel music with Captain Jack on July 25; Bon Journey on August 8; and the just-like-the radio Dr. K's Motown Revue on August 22. Westbury Summer Concert Series (Piazza Ernesto Strada, Westbury): (516) 400-ARTS [2787] Mity but mighty: This long-running series in the heart of Westbury offers a nice respite from Long Island life each Thursday at 7 pm through August 30; that final night will feature Nonstop To Cairo. Other highlights: jazz and blues with Sympatico (July 19); popular Joe Rock & The All Stars (August 16); Phil Collins' songs with PseudoSsudio (August 23). Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series (Smithtown Library, Smithtown): (631) 360-2480 It's just as the name implies: Something for everyone to enjoy, Thursdays at 8 pm. On the schedule: The amazing dual tribute band Petty Rumours (July 5); hits of the 1970s with The LPs (July 26); '60s styles with Just Sixties (August 2); Eagles chestnuts with Fast Lane (August 16); and more. Main Street Concerts (Northport Harbor Park, Northport): villageofnorthport.com Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a truly tuneful series each Friday at 7 pm, with, in a lot of cases, some of the area's most noted original bands. Already underway, this series will feature Sandy & Steve Edwards and The Levins (July 20); Andrew Fortier (August 3); Caroline Doctorow and Cathy Kreger (August 10); Toby Tobias and Wild Ginger (August 24); and more concerts. Outdoor Concert Series Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park: (631) 292-2083 Dubbed “Musical Moments In Kings Park,” this series – Fridays at 7:30 pm – features more covers than a Bed Bath & Beyond sidewalk sale. All free: Six Sun (July 6), The Hoodoo Loungers (July 13), Just Sixties (July 20), Beyond Fab (July 27), and more shows. Bellport Bandshell Summer Concerts (Bellport Village Marina): (631) 286-0327 It's a beautiful, perfect location for an even dozen Friday night 8 pm concerts from a variety of styles and genres. Highlights: Captain Tom's Payback on July 13; The Ed Travers Band on
July 20; original rock with The Black Petals on August 3; Stone Blu on August 31; and the red-hot acoustic folk group He-Bird She-Bird on September 1. Town of Oyster Bay's Music Under The Stars (Various Locations): (516) 797-7900 A whole lot of concerts (and movies) are on the schedule at an array of spacious parks in the area. Highlights: Benny & The Jets, an Elton John tribute, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach (July 19); Jimmy Buffet tribute Barometer Soup (July 25) at Harry Tappen Beach; Huey Lewis sounds with Back In Time (July 21) at Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park; Strawberry Fields (August 1) at SyossetWoodbury Community Park; and a host of other shows; call for details. John J. Burns Town Park (Massapequa): (516) 797-7900
Kamellot
Part of the Town of Oyster Bay's Music Under The Stars, this series returns, featuring one of the most major league concert experiences of the outdoor season. Highlights: The Peacheaters pay homage to The Allman Brothers Band (July 14); the long-lasting area band Nine Days (July 17); Billy Joel's former bandmates The Lords Of 52nd Street (August 11); and more. Huntington Summer Arts Festival (Heckscher Park, Huntington): (631) 271-8423 Each year, this expansive festival offers an array of concerts and live shows, with an alwaysimpressive array of national artists dotting the schedule. Highlights: Broadway star Melissa Errico (June 29); Caribbean sounds with Kaia Kater (July 15); folk legend Tom Rush (July 29); the return of blues star and guitarist extraordinaire Duke Robillard (above, August 9); Cajun and Creole with BeauSoleil Avec Michael Doucet (August 12), and a vast selection of theatrical and classical performances. Echo Park (West Hempstead): (516) 292-9000 A couple of big ones here: One of the area's favorite club acts, Wonderous Stories, will perform everything from The Who to Yes (of course) on July 12; and The Doobie Others Band performs … well, you know, on August 23. Also: More towns are offering stage, gazebo, and beach shows throughout the summer; to get yours featured, be sure to write to gtmag@optonline.net, or call (516) 280-2100. Music fans: Be sure to check our Calendar in every issue to get the current listings.
