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CASABLANCA FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
The Cinema Arts Centre invites all lovebirds and lonelyhearts to spend Valentine’s Day revisiting a classic, Casablanca. One of the most beloved American films, this captivating wartime adventure of romance and intrigue from director Michael Curtiz follows Casablanca nightclub owner Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) who discovers his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid). Laszlo is a famed rebel, and with Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country. Winner of Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Friday, February 14th at 7 p.m. Cinema Arts Centre | 423 Park Avenue | Huntington | $15 Members | $20 Public
FOLLOW MY MOVES OUTSIDER ART FAIR
Follow My Moves is, by intention, an invitation to dance—not as a physical act, but as a metaphor for a dynamic, evolving, and continuous stream of thought. The exhibition offers a substantial glimpse into the intricate interplay of artistic and educational traditions in Brazil, spanning from the 1950s to the present. The richness of artistic expressions across this vast and diverse country encompasses both visual transmissions and oral histories, leading to the cultivation of a living creative legacy. Follow My Moves presents works by self-taught artists who are considered masters, both for their profound creative output and their significant pedagogical contributions.
Artists: Chico Da Silva, Niobe Xandó, Maria Lira Marques, Francisco Brennand, Amadeo Luciano Lorenzato, Conceição dos Bugres, Artur Pereira, Mirian Inêz da Silva, Rubem Valentim, Maria Auxiliadora and Zimar OAF 2025 February 27th – March 2nd Metropolitan Pavilion Manhattan
By Niobe Xando
AUCTION CELEBRATES GRATEFUL DEAD 60TH ANNY
As the Grateful Dead mark their 60th anniversary—ANALOGr announced the launch of the Dark Star Palace auction. This unprecedented collection, comprising over 8,000 historically significant Grateful Dead items, will roll out on ANALOGr.com throughout 2025, offering fans and collectors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history insuring each piece of history is preserved, valued, and protected for generations to come.
Beyond the marquee items, the Dark Star Palace auction includes thousands of rare pieces: backstage passes, concert tickets, posters, books, magazines, artwork, belt buckles, band recordings, programs, autographs, LSD blotter art, band equipment, and more. Each artifact paints a vivid picture of the Grateful Dead’s storied history, showcasing the artistry and innovation that remain at the heart of their music and mystique. For more information: please visitANALOGr.com.
CARVEL LAUNCHES BISCOFF© COOKIE FLAVORS
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Biscoff Cookie Sundae Dasher
Biscoff Cookie Flying Saucer (Deluxe)-Biscoff Cookie soft serve sandwiched between Carvel’s signature Flying Saucer chocolate wafers, rolled in Biscoff Carvel Crunchies for the ultimate portable treat. Now through April 20th at Carvels everywhere.
PAC TRACK
LOUISIANA CALLING WITH SONNY LANDRETH BAND
From the deep roots tag team of Cajun slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth and legendary New Orleans LatinAmericana rockers the Iguanas comes a mind-blowing musical trip through the scenic soundscape of the bayou.
Still wet from crawling out of the swamps, this cross-pollinated confection will be both savory and sweet. Louisiana’s calling—here’s your chance to answer.
Saturday, March 8th, at Landmark On Main Street, 232 Main Street, Port Washington. Box office hours: MonFri, 12 Noon to 5 p.m. 516.767.6444
Email: boxoffice@landmarkonmainstreet.org — www.landmarkonmainstreet.org
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK
Jazz at Lincoln Center is bringing the soul of New Orleans to the Staller Center Recital Hall! Led by pianist Luther S. Allison and vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook will immerse you in the city’s vibrant musical spirit of innovation and inspiration.
Let JALC guide you on a journey of the rich jazz heritage of New Orleans, from Jelly Roll Morton to Louis Armstrong!
Staller Center For The Arts 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 631- 632-ARTS
RYAN ADAMS: HEARTBREAKER '25 TOUR
Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy® nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters.” Formerly fronting rock-Americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Adams has the ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums.
He’s appearing June 29 8:00 p.m. at The Patchogue Theatre.
Tickets are $73 - $113 including fees and can be purchased in person at 71 East Main Street in Patchogue, by phone at 631-207-1313, or online at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34780/performance/11589477
JERSEY BOYS AT ARGYLE THEATRE
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history.
Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. They thrill their audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
The Argyle Theatre 34 W. Main Street, Babylon 844-631-LIVE (5483)
A JAZZY VALENTINE CONCERT
Enjoy an evening of romantic melodies and timeless jazz standards that will fill your hearts with joy and rhythm. Perfect for couples, friends, or solo jazz lovers, this concert is a celebration of love and music. Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories with someone special!
Celebrate love and jazz on Valentine’s Day at Flushing Town Hall with Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti. Marion Cowings, renowned for his velvety baritone voice and mastery of scat singing, has performed at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. With a career spanning decades, his performances are a blend of sophistication, emotion, and storytelling that have captivated audiences worldwide.
Sharing the stage is Kim Kalesti, an extraordinary vocalist known for her dynamic range and compelling stage presence. As longtime collaborators, Marion and Kim have recorded multiple albums and performed extensively, creating an unparalleled synergy in their musical interpretations.
Friday, February 14th, 8 p.m. General Admission: $25 Adults / $20 Seniors and Students with ID / $18 Members Flushing Town Hall | 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, 718-463-7700
Photo by Ryan Adams Press
PAC TRACK
AN EVENING WITH THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS
The Infamous Stringdusters are a celebrated American progressive bluegrass band known for their virtuosic musicianship, innovative arrangements, and genre-blending style. The GRAMMY® Award-winning Americana quintet—Andy Falco [guitar], Chris Pandolfi [banjo], Andy Hall [dobro], Jeremy Garrett [fiddle], and Travis Book [double bass]—have musical influences that truly run the gamut, but their common denominator is certainly bluegrass— the sound that has in essence defined the course of their career.
Their powerful music and performances paved the way for a GRAMMY® Award win in the category of “Best Bluegrass Album” for 2017’s Laws of Gravity, and a number of International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) in a variety of categories. Known for their energetic live shows and improvisational prowess, The Infamous Stringdusters continue to push the boundaries of bluegrass while honoring its roots, captivating audiences across the country and around the world.
