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Live Entertainment Friday August 3 Annabelle & The Band Saturday August 4 Ventura Blvd.

Friday August 10 Bob Morris Irish Band Saturday August 11 Joe Rock & The All Stars Every Thursday Game Night Darts, Cornhole Connect Four

tuesdays Wings Night All You Can eat & bud light

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We Challenge anyone in suffolk to have a better burger (made with Chuck, Sirloin, Short Rib)

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Hot Rods: LI Cars Show & Swap Meet

Long Island Cars’ Super Swap Sunday – featuring street rods, classics, muscle cars, and more – returns to The Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville on Sunday, August 5. Hundreds of vendors will be on hand where fans can buy, trade, sell, or swap older parts, literature, and accessories. A variety of cars are for sale directly from owners; show cars are judged with trophies awarded in 50 classes. Live entertainment and refreshments are other attractions. Show or sell your collectible car with admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the gate between 7 and 10 am. Info and schedules: (631) 567-5898 or LongIslandCars.com.

The Massapequa Park Street Fair returns on August 5 from 11 am to 6 pm at Park Boulevard and Front Street.

More info: Facebook.com/ MassapequaParkStreetFair or call (516) 644-5615. The streets will transform in to a giant marketplace filled with more than 150 vendors; other attractions include live music, outdoor oyster shucking, martial arts demonstrations, children's rides, a petting zoo, face painting, an array of food options, and more.

Rain date is August 12.

Hot Streets: Massapequa Park Fair

Hot Nights: A ‘Drive-In’ At Coopers Beach

The ninth annual run of nostalgic drive-in movies has returned to Coopers Beach in Southampton Village. Gates open at 6:30 pm, with the films starting at dark; an FM car radio is needed for the “retro-in-your-car” movie viewing.

Cost is $40 prepaid, or $50 at the gate (limited to 100 cars); advance tickets are available at southamptonchamber.com. The next films in the series: The animated hit Coco on August 6, followed by Jurassic Park on August 13. Proceeds benefit The Southampton Chamber of Commerce.

Hot Movies: Long Beach International Film Festival Returns The Long Beach International Film Festival (LBIFF) will celebrate its seventh anniversary with a lineup of independent and studio films from around the globe.

From August 1 through 4, the Festival will screen an international slate of dozens of films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, shorts, and animated movies that will compete for a series of awards; most films will be offered at Regal Lynbrook. Music fans: Among the films on the schedule is the Joan Jett documentary Bad Reputation (pictured).

Learn more at longbeachfilm.com.

Hot Tips: Queens

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Get Out, Get Noticed: Biz Card Exchange In Forest Hills

Wine & Sweets Fest At LIC Flea & Food The return of the Long Island City Flea & Food “Wine & Sweets Fest” is August 4 and 5 at the site of the popular flea markets, 5-25 46th Avenue in Long Island City. More info: (718) 224-5863. The admission price is $39 for this unique pairings and

The Queens Chamber Of Commerce presents a unique way for businesses (and business owners) to mingle and tout their services: A business card exchange event is August 7

from 6 to 8 pm at Cobblestones Pub in Forest Hills; to register; log on to queenschamber.eventbank.com.

This will be an opportunity to relax and do some enjoyable networking after a long day at the office, according to organizers.

The Queens Chamber will provide appetizers, and the first drink is on them during this special event.

Learn more by calling (718) 898-8500.

HEADLINERS

It's An Ecoquest: A Science Program For Adults At APEC

A free adult science program, The Alley Creek Ecoquest Club, meets on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 10 am at The Alley Pond Environmental Center in Douglaston. For more information: Call (718) 229-4000, log on to alleypond.com, or write to the club facilitator at tom0153@hotmail.com. This club challenges adults to observe and document something that interests them, using a variety of techniques that tell a story, suggests an explanation, or raises further questions.

Countess Luann

The Paramount, Huntington August 4 paramountny.com (631) 673-7300 Here's something really different: An intimate evening with Luann de Lesseps, better known as “Countess” Luan – the reality television star, author, actress, and singer who never stays out of the headlines for long. An original cast member of Bravo’s hit TV series “The Real Housewives Of New York,” she recently finished filming her 10th season of the groundbreaking reality program. After her first cabaret show, #CountessAndFriends at 54 Below, became a huge hit, and now she's bringing the entire production to her Long Island fans.

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tasting event, a chance to sip a selection of wines curated by New York City wine professionals – and to indulge in unique offerings from more than 20 local sweets vendors. The ticket price includes wine tastings.

Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events

Gordon Lightfoot

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NYCB Theatre At Westbury August 10 thetheatreatwestbury.com (516) 334-0800 We can't think of a more special night: Canada's all-time greatest (and most poetic) singer/ songwriter returns to the area with more classic hits in tow than we have room to list here, but we'll try: “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown,” “Carefree Highway,” “Rainy Day People,” and on they go.

Josh Ritter

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center August 12 • whbpac.org • (631) 288-1500 A prolific songwriter, best-selling author, a musician’s musician, this man does it all.

He’s been on a hot sreak of late, and this performance will feature all-time favorites as well as songs from his new album, Gathering.

PAC TRACK

Music Theater Summer Camp Tilles Center, Brookville August 6 through 11 tillescenter.org (516) 299-3100 Does your child love to sing, dance, perform, and act? This program allows children to work with professional actors and directors and take classes in voice, movement, and acting technique.

All students will perform in the final production of The Secret Garden.

Log on to the website above to register.

The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters

The Crystals Theatre Three, Port Jefferson August 12 • theatrethree.org (631) 928-9100 Ready for some actual music legends? The Crystals are one of the defining acts of the girl group era in the first half of the 1960s. Their 1961 through 1964 chart hits are the stuff of legend, including "There's No Other (Like My Baby)." "Uptown," "He's Sure The Boy I Love," "He's A Rebel," "Da Doo Ron Ron," and "Then He Kissed Me."

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Isaac Mizarahi

Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor August 6 • baystreet.org (631) 725-9500 Another “Music Monday”: Mizrahi has worked extensively in the entertainment industry as an actor, host, writer, designer, and producer for decades – but did you know he has also performed cabaret at Café Carlyle, Joe’s Pub, West Bank Café, and City Winery locations across the country? This production will deliver the full range of his myriad talents.

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Vanessa Williams: Saving The Best For WHBPAC

Photo by Mike Ruiz

One of the most multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry, Vanessa Williams, will perform on August 4 at 8 pm at The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. For tickets, visit whbpac.org or call (631) 288-1500.

Selling millions of records worldwide, Williams has also scored numerous #1 and Top 10 hits on various Billboard Album and Singles charts. Her critically acclaimed work in film, television, recordings and the Broadway stage has been recognized by every major industry award affiliate – including four Emmy nominations, 11 Grammy nominations, a Tony nomination, three SAG award nominations, seven NAACP Image Awards, and three Satellite Awards. Her platinum single "Colors Of The Wind," from the Disney film Pocahontas, won the Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe for Best Original Song.

An advocate for equal rights, Williams was honored with The Human Rights Campaign “Ally For Equality” Award for her humanitarian contributions.

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Photos: Burton Cummings by Bob Smith; Citizen Copy by Shan213 (CC)

Another NYC Music Club Forced To Relocate:

Coming on the heels of the rent-caused closing of The B.B. King Blues Club in New York City, another Manhattan music club faces an uncertain future: City Winery, the Varrick Street music showplace and actual working winery, will be forced to move by January 2020 thanks to the block being purchased by Disney – but City Winery's founder and CEO, Michael Dorf, insists there's a lot more music to come as the club will relocate.

“We'll be moving to a new location by the beginning of 2020,” write Dorf. “It marks a sentimenal moment for the entire City Winery family, since this is where it all began 10 years ago … In the meantime, we've got so many more memories to make at 155 Varrick Street. We are not going anywhere before AT LEAST New Year's Eve 2019, which means we've got at least 750 concerts to enjoy.” City Winery has become a unique showplace in that it attracted major artists to its intimate environs on a regular basis; among the best-known musicians to perform there have been Citizen Cope (above), Ian Hunter, Gregg Allman, Burton Cummings (above left), Dr. John, Chris Hillman, Dave Mason, Colin Hay, Dickey Betts, Lewis Black, Ian Anderson, and other stars.

