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STONY BROOK 30TH FILM FESTIVAL
The Stony Brook Film Festival (SBFF) released the full schedule for its milestone 30th anniversary, from July 17–26 at Staller Center for the Arts. The festival will showcase 36 films from 19 countries, including world premieres, U.S. debuts and exclusive screenings that can only be experienced in person on the region’s largest screen.
The festival is more than a cinematic event, it’s a cultural experience. Two feature films each evening — each preceded by a short film — are shown on Staller Center’s 40-foot screen, often followed by intimate Q&As with the filmmakers, cast and crew.
The 2025 Festival kicks off with the East Coast Premiere of The Ties That Bind Us, a surprisingly realistic film in which a set-in-her-ways 50-something single woman finds herself in a slowly shifting relationship with two children who live in her apartment building. This intimate, poignant and joyous film wrestles with the question of what defines family.
Other must-see films include the unique Animale, featuring SBFF favorite Oulaya Amamra. In this Western/horror/ mystery from the South of France, a bull-racer notices disturbing changes occurring around her following an injury. And music fans will enjoy the light-hearted biopic Midas Man about Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
Stony Brook Film Festival pass options include a VIP Gold Pass and a Regular Pass, granting access to all 10 days of the festival, and the Flex Pass. Single tickets are also available..
4TH MONTELEONE GUITAR FESTIVAL
The 4th Annual John Monteleone, “Art of the Guitar” Festival, named for renowned guitar luthier John Monteleone, will feature three days of demonstrations, exhibits, workshops and performances, July 24-26, at the Jazz Loft, located at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. The 2025 festival will include performances by Dario Chiazzolino; Jonathan Stout and Erik McIntyre; The Ted Ludwig Trio; the Hotclub of Cowtown; Johnny Farina and his Trio; and Tuck & Patti.
Recognized as being one of the finest living arch top guitar and mandolin makers in the world today, Monteleone has been at the forefront of innovative cutting-edge archtop instrument making for many years. A resident of Islip, New York, Monteleone has been pushing the luthier envelope for more than 40 years with his refreshing passion for new and elegant designs. Producing instruments of great tonal expression with stunning artistic beauty is also one of Monteleone’s missions in life. For information, please visit https://www.thejazzloft.org/monteleone. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.thejazzloft.org/tickets
SAMSUNG GALAXY EXPERIENCE SPACE
The Samsung Galaxy Experience Space is back in New York & around the globe for a limited time. A fan-favorite that NY locals and travelers alike look forward to, the pop-up location promises to give visitors first-hand experiences of the latest innovations, opportunity to try the newest Samsung Galaxy devices and a one-of-akind chance to receive customizable giveaways. Expect things like capturing stunning photos, elevating wellness practices and: Celebrity Meet and Greet, Premium Food Truck, Daily Workshop.
In New York City, Galaxy Experience Space will be open for a month and located at 500 Broadway starting July 9. And right now, those who reserve the latest Galaxy device can earn a $50 Samsung Credit. For more information, check out Samsung.com
While walking around NY, you may also notice Galaxy Hangouts pop up locations where visitors can explore a range of product features — from the latest Galaxy AI experiences to powerful photography tools in Flat Iron Plaza, Union Square Plaza, Chelsea Plaza, Astor Place, Gansevoort Plaza and at Hudson Yards.
LONG ISLAND LIVE STEAMERS. FUN FOR THE FAMILY
Long Island Live Steamers may well be the best kept secret on Long Island. Although thousands of visitors enjoy visiting and riding on their railroad every year, most Long Islanders have either never heard of them, or if they have, have yet to visit one of their Public Run Days.
Located in Southaven County Park, in Brookhaven (between exits 57 & 58 off Route 27), Long Island Live Steamers is operating for the education and enjoyment of the public, and to preserve the history and wonderment of the glory days of railroading.
Twice monthly Sunday Public Run Days find rideable steam, diesel and electric trains operating on eight acres of scale tracks. Their Track Plan Page details the layout of the two railroads, but only a personal visit, and the smiles of visiting children and adults alike, really explain what LILS is all about.
But, mark your calendar now for an in person visit, and then climb aboard to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and excitement of Live Steam Railroading right here in your Long Island backyard!
Trains carry passengers on their Public Run Days. These are typically the second and last Sunday of the month but there can be exceptions! Visit lilivesteamers.org for more info.
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HUGO - THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY TRIBUTE
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced Hugo - The Ultimate Journey Tribute, appearing on Saturday,July 19th at 8 PM.
Hugo Valenti is no stranger to the world of Journey’s iconic music As the longtime frontman of Voyage,he helped build one of the most successful tribute acts in the country, selling out venues nationwide and earning a reputation for delivering the most authentic Journey tribute His uncanny resemblance—both in voice and appearance—to Steve Perry is no coincidence In fact, when Hugo auditioned to take the famed frontman’s place, he was told he looked too much like Perry
Now, Hugo is taking it to the next level with Hugo – The Ultimate Journey Tribute This show brings audiences the anthems they know and love, performed with the same passion and precision that madeVoyage a touring powerhouse.
