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Hot Feet: Contemporary Singles Dances Are Back In LI
Photos: Della Mae by Scott Simontocchi
The longstanding singles organization Contemporary Singles Dance, which has become a Long Island meeting tradition for those seeking to meet new people, returns with new events in the coming weeks: Saturday, September 8 at The American Legion in Seaford, and Saturday, September 22 at The VFW in Sayville. Both events offer buffet dinners, dancing, and entertainment for 40-and-over singles and couples. Learn how to get involved by calling (516) 520-9385, or log on to contempsnglsdance.com.
Long Island Bluegrass Festival Returns To Copiague
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The 16th annual Long Island Bluegrass Festival’s 2018 date is Saturday, August 18 from noon to 7 pm at Tanner Park in Copiauge. The event features multiple music stages, a variety of workshops for kids and adults, and an array of food items. On the bill: Della Mae (pictured), Fodder Wing, He-Bird She-Bird, Free Grass Union, Cole Quest & The City Pickers, The New Students, and more. Info and more: libluegrassfestival.org, or call (631) 587-3696.
Hot & Traditional: Long Island Scottish Festival At Old Westbury Gardens
The Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games, presented by The Long Island Scottish Clan MacDuff, return on Saturday, August 25 from 8 am to 5 pm to Old Westbury Gardens. Info and more: (516) 747-7589 or log on to liscots.org. This festival features bagpipe bands playing throughout the day, vendors and merchants, food and beverages, clothing, Celtic items, and more. Even more unique: A “Heavy Weight” competition open to all men and woman – toss the cable, shot put, and compete in a hay toss. Children's events are other attractions.
Hot & Smart: Teen’s Good Works For Kids At WORC
Daniel Flyer of Roslyn High School completed his first semester working with underprivileged children on robotics. Flyer, treasurer of The Roslyn High School Robotics Club, was a founding member of this new club, which placed second at The VEX Robotics Competition. “I absolutely love robotics and my experience being part of the robotics team at Roslyn High School,” said Flyer. When I realized that the kids at WORC didn’t have the types of opportunities available to them that the kids in Roslyn do, I wanted to share my passion and knowledge with them.”
PAC TRACK WoodstockMania Theatre Three, Port Jefferson August 17 through 19 • theatrethree.org (631) 928-9100
Auturo Sandoval & Jane Monheit Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center August 19 • whbpac.org (631) 288-1500 Here's a unique night: Considered “the jazz master,” Sandoval joins one of the greatest vocalists Long Island has ever produced in Monheit (above) for a double dip of nonpareil music: Incredible trumpet mastery and a voice like no other.
It's an annual (and popular) Theatre Three tradition: The concept of the beloved Theatre Three music director Ellen Michelmore (pictured above), this is three days of peace, love, and a whole lot of rock and pop music – just like the original Woodstock Music Festival way back in 1969; it’s tye die and old times.
Hot Tips: Queens Afropunk: Feel The Beat In Brooklyn
Live At The Gantries, Presented By Queens Theater: Supermambo The Gantries, Long Island City August 28 • queenstheatre.org (718) 760-0064 A free 7 pm performance for the entire family: Songs In The Attic This special concert a vibes tribute (Billyfeatures Joel Tribute) toLandmark the legendary malletStreet, masterPort Tito Puente by On Main Washington thisMay New29 York City-based supergroup. landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-6444
... & A Bit Of Brooklyn, Too Photo: Venus & Serena Williams by Helena Smith
Venus & Serena Williams
The annual Afropunk Festival returns on August 25 and 26 to Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park; for tickets and info: afropunkfest.com. This year's
unbelievable lineup of “A-list” national and regional recording artists includes Royal Sun (pictured), Jaden Smith, Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, Tyler The Creator, Twin Shadow, Lolawolf, Jacob Banks, and more in a diversely scheduled music festival that also includes original art displays, food trucks, pop-up restaurants, and a host of other attractions.
Tennis, Anyone? U.S. Open Returns To Flushing The U.S. Open — which ranks overall as New York city’s most popular sports event — returns to The National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows – Corona Park from August 27 through September 10; get tickets at (800) OPEN-TIX or ticketmaster.com. As always, the biggest stars of the tennis world converge on Queens to compete in one of tennis' most storied championships. Other attractions include gourmet restaurants on site, local food trucks, live music and entertainment, and lest we forget: The biggest stars in tennis; our photo is of sisters Venus and Serena Williams competing in doubles a few years back.
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A Mmmmmm Museum Did you know there's a food museum nearby? The Museum Of Food & Drink (termed “MOFAD” by its fans) in Brooklyn brings the world of food to life with exhibits you can taste, touch, and smell. Its goal is to inspore public curiosity about food, what it means, and how it
connects with the world around us – as well as to become the world’s premier food museum and a global educational resource. Join the effort by donating, joining, or volunteering; log on to mofad.org for info.
The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters
Larry Carlton Boulton Center, Bay Shore August 15 boultoncenter.org (631) 969-1101 A hugely successful guitarist and composer, “Mr. 335” (named for his guitar) emerged from the Los Angeles studio scene of the late ’60s, eventually becoming a popular contemporary jazz artist in his own right. With more than 30 of his own albums and a regular touring schedule, Carlton remains a wellrespected, highly sought-after performer that both rock and jazz fans hold in high esteem.
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My Son The Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington Through September 2 landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-6444 If you ever longed for something; if you ever desired it with all your heart; if you were willing to wait tables for 29 years to pursue your dreams – this comedy will give meaning to your life. Brad Zimmerman’s long-touring show is a national sensation.
Bobby Conte Thornton Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor August 20 • baystreet.org • (631) 725-9500 It's a “Music Monday” once again, this time featuring a major Broadway star of the moment: Thornton is currently making his “Great White Way” debut as Calogero, which is the leading role in A Bronx Tale – The Musical at The Longacre Theatre.
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Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events The Wallflowers The Paramount, Huntington August 22 • paramountny.com (631) 673-7300 As part of the mid-'90s revival of roots rock, The Wallflowers held a special connection to one of the original inspirations: vocalist and songwriter Jakob Dylan. Though he is the son of a legend, Jakob's similarities to his father, Bob Dylan are occasional – in fact, The Wallflowers are more influenced by
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers than original '60s folk-rock, though lyrically Jakob remains a close companion to Bob Dylan. Ghost Pressure opens. Smokey Robinson NYCB Theatre At Westbury August 24 thetheatreatwestbury.com (516) 334-0800 Here's another of those true pop era legends that never seems to age – his voice never seems to change, either. We are certain you'll thrill to the eternal, silky smooth voice that brought us “Tears Of A Clown,” “Being With You,” “I Second That Emotion,” “You've Really Got A Hold On Me,” “The Tracks Of My Tears,” and so many more indelible classics. He’s a walking Miracle – and true Hall of Famer.
PERFORMANCE
John Hiatt & The Goners Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center August 26 • whbpac.org • (631) 288-1500 It's been the talk of the Americana world for months: Hiatt has resumed touring with one of his best bands, The Goners, featuring slide guitar master Sonny Landreth. This tour stop marks Hiatt's only Long Island appearance.
Trace Adkins • NYCB Theate At Westbury Photos and text by Wayne Herrschaft, headlampdigital.com
The harsh winter weather in March kept country superstar Trace Adkins from performing at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury, but his fans still showed in droves at the reschedled date on June 20; he raised his hat and thanked his patient fans for coming out. The 17-song set featured tunes from his 30-plus year career, with brief stories explaining some of the song’s origins. “Soldier” was dedicated to our armed services and all the veterans that allow us the freedoms that we sometimes take for granted. Prior to performing “Just Fishing,” Adkins explained how thankful he was to be able to spend time fishing with his two daughters a few days earlier on Father's Day. The crowd was fairly subdued, with some singing along with their favorite songs – until the encore “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” which saw many fans dancing in the aisles. – Photos and text by Wayne Herrschaft
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A Festival & A Summer Celebration: Zebra Headlines Islip Music Festival At Mary Dowling’s
The first outdoor Islip Music Festival will rock Suffolk on Sunday, August 26 from noon to 6:30 pm (rain or shine) at the back parking lot at Mary Dowling’s, located at 528 Main Street in Islip. Partial proceeds will benefit The Islip Breast Cancer Coalition. Tickets are $37 in advance or $45 at the door; tickets: marydowlings.com or at the club. The legendary Zebra headlines; also performing are Blue Ruin featuring Mark Fowler from The Stanton Anderson Band, and Completely Unchained, the nationally touring just-like Van Halen tribute that has to be seen to be believed.