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he longest-running 1980s pop revival nationally touring concert series of its kind – Lost '80s Live – will make its only Long Island stop on Saturday, August 4 at 8 pm at The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville. For tickets and up-to-the-minute concert information for this and all upcoming

LOST ’80S LIVE: The Skinny Tie Superstars Return At Tilles Center

events: tillescenter.org and (516) 299-3100 (box office hours are Monday through Saturday from 1 to 6 pm).

The artists appearing at Tilles read like a “who's who” of 1980s pop, and includes A Flock Of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Naked Eyes, Farrington & Mann (the original vocalists of When in Rome UK), Animotion, and Nu Shooz. Was it really that long ago when synthesizers and cotton-candy hair seemed oh-so modern? This event, which Wang Chung

Photo: Nu Shooz by Casey Murphy

describes itself as a “Reagan-era tour,” features some of the most recognizable acts from the decade of the '80s, when fashion trends included oversized suits, skinny ties, hair, hair, and more hair, and all the colors of the rainbow on sneakers.

There will be a lot of gold on display on this evening of entertainment, as even a cursory glance at the roster of hit songs these original acts were responsible for reads

Nu Shooz

Naked Eyes

A Flock Of Seagulls

like a dog-eared issue of Good Times: From A Flock Of Seagulls, led by the legendary Mike Score: “I Ran,” “Space Age Love Song,” “D.N.A.,” “Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You),” “The More You Live, The More You Love.”

Wang Chung, comprised of Nick Feldman and Jack Hues: “Everybody Have

Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” “Let's Go,” “To Live And Die In LA,” “Hypnotize Me.” The Billboard-dominating Naked Eyes: “(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me,” "Promises, Promises," "When The Lights Go Out," "(What) In The Name Of Love."

The vocalists Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann, who were the singers of When In Rome UK: "The Promise," “Heaven Knows,” “Sight Of Your Tears.”

Animotion, one of the most influential synth/pop bands in history: "Obsession," "Let Him Go," "I Engineer,” "Room To Move."

Freestyle pioneers Nu Shooz: “I Can't Wait,” “Point Of No Return,” “Don't Let Me Be The One,” “Should I Say Yes,” “Are You Lookin' For Somebody Nu.”

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It was surprising that New York Islanders captain John Tavares join his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs after signing a lucrative long-term contract. The first thing that crossed my mind when I heard this news was that

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Tavares might have stayed with the Islanders had the team not fired inept GM Garth Snow as well ashead coach Doug Weight, who probably deserved a better fate. There is little doubt that Tavares liked both of them.

What I did not know was that Tavares is engaged to a woman from Toronto.

It’s easy to surmise that the families of both Tavares and his fiancee were applying pressure on him to return home. Former Mets first baseman John Olerud told me that’s exactly what happened to him when he became a free agent after the 1999 season. Olerud and his wife grew up in Seattle, but wanted to stay in New York – yet their parents applied pressure, and Olerud eventually accepted a deal from The Seattle Mariners.

The Maple Leafs did a small favor for Islanders fans by sending popular former Islanders left winger Matt Martin back to the Blue & Orange in exchange for minor league goalie prospect Eamon McAdam.

Bowling With Bob Smith

USBC (Still) Open: We are still planning coverage of area bowlers' successes at the recently concluded USBC Open Championships in Syracuse – Cameron but at press time, we were Joe still awaiting final score tallies Potts; LaBargo from not only that tournament, (inset) but The 40 Frame Game and Bowlers Journal Tournament as well. Hopefully, by our next issue we should have some definitive results, so please stay tuned.

LIGBT Tour Champs: Through the stifling heat, The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) has rolled on and on: Cameron Potts, 35, of Babylon won the $1,000 top prize at LIGBT’s four-game house shot sweeper on July 14 at Levittown Lanes.

Potts' first title came as he defeated Rich Hengel of East Meadow and Nick Benischek of Levittown to take home the trophy (both runners-up earned $400). Rounding out the top four was Gary Paulsen of Massapequa ($250.)

Joe LaBargo, 28, of Bayside won the $3,000 top prize at LIGBT’s Firecracker

It’s easy to scoff at the pundits John that believed Magic Johnson was Tavares the key factor why LeBron James selected The Los Angeles Lakers as his next NBA team. While I am sure that James has respect for Johnson, the main motivator (aside from the fact that the winter weather in LA beats that of Cleveland) is that James has an entertainment company, SpringHill Productions, in LA, and this business isn’t a vanity project.

The Knicks lost one Queens native as center Kyle O’Quinn left as a free agent to join The Indiana Pacers, but Brandon picked up Nimmo another as ing Cardozo High teams have out-rebounded them in recent School alum and former years.

NBA point guard Royal Davis was the first pick of The Toronto Ivey has joined the team Raptors in the 2010 NBA Draft that was held at as an assistant coach.

Madison Square Garden and the night that he The Brooklyn Nets was chosen I asked him if he was aware of the lured forward Ed Davis tax repercussions of playing in Canada. Davis away from the Portland said that he wasn’t and admitted that he did Trailblazers as a free not even have a passport. I told him to get to agent. Davis may not lead the Nets to the play- the Rockefeller Center US Passport office the next day. I immediately started receiving offs next season but he emails from irate Raptors fans north of the borgives them a physical der who were livid over my lighthearted Q&A presence that has been missing for too long judg- with Davis. I wrote each one back and told them how much I enjoy visiting Toronto. ing by how often opposClassic on July 3 at AMF Garden City. A veteran of the LIBGT, LaBargo won his third title by defeating the always game Scott Kampf of Levittown ($1,500) 253-238 in the final shootout. Rounding out the top four were Brendan Delaney of Levittown ($750) and Joe Scianna of Ronkonkoma ($500).

Coming up for the LIGBT: A “house shot” major at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park on August 3 and 5, featuring age divisions and a $2,000 first prize guarantee; and August 12 at AMF Babylon Lanes. Learn how to get involved with these enjoyable amateur tournaments at ligbtour.com or by calling (702) 530-0708.

Great Americans All: Congratulations to Cedric Noel of Brooklyn, who won his first Great American Seniors tournament on June 10 at AMF Garden City Lanes. Bob Steppe's Great American Seniors is a USBC-certified tournament bowling club for men and women 50 and older. To learn how to get involved and find out about upcoming events, call (516) 378-8349 or writer to gasbowling@gmail.com.

Page Earns ESPY: Left-hander Rhino Page – a big area favorite thanks to his charity appearances here – who ended a six-year non-championship record with two victories including The 2017 U.S. Open, has been selected winner of The 2018 Best Bowler ESPY award in fan voting conducted by ESPN. “I think it’s pretty simple to sum up what it means just to be nominated for an

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ESPY,” Page said. “Five years ago I went through wrist surgery not knowing if I was ever going to be able to throw a ball again, let alone get back to playing at the highest level. To be here at the ESPYs after the long journey back is something I am incredibly honored and humbled by .... I can’t thank my friends, my family, my sponsors and my fans enough.

They have been there for me every step of the way. They supported me in the times I needed them the most. To represent the sport I love and have dedicated my life to is truly an honor and a blessing.”

Photos: Rhino Page courtesy PBA, LLC; LIGBT winners courtesy LIGBT

Rhino Page

Photos: Brandon Nimmo by Bob Smith; ESPN The Magazine courtesy ESPN; Gary Apple courtesy SNY; John Tavares by Michael Miller (CC)

When I ran into Davis years later and told him what happened he chuckled and told me “Raptors fans can be a rabid bunch.”

There’s not a lot for The New York Mets to play for, but don’t tell that to outfielder Jay Bruce who struggled in the first half of the season because of a bad hip and a case of plantar fasciitis that teamed up to send him to the disabled list. Bruce is the consummate pro and takes being a role model seriously.

