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The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park will return this Memorial Day weekend after a oneyear absence. The outdoor show, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, features a range of military and civilian aerial performers. This year's show will be a ticketed event, with reduced capacity and social distancing measures in place to ensure a safe return of the patriotic Long Island beachfront tradition The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, one of the most popular events on Long Island, was canceled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its return this year brings back a Memorial Day weekend tradition that celebrates the beginning of summer at Long
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Old Westbury Gardens is pleased to announce its inaugural Gardens Days—Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 11, 12, and 13, 2021. This event, featuring an exclusive collection of vendors from across the Northeast, will offer hard-to-find perennials and annuals, unusual exotics and container specialties, decorative garden furniture, urns, statuary, and other horticultural curiosities. This will also be an opportunity for the region’s garden enthusiasts to gather and discover innovative trends in horticulture and ornamental gardening.10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Garden Days Shopping Pass Garden Days ticket holders have exclusive access to the vendor area who will only be onsite Saturday, June 11. Pass holders can then stroll the world-renowned gardens. Advance tickets now on sale for $20 until 11:59 p.m. Friday, June 4. After that the Garden Days Shopping Pass will be $25. Members receive 10% discount.
125 Years of Queens Public Library
QPL is proud to have served the people of Queens since 1896, providing customers with the resources they need to advance in their lives. As they mark the 125th anniversary of Queens Public Library, they honor the people they serve in the most diverse place in the country and uphold their commitment to inclusion, equity, and free access to information and opportunity for all. They celebrate the Library's rich past and promising future in building resilience and unity in our communities There will be a virtual gala Tuesday June 8th at 6 pm.
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HOT TIPS SMELLS LIKE SUMMER FEST The 5th Annual Smells Like Summer Music Festival is back at Forest Park this year on June 19th. Bigger and better than ever with a whole new lineup of some the best bands in town. Hosted by comedian and talk show host, Joey Petroni, featuring bands like, Ten Ton Mojo, IROC, Honor Among Thieves, (Female Fronted Bon Jovi Tribute), Lay Your Hands On Me, Phantom Rocket, Damaged Goods and 16 year old Guitar Virtuoso, Mario Gonzalez. This free festival features Food Trucks and more surprises that is fun for the whole family! We are thrilled at Loss4Words Productions to bring this incredible annual event back to Queens after a rough 2020 and can’t wait to bring some fun in the sun music and more to the Forest Park Bandshell.
ited to accommodate social distancing guidelines. The Town is encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable/canned foods to the events as part of North Hempstead's donation drive. Vehicles will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis. Attendees are not required to register ahead of time. For more information, call 311 or 516-869-6311.
TONH FIREWORKS MEMORIAL WEEKEND A drive-in Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 29 at 9 p.m. The fireworks display, produced by Santore, will begin promptly at 9 p.m., and gates to North Hempstead Beach Park will open at 5:30 p.m. The fireworks will be synced to music that will be broadcast through the car radio. The Town will be enforcing social distancing guidelines at all times. All attendees are required to remain in their vehicles unless using the restrooms. Additionally, they must wear a mask when not in their vehicles. The event is free, but vehicles will be charged a $10 parking fee (cash only). The event is open to North Hempstead residents only. Capacity is lim-
CARS SUPER SWAP SUNDAY Sunday June 6th "Long Island Cars" will present the "Super Swap Sunday" Car Show & Swap Meet" on the picturesque, spacious grounds of Flowerfield Fairgrounds in St. James. Acre after acre of classic & collectible automobiles including show cars from the fifties, sixties and seventies, one-of-a-kind custom cars, street rods, antiques, exotics, muscle cars and imports will compete in judging in 50 classes with impressive trophies. Hundreds of vendors will be well stocked for this vast show, where you can buy, trade, sell or swap all kinds of older car parts, literature and accessories necessary for the auto collector; plus a wide variety of cars will be for sale by owners. Flowerfield Fairgrounds is located on Route 25A in St. James. L.I.E. 62 North, take Nicolls Rd (Rte 97) North to the end, make a left /west on Rte 25A for 2 miles (GPS coordinates: Ashleigh DR & North Country Rd, 11780). 8am to 4pm, rain date: Sun June 13th. Admission: $10.00; under 12 years are free; free parking. Masks and social distance required for entry. Display or sell your collectible car with admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the gate between 7am and 10am. (631)5675898 or LongIslandCars.com.
TWO GREAT SHOWS AT WESTHAMPTON PAC FRI | July 23 | 8pm Put on your raspberry beret and kick off of the summer of 2021 like it’s 1999! Marshall Charloff heads up the only Prince tribute band endorsed by the Prince estate to continue his legacy. Featuring a world-class band whose members have played with Christina Aguilera, the Backstreet Boys, Soul Asylum and, yes, the legendary Prince himself, get your tickets to the hottest bash on the Great Lawn this July! SAT | July 24 | 8pm Consider Seth Meyers a Rennaissance man if you will. He's the Emmy-award winning host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers," former head writer and star of Saturday Night Live, comedian, father, actor, and author. Despite his busy schedule, Seth Meyers has found time to come to the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach for a night of raucous laughs and Photo:WHBPAC witty commentary in their biggest night of comedy all summer long. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center 631-288-1500 76 Main Street, WHB
BECOMING DR. RUTH STARRING TOVAH FELDSHUH Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts announced the return of live and in-person performances to its Mainstage with a production of Becoming Dr. Ruth, opening Friday, June 4, as part of the 30th anniversary summer season, Come Together. The illuminating onewoman show, written by renowned playwright Mark St. Germain, stars four-time Tony Awardnominee Tovah Feldshuh in the title role of famed sexologist Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Tickets are $75 and $85, $25 for first responders, and are now on sale for Bay Street Theater Patrons. Tickets went on sale to the public starting Tuesday, May 11, and will be available through the Box Office by calling 631 725 9500 on Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 24/7 at boxoffice@baystreet.org. Becoming Dr. Ruth opens Friday, June 4, at 8 p.m. with performances continuing through June 27 on Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and matinee performances on Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
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STONY BROOK FILM FEST GOES LIVE The Stony Brook Film Festival will be happening in person this year, July 22nd-31st. However, they will have limited seating due to COVID restrictions. They will also feature a Virtual Stony Brook Film Festival in August. Save these dates to purchase your Stony Brook Film Festival Passes:May 24th 25th:Presale for *Friends of Staller at the $250 level and above.May 26th - June 9th: Presale access open to the public June 10th: Regular pricing
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Extreme Music and deadmau5 Launch Electronic Licensing Label Extreme Music, deadmau5, his label mau5trap, and UTA announced the launch of beathau5, a specialist electronic dance music licensing label created specifically for professional music users. The new beathau5 label launched this spring with five album releases, taking an authentic dive deep into the electronic genre with each album personally compiled by JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY(r) nominated deadmau5. The beathau5' library will also contain contributions from mau5trap artists such as Jay Robinson and Maison Ware. Each of the releases will be followed by NFTs created in collaboration with a worldrenowned visual artist to be announced shortly. "Extreme is an excellent partner to get our selections in the hands of the right people. We're looking forward to working with them and providing the sonic beds for memorable placements to come," stated deadmau5 (who is Joel Zimmerman). Adds Dean Wilson, deadmau5' partner in mau5trap and Founder & CEO of Seven20 Entertainment, "I'm a huge fan of what Russell Emmanuel has built at Extreme Music. It's a forward-thinking company which fits in line with the direction we are going. Extreme's easy to navigate system and direct access to the right industry music supervisors is a place where we are excited to have our Seven20 and mau5trap artists house our incredible stable of electronic producers."
