Good Times Magazine #1333

BROOKLYN MUSEUM McCARTNEY PHOTOS

As The Beatles captured the hearts of millions, Paul McCartney captured it all on his Pentax film camera. Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm takes visitors inside the 1963–64 frenzy of Beatlemania, as the band’s first U.S. tour skyrocketed them to global fame. More than 250 of McCartney’s photographs, recently rediscovered in his archives, reveal his singular vantage point at the center of this whirlwind of attention and adoration. The exhibition makes its New York debut at the Brooklyn Museum, opening May 3rd.

In an immersive installation of photography, video clips, and archival material, Eyes of the Storm traces the period when The Beatles played concert halls in Liverpool and London and began to tour internationally, first to Paris and then to the United States. McCartney’s photographs convey the intensity of the band’s touring schedule in the U.S., as the Fab Four were swept from concerts to hotels to the road. McCartney’s explorations in photography reflect his commitment to both the musical and visual arts. The range of work, from portraiture and landscape photos to documentary images, reveals McCartney’s familiarity with the formal styles of early 1960s photography. References to New Wave, documentary filmmaking, and photojournalism can be found across the exhibition.

LONG ISLAND PET SHOW

Once again Rainforest Reptile Shows will be visiting The Family Pet Expo, March 2nd & 3rd at the Suffolk County Union Arena in Brentwood. Co-founders Michael Ralbovsky and Joaney Gallagher along with their staff will be bringing along some wonderfully fascinating animals. They will provide presentations daily and you may even have an opportunity to take photos. The staff will answer all your animal questions with over 100 years of combined experience! This is a fun and educational display and presentation for all ages.

Also check out The International Cat Association Cat Show hosted by the New Jersey Cat Fanciers Association. A TICA sanctioned cat show will be held at the Lehigh Valley Pet Expo. See the usual and not so usual breeds of cats competing for the blue ribbon!

CHUCK E. CHEESE COOKBOOK

Chuck E. Cheese, the beloved family entertainment brand that has been delighting families for decades, will extend the Chuck E. Cheese experience beyond the fun centers with the launch of the Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook with Weldon Owen publishing.

Chefs, mini chefs, and party planners should get ready to eat and dance the day away! In the Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook, the gang has fun and tasty parties they want to share with everyone. From Chuck E.’s Game Night party to Jasper T. Jowls’ Howlin’ Hootenanny and Helen Henny’s All-day Breakfast Sleepover, there’s a party for every occasion!

Accompanying the recipes are exclusive fun games, jokes, links to video dance parties, and other activities to make each party even more memorable. Share some of Pasqually’s hilarious jokes, listen to DJ Munch’s remix of “Chuck E.’s Happy Dance,” or cut loose with the spring sensation that’s sweeping the nation, the “Spring Break Breakdance.”

Available for presale now on Walmart, Amazon, Target, and on the Chuck E. Shop.

KOSHER FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE

Royal Wine Corp, the largest producer of premier kosher wines and spirits kicks off the 18th Annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) Monday, February 26th, where it continues to be a leading key influencer in Passover wine trends.

This year the Kosher Food & Wine Experience 2024 NY (KFWE) is relocating to New Jersey where it will highlight top notch wines and spirits, exclusively open to members of the trade and media. Nearly 1,000 kosher wines, and a plethora of spirits including whiskies, bourbons, vodkas, tequilas, rum, gin, and cordials will be on hand for sampling and tasting.

It takes place from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. at The Hilton Hotel, Two Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ.

L.I. Pet Show tickets: Adults $15 at the door, $13 on line Call 631-423-0620.

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RASCALS PEOPLE GOT TO BE FREE TOUR

Two legendary founders of The Rascals are together again. Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish cite the fans and love of their timeless songs as reasons for collaboration. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s and their music is the soundtrack of a generation. The Rascals have 17 Top 20 hits, seven Top 10 hits, and three No.1 hits that include “Groovin’, “People Got To Be Free” and “Good Lovin’.”

They’re appearing Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 Box Office: 631-207-1313 General Office: 631-207-1300 Tickets are $59.00 - $89.00.

IN THE WHALE FILM AT WHBPAC

In the shark-filled waters off Cape Cod, Michael Packard has long tempted fate.

For several months a year, Packard and his longtime mate, Josiah Mayo, cast off nearly every morning around dawn and navigate through the half-light to their diving grounds off Provincetown, the idiosyncratic, isolated community where they grew up at the tip of the Cape. Packard buckles on his scuba tank and plunges into the cold waters to hunt on the seafloor.

But what happened to him on a routine dive during a clear June morning was something he never imagined possible, and many around the world refused to believe.

In an experience of biblical proportions, Packard was engulfed by a humpback whale, caught in the watery cavity of its massive mouth. After some 30 seconds of a pitch-black

captivity, in which he expected to die, he was spit out, fins first, to the surface, where Mayo and another fisherman rescued him.

The publicity was similarly dizzying for the reclusive fisherman, whose survival story spread around the world in news dispatches. But what came after the limelight dimmed was even more significant for Packard.

The film will be shown March 2nd, 7 p.m. at The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Box Office: 631-288-1500

STYX AT WESTBURY

Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers STYX—Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) and Ricky Phillips (bass), along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo--are continuing on their on-going U.S. tour. Their highly anticipated 17th “masterpiece” new album, CRASH OF THE CROWN, was released June 18, 2021 on the band’s label, Alpha Dog 2T/UMe, which is available as clear vinyl, black vinyl, CD, and on digital platforms.

Shortly before CRASH OF THE CROWN came out, they released new music on THE SAME STARDUST EP as part of Record Store Day (Saturday, June 12, 2021). Available on blue 180-gram 12-inch vinyl only, featuring two brand-new songs on side one (“The Same Stardust” and “Age of Entropia”), as well as five live performances on side two of some of STYX’s classic hits previously heard during their “STYX Fix” livestreams that have been keeping fans company during the pandemic on their official YouTube page, including “Mr. Roboto,” “Man In The Wilderness,” “Miss America,” “Radio Silence,” and “Renegade.”

They’re performing on Wednesday, March 27th at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury.

WINTERTIME THEATER ON AND OFF BROADWAY

Before the Broadway season heads into the tsunami of pre-Tony Award openings, it’s worth noting that the much-lauded “Appropriate” and “Prayer for the French Republic” are closing on March 3 and the Tony-winning hit “Kimberly Akimbo” closes April 28.

Rick Elice’s adaptation of Sara Gruen’s bestseller “Water For Elephants” promises to be a unique experience. Combining spectacle, puppetry and acrobatics with Pigpen Theatre Co.’s score, the show follows the adventures of a young man (“The Flash”s Grant Gustin) who joins a traveling circus as, remembered by his older self (Gregg Edelman.) Jessica Stone directs a cast that includes Isabelle McCalla, Paul Alexander Nolan. Previews begin February 24. (Imperial Theatre)

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The award-winning “Succession” star Jeremy Strong, “Sopranos” star Michael Imperioli and Victoria Pedretti co-star in playwright Amy Herzog’s new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s morality drama “An Enemy of the People,” about a doctor who turns whistleblower, refusing to suppress the truth that will devastate a town’s livelihood. Sam Gold, who directed Herzog’s award-winning adaptation of “A Doll’s House” last season, directs. Previews begin February 27. (Circle in the Square) https://anenemyofthepeopleplay.com/

Writer-performer Rob Madge stars in their autobiographical musical “My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)” in which Madge recreates their family’s attempt to fashion a Disney parade in his house for his grandmother when he was 12. Directed by Luke Sheppard and featuring songs by Pippa Cleary, the West

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End and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival hit is a “celebration of identity, creativity and the profound bond between a parent and their child.” Previews begin February 27. (Lyceum Theatre) https://mysonsaqueerbroadway.com/

Similarly, Eddie Izzard plays all 23 roles – from noblemen, women, ghosts, courtiers, and fools -- in a solo performance of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” adapted by Izzard’s brother Mark and directed by Selina Cadell. Izzard has stated “I want it so that 10-year-old kids can grab this. I want it for people who don’t find Shakespeare easy, like I didn’t when I was a dyslexic kid.” (Greenwich House Theater) https://www.eddieizzardhamlet.com/

Another play about a woman crossing boundaries, Donald Steve Olson’s “The Christine Jorgensen Show” chronicles the lives of America’s first transgender celebrity, an ex-GI who returned from Denmark as a woman, and that of Myles Bell, the performer who helped craft Jorgensen’s nightclub act. Cast includes Jesse James Keitel and Mark Nadler. (59E59 Theater C). https://www.59e59. org/shows/show-detail/thechristine-jorgensen-show/ April Matthis, Carmen M. Herlihy, Nimene Wureh and “Orange Is the New Black”’s Taylor Schilling star in the 2ndStage’s world premiere of Kate Douglas’s “The Apiary.” Described as a “play about sacrifice, ambition and honeybees,” the play is set 22 years in the future where two lab assistants hatch a plan that could change the world.