They’ll appear March 15th, 8:00 p.m. at The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach Box Office: 631.288.1500
CHERISH THE LADIES: ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Grammynominated, Irish-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies! After a sold-out performance at KCA in 2023, they’re back to dazzle audiences of all ages with their beautiful vocals, captivating musical arrangements, and stunning step dancing. Enjoy an afternoon filled with traditional Irish music and dance—bursting with energy, wit, and spirit. Don’t miss this electrifying performance that will have everyone tapping their feet and clapping along. Sunday, March 9, 3 p.m. at LeFrak Concert Hall 153-49 Reeves Ave. Flushing $45 Orchestra/$35 Balcony (No Fees) 718.793-8080; Box Office Hours: Tues-Fri, 12-6 p.m. & one hour before event time.
THEATER: WINTER TREATS
ANGRY MEN AT SUFFOLK THEATER
A play written by Reginald Rose, directed by Joe Minutillo. Set in the sweltering summer of 1958 Manhattan, 12 men meet in a jury room to decide the life or death of a teenage boy accused of murdering his father. Tensions run high as a lone juror argues the innocence of the accused murderer. In this provocatively resonant American drama, 12 jurors from all strata of society revisit the evidence, and debate the issue of reasonable doubt. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy’s fate.
“Twelve Angry Men” gives a spectacular rendition of a classic tale of courage, heroism and the pursuit of justice in the face of adversity.”
Each performance will be followed by a Q&A talkback with Judges and other members of the judicial system.
Fri-Sat-Sun March 28-30 2 p.m. | 8 p.m. The Suffolk 118 E Main Street, Riverhead 631.727.4343
by Jane Klain
Award-winning superstars Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal star in the meaty roles of Othello, the heralded Moorish general undone by jealousy, and Iago, the ambitious, malicious, conniving arch villain who destroys the heroic warrior by insinuating that Othello’s beloved wife Desdemona (Molly Osborne) has been unfaithful with his ensign Cassio (Andrew Burnup). Tonywinner Kenny Leon directs the first Broadway production of Shakespeare’s great tragedy “Othello” in over 40 years. Previews begin February 24. (Barrymore Theatre) othellobway.com
“Operation Mincemeat,” the Olivier Award-winning hit musical comedy moves to Broadway with its original cast intact while it continues its two-year London run. This zany farce, loosely based on real events, with book, music and lyrics by SplitLip and direction by Robert Hastie, concerns a covert WWII operation in which British intelligence officers devise an outrageous plan to distract the Nazis from invading Sicily. (Golden Theatre) operationbroadway.com
In 1996 legendary performers from the 1950s golden age of Cuban music gathered to record the Grammy-winning album “Buena Vista Social Club.” In 1999 Wim Wenders made a film about the historic recording and now Cuban-American playwright Marco Ramirez (“The Royale”) has dramatized this story for a boisterous, joyous and atmospheric new musical -- developed and
directed by Saheem Ali and choreographed with sizzling energy by Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck -- which premiered last year at the Atlantic Theater Company. Natalie Venetia Belcon reprises her role as the recording’s regal, tempramental diva Omara. Previews begin February 21. (Schoenfeld Theatre) buenavistamusical.com
Purpose
Phylicia Rashad directs Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ (“Appropriate”) explosive new family drama “Purpose” about generational conflict in a Black Chicago family, loosely based on the Rev. Jesse Jackson and his son Jesse Jr. A pillar of Black society in politics, civil rights and religion, the fictional Jasper family is forced to examine its faith and legacies of Black political power and family duty, when an outsider becomes the catalyst for the spilling of family secrets. Commissioned by Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre where it premiered in 2024, “Purpose” stars Latanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Jon Michael Hill, Glenn Davis, Alana Arenas and the always marvelous Tony-winner Kara Young. Previews begin February 25. (Hayes Theatre) purposeonbroadway.com
Ella Beatty, Billy Crudup, Levon Hawke, Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe star in Irish playwright Mark O’Rowe’s new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s devastating moral shocker “Ghosts.” Ideas of love, duty and family are put to the test when, after several years abroad, Helena Alving’s son Oswald returns home harboring a scandalous secret. The controversial play shocked 19th century audiences with its frank examination of incest, syphilis and euthanasia. Jack O’Brien directs the Lincoln Center Theater’s production. (Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre) https://www.lct.org/shows/ghosts/
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JUDY COLLINS & FRIENDS:
85TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & TOUR
Singer/songwriter, author, activist, poet and icon Judy Collins celebrates her 85th birthday on tour throughout North America beginning February 2nd in Lubbock, Texas. Judy will be joined onstage by her peers and young talents she inspired and helped nurture at two of her shows along the route: The Westbury Music Fair February 28th, and Town Hall, NYC March 8th.
Photo by Shervin Lainez
Scheduled to join her on stage at the Ryman Auditorium in February are Amanda Shires, Amy Speace, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Chatham County Line, and Miko Marks; while the following month, she will be accompanied in New York by Paula Cole, Richard Thompson, and Justin Vivian Bond. Additional guests to be announced.
A 7-time GRAMMY© nominee, Collins is an award-winning folk singer-songwriter who has released 55 recordings during her prolific career. She has released six albums since 2015 alone, and her 2023 album Spellbound is her first of all original, self-penned songs. Collins is also a published author, filmmaker, keynote speaker for mental health and podcast host. Later this spring, Judy Collins will release Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love, Loss and Redemption via Andrews McNeil on March 25th.
WOMEN WHO ROCK
JESSICA LYNN—10-TRACK ALBUM ALL I OWN
Despite her New York roots, Jessica’s deep connection to country music shines through her emotional storytelling and intricate lyrics. Her passion for blending music and philanthropy began early, with performances at children’s hospitals and nursing homes. Jessica’s career took off with PBS concert specials and international tours, sharing stages with icons like Brad Paisley, Keith Urban,and Loretta Lynn. Known for her powerful vocals and multi-instrumental talents, she has earned global recognition and a loyal fan base.
