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BBQ Galore At City Joints: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a shrine to good taste and good bbq...They've been featured on nearly every Food Network Best of shows, and have expanded to 9 locations. For 20 years, I've been making the pilgrimage to the original in upstate Syracuse, which is host to a mix of bikers, college students, locals and visiting sports teams who usually make Dinosaur their go to place, even before checking in to hotels. In our area, we have a Dinosaur in Harlem, Newark, and since 2013, in Brooklyn. Located inside a 1941 building which housed a motor freight company, the Brooklyn location is class all the way...A huge place, the walls are covered with original advertising collectibles, some tin signs huge. Food portions are gargantuan, and outsanding quality outstanding..To kick off, we recommend the fried green tomatoes, crispy fried, coated in Pecorino Romano cheese and Dinosaur served with cayenne buttermilk BBQ ranch dressing. Or to take it up a level, try the Dino poutine, a French Canadian specialty that is a mountain of hand cut fries with beef gravy, homemade pinto cheese and a ton of pulled pork..The price a mere $7.95, enough to feed 2-3. Sides are great, especially the mac & cheese, the bbq beans with pork ends, and fresh cut fries. The combos are many, but we suggest the St Louis ribs (very meaty), pulled pork, and the exquisite brisket, only $21.95 including 2 sides and cornbread. Or the brisket plate, that includes burnt ends, house cured jalapenos and onions. Dinosaur also has music Thursday to Sunday. Check out why this place is a must stop on the barbecue trail. Service is outstanding. Dinosaur -604 Union St, Brooklyn 347-429-7030
Of late Queens has joined the bbq movement, with several fine places setting up shop. CityRib in Jamaica has tucked away an industrial looking bbq place inside the lobby of what was once the public library, with its classic architecture. CityRib has appetizers that include grits sticks, chili dusted calamari, and wings with choice of buffalo, garlic parmesan, teriyaki or sweet & sour sauce. They have real tasty baby back ribs, plus a real well-done brisket, but our favorite was the pulled pork sandwich, CitiRib topped with coleslaw. Another good choice is the combo that includes pork shoulder and baby back ribs. CityRib also offers an inspired Sunday Brunch...try the eggs benedict, 2 poached eggs on english muffin topped with hollandaise sauce and your choice of brisket, salmon, or traditional Canadian bacon. Or a bit of the South in your mouth with chicken and waffles or cornflake and coconut crusted French toast. CityRib has a dj on Friday nights, and jazz in the Fall. Also check in for several weekday super savings specials. It's located at 89-04 Parson's Blvd, Jamaica 718878-3599
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Rounding out our trio of gems is Butcher Bar in Astoria. This place is a meat lover's delight. For an appetizer, try the Butcher Bowl, mashed potatoes, fresh corn, cheese topped with smoked pork or chicken. Everything here is outstanding, but brisket is the word. Winner of the 2013 Best Innovative Brisket Award, their brisket reeks of Texas. Beautiful, artfully cooked brisket, get yours with some fat and bark on it, super tasty and beautifully tender. Meats can be bought by the 1/4-lb and up and include brisket, pork, burnt ends and more. The burnt ends are amazing, with a spike of heat, but nothing too outrageous. The combos come with choice of sides (good fries) and slaw, and a delicious cornbread. Pulled pork was succulent, plenty of bark mixed in. A complimentary apple cake is brought out for dessert. Butcher Bar is located at 37-10 30th Ave Astoria. 718-606-8140
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September 20:
Big Day For LI Street Fairs
Sunday, September 20 will be the day of the year for street fairs as the season for outdoor fun winds down. On tap for September 20: The Franklin Square Fair on Franklin Avenue (from Hempstead Turnpike to Scherer Boulevard) from 10 am to 5 pm; this half-mile long event is celebrating its 20th year with a annual 100-plus vendor craft fair, a classic car show, a health fair by NSLIJ Frankiin Hospital, live music, a food court, inflatable children’s rides, and more. For vendor information and more: (516) 644-5615 ... The Syosset Street Fair (at Jackson Avenue) takes place on this same day; it’s free for all who attend. Organizers offers a ton of local vendors and much more; log on to Nassaucountycraftshows.com for more info ... Williston Park’s lavish annual street fair will be 11 am to 5 pm on Hillside Avenue from Willis Avenue east to the LIRR; it’s free for all. The massive event features more than 200 local and outside vendors, as well as a deejay, a hula hoop contest, classic cars, a karate demonstration, rides for kids, rock bands, face painting, dancers, pony rides, and more.
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The latest edition of the popular Long Island Music Lovers Faires will be Sunday, September 20 from 10 am to 3 pm at The American Legion Hall, loccated at Broadway and Veterans Boulevard in Massapequa. Complete information: showsandexpos.com. This massive record show is a music fan's dream, featuring records, CDs, 12'', DVDs, posters, memoribilia, and many more items for sale
Best Bets For Area Fun in every genre: rock, soul, jazz, blues, doo wop, disco, R&B, folk, pop, alternative, country, comedy, show tunes, imports, spoken word, religious/gospel, and more. The memoribilia offered is also always a treat, with posters and vintage promo materials from the biggest acts in the history of music. As always, parking is free.
Big Rigs, Big Fun:
Truck Show In Ronkonkoma
Convoys’ annual Big Rig Truck Show returns on Sunday, September 20 from 9 am to 5 pm at MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma. Info: (631) 841-2640, or log on to convoytruck.com. Admission is $10. More than 350 trucks will “show off their chrome,” including Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, pickups, antiques, and more, all competing for trophies. Children can enjoy obstacle courses, magic shows, face painting, balloons, and free giveaways; live rock & roll music, a food court, and vendors will be among the attractions.
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Charity Dog Walk/Run In Baiting Hollow
It will be a “new leash on life” for animals in need: The annual Wines & Canines Run/Walk will take place Sunday, September 20 from 10 am to 2 pm at The Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard & Horse Rescue. For more information, call (631) 727-5731 or log on to kentanimalshelter.com. This non-competitive event is different in that it’s intended as a leisurely walk/run to benefit Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton. Auction prizes, raffles, dogs on leashes, dogs in costumes, adoptable pets, wine and food sales, Kent’s unique traveling pet boutique, and live afternoon music are among the scheduled attractions. Pricing is a $30 minimum donation per person, with children 12 and under admitted free. Registration is at 10 am; walkers and runners may start the course anytime between 10 am and 1 pm. This is not a timed race.
Two Gents & A Lady: Songs Of Love & Romance Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre September 12 at 8 PM madisontheatreny.org • (516) 678-5000 Elio Scassio, Jessica Carvo (pictured), and Teo Riccardela offer an evening of love songs, featuring a special opener: The legendary funnyman “Uncle” Floyd Vivino.
PAC TRACK Charlie Musselwhite YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore September 17 at 8 PM • boultoncenter.org (631) 969-1101 Easily one of the greatest blues harmonica players in the history of the genre, Musselwhite has become a legend for his outstanding concert performances and long string of hit albums as well.
Kris Allen Adelphi University Performing Arts Center September 18 at 7:30 PM • adelphi.edu (516) 877-4927
After winning season eight of “American Idol,” Allen's hit have included “The Truth,” “Alright With Me,” and the platinumselling single “Live Like We’re Dying.” He's gone on to road success with the likes of Keith Urban, Maroon 5, Barenaked Ladies, and Lifehouse, as well as headlining his own concerts across the country.
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The biggest ticket in Major League Baseball is the annual battle between the New York Mets and New York Yankees – and the final series between the two teams this season takes place from September 18 through 20 at Citi Field in Flushing; tickets are available at mets.com and (718) 507-TIXX. Fans attending the Saturday, September 19 contest receive a pair of Mets “Thundersticks” (bang 'em together to root on your team). This season, both teams are locked in the heat of pennant races as the Mets continue to hold off the Washington Nationals, while the Yankees are battling to swat away the surging, stacked Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East.
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Satchmo & Supper: Food Fun At Museum A whimsical presentation: “Red Beans And Ricely Yours: Louis Armstrong And Food” is on display through October 4 at The Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona. More information: (718) 478-8274 or louisarmstronghouse.org. Bang On A Can: Bathgate At Noguchi Bang On A Can All-Stars' cellist Ashley Bathgate will offer a special concert on Sunday, September 13 at 3 pm at The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City. Free; for more information, log on to noguchi.org.
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The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters The Bacon Brothers Patchogue Theatre For The Performing Arts September 26 at 8 PM (631) 201-1313 patchoguetheater.org
Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend Tilles Center, Greenvale Sept. 25 through 27 tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 It's the 38th national touring season for the live show based on the legendary children's television series that's now moving to HBO; log on for show times and tickets.
The film actor's famous duo group hits on on fronts: Americana, rock, folk, pop, and country music as it tours the United States. Here's a rare chance to enjoy the music of this A-list star in the intimate environs of this famed Long Island theater – but this act is much more than a vanity project; Kevin Bacon’s music stands up on his own unlike few actors who return to their first love.
Warren Shein: The Great American Songbook Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington September 9 at 2 PM landmarkonmainstreet.org • (516) 767-6444 The multi-faceted entertainer offers an afternoon of songs by George Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and more.
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It is impossible not to enjoy yourself at theis delightfully anachronistic production. The old Ocean One/Shops At Caesars building at Boardwalk and Park Place has been renamed The Playground. There are still has plenty of retail stores, but there are a number of bars and nightclubs with different themes, such as a 1920s speakeasy and a New Orleans honky tonk in the back of the complex known as “T Street.” Tanger has expanded the number of outlet stores you’ll find at The Walk, the town’s main shopping complex. Outlet malls have popped up with great regularity around the country, but The Walk features factory stores from brands such as Chaps and Skechers. What Atlantic City has over its gambling competitors is the world’s most famous boardwalk, as well as well-maintained beaches. Given area weather, guests probably can sneak a few days in
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AC No Longer DOA: The past year hasn’t been easy for Atlantic City’s casino industry, as several showplaces closed. It wasn’t that the gamblers were getting luckier – it was ever-growing competition from nearby casinos in the greater Philadelphia area as well as Resorts World in Queens made it hard for some of this area’s casinos to cover high fixed costs. Atlantic City officials have recognized that their city could no longer place all of their bets on casinos for their economic well-being, and have worked fast and Tropicana furious at diversification. “AC” is suddenly hot again. The upcoming Miss America Pageant actually left Atlantic City for a few years, but now has returned. The Atlantic City Comedy Festival is slated for Columbus Day weekend. In addition, there are high level wine and food festivals scheduled throughout the year. Entertainment has always been a forte for AC. Name acts continue to play the casinos, while Madonna will perform at Boardwalk Hall on October 3. While name acts understandably bring out high rollers, the relatively inexpensive house shows that the casinos are known for are every bit as enjoyable. This past summer, The Taj Mahal featured mentalist Wayne Hoffman showing off his ESP skills in “Mind Candy,” while The Tropicana offered an old school magic revue, “Madame Houdini,” with female prestidigitator Hellevi Woodman in the title role. A favorite of this reviewer, however, was The Borgata’s “Burlesque,” still scheduled for Thursday nights through the fall. It offers 1940s-style risqué song-anddance numbers as well as R-rated comedy.