Tickets are $53 - $73 including fees and can be purchased at 71 East Main Street, by phone at 631-207-1313, or online at: https://ci.ovationtix. com/34780/performance/11616880
GATEWAY ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
The Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (The Gateway) will hold its Annual Fundraiser, PARTY ON THE POINT, on Friday, July 25th at 6:30 PM. The event will be held at a beautiful waterfront home in Bellport Village - 99 South Howells Point Road, Bellport, NY 11713.
The Gateway celebrates 76 seasons of Broadway-caliber musicals with an evening filled with cocktails, delicious fare from local favorites, dancing, and auctions. PARTY ON THE POINT will also treat attendees with performances by the cast of Phantom and students from The Gateway School for the Performing Arts.
This event will be a celebration of The Gateway’s theatrical programming and education. Your contributions ensure that the magic of live theater continues to inspire, entertain, connect our community, and teach the next generation of artists through our scholarship programs and outreach efforts. Please support The Gateway! All are welcome!
Tickets for PARTY ON THE POINT when purchased in advance are $225 and are $250 at the door. Tickets are on sale now at https://thegateway. org/online/article/2025Gala or by calling the Box Office at 631-286-1133. Sponsorships and Ads are also available and can be purchased by contacting Susan Daconto at 631-286-8851 or susan@thegateway.org
DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE
Space Oddity is a live, multi-media spectacle that takes you on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of Rock and Roll’s most celebrated innovator. David Brighton and his band deliver a note-for-note theatrical concert event… transporting today’s audiences back in time through some of the most exciting moments in the history of Rock music. The show is October 2nd, 8 PM.
Experience Bowie’s miraculous transformation from space-aged rock idol, to polished mainstream media star… and the timeless classics that forever changed the face of pop culture, with David Brighton’s salute to the most electrifying performer of our time.
David Brighton is credited as being the world’s best David Bowie impersonator, with one of the most entertaining acts to hit the stage. His credits include performing side by side with David Bowie himself in the TV commercials Brighton has performed as a resident cast member of Legends In Concert – the Las Vegas production show. He was cast to portray Bowie in the Warner Brothers feature film, The Watchmen. Tickets are $49 – $79 For information on upcoming shows, visit TheSuffolk. org or call 631-727-4343.
THE GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS
The Great South Bay Music Festival is back and bigger than ever for the 2025 season. The four-day music and arts festival returns to the newly revamped and picturesque waterfront at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village, from Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27.
The headliners have been announced for 2025 including Taking Back Sunday, Men At Work, Damian “Jr. Gong” & Stephen Marley, Naked Eyes, Say Anything, Gym Class Heroes, Head Automatica, The Elovaters, J Boog, moe., Umphrey’s McGee, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Eggy, Yacht Rock Review, Ambrosia, and Strangelove. The festival will kick off on Thursday, July 24, with a throwback night of alternative rock anthems on the bay with some of the best bands of the 2000s including Taking Back Sunday, Say Anything, Gym Class Heroes, and Head Automatica.
Friday’s annual Rock-Reggae Beach Party, continues with reggae royalty Damian “Jr. Gong” & Stephen Marley, the smooth sounds of J Boog, and the
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BLUE LIGHT CLUB AT NORTH FORK THEATRE
This August, North Fork Community Theatre in Mattituck invites audiences to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of “Blue Light Club,” a one-ofa-kind live performance created by musicianstoryteller Jack Licitra.
With performances on Friday, August 8 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, August 10 at 2:30 PM, Blue Light Club is more than just a concert - it’s a theatrical music journey into an imaginary jazz and blues haven, brought to life through unforgettable characters and soulful storytelling.
For lovers of music from New Orleans to Chicago, this original show features a late-night radio WBLU broadcast where the DJ interviews the house band from the fictional Blue Light Club. We learn about its history, its visionary owner and hear brand new music inspired by classic regional styles.
Featuring powerhouse performances by Jack Licitra, Danny Kean, Rorie Kelly, Gianna Volpe, and the sensational Blue-Hot Band, this event blurs the lines between concert, radio play, and stage
soulful ska vibes of Oogee Wawa (our local favorites!).
Saturday is always Jam Day and continuing the legacy of this iconic music are headliners including the legendary moe., the genre-defying Umphrey’s McGee, the funky, high-energy, Pigeon’s Playing Ping Pong, and the groove-heavy Eggy.