Diplo has released a new track, "One By One" featuring Elderbrook and Andhim. The song was previously teased during a handful of small club shows and live streams as well as last week with the debut of TikTok's new Delayed Beats effect, available now. Diplo launched Higher Ground in 2019 as a home for his own deep house experiments and similarly minded music. Since then, the label has issued Diplo's Grammy-nominated SIDEPIECE collaboration "On My Mind"-which has accumulated more than 150 million global streams and went #1 on U.S. Dance Radio-"Looking For Me" with Paul Woolford and Kareen Lomax-which has accumulated more than 160 million global streams and went #1 on U.S. Dance Radio-"Turn Back Time" with Sonny Fodera and more. A live phenomenon and selftaught multi-instrumentalist,producer,singer/songwriter Elderbrook has a knack for creating emotive music that explores the sensitive and introspective themes of identity and emotions. German super-house duo Andhim have successfully navigated between creative outputs as filmmakers, music producers and record label owners, claiming over 60 major releases, 100 international shows a year and heading their own imprint Superfriend Records.
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arrived. REZZ and deadmau5-two of the most commanding producers in electronic music-celebrate the release of their new single "Hypnocurrency" on mau5trap. At just 26 years old, Canada's REZZ stands with the best of her peers, but she has a sound that's all her own. Propelled by her boundary-pushing artistry, REZZ has racked up tens of millions of streams, sold out legendary venues like Red Rocks, headlined top festivals around the world, and graced the cover of Billboard. Her most recent
offering, the Beyond The Senses EP is a transportive, boundarypushing six-track collection that reimagines how we consume music outside of the realm of our five earthly senses. Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 is one of the world's most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his platinum-certified single "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," as well as "Professional Griefers," "Sofi Needs A Ladder" and "I Remember."
Bountiful Gourmet.... Dallas Ribs
Recently, by the luck of the draw, I had to receive my second Covid vaccine in Jamaica, Queens. This was very fortuitous, since I grew up there and know the area well. But of particular interest to me was Dallas Ribs on Parson's Boulevard. They took over the location of another rib joint. What was deja vu was that the restaurant is in the facade of what was once the Jamiaca Public Library, a magnificent structure where I spent too many hours trying to do homework. Dallas Ribs locations are throughout the city, and a point to note is that it is owned by the same family that once owned the Wetson”s
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Hamburger chain on Long Island. I have to admit, they've done a very admirable job with this rib joint. The meal was very satisfying, the ribs tender and delicious. For us smaller eaters, they have a Double Rack special for only $22.99. And yes, we are talking about full racks. Great deal! The entrees, which include chicken and baby backs, baby backs and shrimp, and more come with your choice of salad, baked potato, french fries or brown rice. We opted for the low carbs fries, which turned out to be a virtual mountain of spud goodness. I would also recommend the Lil' Onion Loaf for only $5.99, although there's nothing little about it. Easily enough to feed 2-3 diners. Other great starters include the Angry Shrimp in sweet chili sauce or the Tempura Broccoli. Dallas Ribs is a spacious place, and very comfortable. Some other recommended dishes are the BBQ Brisket Sliders, the burgers are pretty good, and most of the Seafood Combos are fairly large. But, man cannot live by food alone, so you might want to try some of Dallas Ribs' famous frozen drinks including daiquiris, margaritas, pina coladas. Regular sized is only $7.99 but us big boys like the Texas size for $10.99. For you early birds, they have a Chicken Vegetable Soup and half rotiserrie chicken with cornbread and choice of side salad, potato or rice for only $8.99. And, it's available everyday from 11am to 5pm. After you're done, you can jog over to the Jamaica Center for the Arts on Jamaica Avenue for some excellent art displays and if you're lucky, some live music. Dallas Ribs is located at 89-14 Parsons Blvd. Phone 718-2157300
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SPORTS BEAT Major League Baseball has made no secret it wants all players to get vaccinated. Frankly everyone should want to get them so they can ward off this evil virus and get our lives back. As a sweetener for the players, MLB COVID protocols would be eased for all teams which achieve 85% of player vaccine compliance. Those teams don’t have to wear masks in the dugout; can eat at restaurants outside of the team hotel on the road; and won’t have to quarantine in the event of a teammate testing positive for the virus. Taking the vaccine would sound like a nobrainer but a number of New York Mets players including JD Davis, Michael Conforto, and Pete Alonso told the media that vaccines were “a personal choice.” Guys, personal choices don’t cut it when you’re in a public health crisis trying to eradicate a dangerous airborne virus which can be spread by
asymptomatic individuals. Mets team president Sandy Alderson spoke to the press via Zoom and forcefully expressed his belief in the vaccines. Alderson admitted there was significant hesitancy among Mets players about the vaccine. New Mets owner Steven Cohen was part of the Zoom presser and it would have been nice if he backed Alderson by urging his players to get vaccinated. Instead “Uncle Steve” said nothing. In comparison, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone declared he felt confident more than 85% of Yankees players would get their vaccines from Montefiore Hospital physician D. Philip Ozuah following the end of their first homestand. He was proven right. In addition the Yankees had Michael Kay interview Dr. Ozuah on the YES Network during a game as a way of urging all Bronx Bombers fans to get their shots. Mets general manager Zack Scott admitted the team failed to reach the 85% threshold after vaccines were first offered to them I can’t say I was surprised. This was bound to happen anyway but the pandemic really pushed this issue. Citi Field has become totally cashless for all transactions so bring your credit or debit cards to the
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ballpark. Not that he needs the money after signing a $341 million, tenyear contract with the Mets but shortstop Francisco Lindor has just signed a deal with Oakley to promote its Encoder line of sunglasses. Oakley also sees Queens, the world’s borough, as a key part of its marketing strategy for Encoders and has enlisted athletes from our borough such as competitive bicyclist Nigel Sylvester, skateboarder Yaz, running coach Francisco Balagtas, and surfer Terumi Alana Murao. Mike Puma has been the Mets beat writer for the New York Post since 2010 and he’s the gold standard for anyone who follows the team. He has just penned an oral history of the Mets which encapsulates the last 25 years titled If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the New York Mets (Triumph Books). Puma smartly avoids getting caught in the Bernie Madoff rabbit hole which destroyed