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the surf and be comfortable through midOctober. It’s also hard to beat the low impact exercise from walking the five-milelong boardwalk. There is a new tram that runs along the boardwalk that charges $2. The Trump Taj Mahal no longer has ties to “The Donald,” though the Trump name is prominent there and on their website, trumptaj.com. The Taj is celebrating its 25th anniversary, but the celebration has been a bit muted because of both labor and economic survival issues. Financier Carl Icahn has agreed to become the new owner of the Taj if he can get union concessions. Business aside, “The Taj” remains the gem of boardwalk hotels with its spacious rooms and plentiful restaurants. Il Mulino offers top-notch Italian cuisine, while Robert’s should please any serious steak fancier. On the less formal side, The Hard Rock Café, famous for its ribs and rock music memorabilia, is hot, as is a longtime favorite, White House Subs, famous for its overstuffed hero sandwiches. Harrah’s, across town by the Marina District, also has superb restaurants. Sammy D’s is a great place to go for light fare such as salads or a late night dessert, or have a full dinner. Dos Caminos offers tasty authentic Mexican cuisine, including the healthy salmon a la plancha. You can get to the Marina District from the boardwalk via the small buses known as The Jitney. For more information call (888)AC-VISIT, or log onto atlanticcitynj.com. – Lloyd Carroll
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By Richard Joseph Branciforte
NGHTMRE. He produces trap and dubstep and all subgenres of trap and dubstep. He’s got everything from dirty dubstep to chill dubstep to trap originals and trap remixes. NGHTMRE is a very versatile producer and has a relatively strong following in the EDM community. However, he’s the type of person that deserves to have even more recognition than he does right now. From his Nuclear Bonds EP with Slander and his array of remixes of songs by Rae Sremmurd, Lookas, Victor Niglio, Porter Robinson, and so many more. His musical style will even go past trap and dubstep, experimenting Party with all types of sounds. That’s the Thieves kind of versatility that the music industry needs. Someone who can make good, popular music, but that doesn’t conform to any norms or produce what he is told to. One song I haven’t been able to stop playing is his “Dum Dee Dum” remix. When it hits, it just makes me feel some type of way. I expect to see some big things from NGHTMRE in the future. Last, but certainly not least, is my man Jauz. Just a couple of months ago I had no idea who this was. But I’ve seen his name pop up everywhere from festival headlines to getting pretty big now (at least in my new tracks and all over my Facebook eyes), yet the general public has no feed. Jauz, like NGHTMRE, is all idea who they are. Of course they’re over the place with his production. not getting played on the radio and Some songs have trap vibe, some they didn’t do a collaboration with Justin Beiber. I’m here to be the voice have a chill vibe, and others might as well be in a category of their own. of those artists right now because He recently had a banging set at these guys are taking off and I think Hard Summer in LA and is only riswill be huge within the next few ing up, with a new track out on months. Monstercat feat Pegboard Nerds. The Party Thieves is sitting around genre you ask? “Wubs.” It’s great 58,000 Soundcloud followers as this isn’t it? That’s exactly what it sounds writing. Though that is nothing to like. Wubs. But their musical mixed scoff at, that’s not really the number and mastered to give the listener a where people start being able to recride. I’d like to see more collaboraognize your song in the general pubtions like this including Jauz. I mean, lic. What Party Thieves does have the guy just finished a collaboration going for him is his ability to be with Skrillex. How much more reindope. I was trying to figure out a difforcement do you need from me? ferent way to say it, but I couldn’t. Make sure you check that out too The stuff this guy produces is pure fire. Every drop has an epic sound to when you get a chance. Well, that’s all for me for now. it and sounds like you could have a Enjoy your day and drop me a line at drumline bump to it. He seems to richiegtechno@gmail.com. work well with Instant Party!, as two of my favorite trap songs consist of a collaboration between Jauz these two. “Savages” is the type of song I would open up a set with. It’s got an eerie beginning that gives an ominous feeling that just breaks into some gangsta trap music. His other hit, “No Heroes,” is something I would play as the last song in a set with the confetti canons ready to go, having the whole crowd pumped and jumping. Sorry, just my DJ fantasy coming to life right there. But either way, he’s gonna blow up at the end of this year and in 2016. He’s already mi=aking his way into festivals and I think he will soon be headlining the trap and bass stages. The next person I’d like to bring up to the plate is As Electric Zoo draws closer, the energy I feel in the dance community is definitely stronger. It is one of those premier events that just gets you in the mood for all types of EDM, everywhere. This has definitely passed on through me and I’ve been scrolling through all of my tracked artists on both Soundcloud, Facebook, and Spotify, looking for new kinds of music. Although most of my feed tends to be taken up by an odd assortment of deep house and mellow tunes, I do occasionally find a song that really gets me going. There are a couple of artists that seem to be
Film Reviews
By Cody Bell
Straight Outta Compton
Starring O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Aldis Hodge, Neil Brown Jr., Paul Giamatti, Carra Patterson, Elena Goode, Alexandra Shipp, Keith Powers Directed by F. Gary Gray Universal
When it began, many people didn't understand it; white people feared it (as usual); much of radio (and especially MTV) wouldn't play it – but when hip hop was new, it was the poetry of the streets, the first serious new wave in popular music since Elvis and The Beatles. There had been fleeting fads such as punk, glitter rock, a short Latin burst, and even a swing revival, but nothing took over the public consciousness like hip hop and rap – mainly because it was real, live, and utterly true, the very definition of soul. This new biopic recants the story of the formation of N.W.A., comprised of the soon-to-be legendary Dr. Dre, Easy E, MC Ren, DJ Yella, and Ice Cube. What made N.W.A. different is that as a unit, it was deadly serious. No beating around the bush, no phony love songs – straight from the rough streets of Compton, California, these young men offered no-holds-barred stories set to jarring rhythms that were as honest as a diary and as explosive as any music ever recorded. No more silence from an abused generation – these were artists out to set the record (and the world) straight.
This new film, brilliantly (and perhaps slightly too reverently, a minor quibble) directed by F. Gary Gray, centers on the lives of Cube (Jackson Jr.), Easy-E (Mitchell), and Dre (Hawkins), all of whom are so utterly believable in their roles that, like Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood, it's easy to believe these are the actual hip hop stars instead of actors portraying them. Perhaps not enough time is spent on the music itself, but for once it's a film that humanizes musicians to the point that their lyrics, styles, and performances
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seem all the more accessible and moving. Buried under rough language and terrifying violence are real people that are easy to care about, and here they are presented, warts and flaws and insecurties all out in the open. Expect a spike in N.W.A. albums and downloads as this movie, despite predictions, soared to the top of the box office charts on the weekend it was released. It's an intense, riveting experience, but for those who seek a real glimpse into music history, it's not to be missed.
Sleeping With Other People (September 11): Jason Sudeikis (“Saturday Night Live”) and the alluring Allison Bree star as a pair of goofs who fall for each other while at the same time … well, see the title. Consider this a rom-com with a decidedly adult edge. Meet The Patels (September 11): It's a comedy, but also a documentary about a clumsily arranged Indian-American marriage. It’s seemingly unlike anything seen before, according to advance notices, which also hint that this may be one of the funniest films of 2015. Goodnight Mommy (September 11): Horror is all in the family: Finally released after floating around on the festival circuit is this lauded chiller about twin boys that begin to doubt that the woman who returns home after cosmetic surgery is actually their real mother. Megaspooky, ultra-violent. Austrian; subtitled.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS Fall Brings Festivals Far & Wide: When the summer ends, celebrations don’t have to stop. Throughout September and October, area festivals will showcase music concerts among other forms of entertainment. Whether it is in our backyard, such as The Farmingdale Downtown Music Festival, or more of
Headliners include legendary 60s rockers group Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels and Buckwheat Zydeco. It’s all on Main Street in downtown Farmingdale, adjacent to a street fair with outdoor dining and a farmers market. Info: (631) 331-0808, or visit farmingdalemu-
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a getaway location, such as The Electric Festival in Aruba, these events spruce up harvest season. Most area music fans have enjoyed Patchogue’s Great South Bay Music Festival, produced by Jim Faith. For the second year, Faith will spearhead The Farmingdale Downtown Music Festival on September 19 and 20. This free event features music from the country, rock, funk, and jam genres.
By Brian Stieglitz Days Grace, and winners of the Festival’s Break Contest. This event takes place at Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Road in Clark, New Jersey. For more information, write to info@therockcarnival.com, or visit therockcarnival.com. Neil Young fans, take heed: New York City will be a
all hits town on September 13 and 14 at Bowery Ballroom; for more information, visit thebestfest.com/neilfest. In October – when the weather starts to get brisk – hip hop fans can travel to Atlanta, Georgia, for The A3C Festival. From October 7 through 11, there will be more than 500
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sicfest.com. In neighboring New Jersey, the inaugural Food Truck & Rock Carnival is September 18 through 20. This festival will include live music on three stages, a comedy show from The Stress Factory, and a craft beer village. Other attractions include one of the area’s most popular tribute acts, Almost Queen, on the Carnival Stage. Saturday features Slash, Three
prime destination during The Best Fest’s inaugural Neil Fest. The Best Fest is an organization that has organized festivals and concerts for 10 years, all dedicated to legendary musicians. This event will celebrate Young’s music and feature a list of 30 recognizable artists, including Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. It
performances from local and international artists. The festival grounds include several stages, studios, and music rooms alongside popular Atlanta food trucks, live art demonstrations, and games. A3C’s Best Block Party Ever, will conclude the five-day experience and is free for all those with a festival pass. To find out more, visit a3cfestival.com/ festival.
