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Michael Dorf Presents announced The Works of Tom Waits, the 22nd annual installment of its acclaimed “Music of” benefit concert series. The one-night-only celebration will take place at Carnegie Hall on March 10, 2027, bringing together an acclaimed lineup of artists to reinterpret the work of one of American music’s most original, uncompromising and influential songwriters, with longtime Waits collaborator Greg Cohen serving as musical director. Greg Cohen, a longtime Tom Waits collaborator, will serve as musical director for the evening. Cohen played bass on landmark albums including Heartattack and Vine, Swordfish trombones, Rain Dogs and Mule Variations, and his work with Waits extended well beyond the studio. The house band features Cohen on bass, Smokey Hormel on guitar, Rob Burger on keyboards, Jay Bellerose on drums and Cyro Baptista on percussion. Tickets for The Works of Tom Waits are on sale now at musicof.org/
SANTA ON THE LONG ISLAND FARM Long Island Game Farm kicks off the holiday season with “Santa on the Farm” and a Festive Pajama Party. Presented by Wildlife Sustainability, December 4th-6th, 2026. The Long Island Game Farm invites families to experience the warmth and wonder of the holidays with a joyful three-day celebration presented by Wildlife Sustainability. The festivities begin with a cozy Holiday Pajama Party on Friday, December 4, followed by a weekend of family fun at Santa on the Farm, December 5 and 6. Together, these events offer a refreshing way to reconnect with the spirit of the season - celebrating community, kindness, and nature in a setting full of heart. Holiday Crafts | Photos with Santa | Visits with Long Island Game Farm Animals Dates: Saturday December 5, Sunday December 6 Time: 10AM - 3PM. Admission: $20/person in advance (online), $28/person day of at the gate, under 2 yrs free. Includes admission to the Game Farm.
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! Due to overwhelming fan demand, Dancing with the Stars is adding a show at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, on February 16, 2027. This year, your favorite professional dancers from the #1 hit television series are ready to bring the ballroom to life and light up arenas across the country. Get ready for an unforgettable, bigger-than-ever night of dancing, music, and show-stopping moments! Dancing with the Stars: Live! jumps from screen to stage in the New York Metropolitan Area with an all-star cast of professional dancers: Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Emma Slater (returning as co-host), Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart, and Adele Zaikman. Plus, for the first time, the incredible DWTS troupe will be joining the cast on the road: Kamri Peterson, Onye Stevenson, Jaxon Willard, and Carter Williams. Tickets for the newly added date of “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” are at DWTSTour.com.
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14TH ANNUAL COLTRANE FESTIVAL SMOKE Jazz Club announced its exciting December 2026 line-up featuring the annual Coltrane Festival – one of the musical highlights of the holiday season. Over the course of four weeks (Dec 9 – Jan 10), some of today’s top jazz artists join forces to celebrate the life and musical legacy of the great saxophonist and composer John Coltrane. SMOKE’s 14th annual Coltrane Festival “Countdown 2027” features Ravi Coltrane making an encore appearance at the festival dedicated to his father. Other Festival artists include Vincent Herring, Melissa Aldana, Jeremy Pelt, James Carter, Mark Turner, Eric Alexander, Eric Scott Reed, Nicholas Payton, Randy Brecker, Eddie Henderson, and more. Wednesday-Sunday at 6:00 PM + 8:00 PM and additional 10:00 PM (Friday & Saturday only). Doors open at 4:00 PM (unless otherwise noted). Where: SMOKE Jazz Club, 2751 Broadway (between 105/106th Streets), New York, NY, Train: 1 to 103rd Street. Tickets: General $25+ Livestream $15 (Fri only). For more information and to make reservations, please visit SMOKEjazz.com.
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The Shops at Skyview invites visitors to step into a holiday storybook with “Holiday Evermore,” a two-day Christmas celebration on December 5–6, from 2–5 PM. Unfolding across two festive days, “Chapter One: The Festive Prelude” offers familyfriendly holiday experiences on 12/5, while “Chapter Two: The Merry Encore” on 12/6 features K-pop star Changjo of TEEN TOP in an exclusive Christmas jazz performance, alongside a charity toy drive. For the first time, Changjo will perform with a live jazz band, presenting Christmas classics and his popular solo releases alongside the New Yorkbased Alex Nguyen Quartet, who have performed at Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Holiday Evermore” is complimentary and open to the public, with advance RSVP required for all activities. Space is limited. For more information and event updates, visit The Shops at Skyview’s official website or follow @theshopsatskyviewny on Instagram.
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Wow, some Long Islanders are kicking butt in the big IHeart Radio Next Music Star competition. Chris Milo and Lynn Riley’s son Jarrett have both made it to the quarterfinals out of thousands of entrants. Here’s the bad news. Apparently in this contest you can buy votes for bucks. Lots of bucks. But, the good news is that you can also vote for free, and talent will eventually win out. Let’s get behind these fine young artists and give them big support by voting for your favorites. Best act gets to perform at IHearts Jingle Ball Village in December. ONE ARTIST OR GROUP WILL: •B e flown to LA to perform at iHeartRadio’s KISS FM Jingle Ball Village • Get mentored by industry icons • Win $10,000 cash • Earn the title of Next Music Star
Disney on Ice is inviting families across Long Island to UBS Arena in Belmont Park for their brandnew show, Spotlight Magic!, on November 11th November 15th, featuring first time performances from beloved characters in Zootopia 2 (Gazelle and Gary De’Snake) and Lilo & Stitch (Angel). During this two-hour performance hosted by Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy, fans will experience beloved stories from Beauty and the Beast,Tangled,Toy Story, Moana, and Monsters, Inc., alongside a never-before-seen showcase featuring Disney’s most iconic villains, including the Evil Queen, Gaston, Maleficent, and Ursula The celebration is powered by an electrifying soundtrack from Disney Channel classics like Hannah Montana, High School Musical 3, and Descendants 3 that will appeal to little ones and parents who grew up on Disney.
PAC TRACK THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO IRON MAIDEN Eyes of the Nile delivers a powerful and authentic tribute to Iron Maiden, capturing the sound, energy and intensity that have defined the legendary metal band for decades. Known for its tight musicianship and electric chemistry, the group recreates every note, riff and beat with meticulous attention to detail, offering fans an experience that closely mirrors the real thing. The performance spans Iron Maiden’s iconic catalog, from the spine-tingling Churchill speech that leads into “Aces High” to crowd favorites such as “Wasted Years” and “The Number of the Beast,” along with select deep cuts that longtime fans will appreciate. The show aims to transport audiences back to the era when Iron Maiden was dominating stages around the world. Saturday January 23rd 8:00 PM $35 – $65 The Suffolk 118 East Main Street, Riverhead. Visit TheSuffolk.org or call the Box Office at 631-727-4343.
