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Back In Commack:

Co-Ed Volleyball

East End Volleyball's Indoor Spring Volleyball Coed 6s League is now open for registration. This competitive league runs every Tuesday night for 10 weeks from January 27 to March 31, including playoffs. Tuesday night play will be held at the Suffolk Y-JCC in Commack, which accommodates two volleyball courts. Sessions will be broken up into two-hour time slots, 6:30 pm through 8:30 pm and 8:30 pm through 10:30 pm. For more information about the league and to register, log on to the EEVB website at eevb.net.

Vroom At Coliseum:

The Biggest Monster Jam Yet

It's so big and powerful that it dwarfs most other arena events in terms of sound and fury: Nassau Coliseum in Hempstead, as is its usual bent, will once again host Monster Jam Live!, the ultimate big machine spectacular, on February 6 through February 8. Times are Friday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 pm; and Sunday at 2 pm. For tickets: nassaucoliseum.com. This weekend of Monster Jam action is part of its regular tour, currently taking the country by storm. Monster Jam mixes racing, showmanship, a unique fan experience into one show, whch electrifies crowds with breathtaking stunts and the power of the world’s most popular Monster Jam trucks. More than four million fans fill the world’s stadiums to watch it live each year.

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Hops & Props Craft Beer Festival

It's a unique venue for a unique event: The Hops & Props Craft Beer Festival headlines on February 7 at The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. This installment of this fest series will feature more than 100 craft beers from Long Island and around the world. A selection of craft beers, top shelf vendors, and the setting of The Cradle of Aviation Museum make this a most quirky beer event. Parking is free for this event; other attractions include live music, food sampling, and a souvenir tasting glass. For complete information, log on to hopsandprops.com.

Batter Up Early:

Strat-O-Matic Opening Day

It is a rite of late winter for baseball fans, not only in Long Island but all over America as well: Strat-O-Matic’s “opening day” – the official release date of 2015 game cards, board games, and computer baseball simulations – will see a throng of fans that actually fly or drive in from all over the country to pick up their coveted goods in person at Strat-O-Matic’s headquarters in Glen Head. This year’s opening day is February 6 at noon; log on to strat-o-matic.com to learn how you can be part of it. Strat-O-Matic makes sports games that are recognized as the most realistic and enjoyable simulations available. In addition to baseball games in both board game and computer formats, “Strat-O” also makes basketball, hockey, and football simulations. Even the pros know how good they are: Former Met Keith Hernandez has expressed his love of the game on several TV broadcasts.

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Batter Up For A Good Cause At Citi Field

On Wednesday, February 4 from 5 to 9 pm, Metropolitan Hospitality, the event and hospitality company for Citi Field, will host “Batter Up for a Cause: Autism Speaks” at the ballpark in Flushing. Attendees will participate in a unique one-hour batting practice session in the Visitors Clubhouse at Citi Field, and enjoy light refreshments, a special appearance by mascot Mr. Met, and an exclusive tour of the ballpark. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. Tickets: Mets.com/BatterUp and (718) 507-TIXX.

Title Boxing Club: The Shape Of Your Life

It's a stone fact that boxing training is one of the best ways to get into top shape – even if you have no intention of stepping inside a ring to fight. Title Boxing Club in Forest Hills has drawn raves in local social media and from its fans for its array of workout sessions, which include boxing, kickboxing, and “power hour” workouts, as well as personal training and more. For more information on Title Boxing Club, log on to foresthills-austin.titleboxingclub.com, or call (917) 261-3808.

The legendary “golden age” comic book character The Green Hornet lives on as The Museum Of The Moving Image in Astoria screens his serial in Tut's Fever Movie Palace, now spooling through March 6. The films are being shown Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3:30 pm, and Wednesdays through Fridays at 2 pm. There are daily screenings of episodes of the classic 1940 movie serial in Tut’s Fever Movie Palace, an artwork by Red Grooms and Lysiane Luong that pays homage to the movie palace. New episodes start each Saturday; the serial is appropriate for baby boomers and kids alike. Learn more at movingimage.us.

