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Topsy Turvy Teens: New Bounce! Club

Bounce! Trampoline Sports in Syosset is now transformed into “teen central” every Friday night from 8 to 11 pm.

Exclusively for those ages 13 through 17, Bounce offers an environment where teens can jump, play trampoline, dodge ball, “slamdunk” basketball, and volleyball, and dance to music played by an on-site deejay.

Throughout the evening, the Bounce! staff will give away Bounce! branded items.

Teen Bounce! Club costs $22 for three hours of jump time; guests are encouraged to make advance reservations by calling (516) 762-1300. All participants must have a Bounce! liability waiver completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Find waivers and more by logging on to bounceonit.com/sysosset.

Vintage Paper Show In Garden City

The spring Long Island Vintage Paper Show, presented by Flamingo Eventz, will be April 12 from noon to 6 pm and April 12 from 11 am to 4 pm at The Garden City Field House at St. Paul's School, located at 295 Stewart Avenue in Garden City.

The spring installment of this popular event will, as always, feature rare and unusual old books, maps, prints, emphemera, postcards, magazines, photos, Valentines, and much more.

Dealers from around the region will be present, offering their goods at affordable prices. A special feature will be appraisals by John Bruno, the star of the PBA series “Market Warriors”; Bruno will be on hand on the Sunday leg of the event from 1 to 3 pm.

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through 21. For more information, call (603) 509-2639, or log on to flamingoeventz.com.

Full Bunny Contact: It’s Extreme Easter

“Full Bunny Contact” is a weekend-long Easter festival with a decidedly twisted and whimsical take on the traditional spring fair. Wander the grounds and participate in games and activities with a main event that pits New Yorkers against “hardcore bunnies” in an Easter egg hunt for the ages. The event features a midway, game booths, food trucks, a deejay, an on-site bar, and live entertainment, and will run from April 17 through 20 at The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, located at 107 Suffolk Street (between Rivington and Delancey Streets.) in New York City’s lower east side. Info: fullbunnycontact.com.

“This is pure, silly, fun with an element of sport,” said creator Timothy Haskell. “A four day celebration where you can race an actual rabbit while wearing a giant tortoise shell, or pull candy right out of the Easter bunnies butt, or show off your flag football moves as you try in vain to collect Easter eggs. New Yorkers love to celebrate holidays, and FBC combines the familiar with the extreme.”

Long Live Long Island: Clean-Ups & More

Earth Day is April 22; here are upcoming events with cleaning up our area in mind: The “Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge Beach Clean-Up” is Saturday, April 19 beginning at 9 am at Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge in Lloyd Harbor. Join Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon and The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as they work to keep this wildlife refuge trash-free; snacks and water will be provided for volunteers. It's free for all who participate. For information and to register: (516) 695-0763.

Also scheduled: “Bring Earth Day To The Beach,” April 19 beginning at 9 am at West Hampton Dunes in Westhampton Beach. This clean-up event will feature Jerome Liggon playing African drums, live animals, face painting, free water bottles, Island Bead Jewelry, Ben & Jerry's, and more.

It’s free; information: (631) 288-3335.

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Take A World’s Fair Tour

A special “Forgotten NY Tour” will take a look at the historic New York City World’s Fairs in Willets Point and Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, April 1 from noon to 3 pm. For more information, call (718) 278-0700 or log on to astorialic.org.

In this event organized by The Greater Astoria Historical Society, area residents can join Forgotten NY’s Kevin Walsh and GAHS’ Rich Melnick in exploring the

remnants of two World’s Fairs, 1939-1940 and 1964-1965, in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, including the place where Pope Paul VI preached, the remains of a swimming amphitheater, and a time capsule not to be opened till the year 6964.

Route: Those taking part on boardwalk leading to Flushing Meadows Park south of Willets Point station, #7 train.

Admission is $20 for the public, or $15 for members of The Greater Astoria Historical Society.

Forest Hills Stadium

SAD? DON’T BE SILLY

Things change, but just because some old-timey things are going away doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. Time marches on, so why are you upset about: Roseland: One of New York’s most famous small venues was also among its most overrated, with terrible sight lines and sound that harkened back to tinny drive-in movie speakers. If it hadn’t been in Manhattan, this converted skating rink wouldn’t have any any sort of reputation whatsoever as a “top venue.” It was originally known as “Roseland Ballroom,” but the only thing that had a ball there was its infamous cockroach population.

Canal Room: Once a haven for original music, this club’s final days were as a faux oldies joint featuring beyond-awful 80s and 90s music tributes (The Bayside Tigers, Jessie’s Girl) that didn’t look or sound like any act from the 80s or 90s we can think of.

Radio Shack: You’re honestly going to miss those otherwise unemployable stiffs who never knew the difference between a micro and mini USB cable and then tried to sell you a satellite dish when you only wanted a four-pack of AA batteries?

Queens’ Music Home To Host Concerts Again

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he promoters for Forest Hills Stadium (foresthillsstadium.com), the sporting and entertainment venue hidden in the Queens neighborhood of Forest Hills, have announced the venue’s 2014 concert season.

The upcoming season will feature a mix of stars from the music and entertainment worlds, including a performance by three-time Grammy winners and multi-platinum artists The Zac Brown Band on Saturday, June 21. Tickets to all 2014 Forest Hills The Zac Stadium events are available exclusively via ticketfly.com; more events will be announced soon.

During August last year, Forest Hills Stadium featured an inaugural performance by Mumford & Sons on their “Full English” tour. The concert, the first in the stadium in more than 15 years, brought music fans from all over the world to Queens to experience live music in a unique environment. Since then, the stadium has undergone a restoration,

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A special event for all ages, “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” takes place on Saturday, April 19 from noon to 3 pm at King Manor Museum (located in King Park), 150-03 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica. For more information, log on to kingmanor.org.

We didn’t realize there was any sort of “official” celebration, either, but April has been designated as National Kite Month, and this free event will bring lovers of all things flying together for a day of strings and winged things. Those participating can create and decorate their own kites, and try flying them in the Museum’s backyard. Part of the Hands-On History series, the varied Saturday “drop-in” programs are events for families. including a number of renovations and improvements. These include ticketed seating in the upper bowl; improved ADA seating options; widened aisles and handrail installation; a new concourse plan featuring easier access to food and beverages; and other facilities.

Ticketing will be improved through a new, fan-friendly reserved ticketing system provided by Ticketfly.

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been made possible through a partnership with the local community, and the partnership is focused on making concerts a rewarding experience for all involved. The stadium is conveniently located feet from the E, M, F, and R subway trains, as well as the LIRR. Concertgoers are strongly encouraged to utilize public transportation, as there is no parking available at the stadium or in the surrounding community.

Hello, Putt Putt People: Rocket Park Mini Golf Returns

One of the most popular activities at The New York Hall of Science in Corona – yes, the facility offers outdoor-themed events as well as its popular indoor exhibits during the warm weather months – is Rocket Park Mini Golf, featured on weekends from 10 am to 6 pm.

This event is ongoing.

The same laws of motion and gravity that guide the path of a spaceship control the motion of golf balls here on Earth. Admission is $6 for adults plus general NYSCI admission, $5 for children and seniors plus general NYSCI admission. For more information on this and other events, visit nysci.org.

From Billie Jean King to The Beatles, Jimmy Connors to Jimi Hendrix, Chris Evert to The Rolling Stones – for decades the stadium at the West Side Tennis Club was not only host of the U.S. Open, it was also a renowned music venue, tucked into a leafy neighborhood of stately homes in Queens’ Forest Hills neighborhood.

However, when the U.S. Open moved to larger space in Flushing, Queens in 1977, the architecturally stunning, horseshoe-shaped Forest Hills Stadium fell into disrepair and its days as a music venue faded. In 2013, concert promoters partnered with the West Side Tennis Club to rehabilitate the stadium and bring events back to this storied venue. After the inaugural concert by Mumford & Sons last August, the stadium will return this summer with a full slate of entertainment programming. The 2014 concert season will be sponsored by Citi with additional support from Heineken.

The Zac Brown Band’s latest project, The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1, is out now on Southern Ground; it follows the band’s three platinumselling albums Uncaged, You Get What You Give, and The Foundation, which have together sold over six million copies and produced a historic series of 11 #1 hit singles. The Georgia band makes its Queens debut here.

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by Richard Joseph Branciforte

Ultra Music Fest Scores Big

Adventure Club

What’s going on New York? I’m relaxing here in beautiful Miami after a pretty hectic weekend, known to some as Ultra Music Festival and to others as the best weekend of their life. The crowds were crazy, the shows were crazy, the environment was perfect, the weather was great (except for a little rain on Saturday night).

It was all of the perfect elements mixed together at the perfect time. If you weren’t at the festival, keep reading on to find out how it went. If you were at the festival, however, also keep reading on to see how it went.

The day started out on Friday with the juices pumping through my body, ready to get some EDM into my system after having waited several months to be at Ultra and experience the magic. The festival started at 4 pm on Friday, so that gave me the time before that to eat and prepare and relax. I started off the day with a favorite of mine, Zomboy. From the moment I walked near the stage, I could feel the beat bumping and the dirty, grimy dubstep hitting me in the face. He also managed to play two of my favorite songs: Gunn Finga by Eptic and Terror Squad by Zomboy. Also, it was pretty early in the day so there weren’t that many people there, giving me the whole area to myself to go hard. This was easily on of my favorite acts of the day. This day was also packed with tons of acts I loved; Adventure Club, Datsik, Borgore, Carnage It was the best day of the weekend and all of them went hard. I will say that my favorite act of the weekend was Borgore and I cannot stop listening to his set over and over again. And lucky enough for me, I got to sit down with some artists and talk to them about their Ultra experience and their EDM careers in general.

First people of the day were the dub duo Adventure Club. I talked to them about some recent songs they had produced and where they were looking to take their style.

We always want to stick with what is the adventure core but we kind of want to

about Just Blaze was his ability to incorpoexperiment and involve ourselves and see rate old school hip-hop songs and his what happen with the scene. Adventure scratching that he threw into his set. It was Club is known for their melodic dubstep with chopped up female vocals, but recent- a flashback to the old kind of DJing with scratching on vinyl. Some other sets that ly they have been producing some big really killed it on Sunday were Krewella, room as well as more house type tracks.

DJ Snake, Dillon Francis, RL Grime, and They’re also a group of guys with a good Flosstradamus. It was a very trap kind of sense of humor, having said in a previous day and a great day to get down with a interview that they didn’t learn English girl in the crowd for sure. I was lucky until very recently, yet revealing to me that enough to be in the audio/visual they were just joking around and booth for Krewella’s performalways try and slip something ance and it was a phenomlike that in. enal experience getting After that interview, to see what goes into the night was close to the video mapping for over and I headed over a main stage performto the Worldwide ance and what hapStage to catch From the moment pens behind the Carnage’s set. It was a I walked near the scenes at Ultra. A lot typical Carnage set, stage, I could feel the more goes into it than filled with big room, one would think. I trap, and outright beat bumping and the also got to speak with crazy songs. There dirty, grimy dubstep a few very awesome were drops like no hitting me in the face. people on Saturday. other, lights that light I got to talk to up the entire area, and –Richie G The Chainsmokers, an overall positive attiaka the producers of tude among the crowd; the new hit sensation one of pure happiness #selfie about their Ultra and excitement to be at experience and what they one of the premier music thought about the fame of festivals in the country. their new single. It’s a pretty Day 2 was just as wild as the ridiculous song and they are very well first, with a more trap/hip-hop feel to the aware of that. The beat is awesome, but day. We started off with Candyland at the the lyrics are hilarious and we meant them UMF Radio Stage and they absolutely to be hilarious. We were totally just trying killed it! to have fun with the song and the rest of It was a mix of electronic music as well the world found it to be pretty relatable as all those great hip-hop songs from 10 too. When I asked them about if they were years ago that you forgot that you liked.

