Good Times Magazine #1358 by Good Times Magazine

The Legends of Long Island Music Awards

On March 31st, starting at 6pm the Long Island Music Business Organization (LIMBO) will hold The Legends of Long Island Music Awards honoring those music businesses that have helped build the vibrant Long Island Music Scene over the years. It will take place at the very classy Anthony’s Windows on the Lake, Lake Ronkonkoma.

Attire is from casual to elegant.

LIMBO was set up 2 years ago as a Chamber of Commerce to promote Long Island Music Businesses (response has been fantastic) and the music community. It also runs the highly successful Great Guitar, Musical Instrument and Audio Show, May 2nd.

w Decadia

w Liverpool Shuffle

w Funk Filharmonik

w Mr. Cheapo

w Infinity Records

w Anthony’s Live Events/Anthony Pellegrino

w PDT Entertainment/Patty Dodge

w Ben Metzger/Benoir/Studio Noir

w Music Emporium

w Music Zoo

w School of Rock

w Westhampton Beach PAC

w The Jazz Loft

w Flushing Town Hall

w The A Room

w Dream Studios

w LI Sound Studios/John Gatto

w Izzys Promoting Local Talent

w John Rose/Filmmaker (Beatles Doc)

w WHPC-Nassau Community College

w Mike McElwee

(Nutty Irishman founder, Starlight Hospitality Advisors)

w Renee Leone (Zacharys & 19 other clubs)

Courtesy Murphy’s Music

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BIG LEBOWSKI MOVIE AT LANDMARK ON MAIN

The Big Lebowski (1998) is a Coen Brothers cult classic comedy about Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski, a laid-back Los Angeles slacker mistaken for a millionaire of the same name. After thugs trash his home and ruin his favorite rug, The Dude gets entangled in a surreal kidnapping plot involving nihilists, pornographers, and a complex ransom scheme.

Saturday March 28th 8 PM at Landmark on Main Street, Main Street Port Washington Box Office at 516-767-6444. Tickets $20.

250 YEARS OF ART ON LONG ISLAND

March 21, 2026 – July 12, 2026 at Nassau Museum In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this landmark exhibition explores how Long Island has reflected and shaped the story of American art. From Revolutionary-era portraiture and folk art to nineteenthcentury landscapes, Impressionism, and the bold innovations of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, the exhibition highlights how every major art movement found expression here—from Brooklyn to Montauk, Long Island’s natural beauty, coastal light, and close connection to New York City inspired generations of artists and gave rise to thriving art colonies and postwar creative communities.

Featuring paintings, decorative arts, and historical objects displayed together in immersive settings, 250 Years of Art on Long Island celebrates the region’s enduring influence and its rich artistic legacy.

Chief Curator Franklin Hill Perrell discusses the exhibition on Sunday, April 12 at 3 PM.

One Museum Drive Roslyn Harbor 516-484-9338 www. nassaumuseum.org

BROADWAY MAGIC HOUR

Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio, the stars of The Broadway Magic Hour, a family-friendly hour of funfilled magical entertainment, announced shows on selected Saturdays and Sundays throughout April, May, and June at Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019. Tickets start at $25 for general admission.

Join Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio this March for their hit show Broadway Magic Hour. This familyfriendly magic show was voted “A Top Magic Show in NYC” by Time Out NY. Complete with audience participation, comedy, grand illusion, mindreading, and expert sleight-of-hand magic, there’s something for every member of the family in this one-of-a-kind, all-ages show!

The Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd St (212) 757-2323

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DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN

If you know what to look for, you can find almost anything in the personal ads... including the love of your life! Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction) is irresistible in her first starring role and pop star Madonna (Evita) gives a marvelously comic performance in this delightful madcap comedy about mistaken identity.

Bored New Jersey housewife Roberta (Arquette) fills her days by reading the personals and following an ongoing romance between “Jim” and “Susan” (Madonna); mysterious drifters who appear to lead the kind of free-spirited lives she can only dream about. And dream she does, until the day she actually shows up at the couple’s pre-arranged rendezvous in New York City... and after a bump on the head, a bout of amnesia turns her into Susan and opens the door to intrigue, laughter and love!

Directed by Susan Seidelman (She Devil) with a stellar supporting cast that includes Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum, Robert Joy, Laurie Metcalf, Will Patton, Steven Wright, Peter Maloney, Giancarlo Esposito and John Turturro.

Saturday, March 21st at 9:30 PM Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington $18 Public | $11 Members

PAC TRACK

NATURE CONNECTS MADE WITH LEGO BRICKS

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects? Made with LEGO? bricks, an award-winning and recordbreaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature is coming to Old Westbury Gardens from Friday, May 15th, 2026, through Monday, September 7, 2026.

Old Westbury Gardens Members can enjoy an exclusive preview of the exhibition on Friday, May 15, before it opens to the public beginning Saturday, May 16.

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects? Made with LEGO? bricks is open daily (except Tuesdays) to the public from 10 AM to 6 PM.

This event is included with admission. General admission is $22; $20 for ages 62+ and full-time students with valid ID; $12 for children ages 7–17;

NEA JAZZ MASTERS: TRIBUTE TO MILES DAVIS

Flushing Town Hall will continue a tradition begun twenty years ago:

The NEA Jazz Masters Concert!

The March 20th 8:00 PM concert will gather together a powerhouse of talent to pay tribute to one of the most innovative, influential, and acclaimed figures in the history of music: Miles Davis.

Led by trumpeter and 2012 NEA Jazz MasterJimmy Owens, who first played with Miles Davis at age 15, the FTH stage will welcome pianist and 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron, drummer and 2021 NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington, bassist Kenny Davis, saxophonist and 2022 NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison, and guitarist Michael Howell. This suite of brilliant, acclaimed musicians will champion Davis and his contributions to the field. Get ready for one unmissable night of Jazz! Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing.

OTTMAR LIEBERT RETURNS TO THE SUFFOLK

Ottmar Liebert has become one of the most successful instrumental artists – known for his musical style that is a mix of Spanish, Mexican and World elements, strong melodies tinged with a shade of melancholy, balanced with upbeat rhythms. Liebert’s global success can be attributed to a myriad of things –his creative vision, his determination, and a strong sense of melody. Liebert has been entertaining audiences around the world and has released a catalog of 33 classic albums including live recordings, an orchestral album for Sony Classical, a binaural surround sound recording, remix albums, a lullaby, and a flamencoreggae album.

and free for children 6 and under. Tickets will be available to purchase at www.oldwestburygardens. org starting Sunday, March 15.

