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40 YEARS AGO, Long Island lost one of our neighbors who, Newsday called, “one of the most important Long Islanders of the 20th Century”. Through his music, stories, live performances and social activism, HARRY CHAPIN was credited with influencing the song, “We Are the World.” Some have stated that Harry Chapin also inspired USA for Africa and Live Aid. We also know that he founded two organizations, WHY Hunger and Long Island Cares, Inc., along with the 1977 Presidential Commission on Hunger under former President Jimmy Carter. On July 16, 1981 while thousands of his fans gathered in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow for one of his many free concerts to raise awareness of hunger, Harry Chapin died in an automobile accident on the Long Island Expressway. Forty years later, Harry Chapin’s legacy continues through the work of our organization. For forty years, Harry’s fans continue to contribute to our work in many ways. His words about ending hunger still resonate with our staff, volunteers, donors and fellow musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Dee Snyder and Darryl ‘Run DMC’ McDaniels who have all supported Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. Although we will never know just how successful Harry would have been if he were still alive, we do know that he would be very proud IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS ASSISTANCE, of the work that Long Island Cares continues to do to support our neighbors PLEASE CALL US AT 631.582.FOOD (3663) in need and to carry on his legacy.
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Eternal Con Comic Book & Cosplay Convention Returns As more businesses and events reopen, Eternal Con, Long Island’s original premier Pop Culture Comic Book and Cosplay Convention, makes its return this summer for its eighth year, bringing with it a two-day extravaganza on Saturday, August 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both days, comic book and super hero fans will have the rare chance to meet and mingle with some of their favorite characters from TV and the movies at a new location, Hofstra University at its David Mack Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, NY, which is greatly accessible and offers free parking for all. Also returning will be Eternal Con’s Cosplay Contest, a unique homemade costume construction event held with a pre-judging session and a walk-through display. Judges will be looking at the costume itself, the workmanship, design, and inspiration. This will be open to groups and individuals as well as experts and novices, who will wear as costumes that are representative of well-known mainstream characters or are self-creative originals. All genres are welcome, including film, television, theater, comics, video games, sci-fi, anime, horror. Tickets for one-day entry are $20.00 on Saturday and $15.00 on Sunday. Children age 12 and under are free. For additional information about Eternal Con, celebrity guest announcements with their scheduled appearances, updates and to purchase tickets, please visit www.eternalcon.com.
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PAC TRACK Arts In The Plaza Celebrates 10 Years Arts In The Plaza is Long Beach’s weekly arts festival. Featuring handcrafted art and live music, the spirit of Long Beach is celebrated every Saturday at this inspired outdoor community event. Located in the center of town at Kennedy Plaza, Arts In The Plaza takes place every Saturday from 10am – 3pm. With a season that runs from May 29 – Oct 30 there is ample time to enjoy Arts In The Plaza again and again. Live music can be enjoyed throughout the day. An eclectic and exciting line up of musical performances are presented in both the morning and afternoon. It’s always a beautiful day at Arts In The Plaza, whether you stop by to stroll around, bring the whole family for the day, shop, listen to Photo by K. Dinan Photography music, or have pleasant conversations with friends old and new. Visit artsintheplaza.com for more info, including how to join Arts In The Plaza as an artist or a sponsor.
Jon Anderson On Tour On Long Island Legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson will be touring with The Paul Green Rock Academy starting July 30th! This Jon Anderson with The Paul Green Rock Academy tour is a resumption of the tradition started in 2005 when Jon toured with the original School of Rock all stars. These shows, over 30 Jon Anderson in total between 20062008, were nothing short of magical, and now Jon Anderson returns to continue that magic with a set of Yes Classics, deep cuts, mash ups, and solo works, all with Photo by Deborah Anderson lush arrangements featuring choral singing, horns, and all the other benefits of having a backing band with 25 young musicians. Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES. Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album “Fragile” as well as the series of epic, complex pieces such as “Awaken,” “Gates of Delirium” and especially “Close to the Edge” which were central to the band’s success. He will be appearing at the Paramount on August 27th.
Christopher Allan Psychic Medium In this intimate and exclusive evening, join renowned psychic Christopher Allan as he gives clear and specific validations from the spirit world, making him a premiere mustsee medium. At his live events, his humor and quick wit not only entertains the audience, but helps demystify this somewhat controversial work to help people understand that their loved ones are more accessible than they think, even to those who aren’t naturally gifted as Christopher is. Psychic Medium Christopher Allan will conduct audience readings to those in attendance as he walks the room, delivering messages and validations from your loved ones who have crossed over. He will be appearing at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on July 31st.
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Long Island International Film Expo The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) is the premiere filmmaker community on Long Island, and one of the most respected festivals of its kind in the world; showing almost 125 feature-length films in many different genres each year. Sponsored by the Long Island Film-TV Foundation (LIFTF), the County of Nassau, the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and Gold Coast Studios, this year the 24th Annual installment will be held from August 10th - August 15th 2021 at the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave, Bellmore, NY. In addition to the in-theater experience, this year many of LIIFE’s films will also be shown virtually, and will feature films from
NFT BAZL Ernst Benz announced a new @Art&Time collaboration with Torontobased artist Max Jamali, released to celebrate both the artist and our timepiece participation in NFT BAZL; a first-ever global NFT online auction conducted by Elitium, combined with a physical art gallery exhibition at The Temple House in Miami Beach. The unique collaboration featured two one-of-a-kind timepieces enhanced by Max Jamali in his unique technique. The pieces were sold at auction through unique NFT’s created by Max for each timepiece.