They mixed everything together nicely and going to come out with a new EP or album engaged with the crowd and put on a great and their goals for the next year, their response was pretty interesting. We just show. After them, we head to see Just want to become a bigger brand and have Blaze. He recently produced a track called people identify with us more and make Higher with Baauer, but is still somewhat everything bigger and bigger We just make of a hidden gem. He spans all genres and shit we think is cool. The Chainsmokers all types of tempos and really has his mixare definitely on the rise and expect to hear ing skills down. Two big things I noticed

big things from them in the future. After The Chainsmokers I got to speak with Vello Virkhaus who is the CEO and Creative Director of V Square Labs, the visual production company that ran the main stage of Ultra and has since almost its beginning. While up in the VJ booth, I got to experience what they do during a set and it’s the equivalent of DJing, expect with animation. Without getting too technical, they’ve been making some major leaps and bounds in the industry and have condensed their racks and systems from an entire wall, to a small 4 foot tall box that not only houses all the processing equipment they need, but is also the fastest in the industry. You’re just plugging in, no one is losing sync, and everything is timed out and just running the entire show. They’re running graphics like they never have before and can provide the crowds with high definition and high-speed eye opening visuals. I would highly recommend going online and checking out V Squared Labs and all of the other shows and events they have worked on. It’s really incredible how big their range of operation is.

Day 3 was not quite as bumping as the other days. It was a very trance and progressive house heavy day, which is not what I’m really into. I would say that the highlight of the day had to come with Hardwell’s Ultra closing performance on main stage. I’ve never seen such a connection between the DJ, the lights, the music, and the people before.

Everything was on point and he delivered a memorable performance, filled with the hits and the vocals and the sounds that everyone wanted and would expect from a top level DJ. All I can say is that Ultra 2014 was a memorable experience and I can’t wait for Ultra 2015 next year! For any questions and comments, feel free to contact me at richiegtechno@gmail.com. Remember to keep raging my friends!

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The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters Shawn Colvin April 11 at 8 PM Suffolk Theater, Riverhead Suffolktheater.com

Best known for her huge Billboard hit “Sunny Came Home” (a Grammy winner for Record of the Year in 1998), Colvin is now firmly ensconced in the annals of legendary pop/rock singer/songwriters. Not only has she

Roger McGuinn Boulton Center, Bay Shore April 10 at 8 PM (631) 969-1101 boultoncenter.org There are no bigger rock legends than McGuinn, both a founding member of one of the art form’s earliest and most renowned folk/rock

acts, The Bryds, as well as a solo artist with an arm’s length of classic albums (Back From Rio, Cardiff Rose, his selftitled hit) and other bands (McGuinn, Clark, & Hillman). Every time you hear creamy 12-string electic guitar, thank this man; he’s managed to be an innovator not only as a writer and singer but as a player as well.

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performed her own songs, but her interpreations of others (Doc Pomus springs to mind) are every bit as edifying as her own original work.

She’ll be performing songs from not only her new albums here, but from her classic discs as well. Here’s some trivia: Colvin will join Heart, Indigo Girls, Skylar Grey, and many more stars on the “Women Who Rock: Grammy Festival At Sea” this November.

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The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters Keith & Krystyn Getty April 13 Tilles Center, LIU Post, Brookville tillescenter.org

These Irigh singer/songwriters and recording artists do something that few others are: Composing modern hymns. Best known for their version of “In Christ Alone,” this duo is revered for its theologically astute lyrics and original melodies.

U.S. recordings have included In Christ Alone, Awaken The Dawn, and Joy: An Irish Christmas.

Presented by Harvest International Church.

The Feelies

April 26 at 8 PM Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center whbpac.org

Westhampton Beach PAC often presents the hottest new cutting-edge acts in the land as part of its “Emerging Artists Series” – but in this case, WHBPAC is now bringing back a legendary and influential New Jersey-based pop/punk group, considered one of the founding bands of the long-lamented art form. Now, The Feelies pick up where they left off, sounding as committed and invigorated as ever. Indie success can be fleeting, but the current Feelies prove it never has to be boring.

Emerson String Quartet April 17 at 8 PM Staller Center, Stony Brook University stallercenter.com

Returning to Staller after serveral lauded performances at this college venue, The Emerson String Quartet has amassed an amazing list of achievements: nine Grammy Awards, three Gramophone Awards, the coveted Avery Fisher Prize, and an international reputation for groundbreaking chamber music projects and outstanding recordings.

The program here will feature works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Benjamin Britten.

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ow that Madison Square Phil Garden CEO James Dolan has Jackson hired “The Lord of the Rings,” Phil Jackson, to be the new New York Knicks president (Jackson has earned six NBA championship rings as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls; five in the same role for the Los Angeles Lakers; and a pair as a bench player for the Knicks) and has promised to grant as much autonomy to him as an owner can, it will be interesting to see whether the media will finally stop bashing Dolan. At the Jackson press conference, Dolan acknowledged that he has been far from adept at running a basketball team. The most obvious bad decision on his part was firing Donnie Walsh as the team’s general manager without having a suitable replacement ready to take his place. The reason for Walsh’s ouster was seemingly that Walsh did not want to give up a king’s ransom to get Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets. Given Anthony’s outstanding play since coming to the Knicks, it’s easy to understand Dolan’s desire to meet Denver’s asking price three years ago.

It’s funny how that “man of the people,” New York Daily News columnist Mike Lupica, loves to beat up on Dolan any chance that can – yet it’s hard to recall Lupica writing a negative word about Mets CEO Fred Wilpon or his son, team chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon, even though the Mets have not had a winning season in five years (a streak that

By Lloyd Carroll should reach six this year). the Red Storm’s mediocre season, sophomore Unlike the Wilpons, Dolan forward Jakarr Sampson announced he is leaving St. John’s to enter the 2014 NBA Draft. Whoever is has never been afraid to giving him advice probably told his friends to buy break open his checkbook to try to improve his team. He has also been front and center, literally, at Madison Square Garden, when the Knicks are not playing well. When New York City has been hit with disasters such as 9/11 and Superstorm Sandy, it has been Dolan who has been front and center raising relief funds by organizing concerts at MSG. Dolan, an Oyster Bay resident, is also a guitarist who fronts the blues/rock/ Matt Americana band JD & The Straight Shot. He Harvey told me a few years ago that he always enjoys reading Good Times. The man has impeccable up shares of Enron 10 years ago and then let that taste.

The St. John’s University Red Storm proved to be Madoff fellow handle the rest of their money.

Sampson wasn’t even listed on the Wooden Award a “one and done” team as it were beaten by Providence in the Big East Tournament, costing it a ballot that’s college basketball’s equivalent to the berth in the NCAA Tournament. The Storm was Heisman Trophy in college football. He’ll be lucky next blown out by Robert Morris University at to find a professional team in Europe that will give him a decent contract.

Carnesecca Arena in the first round of the NIT. The Red Storm played as if they couldn’t have cared New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey, less in front of a thankfully sparse crowd. Despite rehabilitating from Tommy John surgery, incurred

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errill Highlights: More high league scores from Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park: Florence Imperatore 217; Nancy Augenthaler 214; Jeanine Musacchio 665 series; Bobby Calca 722 series; Bonnie Gortler 683 series; Greg Pandolfi 719 series; Gregg De Angelo 739 and 782 series; Anthony Campagna 730 series; Henry Van Engel 706 series; Bob Smith (who?) 739 series; James Christakos 814 series, which included a 299 series; Pete Morreale 726 series; John Tarricone 289; Doug Liquori 750 series; Sue Bilicki 258; Karl Nystrom 735 series; Bill Delawski 738 series; Jay Nikol 726 series; Mike Vietri 704 series; Raj Kochar 771 series.

Pure Perfection: Starting with this issue, we’ll take a look at area bowlers rolling perfect 300 games this season from around the region, starting with South Levittown Lanes: Achieving perfection this season have been Swifty Catapano, Chris Goss, Luke Gaglione, Mike Sodano, George Schnepp, Anthony Silva, Nick Filosa, Larry Straus, John Randazzo Jr., Jason Kubat, Michael Capolongo, Vincent Geraci, Mike Perrone, Shawn Green, Frank Montgoris, Ronald J. Broege, Ed Werbeck, Brian

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By Bob Smith Photo:Jack Jurek courtesy PBA, LLC

Werbeck, Justin Kampf, Sean Thomson, Scott Ehrlich (two), Bryan Beech, Tony Olivo, and Fred Catapano.

If you have news about a perfecto in this or any center in Long Island or Queens, write to us via gtmag@ optonline.net.

Coach Mike’s Site: One of Long Island’s most accomplished bowling coaches and pro shop operators, Mike D’Ambrosio, has built a website, coachmikedbowlingsupplies.com, that offers many of his helpful Howcast

bowling tips videos, which also can be viewed on YouTube or via Howcast.com.

PBA Regional Roundup: From the PBA’s Bill Vint: PBA veteran Jack Jurek defeated Darryl Bower by 164 pins to win the PBA50 Victory Lanes Central Open at Victory Lanes in Galion, Ohio, on March 9.

The win

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marked Jurek’s 16 th PBA Regional title … PBA50 competitor Bryan Goebel of Shawnee, Kansas, and partner Scott Sullinger of Lavista, Nebraska, defeated the legendary Pete Weber and Rick Miller of Lincoln, Nebraska, 525-489, to win the PBA Thunderbowl Over/Under 50 Doubles Midwest Classic on Sunday at Thunderbowl in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 9 ... Also on that date, amateur Kristopher Prather of Milton, Fllorida, nipped Kyle Troup of Taylorsville, North Carolina, 259-258, to win the PBA Pensacola South Open at New Liberty Lanes in Pensacola, Florida.

For complete schedules, rules, and entry information, visit pba.com, open the “schedules” tab and click on Regional Tours to find the event in your area.

New On The Lanes: Now available for your arsenal are such new bowling ball choices as Motiv’s colorful Venom Shock and spare-worthy Arctic Sniper; Columbia’s 300’s Disorder; and Track’s controllable HX05.

LIGBT Times: John Rhodes of Huntington Station won the LIBGT tournament on March 16 at AMF Babylon Lanes. Rhodes win came at an opportune time, as this LIGBT “major” netted him a very nice champion’s purse of $3,000. Log to to ligbtour.com to learn more.

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By Lloyd Carroll Photos: Matt Harvey by Bob Smith; Phil Jackson by Keith Allison (Commons); Baseball Hall Of Fame by Beyond My Ken (Commons)

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the wrath of Mets management by getting indignant at not being able to speak with the media. Jay Horwitz, the Mets’ longtime Vice President of Media Relations, was upset that he caught Harvey speaking with Daily News baseball scribe Andy Martino during spring training. Mets brass wishes that Harvey would not plead his case with the media about rushing back to pitch in 2014 when doctors have advised him to wait until 2015.

Horowitz was rightfully concerned that other sportswriters would be incensed if they couldn’t access to Harvey. As a sportswriter, I should be cheering for Harvey for wanting to talk to the fourth estate. Unfortunately from what I have seen of him in the Mets clubhouse, Harvey’s behavior is a variation of the old axiom: “He learns to say hello when it’s time to say goodbye.” Last year when he was the toast of the town, I felt as if there was an

electric fence around his locker when I deigned to talk to him.

If he did respond to one of my questions, it was with a halting two-word answer at best.

Obviously, I wasn’t an important member of the media to majestic Matt.