CALLING ALL DANCERS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS

Jamaica Center for the Arts and Learning is opening their application portal for the 17th Annual Making Moves Dance Festival (MMDF2026). MMDF2026 will present commissions by and performances from up to nine choreographers. MMDF2026 runs from Friday to Sunday, September 18 to 20, 2026. All choreographers, dance artists, and companies working in any genre are encouraged to apply. The submission deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026, at 6 PM. Info at jcal.org Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning 161-04 Jamaica Avenue | Jamaica

His debut album began as a self-produced release called Marita: Shadows and Storms, copies of which local Native American artist, Frank Howell, distributed in his art galleries. After the record made its way to radio stations, it began generating a buzz among programmers and received unprecedented response among listeners. Higher Octave Music picked it up and released a fully remastered version, Nouveau Flamenco. Recorded for less than $3,000 on an old analog machine in a shack beside a gravel pit, this CD became an international sensation, establishing Liebert’s unique border-style flamenco, and becoming the best-selling instrumental acoustic guitar album of all time

TICKETS $49 – $79 For more information on upcoming shows, visit TheSuffolk. org or call the Box Office at 631-727-4343

KIEFER SUTHERLAND-LOVE WILL BRING YOU HOME

Kiefer will be coming to Patchogue Theatre to perform a set from his previous 3 albums! He’s an internationally acclaimed actor, musician, producer, and director whose career has spanned more than four decades in film, television, and music. Best known for his Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning role as Jack Bauer in the groundbreaking television series 24, Sutherland has built a reputation as one of the most versatile and respected performers of his generation. In recent years, he has also established himself as a passionate and authentic singer-songwriter, earning international chart success and selling out venues worldwide.

Kiefer Sutherland is also a dedicated musician and songwriter, blending country, Americana, and rock influences into his music. His songs are deeply personal, telling stories of love, loss, and resilience, all delivered with his signature graveltoned voice.

Tickets are $37.00 – $67.00 including fees Wednesday

PAC TRACK

LOVESONG AT WHBPAC

Step into a high-octane celebration of the sounds that defined an era. Lovesong delivers a massive, multimedia production that breathes life into the greatest New Wave hits of the 80s. Prepare for a night fueled by the iconic synths and driving rhythms of The Cure, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, U2, Police, INXS and more. This is a full-throttle journey through the soundtracks of a generation.

April 3, 2026 8:00 PM at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street Westhampton Beach Box Office: (631) 288-1500.

THE FULL MONTY TAKES THE STAGE

On paper, The Full Monty sounds outrageous: six laid-off steelworkers in Buffalo decide their best shot at a fresh start is to form a strip act. In performance, it becomes something else entirely. The laughs are big and frequent, the score is irresistible, and the finale one of those “you had to be there” moments that sends people out of the theatre grinning. You come for the comedy and the fun, and somewhere along the way you find yourself rooting hard for six ordinary guys trying to hold onto pride, family, and friendship in a world that has moved on without them.

Adding to all of that, is Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers. She is live on stage, up close, sharp as ever, and very, very funny. If you grew up watching her or have seen her work on stage, you know the kind of warmth and comedic timing she brings into a room. Seeing that in an intimate theatre like The Gateway is a very different experience from seeing it on a screen.

March 13 – April 12 The Gateway 215 S Country Road Bellport Box Office Tuesday - Sunday, 11 AM

THEATER: STARS ALIGN THIS SPRING

No stars headline but the actors Okieriete Onaodowan and Augber Mizzelle deserve all the kudos they’ve earned for their intense, sensitive and powerhouse performances in writer-director Ngozi Anyanwu’s acclaimed two-hande “The Monsters.” They play halfsiblings who reunite when Lil turns up after 16 years and slowly enters the aging MMA champion Big’s life and heart. Subtitled “a sibling love story,” “The Monsters,” a powerful tale about reunions, resentment, reconnection, and wrestling with demons, is scheduled to run through March 22.

(MTC at City Center) manhattantheatreclub. com/shows/2025-26season/the-monsters/ Emmy-winning stars from “The Bear,” Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss, assume the roles originated by Al Pacino and John Cazale in the highly anticipated new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis based on 1975 Sidney Lumet Oscar-winning film classic “Dog Day Afternoon.” Centered on a real incident in 1972, a planned bank heist turns into a media-covered hostage standoff on a hot summer day in Brooklyn. Rupert Goold directs a cast that includes John Ortiz, Jessica Hecht, Spencer Garrett, Michael Kostroff. (August Wilson Theatre) dogdayafternoon.com/

Three-time Tony winner and comedy master Nathan Lane tackles the “King Lear of American drama” when he stars as Willy Loman – the tragic, weary traveling salesman defeated

– 6 PM Closed Monday (631) 286-1133 boxoffice@ thegateway.org

DARLENE LOVE:THE OSCARS TO KUPFERBERG CENTER

With the excitement of the Academy Awards recently, we’re reminded of a memorable Oscars moment featuring Darlene Love. When the documentary 20 Feet from Stardom won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2014, Love brought the room to its feet with a spontaneous performance on the Oscars stage, a powerful reminder of the voice that helped shape generations of popular music.

This spring, you can experience that legendary voice live when Darlene Love returns to Kupferberg Center for the Arts for Love Songs on April 25, celebrating a remarkable career filled with timeless hits and electrifying performances.

Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College info@kupferbergcenter.org Box Office (718) 7938080 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing.

by Jane Klain

by the false promises of the American Dream – in the sixth Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s 1949 Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork “Death of a Salesman.”