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The Back to School Blast! At Smith Haven Mall This year’s Back to School Blast! will take place in Center Court and beyond on Saturday, August 28 from 12 – 5 PM. Each year, this fun children’s event brings joy to kids and their families. The list of over 20 vendors offering kids’ products and services will include Josephine’s Treasure & a Whole Lot More with their fun toys and figurines. Other businesses will be showcasing technology classes, birthday party opportunities, and soccer classes. Several vendors will have jewelry for different ages. For the teenagers, there will be Color Street Nails and Crystology World Inc.’s crystal and candles. In addition to over 20 vendors, there will be free face painting offered by Dina’s Dynamics. A food truck will be outside the Food Court, offering a variety of tasty options for the duration of the event. For example, Redefine Fitness, which offers personal training for the older kids, will have a pushup contest at their booth. Smith Haven Mall is located at 313 Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. There are still opportunities for vendors to sign up for this event by visiting www. SpecialtyConnections.com.
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Bountiful Gourmet...Park Side Restaurant Confession time...I grew up in Queens, went to Queens College, and have been to the Lemon Ice King of Corona maybe a thousand times. Until June, I had never dined at the Parkside Restaurant, a temple of fine dining only one block away. Since then I have been there three times, each experience better than the previous one. For a truly fine Italian food dining experience, this is the place. Situated in what was once the Little Italy section of Corona, Queens, Park Side offers old world charm and great food at reasonable prices. It is a spacious place, well decorated, and emits a real Italian vibe, like you were in Italy. The starter is a bowl of breads, soft, home made, melt in your mouth can I have some more please type of breads. As an appetizer, you must have the fried calamari, cooked to perfection, or the whole baked clams oreganata style. Hot antipasto of shrimps, clams, stuffed mushrooms and stuffed zucchini is also a real treat. From the grill we strongly recommend the Broiled Boneless Prime Steak, with their demi glaze sauce. Like butter, as they say,
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SPORTS BEAT Thanks to COVID-19 vaccines the outlook for the rest of 2021 is a lot brighter than it was a year ago. A pair of books recall how bleak the world of sports was just one summer ago.
Bryan Hoch is the longtime Yankees beat writer for MLB.com who has written a number of books on the team he covers so well. His latest tome is the cleverly titled The Bronx Zoom (Triumph Books), which provides an insider’s look at how the most successful franchise in sports history was affected by the pandemic. Hoch makes the reader feel as if he was a fly on the wall in the Yankees clubhouse as he details how Yankees director of security, Mark Kafalis, made it clear to the players
they had better follow health protocols regardless of their political beliefs. We learn how Yankees GM Brian Cashman delivered meals to his players who were trapped in Tampa when the pandemic caused massive shutdowns in March 2020 while Yankees centerfielder Brett Gardner kept the team loose with practical jokes and playing pingpong during the weird 60-game season. On a more serious note low-key slugger Giancarlo Stanton became a team leader in speaking up for Black Lives Matter right after the George Floyd murder. Ben Golliver is the Washington Post’s NBA writer and his Bubbleball (Abrams Press) looks at how the league was able against all odds to salvage its 2019-2020 season by having its entire playoff series at Disney World in Orlando. Golliver details the anguish Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert experienced by becoming the first professional athlete to test positive for COVID-19 but foolishly mocked this deadly illness in a press conference. His cavalier attitude may have caused teammate, NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell to catch the virus. He also discusses how the Milwaukee Bucks’ unilateral decision to not play a scheduled game after Jacob Blake was killed by a police officer in the Milwaukee suburb of Kenosha nearly upended the entire bubble playoff experiment. The Mets marked their fifth Pride Night last month with a t-shirt giveaway sponsored by Citi as well as honoring both the LGBT
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First baseman-outfielder Dominic Smith, who is one of baseball’s most socially aware players, told me he was thrilled the Mets were hosting Pride Night and was aware this event would have been unheard of not so long ago. He was wearing a “Love Is Love” t-shirt which was manufactured for Mets players by the team’s charitable arm, the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, and he pointed out how teammates Taijuan Walker, Marcus Stroman, and Edwin Diaz were also wearing
FORTY-YEARS LATER WE’RE STILL TALKING ABOUT HARRY CHAPIN During his brief life (1943-1981), Harry Chapin released more than a dozen albums, performed 220 concerts a year with half of them being performed as benefits for local charities, made more than 15 appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, composed the iconic, Grammy Award winning song, Cat’s in the Cradle, and founded two nonprofit organizations WHY Hunger and Long Island Cares to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity. In 1980, when Harry Chapin founded Long Island Cares, Inc. he had two goals; 1) Raise enough funding and support to provide emergency food assistance to an estimated 50,000 Long Islanders considered to be impacted by food insecurity, and 2) Focus on the root causes of hunger and food insecurity in order to lift people out of the cycle of poverty. As we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Chapin’s untimely passing in an automobile accident on the Long Island Expressway on July 16th, Long Island Cares is taking a closer look and developing a network-wide response to the root causes of hunger that today impacts
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nearly 480,000 Long Islanders including 79,370 children. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Long Island was on the verge of reducing food insecurity by 40%, however, during the height of the pandemic an additional 223,000 Long Islanders joined the ranks of the food insecure population as a result of job losses which increased the population from 259,000. What Harry Chapin knew forty-years ago is still true today. That poverty, unemployment, immigration status, disabilities, underemployment, homelessness, Veterans’ status,
and systemic racism impact a person’s ability to provide nutritious food to feed their family. Chapin believed that only by addressing these root causes could we have a chance at ending hunger, and he engaged elected officials, corporate leaders, and his many fans in his crusade which, Long Island Cares has been leading for four decades. Chapin was a key figure in former President Jimmy Carter’s convening of a Presidential Commission on Hunger in 1978. Chapin advocated for sound social policies and increased government funding to address the root causes of hunger. Today, Congress is once again discussing increased funding for hunger assistance and Congressman James McGovern of Massachusetts is proposing that President Joe Biden convene a White House Conference on Hunger to address the root causes that Chapin described four decades ago. Asked about what inspired him to become a lead voice in Congress on hunger and food insecurity, McGovern talks about meeting Harry Chapin in 1978. It’s rewarding to know that forty-years later, we’re still talking about Harry Chapin.