Just as the origin of baseball has long been in dispute, so apparently is that of surfing. A spokesperson from the Northern California town of Santa Cruz, which has the oldest boardwalk in the United States, claims that the first surfer caught waves at its beach in 1885. With all due respect to picturesque and hip Santa Cruz, the Orange County city of Huntington Beach will always be far more identified with surfing because it’s mentioned in The Beach Boys’ early hit “Surfin’ Safari.” It also helps that Dean Torrance of Jan & Dean fame (they had a #1 hit with “Surf City” in 1963) makes his home there. Huntington Beach officials claim that surfing began in their town 100 years ago.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown will celebrate its 75th anniversary this summer. In addition to its big induction weekend at the end of July that will see such legendary players as Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and Frank Thomas and retired managers

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Bobby Cox, Tony LaRussa, and Joe Torre get their plaques, there will be a baseball film series in the fall.

Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau officials claim that they will be instituting Citi Bikestyle bicycle rentals on its beaches. The difference is that these will be “fat bikes” (overinflated tires) that can be ridden on the sand.

The annual GLBT Expo took place two weeks ago at the Javits Center. As the various barriers to gay people have rightfully been dropping over the years, this trade show has becoming more and more like any other at the Javits Center – although there is still a Mardi Gras-like fun feel to it, even with many Fortune 500 companies and well-known resort areas as exhibitors. The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun as well as the New York Liberty, who will be returning to Madison Square Garden, had booths at the Expo.

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THE BOUNTIFUL GOURMET

By Richard Branciforte

Souper Fry: Where Gourmet Eats Meet The Streets

There’s no better time to write a dining review than when the taste of a good meal is still on your taste buds.

By accident, we discovered a true gem in Merrick, Souper Fry, a small neighborhood joint that delivers major league taste with an inventive combination of Big Boy Burgers, Wraps, customized salads, hand cut fries and delicious home made soups.

The best of several worlds was “The Farley” a half lb Angus burger with pulled pork, crispy onions and cheddar cheese. This baby just oozes flavor and it’s a strong contender for one of the best burgers on the Island. Ditto the “AB”, a majestic concoction of half lb burger, onion ring, mushrooms and A-1 sauce. The cost for these treasures....$6.50. Yes, you heard me right. Not since the days of Frank N Burger in Smithtown have we had such value.

For the sake of research, and for no other reason of course, we also ordered “The Juan Epstein” Wrapini with corned beef, roasted pork, swiss cheese, sliced pickles

CH-CH-CH CHANGES

Longtime bandleader Rusty Young announced that Poco has essentially called it quits after more than 40 years as a nationally touring act; while the band isn’t officially “broken up,” its days on the road are pretty much over. The vast number of rock legends who have worked with Poco is truly astounding, RRu us st ty y Y Yo ou un ng g as former members include Young, Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Paul Cotton, Randy Meisner, Timothy B. Schmidt, Kim Bullard, Jack Sundrud, and George Grantham … Longtime vocalist Angela Gossow has left the metal act Arch Enemy; she’s been replaced by Alissa White-Gluz, formerly of The Agonist … Kim Deal quietly left The Pixies last year … Abe Love of the 90s band 5ive is fighting off rumors of quitting the act after he pulled out of an upcoming tour … Not everyone is leaving: Adam Ant is once again working with bassist Leigh Gorman and drummer Dave Adam Ant Barbarrosa, members of the original Adam & The Ants, as he continues his comeback ... Bachman-Turner Overdrive was honored with an all-star tribute at the 2014 Juno Awards in Canada.

and dijon mustard. Cuba meets Lower East side on this combo, the corned beef was delicious and it must be a health food since it was pressed in a wheat tortilla.

Fries are hand cut and double fried, a small is actually a huge bag that could easily feed three, and you can choose from 21 dipping sauces including Roasted

Bret Michaels His Rock & Roll Life Comes To Mulcahy’s

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eteran rocker and TV star Bret Michaels will bring his “Life Rocks Tour” to Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall in Wantagh on Friday, May 2; advance tickets are now available via Mulcahy’s box office or TicketWeb.com. For more information, log on to muls.com.

As a rock star, reality star, spokesperson, businessman, and philanthropist, Michaels does more jobs in a single day than most people do in an entire lifetime. Depending on the hour of the day, he’s a cultural icon, a rock god, an entrepreneur, a TV star, a father, the face of the American Diabetes Association, a supercross enthusiast, solo artist, Poison frontman, and a generous donor to a myriad of charitable causes.

Michaels first rose to fame as the frontman of Poison, an act that surely defined the fast, gritty, and glamorous rock & roll scene of the 1980s. Since the band’s beginning, Poison has achieved massive success, releasing eight studio albums and four live

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Garlic Aioli, Kung Pow, Blue Cheese and Jalapeno Cheddar.

Fries will set you back all of $3.

A specialty of Souper Fry is their homemade soups...two winners are the lobster bisque and mushroom and crab soups. Plenty of seafood and nice and thick. All you would expect from John, the owner, who used to own a seafood restaurant.

There’s eat in, but you’ll be fascinated by the lines snaking to the front door for those ordering takeout or picking up. Dinner time is prime viewing time but the kitchen is more than capable of handling the orders, turning

albums, as well as selling more than 30 million records worldwide – a figure that includes 16.5 million records in the U.S. alone. The band has charted 10 singles in the Top 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100, including the #1 hit “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.”

Nearly three decades years after their debut, Poison is still recording music and performing together.

Michaels’ solo career has been

equally successful. His solo albums, including Custom Built, released in July 2010, topped the charts, reaching #1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock list.

His current solo tour is selling out arenas across the country, and his string of hit solo albums rise on the charts with each successive tour.

Michaels has achieved success in

out individually cooked meals at warp speed.

To sum things up, Souper Fry is one bad ass local place that delivers fine eats with street sense, just like their slogan says. Well worth a special trip if you live

Souper Fry is one bad ass local place that delivers fine eats with street sense, just like the slogan says. anywhere on South Shore Nassau, although we trucked on down from the North Shore.

Music selection is from the Allmans, to Tull, to the Dead.

Souper Fry is located at 1762 Merrick Avenue, Merrick 516-442-1330, or amuse yourself with their menu at www.superfry.com.

the realm of reality TV as well. His “Rock Of Love” television series still ranks one of the most successful in VH1 history. VH1 and Michaels teamed up again for his family oriented 2010 docu-series “Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It.” He went head to head with some of the brightest minds in business on Donald Trump’s NBC hit, “Celebrity Apprentice,” and went on to “Trump” the competition with his Trop-A-Rocka Snapple drink. The quaff proved to be a fan-favorite – so much so that fans rallied to continue its distribution. He is thrilled to be continuing his partnership with Snapple.

“When I created my Diet Snapple Trop-ARocka Tea, I made it my mission to design the best-tasting diet drink on earth – made from the best stuff on earth,” said Michaels.

“Creating Diet Snapple Trop-A-Rocka Tea and donating $250,000 to diabetes research was just the beginning. I’m thrilled that Snapple will be making Trop-A-Rocka a part of its permanent offering.”

Michaels may have been in spotlight for decades, but he is certainly showing no signs of slowing down. Learn more: bretmichaels.com.

Film Reviews

Veronica Mars

the record-setting Kickstarter campaign that got the movie funded. As such, you would have received all sorts of updates, exclusives, and sneak peeks during production; hell, depending on your enthusiasm, you might actually be in the bloody thing (this is not hyperbole; numerous contributors to the crowdfunding effort appear in the film as extras). Of the nearly 100,000 Veronica Mars fans whose passion for the show led them to slap their money on the barrelhead, it can truly be said that this is their movie – but is that a good thing? At what point do you cross over from crowd

funding to narrow casting? What’s to prevent a few well-heeled Scientologists from trying to bankroll a Battlefield Earth sequel?

The truth is that most unsuccessful films and cancelled television shows sink all on their own, casualties of their own lack of merit or inability to appeal to a sufficiently large audience.

Crowdfunding is, in a sense, both market and anti-market, allowing for the survival of otherwise “non-selected” projects through the direct support of a relatively small subset of the public. Still, anything that might help shake Hollywood out of the seemingly endless cycle of reboots, sequels, and adaptations can hardly be considered bad.

If you’ve never seen “Veronica Mars” the TV show and you happen to catch a showing with a herd of Marshmallows, you will at some point feel like an eavesdropper on someone else’s inside joke; there will be callbacks that miss you and laughs you don’t share in. As individual as the experience of a movie is, moviegoing is ultimately communal; to be on the outside looking in is a particularly unsatisfying experience.

If you have any desire to see Veronica Mars the movie, do the prep work and seek out a few episodes of the show. Otherwise, seek life elsewhere.

– Michael Lee

works very well — is in its examination of specific individuals and the precise points at which their internal constructs fall to pieces. Maladies shines a light on two aspects of mental illness not typically acknowledged by cookie cutter Hollywood: that even the most naked lunacy only begins to break down at the interface between the delusional and “real” worlds, and that most of madness, like most of life, is about the mundane. It’s not, as A Beautiful Mind would have you believe, about shadowy government operatives and global nuclear conspiracies, but about how the hell to get your teeth brushed when the universe is speaking absolute truth directly to you at 10,000 terabytes per second. When James, after a random encounter with a blind woman, decides to finish his work in Braille, it seems the most natural and logical of decisions … until he must explain to Catherine that, because of their agreement to finish each other’s work should tragedy befall either of them, she must also learn Braille. It is at “Why Braille?” that the inability to effectively communicate what seems so perfectly reasonable within the confines of his head leads to the dis-ease, frustration, and disorganization that causes others to point at James

and say “He’s sick.” It’s an incredibly specific experience; that it comes across as well as it does is really a testament to the authenticity and restraint of Franco’s and Keener’s performances.

The uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics says the more you know about one property of a particle, the less you can know about its complimentary attribute. Maybe a weird analog of Heisenberg will help you choose whether or not to invest any of your entertainment resources in Maladies; if you’re looking to learn something about the human condition, you are in for some serious navel gazing; if you want to experience the very specific conditions of some rather unusual humans, you may find some satisfaction, but eventually you’ll realize how pointless all this is.

Have fun deciding. – Michael Lee

Starring Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Krysten Ritter, and Enrico Colantoni Directed by Rob Thomas Warner Brothers

It’s been nearly a decade since teen sleuth Veronica Mars (Bell) abandoned her hometown of Neptune, and her situation in New York resembles her old life on the Left Coast little. She’s traded the tempermental but magnetic Logan Echolls (Dohring) for the constancy and good-heartedness of “Piz” Piznarski (Chris Lowell); gotten a law degree; and is on the verge of landing a plum position with a prestigious firm. Her case-cracking days are behind her, and she is living the dream — until she hears that pop diva and Neptune High alum Bonnie DeVille has been murdered, and the primary suspect is none other than her old flame.

After returning to Neptune to help Logan find a defense attorney, Veronica falls in with the old crowd on the eve of their 10-year high school reunion, and it isn’t long before she finds herself up to her old investigative tricks.

If you’re an average movie going civilian, here’s what you need to know about Veronica Mars: It’s a reasonably slick, sassy, Millennial-noir based on a cancelled television series. It boasts a fine-looking cast and is not the most painful 107 minutes you will ever endure. If you self-identify as a “Marshmallow” — the equivalent for Mars devotees of “Cheesehead” for Packers fans — there is likely very little anyone can tell you about this movie, because in all probability, you were part of

Film Reviews

Maladies

Starring James Franco and Catherine Keener Written and directed by Carter, James Franco Tribeca Film

James (Franco) is a former soap opera star turned writer whose acquaintance with reality is becoming increasingly intermittent. He lives with Catherine (Keener), a painter and occasional cross-dresser who cares for him and his off-balance sister Patricia (Fallon Goodson). Together with James’ “aunt” and neighbor Delmar (David Strathairn), they all struggle to live and create as their needs and idiosyncrasies entwine and become interdependent.

On a macro level, Maladies is about the relationship between artistry and madness. As an overarching statement, it is self-conscious, selfabsorbed, masturbatory bullcrap. It’s what Todd Rundgren wryly referred to as “the ever popular tortured artist effect”: the asinine notion that hey, if you want to make real art, you’d damn well better be on the verge of hacking off a friggin’ ear. It dovetails quite well with that maddening modern ethos that only assigns value to the extravagant.