Two-time Tony-winner Laurie Metcalf co-stars as Linda Loman, Willy’s devoted, fiercely protective and clear-eyed wife. Rounding out this dysfunctional family are Christopher Abbott as Biff, a former star quarterback, now a 34-year-old burned out drifter, and Ben Ahlers (“The Gilded Age”) as Happy, their skirtchasing younger son. (Winter Garden Theatre) salesmanbroadway.com

Two Off-Broadway camp hits sail and strut move to Broadway this month: Jim Parsons and Deborah Cox join co-creators Marla Mindelle (who portrays Celine Dion) and Constantine Rousouli (who plays Jack Dawson) along with Frankie Grande (as Victor Garber) who reprise their hilarious performances in the longrunning cult spoof “Titanique.” Called by one critic “undoubtably the summer’s gayest new musical,” the comedy uses Celine Dion’s song catalog to create a send-up of the blockbuster film “Titanic” in which Dion hijacks a Titanic Museum tour. Previews begin March 26. (St. James Theatre) titaniquebroadway.com

“Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” a reimagined revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, is not your mother’s “Cats.” Filtered through a queer lens, the 2024 Off-Broadway hit transforms the overly familiar musical into the world of Ballroom and Vogue runway competitions, while doing justice to the tuneful earworms of songs. Directed by Obie Award winners Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, a marvelously talented cast – with strong, distinctive personalities and amazing acrobatic and vocal dexterity – struts the runway to bring a fresh twist to the various cat tales. Tony winner André De Shields returns as Old Deuteronomy. Original 1982 cast member Ken Ard and Leiomy, a lead judge on HBO’s voguing competition “Legendary,” join the immersive production. Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles created the spectacular choreography. Previews start March 18. (Broadhurst Theatre) catsthejellicleball.com

LEGENDS OF LONG ISLAND MUSIC AWARDS HONORS

MUSIC

COMMUNITY

Long Island has a rich history of producing great musicians. Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Twisted Sister, Zebra, Barbara Streisand, Eddie Money, Lou Reed and dozens more come to mind.

However, the backbone of the Long Island Music community is the Home Town Heroes, the local bands, musicians and businesses that aren’t national. No one was honoring them or putting them in a Hall of Fame, so two years ago, The Long Island Music Business Organization (LIMBO) was formed, a chamber of commerce-like organization to promote Long Island’s many music business...clubs, restaurants, performing arts centers, radio stations, and recording and rehearsal studios.

Last year LIMBO held the first Legends of Long Island Music Awards, where 200 of Long Island’s music community turned out to honor 40 honorees at a sit down awards dinner. It was a great event, and open to the general public as well.

History will repeat itself. The 2nd Legends of Long Island Music Awards Dinner will take place on Tuesday, March 31st at Anthony’s On

The Water in Lake Ronkonkoma at 6pm. Band honorees this year will include Decadia, Funk Filharmonik, The Liverpool Shuffle and Benoir. In addition, 20 businesses will also be honored for their continued support of Long Island Music, including The A Room, Mike McElwee (founder of Nutty Irishman), Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, The Music

Zoo, School of Rock, The Jazz Loft, Infinity Records, Mr. Cheapo, Anthony’s Live Events, John Gatto, Izzy’s Promoting Local Talent, John Rose (filmmaker), WHPC, Flushing Town Hall, Renee Leone, PDT Entertainment, and Dream Studios.

The evening includes a lavish dinner buffett, cash bar, and awards given to all the honorees, who will be present to accept their award. There will be a free raffle for a guitar by a sponsor, Murphy’s Music (an honoree last year), and a few special surprises.

You can be part of this great night. A limited number of tickets are available to the public for only $53. A table of 10 is only $490.

Get your friends, come on down and meet and greet the honorees and help show your support for Long Island Music.

To purchase tickets, call Rich at 516-280-2100. Check, credit card and Zelle are accepted. Or you can email gtmag@optonline.net for more info. Tell your friends, and spend a night you’ll remember with old friends.

SPORTS BEAT

Most Mets players had not reported to the Mets spring training base in Port St. Lucie, when the first injury to a key player was reported. Shortstop Francisco Lindor, who underwent off-season surgery to remove fragments in his right elbow in October, went under the knife again on February 11 to repair a broken hamate bone in his left hand.

Even if the best-case scenario of Lindor being ready to go on Opening Day were to occur, it would be advisable for both Mets management and Lindor not to rush things. Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez underwent a similar medical procedure last spring. He hurried back and his offense and defense were both so poor that he got demoted to the Mets’ Syracuse farm team.

It is also a long season. Lindor frequently has gotten off to cold starts which match the April weather in Queens. When healthy, Lindor almost never misses a game. A shortened season would benefit him, and it would especially pay dividends if the Mets were to make it to the postseason.

Lindor’s absence creates an opportunity for perennial Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio to finally prove himself. For years, Mauricio was considered the top prospect in the Mets’ minor league system and was considered untouchable when other teams mentioned his name in trade talks. It is time to see whether Mauricio can produce.

The 2026 Presidents Day weekend marked the 25th anniversary of the crash in the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 which claimed the life of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. FOX Sports’ cable outlet, FS1, last month debuted a documentary, “We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt.” The doc relives that terrible day in Northeast Florida, but it also examines the profound effect Earnhardt had in popularizing stock car racing.

Peacock has launched a series, “Field Generals,” which looks at the history of African-American quarterbacks in the National Football League from pioneers Marlin Briscoe and James Harris to Doug Williams, who became the first quarterback of color to win a Super Bowl, to today’s signal callers such as Caleb Williams, Justin Fields, Malik Willis, and Lamar Jackson. According to Sportbookreview.com, it will cost you $1,500 to propose on the Citi Field scoreboard which is the costliest in the majors. You may want to think about going to the Bronx as those hopeless romantics, the Yankees, only charge $150. Bargain hunters can go to one of the nicest MLB locales, PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, where it only costs $40. There are no refunds in case you get turned down at any of the stadiums. The humiliation is completely on the house, however!

Francisco Lindor

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Photo credit: Peacock

By Lloyd Carroll

For many baby boomer and Gen X football fans, the broadcast team of John Madden and Pat Summerall were the gold standard of NFL broadcast booths, as they were a tandem for 21 seasons, and on two networks, CBS and FOX.

Author Rich Podolsky has carefully crafted the biographies of both men into one book, aptly titled “Madden & Summerall” (Lyons Press). Madden is the bon vivant everyman who suffered from claustrophobia, while Summerall, comes off as popular but stoic, and who quietly battled alcoholism.