With Lloyd Carroll them during batting practice. Smith conceded most Mets players, however, eschewed publicly wearing the “Love Is Love” apparel. Mets SNY broadcaster Gary Cohen, like most baseball fans, is not a fan of umpires making pitchers having to show their gloves, caps, and belts to them in order to see if they may be using foreign substances to doctor baseballs. “It’s baseball’s version of ‘stop and frisk’,” he said to his analyst, Ron Darling when MLB first ordered umpires to check on pitchers. Seconds later, the cameras showed former NYC mayor, Michael Bloomberg, taking in the game at Citi Field in the first row behind home plate. He was not identified by name. The only blemish during the Islanders’ playoff run was how some fans threw beer cans on the ice following their 3-2 win over the Lightning in Game 6 which may have been their farewell to the Nassau Coliseum. The media may have played an inadvertent role in encouraging these knuckleheads by constantly referring to the Nassau Coliseum as “the old barn.” While it may have been a term of affection, some idiots may have seen it as a license to act recklessly. After all, why behave in a “dump” which they
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probably won’t see again? Contrary to popular belief, the Nassau Coliseum is not being torn down, at least in the near future anyway. It will still be home to Long Island Nets of the NBA’s G-League as well as the New York Riptide of the National Lacrosse League. There is also a good chance the Islanders will play some games to start the 2021-2022 season there if the UBS Arena isn’t ready to open. It’s safe to say building inspectors will be checking every inch of the Isles’ new Belmont Park home considering the Surfside, Florida condominium collapse tragedy.
Bull riding makes a return to the greater New York area in September when the PBR’s “Unleash the Beast” event takes place at Newark’s Prudential Center the weekend of September 18 and 19. August is a great time to catch a minor league baseball game. The Long Island Ducks, who are managed by former Mets infielder Wally Backman, are still in Central Islip although their home field has a new name, Fairfield Properties Ballpark. The Lakewood Blueclaws are now calling themselves the Jersey Shore Blue Claws but they are still the high-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. This year marks the Blueclaws’ 20th anniversary. The Buffalo Bisons are the Toronto Blue Jays’ AAA team but they have been booted from their western New York home to make room for their parent club who are not allowed to have games in Canada because of COVID-19. The Bisons are making their home in Trenton this summer. SNY and the New York Racing Association have stuck a deal to televise races on the Mets cable home.
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS ROCKLAHOMA 2021 Rocklahoma will make its highly anticipated return this year - taking place on Friday, September 3, Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5 at Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside of Tulsa. Previously taking place over Memorial Day Weekend, Rocklahoma will Candlebox celebrate America’s biggest Labor Day Weekend Party in 2021. Now in its 15th year, the three-day camping festival features some of today’s top rock artists, including Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Rob Zombie, Chevelle, Halestorm, Anthrax, Falling in Reverse, and many more. The music lineup for Rocklahoma 2021 is as follows (subject to change): Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Rob Zombie, Chevelle, Halestorm, Anthrax, Falling in Reverse, Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals Perform A Vulgar Display of Pantera, Sevendust, The Hu, Motionless In White, Pop Evil, Badflower, Grandson, Jelly Roll, Candlebox, Puddle of Mudd, Stephen Pearcy The Voice of Ratt, Andrew W.K., Knocked Loose. Passes are on sale at www.Rocklahoma.com. Payment plan options are also available, allowing purchasers to split the cost into monthly payments. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save. Please visit https://rocklahoma.com/passes.html for details.