ESPN The Magazine held a media event to mark the 10th edition of its “Body Issue,”

where star athletes pose in the buff who has been diagnosed with autism, is a (it’s still PG-rated). Attending it were professional tennis player from Sanford, Olympic track star Lolo Jones and rookie Florida who has won doubles tournaments Giants running back Saquan Barkley. playing against what most of us would Jones told me that Sports Illustrated consider to be traditional competitors. It wouldn’t surprise me if she were to qualify for withdrew offers to pose in its annual the US Open, if not this year then perhaps in Swimsuit Issue after she posed for the debut ESPN The Magazine Body Issue in the near future.

Gary Apple, the former WCBS-TV sports 2009. Barkley discussed how important proper nutrition is for body maintenance, anchor who now is handling those chores on Mets pre- and post-game shows on SNY, did a and realizes that he won’t be able to get away with eating junk food at age 31 as fine job filling in for Gary Cohen as he he did at 21. provided play-by-play for the Blue JaysMets two-game series a couple of weeks Speaking of nutrition, Joey Chestnut, as expected, won his 11th July 4 ago. His seamless rapport with analyst Ron Darling made it appear as if Apple had Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, but it wasn’t without controversy: Chestnut been calling a lot more baseball games than he actually has of late. had a big lead over his nearest competitor, Carmen Cincotti, but the manual count was slow to register the actual count of hot dogs consumed. The elite competitors: Chestnut, Cincotti, and Matt Stonie, were grabbing wieners from two plates and the manual scorers couldn’t keep up. According to the final arbiter, Brooklyn district attorney Eric Gonzalez, Chestnut consumed 74 hot dogs. Major League Eating czar and Nathan’s Dog Eating master of ceremonies George Shea will have to use a computerized scoring system in the future.

Three cheers to ESPN for televising Gary the Special Olympics. These Olympians Apple are terrific athletes; Brittany Tagliareni,

FILM

Previews by Cody Bell; photos courtesy respective film companies

More Of The Same – But This Time, Not Lame

Disney's Christopher Robin Starring Ewan McGregor Directed by Marc Forster Walt Disney Pictures In theaters August 3

Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!

Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Alexa Davies, Lily James, Julie Walters, Andy Garcia, Cher, Amanda Seyfried Directed by Ol Parker Universal Now in theaters Mission Impossible: Fallout Starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg Directed by Christopher McQuarrie Paramount Now in theaters Yes, we complain about remakes and sequels all the time – but this time, at least two of these three new films have proven to be just the tonic for a world gone crazy, as music and love fill the screen in an almost quaint way.

When we saw the advance preview for Disney's Christopher Robin, it was both unexpected and almost overwhelmingly touching:

Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!

Instead of more modern animation techniques, Winnie The Pooh is brought back to help Christopher Robin in a guise that simply looks like everyone’s favorite stuffed animal come to life – yet seems more realistic than all the CGI we've seen in the last 10 action blockbusters.

The story is simple: The adult Robin is blue and has lost his way, and here comes Pooh and his furry friends to help this good man rediscover the boy that's still inside him. Wow, did that preview pack a wallop here; buy us opening night advanced tickets and a Costcosize case of facial tissue.

We're also enthusiastic about the sequel to Mamma Mia – and this is coming from a crew

that ranks Abba a notch below Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods and Starbuck on our unofficial ’70s Chart O’ Schlock. However, this is a film full of nurturing, caring characters, strong family bonds, and a lot of appreciation for both humanity and the world. We'll never enjoy flimsy pop music, but moving stories about likable people? We are so there.

On the other end of the spectrum, the end of July brought the return of Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in the latest Mission: Impossible film, which brings the same level of strong action sequences as the others, thanks to the return of the deft Christopher McQuarrie to the director's chair.

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Casinos & Resorts

Mohegan Sun (CT): This popular casino resort is in the midst of its most expansive entertainment schedule in its history. In late June, Barenaked Ladies kicked off what will be a venue record of more than 290 shows and sporting events for a full 10 weeks until September 3.

Jesse There is still James Decker much to see: At Highlights in the Mohegan arena include the Sun stunning new superstar Camila Cabello (today, July 31); Halestorm (August 2); Jason Mraz (August 4); 3 Doors Down and Collective Soul (August 16), the blazing hot 5 Seconds Of Summer (August 29); Fall Out Boy (August 31); and more. Tickets are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office or through Ticketmaster.

Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.

The Wolf Den – open seven days a week, free and for guests 21 and over – will feature local, national, and regional music artists. Among the coming attractions: Luke Pell (August 3); Us The Duo (August 4); Seth Ennis (August 5); Walker McGuire (August 16); The Menzingers (August 17); The Eli Young Band (August 18); Hatebreed (August 24); Everclear (August 25); Hannah Ellis (August 30); and much more. The WNBA's Connecticut Sun has games scheduled through August 19. A special women's attraction, April Blood Drive “Girlfriends Night Out” At Resorts hosted by Jesse James World Decker, is this Friday New York (August 3) in The Earth Ballroom.

More information: (888) 226-7711, or visit mohegansun.com.

Resorts World New York (Queens): Resorts World Casino New York City and The American Red Cross will once again host a blood drive on September 13 from 12:30 to 5:30 pm – and will try to break the record of the April 19 drive, which potentially could save up up to 69 lives. Twenty-six donors – including many members of the Resorts World Casino staff – participated in the April event.

A total of 23 units of blood was collected, including 17 pints of whole blood and an additional six units from three PowerRed donations.

Learn more about both Resorts World New York and the new Resorts World Catskills by calling (888) 888-8801.

Photos courtesy respective casino resorts; Resorts World blood drive by Jenna Pearlson

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Calendar

Tuesday, July 31

Nassau Dawg Pound (Levittown) Jam With Brother Dave & The Brave K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Travis Larson Band / Ad Astra / Ethan Meixsell Junction (Long Beach) Open Mic With Dave Kellan MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Atomic Red Hots Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) UnWined Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Turning Point (Farmingdale) Tom San Filippo & Ed Ryan Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Pallbearer Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Open Mic Drift 82 (Patchogue) Von Hammer Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The People's Open Mic Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) O.P. Effect (Acoustic) Sound Cellar (Huntington) Jazz Jam NYC/Brooklyn/Queens Village Green (Whitestone) Open Jam With Lisa Miller

Your Guide To Local Events Annual Fundraiser & Rally For Jenna: The Suburban Brothers Band Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Open Jam Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) Down & Dirty K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Live Music Memories 2 (Williston Park) Open Jam Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel Jeremy Clyde & Kate Taylor Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Jimmy Buffet Paradise Studios Open Jam & Networking Session Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker R.S. Jones (Merrick) Christine Sweeney & The Dirty Stay-Outs Turning Point (Farmingdale) Axcess Baseball Live Podcast With Vinny Messana Suffolk Bobbique (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick Unplugged Boulton Center (Bay Shore)

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Wednesday, August 1

Nassau Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (Carle Place) Bryce Larsen 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 Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Soul To Squeeze / Jesse Eplan K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Shining Star MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The Burst & Bloom / Crash The Calm / End'ling / Hold Fast Hope / Binary Heart Old Westbury Gardens Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Sunset Grill (Seaford) Jam Night Suffolk Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic Cedar Beach Hut (Mt. Sinai) Chelsea Takami Drift 82 (Patchogue) Jason Dorsa Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Six Gun Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Sean Rooney Paramount (Huntington) Brit Floyd Rail (Smithtown) Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Revolution (Amityville) The Men From Magic Mike: Male Revue Shoppes At East Wind (Wading River) Como Brothers Treme (Islip) Mike Armando NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Joe's Garage (Astoria) Open Mic

Thursday, August 2

Nassau Allen Park (Farmingale) Over The Hill Gang

The Alarm & Mike Peters Drift 82 (Patchogue) Bill Shuren Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Slingshot Little Nook Café (West Sayvile) Fresh Brewed Sessions Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Slingshot Paramount (Huntington) Beres Hammond Rail (Smithtown) Open Mic & Jam Revolution (Amityville) Live Hip Hop Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Babylon) Carrie McQuade Stereo Garden (Patchogue) Alive After Five: Billboard Live Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) The Comedy Club: Paul Anthony / Stevie G.B. / Eric Haft / Carie Karavas Treme (Islip) Mambo Loco