It’s the type of film that says “devastated” when it means “disappointed.” It’s not so much that Maladies pointedly ignores the thousands upon thousands of writers, painters, musicians, and artistic types who are well adjusted and perfectly happy, it’s that it seems to ignore the possibility of them. As a grand meditation on creativity, it is utterly uninteresting and as irritating as hell.

Where the film works — and, strangely enough,

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The Good Times Guide

Photo: MIcrophone & singer by wixphoto.com

LI’s Hottest Open Mics: Hone Your Skills Live There is no shortage of talent here on Long Island; new venues and bands seem to be cropping up everywhere these days. For those aspiring artists who are just starting out, wading through the crowded waters of the Long Island music scene can be both intimidating and confusing. Luckily, there are many great open mics where artists of all stripes can showcase their latest works and hone their craft.

The most unique open mic on Long Island at the moment is Bring It To The Table, a collaboration between Grey Horse Tavern in Bayport and Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue. Hosted by Jack Licitra of Jack’s Waterfall, Bring It To The Table is an old fashioned song-swap in the style of Jack Hardy’s legendary workshops that launched the careers of Suzanne Vega and Shawn Colvin. Without any stage banter or setup, songwriters bring in one brand new song to play. Afterwards, the crowd gives their feedback and advice on how to improve the song.

In keeping with tradition, snapping – not applause – is the preferred method of showing Jack Licitra ones appreciation.

“It’s a way to look at your craft with other writers and explore possibilities about songs you are working on,” Licitra explains. “Most importantly, it serves as a motivation tool to keep writers on a goal or pace with new material.” With plans for a documentary and a compilation album in the works, Bring It To The Table is an interesting opportunity for songwriters to showcase their latest tunes.

The next session is planned for April 15 at Brickhouse Brewery. In addition to Bring It To The Table, both Brickhouse Brewery and Grey Horse Tavern host more traditional open mic events. For more information, visit brickhousebrewery.com or call 631-447-2337. Visit Grey Horse Tavern at greyhorsetavern.com or call 631472-1868.

The Outrageous Open Mic at Stephen Talkhouse in Mick Amagansett is makHargreaves ing a big imprint on the East End music scene. Hosted by acclaimed producer and singer-songwriter Mick Hargreaves, the Outrageous Open Mic showcases a new featured artist every Thursday night in its “Closed Microphone” segment. “We keep things funny, and sometimes even hilarious, but there’s a set of rules to keep things from getting out of hand. it’s one song per performer, with second helpings after everyone has eaten once,” Hargreaves explains. “Our ‘forbidden list’ of worn-out songs is mercifully short: ‘Red House’, ‘Wagon Wheel’, ‘Mustang Sally’, and ‘Walkin’ on Sunshine’. But that list is always at risk of growing.” Upcoming “Closed Microphone” artists include Travis McKeveny and 40 Foot Saints. The

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Stephen Talkhouse has a full backline, which means full bands are welcome in addition to solo performers. Learn more at stephentalkhouse.com or call 631-267-3117.

A long standing open mic on the south shore takes place at Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Company in Patchogue every Friday night. The quaint and comfortable atmosphere of Roast is an ideal setting for an open mic, which welcomes performers of all ages. Area songwriter an performer Bryan Gallo Bryan hosts the proceedings. “We Gallo have all kinds of acts,” Gallo explains. “Singer/songwriters, instrumental music, spoken word/hip-hop, stand-up acts ... even magicians and mentalists. It’s cool because it keeps both the audience and the performers on their toes. I love the variety, and it’s rarely ever the same show two weeks in a row.”

For more information, visit roastcoffeeandtea.com or call 631-312-5027.

For the jazz/blues oriented performers, the best spot to showcase your licks and new songs is the blues jam at Green’s Irish Pub in Manhassett on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the

month. The jam is hosted by NOLA and the Sharpened Spurs, an allstar lineup consisting of Mark Mancini, Arthur Neilson, Mike Nugent, Felix Cabrera, and Ian Petillo. Their unique style of pick-up accompaniment can suit songwriters of many different styles. “We bring an eclectic blend of Soul, Blues, R&B and Country to the mix,” explains Mancini. “Singers and instrumentalists can attempt things that they just can’t do anywhere

else. This amazing group of musicians can back anyone up on any song and open it up.” Learn more at greensirishpub.com or call 516-570-6220.

Although the Floral Park Open Mic at Charlie Bullfrogs is relatively new, it has attracted some interesting local talent. Each installment showcases a new featured artist and is a great venue for music, comedy and poetry alike. Past featured artists include Ricky Araya, who is currently gigging in support of his new album Leaves.

Franklin Square singer-songwriter Luis Moreno is featured on April 11. For more information, visit facebook.com/charliebullfrogs or call 516352-2384.

K.J. Farrell’s in Bellmore is not only a great place to see some of the most renowned area bands and national touring artists, it’s also a place to take part in one of the most varied and musical jams in the region: Kenny Forgione’s weekly Monday events.

Forgione, a founding member of Wonderous Stories, leads these weekly events that are very much worth checking out whether you are a musician or a music lover. Farrell’s also hosts Frank Walker’s open mic on the first Tuesday of every month. Learn more at kjfarrells.com or call 516-804-9925.

Whether you are an aspiring songwriter, poet or comedian, open mics are a great way to showcase your talent and hone your craft. An open mic also serves as a great place to network, so if you’re looking to catch some fresh new talent this spring, these events serve as a fantastic night out. – Peter Mancini

OPEN MICS ALL OVER

Amityville Music Hall, Amityville – Tuesdays - 631-264-7712 Front Street Pub, Massapequa Park – Wednesdays - 516-798-7048 O’Carroll’s Recovery Room, Mineola – Wednesdays - 516-280-2407 Velvet Lounge, Setauket – Wednesdays - 631-751-7575 Soul Sounds, Sayville - Thursdays - 631-750-5228 O’Briens Ale House, Coram – Wednesdays - 631-732-1141 O’Reilly’s Pub, Oakdale – Tuesdays - 631-472-4200 Nutty Irishman, Bayshore – Tuesdays - 631-969-9700 50 Yard Line, West Babylon – Tuesdays - 631-661-9778 Comiskey’s Park Bar, Saint James - Tuesdays, Sundays - 631-584-3880 The Thirsty Scholar, Holbrook – Tuesdays - 631-648-9454 Phat Daddy’s Pub, Oceanside – Wednesdays - 516-992-5139 Briggs Music, Huntington – Wednesdays - 631-470-7736 The Diamond Club, Ronkonkoma – Wednesdays - 631-648-3156 Quogue East Pub, Quogue – Wednesdays - 631-653-8799 ong Island Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach – Thursdays - 516-544-4444 Mugsy Mc’Gees, Massapequa – Thursdays - 516-799-2424 Mr. Beery’s, Bethpage – Thursdays - 516-579-7049 Zebra Club, Copiague – Thursdays - 631-226-7913 Lefty’s, Lindenhurst – Thursdays - 631-225-5526 Mug’s Smithtown – Saturdays 631-360-8695 OnePub, of the most legendary and -luxurious ways to Ziggy’s Corner, Massapequa – Sundays - 516-541-5400 spend Valentine’s Day weekend in Long Island is to Connolly Station, Malverne – Mondays - 516-887-5160 enjoy the famous Valentine’s package at The Garden Village Lantern, Lindenhurst – Mondays - 631-225-1690 City Hotel. Romantic weekend lodging and dining The Bartini Bar, Babylon – Mondays - 631-539-9196

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Calendar

Tuesday, April 8

Nassau Jazz Jam Session – Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Rickey Roche – Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Rattlesnake Dawn – Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Original Music Tuesday w/Pete Kanelous, Kris Rice & Co., and Tiberius– K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)

Suffolk Open Mic w/Mike "The Godfather" Clemente – O'Reilly's Pub (Oakdale) Open Jam w/George Cintron & Rob DeMartino – Katies of Smithtown Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley – 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Open Mic – Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) The Wanted w/special guests Cassio Monroe & Midnight Red – The Paramount (Huntington) Open Mic with Dan Acosta + DJ Harry-Oke – The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook) InterROBang Productions present Open Mic Night – Amityville Music Hall (Amityville) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – Gator Blue (East Islip) Surrender/Chris DeJon/Sunday Driver – 89 North (Patchogue) NYC/Queens Solo Piano – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Neil Finn – Town Hall (NYC) The Jeremy Pelt Show – Jazz Standard (NYC) SoMo – Highline Ballroom (NYC)

Wednesday, April 9

Nassau Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam w/Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo – The Breakers Bar (Bayville) Donny Celenza & Nina Gordon – Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Blues Jam w/Joe Vicino Band – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio – Don Lorenzo's

Your Guide To Local Events Restaurant and Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan – Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Eddie Sessa – City Café (Garden City) Bad Sandwich Night – Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Wonderous Stories – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band – Phat Daddy's Pub (Oceanside) Hymns – Hofstra University (Hempstead)

Thursday, April 10

Nassau Frank Walker Open Mic – Mugsy Magee's (Massapequa) Salsa Night – Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Jazz and Sushi Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Jazz Jam – Wickers Club (Hicksville) Open Mic Night – Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/Curt Arnel & Friends – Callahan's (East Meadow) Suffolk Open Mic Night hosted by Mike Longo – Mr. Open Blues/Jazz Jam – Park Avenue Beery's (Bethpage) Studios/Briggs Jazz Night: Music Marty (Huntington) Phillips/Daryl Open Mic hosted Pooser/Bill

by Johnny B. – Smith – Viana Quogue East Pub Hotel & Spa (East Quogue) (Westbury) Open Jam w/Ed Acoustic Blue – The Hat & Hudsons Mill Friends – The (Massapequa) Diamond Club Eddie Sessa – (Ronkonkoma) City Café The Cogs Singles (Garden City) Open Jam – The Crosstown Stadium Blues Band – Taking Back Sunday - April 21 (Bohemia) Still Partners Best Buy Theater (NYC) Surrender/Chris (Sea Cliff) DeJon/Sunday Driver – 89 North (Patchogue) Pep & The Soul Explosion Band – River House Whiskey Road – Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Grill (Freeport) F.M. (Steely Dan Tribute)/Live Band Karaoke – NYC/Queens K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Paula Atherton & Interplay – Battery Gardens Shpongle – The Space (Westbury) (NYC) Open Mic with Lesly Bernard and The Tony Suffolk Stevenson Band – Tillman's (NYC) Project Vibe – Publick House (Southampton) London Grammar – Irving Plaza (NYC) Live Jazz with Anthony Raffa – Cirella's The Jeremy Pelt Show – Jazz Standard (NYC) (Melville) Immortal Technique & Brother Ali – Highline Fusion Collective – Hennessy's (Huntington) Ballroom (NYC) Acoustic Open Mic with Dave Christian – Paul Hanmer & Justin Bischof, piano – Le Lefty's (Lindenhurst) Poisson Rouge (NYC) Surrender/Chris DeJon/Sunday Driver – 89 Rosa Diaz/Gina Chavez – S.O.B.'s (NYC) North (Patchogue)

Roger McGuinn – Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Cocktail Hour + Comedy Show – The Emporium (Patchogue) Leah Laurenti – The Meetball Place (Patchogue)

NYC/Queens Henning Stumm/Eliana Marcia/Banda Azul – Giovanna's Restaurant (NYC) Tiny Bubbles Burlesque – Bubble Lounge (NYC) Cabaret Jazz feat. Barbara Carroll & Jay Leonhart & Andy Bey – Tribeca Performing Arts Center (NYC) Comedy + Trivia Show – LIC Bar (Long Island City) Godflesh – Irving Plaza (NYC) Benny Green Trio – Jazz Standard (NYC) Flight Facilities – Highline Ballroom (NYC) Trust w/Mozart's Sister Faso – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) INDYNS – Ella Lounge (NYC) The Night Owls Duo – Vincent's Clam Bar (Howard Beach) Butchers Blind – Spike Hill (Brooklyn)

