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A new Disney On Ice production is skating into Belmont Park, and it’s unlike anything audiences have seen before. Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! invites fans to step into the spotlight and join a glamorous red-carpet celebration packed with never-before-seen performances, chart-topping music, and more than 30 beloved Disney characters – coming to UBS Arena from November 11-15, 2026.

Hosted by Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy, Spotlight Magic! celebrates the magic each of us brings to the party. As the spotlight travels through vibrant Disney worlds, heroes, sidekicks, and even villains, take center stage for unforgettable moments of music, storytelling, and world-class skating.

Fans will experience beloved stories from Beauty and the Beast, Tangled, Toy Story, Moana, and Monsters, Inc., alongside a thrilling, never-before-seen showcase featuring Disney’s iconic villains, including the Evil Queen, Gaston, Maleficent, and Ursula. The celebration is powered by an electrifying soundtrack that features timeless classics such as “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” (Toy Story),“Be Our Guest” (Beauty and the Beast), “I’ve Got a Dream” (Tangled), and “I Am Moana” (Moana).

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GRATEFUL DEAD: 6 DECADES IN THE MAKING Relix presents 60 Years of The Grateful Dead Experience, a landmark 160-page softcover book that brings together the full arc of their extraordinary story.

Never-Before-Published Photography Curated by Relix’s Editor-inChief Dean Budnick and Ricki Blakesberg, this special edition features 100+ never-before-published photographs from 40 renowned music photographers, including Rosie McGee, Ron Rakow, Herb Greene, Jay Blakesberg, and Chloe Weir.

This is more than a photo book. It’s an archive of memory, creativity, and cultural transformation. It weaves together archival interviews and reflections, stories from the photographers who were there, and insights into the band’s creative spirit and lasting impact, forming a visual chronicle spanning 1965 to 2025.

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ACTION FIGURES & TOY AUCTION Heritage Auctions’ Action Figures & Toys Auction brings together an eclectic selection of vintage toys, graded collectibles, and modern display pieces, led by a Captain Action Superman Uniform & Equipment Set AFA Q80+, one of only three graded examples.

Additional highlights include an A.C. Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab, a Brazilianexclusive Glasslite MacGyver figure, a 1940s Marx Superman Turnover Tank, a Renwal Cosmorama Home Planetarium, and an MPC Horrorscope Movie Viewer. The sale also features an Aurora Batplane AFA 85, a high-grade Mego Planet of the Apes Astronaut, and original Star Wars 12-Back examples of Darth Vader and small-head Han Solo.

With deep selections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Mego, Captain Action, LEGO, Hot Toys, classic space toys, model kits, robots, and pop-culture curiosities, this auction spans decades of imaginative play, from atomic-age experimentation and Saturday-matinee adventure to the enduring heroes and galaxies that followed.

2026 ALL-NIGHT HORROR MARATHON Calling all horror fanatics! The All-Night Horror Marathon returns to CAC on Saturday, August 29 - and this year’s theme is... Female Revenge! Join them for a marathon of five iconic revenge-fueled horror films. Presented in both 4K and 35mm formats.

PEARL (2022) Filmmaker Ti West returns to the twisted world of X, with one of 2022’s most acclaimed horror films.

JENNIFER’S BODY (2009) In this iconic feminist horror-comedy, a possessed cheerleader develops a hunger for her male classmates.

THE CRAFT (1996) Four teenage outsiders discover that sisterhood can be as dangerous as it is empowering in this iconic ‘90s cult classic.

GINGER SNAPS (2000) Controversial upon its release and now a feminist cult favorite,Ginger Snaps is a supernatural coming-of-age story centering around two misfit sisters, 15-year-old Brigitte Fitzgerald (Emily Perkins) and almost 16-year-old Ginger (Katharine Isabelle), who are obsessed with dying and bound by a childhood pact to stay together forever.

SUSPIRIA (1977) A landmark of supernatural horror and one of the most visually astonishing films ever made.

Saturday, August 29th at 9 PM Cinema Arts Centre | 423 Park Avenue | Huntington | $60 Public | $50 Members

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HOT TIPS SAYVILLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The inaugural Sayville International Film Festival (SIFF), scheduled for August 13 to 16, announced that Sayville natives and industry veterans Paula Hart and Melissa Joan Hart of Hartbreak Films will headline the festival as the inaugural recipients of The Vanguard Legacy Award. Positioned geographically and culturally as a vital mid-island bridge between the Tribeca and Hamptons International Film Festivals, SIFF offers a premiere cinematic experience at a fraction of the cost of its neighboring giants.

Founded by award-winning filmmaker and Producers Guild of America (PGA) member Maria Capp, SIFF’s mandate is to bridge over a decade of Capp’s Los Angeles industry relationships with her hometown of Sayville.The festival is dedicated to providing vocational connections and professional tools to emerging and underserved filmmaker voices who lack ready access to the business. SIFF focuses on the critical “what’s next” in the filmmaking lifecycle; helping creators navigate the transition from earning creative laurels to building a sustainable career. www.SayvilleFilmFestival.com | https://filmfreeway.com/ SayvilleInternationalFilmFestival

MARK WEISS’ OZZY OSBOURNE EXHIBIT

World-renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss has officially opened his new exhibition, BACK TO THE BEGINNING REMEMBERING OZZY OSBOURNE, at The Art Spot in Asbury Park, celebrating the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne through more than four decades of unforgettable photographs.

The opening night brought together an impressive gathering of rock royalty and friends,

including Eddie Vedder, Little Steven Van Zandt, and Jerry Gaskill of King’s X. The evening also featured the Black Sabbath tribute band, Fairies Wear Boots, playing an acoustic set, with photographer and musician Danny Clinch joining the band on harmonica on “The Wizard.”

The exhibition showcases over 50 iconic photographs spanning Weiss’ remarkable relationship with Ozzy Osbourne—from his first photo session with Ozzy in 1981 to exclusive images from Back to the Beginning, Black Sabbath’s historic final performance in Birmingham, England.

The Art Spot Asbury Park Boardwalk Exhibition Dates: Now through August 17 Gallery Hours: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

JANIS JOPLIN 60 YEARS “PIECE OF MY HEART”

Sixty years after Janis Joplin first electrified audiences with Big Brother & The Holding Company at San Francisco’s Avalon Ballroom on June 10, 1966, Morrison Hotel Gallery presents Piece of My Heart, a landmark retrospective celebrating one of the most influential artists in music history.

Opening August 20th in New York City, the exhibition features an extraordinary collection of rare and iconic photography chronicling Joplin’s remarkable career, including previously unreleased photographs from the Janis Joplin Estate Archive, available exclusively through Morrison Hotel Gallery.

Hosted by Henry Diltz, whose images helped define the visual language of an era, Piece of My Heart brings together the work of David Gahr, Elliott Landy, Daniel Kramer, Amalie R. Rothschild, Ethan Russell, Ken Regan, Guy Webster, John Byrne Cooke, Leigh Wiener, Thomas Monaster, Ray Andersen, Sam Faba, Margorie Alette, and Diltz himself.