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Completely Unchained
Reviews and preview by Cody Bell; photos courtesy respective film companies
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Vanessa Kirby, Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Angela Bassett Directed and written by Christopher McQuarrie Paramount Loyal readers know that we constantly bemoan the lack of ingenuity (and originality) in Hollywood these days, as sequels begat sequel after sequel – if a film is a hit, then lather, rinse, and repeat. Of course, upon hearing that there's yet another Tom Cruise-led Mission: Impossible film, our first response was “What, again?” – and to think: Most of today's youth have never even heard of the original TV series, featuring a cast that featured such notables as Peter Graves, Leonard Nimoy, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Leslie Ann Warren, Peter Lupus, Greg Morris, and other stars as they tackled a new, seemingly “impossible mission” week after week. We are happy to report that our curmudgeonly ways are dead wrong in this case. Mission: Impossible – Fallout is so good that it has had more than once critic question whether this film series is actually better than the James Bond series. Sure, there's yet another all-star cast here – but the real hero is
writer and director Christopher McQuarrie, who returns after directing 2015's Rogue Nation edition of this franchise. Simply put, McQuarrie has the touch; his deft hand at conjuring up exciting and, even more important, realistic action scenes may be the finest in big budget cinema these days. Rogue Nation was previously the best movie of the MI series, but wonder of wonders, this new meller tops it. This really is a tightly packed thrill ride of the highest order. If you're into action, this one has it all, from a huge brawl in a restroom to utterly fearless Cruise (reportedly, without a stunt man, but who knows) performing a HALO jump out of a
moving airplane, to an incredible motorcycle chase scene on the streets of Paris that harkens back to (and almost equals) other classic film care chases (our alltime favorite remains The French Connection with Gene Hackman). It's certainly a pleasure to watch a film – brought to us by an expert filmmaker – that pulls out all the stops to entertain its audience, and this one does just that. In all, it’s one thrill after another.
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The 2018 New York Mets season is over where the pennant race is concerned – but there are players and news threads that are still worth watching: Last year, outfielder Michael Conforto was an All-Star, and the
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assumption was that he would be that kind of player for years to come. About a month following the 2017 All-Star Game, Conforto injured his shoulders swinging at a pitch and missed the rest of the season. Recuperating from his surgery cost him much of a chance to work on baseball activities during the off-season, which may have affected Conforto’s bad start this season, from which he has been slow to recover. Mets executives will breath a sigh of relief if he can revert to his 2017 form in the final weeks of this season. Jay Bruce was the Mets’ biggest free agent signing last winter, and the move made a lot of sense. He had proven that he could perform for the Mets in his previous stint before being dealt to The Cleveland Indians at last year’s trade deadline, and he played well for the Indians in their drive to the post-season. Unfortunately, Bruce has been plagued this season by an injured
hip as well as plantar fasciitis, which likely affected his ability to hit the ball. Hopefully, Bruce will feel better (and play better) as this season winds down – if he eventually is reinstated from the disabled list, of course. Former Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia, banned by Major League Baseball in 2014 after testing positive three different times for performance enhancement drugs, has been quietly reinstated by MLB officials, effective in 2019. Many have forgotten that Mejia was the Mets closer at one time, and Jeurys Familia was actually his setup man. Most Mets fans were understandably livid after the suspension, and demanded that the team cut ties with Mejia. Given the abysmal current state of the Mets bullpen, it might behoove Michael them to be forgiving. I Conforto have always felt that Mejia, 25 when he failed his last drug test, was more naive than he was a cheat. He probably believed the buscones in his life (baseball scouts from the Dominican Republic who latch onto boys at the Little League level and become family like advisors to them), who probably told Mejia that some concoction they had for him would make him big and strong like Popeye eating his
Bryce Harper spinach, and he went along. One prominent baseball agent concurred with my assessment that Mejia was more ignorant than he was malevolent. I never realized how much of a celebrity that longtime Mets VP of media relations, the inimitable Jay Horwitz, is to Mets fans until I read Howie Kussoy’s lengthy profile of him in The New York Post last month. Horwitz has been with the Mets for 38 years, which makes him, by far, the dean of baseball communications executives. The All-Star Game doesn’t resound with
Glenn Smith for his recent 300 game. this hotly contested tournament. This local Other notable games: Mike Vietri 268; stop on the PBA50 regional tour schedule saw Paul Eccardt 266. a bevy of top Long Island and Queens bowlers Family Doubles (Adult/Child) Adults: take part; winning and cashing were John Arcese 299; Paul Kolacki 278; Rich veteran (and PBA tour titlist) Ray Edwards With Bob Smith Schaffer 261; Kristina Genova 223; of Middle Island (second place, $800); Karyn Deem 223; Cathy Bressingham Chun Bae of Cedarhurst (12 th place, There's much going on (and coming up) at 208; William May 241; Guy Sereno 259; $550); Michael Perrone of Deer Park Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park; here's a look Thomas Walsh 205. Juniors: Richard Ray Edwards (13th place, $400); Barry Clare of Bayside at who's been bowling and what’s happening: Deem 206; Peyton Hughes 201; (14th place, $250). Other Roll For Warriors: Here's a great way for Michaela Palumbo 203. finishers in the Top 20 included area teams to contribute to our solFriday Summer Seniors: Ron Bow 254; Michael Vietri of Astoria (15th diers while taking part in a competiFrank Bueno 244; Mal Brenner 244; place); Gary Shultis of Levittown tive tournament: The second annual Sylvia Abanes 217; Trudy Mingo Rice 208; (18th place); and Steve Bova of Mike Vietri Operation Wounded Warrior (OWW) Carmela Milohnic 203; Alan Kaplan 230; Massapequa (20th place). More Bowling Tournament is slated for Sid Burgreen 237. on the roster: Joe Biscardi of Wantagh; Sunday, September 16 at 1 pm at Survivor: Moe Coughlan 277; Gilbert Li Tommy Brodowski of New Hyde Park; Michael Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park. All Alice Vietri 279; Sylvia Abanes 259; Jennifer Devoti Jochade of Merrick; Peter DiStefano of proceeds from this event will be donated to 224; Joanne Perry 237; Pam Scholz 255; Franklin Square; Denny Chin of New Hyde Nassau County Firefighters Operation Maureen Keating 205; Mary Durkin 203; Gerry Park; Kenneth Bruce of Oceanside; Louis Wounded Warrior. Registration is at noon for Lopez 266; Tricia Lectora 225; Jeanette Abad Barbera of North Bellmore; Bob Andretta Jr. of this event; cost for four-person teams is $120. 222; Alice Vietri 202; Claudia Cerrone 204. East Patchogue; Michael Vella of Bellport; Al This registered, handicap tournament is open This column publishes high scores from any Spano of Massapequa Park; Chris Liotta of to the first 36 teams that register; sanctioned area bowling center that submits them. Our Dix Hills; and Bob Valentino of Syosset. averages or league averages are accepted. criteria: Men – 265 games and higher and A trophy will be awarded to the winning team, 700 series and higher; women, seniors (in with medals for the top three teams. such leagues), and youth – 200 games and Attractions include 50/50 raffles, brackets, and higher and 700 series and higher. To submit pots, as well as food and drink specials. To scores, it's easy: Send them to gtmag@ register or for more information, contact Jerry optonline.net or call (516) 280-2100 to Keating at (917) 682-8087 or write to Jkea11 find out more. @aol.com; sign-ups are requested by PBA50 Winners: The PBA50 Ned Micelli September 1. Open at Herrill Lanes on July 27 and 28 saw Summer Rolling: Recent high honor Steven DiMartino of Upper Saddle River, league scores from Herrill Lanes in New New Jersey, emerge at the top of a talented Hyde Park: field to take home the $1,500 prize and Summer Sports Shot: Congratulations to championship trophy at the conclusion of Steven D’Martino: Trophy Presentation
Photos: PBA50 tournament courtesy PBA, LLC
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Photos: Jay Horwitz, Michael Conforto, Bryce Harper by Bob Smith; Tiger Woods by Keith Allison (CC)
Jay ever before, judging by the amount Horwitz of coverage that its summer rookie
fans as it once did, given interleague play and the fact that players change teams more often than they used to because of free agency. Fox Sports and The Major League Baseball Players Association realize this, and that's why they allowed Mike Trout and Bryce Harper to wear microphones and shmooze with announcer Joe Buck while they were in the outfield. Both were witty, and it made for good television – as did the record-setting 10 home runs that were hit during the 10-inning game. The NBA is getting more attention than
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league in Las Vegas has received. Nearly every newspaper in the country whose city has an NBA franchise sent reporters to it. The good news for talent-starved New York Knicks fans is that their team’s top two draft choices – guard Kevin Knox and center Mitchell Robinson – played well in Vegas. That may not mean much come October, but the team’s long-suffering fans will accept any crumbs of good news that they can get right now. The Brooklyn Nets decided to trade oft-injured point guard Jeremy Lin to The Atlanta Hawks in a three-way salary dump deal that also involved The Denver Nuggets – who received guard Isaiah Whitehead from the Nets, who had done little in his two years with his hometown Brooklyn team. The Nets received one-time NBA All-Star forward Kenneth Faried from the Nuggets. The Nets’ new slogan for the upcoming season is “We Go Hard!” I kid you not. One of the best bargains in sports, The U.S. Open Qualifiers, are August 21 through 24 at The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows; admission is free. Some of the best tennis players in the world will compete for wildcard slots. There is a good chance that you’ll see some familiar
names; Merrick’s Noah Rubin may be among the competitors. The PGA Tour makes its late August stop in next week as when The Northern Trust is at The Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey. The event is the first leg of The FedEx Cup, which is The PGA Tour’s playoffs. The top-ranked 125 golfers in the world will be invited, so it’s questionable if big draw Tiger Woods will be appearing.