Jessica continues to create music that uplifts and connects, her unwavering determination reflected in every song. From overcoming vocal challenges to crafting an album that captures the highs and lows of her journey. All I Own is more than just music — it’s a testament to giving everything to your passion, no matter the cost.
HOLLY COLE DARK MOON
Renowned Canadian / International vocalist Holly Cole released her 13th studio album, Dark Moon, on January 24th. Teaming up with her long-time live performance partners, along with additional musicians to create rich harmonies and layers, this album is a true ensemble project that highlights her signature style. Dark Moon is available via Rumpus Room/Universal Music Canada.
2025 DUCKS/GSBH JOB FAIR
The Long Island Ducks and Great South Bay Hospitality, the official food and beverage service operator of the Ducks, announced they will host a Job Fair at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Saturday, March 1, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Those interested in available seasonal positions for 2025 are strongly encouraged to attend.
All applicants must be 16 years of age or older. The Ducks and Great South Bay Hospitality will accept applications and conduct interviews until 1:00 p.m. on March 1, and those attending the Job Fair will receive first consideration for employment this season. Candidates are strongly encouraged to complete their application in advance of the Job Fair by visiting LIDucks. com.
The Ducks will be interviewing for game day staff positions, including clean team, ushers, security, ticket takers, merchandise, parking lot attendants, box office assistants and bat boys. Additionally, Great South Bay Hospitality will be interviewing for concessions staff positions plus chefs, cooks, bartenders, dishwashers, wait staff and more.
Opportunities with the team’s game day promotional staff are also available. Interviews will be conducted for positions such as on-field promo crew, camera operators, video board operators and team mascot. On-field host and public address announcer interviews/tryouts will be conducted at a later date.
The ensemble that Holly has brought together to help create and perform on Dark Moon includes long time live performance / recording mates, Aaron Davis (piano), George Koller (bass), Davide Direnzo (drums) and John Johnson (saxophone). Add to that the brilliance of sometime accompanist’s including guitar master Kevin Breit and on harmonica two-time Grammy winner and original member of Bella Fleck and the Flecktones, Howard Levy and finally the wonderful three-part 1950’s Nashville style harmonies of the Good Lovelies. The first featured single is ‘No Moon At All’ an up-tempo, sexy version of the track originally recorded by Peggy Lee.
SARAH CAHILL CELEBRATES WOMEN’S DAY
Pianist Sarah Cahill, described as “fiercely gifted” by The New York Times, will mark International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8th, from 2-8 p.m. with a six-hour marathon performance of music from her ongoing project
The Future is Female presented by MetLiveArts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue), in the European Paintings 1250-1800 Gallery 609. The Future is Female is Cahill’s exploration of music for solo piano by women composers from the Baroque to the present day, which includes more than 70 pieces from around the globe, some commissioned by or for Cahill as part of the project.
Free with Museum Admission. More information: www.engage.metmuseum. org/events/metlivearts/2024-25-season/sarah-cahill-the-future-is-female/
Photo by: Scott Vincent
Photo by: Kristen Wrzesniewsk
SPORTS BEAT
Last month the Mets announced that the team would honor their former captain, David Wright, by both inducting him into their Hall of Fame, and retiring the uniform number he wore, #5, on July 19. While each of these accolades for David Wright were expected to happen eventually, the fact the Mets will give Wright this “honors doubleheader” on July 19 speaks volumes about the respect he commands.
Had it not been for the spinal stenosis which ended his playing career prematurely, Wright would have been on his way to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. He was a seven-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner in a twelve -year career despite too much time on the injured list during that time.
Netflix, the nation’s largest streaming service, has dove into live sports and entertainment in the last two months. In December, they presented, albeit with some technical difficulties, a fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. That was followed by a Christmas Day doubleheader which went off without any hitches. On January 6, Netflix became the new television home for World Wrestling Entertainment’s “RAW” which had been the most popular weekly cable television show when it was on the USA Network.
The telecast from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA opened with a nice film montage of past WWE stars such as Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Bob
Backlund, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Another past WWE champion, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who serves on the board of directors of TKO Productions which purchased the company from longtime owner, the controversial Vince McMahon, greeted the soldout crowd and Netflix viewers with his timeless “Can you smell what “The Rock” has got cooking?” shtick. They loved it.
Another wrestling legend, Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea, did not receive the same warm reaction which “The Rock” did, and it shook him up. Hogan was a prominent Trump supporter, and that may not have played well in the very blue Los Angeles area. It is also possible his act may have grown stale.
The Intuit Dome WWE patrons gave 47-year-old John Cena, who will be retiring from ring action at the end of 2025, a far better welcome than they provided Hulk Hogan. Cena has used his WWE fame to branch out in many ways. He kidded about his acting career last Monday night, but the truth is he has gotten good notices in the films in which he has appeared. He hosted a knockoff of “American Gladiators” for FOX called “American Grit” a few years ago. He provides the voiceovers for all Honda television ads, and he is now doing ads for McDonald’s latest McValue meal deals.
Netflix and the WWE were lucky their big event took place the day before those horrendous wildfires broke out all over greater Los Angeles. The NBA
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must postpone Lakers and Clippers games, while the NFL was forced to move the VikingsRams game to Glendale, AZ.
The Southern California wildfires come after a fall full of devastating rains in central and western Florida. The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, held a clinic for kids who were affected by these storms. Mets stars Pete Alonso and Sean Manaea took part.
Quarterback Kurt Warner’s life story kicks off the latest round of cable network MGMPlus’s “NFL Icons” series which debuts Friday evening, January 17. Warner never had it easy as he was overlooked by most colleges; had to play in the Arena Football League to get noticed; and had to work nights for a Des Moines supermarket to make ends meet after getting cut by the Green Bay Packers. Perseverance paid off as he eventually became an NFL Hall of Famer. Other greats who will be profiled in this go-round of “NFL Icons” are DeMarcus Ware, Joe Montana, and Gale Sayers.
I have always enjoyed watching Katie Nolan’s witty takes on sports and pop culture during her stints on FOX Sports and ESPN. For reasons which remain mysterious to me, she has never caught on with the mass of sports fans. She will be getting a new platform on SiriusXM starting January 21 with a show called “Casuals.” The show’s titular premise is to welcome sports fans who see it as a form of entertainment and
By Lloyd Carroll
are not obsessed with statistics and record books. If you are looking for a sports show which does not intimidate you with stat-geek terms such as “WAR” and “OPS,” this should be right up your alley.