THE BOUNTIFUL GOURMET

The trend in restaurants today seems to be to make the names easy to remember...Taste, Food, Toast, Stuff and now we have the logical extension....Eat. Eat is a neat new gastropub that opened in Oceanside and is serving up some unusual takes on comfort food. For example, poutine has moved out of its Quebecois environs and is now featured on many menus in the area. It really is nothing more than french fries, covered with cheese curds and then drowned in gravy. Eat has upped the ante, with their version

with duck fat fries and has a duck demi-glaze and fresh herb coating. Absolutely delicious, although there could have been more cheese. Burgers are served on a wood plank, and here the selections are top notch, including the Mackin Burger, a fried mackin cheese, fondue on an onion roll, or the the vry artry clogging 'CureAll,” which is a bacon double cheeseburger in between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches, with crispy potato sticks, sriracha, and bacon ranch dressing. Our personal choice is th 50/50 burger, which is half ground beef (chuck & short rib) and half ground bacon with cheddar and potato sticks on a pretzel roll. Like bacon, this is a must try. The home made chicken pot pie was a beautiful thing to see, a huge puff of pastry that reminder you of a gigantic popover, filled with vegetables, potatoes and chicken. Delicious, but it could have used much more chicken.

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by Rich Branciforte Eat is a homey place, absolutely packed on the weekends, but a great place to try some innovative dishes ... The good looking bar offers a nice assortment of microbrews. Eat is located at 2823 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside 516-7669547.

John Brown's Smokehouse's motto is “serious BBQ,” and this Long Island City joint is showingwhy NYC is becoming a great barbecue destination. Located in a dreary industrial stretch, John Brown's offers up some righteous ribs, pulled pork, and brisket at industrial level prices. You can order your favorite meat by the pound, and the prices range from $7 up. The pulled pork was succulent, the ribs were great, and the brisket, which has garnered raves from critics across the five boroughs is tender as can be, although cooked lean. We would have preferred more fat and bark. A great deal is the 2 meat platter

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which is only $16.50 and includes crispy hand cut fries. We were not blesed enough to be there when they still had some burnt ends left; we understand this is some sort of a religious experience and the ends often sell out by 1 pm. Oh, well; all the more reason for us to head back for a followup. A small but well stocked bar in the back has nice selection of beers, wine, and ciders. John Brown's is the real deal, well worth the trip. They’re at 10-33 44th Drive in LIC; (347) 617-1120.

Film Reviews

By Cody Bell

American Sniper

Starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller Directed by Clint Eastwood Warner Bros.

The film has already set records as one of the most successful January releases of all time, and for good reason: Once again, director Clint Eastwood makes us feel, and think, and wonder about the choices that ordinary people are forced to make time and again in the course of their lives. If there was ever any question that the actor-turned-l ensman is one of the great film directors of our time, those doubts should be erased after this jarring and original new picture. The story of this film is now common knowledge: Bradley Cooper portrays Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, ranked as the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. Kyle, dubbed “Legend” among his peers for his accuracy in protecting his military brothers in the height of the Iraq war, served an incredible four tours, performing a job that few would ask to do. Despite his success on the battlefield, Kyle comes home and finds himself an entirely different person, one that his loving, faithful wife (Sienna Miller in the best performance of her career) can barely recognize. Cooper is riveting as Kyle; it is almost impossible to think of the emotions the soldier must endure – pride, accomplishment, and honor mixed with regret, sadness, and heartache, based on who he has been forced to shoot during his unfathomable 160 kills – as he returns from his duty. Yet, Eastwood, like a good boxing referee,

plays this straight down the middle; there’s no politicizing, no preaching, no swells of music playing while flying flags. It is as gripping and realistic a film as produced by any Hollywood studio in years; a perfect ad campaign has made the movie close to a cultural phenomenon. Who would have predicted such intense storytelling could become a box office sensation?

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After attending this screening, we turned on our cell phone and looked up The Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarrior.org), not that we needed much prompting. Kyle’s tale is only one thousands that our service men and women have to tell; it’s our duty now to listen. Kudos to Eastwood, Cooper, and company for doing their part in opening ears and hearts in that regard.