Tiger Woods Main photo © Steven Gardner/Artisan Media Studio
illy J. Kramer – an early proponent of the “Merseybeat” sound who became one of the longest-lasting stars of the first era of real rock & roll – makes a rare area appearance as he headlines on Saturday, August 18 at 8 pm at the revived and brand-new My Father's Place at The Roslyn Hotel. Tickets and info:
So Many Hits, So Much History: Kramer Has Worked With The Biggest Legends In Pop History – Including The Beatles (Inset)
BILLY J. KRAMER A Legend (& Rock Royalty) At My Father’s Place
myfathersplace.com and (516) 413-3535. Kramer has been enjoying a career resurgence during the past few years; his autobiography, Do You Want To Know A Secret?, has been a notable book and best seller in the music category, and his 2015 album, I Won The Fight – an album with strong Long Island roots (it was co-produced by the veteran area guitarist Don Celenza) – earned airplay all over the globe. It's hard to deny the still-strong talents of one of the most beloved “British Invasion” stars. Kramer grew up in Bootle, a suburb of Liverpool. His performance at local rock clubs brought him to the attention of a young John Lennon, and Kramer was signed by the legendary manager Brian Epstein. In 1963, Kramer was the first artist to score a #1
record with a Lennon-McCartney song, “Do You Want To Know A Secret,” which was actually written for Kramer by the legendary songwriting duo – and recorded with George Martin at Abbey Road Studios even before The Beatles recorded it themselves. Kramer toured extensively throughout the UK as The Beatles' opening act. It was all just the beginning: The LennonMcCartney compositions “Bad To Me, “I'll Keep You Satisfied,” “From A Window,” and “I Call Your Name” all became international hits for Kramer. Later, a song by Mort Shuman and John Leslie McFarland, “Little Children,” became one of the biggest smashes of
Kramer's career. The I Won The Fight album, upon its release, celebrated Kramer's 50th year in the music business – but he shows no signs of slowing down; his international momentum has lasted throughout the decades, and he continues to record and perform at top venues around the globe. Good Times Magazine - August 14 - 27, 2018 •
LI Bites
Beautiful Bagels: Sometimes, a real treat is right around the corner: Long Island Bagel Café – already famous for its nine previous locations – is really rocking Mineola at its still-bunted location at 175 East Jericho Turnpike; a recent stop on an early Saturday
Photos: Long Island Bagel Café by Helena Smith; Impossible Burger courtesy Live Nation
Long Island Bagel Café morning showed a line of hungry breakfast seekers that stretched almost out the door for the Café's amazing line of fresh bagels, as well as sandwiches and other breakfast choices. Our take: This was easily one of the best bagels we've ever enjoyed, and we ordered a simple plain one; it was big, robust, and toasted expertly. Trust us: The bagels are so hearty that just one is more than enough. Don't miss this busy but well-run location, which features a friendly, expert staff and fine service; call them at (516) 427-5454. A Meatless 'Impossibility': It’s a burger? It’s not a burger? Either way, it’s one we want to try: For the 2018 summer concert season, Live Nation has introduced The Impossible Burger to 37 owned and operated amphitheaters in the U.S., including at multiple New York metropolitan amphitheaters such as Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk, marking this as the first time the plant-based burger has been offered in a concert space. As part of an ongoing commitment to enhance the fan experience at Live Nation venues, “this partnership is an important first step toward curating a more climateThe friendly menu Impossible while providing Burger fans with options that fit a variety diet and lifestyles,” according to a press release. The Impossible Burger, which launched on July 26 at Chef David Chang’s restaurant, Momofuku Nishi, in New York City, tastes, smells, and cooks like meat from a cow, but is made entirely of plants. The Impossible Burger is produced without hormones, antibiotics, cholesterol, or artificial flavors, and uses about 75 percent less water, generates about 87 percent fewer greenhouse gases, and requires around 95 percent less land than conventional ground beef from cows. 10 • Good Times Magazine - August 14 - 27, 2018
Calendar
Tuesday, August 14
Nassau Dawg Pound (Levittown) Open Jam With Brother Dave & The Brave Firefighter's Park (Great Neck) Liverpool Shuffle K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Kalo / Paul & The Forgotten Safeword Junction (Long Beach) Open Mic With Dave Kellan Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Psychic Night Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Wreckers Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Jeff Beck / Paul Rogers / Ann Wilson Of Heart Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Music Night Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Turning Point (Farmingdale) Tom San Filippo & Ed Ryan Suffolk 89 North (Patchogue) Country Night BMHMC Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville) 3 Doors Down / Collective Soul BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Looney Tunes Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Open Mic Night Corey Creek Tap Room (Southold) Bryce Larsen Drift 82 (Patchogue) Von Hammer Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Live Music Saltbox (Montauk) Chelsea Takami Sound Cellar (Huntington) Jazz Jam Tap & Barrel (Smithtown) Jazz Jam
Your Guide To Local Events Chelsea Takami Shoppes At East Wind (Wading River) Brady Rymer Treme (Islip) Dudley Music NYC/Queens/Brooklyn City Winery (NYC) Jeff Daniels & Ben Daniels Band Jazz Standard (NYC) Lee Konitz Nonet Joe's Garage (Astoria) Open Mic
Thursday, August 16
Nassau Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Open Jam Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) Generations K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Sir Duke Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Motown Tribute Band Featuring Deverne Williams LaMotta's Dockside (Port Washington) Paul Cuthbert Memories 2 (Williston Park) Open Jam Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel Howie Day Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) “The Sauce Boss” Bill Wharton Paradise Studios Open Jam & Networking
August 17 Joe’s Garage (Astoria)
NYC/Brooklyn/Queens City Winery (NYC) Damn The Torpedos City Winery Loft (NYC) Popa Chubby Jazz Standard (NYC) Lee Konitz Nonet Village Green (Whitestone) Open Jam With Lisa Miller
Wednesday, August 15
Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Half Moon Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Blues Jam With The Mo Betta Blues Band Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Wonderous Stories Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) John Pagano / The BelAirs K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) C.A.M.P. Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagah) County Line Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Don Celenza & Friends Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Pentatonix Sunset Grill (Seaford) Open Jam Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Live Music
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Taylor Cooke / Kate Van Dorn / Richie C. Anderson Amityville Music Hall Gideon Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic Drift 82 (Patchogue) Dan Hill Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Dakota Rose Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) The Art Of Jazz: The Jazz Loft Trio With The Atelier Artists / Open Jam / Opening Night Harbor Jazz Festival VIP Reception & Gallery Opening: The Work Of Frank Davis Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Freddy Monday Patchogue Theater Dave Mason & Steve Cropper Rail (Smithtown) Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Rick's Crabby Cowboy Café (Montauk)
Gregg Peters Session Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker R.S. Jones (Merrick) The Biscuit Kings Space At Westbury Theater American Idol Live Still Partners (Sea Cliff) The Johnny Mac Band Turning Point (Farmingdale) Access Baseball Live Suffolk Alive After Five (Patchogue) Chelsea Takami Amityville Music Hall Eyes Set To Kill BMHMC Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville) The Beach Boys Bobbique (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick Drift 82 (Patchogue) Bill Shuren Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Phinsta Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Harbor Jazz Festival: Dan Pugach Nonet Little Nook Café (West Sayvile) Fresh Brewed Sessions Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Goodheart Patchogue Theatre Live Comedy: Carie Karavas / Goumba Johnny / Chris Roach / Kevin Downey / Joe DeVito Rail (Smithtown) Open Mic & Jam Revolution (Amityville) Walkney / Pollyanna / The Deep End / SWIM / Jen Cleary / Anthony Carriero Stereo Garden (Patchogue) Alive After Five: Decadia Treme (Islip) Latinology
Friday, August 17
Nassau Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Chris Roach Cabana (Long Beach) Live Music Front Street (Massapequa Park) Tiberius Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Standup Comedy: The Great Long Island Laugh-Off Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) The Touch Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh)