Friday, August 3

Nassau Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Steve White Cabana (Long Beach) Bryce Larsen Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Jordan Lauterbach Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Thunder Road / Robert Vincent Montano Junction (Long Beach) Spirits & The Radio K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Half Step / The Ed Ryan Band’s Beatles Tribute Show Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Betablockers MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Touch Memories 2 (Williston Park) Live Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The Fulcrum / Imperial Stormlooper / More Artists Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Extreme Midget Wrestling My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel McCoy Tyner Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Dave Clive’s Nawlins Funk Band / Late Night Jazz Northwell Health At Jones Beach Amphitheater REO Speedwagon / Chicago Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Soundspin / Fast Five R.S. Jones (Merrick) Jan Slow Senator Speno Memorial Park (East Meadow)

Calendar Amber Ferrari: Tribute To Madonna Sunset Grill (Seaford) Random Shuffle Turning Point (Farmingdale) No Good Deed Featuring Benefit For The Keena Family / Steel Margarita

Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Caesium / Whatever We Are / New Divide Amityville Music Hall Save Face / Prince Daddy & The Hyena / Color Tongue Black & Blue (Huntington) Yellowfly Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) The Lisa Polizzi Band Drift 82 (Patchogue) J.D. & Frank Dublin Deck (Patchogue) 45 RPM Finley's (Huntington) Electric Dudes Trio Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Carrie McQuade Mary Dowling's (Islip) Annabelle & The Band McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Keith Anthony Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Souls On Board Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Uppercut Patchogue Theatre Vintage Vinyl Live: Deep Purple & Aerosmith Revolution (Amityville) Young Leo / Magic Mally Mall / Melly Blanko / Diana Bidea / Nae Nae / One Happy Mindset Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Babylon) The Legendary Murphys Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) CSN Songs Treme (Islip) Frank LaTorre & The King Bees Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Lyle Lovett & His Large Band NYC/Brooklyn/Queens Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (Bronx) The Nina Gordon Party Joe's Garage (Astoria) Funk Yeah Fridays

Your Guide To Local Events The Lisa Polizzi Band Brody McKay’s (Selden)

August 3

Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Kerry Kearney Village Green (Whitestone) Karaoke Night

Saturday, August 4

Nassau Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Steve White Governor’s Comedy Club (Levittown) Robert Klein / Jordan Lauterbach Half Moon Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Identity Theft Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Uppercut Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Lisa Polizzi's Janis Joplin Experience / Mark Newman K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Fools For Kings / Prognosis Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) The Snackmasters MaliBlue (Lido Beach) That 70s Band Memories 2 (Williston Park) The Electric Dudes Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Josh Yavneh & The Culprits / The Big Happy / Back From Zero / Captain To Co-Pilot Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel (Roslyn) Barnaby Bye

Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) The Dee Harris Project Northwell Health At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Lady Antebellum / Darius Rucker Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Jet City / Radio Riot NYCB Theatre At Westbury Eddie Griffin R.S. Jones (Merrick) Treutlein, Novak & Perricone Space At Westbury Theater Living Colour Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Alibi Sunset Grill (Seaford) Streetfighter Tilles Center (Brookville) Lost '80s Live: A Flock Of Seagulls / Nu Shooz / Wang Chung / Naked Eyes / Farrington & Mann / Animotion Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Live Music Turning Point (Farmingdale) Ed Ryan Uncle Tony's (Farmingdale) Danny Kean Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Paul Scollo / Woodfish / The Walk-A-Bout / Pale Horse Amityville Music Hall Ace Enders Black & Blue (Huntington) French Cookin' Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Bayou At The Boulton Fundraiser: Il Sont Partis Band / Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. / Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers Cathedral Pines Park (Middle Island) Jerry Jam 12: The Electrix / Jam Stampede / Jellyband / Free Grass Union / Dead Ahead / Trunk Monkeys Danfords Hotel & Marina (Port Jefferson) The Suburban Brothers Band Drift 82 (Patchogue) Jay Scott Dublin Deck (Patchogue) O El Amor Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music LI Pour House (Port Jefferson Station) Whiskey Road Mary Dowling's (Islip) Ventura Boulevard Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Run For Cover Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue)

Rockin' 45s Patchogue Theatre Broadway Showstoppers Revolution (Amityville) Terror Garden Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Live Music Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Lovin' Spoonful Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Tommy Lynn: One Hot Night Tiki Joe's Beach Club (Shirley) The Legendary Murphys Treme (Islip) Soul Purpose Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Vanessa Williams Whalers (Bay Shore) Carrie McQuade NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Joe’s Garage (Astoria) Jamboni Passage Irish Bar & Kitchen (Astoria) James Avatar & The Blacklist Silver Gull Beach Club (Breezy Point) Cool Hand Lou & The Downtown Daddy-Os

Sunday, August 5

Nassau Campagne House (Bethpage) The Electric Dudes Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Therapi K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam / Paws On The Patio Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Reggae Sunday MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Everything Covered My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel (Roslyn) Barnaby Bye Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Muddy Johnson NYCB Theatre At Westbury Boyz II Men Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music Space At Westbury Theater Live Dead & Riders '69

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Your Guide To Local Events

Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Live Music Turning Point (Farmingdale) T-Bird & The Buzzards Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Formula 5 Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Great River) Ahmad Ali Cathedral Pines Park (Middle Island) Jerry Jam 12: Jerry Jammers / Reckoning / The Rusty String Band / Rainbow Full Of Sound / Grateful Girls / Tiger Rose / The Brothers Pluckers Comiskey Park (St. James) Open Mic & Jam Drift 82 (Patchogue) The Next Level Band Dublin Deck (Patchogue) That 70s Band / Live Steel Drums Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Beach) Live Music Gosman's Dock (Montauk) Zanti Misfits Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Acoustic Music Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) The Sly Geralds Band Oakdale Yacht Club Carrie McQuade Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Neighborhood Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Anthony Raffa & Tikiville Red River Inn (Yaphank) Sunday Jam With Tom Pekar Revolution (Amityville) Dio Disciples / Dirt / Inherit The Earth / Share The Burden / Kill The Sun / Saviour Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Three Dog Night Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Ted Vigil's John Denver Tribute Tiki Joe's (Shirley) Peat Moss & The Fertilizers Treme (Islip) New Endeavors Jazz Octet Village Pub (Lindenhurst) Live Music Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Des Bishop

Jesse Eplan August 1 Jones Beach Bandshell

NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker

Monday, August 6

Nassau Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Dueling Pianos K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Kenny Forgione & Friends Open Jam Tropix (Freeport) Live Music Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Pink Spiders Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic With Dave Drew Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Issac Mizrahi BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terra Restaurant (Huntington)

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Monday Night Live Jazz: Frank Bellucci / Al Cardillo / Glafkos Kontemenlotis Drift 82 (Patchogue) Andy Del Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music John Scott's Surf Shack (Westhampton Beach) Bryce Larsen 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 Looney Tunes (West Babylon) Foxing (InStore Performance & Autograph Signing) Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Dan Hill Rail (Smithtown) Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Revolution (Amityville) Girls Night Out Male Revue Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Trifecta Lounge (Copiague) The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music

Tuesday, August 7

Nassau Dawg Pound (Levittown) Open Jam With Brother Dave & The Brave Gerry Park (Roslyn) FiveStone Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) School Of Rock Junction (Long Beach) Open Mic With Dave Kellan K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Long Island Rock Unplugged: Crash Transit / Revel 9 / Andy Sexton / Chris Tobin / Other Artists MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Atomic Red Hots Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Marilyn Manson / Rob Zombie Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Wreckers Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Sunshine & Whiskey

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 With David Jon Paisley 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Looney Tunes Changing Times (Bay Shore) Chelsea Takami 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 House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's of Smithtown Jam Night With George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Howie Seal Revolution (Amityville) Psychostick Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Tap & Barrel (Smithtown) Jazz Jam With The John Restrepo Quartet NYC/Queens/Brooklyn City Winery (NYC) John Hammond Jazz Standard (NYC) Stranahan / Zaleski / Rosato Village Green (Whitestone) Open Jam With Lisa Miller

