Good Times Magazine #1361 by Good Times Magazine

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NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE

FREE SUMMER CONCERTS

AT HARRY CHAPIN LAKESIDE THEATRE IN EISENHOWER PARK

Thursday, June 18th

Juneteenth Celebration – Earth Wind & Fire Tribute by D’votion, Gospel Choir and DRIFT featuring members of TAUK and MJT

Friday, June 19th - 3:00pm FIFA World Cup Watch Party USA vs. Australia

Monday, June 22nd - 6:00pm Senior Afternoon Concert The Chiclettes and Vinnie Medugno

Friday, June 26th

The Allmost Brothers BandAllman Brothers Tribute, Sons of Skynyrd –Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute

Saturday, June 27th

FREESTYLE MEETS SALSA –featuring BRENDA K. STARR, TITO PUENTE JR., TKA/K7, JOEY CRUZ, LA SONORA 495 AND FOREVER FREESTYLE BAND

Sunday, June 28th

REGGAE NIGHT WITH INNER CIRCLE, WAYNE WONDER AND IRIEspect

Thursday, July 2nd – 5:30pm TD PRESENTS CELEBRATE AMERICA FIREWORKS & DRONE SHOW with Live Music By: Glenn Strange, Chicken Head and Let Freedom Rock

Friday, July 3rd Fireworks Rain Date

Thursday, July 9th

Oldies Night with E’stefano DiSanto, Johnny Farina, Bobby Wilson, Vito Picone & The Elegants and The Brooklyn Bridge

Saturday, July 11th Disco Unlimited

Thursday, July 16th

Harry Chapin Day – Corey Reimer and The Dilemma Band with Scarborough FairSimon & Garfunkel Tribute

Saturday, July 18th

Simply Stapleton

– Chris Stapleton Tribute

Sunday, July 19th - 6:00pm

Last Exit – Pearl Jam Tribute Foo For All – Foo Fighters Tribute

Thursday, July 23rd

LANIE GARDNER & BROOKE MORIBER

Friday, July 24th

ZBTB – Zac Brown Band Tribute and Guys with Guitars

Saturday, July 25th - 6:30pm

JEFFERSON STARSHIP, ATLANTA

RHYTHM SECTION, FIREFALL AND PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE

Sunday, July 26th - 4:00pm

Family Day On The Lake, featuring Beauty and The Beat, Princesses and wide-ranging entertainment for children and families

Thursday, July 30th

3 Decades Rewind

Rock Hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s

Friday, July 31st

Half Step – Grateful Dead Tribute

Saturday, August 1st

SALUTE TO VETERANS with Desert Highway – Eagles Tribute and American Bombshell

Sunday, August 2nd

Lovesong – 80s New Wave Tribute

Thursday, August 6th THE OUTLAWS

Friday, August 7th

COLE SWINDELL

Saturday, August 8th

Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway

Monday, August 10th - 6:00pm

Senior Afternoon Concert

Gerry Ferretti and the Mutant Kings and Jenna Esposito

Thursday, August 13th

Neil Diamond Tribute

Friday, August 14th

Swingtime Big Band

Saturday, August 15th

MIDTOWN MEN

ORIGINAL CAST OF JERSEY BOYS

Thursday, August 20th

Let’s Sing Taylor – Taylor Swift Tribute

Friday, August 21st

LOUD LUXURY with OPENING BY DJS CAFFEINE ACADEMY, DJ DENNIS THE MENACE AND JUST JOE

Sunday, August 23rd

WORLD RENOWNED PUERTO RICAN SALSA ORCHESTRA

Thursday, August 27th

Long Island’s American Idols featuring Constantine Maroulis, Kevin Covais and Robbie Rosen with Special Guests

Friday, August 28th

Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute

Monday, August 31st

FLO RIDA

Tuesday, September 1st ZZ TOP

Thursday, September 3rd

THE LORDS OF 52ND STREET

Friday, September 4th

LOS LOBOS

Saturday, September 5th

Streetfighter – Rolling Stones Tribute, Who’s Next – The Who Tribute

Before or after the show, stop by

The Union in Eisenhower Park for great food, drinks, and a perfect summer night out.

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HOT TIPS

LONG ISLAND IN THE ’70s

The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook is bringing the 1970s back to life – with a wide range of art and artifacts that go far beyond the orange shag carpets, platform shoes, avocado-colored walls, and disco fashions that defined the decade for many Long Islanders. The exhibition features more than 100 artifacts showcasing this layered and complex era on Long Island – a time when Long Island’s social, political, and demographic shifts fueled cultural and artistic innovation, even as the era was characterized by newly emerging vulnerabilities.

The exhibition, Long Island in the ’70s, will be on view at The Long Island Museum’s History Museum, located at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook, from May 14th through October 18th. Building on LIM’s previous popular exhibitions of the 1950s and 1960s, the exhibit brings together a unique array of items from this distinct decade -- from clothing and paintings to photographs, music, and pop culture objects. Within the exhibition, visitors can also explore immersive displays, including two vignettes featuring a fully realized suburban living room (including a matching couch and chair purchased from Ethan Allen, c. 1970s and a Zenith color 21” console television set) and a front house facade, yard, and driveway – offering a vivid look at a decade that continues to shape life today

Exhibition viewing hours at The Long Island Museum are Thursdays from 11:30 PM - 7 PM, and Fridays through Sundays from noon until 5 PM. For more information visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

“PAUL SIMON: THE QUIET CELEBRATION CONCERT”

Hulu has announced “Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert,” a nearly two-hour live concert film recorded during the legendary singersongwriter’s “A Quiet Celebration Tour.” The film will premiere in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu on June 26.

Paul Simon brings his critically acclaimed and GRAMMY®-nominated “Seven Psalms” to life in this first-ever live performance of the complete piece for his “Quiet Celebration,” an intimate evening spanning his vast career and celebrating new arrangements of timeless classics, deep cuts and new musical discoveries.

A companion live album will be released on Oct. 9 and will be available for preorder beginning June 26 as a three-LP vinyl set, a two CD set, and across all digital music stores and online music streaming partners.

SUMMER DRONE SHOW AT ADVENTURELAND

What better way to kick off the summer season!! On Friday, June 26th at 9 PM, Adventureland will host the first ever Summer Drone Show. Join them as we watch synchronized lights create incredible animations and surprises in the sky. Adventureland | 2245 Route 110 | Farmingdale Stay up to date with Adventureland news by joining their texting club! Text the word “ALAND” to 844-333-1962

UBS ARENA HOSTS SOCCER WATCH PARTY

UBS Arena will host an International Soccer Watch Party, a public screening of two of the FIFA World Cup 26™ matches on June 19 featuring USA vs. Australia and Haiti v. Brazil. The fan-focused events will highlight all the excitement the tournament is bringing to the New York Metro area this summer and provide local residents with a unique way to experience these soccer matches together as a community.