Set sail on Sunday, for the ultimate Yacht Rock experience at the 80’s Beach Party hosted by the legendary WLIR & Sirius XM DJ Larry “The Duck” Dunn. The day will feature headliners such as Men At Work, delivering classics like Who Can It Be Now? and Down Under, and Naked Eyes will have you dancing to Promises, Promises and Always Something There to Remind Me, while Yacht Rock hit makers Ambrosia plays timeless hits like You’re the Only Woman and Biggest Part of Me, plus the popular Yacht Rock Review, bringing smooth, polished hits from the golden era of 70’s-80’s rock. WLIR-FM Radio will also be inducted into The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, right before Men At Work perform.
Ticketing: Various ticketing levels and packages are available including: GA, VIP, Ultra VIP, 2-Day, and 4-day options. Tickets are available at https://greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com. Ticket price includes all concerts and entertainment. Food & beverages not included. Children under 10 are free.
production. Audiences will be swept into a space where rhythm meets soul. Tickets are available now at nfct.com
17TH ANNUAL LIVE AT THE GANTRIES
Queens’ favorite free outdoor summer concert series, Live at the Gantries, returns for its 17th season this July at Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City. Presented by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, this annual series celebrates the borough’s diverse cultural landscape with an exciting lineup of live music—set against the iconic backdrop of the Manhattan skyline and East River sunsets.
Starting on Tuesdays at 7 PM and continuing through August 12, audiences are invited to bring family, friends, lawn chairs, and picnic blankets.
This year’s lineup highlights a wide range of musical styles—from salsa, country, and jazz to Afro-Caribbean rhythms and global sounds: Free Admission.
Here’s a couple:
July 22 (7 PM) – Alphonso Horne & The Gotham Kings Led by two-time Grammy-nominated trumpeter Alphonso Horne, Gotham Kings is a high-energy, immersive jazz experience. Blending the sounds of
New Orleans with funk, jazz, and hip hop, this allstar band channels the youthful virtuosity of Louis Armstrong and the innovation of King Oliver. Their performances take audiences on a musical journey through rags, stomps, shouts, and funk—a joyful celebration that lifts the spirit and moves the soul.
July 29 (7 PM) – Rebolu with some of the finest Colombian musicians in the United States, Rebolu— founded by Ronald Polo, Morris Cañate, Johanna Castañeda, and Erica Parra—brings together a powerful ensemble rooted in the rich musical traditions of their Afro-Colombian ancestors from the Caribbean coast. Driven by strong, mesmerizing rhythms and infused with modern urban Caribbean sounds, their music pulses with contagious energy that goes straight to the soul.
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT SING ALONGS
South Street Seaport Museum’s monthly Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music program continues on the first Sunday of every month. Join in the fun on Sundays, August 3, September 7, and October 5 from 2 PM to 4 PM aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. This event is free, registration: seaportmuseum.org/in-person-chantey-sing
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Damian and Stephen Marley
SPORTS BEAT: “SAME OLD SENGA STORY”
Mets fans had to be thinking of that classic Yogi Berra line, “It’s deja vu all over again,” when Kodai Senga suffered a hamstring injury last Thursday trying to make a play at first base. The same thing happened a year ago. Senga wound up missing the second half of the 2024 season. The initial prognosis is that this leg injury is not as severe as last year’s, but the hamstring recovery timetable is always uncertain.
Senga’s injury was a major reason the Mets finished third in the National League East and qualified for the playoffs on the last day of the season. The good news for the Mets is they are better positioned this time. David Peterson has been enjoying his best season at Citi Field and is showing why he was the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. Sean Manaea, who was the Mets ace in 2024, will be returning to action after rehabilitating from a spring training lat injury.
The Five Borough Mascot Race, which takes place in the middle of the third inning at Citi Field, has quickly become a fan favorite. The Bronx, which is represented by a giraffe in honor of the Bronx Zoo, is still winless. A Yankees executive told me that if he were the Mets he would never let the Bronx win a race. No word yet as to whether Attorney General Pam Bondi will ask the Justice Department to investigate.
Last month, after taking it on the chin yet again, the Bronx Giraffe held up a sign saying, “Want to race, Teddy?” It was a clever nod to the Washington Nationals popular presidential mascot race where Theodore Roosevelt’s likeness brings up the rear.