Together, their photographs tell the story of an artist whose fearless voice, uncompromising authenticity, and emotional vulnerability continue to inspire generations of musicians, creatives and cultural trailblazers.

Morrison Hotel Gallery, 116 Prince Street, New York, 212.941.8770

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JAZZ CLUB FEATURING REZA KHAN Reza Khan, an internationally recognized guitarist known for blending contemporary jazz with global influences and melodic sophistication, headlines an August 22 concert at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater, joined by Saxophonist and Vocalist Paula Atherton, a Long Island standout with multiple U.S. jazz charting singles, Keyboardist Al De Gregoris, a composer and pianist whose work receives consistent national airplay, Bassist Leo Traversa, a highly sought after musician known for his versatile and expressive groove and Drummer Mauricio Zottarelli, an internationally acclaimed performer recognized for his dynamic, technically masterful style.

Admission only $35 at Landmark on Main Street – 232 Main Street Port Washington. Please call the office at 516-767-6444 or email info@ landmarkonmainstreet.org

THE ‘70’S SHOW AT WESTHAMPTON BEACH PAC They’re bringing you a powerhouse 70s rock show — the decade of arena anthems, soaring harmonies, epic guitar solos, and songs that defined a generation. From the theatrical brilliance of Queen to the symphonic sound of ELO, the signature style of Chicago, and the West Coast cool of the Eagles, this show celebrates the music that ruled the airwaves throughout the 1970s.

And because every great decade has its roots, they also honor the late-60s trailblazers like The Beatles and Crosby, Stills & Nash — artists whose songwriting and harmonies helped shape the sound that exploded in the 70s. It’s a full journey through classic rock’s golden era, from its influential beginnings to its unforgettable peak.

August 29th, 8:00 PM Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. Box Office: 631-288-1500

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EAST ISLIP ART WALK Sunday, August 30th, 2-6 PM. Get ready for the East Islip Art Walk, a much-anticipated event in the community attracting art lovers, families, and visitors from everywhere.

What’s Art Walk?

Art Walk is a day where local talent meets food & local businesses and participants come together to experience the community with music and creativity, celebrating local art & culture in East Islip. The East Islip Art Walk will involve specific locations where participants will join a scavenger hunt to enter into raffles and win prizes.

This event is FREE and open to all ages! Enjoy some of Long Island’s best talents in live music and artist vendors throughout main street, beginning at the American Legion Hall and ending at Momentum Rehabilitation. isliparts.org | 631-888-3525

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BOUNTIFUL GOURMET: RIVERHEAD’S JERRY & THE MERMAID

by Rich Branciforte

Returning to Jerry and The Mermaid in Riverhead is like getting reacquainted with an old friend. This Riverhead mainstay has been a favorite with locals and visitors alike for decades, and for good reason.

Jerry’s is a picturesque restaurant on the Peconic River. Sit back and relax and watch the boats sail by while you enjoy delicious seafood and tasty drinks.

Appetizers have always had a special place in our heart. Escargot in Mushroom caps are delicious, and who can pass up their savory duck wings with asian bbq and sesame? Or everybody’s favorite, clams casino.

Make no mistake about it...Jerry’s is a throwback to comfort seafood at its very best.

Try one of their delicious soups, including the hearty Manhattan and New England clam chowders, or their seafood bisque, filled with delightful fresh seafood.

Recommended is the Pan Roasted Norwegian Salmon with wasabi aioli. Lobster rolls are plentiful, and almost all their seafood selections are a home run.

We loved the Mermaid Fried Combo, a mix of very tender fried shrimps, clams, scallops and breaded flounder. And it’s very tender and fresh. Why not? It was swimming close by only a day before. A side of sweet potato fries is a welcome addition. The honey dip is amazing.

Landlubbers can also rejoice. The Marinated Sliced Steak Sandwich on ciabatta bread, only $23.95, was another winner. The steak was so tender it almost melted in your mouth. It comes with gorgonzola cheese and crispy fried onions. Waffle fries are done to perfection.

Other items that you might want to try are the Tuscan Chicken sandwich, or the Chargrilled New York strip with Jerry’s marinade, gorgonzola crusted and crispy onions which is a bargain at $37.95.

Wraps, salads, and an active bar are also highlights.

Jerry’s is located at 469 E. Main Street, Riverhead, right next door to the Long Island Aquarium. It is a true family friendly restaurant, and service is outstanding. The wait staff regularly checks in to see if you need anything else. More important, they are very knowledgeable about their food.

Relax, kick back and enjoy one of Long Island’s true iconic restaurants. Closer than you think. Only 55 minutes from Roslyn to enjoy a piece of New England close by.

PAC TRACK members, and youth ages 12–16. Children ages 11 and under are admitted free.

Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Avenue, Copiague Tickets: bit.ly/libluegrass For more information, visit libluegrassfestival.org or babylonarts.org, or call 631-587-3696.

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BLUEGRASS & ROOTS FEST RETURNS The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA), in partnership with the Town of Babylon and the Bluegrass Club of Long Island, will present the 24th Annual Long Island Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Tanner Park in Copiague.

The family-friendly festival features an afternoon of traditional bluegrass, Americana, and roots music performed by local, regional, and nationally touring artists. Guests can also enjoy bluegrass workshops led by featured performers, a hosted jam area where musicians of all skill levels are invited to participate, and food and beverage vendors.

Headlining this year’s festival is Andy Falco Bluegrass Laboratory, featuring Long Island native Andy Falco, guitarist and vocalist with the Grammy Award-winning Infamous Stringdusters, joined by an all-star lineup of nationally recognized bluegrass musicians.

The lineup also includes Michael Daves & Jacob Joliff, The Feinberg Brothers, Muriel Anderson, Buddy Merriam & Friends, Brother Pluckers, and Fairchild & Becherer.

Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for military personnel, individuals with disabilities, BACCA

COME FROM AWAY AT GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE Most people know what happened on September 11. Few know the remarkable story that followed.

Come From Away tells the extraordinary true story of Gander, Newfoundland, where 7,000 stranded airline passengers were welcomed with open hearts by a small community whose compassion changed lives forever.

Filled with humor, heart, and an unforgettable score, this acclaimed Broadway musical celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the power of kindness.

The Gateway | 215 S Country Road | Bellport August 7-September 6th. Box Office open Tuesday Sunday, 11 AM - 6 PM | 631-286-1133

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Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century.

Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jake began playing the ukulele at age four, quickly developing a unique style that pushed the instrument far beyond its traditional boundaries. He first gained international recognition after his jaw-dropping rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral, introducing millions to the ukulele’s untapped potential.

Over the course of his career, Shimabukuro has released numerous acclaimed albums, collaborated with an array of legendary artists—including Bette Midler, Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Ziggy Marley, and Mick Fleetwood—and performed everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center.

Thursday, August 27th | Tickets $34 – $74.

For more information visit TheSuffolk.org or call the Box Office at 631-727-4343 | The Suffolk, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead.