(Tony Kaiser Theater) https://2st.com/shows/theapiary

TRAVIS KELCE’S COMIC BOOK

TidalWave Comics revealed that Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs will be featured in the upcoming installment of its renowned “FAME” comic book series, highlighting influential personalities. The release of “FAME: Travis Kelce” is scheduled in time for the Super Bowl, which the Chiefs won. Also a new version of the “Female Force: Taylor Swift” comic is available.

Crafted by Michael Frizell and brought to life by Martin Gimenez, this 22-page comic book is accessible in both digital and print formats, and you can discover it on various platforms, including Amazon. The book comes in softcover and hardcover editions, with the paperback version showcasing a distinct cover illustrated by Pablo Martinena.

For more information about the company, visit www.tidalwavecomics.com.

ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT CONCERT

that day: Classic Clapton, Off the Record, Soapbox Messiah, Whiskey Crows, and Carrie-Durand Band. The two animal rescues that will be partners and beneficiaries of the event are Last Hope Animal Rescue (Wantagh) and One Love Dog Rescue (Ronkonkoma), two fabulous, worthy Long Island rescue organizations. Only a $10 donation at the door to hear these five top bands. Call 516.459.5704 for more information.

CITY CENTER FLAMENCO FESTIVAL

This year’s Flamenco Festival commemorates Vicente Espinel, the inventor of the “Spanish guitar,” a fundamental emblem of flamenco art, and also pays tribute to Paco de Lucía, the guitarist who popularized the instrument.

For over 20 years, Flamenco Festival has brought Spain’s exceptional dancers and musicians to City Center, showcasing the diversity and spirit of flamenco. The 2024 Flamenco Festival runs from March 1 – 17 throughout New York City for a total of 22 performances in 13 venues. The Festival is the largest display of Spanish culture in New York, and includes over 100 of Spain’s most celebrated Flamenco dancers and musicians. For the full program, visit flamencofestival.org.

ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT

ROCKIN4RESCUE is a charity on Long Island that collects monetary donations at local live music events, and then donates 100 percent of the funds received to worthy Long Island animal rescues. On Sunday, March 24, at 2:30 p.m., Rockin4Rescue is holding its 4th

at The Warehouse in Amityville. Five bands are donating their time and talents

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ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION AT BOULTON

The Atlanta Rhythm Section formed in 1971 and has long been considered not only one of Southern Rock’s finest bands but one of the Seventies most prolific hit-makers.

They’ve recorded some of the most indelible songs of the ‘70s including timeless classics like Spooky (a remake of the Classic IV 1968 hit), So into You, I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight and Imaginary Lover, amongst many others, along with classic, chart-topping albums like Champagne Jam, Dog Days and Rock and Roll Alternative.

The band is known for its smooth, soulful sound that’s filled with catchy hooks and memorable melodies. But they can also rock it up in their inimitable Southern-fried style, while also incorporating jazz and blues licks into their repertoire

The Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) will be performing in Bay Shore at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, 37 West Main St. on February 23. For more info 631.969.1101.

Tickets starting from $45 (fees included) can be purchased online at NYCityCenter.org, by calling 212.581.1212, or in person at the City Center Box Office. New York City Center is located at 131 W. 55th St. between Sixth and Seventh avenues.

10TH ANNIVERSARY SENSORY-FRIENDLY SERIES

The LICM Theater will launch its 10th anniversary series of sensory-friendly productions starting in February; LICM4all, the museum’s accessibility and inclusion initiative, was designed to reach, engage and better serve visitors with disabilities.

“Sensory-friendly performances are one of the many ways that Long Island Children’s Museum removes barriers, both physical and financial, to welcome all families to enjoy the range of dynamic experiences that we offer,” explains LICM President Erika Floreska. “The Museum’s commitment to access and inclusion is a core value since our founding 30 years ago.”

The 2024 LICM Theater season brings popular storybook characters to life on the stage with productions based on the works of authors Leo Lionni, L. Frank Baum and Mo Willems.Tickets for these performances are free but advance registration is required. Tickets will be made available on the first of each month of the performance at www.licm.org/licm4all.

HOFSTRA FRENCH AVANT GARDE EXHIBIT

The Hofstra University Museum of Art is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist Manifesto with Les Visionnaires: In the Modernist Spirit, at Emily Lowe Gallery through July 26, 2024.

Featured artists in Les Visionnaires include Jean Arp, Marc Chagall, Jean Cocteau, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, and Joan Miró. Another artist who figures prominently in the exhibit is Françoise Gilot, who had a tumultuous, decade-long partnership with Picasso and is the mother of two of his children.

Exhibition Tour Tuesday, April 16, 5 p.m. Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus Join Museum Director Sasha Giordano for a talk in the gallery about Les Visionnaires: In the Modernist Spirit. The discussion will explore the political, economic, and cultural shifts that inspired a new forward-thinking attitude in artists who, in turn, discovered radical innovations in aesthetic forms, techniques, and content. RSVP to 516.463.5672.

BOUNTIFUL GOURMET: VINCENT’S CLAM BAR

Italian food lovers on Long Island have an infinite number of choices for really good food. From the neighborhood pizzeria that stuns with surprise dishes, to the upscale restaurants that offer selections from every region of Italy, we have it all.

Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall on Glen Cove Road in Nassau is a true gem for fine Italian dining. The Original Vincent’s Clam Bar has a colorful history that goes back over 100 years in Little Italy.

Remarkably, the fantastic food and true Italian experience was replicated in 1979 when the Carle Place location was opened.

Stepping inside Vincent’s, prepare to go back in time, to the time when flourish and décor was exciting. Vincent’s Carle Place is an oasis, serving outstanding food and in an beautiful environment. When you’re in Vincent’s, you are not on Long Island. You’re somewhere in Italy. Look around, the brass and polished railings shine.

Vincent’s is very full, whether it’s lunch or dinner. Look around and you’ll discover a a clientele that spans multiple generations. Grandparents, families, kids, teens, you name it, being in Vincent’s is like being in an Italian piazza where families melt together, enjoying each other’s company and the good food.

Ahh, the food. The owners of Vincent;s, Bobby and Tommy Marisi are magicians, serving up high quality food at very reasonable prices.

Start off with an appetizer. You might want to try the oversized garlic knot, a monster brushed with butter and delicious. Or the very tender calamari, always a standout.

Move on to the main course and you are overwhelmed. You might want to try

by Rich Branciforte

the STRANGLED PRIEST Homemade Strozzapretti, Crumbled Sausage, and Soppressata Tossed in a Creamy Pink Sauce or perhaps LOBSTER RAVIOLI Served In A Creamy Vodka Sauce, Topped With Grilled Shrimp And Basil. My personal favorite, which I know sounds boring compared to the many great selections is CHICKEN CUTLET PARMIGIANA served with Pasta, Vincent’s “World Famous” Sauce, and Melted Mozzarella. The sauce is outstanding, made with San Marzano tomatoes, those rich and sweet tomatoes that are famous world wide. And have it with pasta on the side, choosing from several offerings. Dining Alert! The portions are gargantuan.

Moving ahead to dessert, try the CANNOLI SUNDAE Vanilla

Ice Cream, Cannoli Shell Chips, Fresh Whipped Cream, Chocolate Chips and Cannoli Cream or the NAPOLEON Hand Whipped Bavarian Cream Layered in a Flaky Pastry Crust and Dusted with Powdered Sugar.

Wash it all down with the GINGERBREAD LATTE Espresso with Steamed Milk, Whipped Cream & Gingerbread Syrup with Gingerbread Cookie.

And, regulars in the know show up en masse for Vincent’s Lunch Specials, served from noon to 4 p.m. A fantastic selection off the regular menu, in portion sizes that approach dinner, all for only $15.95.

Don’t miss out on a fabulous meal, great vibes and outstanding service. Vincent’s Clam Bar is located at 179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place Reservations are strongly recommended through Open Table or (516) 742-4577. If you want to thank me for one of the best meals, you’ve ever had, send me a jar of their famous sauce. And remember their motto: “Legalize Marinara.”

Photo by Sandi Branciforte

Photo by Sandi Branciforte

SPORTS BEAT

Long Island lost a great ambassador when Bud Harrelson succumbed last month to Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 79. While the Mets Hall of Fame shortstop will always be remembered as a member of the 1969 Miracle team, and the 1973 “Ya Gotta Believe!” squad, he was instrumental in getting the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League off the ground 25 years ago, as he served as both a co-owner and field manager of the team.

Many years ago, Harrelson told me the key to the Ducks’ attendance success. “We are not competing with the Mets. We are competing with the movies. We price our tickets and concessions with that in mind.”

Harrelson was also the third base coach for the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets. The team announced last month it would be retiring Dwight “Doc” Gooden’s #16, and outfielder Darryl Strawberry’s #18, uniform numbers.