Jody Carroll, Joe Smothers, Joe Troop (of Che Apalache), John Cowan, Kelsey Waldon, Kruger Brothers, Laura Boosinger, Mark Bumgarner, Mary Flower, Mitch Greenhill & String Madness, Moore Brothers, Nefesh Mountain, Oliver Hazard, One Fret Over, Paul Thorn, Pete & Joan Wernick, Peter Rowan & Free Mexican Airforce with Los Texmaniacs, Piedmont Bluz, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Presley Barker, Rev. Robert Jones, Robbie Fulks, Roy Book Binder, Sam Bush Band, Sam Williams, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Scythian, Shinyribs, Sierra Ferrell, Smitty and the Jumpstarters, Sweet Potato Pie, T. Michael Coleman, Terrapin Creek, The Barefoot Movement, The Cleverlys, The InterACTive Theatre of Jef, The Local Boys, The Waybacks, Tommy Emmanuel, Tony Williamson, Wayne Henderson, Wyld Fern, Yasmin Williams and Zoe & Cloyd. This lineup of world-class bands and artists will be joining the annual homecoming of musicians and music fans on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. MerleFest tickets went on sale on June 10th. More information can be found at merlefest.org.
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BSO TANGLEWOOD SEASON Current Schedule for 2021 Popular Artist Schedule at Tanglewood • Brandi Carlile, with opening artist Mavis Staples, to take place August 21 • Judy Collins with very special guests Richard Thompson and Jesse Colin Young to take place August 22 • Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me! to take place August 26 • Tickets to these performances are available for purchase at www.tanglewood.org MerleFest JOHNNYSWIM, The Milk Carton Kids, We Banjo 3, and many more added to list of performers for September 16-19 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The following is MerleFest’s complete list of performers including the previously announced headliners: Iron Horse Bluegrass Sturgill Simpson, Tedeschi Trucks, Melissa Etheridge, Mavis Staples, Margo Price, LeAnn Rimes, Shovels & Rope, Balsam Range, Amythyst Kiah, JOHNNYSWIM, The Milk Carton Kids, We Banjo 3, Adam Traum, Banknotes, Bill and the Belles, Brittney Spencer, Cane Mill Road, Carol Rifkin, Charles Welch, Charley Crockett, Chatham Rabbits, Cordovas, Creole Stomp with Dennis Stroughmatt, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Donna the Buffalo, Happy Traum, Hogslop String Band, Iron Horse Bluegrass, Jack Lawrence, Jeff Little Trio, Jim Lauderdale,
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Berkshires Jazz Returns Berkshires Jazz, Inc. has announced its return to in-person programming with six events in the second half of 2021 including three programs in August. The events before Labor Day include the annual showcase of local musicians, and two new concerts in the southern part of Berkshire County. The August events will be followed by the second annual Lenox Jazz Stroll (Sept. 11) and the Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, Oct. 8-17. Secondhalf programming concludes on Thanksgiving weekend with a duo performance by vocalist Dawning Holmes with her husband, Grammywinning pianist Jeff Holmes. The August events include: Saturday, Aug. 7: the Berkshire Jazz Showcase. A free outdoors event on the Pittsfield Common. Featuring three outstanding local bands: The Jason Ennis Organ Quartet; The Berkshire Jazz Quartet; the Darryl Lowery Quartet, the showcase kicks off at 1pm, just as the Pittsfield Farmers Market is winding down. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 8. Sunday, Aug. 15: the hot swing band Svetlana and the Delancey 5. At The Gateways Inn in downtown Lenox. There will be limited ticket sales in advance, in case the weather forces the outdoors event to relocate inside the facility. As the weather situation clarifies, additional tickets sales may be made available. Saturday, Aug. 28: Insight, a quartet featuring flutist Andrea Brachfeld. Among other works, she will be performing “If Not Now, When,” which was composed with the support of a New Works grant from Chamber Music America. This concert will be indoors at Saint James Place, Great Barrington. Details and other information, including a link to the online box office, are available at www.BerkshiresJazz.org.