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: CLOSER TO HOME TOUR Born in the industrial heart of Flint, Michigan, Grand Funk Railroad formed in 1969 and quickly cemented their place in rock history as one of America’s most powerful live acts. Now, more than five decades later, this legendary band is still coming to your town to help you party it down bringing the same explosive energy and crowd-shaking sound to 2027 tour dates across the nation for their Still Shinin’ On Tour. Tickets $61.00 - $101.00 Thursday January 28th 8:00 PM Patchogue Theatre 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, Box office: 631-207-1313. 44 •• Good Good Times Magazine - November 12 - December 14, 2026
“RAT PACK” RESIDENCY AT THE JAZZ LOFT Make your “Rat Pack” evening extra special with an exclusive pre-show experience in The Coalbin! Your $50 VIP Experience includes: A Toast to the Classics: Enjoy one complimentary beverage from a curated selection of Rat Pack favorite cocktails, premium wines, or craft beers. Vintage Vibes: Relax and listen to vinyl records spinning on our vintage HiFi sound system. Just $50 per person and limited to only 8 guests per experience! The VIP Experience does not include admission to the performance. Guests must already hold a valid ticket to a Rat Pack performance to purchase the VIP Experience Led by Tom Manuel and featuring acclaimed vocalists Pete Caldera and Rahsaan Cruse, Jr., along with The Jazz Loft’s 17-piece Big Band, this highenergy show celebrates the style, swagger, and songbook of the Rat Pack era. Thursday, November 19 & Friday November 20 – 7 PM. Saturday November 21 – 2 PM & 7 PM. Thursday, November 27-7 PM. Saturday, November 28 – 2 PM., 7 PM., and a special Late-Night “Banned from Boston Rat Pack Review” at 10 PM. (21+ only) With Pete Caldera and Rahsaan Cruse, Jr. and featuring vocalist to be announced. Available online at www.thejazzloft.org or at the door. The Jazz Loft 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook 631-275-5277.
PAC TRACK ANTHONY RODIA AT WHBPAC
Buckle up, Long Island— Anthony Rodia is back, and he’s bringing the laughs at full throttle! This first-generation ItalianAmerican comic from Westchester exploded onto the comedy scene with viral rants, rapidfire impressions, and hilariously relatable takes on marriage, parenting, and road rage. In just a few short years, he’s racked up over 900,000 followers and 22 million YouTube views, thanks to his outrageously funny characters Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia — the outspoken relatives you love but wouldn’t dare take out in public. From his smash hit “Road Rage Wednesday” videos to sold-out shows on his nationwide Road Rage Tour, Rodia’s comedy is a no-holds-barred ride through real life, delivered with explosive energy and New York attitude. Get your tickets now before they’re gone — Anthony Rodia always sells out! December 4th, & 5th 8:00 PM — 76 Main Street Westhampton Beach Box Office: 631-288-1500.
AN EVENING WITH VINCENT INGALA
A night of soulful saxophone and funky grooves from contemporary jazz saxophonist multi-instrumentalist, Vincent Ingala and his electrifying band! Vincent Ingala remains an unstoppable and ever-adventurous creative force in urban contemporary jazz, with a total of ten #1 Billboard hits, twenty-three Top 10 singles, and more to come from his latest release and 8th studio album, “Escape With Me.” Vincent’s unique dual ability to electrify
fans while connecting emotionally with them has made him one of the genre’s most popular touring artists. He draws the audience in and makes them part of an exciting musical experience that bridges the gap between the music of his father’s R&B, funk and soul collection (which Vincent grew up heavily immersed in) and Vincent’s own crisp grooves, well executed horn lines and horn-drenched melodies. Just as he plays every instrument on his self-produced albums, he fronts his explosive band by providing the audience with a well blended show of sax, guitar, drums and vocals. November 27th 8:00 PM — Madison Theater 1000 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre.
JACOB LEVESQUE AND FRIENDS
Come on in for a special evening of original folk inspired rock music. Drawing from Celtic rhythms and blues guitar, Jacob Levesque will be showcasing songs from his self-titled album, released in 2024, along with new material. Accompanying him will be Vin Melia on Bass and Justin Scheidling on drums. This show will feature a very special opening set by Sabrina Daysie of Daysie and the Garden. He trained under jazz guitarist Bobby Watts, played in bands through high school, and learned the other side of the stage by running sound for punk shows in a local record shop and later for theaters across Long Island. In 2019, he moved to Ireland, where he played alongside local musicians and explored the deep roots connecting American folk and Irish traditional music. He came home with a storyteller’s ear and a new devotion to traditional sound. Jacob writes and records original music blending folk, blues, and world influences, moving easily between guitar, mandolin, banjo, lap steel, piano, bass, and ukulele. Nov 28th 8:00 PM $30 Strongbox Theater 40 Main Street, East Rockaway Call 516-855-0744.
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THEATER: AUTUMN IN NEW YORK Raul Esparza returns to Broadway after a 14-year hiatus starring as the 17th century Italian mathematician, inventor, and astronomer Galileo Galilei in the new rock musical “Galileo.” Featuring a book by Danny Strong and an original score by Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner, the musical pits truth against power, celebrating the courage – and examining the costs – of sticking to one’s beliefs against the authority of the Catholic church and the Inquisition. As Galileo’s trusted confidant, Barberini (Jeremy Kushnier), rises to power in the Church, friendship gives way to betrayal. Joy Woods co-stars as Galileo’s beloved, brilliant daughter Virginia. Tony-winner Michael Mayer directs as he did its 2024 world premiere at the Berkeley Rep. (Shubert Theatre) galileomusical.com A cutting-edge revival or a trendy gimmick? “The Fantasticks,” the record-breaking longest-running musical in history, finally makes its Broadway debut after 66 years – with a gender-bending twist (lyrics and book revisions by creator Tom Jones himself). Now, in what has been affectionaly dubbed “The Gaytastics,” instead of the young lovers at the center of this romantic fable being Louisa and Matt, they are two young men Lewis (Nathan Levy) and Matt (Maxim Chlumecky), while the parents who scheme to bring them together are now their mothers (played
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SPORTS BEAT The Yankees have decided to stay the course as they announced last month that general manager Brian Cashman had signed a new contract, as he will be entering his 30th year in that job, and that manager Aaron Boone will be returning as team manager in 2027. There was some anger from Bronx Bombers fans who are frustrated their team has not won a World Series in seventeen years which marks the longest such drought in their history. I get fans’ frustration, but perspective is needed. Yankees fans have become as obsessed with a World Series championship as Captain Freddy Peralta Ahab was with Moby Dick. They conveniently forget the Yankees have not had a losing season since 1992 and have been in the playoffs eight of the last nine years. The Atlanta Braves, who have been one of baseball’s best teams for decades, have only won one World Series in the last thirty years. The saga of Freddy Peralta will vex Mets fans for ages. The Mets acquired Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers with the expectation he would be their ace. In what would be a harbinger for their season, Peralta struggled badly with an ERA above 5.00 and was lucky to go five innings. Realizing the season was lost, and that he would be a free agent at the end of the season, Mets baseball czar David Stearns traded Peralta to the Tampa Bay
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Rays. Peralta immediately regained his top form and that was a key reason the Rays made it to the World Series where they took on his old team, the Brewers. Given Peralta’s struggles, and that of fellow veteran Sean Manaea, it is fair to examine the culpability of Mets pitching coach Justin Willard. In fairness, Willard had success with young Mets pitchers who came through their farm system such as Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Zac Thornton. He just may not be the pitching coach who can teach old dogs new tricks. Rob Gronkowski did double duty in New York last month. The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis feted him at their annual Legends Dinner. The next day he was a speaker at a seminar at Advertising Week New York talking about how being limber is far more important to health than muscles. Gronk will also be a co-host on ABC’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” telecast. Other athletes honored at the Buoniconti Fund event were jockey Edgar Prado, basketball greats Chris Webber, Shane Battier, and Chamique Holdsclaw, auto racing legend Dale Jarrett, volleyball legend Misty May Treanor. Prado told me he is excited to see the renovated Belmont Park where he won the Belmont Stakes twice. The Buoniconti Fund has raised millions for research grants which helped many regain ambulatory function after a life-changing calamity. Islanders’ co-owner Jon Ledecky addressed a panel on sports marketing at the recent National Association of Broadcasters conference in Manhattan. Ledecky spoke about the difficulty of getting folks to get off their sofas with their large highdefinition televisions where they can watch hockey games as if they are in the Photo by Advertising Week New York (AWNY) building, to come to a game.