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Long Island singer/songwriter Maureen Griffin has been selected to be a contestant in the Ms. New York Senior America Pageant, which celebrates women over 60 who promote a positive image of aging. She will be the first motorcyclist to ever compete for this title. The pageant is scheduled for SundayJuly 29, at 2:30 pm at The Madison Theater at Molloy College in Rockville Centre. Tickets are $25 ($20 for groups of 10 or more) and can be purchased by calling (516) 323-4444. The winner of the pageant will compete in the nationals in Atlantic City for the title of Ms. Senior America. Griffin will perform one of her original songs for the talent portion of the multi-faceted competition. The stunning performer is also currently working on her third album of original biker songs, Bikers Anonymous (When You’re Addicted To 2 Wheels), which is scheduled to be released nationally later this summer. To learn more about Maureen Griffin and her music, go to BikerMo.com; or find her on Facebook and Twitter.
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A Beacon Of Light Shining On Indie Films & Stars:
The Long Island Interrnational Film Expo (LIIFE) returns for its 21st year of bringing hundreds of independent films around around the globe. This year’s event, which usually features appearances by directors and actors, premieres, and more, is July 13 through 19 at The Bellmore Movies in Bellmore. For details, tickets, schedules, and more, visit longislandfilm.com or call (516) 571-3168. As always, LIIFE is a film lover’s dream, featuring both Long Island-based films and Block productions from area Island filmmkakers; appearances by directors, producers, and celebrities; discussion panels; networking opportunities; parties; and more events and attractions. The highlight for most fans, however, are the films themselves, which include area and world premieres, indie film discoveries, critically lauded movies, under-the-radar sleepers, short films, music, and more. Among the notable films being shown at this year’s LIIFE festival are Block Island, The Perfect Fit, John Hemmer & The Showgirls, and more acclaimed movies. Log on to the LIIFE website for up-to-date schedules and show times. The Showplace At Bellmore Movies is located at 222 Pettit Avenue.
W eess tt hh aam W m pp ttoo nn BB eeaacc hh PP eerr ff oorr m m ii nngg AA rr ttss C C ee nntt ee rr Na N am me es s G G rr a am m SS ll aatt oo nn EE xxee ccuu tt ii vv ee D D ii rr eecc tt oorr Now in its 20th year of operation, The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center has announced the hiring of Gram Slaton, who joins the organization as its new executive director. In his new role, Slaton will be charged with overseeing the programming, administration, fundraising, strategic planning and overall operation of the Center. Slaton was selected at the conclusion of a thorough national search conducted by The Arts Consulting Group. “One of the things that excited me most about the Center was the amount of investment the entire Westhampton Beach community has put into it, and not just financially,” said Slaton. “It's relatively easy for a town to get amnesia after 20 years, but everyone here still remembers a declining downtown from the mid-1990s and recognizes how essential the creation of the performing arts center has been to realizing a full 180-degree turnaround and establishing Westhampton Beach as a great tourist and second-home destination. The civic pride in the Center is just stunning.” Slaton comes to WHBPAC with almost 25 years of experience as an executive director of several successful performing arts organizations across the country. For more information on Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, visit WHBPAC.org.
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Flushing Town Hall: A Scintillating Summertime This summer, Flushing Town Hall will continue to share global arts with a global community by presenting a lineup of world music, family programs, exhibitions, jazz, and workshops. Tickets and information: flushingtownhall.org or call (718) 463-7700, extension 222. Flushing Town Hall's summer music highlights include monthly Jazz Jams (July 11, August 1), Global Mashups For Kids (August 12), and Chalaw Basiwali (August 17). Other highlights include The Silleta Flower Making Workshop (July 7), The Colors of Frida by Teatro SEA (July 14), Honoring the First People of Queens (July 26), and Full Moon Drumming (July 27 and August 24). It's an upbeat time at this landmark New York City showplace: National Endowment for the Arts chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $80 million in grants to Flushing Town Hall as part of the NEA's second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $60,000 to Flushing Town Hall for performing arts programming.