By Cody Bell

Taken 3

Starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Forest Whitaker, Dougray Scott, Maggie Grace Directed by Olivier Megaton 20th Century Fox

Is it a rule now: Every time a season changes, we get to watch Liam Neeson run down the street with a gun and a stony, grim face? It seems like his previous potboiler, A Walk Among The Tombstones, is just leaving some cineplexes; in April, his next actioner, Run All Night, will be released, already accompanied by promotional photos that look just like the ones from this picture, and the other one before that. And the one before that. Perhaps screen number seven at the UA Westbury Stadium 12 should just be dubbed the “Liam Neeson Action Screen”; think of the money that could be saved from not having to change the roadside sign for that screen ever again. Or maybe the name of Neeson's next movie could be Taken A Walk Among The Tombstones Before A Run All Night. If you think our snark means that Neeson is starting to repeat himself, consider that even the title of Taken 3 is about as imaginative as the film itself. From his performance, Neeson obviously knew it wasn't much when he agreed to reprise his role as retired CIA member Bryan Mills; despite all the action and gunplay, the expression on Neeson's face ranges from craggy and haggard to just plain tired. After 93 minutes of mindless action clichés, you'll probably be as tired as Neeson looks after watching this.

If you've seen the first two Taken films, you can probably write the outline of this new one yourself. Here's the quick version: Yeah, someone's out to mess with Mills' family again, and this time it's his ex, Lenore (the eternally beautiful Janssen), whose marriage to her quite creepy new hubby, Stuart (Scott), is moving along anything but swimmingly. Yeah, Mills' daughter, Kim (Grace), has to go through hell once again when tragedy strikes. And once in pursuit of the baddies causing all this trouble, Mills solemnly vows … yeah, you know.

The addition of the always welcome Forest Whitaker is just about the only thing that give the proceedings the slightest bit of lilt; we realize he's not a body-beautiful type, but we'd wager a new spy or law enforcement character based around Whitaker's intelligent persona could be a moneymaker in waiting. Until that happens, we guess there's going to be a Taken 4, where a Sakrete-faced Neeson attempts to gain revenge for the untimely demise of The Ghost Of Christmas Past, Kenny from “South Park,” or Bambi's mother.

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Bradford Marsalis Quartet Staller Center for the Performing Arts, Stony Brook University February 7 at 8 pm • (631) 632-ARTS stallercenter.com The Grammy Award-winning Marsalis headlines, bringing one of the the most lauded jazz groups on the road today to Long Island – this time, in the intimate environs of Staller's famed Recital Hall. The group's latest album, Four MFs Playin’ Tunes, has drawn raves around the globe.

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The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters

A Conversation With Antigone Rising Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington February 4 At 7:30 PM landmarkonmainstreet.org • (516) 767-6444 The latest installment in Landmark's series of free interviews with notable artists. Kelley Nassief Adelphi University Performing Arts Center February 8 At 4 PM • adelphi.edu • (516) 877-4927 Part of the Adelphi’s Distinguished Faculty In Concert series, this event features Kelley Nassief, soprano, accompanied by Frances Roberts on piano.

All-Star Comedy Show

Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor January 31 at 8 PM • (631) 725-9500 • baystreet.org Hosted by Joseph Vecsey, this packed lineup features special guests Nathan Macintosh (Montreal Comedy Festival), Dino Vigo (BET), and Jeffery Joseph (Comedy Central, TruTV). Vecsey hosts Call Back Podcast, where he has interviewed Aziz Ansari, Garry Shandling, Chris Rock, Neal Brennan, Yannis Pappas, Tom Green, and other comedy stars.

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The Best Venues & Bars, Unveiling The Stars

Bobby McGrath & The Brothers • Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall, Wantagh January 31 At 9 PM • muls.com • (516) 783-7500 • ticketweb.com The country just keeps coming at Mul's: McGrath, originally from upstate New York, is slowly but surely becoming a real force in contemporary country music – and The Brothers, his backing group comprised of Trevor Collins, Tommy McGrath, Billy Trimarchi, and Aaron Brady, provide the driving propulsion behind McGrath's rocking originals. Drive (A Tribute To The Cars) • K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore January 31 at 7 PM • kjfarrells.com • (516) 804-9925 They've been at it for a long time, and they've perfected it: See the rocking Drive featuring amazing Mary Beth Cronin, who captures the spirit of Ric Ocasek perfectly. Other members include Cosmo Lo Cricchio, Billy Reutlinger, Lou Conte, Richard W. Honoski, and John Frondelli. 6 • Good Times Magazine - January 27 - February 9, 2015

Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe

Mr. Beery's, Bethpage January 28 • (516) 579-7049 • mrbeerys.com It's an “Aquarius Party” with one of the most authentic purveyors of real Zydeco on the road these days. Dikki Du (aka Troy Carrier) was born in 1969 in Church Point, Louisiana, and discovered his love for Zydeco music at the tender age of nine – and that's what he's been doing ever since in venues all over the country and the world.