Friday, April 11

Nassau The Nerds/Tommy Mulvihill & PJ Cardinal – Mulcahy's Pub (Wantagh) Tramps/Disco Unlimited – Coral House (Baldwin) Drop Dead Sexy – Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Studio G – City Café (Garden City) The Rockin 45s – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Urban Street Gypsys – Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Joe Rock & The Allstars – Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Hell Or High Water – Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) The Quantum – CJ's (Franklin Square) Desert Highway/Uppercut – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Pep & The Soul Explosion Band – Antonette's

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Calendar East Hills (Roslyn Heights) Brian McGeough – Piccolo's (Mineola) The Floral Park Open Mic – Charlie Bullfrogs (Floral Park)

Your Guide To Local Events Tyrone – The Meetball Place (Patchogue)

NYC/Queens Michael Alfieri Quartet – The Attic Bar (Douglaston, Queens) The Night Owl Band – The Luna Restaurant (Manhattan) Le Bingo! w/host Linda Simpson – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Fellaheen – Ella Lounge (NYC) Broken Luxury – The Delancey (NYC) Fear The Working Man – Tammany Hall (NYC) NOY – Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1 (NYC) Cool Hand Lou & The Downtown Daddy-O's – The Thai Rock Restaurant (Rockaway Beach)

Suffolk The Melody Rose Quartet – The Elks Club (Huntington) The Long Island Banjo Society – VFW Hall (Copiague) Bad Medicine /Bottoms Up – 89 North (Patchogue) Something Fresh/DJ Sparky – Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Mother Earth Day Celebration – Brickhouse Brewery (Patchogue) The Lone Sharks – Giacomo Jack's (Amityville) Remedy – The Crooked Rail (East Sunday, Northport) April 13 Mary Lamont - April 13 Streetlight Circus Nassau with Trixter, University Café (Stony Brook University) Carolyn Slaughter, LA Harding Trio Jazz Brunch – Diletto's Restaurant Guns, Kix and more – Revolution (Amityville) (Westbury) The Fast Lane – Napper Tandy's Pub (Miller Tree House Studios Open Mic – Ziggy's Corner Place) (Massapequa) Somethin Fresh/DJ Sparky – Nutty Irishman Rich Walker – The Brokerage (Bellmore) (Bay Shore) Santo & Billy – Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Larry Carlton – Boulton Center (Bay Shore) That 70's Band – The Emporium (Patchogue) 5 Stone – The Meetball Place (Patchogue)

NYC/Queens Sweet Licks with DJ Souljah + DJ Marcus – Tillman's (NYC) Armin Van Buuren/Amin Only: Intense – Madison Square Garden (NYC) The Wanted – Beacon Theatre (NYC) Carcass w/The Black Dahlia Murder, Gorguts & Noisem – Best Buy Theater (NYC) UV ink's w/DJ Ricky Vaughn – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Michelle Newman – Ella Lounge (NYC) Danny Kean & Friends/Mac Sings – Pa-nash (Rosedale)

Saturday, April 12

Nassau Pulse – Mulcahy's Pub (Wantagh) That 70's Band/Modern Bliss – Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Disco Unlimited – City Café (Garden City) The Electrix – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Flashback – Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Steel Horse – Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Radio Bandits – CJ's (Franklin Square) Billboard Live/The Wreckers feat. Tommy Byrnes of Billy Joel Band– K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Times Ten – Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Butchers Blind w/Kerry Kearney – The Hub (Island Park) Tramps Like Us (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) – The Space (Westbury)

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Suffolk Open Mic hosted by Foreverman & Joe Brown – Mug's Pub (Smithtown) The Psychedelic Furs – The Paramount (Huntington) Lounge Act (Nirvana Tribute)/Soul To Squeeze (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute)/Return of Saturn (No Doubt Tribute) – 89 North (Patchogue) Drop Dead Sexy – Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Tracy Carubia – Napper Tandy's Pub (Northport) Stengel Fest – Brickhouse Brewery (Patchogue) 3 – Giacomo Jack's (Amityville) Naked Truth – Napper Tandy's Pub (Miller Place) Dead Switch w/Bayos Pigs– Twisted Shamrock (Babylon) Mick Hargreaves – Dark Horse Restaurant (Riverhead) Bryan Gallo – C'Est Cheese (Port Jefferson) Joe Stump w/special guests Ollocs, Fate Breaks Dawn & Atomic Fury – Zebra Club (Copiague) Glen Phillips – Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Saturday Night Dance Party – The Emporium (Patchogue)

Suffolk Sunday Jazz Jam feat. Melody Rose – Declan Quinn's (Bay Shore) Open Mic – Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Kevin Costner & Modern West – The Paramount (Huntington) Bobby Sexton/Don Sands R&B Jam – Picollo (Huntington) Soundswell/Jellyband – 89 North (Patchogue) Ed Ryan – Napper Tandy's Pub (Northport) Rod Picott/Mary Lamont – University Café (Stony Brook University) Streetlight Circus with Trixter, Slaughter, LA Guns, Kix and more – Even Flow (Bay Shore)

NYC/Queens Tony Middleton Trio Jazz Brunch – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Comedy with Hannibal Buress – Knitting Factory (Brooklyn) Open Mic w/Anthony Gibney – Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Bossa Nova Brunch – S.O.B.'s (NYC) Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Highline Ballroom (NYC) Funkbox w/resident DJ Tony Touch/David Aladashvili, piano – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC)

Monday, April 14

Nassau Industry Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Open Mic hosted by The Reflectors – Connolly Station (Malverne) Open Mic and Jam hosted by Kenny Forgione & Friends – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Suffolk Open Mic Night w/Kenn – Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Night w/Dave Drew – The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic Comedy Show – Fin's Pub (Oakdale) Soundswell/Jellyband – 89 North (Patchogue) Dance in Color – The Emporium (Patchogue) NYC/Queens Jam with Richie Cannata – The Bitter End (NYC) Open Jazz Jam Session – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Nana Mouskouri – Town Hall (NYC) Open Mic Jazz for musicians and singers w/The Jon Weiss Trio – Cleopatra's Needle (NYC) MTV Presents 2014 Artists to Watch: Flume – Highline Ballroom (NYC)

Tuesday, April 15

Nassau Jazz Jam Session – Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Rickey Roche – Paddy's Loft (Massapequa)

Calendar Body & Soul – City Café (Garden City) Southbound – Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Songwriters Roundtable hosted by 42nd & Nelson – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)

Suffolk Open Mic w/Mike "The Godfather" Clemente – O'Reilly's Pub (Oakdale) Open Jam w/George Cintron & Rob DeMartino – Katies of Smithtown Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley – 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Open Mic – Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic with Dan Acosta + DJ Harry-Oke – The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook) InterROBang Productions present Open Mic Night – Amityville Music Hall (Amityville) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – Gator Blue (East Islip) Soundswell/Jellyband – 89 North (Patchogue) Sara Evans - The Emporium (Patchogue) NYC/Queens Solo Piano – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) The Riverside Band – Jazz Standard (NYC) The Used & Taking Back Sunday w/Tonight Alive, Sleepwave – Best Buy Theater (NYC) Juana Molina w/Xenia Rubinos – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC)

Wednesday, April 16

Nassau Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam w/Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo – The Breakers Bar (Bayville) Donny Celenza & Nina Gordon – Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Blues Jam w/Joe Vicino Band – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio – Don Lorenzo's Restaurant and Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan – Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Kane Daly – Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band – Phat Daddy's Pub (Oceanside)

Your Guide To Local Events Eddie Sessa – City Café (Garden City) Hymns – Hofstra University (Hempstead) 45 R.P.M. – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)

Suffolk Open Blues/Jazz Jam – Park Avenue Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. – Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Jam w/Ed The Hat & Friends – The Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) The Cogs Singles Open Jam – The Stadium (Bohemia) Soundswell/ Jellyband – 89 North (Patchogue) Grand Central – Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore)

Jazz Jam – Wickers Club (Hicksville) Open Mic Night – Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/Curt Arnel & Friends – Callahan's (East Meadow) Open Mic Night hosted by Mike Longo – Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Jazz Night: Marty Phillips/Daryl Pooser/Bill Smith – Viana Hotel & Spa (Westbury) Rodger Friedman (tentative) – Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Eddie Sessa – City Café (Garden City) Pep & The Soul Explosion Band – River House Grill (Freeport) Brian McGeough – Grillfire (Merrick) Tuesday Afternoon (Moody Blues Tribute)/Live Band Karaoke – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)

NYC/Queens Paula Atherton & Interplay – Suffolk Battery Gardens (NYC) Project Vibe – Rale Mimic & Publick House Vic Juris – Why (Southampton) Liverpool Shuffle - April 18 Live Jazz with Not Jazz Room K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Anthony Raffa – (NYC) Open Mic with Lesly Bernard and The Tony Cirella's (Melville) Stevenson Band – Tillman's (NYC) Fusion Collective – Hennessy's (Huntington) Christina Perri – Irving Plaza (NYC) Acoustic Open Mic with Dave Christian – The Riverside Band – Jazz Standard (NYC) Lefty's (Lindenhurst) The Used & Taking Back Sunday w/Tonight Soundswell/Jellyband – 89 North (Patchogue) Alive, Sleepwave – Best Buy Theater (NYC) Butchers Blind w/Bryan Gallo – Toast S. Carey/White Hinterland – Le Poisson Rouge Coffeehouse (Port Jefferson) (NYC) Victoria Saiella & TJ Jordan – The Meetball Place (Patchogue) Thursday, April 17 Nassau Frank Walker Open Mic – Mugsy Magee's (Massapequa) Salsa Night – Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Jazz and Sushi Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach)

NYC/Queens Henning Stumm/Eliana Marcia/Banda Azul – Giovanna's Restaurant (NYC) Tiny Bubbles Burlesque – Bubble Lounge (NYC) Comedy + Trivia Show – LIC Bar (Long Island

City) Christina Perri – Irving Plaza (NYC) The Wonder Years w/Defeater, Citizen, Real Friends, Modern Baseball – Best Buy Theater (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio w/special guest Lionel Loueke – Jazz Standard (NYC) Loop – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) The Super Friends – Ella Lounge (NYC)

Friday, April 18

Nassau Weird Science/Matt Wahl – Mulcahy's Pub (Wantagh) The Kerry Kearney Band – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Acoustically Correct - Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) As Is – Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Mike Barry (tentative) – Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Wonderous Stories/Liverpool Shuffle – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Mystic – City Café (Garden City) 12X/Wild Ones – Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Brian McGeough – Jack Halyard's (Oyster Bay) John Mulaney – The Space (Westbury) Suffolk The Melody Rose Quartet – The Elks Club (Huntington) Seether w/special guest Filter – The Paramount (Huntington) The Long Island Banjo Society – VFW Hall (Copiague) Soundswell/Jellyband – 89 North (Patchogue) The Electrix – Brickhouse Brewery (Patchogue) King Cobras – Giacomo Jack's (Amityville) Soul Patch – Napper Tandy's Pub (Miller Place) Tradewinds/DJ Sparky – Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Big Laughs in Bay Shore – Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Silvio's Music Promotion presents Carine Firestone, Sunrise N.Y., Keg Belly – Zebra Club (Copiague) O El Amor + Strecker – The Emporium

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Calendar (Patchogue) Status Joe – The Meetball Place (Patchogue)

