Good Times Magazine #1357 by Good Times Magazine

Long Island Music

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VINYL REVOLUTION RECORD SHOW MARCH 15

Music lovers, mark your calendars—the Vinyl Revolution Record Show is back on Long Island for another unforgettable event! Taking place at the spacious St. Paul’s Field House, conveniently located right behind Cluett Hall, this year’s show is set to be bigger and better than ever.

Attendees can look forward to a diverse lineup of vendors, featuring both returning favorites and a number of first-time participants eager to share their unique collections. From rare pressings and vintage albums to modern reissues and turntable accessories, there’s something to delight every kind of vinyl enthusiast.

80 Dealer Tables filled with vendors from all over the east coast!! 1,000’s of rare and collectible vinyl records! Plus CDs • DVDs • Memorabilia • On site parking • Door prizes throughout the day • Complimentary raffle ticket with price of admission. Show Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM General Admission: $5 General Admission 4PK Group Pass: $12. Field House @ St Paul’s Recreation Complex 295 Stewart Ave.Garden City. Info: www.instagram.com/vinylrevolutionrecordshow

DUCKS BASEBALL CAMP DATES

The Long Island Ducks announced the dates for this year’s #OneFlock Summer Baseball Experience at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Children between the ages of five and 12 of all skill levels can take part in up to three baseball camps, each of which are three days long. Visit Ducksbaseball.org/oneflockexperience to register.

The following are this year’s session dates, with each camp day running from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Session 1: Monday, June 29 –Wednesday, July 1 Session 2: Monday, July 27 – Wednesday, July 29 Session 3: Monday, August 10 – Wednesday, August 12.

The #OneFlock Summer Baseball Experience is led by several Ducks players and coaches on the professional playing field at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Every camper taking part in the #OneFlock Summer Baseball Experience will receive a voucher good for one FREE ticket to a 2026 Ducks game (Tuesday-Friday, non-fireworks games). Additionally, all campers will receive an exclusive #OneFlock Summer Baseball Experience t-shirt as part of their registration.

WILLIE NELSON’S WILLIE’S REMEDY +

Willie’s Remedy+, the cannabis brand inspired by Willie Nelson’s legendary spirit and way of life, continues to gain recognition for its carefully-crafted quality. The THC-infused social tonic was just awarded multiple Double Gold Awards – Best in State and Best ModerateDose Spirit on the national level and The Rockies’ regional Best in Show – from America’s Best Hemp THC Beverage competition. This most recent honor was preceded by a Gold Medal from the High Spirit Awards in August.

The shots in mini glass bottles and the flagship 750ml bottles of social tonic are available in both 5mg and 10mg doses. Both doses are also represented in the line of seltzers that include three flavors Black Cherry Lime, Strawberry Watermelon, and a Hawaiian favorite POG (Passion Fruit Orange Guava). Currently, Willie’s Remedy+ is available for direct purchase from DrinkWillies.com in nearly 40 states.

PATCHOGUE THEATRE GALA & BENEFIT CONCERT!

The Patchogue Theatre announced its highly anticipated Gala Benefit Concert featuring the legendary Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist, Melissa Etheridge. This special event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 6 PM with a cocktail reception with a performance at 8 PM. This event aims to raise essential funds to support the theatre’s overall operating budget, ensuring that it can continue to bring top-tier entertainment, education, and community outreach programs to the region.

As one of Long Island’s premier cultural venues,The Patchogue Theatre plays a vital role in the economic and social fabric of the community. With a mission to provide quality programming that enriches the lives of its patrons, the theatre also serves as a local hub for creative expression and engagement. The Gala Benefit Concert is an integral part of funding this mission, directly supporting initiatives that allow for diverse programming and robust educational offerings for youth and adults alike.

Tickets 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/11713840

HOT TIPS

MOMI CELEBRATES THE SOPRANOS

The HBO series The Sopranos (1999–2007) reshaped American television, setting a new standard for long-form storytelling and characterdriven drama. The series won 21 Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for a total of 112. This February, Museum of the Moving Image will honor The Sopranos with an exhibition and three special screenings featuring showrunner and series creator David Chase and cast members Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Edie Falco, and Annabella Sciorra in person.

The exhibition Stories and Sets for The Sopranos, opening February 14 in the Museum’s Amphitheater Gallery, centers materials that trace how the series’ narrative and visual worlds were established. Drawing from David Chase’s personal archive, the exhibition features scripts, notes, and research that documents the development of the celebrated series’ story arcs and character trajectories as it moved from a pilot into the first season. It also examines the design of the four principal sites where the series’ central action unfolds—Dr. Melfi’s office, the Soprano home, the Bada Bing strip club, and Satriale’s Pork Store—through a presentation of concept art, construction drawings, and ground

PAC TRACK

EDDIE MONEY LEGACY BAND

Eddie Money Legacy Band featuring Jesse and Dez Money is at the Patchogue Theatre on Saturday, April 18th.

Growing up in the Money family, Jesse and Dez were immersed in music from the very beginning. Sharing the stage with their father wasn’t just a performance — it was an education, a bond, and a blueprint for what it means to live a life rooted in passion and authenticity.Those moments taught them more than just the craft of music — they learned connection, resilience, and the power of storytelling through song.

Today, Jesse and Dez carry on Eddie’s legacy by performing his iconic hits, keeping his spirit alive for lifelong fans and new generations alike. At the same time, they’re stepping into their own artistry — writing, recording, and performing original music that reflects their unique voices while staying true to the roots that raised them.

Tickets are $51 - $91 including fees and can be purchased in person at 71 East Main Street

plans by production designers Edward Pisoni (pilot) and Dean Taucher (season one) that show how practical decisions translated ideas into physical space.

Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue Astoria Advance tickets for the screenings are available online at movingimage.org. Access to the exhibition is included with general Museum admission.

CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS AT LICM

Lunar New Year Performance: Friday, February 14, 11 AM & 1 PM.

Chinese Theater Works presents a vibrant performance celebrating Lunar New Year through traditional storytelling, movement, and music.

Carnival: A Celebration of Caribbean & Latin American Culture: Saturday, February 28, 11 AM –4 PM.

Experience the color and energy of Carnival with music, dance, crafts, food, stilt walkers, and drummers. Families can decorate parade floats, create Carnival-inspired crafts, and enjoy traditions that celebrate culture and the changing of seasons. All ages. Free with Museum admission.

Long Island Children’s Museum 11 Davis Ave. Garden City. Call Us - (516) 224-5800

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

For 30 years, Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp has done something no one thought possible — bringing everyday musicians into rehearsal rooms, studios, and onto stages with the greatest rock legends of all time.

Founded by music industry veteran David Fishof, Rock Camp has become a global phenomenon, uniting thousands of fans and artists through a once-in-a-lifetime immersive experience. As the camp enters its 30th Anniversary year, it does so with one of the most iconic lineups in its history.

The 2026 camps feature legendary headliners including: Roger Daltrey (The Who), Stewart Copeland (The Police), Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) Together, these artists represent three of the most influential bands in rock history — making this anniversary year a true dream lineup for music fans worldwide. Full dates and talent details are available at rockcamp.com.

in Patchogue, by phone at (631) 207-1313, or online at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34780/ performance/11748608

CELEBRATING TONY BENNETT

Michael Feinstein brings the golden age of big band to life in a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett. Backed by the acclaimed Carnegie Hall Ensemble, Feinstein celebrates Bennett’s enduring legacy with a symphonic performance of iconic hits including “Because of You,” “Rags to Riches,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Best Is Yet to Come,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Stranger in Paradise,” and many more.

Saturday March, March 21, 8:00 PM Colden Auditorium, Queens College, Flushing. Kupferberg

Center for the Arts | 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing info@kupferbergcenter.org

MONGOLIAN FOLK FUSION

This February, adventurous music lovers can celebrate the Year of the Red Horse like a hip New Yorker, immersing themselves in the city’s one-ofa-kind music scene. This year’s grooviest Lunar New Year concert lineup is at Flushing Town Hall, celebrating the diverse array of Asian countries and New Yorkers who observe the holiday, and includes a Mongolian Folk Fusion performance by Tuvergen Band on February 22 at 2:15 PM.

Flushing Town Hall is located at 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, (718) 463-7700 x 222

PAC TRACK

LIVE AND LET DIE - THE MUSIC OF PAUL McCARTNEY

When Beatles producer, Sir George Martin, tells you that “You sound like Paul McCartney” and Paul McCartney himself comments that “You are a great musician”…what more is there to say!

The critically-acclaimed show Live and Let Die featuring Tony Kishman, veteran of the Broadway smash hit musical Beatlemania, is a dynamic full multimedia concert production that has set high performance standards as it celebrates the music of Paul McCartney. Hailed by the media as “The Quintessential Paul McCartney” – Tony has performed to audiences worldwide and is regarded by “Beatlemaniacs” as the world’s best McCartney look-alike/sound-alike.

With state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and a note-perfect, visually accurate recreation, you’ll hear hit songs from the Beatles catalog and Paul McCartney’s solo works including: ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Jet’, ‘Penny Lane’, ‘Live And Let Die’, ‘Yesterday’,

‘Eleanor Rigby’, ‘My Love’, ‘Let It Be’, ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’, ‘Got to Get You Into My Life’, ‘Silly Love Songs’ and many more…Fri-Sat June 5-6 8 PM at The Suffolk ”info@suffolktheater.com 118 E Main Street Riverhead (631) 727-4343

JIM MESSINA AT LANDMARK ON MAIN

Jim Messina brings his band, The Road Runners, and performs a show that highlights Messina’s musical career, spanning the decades, that includes three groups, Buffalo Springfield, Poco and Loggins & Messina. Messina performed with and was the producer and audio engineer for Buffalo Springfield, as well as a founding member of the group Poco. Then Jim Messina and Kenny Loggins became the duo that sold more than 20 million albums and released hits like “Danny’s Song,” “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” “House on Pooh Corner” and “Angry Eyes.”

March 15 at The Landmark on Main Street 232 Main Street Port Washington (516) 767-6444 or email boxoffice@landmarkonmainstreet.org

RIVERDANCE AT TILLES CENTER

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.

February 27 7:30 PM Tilles Center for the Performing Arts 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville Tantleff Box Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 1 PM-6 PM (516) 299-3100

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

CELEBRATION OF FLAMENCO GUITAR

WMI and Flamenco Festival New York celebrate the closing night of the 25th Anniversary of the Festival with a special performance that honors the man who introduced flamenco guitar to the global stage from the heart of Manhattan. This tribute concert is a musical homage to the legendary flamenco guitarist Agustín Castellón Campos, known simply as Sabicas, and takes place at the same iconic theater where, in 1959, he made history by performing the first flamenco guitar recital as a solo concert instrument.

Three generations of guitarists — the virtuosic Gerardo Núñez, the Latin Grammy Award-winning Antonio Rey, and rising star Álvaro Martinete — celebrate the living legacy Sabicas created. Joining them will be guest artist Olga Pericet, whose bold, elegant performance evokes the legendary Carmen Amaya, Sabicas’s long-time artistic partner, bringing full circle a moment that shaped the modern history of flamenco.

Saturday, March 14, 7 PM at Town Hall 123 W 43d St, Manhattan. Tickets –$35 | $45 | $55 | $65 | $95 Info contact World Music Institute: info@worldmusicinstitute.org/ (212) 545-7536

HOLLYWOOD BOWL - MONDAY, AUGUST 17

Genre-defying rock legends The Black Crowes, the GRAMMY Awardwinning Tedeschi Trucks Band, and modern rock’s boundary-pushing powerhouse Whiskey Myers, will take the stage for one night only at the legendary Hollywood Bowl for an extraordinary night on Monday, August 17.