HOPE Week (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) was started by Yankees vice
SUMMERTIME THEATER
I cannot remember the last time I heard people scream out loud at the theater -- but audience members did just that during a shocking plot twist in Abby Rosebrock’s riveting new comedy-drama “Lowcountry,” commissioned by the Atlantic Theatre Company. Set in South Carolina, the twisted rom-com concerns a first date between David (Babak Tafti), a disgraced teacher, and Tally (Jodi Balfour), a manipulative failed actress and gig worker, meeting after extensive texting on Tinder. Each of these dysfunctional, damaged characters has hidden secrets and agendas that are slowly revealed by the play’s startling climax. Director Jo Bonney ratchets up the tension in this spellbinding psychological thriller. (Linda Gross Theatre) atlantictheater.org/production/lowcountry
Another new off-Broadway odd couple rom-com, Charles Randolph-Wright’s “Duke & Roya,” recalls in flashback the budding cross-cultural romance between an unlikely pair: Duke (Jay Ellis -- “Top Gun: Maverick” and HBO’s “Insecure”), an American hip-hop superstar and Roya (Stephanie Nur), an Afghan interpreter, who meet in war-torn Kabul in 2016 and attempt to overcome cultural divides and danger to find love. Warren Adams directs the cast which also includes Noma Dumezweni as Duke’s mother and Dariush Kashani as Roya’s father. (Lucille
president of communications, Jason Zillo, sixteen years ago, and it remains the gold standard in baseball community relations. The Yankees honor those who do wonderful things for others and tend to go under the radar. One of this year’s honorees was Rockville Center-based nonprofit Love, Nana, run by 87-year-old Joan Hyland, Love, Nana’s mission is to distribute baby clothing to families in need in the metropolitan area.
New York’s only championship pro basketball team, the WNBA’s New York Liberty, started out the year 8-0 but they could not have been expected to go undefeated. Good things ended when the Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, defeated Briana Stewart and Liberty, 102-88. The game was nationally televised on ABC which is a sign of how far the WNBA has come in terms of being desired sports property for TV networks.
The Indy 500 is another sporting event which has enjoyed a television ratings renaissance. This year’s race, which was won by Alex Palou, drew over seven million viewers for the first year FOX had the rights to it after having been on NBC for years.
The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills in Southampton next June. Even if you are not a golf enthusiast you will enjoy “Stick,” starring the always welcome Owen Wilson as a former PGA star named Pryce “Stick” Cahill who gives up the sport after having a televised meltdown after shanking an approach shot into the water. Reduced to giving golf lessons to old ladies and selling overpriced golf clubs to those whose games will not benefit by them, Cahill’s life changed when he discovers a golf prodigy on an Indiana driving range. “Stick” airs on Apple TV Plus.
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Lortel Theatre) dukeandroya.com/ Playwright Emmanuelle Mattana delivers a biting satire with “Trophy Boys,” in which she also plays one of the “boys” on an elite prep school’s senior debate team who, in the school’s championship match, must argue that feminism has failed women. In a casting twist, Mattana has mandated that the roles be played by female, queer, trans and non-binary performers. Louisa Jacobson (“The Gilded Age”), Esco Jouley, and Terry Hu portray the other oblivious, privileged debaters in this sendup of masculinity, power and institutional privilege that starts in high school and later impacts the corridors of political influence. The American premiere is directed by Tony-winner Danya Taymor (“The Outsider” “John Proctor Is the Villian”) known for her skill at presenting teenage angst. (MCC Theatre) mcctheater.org/ tix/trophy-boys/ Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show in Broadway history, which closed in 2023 after 35 years, returns altered and reimagined as an immersive new production called “Masquerade” that in the vein of “Sleep No More” takes place in several rooms. Attendance rules during the six-weeks of previews state that the audience must “dress extravagantly” in white, silver or black and wear masks. Described as a “musical event” designed to simulate a masked ball, the new production is presented in a refurbished building with attendees moving from room to room and floor to floor. “When the iconic chandelier rises again above New York City, it will provide a dazzling display of over 30,000 crystals.” Tony-winner Diane Paulus (“Pippin”) directs a large cast that includes previous Phantoms Hugh Panaro (2000 performances) and Jeremy Stolle, and a former Christine, Kaley Ann Voorhees. Previews begin July 31. (218 West 57th St.) https://masqueradenyc.com/
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The popularity of women’s sports on television has led Prime Video executives to green light “Surf Girls: International” which will debut on the streamer later this summer. The show will highlight professional surfers who are as adept at handling big waves and hanging ten as they are at beauty pageants.
Few college football programs have the illustrious history which the University of Alabama has. A feature length documentary on the Crimson Tide called “Nothing But A Winner,” will play in theaters for only one day, July 31. While we can expect a detailed look at Alabama legends as QB Joe Namath and head coaches Paul “Bear” Bryant and Nick Saban, it will be interesting to see whether the filmmakers delve into Alabama’s reluctance to integrate its football team in the 1960s.
UBS Arena is best known, of course, for being home to the New York Islanders. To be profitable, it needs concerts, and other events. Only July 20, WWE veteran tag-team siblings, Matt and Jeff
Hardy, will head a TNA card at UBS. Professional Bull Riding’s New York Mavericks will take on rival teams there during a three-day tournament from September 18-20.
The DC Defenders won the UFL Championship last month as they defeated the Michigan Panthers by a score of 58-34 at the St. Louis Dome. The UFL is a spring professional league which has
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the blessing of the NFL, and a few players have gone on to make teams in the big league. UFL players are quite skilled but many lack the size needed to compete there. Nevertheless, the UFL has a good and fun product. Now that it has two seasons under its belt, they need to expand to bigger cities to draw larger interest. Birmingham and Memphis are fine, but the UFL is missing out by not being in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and of course, New York.