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hours of live coverage of the PBA World Championship from the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevava, at 7 pm on December 17, and concludes with the PBA League Elias Cup finals on Sunday, May 8, from Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine. Across
2015/2016 Bowling Season Preview: Finally, it's time to get back on the lanes and start rolling once again. If you haven't, contact your local bowling center to find out about joining a USBC-sanctioned league. If you haven't … well, what’s your excuse? The Pros Roll On: We'll start our coverage of the upcoming season with a look at the PBA's TV schedule on ESPN for this year, as reported by the PBA's Bill Vint: On the heels of a breakout viewership season, the Professional Bowlers Association returns to ESPN for the 36th consecutive year with a live prime time telecast on Thursday, Dececember 1 as part of a 17-event schedule that includes four major championship live telecasts. The 2015/16 schedule begins with two
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the schedule, ESPN will provide PBA fans with 30 hours of bowling coverage. “The PBA is looking forward to building on our exciting 2014/15 season, which saw our audience increase by 23 percent, the largest
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he New York Yankees are the highest valued franchise in all of professional sports, and the 27-time World Series champions believe that you do well by doing good for others. The “Bronx Bombers” recently completed their seventh annual H.O.P.E (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) Week, in which the team goes to Yoenis various parts of Cespedes the metropolitan area to surprise those who devote their energies helping those in need, particularly children. HOPE Week, the brainchild of Yankees media relations director Jason Zillo, is the gold standard for community relations in the sports world. HOPE Week took place the same week that Summer Slam came to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and the WWE and the Yankees teamed up to pay tribute to The Hunterdon Huskies, a cheerleader troupe comprised of children with special needs. WWE wrestlers also visited numerous area hospitals. John Cena and Stephanie McMahon made an appearance for The Make-A-Wish Foundation at Dave & Buster’s in
year-over-year viewership increase in decades,” PBA CEO and Commissioner Tom Clark said. “It’s a credit to our great partners at ESPN, our business partners and host proprietors, the PBA players who consistently deliver thrilling sports entertainment, and the widespread awareness we have developed through our multi-media PBA Network.” New Balls, Higher Scores: In our last issue, we looked at Roto-Grip's new line of products released in time for the season. In this edition, we look at new wares from Motiv, one of the industry's fasting-rising bowling ball brands: Primal Rage Remix: If this new ball looks a bit familiar, it should – it was recently used by Ronnie Russell to win the PBA's Badger Open during the just-completed Summer Swing. This ball is the successor to the Primal Rage,
By Lloyd Carroll Times Square, where the WWE made a donation of a whopping $1,000,000 to the worthy nonprofit. Cena, the longtime WWE star, has earned good reviews for his performance in the Amy Schumer comedy, Trainwreck. He told me that he plans to pursue more mainstream acting roles, but has no plans to leave the WWE. While some have complained that the Yankees have retired too many uniform numbers and given out too many plaques in Monument Park (Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte received honors two weeks ago), at least the team honors its alumni. The New York Mets don’t do that as often as they should. Speaking of the Mets and Yankees, the September 18 through 20 “Subway Series” at Citi Field will certainly have a lot of meaning for both teams as each is vying to win their respective division titles. It seems as if the Yankees always get the better of the Mets when the money is on the line. You might remember that the Mets went into a tailspin after they dropped two out of three games to the Yankees in April, after the Mets had won 11 straight games. Contending for a postseason berth is uncharted territory for most of the Mets, and the series will be as good a barometer as any as to whether they will be playing in October. My guess is that if they get swept by the Yankees, it will deflate them and ignite the floundering Washington Nationals. On the other hand, if they can take two of three from their city rivals, it will propel them to the NL East title. A paradox for Mets fans is the better that outfield Yoenis Cespedes performs, the harder it will be for the Mets to sign the impending free agent.
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A prominent baseball columnist that I greatly respect told me off the record that he doesn’t believe that the Mets have the financial resources to sign him to a long-term deal. That will certainly leave a bitter taste in the mouths of fans.
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Andy Pettitte Darrelle Revis has gotten his share of media attention in his return to the Jets. Both Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine put him on their covers for their respective training camp issues. Unless QB Geno Smith leads the New York Jets into the post-season – an unlikely prospect – this will be his last year with the team following his bizarre fight with former teammate IK Enemkpali that led to Smith’s fractued jaw and lengthy stay on the injured list. If you’re looking for a bargain, attend the U.S. Open for free during the day session on Thursday, September 10. You won’t be able to enter Arthur Ashe Stadium, but you can stroll the rest of The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
By Bob Smith Photos: LIGBT wiinners courtesy LIGBT; Ronnie Russell courtesy PBA LLC; Bowling balls courtesy Motiv
engineered for heavy oil. From Motiv: “The Primal Rage Remix provides more length than the Jackal, and a very aggressive backend motion ... The impressive dual-density Impulse V2 core gives the Remix a high RG and high differential. The high RG allows the ball to push deeper down the lane for a more devastating back end, while the higher differential creates the track flare needed to make a bold move on heavier volume patterns.” The ball also feature's Motiv's Raw Fusion Hybrid Reactive cover stock, tuned with a 4000 Grit LSS finish. All in all, this looks like a heavy oil monster well-suited for accomplished bowlers. Forza Redline: We've already seen this yellow rock at local pro shops and in league
action, and it's certainly one of the most eye-catching new balls, especially as it rolls down the lane. This one could easily end up at the “A” or benchmark ball in many player's arsenals. Again, a successor: “It provides more length than the solid Forza, yet is still offers more control than the Octane …The powerful Torx weight block in the Forza Redline delivers a 2.50 RG and .051 differential on the 15# model. It revs up easily and is capable of generating over 5” of track flare … The Forza Redline is equipped with new Helix Pearl Reactive cover stock to provide length and retain energy on medium oil. This performance feature enables the ball to drive through the pins with maximum power … Being a benchmark ball, competitive bowlers will certainly use the Forza Redline to gauge the lane pattern.” Check out Motiv products at your pro shop. Summer Shines: Late summer league scores from Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park: Survivor: Karyn Deem 208, 204; Delia Marquez 205; Debbie Soldner 208. Family Doubles: Anthony Brussler
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279; Josh Kramer 732 series; Paul Shin 745 series; Kristen Doherty 656 series. Youth scores: Paul Shin 269; Nick Wichern 240; Christian Freel 212. LIGBT Summer Stars: Joe Kingston, 28, of Ronkonkoma won his second LIGBT tournament title in a month with a victory at AMF Plainview on August 14. Bev Parker of New York City defeated four shootout finalists on August 2 at South Levittown Lanes to win her first LIGBT title and the $1,000 top prize. Leslie Farrell won $1,000 for her victory at the LIGBT tournament on August 23 at AMF East Meadow Lanes. The LIGBT is gearing up for its fall season; its eighth campaign promises to be its biggest yet. Find all the information at ligbtour.com.
Bev Parker
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Agnes and Michael Snow Nasty throughout their 50-year Baby marriage.
The regular monthly show of Mike Virostko and his 17-piece swing band. Dancing, raffles, and more. Log on for the next show dates.
Art A Calm Before The Storm Alex Ferrone Photography Gallery, Cutchogue Through September 27; (631) 734-8545; AlexFerroneGallery.com A new exhibit featuring photographic works by regional artists Christine Matthäi and Dalton Portella. Comedy Andrew “Dice” Clay Governor's, Levittown September 9 at 8 pm; govs.com; (516) 731-3358 The most notorious comedian of all time returns to the area for a rare club appearance.
Craig Ferguson Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center September 25 at 8 pm; (631) 288-1500; whbpac.org The host of “Celebrity Name Game” – and of his much-missed late night show (above) – is ready to rock Westhampton for a night of unique, quirky comedy. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling Studio Theater, Lindenhurst September 26 at 8 pm; (631) 226-8400; studiotheatreli.com The fast-paced comedian (right), best known for his stint on “The Howard Stern Show,” returns to the area for a night of spectacularly silly standup. Concerts Good Old Dance Band St. Sylvester's Parish Center, Medford Check website for show dates; (631) 730-3333; goodolddanceband.com
Judy Carmichael: This Is My Lucky Day Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor September 19 at 8 pm; (631) 725-9500; baystreet.org The vivacious jazz great (far right) offers a robust night of music and fun.
Film Nasty Baby Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington September 20 at 7 pm; (631) 423-FILM (3456); cinemaartscentre.org This dark comedy from Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Silva features Sebastian Silva, Tunde Adebimpe, and Kristen Wiig (“Saturday Night Live”).
Hobbies Long Island Auto Replica Society Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, Centereach Third Thursday of every month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335 The L.I.A.R.S. monthly meetings are open to anyone with an interest in building scale models of automobiles. Call for more information. Theater West Side Story John W. Engeman Theatre At Northport September 17 through November 8; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: The 50th production of this famed area theater.
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Bonnie & Clyde CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale Through September 27; (631) 581-2700; cmpac.com CM Performing Arts: The infamous pair created a wave of crime that's part of American legend.
Arsenic & Old Lace Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts September 12 through October 4; (631) 724-3700; smithtownpac.org Joseph Kesserling's classic comedy that has stood the test of time for 75 years. The Waiting Room Bare Bones Theater,
Judy Carmichael
Fatal Attraction Bayway Arts Center, East Islip September 12 through 27; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org. BroadHollow Theatre Company: The famed mystery thriller by Bernard Slade.
I Do! I Do! BroadHollow Theater, Elmont Library Through September 20; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: TheTony Awardwinning musical that focuses on the ups and downs experienced by
Northport Through September 27; (631) 606-0026; brownpapertickets.com; barebonestheater.com A comedy and drama at at once by Pulitzer Prize nominee Lisa Loomer.
Saturday Night Fever Gateway Playhouse, Bellport Through September 12; (631) 286-1133; gatewayplayhouse.com The 70s disco sensation is back in a new stage production that’s drawn big crowds to this popular summer theater; make plans early for these final performances. A best bet for this edition.
The Charlie Daniels Band
The Charlie Daniels Band headlines an evening of southern and country rock legends at The NYCB Theatre in Westbury on Saturday, Septmember 19 at 8 pm; The Marshall Tucker Band will also perform a full set. Tickets are now on sale; log on to thetheatreatwestbury.com, Ticketmaster,com, livenation.com, or call (800) 745-3000. Daniels and his band are currently on tour as they celebrate a wealth of milestones: It’s the 40th anniversary of Daniels’ annual Volunteer Jam concert events; the 35th anniversary of the biggest crossover single of his career, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”; and also the 35th anniversary of the album that made Daniels a household name in both country and rock music circles, Full Moon. We spoke with Daniels in September 2014 before his last NYCB
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ne of the most influential metal groups of their generation, GWAR, headlines The Paramount in Huntington on Thursday, September at 7:45 pm; the sexy yet sinister Butcher Babies and Battlecross are also on the bill. Doors open at 7 pm; a Founder’s Room Afterparty applies for those in the know. For tickets and information: parmountny.com and ticketmaster.com. Blóthar ... Beefcake the Mighty ... Pustulus Maximus ... BalSac The Jaws Of Death ...
HEAVENLY HELL: Butcher Babies Join GWAR For Metal Mayhem In Huntington
JiZMak da Gusha ... Bonesnapper ... Sawborg Destructo. There’s never been a band like GWAR, where the ominous costumes are only the start of the mayhem. Let’s let the band describe itself: “Thirty years have
CDB Joins Marshall Tucker: A Southern Rock Spectacular In Westbury
Theater at Westbury appearance, when he was on the road supporting a new album called Off The Grid: Doin’ It Dylan. “There's a TV show called 'Hell On Wheels,' and we were asked to do some music for it,” said the everpersonable Daniels last year. “Because of the time period of the show, we were limited to acoustic instruments like they had in the 1800s. We had never done acoustic music before; the band sounded so different and so great. So we decided to do a whole album like that – and who better to go to than the endless well of Bob Dylan material. Plus, I was a huge Bob Dylan fan and I wanted to do a tribue to him, anyway. It was just a very opportune time to do this.” Much of Daniels' canon – “The Devil Went Down To Georgia,” “Still In Saigon,” “In America,” and so many
GWAR
passed since GWAR was awoken from the prison of their Antarctic slumber in 1985. In those three decades, they have shaped the music and culture of mankind using broadswords and guitars, carving the human race to more closely
others – are nearly on par with Dylan, but in Daniels' own southern sound and style. Through the years, Daniels has been unwaveringly patriotic, performing overseas (three times in Iraq) and writing and recording songs in tribute to our troops; his “The Last Fallen Hero” was a post 9/11 classic. His stance on backing the US and our military is one that Daniels speaks of without reservation. “I have a very deep feeling for the military,” said Daniels in our interview last year. “There are no two ways about it: America is the greatest nation that ever existed. We don't realize what a great nation it is; even the other nations in the western world, they don't have everything we've got. They don't have all the freedoms that we have, things that we take for granted too often. We have the best of all worlds here.”
resemble their demented visage and psyche. The Scumdogs will celebrate their 30th anniversary (or as the Romans would call it, their XXX anniversary) by releasing a box set showcasing the musical and artistic genius of this misfit group of extraterrestrial mutants that world has come to love almost as much as they fear.” Also on the bill are the controversial Butcher Babies, who somehow manage to be utterly sexy and downright ominous at the same time. Hailing from Los Angeles, Butcher Babies offer an explosive stage show featuring two spectacular female lead singers. We offer you this: Google “Butcher Babies” and click “images.” Not a band for the faint of heart ... or the weak of libido.