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the Mets for a good chunk of the time he was in the Citi Field press box. He instead gives us grueling recollections of David Wright valiantly trying to get back on the field in spite of painful spinal stenosis, and Johan Santana’s no-hitter at Citi Field on June 1, 2012. Santana’s no-no remains the only one in Mets history and there seems to be a Twilight Zone aspect to it because his career seemed to rapidly deteriorate after that game. In terms of gossip, Puma goes into detail about how outfielder Lastings Milledge went from untouchable to persona non grata in the Mets organization, and gets a Mets exec on the record to explain why the Mets let Daniel Murphy leave as a free agent after this 2015 postseason heroics and why they screwed up. He also reveals former Mets manager Bobby Valentine and ex-GM Steve Phillips have buried the hatchet and are now buddies. My only complaint is Puma doesn’t give his version of what happened when players refused to talk to any reporters if he was in the Mets clubhouse because he joked in print the previous day the only foreign substance you’d find on pitcher Bartolo Colon
was peanut butter. You have to give quarterback Sam Darnold credit for not trashing his former team, the New York Jets, in his first press conference with the team the Jets traded him to, the Carolina Panthers. Darnold took the high road and spoke highly of both the organization and its fans. He would have had every right to be bitter considering the corporate suite instability, bad coaches, and even worse players he had around him, especially on the offensive line where he found himself all too often on his tuchus thanks to opposing linebackers. New York Red Bulls goalie and Fordham University alum Ryan Meara will be inducted this year into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Meara told me he was grateful Major League Soccer’s season was delayed by a
month because that meant he did not have to play in snow. He also said MLS players are concerned about ESPN picking up the TV rights to the National Hockey League because they fear it will come at their expense since ESPN is now their national television carrier. A new company, Pro Hitter (prohitter.com), has created a rubbery resinlike ring that you put on the thumb of your upper hand holding a baseball bat. The company claims this device helps a batter achieve a better level swing and reduces impact sting from battling off inside pitches. Pro Hitter claims top big-league hitters such as Juan Soto, Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper, Cody Bellinger and Cory Seager are all users. Sports and beer have always gone well together. In a clever bit of marketing the National Lacrosse League’s New York Riptide, who play their home games at the Nassau Coliseum, are partnering with the Westhampton Beach Brewing Company for Riptide Double India Pale Ale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation whose mission to support those with cystic fibrosis.
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS BRONX RIVER SOUNDS 2021 STREAMS OF BLACK MUSIC Bronx River Arts Center (BRAC) will present "Streams of Black Music", a concert series honoring Black Music Month during June 2021. This year's Bronx River Sounds festival will feature African American composers and performers from a range of musical styles including legendary jazz guitarist and Bronx resident,Ed Cherry (Dizzy Gillespie) and veteran guitarist, bassist, vocalist Jerome Harris (Sonny Rollins, Jack DeJohnette), as well as emerging artist,trumpeter Wayne Tucker and his funk/soul/jazz band the Bad Mothas. Energetic, young pianist/composer/drummer Anton Kot will bring a quartet of like-minded firebrands to play his original modern jazz compositions. Keyboardist Gino Cashie will perform with his gospel group Global Praise and Deliverance, and Alegba and Friends will perform their infectious groovy blend of African World Fusion music. 'Sounds of The Movement' is a collaborative community effort by activists, organizers and members of the Black Lives Matter movement, particularly the Black Trans lives matter faction. FREAKY DEAKY 2021 FEATURING CLAUDE VONSTROKE AND DIRTYBIRD STAGE TAKEOVER, DEADMAU5, GREEN VELVET, EXCISION, ZEDS DEAD Disco Donnie Presents the notorious Freaky Deaky talent announcement for Friday October 29 and Saturday October 30, 2021 bringing electronic music fans the largest and most incredible dance music festival in Texas this Halloween weekend Freaky Deaky. You don't want to miss this chance to escape earthly inhibitions with the most ghoulish in the game. Get your spook on this Halloween and celebrate with friends to a sinister soundtrack provided by the world's most devious DJs including, techhouse favorite Claude VonStroke and a Dirtybird Stage Takeover, the deathly talented Deadmau5, Green Velvet, Excision, Zeds Dead and More. You will be sure to get the zombies moving and dancing on the dark side with massive exclusive B2B sets from the fiercest in the underground with Djs J. Worra B2B Vnssa, plus Sage Armstrong B2B Lucati, Freddy Todd B2B Mr Bill and 12th Planet B2B Riot Ten. For the first time at this historic event, Disco Donnie Presents is offering camping on site. Fans have the opportunity to choose from many camping packages including Tent Camping, Car Camping, RV Camping, Premium RV Camping, and Max RV Camping.Camping is for 18+ years and older. KAATSBAAN CULTURAL PARK INAUGURAL SPRING FESTIVAL Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has expanded the musical component of its Spring Festival curated by Oliver Ray. The second weekend brings Yo La Tengo, the critically acclaimed indie rock band, and Steve Gunn, the folk and psych guitarist and songwriter, to the Hudson Valley. Yo La Tengo will perform on Saturday, May 29 and Steve Gunn, will take the stage on Sunday, May 30 Week Two Thursday, May 27 4:00 p.m. A River Runs Through It: A Conversation about the Booming Hudson Valley Food Scene, moderated by Jeff Gordinier 6:30 p.m. American Lyric: A Kaatsbaan live music and dance site-specific
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commission Friday, May 28 4:00 p.m. Into the Wild: How Foraging Can Change Your Life-And Your Diet, moderated by Jeff Gordinier 6:30 p.m. American Lyric: A Kaatsbaan live music and dance site-specific commission Saturday, May 29 4:00 p.m. Yo La Tengo 6:30 p.m. Martha Graham Dance Company, Dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and New York City Ballet Sunday, May 30 4:00 p.m. Steve Gunn 6:30 p.m. Martha Graham Dance Company, Dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and New York City Ballet 2021 VOLUNTEER JAM:A MUSICAL SALUTE TO CHARLIE DANIELS The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels, previously scheduled for February 22, will now take place Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. C/T at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. "As much as we are disappointed that we had to move the Volunteer Jam, we appreciate the fans sticking with us," explains Daniels' longPhoto: Eric Anderson time manager David Corlew. "We want to make sure everyone stays safe." Six additional talents will join the Jam this August. Randy Travis, Chris Young, Michael W. Smith, Lorrie Morgan, Exile and rising Nashville star Anthony Castagna have been added to the previously announced lineup. The salute to the late Charlie Daniels will also include performances by The Marshall Tucker Band, ALABAMA, Ricky Skaggs, Trace Adkins, Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers, Cece Winans, Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy, Delbert McClinton, Keb' Mo', The Outlaws, 38 Special, Junior Brown, The Allman Betts Band, Cedric Burnside, Jenny Tolman,the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Travis Denning, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Rhett Akins, Scooter Brown Band, The SteelDrivers, Pure Prairie League and comedian Dusty Slay. Daniels' longtime band, The Charlie Daniels Band, will also perform to honor its legendary frontman.Tickets On Sale Now Via Ticketmaster.com and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office