NYC/Queens Sweet Licks with DJ Souljah + DJ Marcus – Tillman's (NYC) Jesse Cook - Town Hall (NYC) Iced Earth w/Sabaton & Revamp – Best Buy Theater (NYC) John K Band ft. John Kadlecik of Further w/Adam Ezra– Highline Ballroom (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio w/special guest Lionel Loueke – Jazz Standard (NYC) New York's Alight w/Inmates, Anasazi, Omegas, Proxy, Warthog & Mercenary – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Twin Radio – Ella Lounge (NYC) Gardens & Villa – Webster Hall (NYC)

Saturday, April 19

Nassau Pulse – Mulcahy's Pub (Wantagh) Victims of Rock (VOR) – Sunset Grill (Seaford) Frank Walker and Joanne Amante– Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola) Tony Kelly & The Real Deal – Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Chrissie O'Dell (Blues) – Still Partners (Sea Cliff) 16 Bars – Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Wayne Sabella Trio w/Eddie Sessa – City Café (Garden City) Decadia/Push – Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Behind Closed Doors/Legendary Murphys – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Kim Russo (The Happy Medium) – The Space (Westbury) Suffolk Open Mic hosted by Foreverman & Joe Brown – Mug's Pub (Smithtown) O El Amor/12X – 89 North (Patchogue) The B-Side Bandits – Napper Tandy's Pub (Northport) Funk Nasty & The BVD's – Brickhouse Brewery (Patchogue) Joe Rock & The Allstars – Giacomo Jack's

Your Guide To Local Events (Amityville) The Electrix – Vail-Leavitt Music Hall (Riverhead) No Excuses – Napper Tandy's Pub (Smithtown) Clapton Chronicles and Rag Doll – Napper Tandy's Pub (Miller Place) The Zoo – Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) The Weight – Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Saturday Night Dance Party – The Emporium (Patchogue) Crush – The Meetball Place (Patchogue)

NYC/Queens Thunder Road – Lucille's Grill at B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Stephen "Ragga" Marley w/Wayne Marshall & Jo Mersa – Best Buy Theater (NYC) Madonnathon – The 11th Annual Madonna Tribute Show – Gramercy Theatre (NYC) The Night Owl Band – The Luna Restaurant (Manhattan) Dr. Lonnie Smith's "In The Beginning" Octet – Jazz Standard (NYC) The Arcane Insignia – Ella Lounge (NYC) New York's Alright w/Infernoh, Crazy Spirit, Gas Rag, Wiccans, Stoic Violence and Murderer – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC)

Sunday, April 20

Nassau Carolyn Harding Trio Jazz Brunch – Diletto's Restaurant (Westbury) Tree House Studios Open Mic – Ziggy's Corner (Massapequa) Rich Walker – The Brokerage (Bellmore)

Suffolk Sunday Jazz Jam feat. Melody Rose – Declan Quinn's (Bay Shore) Open Mic – Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Bobby Sexton/Don Sands R&B Jam – Picollo (Huntington)

NYC/Queens Tony Middleton Trio Jazz Brunch – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC)

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Comedy with Hannibal Buress – Knitting Factory (Brooklyn) Open Mic w/Anthony Gibney – Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Bossa Nova Brunch – S.O.B.'s (NYC) Dr. Lonnie Smith's "In The Beginning" Octet – Jazz Standard (NYC) Nile w/special guests Winter Nights, Imperial Crypt, & Sunlord – Stage 48 (NYC) Nile – Stage 48 (NYC)

Monday, April 21

Nassau Industry Night – Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Open Mic hosted by The Reflectors – Connolly Station (Malverne) Open Mic & Jam hosted by Kenny Forgione & Friends – K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Suffolk Open Mic Night w/Kenn – Village Lanterne

(Lindenhurst) Open Mic Night w/Dave Drew – The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic Comedy Show – Fin's Pub (Oakdale)

NYC/Queens Jam with Richie Cannata – The Bitter End (NYC) Open Jazz Jam Session – Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Man Forever/So Percussion – Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Electric Candy Land feat. Jesse Marco & Zaxx – Highline Ballroom (NYC) Dan Levinson's Jam Session of the Millennium – Symphony Space (NYC) Open Mic Jazz for musicians and singers w/The Jon Weiss Trio – Cleopatra's Needle (NYC) The Used & Taking Back Sunday w/Tonight Alive, Sleepwave – Best Buy Theater (NYC)

HEADLINERS

Taking Back Sunday Best Buy Theater, New York City April 15, 16, and 21 at 7 PM bestbuytheater.com axs.com

What more needs to be said? Long Island’s biggest rock group of the last decade appears in New York City once again, this time co-headlining with The Used on top of a stacked bill that also includes a couple of hot bands in Tonight Alive and Sleepwave – and TBS is doing it all as part of a three-concert run at Best Buy Theater.

Summer Of Love Concert April 22 8 PM Patchogue Theater (631) 207-1313 patchoguetheatre.com

Glen Burtnick (Styx, ELO) leads his “Summer Of Love Experience” in this massive concert event that features the music of virtually ever band that was big in the 1960s.

Kevin Costner & Modern West The Paramount, Huntington April 13 at 8 pm ticketmaster.com paramountny.com

Modern West began when Kevin Costner’s wife, Christine, encouraged him to reconnect with his love of music – but the history of the band goes back more than 20 years, when Kevin Costner met musician John Coinman in an Los Angeles acting workshop. The band draws its influences from a broad tapestry of American music and beyond. Lily Costner will open.

Defending The Caveman April 12 at 5 PM • NYCB Theatre at Westbury (800) 745-3000 ticketmaster.com thetheatreatwestbury.com

Vince Valentine is the star of the current touring version of the longest-running one-man show in Broadway history, which is still doing boffo box office years after it left the Great White Way.

Madeleine Peyroux April 11 at 8 PM The Space at Westbury (800) 745-3000 ticketmaster.com thespaceatwestbury.com

“The only thing that matters is the song,” said Peyroux in her bio, and it’s that charm that has made her an international sensation. This jazz singer and guitarist only tours sporadically, so this is an opportunity for fans to see the genre star up-close and person in the intimate environs of The Space.

MEDIA

With Bob Smith

It will be interesting to eventually figure out whether World Wrestling Entertainment made a good move in bringing longtime star Hulk Hogan back into its fold. Hogan, now 60, has been used primarily as a de facto goodwill ambassador thus far …

WWE's new cable TV home should be announced in late April or early May, according to the company …

The March 2014 Playboy Playmate of the Month, Britt Linn, made headlines for a rather surprising reason: She's the first Playmate in more than 15 years to sport short hair; her style is a straight-up mohawk. On the subject of pro wrestling, the issue also features an in-depth profile of former WWE champion The Iron Sheik, now one of the wildest personalities in underthe-radar show biz and on Twitter.

The Sheik has become something of a national celebrity for having no “off” button, as he'll go off on foul-mouthed rants in broken English that are both disturbing and hilarious

… Print isn't dead: The new baseball season has brought us the annual edition of Who's Who In Baseball, a straight-stats publication that has changed little in the 99 years (!) it's been in business; it's available at most larger newsstands …

It's official: This season of “Saturday Night Live” will be remembered as one of the soggiest ever, full of selfcongratulatory send-offs (Seth Meyers) and a cast that's only slightly lesser than the population of Rhode Island.

The highlights: the emergence of versatile Kate McKinnon (a Seacliff native) and exactly one new cast member out of a ridiculous number of eight (Mike O'Brien) to show even the slightest bit of promise.

Our original pick as a top new cast member, Beck Bennett, hasn't been given a whole lot to do …

That didn't last long: former ShopHQ wristwatch personality Avi Viera is

gone from JTV after serving a short time as as a jewelry host there … We can't imagine listening to talk station WOR 710 AM unless you're either 105 years old or from South but when we listened Huullkk Carolina, H to a recent New York Mets Hooggaann spring training game on the H station, we were astounded at how bad it sounds sonically, even in Queens and Manhattan. Losing WFAN to the New York Yankees is a crushing blow for the Mets no matter how the team's officials might try to spin it … Very quietly, CBS renewed the bulk of its prime time lineup for fall 2014. That was good news for fans of several series that seemed to be teetering on the brink, including “Mike & Molly,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “Two Broke Girls,” and a couple of other shows. One of the few canceled series was the Robin Williams/Sarah Michelle Gellar comedy “The Crazy Ones.”

So much for star power.

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LGBT NEWS

Jazz & Blues Jim Hall

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Jim Hall: Guitar Legend Honored At Blue Note

he Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City – quite possibly the leading jazz venue in the United States – will present “Playing For Jim Hall,” the official memorial tribute celebrating the life and music of legendary guitarist/NEA Jazz Master Jim Hall, on Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20, with shows at 8 pm and 10:30 pm nightly. The tribute was programmed in conjunction with the Hall family (Jane, Hall’s wife, and Devra, Hall’s daughter and manager) and friends.

The engagement will feature bassist Scott Colley and drummer Joey Baron (members of Hall’s last trio) throughout the entire engagement, with various guests.

Guitarists Bill Frisell and Julian Lage, both of whom were directly influenced by and collaborated with Jim Hall, will appear on April 18 and 19. Other guests include saxophonist Greg Osby and guitarist/vocalist Kate Schutt on April 18; saxophonist Chris Potter, keyboardist Larry Goldings, guitarist Brian Camelio, drummers Bill Stewart and Lewis Nash, and bassist Steve Laspina on April 19;

and guitarists Russell Malone, Adam Rogers, John Pondel, and Satoshi Inoue with pianists Bill Charlap and Gil Goldstein on April 20, among other surprise guests.

On April 17 through 22, 2012, exactly two years prior to this memorial program, Jim Hall completed what would ultimately become his last Blue Note engagement (joined

by Colley & Baron, and Lage as a special guest). As arrangements were being finalized for Hall’s return to Blue Note during the April 18 to 20 time frame, news of his December 10, 2013 death broke. With the dates on hold and his band already in place, the engagement naturally evolved into a memorial program to celebrate Hall’s life and music.

“Everyone I know, and thousands I have never met, from all over the world, loved Jim. But I was lucky to share life with him for 50 years,” says Jane Hall, Jim’s wife. “I got to see his gentle way, his kindness and generosity, and sense of humor up close and personal. His legacy is his music which came from the biggest heart ever. Joey, Scott, Bill, and Julian along with every musician invited to play this weekend held a special place in his heart and I think his influence on all musicians who knew him or heard him will be everlasting. Special thanks to Satoshi Inoe who flew here from Tokyo, and to Brian Camelio who recorded and traveled with him these past few years, to Steve LaSpina, one of his two favorite bass players, and to all of you helping celebrate Jim’s life.”

The music charge for this special event is $20 for the bar, or $35 for table seats.

Information: bluenotejazz.com.

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Resources & Friends: The Long Island LGBT community has more than a few resources that are both helpful and informative. One of the best today is livingoutli.com, a web site that offers local, national, and international LGBT news that effects people all over the planet. In

addition, the site offers information about entertainment, local fun stops, and much more. Log on to find out more.

Heroes Of The Week: The brewers of Guinness, who pulled their mega-bucks sponsorship of the New York City St. Patrick's Day parade for

failing to allow LBGT organizations to march under their own banners.

Even better was the company's official statement that GLADD posted on its website: “Guinness has a strong history of supporting diversity and being an advocate for equality for all. We were hopeful that the policy of exclusion would be reversed for this year’s parade. As this has not come to pass, Guinness

Sarah Copley

Organizations: Submit News & Events One Month Prior To gtmag@optonline.net has withdrawn its participation.

We will continue to work with community leaders to ensure that future parades have an inclusionary policy.”

No Bullying: A teenage recording artist from New Jersey, Sarah Copley has released a single, “Everyone's Your Friend,” which takes on the sensitive subject of bullying. The song was produced by Emmynominated composer and producer Craig Brandwynne; music and lyrics are written by Keaton Lusk. "Everyone's Your Friend" is already receiving recognition as an anthem for children and adults, as well as gay and lesbian organizations putting up a concerted front against bullying.