Photos: Butcher Babies courtesy Centura Media (Scott Uchide)
Butcher Babies
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Tuesday, September 8
Nassau Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Dianne, Larry & Joe P.J. Harper's (Valley Stream) JDL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Original Music Showcase: Muted Minds / Zodiak / Aqua Cherry K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Live Country Music / DJ Cowboy Ben-E The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City) DJ Johnny Shine Reel (East Rockaway)
Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by David Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic One Main (Babylon) Bobby Dee's Open Mic & Jam Pour House (Holbrook) Tuesday Night Live: George Cintron & Bobby Rondinelli Katie's of Smithtown Open Mic Night hosted by Mike & Mike Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) The Cogs Singles Open Jam Gator Blue (East Islip) Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ Harry-Oke The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook) Open Mic with Shaun Lally Flanagan's Pub (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Cabaresque Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Live Deejay Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) NYC/Queens Belinda Carlisle / The B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars B.B. King's (NYC) Dust Bowl / Revival / The Hot Sardines Mercury Lounge (NYC) John McCauley City Winery (NYC)
Your Guide To Local Events Mimicking Birds Rough Trade NYC Thee Oh Sees Bowery Ballroom (NYC)
Wednesday, September 9
Nassau Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Sunset Grill (Seaford) Wonderous Stories K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Pete Kanelous & Friends R.S. Jones (Merrick) Open Mic E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Open Jam Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Mic w/"Big Daddy" John Struck The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band Phat Daddy's (Oceanside) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Country Music Originals Night Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam w/Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers (Bayville) Warren Shein: The Great American Songbook Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Country Wednesdays Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport)
Suffolk The Cogs Singles Open Jam The Stadium (Bohemia) Live Music Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Garet Newman's Jazz Jam East End Republican Club (Sayville) Open Blues/Jazz Jam Park Avenue Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) Open Jam Night with Jim Kolman The Diamond Club & Sports Bar (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. Quogue East Pub (East Quogue)
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Open Mic hosted by Kyle Fitzpatrick BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic & Jam 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Acoustic Artist Tom Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Karaoke Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Our Generation Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Reflections Amityville Music Hall NYC/Queens Angra B.B. King's (NYC) David Broza City Winery (NYC) Air Traffic Controller Mercury Lounge (NYC) Lou Barlow / The Wonder Years Rough Trade NYC Say Lou Lou / Phoebe Ryan Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Nick Jonas Terminal 5 (NYC)
Thursday, September 10
Nassau Live Boxing The Space At Westbury Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/Curt Arnel & Friends Ringside (Hicksville) Karaoke With DJ Dom Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Chris Kenny The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Joe Bayer Band Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Open Mic Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Jazz Night Viana Hotel & Spa (Westbury) Open Mic with Benoir The Hub (Island Park) Jazz & Sushi Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Live Band Karaoke / FM (Steely Dan Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic Night Spice's Restaurant
(Baldwin) Open Mic With Frank Walker Sunset Grill (Seaford) Karen Bella R.S. Jones (Merrick) Salsa Night Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Mike & The Outlaws Suite 1828 (Merrick) Jason Liebman Still Partners (Sea Cliff) The Revivers Callahan's (East Meadow)
Suffolk Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Tony Rezzo With Frank Bellucci, Bob Lepley, & Al Cardillo Treme (Islip) Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (Saint James) Chain Reaction Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Next Level Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Open Mic / Talkhouse Birthday Party Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Mind Open / DJ Brandon Elsbree / The Counter Funktion Band / Ken Talve Trio 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Eternity Fallen Revolution (Amityville) E3 Red River Inn (Yaphank) Leslie Mendelson & The Falco Brothers Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport)
NYC/Queens Dancing Dream (Abba Tribute) / Fleetwood Maxx (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) B.B. King's (NYC) Ann Hampton Callaway City Winery (NYC) Charly Bliss Mercury Lounge (NYC) The Juan MacLean Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Little Wings / Weyes Blood Rough Trade NYC William Humphrey Quartet Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach)
Friday, September 11
Calendar Nassau ZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute Band) Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Carrie McQuade Duo R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Disco Unlimited Puglia's (Garden City) Superbad Callahan's (East Meadow) 80s New Wave Night Screamer Of The Week / Tommy Sanfilippo (Happy Hour) Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) John Kouri & The Hambones Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Generations Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Beyond Fab (Beatles Tribute) Sunset Grill (Seaford) Decadia / Petty Rumours (Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Rolling Stoned Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Radio Daze Reel (East Rockaway) Like You Mean It Michael's Porthole (Oceanside) Tony K & Boardwalk Memories (Williston Park) Joe Rock & The All-Stars Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) Suffolk Live Boxing The Paramount (Huntington) Tommy Cai Bayside Clam Bar (East Islip) The Lisa Polizzi Band Sidetracked (Sayville) Fran Diamond / Tooty & The Mother Pluckers Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Prognosis (Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Pink Floyd Tribute) / An Ultimate Rush Tribute Revolution (Amityville) Jellyband Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Diabolic Amityville Music Hall Trailer Park Gigalos Bobbique (Patchogue) Less Than Zero / Sarah Conway & The Playful Souls Stephen Talkhouse
Your Guide To Local Events (Amagansett) Songs In The Attic (Billy Joel Tribute) Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Dave Clive's Nawlins Funk Band Treme (Islip) Cover Story / DJ Epic Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Drive (The Cars Tribute) / Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar Tribute) / Sunday Girl (Blondie Tribute) 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The Lisa Polizzi Band Sidetracked (Sayville)
NYC/Queens Dru Hill B.B. King's (NYC) The Orb Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Wesley Stace's Cabinet Of Wonders City Winery (NYC) Katherine Calder / Mipso Mercury Lounge (NYC) The Dough Rollers Rough Trade NYC The Milk Carton Kids Town Hall (NYC) Bobby Radcliff Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach)
Saturday, September 12
Nassau ZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute Band / Rattlesnake Dawn) / Mac-Fest (A Tribute For Kevin McNamaara): The Intercontinentals Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Two Gents & A Lady – Songs Of Love & Romance: Elio Scassio / Jessica Carvo / Teo Riccardela Madison Theatere at Molloy College (Rockville Centre) The Park Brothers Hyde Away Pub (New Hyde Park) Derrick & The Sweet Soul Band Callahan's (East Meadow) Save It For Later / Phil's Caribbean Party Band Michael's Porthole (Oceanside) The Seven Sunset Grill (Seaford) Live Music The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale)
FiveStone Memories (Williston Park) Cactus Life Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Live Deejay Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Jet Stream Puglia's (Garden City) Welldiggers R.S. Jones (Merrick)
The Old Ironsides / Remnants / Cry Havoc! / Buying Time / Hot Blood / Gangway / Tiki Kings Car Show Featuring Live Music
Mr.
Beery's (Bethpage) Godfrey Townsend / Heresy (Jethro Tull Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Kerry Kearney Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) All Boro Beach Bash Benefit Pop’s Seafood Shack & Grill (Island Park)
Suffolk Robert Klein Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Hitman Blues Band Sidetracked (Sayville) Ayako Shirasaki & Noriko Ueda Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) The Cara Band Shandon Court (East Islip) The Growlerz Gray Horse Tavern (Bayport) In Session The Arden (Port Jefferson) Live Irish Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Deejay Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Next To None Revolution (Amityville) Fantasy Fest: Damage Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges Jazz Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) The Cara Band Shandon Court (East Islip) 20 Highview / Decadia 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Adventures In Bluesland Treme (Islip) Live Irish Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Lex Gray & The Urban Pioneers Bobbique (Patchogue) 12X / Robert Bruey Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Saturday Night Dance Party Emporium
(Patchogue) Mean Machine Napper Tandy's (Miller Place) The Gong Show Live Boulton Center (Bay Shore)
NYC/Queens Corey Smith Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Gloria Gaynor / All Black Party B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Low Cut Connie Mercury Lounge (NYC) Death Cab For Cutie Madison Square Garden (NYC) Yonatan Gat Rough Trade NYC The Electrix Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Gypsy Kings Beacon Theatre (NYC)
Sunday, September 13
Nassau Big Daddy & Friends The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Live Irish Music Connoly Station (Malverne) Live Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Reggae Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live Jazz Brunch City Cellar (Westbury) Wade Garnett Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa)
Suffolk Peter Mayer, Scott Kirby, Brendan Mayer & Gary Green Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Jazz Jam Session Treme (Islip) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) NY Jazz Mission Treme (Islip) Petal Amityville Music Hall Richie Iacona Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Year Of The Locust Revolution (Amityville) Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court (East Islip) Fantasy Fest: Young Rebel Goumbas / Rock & Roll Brewing Company Off Key Tikki
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Calendar (Patchogue) Breakfast Music With Local Musicians Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Frank Walker Gabrielsen’s Country Farm (Jamesport) Joe Rock & The All-Stars Giacomo Jack’s (Amityville)
NYC/Queens Albert Cummings / John Nemeth B.B King's (NYC) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls The Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) In The Round: Marshall Crenshaw, Jonathan Edwards, & Garland Jeffereys / P.J. Rasmussen & The Boardwalk Jazz Band City Winery (NYC) Ashley Bathgate Noguchi Museum (Long Island City) Tits Of Clay Rough Trade (NYC) Neil Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of Neil Young Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Moon Duo Mercury Lounge (NYC) Firm Roots Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach)
Monday, September 14
Nassau Industry Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Open Mic & Jam Hosted by Kenny Forgione & Friends K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) A Witch's Brew Reel (East Rockaway) Open Mic Still Partners (Sea Cliff)
Suffolk Open Mic Comedy Show Fin's Pub (Oakdale) Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Shandon Court (East Islip) Open Mic with Dave Drew The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic Night Hosted by Jerry Ramone The Crooked Rail (Northport) Open Jam with Rockin' Rob Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic Night w/Kenn Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Featuring Bobby Dee, John Dobert, & Johnny Mac Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Open Mic Night Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Good Old War Revolution (Amityville) NYC/Queens Jam with Richie Cannata The Bitter End (NYC) Open Jazz Jam Session Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Howie Day City Winery (NYC) Duran Duran (American Express Card Members Private Concert) Terminal 5 (NYC) Neil Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of Neil Young Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Summer Heart Mercury Lounge (NYC)
Tuesday, September 15
Nassau Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Dianne, Larry & Joe P.J. Harper's (Valley Stream) Songwriters Roundtable Hosted By 42nd & Nelson K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Live Country Music / DJ Cowboy Ben-E The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City) JBL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) DJ Johnny Shine Reel (East Rockaway)
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Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Live Deejay Villiage Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Tommy Cai Bayside Clam Bar (East Islip) Open Mic with Shaun Lally Flanagan's Pub (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic Night Hosted by Jerry Ramone The Crooked Rail (Northport) The Cogs Singles Open Jam Gator Blue (East Islip)