Health & Wellness LONG ISLAND CARES FIRST VIRTUAL EVENT The Harry Chapin Food Bank will continue its mission to end hunger on Long Island by hosting their first virtual fundraising event on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm. The hourlong event will include a three-course dinner provided by Lessing’s Hospitality Group, as well party boxes delivered right to your door. There will be a silent auction and raffle prizes. Professional MC’s will host the event and Feeding America’s CEO, Claire BabineauxFontenot gives opening remarks, the audience will also hear from other special guests. To register please visit: https://www.licares.org/events/feed-theneed/For more information about sponsoring this event, please contact Shawn Hirst at (631) 582-FOOD x104 or SHirst@licares.org. KATY PERRY LIVESTREAM BENEFIT CONCERT As part of the kick off to National Nurses Week, which brought together health care workers at Lenox Health Greenwich Village to thank the NYC community for their continued support over the past year, Northwell Health announced the return of Side By Side: A Celebration of Service™ in honor of military and health care heroes. Northwell Health has announced that the celebratory event taking place over Memorial Day weekend will feature a television special, produced in partnership with Al Roker Entertainment, airing Thursday, May 27 at 7:00pm ET on NBC4 New York, prior to a livestream benefit concert with superstars Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Gavin DeGraw and a special performance by Northwell’s Nurse Choir, with Alfonso Ribeiro as host, on Monday, May 31 at 7:00pm ET via Northwell Health’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthwellHealth1). To make a donation to Northwell Health’s Military Liaison Services program text NORTHWELL to 56512 (USA only) or go to https://bit.ly/3tiSiU5. Photo: Northwell Health
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Know what time it is? Marvel Studios’ Loki, The God of Mischief is back, but is he up to his same old tricks? Only time will tell (pun completely intended), and in the latest look at the upcoming series Loki is front and center...and it appears that there’s more than just a few people to keep the trickster in step. Also, don’t bother looking for Loki on Fridays, ! The Disney+ show is slated to hit the streaming service on Wednesdays, kicking things off on June 9. Loki features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow in a new series that takes place after the events of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame. Tom Hiddleston returns as the title character, joined by Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku and Richard E. Grant. Kate Herron directs Loki, and Michael Waldron is head writer.
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On June 9, the Hellfire Gala will celebrate the ascendance of the mutant nation of Krakoa. It will also mark the debut of a new team of X-Men. There have been many different incarnations of the X-Men in the past. But this will be the first iteration that was handpicked to represent Krakoa’s diverse population. Word has it that X-Men co-founders Cyclops, AKA Scott Summers, and Jean Grey took it upon themselves to rethink the team for a new era. Their choices will be the public faces of Krakoa as they defend not only their nation, but also a world that has often hated and feared them. But now, they may reach a new plateau as both heroes and celebrities. Make no mistake, this new team of X-Men is a statement to the world at large. Fittingly, the new team is also making a strong fashion statement as well. Designer Russell Dauterman has provided Scott and Jean with stunning outfits for the occasion. Scott’s new clothing evokes the feel of his previous costumes, with an exaggerated visor and a nearly solid blue ensemble. The shoulder pads, collar, and splashes of yellow and orange give him an air of authority. As for Jean, the flowing cape gives her a regal air. Like Cyclops, she is also rocking a pair of shoulder pads as well.
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MUSIC CALENDAR
Your Guide To Local Events
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JAZZ & BLUES Newport Music Festival Seventeen Outdoor Concerts The Newport Music Festival has announced that it will present seventeen concerts this summer between July 4-20, 2021. All concerts will be held outdoors at historic mansions and venues in Newport, Rhode Island including The Breakers, Bellevue House, Castle Hill Inn, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, King Park, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Norman Bird Sanctuary, and Rough Point. The concerts will have limited total capacity and appropriate social distancing between patrons; mask wearing will be required at all times and performances will be 60-75 minutes long without intermission. This will be the first festival programmed by new Executive Director Gillian Friedman Fox, who came to Newport in January from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra where she was Director of Contemporary and SOLUNA Programs. Her genre-defying programming has received rave reviews for "bridging the gap between classical music and contemporary culture," according toForbes.In her programming for the 53rd season of the Newport Music Festival, Fox has renewed a commitment by the Festival to both preserving tradition and embracing artistic innovation. Repertoire this summer will include music byBeethoven, Bach,andBrahms alongside Jessie Montgomery, Joseph Bologne, and Teresa Carreño. Other highlights of the 2021 Newport Music Festival will include Opera Night at The Breakers and three free concerts presented throughout the Newport community. Tickets are on sale now. Monthly Online Performance Series, "Saturday Salon" GRAMMY(r) Awardwinning pianist and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis continues his live streaming ticketed solo performances with a second season of twelve Photo: Scott Thompson PR shows announced for 2021. The "Saturday Salon" will take place on the last Saturday of every month and feature a 60-minute performance at 1:00 PM Central Time. Tickets are $20 per show and on sale at StageIt.com/RamseyLewis. Lewis will provide audiences with an exclusive concert experience streaming on Stageit. The ticketed online platform, StageIt, is one of the most respected platforms in the business and is being utilized by artists such as GRAMMY(r) Award-nominees Sara Bareilles and Rage Against The Machine/Springsteen collaborator Tom Morello, recent Golden Globe "Best Original Song" winner Common, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall and GRAMMY(r) Award-winner Jason Mraz. StageIt recently held their first awards show called the Stagies. Ramsey Lewis won a Lifetime Achievement award and was also nominated for Artist of the Year. Saturday Salon 2021 Schedule of Shows May 29 - The Incurable Romantic - Ramsey has always been an artist who lives and philosophizes love and romanticism. He has swooned us for decades with song and this show features some of his all time favorite love songs of his and other artists. June 26 - Songs From Black Orpheus And Other Movie Themes Black Orpheus won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1960. Equally memorable was the soundtrack album, which featured the music of two of Brazil's top composers, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Luiz Bonfa. In this show Ramsey plays his interpretations of his favorite songs from the soundtrack and other movie themes.