Calendar Weird Science / Lee Diamond Junction (Long Beach) Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Vinyl Revival / Wonderous Stories LaMotta's Dockside (Port Washington) Live Music Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Electricjam Lounge At The Space At Westbury Mod Squad Memories 2 (Williston Park) Cover To Cover Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Vendetta Mulcahy's (Wantagh) Ballyhoo! / Wherever We Are / Nonstop To Cairo / Vana Liya My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel Glenn Tilbrook Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Dave Clive's Nawlins Funk Band / Late Night Jazz Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Blinkin Park / 12X NYCB Theater At Westbury The Greatest Piano Men: From Beethoven To Billy Plattduetsche Biergarten (Franklin Square) The Mystic R.S. Jones (Merrick) Acoustic Kings Sunset Grill (Seaford) The Revelators Turning Point (Farmingdale) Tom San Filippo Uncle Tony’s (Farmindgale) The Two Daves Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Rock For Research Benefit: Chris J. Connolly / The Burbs / Ryan Key Amityville Music Hall Sean Strange / Benny The Butcher / El Camino / Salome / Corey Joseph Black & Blue (Huntington) Jack O'Diamonds Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) PDT Connected Tribute Show: Paranoid / Kevin Hall Fan Club Deks (Rocky Point) Blue Stone Rising Drift 82 (Patchogue) Shawn Rooney Dublin Deck (Patchogue) That 70s Band Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Two Times: Gene Casey & Jeff Allegue
Your Guide To Local Events Mini Kiss • August 18 • Mulcahy’s (Wantagh)
Jazz Standard (NYC) Warren Wolf Quartet Joe's Garage (Astoria) Gregg Peters: The Gentlemen’s Show Village Green (Whitestone) Karaoke Night
Saturday, August 18
Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Harbor Jazz Festival: The Matt Wilson Quartet Mary Dowling's (Islip) The Neighborhood Band McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Pete Correale Napper Tandy's (Bay Shore) Taylor Cooke Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Panic Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Naked Truth Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) The New York Bee Gees / 45 RPM Red River Inn (Yaphank) Shecky & The Twangtones Revolution (Amityville) Janet Gardner (Vixen) / TG Company / Notch 45 / Sweet June / Sharp Violet Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Babylon) The Legendary Murphys Seabreeze Café (Babylon) Chelsea Takami Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) WoodstockMania Treme (Islip) The Gary Sellers Band NYC/Brooklyn/Queens City Winery (NYC) Justin Hayward Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) The Beach Boys Forest Hills Stadium Cake / Ben Folds
Nassau Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Chris Roach Governor’s Comedy Club (Levittown) Pete Correale Half Moon Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Kamellot Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) The Legendary Murphys / Bryan Gallo K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Brotherhood / The 60s Invasion Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Somethin' Fresh Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Tiberius MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Disco Unlimited Memories 2 (Williston Park) Backbeat Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Weird At Last / Freya Wilcox & The Howl / Rent Strike / Grey Matter Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Mini Kiss My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel (Roslyn) Billy J. Kramer Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) The Wolf Cats / Blue Roots Newbridge Road Park (Bellmore) Songs In The Attic Northwell Health At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival: Halsey / Rae Sremmurd / Andrew McMahon / In The Wilderness / Bad Royale / Cheat Codes / Frank Walker / Gnash / Kehlani / Kim Petras / Krewella / Liiv / Lil Xan / London Richards
/ Lovelytheband / Matoma / Matt Medved / Olivia O'Brien / Phantoms / Sheppard / Taylor Bennett / TheyTwo Friends / Verite Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) IROC NYCB Theatre At Westbury The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Plattduetsche Park Restaurant (Franklin Square) 45 RPM R.S. Jones (Merrick) Frank Mira & Mike Smith Salisbury Tavern (Westbury) Chelsea Takami Space At Westbury Theater Louie Anderson Sunset Grill (Seaford) The Outliers Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Live Music Turning Point (Farmingdale) T-Bird & The Buzzards Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Hellgate / Lay Your Hands On Me / Euphoria Morning Amityville Music Hall Table 3 Media: Final Show Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bartini Bar (Babylon) Live Music Black & Blue (Huntington) FiveStone Bobbique (Patchogue) Danny Kean Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Albert Cummings BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Gypsy Felons Danfords Hotel & Marina (Port Jefferson) The Suburban Brothers Band Deks (Rocky Point) Ventura Boulevard Drift 82 (Patchogue) James Castelli Dublin Deck (Patchogue) ZBTB Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Giacomo Jack's (Amityville) Off The Record Holbrook Carnival Vavoom Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Harbor Jazz Festival: Interplay Jazz Orchestra / The Warren Chiasson Quartet / The Nikki Parrott Quartet Featuring Houston Person / Frank Vignola & His Hot Guitar Trio / Bill Charlap & Warren Vache Mary Dowling's (Islip) The South Shore Rockers
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Calendar McGuire's Comedy (Bohemia) Vic Dibitetto Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) The Byrne Unit Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) FiveStone Paramount (Huntington) Jim Breuer Recipe 7 (Miller Place) Live Music Red River Inn (Yaphank) 27 East Revolution (Amityville) Twizzi / J.I. Hudson / Ant Pablo / Onodera Shorefront Park Bandshell (Patchogue) 45 RPM Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Live Music Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Glimmer Twins: Classic Stones Live Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) WoodstockMania Treme (Islip) The Bucket List Featuring Tony Barca Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Rufus Wainwright NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) Warren Wolf Quartet Joe’s Garage (Astoria) Under The Radar Passage Irish Bar & Kitchen (Astoria) James Avatar & The Blacklist Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Cool Hand Lou
& The Downtown Daddy-Os
Sunday, August 19
Nassau Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Therapi K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Reggae Sunday Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Dave Bennette / Dee Harris Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater
Your Guide To Local Events (Wantagh) Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival: DJ Snake / Future / Bexey / Bhad Bhabie / Daya / French Montana / Jacquees / J.I.D. / Justine Skye / The Knocks / Logan Henderson / Loote / Machine Gun Kelly / Maty Noyes / Nghtmre / nothing,nowhere / Rich The Kid / Rozes / Sabrina Carpenter / Shoreline Mafia / Yvng Svnt / Bella Thorne / COM3T Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music Tropix On The Bella Mile (Freeport) Live Music Thorne Turning Point (Farmingdale) Steel Margarita
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Suffolk Health At 89 North Jones (Patchogue) Beach Beatles Barbecue: Strawberry Fields Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Great River) Summer Concert Series: Guitar Music BMHMC Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville) Larry The Cable Guy Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses Campagne House (Bethpage) Chelsea Takami Casino Bar (Fire Island) Weird Science Comiskey Park (St. James) Open Mic & Jam Drift 82 (Patchogue) The Next Level Band Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Mean Machine / Live Steel Drums Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Beach) Live Music Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Harbor Jazz Festival: The Marc Devine Trio With Tom Manuel / The Stony Brook Roots Ensemble / The Jazz Loft Big Band
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Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) The John Jason Band Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Only In America Patchogue Theatre The Tribunes / Stan Zizka's Del-Satins / Larry Chance & The Earls Red River Inn (Yaphank) Sunday Jam With Tom Pekar Revolution (Amityville) My Sword & Shield / U Blue / Fernway / Big Damn Octopus / A Place To Hide / Three's A Crowd Salt & Barrell (Bay Shore) Chelsea Takami Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) WoodstockMania Treme (Islip) Johnny Sax Village Pub (Lindenhurst) Live Music Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Arturo Sandoval & Jane Monheit NYC/Queens/Brooklyn City Winery (NYC) David Bromberg City Winery Loft (NYC) Albert Cummings Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker
Monday, August 20
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 Bloom. Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Bobby Conte Thornton 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 Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic With Justin & Eva Looney Tunes (West Babylon) Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Keith Maguire 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 21
Nassau Dawg Pound (Levittown) Open Jam With Brother Dave & The Brave Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) llmore) Songwriters Roundtable & AllOriginal Open Mic Hosted By 42nd & Nelson Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Frank Walker MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Live Music Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Wreckers Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio Turning Point (Farmingdale) Tom San Filippo