Wednesday, August 8

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

Calendar Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic with "Big Daddy" John Struck Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) Alive 'N Kickin' Duo Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Southbound K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Live Music MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Wonderous Stories Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Don Celenza & Friends Reel (East Rockaway) Anthony Raffa R.S. Jones (Merrick) Mike Ponella Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws

Your Guide To Local Events Jazz Standard (NYC) Stranahan / Zaleski / Rosato Silvana (NYC) Squirrels From Hell

Thursday, August 9

Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Live Music Floral Park Public Library Savannah Sky Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Salsa Night Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) The Grand Central K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Live Music Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Carrie August 10 Live Music MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Generations McQuade Memories 2 (Williston Park) Jam Night Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays R.S. Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic Jones With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band (Merrick) Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel Sophie B. Hawkins Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Music On Main: 12X Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & Networking Session Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Live Music Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music Suffolk Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night Suffolk Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban The Wilts / Calls / Necter / Ghost Pressure Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night Amityville Music Hall The Mariguanas / BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic Strip66 / Gallons Of Pork / The Specialists Drift 82 (Patchogue) Eric McCormack Blue Point Brewery (Patchouge) Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Whiskey Road Jon & Anthony's Acoustic Jam Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Bobbique (Patchogue) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Kyle Fitzpatrick Unplugged Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Drift 82 (Patchogue) Live Music Peat Moss & The Fertilizers Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Get Dancin' Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Live Jazz Live Music Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Gig Shack (Montauk) Chelsea Takami Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Afternoon Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) New York State All Performance: Young At Heart: The Jazz Loft Star Collegiate Jazz Ensemble Trio Performs Bobby Darin / Evening: Little Nook Café (West Sayvile) The Jazz Loft Trio and Jam Session Fresh Brewed Sessions John Scott's Surf Shack (Westhampton Beach) Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Bryce Larsen O.P. Effect Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night Rail (Smithtown) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By M.J. Dowling's Steahouse & Tavern (Sag The Rail All Star Band: Joe Sansone • Harbor) Open Mic Johnny Wildchild • Dawn Miller • Anthony Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Pappas • Russ Zutto • Rob Noxious Keith Maguire Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) The Comedy Pine Grove Inn (East Patchogue) Club: Paul Anthony / Carie Karavas / Richie Open Mic Night With The Godfather Byrne Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Treme (Islip) La Eleganzia de la Salsa Open Mic With Johnny B. Shoppes At East Wind (Wading River) Craig Rose NYC/Queens Smithtown Social Open Mic City Winery (NYC) Lloyd Cole Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Slightly Stoopid Treme (Islip) Harmonica Bill & Marked Deck Jazz Standard (NYC) Alicia Olatuja NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Supreme Court (Jamaica) Sutphin Boulevard City Winery (NYC) Matisyahu Jazz Concert Series: Paula Atherton

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Calendar

Your Guide To Local Events

Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Hambones

Friday, August 10

Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Acoustic Urge Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) Live Music Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Angel Salazar Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) Weird Science John J. Burns Town Park (Massapequa) The Electrix Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Shining Star / Ali B Junction (Long Beach) Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Radio Star / Rat Race Choir LaMotta's Dockside (Port Washington) ERB Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Live Music Memories 2 (Williston Park) Live Music MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Touch Mesita (Rockville Centre) Live Latin Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Black Suit Youth Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Stereo Satellite / Hellgate / Rock Central / Surrender / Roasted My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel (Roslyn) The Sweet Suzi Band / The Hitman Blues Band Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Late Night Jazz NYCB Theatre At Westbury Gordon Lightfoot Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Brad Paisley Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Jamboritos / Southpaw Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Wonderous Stories Reel (East Rockaway) Generations R.S. Jones (Merrick) Carrie McQuade Speakeasy (Long Beach) Live Music Sunset Grill (Seaford) Uppercut

Orleans & Firefall August 12 The Paramount (Huntington)

Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Turning Point (Farmingdale) The Electric Dudes

Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Super Electric / Illusion / Black Country Beatnix Amityville Music Hall Wild Fest 3 Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bayside Clam Bar (East Islip) The Suburban Brothers Band Black & Blue (Huntington) Rerun Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) TrapKatz Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Live Music Drift 82 (Patchogue) Howie Seal Dek's (Rocky Point) Big Jim's Wife Dublin Deck (Patchogue) TKA / Cynthia Soave Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Eric Semo Katie's Of Smithtown Live Music

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Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Music Looney Tunes (West Babylon) With Confidence (In-Store Performance & Autograph Signing) Mary Dowling's (Islip) Bob Morris’ Irish Band Nicky's By The Bay (Bay Shore) Tradewinds Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) The East Coast Band Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) Black Label Society / Corrosion Of Conformity Revolution (Amityville) DJ Pauly D Salt & Barrel (Bay Shore) Chelsea Takami Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Mavis Staples Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Oh, What A Night: Tribute To The Four Seasons Treme (Islip) Bobby Kyle & The Administers Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Mid-Summer Night's Magic

NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Dark Star Orchestra Jazz Standard (NYC) Alicia Olatuja Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Giant Flying Turtles

Saturday, August 11

Nassau Bar Louie (Massapequa) Live Music Brokerage (Bellmore) Angel Salazar Carlyle On The Beach At Tobay (Wantagh) The Legendary Murphys Escorza's Mexican Restaurant (Wantagh)

The Gissel Garcia Band Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Alive 'N Kickin' Johnny McGorey's (Farmingdale) The Two Daves (Electric Dudes) Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Pump / Iridesense Junction (Long Beach) Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderland / Costello's Flying Circus Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Live Music Lounge At The Space At Westbury The Melody Trucks Band MaliBlue (Lido Beach) 45 RPM Memories 2 (Williston Park) Live Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Jones Crusher / Flake / The Carvels / The Proletarians Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Lime / Rainere Martin's Donna Summer Tribute / Sal Abbatiello & Vinny Dice / DJ Tommy Nappi My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel The Blasters / Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) The French Cookin’ Blues Band Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater Lindsey Stirling / Evanescence Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Klassic Rewind / Small Town Gig NYCB Theatre At Westbury Air Supply On Broadway At Long Island Drum Center (Hicksville) Sonic Bliss Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) The 90s Band R.S. Jones (Merrick) The Wolfcats Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Patrice Pike Sunset Grill (Seaford) The Liverpool Shuffle Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Live Music Trotter's (Franklin Square) Thunder Road Uncle Tony's (Farmingdale) Danny Kean Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Love Hate Love / Neon Knights / Theatre Of Pain Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music

Calendar Bartini Bar (Babylon) Live Music Black & Blue (Huntington) The Gary Sellers Band Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Dulce Sloan Brewers Collective (Bay Shore) Acme Dynamite BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Trapkatz Davis Park Casino Bar Hard Times Drift 82 (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Oogee Wawa Giacomo Jack's (Amityville) Live Music Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Live Jazz Great South Bay Brewery (Bay Shore) Chelsea Takami Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Free Grass Union / Acoustic Twangtones Katie's Of Smithtown Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Acoustic Music Mary Dowling’s (Islip) Joe Rock & The All Stars McGuire's Comedy (Bohemia) Bret Ernst Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Shades Of Gray Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Nitework Paramount (Huntington) Even The Losers Red River In (Yaphank) Rock Nation Revolution (Amityville) Afternoon Show: Julia Lambert / Evening Show: The Last Waltz / Keg Belly / The Dave Christian Project Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Suffolk Theatre (Riverhead) Fast Lane Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Four By Four: Tribute To The Music Of The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, & Motown Treme (Islip) The Hitman Blues Band Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Velvet Lounge (East Setauket) Live Music Village Pub (Lindenhurst) Live Music Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Abba The Concert

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Your Guide To Local Events (Wantagh) Kidz Bop Live Sunset Cruise (Freeport) Paula Atherton Tropix (Freeport) Live Music Turning Point (Farmingdale) Anything But Surf