In a Zoom press conference both Gooden and Strawberry admitted they did not live up to their potential because of substance abuse. They both cited being too young and immature to handle the success and fame which they quickly achieved. Strawberry also regretted leaving the Mets for the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent in 1991.

Ed Lynch was a teammate of both Strawberry and Gooden. The former Mets pitcher will never have his uniform number retired, but it is hard to find a better baseball renaissance man. Lynch has been a player, scout, minor league director, and general

manager. He is also an attorney and a real estate broker. He brings all those perspectives together in his now podcast, “Surfing Baseball with Ed Lynch,” which is available on YouTube, Facebook, and every podcast platform imaginable.

“I want to give my opinions on what is right and wrong with the game,” Lynch told me when we spoke last month. “Pitchers are being taught to throw at maximum velocity as opposed to learning how to pitch. Teams baby starting pitchers by limiting them to six innings a game. This burns out your bullpen

by the time the playoff race heats up in late August. Hitters are taught to swing as hard as possible and to worry about launch angle instead of the importance of making solid contact,” he said. He also decried the lost art of small ball, where productive outs move runners around the bases to score runs.

Lynch is aware many Mets fans are grumbling about the lack of big names new team baseball president David Stearns has acquired. “He is a bright guy. I guarantee he will use owner Steve Cohen’s financial resources to acquire a big-name player during the season when that player’s current team decides they can no longer afford him.”

ESPN’s Pat McAfee found himself in a no-win position when his weekly guest, injured Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, went rogue by saying how latenight ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel would be unhappy when the Jeffrey Epstein client list was released. Since ESPN and ABC are both owned by the Disney Corporation, McAfee quickly apologized to Kimmel since there was no basis for Rodgers’ outlandish statement. McAfee is getting paid $17 million per year by ESPN. You can be certain both ESPN CEO James Pitaro and Disney czar Robert Iger were not happy with Rodgers and McAfee. Nevertheless, McAfee brings in lots of viewers so he should survive the Rodgers nonsense.

It is surprising the Professional Bull Riders do not make a stop at either the UBS Arena or the Nassau Coliseum. They always start the year at Madison

Photo courtesy of the Long Island Ducks

By Lloyd Carroll

Square Garden with the Monster Buck-Off. A real Texas cowboy, Austin Richardson, was able to stay on the bulls longer and better than his competitors to win first place.

Prime Video has just debuted “Giannis: The Marvelous Journey.” The documentary is a candid look at the life of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is often affectionately referred to as “The Greek Freak” for what he can do on a basketball court. Giannis is also one of the most cerebral and polite athletes you will ever find.

The New York Islanders shook things up last month by firing head coach Lane Lambert and replacing him with Patrick Roy who was a Hall of Fame goalie with the Montreal Canadians. It will be interesting to see whether Roy can get the underachieving Isles into the 2024 NHL playoffs.

The Pinstripe Bowl, held every year at Yankee Stadium, never has any national

implications, but it has a become a New York holiday week staple which always draws a good crowd. That was the case this year as over 35,000 spectators watched Rutgers defeat the University of Miami by a score of 31-24.

Sports Illustrated, once the most prestigious sports periodical in America, appears to have its days numbered as it sent out layoff notices to its entire staff. The handwriting has been on the wall for SI ever since Warner Media sold it to Meredith Publications, which in turn sold it to The Authentic Group, which then licensed it to the Arena Group. Arena defaulted on a $3.75 million payment to Authentic which triggered the bad news. Sports Illustrated, like most glossy magazines, has been badly hurt by the Internet.

Photo credit: Prime Video

Photo credit: Bill Menzel

CASINOS

HEART ROYAL FLUSH TOUR

HEART is bringing its Royal Flush Tour 2024 to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m.This marks HEART’s return to the road for the first time after a five-year hiatus as the band embarks on a North American and European tour.

Tickets for HEART can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

With a career spanning nearly five decades, the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees have earned global recognition selling more than 35 million albums worldwide, with 20 Top 40 singles to their name. HEART will be performing their catalog of global chart-topping classic hits including “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You” and “These Dreams.” The current members of HEART feature Nancy Wilson (rhythm, lead and acoustic guitar, backing and lead vocals), Ann Wilson (lead vocals and flute), Ryan Wariner (lead and rhythm guitar), Ryan Waters (guitars), Paul Moak (guitars, keyboards and backing vocals), Tony Lucido (bass and backing vocals) and Sean T Lane (drums and bike).

STEVIE NICKS MOHEGAN SUN SHOW

Following an enormously successful 2023 tour and ahead of the kickoff of her 2024 run, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks added twelve additional performances to her 2024 outing including a 7:00 p.m. show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, June 9th. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com.

Stevie Nicks is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. Nicks began her solo career, releasing the studio album Bella Donna, which topped the Billboard 200 and has reached multiplatinum status. She has released eight studio solo albums and seven studio albums with Fleetwood Mac, selling a certified total of 65 million copies in the US alone. After the release of her first solo album, Rolling Stone named her the “Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll”, one of the “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time”, and one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”. She is also the first woman to have been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 1998 and as a solo artist in 2019. Nicks has garnered eight Grammy Award nominations and two American Music Award nominations as a solo artist.

PENN & TELLER AT SOUND WAVES

Famed creators of magic, Penn & Teller, are bringing their unique version of magic and comedy to Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for Penn & Teller can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

In 2023, Penn & Teller celebrated 48 years of professional partnership. From humble beginnings busking on the streets of Philadelphia to acclaimed sold–out runs on Broadway to the longest-running, and one of the most-beloved resident headline acts in Las Vegas history, magic’s legendary duo continues to defy labels—and at times physics and good taste — by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. Their record-breaking Las Vegas show has an amazing nine wins as “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year” and was called “The single best show in Vegas,” by the Los Angeles Times.

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February 24 • Popa Chubby My Father’s Place •Roslyn

FEBRUARY

20 Lisa Polizzi Open Jam The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

20 David Lamm Amalfi Italian Restaurant Glen Cove

20 Mike Dorio Teddy’s Bully Bar Oyster Bay

20 Steve Earle City Winery NYC

20 Ward Cloughen Shandon Court East Islip

21 Yankee Rebel The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

21 Gotcha Covered Village Lanterne Lindenhurst

21 Porch Groove Big Daddy’s Massapequa

21 Homestead Jam Night Homestead Oyster Bay

21 Porch Groove Big Daddy’s Massapequa Park

21 Acoustic Hand & JC Flanagan’s Lake Ronkonkoma

21 Ladysmith City Winery NYC

21 James Cammack Grasso’s Cold Spring Harbor

21 Dudley Salmon Teddy’s Bully Bar Oyster Bay

21 Half Step The Warehouse Amityville

22 Paulie B The Pantry Rockville Centre

22 Gotcha Covered Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa Park

22 Bill Abramoff Open Jam The Loft Bellmore

22 Original Gossip Mr. Beery’s Bethpage

22 Desert Sky Duo Daisy’s Patchogue

22 Michael Also Teddy’s Bully Bar Oyster Bay

22 Jen & Larry Grasso’s Cold Spring Harbor

22 Gerry Finlay Shandon Court East Islip

22 Bob Schneider City Winery NYC

22 Love Amy The Warehouse Amityville

22 Nate Charlie Music Dark Horse Farmingdale

22 Tiberius Duo Big Daddy’s Massapequa

22 Los Dos Willistons’ Williston Park

22 The Blend The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

22 Allen Santoriello Twisted Cow East Northport

22 Yankee Rebel Back Bar Country Party Baiting Hollow

22 Lisa Polizzi Open Jam Frogzz Yaphank

23 Playing In Traffic Mr. Beery’s Bethpage

23 W.C. Scenario Daisy’s Patchogue

23 Refugee/Down To Funk The Warehouse Amityville

23 Old Salt Road Band Bartini’s Babylon

23 Kane Daily Checkmate Inn Selden

23 Lighter Side 1683 Bar West Islip

23 Acoustic Hand & JC Royal Bar Mt. Sinai

23 Electric Dudes Gunther’s Northport

23 Easy Wind Small Craft Brewery Amityville

23 Victims of Rock Lily Flanagan’s Babylon

23 Undercover Bobbique Patchogue

23 The Walkers Twisted Cow East Northport

23 Mach 5 Trio Big Daddy’s Massapequa

23 The Reckoning Teddy’s Bully Bar Oyster Bay

23 Bar Code Popei’s Coram

23 The Word & The Whisper Nostalgia Bethpage

23 Just 3 Swing the Teapot Floral Park

23 Paul Block Duo Grasso’s Cold Spring Harbor

Photo courtesy Penn & Teller

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23 Griffin House City Winery NYC