“Madden & Summerall” also takes us back to a simpler time when the fates of broadcast networks depended on winning NFL rights. Rich Poodolsky takes us behind the scenes with the power players of time in the networks’ corporate suites, and the top talent agents who repped the big names in the sports broadcast booth.

Prime Video’s “Soul Power,” is a terrific four-part documentary, narrated by actor and hip-hop star Common, which examines the tumultuous nine-year history of the American Basketball Association.

The documentary pays homage to the terrific teams and players of the ABA such as Dan Issel, Willie Wise, Mack Calvin, Mel Daniels, Rick Barry, and Long island’s own Julius “Dr. J” Erving. It also credits the league for inventing the three-point shot, physical play, great athleticism, and for having truly integrated teams where it was not unusual for black and white players to room together on the road.

On the debit side, “Soul Power,” ignores those players who were renowned for getting into fights with opposing players and fans such as John Brisker

and Wendel Ladner. The documentary also overlooks legendary Lou Carnesecca who left St. John’s University for three years (1970-73) to coach the New York Nets when they played in both the Island Garden in West Hempstead, and the first years of the Nassau Coliseum. Louie was able to get such great Red Storm players as Billy Paultz, Joe DePre, and Sonny Dove to play for the Nets. Sports equipment, collectibles, and gaming companies had a major presence at the 2026 New York International Toy Fair held at Javits Center. With the FIFA World Cup being played in the USA this summer, it is not surprising that Franklin Sports and Playpro were touting their soccer balls, despite neither company being licensed by FIFA. Playpro has smartly created soccer balls with the designs of the flags of the teams playing in the World Cup.

Fans of cricket will enjoy Metashot’s videogame which puts the joystick wicket in your hand. Australia’s Hunter Products has the licensing rights to use past and present ESPN logos on their basketballs, footballs, and soccer balls. New Jersey’s Firebomb has a line of basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and paddle racquets which illuminate in the dark for those who enjoy outdoor sports after sunset.

Party Animal has licensing agreements with all the major sports leagues and is a one-stop shop for coffee mugs, water bottles, flags, and banners of your favorite teams, as well as select action figures of well-known athletes.

Photo credit: Prime Video

Photo credit: Globe Pequot Books

World Cup Nation Soccer Balls

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CASINOS

REZA EDGE OF ILLUSION

Mohegan Sun announced that master illusionist Reza will bring his internationally acclaimed production, REZA Edge of Illusion, to the Arena for two performances on Monday, April 13, 2026 and Tuesday, April 14, 2026, both beginning at 6:00 PM. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster, and will be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

REZA has taken the art of illusion to an entirely new level, delivering a high-energy, rock concert–style magic show to audiences across the globe. Known for jaw-dropping, grand-scale illusions, including making motorcycles and even helicopters appear on stage, REZA merges large-format spectacle with cutting-edge artistry, comedic timing, and immersive audience interaction.

More than a magic show, Edge of Illusion integrates state-of-the-art production, high-impact visuals, precision showmanship, and a number of interactive moments that invite guests to experience the impossible up close. The show features feats such as levitations, a recreation of Houdini’s legendary stunt, and REZA’s signature illusion involving the live appearance of a helicopter on stage.

FREESTYLE 2026 SPRING EDITION

Freestyle 2026 Spring Edition is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday, May 2.

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

Freestyle 2026 Spring Edition is a music festival focused on freestyle energy electronic dance music from the ‘80s and ‘90s. The show features performers Stevie B, Planet Patrol, Corina, George Lamond, Lisette Melendez, Seduction, Suzi Carr, Alisha and DJ Slice, with more performers expected to be announced.

SURFS UP! THE BEACH BOYS

Icons of surf music, The Beach Boys are bringing “The Sounds of Summer” tour to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City with one show on Friday, May 29 at 8 PM.

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

As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit,“Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,”“Good Vibrations,”“Wouldn’t It Be Nice,”“Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.” The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famers were also honored at the 2001 Grammys.

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March 19 • Corey Glover & Vernon Reid City Winer y • NYC

MARCH

17 Buffalo Traffic Jam Mercury Lounge NYC

17 John Gallagher Jr Joe’s Pub NYC

17 Nara’s Room/Foyer Red Union Pool Brooklyn 17 Red Hot Chilli Pipers Patchogue Theatre Patchogue

17 Bobby Rondinelli & Friends Katie’s Smithtown 17 Cover 2 Cover Sonny’s Canal House Baldwin 17 Dustin Ross City Winer y NYC

17 Tim Quinn Swing the Teapot Floral Park

17 Joe & the Fenian Brothers Five Points Sayville

17 Dee Harris Band Beau’s Greenlawn

17 Martin Flynn Band Shandon Court East Islip

17 Stella Bacaro’s Massapequa Park

17 Moon Sugar/Daniel vs Jacobi Shrine World Music Venue Harlem 17 Silver Arrow Band Drom NYC 18 Jordan Astra Mercur y Lounge NYC 18 Joanne McNally

& Friends Beau’s

Lipton & His Orchestra Joe’s Pub

Floyd The Paramount

Reyes Drom

18 Maria Davis Mad Wednesdays Shrine World Music Venue Harlem

18 Dan Donnelly Five Points

18 Ronnie Krowne Landmark on Main Street Port Washington 18 Eric Alexander & Cyrus Chestnut Smoke Jazz Club

18 Jon Benjamin & Jazz Daredevil Union Pool Brooklyn

18 Porch Groove Bacaro’s Massapequa Park

19 Aaron Abramowitz/Talk Radio Mercury Lounge NYC

19 Debby & Tom Headliner Bar Hicksville

19 Ceza Drom NYC

19 Corey Glover & Vernon Reid City Winer y NYC

19 Jon Benjamin & Jazz Daredevil Union Pool Brooklyn

19 Ded Reception/Honey Daze Amityville Music Hall Amityville

19 Eric Alexander & Cyrus Chestnut Smoke Jazz Club NYC

19 Jam Sandwich Beau’s Greenlawn

19 The Originals Open Mic Swing the Teapot Floral Park

19 Natalie Jane Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn

19 Eric McCormack Five Points Sayville

19 Brit Floyd The Paramount Huntington

19 Danny Casey Tap Room Garden City

19 Direct From Sweden Landmark on Main Street Port Washington

19 Nick Balzano Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington

19 Acoustic All-Star 1683 West Islip

19 Gerry Finlay Shandon Court East Islip

19 Kelli Baker/Two Social Daisy’s Patchogue

19 Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines My Father’s Place Roslyn