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Shining Star: A Tribute To Earth, Wind & Fire Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre

January 31 At 8 PM madisontheatreny.org (516) 678-5000 This big, brass-driven group is a re-creation of Rock & Roll Hall of Jim Henson's Sid The Science Kid Fame inductees Earth, Wind and Tilles Center, Greenvale Fire. Watch out for all the hits: February 8 At 2 PM “Shining Star” (we bet you guessed that one), “Sing A Song,” “Got To Get You Into My Life,” tillescenter.org • (516) 299-2752 “Boogie Wonderland,” and all the others. It’s the perfect, intimate venue to enjoy a big rock band Based on the PBS Kids TV show, Teacher Susie – every seat is a close one with great views and stellar sound leads Sid, Gabriela, Gerald and May through a scientific and musical adventure in this family show intended for children aged 3 and up.

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Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center February 6 at 8 PM (631) 288-1500 whbpac.org Part of WHBPAC's “Breakout Artist Series,” this British indie rock quartet takes a page from both Coldplay and Fleetwood Mac, with crafted melodies and mesmerizing he/she vocals. The band’s last full-length made an impression on the Billboard charts, and all hints are that the group is primed for a huge year.

Judy Collins YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore January 39 At 8 PM • boultoncenter.org (631) 969-1101 This legend's canon is one that virtually everyone knows – “Hard Times For Lovers,” “Both Sides, Now,” “Amazing Grace,” “Send In The Clowns,” and so many others.

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SportsBeat

By Lloyd Carroll

any New York Mets fans were disappointed that the team’s former catcher, Mike Piazza, fell short in the Baseball Hall of Fame voting by the membership of Baseball Writers Association of America. Piazza was listed on roughly 70 percent of the BBWAA ballots, but 75 percent is the amount of votes needed for election into the Cooperstown baseball museum. There is no argument that Piazza is the greatest-hitting catcher of all time, and that’s no small feat when considering past performers such as as Yogi Berra, Bill Dickey, Carlton Fisk, and Johnny Bench, all with plaques in the Hall of Fame. What is often overlooked is that Piazza was a fine defensive catcher as well. While he was average at best at throwing out baserunners who were trying to steal, he was superb at preventing wild pitches by snagging countless balls in the dirt. Pitchers also credited him for calling the right pitches at the right times. Piazza should have been a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he became eligible three years ago. Unfortunately, some curmudgeonly BBWAA members made the assumption that Piazza was the beneficiary of performance-enhancing drugs; it’s likely because of the era in which he played, as well

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Mike observation of acne on Piazza his back that some

decided was indicative of steroid use. I am not sure how baseball writers can believe that they are dermatologists. The good news is that it will be shocking if Pizza doesn’t easily clear 75 percent of the votes next January; the only slam-dunk candidate will be Ken Griffey Jr. Trevor Hoffman, a dominant relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres who like Griffey will be on the ballot for the first time, also has a good shot of being elected. Veteran sports commentator Bob Costas declared that Piazza was a lock during the Hall of Fame announcement on The MLB Network. Even New York Daily News columnist Bill “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” Madden conceded that it’s inevitable that Piazza will be elected. Newsday’s David Lennon wrote that it’s time to place statistics above suspicions; this writer concurs. Although it’s easy to surmise that Piazza would rather have been elected on this go-round, the good

news is that he won’t be overshadowed in the crowded Hall of Fame Class of 2015 that includes pitchers Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz, and infielder, Pedro outfielder, Martinez and catcher Craig Biggio. What hasn’t been discussed is why the Hall of Fame reduced the time that a player can stay on the ballot; it has been dropped from 15 to 10 years, unfortunate for solid choices such as Tim Raines, Lee Smith, and many others. I thought that this was designed by the shrinking BBWAA to exert more influence over today’s players; however, New York Post baseball columnist Ken Davidoff told me that it was the Hall of Fame that decided on its own to cut down the time period. The Hall of Fame’s decision to cut the ballot time is a self-inflicted wound. In 2013, the BBWAA failed to elect anyone to the Hall. There are