Your Guide To Local Events Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ Harry Oke The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook)
Open Jam w/George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Katies of Smithtown
Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James)
NYC/Queens Kim Simmonds & Savoy Brown / The B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars B.B. King's (NYC) Blue Sky Riders Featuring Kenny Loggins City Winery (NYC) Nick Diamonds Rough Trade NYC The Maine Presents American Candy Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Crooks On Tape Mercury Lounge (NYC) Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell Beacon Theatre (NYC)
Wednesday, September 16
Nassau Rick Springfield / Loverboy / The Romantics NYCB Theatre At Westbury Blues At Sunset: Open Jam with The Sunset Boyz Sunset Grill (Seaford) Country Music Originals Night Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Motorhead Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Open Jam Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio Don Lorenzo's Restaurant and Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band Phat Daddy's (Oceanside) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic with "Big Daddy" John Struck The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam with Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers (Bayville) Wonderous Stories K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ian Petillo R.S. Jones (Merrick)
Suffolk The Cogs Singles Open Jam The Stadium (Bohemia) Open Jam Night with Jim Kolman Diamond Club & Sports Bar (Ronkonkoma) Live Music Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Garet Newman's Jazz Jam East End Republican Club (Sayville) Live Comedy Revolution (Amityville) Set It Off / 7 Minutes In Heaven Amityville Music Hall Open Blues/Jazz Jam Park Avenue Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic hosted by Kyle Fitzpatrick BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Acoustic Artist Tom Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Penny Lane Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) NYC/Queens Billy Cobham B.B. King's (NYC) Ana Popovic Highline Ballroom (NYC) Blue Sky Riders Featuring Kenny Loggins City Winery (NYC) Years & Years Terminal 5 (NYC) Eagles Of Death Metal Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Nick Diamonds / Borns Mercury Lounge (NYC) Madonna Madison Square Garden (NYC)
Thursday, September 17
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Billy Collins NYCB Theatre At Westbury Live Band Karaoke / Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic with Benoir The Hub (Island Park) New Life Crisis The Lounge At The Space At Westbury Chris Kenny The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/Curt Arnel & Friends Ringside (Hicksville) Jazz & Sushi Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach)
Fall Film Festivals Galore: From Gore To Pups By Brian Stieglitz When New York film comes to mind, the first event many fans think of is The Tribeca Film Festival. However, Long Island is the home of three internationally acclaimed festivals, which get bigger every year: The Hamptons International Film Festival, The Long Beach International Film Festival, and The Gold Coast International Film Festival all unreel this fall right in our backyard. This year, The Hamptons International Film Festival is making some changes, with new co-chairmen named in Long Island native (and A-list actor) Alec Baldwin and Randy Mastro. In addition, signature programs are coming, including a Compassion, Justice and Animal Rights Program that underscores films with messages about social justice for those who cannot speak for themselves. In the past, films at The Hamptons Festival went on to win Best Picture at The Academy Awards – a distinction few other festivals can boast. This year’s festivities are October 8 through 12 at 337 Newtown Lane in East Hampton; for more information, call (631) 324-4600, or visit hamptonsfilmfest.org. Long Island’s city on the water features its fourth annual Long Beach International Film Festival this year. August gave us a glimpse into what this event has to offer with “Shorts On The Beach,” the annual event exclusively featuring short films. This fall, the Festival continues with receptions, international spotlights, industry seminars, and countless ways for the public get involved in the craft of filmmaking. The Festival begins September 24 and runs until Septmember 27, with four screening venues throughout Long Beach and the Village of Rockville Centre. For more information, visit longbeachfilm.com. For the fifth time, The Gold Coast International Film Festival will continue its tradition of hosting a festival rooted in Long Island. Each festival includes workshops, parties with a gala, and opportunities to speak with renowned film experts. Produced by The Gold Coast Arts Center, the festival hosts events and activities throughout the year that lead up to the event date. This year’s Festival takes place November 9 through 15 at venues throughout northwestern Long Island. For more information, call (516) 829-3536, or visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org. Outside Long Island, film fans can find a treasure cove in Manhanttan’s niché film community. This fall boasts a number of festivals in New York City that focus on alternative themes, specific genres, and even the concept of virtual reality. Fans of all things macabre and spooky can find an event to call their own with The New York City Horror Film Festival. Founded in 2001 by Michael J. Hein, this festival has been growing in notoriety with appearances by the late Wes Craven (director of the classics Nightmare On Elm Street and The Last House On The Left) and Rob Zombie (rock artist and director of Halloween ‘07). The event occurs every November at The Tribeca Cinemas, located at 54 Varick Streetin New York City, with this year’s event running from November 12 through 15. For more information, write to Ronnie@nychorrorfest.com, or visit nychorrorfest.com. This next event takes 3D past its limits as New York’s fifth annual Food Film Festival does things differently. Here’s how it works: Festival attendees watch a movie featuring a certain type of food or dish while enjoying that same dish as prepared by renowned chefs. Past experiences included the film Ramen Dreams, with Chef Keizo Shimamoto, creator of the Ramen Burger, cooking for the audience. The event strives to give back by benefiting hunger-related philanthropies, including The Good Food Project, The Billion Oyster Project, and The Food Bank For New York City. The festival takes place from October 22 through 25 at locations to be announced. For more information and more food porn, write to debpressman@gmail.com, or visit thefoodfilmfestival.com. For the first time ever in the U.S., moviegoers can attend a festival with canines as the stars of the event. The inaugural Dog Film Festival will feature films that highlight the connections between dogs and humans; its founder, Tracie Hotchner, strives to extend the efforts made by her talk show pseudonym, The Radio Pet Lady. Hotchner hopes this festival will allow others to embrace dogs the way she does. In addition to movies about dogs, the event also consists of an opening night gala and “Pooch Party.” Attendees and their dogs are welcome to celebrate the start of the festival and walk its green carpet. All events take place at The Peter Norton Symphony Space at 2537 Broadway, with opening night on October 2, and closing ceremonies on October 3. For more information on this event, write to info@dogilmfestival.com, or visit dogfilmfestival.com. At The Kaleidoscope Virtual Reality Festival, attendees can step inside a movie – literally. By putting on Oculus VR headsets and being equipped with Gear VR equipment, moviegoers will be able to experience films made by the first pioneers in the field of virtual reality filmmaking. Founded in May by Rene Pinnell and Michael Breymann (technical director for Industrial Light And Magic”), the goal behind this festival is to use virtual reality gaming to create a new language of entertainment. Kaleidoscope will travel across America’s major cities, coming to Manhattan on October 6 (location to be announced). For more information on the festival and this unique virtual reality project,write tol hello@kaleidovr.com, or visit kvrff.com.
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Calendar Jan Slow R.S. Jones (Merrick) Open Mic Night Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Acoustic Open Mic with Frank Walker Sunset Grill (Seaford) Salsa Night Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Karaoke with DJ Dom Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Mike & The Outlaws Suite 1828 (Merrick) Titus Canby Still Partners (Sea Cliff) The Wayne Holmes Revue / Jam Night Callahan's (East Meadow)
Suffolk GWAR / Butcher Babies / Battlecross The Paramount (Huntington) Charlie Musselwhite Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Hard Luck Cafe Concert Series: Annika Bennett / Kirsten Maxwell Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington) Diesel Sidetracked (Sayville) The Roosters Shandon Court (East Islip) Pete RG Amityville Music Hall E3 Red River Inn (Yaphank) Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (Saint James) C. Moore Green & The Blues Machine Treme (Islip) Neo-Political Cowgirls Featuring Nancy Atlas Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) DJ Chris Rallo Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Huntress / Avatar Revolution (Amityville) Frank O'Brien / Tim Givens Duo Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Gang Of Thieves / Dub Steady / The Native Alien Tribe 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) NYC/Queens
Your Guide To Local Events Lyfe Jennings B.B. King's (NYC) Madonna Madison Square Garden (NYC) Holly Miranda Mercury Lounge (NYC) Baio Rough Trade NYC Rancid Terminal 5 (NYC) Jess Glynne Bowery Ballroom (NYC) R.L. Grime / Young Thug / Mr. Carmack Centeral Park Summerstage (NYC)
Friday, September 18
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O El Amor Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) / Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Nields Our Times Coffeehouse/Ethical Humanist Society (Garden City) Cautionary / Zofolk Blue Parrott Lounge (Massapequa) Cover Story Memories (Williston Park) Foam Callahan's (East Meadow) No Name Band R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Kris Allen Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (Garden City) Live Music Savoy Tavern (Merrick) Arcadia Puglia's (Garden City) Oso Oso / Parasites / Young Ladies / Young Rochelles / Low Lives Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Warrior's Odyssey / JJ Mack Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Generations Sunset Grill (Seaford) Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Hat Trick Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Acoustically Correct Michael's Porthole (Oceanside) Butchers Blind Port Washington Public
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Suffolk Popa Chubby Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Wayne Sabella Featuring Mark Buttice Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Soulstice Sidetracked (Sayville) Revel In Dimes / Elliot Murphy Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Drop Dead Sexy / That 70s Band Emporium (Patchogue) Joe Delia & Thieves Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Classic Rewind Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Helmet Revolution (Amityville) The Karma Killers Amityville Music Hall Petey Mix Treme (Islip) Howie Seal & The Neighborhood Shandon Court (East Islip) Craig Rose Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Jesus Christ Pose / Bloody Sabbath / Facelift / Sliver 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Young Thug The Paramount (Huntington) Frank & Eric Swept Away (Bay Shore) Body & Soul / DJ Epic Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Joe Vicino / Sal Of Ready In 10 Bobbique (Patchogue) Long Island Family Festival: Fire & Ice (Pat Benatar Tribute) Tanner Park (Copiague) Hamptons Yoga Festival Hayground School (Bridgehampton) Revel 9 Even Flow (Bay Shore) NYC/Queens Chante Moore B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Hank & Cupcakes / Sky Pony Mercury Lounge (NYC) Alabama Beacon Theatre (NYC) Ultimate Painting Rough Trade NYC Rancid Terminal 5 (NYC) Third Story Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Tony O. Blues Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Juan Luis Guerra The Theatre At Madison
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Saturday, September 19
Nassau The Charlies Daniels Band / The Marshall Tucker Band NYCB Theatre At Westbury Billboard Live / Uppercut K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Backbeat Memories (Williston Park) Shahkar The Space At Westbury Milagro (Santana Tribute) Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Live Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Sweet Suzi R.S. Jones (Merrick) Revolver Sunset Grill (Seaford) Live Deejays Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live Music Savoy Tavern (Merrick) Live Music Puglia's (Garden City) Carman Avenue Band Callahan's (East Meadow) Marco Conelli & Friends Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Melting Pot Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Farmingdale Music Festival (Farmingdale Village)
Suffolk The Cara Band Shandon Court (East Islip) Jay & The Americans Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Mickey B's Oldies Spectacular: Gary “U.S.” Bonds / The Tymes / Lenny Bell & The Dimensions / Marcels Patchogue Theatre Ayako Shirasaki & Noriko Ueda Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Midnight Ramblers Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Live Deejay Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue)
The Best Venues & Bars, Unveiling The Stars Wonderous Stories K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore September 9 at 7 PM kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925
They're calling it a “Welcome Home Party,” and in many ways, this is going to be just that: One of Long Island's favorite cover bands returns to their Wednesday residency at Farrell's, and it's sure to be a packed house full of classic rock fans. They’ve been doing it for years: From progressive rock to pithy pop, Stories can perform it all with aplomb.