FOUR SONGWRITERS IN A CIRCLE AT MFP Mark down September 3rd on your calendars.

That’s the night music royalty comes to Roslyn. Four well known and talented songwriter/musicians will set up their home for a night at My Father’s Place club, putting on together a fascinating night of songs and stories in the round.

In a short interview that turned into over an hour, we spoke recently with Ricky Byrd, well known musician from Joan Jett and The Blackhearts and a dozen other projects.

Ricky was born in the Bronx but spent his childhood in Flushing Queens.

It was there, at Flushing High School, that he had his first encounter with playing in a band and often performed locally. He used to hang out in the city, playing with numerous artists and often headed out East to the OBIs. He grew up with a love for Humble Pie, Slade, and played clubs like The Bottom Line.

Ricky has traveled all over the world and played with some of the biggest names, but his love for singer/songwriter opportunities is his current passion. He played at a circle in Red Bank and loved it.

He’s played with Frank Carillo for years.

Ricky says he loves playing acoustic, it gives him a great feeling and the opportunity to be himself with no pressure. He has numerous albums and is currently on Little Steven’s label.

Teaming up with Ricky on the 3rd is Long Island’s own Frank Carillo, who headed up among other bands, Frank Carillo and The Bandeleros.

Veteran fans might remember his days with Doc Holliday. He also partnered with Annie Golden to form the Carillo-Golden Band. Frank Carillo and

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Eddie Seville began writing and touring Europe as an acoustic duo in 2010.

Eddie Seville is a well known singer/songwriter from the New England area. His music fuses folk, blues and country. And he is a storyteller at heart.

His stories are about life’s challenges and the human condition.

Closing out the quartet is James Maddock, British born and New York City based, who loves a good narrative. In 2025 he released a solo acoustic album, “Live at Masterdisk.” On May 1st, 2026 he released “Forever June.”

He’s performed with Willie Nile, and members of Counting Crows, and Spin Doctors. He is respected by people like Bruce Springsteen.

It is rare for four such talented individuals to join together. This is an opportunity to see music royalty, all in one place.

Tickets are only $43 and the show takes place on September 3rd 8 PM at My Father’s Place, 1221 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn. More information from 516-580-0887.

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SPORTS BEAT

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Fox Sports analyst, and former Women’s World Cup winner, Carli Lloyd, spoke plainly about the US men’s team after their 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Belgium to knock them out of the World Cup. She accused them of playing soft and fearful. Things might have been worse if President Trump did not intervene to get striker Falorin Balogun reinstated after he was given an unfair red card going for a loose ball against Bosnia earlier in the tournament.

Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League took advantage of the World Cup to announce the team would be leaving their current home, Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly known as Red Bull Arena) in Harrison, NJ and moving to Etihad Park across the street from Citi Field in 2027. They will be sharing the new soccer pitch with the New York City Football Club of Major League Soccer.

Gotham FC previewed playing in Queens when they took on their archrivals, the Washington Spirit, at Citi Field during the All-Star Game break in a game which was televised on ESPN. It would be nice if the New York Sirens of the National Women’s Hockey League could emulate Gotham FC and return to the UBS Arena in Elmont. The

UBS Arena, which recently hosted a fun game between the Jerusalem Capitals and the Tel Aviv Hockey Club, has plenty of available dates between Islanders home games.

The All-Star Game could not come soon enough for the New York Mets who finished a pathetic 17 games below the .500 mark during the mid-July break.

Carlos Mendoza was fired in June, but he was the least culpable of anyone for the Mets, stinking as badly as they did during the first half of the season.

New York Post baseball columnist Jon Heyman, who grew up in the Five Towns, asked the most memorable question at a Mets press conference this year, when he asked in May, “At the risk of being blunt, Carlos, but have you considered the possibility this is not a good baseball team?” Mendoza, who enjoyed that query, waited a diplomatic second before answering, and did his best to defend his players.

Mendoza got the axe after the Chicago Cubs swept the Mets in a four-game series at Citi Field. In one of those games, the Mets committed six ungodly errors. That followed a road trip where the Mets lost two games by a dozen

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OFF BROADWAY SHINES THIS SUMMER With Broadway shows like “Chess,” and “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” closing early and only one new Broadway production opening in August, this is Off-Broadway’s time to shine. Hailed for delivering a “night of spine-tingling surprises that leave you breathless and at times terrified,” “Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live On Stage,” the new haunted house play written by Levi Holloway (“Grey House”) and directed by Felix Barrett (“Sleep No More) has received London and out-of-town raves for Fly Davis’s immersive scenic design and illusion designer Chris Fisher’s spooky scares. Loosely connected to the Blumhouse found-footage horror franchise, the supernatural thriller follows a young couple (Travis A. Knight and Cher Alvarez) who move from Chicago to London for a fresh start only to discover their new house is possessed by evil spirits as they soon learn that “Places aren’t haunted–people are.” Previews begin August 14. (August Wilson Theatre) paranormalbroadway.com John David Washington stars as a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur who believes he has discovered the answer to human happiness in “Disruption,” playwright Andrew Stein’s dark comic thriller about artificial intelligence. The tech wiz unveils this algorithm that may possibily make better life decisions than they can to his three best friends. Directed by Hersh Ellis, the cast includes Conrad Ricamora (“Oh, Mary!”), Elizabeth Stanley, Emma Kikue, Irene Sofia Lucio, Jason Ralph, Joe Tippett and Shaunette Renée Wilson. (Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre) disruptionplay.com After their tremendous success (five Drama Desk nominations and two Outer Critics Circle Awards) earlier this year with “Well, I’ll Let You Go,” play8 • Good Times Magazine - August 11 - September 14, 2026

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wright Bubba Weiler and director Jack Serio reunite for the world premiere of “The Saviors,” a new play about friendship and faith starring Ivan Howe and Julius Rinzel as two adolescent altar boys in a Midwestern Catholic church. The mysterious arrival of homeless former congregant (Stanley Simons) forces them to examine their ethical and religious beliefs as their changing lives and bodies threaten their friendship. Currently scheduled to run through August 15. (Linda Gross Theatre) In an interesting coincidence, several new semi-autobiographical solo plays have or are about to open Off-Broadway. Rosie O’Donnell’s “Common Knowledge” is scheduled to close August 8. Millennial club favorite Cat Cohen makes her Off-Broadway debut “Broad Strokes” where she transforms her life-threatening stroke at 30 into a musical-filled solo performance about mortality, hypochondria and the narcissistic thrill of starring as the main character. (Lucille Lortel Theatre) catcohenbroadstrokes.com Described as “bonkers, ingenious and hilarious,” the solo comedy “Garry Starr: Classic Penguins” stars Damien Warren-Smith as his alter-ego Garry Starr who attempts to save literature from extinction by reading every Penguin Classic novel – mostly naked – in under an hour. Directed

by Cal McCrystal previews begin September 3. (Studio Seaview) studioseaview.com/show/garry-starr-classic-penguins/ And beginning September 11, Tony Award-winner writer Sarah Jones performs in the North American premiere of her new solo play inspired by the podcast “America, Who Hurt You?” The show questions who gets to tell America’s story as Jones (under Eric Ting’s direction) embodies a wide-ranging cast of characters spanning 250 years of America’s history, (Theatre for a New AudiPhoto Credits: Allison Michael ence) americawhohurtyou.com Orenstein and Zachary Maxwell Stertz

By Lloyd Carroll runs, 12-0 to the Reds, and 15-3 to the Phillies.