Dominating rock careers forged via stage-shaking performances, this tour promises no bullshit — just a high-voltage rock-n-roll collision from the hardest-hitting bands in music today. From thunderous drums, blistering guitar work, and lyrics that don’t flinch, fans can expect a roaring setlist stacked with classics, deep cuts, and the kind of onstage band chemistry and electrifying stage presence that can’t be replicated. Careerdefining anthems to crowd-roaring singalongs, every night promises to be a full-throttle reminder that rock-n-roll is alive and well and best served up loud, outrageous, and a little dangerous.

For ticket info: livenation-hewittsilva.com

SUBLIME ME GUSTA FESTIVAL

The full music lineup has been announced for the first date of Sublime Me Gusta Festival, which debuts Saturday, May 9 in Fort Worth. As previously announced, Southern California band Sublime will be joined by their long-time friends Slightly Stoopid, for this historic inaugural celebration, uniting two of the most influential bands in the punk–reggae–rock world on one stage. The Me Gusta Festival lineup will also feature main stage perfor-

mances from Iration, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Bad Brains and much more.

This new multi-city celebration of reggae, punk rock, hip hop and the spirit of Sublime marks the beginning of a national festival series, created by Regime Music Group and Brew Ha Ha Productions, and built around the timeless sound, spirit, and cultural impact of Sublime. Taking its name from the iconic lyric “Me gusta mi reggae, me gusta punk rock” from the song “Caress Me Down,” the all-ages festival embodies everything Sublime stands for: sun-soaked vibes, rebellious spirit, and a love for music without boundaries.

The festival will also offer craft beer sampling as a $15.99 add-on purchase for those 21+, showcasing the best local, regional, and national craft beer, hard seltzer, and cider from Noon to 3:00 PM.

Tickets for Sublime Me Gusta Festival start at $89.99 for General Admission and are on sale now at www.MeGustaFest.com.

INKCARCERATION METAL & TATTOO FESTIVAL

If anyone wondered how Inkcarceration Festival might top last year’s recordbreaking event that drew in 90,000 music fans, all it takes is a look at the lineup for the 2026 edition. More than 65 bands will take over the historic Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio on July 1719, led by: Friday, July 17: Disturbed, Papa Roach, Cypress Hill, Hollywood Undead, Saturday, July 18: Bad Omens, Gojira, The Used, Sleeping with Sirens, Sunday, July 19: Limp Bizkit, A Day To Remember, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills.

Also featuring 100+ tattoo artists, haunted attractions and tours of the prison made famous in The Shawshank Redemption, America’s Rock & Metal Tattoo Festival, co-produced by Danny Wimmer Presents and Reinkcarceration LLC, is one of the most unique events in the summer festival season. Website: https://inkcarceration.com/

SPORTS BEAT

The Mets made their biggest off-season move to upgrade their offense when they signed free agent infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract. The news of his signing came approximately twelve hours after their most desired free agent, outfielder Kyle Tucker, signed with the Dodgers for an amazing four-year, $240 million contract.

Bo Bichette is an excellent contact hitter, and he is especially good with runners in scoring position, which has long been a problem for the Mets. On the other hand, he is being asked to move from shortstop to third base, a position he has not played. He has limited range to go along with a weak throwing arm. If Mets President of Baseball Operations, David Stearns, is not worried, then why should Mets fans be?

You must wonder why the Mets were eager to get

rid of fan favorite, and the club’s all-time home run leader, Pete Alonso, The five-year, $155 million contract the Orioles lavished upon him now seems like the bargain of this baseball off-season. Alonso’s defense is far better than David Stearns believes. He can scoop out bad throws from infielders, as well as preventing many extra base hits by getting his body in front of hard-hit grounders down the first base line.

No television personality has been busier this month than the face of NBC Sports, Mike Tirico. He called the action at Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area, and then flew to Milan, where he is anchoring the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Tirico told me at a press event held by NBC Sports last month that he is not worried about his grueling travel schedule. He also said he has been doing his homework on the many Olympians from all over the globe who will be competing for the gold in Milan.

Noah Eagle, the son of broadcaster extra ordinaire Ian Eagle, is being groomed by NBC to be their main NBA play-by-play man, when Mike Tirico wants to reduce his schedule. Eagle, along with Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony, worked NBA All-Star weekend for the Peacock Network.

Yes, it is easy to laugh at the New York Jets, but I want to speak up for them. Jets fans are the best-rested fans in the NFL when the workweek begins because most of their games start at 1PM. Unlike the Bears and the Patriots, the Jets don’t make their fans risk catching pneumonia by hosting playoff games in frigid weather. Jets fans do not have to worry about getting their blood pressure soaring because of stressful, nail-biting games, which were common in this year’s playoffs.

The Apple TV streaming service announced it is working on a multi-

THEATER’S WINTER WONDERLAND

Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe returns to Broadway in the intimate solo show “Every Brilliant Thing,” written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan. Featuring some on-stage seating, the interactive production includes optional audience participation. As narrator Radcliffe reflects on his life and the glimmers of hope that helped him survive difficult times as the play explores the themes of depression and suicide. Performances begin February 21. (Hudson Theatre) everybrilliantthing.com

Eva Noblezada returns to her original role as Daisy Buchanan in the musical “The Great Gatsby,” starring opposite fan favorite Jeremy Jordan (who leaves on March 7 to replace Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin in “Just in Time”). Noblezada’s “Hadestown” co-star – and husband – Reeve Carney then joins her March 30, taking over the role of Jay Gatsby.