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WOMEN WHO ROCK
Joan Armatrading New Studio Album Celebrated singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading's new forthcoming album,Consequences, is one of her most intimate and direct albums yet and one that wears its conscience and its heart on its sleeve. Armatrading released the album's first single "Already There"available for streaming and scheduled for release June 18th (Digital) and August 13 (CD/LP) via BMG, her 22nd studio album to date, Consequences ably illustrates the fact that Joan Armatrading never likes to repeat herself. It is a very different follow up to 2018's UK's Top 30 hit album Not Too Far Away. Consequences in CD, vinyl and digital format is comprised of 10 tracks in total, all written, performed and produced by Armatrading.
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Brazil BasedVocalist/ Instrumentalist Violet Orlandi Brazil-based rock vocalist/instrumentalist Violet Orlandi, has gained viral recognition with her precocious abilities and edgy renditions of heavy metal/grunge/dark/rock artists like Nirvana, Disturbed, Nine Inch Nails, and more, gar-
nering over 860k YouTube followers and 100 million views since beginning in 2016. Notably, her cover video of The Cranberries “Zombie” has received over 12 million views since it was uploaded back in 2018. Now, Orlandi has written and recorded her original debut, High Priest Daughter (out 5/28/21), an intimate look at the most difficult times in the songwriter’s life, including her latest single , "Blooming." The 26-year-old guitarist and singer, originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, has been singing since she could speak. Orlandi began taking singing and guitar lessons in her teens and fell in love with rock music. After a multitude of different bands and projects where she developed her identity as a singer-songwriter, and graduating high school, she went on to study abroad in London and lived there for 5 years, ultimately getting a degree in songwriting. https://violetorlandi.com/ Photo: W3
Queer Feminist Singer/Songwriter Rachel Lark Queer feminist singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rachel Lark, well-known for her biting political commentary and fearless authenticity, brings her hilarious and often raunchy wit to her newest offering, COMING SOON: THE PANDEMIC SESSIONS. A concept album based on her forthcoming stage musical, it was created during the pandemic when production for the live show was abruptly put on hold. When lockdown began, Lark creatively pivoted and marshalled her band and cast members to record 10 of the musi-
cal’s 20 songs in a recording studio, where layering and isolation booths allowed the team to collaborate in a safe and distanced way. Now that production for the live show is back underway, with plans for a San Francisco debut later this year, the album serves as a preview of what’s to come. COMING SOON: THE PANDEMIC SESSIONS arrived via all digital platforms on May 14.
Amanda Cooksey Calls Out Flighty Ex Singer-Songwriter Amanda Cooksey’s newest release “Chicago” is about a love lost in the Windy City that doesn’t quite add up. When relationships end you think about the reasons why and, often, that is when certain things reveal themselves. Specifically, when the other person moves-on quickly… The relatable lyrics, written by Cooksey and Jason Saenz, will resonate with anyone who has experienced a breakup that left them with so many questions. Amanda's unique sound and style, reminiscent of a mix of her inspirations Taylor Swift and Julia Michaels, radiate through in this song. Even without the baggage of a bad breakup, the ethereal overtones, catchy riffs, strong piano and pop-influenced baseline will have anyone listening on repeat. With multiple degrees from Belmont and the University of Florida, Cooksey understands the business side of music as much as she excels in the creative. She has seen success with previous releases, including Photo: Charlene Marin
“Yo Mama” and “What’s His Name,” both of which have been supported by Spotify and the former Radio Disney Country. Also, her cover of Louis Tomlinson’s “Just Like You” was praised by Tomlinson himself.
Julia Michaels Releases Debut Album Not In Chronological Order, or NICO as she refers to it, is a 10song body of work that finds Julia sharing various chapters of her life in one place. “I’ve never been more vulnerable or as happy as I was putting this album together,” she said. “On many of these songs I’m speaking from a new perspective on love that is so much healthier and happier than I’ve experienced in the past,” she adds. “I’m excited to share a new side of me and hope fans love it as much as I do!” Written and recorded over the last year, the album was produced by production and songwriting team The Monsters & Strangerz. The album highlights countless facets of Julia—from the clever and confessional lyricism to the cheeky sense of humor and flawless knack for a signature, sticky, and soaring hook. She surveys each corner of her heart and gets real about life, love, and everything in between. You’ll hear her personality loud and clear on the pensively powerful “Pessimist,” crystallized in the dancefloor bounce of “Wrap Around,” amplified by the wideeyed infatuation of the synth-y “Orange Magic,” and wistfully nostalgic on the finger-picked guitar-driven finale “That’s The Kind Of Woman.”
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CLASSIC ROCK
COLLECTED WORKS OF JIM MORRISON Following the 50th Anniversary of the Doors album L.A.Woman, Genesis created an official, limited edition book and multimedia set of Jim Morrison's collected writings, produced in collaboration with the family and Estate of Morrison. Genesis has been granted unlimited access to Jim Morrison's archives including 28 of his personal notebooks. This limited edition presents an extensive new collection collating published, unrecorded and rare works, including poetry, lyrics, drawings, transcripts and notebook excerpts, many of which are in Morrison's own hand. A text commentary garnered from past interviews with Jim Morrison and new interviews with musicians influenced by his music and writing, illustrated with rare and iconic photography, will bring this material to life. A GUIDE TO THE LABYRINTH: The Collected Works of Jim Morrison will also include exclusive audio recordings and will be published in a landmark limited edition of only 2,000 copies worldwide. Photo: George Morrison
McCARTNEY III IMAGINED Personally curated by Paul, McCartney III Imagined features an A-List assortment of friends, fans and brand new acquaintances, each covering and/or reimagining their favorite McCartney III moments in their own signature styles. The result is a kaleidoscopic reinterpretation - one that serves as an extension of the instantly beloved McCartney III while standing on its own as an adventurous milestone in the McCartney discography. Advance offerings from McCartney III Imagined have included “Slidin’” by Ed O’Brien (EOB) who described the experience as “a moment of light in the darkness of the winter that's just been," Beck’s “Find My Way” that saw him “take the song completely somewhere unexpected," and Dominic Fike’s cover of “The Kiss of Venus” which "switches up the acoustic ballad into a futuristic R&B jam” (BILLBOARD). Photo: Mary McCartney
DAVID CROSBY INKS DEAL Legendary GRAMMY® award-winning artist, David Crosby has partnered with Irving Azoff’s new venture, Iconic Artists Group (Iconic) to monetize his life work and preserve his legacy. Crosby is the most recent signing from Iconic, which has purchased his catalogue, which includes his publishing and recorded music rights, including his solo work, as well as his work with The Byrds; Crosby & Nash; Crosby, Stills & Nash; and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The start of the Iconic relationship coincides with the 50th anniversary of Crosby’s debut solo album, If I Could Only Remember My Name,, which was released in February 1971, and Déjà Vu, the second studio album by Crosby, Stills & Nash, and their first with Neil Young.