Each event will have a full match day like experience while watching soccer live on the venue’s HDR scoreboard, which features the highest resolution center hung display technology in the state to bring excellent image clarity and contrast to fans in every seat, providing a viewing opportunity that can’t be found anywhere else.

New York City FC will be providing youth engagement opportunities and on-pitch activities on site at UBS Arena during both matches, which includes soccer clinics for local youth players at the mini pitch on the floor of the arena. The New York City FC Street Team will be on hand for additional soccer themed giveaways and promotions.

Tickets for these screenings will be $10 inclusive of all fees and on sale via Ticketmaster. For additional information, visit the UBS Arena website at UBSArena.com

PAC TRACK

RED HOT MAMAS TAPPING THROUGH TIME

The Red Hot Mamas and a Lifetime of Dance present “Tapping thru Time.” This performance will showcase dances from the Charleston Era (1920’s), through Lindy Hop (1930-40’s) Rock n Roll (1950’s-60’s) War Time Favorites and up to present time 2026! Come and reminisce as we let “The Good Times Roll!” Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 1:00 at the Landmark On Main Street, 232 Main Street Port Washington (516) 767-6444 or email boxoffice@landmarkonmainstreet.org

OZ PEARLMAN AT WESTHAMPTON BEACH PAC

In the summer of 2015, Oz was featured on TV’s number one rated show, America’s Got Talent. Week after week, he captivated the country with never-before-seen mentalism routines and quickly became a fan favorite, finishing in third place out of thousands of acts. Oz has also appeared on a variety of both national and international networks, a few of which include NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The TODAY Show & ABC World News and been profiled in Forbes, The New York Times, to name but a few. When he isn’t blowing the minds of audiences around the world, Oz

TRIBUTE TO SONNY ROLLINS

Sonny Rollins, the iconic “Saxophone Colossus,” was one of the most influential and distinctive voices in music. Across more than seven decades, his singular sound, boundless creativity, and adventurous spirit inspired generations of musicians. In this special tribute, acclaimed saxophonist Eric Alexander celebrates Rollins’ enduring legacy, leading an exceptional quintet featuring renowned trumpeter Nicholas Payton and a stellar rhythm section of pianist David Kikoski, bassist Alexander Claffy, and drummer Carl Allen.

Since emerging in the early ’90s, Alexander himself has been “one of the giants of the tenor sax,” according to All Music Guide, and “one of the finest bebop saxophonists in the world,” according to National Public Radio. He has built a substantial discography while frequently collaborating with his one-time teacher, the late Harold Mabern. In addition to leading his own groups, Alexander has worked notably with Pat Martino, Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner, George Coleman, Freddie Cole, and the cooperative sextet One for All.

Wednesday - Sunday, June 24-28, 2026 Sets: 6:30 PM + 8:30 PM with additional 10:30 PM (Fri-Sat) SMOKE Jazz Club, 2751 Broadway, New York City Tix + Info: SMOKEjazz.com.

is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner, having completed such grueling races as the Badwater 135 Miler, Hawaii Ironman World Championships, Western States 100 and Spartathlon. He takes great pride in his marathon PR of 2:23:52 and has won dozens of races throughout the country.

July 1, 2026 8:00 PM | 76 Main Street Westhampton Beach

Box Office: (631) 288-1500

SEA GLASS FESTIVAL REURNS

The Whaling Museum and Education Center invites the community to celebrate the 5th Annual Sea Glass Festival on Sunday, July 12 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, transforming The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor into a vibrant, village-wide coastal experience. This milestone year expands beyond the museum with artist presentations and crafts at the DNA Learning Center and a family friendly scavenger hunt along Main Street, encouraging visitors to explore local shops. Festival goers will also enjoy free admission to the Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum, strengthening the day’s focus on community connection and local history.

The festival will feature over 30 vendors offering handcrafted sea glass jewelry, coastal art, and one-of-a-kind maritime goods. Blending art, science, and sustainability, the event highlights how ocean-worn materials can be reimagined into objects of beauty and meaning.

Sunday, July 12, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Admission: Online Discount Tickets $18 | $15 Member

Door Tickets $22 | $18 Member

Admission Includes: Entry to the event & museum exhibits.

For more information, visit cshwhalingmuseum.org/seaglass

PATCHOGUE ANNOUNCES BLUE ÖYSTER CULT

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced Blue Öyster Cult appearing on Friday, November 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

For over five decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY-based band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it’s one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success.

Their most recent studio album GHOST STORIES was released in April 2024.

Tickets can be purchased online at PatchogueTheatre.org. Tickets are $81 - $121 including fees and can be purchased in person at 71 East Main Street, Patchogue NY 11772, and by phone at (631) 207-1313.

HUNTINGTON LIGHTHOUSE

2026 SEASON

Following a milestone 40th anniversary year, the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society (HLPS) is launching its 2026 season with an expanded schedule of public tours and continued

investment in critical restoration projects at the historic Huntington Harbor Lighthouse.

“We saw tremendous enthusiasm from the public last season, with nearly every tour fully booked,” said Pam Setchell, President of HLPS. “It was incredibly rewarding to share the lighthouse’s history and its ongoing role as an active navigational aid with so many visitors.

2026 Lighthouse Tour Schedule: Public tours will once again depart from Gold Star Battalion Beach in Huntington, and are scheduled on Sundays throughout the summer: June 28 (subject to completed construction), July 12 & July 26, August 9 & August 23, September 13 & September 27. Tours run from 11:00 AM through the final departure at 3:00 PM and include a guided boat trip to the lighthouse, educational programming, and the opportunity to explore the interior and climb the tower. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and is weather and wind permitting. The lighthouse is available to host private tours and events. To inquire: info@huntingtontonlighthouse.org

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PAC TRACK

By Jacob Dwyer

SONGBIRD SESSIONS AT LONG ISLAND GAME FARM

Martha Spencer brings the spirit of the Blue Ridge Mountains to life with soulful singing, fiery fiddle tunes, and high-energy old-time music and dance. A gifted multi-instrumentalist raised in Virginia’s legendary Spencer family tradition, Martha has captivated audiences around the world and been featured in Rolling Stone Country, Billboard, The New York Times, and the documentary Fiddlin’.