This disaster falls at the feet of Mets President of Baseball Operations, David Stearns, Fiery former Phillies manager Larry Bowa said it best to me last month in the press box at Citizens Bank Park, “The Mets got rid of a lot of good ballplayers over the winter.” Bowa did not list the names, but he was referring to first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz, as well as infielder Jeff McNeil and outfielder Brandon Nimmo. All were Mets mainstays and fan favorites.

Stearns asked former San Diego Padres manager, and most recently, the Mets minor league director, Andy Photo credit: Lloyd Carroll Green to take over the reins from Carlos Mendoza. Stearns made it clear at Green’s introductory press conference that he would be the interim skipper for the rest of the 2026 campaign and would then return to his front office duties as a Mets executive. “I took this job (that of Mets manager) as a sense of obligation as opposed to ambition,” Green told the press. He added he liked being able to go to Broadway shows with his daughters.

Wins and losses are irrelevant at this point for the Mets although I am sure Andy Green will try avoiding the humiliation of losing 100 games. His most important mission is to guide promising young players such as outfielders AJ Ewing and Carson Benge, as well as pitchers Nolan McLean, Christian Soctt, and Zach Thornton.

Even more depressing was Mets owner, and Great Neck native, Steve Cohen going on the New York Post baseball podcast, “The Show, ‘and telling hosts Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman things may get worse in 2027. Cohen cited the uncertainties of how much he will be able to spend under the next collective

bargaining agreement. He also cited the Mets’ awful minor league system which has a paucity of talent.

America’s greatest athlete, Joey Chestnut, won the most prestigious championship in sports, the Nathan’s Yellow Mustard Belt for the eighteenth time. Chestnut scarfed down 66 hot dogs in ten minutes on a sweltering July 4th at Coney Photo credit: Shea Communications Island.

The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is appointment viewing because of the comic interplay between hosts Jeremy Schaap and Richard Shea, as well as the carnival barking of Richard’s brother, George. He is the man with the straw hat, who gives humorous intros to all the eaters coming on stage. Jeremy Schaap called Joey Chestnut, “the Michelangelo of mastication.” Richard Shea said Chestnut should be in history books alongside heroes like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Baseball superstitions, rituals, and jinxes have always been a part of the nation’s pastime. Surprisingly, there has not been a book dedicated to the topic to the best of my knowledge, until now with “The Magical Game” (St. Martin’s Press) by Addy Baird.

Baird goes over some of the well-told stories such as why many players jump over the foul lines after an inning; why they don’t like to wear #13, or why it is verboten for anyone to discuss a no-hitter in progress. She also talks about some well-known rituals such as how former Yankees third baseman Wade Boggs ate chicken every day. Even fans have superstitions. She talks about a teenage girl who was at Citi Field when Johan Santana pitched the only nohitter in Mets history on June 1, 2012. She refused to go to the bathroom until Santana surrendered a hit. You can guess what happened after the last out was made.

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RICKY MARTIN AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Ricky Martin will bring his electrifying live performance to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, October 18th. The 7:30 PM show will be an unforgettable evening of chart-topping hits, unparalleled stage production, and the high-energy showmanship that has captivated audiences around the world.

Tickets to see Ricky Martin at Mohegan Sun Arena are on sale via Ticketmaster, with fans set to experience an unforgettable night featuring global hits like Livin’ La Vida Loca. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

Ricky Martin is one of the most influential and enduring figures in global music and entertainment. A groundbreaking artist whose career has transcended language, culture, and genre, Martin has sold over 95 million albums worldwide, earned 95 platinum and 40 gold records, and received countless accolades, including two GRAMMY Awards, four Latin GRAMMYs (among them Latin GRAMMY Person of the Year), fourteen Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, twelve Latin Billboard Awards, nine World Music Awards, and two American Music Awards. In 2025, MTV recognized Ricky Martin as its first-ever Latin Icon, honoring his historic impact on music, culture, and representation worldwide.

JEFFERSON STARSHIP TO HARD ROCK LIVE

Jefferson Starship takes the stage at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City as part of their Runaway Again Tour 2026 on Friday, Nov. 20th at 8 PM. Also on the bill are Firefall, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Pure Prairie League.

Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster. com.

The band’s current lineup includes founding member David Freiberg, drummer Donny Baldwin (who first joined in 1982), keyboardist Chris Smith (who joined in 1998), guitarist Jude Gold (who joined in 2012), and singer/guitarist Cathy Richardson (who joined in 2008 after Kantner saw her perform with Big Brother and the Holding Company).

MOHEGAN SUN’S 30TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Mohegan Sun is celebrating 30 years as one of the world’s premier entertainment destinations in the world with an unforgettable 30th Birthday Celebration, featuring two weekends of legendary entertainment and special events this October.

The milestone celebration will be anchored by a series of blockbuster concerts inside Mohegan Sun Arena across two action packed weekends, the celebration will bring together some of the biggest names in music to the award-winning venue. The lineup includes Alanis Morissette on Friday, October 2nd; Foo Fighters on Sunday, October 4th; John Mayer on Friday, October 9th; Lainey Wilson on Saturday, October 10th, and DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live! starring Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Jadakiss, and Nelly on Sunday October 11th.

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August 16 • Eaglemania Westhampton Beach PAC • Westhampton Beach 15 Phil Gammage/Hudson River Shrine World Music Venue Harlem 15 Any Way You Want It! Nutty Irishman Farmingdale 15 JB Smoove Westhampton Beach PAC Westhampton Beach 15 Moving Pictures My Father’s Place Roslyn 15 Midtown Men Eisenhower Park East Meadow 15 Sarah Gross The Porch Smithtown 15 Calliope Wren/Bad Mary 89 North Patchogue 15 The Rhythm Method Warehouse Amityville 15 Lisa Polizzi Band Bobbique Patchogue 15 Beatlemania Now Theatre Three Port Jefferson 15 The Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip 15 Bear the Bell Twisted Cow East Northport 15 Red Vox Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn 15 Larry Owens/Drown Joe’s Pub NYC 15 Carl Safina and Moment’s Notice CEED Brookhaven