23 Nate Charlie Music Dark Horse Farmingdale

23 Andrew Trio Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa Park

23 Dave Ice Taj East Setauket

23 Porch Groove Port Bistro Port Jefferson

23 Blink 180-Who Nutty Irishman Farmingdale

23 Big Time Trouble/DOA The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

23 Atlanta Rhythm Section Boulton Center Bay Shore

23 Warped Tour Band Mulcahy’s Wantagh

23 Ava & Finn American Standard Bay Shore

23 This Is Garth My Father’s Place Roslyn

23 E3 Sea Breeze Babylon

23 Lis & Jim Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

23 Chelsea Takami Coastal Bay Shore

23 Chelsea Takami Great South Bay Brewery Bay Shore

23 Porch Groove Port Bistro Port Jefferson

24 Manhattan Comedy Night Landmark on Main Port Washington

24 Ed Pisano Grasso’s Cold Spring Harbor

24 Reelin’ in the Years The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

24 Chelsea Takami George Martin’s Great River

24 Vinyl Revival/The Vibe The Warehouse Amityville

24 Anthony Cordaro Trio Teddy’s Bully Bar Oyster Bay

24 Now & Then Port Bistro Port Jefferson

24 Ultra Lounge Willisons’ Williston Park

24 Nacho Brothers Kenny’s on the Green Riverhead

24 Metal Kings Nostalgia Bethpage

24 Stuart & Jerry Swing the Teapot Floral Park

24 Wiggum Bobbique Patchogue

24 Guilty Pleasures Smithtown PAC Smithtown

24 Unmasked Liam’s Landing Amity Harbor

24 Lighter Side Hurricane Grill Port Jefferson

24 Diva & the Heroes Monroe’s Westbury

24 Dave & Patti BK Sweeney’s Bethpage

24 Chris Devine Kelly’s Bohemia

24 Speed King Village Pub Massapequa

24 Black Ice Band Connolly’s Maspeth

24 Chuck Evans Band 3 rd Rail Bellmore

24 Petty Five Paddy Power Merrick

24 NY Grimm Mr. Beery’s Bethpage

24 The Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip

24 Memory Lane Big Daddy’s Massapequa

24 Even The losers Paramount Huntington

24 Radioactive Popei’s Coram

24 John Sapienza Rock City Dogs Bay Shore

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February 29

24 Rock Nation My Place Tavern Selden

24 LOCMOR Daisy’s Patchogue

24 Moonflower The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

24 Streetfighter Nutty Irishman Farmingdale

24 Lisa Polizzi Band Eleanor’s Lounge Bohemia

24 Reina & Lucas Mulcahy’s Wantagh

24 Kelly Green Trio Neir’s Queens

24 Popa Chubby My Father’s Place Roslyn

24 Frayed Knots American Standard Bay Shore

24 Tom McGuire Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

24 Labretta Suede/Motel 6 Otto’s Shrunken Head NYC

24 Bad Sandwich Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa Park

25 Buddy Merriam LIMHOF Stonybrook

25 Flogging Molly Paramount Huntington

25 Well Diggers Big Daddy’s Massapequa

25 Benoir’s Blues Jame Roc & Olive Long Beach

25 Chelsea Takami Spotlight Huntington

25 Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court East Islip

25 Wayne Sabella Grasso’s Cold Spring Harbor

25 Denise Romas Port Bistro Port Jefferson

25 Gabis Brothers Big Daddy’s Massapequa Park

25 Logan Whaley Teddy’s Bully Bar Oyster Bay

25 The Rustlers Eleanor’s Lounge Bohemia

25 Groove Daddies Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa Park

25 Jokr Nostalgia Bethpage

25 Strawberry Fields City Winer y NYC

25 Jim Moran Open Jam Station Pub Sayville

25 Dirty Sneakers Mr. Beery’s Bethpage

25 Sammy Nino American Standard Bay Shore

25 Matt Nappo Daisy’s Patchogue

25 Brian Mc Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

26 Open Mic Harmony Bar Levittown

26 The Joni Project City Winer y NYC

26 Dianne O’Neill Grasso’s Cold Spring Harbor

26 Ike Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa Park

26 Chelsea Takami Harley’s Farmingdale

26 Lisa Polizzi Open Jam Parsnip Lakehouse Lake Ronkonkoma

27 Lisa Polizzi Open Jam The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

27 Roseanne Cash City Winer y NYC

27 Mike Dorio Teddy’s Bully Bar Oyster Bay

27 Ward Cloughen/Cara Shandon Court East Islip

27 David Lamm Amalfi Italian Restaurant Glen Cove

27 Dan Conway Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa Park

28 Yankee Rebel The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

28 Wayne Sabella Grasso’s Cold Spring Harbor

28 Roseanne Cash City Winer y NYC

28 Homestead Open Jam Homestead Oyster Bay

28 Wonderous Stories The Warehouse Amityville

28 Gotcha Covered Village Lanterne Lindenhurst

29 The Blend The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

29 Jen & Larry Grasso’s Cold Spring Harbor

29 Bill Abramoff Open Jam The Loft Bellmore

28 Dudley Salmon Teddy’s Bully Bar Oyster Bay

29 Gerry Finlay/Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip

29 Andrew Ward Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa Park

29 Gary Sellers Band Popei’s Coram

29 Tito Puente, Jr. My Father’s Place Roslyn

29 Gotcha Covered Rabbit’s Foot Hicksville

29 Nate Charlie Teddy’s Bully Bar Oyster Bay

29 Bilal City Winery NYC

29 Pure Prairie League Boulton Center Bay Shore

29 Rooster & Dragon Big Daddy’s Massapequa

29 Secondchanceny Daisy’s Patchogue

29 Elliot Goldberg Willistons’ Williston Park

29 Sam Wilds/SAVE Nostalgia Bethpage

29 All Revved Up The Warehouse Amityville

29 Toby Tobias Carney’s Amityville

29 Sabrina Bohn Nostalgia Bethpage

29 Lisa Polizzi Open Jam Frogzz Yaphank

MARCH

1 Tusk

1 E3

1 The

1 Minimum Champion Nostalgia Bethpage

Good Times Music Calendar

1 Chelsea Takami Dark Horse Massapequa

1 Cyndi & Glenn Kitty O’Hara’s Baldwin

2 Brothers & Friends The Warehouse Amityville

2 The Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip

2 The Revolvers Nostalgia Bethpage

2 Chelsea Takami Great South Bay Brewery Bay Shore

2 High Low Jacks It’s About Time Farmingdale

2 Southside Johnny City Winery NYC

2 Gotcha Covered Rabbit’s Foot Hicksville

2 Billy & Jacinta Swing the Teapot Floral Park

2 Jay Shepard/Jason Dorsa Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

2 Guitarmy of One Otto’s Shrunken Head NYC

2 Mark Woods Boulton Center Bay Shore

2 Off The Hook Eleanor’s Lounge Bohemia

2 Day Trippers Popei’s Coram

2 Mammoth Paramount Huntington

2 Palladium 64 Rock City Dogs Bay Shore

2 Donut City Mr. Beery’s Bethpage

2 Mike Viola My Father’s Place Roslyn

2 Errin Furey/JHaus American Standard Bay Shore

2 12X Nutty Irishman Farmingdale

2 Jonathan Peters Mulcahy’s Wantagh

2 Social Gold The Inn Long Beach

2 Electric Dudes Dawg Pound Levittown

2 Romeo Delight Bellmore Theatre Bellmore

2 Lex Grey Bobbique Patchogue

2 Yankee Rebel Ridge Fire Dept Ridge

3 Chris Devine Port Bistro Port Jefferson

3 Songwriters of LI People’s Pub Bayport

3 Chelsea Takami Craft Kitchen Huntington

3 Chelsea Takami Six Harbors Brewing Huntington

3 Gotcha Covered Village Lanterne Lindenhurst

3 Let It Bleed Mr. Beery’s Bethpage

3 Strawberry Fields City Winery NYC

3 Brian Mc/Double Play Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

3 Jim Moran Open Jam Station Pub Sayville

3 Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court East Islip

3 Johnny Mac Band Bobbique Patchogue

4 Maurice Mobetta Brown City Winery NYC

4 Chelsea Takami Harley’s Farmingdale

4 Somehow Sorry Parsnip Lakehouse Ronkonkoma

5 Ward Cloughen Shandon Court East Islip

5 Grant-Lee Phillips City Winery NYC

5 David Lamm Amalfi Italian Restaurant Glen Cove

5 Lisa Polizzi Open Jam The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

6 Tiger Rose The Warehouse Amityville

6 Gotcha Covered Village Lanterne Lindenhurst

6 Homestead Open Jam Homestead Oyster Bay

6 Yankee Rebel The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

7 Drew Baldridge Mulcahy’s Wantagh

7 Secondchanceny Daisy’s Patchogue

7 Tank & the Bangas City Winery NYC

7 Gotcha Covered Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa Park

7 Chelsea Takami Library Cafe Huntington

7 The BanGo’s The Warehouse Amityville

7 Gerry Finlay Shandon Court East Islip

7 Bill Abramoff Open Jam The Loft Bellmore

7 Original Copy Popei’s Coram

7 Lisa Polizzi Open Jam Frogzz Yaphank

8 Trip

Good Times Music Calendar

8 Dave Ice Taj East Setauket

8 Sneaky Heat Missiles Otto’s Shrunken Head NYC

8 The Blend Eleanor’s Lounge Bohemia

8 Breakfast Club Popei’s Coram

8 Decadia 90’s Band Mulcahy’s Wantagh

8 Bore/More Of Myself Nostalgia Bethpage

8 Screaming Orphans My Father’s Place Roslyn

8 Howie Seal Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