The Wonderland Band delivers an electrifying blend of roots, folk, and mountain music, with performances spanning the U.S., Ireland, the UK, Germany, and Canada, including appearances at the Brooklyn Folk Festival and on Song of the Mountains.

The Long Island Game Farm is a new venue for outdoor performance. The Songbird Sessions held at Long Island Game Farm feature original music from local singer-songwriters and national touring artists. The Songbird Sessions take place Sunday evenings at the outdoor amphitheater. Dining is

available by Castaway Catering. Parking is free.

Martha will appear Sunday July 19th 5-7 PM, $30, includes early 2 PM admission to the Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd, Manorville, NY.

Tickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ foundationforwildlifesustainability

MOMI CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY

As our country celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States, Museum of the Moving Image will present the screening series By the People, For the People: Real American Tales, through July 5, featuring films that take on the perspective of the nation’s historically marginalized and less frequently represented on screen.

From films about collective labor and the underclass as explored in The Grapes of Wrath, Matewan, and Days of Heaven, to immigrant communities in The Exiles and Los Sures, and the disenfranchised in films such as Nothing but a Man and Buddies, these films ask what the term “American cinema” means—and what it perhaps could mean in an ideal world.

The full schedule for By the People, For the People: Real American Tales is posted online at

THEATER: JUNE TREATS

“Celebrity Autobiography” is the perfect tonic for the post-awards season lull. Hailed by the New York Times as “a merry compendium of the witlessness of the rich and famous,” the longtime international comedy favorite makes its Broadway debut this summer after engagements at the Triad Off-Broadway (where it earned a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience) and the Groundlings in Los Angeles. A rotating and ever-expanding roster of film, TV, stage and sports celebrities — including Jason Alexander, Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric, Kathy Griffin, Christopher Jackson, Andrea Martin, Kenan Thompson, Tony Shalhoub among many others — act out the unintentionally hilarious autobiographies of fellow celebrities. Created, developed and directed by hosts and performers Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyel, the show revels in the gap between fame and self-awareness. (Shubert Theatre) celebrityautobiography.com/ In the Off-Broadway revival of Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama “Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been,” an ever-changing cast — including Andrew McCarthy, Sally Murphy, Jay O. Sanders, Brooks Ashmanskas, Michael McKean, Santino Fontana, T.R. Knight, Harry Lennix, Bob Odenkirk, Steven Pasquale, Molly Ringwald and Thomas Sadoski — reads the testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings of artists such as Arthur Miller, Jerome Robbins, Paul Robeson and Elia Kazan. Anna D. Shapiro directs this timely revival that examines the intimidation and political pressure on artists by the government during the 1940s and 50s. (New York City Center Stage 1) areyounowplay.com.

movingimage.org/series/by-the-people. Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue, Astoria.

AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS

The Gateway Playhouse, Bellport, announced the creative team and cast behind its summer production of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of THE TEMPTATIONS, the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the unforgettable story of The Temptations and the extraordinary music that defined a generation.Performances will run from June 19 through July 19th.

From Detroit’s streets to Motown’s hit factory and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of THE TEMPTATIONS follows The Temptations’ meteoric rise and the personal cost of fame, ambition, and survival. Driven by a nonstop playlist of iconic hits including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” the musical combines powerhouse vocals, dynamic choreography, and deeply human storytelling into an exhilarating theatrical experience.

Leading The Gateway’s premiere is acclaimed director DeMone Seraphin, whose work as a director, performer, educator, and artistic leader has earned recognition for its emotional honesty, immersive storytelling, and commitment to Black cultural expression.

For more info or to purchase, visit TheGateway. org or call: (631) 286-1133.

by Jane Klain

“Birthright,” the latest play by last year’s Tony, Drama Desk and Drama League Award-winner Jonathan Spector (“Eureka Day”), follows the relationships between six young American Jews of Ashkenazi descent who become friends on a rite-of-passage trip to Israel in 2006. The play examines the evolving political, religious and personal convictions which challenge their relationships and identities when they reconnect in 2016 and again in 2024. Directed by Teddy Bergman, “Birthright” questions — as the world shifts around them — “How do we carry the weight of history? How do we define who we are, and who we want to be?” (MCC Theatre) mcctheater.org/tix/birthright/ Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok (“Cost of Living”) has adapted Susanna Kaysen’s bestselling 1993 memoir “Girl, Interrupted” into a theatrical event with songs by two-time Grammy-winner Aimee Mann, choreography by Tony-winner Sonya Tayeh and direction by Jo Bonney. In the memory play, 38-year-old Susanna (Juliana Canfield) recalls the two years when she was committed to McLean psychiatric hospital at 18, and the other patients who shared that experience including the troubled and charismatic Lisa, played by recording artist King Princess. (Public Theater) publictheater. org/productions/season/2526/girl-interrupted Playing Shakespeare’s tragic teenage lovers, Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens and Daniel Bravo Hernandez fall in love under the stars in Central Park in the Free Shakespeare in the Park’s first production of “Romeo and Juliet” in 20 years. Stage veterans LaChanze and Francis Jue portray Lady Capulet and Friar Lawrence. In director Saheem Ali’s inventive new production, the tragedy unfolds in English, but Romeo and Juliet speak to one another in Spanish, a language reserved only for their private world. (Delacorte Theatre) publictheater.org/ productions/season/2526/sftc/romeo-juliet

Christopher Jackson

Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

Romeo and Juliet

BOUNTIFUL GOURMET - MAMA’S

Christmas came early for mid-Nassau Italian food lovers. Let me explain! For the past 20 years we have driven to Copiague to dine at one of our favorite Italian restaurants, Mama’s. It was well worth the ride, the food is spectacular, reasonably priced and service and atmosphere is outstanding.

Imagine our delight when we learned that after 50 years in Copiague, Mama’s was expanding with a second location in Carle Place. This Is great news, it is 10 minutes from my house and 5 minutes from the Good Times office. Thank you Santa!

In the interest of science and to make sure our readers are well informed, we stopped by recently on Monday Pasta Day. Yes, the special is $21.95 all day. Keep in mind that all prices quoted are in cash.

The new Mama’s is a big beautiful restaurant, in the same shopping center as Fogo de Chao. It is sleek and appealing.

On entering, you are overwhelmed with the famous Mama’s pizza selections. These are huge slices, there are at least 30 varieties, and the chicken slices seem to have a half pound or more of chicken. Our favorite has always been the sweet chili chicken slice, and we were glad to see it right up front.

Seated, we were greeted with a big basket of delicious garlic knots, maybe 10 to the basket, covered in grated cheese. Right out of the oven, a perfect starter.