19 Jamalama US Brews Centerport

19 Machine Dazzle/Sunny Jain Joe’s Pub NYC

19 Jorge Vadio/Tony Santos Band Shrine World Music Venue Harlem

19 Paulie B Bacaro’s Massapequa Park

19 Drama Kings Twisted Cow East Northport

19 Josephine Network/Loosey TV Eye Ridgewood

19 Molina/Anastasia Coope Elsewhere Brooklyn

19 sant remy Pete’s Candy Store Brooklyn

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WHEELS & DEALS

ANY WAY YOU WANT IT JOURNEY TRIBUTE

Bay Street Theater presents Any Way You Want It - A Live Journey Celebration on Saturday, March 28th at 8:00 PM, bringing the soaring sound and unforgettable anthems of one of rock’s most beloved bands to the Sag Harbor waterfront.

Based on Long Island and performing since 2009, Any Way You Want It delivers a high-energy concert experience celebrating the music that made Journey a defining force in classic rock. Led by musical director and lead singer Bill Giangrande, the band recreates the powerful vocals, driving guitar riffs, melodic keyboards, and arena-sized energy that made Journey’s songs part of the soundtrack of a generation.

Audiences can expect an electrifying night filled with many of Journey’s biggest hits, including favorites such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Separate Ways,” “Faithfully,” “Wheel in the Sky,” and “Open Arms.”

Tickets are available at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500. The Box Office is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 PM, and 30 minutes prior to each performance.

FOREIGN BODY SIGN TO BRUTAL PANDA RECORDS

Brutal Panda Records announced the signing of Brooklyn-based noise rock/punk outsiders FOREIGN BODY.

FOREIGN BODY formed in New York City in 2022 and quickly released an EP and a pair of demos. Their debut album FIXED followed via cult Malaysian label Menora Recordings in 2023 with a 2025 re-release on Reanimated Miscarriage, gaining the attention of many in the underground thanks to its ugliness and ferocity and the raw, unflinching lyrics.

With their second LP coming up later this year, FOREIGN BODY comes ripping through with the new single “Strung Out.” Recorded by Matt Russell at Altered States in Chicago (REZN, Oozing Wound, Big Laugh), the track was produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Ibarra of Rectal Hygienics at STR in San Diego, completed with artwork by vocalist Hugh.

RINGING: ANOTHER CYCLE IN THE COSMIC WASH

Brooklyn band Ringing, the project of bandleader Colton Walker announced their debut album, another cycle in the cosmic wash, available via Julia’s War Recordings and Signal//Noise Records. Heralding the announcement is “incandescent,” which premieres with an official visualizer. The song treks through sludgy guitars, capturing the discomfort of self-realization.

Ringing began as a solo project back in 2020, developing into a scene favorite three-piece in New York City. Known for their monumental sound and visceral lyricism, the band’s last EP, Is It Light Out Where You Are?, arrived in 2023 via Julia’s War and Candlepin Records.

After playing all over the East Coast over the past few years, Ringing has supported bands like Bleary Eyed, Shower Curtain, All Under Heaven, Soft Blue Shimmer, and more. More shows will be announced soon. For more information on upcoming performances, follow the band on Instagram at @ ringingnyc.

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN

THE STRAY CATS RETURN TO THE ROAD

THE STRAY CATS—all three original members, Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will return to the road in 2026 with a month-long, crosscountry summer tour. Kicking offJuly 24 in Las Vegas, THE STRAY CATS will bring their legendary explosive live show and red-hot rock & roll to audiences nationwide including multiple stops throughout California before wrapping with three NY-area performances. The group’s set lists will be highlighted by some of the iconic multi-million selling band’s massive hits including” Stray Cat Strut,”“Rock This Town,” “Runaway Boys,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and much more. They’re at Westbury Music Fair August 13th.

Photo by Graham Fielder

BLUES TRAVELER 2026 TOUR

Multi-platinum rock band Blues Traveler are expanding their 2026 touring slate with a new run of headline dates, adding to a banner year that features festival appearances like Bonnaroo and a continuation of their iconic annual Fourth of July show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre — where this year they’ll be

joined by special guests Better Than Ezra and The Record Company. Collectively, these performances reaffirm the band’s enduring dominance as a formidable force on the live music circuit.

The band’s 2026 momentum follows a milestone year in 2025, when Blues Traveler celebrated 30 years since the release of their GRAMMY® Award-winning breakthrough hit “Run-Around.” The anniversary was marked with widespread media attention, including a feature interview in Rolling Stone with frontman John Popper.

They’re appearing Saturday, August 15th at SummerStage in Central Park*

IRON MAIDEN AT LOUDER THAN LIFE FEST

Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY September 17, 18, 19 & 20 for its 12th edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival’s history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents.

TOOL and Limp Bizkit join previously announced headliners My Chemical Romance and Iron Maiden for an incredible four days of music at Louder Than Life 2026. America’s Largest Rock & Metal Festival will feature nearly 200 bands spanning all rock genres across 7 stages, topped by: Thursday, September 17: Iron Maiden, Pantera, Megadeth Friday, September 18: My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, A Day to Remember

Saturday, September 19: Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Sublime Sunday, September 20: TOOL, Gojira, Danny Elfman

Passes are on sale now at https://louderthanlifefestival.com/passes starting at $1 down

PHISH ANNOUNCE SUMMER TOUR

Phish has unveiled plans for their Summer Tour ‘26.The newly announced dates include a return to Boston, MA’s historic Fenway Park for a two-night run (July 31-August 1), and five shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden (July 22, 24, 25, 27, 29). These will be show numbers 92, 93, 94, 95, and 96 at The Garden since making their debut there in 1994.