The Travis Larson Band

Suffolk Amityville Music Hall This Is Hell Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Great River) Janine DiNatale BMHMC Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville) The Music Of Led Zeppelin Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Drift 82 (Patchogue) The Next Level Band Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Live Steel Drums / Drop Dead Sexy Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Katie's Of Smithtown Jazz Jam Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Acoustic Music Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Scott Of Spinning In Infinity Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Double Play Oakdale Yacht Club The Electrix Paramount (Huntington) Orleans / Firefall Red River Inn (Yaphank) Sunday Jam With Tom Pekar Revolution (Amityville) Within The Ruins / Phinehas Riverhead Ciderhouse (Calverton) The Suburban Brothers Band Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) The Crystals Treme (Islip) Sarah Borukhov Village Pub (Lindenhurst) Live Music Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Live Music Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Josh Ritter

July 31 • K.J. Farrell’s NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Forest Hills Stadium Jamiroquai Jazz Standard (NYC) Alicia Olatuja Joe’s Garage (Astoria) Lucy Hall & Matt Hayes Le Poisson Rogue (NYC) Jessie's Girl Passage Irish Bar & Kitchen (Astoria) James Avatar & The Blacklist Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The NYC Ska Orchestra

Sunday, August 12

Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Jazz Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Reflex K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Live Music LIU Post (Brookville) Summer Daze Music & Art Festival: Carrie & The Cats / Gnarly Karma / Aqua Cherry / Memphis Crawl / Oogie Wawa MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Kamellot Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Dave Clive’s Nawlins Funk Band / The Dee Harris Project Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater

NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker

Monday, August 13

Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Industry Night Cinque Terra Restaurant (Huntington) Monday Night Live Jazz: Frank Bellucci / Al Cardillo / Glafkos Kontemenlotis K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Live Music Tropix (Freeport) Dueling Pianos Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Entry / Carcosa / Wreath Of Tongues / Annulment / Deject Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Charles Busch BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Monday Jazz Jam Drift 82 (Patchogue) Andy Del Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Katie's Of Smithtown Blues Jam With Cuttin' Cotton Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic Hosted By Justin Odiogn & Eva Marie 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 Trifecta Lounge (Copiague) The Swing Sessions With Dudley Music

Get Out & Get Rockin’ With Hot Nights In Top Clubs

T-Bird & The Buzzards The Turning Point, Farmingdale August 5 • (516) 694-1000 Time to “party on the patio,” as they say: This hot emerging area trio will entertain outside from 5 to 8 pm. This acoustic trio is likely to be exactly the opposite of what you’d think: These versatile musicians and singers peform the hits from virtually every style and decade of pop music.

Shining Star • K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore • August 1 kjfarrells.com • (516) 804-9925 They're back, and every bit as big and brassy: This big – and yeah, do we mean BIG – band with its big sound returns to take on the hits of the legendary Maurice White-founded group that dominated the 70s and 80s.

Mambo Loco Treme, Islip August 2 • tremeislip.com (631) 277-2008 Here's a group that's the absolute real deal, which accounts for their vast popularity in this area: Formed in 2002, Mambo Loco has become synonymous with the music of Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican origin. For well over a decade Larry, Bill, Cristian, Wayne, and Alfredo have been bringing the best of "Old School" Latin and Latin Jazz music to Long Island.

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There’s Big Bands, & Then There’s...

Lyle Lovett Brings His Large Band To Westhampton Beach

Sometimes, a picture tells the whole story: Lyle Lovett & His Large Band return to Long Island on Friday, August 3 at 8 pm at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Tickets and information: whbpac.org and (631) 288-1500. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, this Texas legend fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues. Backed by his Large Band, Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of his talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most unique and long-lasting musicians in popular music. The Large Band continues to feature R&B star Francine Reed, well known in this area for her appearances on “infomericials” and at top music clubs.

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Get The Beat!

At Long Island Drum Summer Camps

The Long Island Drum Center & Drum & Music School in Hicksville will present its second schedule of summer drum camps at its school on August 6 through 10 from 9 am to 3 pm.

These classes, designed for boys and girls age 6 through 16, are for everyone from beginners to advanced drum students; all campers are grouped by age and ability, and are taught by certified NDA instructors.

Activities and subjects to be taugh at the camp: Rock Band Lab, end of Camp Concert (Friday), Field Trip (Thursday), Drumometer, Drum Set Technique, Rock, Double Bass, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Rudimental & Marching Percussion, Brushes, Piano, Music Theory, Afro-Cuban, and Mallets.

For camp registration and more information on these summer drum camps, call (516) 735-2984 or write to ndadrum@aol.com.

Chris Roach: Rising Comedy Star Feted At LIIFE

Area standup comedian Chris Roach – currently seen as a regular cast member on CBS' sitcom “Kevin Can Wait” – was honored with a “Rising Star” Award on July 19 during the closing awards ceremony of The 2018 Long Island International Film Expo at The Bellmore Movies.

A Ronkonkoma native, Roach has appeared in an array of film and TV productions, from appearing as a standup on Comedy Central to acting on “The Michael J. Fox Show” and “Limitless,” and also had a recurring role as Rodney, a loveable mental patient, on ABC’s long-running daytime drama “One Life To Live.” He regularly performs standup comedy at most of the area's top venues, including casinos and theaters.

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(631) 544-0620. (1258) 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) Blues Drummer wanted, daytime rehearsals a plus. (631) 423-9416.

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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.

Tell Them You Saw It In

BARBACK NEEDED

at Joe’s Garage 2-3 x a Week Contact Rebecca or Gloria after 4pm

718-606-0061

All Types Of Kinds

Join Their Adventures At Adventureland

The uniquely named area pop/rock band All Types Of Kinds will headline a special outdoor performance on Wednesday, August 1 at Adventureland in Farmingdale. The group will follow that performance with a set at The Long Beach International Film Festival’s Concert on the Beach on Friday, August 3 at 4 pm.

All Types of Kinds (or ATOK, as its fans refer to the group) plays a wide variety of music, ranging from rock to pop, folk, punk, funk, hip-hop, blues, jazz, and even country – sometimes all at once.

Their EP, Love Songs (Or Songs For Your Ex), debuted on Valentine's Day, and the group is currently gearing up for live dates all over the country. The band consists of Ray Rubio (guitar), Billy Conahan (guitar), Berk 0 (percussion), and Rocco Stroker (guitar). The group recently performed at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, certainly a high-water mark for the fast-rising unit.

The band seems to have conquered social media as well as area venues: Check out ATOK on Spotify; for more info on the group: Facebook.com/ATOKMusic, Reverbnation.com/AllTypesofKinds, and ATOK's YouTube Channel.

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Arts Announcements

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The Broadway musical Based on the screenplay of the 1994 film by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath.

CSN Songs

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: A Week-By-Week Reckoning Of Trump’s First Year.

Comedy Friday Night Face-Off Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Most Fridays at 10:30 pm; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 Long Island's longest-running improv show rolls on with new laughs each week. Call or log on for schedules.

See-Saw Improv Comedy St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Farmingdale Third Saturday of each month; hardscrabbletheater.com; (516) 586-3930 John Passadino's wacky improv stylings are presented on the third Saturday of each month.

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.

Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Old Westbury Gardens August 1; oldwestburygardens.org; (516) 333-0048 Swing and sway with this heralded big band as the “Picnic Pops” series continues.

Ted Vigil: A Tribute To John Denver Theatre Three, Port Jefferson

August 5; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 One of the most spot-on tribute performers we've ever seen returns to Long Island.

CSN Songs: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute Theatre Three, Port Jefferson August 3; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 From folk rock to hard Ted rock, CSNY did it all – Vigil and that experience returns with this popular area tribute band.

Film “Pay To Get Out” Horror Marathon Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington August 11 beginning at 8:30 pm; cinemaartscentre.org; (631) 423-FILM All who “survive” the night will receive $10 back and free breakfast after the final feature, as 13 hours of horror and exploitation features are projected from vintage 35mm film prints. On the bill: Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark, Hellraiser, a special “mystery film”, Creepshow 2, Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, House, Blood Feast, and The Stuff.

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 My Son, and meeting The Waiter dates.