The chicken parm was magnificent, 3 gigantic cutlets covered in vodka sauce. I was delighted since I prefer vodka sauce to traditional tomato. Each time platters of food were brought out, there were oohs and aahs from other diners. The portions can

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only be described as gargantuan. The chicken was tender, and it comes with pasta. We opted for the rigatoni with tomato sauce which was cooked to perfection. The meal comes with a huge salad, plus New York cheesecake for dessert. All for one low price.

A more adventurous soul at the table opted for the Penne Antonio, delicious sauteed chicken in pink cream tomato sauce with mushrooms and peas and pasta.

I would also recommend the rigatoni carbonara, which I’ve probably had a dozen times at the Copaigue location. By the way, there were 45 choices for pasta night, each with a unique delicious twist.

Wednesday is Steak Day, where $54.95 buys you a 14 oz boneless ribeye, New York strip skirt steak, or stuffed veal chop. Thursday is Chicken night and the choices are endless.

An off menu item we need to try is the lobster stuffed chicken served over baby shrimp and pasta alla vodka.

Don’t miss out on one of the most enjoyable meals you’ll ever have. Call 631-240-4440 for reservations.

Fun fact, Mama’s is located at 231 Old Country Rd, Carle Place, inside the same building where Phil Basile’s 231 Club once stood.

Great food, great prices, impeccable service, beautiful surroundings. What more can you ask for?

SPORTS BEAT

The various television networks and streaming services held their presentations of upcoming programming for advertisers and the press last month. Even as recently as a decade ago, sports were an afterthought as scripted entertainment shows garnered the lion’s share of the attention. As Bob Dylan famously sang, things have changed. Sports are now the leading driver as everyone wants to watch it live and that commands premium ad dollars.

Disney, which owns ESPN, touted the fact the Worldwide Leader in Sports has broadcast rights to the four major sports. You must give new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro credit for not trying to patronize an audience of New York-based ad buyers. D’Amaro, who grew up near Boston, declared his fandom for the Boston Celtics. To win back the goodwill of his audience, he quickly brought Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson to the Javits Center stage.

Baseball’s answer to the Harlem Globetrotters, the Savannah Bananas, have TV deals with TBS, Roku, YouTube, and now they are expanding their

relationship with Disney. ESPN Unlimited and Disney Plus streamers will be televising the “Banana Ball’ Playoffs this fall, according to Savannah Bananas founder Jessie Cole. In addition, Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson will be participating in ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” this fall.

And yes, ABC and ESPN will be televising the 2027 Super Bowl. Expect Peyton and Eli Manning to do a Manningcast on ESPN2 on February 14.

NBC is celebrating its centennial this year with a primetime special which will air on December 10. NBC was also the #1 broadcast network this year thanks to having the rights to Super Bowl LV, and the Olympics.

The big NBC Sports news from Radio City Music Hall was the welcoming of former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin to the “Sunday Night Football” studio team by Mike Tirico, and Commack High School alum, Bob Costas. Tomlin replaces the dull Tony Dungy who signed his own pink slip by refusing to say whether he voted for Bill Belichick for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when asked by fellow “SNF” pundit Rodney Harrison. NBC Sports executives figured that if they could not give them a scoop, then why keep him?

FOX Sports has the English language broadcast rights to the FIFA World Cup, so it was the main topic of conversation at the FOX Upfront. The only problem was Michael Strahan and Rob Gronkowski seemed far more comfortable discussing football rather than futbol. The funniest moment of Upfront Week was when the announcer introduced Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and David Oritz. “Here are three guys who think the Met Gala is a doubleheader at Citi Field!” he said.

Jessie Cole Photo credit: Disney

Michael Strahan

Photo credit: FOX Sports

At the Warner Brothers Discovery Upfront, Shaquille O’Neal hit the stage to promote his “Dunkman” competition reality series, and he touted TNT’s slate of college hoops. Shaq was also at the Disney Upfront since he is part of their “Inside the NBA” studio team.

Telemundo will have the Spanish language broadcasting rights in the USA for old school linear television. Its sister network, Universo, will have them on cable, while streamer Peacock should have them all in Spanish. Telemundo will also be broadcasting NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball package in Spanish. If Spanish is your second language, this is a terrific way to enhance your bilingual skills.

Televisa Univision sports executives promoted the fact that their network shows more hours of soccer around the world than any other broadcast network. They handled the World Cup elephant in the room by saying they don’t just show up every four years for the sport.

While they do not have the World Cup, Univision executives made the surprising announcement that it had reached a deal with ESPN to televise Super Bowl LXI. To celebrate, Univision brought new Giants head coach John Harbaugh to the Terminal 5 stage.

Whereas most athletes stiffly read off a Teleprompter, Harbaugh spoke extemporaneously about the 2013 Super Bowl where he and his Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers who were coached by his brother, Jim. He admitted he had avoided talking about that game for years with Jim because he did not want to make him feel bad. The ice was finally broken last year when Jim said that it was a great day for the Harbaugh family.

By Lloyd Carroll

Prime Video, a division of Amazon, touted the success of its “Thursday Night Football” package, and announced its first game would pit the Detroit Lions against the Buffalo Bills who will be opening their new stadium that day. Prime Video will also be showing Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball games this fall.

On the entertainment side, Prime Video is teaming up with Michael B. Jordan’s production company for a series about Muhammad Ali. Actor Jaalen Best will portray Ali in the show, which naturally be called, “The Greatest.”

Netflix will once again be the home for NFL Christmas Day games. Ian Eagle will do the play-by-play duties for the Dallas Cowboys-Washington Commanders game. Netflix is also bringing back its “Quarterback” series for a third season. Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, Jayden Daniels, and Cam Ward are willing to have their lives on and off the field analyzed in this go-round.

Madonna, Shakira, and the South Korean boy band BTS will provide the entertainment at MetLife Stadium on July 19 as the halftime entertainment for the World Cup Final Halftime Show.

Shaquille O’Neal

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Jayden Daniels Photo credit: Netflix

CASINOS

DEMI LOVATO BRINGS HITS TO MOHEGAN SUN

Mohegan Sun Arena announced that Demi Lovato will bring an unforgettable night of hits to the venue on Saturday, August 29th at 8:00 PM

Tickets to see the Grammy-nominated artist behind the fan favorites like “Skyscraper,” “Heart Attack” and “Sorry Not Sorry” are on sale via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box office.

Demi Lovato is a GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning musician, actor, advocate and two-times New York Times best-selling author. She was first known for her onscreen talents, and soon after became a musical phenomenon for her remarkable vocal ability. With an audience of over 290 million on social media, Demi has established herself as a global sensation.