In conjunction with the single, Center Sound Records has released

the official music video for distribution on YouTube. The "Everyone's Your Friend" music video was filmed around State College, Pennsylvania; the video features several recognizable areas around the Penn State University campus.

"I believe the song "Everyone's Your Friend" is a powerful anthem for anti-bullying,” said Copley. “It encourages people to be kind to one another and be confident in who they are.”

"Everyone's Your Friend" was part of the award-winning Sing With Max children's CD that was featured on the 2013 Grammy nomination ballot for children music, earned the Dove Foundation "Family Friendly" approval, and recently won the Mom's Choice Award (Silver) for children's music albums. A portion of the proceeds from each "Everyone's Your Friend" song download will be donated to various organization throughout the country that support anti-bullying. To download the Sarah Copley single, log on to iTunes.com, Amazon.com, or CDBaby.com.

Th T he e L Le eg ge en nd d o of f Th T he e S Sc cr ro oo og ge e

It was 1983, the darkest of times for vinyl collectors. Disco and new wave dance had replaced progressive rock and album oriented radio stations. Record collectors were hunted down like animals; those caught were deported to dark and dank discos in Bay Ridge, where they were forced to work at no pay until 3 or 4 am, rethreading cassettes, a new craze.

Cassettes took off with the emergence of the Sony Walkman in 1979, and they were quickly replacing LPs, which couldn't be played in cars or at the beach.

At the head of the Vinyl forces was a slight man, known simply throughout the music world as "The Scrooge."

Scrooge had record stores in Little Neck, Flushing and Hempstead. He was part of the cult of the Titus, who had enlightened thousands at his warehouse in Brooklyn.

Scrooge was depressed…not only was disco taking over music but sales of his beloved records were down, and thieves from his own store had undermined his collection.

Scrooge crossed the street, heading for a quick fix at the McDonalds, his mind filled with Japanese green vinyl pressings, a collection of mint punk vinyl he had just purchased, and the impending visit of "Fred The Boot."

He never saw the Mack truck that hurtled towards him, only a few feet away. Scrooge was about to meet the Master Presser in the sky…

TO BE CONTINUED

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Demolition

Dave Clive’s Nawlins Funk Band Three Brothers Independent

Who: One of the area’s longest-lasting live music acts continues on with this new effort, which marks the final recorded work of keyboardist Frank Antico, who died as this recording was being made.

The album serves as not only excellent new music from the band, but as a fitting tribute to Antico as well. Performing on the album are Antico, drummer Clive, guitarist John Putnam, saxophonist Tim Veeder, bassist Peter Zagare, keyboardist Greg Berger, and singers Lindsay Pinzino and Nelson

Montana. The album was produced by Clive, who has performed with a huge array of acts during his varied career.

The Artists & Their Sound: Expect the usual meaty stew of authentic New Orleansstyle R&B in this lengthy disc of tasty covers and new original songs.

The Songs: “Carnivale In Coney Island,” “Nawlins Grease,” “Right Place, Wrong Time,” “Boardwalk Boogie,” “Black Cat Bone,” “Sandy (You Can’t Break Me),” “Hey Pocky Way,” “Sweet Potato Pie,” “D.C. Hits The Whiskey,” “If You Love Me Baby,” “Walking The Dog,” “Vega Monster,” “Mardi Gras In New Orleans,” “Frankie’s Grease,” “Let The Good Times Roll.”

To Learn More About The Artist: Log on to davidclivemusic.com or nawlinsfunkband.com for schedules and booking information. This album is available via CDBaby.com.

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Who: Gathering Time ranks as one of the busiest area folk/pop acts of the past decade, but now there’s a difference as a new member in guitarist, bassist, and singer Gerry McKeveny has joined the trio; the act is rounded out by Stuart Markus and Hillary Foxsong. According to a press release, this album was the third-most played album on folk radio in January (according to FOLKDJ-Listerv).

The disc was recorded at Wrong Side Of The Tracks Studios in Oyster Bay. The Artists & TheirSound: The trio picks up right where it left off, offering soaring harmonies and lilting melodies as the new-age children of Crosby Stills & Nash, The Bryds, and other

folk/rock pioneers.

The Songs: “Rain And Snow,” “Sincerely Yours,” “Moonlight Row,” “Leave The Dreaming,” “It’s Just So,” “The Fox,” “The Path That’s Right For You,” “If It Would Only Rain,” “There But For Fortune,” “Good Day To Be Above Ground,” “Mingulay Boat Song,” “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.”

To Learn More About The Artist: Log on to gathering-time.com. This new album is available via CDBaby, iTunes, and most online stores.

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Gear Heads

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The new Journeyman series from Gator Cases is inspired by bluegrass and folk music. These stylish cases are available for a variety of guitar styles. Newly added models include custom fit interiors for both Gibson Les Paul® and 335®guitars.

Moving away from the traditional black exterior, the Journeyman series provides a fresh look with its pebble weaved burlap wrapping and espresso brown trim. Antique

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Gator Cases has released a new custom fit G-Tour road case for the Behringer X32 compact digital mixing console. The road case features thick, heavy-duty plywood construction and a tough laminated PVC exterior. The interior is lined with Specialized EVA foam padding to safely secure and protect the X32 Compact.

The case also features a break away lid and extra deep rear section for easy cable routing and full use of the board while in the case. With recessed wheels and a pull out handle, this case is perfect for taking the show on the road. Learn more at gatorcases.com.

Gator Cases has added a Two Tier X style keyboard stand to its recently launched Frameworks line of stands and support systems. The two tier keyboard stand, GFW-KEY-5100X, is made of heavy duty steel and built for stage or studio. The stand features numerous levels of adjustability. The width of the upper tier can be adjusted to fit various sized keyboards and can also be adjusted to sit at the perfect angle for playing.

The gear lock allows the player to easily set the height of the stand.

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Rod Picott, a hot Nashville-based singer-songwriter, will headline on April 13 at 2 pm at The University Cafe at Stony Brook University.

His second time at this pouplar venue, Picott incorporates elements of Americana, alt-country, and folk into his music; he’s released a new album, Hang Your Hopes Upon A Crooked Nail, which is now rising on the charts. Here’s a huge bonus: Area country favorite Mary Lamont will open the concert.

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According to writer, director, producer, and casting director Debra Markowitz, the filming of a Long Island-based short film, The Last Taxi Driver, proved troublesome. The zombie-themed thriller’s production team had to juggle timing as members of the production crew and zombie actors were teachers or students, and the only week they were available would be the mid-winter break in dreary February.

The star of The Last Taxi Driver, Robert Clohessy, had to work within his “Blue Bloods” schedule; Emily Jackson, who plays Violet, had to fly in from California.

“Basically, what we had was a five-day span in which we could film The Last Taxi Driver or we would lose some of our crew and potentially all principal actors. We knew the timing would not be ideal weather-wise, but we wanted to get it done,” said Markowitz. “I’m a big believer in the fact that if something changes, it will generally be for the best, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the time.” Ice, wind, and snow proved daunting; illness and unusable locations proved challenging – but filming commenced, and The Last Taxi Driver is being editing by Valley Stream’s Robert La Rosa; next, festivals. For more information, find the film at Facebook.

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STARGAZING

Movers, Shakers, & The Hottest News Photos: Lily Allen by rom@ NSKI Photo (Commons); Veruca Salt By Danny Clinch

Veruca Salt: A Tasty Reunion

Old Man, Look At My Player: Young Leads PonoMusic

Veteran rocker Neil Young used his keynote speech at The South By Southwest Festival to talk about his new music player and service, PonoMusic, as fans have contributed more than $2 million to the project.

It’s designed to deliver – brace for it – actual high fidelity sound.

Young and PonoMusic CEO John Hamm met with reporters to explain why quality sound isn’t around these days, and how they are striving to bring it back. “Whatever you believe about where things come from, the human body is unbelievable,” said Young when discussing good sound versus compressed MP3 music. “It’s so sensitive. And when you give it something, it loves it. You give it good food, it grows. It’s nourished. And when you give it good input, it loves it. When it sees great art, it feels good.”

“Our goal was to offer the highest quality digital music available from all the major labels with the world’s greatest sounding, user-friendly portable music player,“ said PonoMusic CEO John Hamm.

National News & Notes

Country music star Sara Evans seems to have come out of nowhere after a lenghthy hiatus with Slow Me Down, her new album that’s burning up the C&W charts. Long past her well-publicized personal life woes that threw a monkey wrench into her career, Evans returns looking and sounding perhaps better than ever. “I’m just really grateful for what I have,” said Evans of her current life. “I want my life to mean someSara thing and I want to make music Evans that matters.” ... Alt-rock legends Deftones have announcedthey will hit the road this May for a string of shows that kicks off with the Rocklahoma Festival in Oklahoma on May 23. Most recently, Deftones joined Avenged Sevenfold for their headlining U.S. tour last October. The Deftones band is touring in support of its seventh studio album, Koi No Yokan, which was released in November 2012, debuting at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, with over 65,000 sold its first week, spawningtwo Top Five hits at Rock radio (“Tempest” and “Swerve”) ...

Steve Smith and Paul Harris, who created the legendary electronic music act Dirty Vegas more than 10 years ago, are ready for the next step in the band’s evolution.

Dirty Vegas Smith and Harris spent 2013 working on new material – not to chase the trend of EDM, but because electronic music is in their blood. The result is their sixth official release, the Let The Night EP which was released a few back back. The new effort consistes of just four tracks and takes a break from the “bangers,” yet remains highly danceable and accessible.

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Veruca Salt – featuring its original members Nina Gordon (guitar/vocals), Louise Post (guitar/vocals), Steve Lack (bass), and Jim Shapiro (drums) – will release its first new, original material in 14 years on April 19. The 10-inch released by the band’s first label, Minty Fresh Records, solely for Record Store Day, features their zeitgeist-defining single “Seether” on one side and two new songs – “The Museum of Broken Relationships” and “It’s Holy” – on the other one.

The new songs are produced by Veruca Salt and Brad Wood, who also produced their seminal debut album, American Thighs, which was released in 1994.

Veruca Salt ranks as one of the most popular bands of the 1990s, buoyed by their hit video for “Volcano Girls.”

Lily Allen: Third Time The Charm

British pop superstar Lily Allen will release her third album, Sheezus, on May 6 via Warner Bros. Records.

The new disc mark’s Allen’s first album since 2009’s It’s Not Me, It’s You. The album finds her re-teaming with her longtime collaborator Greg Kurstin (Tegan & Sara, P!nk), except for the title track, which was produced

by DJ Dahi, and “Air Balloon,” which was produced

by Shellback.

At the end of 2013, Allen released two songs simultaneously: Her international smash cover of Keane’s “Somewhere Only We Know,” which soared to the #1 chart spot in the U.K. and the download-only track “Hard Out Here,” which charted in the British Top 10 that same week.

Candy Dulfer Madison Theatre at Molloy College, Rockville Centre April 12 at 8 PM • (516) 323-4444 madisontheatreny.org

Frankly, we just wanted another glimpse at Ms. Dulfer, one of the finest contemporary saxophone players in the world, who has backed Prince on countless tours and albums.

Since then, the Dutch blonde beauty has forged a solid career in smooth jazz and funk, and her live shows are as exciting as her endless string of charttopping string of jazz albums. If you’re on the fence, don’t be – Dulfer offers top-flight original music featuring a band of great musicians in a bold, new way that’s both accessible and a lot of fun at the same time.

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By Jimi LaLumia

Photo: Kiss by Wayne Herrschaft, headlampdigital.com

A battle rages over original members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss not getting to play with Gene and Paul Stanley at the ceremony, as these four were the original members of the band before all the replacements started showing up. Simmons apparently strongly feels that the inclusion of Ace and Peter in the performance isn’t all that important, and his ego steers his decision making. In full disclosure, I love Gene Simmons; I appear in the new Kiss biography Nothin’ To Lose by Ken Sharp, and I’ve had my share of Kiss encounters through the decades.