By Lloyd Carroll Ledecky passionately spoke about the importance of making the in-game experience as special as possible for fans; expanding the fan base; and encouraging Islanders players to be active in social media and get endorsement deals on their own as a way of engaging fans who may not currently be hockey fans. He conceded that the NHL old guard, including former Isles president Lou Lamoriello, would be apoplectic about players thinking of themselves as individuals instead of thinking only about the name in the front of the jersey. WFAN’s Craig Carton also spoke at the NAB show. Carton, who works with the sportsbook FanDuel as a responsible gambling ambassador, spoke about his addiction issues. “I was betting on greyhound races in Tijuana! I had no idea there were dog tracks there!” Carton told me that it is a bit of a myth that betting addicts do not care if they win or lose, they just want action. “It’s better to win of course, but the highs of winning decline while the lows of losing are not as devastating,” he said. October 20th marked the start of the new NBA season for the defending champs, the Knicks, who held an elaborate ceremony at Madison Square Garden. You would think it was also the start of another Craig Carton New York Fashion Week as
apparel companies as New York or Nowhere, Homage, and Starter, which is owned by Giants legends Carl Banks, all released new Knicks-themed hats, t-shirts, sweatpants, and hoodies. Starter brought in Knicks great Larry Johnson for a meet-and-greet retail event at Manhattan’s Pier 76. The United States Grand Prix was held in Austin, TX on October 25. To promote the race, the Formula 1 folks managed to get a McLaren race car 100 stories up to the Edge in Hudson Yards. The Edge offers the best views of the New York metro area, but it is not for anyone who has a fear of heights. One of the most popular Caribbean cruise promotions are those sails which have a sports theme with retired pro athletes on board. Last September, City Cruises in Chicago adapted the Tony Hawk sports theme for their three-hour cruises on Lake Michigan which featured local sports heroes from the Windy City. A City Cruises New York spokesperson told me the company is interested in creating a sports cruise here. The food, entertainment, and views of a City Cruise excursion are terrific. Tony Hawk will guest star on NBC’s medical comedy, St. Denis. Hawk will be playing a skateboarder of course.
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ALANIS MORISSETTE COMING TO HARD ROCK Music powerhouse Alanis Morissette is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 8 PM. Alanis Morissette established herself as the foremost female singer-songwriter of the 1990s with her 16-time platinum-certified third album Jagged Little Pill, released in 1995. The Ottawa, Ontario native had already released her 1991 debut Alanis and 1992’s Now Is the Time before graduating high school and moving to Los Angeles, where Morrisette began to develop Jagged Little Pill. After its release, Jagged Little Pill gained steam behind singles like “You Oughta Know,”“Hand in My Pocket,” “Ironic” and “You Learn,” propelling the album to Morissette’s first of three consecutive No. 1s on the Billboard 200. Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com.
ROD STEWART CONCERT AT MOHEGAN SUN Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer-songwriter, announced he will be performing at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, March 19th at 7:30 PM. The concert promises an unprecedented night of iconic hit songs from one of the best-selling artists of all time. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster, and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart’s unparalleled six-decades-long career, fans and critics alike have hailed his latest tour as a must-see concert event. The hits-packed setlist includes songs like, “You Wear It Well,” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “The First Cut is the Deepest,”“Tonight’s the Night,” “Every Picture Tells A Story,” “Infatuation,” “Forever Young,” “Ooh La La (I Wish That I Knew What I Know Now),” “Young Turks,” Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,” “Rhythm of My Heart,” “Broken Arrow,” and “Forever Young.” Now in his sixth decade as a recording artist, Stewart continues to chart new successes and add to one of music’s most enduring careers.
THE ROOTS COMING TO HARD ROCK Legendary hip hop artists The Roots are coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City with special guest Tierra Whack. The show is set for Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 8 PM. Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com. All shows are subject to change. Three-time Grammy Award-winning hip hop legends, The Roots, have released ten albums and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music business. Their influence reaches far beyond the hip-hop world, though, as their recent collaborative tour with old-school post-punk rocker, Elvis Costello, proved. While their recordings continue to earn praise and awards, it’s in concert that The Roots really display their chops. Ticket holders to one of their shows are treated to a lesson in hip-hop that shows off the genre’s history and scope, with elements of jazz, rap, funk and even metal. There’s a reason The Roots are often called the best live act in hip-hop, and Rolling Stone magazine goes one better, calling the band one of the 20 greatest live acts in the world. 10 10 •• Good GoodTimes Times Magazine Magazine -November November12 12- -December December14, 14,2026 2026
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17 Stella Bacaro Massapequa Park Beau’s Greenlawn 17 Chuck Silverstein 17 Sadurn/Kitchen/Hemlock Bowery Ballroom NYC 17 Bobby Rondinelli Katie’s Smithtown 17 Il Volo Madison Square Garden Theater NYC 17 Ward and Charlie Shandon Court East Islip Brooklyn 17 Guyscrapers/Jake King Band Union Pool 17 First to Eleven/Making Movies Mercury Lounge NYC 18 Andrew Ward Duo Bacaro Massapequa Park 18 Jammin’ with Jules Beau’s Greenlawn Bowery Ballroom NYC 18 Liana Flores/Allie Sandt 18 Brett Grossman Landmark on Main Street Port Washington Headliner Hicksville 18 Showcase – Open Jam 18 Girl Tones/The Wave Mercury Lounge NYC 18 Wage War The Paramount Huntington Brooklyn 18 Honeycrush/Scout-Pare Phillips Union Pool 19 Porch Groove Bacaro Massapequa Park 19 JITB Beau’s Greenlawn 19 Low Cut Connie/Brian Dunne Bowery Ballroom NYC 19 Stevie Wonder Madison Square Garden NYC 19 Austin Giorgio/La Cassandra Mercury Lounge NYC 19 Black and Blue My Father’s Place Roslyn 19 Mike DelGuidice and the Cans The Porch Smithtown 19 Gerry Finlay Shandon Court East Islip 19 Derek Adam Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington 19 Harvest Gospel The Suffolk Riverhead 19 Pat Party Union Pool Brooklyn 20 Stereomatic 317 Main Street Farmingdale 20 Off the Record Bacaro Massapequa Park 20 Reckoning Beau’s Greenlawn 20 Shecky & the Twangtones Bobbique Patchogue Bay Shore 20 Falco & Book Play Jerry Garcia Boulton Center 20 Devon Morris/Dara Bankole City Winery NYC 20 Manic Katie’s Smithtown 20 Candlelight Concerts - Vivaldi Landmark on Main Street Port Washington 20 James Ivy/For Opal Mercury Lounge NYC 20 Playing Dead & Friends Mr. Beery’s Bethpage 20 Any Way You Want It My Father’s Place Roslyn 20 Shiny New 45 RPM Nutty Irishman Farmingdale 20 Neil Forever The Paramount Huntington 20 EagleMania Patchogue Theatre Patchogue 20 VHS Plattduetsche Park Franklin Square 20 Day Trippers Riptides Lindenhurst 20 Three Of Us Shandon Court East Islip 20 Portside Hustle Still Partners Sea Cliff 20 Bad Animals The Suffolk Riverhead 20 Dog Date/The Screech Boys Union Pool Brooklyn 21 Lovesong 317 Main Street Farmingdale 21 Gotcha Covered Bacaro Massapequa Park 21 Dave Diamond Harvest Beau’s Greenlawn 21 Surfing For Daisy Bowery Ballroom NYC 21 G Punk Parade Bobbique Patchogue