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15 Broadway Unplugged City Winery NYC 15 The Switch Lazy Lobster East Rockaway 15 Boy Polloi/Doolittle/NED Pete’s Candy Store Brooklyn Pete’s Taverna Riverhead 15 Chris Devine Acoustic 15 Karen Bella Waypoint Restaurant Southold 15 The Everymen/Paranoid Style Union Pool Brooklyn 16 From Parts Unknown Mercury Lounge NYC 16 Rene Vaca The Paramount Huntington 16 Ventriloqist/Diabla Deceit TV Eye Ridgewood 16 The Jon Menges Shrine World Music Venue Harlem 16 Kerry Kearney Band Mr. Beery’s Bethpage 16 Luluyam/Zombae Elsewhere Brooklyn 16 Jamala Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn 16 Eaglemania Westhampton Beach PAC Westhampton Beach 16 Strawberry Fields/Double Duran City Winery NYC 16 Francesca Ciccotto Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington 16 Acoustic Groove JT’s Blue Point 16 Michael R. Jackson/Dan Hoyle Joe’s Pub NYC 16 Amber Ferrari Band Under the Gazebo Lake Grove 16 Chris Devine Acoustic Jamesport Farm Brewery Riverhead 16 Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court East Islip 16 Darren Gallagher Toomey’s Amityville 16 Karen Bella Watershed Inn Jamesport 16 The Revelators Lazy Lobster East Rockaway 16 The Little Mercies Pete’s Candy Store Brooklyn 16 Massapequa Philharmonic Morgan Park Glen Cove 16 Southbound Celebrate Park St. James 17 Fragile Hands/Lilly Gitlitz Pete’s Candy Store Brooklyn 17 Open Mic Harmony Bar Levittown 17 Michael R. Jackson Joe’s Pub NYC 17 Miki Howard City Winery NYC 17 A Witch’s Brew Lazy Lobster East Rockaway 17 Random Strangers Shrine World Music Venue Harlem 18 Good Sleepy/Shakeout Mercury Lounge NYC 18 Ren Hart/Law of Attraction Pete’s Candy Store Brooklyn 18 Sam Keedy Quartet Shrine World Music Venue Harlem 18 Ward and Charlie Shandon Court East Islip

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August 27 • Forever Simon and Garfunkel My Father’s Place • Roslyn 23 Darren Gallagher 23 Dee Harris 23 Chris Devine Acoustic 23 East Coast Band 23 Rock of the 80’s 23 Winged Wheel 24 Dick Jr & the Volunteers 24 Soft Palms/Tea Eater 24 Open Mic 24 Dez Duron 24 Musiq Soulchild 24 A Witch’s Brew 24 Holly Horan 24 Random Strangers

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Mercury Lounge 25 Meital/Kota the Friend 25 Ward and Charlie Shandon Court Katie’s 25 Bobby Rondinelli Shrine World Music Venue 25 SOULSA Elsewhere 25 Ciao Ciao Marigold City Winery 25 Shaun Milli Lazy Lobster 25 Matt Wahl Pete’s Candy Store 25 Paige Neumeyer/Jack Tierney 25 The Paranoyds TV Eye Union Pool 25 Johanna Samuels Mercury Lounge 26 Harry Styles Afterparty Prohibition 26 The PanAmericans TV Eye 26 Pinkshift 26 Grace Potter/Leon & the Peoples City Winery 26 Back2Back Landmark on Main Street Anthony’s 26 VHS The Paramount 26 Chiodos Headliner 26 Open Jam/Showcase 26 Nuovo Testamento/Black Milk Elsewhere Joe’s Pub 26 Andy Statman Trio Lazy Lobster 26 Jon Rizzo 26 Gibby Haynes Butthole Surfers Union Pool Mercury Lounge 27 Ariel Posen/Delivery Boys 27 Big D and the Kids Table TV Eye Union Pool 27 Mer Marcum/Jackie Marchal My Father’s Place 27 Forever Simon and Garfunkel 27 Zachary Clause/Alice Smith Joe’s Pub 27 Rival Consoles Elsewhere Eisenhower Park 27 Long Island American Idols City Winery 27 Charles Esten Mulcahy’s 27 Thursday Night Live 27 Crazy Mary/ToastedNYC Shrine World Music Venue Twisted Cow 27 Gold Coast Jazz Band 27 Gerry Finlay Shandon Court 27 Abrielle Scharff 317 Main Street The Bitter End 27 Karen Bella

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September 1 • ZZ Top Eisenhower Park • East Meadow 27 Nate Charlie Spotlight at the Paramount Main Street 27 Music on Main The Sinclair 27 Johnny Rain Band The Paramount 27 The Sixties Show 27 The Switch Lazy Lobster 28 Brittany Ann Tranbaugh Mercury Lounge 28 Hyllus & the Veligers/Malin Carta Pete’s Candy Store 28 Earthquake City Winery Eisenhower Park 28 Dancing Dream 28 RC & Billy Nutty Irishman Plattduetsche Park 28 VHS Mulcahy’s 28 Supernova 28 Jen Kirkman Joe’s Pub 28 EIHWAR Music Hall of Williamsburg

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Twisted Cow East Northport 28 Acoustic Andy 28 Electric Mayhem Katie’s Smithtown 28 Darren Gallagher Greenport Peconic Brewery Greenport Shrine World Music Venue Harlem 28 Kerry Kenny/Ana De Oliveira Huntington 28 Jacob, Murray, the Heavy Pour Spotlight at the Paramount Ridgewood 28 Caveman Cult/Primitive Warfare TV Eye 28 Karen Bella Waypoint Restaurant Southold 28 Rose Grove Band Mr. Beery’s Bethpage 28 Us the Trio Shandon Court East Islip 28 The Shoobs/Drip 2.0 Beach 97th Street Rockaway Lazy Lobster East Rockaway 28 Track 9 28 The Bird Calls/Adeline Hotel Union Pool Brooklyn NYC 29 JAYO/Bellies Out/Spite Fences Mercury Lounge 29 Carlo Patullo & Scorchio Quartet Joe’s Pub NYC 29 The Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip 29 PJNY Mineola Memorial Park Mineola Westhampton Beach PAC Westhampton Beach 29 3 Decades Rewind Lazy Lobster East Rockaway 29 Control C 29 Brown Horse Residency Union Pool Brooklyn 29 Fool House Mulcahy’s Wantagh 29 Fairlane/Nghtshift B2B Rohm Elsewhere Brooklyn 29 Swervedriver Raise Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn 29 Silent Majority 89 North Patchogue 29 Touch the 80’s Plattduetsche Park Franklin Square 29 Douglas Baldwin Jazz Trio Stone Goat St. James East Northport 29 MTM Acoustic/The Haymakers Twisted Cow 29 Sanity/Side FX Katie’s Smithtown 29 Mike Miller and the High Life Mr. Beery’s Bethpage 29 ELT & Mauricio Nutty Irishman Farmingdale Shrine World Music Venue Harlem 29 Enjelique/Animal Afterlife My Father’s Place Roslyn 29 Refugee City Winery NYC 29 Earthquake Theatre Three Port Jefferson 29 Long Island Comedy Festival 29 Francie/Nora Baier Pete’s Candy Store Brooklyn 29 Abby Jeanne & the Shadowband TV Eye Ridgewood Rockaway 29 Curse of Kona/Tarantinos NYC Beach 97th Street Mercury Lounge NYC 30 Ollie Joseph & Matt Corman

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Bowery Ballroom NYC 31 Abie Callahan Mercury Lounge NYC 31 Open Mic Harmony Bar Hicksville 31 Random Strangers Shrine World Music Venue Harlem 31 Deb Never Elsewhere Brooklyn 31 Flo Rida Eisenhower Park East Meadow 31 Ethan Carlson/Claudia Mulet Joe’s Pub NYC 31 A Witch’s Brew Lazy Lobster East Rockaway 31 Viva Verdi!