Tennis fans will be happy to know SiriusXM has launched a tennis show titled “Holding Court” which is hosted by former US Davis Cup captain and Douglaston native, Patrick McEnroe (yes, John’s brother.) McEnroe says he will tackle non-tennis sports subjects as well. Expect him to comment on the fortunes of his beloved Mets.
Brazilian cowboy Lucas Divino won the 2025 Professional Bull Riders’ Monster Buck Off held at Madison Square Garden the first week of January. The PBR will return to the New York area from September 20-22 when the PBR’s team competition series comes to the UBS Arena just off the Cross Island Parkway. Local fans can cheer for the New York Mavericks.
Curling is an ice sport which gets inordinate attention during the Winter Olympics. One of the highest vantage points in the world, Edge, located in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, has recently launched Sky Chalet, which is home to several curling lanes, 1,100 feet above street level.
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MUSEUMS
DECO AT 100 AT NASSAU MUSEUM OF ART
The Nassau County Museum of Art’s multifaceted Deco at 100 exhibition runs through June 15, 2025, and coincides with the 100th anniversary of the legendary 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, which launched the movement internationally. Art Deco (1910-1950) is the crucial stylistic movement that bridges the Gilded Age and the contemporary era; it prompted a fresh look at prior styles, energizing them with a wider embrace of diverse human cultures.
The exhibition reveals Deco’s historical and cultural contexts as it encompasses significant advancements during Long Island’s Roaring Twenties/Jazz Age movement, including votes, jobs, and the automobile for women; the beginnings of suburbia with commutation for work; and dramatic economic reversals, which all defined the era. Long Island’s Gold Coast social scene and many of its personalities – both upstairs and downstairs – are portrayed.
Nearly 200 works by such artists as Louis Comfort Tiffany, Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, Guy Pène du Bois, Gaston Lachaise, Elie Nadelman, and Reginald Marsh along with Art Deco photographers, including Berenice Abbott, and stylists of poster art and graphics convey the Art Deco spirit along with its fashion, decorative arts, furniture, and enduring architecture.
Deco at 100 was curated by Franklin Hill Perrell and co-curated by Alex C. Maccaro. With a comprehensive understanding of the time, Perrell said, “Deco pervasively engaged modernist sensibilities, impacting the public like no art before, reflecting profound societal changes for women, workplace, lifestyles, and leisure, coming to terms with the industrial world, cosmopolitan culture,
and new means of travel and communication. It translated fast-paced Jazz-Age sensibility into cool geometry of syncopated machine-age motifs, stream-lined forms boldly infused with Cubism and revived elements from Classicism and Egyptian art.”
“Deco at 100 is as diverse and exciting as the Deco period, itself,” stated executive director Beth Horn, “Our visitors will see the opulence and independent thinking of the early era reflected in a range of media as well as the impact of the severe economic downturn that followed.”
To plan a visit, see www.nassaumuseum.org. The Museum, at One Museum Drive, off Northern Boulevard in Roslyn Harbor, New York, 11576, is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and above) and $5 for students and children (4 to 12).
Engaging public programs and lectures are scheduled through June; for information and to register, see www.nassaumuseum.org.
There also will be a Curator’s Talk: Franklin Hill Perrell Erté: Father of Art Deco Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m. Free for Members, Non-Members $20 Adult, $15 Seniors, $10 Students. Limited Seating. Register in advance.
The museum’s Chief Curator, Franklin Hill Perrell, will talk about Erté’s amazing achievements in the graphic arts, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, and the theatre, along with the colorful era in which he lived. Erté (1892-1990) the artist was born Romain de Tirtoff, at the pinnacle of the most stratified society in the world. Gifted in both dance and art, producing over 200 covers for Harpers Bazaar, fashion design for Poiret, and stage sets for the Paris Opera, Follies Bergere, Casino de Paris, and Bal Tabarin.
Here’s the list of talks during the show:
• March 16 - Angelina Lippert, Director and Curator of The Poster House NYC: Art Deco in Advertising
• April 6 - Art Collector Melody Cohen: Art Deco FashionHow it was Shaped by the Times and How the Times has Shaped it Again
• April 27 - David Leopold, Director of the Hirschfeld Foundation: Al Hirschfeld in the 20’s & 30’s
• May 4 - Paula Hornbostel Director of the Lachaise Foundation: The Life and Works of Gaston Lachaise
• June 1 - Assistant Curator Alex Macarro: The Queer Legacy of Art Deco
1ST LIMEHOF MUSIC DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will launch its inaugural Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival from August 8th through the 10th at LIMEHOF’s museum location (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY). Entries are now open to music documentary films from around the world and will be accepted through May 1st on Film Freeway.
“This music documentary film festival is the perfect way to extend the mission of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame—to preserve the past, celebrate the present, and ignite a love for music in future generations,” said LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham who is organizing the film festival as Executive Director with film festival Artistic Director Wendy Feinberg.
While many know LIMEHOF as the exclusive home of the My Life: A Piano Man’s Journey Billy Joel exhibit, over the last 20 years, LIMEHOF has inducted over 130 Long Island artists, from a wide range of artists in all music genres. This is the first time the museum is holding a music themed film festival of this kind.
This brand-new initiative amplifies LIMEHOF’s mission to celebrate music in all its forms. This festival will exclusively showcase music documentary films from around the world that examine music topics like music scenes, music history, tours, biographies, festivals, music education, concerts, culture and music technology.
The festival accepts music documentaries in features and shorts categories. The entry fee is $40, and entries are accepted from Jan. 13 - May 1, 2025. At the conclusion of the festival, awards will be issued in a variety of categories to recognize the best participating films. For more information, full rules and details visit FilmFreeway (https://filmfreeway. com/LongIslandMusicandEntertainmentHallofFameMusicDocumentaryFilmFestival)
Photo courtesy Chalk & Vermillion LLC
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INCUBUS SUMMER TOUR AT MOHEGAN SUN
Incubus announced the next iteration of their successful Morning View + The Hits tour, featuring special guests Manchester Orchestra. Following the popularity of last year’s sold-out US arena tour, the band will embark on additional dates across North America this upcoming summer, performing Morning View in its entirety + the hits. The thirteen-city tour begins on June 25th and will make a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m.