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WHEELS & DEALS
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Will Van Dyke Debuts LP Sometimes the smallest action can alter an entire existence. That certainly has been the case in the creative life of singer/songwriter WILL VAN DYKE. An established musician in the theatrical world of New York City, VAN DYKE was looking for collaborators when an email from lyricist and playwright Jeff Talbott appeared in his inbox. Like Elton John finding Bernie Taupin at the right moment, these two paths crossing would launch a strong and lasting songwriting partnership that culminates in the release of VAN DYKE’s debut solo EP, THE MAYOR. Billed as a collection of songs that combine personal stories with folklore-like fables, THE MAYOR accentuates the creative chemistry that
VAN DYKE and Talbott have been building for the past eight years. Both men are perpetual optimists who seek to find the best in everyone, and understand that kindness is the best possible answer to almost every problem. This concept is on brilliant display in the title track of THE MAYOR, which tells the story of a group of friends and what it means to have a found family. This closing track on the EP is an infectious call to arms to not just appreciate the family you’re making, but celebrate it every single day. Local Students Make Beautiful Music An inspiring story about two 15 year old musicians: both 10th grade local high school students, Sam Sherman, a Jewish boy from Long Island and Chloe Robinson, a black girl from Queens are an unlikely pairing who create amazing new music which seamlessly blends soul and pop. Sam and Chloe have known each other since they were 8. Always the youngest members in the bands at their local long island music school, they were pushed aside til they discovered each other and started playing shows on their own at venues throughout NYC, Queens and LI. Sam, the composer
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and keyboardist and accomplished vocalist Chloe just released 2 new original songs on all streaming platforms. Their sound belies their age with Sam’s sophisticated songwriting fronted by Chloe’s deep, smooth and soaring voice. The first song on the double single is entitled “Healing Rain”. It is about what they were feeling in March in NY in 2020 as Covid descended on us all. Both songs were produced entirely in Sam’s basement in collaboration with his dad. Drunken Frankenstein Horror Rock Band Drunken Frankenstein is the brainchild of New York cult horror movie filmmaker Jim Haggerty (WITCHMASTER GENERAL, WHEN DEATH CALLS). They’re a horrorobsessed punk rock band who play songs about monsters and classic horror movies.Their five-track debut EP, Phantom Creeps is a driving collection of rockin’ tunes sure to delight fans of The Misfits, Alice Cooper, KISS, The Ramones or Motorhead! Begun as a one-off project to create a punk rock theme song for Haggerty’s next horror movie, the musicians Haggerty assembled clicked so well musically and personally that one song turned into two, two turned into four, four turned into five and the
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Dreamworks/ Universal Film “Shrek” soundtrack playlist on Spotify alongside artists such as Smashmouth, Counting Crows, Fergie, Harry Chapin, Lionel Richie, Macy Gray, The Carpenters, & the Beastie Boys among others. The production here is in stark contrast to the group’s album title track, “Penny Lane”, which offers a minimalistic baroque-era approach – string quartet & voice. This track is now featured on Disney’s “Zombie” soundtrack playlist – also on Spotify. Jeff Lake was honored to play a virtual birthday bash on 6/18/21 in honor of Sir Paul McCartney’s 79th birthday. https:// www.facebook.com/beatlesfest Superbloom New LP Brooklyn, NY’s Superbloom have just dropped their new studio LP ‘Pollen. To celebrate the release of the record, the is debuting a new music video for the album track “Leash.” Watch “Leash” here: https://youtu.be/rCjtHp3q0h8.
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Day Trippin’ In Saratoga Springs
by Rich Branciforte
Saratoga Springs is an often overlooked gem for a day trip weekend, overshadowed by its neighbor, Lake George, slightly to the North. It is a step back in time, to a period of gentility, when Vanderbilts and Astors “took the waters” and enjoyed the racing season. We arrived in town lunchtime, hungry and tired from the drive. We headed to Dizzy’s Chicken, 102 Congress St. There we feasted on their Dizzy Chicken, roasted chicken, roasted red pepper, basil pesto and provolone, only $11.95. Also delicious was their smoked meatloaf, with arugula, sun dried tomato spread, Swiss cheese and mayo. Our favorite though was the outstanding Smoked Brisket Panini, with house smoked beef brisket, caramelized onions, aged cheddar and horseradish cream. Satiated, we headed to downtown Broadway, which is about 7 blocks long and boasts and outstanding selections of architectural gems. The buildings are exquisite and the selection of shops is great...very few chain stores, mostly unique clothing, craft and interesting shops that are perfect to browse. They have bookstores, vintage vinyl shops, and of course, stores dedicated to their hometown heroes, horses. Our hotel, the Inn at Saratoga Springs was a wonderful period piece, although there are dozens of chain hotels like Hilton in town. Beware, this is THE season. Horse racing is a preoccupation in Saratoga, and hotel prices soar. The Adelphi is the grande dame of Saratoga hotels, but night there in August will run about $400. The Gideon Putnam is beautiful, contains a spa, and located inside the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park. Saturday night we dined at Druthers Brewing Company, a cavernous microbrewery that was packed. The food was excellent, the service good, and the vibe great. We were seated between two big parties, one a bachlorette party and the other celebrating a grandmother’s birthday. Excellent chicken sandwiches and hamburgers. Beer very good and nice selections. No trip to Saratoga Springs would be complete without a trip to the National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave. This was a well thought out, comfortable museum with all kinds
of displays, trophies, films statues and much more, highlighting horse racings history. You can go into a booth, call a famous race (we did Secretariat winning the Triple Crown), and then email it to yourself to watch later. That night was the highlight of our trip, dinner at the Olde Bryan Inn, 123 Maple. Beautiful colonial building, well decorated. Food was outstanding.