I remember going to a New York Gladiators game at MetLife Stadium in late February 2020. Over 20,000 turned out for the game on a mild late winter day. It looked like the XFL, the predecessor to the UFL, had discovered a winning formula; namely quality football at family-friendly prices. Many games were played on Saturday afternoons which are ideal for families to attend. And then the pandemic came, which was one of many businesses it destroyed.
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SARAH BRIGHTMAN CHRISTMAS SPECTACLE
It’s that time of year again for a magical celebration of the holiday season! The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns with her new Christmas spectacle A Winter Symphony tour this November and December!
Every year she shares her critically acclaimed holiday show with audiences in countries around the world… and this year is no exception! Sarah will bring A Winter Symphony to 18 cities, captivating audiences with her signature blend of Classical and Contemporary music.
Among the tour’s highlights is a special one-night performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, November 29th at 7:30 PM. Accompanied by an orchestra, choir and special guests, this enchanting holiday show will feature Sarah performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits.
Tickets are on sale to this via Ticketmaster.com. Brightman’s fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
STEVE WINWOOD AT HARD ROCK
Legendary singer-songwriter and multi-talented musician Steve Winwood is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for one show on Friday, Sept. 26 at 8 PM. Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com or Ticketmaster.com.
Singer-songwriter, legendary vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, mandolin player, producer, Grammy winner and BMI Icon Steve Winwood has sold over 50 million records in the course of his five-decade career. His compositions include “Gimme Some Lovin’”, “Back In The High Life Again,”“Can’t Find My Way Home,” “Arc Of A Diver,” “Higher Love,” “Roll With It,” “While You See A Chance,” “Dear Mr. Fantasy,” “Split Decision,” “The Finer Things,” “Valerie,” and “The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys,” among many others. His skills as a composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist have developed an impressive catalog of popular music.
COUNTRY TITANS OLD DOMINION RETURN
Reigning eight-time Academy of Country Music and seven-time Country Music Association Vocal Group of the Year, Old Dominion are set to make a return to Mohegan Sun Arena, bringing their signature blend of high energy Country hits to the stage for one unforgettable night on Friday, September 5th. Old Dominion will be joined by platinum-selling songwriter ERNEST, along with breakout talent Redferrin during the 7:00 PM show. This electrifying lineup promises a performance that will light up the Arena leaving fans roaring for more.
Tickets for Old Dominion are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Country music fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Old Dominion is lead singer Matthew Ramsey, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung and drummer Whit Sellers.
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Good Times is compiling its most complete listing of New York’s performing musicians and bands. If you’re a performer or if you have a band, this annual special issue is your chance to get noticed - and best of all, It’s free!
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YES ANNOUNCE “THE FRAGILE TOUR 2025”
Influential and pioneering Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES—who are Steve Howe (guitars, vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar, vocals), and Jay Schellen (drums announced their “The Fragile Tour 2025, The Album Series”set for this fall in the U.S. This “evening with Yes” trek launches October 1 in Wallingford, CT and wraps November 16 in Reno.Tickets on sale at www.yesworld.com/live.
At these shows, the progressive rock titans will perform their iconic Fragile album in its entirety along with classics cuts from their legendary body of work. The multi-platinum album features their signature songs “Roundabout,” “Long Distance Runaround,” and“Heart of the Sunrise. ”Fragile, the band’s fourth studio album, was released in the UK in November 1971 and in the US in January 1972. The “Fragile Tour” is regarded as a key moment in YES’ history—it’s when the band became a headline act in the US.
They’re appearing October 5th in Port Chester, at The Capitol Theatre and October 7th in Huntington at The Paramount.
THE LEMONHEADS RETURN WITH LOVE CHANT
The Lemonheads announced their first album of all-new original material in almost two decades, Love Chant, arriving via Fire Records October 24. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now.
Recorded at São Paulo’s A9 Áudio with producer Apollo Nove (Rita Lee, Bebel Gilberto, Seu Jorge), Love Chant marks the welcome return of a justifiably legendary rock ‘n’ roll band, with founding singer-songwriter-guitarist Evan Dando joined by a bevy of friends and collaborators including J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.), Juliana Hatfield, Tom Morgan (as co-writer for “Deep End”), producer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Antony and the Johnsons), Nashville’s Erin Rae, John Strohm of the Blake Babies co-wrote and played guitar on “Togetherness,” and Nick Saloman of The Bevis Frond (a songwriter and performer on the swirling psych-folk gem “Roky”). Adam Green of cult New York favorites The Moldy Peaches also contributes as co-writer on the looselimbed country detour “Wild Thing.”