The Old Ironsides Remnants Cry Havoc! Hot Blood Gangway Mr. Beery's, Bethpage September 12 beginning at 8 PM • mrbeerys.com (516) 579-7049
Quite a packed night: Area alt country / folk / rock favorites The Old Ironsides (pictured) are joined by Connecticut's Cry Havoc!, Jersey's Hot Blood, and fellow local rockers Gangway and Remnants – a little of everything as summer hedges into autumn.
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O El Amor Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall, Wantagh September 18 at 10 PM • muls.com (516) 783-7500 • ticketweb.com
The infamous masked men are back at Mul's; if you've never experienced this off-kilter band, let us tell you about them in their own words: “Have you ever walked into a bar or club and found a band working the stage wearing outlandish masks, wearing ill-fitting clothing, and performing high-intensity versions of one-hit wonders while jumping into bursts of synchronized dancing, engaging in R-rated banter with the audience, and occasionally pouring beer on their own heads?”
Calendar Bull Moose Party Bobbique (Patchogue) Souled Out Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Easy Chief Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) James Maddock Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Denise Kean Swept Away (Bay Shore) Shinebox The Arden (Port Jefferson) Live Irish Music / Live Deejay Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) 45 RPM / New Life Crisis 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges Jazz Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Tommy Z Band Treme (Islip) Hello Brooklyn / Uniphi Good Music Festival: Darryl “DMC” McDaniels / Tonic / Toby Lightman / Glen Phillips Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Saturday Night Dance Party Emporium (Patchogue) Long Island Family Festival Tanner Park (Copaigue) Hamptons Yoga Festival Hayground School (Bridgehampton) Joe Rock & The All-Stars Giacomo Jack’s (Amityville) NYC/Queens Bobby Whitlock & Coco Carmel / Godfrey Townsend & Friends B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Daddy Yankee Madison Square Garden (NYC) Sturgill Simpson Beacon Theatre (NYC) Caspian Rough Trade NYC The Kearney Brothers Band Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach)
Sunday, September 20
Nassau Live Jazz Brunch City Cellar (Westbury) Long Island Music Lover's Expo American
Your Guide To Local Events Legion (Massapequa) Live Reggae Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Jerry Cardone (Frank Sinatra Tribute) Michael's Porthole (Oceanside) Long Island Heart Walk Jones Beach (Wantagh) Finally Balanced & Friends Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Farmingdale Music Festival (Farmingdale Village) Suffolk Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court (East Islip) Trivium / Tremonti Emporium (Patchgoue) Otherwise Revolution (Amityville) End Of Summer Luau Party: Big Daddy Deluxe Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Jazz With June Treme (Islip) Breakfast Music With Local Musiciams Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Cassandra House Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Parsonsfield University Cafe (Stony Brook University) Long Island Family Festival (Tanner Park) Copaigue Hamptons Yoga Festival Hayground School (Bridgehampton) Gail Storm Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor)
Jerry's Jazz Band Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Roy Buchanan Birthday Celebration: Jim Weider / G.E. Smith / Johnny Hiland / John Jorgenson City Winery (NYC)
Monday, September 21
Nassau Industry Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach)7 Open Mic & Jam hosted by Kenny Forgione K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)
Suffolk Open Mic Comedy Show Fin's Pub (Oakdale) Open Mic with Dave Drew The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic Night w/Kenn Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst)
Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Shandon Court (East Islip) Open Mic Featuring Bobby Dee, John Dobert, & Johnny Mac Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Sea Cove (Center Moriches) SayWeCanFly Amityville Music Hall
NYC/Queens Behind The Lens: Henry Diltz / Pattie Boyd City Winery (NYC) Youth Lagoon Rough Trade NYC Wishbone Ash B.B. King's (NYC) Startalk Live! With Neil DeGrasse Tyson & Co-Host Eugene Mirman Beacon Theatre (NYC) Albert Hammond Jr. Bowery Ballroom (NYC)
NYC/Queens Human Wheels (John Mellencamp Tribute) / Damn The Torpedoes (Tom Petty Tribute) B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls The Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Eli Young Band Terminal 5 (NYC) Nothing More Bowery Ballroom (NYC) U.S. Elevator Mercury Lounge (NYC)
PERFORMANCE Photo: The Movielife by Brian Stieglitz
Today’s Mixtape Festival • The Emporium • Patchogue The crowd was in rapture as fans started to scream and dance while the pop/punk band A Loss For Words hit its first note. Throughout Today's Mixtape Festival's fourth summer event, the bands played with a fervent energy that seemed
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to stand out from other punk shows. With A Loss For Words playing its last Long Island show, hardcore punk act Kill Your Idols playing its first show in eight years, and Long Island natives The Movielife playing its first show in more than a decade, it was clear that this festival would have a lot of heart behind it. The Long Island punk scene usually boasts intimate shows within a tightly knit community. Singers jump into the crowd, fans crowd surf to the stage, and
the music feels like it is being played to you and not at you. This festival seemed to epitomize that vibe as singer Andy West of Kill Your Idols jumped into the crowd and was smothered by fans, who shouted his lyrics with him. Matty Aresenault of A Loss For Words spoke about how the hardcore scene is less about brutal breakdowns and harsh vocals and more about the messages behind the lyrics and how the musicians feel or think. This may sound like generic frontman preachment, but the evidence was delivered in the passion displayed at the Festival. It was as if every band – pop punk, hardcore, and everything in between – felt comfortable in their niche. As a result, so did the audience. A band highlighted at the Festival was The Movielife, which announced that this was their first show in more than 13 years, and it won’t be their last. The band is led by frontman Vinnie Caruana, who is also the lead vocalist of I Am The Avalanche. Although both bands sound similar with driving, aggressive verses behind catchy choruses, there was a surreal feeling when Caruana came out and started singing older songs. It was like traveling back in time to when The Movielife was a thriving punk band, but on this night they proved that they continue to remain relevant. – Brian Steiglitz
Royal Blood • Citi Field • Flushing The cliché “break a leg” took on a whole new meaning for Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters during their recent world tour. While on stage in Sweden, Grohl broke his leg during a nasty spill, and has since been forced to wear a leg brace. While some performers would throw in the towel, Foo Fighters just kept going on with their tour, with Groh sporting a full leg cast. We’re sure you’ve heard about their recent Citi Field show – but did you hear about the opener? Royal Blood left its stamp on the stadium as they laid down some good, old fashion blues. This fairly new duo from England is utterly unique – neither is a guitarist. Mike Kerr shredded on the bass with variety of techniques and styles, as Ben Thatcher’s heavy, hard-hitting druming added perfect rhythm to this dynamic duo’s performance. While Royal Blood’s style clearly is heavily influenced by the blues, there is a more than a hint of alternative/ grunge in their songwriting style. Kerr confidently brings forth simple
but intriguing verses with crisp melodies, followed by catchy but s incere choruses with hooks. During this opening slot, the duo performed songs from their self-titled album (“Come On Over,” “You Can Be So Cruel,” and “Better Strangers”); the no-holds-barred songs showed the band’s potential as songwriters and performers. Thatcher fills the empty voids for each song, leaving no space for the ears to wander; even as Thatcher slows down, Kerr’s raw, grungy bass picks things up. “Figured It Out) (recently featured in the new film version of Entourage) proved to be a crowd favorite, while “Little Monsters” showed Kerr’s strength in harmony and riffs. “Ten Ton Skeleton” and “Loose Change” were rocked before the duo ended with the perfectly themed exit music “Out Of The Black,” which earned an arena rock rarity: a standing ovation for an opening act. Clearly, this is just the beginning for Royal Blood. – Text & photo by Christopher Jon Smaragdas
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Studio News Rapture Sound Studio
Your humble scribes at Studio News simply adore summer, and we're bummed that it's about to end – so at this time, we'll soothe our souls by checking out the every-bit -as-hot area studio scene: New to our listings is Rapture Sound Studio in Syosset, which features a variety of rehearsal rooms to choose from that offer drum kits, high-end speaker systems, mics, and stands all included. The studio recently reported a special: book two hours and get the second hour half-off, or book three hours and get the third free. Call Rapture Sound Studio at (516) 433-0070. Rapture opened in June; owners Chase Zabatta and Mike Oliveri created Rapture after having difficulty finding a spot where their bands could
practice. The struggle was finding a place that was convenient, affordable, and allowed music to be played. A musician and audio and recording engineer with a background in engineering from Quad Studios, Zabatta has played in rock and metal bands throughout Long Island on guitar and bass, as well as singing lead and backup vocals. Zabatta and Oliveri also have aspirations to build a state-of-the-art recording studio. “We created this business in order to provide quality spaces for talented musicians to freely explore their sound,” said Zabatta. For more info, log on to rapturesound.com, or find them at Facebook.com/RaptureSound. More newcomers to our listings: As reported in our last issue, Good Times' Christopher Jon Smaragdas recently visited Caelum Music Caelum Music Production
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Production in Oceanside, owned and operated by CEO and founder Dante Lattanzi, an experienced music composer, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Lattanzi has personally handled all production, instrumentation, editing, mixing, and mastering at his Long Island studio since 2014, which is an “invitation only” location. Lattanzi has worked with names such as MTV, Cathia of NBC’s “The Voice,” The Brady Brothers, Shemekia Copeland, Dr. John, Bad Boy Records, and HBO, to name a few. Lattanzi also manages Troy Ramey, a promising singer/songwriter fast gaining national notice. The studio features an acoustically treated control room, a spacious live room, and a custom ISO vocal booth with color therapy lighting. Musicians ave an assortment of instruments to record with, including limited edition Tama drums, an Yamaha upright piano, Fender and Taylor guitars, assorted percussion, Yamaha and Korg keyboards, electric basses, and exotic instruments
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from an erhu to a sitar. Reach Dante Lattanzi of Caelum Production at (917) 957-2910, or log on to caelumproduction.com. Local beat: The new, fast-rising CD single by Halliday, “Sayonara,” was recorded, mixed, and mastered at PMA Recording Studio in Medford. The song was engineered by a noted area musician in Paul
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Andrejack, who also performs on drums on percussion; also appearing are William Halliday on guitars and bass, Emi Pellegrino on vocal, and J.D. Leonard on piano and 12string guitar … Generating mucho press is the quirky new album Spaghetti Eastern Music by Sketches
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Of Spam, the brainchild of area musician Sal Cataldi. The album was produced an engineered by Cataldi, with additional recording, mixing, mastering provided by one of the area's top music pros, Bob Stander, at Parcheesi Recording Studio in Huntington Station.