Chalaw Basiwali
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PLEASE NOTE: Classifieds are for individuals only (looking for a musician, etc), not commercial businesses. Display ads showcase your business, get results – and they're cheap! EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Huge Amp Blowout – amps by Vox, Marshall, Randall and more. All reduced to ridiculously low prices! Call Murphy’s Music today! (631) 549-4510. (TFN). Yamaha Clavinover electric piano, Rogue Beatle bass guitar, Yamaha 8 channel board, Carvin LM15 speakers, Mirage spotlight 1000, 2 LED par 64 lights with board, Samson wireless presentation mic & headset. All priced to sell. (516) 785-4234. (1225) STUDIOS
Monthly Music rehearsal rooms for rent in Queens. A community of musicians and artists in a firehouse from the 1800s. Drum rooms available; great rates. Call for details: (718) 461-3426. (1238) 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
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) Entry Level Sales positions available with Renewal By Andersen. Health insurance including vision and dental for full-time employees. 401K. Work with a company that has a proven career path. Contract Chris at (631) 843-1713, extension 2213, or write to chriswilliamson@realongisland.com. (1242) 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 WANTED
Seek Bass age 40+, weekend studio play only. Trio for classics and blues. (631) 462-5987. (1244) MUSICIANS WANTED
Studio Jamming, Cream style. Bass, drums requested, 50+. Contact Mike (631) 462-5987. (1250) Rock Drummer seeks cover band. Visit www.desdrodrum11.wixsite. com/desdro. (1251)
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Blues Drummer wanted, daytime rehearsals a plus. (631) 423-9416. (1250) Singer/Songstress seeks band. Serious male or female, (mature 20s or 30s) bass, guitar, keys, violin. Background vocals a plus. Influences include Fiona Apple, Damian Rice, and Halsey. Rehearsal space located on Suffolk/Nassau border. Must have car, be willing to rehearse three times per week. NYC showcases in September. Email: giantsizeent @gmail.com (TFN) 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.
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Ladies On The Mic: Women Shine At Half Moon B ar & Gri ll
Ladies On The Mic: Women Shine At Half Moon Bar & Grill
Here's something new, and don’t worry about the name for this night of music – it’s for everyone: “Ladies On The Mic” is a new kind of all-female entertainment night every Thursday at 7:30 pm at The Half Moon Bar & Grill in Long Beach. Enjoy a night of music and drink specials through 10 pm, all designed with women in mind – and on the stage as well; recent performers have included area stars such as Karen Bella, Katie Mitchell, and Taylor Cooke. For all the info: halfmoonlb.com, or call the club at (516) 632-5350.
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Walker’s Return: Blues Star Walks The Sunday Street
One of the area's longest-tenured live performers, Toby Walker, returns to The Sunday Street Series on Sunday, July 8 at 7 pm at The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. Advance sale tickets at $20 are availableat sundaystreet.org through Friday, July 6 with tickets at the door available at $25 (cash only). More info: sundaystreet.org or call (631) 751-0066. Walker has been hailed as a roots music finger-style guitar virtuoso who is well-known not only in the U.S but also in Europe. He blends blues, ragtime, country, bluegrass, rock, jazz into his own unique style. Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna has praised Walker’s stunning musicianship, and worked with him at his music camps.
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Arts Announcements Amy Siskind
Books Amy Siskind Book Revue, Huntington August 1 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.com President and co-founder of The New Agenda, Siskind will speak about and sign copies of her new bestseller, The List.
Film Yellow Submarine: 50th Anniversary Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington July 9 at 7 pm; cinemaartscentre.org; (631) 423-FILM A spooling of the animated film based on The Beatles' song. Hobbies Long Island Auto Replica Society Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, Centereach Third Thursday of each month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335 L.I.A.R.S. meetings are open to anyone with an interest in building scale models of automobiles. Call for more information and meeting dates. Theater Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM
Send arts notices to gtmag@optonline.net oo nn ee m m oo nn tt hh before your first event.