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Theater Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale Through August 11; (631) 2182100; cmpac.com

Photos provided by area arts groups and organizations; Funny Girl by Mark Schoen

Cabaret

Thoroughly Modern Millie BroadHollow Theater, Elmont August 4 through 19; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre: BroadHollow's production of this truly flappin' musical moves to Elmont.

Little Shop Of Horrors BayWay Arts Center, East Islip August 11 through 26; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre: “Seymour – feed me!!!” The funniest horror movie of all time has become a musical that's an eternal favorite.

Newsies John W. Engeman Theatre At Northport Through September 2; (631) 261-2900; engemantheater.com Engeman Theater: This modern, new age classic Broadway musical gets an extended area run.

The Jackie Mason Musical: Both Sides Of A Famous Love Affair Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through September 2; (631) 226-8400; 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, played by David Gordon.

Hairspray Argyle Theatre, Babylon Through August 26; argyletheatre.com; (844) 631-LIVE (5483) The second lavish, just-like-Broadway production at this new theater.

Cabaret The Gateway, Bellport August 1 through 18; thegateway.org; (631) 286-1133 A true classic receives the just-like-Broadway Gateway treatment.

Summer Shakespeare Festival Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport Call for show dates; carriagehouseplayers.org; (516) 557-1207 Carriage House Players:

Funny Girl

This summer's productions include Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Evita Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor July 31 through August 21; baystreet.org; (631) 725-9500 Directed by Will Pomerantz, this revival will take a new look at Eva Perón and her ascent to the top as the First Lady of Argentina. Bay Street Theater will offer its signature treatment of this large scale musical.

My Son, The Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington August 2 through 5; landmarkonmainstreet.org; (516) 767-6444 The famed comedy that all anguished parents can identify with when it comes to their offspring's career choices.

Funny Girl The Showplace At Bellmore Movies August 19 at 2 pm; plazatheatrical.com; (516) 599-6870 Plaza Theatrical Productions: The story of how Fanny Brice, one of the most celebrated entertainers of her time, rises to become a Ziegfeld-era superstar.

Classic Rock

Photos: Ringo Starr & Lady Starkey © Eric Dervaux

The Rock Never Stops: Steve Lukather – best known as the lead guitarist of Toto, and currently a member of Ringo Starr's All Starr Band – has written a memoir, The Gospel According To Luke (with author Paul Rees), which will be released on September 18 via Post Hill Press. “Luke” will also narrate the audiobook, which will be available via Audible. The book takes the reader behind the VIP curtain of rock and pop stardom, recounting the vibrant and frequently lurid history of a golden age of the music business.

Lukather never stops; following the Ringo tour, Toto began a tour yesterday (July 30) Ringo with the resumption of Starr its “40 Tours Around & Lady The Sun” tour, which Starkey continues into 2019 with more dates and countries to be added shortly … As for Ringo Starr, we believe he's the most beloved living rocker, and with good reason: The Beatles legend celebrated his 78th birthday on July 7 in Nice, France, where he joined friends and fans in front of Hard Rock Café Nice to share a "Peace & Love" salute at noon. Ringo was accompanied by friends and family including his wife, Lady Barbara Starkey, his brother-in-law, Joe Walsh with wife Marjorie Walsh, and his All Starrs (including Graham Gouldman, Colin Hay, Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Gregg Bissonette, and Warren Ham) with "honorary" All Starr for the day Matt Sorum. The now-traditional “Peace & Love” moment invited fans from around the world to say, think, or do “Peace & Love” at noon their time. This year’s tribute included celebrations in more than 60 countries.

More: ringostarr.com …. Ringo's not the only busy Beatle: Paul McCartney's first full album of new music since 2013, Toto Egypt Station, will be released in September on his longtime label, Capitol Records.

Of the forthcoming album’s enigmatic title, McCartney noted: “I liked the words ‘Egypt Station.’ It reminded me of the ‘album’ albums we used to make; Egypt Station starts off at the station on the first song, and then each song is like a different station. So it gave us some idea to base all the songs around that. I think of it as a dream location that the music emanates from" … The Doobie Brothers have announced their first full-album performances on two nights at The Beacon Theatre in New York City on November 15 and 16. The band will perform Toulouse Street plus select hits on Thursday, November 15, and The Captain And Me plus select hits on Friday, November 16.

These shows mark the first time The Doobie Brothers have performed at The Beacon Theatre in 25 years. Tickets: Ticketmaster.com.

The Doobie Brothers

A Tubb Of Memories: We've been there, and we can tell you it’s true: There's nothing else like The Ernest Tubb Record Shop, located in the heart of Nashville. The legendary store, named after the country music star of the same name, is now 70 years old – and was celebrated all over Music City USA in early June. The store, which is filled with historic records and music memorabilia, presented a lineup of celebrity autograph signings, live performances, and a host of other special events for fans.

David McCormick, the owner of the shop, was honored for his ownership of the past 50 years.

In that light, a surprise party was held at Hank Snow's home, The "Rainbow Ranch," by past and present employees and other famous guests such as Jan Howard, Tim Atwood, Bobby Marquez, and Midnite Jamboree emcee Jennifer Herron.

"What a surprise and honor it was to be joined by my staff from past to present, along with family and friends, to celebrate 50 wonderful years of running Nashville's most famous record shop. This is truly something I will never forget," said McCormick.

"I owe a lot of gratitude to not only my staff, but also to the many customers of Ernest Tubb Record Shop.

Thank you, everyone."

The Ernest Tubb Record Shop, open more than 70 years, features both popular and hard-to-find selections from country, bluegrass, and gospel music. The Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, founded byTubb in 1947 at the original Ernest Tubb Record Shop on Broadway in downtown Nashville, is the second-longest running radio show in history. Heard weekly on WSM, the show is currently recorded from The Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville at 10 pm every Saturday night.

For more information, find Ernest Tubb Record Shops at ernesttubb.com, on Facebook, or call (615) 255-7503.

Karen Is Like 'Butter': The Virginia-based country/Americana singer-songwriter Karen Karen Jonas recently Jonas independently released her new album, Butter.

With four kids at home and a touring schedule of more than 150 shows per year, Jonas has a full plate.

“Whether I’m finishing up a gig at midnight or getting pounced on by my kids at 6:30 am, I usually feel like my life is a circus,” she said. “So I started writing songs about my circus.” She shines a light on the triumphs and challenges of that busy life with Butter, now making its way up the country charts.

Butter was tracked at Wally Cleaver’s Recording Studio in her hometown of Fredericksburg, and Jonas would head over to the studio after putting her kids to bed. Tim Bray, her guitarist and musical partner for nearly half a decade, joined her for those nighttime recording sessions, as did a number of other musicians who laced Butter’s 10 songs with pedal steel, B3 organ, upright piano, layers of guitar, and vintage-sounding, seven-piece horn arrangements.

Photo: Karen Jonas by Amber Renee Photography

Country

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Rhythm Tracking With Jimi LaLumia

It’s Cherry Vanilla Weather: When word reached me that a live tape of Cherry Vanilla's historic show at The Roxy UK at the height of the red-hot 1977 punk scene still existed, I felt like a long, endless search had finally come to an end. Vanilla's association with David Bowie as his public relations person during the Ziggy/ Aladdin Sane/Pin Ups era seemed to have been both a blessing and a curse for her: By representing Bowie, she would often lock horns with RCA Cherry Records, the Vanilla label that signed the British superstar, and those encounters would return to haunt her further down the road.

Having served as an actress in the title role in Andy Warhol's play Pork when it hit London in the early 1970s, Vanilla had aspirations of her own – to be on stage in an acting capacity, and ultimately to front a band, which she did.

Alongside Debbie Harry and Patti Smith, Cherry Vanilla was one of the females front and center during the New York city punk explosion of the mid-'70s. It was during one of her shows, at a club called On The Rox, when she was approached by Miles Copeland, an indie record label head from England who asked her to do shows in the U.K. – where his brother's then-unknown band, The Police, would serve as her opening act and play her set as well. Vanilla said yes, and with her guitarist Louie Lepore and keyboard player Zecca Esquibel, she landed in England just as The Sex Pistols and the punk scene erupted with worldwide side effects. She played the "New York Weekend" at The Roxy, as did Wayne County & The Electric Chairs and Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers. Those shows were filmed by Don Letts for his now legendary Punk Rock Movie; footage

of County and Thunders were included in the film, but Vanilla with The Police did not; more on that in a moment.