While Broadway catches its breath ahead of next month’s onslaught of new productions, Off-Broadway is brimming with variety and experimentation. Ethan Slater (“SpongeBob SquarePants” and Boq in the “Wicked” films) stars as legendary mime Marcel Marceau in “Marcel on the Train,” which he co-wrote with director Marshall Pailet. The play reveals the Jewish mime’s involvement with the French Resistance during World War II, as he used his skills as a mime to help smuggle more than 70 Jewish children from an orphanage in Nazi-occupied France to safety across the

by Jane Klain

Swiss border. (Classic Stage Company) classicstage.org/marcel-on-the-train/ Who would imagine that a drama about data analytics could be so timely – and suspenseful, but Matthew Libby’s play “Data,” delivers riveting theater about ethics, loyalty, betrayal and corporate espionage in Silicon Valley. Karan Brar reprises his role from last year’s Arena Stage premiere as Maneesh, a brilliant recent college grad who has created a predictive algorithm. Now the AI company he has recently joined covets his algorithm in order to win an important government contract (to predict which immigrants might be productive and loyal American citizens). Directed by Tyne Rafaeli, the strong cast also includes Brandon Flynn, Sophia Lillis and Justin H. Min. (Lucille Lortel Theatre) datatheplay.com

“Bigfoot!” a satirical musical comedy with lyrics by writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (“Some Like It Hot”), book by Ruffin and Kevin Scirett, and music by David A. Schmoll concerns a small-town mayor (played by Alex Moffet) who convinces his constituents that their problems are caused by an eight-foot tall youth dubbed Bigfoot (Grey Henson of “Mean Girls” and “Elf”) rather than his inept leadership. Set in Muddirt, a glow-in-the-dark oasis, “Bigfoot,” is described as a “tale of corrupt politicians, small town paranoia and misunderstood youth.” Crystal LucasPerry, Katerina McCrimmon, Jade Jones and Jake Letts costar under Danny Mefford’s direction. (Manhattan Theatre Club at City Center) bigfoothemusical.com

Recent Juilliard graduate Jake Brasch makes his OffBroadway playwriting debut with “The Reservoir.” Billed as a “funny, human play about memory, recovery and the joys of cross-generational connection,” the work centers on a man (Noah Galvin) who returns home to Denver to become sober and unexpectedly finds himself in sync with his four aging grandparents. Shelley Butler directs an A-list cast that also includes Caroline Aaron, Heidi Armbruster, Peter Maloney, Mary Beth Peil, Matthew Saldivar and Chip Zien. (Atlantic Theatre) atlantictheater.org/production/the-reservoir/

Mike Tirico Photo credit: Lloyd Carroll

Shaquille O’Neal Photo credit: RMG PR

Marcel on the Train

Photo by Emilio Madrid

part documentary series on retired tennis star Andre Agassi. No release date has been set yet, but I expect it to coincide with the start of the 2026 US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Park.

Shaquille O’Neal is professional sports all-time pitchman and businessman. He has just teamed up with Hershey’s to launch a line of gummies called ShaqA-Licious SLAMS. No, they do not contain CBD.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is catching on. Over 17,000 fans came out to the Verizon Center in Washington, DC last month to see the New York Sirens defeat the Montreal Victoire, 201. The Sirens will be hosting a game at Madison Square Garden on April 4. It would be nice if they returned to their original home, the UBS Arena, for a game.

Another sport which has rapidly gained popularity is Professional Bull Riding. PBR sold out Madison Square Garden for three days last month for the annual Monster Buck Off which was won by Sage Steele Kimzey. PBR events can be seen on demand on the Paramount Plus streamer, and on select Sundays on CBS.

By Lloyd Carroll

The Pinstripe Bowl may not be the most meaningful college football game of the year, but it does help NYC tourism. Over 41,000 fans came out to Yankee Stadium on a cold, gray late December day to watch Penn State defeat Clemson. The subways were jammed with alumni from each school.

Last month, the YES Network’s Frank Isola, who grew up in North Babylon complained to his partner, Chris Shearn, about the softball questions reporters were asking Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez following the team’s desultory loss to the Utah Jazz.

“Reporters should not be asking questions which offer excuses. Jordi Fernandez, to his credit, refused to accept them for his team’s loss,” Isola stated.

While Frank Isola, who is a very respected sportswriter and broadcaster, is obviously correct, I need to offer a defense to those reporters. I have been to press conferences where the moderator from the team’s public relations department will contemptuously ignore reporters who have their hands in the air wanting to ask a question. In the same way, it is common for these gatekeepers to deny credentials to journalists they do not like, especially if they are not from major outlets. It is an unfortunate reality in an era when the media is under attack by those in power.

Congratulations to Nets radio voice, Chris Carrino, for being named best NY sportscaster by the National Sports Media Association. Carrino’s analyst partner, Tim Capstraw, recently called his 2,000th consecutive Nets game. Watch out, Cal Ripken!

PBR

Photo credit: Lloyd Carroll

Photo credit: New York Sirens

CASINOS

DIERKS BENTLEY AT HARD ROCK LIVE

Country music singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday, April 3 at 8 pm.

Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster. com. All shows are subject to change. After more than 20 years on country’s family tree, Dierks Bentley’s branch has grown strong and solid – despite never being perfect. But with his 11th studio album, Broken Branches (MCA), he comes to appreciate the knots and gnarl. The multi-Platinum superstar counts eight Number One albums, 22 Number One songs, and nine and a half billion global streams – plus 15 Grammy nominations and membership in the historic Grand Ole Opry. A global headliner and against-the-grain torchbearer for country’s organic roots, Bentley builds from the ground up, ensuring only that each song feeds his heart, or sense of humor, or sonic appetite. Broken Branches finds him continuing the path, doing things like only he can.

BLUES TRAVELER AND GIN BLOSSOMS AT MOHEGAN SUN

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces yet again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour.The bands behind signature hits like “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy” have announced a 35-date run that includes a special performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 31st for a 6:00 PM show.