The Morning View + The Hits tour launched this past summer on the heels of the release of Morning View XXIII last year, a re-recording of their 2001 multi-platinum original album Morning View that spent 60 weeks on the Billboard 200 peaking at No 2.
Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Incubus fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, playing TABLE TENNIS with select members of Incubus, a photo op with Incubus, side stage viewing of the Incubus set, an exclusive merch item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected.
TRAIN COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE
The Pop rock band Train is set to take the stage Friday, August 15 at 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Tickets are on sale at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com
Train is a multi-Grammy Award-winning, diamond-selling band from San Francisco that has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and 13 albums on the Billboard 200 chart. Train’s climb to the top began in 1994, as the original 5-member band tenaciously built a loyal hometown following, leading up to their debut self-titled album released by Columbia in 1998. Train has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide, with multiple platinum/gold citations, including three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and dozens of other honors.
Most recently, Train released a new album, Live at Royal Albert Hall, recorded live from their recent sold-out, debut performance at the iconic and historic Royal Albert Hall in London.
MICHAEL JACKSON ‘INVINCIBLE’
Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the unparalleled musical legacy of the King of Pop himself with INVINCIBLE, hailed by none other than the Jackson Family Patriarch, Joe Jackson, as the #1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world. This show comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, March 1st at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the number one Michael Jackson tribute show in the world can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
INVINCIBLE invites audiences to immerse themselves in the electrifying world of Michael Jackson’s legendary artistry, where every step, every beat, and every note resonates with the essence of his iconic presence. With precision and passion, this extraordinary production captures the heart and soul of Michael’s greatest hits and most iconic dance moves, meticulously crafted under the masterful choreography of Jackson’s longtime collaborator, Lavelle Smith Jr.
Incorporating state-of-the-art visuals, dynamic choreography, and a powerhouse cast of talented performers, INVINCIBLE promises an evening of pure entertainment and nostalgia. Feel the energy, embrace the charisma, and surrender to the sheer brilliance that made Michael Jackson the undisputed King of Pop.
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Saturday May 3, 2025 • 10am - 4pm
Freeport Recreation Center 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY* Guitars, Basses, Drums, Amps, Pedals & Effects, DJ and Audio Equipment
Last year was a huge success. Reserve a booth now for your musical instrument store, recording and rehearsal studio, audio business or band.
Including My Generation Guitars, Murphy’s Music, Monster Music, All Music, SG Sound, Dream Studios and much more.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 • 10am-4:00pm (Breakdown 4-6pm)
Exhibitor Load-In • Friday, May 2 • 4pm-8pm, limited load-in Saturday, May 3, 7-8am
Booth info: BIG 10x10 booth - $275 per booth. 1 table, 2 chairs per booth. 2 PASSES
BUY 3 BOOTHS, GET 4th FREE. We plan on 50 plus booths. Exhibit area is 10,000 sq. ft.
Extra tables @ $20 each (Limited availability). Electricity at booth $50. (Limited on a first come basis). You should bring your own extension cords.
Individuals with collections to sell are welcome. *This show not associated with any previous show or promoter. **Exhibitors subject to change.
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Published June 17, 2025
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN
JAMES BAY RETURNS TO U.S.
Back with a bright, bold, and brilliant anthem for 2025, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Bay shares a brand new single entitled “Sunshine In The Room” featuring Jon Batiste available now. It stands out as his very first collaboration with 5x-GRAMMY® Award winner, EMMY® Award winner, and Academy® Award winner Batiste.
Bay will return to the road in North America for his “Up All Night” Tour this Spring. It marks his first full-scale U.S. headline run since 2023. This jaunt kicks off on April 21 at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN, rolls through major markets coast-to-coast, and concludes on May 28 at MTELUS in Montreal, QC. Of course, the tour notably shares its moniker with his fan favorite 2024 single “Up All Night” with The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. The single catapulted to #1 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay Chart as Bay’s first-ever radio #1 in the States.
He’ll be appearing May 22nd at The Brooklyn Paramount.
CHRISSIE HYNDE JOINS CELEBRATION OF PATTI SMITH
Michael Dorf Presents revealed the latest additions to the lineup for the 20th annual Music Of tribute concert, People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith. Taking place at Carnegie Hall on March 26th, this iconic event celebrates Smith’s extraordinary career while raising funds to support music education programs.
Joining the star-studded roster are Chrissie Hynde, Glen Hansard, Jim Jarmusch, Susanna Hoffs, and Jesse Malin, adding even more depth to an already legendary night that features previously-announced artists Michael Stipe, Matt Berninge of The National, Courtney Barnett, Sharon Van Etten, Alison Mosshar tof The Kills, Kronos Quartet, Ben Harper, Karen O, Kim Gordon, and Angel Olsen.
But for those who want a truly unique experience, the exclusive rehearsal show on March 25th, at City Winery NYC offers an intimate preview. Known for spontaneous energy and unforgettable surprises, this event has become legendary in its own right. While no guarantees can be made, past rehearsal shows have often included extraordinary moments with participating artists as they run through their performances with the house band.
A limited number of VIP tickets for People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith are still available at musicof.org.
SIMPLE MINDS UNVEIL HEADLINE TOUR
the world’s charts with their Billboard “Hot 100” #1 smash, “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” and RIAA Gold-certified seventh studio album Once Upon A Time, not to mention their unforgettable set in front of 135,000 fans – and a TV audience of millions – on the American leg of 1985’s Live Aid. Today sees the digital premiere of a special new 9-track edition of Once Upon A Time featuring the addition of “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” and updated Ruby Anniversary artwork. Physical versions and other anniversary reissues will follow later in the year. They’ll be appearing June 13th at Jones Beach Theater.