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November 19 • Mike DelGuidice Live on the Porch The Porch • Smithtown 21 Story Songs of the 70s Boulton Center Bay Shore 21 Marcus Veltri & Rob Landes City Winery NYC 21 Redline Frogzz Yaphank 21 Yesterday’s News Katie’s Smithtown 21 Candlelight – Michael Jackson Landmark on Main Street Port Washington 21 Aeter/Ja66/Cortex Mercury Lounge NYC 21 Day Trippers Moose Lodge Mt. Sinai Bethpage 21 Moondogs/Hoodoo Loungers Mr. Beery’s 21 Yacht House Mulcahy’s Wantagh My Father’s Place Roslyn 21 Jimmy Webb 21 Vinyl Revival Napper Tandy’s Smithtown 21 Touch the 80’s/Hot Date Nutty Irishman Farmingdale 21 Allmost Brothers Plattduetsche Park Franklin Square 21 The 90’s Band The Porch Smithtown 21 Camryn Quinlan Band Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington 21 Reckoning Still Partners Sea Cliff
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21 Rival Sons/The Blues Stones The Paramount Huntington 21 The Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip The Suffolk Riverhead 21 Electric Avenue 21 Next Stop Neptune X-Golf Commack 21 Ben Vaughn Quintet/Sweet Pete Union Pool Brooklyn 22 Acoustic Groove 89 North Patchogue Bacaro Massapequa Park 22 Andrew Ward Duo City Winery NYC 22 Strawberry Fields 22 Keenan Te Mercury Lounge NYC 22 Pryste/Katie Carroll & Friends Mr. Beery’s Bethpage 22 McVie & Miller Time My Father’s Place Roslyn The Paramount Huntington 22 Orville Peck 22 Sarah Gross & the Killjoys The Porch Smithtown 22 Kenny McLeod Shandon Court East Islip 22 Karen Bella Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington 22 G.E. Smith/Roger Waters The Suffolk Riverhead Union Pool Brooklyn 22 Real Young/Lazy Horse 23 Brother Dave Bacaro Massapequa Park 23 Mondaze Beau’s Greenlawn Bowery Ballroom NYC 23 Alyssa Grace 23 Marshall Crewnshaw City Winery NYC Yaphank 23 Dave Lotito’s Me & You Show Frogzz 23 SOMBR Madison Square Garden NYC 23 Hello Dreamer/ELIS Mercury Lounge NYC Shandon Court East Islip 23 Musician’s Night Brooklyn 23 Rev. Vince Anderson/Love Choir Union Pool Bacaro Massapequa Park 24 Joey Dee Beau’s Greenlawn 24 MK-Ultra Bowery Ballroom NYC 24 GHOSTWOMAN/Croaker 24 Avery Wilson City Winery NYC 24 Dave’s Full Band Open Jam Frogzz Yaphank Katie’s Smithtown 24 Bobby Rondinelli Madison Square Garden NYC 24 SOMBR
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November 27 • Clapton is God-Frey Boulton Center • Bay Shore 24 Del Coda/Off the Hook 24 Ward and Charlie 25 B-Dub 25 Jam Sandwich 25 Broken Nails 25 Half Step 25 Jill Hennessy 25 G-Punk Parade 25 The Deep Drags 25 Tony Pre & Elliott Austin 25 The 90s Band 25 Mike DelGuidice 25 Cocoa Sensei 26 Gerry Finlay 27 Dueling Pianos 27 Pagman & Robin
Mercury Lounge NYC Shandon Court East Islip Bacaro Massapequa Park Beau’s Greenlawn Bobbique Patchogue Boulton Center Bay Shore City Winery NYC Frogzz Yaphank Mercury Lounge NYC Nutty Irishman Farmingdale Plattduetsche Park Franklin Square The Porch Smithtown Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington Shandon Court East Islip 317 Main Street Farmingdale Bacaro Massapequa Park
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27 Last Exit Beau’s Greenlawn 27 Clapton is God-Frey Boulton Center Bay Shore NYC 27 Fred Hammond/Mike Rocket City Winery Yaphank 27 Lilly Pallili Cosplay (Lisa Polizzi) Frogzz 27 Isn’t It Alanis/Say It Ain’t So Katie’s Smithtown 27 Emmett & the Dead Ends Mercury Lounge NYC 27 Dinosaurs in Vietnam Mr. Beery’s Bethpage 27 The Warped Tour Band Mulcahy’s Wantagh 27 Emmett Hughes Band My Father’s Place Roslyn 27 Aqua Viva/RC & Billy Petersen Nutty Irishman Farmingdale 27 Dark Star Orchestra The Paramount Huntington 27 Blue Oyster Cult Patchogue Theatre Patchogue 27 Pour Some 80s On Me Plattduetsche Park Franklin Square 27 Chris Devine Riley Fibber’s Selden Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington 27 Off the Hook 27 41 Players Still Partners Sea Cliff 27 Cherish the Ladies The Suffolk Riverhead Massapequa Park 28 Redneck Romance/Tree Lighting Bacaro 28 Deadlicious Beau’s Greenlawn 28 Crowd Control Bobbique Patchogue Boulton Center Bay Shore 28 Last Child 28 Mila Culpa/Mer Marcum Bowery Ballroom NYC 28 Night of Nicks City Winery NYC 28 Acoustic Groove Five Points Sayville 29 Black Saturday Frogzz Yaphank 28 Manly Hero/Cassie Bouchard Mercury Lounge NYC Mr. Beery’s Bethpage 28 Steve & the Not Steves 28 Mike DelGuidice Mulcahy’s Wantagh Roslyn 28 Corey Glover & Vernon Reid My Father’s Place 28 Mean Machine Napper Tandy’s Smithtown 28 Tiger Rose/Duck Tape Nutty Irishman Farmingdale 28 Dark Star Orchestra The Paramount Huntington Plattduetsche Park Franklin Square 28 The Mystic
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November 21 • Next Stop Neptune X-Golf • Commack
28 The Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip 28 Herbert Holler Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington Still Partners Sea Cliff 28 The Attorneys 28 Jacob Levesque & Friends Strongbox Theater East Rockaway 28 The Four Horsemen The Suffolk Riverhead 28 Los Tigres del Norte UBS Arena Elmont Bacaro Massapequa Park 29 Porch Groove 29 Ghost Pepper Beau’s Greenlawn City Winery NYC 29 Strawberry Fields 29 Jim Moran’s Open Jam Frogzz Yaphank 29 P.H.O./Sucker Puncher Mercury Lounge NYC 29 John vs Paul The Porch Smithtown Shandon Court East Islip 29 Tommy Mulvihill 29 Matt Pinto Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington Bacaro Massapequa Park 30 Andrew Ward 30 Mondaze Beau’s Greenlawn City Winery NYC 30 Jorma & John Hurlbut 30 Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin The Paramount Huntington 30 Musician’s Night Shandon Court East Islip Brooklyn 30 Rev. Vince Anderson/Love Choir Union Pool 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4
DECEMBER
Kathy Zimmer/Silbin Sandovar Mercury Lounge Bobby Rondinelli Katie’s Doja Cat Madison Square Garden The Polecats My Father’s Place Ward and Chalie Shandon Court Activity/Psincerity Union Pool Super Electric & Friends Bobbique Static Dress/Car Underwater Bowery Ballroom Acoustic Groove Garden Grill The Silos/Chris Garneau Mercury Lounge ROIS Union Pool Paris Ray 317 Main Street No Guest List Fest Bowery Ballroom Anson Jones/SUM SUN Mercury Lounge Mysti Mayhem Mr. Beery’s Gerry Finlay Shandon Court Dan Conway Spotlight at the Paramount Big Tiny Still Partners ROIS Union Pool Seconds Out 317 Main Street OMEN Bobbique Iconic Legends of Song Boulton Center