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CLASSIC ROCK An array of famous classic rock stars took part in an unusual project: Heart Of Storm, one part rock concert and one part Russian ballet, which debuted in late July in Los Angeles. Taking part in the show as the band for the production were keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater), drummer Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr, Electric Light Orchestra), lead guitarist Doug
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Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio, Revolution Saints), bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers), and rhythm guitarist Brent Woods (Warrant, Sebastian Bach). This hybrid rock concert fused with young Russian ballet talent – spanning The Bolshoi Theatre, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker – inherits the tradition of classical ballet while charting new territory into live theater. Learn more at redrockballet.com …The always theatrical Meat Loaf is currently gearing up for a fall tour – once that will bring him to The NYCB Theatre At Westbury on November 11; it's his first extended concert schedule in five years. “As a performing artist, being in front of a live audience is a feeling you can't get with anything else,” said the esteemed Mr. Loaf in advance of the tour. “The adrenaline you feel when the fans are singing along with the words to your songs, combined with their loyalty, is an amazing feeling. After all, I didn't start yesterday, and they've been with me every step of the way”… One of rock's greatest voices, Van Morrison, is the focus of a Don Henley new DVD retrospective, Another Glorious Decade, to be released on September 18. The video set looks at Morrison's late-1970s
Favorites & Legends Rock On “comeback” after being out of the scene for several years … Faces squeezed a lifetime's worth of rock into just five years – but despite their relatively short time together, Kenney Jones (drums), Ronnie Lane (bass, vocals), Ian McLagan (keyboards), Rod Stewart (vocals), and Ronnie Wood (guitar ) earned a spot on the short list of the world's greatest rock bands. Rhino Records released a boxed set with newly remastered versions of all four of the Faces' studio albums, plus a bonus disc of rarities, during August both on CD and digitally. The set, You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything (19701975), will also be issued on a limited version vinyl edition … Don Henley will release Cass County, his fifth studio album and first solo album in 15 years, on September
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25. Named for the northeastern Texas county in which he was raised, the album will be available as a 12-song standard CD and digital album, as well as a 16-track deluxe version, which will be available on CD, digitally, and a double disc, 180 gram Vinyl LP. When asked about making the album, Henley said, “I can truthfully say, I enjoyed making this record more than any record I’ve made in my career because of the people who participated. John Sebastian was dead right in 1965 or 1966 when he wrote that song ‘Nashville Cats.’ It’s still true all these years later. There are some amazing musicians here.” Guests on on the roster of performaters on the disc include Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert, Mick Jagger, Martina McBride, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, and Dolly Parton.
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Jazz & Blues
COMEDY
including John Hiatt, Robben Ford, Robert Randolph, Ana Popovic, Joanne Shaw Taylor, and more. Double occupancy staterooms on “Keeping Frank Bellucci The Blues Sundays Swing: The popular Alive At Sea” begin at $875 per jazz and blues club Treme in person, plus taxes and fees. For Islip features a “jazz jam” on the more information about last Sunday of every month booking: bluesaliveatsea.com, or from 7 to 10 pm; for more call (877) 379-9170. information, call (631) 277-2008. Sonny Days: Provogue These special jams feature a Records recently released Sonny trio of accomplished jazz Landreth’s new album, Bound musicians in pianist and keyBy The Blues. The recordings boardist Bob Lepley, bassist mark a return to the slide Jimmy Cammack, and Beth Hart drummer Frank Bellucci. World's Biggest Blues Cruise: The second annual “Keep The Blues Alive At Sea” music festival maybe the biggest “blues cruise” ever offered; the trek will will embark on February 15, 2016 from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico. Guests will enjoy four days of non-stop tunes and unparalleled guitarist's musical roots, musical collaborations – in other presenting a big-sounding words, jams you wont see and collection of tracks that hear anywhere else. swagger like the best of classic Headliner Joe Bonamassa will rock, climb to stratospheric be joined by Robert Randolph & heights of jazz informed The Family Band, Blues Traveler, improvisation, and inevitably Beth Hart, Marc Broussard, remain deeply attached to the Shemekia Copeland, The James elemental emotional and Hunter Six, Eric Bibb with compositional structures that are Michael Jerome Browne, Kirk at the historic core of the blues. Fletcher & Josh Smith, Selwyn "Ever since The Road We’re Birchwood, Jarekus Singleton, On [his Grammy-nominated and more aritsts to be 2003 release], fans have been announced. This past February, asking me, 'When are you going “Keeping The Blues Alive” set to do another blues album?’” sail on its maiden voyage from said Landreth. “After Miami to Key West and the expanding my songs for Bahamas while entertaining Elemental Journey into an 2,000 blues aficionados with 48 orchestral form, I thought performances by 19 blues artists I'd get back to the
Photo: Beth Hart by Bob Smith
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simple but powerful blues form. I’d been playing a lot of these songs on the road with my band, and we’ve been taking them into some surprising places musically. So going into the studio to record them with just our trio seemed like the next step.”
NY Comedy Fest Bill Maher Returns: Marking its 12th year, The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), presented in association with Comedy Central, has revealed its 2015 lineup. Expanding to six days, the Festival will feature comedy stars performing in New York City’s most prestigious venues, including The Beacon Theatre, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Carnegie Hall, Caroline’s On Broadway, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at MSG, Town Hall, and The 92nd Street Y. Among the many the industry. This year’s lineup is highlights this year include “Judd no exception,” said Caroline Apatow & Friends” at Carnegie Hirsch, founder and owner of the Hall, Billy Crystal in conversation Festival and Caroline’s On Margaret Broadway. Cho “Throughout the years, the Festival has become a staple in the comedy and New York City communities, and we look forward to offering another week filled with big laughs.” "Performing at Carnegie Hall is a dream come with David Steinberg at Town true,” said Apatow. "Not for me, Hall, Bill Burr at Madison Square but for some foreign 12-year-old Garden, and Comedy Central’s violinist. But I am sure it will be new host of “The Daily Show,” great!" Trevor Noah, at Town Hall. This Tickets for all shows are year’s returning festival veterans available now via include Margaret Cho, Kathy nycomedyfestival.com. Griffin, Gabriel Iglesias, Norm MacDonald, Bill Bill Maher, Kumail Burr Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, and Sarah Silverman, as well as first-time festival performers Nathan Fielder, John Leguizamo, and Iliza Shlesinger. “Our aspiration for the Festival has always been bringing together talent from all over the comedy spectrum, featuring comedic greats and highlighting emerging talent in
Photos: Bill Maher by Blair Lamendola; Margaret Cho by Mary Taylor
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There's no stopping the innovative, cutting-edge technology of Apple – but even after its megahyped release, even the staunchest Apple fans are wondering if the company's new Apple Watch is really the new “next big thing.” Clearly, the Apple Watch has drawn both raves and pans upon its recentl release. Sales have also flagged greatly after a robust debut. We'll take no sides in this great debate; however, here's the latest news about the product: According to a recent study from Horizon Media's Finger on the Pulse — the agency's proprietary online research community, comprised of 3,000 people reflective of the U.S. population — close to two-thirds of people 18-65 (62 percent) say they aren't interested in owning the Apple Watch. According to Horizon Media, interest in the Apple Watch lags that of the company's other recent innovation, Apple Pay. The current study finds that just two in 10 (21 percent) say they are interested in owning the new high-tech timepiece. As a comparison, earlier Horizon research found 50 percent of smartphone users expressed interest in using Apple Pay when it launched – more than twice as many as are interested in Apple Watch now. Only 17 percent of those surveyed are neutral on the prospect of owning an Apple Watch, suggesting there aren't many fence-sitters to convert to purchasers. "The results surprised us because new Apple products are typically in high demand," said Kirk Olson, VP of Trendsights at Horizon Media. "It's true that consumers often don't see the potential of new technologies before experiencing them first-hand. But the high level of negativity is a clear signal consumers are questioning the value of yet another connected device, even if it is from
Apple." In fact, while the hefty price tag for Apple's sleek timepiece range is the top deterrent (73 percent), the biggest challenge may be consumers' lack of interest in owning another connected device. When asked for the top five reasons they aren't interested in Apple Watch, more than half of detractors (53 percent) say they simply don't want another connected device, while nearly four in 10 say owning an Apple Watch would be "just another technology distraction." Finger On The Pulse empowers the agency to connect directly with 3,000 consumers, diving beneath the surface of beliefs and behaviors to uncover critical insights. New Apps For The Apple Watch: If the Apple watch is for you, there's going to be a wealth of apps designed just for it … Apalon Apps, a top 10 developer of iOS applications worldwide, aannounced the release of several of its most popular apps for the Apple Watch, including Weather Live, NOAA Radar Pro, and Speak & Translate. Collectively, these apps (including free versions) have already been downloaded more than 18 million times by iOS users worldwide. Learn more at apalon.com … Dictionary.com, an online and mobile resource for everything word related, announced new functionality in the Dictionary.com app to provide customized support for the Apple Watch. Dictionary.com services include access to millions of English definitions, synonyms, Open Table App pronunciations and
example sentences, which can now be easily accessed right from a user's wrist … TripIt from Concur announced the launch of its Apple Watch app. Built from the ground up for the Apple Watch experience, TripIt gives travelers access to the information they need the most while traveling; their flight, hotel and rental car information, as well as real-time flight alerts for TripIt Pro users, all without having to slow down and pull out their phones (tripit.com)… Expedia.com has released the Expedia app for Apple Watch, providing a new way for travelers to receive and access helpful trip information at a glance; it's available in the App Store …Vonage has brought its Vonage Mobile App Expedia App to Apple Watch, which means that users no longer need to pick up their iPhone to respond to messages and calls. Vonage Mobile users can respond to calls and text messages from other Vonage Mobile users directly from Apple Watch (vonage.com) ... OpenTable, the popular provider of online restaurant reservations, has released its app experience for Apple Watch. At a glance, the app reminds diners of their upcoming reservation, shows them how to get there, and keeps them on time with a countdown interface as well as other features and uses (find it at opentable.com). – From Media Releases
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Those who have missed director Christopher Guest's droll hit comedy films (For Your Consideration, A Mighty Wind) bemoan the fact that he hasn't released a new picture in some time, but that's about to change: Guest will release a new comedy film, Mascots, during 2016 on Netflix, the streaming video service that's becoming a ratings force to contend with in original programming and movies. The new effort by Guest will detail the events at the (fictional) “8th World Mascot Association Championships,” where a group of men and women in “big heads and flurry suits” compete to win “the prestigious Gold Fluffy Award” and be crowned the world's best mascot. A major artist such as Guest working with Netflix is yet another feather in the cap for the video streaming company, where the quality of its new programming has best first-rate. As for Mascots, think Best In Show – with people inside animal suits … While we're on the subject of dogs: The EScore national media research company recently conducted a poll of children and adults to determine their favorite animated canine character, and the results were a bit of a shocker: Dug, from the aging Disney film Up, scored
adult group, in descending order in the Top 15 from #2, were Snoopy, ScoobyDoo, Brian Griffin (“Family Guy”), Gromit, Tramp, Pluto, Lady, Underdog, Goofy, Toto, Lassie, Clifford The Big Red Dog, Beethoven, and Pongo (“101 Dalmatians”). Learn more at epollresearch.com … Strange gets stranger: Former “Saturday Night Live” funnyman Norm MacDonald has replaced Darrell Hammond of “SNL” under all that breading … uh, makeup, as the new Col. Harland Sanders in the ubiquitous Kentucky Fried Chicken TV ads. From all accounts, this one of the oddest ad campaigns in recent history;
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Greg Creed of Yum Brands, which owns KFC, told Food Business News that one and five people “hated” Hammond’s commercials. It's obvious that KFC is trying to get people to notice their aging fast food chain by any means possible – and with good reason, with such companies as Chick-fil-A and Chipotle are beginning to dominate that marketplace … Norm MacDonald More from “SNL” cast members: The SundanceNow Doc Club's Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers, and Bill Hader, also formerly of the late-night NBC staple, have guest curated a collection for Doc Club entitled "Armisen, Meyers, & Hader Favorites." The collection is available to stream now at DocClub.com; their show “Documentary Now!” premiered on IFC during August ... Another former “SNL” star, Rachel Dratch, made a riotous guest appearance on a recent edition of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.”