with it framed. It’s service like this that keeps local, independent businesses thriving. Olde Bryan opens at 4pm and is closed Monday and Tuesday. Reservations strongly suggested. Lots of fun was a visit to Saratoga Spa State Park, a sprawling complex of mineral springs, a gigantic swimming pool and beautiful hiking
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The onion soup was among the best we ever had. Highlight was this gigantic Prime Rib, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Be advised, it is only served Friday, Saturday and Sunday and they often run out. The hostess, Barbara is fantastic as she co-ordinates her servers and constantly checks on her customers. Our server, Danna was great and it’s fascinating to watch the servers as they race through the kitchen doors to pick up their orders. No slackers here. Barbara learned it was our Anniversary so we were treated to a complimentary ice cream sundae. She also took a picture of us at the table and moments later returned
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trails. It also has a geyser that is fun to watch, it may not be Old Faithful, but is fun. And bring your own jugs, the mineral waters, that soothed aches for centuries, is free to bottle. You wouldn’t want to drink though, highly sulphuric but perfect for bathing. Also fun to visit was the beautiful Congress Oark, right on Broadway in the middle of town. It is filled with statues, monuments, beautiful gardens, and the history museum is on the grounds. All free to roam and enjoy. A great find for us was Comptons Restaurant, 457 Broadway. Tucked in between all the trendy shops is this vintage gem, which has been serving locals for 60 years. Unbelievable low prices and great food. The chocolate
chip pancakes were huge and world class, the omelettes fluffy and delicious, but the highlight was the old fashioned milk shakes. The chocolate was rich and thick, you had to eat it with a spoon. Another fun meal was had at the Adelphi Hotel for lunch. Yes, it can be pricy for dinner, but lunch is a true bargain. It has a limited menu. You can eat inside, but we strongly recommend you sit outside on Broadway. It is truly a window on the world as visitors scurry past, but you sit in a sea of tranquility. Very good was the burgers, reasonably priced, the salads and the personal pizzas. Reservations an absolute must or expect an hour plus wait. Our journey ended as it should, at a surprise find. The Farmer’s Daughter Drive In, 882 Route 29. This is a mere 10 minute drive from downtown but is one of those places that you find and keep talking about. On the surface, it is an ice cream drive in with 30 flavors that serves food. In reality, it has some of the best comfort food around. We met Annette, the owner, a former Brighton Beach girl who oversees her operation like a loving mother. She insisted we try just about everything. We happily complied. The Philly Cheesesteak was outstanding, filled with shaved beef, fried onions, peppers and cheese. It would give Pat’s and Geno’s a run for their money. And, unbelievably only $7.95. Scrumptious fried chicken. Burgers and hot dogs were all very tasty, but the best was saved for last. Their ice cream is homemade, and rich. A large cone is only $4.75 and gigantic. We pigged out however and each had a pint of ice cream, which they gladly mixed flavors for a whopping $4 a pint. This is the kind of roadside experience that makes traveling by car still acceptable, after all the traffic jams and delays. And, there’s plenty of indoor seating as well as take out. August is a great time to be in Saratoga Springs. The racing season is in full swing and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center has just re-opened where you can see acts like Dead & Co. September after Labor Day is a perfect time to go also, prices become more reasonable, and there is a huge state park close by for hiking, walking, whatever suits you. Saratoga Springs is only 4 hours from Long Island, right up the Thruway.
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Advisory Board Kevin Sheehan, owner KJ Farrells & The Warehouse Jerry Ricci, owner Long Island Drum Center Dan Welsh, owner 89 North Karl Groeger, owner, Looney Tunes Mike McElwee, founder Nutty Irishman, owner TJ Finleys Lou Plaia, founder and EVP Reverbnation
Jodi Giambrone, Director of Marketing, Patchogue Theatre Jeff Frohman, owner Murphy's Music Alissa Marti, Connoiseur Radio David Saul, owner Marketing Masters NY Ben Metzger, owner Studio Noir, Director, Long Beach Ukulele Orchestra Heather Draskin, Communications Manager, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
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ON THE ROAD Trey Anastasio at Radio City Trey Anastasio Band (TAB) announced its long-awaited return to the road with an upcoming series of live dates. The tour begins September 17 at Thompson’s Point in Portland, ME and then travels through a two-night-stand at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on October 2 and 3. The upcoming run marks the first TAB tour for new bassist Dezron Douglas, who joins the band following the recent passing of original member Tony Markellis. Tickets went on sale to the general public on Friday, July 16. For complete details, please visit trey.com/tour. Foreigner Tour Set “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Hot Blooded,” “Juke Box Hero.” Foreigner’s timeless anthems include ten multi-platinum albums and 16 US Billboard Top 30. Universally hailed as one of Photo by Khrista Abruzzini the most popular rock acts in the world, with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, FOREIGNER now brings these hits back to concert stages across the world with the announcement of a 121-date concert tour across sixteen countries. The US leg of FOREIGNER’s world tour takes the band to 71 cities in 42 states. For tickets and more information, visit www.foreigneronline.com. Foreigner is: Mick Jones (guitar), Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Jeff Pilson (bass, vocals), Michael Bluestein (keyboards, vocals), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Chris Frazier (drums) and Luis Carlos Maldonado (guitar, vocals). Tedeschi Trucks Band Returns to Beacon MSG Entertainment announced that Tedeschi Trucks Band will return home to the Beacon Theatre where they will perform for the 10th year. Photo by Stuart Levine The Beacon Theatre dates will be the band’s first performances featuring the full, reunited 12piece band since February 2020. The 2021 shows will take place on September 30, October 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9 . Tickets for all seven shows are on sale now! The 2021 run will feature support acts Nels Cline: Consentrik Quartet on September 30, Anders Osborne on October 5 and Jorma Kaukonen on October 6. All other shows will feature two full sets by Tedeschi Trucks Band. Tickets for all seven shows are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster Charge by Phone (1-866-858-0008). Prices range from $29.50 to $129.50. Lindsey Stirling Tour Platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist, and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling, known all over the world for her unique, futuristic violin-driven electronic music and exquisite live show, is bringing her 2021 Artemis U.S. Tour to New York City on Monday, August 2nd at the Beacon Theatre. The 36-date cross-country outing, featuring special guest electro-pop artist Photo by Sydney Takeshta Kiesza, supports Stirling’s latest chart-topping studio album Artemis as well as her current single “Lose You Now.