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November 19 • Porch Groove Bacaro • Massapequa Park 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5
Yo La Tengo Toona/Kingsland The MySpace Band Stifler’s Mom Four Way Street The Lucky Stiffs/Tony Pre Krush Lovesong Slippin’ Jimmy Dave Diamond Band Grease Sing-Along Tami Heart/Eviee Echoes Allman Betts Family Revival Bubba Jam Blues Band Completely Unchained Yo La Tengo
Bowery Ballroom Mercury Lounge Mr. Beery’s Mulcahy’s My Father’s Place Nutty Irishman Plattduetsche Park The Porch Shandon Court Still Partners The Suffolk Union Pool Beacon Theatre Bobbique Boulton Center Bowery Ballroom
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NYC NYC Bethpage Wantagh Roslyn Farmingdale Franklin Square Smithtown East Islip Sea Cliff Riverhead Brooklyn NYC Patchogue Bay Shore NYC
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Kate Voegele City Winery NYC Triple Charm/Out of Pocket Mercury Lounge NYC Robbers Mr. Beery’s Bethpage Dayshift Mulcahy’s Wantagh Gacht Rock/Radio Stranger Nutty Irishman Farmingdale Rick Springfield The Paramount Huntington Touch the 80s Plattduetsche Park Franklin Square Riptides Lindenhurst Day Trippers The Cara Band Shandon Court East Islip Andrew Weiss and Friends Still Partners Sea Cliff Ana Gasteyer The Suffolk Riverhead Yo La Tengo Bowery Ballroom NYC Strawberry Fields City Winery NYC Darlene Love Landmark on Main Street Port Washington Jam Young/El Gant/Maticulous Mercury Lounge NYC Blue Velvo/Ray Lambiase My Father’s Place Roslyn Allman Betts Family Revival The Paramount Huntington Shandon Court East Islip Tommy Mulvihill Nick Rinaldi Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington Liora Michelle & Bill Zeffiro Strongbox Theater East Rockaway Real Young & Lazy Horse Union Pool Brooklyn Yo La Tengo Bowery Ballroom NYC Christmas with Chris Ruggiero Landmark on Main Street Port Washington Misc./Red Girl’s Blue Mercury Lounge NYC Rev. Vince Anderson/Love Choir Union Pool Brooklyn Yo La Tengo Bowery Ballroom NYC Bobby Rondinelli Katie’s Smithtown Ezcodylee/Ninexteen/Jess Yaffa Mercury Lounge NYC Ward and Charlie Shandon Court East Islip BCMC/Gift Horse Union Pool Brooklyn Bobbique Patchogue Super Electric & Friends Yo La Tengo Bowery Ballroom NYC Pete Mancini/Dan Miraldi The Gutter Brooklyn
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December 12 • Judy Collins The Suffolk • Riverhead 9 Devon Gabriella/Devkota Mercury Lounge NYC 9 Less Than Jake Mulcahy’s Wantagh 10 Abrielle Scharff 317 Main Street Farmingdale 10 Yo La Tengo Bowery Ballroom NYC Landmark on Main Street Port Washington 10 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 10 Joe Jordan Mercury Lounge NYC My Father’s Place Roslyn 10 Boardwalk Nights 10 Gerry Finlay Shandon Court East Islip Spotlight at the Paramount Huntington 10 Lanny Sadowsky 10 Manas Union Pool Brooklyn Bobbique Patchogue 11 Gotta Wanna 11 The Fast Lane Boulton Center Bay Shore Bowery Ballroom NYC 11 Yo La Tengo 11 Mickey Guyton & Friends City Winery NYC Madison Square Garden NYC 11 Z100’s Jingle Ball 11 Tall Heights Mercury Lounge NYC
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11 Jones Crusher Mr. Beery’s 11 Gimme Gimme Disco Mulcahy’s 11 Half Step/Billy Petersen Nutty Irishman 11 The Motown Band Patchogue Theatre 11 American Girl The Porch 11 Roots Revelators Still Partners 11 Angela Autumn Union Pool Bobbique 12 Lampshade for Hiding 12 Fleetwood Macked Boulton Center 12 Wild Pink/Hiding Places Bowery Ballroom 12 Orfeh/aron! and friends City Winery 12 Acoustic Groove Garden Grill 12 Ryan Castro Madison Square Garden 12 Milk & Bone Mercury Lounge 12 Mundy Hold Mr. Beery’s 12 Tipsy Rodeo Mulcahy’s 12 Touch the 80’s/Event Horizon Nutty Irishman 12 Laurie Berkner The Paramount 12 Vic DiBitetto Patchogue Theatre 12 The Mystic Plattduetsche Park 12 Decadia The Porch 12 Day Trippers Station Pub Shandon Court 12 The Cara Band 12 Circus Mind Still Partners 12 Judy Collins The Suffolk 12 Stagefright Union Pool 13 Mack Keane Bowery Ballroom City Winery 13 Strawberry Fields 13 The Last Bison Mercury Lounge 13 Christmas with the NY Tenors Patchogue Theatre 13 Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court 13 Rockabilly Chrismas The Suffolk
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN The “You Can Dance If You Want Tour” kicks off Nov. 27 in Mount Dora, FL and sweeps through the U.S. East Coast and Midwest in December The “You Can Dance If You Want Tour” will also feature two very special guests. The Spoons join Men Without Hats on Western Canadian dates, and Carole Pope joins for the Ontario dates, putting three pioneering acts of Canadian New Wave and post-punk on the same bill. They’ll appear December 5th @ Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
JOHN MAYER LIVE AT SPHERE
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SPIN DOCTORS POCKET FULL OF KRYPTONITE
In 2027, Spin Doctors will embark on a tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of their debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite. The band will perform the 5× Platinumcertified album in its entirety and in sequence, alongside fan favorites spanning their nearly four-decade career. The album’s enduring singles “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” reached No. 7 and No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively, with “Two Princes” earning a GRAMMY nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Last year, Spin Doctors entered a new chapter with Face Full of Cake, their first album in 12 years and debut for Capitol Records. The 12-track collection finds the alt-rock veterans revitalized, with the warm, funky sound and abundance of hooks that longtime fans have come to expect. The record also marks the studio debut of bassist Jack Daley, who joins the band’s founding members Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman, and Aaron Comess. Recorded in Asbury Park at Daley’s studio, Face Full of Cake captures the effortless chemistry and joy of a band still discovering what it can do together. They’ll appear March 5 at Irving Plaza.
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TEDESCHI TRUCKS RETURN TO BEACON THEATRE
Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY® Award-winning band led by the dynamic wife and husband duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, have announced their 2027 residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre. This historic run — a “Love Letter to New York” — kicks off with their 75th show at the iconic venue.The run begins March 16, 2027, with shows on March 17, March 19, March 20, March 24, March 26, March 27, March 31, April 2, and April 3, bringing the band’s total performances at The Beacon to 84. For ticket information, please visit www.tedeschitrucksband.com/tour. Tedeschi Trucks Band are: Susan Tedeschi (guitar, vocals), Derek Trucks (guitar), Mike Mattison (guitar, vocals), Gabe Dixon (keys, vocals), Brandon Boone (bass), Tyler “Falcon” Greenwell (drums, percussion), Isaac Eady (drums, percussion), Mark Rivers (vocals), Alecia Chakour (vocals), Kebbi Williams (saxophone), Emmanuel Echem (trumpet), and Elizabeth Lea (trombone).