8 Lighter Side Port Bistro Port Jefferson

8 Kane Daily Checkmate Inn Selden

8 Cyndi Hazel Salute Plainview

8 MTM Acoustic Amici Mt. Sinai

8 HYC Harlem Yacht Club City Island

8 Dan Friedman Dunton Inn Patchogue

8 Jewlia and the Gems RipTides Lindenhurst

8 True Story Bobbique Patchogue

9 Comedy Marathon Queensboro PAC Bayside

9 Shilelagh Law Mulcahy’s Wantagh

9 Chelsea Takami Campagne House Bethpage

9 Anthony Green Paramount Huntington

9 Adam Blackstone City Winery NYC

9 Kerry Kearney/Jack Licitra Boulton Center Bay Shore

9 The Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip

9 The Allmost Brothers The Warehouse Amityville

9 Hambones Swing the Teapot Floral Park

9 Truth Full Nostalgia Bethpage

9 Gotcha Covered Repeal XVIII Huntington Park

9 Bring the Noise Eleanor’s Lounge Bohemia

9 Lord Bishop Rocks Otto’s Shrunken Head NYC

9 Bill Shuren/Dillon Mealy Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

9 Sofia Mazza Rock City Dogs Bay Shore

9 MJT The Band! Popei’s Coram

9 Yesterday’s News Nutty Irishman Farmingdale

9 Reverend Jefferson My Father’s Place Roslyn

Joe Piket and the Storm

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COMEDY

VIC DIBITETTO AT STALLER CENTER

As every snow storm nears, that video of a man yelling “I gotta get the bread and milk” yet again surfaces on social media. That man is Vic DiBitetto, and he’s coming back for his second appearance at the Staller Center!

`Vic delivers a custom show every single time. He’s an internet sensation with over 1 billion social media views worldwide, and brings with him a working-class brand of comedy he’s been crafting for over four decades. The self-proclaimed “Donkey of Comedy” loves to dole out irreverent takes on the world around him, including what it’s like to grow up as an Italian New Yorker.

In addition to his famous “Bread and Milk” bit, Vic DiBitetto is also known for his “Who Wants Coffee?” YouTube videos, and more recently, his Ticked Off Vic album, currently playing on SiriusXM comedy channels. He has also appeared on America’s Funniest People where he was a Grand Prize winner, as well as Stand Up Spotlight on VH1. DiBitetto easily brings you into his world, turning his everyday experiences into belly laughs that will continue even after he’s left the stage

For tickets:(631) 632-ARTS [2787] | boxoffice@stallercenter.com

COMEDY TRIO SOOSHI MANGO

Eight years ago, three average guys sat in their cars and started producing truly relatable content. Brothers Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri and their best mate, Andrew Manfre came together for what started out as a fun hobby, which has now turned into what we know as ‘SOOSHI MANGO’.

Known for their loveable and relatable characters, the ethnic Dads (Johnny, Vince & Sam) & Mums (Giuseppina, Carmela & Angela), Joe, Carlo & Andrew pay homage to the older generations for the pure love and enjoyment they provide the world with.

This year they launched their first ever restaurant, “Johnny, Vince & Sam’s Ristorante” in Melbourne, Australia’s iconic, Lygon St. They took their podcast “The Saucy Meatballs Podcast” to LiSTNR, sold out their live comedy taping “Off the Boat Tour” at the Palais Theatre. Released their first song “Tarantella” with Joel Fletcher & Orkestrated and announced they’re taking their tour internationally. Adding more products to their already successful Johnny, Vince & Sam’s Vino range and currently in the process of creating their first feature film & TV Show.

They’re appearing Wednesday February 28th at Town Hall. For tickets and more info: https://www.sooshimango.com

JOE GATTO AT THE PARAMOUNT

Joe Gatto (Impractical Jokers, The Misery Index) is bringing his Night of Comedy Tour home to The Paramount in Huntington for a headlining performance on March 8 to be recorded for an upcoming comedy special. Tickets are available for purchase along with add’l info: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ event/0000602BB7B72FC1

Over the past year Gatto has toured extensively throughout North America, with shows including NYC’s famed Beacon Theatre and The Met Philadelphia before heading to Australia and New Zealand. Following the Paramount performances Gatto will bring his Night of Comedy Tour to a close with dates across the country throughout March and April. See a complete list of dates at joegattoofficial.com.

Gatto is best known for the hit TV show “Impractical Jokers.” He has performed comedy in all 50 states and toured to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas such as Madison Square Garden in New York and O2 Arena in London.

Photo credit: Jonathan Thorpe

Photo credit: Glenn Pokorny

March 1 • Bon Journey Mulcahy’s • Wantagh

the rst band to be asked to perform on the new soundstage at the L.I. Music Hall of Fame, in 2024.

Good Times Music Calendar

15 Fire & Ice Nutty Irishman Farmingdale

15 Decadia/Krush The Warehouse Amityville

15 Fab 3 Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa Park

15 Blue October Paramount Huntington

15 Disco Unlimited Mulcahy’s Wantagh

15 Niamh Hyland and Shu Swing the Teapot Floral Park

15 Placeholder/Lennee Nostalgia Bethpage

15 Zack Lee Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

15 Sweet Ride Popei’s Coram

15 Kane Daily Checkmate Inn Selden

15 Dave Clive’s Band Big Daddy’s Massapequa

15 MJT Bobbique Patchogue

16 U2 - Decades Westhampton Beach PAC Westhampton

16 Toby Tobias My Father’s Place Roslyn

16 Stereomatic Eleanor’s Lounge Bohemia

16 Tim Quinn Swing the Teapot Floral Park

16 Gotcha Covered Bagel Boss Hewlett

16 Dave Ice Taj East Setauket

16 Noel, Nancy, Gabis Bros Finn MacCool’s Port Washington

16 Porch Groove 3 rd Rail Bellmore

16 Night of the Wolves Nostalgia Bethpage

16 The Legendary Murphys The Warehouse Amityville

16 Steel Reign Mr. Beery’s Bethpage

16 Chelsea Takami Great South Bay Brewery Bay Shore

16 Let’s Sing Taylor City Winery NYC

16 Deanna Hudson Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

16 Bad Reputation Pine Grove Inn Patchogue

16 Rock Starz from Mars Popei’s Coram

16 Broken Arrow/Red Words Boulton Center Bay Shore

16 Mom Jeans Mulcahy’s Wantagh

16 Rawmones Rock City Dogs Bay Shore

16 The Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip

16 12X Nutty Irishman Farmingdale

16 That 70’s Band Anthony’s Live Lake Ronkonkoma

16 Bobby Digital My Place Tavern Bay Shore

16 Chuck Evans Band Sea Breeze Babylon

16 Diva & the Heroes Salute Plainview

16 Electric Dudes It’s About Time Farmingdale

16 Chris Devine Kelly’s Bohemia

16 Dave Clive’s Band Seaford Library Seaford

16 Steady Groove 1683 Bar West Islip

16 Guilty Pleasures Butterfield’s Hauppauge

16 Urban Acoustic Bobbique Patchogue

17 St. James Gang Pine Grove Inn Patchogue

17 Steve Carroll and Lads Swing the Teapot Floral Park

17 Chelsea Takami Raphael Vineyards Peconic

17 The Byrne Unit The Warehouse Amityville

17 King Cobras Big Daddy’s Massapequa Park

17 Paris Ray My Place Tavern Bay Shore

17 Strawberry Field City Winery NYC

17 Gotcha Covered Village Lanterne Lindenhurst

17 Eamonn & Aileen Shandon Court East Islip

17 Brian Mc Riverhead Ciderhouse Calverton

17 Local Suspects Nutty Irishman Farmingdale

17 Jim Moran Open Jam Station Pub Sayville

17 The Electrix Eleanor’s Bohemia

15 Bella DeNapoli

15 Tasty

15 Chelsea

15 The

15 Avery

15 Lisa

15 Gabis

15 Porch

15 E3

17 Day Trippers Syosset Library Syosset

17 Chris Devine Long Ireland Brewery Riverhead

17 Crisis Crayon Mr. Beery’s Bethpage

18 Open Mic Harmony Bar Levittown

18 Lisa Polizzi Open Jam Parsnip Lakehouse Lake Ronkonkoma

18 Chelsea Takami Harley’s Farmingdale

18 Keepsake House City Winery NYC

19 Ward Cloughen Shandon Court East Islip

19 Lisa Polizzi Open Jam The Edge at Lulu’s Patchogue

March 10 • Diana Krall

Paramount • Huntington

ON THE ROAD

DEAD & COMPANY

LIVE AT SPHERE

Due to overwhelming demand, six more shows have been added to Dead & Company’s Dead Forever - Live at SPHERE residency in Las Vegas, now consisting of 24 shows from May 16 through July 13. The Sphere residency will feature never-before-seen visual storytelling from Dead & Company, providing fans with the ultimate connection to the music through these innovative and immersive shows. Each weekend’s three performances will feature a unique setlist.