Theatre At Northport Extended through July 8; (631) 261-2900; engemantheater.com Engeman Theater: The ultimate “feel good” musicial in its final shows.
Photos provided by area arts groups and organizations;
Raunchy Little Musical
The Jackie Mason Musical: Both Sides Of A Famous Love Affair Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through July 8; (631) 2268400; studiotheatreli.com Jackie Mason's real-life daughter, Sheba Mason, stars in this musical comedy based on real events that happened to her famous father.
This summer's productions include such classics as Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Sister Act Westbury Manor, Westbury
Frost/Nixon Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor Through July 22; baystreet.org; (631) 725-9500 This modern classic revolves around the series of interviews between British journalist David Frost and former President Richard Nixon three years after he resigned.
Sail On
Concerts/Performances The Savoy Swing Band St. Sylvester's Church, Medford Third Saturday of each month at 7 pm; (631) 567-1790 This popular music and dance regular event returns to the renovated hall. Sail On (Beach Boys Tribute) Theatre Three, Port Jefferson July 6 at 8 pm; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 This Nashville-based show focuses on The Beach Boys; the group's members have performed with musicians from Brian Wilson's band, The Zombies, Earth Wind & Fire, Cheap Trick, Mark Lindsay, and produced recordings for Micky Dolenz. The Ghost Of Jim Morrison (Doors Tribute) Theatre Three, Port Jefferson July 13 at 8 pm; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 The only Long Island appearance by this nationally touring Doors tribute band.
Performing Arts Center, Oakdale July 14 through August 11; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com The musical based on the 1994 Woody Allen film. Singin' In The Rain BroadHollow Theater, Elmont July 2 through 22; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre: The classic music – a hit both on Broadway and on film – is revived.
Yellow Submarine
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Thoroughly Modern Millie BayWay Arts Center, East Islip July 18 through 29; (631) 5812700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre: This truly flappin' musicial is back. Singin' In The Rain John W. Engeman
July 11; plazatheatrical.com; (516) 599-6870 The latest in Plaza Theatrical's popular “Lunch & A Show” events; lunch is at noon; with the show at 1:15 pm. Hairspray Argyle Theatre, Babylon Through August 26; argyletheatre.com; (844) 631-LIVE (5483) The second lavish, just-like-Broadway production at this new theater. Memphis: The Musical The Gateway, Bellport July 5 through 21; thegateway.org; (631) 286-1133 The four-time Tony Award winner inspired by the underground dance clubs in 1950s Tennessee. Summer Shakespeare Festival Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport Call for show dates; carriagehouseplayers.org; (516) 557-1207 Carriage House Players:
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Raunchy Little Musical: Belle Barth Is Back! Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington Through July 22; landmarkonmainstreet.org; (516) 767-6444 This lavish theatrical production is a 90-minute comedic and heartfelt show that chronicles the launch of the 1950s “Queen Of Crass,” Belle Barth. Freud’s Last Session / Trifles Levittown Public Library July 6 & 7; (516) 731-5728 The Ivy lane Players perform two one-act works; call the Levittown Public Library at (516) 731-5728 to reserve up to four free seat tickets per person per performance.
Rhythm Tracking With Jimi LaLumia
Today's MTV: From time to time, I still wander over to the reality show-infested version of MTV, which now exists in a sort of phantom zone where once, not all that long ago, it was a fierce, trendmaking music network. Only at certain times, such as its annual awards show, does it manage to catch our attention. The recent MTV Movie Awards (which now incorporates TV as well) Pose was one such event, so for a few short hours, the magic was back: Marvel ruled with numerous wins for Black Panther, and a truly shocking moment was an acknowledgement of the early 1990s documentary Paris Is Burning, which has influenced pop culture in a massive way while remaining (until now) a well-guarded secret. Kudos for that, MTV! Paris Is Burning is also the source
Lady Gaga
material for the wild FX hit "Pose," and, of course, "Ru Paul's Drag Race." TRL On MTV: MTV has relaunched the once-powerful after school afternoon show “Total Request Live” (aka “TRL”) – and it has returned this time as a morning event hosted by Sway.