Other tour highlights include two-night stands at Madison, WI’s Kohl Center (July 7-8), Savannah, GA’s Enmarket Arena (July 14-15), Columbia, MD’s Merriweather Post Pavilion (July 18-19), and a three-night run at Noblesville, IN’s Ruoff Music Center (July 10-12). This will be the first time Phish have performed in Madison, WI since 1998, and their first time ever in Savannah. A ticket request period is now underway at tickets.phish.com

JIMMY EAT WORLD BLEED AMERICAN TOUR

Jimmy Eat World will kick off the celebration for the 25th anniversary of their seminal album Bleed American in a big way — with a massive tour that starts June 9 in Denver, CO, at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre and ends in November at Vans Warped Tour in Orlando, FL.

The extensive trek marks Jimmy Eat World’s triumphant return to the Vans Warped Tour stage, in all five cities, after a 25-year absence and a trio of previously announced U.K. shows, with sold-out dates on Aug. 14 at The Piece Hall in Halifax and Aug. 15 at Cardiff Castle in Wales, followed by the biggest U.K. show in the band’s history on Aug. 16 at London’s Gunnersbury Park. They’re appearing June 16 at The Brooklyn Paramount with The Get Up Kids + Hey Mercedes and June 17 at The Rooftop at Pier 17 with Thrice + Girls Against Boys.

Photo by Christopher Wray-McCann

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

THE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Mountain Music Festival, a three-day classic rock n’ roll music experience, is set to return August 21st-23rd to the Gatlinburg Convention Center, located inTennessee’s beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.

The three-day, all-ages, immersive fan and artist celebration will feature over twenty-five artists (including fan favorites and emerging acts) performing on three stages, plus an array of interactive events and activities (including photo opportunities with select bands, and access to the Rock N’ Roll Marketplace, Rock N’ Roll Art Gallery, and Outdoor Patio Experience), with more to be announced.

Three-day General Admission passes ($449.00 per person, plus taxes and fees) and twoday General Admission passes ($349.00 per person, plus taxes and fees) are available now, VIP Top of the Mountain passes sold out during the festival’s alumni pre-sale. Fans have until March 31st to take advantage of a discount being offered: $50 off on three-day General Admission passes and $40 off on two-day General Admission passes. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit TheMountainUSA.com, and follow on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

CAPITOL HILL BLOCK PARTY

Daydream State announced the lineup for the 28th annual Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) music and arts festival, returning August 7–9 to the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. This year’s headliners include indie-pop powerhouse MUNA, viral electronic hitmaker Disco Lines and UK alt-rock breakout duo Wet Leg, with additional performances from Parcels, Magdalena Bay, Tinashe DJ Set, DJ Trixie Mattel, Zack Fox, Amber Mark, and dozens more. The 2026 festival will once again be a 21+ event, optimizing the footprint across the Pike/Pine corridor to deliver an elevated fan experience while supporting neighborhood flow and local businesses.

CHBP will host more than 100+ performances across multiple indoor and outdoor stages, including iconic independent venues Neumos and Barboza, along with additional neighborhood spaces throughout Capitol Hill.

Three-day General Admission passes ($199 + fees) and threeday VIP passes ($365 + fees) are available via www.capitolhillblockparty.com. Additional ticket types, including single-day passes, will be released in the coming months. Full lineup details and programming updates are available on the CHBP website.

BROOKLYN ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL

It started on a dance floor in Brooklyn. Sweaty, intimate, improvised. Then it spilled into nights, hopping from party to party along North 6th in Williamsburg. Grabbing cabs across the borough just to catch the last minutes of a set you’d talk about for years.

That’s the energy BEMF was born from. An independently curated nightlife and arts festival, BEMF captures the soul of Brooklyn electronic music culture: movement, risk, discovery, direct connection to artists, and those rare, unforgettable moments when the dance floor becomes everything.

What began as a platform for emerging local talent quickly became a cultural blueprint; used as inspiration worldwide. As Brooklyn nightlife has ebbed and flowed, BEMF has always stood for the same thing: independent curators shaping culture from the ground up.

Now, on its 18th anniversary, BEMF returns and not a moment too soon. In an era where nightlife is increasingly flattened into big business and algorithmic lineups, BEMF reasserts the power of intention. This is a festival built by trusted local curators, crafting lineups that resonate beyond a single night, beyond a single room; lineups that matter.

One affordable ticket unlocks access to the full spectrum of New York’s electronic music scene: past, present, and future. Enjoy a full day and night of curated panel discussions, local food vendors, and live performances across multiple stages. https://www.bemf.live/

2 MINUTES TO TULSA FESTIVAL

Tulsa, OK nonprofit music organization, Horton Records, announced the ‘2 Minutes to Tulsa’ music festival, set for Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at The Vanguard event center in downtown Tulsa.

The all ages annual event, now in its fourth iteration, will showcase a diverse national and international lineup of heavy metal music including Canadian progressive metal legends, Voivod, U.S. thrash metal standouts, Atrophy, Boston power-thrash masters, Meliah Rage, and San Francisco’s folklore metal mavens, The Lord Weird Slough Feg, as festival headliners. Single day and full weekend tickets for 2 Minutes to Tulsa are on sale via The Vanguard now.

Furthermore, 2 Minutes to Tulsa will also include a full slate of free activities, including afterparties at the conclusion of each daily lineup, hosted by The Whittier Bar (2405 E Admiral Blvd). Late night one will feature a live set from Richmond, VA metalpunk trio, and Municipal Waste offshoot, BAT, and Saturday’s late show will feature Springfield, MO NWOBHM unit, Transylvania. Finally, on Sunday, March 29, 2 Minutes to Tulsa will provide the aptly-titled, “Bangover Brunch”, at Fassler Hall (304 S Elgin Ave) that will include live performances by Tulsa’s Blind Oath and Denver’s Celestial Wizard.

HIGH WATER FESTIVAL

South Carolina’s High Water Festival will return to North Charleston’s picturesque Riverfront Park nestled along the banks of the scenic Cooper River on April 18-19th. See 20 acts across two stages with no overlapping shows!

Artists set to perform at High Water 2026 include headliners Alabama Shakes and Caamp alongside My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, Lake Street Dive, Jesse Welles, Maren Morris, Peach Pit, Watchhouse, Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers, Jensen McRae, Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners, Arcy Drive, Chance Peña, Trousdale, Penny & Sparrow, The Runarounds, hey, nothing, Winyah, and Alice Phoebe Lou.

To purchase tickets visit www.highwaterfest.com/tickets.