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200 Acts Appearing at 100+ Clubs, Restaurants, Bars, Performing Arts Centers, Libraries All Genres of Music Showcased February 2022 - Long Island Music Business Association Awards Dinner honoring those iconic Businesses that have supported The Long Island Music Scene including clubs, studios, MI stores, Tribute and original bands from the 60's & 70's, radio station personalities and stations Purpose: To promote brick and mortar music businesses and bring people into stores, studios, clubs and performing arts centers to experience all that LI music businesses have to offer
advIsory board Kevin Sheehan, owner KJ Farrells & The Warehouse Jerry Ricci, owner Long Island Drum Center Dan Welsh, owner 89 North Karl Groeger, owner, Looney Tunes Mike McElwee, founder Nutty Irishman, owner TJ Finleys Lou Plaia, founder and EVP Reverbnation
Jodi Giambrone, Director of Marketing, Patchogue Theatre Jeff Frohman, owner Murphy's Music Alissa Marti, Director of Business Development, Mulcahy's David Saul, owner Marketing Masters NY Ben Metzger, owner Studio Noir, Director, Long Beach Ukulele Orchestra Heather Draskin, Communications Manager, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
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WHEELS & DEALS
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SKATEBOARD MARKETING CELEBRATES 30TH. New York-based radio promotion powerhouse Skateboard Marketing, headed by music industry veteran Munsey Ricci, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of taking heavy metal and hard rock music to the air-
waves. Founded in 1991 by the former PolyGram Records executive, Skateboard Marketing Ltd. quickly established itself as the leader in radio and artist development with a focus on all formats of aggressive music. Love of music, longstanding relationships and profound respect from colleagues and artists have earned the company a reputation as the go-to company for national radio promotion in North America. The company's roster has ranged from the smallest to the biggest heavy metal and hard rock bands. Its staple roster consists of Motörhead, Overkill, Testament, Judas
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A HISTORY OF AMERICA'S NEWSBOYS Vincent Digirolamo's RED BOTTOMS Crying the AND LINGERIE News: A Monique Nikkole has a History of brand new single coming America's out called “Red Bottoms & Newsboys is Lingerie”. Monique just an exciting hisretired from a job of servtory of the roll ice (23 years) at The newsboys have Nassau County Police played in our Department. She’s a culture.There mother of 2 teenagers. are actually Her story is...she did what she had to do so, many musical themes to highlight, including she can do what she wants to do now. newsboy marches and Tin Pan Alley tear(Making music!!) she's following her passion jerkers, not to mention Frank Zappa or the full time!! musical Newsies. Monique Nikkole was born and raised in There are also Long Island tie-ins—stoCanarsie Brooklyn With the release of her ries about newsboys selling on the LIRR, brand new single “Red Bottoms And striking Hearst papers during World War I, Lingerie” featuring Lil Flip out of Houston and hustling goods to soldiers at Camp Mills Texas, comes a brand new REMIX. Listen in Mineola. Here:https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/1HcxSM1 Visit his website: vincentdigirolamo.com i82VCdgcw9
Priest, Ronnie James Dio, Black Sabbath, Exodus, Death Angel, Soilwork, Parkway Drive, Ozzy Osbourne, Sepultura, Soulfly and many labels including Napalm, Nuclear Blast, Century Media, and many more.
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The Latest News On Hot Area Music & Entertainment
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THE DICTATORS REASSEMBLE The three founding members of The Dictators, legendary New York hard rock/proto-punk rockers – singer/bassist/songwriter Andy Shernoff, rhythm guitarist Scott Kempner, and lead guitarist/Manowar icon Ross the Boss – are back with new single “God Damn New York” out now! Called by critic John Dougan as "one of the finest and most influential proto-punk bands to walk the earth.” the Dictators are releasing their first new music in 20 years. The groups’ three founding members, Andy Shernoff, Ross Friedman and Scott Kempner are joined on drums by founding Blue Öyster Cult member Albert Bouchard,
the man who played the infamous cowbell on ”Don’t Fear The Reaper”. The Dictators and the Blue Öyster Cult have known each other since the early days when they both shared the patronage of producer/manager Sandy Pearlman. It took a worldwide pandemic to once again unite the band. After a socially distanced recording session, the band finished the new recordings by trading files over the internet. The first release is “God Damn New York” – a love/hate song to the band’s home town. The reunited Dictators’ second single release, “Let’s Get The Band Back Together”, had its debut on Little Steven’s Underground Garage Radio show on April 12. More music will come out later in 2021 and the band looks forward to touring in 2022! IMPRESARIOS AND VISIONARIES FILM Impresarios and Visionaries is an entertaining and inspirational documentary that explores the positive influence that the arts have on community.Their focus celebrates respective co-founders Vic Slolnick of Cinema Arts Centre and Michael Rothbard of Inter-Media Arts Center both in Huntington. These two were pioneers in
bringing cultural arts to suburbia that was usually exclusive to city venues. I & V celebrates the magical connection between presenter, venue, performer and audience when the stars align. This uplifting documentary reminds us of the importance of the arts in community. It just might inspire you to create or start that project that fits your passion. Includes interviews with Ed Burns, David Bromberg, Sandy Chapin, John Platt and others. Featuring an original music soundtrack by David Bromberg, Mark Newman,Premik Russell Tubbs, Naomi Margolin, Marci Geller, Herbert Deutsch, A J Dispirito "Elements” title track by Cathy Kreger/Steven Taub Performance by Cathy Kreger, Bob Stander and Steve Finkelstein. Recording Engineer/Producer Bob Stander Final Mix Gene Paul
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ART & MUSEUMS ILLUMINATED
CREATURES OF LIGHT
FISHER DOLL HOUSE
REDSTONE THEATRE
Dollhouse displays an impressive collection of contemporary art created by more than ten international artists, many of whom are working in miniature for the first time including Dustin Yellin, Ryan McGinness, Hunt Slomen, and Veronica Gaido. Through September 26.
ILLUMINATED: A LENS ON GENDER
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The Patchogue Arts Council is pleased to announce an exhibition entitled I L L U M I N A T E D: A Lens on Gender. Lex Barberio's fluid, interactive, illuminated photography defines gender by breaking the binary and leaving it bare for the voices and images of their models to shed light on their spectrum of experiences. Lex's artwork reflects the queer, non-binary, and trans experiences, through two photographic series, "The Ambisextrous" and "Understanding Me" on exhibition in I L L U M I N A T E D: A Lens on Gender. They embrace radical self-love, individualism, and the power of interpersonal and societal affirmation of identity. Patchogue Arts Council Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island throughJune 27, 2021. PAC•MoCA L.I is located at 20 Terry St., Patchogue, New York.