I decided to check it out against what used to be; there are no masses of screaming kids in the street waiting for pop stars to arrive, or a crazed studio audience hooting and hollering at anything that moved. That era, for the moment at least, seems to be
Photos: Pose courtesy FX; Lady Gaga courtesy Interscope
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over, which is a shame. Korean boy band BTS was given a quick glimpse, and there was an interview with an actress from the Netfix TV series "Glow,” and it all had a tired, no energy, goingthrough-the-motions vibe, sort of “we have to do this." It was very sad and contrived. “TRL” should be about the music, be it bubble gum, hip hop, or even the latest soundtrack album, but instead, it was about "Glow." There is now nothing special about “TRL,” and the music, in small bits, was treated as an afterthought. Hey, MTV: Perhaps you should run a stationary test pattern 24 hours a day and see if anyone notices. Still Going Gaga: Lady Gaga, of course, attended The MTV Movie Awards, presenting the Best Movie Award to Black Panther. Gaga will be starring in the third remake of A Star Is Born, a movie about a new female star in the music business; she follows in the footsteps of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. That's a pretty big deal, and will keep Gaga firmly in the spotlight. Every time you think she might be done, she makes it clear that she's a mainstay.
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BITS & PIECES Weird Science
Weird Science:
Their Tour Is Elementary
Weird Science – the silly, sexy, and currently soaring cover band that covers several music eras – may be the busiest in the land these days, bringing their wild shows to several states in the coming weeks. The schedule includes stops in Long Island along the route: They'll perform at Hudson's On The Mile in Freeport on July 21 and August 10; The Jones Beach Bandshell on August 17; and Casino Bar in Fire Island on August 19. Learn more at weirdscienceny.com.
Ralana:
From Sweden With New Sounds
Singer/songwriter Ralana's new album, We Need Love, is the artist's comeback work, as she took a break after her 2015 solo release, Money Talks. The new album is available wherever music is sold. The new album contains Ralana's latest work as well as a
remix. "This album is the result of my new direction as an artist,” said Ralana. “Yes, it represents what I'm doing and where I'm going as a musician, but it also reflects the deep joy I feel when I make music. Music has the power to set us dancing, no matter how low we might be feeling. Music has the power to make us free." Ralana began an international career in electronic music in 2014. Releasing "Struck by Lightning" that year, she later entered a collaborative music effort with Z.O. Baren, and subsequently followed that up with the single "Money Talks," which charted in Sweden as well as globally.
Kesha:
More Good Deeds
Pop superstar Kesha has announced her collaboration with United We Dream, the immigrant youth organization focused on empowering
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immigrant youth Brooke to develop their Annabale leadership and organizing skills so they can create their own campaigns to fight for justice and dignity. After attending the Time 100 Gala in April (as one of Time's 2018 list of the "100 Most Influential People In the World"), Kesha met Cristina Jiménez, co-founder and executive director of United We Dream, and was moved when she heard how the organization is empowering youth to fight against deportations and to ensure that immigrants and communities of color can live without fear and thrive. In addition to shining a light on the organization through fundraising, Kesha dropped the music video for her Rainbow track "Hymn," a song rooted in encouraging the disenchanted to
Photos courtesy respective labels and artists; Brooke Annablale © Aiy Sse Gafkjen; Kesha courtesy Shore Fire Media
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find their place in the world. In her statement on Facebook, Kesha wrote: "This song is so important to me, and I've been holding onto this music video for awhile now, but after meeting Cristina, I felt like now was the time to release it to further bring attention to this cause." "We are excited that Kesha was inspired by the work of thousands of immigrant youth who took to the streets during the Dream Act to demand permanent protections from deportation," said Jiménez. "All across the country, immigrant youth of United We Dream are continuing to organize their cities and states. We are grateful to Kesha and to all those who are joining our fight to ensure immigrant youth are #HeretoStay." Learn more at unitedwedream.org.