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Published September 28, 2021 Deadline September 5, 2021
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RHYTHM TRACKING
With Jimi LaLumia
BRITNEY As the pandemic restrictions begin to fall away and the entertainment business comes back into bloom, so too does the never ending saga of Britney Spears, whose battle over ownership of her life has become a high target subject matter for the media. Control over her career, as well as all aspects of her life, is still the source of a legal battle between Britney and her father, who apparently can dictate everything from the color of her kitchen cabinets to whether or not she can become pregnant and bear children.This sort of story has always been a source of interest to a consuming public who grew up on gossip, and it seems to never get old, although Britney certainly has; she has expressed interest in retiring, but if she does a ‘farewell’ tour, you can expect it to be one of the biggest money makers in many years. TOYAH Long time Rhythm Tracking fave, Toyah, is back with a vengeance; a UK pop idol since the early 80’s, Toyah never made the journey to America, content to be a brand name in England and Europe: I actually got two of her music videos, “Rebel Run” and “Thunder In The Mountains” into light rotation on the then brand new MTV in 82/83-ish, I talked Roberta Kruger into adding then even though Toyah never set foot on U.S. soil, and the records were only available as imports. Decades later, thanks to YouTube and a pandemic, the “Sunday” videos from Toyah and her (King Crimson) husband Robert Fripp, have made her a known entity in the USA. While her classic albums have been getting the re-issue treatment from the Cherry Red label in the UK,a new Demon Music album, “Posh Pop” and a new single “Levitate” are now in release, and they deliver a great burst of positive energy to a world that needs said energy.Out of all the 80’s females she was compared to in a negative light back then,Toyah is the one who is still rocking and ready. SOUL I love documentary films about popular music, so I was happy to see that “Summer of Soul” was playing in my local multiplex. The film documents the Harlem Music Festival of 1969, a summer long event that had the biggest names appear each week; the same summer as the Woodstock Festival, this was also filmed and documented but never saw the light of day until QuestLove found and restored the sights and sounds in a brilliant display of talent; amazingly, that Woodstock summer, I never heard, saw or read about this summer long event which included Nina Simone, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Mongo Santamaria, The Fifth Dimension, The Staple Singers, David Ruffin, Sly & The Family Stone and so many more. It is available to enjoy on Hulu if you can’t find it in a theater, and hopefully this will see the light of day on a DVD release as well, although there’s probably mountains of legal clearances to obtain first; regardless it’s an absolute must.
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CLASSIC ROCK Yes New Studio Album YES, who are Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison and Billy Sherwood, will release their new studio album THE QUEST on InsideOutMusic/ Sony Music on October 1. Containing 11 songs, 8 on the main CD with 3 extra tracks on a bonus CD, THE QUEST will also be available on Vinyl and 5.1 Blu-ray and CD deluxe editions, all on the day of release. “It is simply an honour for me to have the opportunity to bring together the band members in the development of a well-refined set of songs that capture the band’s true potential,” said Steve Howe, who produced the album. He added, “Much of the music was written in late 2019 with the rest in 2020. We commissioned several orchestrations to augment and enhance the overall sound of these fresh new recordings, hoping that our emphasis on melody, coupled with some expansive instrumental solo breaks, keeps up the momentum for our listeners.” Additional percussion was provided by guest Jay Schellen who supplements YES’ live performances. Bryan Ferry Solo Albums Back On Vinyl In 1973, while Roxy Music - one of the most unique, influential, and important bands of their generation - were still riding the cusp of a wave, frontman Bryan Ferry launched an audacious solo career that went on to cement him as one of the greatest and unique performers and songwriters the U.K. has ever produced. His first six solo albums, These Foolish Things (1973), Another Time, Another Place (1974), Let’s Stick Together (1976), In Your Mind (1977), The Bride Stripped Bare (1978) and Boys and Girls (1985) have been remastered from original tapes at Abbey Road Studios and cut by Frank Arkwright. All six releases are pressed on 180g black vinyl and feature enhanced versions of the original artwork overseen by Bryan Ferry. All records will be available on pre-order from https://bryanferry.lnk. to/LPreissuesPR. Ten Years After Releasing “Naturally Live” Ten Years After are best known for their Platinum selling album “A Space in Time” which featured the Top 40 hit “I’d Love to Change the World”, and their prodigious performance appearance at the Woodstock Festival in upstate New York, August 1969. Their rendition of “I’m Going Home” was featured in both the subsequent film and soundtrack album and catapulted them to star status. Original members Ric Lee and Chick Churchill have continued this legacy and are now rounded out by Guitarist/Vocalist Marcus Bonfanti and Bass Icon Colin Hodgkinson. “Naturally Live” was recorded in Germany March 2018 and contains live recordings such as: ”Land Of The Vandals”, “Silverspoon Lady” & “Last Night Of The Bottle” taken from their phenomenally successful studio album A Sting In The Tale. These tracks are combined with old favorites such as “I’d Love To Change The World”, “Hear Me Calling”, “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl” and, of course, the Woodstock killer track “I’m Going Home”. This Deluxe Edition due out August 13th also contains “I Say Yeah” which was previously only available on the vinyl edition and the previously unreleased rendition of “32-20 Blues” performed by bassist Colin Hodgkinson.