THE FISHER DOLLHOUSE: A VENETIAN PALAZZO IN MINIATURE
Inspired by Venice's glamorous Gritti Palace, The Fisher Dollhouse: A Venetian Palazzo in Miniature will make its public debut at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) 2 Columbus Circle.on May 8. With a fifteenth-century classical exterior and ten rooms filled with an eclectic range of historical and contemporary craft, art, and design rendered in miniature, The Fisher
MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE TO RE-OPEN
The Redstone Theater will reopen with a retrospective of Stanley Kubrick and a revived edition of See It Big! The special exhibition Envisioning 2001: Stanley Kubrick's Space Odyssey has been extended through September 2021 New hours, visitor guidelines, and timed ticketing are in place to ensure safety Online programming and activities from the past year and at the Queens Drive-In will continue.kyards across the Northeast to the deep-sea fishes that illuminate the perpetually dark ocean depths. Rare among plants and animals that live on land, the ability to glow-that is, generate light through a chemical reaction-is much more common in the ocean, where up to 90 percent of animals at depths below 700 meters are bioluminescent.
GUGGENHEIM EXHIBIT Exhibition: Christian Nyampeta: Sometimes It Was Beautiful Venue: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York Location: Rotunda Dates: From May 25 through June 21, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum presents the exhibition Christian Nyampeta: Sometimes It Was Beautiful. Inspired by Senegalese writer and film director Ousmane Sembène's idea of cinema as a collective learning environment, artist, film-
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maker, and writer Christian Nyampeta transforms the Guggenheim's rotunda into a venue for collective feeling and cooperative thinking. With his 2018 film Sometimes It Was Beautiful as the centerpiece, the immersive installation comprises film, audio, videos, and drawings. This project explores proposals for reimagining the earth as a whole and a shelter for all who inhabit it.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence Opens June 2 with Member previews on May 28, 29, and 30; This exhibition will explore the extraordinary organisms that produce light, from the flickering fireflies found in back yards across the Northeast to the deep-sea fishes that illuminate the perpetually dark ocean depths. Rare among plants and animals that live on land, the ability to glowthat is, generate light through a chemical reaction-is much more common in the ocean, where up to 90 percent of animals at depths below 700 meters are bioluminescent.In Creatures of Light, visitors will move through a series of re-created environments, from the familiar to the extreme, to explore the diversity of organisms that glow and how they do it; discover the variety of ways in which light is used to attract a mate, lure unsuspecting prey, or defend against a predator; and learn how, where, and why scientists study this amazing natural phenomenon. Advance timed-entry ticket reservations will be available starting May 19.
60’s Refugee PG Naylor Ready for Takeoff
Prolific Australia based performing singer-songwriter PG Naylor has released his latest single, “Something for Nothing” to Spotify and all the major music services. A classic rock expert, PG Naylor has a knack for delivering hard hitting vocals with fun lyrics and sleek melodies woven together with both intricate harmonies and straight up grit. Also of note from previous releases: “Fly”, “60’s Refugee” and “Law ‘Bidin Man”. In keeping with the song’s theme of “Something for Nothing”, it’s important to mention PG and his group’s ongoing charity work with Bo Childrens Hospital in Sierra Leone. Expecting nothing in return, the band has raised $50k for the hospital over 8 years. All monies collected from their concerts goes directly from the band to the hospital, no middle man to muddy the waters. PG Naylor brings a new original visit to 60s classic rock music. All songs are written and performed by PG - who was there then in the 60s and is still here now! Although all the songs are new, they slot perfectly into a 60s rock playlist. PG has been playing in rock bands based in Sydney, Australia since the 60s, and after a life in the corporate world he has returned to his first love - 60s rock music - his lifeblood and that of the entire baby boomer generation. Rick Eberle Agency
HELP WANTED BURGEROLOGY LOCATIONS are looking for help. We are looking for manager positions, servers, busboys, and bartenders. Please email Burgerology.rvc@gmail.com. (TFN) BANDS DRUMMER, 34, looking to join or form band into rock, pop, or country. Matt (631) 827-1882 (1303)
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MUSICIANS WANTED BASS WANTED for classic rock trio. 60+; studio play only. (631) 462-5987. (1303) GUITARIST SEEKS Drummer for original duo performing rock, pop, and country music. Call Mark at (718) 757-9435 or write to siegtec@ icloud.com. (1299) WHO WANTS to jam? Guitarist/singer seeks all other instruments for fun jams. I know lots lots of jam band stuff and classic rock, too. Based in Huntington, I don’t mind driving to a convenient studio for all – give a call! Rob (516) 672-3957. (1310) OPPORTUNITIES DO YOU currently sell products or have
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RHYTHM TRACKING
With Jimi LaLumia
The movie theater has always been a favorite place for me, especially since I grew up with films featuring The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, a Woodstock Festival marathon, and Diana Ross as Billie Holiday, to name but a few of so many; my favorites tended to be documentaries zeroing in on particular aspects of popular music and results that sprang forth. As a young person, I would have never believed that someday I'd be included in some of these productions, but amazingly, I have been,and two more are on the way in the not too distant future. I recieved a phone call from the super talented award winning documentary film maker Mitchell Stuart, who informed me that "Worst To First", a film about the instant success of Top 40 giant Z100, was in production, and that the station's originating master mind, Scott Shannon,wanted me included in this astounding history. I wound up being interviewed regarding my participation in this pop culture phenomena. I had always been a top 40 fan, but the format was considered dead at the dawn of the 80's. A new station, Z100 , was announced as bringing 'hit radio' back to New York;.Print media laughed, saying the format was dead, and the station would fail. I was the only media person in New York welcoming the station, in print and elsewise. Needless to say, Z100, in one ratings book, did indeed go from
METAL ANTHRAX 40TH ANNIVERSARY One of The Big Four turns the Big 4-0 this year and is celebrating with a number of special activities and events to honor the landmark anniversary. Formed by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker in Queens, NY on July 18, 1981, Anthrax was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the East Coast and quickly became regarded as a leader in the genre alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth. Each week beginning May 3, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and wrapping on the band's official founding anniversary of July 18, Anthrax's social media accounts will offer a series of video testimonials sent in by former band members, fellow musicians, colleagues, and industry veterans sharing behind-the-scenes stories of working with the band and what Anthrax's legacy has meant all these years on. These videos will honor each album in chronological order beginning with the original release, Fistful of Metal. The finale will come as a very special Livestream performance from Anthrax on Friday, July 16, featuring a deep cuts set that will pull from the band's entire career-spanning catalog. All details including ticketing information will be announced shortly. Fans will also be able to get their hands on a special 40th anniversary-edition bottle of Anthrax bourbon to enjoy during the Livestream and keep as a commemorative keepsake. More details will be coming soon. DISTURBED, INCENDIUM COMIC BOOK
number 30 in the ratings to number 1 in just one ratings period, and I was their lone media supporter from day one; some people, decades later, would forget about the details; Scott Shannon is not one of those people, he remembered and acted on it. At the same time, film maker Danny Garcia, who has a string of popular punk documentaries to his credit (The Clash, Sid & Nancy, Johnny Thunders. and more), decided to chronicle the birth of punk in New York City at venues like Max's Kansas City; he sent a film crew to my home for my memories of the 70's downtown,and that film is also in the works for the near future. In both cases, I did my own hair and make up; see you at/in the movies in the days to come.