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September 6 • The Legendary Murphy’s Anthony’s Beach Club • Ronkonkoma 9 Open Jam/Showcase Headliner 9 Justin Vivian Bond/Dayna Kurtz Joe’s Pub 9 Graztopia Mr. Beery’s 9 Squirrels From Hell Silvana 9 The Australian Pink Floyd Show The Paramount 10 The 4411/The Cybertronic Spree Mercury Lounge Shandon Court 10 Gerry Finlay 10 Shiner/Bursting/Beinn TV Eye 10 Ross Byron’s Thursday Rock Shrine World Music Venue 10 O-Town City Winery 10 Brian Fallon & the Painkillers Music Hall of Williamsburg Joe’s Pub 10 Justin Vivian Bond/Rizo 10 Pete Mancini Widow Jane 11 Gio Chamba Mercury Lounge 11 Chris Devine Acoustic Loughlin Vineyard 11 Death Lens/Destiny Bond TV Eye 11 Marlon Magnee/Questa Elsewhere 11 Freebird/Tucker Stevens Band 89 North Mulcahy’s 11 Obey Your Master 11 Half Step Mr. Beery’s Plattduetsche Park 11 Stifler’s Mom 11 The Dirts/Animal Afterlife Shrine World Music Venue City Winery 11 Chico Bran/Wesley Stace Music Hall of Williamsburg 11 DeVotchka 11 Mom Jeans The Paramount 11 Justin Vivian Bond Joe’s Pub 11 Pete Mancini The Windjammer 12 Papa Mbye Mercury Lounge 12 Justin Vivian Bond Joe’s Pub Shrine World Music Venue 12 Nir Kay/Side Hustle/Handles 12 Chico Bean/London Wainwright City Winery 12 The Cara Band Shandon Court Arts in the Plaza 12 Atom Rush/The Shore Poets 12 The Fulcrum and Friends Mr. Beery’s 12 Plosivs/Hammered Hulls Music Hall of Williamsburg Spotlight at the Paramount 12 Cocoa Sensei Theatre Three 12 The Comedy Club 12 Chris Devine Acoustic Riley Fibbers 12 Gimme Gimme Disco Mulcahy’s My Father’s Place 12 APB The Paramount 12 Chad Gray 12 Decadia Mineola Memorial Park 12 Funny How? Nunzi’s on the Water 12 Lunchbox President/Adventure Pete’s Candy Store 13 Miles Minnick Mercury Lounge 13 Mo Kubbara’s Intermediate Orch. Shrine World Music Venue 13 Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court Pete’s Candy Store 13 Leland Sundries/Ang Bocca Joe’s Pub 13 Lisa Stephen Friday 13 Eric Justvig Plattduetsche Park 14 FEELSGOOD/Cabin Fever Mercury Lounge 14 Open Mic Harmony Bar 14 Bryan Bielanski Shrine World Music Venue 14 Locust Elsewhere 14 Lisa Stephen Friday/Christeene Joe’s Pub 14 Tyler Ballgame Music Hall of Williamsburg 14 Ella Blankinship Pete’s Candy Store

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS Texas, the New Orleans edition expands the celebrated Halloween festival brand into one of the world’s most iconic celebration cities, creating a second marquee destination for fans looking to spend Halloween weekend immersed in electronic music.

Two-day passes and single day passes are on sale. Fans are encouraged to purchase early, as prices will increase closer to the festival at freakydeakynola.com.

FREAKY DEAKY NOLA 2026 LINEUP

Every Halloween, New Orleans transforms into one of America’s most unforgettable destinations.

This October, Freaky Deaky NOLA officially makes its debut, bringing Porter Robinson (DJ set), FISHER, Of The Trees, Chris Lorenzo, Dabin, and more to Mardi Gras World for Halloween weekend, October 30–31.

Presented by Disco Presents, Encore Entertainment, The Metropolitan and Amps Events, the twoday festival marks the arrival of one of electronic music’s most recognizable Halloween brands in a city long synonymous with the holiday, creating a new marquee Halloween weekend destination for dance music fans.

The inaugural lineup spans today’s electronic music landscape across two distinct nights. Friday features Porter Robinson (DJ set), Of The Trees, and Dabin who will be joined by JKYL & HYDE, Know Good and Canabliss. Halloween night shifts into house with FISHER and Chris Lorenzo, alongside Devault, Bradeazy, Xandra and Skilah. More artists to be announced.

Following the continued success of Freaky Deaky

FÊTE DES VENDANGES DE MONTMARTRE

From October 7 to 11, 2026, the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre returns for its 93rd edition under the theme: “The 18th Arrondissement Leads the Beat”.

Drawing nearly 1.5 million visitors, the festival is the thirdlargest event organized by the City of Paris. For five days, the entire 18th arrondissement is transformed into a vast open-air stage where music, gastronomy, heritage, and community celebration come together.

Concerts, choirs, dances, performances, musical parades, participatory events, and neighborhood festivities will fill the arrondissement’s streets, squares, and iconic venues. The program is vibrant, generous, and accessible—designed to bring every neighborhood to life, connect generations, and welcome audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Another of the festival’s major attractions, the

Taste Trail, will bring together a carefully curated selection of producers, winemakers, and artisans eager to share their products, craftsmanship, and stories. Regional specialties, traditional know-how, culinary discoveries, and local food traditions will create a delicious journey to explore in a festive and welcoming atmosphere at the foot of the SacréCœur. More than a gastronomic event, the Taste Trail is an invitation to meet the people who cultivate, produce, ransform, and pass on their expertise.

PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

The 16th edition of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, produced by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, takes place September 17 – 20, 2026 inside AWAACC with free concerts on Saturday and Sunday in front of the Center.

In addition to the ticketed events featuring the Taste of Jazz Party, the weekend’s artists include Terri Lyne Carrington, Orrin Evans, Sean Jones, Bernard Purdie, Eric Roberson, Lady BlackBird, Annie & The Caldwells, Nate Smith, Dwayne Dolphin, The Rakiem Walker Project, Jae Sinnett, and more.

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, log on to pittsburghjazzfest.org or www.awaacc.org.

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN performances even more memorable for fans. Nearly 40 years after performing with Pink Floyd on the A Momentary Lapse of Reason and Delicate Sound of Thunder tours,Taylor—a celebrated member of Pink Floyd’s touring family (as Margret Taylor)—is joining BRIT FLOYD to reprise some of her unforgettable performances.

Visit www.britfloyd.com for the most up-to-date information about “The Moon, The Wall And Beyond” world tour.