Calendar & Ed Ryan Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Looney Tunes 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 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) Sap Saltbox (Montauk) Chelsea Takami 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 NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) Brandee Younger Village Green (Whitestone) Open Jam With Lisa Miller
Wednesday, August 22
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 Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic with "Big Daddy" John Struck Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) Wonderous Stories
Your Guide To Local Events Joanne Shaw Taylor August 27 City Winery (NYC)
K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Tombstone Rose: Contemporary Women Of Country Music Tribute MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Live Music Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Don Celenza & Friends Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Live / Counting Crows Reel (East Rockaway) Anthony Raffa Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Weird America / Black Suit Youth / North By North / SarGasm / Like Minded Criminals Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic Drift 82 (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Soundbound 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 Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Live Jazz Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) The Jazz Loft Trio / Jazz Jam Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night M.J. Dowling's Steahouse & Tavern (Sag Harbor) Open Mic Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Jay Dorsa Paramount (Huntington) The Wallflowers Pine Grove Inn (East Patchogue) Open Mic Night With The Godfather Revolution (Amityville) September Mourning / Kaleido / Charcoal Tongue / Letter Of Marque / Monolith Zero Rick's Crabby Cowboy Café (Montauk) Chelsea Takami Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Smithtown Social Open Mic Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) The Brothers Pluckers With Cindy Lopez
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) Brandee Younger Red Lion (NYC) Danny Kean
Thursday, August 23
Nassau Backstage At Woodmere Lanes (Woodmere) Tiberius Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg
E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Live Music Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Salsa Night Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) Hudson Valley Blues K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Live Music LaMotta's Dockside (Port Washington) Paul Cuthbert Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Backbeat Memories 2 (Williston Park) Jam Night Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays Metropolitan Bistro (Sea Cliff) The Nina Gordon Party Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Mulcahy's (Wantagh) Donavon Frankenreiter My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel Ken McGorry & The Achievements / Ray Lambiase / The Stollers Neptune Boulevard (Long Beach Summer Concert Series) Thunder Road Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Music On Main: Hot Date Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & Networking Session Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music R.S. Jones (Merrick) GTS Suffolk BMHMC Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville) Brett Eldredge Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Danny Kean Blue Point Brewery (Patchouge) Jon & Anthony's Acoustic Jam Bobbique (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick Unplugged Drift 82 (Patchogue) Fast Five Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music John Scott's Surf Shack (Westhampton Beach) Bryce Larsen Joyce James Irish Pub (Patchogue) Alive
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Calendar After Five: The Electrix Little Nook Café (West Sayvile) Fresh Brewed Sessions: Taylor Cooke Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Nicolls Road Paramount (Huntington) Toots & The Maytals Rail (Smithtown) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By The Rail All Star Band: Joe Sansone • Johnny Wildchild • Dawn Miller • Anthony Pappas • Russ Zutto • Rob Noxious Revolution (Amityville) Jacob Sartorius Stereo Garden (Patchogue) Alive After Five: 45 RPM Treme (Islip) Latin Rhythms With
Your Guide To Local Events The Sauce Boss • August 16 • Nawlins Seafood Co. (Freeport)
Jose Trombone
NYC/Queens City Winery (NYC) Max Weinberg's Jukebox Jazz Standard (NYC) Etienne Charles
Friday, August 24
Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) Live Music Broadway Tavern (Malverne) Pete Mancini Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Sean Donnelly Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Music Governor's (Levittown) Jessica Kirson Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) FDR Drive Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Petty Rumours / Izzy Escobar Junction (Long Beach) Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Flavorwire / Streetfighter LaMotta's Dockside (Port Washington) The Rockaholics Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Shattered Memories 2 (Williston Park) One Flight Up MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Shorty Long Mesita (Rockville Centre) Live Latin Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Tiger Rose Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) All
The Blink Things / New Divide Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Dave Clive's Nawlins Funk Band / Late Night Jazz NYCB Theatre At Westbury Smokey Robinson Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Jetstream / Nicolls Road Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Bon Journey Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music R.S. Jones (Merrick) Jack Megale Space At Westbury Theater Louie Anderson Speakeasy (Long Beach) Live Music Sunset Grill (Seaford) Mountain Jam Orchestra Turning Point (Farmingdale) Hard Drive
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Live Standup Comedy: Andy Nog Amityville Music Hall Aimless Again Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Black & Blue (Huntington) Danny & The Hurricanes Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Live DJ Drift 82 (Patchogue) Keith Maguire
CLUBBING
Dek's (Rocky Point) The Gary Sellers Band Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Vavoom Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Gateway (Bellport) This Is Me: Songs Of Hope & Heart Katie's Of Smithtown Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Music Mary Dowling's (Islip) No Stone Unturned Nicky's By The Bay (Bay Shore) The Generators Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Sound Chaser Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Anthony Raffa Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) Mystic Rhythms' Rush Tribute Red River Inn (Yaphank) The Pamela Betti Band Revolution (Amityville) Prophet / Edwrds / Oftenspaced / The Real DC / D1C3 & Michele / Mizzy & Young Khalil / Baby Mar Mar / Krem Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Smithereens: Special Guest Vocalist Marshall Crenshaw Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Long Island Comedy Festival: Paul Anthony / Art Schill / Peter Bales / Chris Monty Tiki Joe's (Westhampton Beach) The Alley Cat Gang Treme (Islip) Thom Penn Nonet Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn City Winery (NYC) Buster Poindexter Ford Amphitheater (Coney Island) Gladys Knight / The O'Jays Jazz Standard (NYC) Etienne Charles Le Poisson Rouge (NYC)
Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air
Saturday, August 25
Nassau Bar Louie (Massapequa) Live Music Brokerage (Bellmore) Sean Donnelly Escorza's Mexican Restaurant (Wantagh) The Gissel Garcia Band Governor's (Levittown) “Dr. Dirty” John Valby Jones Beach Bandshell (Wantagh) Monkey Wrench / Taylor Cooke Junction (Long Beach) Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Schroeder's Ghost / For The Record Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Uppercut MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Something Fresh & Alicia Memories 2 (Williston Park) FiveStone Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel The Christine Spero Group Featuring Steve Katz: Spero Plays Nyro Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Wreckers / The Dee Harris Project Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater The Offspring / 311 Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Vavoom / Peat Moss & The Fertilizers NYCB Theatre At Westbury Glenn Hughes: Classic Deep Purple Live Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) The Grand Central R.S. Jones (Merrick) Breakaway Sonny's Canal House (Baldwin) Thunder Road Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Zestrove Sunset Grill (Seaford) Down & Dirty Tropix On The Mile (Freeport) Live Music Uncle Tony's (Farmingdale) Danny Kean Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Reckoning / Uncle Ebenezer Amityville Music Hall Somerset Thrower BMHMC Amphitheater At Bald Hill (Farmingville)
The Mod Squad The Lounge At The Space At Westbury August 17 (516) 632-5350 This relatively new area act presents a tribute to a great decade of pop music – think of when the TV show of the same name was new, and you've got your time frame right. If it's “swingin' '60s,” they play it: The early “Merseybeat” of The Beatles and The Animals, the surf sound of The Beach Boys, folk rock, harmony-filled singer/songwriter hits, Hendrix, The Stones – you name it. 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 14 • Good Times Magazine - August 14 - 27, 2018
The Gary Sellers Band
Treme, Islip August 17 tremeislip.com (631) 277-2008 He's back: This fleet-fingered, robust-toned guitarist and his crack band (John Aggesen on bass, Sal DiPasquale on keyboards, and Dan LaForgia on drums) return for another hot night of blues, rock, soul, and funk.