COUNTRY

CANADIAN COUNTRY-ROCK BREE TAYLOR

Canadian country-rock performer Bree Taylor announced the arrival of her most ambitious and defiant work to date, the new single and title track from her upcoming album, “Worship.” Out now, the project marks a milestone in Taylor’s career, blending country grit with a rock-driven edge and unapologetic storytelling. Recorded at the prestigious Saxman Studios in Nashville, the track features the world-class production of Grady Saxman—famed for his work with Luke Combs and Jelly Roll—resulting in a sassy but strong and confident punch that perfectly encapsulates Taylor’s signature Country sound.

The single “Worship” serves as a sonic manifesto for an artist who has fully stepped into her creative clarity and self-worth. Lyrically, the song is an infectious, female-forward anthem that demands the respect and devotion Taylor knows she brings to every partnership.

With the release of “Worship,” Taylor is not only sharing her story but inviting her listeners to find their own strength and value.This project is a deeply personal representation of a seasoned artist poised for the international stage, armed with powerhouse vocals and a relentless drive to inspire.

BROOKS AND DUNN UNVEIL NEON MOON TOUR

Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling country duo of all time and most-awarded artists in CMA history, announced that they will extend their NEON MOON TOUR. Promoted by Live Nation and kicking off this fall in Evansville, IN on September 10, the Country Music Hall of Famers will bring their “don’t miss” (Whiskey Riff) live show to over a dozen cities across the United States with direct support from renowned country rocker David Lee Murphy or red-hot rising star Tucker Wetmore, and additional support from Willow Avalon, Kaitlin Butts, Caylee Hammack and Angie K. General on sale begins is at brooksdunn.com.

This month, the duo will trek on their first-ever string of UK dates, headlining Europe’s largest country music festival, C2C 2026, with stops in Belfast, Glasgow and London.They’ll return to the U.S. shortly after for Stagecoach before rejoining Morgan Wallen for eight stadium stops this summer on his Still the Problem Tour 2026.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium seats, exclusive access to an intimate backstage tour, invitation to the Neon Lounge, Brooks & Dunn VIP merchandise & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

COUNTRY CRUISING ANNOUNCES NEXT SAILING

Flying Dutchmen Travel announced its seventh Country Cruising adventure, setting sail in Spring 2027, for seven nights. Departing from Tampa, Florida, the festival-at-sea returns to the Celebrity Summit, traveling April 11-18, 2027. The voyage is scheduled to visit Western Caribbean ports: Cozumel, Belize, and Costa Maya, with a star-studded lineup including some of Country music’s finest singer/songwriters. For more information and to book cabins, visit countrycruising. com.

The first of numerous lineup announcements include Randy Travis and his More Life Tour, Craig Morgan, Paul Overstreet, and James Dupré as well as fan-favorites from the last sailing, Whey Jennings, Dirty Grass Soul, and Chad Bushnell.

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CLASSIC ROCK

CARLY SIMON’S SECRETS REISSUED

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi), announced the first-ever 45RPM audiophile release of Carly Simon’s commercial breakthrough and ‘70s singer-songwriter staple, No Secrets.

The album, which arrived on February 20, is available for order at mofi.com (here) as a numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP set strictly limited to 3,000 copies. Sourced from the original master tapes (1/4” / 15 IPS Dolby A analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe) and pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing in California, this definitive reissue is housed in a premium Stoughton gatefold jacket.

Recorded at London’s Trident Studios and helmed by producer Richard Perry, No Secrets features an all-star cast including James Taylor, Mick Jagger, Paul and Linda McCartney, Lowell George, Klaus Voormann, and more. On this restorative edition, the wider grooves and dead-quiet surfaces allow the album’s exceptional production to shine with unparalleled realism. Simon’s voice takes on a confident, assertive tenor that emerges with accurate imaging and palpable presence, while string arrangements and backing vocals float across a wide, deep soundstage with balanced tonality.

RODNEY CROWELL RELEASES “GO LIGHT A CANDLE”

METAL

DETHKLOK HEADLINE DATES

DETHKLOK, an extreme metal band. Live, they are a multi-media powerhouse that showcases animation, comedy and brutality, excellently recreating the popular albums and animated visuals in a live atmosphere. Band members include musician and show co-creator Brendon Small and legendary drummer Gene Hoglan and more!

DETHKLOK announced a series of spring headline dates, bringing their full live show to select cities across the West Coast and Midwest. In addition to their upcoming co-headline tour with Amon Amarth, these newly announced performances give fans the opportunity to experience the band in a dedicated headline setting.

Promoted by Live Nation, the run kicks off on April 26 at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL, with additional stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and San Diego before concluding on May 28 at Observatory North Park in San Diego, CA. Tickets will first be available at dethkloklive.com.

STRYPER FRONTMAN MICHAEL SWEET NEW SINGLE

Rodney Crowell released “Go Light a Candle” featuring Emmylou Harris and Lera Lynn via New West Records. A timeless protest song, Crowell originally released the single anonymously last year, but after the ICE raids in Minneapolis, decided to give the song a proper release with an accompanying video directed by Joshua Britt and Neilson Hubbard. Crowell says, “Although I expected the last presidential election to turn out exactly as it did, I wasn’t ready for what would come next. I shared with my good friend, Sam Baker, how I wanted to write a protest song that wasn’t strident or blatantly insulting anyone’s intelligence other than my own. Sam listened to what I had written and said, ‘Now go light a candle.’

“Go Light a Candle” follows Crowell’s 2024 studio album, Airline Highway, which featured Ashley McBryde, Lukas Nelson, Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, and Rebecca & Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe.

IRON

MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION

Trafalgar Releasing announced the official title, key artwork, and North American theatrical plans for the upcoming Iron Maiden feature documentary, now titled IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION.

Documenting one of the most iconic journeys in music history - the film is set to hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7, 2026, with tickets going on sale March 18.

Directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War) and produced by Dominic Freeman (Spirits in the Forest – A Depeche Mode Film), the feature-length documentary charts Iron Maiden’s remarkable five-decade journey.

The newly released key art by Albert “Akirant” Quirantes offers the first visual look at the documentary.