Tickets are on sale on via Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

During the 2025 co-headlining tour, Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms took over the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage for an unforgettable on-air mashup, highlighting the chemistry and energy fueling their 2026 return.

Blues Traveler — who last year celebrated 30 years since the single release of their GRAMMY® Award-winning breakthrough hit “Run-Around,” a milestone highlighted in a Rolling Stone interview with frontman John Popper — will join Gin Blossoms, whose quadruple-platinum album New Miserable Experience helped define ‘90s alternative radio, for this highly-anticipated run. In addition, returning from last year’s lineup, the tour features Alternative Rock band Spin Doctors, commemorating this year the 35th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite, home to the chart-topping, GRAMMY®nominated hit “Two Princes.”

JAMES TAYLOR WITH HIS ALL STAR BAND

James Taylor and his All-Star Band are coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 PM.

Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com. All shows are subject to change.

As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, Taylor has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. In 2015, Taylor released Before This World, the first-ever #1 album of his illustrious career. Taylor has won multiple GRAMMY Awards and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame.

Good Times Music Calendar

FEBRUARY

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Good Times Music Calendar Your Guide To Local Events

Saturday May 2, 2026 • 10am - 4pm

Freeport Recreation Center 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY*

Guitars, Basses, Drums, Amps, Pedals & Effects, DJ and Audio Equipment

BUY • SELL TRADE

Last year was a huge success. Reserve a booth now for your musical instrument store, recording and rehearsal studio, audio business or band.

HEAVILY PROMOTED & ADVERTISED DON’T MISS MUSICIANS’ ROW!

JOIN THE AREA’S LEADING MUSIC BUSINESSES**

Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 10am-4:00pm (Breakdown 4-6pm)

Exhibitor Load-In • Friday, May 1 • 4pm-8pm, limited load-in Saturday, May 2, 7-9am

Booth info: 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.

*This show not associated with any previous show or promoter. **Exhibitors subject to change.

For More Info Call Rich Branciforte @ 516-233-9916 or email: gtmag@optonline.net

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WHEELS & DEALS

BILL POPP 40TH DADDY TAPES BENEFIT

When George L. Popp aka Daddy Tapes, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on November 1, 1986, his son Bill Popp said at the wake he would remember his father by hosting a benefit, each year on his birthday in his memory and donate the proceeds to the American Heart Association. Forty years later, The Daddy Tapes

Benefit is alive and well raising money for those suffering from heart disease.

This year the Daddy Tapes Benefit will be on Saturday March 7, 2026 starting at 2 PM at The Irish Whiskey Bar located at 28-48 31 Street Astoria Queens New York

$10.00 suggested donation at the door or what you can give. Performers include NIMROD TEXIERIA, NELLY DuBARRY, GRACE LECKE, ANDY SYDOR, GIFT SHO, EXIT 99, ZOE OVER ZER, DENSITY BLACKCAT, PATTI ROTHBERG COINCIDENCE, LEAD FLOWERS, BILL POPP AND THE TAPES and SEA MONSTER.

DEAN SILVA: PIANO HEAVYWEIGHT

Since 2023, Dean Silva has emerged as one of Long Island’s most consistent and in-demand live performers. With more than 300 shows played across the region, Dean Silva has built a reputation as a true working musician, performing everywhere from Montauk to Nassau County and regularly extending his reach into New York City.

Known for his piano-driven performances, Dean Silva has helped redefine the Long Island restaurant and live music scene. His shows are rooted in strong musicianship, dynamic vocals, and classic songwriting, relying on feel and connection rather than backing tracks or gimmicks. Whether performing solo or in larger settings, Dean Silva’s ability to command a room from behind the piano has made him a staple at venues across Suffolk County.

In addition to performing, Dean Silva owns and operates Silva Studios in East Setauket. The studio serves as the creative base for his original music, where he records and releases new material at a prolific pace — often debuting a new song weekly. The space has also become a trusted recording destination for other local artists seeking a handson, musician-focused environment.

Website: https://www.deansilvapiano.com/

The music on the Blue Light Club CD stems from an original immersive live musical theatrical experience of the same name created by Licitra’s band, Jack’s Waterfall. It is designed as a musical journey into an imaginary jazz and blues haven, brought to life through soulful storytelling and compelling characters. The CD is expected to be released in late March.

The Bluelight Club features Jack Licitra on piano and Vocals, Eric Halvorson on drums and Al Levy from Little Buster and The Soul Brothers on bass. Stand out performance of “Peace in a Restless World” by the amazing Rorie Kelly. It’s a song about loss and feeling like a stranger in this world.“My Soul so far from home, I always feel alone.”

Michael Blake is featured on tenor sax. Blake is a staple of the NYC scene with that classic New York tenor sound. He is known for his work with Charlie Hunter and Cyril Neville. Teddy Motz is musical director. He is featured here on bari sax.

JACK LICITRA’S BLUELIGHT CLUB

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WOMEN WHO ROCK

SCOUT GILLETT MELODIC ROCKER “CONEY ISLAND”

Scout Gillett released her new single/ video “Coney Island,” the latest off her forthcoming new album Tough Touch, due out March 6th, via Slouch Records. The melodic rocker was inspired by Neil Young’s Crazy Horse and plays out like a vivid memory: “I wrote this during a prolonged, really difficult breakup. We went to Coney Island even though we both knew we couldn’t be together anymore. It was one of the most visceral experiences of my life,” explains the Missouri-born, now LA-based, former Brooklynite.” It was so beautifully real, raw, and sad.

“Coney Island” follows the driving, lead single “Too Fast To Last,” which earned praise. Gillett will perform next at NYC’s TV Eye on March 8th and has confirmed a hometown show at LA’s Non Plus Ultra on May 2nd following a March headline tour throughout Europe and the UK.

MELANIE C - ‘WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?’