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DARK STAR ORCHESTRA FALL TOUR Dark Star Orchestra announced its Fall 2026 Tour, a run that carries the band from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic to a special four-night return to Florida in December. Highlights include a Rex Foundation Benefit at The Anthem in Washington, DC, celebrating the 45th anniversary of Reckoning, along with multiple-night stands in Montclair, Huntington, and Fort Lauderdale. As that momentum carries into the fall, Dark Star Orchestra will continue its nearly three-decade mission of celebrating the Grateful Dead live concert experience for longtime Dead Heads and new generations of fans. A centerpiece of the fall tour will take place on Saturday, November 21st at The Anthem in Washington, DC, where Dark Star Orchestra will present a Rex Foundation Benefit celebrating the 45th anniversary of Reckoning, the beloved 1981 live Grateful Dead album drawn from the band’s intimate 1980 acoustic/electric performances.

They’ll appear November 27th & 28th at The Paramount – Huntington.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www. darkstarorchestra.net/.

ZAC BROWN BAND LOVE & FEAR TOUR Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning group Zac Brown Band officially launched their highly anticipated Love & Fear 2026 Tour, with back-to-back performances at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, kicking off an expansive nationwide run in support of the band’s latest studio album, Love & Fear. Both nights featured special guests Fitz and The Tantrums, setting the stage for an unforgettable tour.

Released last year, Love & Fear is a 13-track exploration of resilience, gratitude, and connection featuring collaborations with Dolly Parton, Snoop Dogg, and MarPhoto by Tyler Lord cus King. The album marks a bold creative chapter for Zac Brown Band, pairing the group’s roots-driven foundation and signature musicianship with expansive storytelling and continued cross-genre evolution.

The Love & Fear 2026 Tour continues across the country through November, with upcoming stops including Fenway Park in Boston on August 2, Forest Hills Stadium in New York on August 27 and 28, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 19 and 20, among many others. Select dates will feature special guests Grace Potter, Brothers Osborne, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Fitz and The Tantrums.

For full routing, tickets, and more information, please visit zacbrownband.com.

BRIT FLOYD “THE MOON, THE WALL AND BEYOND” TOUR Widely recognized as the world’s premiere Pink Floyd experience”(Rolling Stone) and currently on their expansive123-date North American tour, Brit Floyd announced that vocalist Machan “Margaret” Taylorwill join the band as a special guest for select performances. In addition, the group will welcome saxophone sensation Scott Page (Pink Floyd/ Toto/Supertramp) for two shows The addition of Machan Taylor brings an authentic connection to Pink Floyd’s legacy and promises to make these special summer 20 • Good Times Magazine - August 11 - September 14, 2026

BRUCE COCKBURN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Bruce Cockburn, one of Canada’s most celebrated and enduring singer-songwriters, announced a sweeping North American tour spanning 2026, bringing his extraordinary catalogue of songs to stages from coast to coast across Canada and the United States. The run of dates represents one of the most anticipated live events of the concert season, uniting longtime devotees, and new listeners around a body of work that has shaped the very soul of Canadian music for more than five decades.

Bruce Cockburn’s upcoming new album, as-yet-untitled and to be released in Fall, 2026 - continues the legendary songwriter’s decadeslong journey through folk, rock, jazz, and spiritual reflection with the wisdom and craftsmanship that have defined his career.

Photo by Keebler He’ll appear Oct 24th at Town Hall.

Tickets and full details are available at brucecockburn.com.

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CLASSIC ROCK MÖTLEY CRÜE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS

Rock icons Mötley Crüe triumphantly returned to the stage kicking off THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS - their massive North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005-2006 Carnival of Sins tour and the 45th anniversary of the band.

Inspired by the legendary Carnival of Sins tour and reimagined for a new era, THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS features an all-new stage production, stunning visuals, and a refreshed setlist that combines the band’s biggest hits with songs returning to the stage for the first time in decades.

Coinciding with the tour, the band has announced Crüe 45 RPM – The Singles Collection, an ultra-limited series of hand-numbered 10-inch vinyl releases featuring exclusive artwork and foil packaging, available only through the Crüeseum. Limited to 1,000 copies, the first release, “Looks That Kill,” is available now. More than 40 years later, it remains a cornerstone of the band’s live show.The B-side features a rare demo from the Shout at the Devil sessions.

“Girls, Girls, Girls” and “Dr. Feelgood” will follow, with release dates and further details to be announced.

Tickets, VIP packages, and general information can be found at motley.com.

FOUR TOPS LIVE! REISSUE

Originally released in November of 1966, Four Tops Live! not only captured the legendary Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers at the peak of their powers, but it also scored them their second #1 album on the Billboard R&B Album chart.

Now the album receives a long overdue upgrade and reissue on both vinyl and DSP’s with a double LP set.

This 60th anniversary Deluxe Edition arrives with new mixes, previously unreleased material and is spread out over four sides for the vinyl release to allow for high quality sound.

In revisiting the original tapes, Harry Weinger at UMe and Drew Schultz (former Four Tops drummer) made a surprising discovery: a wealth of previously unissued material. This led to the decision to expand the album into a comprehensive 2LP Deluxe Edition, presenting—for the first time—all of the songs performed during the engagement. Many appear in previously unheard alternate versions, and all have been remixed and remastered for this release from the original tapes. The set also includes a bonus track: a fiery instrumental by the The Funk Brothers.

METAL HATEBREED NEW ALBUM FATAL PARADOX

The band announced its longawaited studio return with FATAL PARADOX, arriving November 6 via new label BLKIIBLK. Hatebreed also offer the first taste of new music with the video for “KILL COUNT INCREASE.” Enlisting long-time collaborator Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Accept, Shadows Fall), “Kill Count Increase” is crossover excellence with accelerating speeds, crushing riffage, and frontman Jamey Jasta’s venomous bark inciting crimson flashes of carnage.

Holding no punches, and taking no prisoners Fatal Paradox see the Connecticut-born juggernaut operating at full tilt, bludgeoning listeners with a barbarous blend of breakdowns, d-beats, and dogpiles. Whether it’s the thrash stylings of “Kill Count Increase” or “Total Invincible,” capital H hardcore excellence of “The Carrion Choir” and “Truth Is A Lion,” rage remains the unifying spark to blow the keg in glorious flashes of violence.

SABATON THE LAST STAND (10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)

Hard to believe, but the legendary, multi-gold-certified album “The Last Stand” by Swedish heavy metal giants SABATON is turning ten years old. To celebrate a decade of battle hymns, the band is dropping a massive rerelease on September 11th, including all bonus tracks for the very first time!

A special highlight for collectors: The limited editions feature alternative cover artwork that will never be reprinted again. CD-DVD Digibook (Limited to 6,000 copies worldwide): Along with the bonus tracks, it includes ten live videos from Sabaton Open Air 2016.

2LP Gatefold (Limited to 4,500 copies worldwide): Comes as a spectacular “Bloodstone Marbled” + “Spartan Sunset Splatter” vinyl in a cut-out cover, featuring a double-sided motif card and a stunning etching on Side D.