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Test Your Skills: League bowlers who average 190 or more may want to test their skills – and there's no better way to do so than in tournament play on challenging condition in centers away from home. Here's the best of what's coming up: The 25th USBC New York State Masters Championship takes place on March 7 with qualifying squads at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm at Spare Time Latham in Latham, NY (near Albany). First prize is $2,500 guaranteed; bowlers will roll on a USBC-certified lane condition (not a “house shot.”). For more information on how to enter one of the most prestigious tournaments in New York, log on bowlny.com, or call (585) 343-3736. Entry forms are available at most area bowling centers. Entry fee is $100. It boggles the mind: The 91st annual (that's not a typo) New Your State Open Team Championships are April 11 and 12, 18 and 19, and 25 and 26, and May 1 through 3 at AMF Airport Lanes in Cheekatowga. Learn more about this legendary event at the USBC number and website listed above. Closer to home, LIBGT handicap tournaments saw $1,000 first-place prizes taken home by Dave Perrone of West Babylon on December 21 in AMF Plainview, and Mike Simeone of Wantagh on New Year's Day at AMF Babylon Lanes. Next up in LIBGT action as the 2015 Winter/Spring season rolls on: February 1 once again at AMF Babylon, and February 22 at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park. Learn how to get involved in these enjoyable and challenging tournaments by logging on to ligbtour.com. Pursuit of Perfection: More from Herrill Lanes – these high sanctioned league bowler results: Congratulations to Mel Sims, who rolled a 300

Photos: Mike Simeone courtesy LIGBT; Mike Fagan courtesy PBA, LLC

were crowned champions at the LIYBT youth bowling tournament on January 4 at AMF Sayville Lanes. Pierce Field also won the spot on the Suffolk County all-star team. Results:

Handicap Division: John Day $125; Dylan Kowalewski $90; Russel Tivin $50; Eric Bholan $40; James Fernandez $30. Scratch Division: Mike Karolewski $350; Brandon Soedarmasto $200; Pierce Field $125; Nick Caruana $75; Meghan Wing $50; Michael Regan $40; Frank Masone $30; Bobby Ramsey $30. Front 8 Jackpot: Brandon Soedarmasto $47.

game in the popular PBL league, and to fine league bowler Gil Li, who shot a 298 in the Friday Early Rollers Seniors league. Bryan O'Malley shot a 300 as part of a robust 789 series in the 8th Battalion league. More scores: Friday Early Rollers Seniors: Sandra Battisti 219. Wednesday Early Mixed: Tom Worm 279; J.J. Marotta 745 series; Gregg De Angelo 768 series; Bonnie Gortler 248; Kathy Chernow 235; JoAnne Perry 214; Jeanine Musacchio 204; Gil Li 736 series. Chatterbox Mixed: Jeff Gabriel 279; Danielle Kilkenny 211. Thursday Early Mixed: Danny Marinaro Sr. 278; Lisa LaGuarino 255, 207.

More high scores in our next edition. Send in your league scores from anywhere in Long Island and Queens to the address at the top of the column. We'll happily note all men's (275 and above and significant series), and women and youth bowlers' (200 and above and significant series) high scores. LIYBT Times: John Day and Mike Karolewski

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Next up for the LIYBT: February 1 at AMF East Meadow Lanes, and February 15 at Massapequa Lanes. Learn much more at liybtbowling.com and Teenmasterbowling.com. PBA On The Ratings Rise: Maybe it's because it's been seemingly off the air for so long; perhaps the continued rise of Long Islander Mike Fagen (this year's PBA World Champion) is part of it. Whatever the reason, PBA TV ratings on ESPN have been up significantly for the first programs of the 2014/2015 season. According to the PBA's Bill Vint, Nielsen Ratings for the Sunday, January 4 telecast of the PBA Scorpion Championship averaged 923,000 viewers. That strong figure continued a strong trend for the PBA on ESPN, PBA Commissioner Tom Clark said. “We are pleased to be delivering these strong viewership numbers to our sponsors and to ESPN,” said Clark. Mike Fagan