DICK FOX’S GOLDEN BOYS

Dick Fox’s Golden Boys – Frankie Avalon and Fabian with special guest Tommy Cono – are coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Dick Fox’s Golden Boys will take the stage on Saturday, July 25 at 4 PM.

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

Relive the magic of the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll with Dick Fox’s Golden Boys. This unforgettable concert event reunites beloved teen idols of the late 1950s and early 1960s — Frankie Avalon and Fabian, with special guest Tommy Cono (tributing Bobby Rydell) — for a show packed with timeless hits, charm, and nostalgia. From Avalon’s chart-topping favorites like “Venus” and “Why” to Fabian’s energetic classics including “Turn Me Loose” and “Tiger,” audiences will be transported back to a time when rock ‘n’ roll ruled the airwaves.

Dick Fox’s Golden Boys blends unforgettable songs, stories, and humor into a joyful trip down memory lane, reminding us why these performers became household names and fan favorites around the world.

JEFF DUNHAM RETURNS TO MOHEGAN SUN

Global comedy superstar Jeff Dunham is set to bring his wildly popular live show back to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Comedy fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

Dunham performed live in front of over 7.7 million people across 1,500+ performances between June 2007 through June 2024. He’s completed a total of nine international tours with shows in more than 20 different countries, including (but not limited to): Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Abu Dhabi, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, and also South Africa, where he’s the highest-selling international comedian of all time.

Beyond the stage, Dunham has also filmed 13 record-breaking comedy specials, and currently holds three of the top-five highest-rated programs on Comedy Central. Of those specials, Minding the Monsters (2012) and Controlled Chaos (2011) were the network’s most viewed specials of their respective years, while 2008’s Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special remains Comedy Central’s highest rated program of all time. His 2019 Netflix special Beside Himself, still ranks in the top five most watched among all Netflix Comedy Specials.

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June 26 • The Allmost Brothers Band Eisenhower Park • East Meadow

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN

GOOSE FALL 2026 HEADLINE TOUR

Goose has announced full details of their upcoming fall headline tour. Dates begin November 3 at Kansas City, MO’s The Midland Theatre and continue through the entire month. Highlights include a three-night stand at Milwaukee, WI’s Miller High Life Theatre (November 6-8), along with two night stands at Kansas City, MO’s The Midland Theatre (November 3-4), Nashville, TN’s The Truth (November 10-11), Uncasville, CT’s Mohegan Sun Arena (November 13-14) and Pittsburgh, PA’s Citizens Live at The Wylie (November 19-20).

The new dates mark the impending arrival of their sixth studio album, BIG MODERN!, out June 12 on No Coincidence Records. A fully immersive world of sound that ingeniously captures what it feels like to move through today’s overstimulated, hyperconnected society, BIG MODERN! includes such evocative new singles as “Torero” and the rapturous “Good2B,” both available everywhere.

GOV’T MULE/ZIGGY MARLEY DREAMING THE DREAM TOUR

Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by GRAMMY-winning guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, and ninetime GRAMMY-winning reggae icon Ziggy Marley have announced the Dreaming The Same Dream Tour. The16-date co-headlining Fall outing–also featuring a guest DJ set from YOLA–reunites Haynes and Marley who notably collaborated to co-write the song “Dreaming the Same Dream,”a featured track on the Warren Haynes Band’s 2012 album Live at the Moody Theater, of which the tour is named after. The Dreaming The Same Dream Tour will launch September 23rd in New York City at The Rooftop at Pier 17.

VIP packages are also available including the Ultimate Guitar Player Package and the newly curated Dreaming Out Loud and Traveling Tune VIP

Experiences. Visit www.mule.net for information on packages and to purchase tickets.

THE CHARLATANS UK RETURN

The Charlatans UK have announced the North American leg of their tour, beginning September 3 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA, and concluding on September 26 at Brooklyn, NY’s Brooklyn Steel. Highlights include a pair of Golden State headline shows featuring support from The Dandy Warhols. For complete details and ticket information, please see thecharlatans.net.

The upcoming headline run celebrates the recent arrival of The Charlatans UK’s acclaimed 14th studio album, We Are Love, available now via BMG. The latest milestone in an extraordinary career spanning 13 albums, 22 Top 40 UK singles, three #1 UK albums, and an array of era-defining anthems like “The Only One I Know,” “North Country Boy” and “One to Another,” the album launches a bold new era for the much-beloved British band–Tim Burgess (vocals) Martin Blunt (bass), Mark Collins (guitar), Tony Rogers (keyboards) and Pete Salisbury (drums).

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WOMEN WHO ROCK

LILY ALLEN RELEASES “BEG FOR ME”

Lily Allen unveiled a brand-new remix of her track “Beg For Me” featuring JADE, available to stream now. Longtime admirers and champions of each other’s work, this collaboration marks Lily’s first new music since her critically acclaimed album West End Girl. The release lands a day before Lily’s headline performance at Mighty Hoopla, and follows a hugely successful UK and US tour that drew widespread critical acclaim.

Following the release of her groundbreaking and critically acclaimed studio album, West End Girl, and overwhelming demand for her sold-out North American tour this past Spring, Lily Allen continues her remarkable run with a major North American arena tour for Fall 2026.

The show – Lily Allen Performs West End Girl – will see the singer/songwriter bring her internationally acclaimed album to life on a larger-than-ever stage, performing the record in full, in the order the songs appear in arenas across the U.S. and Canada.

Kicking off September 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York, the 12-date run will see Allen

take over some of North America’s most iconic venues, including stops in Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, and San Francisco, before wrapping September 25 in Los Angeles at The Kia Forum.

For more information, visit vipnation.com.

MARTHA REEVES 1ST SINGLE IN DECADES

Martha Reeves, the legendary Motown powerhouse whose timeless hits with Martha Reeves & The Vandellas including “Dancing in the Street,” “Heat Wave,” “Jimmy Mack,” and “Nowhere to Run” not only helped define American music, but laid the foundation for generations of female superstars who followed, from Beyoncé to Lady Gaga sighting her as an influence.

Now, after more than two decades, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon is returning with her first new album, at nearly 85 years old, proving her influence, voice, and cultural impact are as powerful as ever. The first single “To Know You Is to Love You” is out June 26th.

A recent Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree, Reeves is returning with her first new album in 22 years, “Searching,” arriving August 14.