These shows will utilize Sphere’s next-generation technologies, including the world’s highest resolution LED display that wraps up, over, and around the audience creating a fully immersive visual environment. The venue also features the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT, which delivers audio with unmatched clarity and precision to every guest.

The general on-sale is at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $145 and will reflect all-in pricing. This means the ticket price listed is the full out-of-pocket price inclusive of taxes and fees.

THE MUSIC OF CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH

Michael Dorf Presents announced that the 19th annual Music of Tribute concert – this year celebrating the timeless music of Crosby, Stills and Nash – will take place at Carnegie Hall on May 13, 2024. This highly anticipated event comes on the heels of last-year’s sold-out Paul McCartney tribute concert, continuing the tradition of honoring legendary artists and their extensive songbooks while supporting music education for underserved youth.

The stellar lineup for The Music of Crosby, Stills and Nash, soon to be revealed, will bring together 20 artists to perform songs from the rich catalog of the band, as well as its members’ solo careers. This once-in-a-lifetime event promises to be an evening full of spectacular music and surprises, including participation from Graham Nash himself!

JONI MITCHELL SECOND HOLLYWOOD SHOW

Due to overwhelming demand, nine-time Grammy® Award Winner, Rock & Rock Hall of Famer, Kennedy Center Honoree, Gershwin-prize winner and music icon Joni Mitchell announced a second Hollywood Bowl show on October 20th. These will be her first shows in Los Angeles since 2000. Mitchell’s live return to California will feature Brandi Carlile and the Joni Jam.

Joni performed at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. This was Mitchell’s first-ever performance at the GRAMMY Awards®; she was nominated for Best Folk Album (Joni Mitchell at Newport). Mitchell received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002, having been described as “one of the most important female recording artists of the rock era” and “a powerful influence on all artists who embrace diversity, imagination and integrity”.

Mitchell’s live return was commemorated earlier this year with Grammy-nominated JONI MITCHELL AT NEWPORT, the live album released by Rhino on CD and 2-LP black vinyl produced by close collaborator Brandi Carlile, along with Mitchell and featured liner notes by Cameron Crowe.

TRAIN & REO SUMMER ROAD TRIP

Train and REO Speedwagon are joining forces for this summer’s co-headlining tour. The diamond-selling bands will be hitting the road on the Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour, bringing together Train’s critically-acclaimed catalog of global hits with REO Speedwagon’s vast collection of timeless classics for an unforgettable night of music, high energy, and fun that transcends generations. With more than 50 million albums sold worldwide, 32 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, and 28 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart between them, fans nationwide will have a chance to witness epic sets from two of the hardest-working, fun-loving, non-stop touring bands as they perform hours of hits featuring chart-topping anthems and timeless fan favorites.

General onsale is at SaveMeSanFrancisco.com and REOSpeedwagon.com. They’ll be at Jones Beach Theater, Saturday, July 27.

Photo by Jay Blakesberg

WHEELS

DEALS

DADDY TAPES COMES HOME TO QUEENS

Bill Popp announced the 38th annual Daddy Tapes Benefit for The American Heart Association will be on Sunday March 3rd 2024 starting at 2 p.m. at The Irish Whiskey Bar located at 28-48 31st Street, Astoria and will feature many Astoria artists, as well as Manhattan notables. Throughout the years, the acts have been as diverse as rock legends Danny Kalb (founder of the Blues Project) to punk cabaret singer Nellie McKay and rock legend Lenny Kaye.

The first benefit was held on Daddy Tapes’ birthday, March 10, 1987, at CBGB. “My goal at the time was for the benefit to become an annual event that would raise money through the efforts of live music and help those suffering from heart disease,” says Bill Popp, founder of the event and Daddy Tapes’ son. “My father was my closest friend and the biggest supporter of my music career. After his death, I wanted to keep his spirit alive, so, by doing a benefit in his memory and donating the money to the American Heart Association, I’ve done just that.”

$10.00 suggested donation at the door or what you can give. For more information call Bill Popp at 718-3594110, cell 646-552-4110, e-mail billpopp@verizon.net, www.billpopp.com

HILARY GARDNER’S ON THE TRAIL

Alaska-raised, New York City-based vocalist Hilary Gardner’s new album, On the Trail with The Lonesome Pines, transports listeners to the nostalgic heart of the American West. The music paints soundscapes of the archetypal cowboy’s life on the trail—of pale dawns, purple hills, and the high lonesome feeling of camping out beneath a vast, star-filled sky.

Gardner’s jazz bona fides belie her rustic upbringing: she grew up in rural Alaska surrounded by vintage country music, and her first gigs as a teenager were performing Patsy Cline songs. In a return to her roots, Gardner began delving into repertoire from the “singing cowboy” era of the 1930s-40s, discovering a treasure trove of material ranging from atmospheric ballads tinged with melancholy to swing with a sense of humor. She says. “These ‘trail songs’ have been neglected for decades because they can’t be easily classified as jazz or country or pop or Americana—they’re a combination of all those genres, and they inhabit a sonic landscape uniquely their own, too.”

LANA NAUPHAL HAS LOVE-INDUCED HALLUCINATIONS

NYC-based singer-songwriter Lana Nauphal has unveiled “Is It Raining In California?” - the latest single and video from her forthcoming debut LP Wildland, produced by Tim Bidwell (Lucy Rose, Kate Walsh), set for release on May 24th.

“Is It Raining In California?” follows lead single and video, “Oh He Oh My.” “Driven by sprightly acoustic guitar strums and bright drums – all of which surround and support Nauphal’s rich and radiant voice – ‘Oh He Oh My’ proves an instantly irresistible introduction to the New York City-based singer/songwriter,” noted Atwood Magazine in their premiere. “Evoking beloved artist[s] like Ingrid Michaelson and She & Him (the duo led by Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward), Lana Nauphal is, intentionally or not, filling a much-needed gap in the current folk-pop space. Her first release is warm, inviting, and effortlessly catchy; if ‘Oh He Oh My’ proves something of a standard, then we’ll surely be falling for the entirety of Wildland in no time at all.”

Photo by Ada Chen

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL LINEUP

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival announced the lineup for this year’s edition of the camping festival, taking place June 13-16th, on the Bonnaroo Farm, located just 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, TN. Bonnaroo 2024 will as always host a spectacular roster of top artists performing around the clock across more than 10 unique stages.

This year’s highlights include performances from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Fred Again, Pretty Lights, Megan Thee Stallion, Cage The Elephant, Maggie Rogers, Melanie Martinez, Khruangbin, Cigarettes After Sex, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Diplo, Carly Rae Jepsen, Fisher, Jon Batiste, Dominic Fike, Parcels, Idles, Joey Bada$$, Lizzy McAlpine, T-Pain, Interpol, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Two Friends, Taking Back Sunday, Gary Clark Jr., TV Girl, Thundercat, Ashnikko, Brittany Howard, and more.

Tickets can be purchased exclusively via www.bonnaroo.com/tickets. 2024 ticket options include 4-Day General Admission, 4-Day GA+, 4-Day VIP, 4-Day Platinum, along with a variety of camping and parking options starting at just $25 down with a payment plan.

CAVEJAM, A NEW FESTIVAL

The String Cheese Incident will headline CaveJam, a new 3-day, multi-stage camping festival at The Caverns in 2024 over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26. During the festival, The String Cheese Incident will play two nights with three sets above ground and one special set inside The Caverns worldrenowned subterranean venue.

Admission to The String Cheese Incident’s special late night cave set is included and guaranteed with a VIP package purchase.

In addition to The String Cheese Incident, the full CaveJam line-up includes Devon Gilfillian, Dopapod, Dumpstaphunk, Karina Rykman, Keller Williams, LP Giobbi: Dead House Set, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Neighbor, Pimps of Joytime, Pink Talking Fish, Space Bacon, Spafford, Susto, The Vegabonds, Barefuzz, BERTHA: Grateful Drag, Easy Honey, LadyCouch, and Love Rat.

CaveJam tickets start as low as $99. What’s more, with as little as $25 down, guests can start a payment plan for their festival tickets. Sign-ups are now underway for

Tickets, Packages & Camping Options at thecaverns.com.

FOREVER DEAF FEST 5

Chicago’s popular metal festival Forever Deaf returns for year number 5 with a stacked lineup featuring several exclusives and full album plays. Forever Deaf 5 will take over Avondale Music Hall on March 30th, with seven sets; tickets start at $35 and are on sale at https://link. dice.fm/Lc0eca994156.