RCA Records UK signed Vanilla to a worldwide deal and released her album Bad Girl as well as the single "The Punk" (the birthing moment for power pop/punk), and it was all downhill from there. RCA America refused to release the album or the single in the US. The folks she had locked horns with on behalf of Bowie were still there, and were not receptive, so a brilliant rock & roll album and an instantly catchy single were blockaded permanently.

The Police, who had used Vanilla

as a door opener, seemed to slam that door immediately, and became big, powerful stars very quickly – which may be the reason why the footage was excluded from Letts' Punk movie.

Vanilla survived all this nonsense and thrives to this very day – but what also survived was a fan-made tape of her opening night at The Roxy, with two thirds of The Police (Sting on bass, Stewart Copeland on drums) playing an amazing set with her. The set highlight were tracks from the Bad Girl album (“I Know How To Hook,” “Little Red Rooster,” “Foxy Bitch,” “Hard As A Rock,” “The Punk”) and some carryovers from the New York days (“Shake Some Ashes,” “White Chocolate,” “Tulsa”).

You can get a copy of the link to download all of this by sending your email address to dtmrcls@aol.com.

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Comedy

Compiled by Bob Smith, who got a part in the movie Skyscraper: He’s in an office on floor 16, out of view.

A Comedy Compendium: Here's who’s rockin' mics and shakin' bellies during the coming days, weeks, months, and into infinity: The touring Long Island Comedy Festival is once again in full swing, with upcoming summer shows scheduled for August 2 at The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead (featuring Paul Anthony, Peaches Rodriguez, Bob DiBuono, and Richie Byrne); August 24 at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson (starring Paul Anthony, Peter Bales, Art Schill, and Chris Monty), followed by another show in the same venue on August 25 (with Anthony, Maria Walsh, Monty, and a guest comedian to be announced).

This year's LICF extends into the fall, with a comedy showcase show on September 18 at the Eddie Griffin returning-yet-new My Father's Place in Roslyn. Learn more and get tickets at longislandcomedy.com … The NYCB Theatre at Westbury will welcome back urban comedy legend Eddie Griffin on August 4; tickets for this and all shows are at ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. “Seinfeld” comedy legend Jason Alexander appears Iliza on September 27; Schlesinger October 5 brings George Lopez …

The Paramount's Comedy Series in Huntington continues along as hot as ever with the return of Jim Breuer in the latest show in his residency on August 18 (and make plans quick for any of the veteran “SNL” star's shows here); the return of another “SNL” star, Norm MacDonald, on September 9; the indescribable Chip Chipperson on Sepember 15; and the surging standup star Iliza Shlesinger on September 20.

Tickets and info: paramountny.com or (631) 673-7300 … A lot of comedy on successive days at The Space At Westbury Theater, with the wacky Olate Dogs on August 23, and standup legend and former “Family Feud” host (as well as amazing actor on the series “Baskets”) Louie Anderson on August 24. Tickets: thespaceatwestbury.com and (516) 283-5566 … At the clubs and bars: GovRobert ernor's in Klein Levittown will feature none other than the man who has never been able to stop his leg during the past five decades, Robert Klein (August 4), area favorite Joey Kola (August 11), and “Dr. Dirty” John Valby (August 25).

Peaches Tickets and info: (516) 731-3358.

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BITS & PIECES Ali B

Ali B:

Mark Newman

It's been a big summer for area singer/songwriter Ali B, who has already performed at several huge fairs and outdoor events, including two shows at New Jersey’s Meadowlands State Fair in late June – and there are more festival shows in the offing.

Inspired by some of today’s biggest pop music sensations from Selena Gomez to Ariana Grande, Ali began performing cover songs and later writing her own original music with the help of Klang from MTV's “Making The Band 4,” and artist and engineeer LaPorte. Noting some of her favorite experiences on her musical journey thus far, Ali said that “Every new experience is my favorite, and all of the steps in this journey mean I’m one step closer to reaching my goals.”

Coming up: Another big fair performance, slated for August 17 at the popular, family oriented Adventureland Amusement Park in Farmingdale. Get her music at iTunes; learn more at AlisonBerkeMusic.com.

As he awaited the release of his latest LP, Empirical Truth (set to drop this fall via Danal Music), guitarist Mark Newman headed to China for a string of dates performing in The Dave Keyes Band. The group was booked for a nine-date tour in China.

Newman's new album will feature

Quite The ‘Fair’ Maiden

Mark Newman

Has The ‘Keyes’ To China

September 21 on We Save Music) is distinctly southern in spirit and blues at its core.

Produced by Sharrard with Scott Bomar and Charles Martinez, the sessions took place in Memphis and at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals. Half the album features The Hi Rhythm Section (Howard Grimes, Reverend Charles Hodges, and Leroy Hodges), and the other half with Muscle Shoals musicians David Hood, Spooner Oldham, and Chad Gamble.

The LP also includes Gregg Allman’s last-known original song, “Everything A Good Man Needs,” a co-write with Sharrard, featuring Taj Mahal and Bernard Purdie on drums.

“These guys are legends and heroes of ours who have played on so many life-changing records,” Sharrard says. “This record was steeped in the best the south has to offer. We cut the rhythm section and lead vocals live on the floor, direct to tape. Old school.

We let the songs and the band speak.

We also had some of the best barbecue and soul food you could ever

Scott Sharrard

originals as well as cover from Little Feat, John Oates, and more. The guitarist and songwriter is joined on the LP by drummers Shawn Murray and John Michel, keyboardists Kevin McKendree and Mark Bonder, bassist Craig Privett, and vocalists Naomi Margolin, Janet Montalbo, Maag Stanley, Steve Bluth, Jeff Lubin, Jacob Koch, and Norm Madnick. More: MarkNewman.us.

Scott Sharrard: Allman Friend’s New Album

“I know all about guitar players – I’ve seen the very best,” Gregg Allman once said about his longtime music director, Scott Sharrard. “He understands that you don’t need to play just for the sake of playing … he leaves plenty of room for everyone else to do their thing, but when it’s time to solo, Scott delivers, boy.”

Recorded during his time with Allman, Sharrard’s latest album Saving Grace (out

imagine, and a lot of laughs and good times with our heroes. How can you lose?” Learn more at scottsharrard.com.

Joe’s ‘Redemption’: New From Bonamassa

Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa returns with a new studio album, Redemption, to be released on September 21 via his own label, J&R Adventures. A video for the title Track single has already been released.

This marks Bonamassa's 13th solo studio album and third in a row of all original material, and sees him continue to redefine and push the barriers of blues rock. It features a collection of 12 songs. "I'm going through

Photos courtesy respective labels and artists

Joe Bonamassa

some other stuff in my life I didn't expect to be going through,” said Bonamassa. “It's a rising, it's contrition, it's acceptance, it's everything. It's painful, but knowing that there's a rising coming."

More: jbonamassa.com.

Cher Lloyd:

Back In A Big Way

We hadn't heard much of the young superstar Cher Lloyd since her smash single “Activated” two years ago, and now we know why: Since giving birth to a baby daughter last month and confirming that a new album is in the works, the British pop singer made a surprise return to the airwaves with a new feature along with rising Swedish producer and DJ Joakim Molitor and his latest single “4U,” which follows his breakthrough single “Always Gonna Say Sorry.”

Speaking about the collaboration with Molitor, who has emerged as a suddendly unstoppable force on music charts throughout the globe, Cher explained: “The track immediately jumped out at me and it has been so fun taking time out from my own album recording to work with him on this project.”

Later peaking on what’s to come this year, she told her fans: “I can’t wait to be back later in the year with my new songs.”

The smash track “4U” is now available worldwide on all digital platforms. Find Cher Lloyd all over social media – where she amasses thousands of looks every day – as well as on her website (cherlloyd.com).

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