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Rock singer Lisa Polizzi, the frontwoman of one of Long Island's most popular club and cover bands, has been chosen to appear on a new TV program, “Star Of The Day,” which (at press time) was scheduled to premiere on September 19 at 5:30 pm on FOX. The full-throated vocalist reported that she will have the opportunity to perform with guitarist (and former New York Yankees player) Bernie Williams and his band; the program will feature celebrity judges, and will be hosted by longtime area newsman Ernie Anastos. The Lisa Polizzi Band will be part of a packed bill on that same date at Revolution in Amityville; Dave Alvin will host a showcase that also will feature Ionia and Suburban Decay. Polizzi and her band have performed at most of the top venues in the area during the past two years, and will return to The Lounge at The Space At Westbury on October 8. Find Lisa Polizzi at Facebook and ReverbNation.
Parsonsfield Launches University Café Season
Nationally touring Americana band Parsonsfield returns to the area with a new name on Sunday, September 20 at 7 pm at The University Café at Stony Brook University. Advance sale tickets at $20 are on sale via gpjac.org/UCafe.html through September 18; tickets at the door are $25 (cash only). Information at universitycafe.org, or (631) 632-1093. Many area music fans may remember this band from its previous name, Poor Old Shine, when it played the “Sunday Street" series in March 2014. Though they have changed their name to Parsonsfield, this is the same Americana band from Connecticut, infusing a rowdy rock spirit into their bluegrass and folk influences. The band consists of Chris Freeman (vocals, banjo), Antonio Alcorn (mandolin), Max Shakun (vocals, pump organ, guitar), Harrison Goodale (bass), and Erik Hirschmann (drums).
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The Next Pop Superstar? Baldwin’s Melanie Martinez Hits #6 On Billboard Albums Chart
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Baldwin native Melanie Martinez has made an extraordinary entry onto the charts with her debut album: Cry Baby arrived on the Billboard 200 at #6, while also coming at #5 on the “Top Albums” chart. The new album follows the 20-year-old Long Island native’s 2014 breakthrough, The Dollhouse EP. Cry Baby is highlighted by “Pity Party,” which debuted at #2 on the iTunes Store’s “Top Alternative Songs” before becoming a worldwide Spotify success, reaching #10 on the U.S. Viral 50 and #13 on the Global Viral chart. In ddition, the “Pity Party” companion video was recently tagged #hitoftheweek by MTV Hits, guaranteeing the week’s most plays on the network. The clip – conceived and directed by Martinez herself – has now drawn more than 5.5 million views and counting at her official YouTube channel. Martinez' debut concert on September 11 at Highline Ballroom in New York City has already sold out. More: melaniemartinezmusic.com. He's a poet … music composer … university lecturer ... and first and foremost, a singer and entertainer. The Iranian-born pop star Shahkar makes his Long Island debut on Saturday, September 19 at 9 pm at The Space At Westbury. For tickets and performance information, log on to thespaceatwestbury.com. Living in Tehran, at the age of 15 Shahkar found solace in writing poetry and eventually, in music. Without any formal instruction, Shahkar learned to play the guitar, piano, drums, and percussion. He found sanctuary in studying Political Geography, Urban Planning, as well as Music Composition. He immersed himself into these fields while producing several music albums
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and poetry. In 2002, Shahkar received his Doctorate degree in Urban Planning with high honors. He was officially announced by The Iranian Department of Education the youngest student in the Doctorate program. But even before that time, his music success redefined him. In 1996, he founded the first fusion music concert even though performance was banned; in 1997, he released his classic The Lady Of Orient album, but he found hielf banned from performing live because of his country's laws and regulations. Despite his tribulations, Shahkar forged on, writing books and speaking at universities and colleges. Later music releases have included Your Magesty; during the past two years he has performed with top symphony orchestras around the United States.
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Who: Joe Delia is a multi-talened artist who has been notable in every facet of the entertainment industry. Delia and his band, Thieves, will headline Bay Street Theater in Sag Hargor on Friday, September 18 at 8 pm. Tickets are available by calling the box office at (631) 725-9500, or online at baystreet.org. The Artist & His Sound: Delia, who fronts the rollocking blues band Thieves, is hard to describe as a performer – where does one begin with such a track record? He’s been a gold and platinum record producer and writer; he’s internationally known as a keyboardist and showman. His locally experienced and penned songs, the plaintive “Under the Montauk Moon” and “Fire In My Belly,” have brought national notice. He has worked with Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and Stanley Turrentine, and other renowned artists. When not on stage, Delia has composed scores for more than 30 feature films, documentaries, and network shows. The Bay Street Theater show will begin with a brief solo set by Delia, who will next perform with Thieves, which boasts a lineup that includes area favorite Klyph Black, Grammy Award-winning artist Michael Vinas, and Hamptons area star James Benard. Backing things up will be vocalists The Thievettes – radio personality Bonnie Grice, recording artist Cynthia Daniels, and voiceover artist P.J. Delia. From Delia’s official bio: “Joe Delia & Thieves rocks a bag of originals, as well as some classics seldom heard. The high-amp blues, surf, and rock and roll songs include very popular tunes from Joe Delia’s critically-acclaimed Killer Joe Scene Of Fhe Crim CD, including ‘There’s Nobody Home’ and ‘Chicken Shack Boogie.’” To Learn More About The Artist: Log on to joedelia-thieves.com for more information and album news.
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RHYTHM TRACKING Punk, Punk, Punk! Something wonderful has happened: Ginger Coyote's hard work and perseverance in gifting the world with Punk Globe Magazine has resulted in a new book delivered by Teddie Dahlin and New Haven Publishing. It's The Best Of Punk Globe Magazine by Ginger Coyote, and almost instantly it has zoomed to the top of various best-selling charts on Amazon.com, where everyone is looking to buy a copy. The initial reaction has caused the book to sell out and get re-stocked several times already. This means that if you don't have one yet, finish reading this and then get over to Amazon, and join in on Ginger-Mania. Ginger's saga is detailed in this book, from moving at a young age from middle America to the West Coast, finding her way and finding a voice with the earliest print version of Punk Globe, to represent who she is and the scene that she came to represent – her real family, as it were. The covers of Punk Globe are lovingly curated, and the transition from a print to an online publication is detailed and explained at the beginning and the end of the book. All the colorful excitement in-between will keep you busy for weeks, as a who's who of the scene is interviewed, or actually serve as the interviewers. Ginger does a good deal of the interviewing in an enjoyable manner, while others, such Miss Guy of The Toilet Boys, interview iconic figures such as Debbie Harry. An extensive interview with Jayne County is performed by The Gypsy Poet; it's the first
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interview in the book, followed by Ginger's great session with Captain Sensible of The Damned. The book provides a treasure trove and timeline of amazing interviews with Pauley Perrette, Boy George, Bebe Buell, and Randy Jones of Village People. It's an endless array of tastemakers expressing themselves in a more comfortable setting than a typical mainstream magazine format. The Best Of Punk Globe Magazine is an absolute legacy item as far as the history of the U.S. punk and alternative scenes are concerned, and I know I will spend an inordinate amount of
time in the days to come, poring over the pages againand again. If you are or have been invested in the scene that Punk Globe represents, you most certainly owe it to yourself to get a copy of this book today. Sincere congratulations to Ginger Coyote on a lifelong job well done. In related punk news, the first indie label compilation album covering the 70s NYC rock scene, Various Artists – Max's Kansas City 1976, will be released early in the new year by the UK-based Jungle Records, marking the 40th anniversary of this historic, classic disc.
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BITS & PIECES played a headline show to Meghan Linsey hundreds in their home base at Brooklyn Bowl; the show was part of their worldwide year-long tour in support of the sophomore album, Ca$h 4 Gold. Flush with simmering sexuality and irresistible dance pulse, Hank & Cupcakes are everything you would not expect them to be: Named in reference to notorious Charles “Hank” Bukowski and one of his lovers, “Cupcakes,” this Brooklyn based duo by way of Tel Aviv, Israel and Melbourne, Australia are the coalescence of rock without guitars and pop without synthesizers. More: hankandcup18, during part one of the show's cakes.com and every social finale. Read more about this media platform you can think of. budding star at all social media platforms as well as Meghan meghanlinsey.com.
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Newcomer Sarah Ross is certainly turning head thanks to the sultry cover of her new album, Calm Before The Storm, but there's much more to her than that: At 20, Ross is forging the trail for women in music's latest hybrid: the country/rap/hip hop genre. The New Jersey native is no stranger to forging country lyrics with a hip hop beat. Ross signed to Average Joes Entertainment after label head Shannon Houchins saw her on "American Idol” and looked up her videos on the Internet. He immediately invited Ross to make a trip to Nashville, and within one short year she found herself in the studio recording with the label's group, The Lacs.
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Nashville Underground Entertainment’s management company has signed Ohio-based singer/songwriter Jordan DePaul to its roster. DePaul moved to Nashville in January 2013, and quickly made his presence known with his mix of folk, country, americana, and indie rock. “Matt and I saw Jordan at a showcase, and when he started playing we just looked at each other in amazement,” said Nashville Underground’s Shawn Carnes. Connect with DePaul at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,and Soundcloud.
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Hank & Cupcakes recently released a video for their new song “Shut Up," which was shot in the shower of their hotel room in Tulsa, Oklahoma while on tour. This one marks yet another in the string of videos shot and directed by the Brooklyn-based themselves. For the video's release, the band
From ‘The Voice’ To A ‘Believer’
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Vocal powerhouse Meghan Linsey – the season 8 runner-up of NBC's singing competition "The Voice" – has released her new pop/soul EP, Believer; it's now available everywhere digital music is sold. The new six-track EP showcases Linsey's vocals and emotionally charged Robert songwriting. Cray The new effort was recorded in Nashville and produced by Tyler Cain (Ashley Monroe, James Otto). Linsey – who began her career as half of the country duo Steel Magnolia – also recentgly wrapped up season 8 of "The Voice." She debuted her original single "Change My Mind" (which sold more than 50,000 downloads in its first week) on May
Historic New Live Album
The Robert Cray Band: On August 28, The Robert Cray Band will release 4 Nights Of Forty Years Live, a DVD and Bluray with an accompanying twoCD set that features 90 minutes of live concert footage along with an interview with Cray and his band. The set also features glowing testimonials on Cray's career by Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Keith Richards, Jimmie Vaughan, and Bonnie Raitt.
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