BRIT FLOYD 2025 WORLD TOUR
Brit Floyd—“widely recognized as the world’s premiere Pink Floyd experience” (Rolling Stone)—returns to the stage in 2025 with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album Wish You Were Here complete with the group’s award-winning laser and light show, massive circular screen, inflatables, and theatrics. In addition, Brit Floyd this summer will collaborate and perform on a massive double-bill run of five shows throughout iconic venues in California and Nevada with musician/ producer Alan Parsons.
Every night, in a two-and-a-half-hour-plus show, Brit Floyd will perform the music of Wish You Were Here as well as classic tracks from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalog of albums, including Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, The Division Bell, Meddle, and more.
The assembled band of musicians that audiences have come to love and respect worldwide over the years will take to the stage to perform note-fornote renditions of all the classic Pink Floyd tracks. They’ll appear April 28th at The Paramount.
RECORD REVIEW: AWARENESS OR ILLUSION (MOTU)
Simple Minds has announced plans for a major North American headline tour– the legendary UK band’s biggest live run across the US and Canada in four decades. Bands opening in support for the entire tour will be Soft Cell and Modern English. For complete details and ticket availability, visit www.simpleminds.com/tour.
The eagerly awaited tour coincides with the 40th anniversary of Simple Minds’ momentous 1985, a milestone year in their career which saw them topping
I don't know how Dr. Richard Michelson (MOTU) does it. He's just released his 24th album, “Awareness Or Illusion,” which has to be considered by any and all for album of the year. Motu is all over the musical landscape, playing Americana roots, blues, Delta blues, rock, pop, you name it, all with great finesse.
The doctor is definitely in on this album, playing acoustic and electric guitars, pedal steel guitar, mandolin, keyboards, harmonica, plus vocals.
“Just Shut Up, Stop Talking to Me” has a slap in the face Stoneslike opening, with his grizzly vocals making the point. A vibrant guitar solo adds to the punch.
“Something Has Changed,” “Feels like I've been re-arranged,” Dee Michelson sings on lead
vocals. Dr. Michelson makes his guitar talk, like someone else we remember, with some masterful playing, and Dee's vocals as an excellent feature.
“There's Only Us” features the pedal steel guitar, plus ripping guitar playing by the doc. He makes his point... “I'm not asking you to subscribe, to all the views I described,” he says.
“Too Much Bullshit To Normalize” is a Delta style classic with wailing harmonica and an artful mix of half a dozen instruments. Dee's vocals are a skillful counterpoint to all the instruments.
“Look To The East” is a soul searching number with excellent Dee vocals. She reflects on decisions made and failures in some soul searching. “I'm Thankful I'm Still Around” she sings and so are we.
“Company Man” closes out the album, and is my favorite. It's a subtle demonstration of Motu's guitar prowess using different guitar techniques. He weaves in and out with soulful riffs.
“Awareness or Illusion” should be on everyone's top 10 list. The pre-order date is February 18th, and the world-wide release date is March 10th. Do yourself a favor and see how a stellar musician does it.
LEE GREENWOOD SPIRIT TOUR
Country music icon and Grammy Award-winning artist Lee Greenwood is set to bring his patriotism and chart-topping hits to fans across the country with the announcement of his 2025 American Spirit Tour. With initial performances spanning 17 cities from Florida to Michigan, and Arkansas to Pennsylvania, Greenwood promises an unforgettable experience for fans of all generations.
Best known for his legendary hit “God Bless the USA,” Greenwood’s tour kicked off on January 22 at the Seminole Casino in Immokalee, Fla., and will continue throughout 2025 with many more shows to be added. Audiences can expect to hear a mix of his timeless classics, including “I.O.U.” and “Dixie Road,” alongside other fan favorites that celebrate the spirit of America SPIRIT TOUR.
Tickets for all dates are available now at LeeGreenwood.com. Additional information on VIP packages and meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available on the website.
EMILY ANN ROBERTS “EASY DOES IT”
One of the most anticipated young stars rising in country music in 2025, Emily Ann Roberts has released her single “Easy Does It.” The track marks a fresh chapter in her musical journey following the success of her debut album Can’t Hide Country. With her angelic yet powerful vocals accompanied by the soulful country instrumentation, “Easy Does It” is already a fan favorite after she’s shared snippets over the past several months. Listen here: orcd. co/easydoesit
The song reflects Emily Ann’s personal experience with love, drawing inspiration from the steady, uncomplicated love she found with her husband. In contrast to the whirlwind relationships of the past. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppjqY1PCPmg&feature=youtu.be
2025 will also reunite Emily Ann with country music superstar Blake Shelton on his Friends & Heroes 2025 Tour. She will kick off each night with a thrilling performance before Shelton, who will be joined by country music heroes Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins, take the stage. The tour will hit 12 cities including her hometown of Knoxville.
BROOKE ELLINGWORTH’S “ROLL THE DICE”
Rising British Country artist Brook Ellingworth has released his new single, “Truck Stop,” offering a taste of his debut album, Roll The Dice, released January 28th. The single, “Truck Stop,” is available now on all streaming platforms.
“Truck Stop” tells the narrative of a boy trying to change a girl’s mind, urging her to make a “truck stop” and reconsider her LA-bound journey. With a heavy guitar lead and crying pedal steel, the production and structure of the song takes the ballad to a more personal level, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
“Truck Stop” features a rich blend of instruments, with Aaron Currie on electric guitar, Justin Weaver on acoustic guitar, Robert Blair handling drums and percussion, Chris Autry on bass guitar, Dane Bryant on keyboards, Hammond organ, piano, and synths.
Featuring 10 tracks,Roll the Dice is a reflection of raw emotions and life experiences, showcasing themes of love, lust, loss, taking chances, and embracing the journey of life. Ellingworth worked alongside friend and producer Jake Burns at Curb Studios in Nashville.