The album is heralded by the premiere of the hard-hitting new single, “In The Margin,” available everywhere alongside an official lyric video streaming now on YouTube. “In The Margin” is a classic Dando composition: half-broken, halfbeautiful, wrapped around a melody that disarms before it detonates.
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COLIN JOST AT WHBPAC
Colin Jost is a writer, performer and author best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live.” Jost started writing for “SNL” in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of the show’s “Weekend Update” since 2014.
Jost has won five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards and has been nominated for 15 Emmy Awards for his writing on “SNL.” Jost and Michael Che have hosted special editions of “Weekend Update” on MSNBC during the 2016 Republican and Democratic national conventions as well as the primetime “Weekend Update Summer Edition” in 2017. The duo also co-hosted the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2018 and in 2024 executive produced and co-hosted Peacock’s first-ever live comedy event, “Colin Jost and Michael Che Present: New York After Dark,” which featured an evening of surprise drop-in performances from stand-up comedians.
The show is July 26th 8:00 PM at 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Box Office: 631-288-1500
MAGICAL MYSTERY DOORS AT MADISON THEATRE
Magical Mystery Doors is a tribute act that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere.The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors.These three iconic groups have changed the face of music as we know it. Their songs have become part of our history. Their melodies have moved people everywhere to “Come Together” in their love of music.
Throughout the show, Magical Mystery Doors combines some of these classic compositions in ways that surprise and delight audiences time and time again. The melody from The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” laying atop Led Zeppelin’s “Misty Mountain Hop.” The pounding beat of Zep’s “When The Levee Breaks” coupled with the serene strumming of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence.” The thematic sequence of The Rain Song – Riders On The Storm – Here Comes The Sun. July 25th 8:00 PM $45.00 - $55.00 including fees at Madison Theatre 1000 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre.
THE FAST LANE – EAGLES TRIBUTE
The Fast Lane Eagles Tribute has been heralded as the most authentic sounding Eagles tribute in the country. With three lead vocalists, Joe Salucci,
JD Leonard, and Steve Ronsen, performing flawless reproductions of songs by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh, the experience of seeing the band in concert is matched only by seeing the Eagles themselves. From the incredible guitar lines of “Hotel California” to the beautiful vocal harmonies of “Lying Eyes” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” one listen to The Fast Lane will make everyone who sees them a huge fan!
They’re appearing July 25th at Theatre Three 412 Main Street. Tickets $65 Phone 631-928-9100 Box Office info@theatrethree.com
LIMEHOF DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently announced the lineup of films to be screened and the expected guests at its first-ever LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival, taking place August 8th-10th. The festival will be held at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook location (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) and will begin at 11 AM and runs into the evening each day.
“The highly anticipated LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival puts Long Island at the center of the global music documentary scene—featuring bold, unforgettable films that capture everything from rock legends and rising stars to hometown heroes and hidden histories,” said Tom Needham, Executive Director of the LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival.
For more information and to purchase tickets to films and opening/closing night parties, please visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/ limehof-music-documentary-film-festival-2/ For more information, please contact LIMEHOF at info@limusichalloffame.org
RICHIE FURAY AT LANDMARK
After an astonishing 60-year career in music that included pivotal positions in Buffalo Springfield, Poco, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, induction in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Colorado Music Hall of Fame, plus several solo albums, Richie Furay is releasing his newest album, In The Country, where he focuses on his love of country music in a brand new way.
Recorded with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Val Garay, who has worked with Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Kim Carnes, and many other iconic artists, it is the kind of collection an artist often waits their entire life to make. Focusing on country songs that Furay has been listening to, some for decades and others more recently, it captures his voice with such incredible depth and beauty that even those who have been long-time fans and followers will be caught with wonder.
He’ll be appearing on October 3rd at 8 PM at The Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington. Box Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 12 Noon to 5 PM 516-767-6444 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Email: boxoffice@landmarkonmainstreet.org
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CLASSIC ROCK
STEVE HACKETT LAUNCHES LIVE VIDEO
Steve Hackett unveiled ‘The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall’, an audio/ visual document of his show at the iconic London venue in October 2024, set for release this month. He revealed a video of the band performing ‘Fly On A Windshield’, featuring a guest appearance from Marillion’s Steve Rothery, who trades guitar solos with Hackett in the second part of the track.
Steve and his live band celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis concept album ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’, with a selection of his favourite tracks from that album including ‘Fly On A Windshield’ & ‘Lilywhite Lilith’. The live set also includes other Genesis & solo classics, including music from his most recent album ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’.
Steve Hackett & band are currently continuing their Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlight & Solo tour around Europe, before taking it to Japan in July, Italy in September & North America in October & November. For a list of dates, head to: https://www.hackettsongs.com/tour.html
DEAD CELEBRATE 60TH ANNY WITH “MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES”
Grateful Dead fans worldwide are invited to come together to celebrate the 60th Anniversary and the enduring legacy of the legendary band, as Rhino Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing announced the highly anticipated 2025 edition of “Meet-Up At The Movies.” This year, the annual theatrical event brings the Dead’s eponymous concert film, The Grateful Dead Movie, to cinemas and IMAX in select territories around the world beginning August 14 for a limited time only.