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By Lloyd Carroll Photos: J.R. Smith courtesy NBA; Mike Piazza, Pedro Martinez by Bob Smith

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going to be years where there are going to be no obvious sure bets. This is when credible candidates such as Jeff Bagwell, Gary Sheffield, Alan Trammell, Fred McGriff, Larry Walker, Jeff Kent, Edgar Martinez, and the aforementioned Raines and Smith have better than usual chances of getting the magic 75 percent. Having no one elected in a given year is bad business for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as for the economy of central New York State in late July, when the Cooperstown induction ceremonies means thousands of visitors and millions of dollars. I never met Stuart Scott, who died on January 4,

but I always enjoyed his work. He is one of the reasons that ESPN’s SportsCenter has become a cultural icon in a crowded television marketplace. At last summer’s ESPY Awards, Scott brilliantly pointed out that because one dies doesn’t mean that you lost to cancer, but rather it’s the kind of life you led that truly counts. The passing of former New York Giants head coach Allie Sherman at the age of 91 earlier this month seemed to go largely unnoticed. Sherman was the Giants head coach for most of the 1960s, but he’s probably best remembered by Giants fans for being in charge of “Big Blue” when they were blown out 37-14 by the Jets in a 1969 pre-season game held at the Yale Bowl, the first-ever meeting between the local NFL teams. It started the infamous “Goodbye Allie!” chant which lasted the entire 1969 season, after which Sherman was fired by team owner Wellington Mara. As long as he didn’t break any ethics laws by being flown to Dallas and sitting in Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ suite, who cares that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is a fan of “America’s Team”? In some ways, it’s refreshing that Christie did not take the safe route by saying that he roots for the politically better choices, given his constituency, of the Jets, Giants or Philadelphia Eagles. The uproar over Christie’s allegiance to the Cowboys reminds me of the courage of then-New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani showed during the Yankees versus Mets World Series in 2000. He could have taken the safe route by feigning neutrality, but he was not shy about wearing his loyalty to the Yankees on his sleeve ... or any other part of his clothing, for that matter.

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Can you imagine the plight of New York Knicks season ticket holders this year? Granted, you can’t find Knicks management responsible for injuries, such as what has befallen superstar forward Carmelo Anthony. On the other hand, trading J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cleveland Cavaliers for next to nothing in return except for creating salary cap space was the equivalent of putting up the white flag. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Knicks quietly offer rebates to some of their loyal customers.

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It's a country music night unlike few others – six of the hottest genre acts, all on the same stage, performing their biggest hits and newest songs. “Girls With Guitars 2” returns to The Patchogue Theatre on February 5 at 7 pm; tickets are going fast, so make plans now by logging on to patchoguetheatre.com, or calling (631) 207-1313. Here's a look at all six Kels ea of these Ball erini talented acts, all of whom have reached national notoriety and chart success during their still-rising careers: Maddie & Tae: These singer/songwriters aren't budding stars – they're already there. Their massive hit “Girl In A Country Song” struck a serious nerve

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with female country fans last year, and the duo has already appeared on national TV shows such as “Late Night With David Letterman.” These are truly independent thinkers and real artists, a rarity in any form of pop music. Kelsea Ballerini: Hailing from Knoxville, TN, this singer/songwriter moved to Nashville at age 15 to chase the dream of becoming a songwriter. At age 19, she signed a publishing deal with Black River

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Publishing (2013). Later that year, Kelsea signed a record deal with Black River Entertainment, and her single, “Love Me Like You Mean It,” from her debut EP is digitally available now. Lauren Alaina: This heavenly voiced Georgia native is perhaps best known for her stint on the 10 th season of “American Idol.” Her cover of the holiday classic “My Grown Up Christmas List” has been a huge radio hit the past two winters.

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American music icon Wynonna Judd has announced dates for her “Wynonna and Friends: Stories & Song” tour, which arrives at The NYCB Theatre At Westbury on Friday, February 27 at 8 pm. With her one-of-a-kind powerhouse voice and engaging storytelling flair, Wynonna – joined by her three-piece band including her husband, producer and award-winning artist Cactus Moser – will share with audiences the personal stories behind what inspired her to record the songs from her 30-year platinum career. Tickets for The NYCB Theatre At Westbury show are $39.50 and $49.50, and are now on sale via ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. For further information, visit thetheatreatwestbury.com. “The concept for the ‘Stories & Song’ tour has been a dream of mine for many years, and will be unlike any tour I’ve ever done before,” explained Wynonna about the inspiration for this special tour. “My husband and professional partner, Cactus

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Moser, and I have put this show together and, along with the band [The Big Noise], we all feel a renewed passion and we believe that this music is being celebrated in a whole new way. That gives me a great deal of hope and it is my prayer that others who come to our shows will experience that hope as well.”