The lineup includes … Left To Die (playing Leprosy in full plus select cuts from Scream Bloody Gore),WHORES. Earthburner (featuring members of Sanguisugabogg, Broken Hope and Gloryhole Guillotine) Jungle Rot, Flesher, Without Waves, Suncrusher.

In addition to the main Forever Deaf 5 event, a special pre-party will be held March 29 at Live Wire Lounge featuring Ready For Death, Hostages, These Beasts and Unto the Earth. As well, an after-party will take place March 30 at Live Wire Lounge featuring Imminent Terror and Thrust.

For info on Forever DeafFestival, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ ForeverDeafFest

https://www.instagram.com/foreverdeaffest/

JOE PIKET COPS 4TH “BEST” AWARD

You have to give Joe Piket credit ...he’s on a roll. He just copped Best Piano Player award for the fourth year in a row, and has released a new CD, Adult Themes, a soulful collection of exactly what the title says ...growing up, being in love, emptiness, relationships and aging wisely. Joe uses his voice to advantage, melding it with his piano and organ playing. His all-star band shines on each cut.

Joe PIket (ASCAP) is a two-time finalist in the Long Island Music Festival and four-time winner in the Best of Long island poll. He’s been described as “a more edgy Billy Joel”, and “the Bruce Springsteen of Long Island” by local reviewers. Joe Piket and the Storm have appeared with such diverse artists as Chuck Berry, Leon Russell, Jason Bonham, Dee Snider, Johnny Maestro, Renaissance, Alive and Kicking, Randy Jackson, Damon Johnson, and even TV personality/performer “Uncle” Floyd Vivino.

Most recently they played to a sold out audience at My Father’s Place in Roslyn, and they were also honored to be the first band asked to perform on the new soundstage at the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.

Rave reviews have appeared in Newsday, Good Times, and other print publications, as well as many on-line publications. You can read some reviews and see and hear Joe Piket and the Storm, including music from the new CD, “ADULT THEMES”, at https://www.joepiket.com/ and all digital platforms, including iTunes, Amazon music, and YouTube.

By Richard Joseph Branciforte

Spring is shaping up to be an exciting time in the electronic world. Not only is this when big time artists are touring but the festival season is already kicking into high gear. One of the biggest events happening is the Texas Eclipse festival in Burnet, TX just an hour northwest of Austin. This festival is a once in a lifetime experience, bringing together music, art, space, and technology to help celebrate the total solar eclipse happening. The festival takes place April 5-9 with the eclipse happening on April 8. It includes top tier musical acts across numerous different genres. Some of the big hitters include Big Gigantic, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Oteil and Friends, LSDream, Clozee, Tipper, Zingara, Vincent Antone, Subtronics, Zeds Dead, The String Cheese Incident, and so many more. This is just the beginning.

Each stage will have a different theme and different style of music as well. The Sun Stage is set to be a psychedelic trance playground with some of the most reputable names in this realm. Riktim will present his 1200 MICS set, a favorite in the global psychedelic world. Treavor Moontribe has been at the heart of Southern California’s underground scene, especially through the legendary full moon desert gatherings he helped pioneer at Moontribe Collective. As a DJ, his ability to curate a sonic journey that spans across multiple genres makes him a perfect fit for the eclectic and vibrant atmosphere of the Sun Stage. The Earth Stage is set to host the festival’s widest variety of music. There, a through-line of eclectic sounds weaves together a tapestry of talent whose styles range from traditional, indigenous, and folkloric live music to the most contemporary expression of sophisticated dance music. It all serves as a testament to the beauty of our interconnectedness while transcending geographical and cultural boundaries.

When you’re not out there listening to these amazing musical artists, there’s still plenty to do at Reveille Peak Ranch. The event also includes immersive experiences from the likes of Meow Wolf and Black Rock Observatory. Get your body moving with a whole host of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions. The weekend also includes numerous talks from various astronauts, professors, and engineers all involved in space and technology. Topics will span the future of psychedelic medicine, artificial intelligence ethics, biohacking, circular design, unlocking human happiness, and much more. This is going to be an absolutely packed out event with non stop entertainment on all ends of the spectrum. It has something for everyone and will culminate with the total solar eclipse happening on the last day of the event. This festival is also a camping event, so bring your tents and good vibes to be part of a unique community living together and experiencing one of the celestial wonders of the world. There is regular car camping, group camping, glamping, and RV camping so whatever your style, there’s a place for you.

Lettuce is the king of funk music, always bringing the energy with their live horns and good vibes. So what better thing to do than to have the kings of electronic take one of your songs and give it that funky house energy we can all bounce to.

“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (The Sponges Remix)” is out now and boy does this song really get me going. It’s everything I could have wanted in a song. It’s got the house feel, it’s got the horns, it’s got the bass, it’s got the funk. It’s always a good day when two of my favorite artists come together and release a classic with a new twist. I guarantee this one will have you moving all day and all night. If you’re looking for more of the wubs, LSDream has released 3 remix albums including a whole host of his songs reimagined by various artists. “Follow The Vibe (Lumasi Remix)” takes the cake for me as my favorite remix. It’s got all of the energy from the original song but gets even more spacey, weirder, and wilder.

Thanks for joining me on this galactic adventure. Feel free to reach out to me at richiegtechno@gmail.com. And remember, keep raging my friends!

Photo by Eric Allen

Photo by Owen Wiltshire

CINEMA

HELP WANTED

as well as a new

Director/Head Projectionist to oversee the technical aspects of our three theaters, projection booths, and café. Go To, https://cinemaartscentre.org/about-us/job-opportunities/to apply (TFN)

BURGEROLOGY LOCATIONS are looking for help. We are looking for manager positions, servers, busboys, and bartenders. Please email Burgerology.rvc@gmail.com. (TFN)

MUSIC STORE in Mastic looking for full & pt help. Great Perks (815) 666-6772 Joe (TFN)

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CLASSIC ROCK

THE WHO LIVE AT SHEA STADIUM

1982 Mercury Studios will release the first official audio companion of Live At Shea Stadium 1982 on March 1st. Previously released on DVD and Blu-ray in June 2015, The Who (Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Kenney Jones) delivered both classic tracks and rarely performed songs: “Pinball Wizard,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “My Generation,” “Substitute,” “Who Are You,” “I Can’t Explain,” “See Me Feel Me,” “Baba O’Riley,” and many more. The tour promoted the 1982 album It’s Hard and the set list was comprised of several tracks from that album, some of which the band would only play live on this tour.

The Who’s 1982 North American tour was their last to feature Kenney Jones on drums and the band did not tour again until 1989. This recording features the show from the second of their two nights at New York’s Shea Stadium and was recorded on October 13th 1982.

ALICE COOPER “THEATRE OF DEATH”

Alice Cooper invites music lovers on an unforgettable journey into the world of rock ‘n’ roll with a first time ever vinyl edition of his album Theatre Of Death — Live At Hammersmith 2009.

Feel the audience’s energy and experience Cooper’s unparalleled stage presence as he spins a macabre tale. This album not only highlights musical uniqueness, but also showcases the theatrical quality that makes Alice Cooper a pioneer in the field of rock spectacle. The recording takes you straight to the heart of the 2009 show and makes it a must for die-hard fans and newcomers to the exciting world of Alice Cooper. Hits such as “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “School’s Out,” and “Poison” are showcased, among many others.

The limited vinyl first edition is pressed on two red 180g LPs and includes a DVD with the complete concert film. As an additional highlight, the package includes a numbered concert ticket replica that takes listeners back to Alice Cooper’s fascinating world of horror.

The title will be available everywhere from March 8.

ROLLING STONES LIVE AT THE WILTERN

The Rolling Stones will release The Rolling Stones Live At The Wiltern on DVD + 2CD; Blu-Ray + 2CD, 2CD, 3LP (3 variants: Black, Gold (D2C Exclusive), and Black & Bronze Swirl (Amazon Exclusive) on March 8th.

One of the greatest box-office successes of 2002/2003, 117 shows grossing over $300 million, The Rolling Stones’ “Licks World Tour”—in support of their 40 Licks compilation—celebrated the band’s 40th Anniversary in splendid fashion, highlighted by this intimate Nov. 22 Los Angeles show at The Wiltern. With its 2,000+-seat capacity, it would prove to be a welcome respite from the global stadiums and arenas. Fans knew they were in for something special when gems like “Stray Cat Blues,” “No Expectations” and “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love” (complete with the co-author of this 1964 Soul Classic, Soloman Burke) rocked the house.

Over 80 songs were performed on this tour from all eras of the band’s one-of-a-kind history. Mick Jagger played guitar, harmonica and keyboards at various stops. Keith Richards, stellar on guitar and vocals, provided both visual and musical highlights throughout the night. On stage right, Ron Wood’s complimentary guitar work weaves seamlessly with Richards’ playing. Drummer Charlie Watts [1941-2021], as always, was the heart’n’soul backbeat that drove the band forward.

METAL

METAL HOF INDUCTEES 2024

The Metal Hall of Fame rocked Anaheim and Southern California once again with the 7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala.