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM UNLEASH RATS IN THE TEMPLE

DEEP PURPLE released their new single “Guilt Trippin’”—just days ahead of the worldwide release of their new studio album SPLAT! out on earMUSIC. “Guilt Trippin’” begins with a deceptively gentle piano intro and soon bursts into one of SPLAT!’s most unpredictable and exhilarating moments—featuring one of Ian Gillan’s most memorable vocal performances on the album. Behind the music lies another one of SPLAT!’s wonderfully bizarre stories: “Guilt Trippin’” imagines God and Charles Darwin sharing a drink in a pub, reflecting on how things on earth have not exactly worked out according to plan. The accompanying video follows a fly and a sycamore-seed spaceship on a wild ride through the increasingly absurd and dreamlike world of SPLAT!.

DEEP PURPLE—Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Simon McBride—are currently on a major run of European summer dates before the SPLAT! World Tour heads to North America. Tickets are available via Deep Purple’s official website.

Shortly following the release of their triumphant returning single and title track “Rats In The Temple,” FLOTSAM AND JETSAM offer fans a second taste of the fury that lies within Rats In The Temple, out August 28 via Napalm Records. The incendiary album opener is built upon methodical machine gun kicks and standout guitar performances from virtuoso guitar duo Michael Gilbert and Steve Conley.

Rats In The Temple opens strong with the stadium-ready hooks and dizzyingly precise performances of “Harvesting The Hate” and “Damnation”, before delving into thrash virtuosity on “Absolution”. The iconic guitar duo of Michael Gilbert and Steve Conley paint vividly ghoulish images on tracks like “Blame The Knife” and “Rats In the Temple”, then continue to flex their metal muscle on “The Ghost Behind My Door” and “First on the Spike”, invoking pure first-wave excellence with a pummeling modern menace.

“The Edge of Nowhere” builds inescapable suspense before firing listeners out of a gun, full throttle into “Last Rites”, another standout track for the band.

The legendary rhythm duo of drummer Ken Mary and bassist Bill Bodily take center stage on the anti-war anthem “A Taste For War”, their methodical syncopation invoking images of tanks and boots on the ground. “Her Blood Your Pain” brings ornate, medieval guitarmonies before “Anthem For The Broken” goes full balls to the wall, and “Going Down That Way” hits listeners with heavy riffs and even heavier truths.

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was celebrated for his expressive textures and ability to capture the raw and vulnerable emotions of his subjects, Sting’s performance here carries an equivalent emotional weight — his are intimate portrayals of love, loss, labor, and longing, each rendered with the care of a painter who knows that what you leave out matters as much as what you put in.

Produced by Martin Kierszenbaum,The Night Watch: Live at the Rijksmuseum is available now on CD and vinyl, as well as all streaming platforms.

ROBYN HITCHCOCK RELEASES THE CONFUSER

Ann Wilson and acclaimed psych-rock outfit Tripsitter have announced their new album, Consecrated Ground, arriving August 14. Alongside the announcement, the group has released the album’s lead single, “I Will Not Be Coming Back,” available now on all streaming platforms.

A fearless collection of songs that blends heavy rock, psychedelia, blues, and raw emotional storytelling, Consecrated Ground finds Wilson continuing to push her artistry into bold new territory. The album showcases the unmistakable voice that helped define generations of rock music partnered with longtime collaborators Tripsitter, whose expansive musicianship provides the perfect backdrop for Wilson’s latest evolution.

The album’s first single, “I Will Not Be Coming Back,” serves as a powerful introduction to the world of Consecrated Ground. Driven by Wilson’s commanding vocals and Tripsitter’s dynamic instrumentation, the track captures themes of liberation, transformation, and unwavering self-determination. It is a bold statement from an artist who has never stopped evolving.

Mute announced the long-awaited remastered reissue of CODE, Cabaret Voltaire’s eighth studio album: out of print for many years, it remains a fan favorite. The 1987 album will feature new in-depth sleeve notes, focused on the production and legacy of the album, and be available on limited edition “CODIFIED” marble vinyl and as a deluxe triple CD set featuring two bonus discs of remastered remixes from the time, plus unreleased remixes discovered in the archive.

CODE captures the band at the height of their commercial and creative powers, marking the point that Richard H Kirk and Stephen ‘Mal’ Mallinder signed to EMI exposing them to a world of bigger budgets, but no compromise on their unique vision. The album became their most commercially successful with two singles - ‘Don’t Argue’ and ‘Here To Go’ - breaking the UK Official Singles Chart.

CODE is to be released on October 9th on vinyl, triple CD and digitally via Mute.

Legendary British singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock has released his new album, The Confuser, available everywhere via Tiny Ghost Records.

An array of physical variants and new merch is also on offer, including CD, standard black vinyl, limited-edition two-tone vinyl, t-shirt, and a limitededition signed poster, exclusively at the official Tiny Ghost Records shop.

Hitchcock’s 25th solo studio album and first collection of original songs in nearly four years, The Confuser includes such characteristically Photo by Jeremy Dylan Landscape skewed new favorites as the ebulliently self-proclaiming “I Am This Thing,” the dystopic party anthem “My Dead Astronaut,” the Bo Diddley beat-crazed “How To Feel Alright,” and the classic Brit-rock (as played by Americans) of “Yesterday’s Rain.” Official music videos, animated visualizers, and more are streaming now on YouTube.

The seemingly indefatigable Hitchcock will introduce fans to The Confuser– along with classic songs from across his illustrious body of work thus far – on a busy international tour schedule that includes book signings, solo performances, and full-band shows across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe through October.

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STING’S THE NIGHT WATCH: LIVE AT THE RIJKSMUSEUM

Seventeen-time Grammy Award winning artist, Sting released The Night Watch: Live at the Rijksmuseum, a twelve-track live album capturing his performance at one of the world’s great cultural landmarks. Recorded inside Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum — home to Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Judith Leyster — the album documents an evening unlike any other in Sting’s celebrated career.

Performing in the museum’s Gallery of Honor among paintings built on dramatic contrasts between light and shadow, Sting brings that same sensibility to his song choices: intimate ballads & classic hits; allowing the room’s natural acoustics to carry these delicate moments. Just as Rembrandt

BUTTHOLE SURFERS AFTER THE ASTRONAUT For an album that was supposed to come out in 1998 but was, at the last minute, pulled from the release schedule because it wasn’t “commercial” enough, AFTER THE ASTRONAUT is finally seeing the light of day, allowing musical provocateurs BUTTHOLE SURFERS to have the last laugh.

Just released via Sunset Boulevard, their ninth album has fans and critics alike reveling in the album that almost wasn’t. Butthole Surfers on After The Astronaut is Gibby Haynes (vocals, synths), Paul Leary (lead guitar, bass guitar, keyboards), and King Coffey (drum machines). After the Astronaut was produced by Paul Leary, engineered by Stuart Sullivan (Meat Puppets, Sublime) at Arlyn Recording Studio, mixed by Paul Leary at Preacher Mon Studio, and mastered by Howie Weinberg (Herbie Hancock, Beastie Boys, Nirvana). After the Astronaut features original art by Paul Leary and Gibby Haynes.

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