Following the euphoric release of “Sweat,” the title track from her forthcoming ninth studio album, Melanie C returns with the second single “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” A rush of shimmering synths and irresistible momentum, the track builds on the joyful, club-ready energy that defines the Sweat eraplayful, self-assured and made for movement.

Before she became Melanie C of the Spice Girls, she was Melanie Chisholm of “The F**king Yeah Four,” a group of 18-year-old friends dancing through the Costa Brava rave

scene in the early ’90s. Those nights of breakbeats, sweat and freedom would shape her forever. Decades later, Melanie C channels that same raw energy into Sweat - her ninth studio album and most euphoric record to date.

The new single lands amid a standout period for Melanie C. Recent highlights include headline performances and appearances at ABC Sydney New Year’s Eve, New York’s Jingle Ball, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Good Morning America, plus viral moments alongside global pop phenomenon KATSEYE.

AUDREY OCHOA PRESENTS: THE SORCERESS

The Sorceress is a vibrant fusion of jazz, electronica, swing, and pop – a sonic portrait that brings together the many influences that have shaped Audrey Ochoa’s musical journey. Each track blends improvisation with infectious hooks and lush harmonies, creating a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. At its heart, the trombone takes center stage as a voice of emotion and empowerment, weaving stories of resilience, humor, and acceptance. This album is a celebration of transformation, creativity, and the magic that happens when genres and emotions intertwine.

Featured on The Sorceress: Audrey Ochoa–trombone/vocals, Chris Andrew–piano/keyboards, Jeremiah McDade–tenor saxophone, Mo Lefever–guitar, Jon May–drums, Mike Lent–bass, Nathan Ouellette–percussion, Jen Bustin–violin, Joanne Yu–cello. www.AudreyOchoa.ca

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN

PAUL SIMON TO PERFORM AT TANGLEWOOD

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Paul Simon, one of the most celebrated and beloved singersongwriters of all time, is set to make his Tanglewood debut this summer as part of the festival’s Popular Artist Series. The 16time GRAMMY® Award winner and two-time Rock & Rock Hall of Fame inductee brings his highly acclaimed “A Quiet Celebration” tour to the Koussevitzky Music Shed on Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 PM.

The show will be in two parts, opening with the performance of the GRAMMY-nominated masterpiece Seven Psalms. This beautiful 33-minute continuous piece of music was heralded by the press worldwide—Variety called it “Quietly stunning...unlike any other Simon album” and Rock Cellar hailed it as, “a stunning achievement from an artist with a career full of them.” After a brief intermission, the show resumes with Simon performing many of his greatest hits and many deep cuts celebrating the breadth of his career.

Tickets are on sale at tanglewood.org.

CHARLIE PUTH WHATEVER’S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR

Following his Super Bowl performance, multi-platinum and awardwinning artist, producer, musician and songwriter Charlie Puth released his new single, “Cry,” featuring the legendary Kenny G on saxophone. Written as a reflection on lessons learned from family, growth, and navigating life’s pressures, “Cry” encourages listeners to embrace

emotion rather than suppress it. Anchored by the lyric “It’s not for nothing, feeling something — you know everybody cries,” the song highlights the strength found in vulnerability.

The single is the third song released from his forthcoming studio album Whatever’s Clever!, out on March 27th.

On April 22, he will begin in Whatever’s Clever! World Tour in North America at the Viejas Arena in San Diego. Bringing his A+ band on the road with him, together they will be performing hits old and new across 34-dates in North America before venturing to Europe and the United Kingdom this summer.

On May 5th, he’ll be at Madison Square Garden. For more information go to: https://www.charlieputh.com

UB40 FEATURING ALI CAMPBELL SHOWS

Having already announced their initial 2026 shows,UB40 featurng Ali Campbell have added additional dates to their Big Love Tour. The U.S. performances kick off April 15 in Florida; the crosscountry tour will include stops throughout the Northeast, West Coast and beyond.

Fronted by the unmistakable voice of Ali Campbell—known as the legendary original lead singer of UB40 it features the same band of world class players who have performed with him since 2008. Tapping into the pulse of the Caribbean with respect and invoking the magic of its music with reverence, the band has struck a chord with one generation of fans after another.

They’re appearing Sunday May 3rd at The Kings Theatre, Brooklyn.

LIONEL RICHIE AND EARTH, WIND & FIRE AT UBS ARENA

Singer, songwriter and producer Lionel Richie and one of the best-selling bands of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire announced their 2026 North American Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-city tour includes a stop at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, on July 14th.

International superstar Lionel Richie boasts a discography of albums and singles that is second to none. With more than 125 million albums sold worldwide, an Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and four Grammy Awards®, Richie has been honored with distinctions including 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year, and the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors.

Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as the plant, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever. They’ve scored eight number one hits and have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

Tickets are available at LiveNation.com

MOE BANDY HIT DUET WITH JOE STAMPLEY

Moe Bandy is celebrating the 45th anniversary of his Top 10 hit duet “Hey Joe, Hey Moe,” recorded with Joe Stampley. Originally released in 1981 as the lead and only single from their duet album ‘Hey Joe (Hey Moe)’ on Columbia Records, the song was a reimagined take on the folk standard “Hey Joe,” with lyrics specially rewritten for the project by Boudleaux Bryant. The release became a standout moment in both artists’ careers and remains a fan-favorite collaboration more than four decades later.

Moe Bandy recently released, ‘Songs I Missed.’ Staying true to his traditional country roots, he delivered a collection of classic hits, carefully selecting songs that he had once passed over earlier in his career, as well as others he had always wished he could record, giving fans a glimpse of the music he truly connected with and wanted to bring to life.

The album features iconic songs such as “Heartaches By The Number,” “Six Days On The Road,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Amarillo By Morning,” and “Pure Love,” with Bandy’s signature honky-tonk sound paying tribute to country music’s golden era.