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Disturbed, Incendium, and Heavy Metal Entertainment announced the launch of an all new Disturbed comic book series, commencing with Disturbed: Dark Messiah, a five-issue arc. Published under Heavy Metal Entertainment and Incendium’s music-focused OPUS imprint, the story was conceptualized by Incendium CEO Llexi Leon and Tim Seeley (Nightwing, Hack/Slash) and written by Seeley, with illustrations by Ángel Hernández (Arrow, Star Trek), and cover artwork by Ryan Christensen. Disturbed: Dark Messiah takes place in the not so distant future, as firefighter Griffin DeSanto finds himself a man out of time, stumbling into a harsh world of poverty, automation, and subjugation. Technology rules and a tech empire built on suffering keeps the population in check through surveillance and mechanized policing. Though lost, Griffin is never alone. He was brought here for a reason, and The Vengeful One is his guide.
BITS & PIECES
Genesis The Last Domino?
GIBSON CELEBRATES PETER FRAMPTON
Recreating His Beloved "Phenix" Les Paul Custom
For the past 127 years,Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound. Gibson is celebrating the iconic models of the Golden Era while leaning into the future with inspiring instruments that nurture new players across generations, and genres of music. Gibson is celebrating the GRAMMYwinning guitarist Peter Frampton, who has been a signature Gibson and Epiphone artist for over two decades. The new Peter Frampton "Phenix" Les Paul Custom VOS guitar from Gibson Custom Shop s available worldwide now at: Gibson.com. "My brand-new Gibson Les Paul Custom VOS has arrived, and boy is it good," says Peter Frampton. "I couldn't be more pleased with the look and sound. Gibson has gone that extra mile in every area to make this feel and sound the closest to my original, storied Phenix Les Paul Custom guitar. The neck and weight of this mahogany guitar will amaze you at how great it feels and how light it is (and it's even a hair lighter than the Photo: Gibson Phenix). This is the real deal. Thank you, Gibson!" Peter's Les Paul Custom aka "Phenix" is the iconic guitar that is both heard on and graced the cover of the classic 1976 album Frampton Comes Alive!. The beloved and legendary guitar was long thought to be lost in a cargo plane crash in 1980, miraculously, the guitar survived the crash in the tail of the plane and 31 years later, it was returned to Frampton and nicknamed the "Phenix. The feature-length documentary film WHAT DRIVES US, directed by Dave Grohl and produced by Foo Fighters, is now available to stream in the U.S. exclusively on The Coda Collection- a unique, subscription streaming offering featuring an exclusive, curated selection of iconic music documentaries, concert films, and episodic series via Prime Video Channels, paired with a complementary website exploring new perspectives on music. WHAT DRIVES US is also available outside of the U.S. via Prime Video in select global markets at no additional cost to the Prime membership. WHAT DRIVES US is an homage to the moment in every musician's life when their commitment is tested and their desire to play music for others becomes an almost irrational act of blind faith. The first step to prove to yourself and the directed by Dave Grohl world that you belong is to load up your instruments, your talProduced by Foo Fighters ent and your courage, and get in the van to take your music to the world - a true rock and roll rite of passage. The documentary is also a tribute to every young kid who dreams of a life playing music. Dave was that kid. As were Ringo Starr, The Edge, Annie Clark, Steven Tyler, Ian Mackaye and everyone in between. The list goes on forever. While they all have stories - outrageous, unbelievable, insane, as well as poignant stories - they all share a common bond. At some point, before anyone knew their name, they had an unstoppable drive to share their music with the world. Their passion led them to leave everything behind, throw caution to the wind, and chase their dream.
Friends and Fans Help NRBQ Founding Member
Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinatois an inspired album recorded by an astounding group of musicians who are all generously donating their proceeds from these recordings to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to support Joey with his current health issues. The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability or age-related problems. Joey Spampinato, a singer, songwriter and bassist, was cofounder of the legendary NRBQ, a rock quartet whose genre-defying music continues to inspire generations of music fans and fellow musicians. Many of those musicians answered the call from Joey's wife Kami Lyle and producer Sheldon Gomberg when they contacted them about recording one of Joey's songs for an album to help raise funds for Joey when it was revealed he was battling cancer. For more information about Sweet Relief Musicians Fund visit https://www.sweetrelief.org/
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Fall 2021 North American Tour Announced
Genesis announced their highly anticipated return to North America for the first time in 14 years with The Last Domino? tour dates that will have Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford, playing major cities across the U.S. and Canada including Madison Square Garden on December 5, 2021. The group will be joined by Nic Collins on drums, and the band's long-time lead guitar and bass player Daryl Stuermer. The Last Domino? North American Tour 2021 marks the first time Genesis has performed stateside since 2007's Turn It On Again: The Tour which went on to be one of the biggest grossing tours of that year playing sold out arenas and stadiums around the world. One of the most successful and legendary rock bands of all-time, Genesis has sold more than 100 million albums with numerous top 20 hits including "Invisible Touch," "In Too Deep," and "Turn It On Again," while also being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. Tickets for all shows was available first through a pre sale powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan on May 5, followed by the general public on-sale on May 7. The Verified Fan program aims to create a safe and reliable ticket-buying experience. It helps ensure that tickets get into the hands of real fans first. Fans must register for access. Due to popular demand, a second show has been added. To register, please visit www.genesis-music.com.
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Rise Against: "Less Can Be More" Rise Against's new single, "Nowhere Generation," is exploding at radio and global streaming: the track is knocking on Rock Radio's Top 15 door at #16, closing in on Alternative's Top 20 at #22, its total airplay continues to multiply exponentially, and has amassed more than 3.5 million global streams, and counting. So, naturally, with that kind of heat, the punk rockers announced a whole new spin on the track, "Nowhere Generation (Ghost Note Symphonies)," a stripped-down, reimagined take on the original that stays true to its punk spirit and blistering message. Produced by Bill Stevenson, Andrew Berlin, and Chris Beeble, and recorded in August 2020 at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, CO, Rise Against - Tim McIlrath/ vocals, rhythm, guitar, Joe Principe/bass, Brandon Barnes/drums, and Zach Blair/guitar - was joined by musicians on violin, viola, cello, upright bass, and piano, instruments one wouldn't expect on a Rise Against album, but that offer a fresh dynamic to the song. This is not the first time Rise Against has transformed one of its fiery punk rock songs into a beautifully orchestrated acoustic presentation. 2018 saw the release of Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol 1, a creative endeavor where the band reimagined their music in a way no one expected.The stripped-down orchestration was raw and revealing lyrically while powerful and compelling musically.
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