Calendar Dance Fever 40 th Anniversary: France Joli / Tavares / The Trammps Featuring Earl Young / Harold Melvin's Blue Notes / Disco Unlimited / First Choice / Cory Daye / Sharon Brown / 45 RPM / Legendary Intruders / Melanie Sandvig Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bartini Bar (Babylon) Live Music Black & Blue (Huntington) Goodheart Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Null & Void Deks (Rocky Point) Frank LaTorre & The King Bees Drift 82 (Patchogue) Justin Fiore 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) Run For Cover Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) Jet Stream Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Patchogue) Rapid Fire Paramount (Huntington) Daughtry Red River Inn (Yaphank) Mother Shucker & The Clam Diggers Revolution (Amityville) King's X / Crash Transit / Dead Superstar Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Suffolk Theatre (Riverhead) The Taj Mahal Trio Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Long Island Comedy Festival: Stevie G.B. / Baker & Mark / Maria Walsh / Chris Monty Treme (Islip) Girls On Top Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Velvet Lounge (East Setauket) Live Music Village Pub (Lindenhurst) Live Music Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Cocktail Hour: The Show
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Jazz Standard (NYC) Etienne Charles Le Poisson Rogue (NYC) Jessie's Girl
Your Guide To Local Events Passage Irish Bar & Kitchen (Astoria) James Avatar & The Blacklist Silvana (NYC) Squirrels From Hell Village Green (Whitestone) TNR Utopia's Fundraiser To Benefit Community Cats,
Summer Concert Series: Family Concert Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Drift 82 (Patchogue) The Next Level Band Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Live Steel Drums Flynn's Fire Island (Ocean Bay Park) Live Music Kittens, & TNR Katie's Of Smithtown Jazz Jam Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Acoustic Music Mary Dowling's Irish Pub & Resaurant (Islip) Sunday, August 26 The Islip Music Festival: Zebra / Completely Nassau Unchained / Blue Ruin Featuring Mark Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Jazz Fowler Of The Stanton Anderson Band Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Moon Chaser Bay Tours (Babylon) Desert Highway Nicky's On The Bay (Bay Shore) The Gypsy Felons Oar Steak & Seafood Grill Gypsy Felons • August 17 • Brody McKay’s (Selden) (Patchogue) Small Island Paramount (Huntington) Strangelove / Electric Music Duke Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Reflex Red River Inn (Yaphank) Sunday Jam With K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Tom Pekar Open Jam / Paws On The Patio Revolution (Amityville) Farmingdale Fire LaMotta's Dockside (Port Washington) The Department Benefit: Dan Romano / Lay Your Cosmic Coronas Hands On Me (All Female Tribute To Bon Landing At Jones Beach (Wantagh) Reggae Jovi) / Damn Your Eyes / Wolfpack Black / Sunday Paul Bond / Mike Keegan / Rich Walker / Pat MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Touch Marone Nawlins Seafood Company (Freeport) Muddy Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Johnson / Dave Clive's Nawlins Funk Band Treme (Islip) Jazz Jam Space At Westbury Theater Jean-Luc Ponty Village Pub (Lindenhurst) Live Music Tropix (Freeport) Live Music Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Live Music Turning Point (Farmingdale) Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Anything But Surf John Hiatt & The Goners Suffolk 89 North (Patchogue) School Of Rock Port Jefferson Amityville Music Hall Fern Dells / Slaughter Beach / Dog / Thin Lips Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Great River)
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Jazz Standard (NYC) Etienne Charles
Monday, August 27
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) Otto's (Freeport) Brian McGeough Tropix (Freeport) Dueling Pianos Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Wesley / Sebastian Olzanski Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Mandy Gonzales Brickhouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) 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) Mike Desmond 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 Hosted by Dud Music
Get Out & Get Rockin’ With Hot Nights In Top Clubs The Christine Spero Group My Father's Place At The Roslyn Hotel August 25 • (516) 625-2700 myfathersplace.com Get ready for a night of melody and memories once again: The versatile Spero and her group perform “Spero Plays Nyro,” her tribute to the legendary Laura Nyro – and this show will feature a special guest in former Blood, Sweat & Tears guitarist Steve Katz (right). Flavorwire • K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore August 24 • kjfarrells.com • (516) 804-9925 The 10 pm headliner on this rockin' Saturday night is a high energy cover band playing hits from the 1990s to today, including Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, Live, Faith No More, Bush, and a whole lot more.
Photo: Steve Katz by Alison Palmer
Anything But Surf The Turning Point, Farmingdale August 26 • (516) 694-1000 Have a Sunday afternoon rave as this trio of swingin' Mineolabased musicians will once again fill the air at this new hotspot with a bevy of beachy, rockin' tunes. If you're a fan of the classic instrumental guitar bands such as The Ventures, get ready for a whole lot of surf music and just as much fun. They've been described as “the surf revival kings of New York,” and we can't argue with that summation on the matter. Good Times Magazine - August 14 - 27, 2018 • 15
STUDIO NEWS Mick James & Jaloney
Sun, Sun, Sun, Here It Comes: Beneath The Sun Rehearsal & Recording Studios in Hicksville just keeps on cranking out the sounds by area artists: Barry Rock has followed up recording his latest efforts at BTS by issuing a new video for “Lying Naked In My Bed,” the song for which was produced by Mick James; check it out at YouTube. James, a producer and engineer who is also a recording artist in his own right, was recently interviewed the music magazine called, appropriately enough, Magazine. In during June was Jaloney of San Antonio, Texas, who laid down tracks with James. More on Beneath The Sun: (631) 882-1327, or find the studio on Facebook.
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S uu bbm S m ii tt rr ee cc oo rr dd ii nn gg ss tt uu dd ii oo nn ee w w ss tt oo ggtt m maa gg@ @ oo pp tt oo nn ll ii nn ee .. nn ee tt Jesse's The One: On the verge of moving to Los Angeles, area singer/songwriter and producer Jesse Eplan recently released a new song and video from his newest LP, Purple Wave – and the sudden hit “Floatin'” features fellow Long Island rapper MVP Chase. Breaking ground with the release of his first LPs Trap Harmony and Purple Wave, the trap and hip hops world took notice of Eplan, who must be doing something right: He Jesse Eplan collaborated with like& MVP Chase minded artists such as Famous Dex (A$AP Rocky, Lil Pump) and Kontraversy (Grafh, LouGotCash). Hear and see more via iTunes, Spotify, and at his website, JesseEplan.com. Sabella's Live: In most issues, we look at the music artists who record their albums and singles at Sabella Studios in Roslyn Heights – but we sometimes neglect to note what a fine guitarist studio head Jim Sabella is in his own right. He's appeared on dozens of nationally released albums, and you'll have the opportunity to hear him live as he rocks The Landmark On Main Street in Port Washington on August 26 as he peforms with Chris Pepe in a charity concert for The FOXG1 Research Foundation. Learn all about Sabella Studios by calling (516) 484-0862, or by logging on to sabellastudios.com. Jim They're at Facebook and Instagram.
Sabella
PMA Is AOK: We recently received a copy of William Halliday's new song “Out Of The Sea,” which was recorded at PMA Studios in Medford; the new tracks (the second is an instrumental version) were produced, mixed, and mastered by area star Paul Andrejack. Additional recording and engineering were done in Japan by Yuki Akimoto. A host of familiar area musicians have used PMA in the past, including Jim Moran, Archdeacon, Andrejack, J.D. Leonard, The Gypsy Felons, and many more artists. Learn more by logging on to pmarecordingstudios.com, or call (631) 875-1380.
The Big Happy Band
A 'Sound' Investment: The Sound Cellar in Huntington must be doing something very right: Even a cursory glance at their ratings at such online portals as Yelp and Facebook shows that musicians are thrilled with their services. Sound Cellar offers three very big rehearsal rooms for rent, featuring a host of great instruments and equipment (a jazz club with a baby grand piano is coming soon), recording services, and more. Private music lessons are another feature of this all-services company that are becoming particlarly popular. Artist news: The hot Big Happy Band's new album is in the mastering phase at Sound Cellar, and should be available any day now. Learn more at soundcellarli.com, or call (631) 923-1379.
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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) Hard Rock band "Dewers Rocks" is looking for a lead singer/front man. You can hear our CD at YouTube:
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Dewer's Rocks. If you think you are a good fit for us, call Joe at (516) 7395072. (1259) 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) 233-9916.
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hris Pepe, who serves as the president and lead broker of the Brooklyn-based NC Pepe Corp (peperealestate.com) – and a veteran area musician as well – will be among the artists at a special concert event to raise money and public awareness for the non-profit FOXG1 Research Foundation
CHRIS PEPE
A Special Charity Event At The Landmark On Main Street In Port Washington (foxg1research.org). Pepe will headline a concert, with a pair of special guest headliners, the area bands A Second Life and Kingfisher, on August 26 at 6 pm at The Landmark On Main Street in Port Washington. For tickets and information: brownpapertickets.com. This concert “marks a culmination of Pepe's musical journey through space and time,” according to a press release; his admitted musical influences include such legends as Led Zeppelin, The Doors,
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Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, SoundGarden, and the Motown sound. Each song on his new album, Remote Viewer, has its own original atmosphere, from the grungy Sound of “Free” to the fast, punky tune “Dream.” Featured band members who will perform with Pepe, who is a guitarist as well as a singer and songwriter, include guitarist Jim Sabella, bassist Will Harris,
A Second LIfe
organist Matt Godfrey, and drummer and percussionist Jake Navarro. About the charity:
The FOXG1 Research Foundation helps those who are born with a devastating genetic condition called FOXG1 Syndrome, a condition characterized by impaired development and structural brain abnormalities. FOXG1 syndrome affects most aspects of development, and children with the condition typically have severe intellectual disability. The condition is also characterized by limited communication and social interaction, including poor eye contact and a near absence of speech and language skills. More than 450 cases of this rare condition have been reported.