VINCE GILL RELEASES THIRD EP

Vince Gill’s year-long project, 50 Years From Home (MCA), continues to roll out with the release of Brown’s Diner Bar, the third EP of the critically-acclaimed series. The previous two releases from this ambitious endeavor include I Gave You Everything I Had (October 17, 2025) and Secondhand Smoke (November 14, 2025).

Penned by Gill, the title track of Brown’s Diner Bar, in fact, takes him all the way back -- 50 years to when he first visited the famed Nashville eatery he’s immortalizing in song. “It’s a singersongwriter kind of folk song about...this little hamburger joint,” says Gill, who also provides a smooth electric guitar solo on the track. “It’s been in Nashville for 100 years now, and I’ve been going for 50. When I made my first trip to Nashville in the mid-70s I remember going to Brown’s for a cheeseburger; they’re famous for being really good cheeseburgers. It’s a funky little joint, close to Music Row, so tons of singers and songwriters and musicians turn up there. It’s just a great vibe.

TYCE DELK’S “ADALINE”

Rising country star Tyce Delk shared a special duet version of his streaming hit “Adaline” with Oklahoma country-pop artist Trinity Lake. Her soulful vocals complement the blues-infected country ballad, which surpassed 1 million streams in under a week and currently sits at over 23 million U.S. streams to date (Luminate).

Late last year, Delk released his debut EP Enough Ain’t Enough to praise from MusicRow, Country Central and Holler, who exclaimed, “The second you hear [Tyce] stretch out and land that opening ‘Baby’ on his debut single, ‘Adaline,’ he blows every other country singer around out of the water. His voice has a depth and power and an ability to lift a song up and send it somewhere otherworldly that few other singers in modern-day country music have.” It’s grounded in Delk’s Red Dirt New Mexico roots with Western swing touches and radio-ready hooks.

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CLASSIC ROCK

EAGLES’ THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971–1975

Eagles start 2026 making history. They became the first band to earn Quadruple Diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of more than 40 million units of Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975, which remains the best-selling album of all time in the U.S. Additionally, the band’s Hotel California, has been re-certified 28x Platinum by the RIAA, scoring the third best-selling album of all time.

Before it was certified multi-Diamond, Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 was the first album ever to be certified Platinum by the RIAA. In 1976, the album spent five weeks at #1, thanks to songs like “Witchy Woman,” “Already Gone,” and “The Best Of My Love.” Since its debut, the collection has logged more than 500 nonconsecutive weeks on the albums chart, was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry in 2017, and was also named the best-selling album of the century in 1999. The unprecedented and historic certification arrives ahead of 50th anniversaries of both albums in 2026.

STEVIE NICKS’ ROCK A LITTLE

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) unveiled the 40th Anniversary 180g 45RPM 2LP edition of Stevie Nicks’ platinum-certified 1985 album Rock a Little. Strictly limited to 4,000 numbered copies, and housed in a gatefold jacket, the platinum-certified album was recorded for a reported one million dollars and teems with a head-spinning array of colors, textures, and dreamscapes. Sourced from the original analog tapes (1/4” / 15 IPS Dolby A analog copy to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe), this reference-grade reissue is the first time the music is conveyed with proper balance, dimensionality, and positioning. Nicks’ boundless enthusiasm for the project helped cement the album as an essential piece of ‘80s pop lore. The sonic advantages of the reissue extend to the statement-making opener “I Can’t Wait,” shot through with serious drama, and the snapping rhythmic pace and big hooks of “Imperial Hotel,” a standout moment in her solo catalog. The record, crafted by the likes of Benmont Tench and Waddy Wachtel, explores loneliness and the secrets we keep to ourselves. The album features her passionate performance of Chas Sanford’s “Talk to Me,” a Top 5 smash.

ROBERTA FLACK 1969-1978

The new Roberta Flack collection, With Her Songs: The Atlantic Albums, 1969–1978, is the first retrospective release since the GRAMMY®Awardwinning singer passed away in 2025. A celebration of her tenure with Atlantic Records, the 8CD set presents newly remastered versions of her first eight studio albums. It is available from Rhino.

With Her Songs spans Flack’s Atlantic debut First Take through her self-titled 1978 album, covering a period when she emerged as one of the most commercially and critically successful artists of the 1970s. She was the first solo artist to win the GRAMMY®Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years, for “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (1973) and “Killing Me Softly With His Song” (1974).

With Her Songs includes eight newly remastered studio albums: First Take (1969), Chapter Two (1970), Quiet Fire (1971), Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway (1972), Killing Me Softly (1973), Feel Like Makin’ Love (1975), Blue Lights in the Basement (1977), and Roberta Flack (1978).

METAL

WARRANT’S BELLY TO BELLY VOL. 1

Warrant was formed in 1984 and experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their double platinum debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989) and one of its singles, “Heaven”, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band’s success continued in the early 1990s with the double platinum album Cherry Pie (1990), which provided the hit song of the same name.

Now to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their fifth album which was released in October of 1996 and the last with Jani Lane. Belly To Belly Vol. 1 has been remastered and repackaged and is available for the first time on vinyl along with an accompanying CD. If you are a fan of Warrant & early 90’s style hard rock, you will probably love listening to this rare gem.

It will be out in April, and the vinyl will be 180g in both Splatter and Black. There will be a limited amount of CD/LP bundles with a signed print by original members Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon while supplies last. Pre-order Belly To Belly Vol. 1 https://www.dekoentertainment.com/reissues/warrant

BIOHAZARD ANNOUNCE TOUR

Hardcore legends BIOHAZARD announced a major spring 2026 North American tour, joining Sepultura, Exodus, and Tribal Gaze for a stacked run of dates celebrating heavy music across the continent. The tour kicks off April 29th in Montclair, New Jersey at The Wellmont Theater and runs through May 29th in Los Angeles.

The tour arrives as BIOHAZARD continue their return with the release of their new album ‘Divided We Fall,’out now via BLKIIBLK Records, their first studio release in over a decade.