MEN WITHOUT HATS “YOU CAN DANCE IF YOU WANT TOUR”
More than 40 years after they gave the world permission to dance, Men Without Hats are bringing the party back to stages across North America. The Montreal New Wave trailblazers are hitting the road on the “You Can Dance If You Want Tour,” celebrating more than four decades of synth-soaked smash hits with a live show that turns every room into a party, in support of their new album ‘On the Moon,’ out now. 16 • Good Times Magazine - November 12 - December 14, 2026
John Mayer will perform live at Sphere in April 2027: Thursday, April 8, Saturday, April 10, Sunday, April 11, Thursday, April 15, Saturday, April 17, and Sunday, April 18. These performances will combine immersive sound, visual spectacle, and sensory feedback to make each show a unique, unforgettable celebration. General on-sale is at https://ticketmaster.com. To assist in getting tickets directly to fans, Artist pre-sale registration is available now at JohnMayer.com. Each concert will feature an evening of John’s music in three forms - solo, full band, and the John Mayer trio. The solo portion will feature performances by Mayer alone on stage, leaning heavily on his acoustic guitar Photo by Mark Seliger work with special performances on piano and electric guitar. The John Mayer Trio features John Mayer, Steve Jordan, and Pino Palladino. Tickets start at $129. $1 from each ticket sold will go to Mayer’s Back To You Fund, which has supported many charities, including programs supporting at-risk youth and the homeless.
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COMEDY DAMON WAYANS AT MOHEGAN SUN Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, writer and producer Damon Wayans will bring his stand-up comedy to The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun for a four-show run that includes, Thursday, January 15th at 8:00pm; Friday, January 16th at 5:00pm and 8:00pm; and Saturday, January 17th at 5:00pm. Presented by COMIX, the special engagement gives fans the opportunity to experience one of comedy’s most recognizable performers in an intimate theater setting. Tickets at comixroadhouse.com. Guests also visit the Comix Front Desk to purchase tickets, subject to availability. Damon Wayans has spent more than four decades shaping the landscape of American comedy across stand-up, television, film and publishing. He was a writer and starred in the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series In Living Color, where he created some of the show’s most memorable and infectious characters. His work on the groundbreaking series in the 90s earned Wayan two Emmy Award nominations and helped establish him as a defining comedic voice of his generation.
GREG BARRIS’ HUMOR BOOK “DEEP HEALING” Comedian GREG BARRIS (The Late Late Show) and creator MICHELLE NEWMAN (Tell Me a Ghost Story) released DEEP HEALING, a surreal self-help book disguised as a comedy-or maybe the other way around - and a veritable pocket-sized take-along book of poetic instructions for life. DEEP HEALING is filled with magik affirmations, laugh meditations and breathing exercises, meant to bring wisdom, levity and peace. This is healing that doesn’t take itself too seriously, though, because healing is serious business, and nobody likes that. Perfect for burned-out creatives, recovering perfectionists, soft witches and blood wizards, and basically everyone allergic to traditional self-help. Find DEEP HEALING at your favorite online bookstore and at www.deephealing.energy/
MATT DUCKETT ‘SUCCESSFUL BLACK BUSINESSMAN’ Comedian Matt Duckett releasedhis debut comedy album ‘SUCCESSFUL BLACK BUSINESSMAN’ on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live in Los Angeles, the album showcases Matt’s easygoing style and sharp comedic timing as he covers a litany of life experiences, including his existence as a lightskinned Black man, a late-in-life autism diagnosis, his time as an altar boy, dropping out of law school, and more. This outstanding debut from Matt, who audiences also know from the viral sketch team Little French Boy, is now available for digital download and on streaming platforms. STREAM / BUY MATT DUCKETT ‘SUCCESSFUL BLACK BUSINESSMAN’:https://lnk.to/duckett
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WHEELS & DEALS CRO-MAGS “AGE OF QUARREL”
MIKE NUGENT “WINTER IN AMERICA”
Mike Nugent & The Blue Moon Band are preparing to release “Winter in America,” adding to a catalog that reflects Nugent’s longstanding work as a guitarist, songwriter and performer. Based in Huntington, New York, Nugent has performed nationwide alongside some of the country’s best-known artists. As lead guitarist for Cadillac Moon, his original music was featured in the film The Devil’s Advocate, starring Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. The Blue Moon Band brings together an accomplished lineup of musicians: Diane Lotny — vocals, Kevin Austin — drums, Mark Mancini — keyboards, Jimmy Fleming — violin and mandolin, John Cardone — bass, Mike Nugent — guitar. Together, the ensemble moves naturally across blues, rock and soul, bringing a versatile repertoire to concert stages, festivals and intimate performance spaces.
JIM FRAZZITTA’S 7TH STUDIO ALBUM On Saturday, November 21 Jim Frazzitta, The Midnight Busker, celebrates the release of his seventh studio album,“Backroads,” at DARE Studios. After recording six albums at DARE over the past 20 years with engineer Mike Epstein, Jim is bringing it all together for a special night of music, friends, and celebration. Open Mic to Start the Night: All Performers Welcome. Full Set from Jim Frazzitta featuring songs old and new. Special Guest Singer/Songwriter Polly Chase. Backroads cover artists Rosie Rinsler and Shain Bard in attendance. Complimentary Backroads CD for everyone attending. Light refreshments. $15 Admission at the Door. General Admission Seating.
CRO-MAGS, the iconic New York hardcore outfit fronted by founding member Harley Flanagan, return to their roots with ‘The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel.’ Revisiting the seminal 1986 debut with fresh recordings featuring original members, current bandmates, and members of Turnstile and Rise Against, the album breathes new life into a foundational hardcore classic. Produced and mixed by Arthur Rizk, the album brings the raw intensity and crossover spirit of ‘The Age of Quarrel’ into the present, reaffirming why its impact continues to be felt across generations of heavy music. Forty years ago, New York City’s CRO-MAGS defined the metal-punk crossover with their landmark 1986 album, ‘The Age of Quarrel.’ The intensity, influence, and groove of that record continue to resonate today, fueled by the band’s enduring legacy and hard-earned reputation as one of heavy music’s most volatile and influential acts. Now led by founding bassist and vocalist Harley Flanagan, who assumed frontman duties beginning with 1989’s ‘Best Wishes,’ CRO-MAGS bring ‘The Age of Quarrel’ full circle with a celebration of the album that started it all.
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LITA FORD UNVEILS “DRACULA” Following the news of her recent signing to Frontiers Music Srl, trailblazing guitarist/vocalist Lita Ford unveiled her new single “Dracula,” giving fans a taste of what’s to come in 2027.The new single was produced by Gary Hoey, mixed by Max Norman, and was performed by Lita, Gary Hoey, and Bobby Rock on drums.”Dracula”arrives alongside a music video. Speaking on the new single, Lita comments: “Dracula” is a song about an entity that represents seduction and control, eventually draining you of your life and everything in it. But there’s something fun about flirting with disaster, making ‘Dracula’ a playful fantasy. The moaning slide guitars take on a life force all their own. Menacing!”