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Arts Announcements Bhavani Jaroff
pm; (631) 567-1790 This popular music and dance regular event returns to the renovated hall. The Edwards Twins Theatre Three, Port Jefferson August 31 and September 1; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 The famed celebrity impersonators return to Theatre Three. The Counterclockwise Ensemble Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington August 26 at 6 pm; cinemaartscentre.org; (631) 423-FILM The heralded area guitar, strings, and percussion quintet performs.
Books Reed Farrel Coleman Rock Hall Museum, Lawrnece August 15 at 7 pm; friendsofrockhall.org; (516) 239-1157 Coleman is the author of 27 novels, including the Gus Murphy series. 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.
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 all; call for info and meeting dates. Summer Break Adult Workshop Series: Slow Food Old Westbury Gardens August 17 at 10 am; oldwestburygardens.org; (516) 333-0048 Bhavani Jaroff, owner of iEat Green, has years of experience teaching cooking classes and talking about the impact of our food system on the environment. Register at the website listed above.
See-Saw Improv Comedy St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Farmingdale Third Saturday of each month; hardTheater scrabbletheater.com; The Rat Pack Baker & Mark (516) 586-3930 Lounge John Passadino's wacky improv Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM stylings are presented on the third Performing Arts Center, Oakdale Saturday of each month. September 8 through 29; (631) 218-2100; The Long Island Comedy Festival cmpac.com Theatre Three, Port Jefferson This one seems quite different: August 24 & 25; theatrethree.org; Frank, Dean, and Sammy are up in (631) 928-9202 Long Island Comedy's annual double- heaven – but God tells them they have left some unfinished business header pulls out all the stops: Paul back on Earth. Anthony, Peter Bales, Art Schill, and Chris Monty on August 24, and Monty, Stevie G.B., Maria Walsh, Baker & Mark, and more on August 25. Concerts/Performances The Savoy Swing Band St. Sylvester's Church, Medford Third Saturday of each month at 7
Newsies
Thoroughly Modern Millie BroadHollow Theater, Elmont Through August 19; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre: BroadHollow's production of this truly flappin' musical moves to Elmont.
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Little Shop Of Horrors BayWay Arts Center, East Islip Through August 26; (631) 5812700; broadhollow.org
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BroadHollow Theatre: “Seymour – feed me!!!” The funniest horror movie of all time has become a musical that's an eternal favorite.
Photos provided by area arts groups and organizations; Funny Girl by Mark Schoen
Evita
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
The Edwards Twins
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 Through August 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:
Cabaret
This summer's productions include Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Evita Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor 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 a large scale musical. My Son, The Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington Through Sepember 3; landmarkonmainstreet.org; ( 516) 767-6444 The famed comedy that all anguished parents can identify with when it comes to their offspring's often dubious 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 star.
LONG ISLAND SOUNDS
Review & photo by Bob Smith
Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks
In a small gazebo where the combo was forced to peer through its front opening, Genge Casey and his Lone Sharks proved they knew how to entertain no matter the venue as they rocked locals on a murky Saturday evening on July 21. Playing everything from originals from their stellar new album, Guitar In The Rain, to classic country rockers such as Johnny Cash’s “Get Rhythm” and Chuck Berry standards, Casey’s warm demeanor and astounding guitar skills got more than a few fans out of their lawn chairs and up and dancing. Indeed, Casey’s deft mix of Americana, country, blues, and rock make him a major emerging artist as well as a jewel in the Long Island music scene – he’s the real deal in an endless sea of mimics.
Westhampton Beach Gazebo
LI’s Maureen Griffin Captures Ms. New York Senior America Crown
Maureen Griffin – known as “Biker Girl” thanks to her string of motorcycle-themed albums – earned the titles of Ms. New York Senior America 2018 and Ms. Congeniality Senior America at the annual pageant on July 29 at The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre. Griffin performed a song from her debut album, Biker Girl, while an accompanying video showed pictures of her riding her motorcycle around the country; Griffin ranks as the first contestant in the pageant’s history to ride on two wheels. During her upcoming one-year reign, Griffin will appear at venues around New York State, including The Over 50 Fair at The Huntington Hilton on September 30. The singer/songwriter will perform songs from her upcoming album, Bikers Anonymous (When You’re Addicted To Two Wheels), at the official album release party on September 8 at Sunset Grill in Seaford. Her music and videos can be found on her official website, BikerMo.com.
Comedy
Compiled by Bob Smith, teeming with vital vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Mad For Madigan: One of the most unique standups on the road was superb on a Saturday as Kathleen Madigan slayed 'em during her July 21 show at the lovely, just-right-for-comedy Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. The longtime star, who recently had completed a tour of Canada with longtime friend Lewis Black, was her usual wry, acerbic self, riffing on her eternal battles with her family, the government, her love of alcohol, and other foibles – yet, she remains one of Kathleen the most lovable Madigan stars on tour, thanks to her self-effacing style and a real warmth that somehow bubbles up between all the insults and world-weary observations. If you've never caught Madigan rocking a mic, she's unlike anyone else out there: She's unapologetically honest and takes no prisoners, yet she'll make you love her for it. Keith Alberstadt Even that wasn't all: The surprise opener, Nashville's Keith Alberstadt, earned just short of a standing ovation with a short set that revealed both a dry sense of humor and comical facial expressions that are worth the price of admission all by themselves. George – Bob Smith Lopez More On Long Island Shores: Coming up: Much more comedy at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center with the British superstar Eddie Izzard (September 8); one of Jerry Seinfeld's favorites, Tom Papa, on September 22; and the Long Island return of Howie Mandel (“Deal Or No Deal”) on November 10. Tickets: whbpac.org and (631) 288-1500 ... The Paramount in Huntington's “Paramount Comedy Series” rolls on and on with more Jim Breuer (“Saturday Night Live,” Half Baked) on August 18 as his “residency” continues; and a pair of former “Saturday Night Live” favorites: “Weekend Dana Update” anchor Norm Carvey MacDonald on September 9, and Dana Carvey (known by many as Wayne from Wayne's World and The Church Lady, as well as the host of his own fondly remembered variety show) on September 11. Get tickets at paramountny.com and (631) 673-7300 … The NYCB Theatre At Westbury keeps the mirth flowing with “Seinfeld's” George Costanza, Jason Alexander, in a show that's likely to show his Broadway chops, on September 27; and the legendary George Lopez on October 5. Tickets: thetheatreatwestbury.com and (516) 247-5200 ... Long Island Comedy’s annual double dip of shows takes place on August 24 and 25 at Theatre Three in Port Washington; it’s a weekend of mirth with some top area comics. More: longislandcomedy.com.
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Rhythm Tracking With Jimi LaLumia
More Supremes: Someone who well knows my Motown and Supremes obsessions turned me on to the cable channel Reelz, which apparently runs scandals and tabloid rumor shows around the clock. Sure enough, there it was: "Autopsy: The Last Hours Of Florence Ballard." Florence was the original “third member” of The Supremes, the one who was given the boot for rocking the boat – a story which made its way into Deamgirls, Florence Ballard a thinly veiled version of The Supremes saga that was a smash hit on Broadway and as a feature film. Ballard's smoking and drinking were blamed for her death, unlike all the conspiracy theories of Berry Gordy and Diana Ross plotting “Flo's” downfall. In reality, they were too busy plotting Ross' worldwide rise and had no reason to harm “Flo”; once she stopped playing for the team – Motown – Gordy simply wanted her off the team.
Reelz also ran another hourlong program, "Breaking The Band: The Supremes," which dealt with the group's disruption when Ross was given full name billing (the group eventually became known as Diana Ross & The Supremes); this show leaned a bit heavier on the
removal of Ballard from the group. I'm just fascinated that there is still this level of interest that would allow these sort of programs to get green lighted, production wise, as there is obviously an audience for this subject matter. When “20/20” did a sort of “Final Hours Of Michael Jackson," that was certianly no surprise – but Florence Ballard? This was a shocker, indeed. The franchise of The Supremes is alive and well. Just as with the expanded
Photo: Florence Ballard courtesy Reelz
Beatles, David Bowie, and Rolling Stones releases that never seem to end, neither does the expanded series of original Supremes albums, released in chronological order. Last year, the expanded 1966 Supremes A Go Go became a successful seller, and now Supremes Sing Holland/Dozier/Holland is doing the same. For those who don't know, H/D/H was the three-man team that wrote all those brilliant #1 hits for Motown in the 1960s before their financial falling out with, you guessed it, Motown president Berry Gordy. The spat saw the songwriters exit the company and write hits for other labels in the 1970s. While all these reissues are happening, solo Diana Ross, at press time, sat at #1 on Billboard's Dance Club Hits Chart with a 2018 remix of "Upside Down/I'm Coming Out," which will be included on the next Now! Dance CD series release. Ross appears alongside the biggest pop stars of the moment. It makes a '60s Motown fan proud!