Despite all of that, the stance that Simmons takes winds up hurting the fans. I remember clearly that Simmons, when he was dating Diana Ross, advised her during the ill-fated year 2000 Supremes “reunion” (“Who cares about Mary Wilson,” Simmons reportedly said to Ross, which turned out to be very bad advice for those who remember that debacle). It is true that all the controversy finally got Kiss onto the cover of Rolling Stone after decades of Julianne Hough being ignored. When they tour In Rock Of Ages again, Simmons and Stanley will draw bigger crowds than ever. They deserve their place in the that he was 10 years older than his Hall Of Fame – but then, I’m still chart rivals of that era, Paul waiting for The New York Dolls, McCartney and Diana Ross. I’m glad T.Rex, and The Marvelettes to get that all of them are still active and their proper placement someday. touring successfully at this very Voice Of Success: “The Voice” on moment.

NBC continues to rule the roost in the Other music films in the wings world of music competition shows. include an Allman Brothers bio film, “X Factor” is dead in the water and brought to you by the same team “American Idol” is getting the worst who produced CBGB; a long-inratings in the history of the show, production Jimi Hendrix film; and a heavily touted James Brown life story which leaves “The Voice” and its unique approach as the leader of the flick, the trailer of which is already pack and the most likely to survive in making the rounds, and the initial impression is that it will be quite good. Of course, Kiss it’s only a matter of time until the current Broadway blockbuster, Motown: The Musical, becomes Motown: The Movie.

Being of a certain age and generation, I’m quite pleased that almost all these films reflect my “good old days,” and it indicates that 1960s and the years to come.

1970s stars still generate enough Having noted this, the concept interest to cause business to happen of music competition shows at the box office. seems to have worn out its Kiss Kaos: So Kiss is on its way welcome mat, and I won’t be into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, surprised if there are none and, as usual, controversy follows left at all in three years time.

Gene Simmons where ever he goes.

Music Movies: The latest trip in Hollywood is pop music movies.

Recently, the films Rock Of Ages and CBGB got a fair amount of attention, and the floodgates are now about to open. Most anticipated is the film version of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys, which covers the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, one of my fave rave groups during my teen years in the 1960s. Obviously, Clint Eastwood was also a fan, as he is directing this epic. Four Seasons leader Valli was recently interviewed on Scott Shannon’s morning show on CBS-FM, and it was shocking to learn that Valli was 80 years old – meaning

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Pop Evil eOne’s New Supergroup

Who: An area-based band with an already impressive track record, Pop Evil, is now signed to Port Washington’s eOne – and it’s now climing the charts once again with the single “Torn To Pieces.” Band members include Leigh Kakaty (vocals), Nick Fuelling and Dave Grahs (guitars), Matt DiRito (bass), and Chachi Riot (drums).

Big News: The act recently shot a music video for “Torn to Pieces,” directed by Swedish veteran director Johan Carlén; this will be the band’s fourth video installment from their LP, Onyx.

“There’s nothing more haunting and torturous to the human soul than the feeling of losing someone

Pop Evil Meets DMC

close to you without saying goodbye,” said Kakaty of the theme of both the single and video. The band launched a social media initiative using Instagram surrounding the song, which deals with the loss of Kakaty’s father. Fans are encouraged to upload their own photos depicting what the song means to them. Fans have been tagging Instagram photos with #petorntopieces since its launch, and the collection is growing. The band is overwhelmed with its success and encourage fans to visit their official site and keep it up.

It’s all working: “Torn To Pieces” has gone from being #1 most added to #13 on the Active Rock chart in its first five weeks. The band already has scored two #1 singles from their latest LP, most recently with “Deal With The Devil”; the first was “Trenches.”

With that third single about to go Top 10 at commercial radio, Pop Evil will once again hit the road, this time in a joint tour with Escape The Face; support will come from eOne labelmates Avatar and Glamour Of The Kill. In addition, Pop Evil, joined by the legendary Queens rapper DMC of RUN-DMC, will open each ACC Network telecast of the 2014 ACC men’s basketball tournament.

Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC, the legendary hip hop icon, remixed “Trenches” for use in the tournament.

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Art David Jacobs: Sight & Sound Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra University, Hempstead Through April 27; (516) 463-5672; hofstra.edu/museum The prominent Long Island artist is the subject of this exhibition.

Auditions For Scenes From The Zone Minstrel Players of Northport April 28 at 7:30 pm; minstrelplayers.org; (631) 732-2926 Auditions are for roles in The Minstrel Players’ Scenes From the Zone (Third Annual Scene Festival).

The company seeks women aged 20 through 50 and men from their 20s through 70.

British accent required for some parts. Performances will be on Saturday, July 26 at 8 pm and Sunday, July 27 at 3 pm, at Houghton Hall Theatre at Trinity Episcopal Church in Northport Village. Bring a resume and a headshot. For more information, use the contact information above.

Children/Family Disney’s 101 Dalmatians BayWay Arts Center, East Islip April 12 through May 3; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theater Company Children’s Theater: All those puppies – they’re more than a match for Cruella DeVille. A live recreation of the classic Disney film.

Concerts Good Old Dance Band St. Sylvester’s Parish Center, Medford Check website for show dates; (631) 730-3333; goodolddanceband.com The regular monthly show of Mike Virostko and his 17-piece swing band.

Dancing, raffles, and more. Log on for the next show dates.

Long Island Banjo Society VFW Hall, Copiague Fridays at 8 pm; (516) 889-2184; libanjosociety.org

All banjo players – beginners, advanced, and professional – are invited to play along at these rehearsals. Music fans are welcome to come and listen; refreshments are available.

Theater The Music Man John W. Engeman Theatre at Northport

BroadHollow Theatre Company: The classic “musical within a comedy.”

Social Security BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Through April 19; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: The comedic trevails of an art-dealing couple.

Cliffhanger Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through April 19; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: An

Cliffhanger

Film Screenwriter Disccussion Group Sky Room, Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington Every other Monday at 7:30 pm; (631) 423-FILM; cinemaartscentre.org This free series offers networking, information, feedback, and readings by area screenwriters both veteran and novice. Log on for schedules and information.

Godspell Through May 18; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: A lavish new production of the legendary Broadway classic.

Godspell CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale Through April 19; (631) 581-2700; cmpac.com CM Performing Arts: The classic Steven Schwartz musical based on “the gospel according to St. Matthew.”

Health Community Yoga Wang Center, Stony Brook University Each Tuesday at 6 pm; stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/ events.shtml Multi-level yoga classes (appropriate for beginners and more advanced students) designed to stretch and strengthen your body, increase your inner peace, and bring mind, body, and spirit into alignment.

Hobbies Long Island Auto Replica Society Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, Centereach Third Thursday of every month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335

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The Drowsy Chaperone BayWay Arts Center, East Islip April 12 through May 4; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org

old-fashioned thriller that mixes in laughs along with the chills.

Bingo! The Winning Musical Theater Three, Port Jefferson April 12 through May 24; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com Theater Three: A wacky musical about every grandmother’s favorite pastime.

Wonder Of The World Trinity Episcopal Church, Northport Village April 26 through May 4; (631) 732-2926; minstrelplayers.org Minstrel Players of Northport: David Lindsay-Abaire’s lauded dramatinged comedy of a marriage gone awry; for mature audiences.

Wonder Of The World

BITS & PIECES Krystal Keith

for her dad and debuted at her wedding, has received nearly two million video views to date.

Many critics are claiming that Krystal Keith, thanks to her vocal prowess, will soon become a bigger star than her father; perhaps Billy Ray Cyrus won’t feel so lonely quite soon.

Queen & Adam Lambert

Queen:

Lambert’s The Man On Tour

Krystal Keith

Joins Famous Dad On Tour

Acclaimed country newcomer Krystal Keith will open Toby Keith’s “Shut Up And Hold On Tour” beginning May 30 in San Bernardino, California.

The soulful singer/songwriter will show off her big voice in advance of performances from country rapper Colt Ford and her headlining father.

Krystal Keith’s summer of touring supports her debut album, Whiskey & Lace, which spawned the first single “Get Your Redneck On” and the viral video smash “Daddy Dance With Me.” The latter, written as a surprise

Lilly Hiatt

Following joint performances in Europe and at the 2013 iHeart Music Festival in Las Vegas, Queen and Adam Lambert will perform together at 18 North American venues, including Madison Square Garden.

Lambert was the runner-up on Season 8 of “American Idol,” where he auditioned with an a capella version of Queen’s iconic hit, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Seven years later, he is joining Queen for a North American tour, which kicks off on June 19 in Chicago. Original band members Brian May and Roger Taylor will be performing, and fans can expect to hear classic Queen hits as well as some surprises. Lambert’s performance with Queen at the 2013 iHeart Music Festival drew rave reviews. The MSG date is scheduled on July 17; tickets are now on sale via ticketmaster.com.

Hiatt Offspring Making Mark

Lilly In Full Bloom:

Nashville songstress Lilly Hiatt – the daugher of the legendary singer/ songwriter and performer John Hiatt – recently completed a tour where she performed songs that she will debut this spring on her sophomore album on Normaltown Records.

Hiatt’s first album, Let Down, was produced by Doug Lancio (Patty Griffin, Jim Lauderdale) and released in 2012.

Following the tour, Hiatt will head into the studio in May with Adam Landry (Deer Tick, T. Hardy Morris, Sallie Ford) to start work on her second full-length album.

Lilly Hiatt made her New York City debut during February at the famed City Winery, now on top as one of the Apple’s popular clubs.

Historic ’74 Show On CD

Deep Purple:

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the historic California Jam Festival, Eagle Rock Entertainment has released Deep Purple Live In California 74 for the first time on CD and digital audio.

By the mid-seventies, Deep Purple was one of the biggest selling rock acts in America, and Live In California 74 demonstrates why.

Taking place at the end of their 28-date tour promoting the album Burn, the CD showcases the band performing before 200,000 people as

the headliner of the Festival. Closing their trek with a triumphant climax, the lineup of Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), David Coverdale (vocals), Glenn Hughes (bass), Jon Lord (keyboards), and Ian Paice (drums) pummel through an explosive set of songs, including the classics “Space Truckin’” and “Smoke On The Water.”

This new release is now available wherever music is sold.

their dreams.”

Born and raised in New York City, Torres has enjoyed a successful career writing songs for Warner Music Group, most recently hitting the Top 10 on Billboard’s Christian Hot 100, AC, and CHR charts with “Busted Heart,” a song written with Ben Glover and the Christian rock duo For King & Country. Torres’ music is currently airing on country music radio stations throughout the US. She’s looking forward to her 2014 tour in support of her new CD.

Hughes’ New Supergroup

Rock Veterans Unite:

California Breed consists of vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes, drummer Jason Bonham, and 23-yearold guitarist and singer Andrew Watt. This new three-piece band will release its self-titled debut album May 20 on Frontiers Records, produced by Dave Cobb (Jamey Johnson, Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings). Look out for future announcements on the band at californiabreed.com. Hughes’ credits include Deep Purple and guesting with everyone from Black Sabbath to Earth, Wind & Fire, up to his most recent collaboration in Black Country Communion. Jason Bonham is British drummer and the son of Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham. Watt is a soulful singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from New York.

Jenna Torres

New Yorker Goes Country

Jenna Torres:

With her new CD, A Woman’s Touch, Jenna Torres proves to country music lovers that not everything is bigger and better in Texas. Torres, who has roots here, boldly delivers her New York brand of country on her latest CD, released a few weeks back.

“At this point in my life I follow my heart,” said Torres upon the release of the album. “I have a lot to say and a burning desire to say it … not just for myself but for all the women out there who are searching for the courage to follow

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