LPR will present Ana Gasteyer’s Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular Friday, December 4, at The Town Hall. Known for her sharp comedic timing, powerhouse vocals, and acclaimed work across television, film, and Broadway, Gasteyer brings her signature blend of comedy and holiday music to the stage for a festive evening of seasonal favorites, big laughs, and unforgettable performances. Tickets to both performances are on sale now. Gasteyer’s holiday performances are inspired by her acclaimed 2019 album, Sugar & Booze, a retroinspired collection of holiday classics and original songs. Her live holiday show expands on that sound with seasonal songs, comedic moments, and Gasteyer’s distinctive personality, offering a fresh and entertaining take on the holiday concert tradition. Gasteyer first became a household name during her six-season run on Saturday Night Live from 1996 to 2002, where she created memorable characters and impressions, including Martha Stewart, Céline Dion, and music teacher Bobbie Moughan-Culp.
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VERONICA BIANQUI SHARES “MONEY” Los Angeles-born and now London-based artist Veronica Bianqui returns with “Money,” the latest single from her forthcoming sophomore album, Use Once Then Destroy, out via NX Records. A playful and irreverent take on our relationship with wealth, “Money” introduces another side of the album’s larger-than-life world, pairing sharp satire with unexpected production and a growing sense of confrontation. On Use Once Then Destroy, Bianqui builds a world of larger-than-life characters — obsessive lovers, antiheroes, rock stars, self-destructive brats. Familiar rock ‘n’ roll tropes are exaggerated, inverted, and reimagined through dark humor, vivid storytelling, and a playful approach to the genre’s mythology. Bianqui balances sharp satire with emotional intensity to explore obsession, desire, power, and disposability, while questioning the myths we create around ourselves and others.
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS in Chains and Faith No More on Thursday, Bad Omens, $UICIDEBOY$ and Ice Nine Kills on Friday, Pierce The Veil, Good Charlotte and The Offspring on Saturday, and Blink-182, MGK and Papa Roach on Sunday. The massive music lineup will also feature The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Judas Priest, Danzig, Bilmuri, Circa Survive, I Prevail, Till Lindemann: The Voice of Rammstein, Cypress Hill, 311, Stone Temple Pilots and many more. Website: https://welcometorockville.com/
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UNDER THE BIG SKY RETURNS Under The Big Sky returns to Montana’s stunning Big Mountain Ranch in July 2027 with Zach Bryan, Kacey Musgraves, and Nathaniel Rateliff. Now in its eighth year, Under the Big Sky continues its tradition of celebrating the spirit of the modern West and Americana music in one of the nation’s most breathtaking settings. Nestled on the panoramic 350-plus-acre Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish, Montana, the festival brings together fans for three unforgettable days of live music, mountain views, and Western culture. Featuring 40 artists spanning outlaw country, indie rock, bluegrass, and folk, Under the Big Sky offers an authentic festival experience complete with a full rough stock rodeo, making it a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, community, and the Western way of life. For tickets and further information, please visit: https://www.underthebigskyfest.com/
MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2027 Milwaukee Metal Festival 2027 is making its return and is pleased to reveal the first wave of legendary bands! Extreme metal innovators Meshuggah will be celebrating their 40 year anniversary with a headlining set and will also be joined on Friday by thrash metal vets Testament and New Orleans sludge legends Crowbar, while doom metal masters YOB and grindcore stalwarts Pig Destroyer and Repulsion will also appear during the festival. Many more bands will soon be announced... stay tuned!! The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club and will take place from May 14 - 16, with the pre-party kicking off on May 13. Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.
The New Colossus Festival announced an expansion to its 8th edition lineup, March 9-14, 2027 in New York City.The 2027 lineup will feature around 200 showcasing artists from the U.S., Europe, UK, Canada, Australia, Scandinavia, Asia, and beyond. Named after Emma Lazarus’s 1883 sonnet (which welcomed the world to America through the gateway of New York City) The New Colossus Festival returns to Manhattan’s historic Lower East Side. Just as New York has historically served as the world’s front door for dreamers and creators, the New Colossus Festival stands as the premier cultural entryway for independent bands to make their mark on the world’s most iconic stage. Invading 12 legendary venues across the historic LES, the festival creates an atmosphere of discovery that is both vast and intimate. Fans, tastemakers, and industry leaders traverse walking-distance venues. From Arlene’s Grocery to Nublu, the vibe creates an environment where fanbases are born and crossborder collaborations spark. Participating independent venues include Arlene’s Grocery, Baker Falls, Berlin, Bowery Palace, Ki Smith Gallery, Niagara, Nublu, Nublu Classic, Old Flings, Parkside Lounge, Pianos, Silver Lining Lounge, & Sour Mouse.
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CLASSIC ROCK THE CRANBERRIES WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE Twenty five years ago, The Cranberries released their fifth album Wake Up And Smell the Coffee which will be re-released in an expanded Deluxe Edition on January 29, 2027 via Geffen/UMe in multiple configurations including 3LP, D2C, 2CD, 1 LP (color), 1CD and a limited edition 1LP “Liquid” vinyl. Recorded right after completing a 110-date tour in support of their fourth album Bury The Hatchet, the band opted to enter the studio immediately instead of taking a break. Wake Up And Smell The Coffee (25th Anniversary) Deluxe Edition will be released in multiple formats with extra material, including a Limited Edition liquid coffee-filled LP with a scratch & sniff coffee-scented sticker. The 3LP black vinyl and 2CD Limited Edition comes packed with plenty of extras, including B-sides, previously unreleased live songs recorded at Dublin’s Vicar Street, new 2026 stereo mixes by original producer Stephen Street, the beautiful sought-after track “7 Years,” and expanded liner notes that includes new photos, liner notes, and a track-by-track retrospective from the band.
RICHARD THOMPSON: HIPPIES, THUGS AND HEROES Richard Thompson released his 20th solo studio album, Hippies, Thugs and Heroes via New West Records. The influential singersongwriter and virtuosic guitarist has been on a singular musical journey for over a half century, from his days in the ‘60s as a pioneer of British folk rock with Fairport Convention, to his seminal ‘70s duo work with his ex-wife Linda Thompson, to the exploratory, deeply emotional music of the solo career that has been his primary concern ever since. Photo by Paul Clampin The gritty and immediate Hippies,Thugs and Heroes never settles into one style or mood or setting, but shows so many different sides of Thompson as a songwriter, singer, guitarist, and bandleader. It showcases a motley cast of characters: old friends and false gurus, beloved musicians and former selves, hippies, thugs, and heroes—some true to life and others dreamed up wholecloth. They all climbed out of some deep recess of Thompson’s mind and insisted he tell their stories. Richard Thompson’s Hippies, Thugs and Heroes is available across digital platforms, compact disc, and standard black vinyl. A limited Clear with Black Splatter color vinyl edition with an autographed insert as well as a limited compact disc edition autographed by Richard Thompson is available at Independent Retailers. A limited pink marbled color vinyl edition including a bonus flexi-disc featuring a demo recording of “Cocaine Walking, Booze Talking,” and an autographed insert is available via Rough Trade.