Tickets for “Meet-Up At The Movies” are on sale from at MeetUpAtTheMovies.com. Visit the event website to sign up for more information and ticketing details for cinemas and IMAX screens.
This fan-favorite cult classic film captures the band (Jerry Garcia, Bobby Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, and the welcome return of Mickey Hart to the Grateful Dead) during what was believed at the time to be their final run of shows: a five-night stand at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom in October of 1974, with the final night billed as “The Last One.” Blending stellar live performances, mind-bending animation, and interviews with band members and crew, the film has a rare focus on the band’s fans and their deep commitment to the “Dead Head” lifestyle.
RAPTURE OF THE DEEP 20TH ANNIVERSARY REMIX
It’s no secret that Rapture of the Deep isn’t the first album that comes to mind when listing Deep Purple’s classics – and while it was met with interest at the time, it gradually faded from view. Despite solid sales, the album arrived during a period when there was little spotlight on the world of classic rock, and over the years, Rapture of the Deep developed into an overlooked chapter in Deep Purple’s rich discography.
New insights by Kerrang! founder and Classic Rock magazine writer Geoff Barton pulls back the curtain on a time when Deep Purple were navigating an uncertain era in the music industry that saw the downfall of many once-great artist careers — and unravel the strange chemistry that gave birth to Deep Purple’s 18th studio album.
METAL
ENUFF Z’NUFF 21ST STUDIO ALBUM
Enuff Z’nuff are back with a sweet serving of XTRA CHERRIES, the highly anticipated 21st studio album chock full of their signature power pop music stylings mixed with melodic rock, which is due out July 25 via Cleopatra Records. It’s all topped off with even more treats: a lineup of stellar guest artists!
The Blue Island, IL maestros—led by founding member Chip Z’nuff (singer, bass, rhythm/lead guitars), Jason Camino (rhythm/lead guitars), Luis Kalil (lead/ rhythm guitars), Daxx Nielsen (drums/percussion)—have once again produced a lush and hook-filled collection of songs, which include performances from fellow legendary musician friends Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, original Journey vocalist Robert Fleischman and current Journey guitarist Neal Schon, Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler (on the CD only), Steve Stevens, and Gunnar Nelson.
The closing track, “Shine,” features Fleischman, Schon, and original lead vocalist-guitarist/ co-founder Donnie Vie, who hasn’t sung with the band since 2013. Also, late original guitarist Derek Frigo—who passed in 2004—makes an appearance thanks to an old demo of “You Make Me Wanna Lie,” which also features a new vocal recording by Robin Zander of Cheap Trick.
METAL WARRIOR: THE CRUSHED SOULS OF OUR ENEMIES
Prepare for a sonic and sensory onslaught as Metal Warrior, the intergalactic force of heavy metal, invited fans and industry insiders to an exclusive pre-release celebration for their upcoming double album, The Crushed Souls of Our Enemies, set for release July 25th. The event took place Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at The Beer Authority in New York City.
Metal Warrior, led by the powerhouse songwriting duo of Greg Koch (founder of Stone Brewing) and guitar legend Keri Kelli (Slash, Night Ranger, Alice Cooper, Evolve Brewing/Aces & Ales), delivers a unique blend of thunderous riffs, rotating lead vocals, and epic storytelling. Rounding out the lineup are vocalist Sara Tobin (the voice of Queen Va) and graphic novelist Ben Fellowes, whose artwork brings the band’s universe to life.
The double album features 13 tracks chronicling the cosmic adventures of the band’s alter-egos—Pskydin, Queen Va, Torq,and Quanndamm—through battles, triumphs, and even a feline rescue mission (“Toxo (Pet The Kitty)”). The lead vocals rotate between Greg, Keri, and Sara, depending on the song’s narrative and character.
HELLOWEEN ‘GIANTS AND MONSTERS’
HELLOWEEN, the legendary German metal band with 21 gold and platinum awards and over ten million records sold, will release their highly anticipated new album GIANTS & MONSTERS this August. The album, now available for pre-order, follows their self-titled #1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of their career. Mixed at the legendary Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands (IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD), GIANTS & MONSTERS reaffirms the band’s position at the pinnacle of the metal world.
Leading the charge is the album’s first single, “This Is Tokyo,” accompanied by a visual homage to Japan. The powerful, four-minute anthem features vocalists Andi Deris and Michael Kiske and delivers a chorus designed for stadium singalongs.
HELLOWEEN will celebrate four decades of metal mastery with a global 40th anniversary tour. The European leg begins in mid-October, and additional shows in Madrid and Bochum already on sale. Featuring an ultimate set list packed with surprises, the tour will showcase the band’s unparalleled legacy and ongoing creative power.