“The Most Important Night In Hard Rock and Heavy Metal!!” took place January 24th at the Delta Marriott Garden Grove, Anaheim, CA.

Performances included: Kings of Thrash (featuring David Ellefson, Chris Poland, Jeff Young, Chaz Leon, and Fred Aching), along with Held Hostage, Deconstruct, and Hollywood’s favorite band LONDON, among others.

The Gala was hosted by Radio/ Television Host Eddie Trunk, and Entertainment Personality Cathy Rankin. Top musicians performed to honor late Whisky a Go Go and Rainbow Bar & Grill owner Mikeal Maglieri. The Gala continued the 40th Anniversary celebration and Induction into the 2024 Metal Hall of Fame for Eddie Trunk, who is celebrating his 40th year in radio.

For more information, please visit www.metalhalloffame.org, or call 973-263-0420.

SLAUGHTERROR “ENDLESS LUST FOR GORE”

Slaughterror’s music is a testament to their deep love and admiration for the pioneers of the scene. While paying homage to the classics, they skillfully infuse their own modern twist, creating their very own powerful sound.

Beyond their endeavors in Slaughterror, the band members have notable roles in other projects within the metal music scene. Juuso Turkki is a multi-talented musician who also plays in the dynamic outfit One Morning Left. Okko Solanterä is recognized for his contributions to Horizon Ignited, while Saku Moilanen is not only a guitarist for Slaughterror but also a mastermind of Red Moon Architect, as well as renowned studio producer within the metal music scene, shaping the sound of countless acts.

So stay tuned for the release of Endless Lust For Gore on February 23! The EP will be released digitally by Noble Demon.

BAD WOLVES NEW SINGLE “KNIFE”

Platinum-certified hard rock outfit BAD WOLVES have sharpened their sound with the scathing new single “Knife,” via Better Noise Music across digital platforms. The track features scream vocals from vocalist/guitarist AJ Rebollo (ex-ISSUES), who recently appeared on tour filling in on guitars for Bad Wolves on their winter 2023 tour dates with Bush and Eva Under Fire.

BAD WOLVES–John Boecklin [drums], Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz [lead vocals], Doc Coyle [lead guitar, backing vocals] and Kyle Konkiel [bass, backing vocals announced Rebollo will continue to tour with the band and has been officially made a full-time band member. Stream/download “Knife” at https:// badwolves.ffm.to/knife.

BITS & PIECES

JAMES BROWN “WE GOT TO CHANGE”

UMe/Republic Records released James Brown’s We Got To Change, a three-track EP featuring the previously unheard title track, on Feb. 16. “We Got To Change” was recorded August 16, 1970, at Criteria Studios in Miami, during a pivotal period in the world of James Brown, as longtime members of his famed James Brown Orchestra had walked out a few months earlier.

“We Got To Change” is another example of James Brown’s social outreach (and outrage), seen in singles like “Don’t Be a Dropout,” “Say It Loud I’m Black and I’m Proud,” “Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved” and “King Heroin.” It is also a testament to Brown’s diverse musical language, quoting from Little Jimmy Dickens’ 1949 hit “Take an Old Cold Tater (And Wait)” and the African-American anti-war spiritual, “Down by the Riverside.”

The release of “We Got To Change” will precede James Brown: Say It Loud, a two-part, four-hour documentary about the life and music of the late “Godfather of Soul” that premieres February 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on A&E.

ALICIA KEYS AT FORMULA 1

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GRAND PRIX 2024 confirmed that Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams and Martin Garrix have been named as the headline acts for the post-race concert line up on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit Main Stage on Saturday March 9th, taking place immediately after the fourth successive F1 race in the Kingdom has concluded.

The pinnacle of motorsport will be returning to Jeddah, home of the world’s fastest street circuit, on 7th-9th March 2024 and will see a change to its previous weekend format, with the Grand Prix taking place on Saturday night in order to avoid a clash with the start of the holy month of Ramadan. The fourth edition of F1’s fastest street race will be followed by spectacular live performances by three of the world’s greatest performers, producers, and songwriters.

To discover more about the FORMULA 1 SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 and purchase your tickets, please visit www.saudiarabiangp.com.

DUA LIPA SINGLE “TRAINING SEASON”

Three time GRAMMY and 6x BRIT Award-winning Dua Lipa announced her new single “Training Season” was released February 15th.

“Training Season” is the second single from Dua’s upcoming album, which will be out later this year. Dua also made a 30-second sound of the new single available to use on all shortform platforms.

The single announcement comes on the heels of Dua receiving three BRIT Award nominations including Artist of the Year, Best Pop Act and Song of the Year for “Dance The Night.” With the nominations, Dua was announced as one of the performers at this year’s BRIT Awards. Dua was last on the BRITs stage in 2021 when she performed a medley of hits from Future Nostalgia, which took home the Album of the Year award that night.

MARK KNOPFLER’S ONE DEEP RIVER

Mark Knopfler’s tenth solo studio album, One Deep River, is set for release on April 12 on his own British Grove label via Blue Note/EMI. The record will feature 12 new songs, highlighting Knopfler’s warm Geordie vocals, his poetic storytelling and richly melodic guitar playing.

The first single from the album, “Ahead Of The Game,” is out now, a wistful story about a singer/songwriter struggling to make it, set to a distinctively Knopfler riff. The album’s title track, “One Deep River,” reflects Knopfler’s deep affection for the river that runs through his childhood home city of Newcastle.

One Deep River was produced by Knopfler and his longstanding collaborator Guy Fletcher and was recorded at his state-of-the-art British Grove Studios in London. The album will be available on CD, double gatefold vinyl, cassette and a special limited-edition box set that will include the album on both vinyl and CD with nine exclusive bonus tracks on LP and CD, a litho print of Knopfler, a guitar pick set and tin and an enamel badge.

The band on One Deep River features Mark Knopfler on guitars, Jim Cox and Guy Fletcher on keyboards, Glenn Worf on bass, Ian Thomas on drums, Danny Cummings on percussion, Richard Bennett on guitar and newcomer Greg Leisz on pedal and lap steel.

WALLS HAVE EARS

Culled from three 1985 gigs in the UK during a transitional and transcendent time in the band’s story, Sonic Youth’s ‘Walls Have Ears’ appeared as a 2LP set in 1986, not just a live album but an artful tapestry full of live experimentation with songs, between-song tape segues, darkness, humor and audio verité on par with elements of side B of ‘Master Dik’ to come later. With a bit of complexity to the situation of the release itself. Deleted as quickly as it appeared, it’s now issued for the first time officially under the band’s auspices. In this 2LP set brimming with primitive classics like “The Burning Spear”, “I Love Her All The Time”, “Death Valley 69” and “I’m Insane” (uncredited on sleeve), segues and live guitar changes ooze together threaded by Madonna tapes and vocal loops off the board (somewhat a necessity for distraction until the band had a full fledged stage crew to prepare guitars). The first two sides of ‘Walls’ are massive, cavernous, with newly-drafted drummer Steve Shelley in tow taking on past tunes and unveiling “Expressway To Yr Skull” in glorious form. They tear it up especially on one trash-fi excerpt of “Blood On Brighton Beach.”

CHRISTIAN PARKER TRIBUTE TO THE BYRDS

On his last release, Sweethearts—an all-encompassing tribute to The Byrds’ classic, Sweetheart of the Rodeo, upstate New York recording artist Christian Parker wanted to prove his skills as an astute music student. On his upcoming LP Change is Now: A Tribute to The Byrds, he taps into the sounds that made him fall in love with music in the first place: the 12-string-strummed songs of The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn.

Parker has shared the album’s title track, “Change is Now,” from the band’s 1968 album, The Notorious Byrd Brothers. Parker’s version shares a tight stack of harmony vocals riding atop swirling guitar and peddling bass drones with the original. “When I first heard ‘Change Is Now’ by The Byrds, I thought it was psychedelic country music,” remembers Parker. “It started with a Rickenbacker 12-string guitar hook and three-part harmonies, and then the chorus came in with a pedal steel guitar.

Fans can purchase “Change is Now” after its March 22nd release. For more information, please visit christianparker.com.

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U2 DECADES

U2 DECADES takes audiences on a thrilling trip through the history of U2’s music spanning over 35 years! Accompanied by multimedia video elements that harken back to some of the band’s most iconic live performances, you’ll be immersed in a true concert experience!

March 16 | 8pm

TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP

A virtuosic guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel, CGP (Certified Guitar Professional) brings his unbridled passion and enthusiasm for music to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center for one night only A consummate professional, Tommy Emmanuel’s singular sound is one for the ages

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March 23 | 8pm

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May 22 | 8pm

June 1 | 8pm

THE T OUNTRY

A cou rs Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton, this is a mustsee for country fans of all ages! Featuring vocalist Kristina Train, and CMT’s “Next Woman of Country” Miko Marks backed by an all-female band, this dazzling musical tribute celebrates these country trailblazers in style!

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