BLONDIE NEW ALBUM HIGH NOON Iconic punk rock royalty, Blondie are back with High Noon, their long-awaited twelfth studio album and first collection of new material in nine years, set to be released February 26, via BMG. The first single, infectious album opener ‘Spectral Eyes’ is out now. For High Noon, Blondie once again open the door to a broad mix of sounds, ideas and collaborators. Rock & Roll and punk sit Photo credit: Maddy Rotman alongside dance music and Latin rhythms, with contributions from Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, Zach Condon of Beirut, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius and others woven throughout the album. High Noon also marks the final recording of Blondie co-founding drummer Clem Burke. That same interplay between past and present also runs through the music itself. Highlights include ‘Heartbreak Kid’, written by Chris Stein with Johnny Thunders in mind, which looks back toward the band’s downtown New York roots, while ‘Sleepwalking’, written by Glen Matlock, brings a gritty punk energy. ‘Man Who Had No Face’, written by Stein and Harry, pairs pulsating keys and electric guitar with one of Harry’s most vivid lyrics on the record. 22 • Good Times Magazine - November 12 - December 14, 2026
METAL CHUCK BILLY MEMOIR Now vocalist Chuck Billy of Testament, 40 years plus of touring the globe, practicing what he does preach, being heavy…staying heavy, whilst also pushing boundaries to elevate fans with thought-provoking songs that bring socially conscious subjects, like 1987’s “The Greenhouse Effect”, or ballads like 1992’s “Return to Serenity” to taking the crown in 2025 with Loudwire naming Testament’s 2025 release as Album of the Year. That is tried and true relevance right there! Co-written with Dave Erickson, Holding My Breath delivers the unfiltered insider story of thrash metal’s rise alongside a deeply human account of mortality, miraculous recovery, cultural identity, and chosen family. It is, equally, a gift to lifelong Testament fans and to anyone who has ever faced the unthinkable— and refused to let go.
GRAVE DIGGER NEW SINGLE German heavy metal band GRAVE DIGGER present “The Number”, the new single from their upcoming studio album Faces of Pain, set for release on January 15, 2027 via Reaper Entertainment. With “The Number”, GRAVE DIGGER reveal a particularly intense side of their new album. Musically, the track is built around a powerful, riff-driven mid-tempo foundation, a massive chorus and Chris Boltendahl’s unmistakably rough vocals. Its dark and menacing atmosphere provides the setting for a subject that is particularly close to the GRAVE DIGGER frontman’s heart. Pre-orders for the new GRAVE DIGGER album are now open. Faces of Pain will be released on January 15, 2027 via Reaper Entertainment and is available in various formats and limited editions. Pre-order “Faces of Pain” here: https://lnk.to/FacesOfPain
DYNAZTY SIGN WITH NAPALM RECORDS DYNAZTY dive head-first into a new chapter by signing with Napalm Records. In the years since their formation, the band has walked a path unlike other bands. With the first album with their new label, Dark Arts, coming March 5, 2027, the Swedish masters of melodies invite listeners on a journey of their own. Reaching far beyond what they have crafted before and evolving as musicians and songwriters as well as people, DYNAZTY explore the darkness of the human condition. Throughout twelve new songs, Dark Arts takes us by the hand and guides us into the deepest depth of our psyche — and safely back out again. Along with the album announcement comes the first single: “The Mission” serves modern power metal melodies in heroic bombast, set to stay in your head for a long time — the dynamic voice of Nils Molin (also Amaranthe) will make sure of that. DYNAZTY’s own next mission lies in their upcoming tour supporting metal legends ACCEPT celebrating their 50th anniversary ‚ with genre icons recognizing younger heroes, the Swedish quintet is set for a bright future.
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The final chapter in the remarkable and often turbulent life of outlaw country legend David Allan Coe comes full circle with the YouTube release of the music video for “A Million Reasons,” the title track from his final completed studio album. Premiering exclusively with country music outlet Whiskey Riff, the documentary styled video features footage captured during Coe’s emotional 2015 return to Ohio’s historic Mansfield Reformatory, where he had been incarcerated decades before becoming one of country music’s most recognizable and controversial figures. This album’s title track ‘A Million Reasons’ started being written the afternoon we took David Allan Coe to federal court in Cincinnati,” recalled former Coe coPhoto by John Harness manager and songwriter David Wade. “This album contains songs that David Allan Coe has lived during his later years of life. He wanted that to be part of his outlaw legacy.”
GRAMMY MISSISSIPPI HONORED BUFFETT AND MCANALLY Grammy Museum® Mississippi announced that the Lyrics and Latitudes 2026 Gala, which was held on Oct. 22, has raised a total of $180,000. Proceeds will directly benefit the Museum’s education programs. The 2026 Gala was held at Grammy Museum Mississippi in Cleveland, Miss., and honored Grammy®-nominated artists Jimmy Buffett and Mac McAnally with the eighth annual Crossroads of American Music Award, with a special celebratory performance by Grammy® Award-winning country group Shenandoah. Mississippi natives Jimmy Buffett and Mac McAnally shared a friendship and musical partnership that spanned more than four decades. The two first connected in the late 1970s, beginning a longtime friendship that led to numerous musical collaborations. McAnally became a member of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band and contributed as a songwriter, musician, and producer to Buffett’s recordings and performances over the years.Together, they built a musical legacy that continues to connect with audiences across generations.
STARBUCKS RELEASES HOLIDAY BLEND
Starbucks is back in holiday music. Holiday Blend is the brand’s first global holiday album in over a decade, featuring a mix of original music and fresh interpretations of tracks that span pop, soul, Americana, and more. Seven tracks, one album. Magnus Ferrell, Coco Jones, JYT, TRÍADA, Brandi Carlile, The Womack Sisters, and Leon Thomas put their spins on holiday classics such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Soulful Christmas” and “Happy Holiday.”
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BRYAN ADAMS NEW SINGLE, “LAKE ONTARIO”
Bryan Adams announced the release of “Lake Ontario”, the latest single from his forthcoming studio album How’s It Goin’, via BAD Records. “Lake Ontario” begins with the story of one of North America’s Great Lakes, laying the foundations for a wry retort to those who seek to re-name it. The song is taken from Adams’ new studio album, How’s It Goin’, his musical love letter to Canada. Rooted in the people, places, landscapes and stories that have shaped the country, How’s It Goin’ sees Adams turn his songwriting and voice towards home. Drawing on Celtic folk and rock, the album explores a distinctly Canadian and Acadian musical landscape. Among the album’s 13 songs are the anthemic “51st State,” which has already been receiving nighty standing ovations around the world, “Diesel and Dirt”, “Iron Ribbon”, “The Battle of Terry Fox ,“How’s It Goin’”, an energetic, acoustic-driven celebration of Canadian life.
Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist John Mayer has released his new single “Tom and Jerry,” marking his first new solo release since his 2021 album, Sob Rock. Produced by Blake Slatkin and Mayer, mixed by Serban Genhea, and recorded at Chaplin Studios, the single premiered yesterday on Mayer’s SiriusXM channel, LIFE with John Mayer. In other news, Mayer announced the launch of his own record label, Sob Rock Records, in partnership with Mercury Records. The partnership brings one of music’s most iconic artists to Mercury’s celebrated roster, expanding its commitment to championing singular, generation-defining talent.
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THE NEW ALBUM FROM THE FLAMING LIPS Third Man Records announced the label debut album from The Flaming Lips. The Teardrop Throbs arrives everywhere on Friday, January 22, 2027. The 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning band’s 17th official studio album and first all-new LP in more than six years will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in black and limited edition ‘Teardrop Blue’. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now. Produced by TheFlamingLips,TaylorJohnson, DaveFridmann, and ScottBooker with additional production by Jon Fridmann and Mike Fridmann, The Teardrop Throbs is heralded by the premiere of the first single, “God Will Control The Werewolves,” available to stream everywhere now.They’ll appear January 26th & 27th at Irving Plaza. Good Times Magazine - November 12 - December 14, 2026 • 23
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