Recorded in New Orleans alongside acclaimed trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and co-produced by Marsalis and Reeves’ longtime manager Chris Roe, the soulful, jazz-infused new album blends Motown, jazz, gospel, blues, and deeply personal storytelling.

TOVE STYRKE RELEASES

DOUBLE SINGLE

Following her comeback singles from earlier this year, “Prayer” and “Space,” Swedish artist Tove Styrke returns with the playful double single release “Song and Dance Man” and “Let´s Go Camping.” The tracks are taken from the forthcoming album The Afterparty, due for release this autumn, and show yet again the creative breadth of the album. The album, written like a film score, is a 47-minute body of work that’s meant to be experienced from beginning to end.

All album tracks were recorded using only analogue synthesizers from the 1970s and 1980s, alongside live drums and electric bass. Every sound on the single, as well as across the upcoming album, was performed and recorded live in the room or generated through analogue machines. No samples were used. The album is co-produced by Tove herself.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

ZEDD IN THE PARK GRAMMY® award winning global superstar Zedd announced the fifth edition of Zedd In The Park, bringing the famed festival experience to the East Coast for the first time. Set to take place at Randall’s Island in New York City on August 14th & 15th, the event marks a major expansion of the fan-favorite festival, which has become a staple in Los Angeles. The New York edition will feature Zedd headlining, alongside a lineup of special guests and collaborators including Knock2 (performing b2b with Zedd), DJ Snake, Porter Robinson, Madeon, and many more.

This year, fans can expect a oneof-a-kind experience featuring state-of-the-art production, stunning visuals, interactive games, immersive art installations, and a standout food lineup, alongside a high-energy set spanning Zedd’s biggest hits. Sign-up for early access to tickets at http://ZITP.com.

GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO

Get ready to experience GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO—presented by the KISS legend himself— taking place September 25, 26, and 27 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Tickets and VIP experiences are now available. Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo – Meet Your Heroes. Live The Legend. Rock The Weekend. This will be an unforgettable weekend with once-in-a-lifetime moments; it’s set to be action-packed with concerts, autograph sessions, photo ops, parties, and panels.

Expect the greatest icons and legends in rock music, live and in person, featuring Gene Simmons (KISS), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Stewart Copeland (The Police), and Dave Davies (The Kinks).

Also appearing will be Eric Singer and Tommy Thaye rof KISS and (in alphabetical order): Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus), Vinnie Appice (Dio), Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Alcatrazz), actor James Debello, David Ellefson (formerly of Megadeth), Lita Ford, actor Edward Furlong, Bruce Kulick (formerly of KISS), John Moyer (Disturbed), Nelson (Matthew & Gunnar) Stephen Pearcy(RATT), Saving Abel, and Jerry Scheff (Elvis Presley).

ENDLESS FIRES FEST SET FOR AUGUST 15

The festival, set for August 15 + 16 at Sharkeys Event Center in Syracuse, New York, is proud to announce that GWAR will appear as a headliner. X-Cops have also joined the lineup.

Other previously announced performers included Three 6 Mafia, Circle Jerks, American Nightmare, Comeback Kid, E-Town Concrete, Madball, and more.

Tickets are available now.

“Endless Fires is both a return and a rebirth,” says founder Keith Allen. “It is a celebration of the underground music scene based in upstate NY, and centered in Syracuse, in the form of a multi-day, summertime festival. Years ago, we had such a fest that was the highlight for a thriving hardcore, metal and punk rock music scene. Often imitated but never recreated, the lore and the legacy of that fest are infamous. Here we are, some decades later,

rekindling the flame and bringing back that tradition. The fire has never gone out and now it’s going to burn brighter than ever before. Welcome to Endless Fires. Welcome to Endless Fires of Hell Festival!”

XPONENTIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

WXPN unveiled the lineup for the 33rd annual XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru, taking place at Wiggins Park on the Camden, NJ Waterfront September 18-20, 2026.

Long celebrated for their diverse lineups that reflect the eclectic spirit of their airwaves, this year’s festival will feature performances by Portugal. The Man, Dawes, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Little Feat, Cyril Neville Plays The Dead, Madison Cunningham, Ratboys, Devon Gilfillian, Sierra Hull, Tyler Ballgame and many more.

Beyond the music, the festival features a range of amenities, including complimentary nonalcoholic beverages, an artist meet-and-greet area for WXPN members, and a wide selection of food, beverage, and retail vendors that make it a fun and comfortable experience for fans of all ages.

Tickets and all information about XPoNential Music Festival can be found at the festival website xpnfest.org.

THE PAPER BAG 70-PIECE ROCK BAND

Tuesday June 30 at Mulcahy’s 8pm - 2am

The fun returns for the 47th year with the theme being “The Diaper Bag” in honor of Gideon Brill, the first grandchild of Paper Bag founder Mike Guido. Musicians from many Long Island Bands coming together for a wild night. Songs about Mothers, Fathers, Babies, Children, and Family. We also have a set dedicated to Musicians and People who have passed on since last year’s show. Ozzy, Bob Weir, Dave Mason, Chuck Negron, Rob Reiner, Raul Malo, and more. This is the craziest night of music you’ll ever witness. The setlist goes from Lynyrd Skynyrd to The Mamas & The Papas to The Talking Heads to Diana Ross to Guns & Roses to Dusty Springfield and back to Supertramp.

Tickets available at PaperBagMusic.com. The show sells out every year, so act fast!!

Miss it and you’ll have to wait until June of 2027.

NEED FUNKY GUITARIST

Hey there, Jeff from Murphy's Music here, I'm searching for a creative, funky Guitarist/Vocalist for my new Jam Band project. If you're ready to unleash your musical creativity and get down with a dynamic crew, give us a try!

We create original songs but sprinkle in some unexpected bits of cover tunes in our compositions to keep our jams exciting and the audience on their toes! Styles range from 70s disco funk to modern era bands (Influences range from Chic to Moe, Claypool, Disco Biscuits, Vulfpeck and so much more).

Our instrumentation includes drums, bass, keys, electric violin, percussionist (Vibraphone and mixed perc.)