HELP WANTED
ALL MUSIC INC. is looking for music teachers. We are looking for all instruments and levels. Please contact the store at (516) 433-6969 or email musicdungeon@aol.com (TFN)
CINEMA ARTS CENTER are currently looking to hire Theatre Ushers, Cafe Associates, Box Office Associates & Managers, as well as a new Technical Director/Head Projectionist to oversee the technical aspects of our three theaters, projection booths, and café. Go to: https://cinemaartscentre.org/about-us/jobopportunities/to apply (TFN)
BURGEROLOGY LOCATIONS are looking for help. We are looking for manager positions, servers, busboys, and bartenders. Please email Burgerology.rvc@gmail.com (TFN)
MUSICIANS AVAILABLE
GUITARIST, looking for Blues Rock Jams. 67 years old. (631) 462-5987 (1325)
DRUMMER, 38 Actual good drummer seeking non-horrible band. E-mail actualgooddrummer@gmail.com (1325)
CHICAGO BLUES, harmonica vocalist wants to play. (516) 398-8155 Western Suffolk/Eastern Nassau Preferred (1343)
MUSICIANS WANTED
LOOKING FOR GEORGE FOR BEATLE TRIBUTE Call Jim (631) 334-3784 (1343)
DRUMMER WANTED for Classic Rock and Blues. Over 50, Studio Play Only. (631) 462-5987 (1346)
FEMALE SINGER who can also DANCE wanted for New Orleans style BAND for VIDEO & GIGS (Brooklyn L.I. Based) Call or text Dave (917) 622-4578 (1313-1316)
BASSIST WANTED Classic Rock and Blues. +50 Studio Play only (631) 462-5987 (1338-1341)
FEMALE RAPPER WANTED for upcoming CD to be released soon for established band, The Midnight Soul Rockers. Call for more info Larry (631) 532-7832 or Kenny Max (631) 578-7877. (1331)
MALE ROCK SINGER WANTED Rehearsal Studio in Wading River, NY (516) 769-5054 (1339-1340)
BASSIST WANTED Classic Rock and Blues, +50 Studio Play Only (631) 462-5987 (1339-1341) FOR SALE PERFECT FOR MUSICIAN: Console piano with flute, guitar, trombone, clarinet, effects and many more. Needs minor key repairs - Call (516) 325-0425 between 9am-7pm. (1318)
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CLASSIC ROCK
BRYAN FERRY & AMELIA BARRATT LOOSE TALK
Introducing Loose Talk, the new collaborative album of music by Bryan Ferry with spoken texts by performance artist, writer and painter Amelia Barratt, due for release on March 28th.
Richly detailed and transportive, ‘Orchestra’ is the first piece to be revealed from the album Loose Talk. The video was shot and directed by Bryan Ferry.
Loose Talk signals the beginning of a new creative chapter for Bryan Ferry, blurring the lines between music, poetry and art. Fifty-three years since Roxy Music’s iconic debut album arrived like a bolt-from-the-blue, his latest project is just as startlingly unexpected. The sounds and shapes, and the spoken words they are set to, are unlike any previous Bryan Ferry album. At the same time, the mood that Loose Talk captures is rooted in Ferry’s past half-century of work.
Loose Talk marks the first time Ferry has created new music for another writer’s words. The album consists of eleven texts, composed by Amelia Barratt, creating fascinating micro-fictions, simultaneously fragmentary and self-contained.
Loose Talk will be released on March 28th digitally, on CD, Black Vinyl, Green Vinyl and Clear Vinyl.
ROGER WATERS DARK SIDE OF THE MOON REDUX
Roger Waters is set to release a Super Deluxe Boxset of his The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux on Friday, March 14th. The Boxset includes a special live album containing versions of the classic songs from Roger’s sold-out appearances at The London Palladium on October 8 & 9, 2023.
The Super Deluxe Boxset includes: The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux on gold vinyl (2LP), CD, Blu-ray: Dolby Atmos Mix, 96/24 Audio, The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux Live on gold vinyl, CD, BluRay, 96/24 Audio, Roger Waters Track by Track video interview on Blu-ray, Four 4 x 10-inch Vinyl from the original Redux album cut at 45 RPM for: Money, Time, Speak To Me/Breathe and Us & Them, each with an artwork etched B-side. A 40-page Commemorative Book of Photographs from The Making of the Album, Rehearsals, and Roger Waters Redux Live at The London Palladium.
WINGS VENUS AND MARS 50TH ANNY EDITION
COMEDY
TINY FEY AND AMY POEHLER TOUR
Comedy icons, writers, producers, actresses and Saturday Night Live alumni Amy Poehler and Tina Fey announced that their Restless Leg Tour will continue in 2025 including a stop in Uncasville at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. After kicking off their tour in April 2023 and selling out shows across the US, Tina & Amy are back on the road. Fans will see the duo celebrate their thirty years of friendship with an evening of jokes, iconic stories and conversational entertainment. “If this tour goes right, we can finally end this friendship!” Amy and Tina Tickets for the tour are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the Comedy duo can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
For more info, fans can head to tinaamytour.com and @tinaamytour on Instagram.
RETURN OF COMEDY SHOW BETTER DAYS
One of New York City’s greatest comedy showcases of all time, Better Days, is back and better than ever at The Second City New York. With a surprise lineups each week, beginning February 16, catch some of the best comedy every Sunday, hosted by your mother’s favorite patron saint of the Bronx, comedian Petey DeAbreu & booked by comedy consigliere Mikala Lee Knezevich.
On the return of Better Days, DeAbreus shares “Better Days was like a lunchroom where the funniest comics in the world met up to create fun every week. The crowd and comics just vibed and had the most magical nights filled with laughter & every now and then a lil karaoke.“
Knezevich adds “Better Days was more than a comedy show, it was a community where taking risks and trying new things were always encouraged. As a producer it taught me to let go of control and leave room for the magic that a little chaos can lead to. It was like a jam session where you never knew what the night would bring you or who would pop in.”
MPL and UMe commemorate the 50th anniversary of Wings’ fourth studio album, Venus and Mars half-speed master edition, out on March 21st.
This special 50th-anniversary vinyl edition was cut at half speed using a high-resolution transfer of the original master tapes from 1975 by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. The album is presented as a meticulous reproduction of the original UK pressing, with recreations of the original “Venus and Mars are alright tonight” circular sticker and “comparative sizes of sun and planets” bookmark sticker and comes with two posters with photography by Aubrey Powell and Sylvia de Swaan. The iconic album artwork by Hipgnosis has been meticulously recreated and presented in a gatefold sleeve.