BITS & PIECES The Story of The Who The acclaimed Grammy®-nominated careerspanning documentary chronicling the history of The Who, is now available to stream for the first time exclusively on The Coda Collection. Directed by Murray Lerner and Paul Crowder, and featuring interviews with the group’s co-founders and surviving members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, ‘Amazing Journey’ is the definitive story of the British rock legends. Including rare and previously unseen footage, a treasure trove of performance clips and investigative forays into the group’s music and history, the film captures the band’s origins and influence over the course of their 50+ year career. To explore The Coda Collection and to sign up for a free 7-day trial, visit www.codacollection.co.
Stiff Little Fingers Live At Rockpalast The longest-tenured Irish punk band is undoubtedly Stiff Little Fingers – who have been bashing and thrashing since 1977. And the double-disc set, Live at Rockpalast 1980/1989 – released on June 25, 2021 – shows that the band remained a vital live band (and also, stayed true to their roots) throughout the ‘80s, despite a five-year hiatus smack dab in the middle of the decade. Singer/guitarist Jake Burns has been the band’s leader since their inception – with bassist Ali McMordie standing right alongside Jake most of the time – which saw Stiff Little Fingers being a part of the first-wave of Euro punk bands, which included the lofty likes of the Sex Pistols, the Clash, and the Damned, the Buzzcocks, the Jam, etc. And in the process, Stiff Little Fingers issued such classic punk LP’s as Inflammable Material, Nobody’s Heroes, and Go for It, plus the punk anthems “Alternative Ulster,” “Suspect Device,” and “At the Edge.” Comprised of a total of three discs, Live at Rockpalast 1980/1989 will certainly satisfy both your audio and visual needs – the first two discs are audio-only, featuring the 1980 and 1989 performances, while the third disc is a DVD of the group’s classic 1980 appearance on Germany’s long-running music show. Ordering info is: https://mig-music.lnk.to/stifflittlefingers
Rock & Roll Hall Scores Tom Petty Artifacts The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has installed Inductee Tom Petty’s electric guitar and outfit worn during his Super Bowl XLII Halftime performance with the Heartbreakers in 2008 in its “Biggest Show on Turf: 55 Years of Halftime Shows” exhibit.
On a large guitar-shaped stage, Petty played “American Girl” from the Heartbreakers’ self-titled debut album followed by “I Won’t Back Down” and Petty’s top commercial single, “Free Fallin’.” The incredible show closed with “Runnin’ Down a Dream.” On display is Petty’s 1964 Rickenbacker (Rose Morris model 1997) used during the hard-hitting performance. He acquired this rare Rickenbacker guitar in 2007 after searching for many years for a pristine example. It was one of his most prized possessions. Complementing the guitar is Petty’s performance outfit, a yellow shirt and polka dot neck scarf with a dark suit. In an age where rock-god wardrobes were a given and before couture pop-stars there was Petty. He epitomized a look that was as cool as his vibe and as simple as his powerful song writing. His go-to looks included poet blouses under polkadotted vests, velvet blazers over tees, and snakeskin boots. The Rock Hall is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended summer hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in July and August. Purchase tickets now at rockhall.com.
Bon Scott’s 75th Birthday Iconic AC/DC singer Ronald Belford “Bon” Scott would have turned 75 years old on July 9th 2021. To mark this occasion, Bon’s family is launching the first ever official Bon Scott website which will serve as a destination for fans keen to discover more about the legendary singer, including tributes from renowned rockers. Fans will also be able to leave testimonials about seeing or meeting Bon and purchase newly-available official merchandise. Few rock singers were as unforgettable – and have proved as enduring – as Bon Scott. As the frontman of AC/DC from 1974 until his tragic passing in 1980 (at the age of 33), his “rock n’ roll pirate persona,” street poet lyrics, and striking image (one of the first rockers to proudly sport multiple tattoos) have made him an absolute legend. Additionally, Bon’s vocals were featured in several pre-AC/DC bands, including Fraternity, the Valentines, and the Spektors. For more information, visit: https://bonscottofficial.com/
Oasis Live At Knebworth 1996 Oasis unveiled the title, release date and ticketing details for their eagerly anticipated Knebworth cinematic documentary, Oasis Knebworth 1996. After almost two years without significant live events anywhere in the world, the cinematic release of Oasis Knebworth 1996 on September 23rd will serve as a timely reminder to fans new and old of the euphoria and togetherness that only a great concert can bring. Oasis Knebworth 1996 is the story of the special relationship between Oasis and their fans that made the largest concert of the ‘90’s possible. Tickets on sale from Tuesday, August 10th at www. oasisknebworth1996.com
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