We rehearse at my shop typically on Wednesdays. Please be reliable and willing to actually show up. Message me if you or someone you know might be interested. (TFN)

HELP WANTED

AD SALES REP, PART-TIME for Good Times Magazine. Flexible hours. High 20% commission. Call Rich (516) 280-2100 (TFN)

MUSIC TEACHERS WANTED - Murphy's Music is seeking String teachers (Violin/viola) we have an immediate position opening in April. Also accepting guitar, piano, vocal teachers. Email resume to Murphysmusicny@gmail.com or call (631) 549-4510. (TFN)

BURGEROLOGY LOCATIONS are looking for help. We are looking for manager positions, servers, busboys, and bartenders. Please email Burgerology.rvc@gmail.com (TFN)

MUSICIANS AVAILABLE

CHICAGO BLUES, harmonica vocalist wants to play. (516) 398-8155 Western Suffolk/Eastern Nassau Preferred. (1343)

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ROCK BLUES MUSICIANS WANTED - Female vocals, organ, keyboard, piano, bass, drums, shows, parties. (631) 729-6070 (1363)

LOOKING FOR GEORGE FOR BEATLE TRIBUTE Call Jim (631) 334-3784 (1343)

FEMALE RAPPER WANTED for upcoming CD to be released soon for established band, The Midnight Soul Rockers. Call for more info Larry (631) 532-7832 or Kenny Max (631) 578-7877. (1331)

MALE ROCK SINGER WANTED Rehearsal Studio in Wading River, NY (516) 769-5054 (1339-1340)

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CLASSIC ROCK

‘THE BEST OF JUDAS PRIEST

Judas Priest announced the upcoming release ‘The Best Of Judas Priest’, a career spanning collection celebrating one of the most influential and enduring bands in heavy metal, out via Sony Music on June 19th 2026. Judas Priest have defined and redefined the sound and imagery of heavy metal for more than five decades. With over 50 million albums sold worldwide and more than 2.5 billion global streams across their catalogue, their impact on music and culture remains unmatched.

This special collection of songs brings together some of the band’s globally revered recordings, including ‘Breaking The Law’, ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Coming’, ‘Electric Eye’, ‘Turbo Lover’ and ‘Painkiller’. Together, these tracks represent key moments from across their catalogue and trace the evolution of a band that helped shape the genre itself.

Judas Priest continue to showcase their exemplary live shows across Europe this Summer as well as a festival stop at Bloodstock in the UK on August 9th and a headline show at Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on September 21st.

KIP MOORE DELIVERS “REASON TO BELIEVE”

METAL

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ACCEPT CELEBRATE 50 YEARS

German heavy metal legends ACCEPT kick off their celebration of 50 historic years with a new version of their classic hit,“Fast as a Shark,” originally released on Restless and Wild in 1982. This new rendition of one of the genre’s most iconic songs features metal legends Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Mikkey Dee, and Billy Sheehan, alongside ACCEPT members Wolf Hoffmann and Mark Tornillo. This “metal supergroup” performance truly sets the tone for the entire upcoming album, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, which is to be released on September 4 via Napalm Records. The album serves as both a celebration of the band’s history and the heavy metal genre itself, in which they played a pivotal and highly influential part. 19 timeless tracks, 50 iconic guests — and they’re starting “Fast as a Shark”!

Progressing through albums from their formative years, from I’m a Rebel (1980) to Eat the Heat (1989), ACCEPT present their songs with an all-new, allstar lineup, alongside the signature voice of Mark Tornillo and Wolf Hoffmann’s unmistakable riffs. By enlisting a “Who’s Who” of metal, no two songs on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 are the same. Every track features a different combination of vocals, guitars, bass, and drums, giving each classic a fresh edge.

IRON MAIDEN SINGER PAUL DI’ANNO’S BATTLEZONE

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore has released his brand new album Reason To Believe, available everywhere through Virgin Music Group. Co-produced with Andrew DeRoberts (Stephen Wilson Jr., Tate McRae, Zac Brown Band), the album finds the Nashville-based artist confronting grief, faith, and the weight of time – documenting a man standing still long enough to hear himself think. Moore also shared the official music video for “The Darkness,” his “incredibly raw” (Whiskey Riff) new single, which was one of the first songs written for Reason To Believe with co-writer Luke Preston, ultimately setting the tone for the rest of the album.

Album highlights include the guitar-slinging lead single “Levee,” featuring guest vocals by Hillary Lindsey. The pensive, soul-stirring follow-up “Faith in the Wind” prompted Country Central to rave “This musing cut is right in his wheelhouse,” while All Country News stated “he doubles down on the kind of restless, soul-searching storytelling that has long set him apart in the country landscape.”

DEEP PURPLE NEW SINGLE “ARROGANT BOY”

DEEP PURPLE have debuted the first single and video for the powerful, fast-paced hard rock tune “Arrogant Boy.” It’s the initial musical statement from SPLAT! the band’s new studio album set for a July 3 release on earMUSIC. The official music video for the track is a live performance clip which premiered on YouTube.

DEEP PURPLE consists of Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Simon McBride

The single arrives one week after DEEP PURPLE announced their new studio album SPLAT! Once again, the band has teamed up with producer Bob Ezrin, continuing a collaboration that has shaped the band’s recent studio albums, all of which reached #1 on the album charts in multiple countries. At the heart of SPLAT! is an idea conceived by Ian Gillan. Rather than treating the end as destruction, the album imagines it as transformation: SPLAT! explores the end of humanity not in any crude apocalyptic sense but as a metamorphosis beyond physical existence.

In 1986, legendary vocalist Paul Di’Anno who was the unmistakable original voice behind Iron Maiden’s formative years launched a bold new chapter with the release of Fighting Back, the explosive debut album from Battlezone. Following his departure from Iron Maiden, Di’Anno refused to look backward. Instead, he forged ahead, assembling Battlezone to deliver a fresh assault of raw British heavy metal power. Originally released through Raw Power Records in the UK, Fighting Back captured Di’Anno’s unmistakable grit and intensity while showcasing a revitalized creative fire that reaffirmed his status as one of metal’s most commanding frontmen.

Featuring standout tracks including “Welcome to the Battlezone,” “Warchild,” “Running Blind,” and the title anthem “(Forever) Fighting Back,” the album fused aggressive riffs, streetwise energy, and melodic power into a statement of resilience and reinvention. Recorded in East London and produced by Ian Richardson alongside the band, the record introduced a formidable lineup featuring guitarists John Hurley and John Wiggins, bassist Pete West, and drummer Bob Falck.

Pre-order Fighting Back on CD and LP: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/ reissues/battlezone

GODSMACK ‘LIVE AT MOHEGAN SUN’

Godsmack unleash their brand new live album, Live at Mohegan Sun via Primary Wave—arriving just as the band prepares to take the stage for one of the most anticipated hard-rock tours of the year. The album captures Godsmack’s sold-out October 26, 2024 performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, delivering a thunderous, career spanning set that now serves as the sonic launchpad for the Rise of Rock World Tour 2026. After three decades, 20 million albums sold, 27 Top 10 singles, and13 No. 1 hits, Godsmack channel the full weight of their legacy into a performance that feels both monumental and forward-looking. Recorded in front of a fiercely devoted New England crowd, Live at Mohegan Sun captures the band at full throttle—channeling three decades of grit, power, and connection. From the opening surge of “Surrender” to the towering finale of “I Stand Alone,” the album documents Godsmack’s unmatched live chemistry through staples including“Awake,” “Voodoo,” and“ Cryin’ Like a Bitch!!,”alongside modern anthems like “When Legends Rise,”“Bulletproof,” and “You and I.”