Venus and Mars will also be available in Dolby Atmos for the first time, newly mixed by Giles Martin and Steve Orchard.
For more information on Better Days, visit: https://www.secondcity.com/ shows/new-york/better-days-with-petey-deabreu-nyc
LOST ERNIE KOVACS FINAL EPISODE
The Estate of Ernie Kovacs announced the premiere of a recently discovered final episode of the game show, Take A Good Look, streamed on the Clown Jewels YouTube channel.
This rare lost episode has not been seen since it first aired, 65 years ago. The premiere featured Edie Adams son, Josh Mills and Kovacs archivist Ben Model in a live chat with fans to take questions and add to the conversation. The Clown Jewels channel already has available a curated playlist for fans to view: Featuring: Ernie Kovacs. Fans can also purchase any of the five previously release DVD box sets direct from the Ernie Kovacs webstore. www.erniekovacs.com
BITS & PIECES
GOOSE SHARE “GIVE IT TIME” MUSIC VIDEO
Goose shared the official music video for the euphoric first single, “Give It Time,” from their new album, Everything Must Go, arriving via No Coincidence Records on Friday, April 25. Digital and vinyl pre-orders are available now.
Everything Must Go was heralded earlier in the week with the release of “Give It Time,” a song which, like the solitary voice of doubt that rattles through the mind in our loneliest hours, starts gently but soon begins to build, buoyed by the steadying cadence of a bass drum. As the music intensifies, unfurling with soaring guitar and five-part harmonies, the uncertainty of the opening measures begins to crack, revealing in its place a perpetual message of hope
Everything Must Go is the Connecticut-based quintet’s first new studio LP in close to three years. It is the first release since 2022’s critically acclaimed Dripfield. Everything Must Go, produced by D. James Goodwin, marks the band’s evolution since its inception in 2014.
TIËSTO UNVEILS PRISMATIC: PACK 1
GRAMMY® Award-winning international icon Tiësto kicks off his next creative chapter with PRISMATIC: PACK 1, heralding his coveted PRISMATIC live sets, which sold out Forest Hills Stadium and Red Rocks Amphitheater, and followed by a performance at The Sphere Las Vegas as special guest to Anyma, and then by extended sunset performances at Zamna in Tulum and Club Space Miami. With PRISMATIC, Tiësto takes another massive leap forward, while being inspired by where it all started for him. This time around, he modernizes the melodic dance genre he famously helped forge and bring to the masses. PRISMATIC marks the beginning of a new chapter as he continues to evolve his sound, heavily influenced by his roots. Fans who have seen a Prismatic set have witnessed Tiësto at peak creativity and freedom - like nothing they’ve ever heard at one of his classic festival or club performances. PRISMATIC is an exploration of sounds in which fans are taken on a sonic journey from the nostalgic trance, to deep melodic house, all the way to the new and evolving sound of Tiësto. moe. UNVEILS
CIRCLE OF GIANTS
Legendary jam band moe. officially released their new album, Circle of Giants (ATO Records), marking a monumental moment as they celebrate 35 years as a band. A testament to their resilience, evolution, and boundless creativity, the album arrives alongside an exclusive studio performance of their lead single, “Ups and Downs,” capturing the band’s raw energy and musicianship in a live setting. Circle of Giants is now available on all major streaming platforms, CD, and as a special-edition vinyl release.
In support of Circle of Giants, moe. is currently on an extensive U.S. tour, bringing their high-energy performances to fans across the country. Stops include The Fillmore in San Francisco, Brooklyn Bowl in Philadelphia, and The Eastern in Atlanta. Later in the year, they’ll headline major festivals including Mountain Jam and Northlands, sharing the stage with acts like Goose, Khruangbin, and The String Cheese Incident. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://moe.org/tour.
LADY GAGA SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM
Thirteen time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga announced her seventh studio album, MAYHEM, due March 7 via Interscope Records. The announcement follows a week of teasers on her website, which was relaunched alongside a new storefront featuring the first of several merch drops to celebrate the highly anticipated project. Blending the eclectic energy that first captivated her fans with a bold, fearless artistic vision, MAYHEM marks a triumphant return to Gaga’s pop roots. The album explores themes of chaos and transformation, celebrating music’s power to unite, provoke, and heal.
The 14-track project—which features previously released songs “Disease” and “Die With a Smile”—was executive produced by Gaga, Michael Polansky and Andrew Watt. Producers on the album include Gaga, Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Gesaffelstein.
SPIN DOCTORS FACE FULL OF CAKE
‘90s alt-rock stars the Spin Doctors announced their first studio LP in 12 years: Face Full of Cake, out April 11 via Capitol Records. They also released the album’s first single “Still A Gorilla” and its accompanying music video. “Still A Gorilla” finds the band showcasing a noisier, heavier sound but with the same sense of humor they’ve come to be known for. Inspired by the hard-hitting energy of Robyn’s “Konichiwa Bitches,” the track finds the long-running group exploring new territory after 35+ years.
To celebrate the record, the band will play an album release show at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl on April 12. To buy tickets and to see upcoming shows, visit spindoctors.com.
JOE ELY RELEASES AUDIOBOOK “REVERB”
Joe Ely is a songwriter, visual artist, and novelist whose body of work has been canonized in the storied legacy of Texas Music for its rich chronicling of life on the road. The semi-autobiographical road novel Reverb: An Odyssey (2014) emerged in audiobook form for the first time, read by Ely himself. The novel follows the journey of Earle, a young man growing up in the West Texas town of Lubbock in 1965. Earle is a high school dropout who just registered for the draft in a place that isn’t easy on those with long hair or poetic ambition. Earle decides to head for the highway and ride his thumb as far as he can, guitar in hand, wherever the path may lead.
Briskly adventurous and yet often meditative, Reverb gains a deepened presence when spoken from Ely’s own signature voice. His lived experiences reach through every word, as Ely embodies the characters and landscapes encountered along the journey — drawing a road map that leads us back to the wayfaring songs we’ve come to know him for.
In addition to releasing the Reverb audiobook, Joe Ely released a new album via Thirty Tigers on February 7th.
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