When asked why she feels now is the time for a tour like this, Wynonna said, “I have shared the stage with some of the greatest singers and musicians in the world and I have recorded with artists from all genres of music. It has been an amazing journey for me. I'm an ordinary woman that extraordinary things have happened to because I choose to continue to suit up and show up where I am called. I am more passionate now than I have ever been about my life, my gift, my faith, hopes and dreams, and I want so much to share my story and my songs with my fans. I

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RaeLynn: This 20-year-old spitfire was a quarter finalist on the second season of “The Voice.” These days, she's signed to Republic Nashville and her first album should be released later this year. Her debut single, “God Made Girls,” scored on many country charts this past summer. Kristy Lee Cook: Now well-established, Cook was a hit on the seventh Kristy season of Lee “AmeCook rican Idol.” She's already scored hit singles with "15 Minutes Of Shame" and "Airborne Ranger Infantry"; she's also been a TV host on “Outdoors's 10 Best” and “Goin' Country.” Katie Armiger: At just 23, Arminger has already charted five songs on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart; her album Fall Into Me soared into the Top 10 on the U.S. Country Chart and all the way to #32 on the Billboard Top 200, a remarkable feat for a new artist of any genre. She is now established as Cold River Records' biggest star.

have experienced so many personal and professional highs and lows on this journey, and having been on the road for 34 years now, I am so grateful for the wisdom and experience I have gained throughout all that has happened on and off stage. I'm looking forward to sharing my message with others, to celebrate this time in my life with the fans that have supported me all these years, as well as connect with new fans.” As a five-time Grammy winner and New York Times bestselling author, Wynonna’s career has always revolved around telling stories. Whether she’s using her rich, commanding voice to sing one of her countless hits or sitting down for one of her many bold, honest television appearances, Wynonna always gets her point across with unflinching honesty and wisdom gained over the course of her very public life. Wynonna has been working with her husband, producer and drummer Moser, on solo material for her eighth studio album, due out later this year on Curb Records. The couple also recently released “Follow Me,” an original song exclusively for the film The Hornet’s Nest that features real footage to tell the story of an elite group of U.S. troops sent on a dangerous mission deep inside one of Afghanistan’s most hostile valleys. They performed the track on a “Good Morning America” telecast this past spring.

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Your Guide To Local Events

Tuesday, January 27

Nassau Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Dianne, Larry & Joe P.J. Harper's (Valley Stream) JDL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City) Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Original Music Showcase: Blue Velvo / Dave Diamond / Mark Newman K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Southbound / DJ Cowboy Ben-E The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale)

Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by David Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic One Main (Babylon) Tuesday Night Live: George Cintron & Bobby Rondinelli Katie's of Smithtown Open Mic Night hosted by Mike & Mike Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) The Cogs Singles Open Jam Gator Blue (East Islip) The Salthill Band Shandon Court (East Islip) Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ HarryOke The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook) Open Mic with Shaun Lally Flanagan's Pub (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Marilyn Manson The Paramount (Huntington)

Open Mic Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport)

NYC/Queens Back To The Garden – The Songs Of Laura Nyro, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell: Melissa Hammans, Shaleah Adkisson & Maddy Wyatt B.B. King's (NYC) Reel Big Fish / Less Than Jake Best Buy Theater (NYC) Years & Years Rough Trade NYC London Grammar Terminal 5 (NYC) Seinabo Sey With Gavin James Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Marty Stuart City Winery (NYC) Formula 5 / Tweed Brooklyn Bowl Nick Hakim Mercury Lounge (NYC)

Wednesday, January 28

Nassau Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Sunset Grill (Seaford) Wonderous Stories K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Karaoke Wednesdays The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Live Music R.S. Jones (Merrick) Eddy Kaercher Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Donny Celenza & Nina Gordon Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Mic w/"Big Daddy" John Struck The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band Phat Daddy's (Oceanside)