Reuniting the band’s original lineup, ‘Divided We Fall’ delivers a blistering statement of unity amid chaos, capturing BIOHAZARD at their most raw, relentless, and unifying.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Deftones), the album blends the band’s unmistakable fusion of hardcore, metal, and streetwise groove with a sharpened edge for a fractured modern world.

Recording sessions took place at Shorefire Recording Studios in Long Branch, New Jersey and The Hydeaway in Van Nuys, California, with engineering by Joseph DeMaio and additional recording from Matt Hyde.

PRONG RELEASE NEW LIVE ALBUM

There’s one thing that most people readily agree on: Live concerts are the icing on the cake for musicians and fans alike. Every show is a very special experience and sometimes even creates an almost magical performance. Such moments are beyond explanation; you just have to be there to believe it or, in a best-case scenario, have them recorded for posterity — as American Metal act Prong have done with their latest live album.

It is exactly what guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor and bandmates Christopher Dean (bass) and Tyler Joseph (drums) have achieved on Live And Uncleansed.

Recorded over seven nights in July and August 2025, they present 11 powerful live songs, plus three live bonus tracks, all pure and unadulterated, authentic and honest, which is the reason why the result is so incredibly captivating.

“We were really well rehearsed, this is truly a live (!) record, everything is as is,” explains Victor, proudly adding: “You can hear some of the little mistakes here and there, but that makes it cool!”

BITS & PIECES

PAUL MCCARTNEY-MAN ON THE RUN

Ahead of the release of Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, the intimate new feature documentary by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, exploring Paul McCartney’s creative rebirth after The Beatles’ breakup, Capitol Records, MPL Communications and UMG have announced details of a companion album titled, Man on the Run - Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack.

The album includes all-time classics, hits and essential tracks from across Paul McCartney and Wings’ revered catalogue. A snapshot of Paul’s creativity in the 1970s in 12 songs. ‘Arrow Through Me (Rough Mix)’, a previously unreleased rough mix from the 1979 album sessions for Back to the Egg, and ‘Live And Let Die (Rockshow)’, from the 1980 concert film Rockshow. The album will feature a third previously unreleased track in ‘Gotta Sing Gotta Dance’, originally featured in the 1973

The James Paul McCartney TV Special.

Both the soundtrack album and documentary will be released on February 27th, with Man on the Run - Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack arriving in a variety of formats.

NICK JONAS’ SUNDAY BEST

Golden Globe and GRAMMYnominated recording artist, songwriter, actor, and producer Nick Jonas presented his brand new solo album, Sunday Best, out via Republic Records. Spanning 11 tracks, Sunday Best marks Jonas’ first solo project in nearly five years and showcases him in a deeply open, introspective, and creatively renewed chapter.

To celebrate the album release, Jonas unveils the official music video for his fan favorite single,“Gut Punch,” offering a powerful visual companion to one of his most personal releases to date.

At the center of the video is a surprising and symbolic character: a puppet named “Jick Nonas,” who embodies Jonas’ inner dialogue, the voice of selfdoubt and self-criticism that often accompanies moments of vulnerability and personal growth. Throughout the video, Jick serves as both antagonist and mirror, representing the internal battles many face but rarely see portrayed so directly. Blending cinematic storytelling with surreal and emotional moments, the video visually explores the tension between self-perception and reality, reinforcing the song’s themes of introspection and confronting the ways we can sometimes be hardest on ourselves.

ALESSO AND PENDULUM TEAM UP

Electronic music maven Alesso makes his 2026 sonic debut with the release of “FADE.” A collaboration with Australian electronic rock band Pendulum, the epic track arrived along with the announcement of his first-ever US headline tour, set to kick off this April at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Hauntingly euphoric, “FADE” is a testament to Alesso’s sonic brilliance, marking a massive start to 2026. The intoxicating electroballad is a vivid vow of endless love and unprecedented fervor, brought to life through Alesso’s colossal

drops and Rob Swire’s larger-than-life vocals. Entwining the worlds of rock and electronic, the impassioned track highlights the unifying power of sound while both artist’s individuality shines through, resulting in a hit that’s as timeless as it is innovative.

CLIFTON CHENIER TRIBUTE

When producers Steve Berlin, Joel Savoy, and executive producerJohn Leopold started assembling musicians from around the country to pay tribute to the late, great Zydeco authority Clifton Chenier on what would’ve been his 100th birthday, they knew they were cooking up something memorable. But the final project, an album titled “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” exceeded expectations and was awarded the GRAMMY for Best Regional Roots Music Album.

Released on Valcour Records, “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco” features contributions from world-renowned musicians like The Rolling Stones—read about the English rockers’ connection with Chenier in The Atlantic—Lucinda Williams,Taj Mahal, and zydeco’s current-day stars connecting the rest of the world to Louisiana’s deep soul and culture.

Purchase “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco” on CD or vinyl from the Valcour Records store.

THE AFGHAN WHIGS 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

From their inception in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1986, The Afghan Whigs have never played by the rules of convention. Against the plaidand-grunge-shaded backdrop of the early-to-mid-‘90s, the Whigs stood apart from their contemporaries by virtue of attiring in suits and being way more likely to slide up on a Marvin Gaye groove than rehash a Black Sabbath riff.

Originally splitting in 2001, the band subsequently reunited for a massively successful 2012 reunion tour that found them headlining major festivals all over the globe and selling out prestigious venues throughout the U.S., Europe, and Southern Hemisphere. Since then, they have not only added to their touring legacy, they have released three critically acclaimed albums in the 21st century: Do to the Beast (2014), In Spades (2017) and How Do You Burn? (2022).

2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the band, who will celebrate the occasion with a twenty-date headline tour in North America. Mercury Rev will support on all dates.They’ll appear April 30th at Webster Hall.