BITS & PIECES

GRETA VAN FLEET RELEASE “PLAY YOUR GAMES”

Following their electrifying and intimate underplay performance at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet officially return with their explosive new single and music video, “Play Your Games” — the first taste of what signals a powerful new age for the band. Recorded and co-produced in Tennessee by the band alongside acclaimed producer Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Turnstile, Sheryl Crow), “Play Your Games” captures Greta Van Fleet at their most raw, irreverent and instinctive. Inspired by one of their oldest demos from the band’s revisited archives, the track channels the spirit of their earliest days — loud, fearless and untamed. Accompanied by an official music video produced and directed by MOONBASE®, the visual further expands the band’s evolving world, marking Greta Van Fleet’s first new music since stepping away from the limelight, offering fans an exciting glimpse into where they are headed next.

AUDIOPHILE EDITION OF THE CAPTAIN AND ME

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) will release the definitive audiophile editions of two Doobie Brothers classics: the album that made the group superstars, 1973’s The Captain and Me, as well as 1974’s soulful What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits.

Sourced from the original analog master tapes (1/4” / 15 IPS Dolby A analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe), pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing in California, and housed in a Stoughton gatefold jacket, Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP sets benefit from extraordinary soundstages, ultra-quiet backgrounds, big dynamics, and spot-on imaging. Producer Ted Templeman’s excellent production charms like never before.

Taking off on the commercial success of Toulouse Street, The Captain and Me propelled the Doobie Brothers to superstar status.

Having spent an entire year on the charts after its March 1973 release, the band’s third record features one classic after another.

PHIL OCHS TRIBUTE

Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Reggie Harris will share the stage in this Hard Luck Café tribute to one of the greatest folk artists of the 1960s, the legendary Phil Ochs. Singer, guitarist, and lyricist Phil Ochs was a defining voice of the 1960s folk revival, known for his political insight and deeply literate songwriting. Emerging from the Greenwich Village scene alongside artists like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, Ochs distinguished himself as a “topical singer,” crafting songs that directly engaged with the social and political upheavals of his time.

His 1965 album I Ain’t Marching Anymore became an anthem of the anti–Vietnam War movement, cementing his role as a leading musical voice of protest. Combining poetic sophistication with a fearless political edge, he remains one of the most eloquent and uncompromising singer-songwriters of his generation. Wednesday, June 17th at 7 PM (6:30 Open Mic) $32 Public | $25 Members

VIOLENT FEMMES MARK 45 YEARS OF MUSIC

Forty-five years after busking on the streets of Milwaukee and redefining folk-punk forever,Violent Femmes have announced four nights of shows at The Bellwether in Los Angeles on July 28, 29, 30 & 31. Tickets are on sale now at www.thebellwetherla.com.

On July 28 and 29, the band will play their debut self-titled album and follow-up Hallowed Ground in full. On July 30 and 31, they will perform core tracks from The Blind Leading The Naked with album producer Jerry Harrison (of the Talking Heads) joining as a special guest, along with greatest hits & fan favorites on all four nights.

Based on undeniable tracks like “Blister in the Sun” and “Add It Up,” the Femmes have built one of the most unpredictable and enduring careers in alternative music — part punk sermon, part folk jam, and all attitude. These special 45th anniversary shows will bring that singular energy as they rip through their greatest hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites, all with the unfiltered, acoustic bite that made them legends.

TIËSTO RELEASES “DON’T LOSE YOUR HEAD”

Global dance music icon Tiësto released his highly anticipated new single “Don’t Lose Your Head” with vocals from Olivia Sebastianelli, arriving after its special intro moment during his massive EDC Las Vegas circuit Grounds set earlier this month. The track made its live debut in front of thousands of fans during one of the weekend’s standout moments, where audiences were treated to more than just a first listen with additional surprises woven into the performance. “Don’t Lose Your Head” is now available worldwide.

Featuring captivating vocals from Olivia Sebastianelli, “Don’t Lose Your Head” continues Tiësto’s bold new era - one that honors the foundation of his legacy while pushing his sound into fresh, forward-thinking territory. Built for the global dance floor, the single blends the high-energy DNA fans expect with globally resonant influences shaped by his recent run of live performances.

BODEANS MARK 40 YEARS

American roots rock band BoDeans are marking an extraordinary milestone in 2026: 40 years of music, touring, and songwriting that have shaped the landscape of heartland rock and Americana. To celebrate, the band has launched a nationwide anniversary tour, “40 Years of Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams… and Good Things,” bringing decades of iconic songs, deep cuts, and fan favorites to audiences across the country.

Formed in Waukesha, Wisconsin in the early 1980s, BoDeans have built a four-decade legacy defined by timeless songwriting and a distinctive guitar-driven sound led by founding member, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kurt Neumann. From their Midwestern beginnings, the band has grown into a nationally recognized force whose music continues to resonate across generations.

The 2026 anniversary tour will span the band’s extensive catalog, revisiting cornerstone tracks such as “Good Things,” “Idaho,” and the enduring 1993 hit “Closer to Free,” alongside deeper cuts and select new material, offering a look at what’s next for the band. The tour underscores BoDeans’ reputation as a dynamic live act, known for emotionally-charged performances that continue to connect deeply with audiences nationwide.

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Music of My Soul

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Robert Cray

The ultimate tribute to the music of Fleetwood Mac

Legendary bluesman returns to WHBPAC!

July 3 | 8pm

Jessie’s Girl

The music of the ‘80s is back! All your favorite hits live on stage!

WHBPAC FILM SPECIAL EVENT

traces Allman’s journey through profound personal tragedy and hard-won redemption, revealing how his raw honesty and blues-soaked power permanently reshaped American music. Told through never-before-seen interviews and rare performance archives, the film weaves an intimate portrait of Allman, candidly reflecting on the death of his brother and bandmate Duane, his battles with addiction, and the personal demons that shaped both his life and his music. The documentary is anchored by electrifying, rarely seen concert footage that captures the Allman Brothers at their creative peak, offering audiences an immersive, front-row view of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most powerful live bands.