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BITS & PIECES
FOO FIGHTERS NEW SINGLE “TODAY’S SONG”
Foo Fighters mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s classic 1995 debut with the opening salvo of its next chapter: “Today’s Song,” the first taste of new Foo Fighters music since 2023’s universally acclaimed But Here We Are, is now available across digital platforms.
An indelible anthem in the time-honored Foo Fighters tradition, “Today’s Song” bristles with unbridled optimism from its subtle melodic intro through the peaks of its soaring crescendos. With lyrical themes of personal evolution and perseverance in the face of life’s uncertainty and the passage of time, “Today’s Song” is nothing short of a threeminute-fifteen-second epic.
OASIS 30TH (WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?
LIZZO’S “MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING”
Oasis announced details of deluxe formats of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? to celebrate the era-defining album’s landmark 30-year anniversary. It will feature new unplugged versions of five classic recordings “Cast No Shadow,” “Morning Glory,” “Wonderwall,” “Acquiesce” and “Champagne Supernova.” To be released on October 3rd on Big Brother Recordings, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) is available for preorder on limited edition 2CD and 3LP formats as well as digital formats to pre-save. This special anniversary format follows last summer’s release of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Definitely Maybe, which reached number 1 in the Official UK Album Chart for the second time in that album’s history.
The new unplugged versions were produced and mixed by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho from the original master recordings at Noel’s studio, Lone Star Sound, in London. The new interpretation of “Acquiesce” is revealed.
The deluxe album features new artwork shot by original sleeve designer Brian Cannon and new sleeve notes. Exclusive colored vinyl formats will be available, including Amazon Exclusive “Wonderwall” inspired sepia marble 3LP and official store exclusive “Acquiesce” inspired neon orange 3LP. All formats will include the 2014 remastered version of the album alongside the new bonus versions.
RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS “SLIPPING THROUGH (NO KINGS)”
5X Platinum-certified alternative rock mainstays The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus have released “Slipping Through (No Kings),” their latest single and video for Better Noise Music. The urgent and impassioned rallying cry—written by lead vocalist, guitarist and founding member Ronnie Winter with producer and songwriter Matt Squire—compellingly looks at the societal chaos gripping America right now.
“Slipping Through (No Kings)”marks the second new music offering from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus—lead vocalist, guitarist and founding member Ronnie Winter, his multi-instrumentalist brother Randy Winter, guitarist Josh Burke, bassist Joey Westwood, drummer John Espy, and touring keyboardist Nadeem Salam.
Fresh off the success of her viral freestyle “Yitty on Yo Tittys” multi-platinum, Lizzo drops a surprise new rap mixtape, My Face Hurts From Smiling, out via Atlantic Records. The 13-track mixtape continues a fearless new chapter, showcasing her evolution as a songwriter and artist, fusing sharp lyricism, humor, and hardearned independence into a sound that feels both fresh and unmistakably Lizzo. It’s a vibrant, no-holds-barred reintroduction that sets the tone for summer and solidifies Lizzo’s place in hip-hop.
The project opens with the song “Crashout,” in Lizzo’s signature tone, with a bold delivery and undeniable confidence. Anchored by the line “They just mad ’cause I got motion like a roller coaster,” the track is a reflection of her ability to shrug off the noise, blending confidence and wit with ease.
Also featured is “Still Can’t Fuh,” a collaboration with Doja Cat that Lizzo recently teased on TikTok. The track pairs sharp verses with a driving beat, spotlighting the two artists and their refusal to be defined by expectations. Another standout, “IRL” featuring SZA, delivers a vibey, dance-forward moment that Lizzo first previewed on Instagram. The two have effortless chemistry, with Lizzo’s commanding delivery paired with SZA’s signature blend of melodic vocals and rap-inflected verses.
STONES TRIBUTE TO CLIFTON CHENIER
On what would’ve been his 100th birthday, the music of Clifton Chenier is being heard more far and wide than he could’ve ever imagined. From the original recordings that put the King of Zydeco on the map to the covers from bands and artists he helped influence, Chenier’s fiery accordion and raucous, bluesy delivery have touched the souls of everyone from the fledgling aficionado to some of the biggest acts in history. One of the latter is returning the love to one of their early influences. As part of the upcoming album, A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco, The Rolling Stones went into the studio to put their stamp on the song that birthed a genre, “Zydeco Sont Pas Salés.”
With the help of Steve Riley on accordion, the two entities’ worlds are straddled seamlessly and jubilantly. “Both Mick singing in impeccable Creole French and Keith and Ronnie completely carving up the traditional approach with those signature licks and their iconic ‘weaving’ style sounds easy and playful,” says producer C.C. Adcock. “Man, this one sounds like they’re just running wild through the swamps with it!”