Brooke Annabale: Shining In ‘The Light’
Singer-songwriter/guitarist Brooke Annibale released her third album, Hold To The Light, in early June. The new record marks her return following her 2015 album The Simple Fear, and features several major departures in terms of both songwriting and production. Annibale performed at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City curing June.
Claire Morales:
She’s ‘Wanting’ More
Born in Texas, Claire Morales began to play music at a young age. Today, Morales has made it: All That Wanting is the follow-up to her debut album, Amaranthine. Recorded by Matt Pence and Jeremy Buller at The Echo Lab near her home of Denton, Texas, Morales and her bandmates – Alex Hastings, Ryan Williams, and Russ Connell – spent six days recording the album’s 10 tracks mostly live together in the studio’s main room. While Morales writes the songs and lyrics, the arranging process iscollaborative; Morales, her three male bandmates, and other musicians contributed parts to the album, which was issued on June 29.
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By Rich Branciforte
Thirty-five years ago, when Great South Bay Music Festival founder James Faith was playing in local clubs with his band, he had no idea that one day he would head up one of the largest, most successful music festivals on the East Coast. Like many local musicians, Faith faced the challenges of playing the club circuit: getting booked, dealing with clubs, getting paid. Little has changed in 35 years – only the names. Now in its 12th year, GSB has become one of the premiere festivals nationally, growing into a four-day splurge of talent unmatched by
The Massive Festival’s Founder Explains Its Success
most similar local efforts. Faith credits his strong links to the community as one of the reasons for his success. GSB is well-looped into the community, with nearly 200 people working on this event. Planning for next year's festival starts the day after the current one ends. It’s Faith’s attention to detail that has brought B.B. King, Graham Nash, The Doobie
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Brothers, Hot Tuna, and Taking Back Sunday, as well as this year's headliners – Sublime With Rome and Dickey Betts – to Long Island. Faith has been promoting concerts on Long Island for years, and is one of the founders of The Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. As a musician, he realized there needed to be an outlet for original as well as cover bands; 75 percent of GSB consists of original acts. Some of Faith's Kerry favorites are Kearney Quarterhorse, Kerry Kearney (left, who returns for his umpteenth time), and Taking Back Sunday. Overall, Faith rates 311 as the most impressive act he's seen at his Festival. For many on Long Island, Great South Bay has become a rite of passage into the summer. Starting with modest goals and lineups the first few years, Faith noted that the Festival really kicked into high gear in 2012 when Larry Weinberger came aboard as a partner. Weinberger’s financial support and enthusiasm
helped take that “next big step” to larger acts. Faith’s other partner is his daughter, Jamie, who has been there from day one and helps with the “hands on.” Because GSB has moved into the upper echelon of festivals, it has a huge following willing to travel to Long Island for the shows. With four days of top notch entertainment that includes a Family Festival with a kidzone children's stage, Great South Bay is a festival that appeals to all ages. Great South Bay is actually four festivals in one. Thursday is popular with those who like “indie” music; Friday is all about rock and reggae; Saturday is “Jam” day with Umphrey's McGee and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong; and Sunday is Little Feat closing day with The Dickey Betts Band, Electric Hot Tuna, and The Devon Allman Project, a band to watch out for. Great South Bay also has incredibly low prices for a festival of this size and quality, and part of its proceeds go to local organizations like Stony Brook Cancer Fund. Several other charities are beneficiaries of GSB. Musicians can complain all they want about a lack of places to perform original music, but here it is: This year, GSB received more than 500 applications. Each was listened to, and the Festival has been heavily curated. You don't have to go to Austin for great music: It's in our own backyard. The Great South Bay Music Festival is July 12 through 15 at
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Shorefront Park in Patchogue. Schedules and info: greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com, or call J Faith Presents at (631) 331-0808.
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