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Jazz & Blues
Photos: Jazz Loft courtesy Jazz Loft
The Jazz Loft – fast becoming a destination spot for jazz aficionados in the region – will present its fourth annual Harbor Jazz Festival from August 15 through 19 at its location at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. An array of top jazz artists will converge on Stony Brook for this special event; Saturday performances
Jumpin’ At The Jazz Loft: The Harbor Jazz Festival
will be on The Stony Brook Village Green. Learn more at thejazzloft.org, or call (631) 751-1895. An impressive roster of nationally renowned artists will take part in this year's Festival. The schedule (as of press time): Wednesday, August 15 at 7 pm: The opening night of The Harbor Jazz Festvial, VIP reception, and gallery opening, featuring the work of Frank Davis. Tickets: $75. Thursday, August 16 at 8 pm: Dan Pugach Nonet; this artist is a drummer, composer, and arranger that plays intricate, soulful jazz with his nine-piece ensemble. Houston Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students. Person Friday, August 17 at 7 pm: The Matt Wilson Quartet. This jazz drummer and Grammy nominee is known for his musical and melodic drumming style, as well as being a composer, bandleader, and educator. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students. Saturday, August 18 at 11 am: The Interplay Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece big band that performs original compositions and arrangements written by band members. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students. At 1:30 pm: Vibraphonist Warren Chiasson has been called one of the top six vibraphonists of the last half century by The New York Times. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students. At 4 pm: Quite the duo: Bassist and vocalist Nicki Parrott was the bassist for Les Paul. Houston Person is a tenor saxophonist who has performed in the hard bop and swing genres, and is best known for his work in soul jazz. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students. At 6:30 pm: Frank Vignola & His Hot Guitar Trio. Vignola has performed with many well-respected jazz musicians. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20. At 9 pm: A pair of jazz stars: Bill Charlap is one of the premier jazz pianists of current vintage. Warren Vache is a world-renowned trumpeter, coronet player, and flugelhorn player. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, Nicki $20 students. Parrott Sunday, August 19 at noon: The Marc Devine Trio with Tom Manuel features Devine, a pianist rooted in the traditions of bebop and swing. Manuel is a trumpeter, and the founder of The Jazz Loft. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 adults. At 3 pm: The Stony Brook Roots Ensemble focuses on traditional American music, including bluegrass, country, western swing, and “new folk” music. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students. At 7 pm: The Jazz Loft Big Band is a 17-piece big band that performs original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards. This is Frank Vignola a free performance. Other pricing for The Harbor Jazz Festival: Full Festival Pass (Thursday through Sunday): $250 adults, $205 seniors, $180 students: Saturday Day Pass: $135 adults, $110 seniors, $85 students; Sunday Day Pass: $50 adults, $40 seniors, $30 students. Log on to the website above or call The Jazz Loft for complete details for ticket options and add-ons.
BITS & PIECES Shakira
Shakira:
Tore The Roof Off MSG
With their new song “Clandestino” already on the charts, Shakira and Maluma recently unveied the track's music video. Shot on location on the Spanish coast, the was directed by Shakira's longtime collaborator, Jaume de Laiguana. “Clandestino” marks Shakira and Maluma’s third collaboration, following the hits “Chantaje” and “Trap.” Within a month of its release, “Clandestino” generated 48 million worldwide streams and landed on 32 Spotify Top 50 charts around the globe. Her Grammy-winning current album, El Dorado, boasts international smashes including "La Bicicleta" with Carlos Vives, "Deja Vu" with Prince Royce, "Me Enamoré," and more. Shakira has resumed her “El Dorado World Tour” in the U.S.; she rocked Madison Square Garden on August 10.
Jason Mraz & Meghan Trainor
Becky Warren
Dig Her ‘Rockiana’
Nashville-based “rockicana” songcrafter Becky Warren recently released a new single, "We're All We Got," and announced the release of her forthcoming LP, Undesirable. The album, produced by Dan Knobler (Lake Street Dive, Rodney Crowell, Kelsey Waldon) and due out October 19, follows her 2016 debut, War Surplus. Supporting Warren on the upcoming Undesirable album is a musical cast led by producer/ guitarist Knobler, including Warren's longtime bassist Jeremy Middleton (also of Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen), as well as Warren’s friend and musical mentor, Amy Ray of Indigo Girls, whose vocals make the single Becky "We're All We Warren Got" a standout, and an anthem for the people portrayed on Undesirable, who've been dealt a tough hand but are determined to play it and win. Find Becky Warren all over social media.
Meghan & Mraz: Superstars Score On New Single
Jason Mraz has unveiled the latest track from his new studio album, Know.: “More Than Friends (Featuring Meghan Trainor)” is now available at all DSPs and streaming services; the track is joined by a lyric video, streaming now at the official Jason Mraz YouTube channel. “There are few artists as talented, joyful, and present as Meghan,” said Mraz. “She was very inspiring to work with.” “I loved working with Jason,” said Trainor. “I had to pretend I wasn’t freaking out the whole time, as I’m his biggest fan. Not only is he so talented, but he’s extremely humble and kind, too.” Know. also includes the recently released new songs, “Unlonely,” “Might As Well Dance,” and the current hit single, “Have It All.” Currently ascending the Top 40 after reaching the Top 10 at Hot AC radio outlets nationwide, “Have It All” is proving another pop
sensation for Mraz. The track is joined by an official music video, currently boasting nearly 8.5 million views via Mraz’s official YouTube channel. More: jasonmraz.com.
Photos courtesy respective labels and artists; Shakira by Jaume de Laiguana; Dizzy by Bree Hart; Gaelynn Lea by EvrGlo Media
Gaelynn Lea
Gaelynn Lea: A Huge New Talent
When Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest, her two decades as a musician finally crystallized in a moment of national recognition. It was also just the beginning of a grand adventure: With the wind of her award at their backs, Lea and her husband, Paul, sold their house in Northern Minnesota, quit their jobs, bought a van, and hit the road. Since then, Lea has played more than 250 shows in 42 states and seven countries, adding nearly 100,000 miles to their Ford
Econoline’s odometer. The singer/songwriter and violinist has performed everywhere from coffee shops, bars, schools and festivals; she’s graced the stage of Nashville’s Music City Roots, The Kennedy Center, House Of Blues, and even BBC World News. In June, she was featured at arts festivals in Iceland and Switzerland, and in July she performed at The Winnipeg Folk Fest and will perform at Travelers' Rest Fest in August. Lea's third album will be released on September 7; the advance single “Grace And A Tender Hand,” was recently unveilved. Gaelynn also has recorded her third full-length album, Learning How To Stay, set for release on September 7. Learn all about her at violinscratches. com.
They’re Dizzy:
Hot Band From Canada
Canada’s Dizzy — Spencer brothers Alex (guitar), Mackenzie (bass), and Charlie (drums), with his best friend since ninth grade math class, Katie Munshaw (vocals) — recently released the new track “Backstroke” from their debut LP Baby Teeth, out August 17 via Royal Mountain Records / Communion Music. Munshaw said the song “stemmed from a low, jealous point in a romance,” adding, “it’s easy to submerge yourself so deeply into a relationship that by the end of it you’re gasping for air, wondering how you got there in the first place. Sometimes all you can do is flip onto your back, catch your breath and float for a bit." Dizzy also today announced October US tour dates with SYML; the band is set to perform at The Austin City Limits Festival in October, as well as play their first headline show in London on September 18. For the Spencer brothers, making music seemed fated — thanks in large part to parents who put instruments in their hands at an early age. “They always encouraged us to learn the way we wanted to, whether that was by taking lessons or just learning songs we liked by listening to them,” Charlie recalled. Suburban boredom was another driving force behind their interest in music, and once they found a kindred spirit in Munshaw, the band began to take shape. Baby Teeth hits all record outlets and download portals on Friday in both the U.S. and Canada.
Dizzy
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