Formed in East London in 1975, Iron Maiden have grown into one of the world’s most influential and enduring rock bands. Across 50 years they have released 17 studio albums, sold over 100 million records, and performed almost 2,500 concerts across 64 countries.

A recently announced, one-of-a-kind, celebration named EddFest in historic Knebworth Park, England, on July 11 forms part of over 50 shows worldwide in 2026.

Michael Sweet, the singer-songwriter and frontman for the multi-platinum rock band STRYPER, has just released his new single “Lord” - the second single from his upcoming solo album. His most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet, ‘The Master Plan’ is set for release on April 3, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

With its heartfelt lyrics and spiritual sincerity, ‘The Master Plan’ is designed to inspire peace, faith, and encouragement — music that comforts the weary, uplifts the spirit, and celebrates the profound love at the center of Sweet’s faith journey.

Co-produced by Sweet and Jeff Savage (TobyMac, Jars of Clay, Natalie Imbruglia), this deeply inspired record marks a bold departure from his previous solo work — blending heartfelt devotion with fresh musical textures and melodic depth unlike anything he has done before. Sweets’s unmistakable voice leads a tapestry of heartfelt worship, inviting listeners to reflect, celebrate, and draw closer to the timeless truths at the heart of his message. With sweeping arrangements and a sincere spiritual core, the album offers both comfort and inspiration for moments of quiet contemplation.

SABATON’S CONCERT FILM

SABATON announced that their explosive concert film “Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours” has officially landed on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube in a wide range of territories.

This means fans can now experience The Tour To End All Tours — which travelled across Europe in 2023 and hit cinemas worldwide in 2024 — from the comfort of their sofas, bringing the SABATON energy straight into their living rooms.

“Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours” means a great deal to the band. This show was recorded at a completely sold-out Ziggo Dome in 2023 in Amsterdam, where thousands of fans came together to share an unforgettable night. For those who know SABATON’s story, this concert carried special significance. When they first played in the Netherlands six years after they formed, it was in front of a handful of people. Looking back at that moment and comparing it to the packed arena of Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome is truly mind-blowing.

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BITS & PIECES

KIP MOORE RETURNS

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore marks his return with his brand new track “Levee,” along with an official video, available everywhere through Virgin Music Group. An anthemic, guitar-slinging banger built for the fast lane,“Levee” was co-produced by Moore alongside Andrew DeRoberts (Stephen Wilson Jr., Tate McRae, Zac Brown Band) and features guest vocals by Hillary Lindsey. The official video was directed by PJ Brown and finds a wayward Moore traversing a barren, southwestern landscape.

“Levee” arrives as Moore also announces his Reason To Believe World Tour, where he’ll headline stadiums and arenas across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, US, and the UK. Most notably, he will play a series of shows at the SuperSport Park Stadium in Pretoria and at Cape Town’s GrandWest Arena, notching his first trip back to the country since 2024. To date, he has played his largest shows in South Africa, with his 2023 arena show becoming the fastest sell-out in Cape Town history, eclipsing Sting, and performing for crowds of over 40,000 fans. For a full list of dates, please visit kipmoore.net.

THE WHO ANNOUNCE LIVE AT EDEN PROJECT

For nearly six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have echoed across generations, influencing artists and audiences around the world. In 2026, the band adds a remarkable new chapter to their legacy with Live at Eden Project — a landmark live recording that captures the raw power, emotional depth, and artistic ambition of their unforgettable July 2023 performance at Cornwall’s iconic Eden Project.

Set within one of the UK’s most sustainable and visually striking venues — a breathtaking network of biomes nestled in the Cornish countryside — the concert stands as a testament not only to The Who’s musical evolution but also to their enduring cultural relevance. Backed by the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra, founding members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey delivered a performance that fused classic rock intensity with orchestral grandeur. The Eden Project’s natural acoustics and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sonic environment that offered a clarity and intimacy unmatched by traditional stadium settings.

METALLICA LIFE BURNS FASTER LIVE AT SPHERE

Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas added 16 shows due to overwhelming demand, extending Metallica’s Sphere residency into 2027. As with the previously announced eightshow run, the new additions to Life Burns Faster will continue the No Repeat Weekend tradition that began with the 2023 kick-off of the band’s M72 World Tour, with no songs repeated on each Thursday and Saturday.

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SQUEEZE RELEASE TRIXIES

One of 2026’s most anticipated albums Trixies is the band’s first album in eight years but the first they ever wrote. A collection of stories set in a fictional night club, Trixies, the album was written by the band’s teenage founders Chris Difford (19) and Glenn Tilbrook (16) at the very start of their songwriting partnership. Now more than fifty years on, Squeeze have completed the circle and realized the vision the precocious teens had for the songs that, as the Guardian wrote, show that “all the Squeeze hallmarks of melody, romance and storytelling were there from the beginning.”

RITCHIE BLACKMORE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

The National GUITAR Museum announced that Ritchie Blackmore, the esteemed guitar legend whose vast career spans more than 60 years, has received its annual “Lifetime Achievement” Award. Blackmore is the sixteenth recipient of the award. Ritchie Blackmore joins previous award winners including Honeyboy Edwards, Jeff Beck, Bonnie Raitt, Liona Boyd, Jose Feliciano, and B.B. King. Recipients are recognized for a lifetime of contributing to the legacy of the guitar and having a singular historical importance to the development and historical appreciation of the instrument.

SOCIAL DISTORTION BORN TO KILL

Orange County’s finest are back with a vengeance: Social Distortion’s long-awaited eighth album, Born To Kill, will be released May 8, via Epitaph Records. To pre-order the album and/or hear the hard-charging title track that’s been lighting up crowds at the band’s shows for the last several months, go to https://socialdistortion.ffm.to/ borntokill.

Born To Kill is more than the conclusion to a 15-year wait between Social Distortion albums, it’s a revelation: 11 songs of pure, unadulterated rock ’n’ roll fury, joy and catharsis, all imbued with the signature blend of defiance and worldweariness that has made founder Mike Ness a poet and sage to the dispossessed for more than 40 years.

Co-produced by Ness and Dave Sardy, and featuring guest appearances from Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Lucinda Williams and collaborative cover art by Ness and Shepard Fairey, Born To Kill is the latest installment in a remarkable catalog that spans nearly three generations.