Eddie Sessa (Frank Sinatra Tribute) Puglia's (Garden City) Dikki Du & The Zydeco Crew Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam w/Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers (Bayville) Law Of Attraction Meetup Group Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Country Music Originals Night Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach)

Suffolk Trailer Park Gigilos Bobbique (Patchogue) The Cogs Singles Open Jam The Stadium (Bohemia) Mr. Clean & The Fantastiks Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Mike Deljuduce & Friends The Arden (Port Jefferson) Mark Phillips Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Garet Newman's Jazz Jam East End Republican Club (Sayville) Open Blues/Jazz Jam Park Avenue Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) Open Jam Night with Jim Kolman Diamond Club & Sports Bar (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic hosted by Kyle Fitzpatrick BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Acoustic Artist Tom Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Country Music The Nutty Irishman

(Bay Shore) Wayne Sabella Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) The Irish Sessions Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Electrix Brickhouse Brewery (Patchogue) Weekly Wednesday Vibe With Freeky Frank / DJs Narkatta & Roo Zebra Club (Copiague)

NYC/Queens Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament / Corey Harris Band B.B. King's (NYC) Soundfly Sessions Le Poission Rouge (NYC) Until The Ribbon Breaks Rough Trade NYC FT Island Best Buy Theater (NYC) Savages Mercury Lounge (NYC) Green Sky Bluegrass Brooklyn Bowl

Thursday, January 29

Nassau Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/Curt Arnel & Friends Callahan's (East Meadow) Live Music Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Open Mic Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Jazz Night: Marty Phillips/Daryl Pooser/Bill Smith Viana Hotel & Spa (Westbury) Open Mic with Benoir The Hub (Island Park) DJ Pauley Puglia's (Garden City) Jazz & Sushi Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Live Band Karaoke / Equinox K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)

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Open Mic Night Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic With Frank Walker Sunset Grill (Seaford) Mike Barry R.S. Jones (Merrick) Summer In The Winter With Rasta Funk Trio Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Salsa Night Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Karaoke with DJ Joey Mongoose Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa)

Suffolk Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Syncrosanct Bobbique (Patchogue) Bobby V. Emporium (Patchogue) Keyth Hart Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) The Irish Sessions Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Judy Collins Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Ladies Night: Frankie Vega /Chris Kenny The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) The Roosters Shandon Court (East Islip) Blues Jam Treme (Islip) Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (Saint James) Chris Miles / Depo Revolution (Amityville) Standup Comedy Night Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Trio Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Open Mic With Vic Of Seven 27 Zebra Club (Copiague) NYC/Queens Melanie Martinez Bowery Ballroom

Your Guide To Local Events (NYC) Pearl & The Beard Rough Trade NYC A Piano Party For Terry Riley At 80: Sarah Cahill Le Poission Rouge (NYC) Alan Parsons Live Project The Concert Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYC) The Thompson Family City Winery (NYC) Project Grand Slam B.B. King's (NYC) Green Sky Bluegrass / Biz Markie Brooklyn Bowl Elliot Brood / Viet Kong Mercury Lounge (NYC)

Friday, January 30

Nassau Ninedeeznite / The Legendary Murphys The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) Nina Et Cetera O'Hara's Ale House & Grill (Port Washington) Andrew Dice Clay NYCB Theatre At Westbury The Hill Dwellers / TBA Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The B-52s The Space at Westbury Johnny Mac Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Pump (Aerosmith Tribute) Puglia's (Garden City) Double Take Sunset Grill (Seaford) The Mystic / The Haks K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Jason Aldean Tribute Band Mulcahys Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Andy Aledort Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Chic 'N Martini R.S. Jones (Merrick)

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Brooklyn Time Machine Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Joey Luongo Reel (East Rockaway) Brian McGeough Kitty O’Hara’s (Baldwin) Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Rerun E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport)

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Billboard The Arden (Port Jefferson) Pamela Betti Band Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Gene Cornish Boulton Center (Bay Shore) 3 / David Ferro Bobbique (Patchogue) Demetri Martin The Paramount (Huntington) Tommy Gunn Band Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Howie Seal & The Neighborhood / Unwined Shandon Court (East Islip) The Famous Dr. Scanlon Band Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Melanie Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) 45 RPM / That 70s Band Emporium (Patchogue) The Bucket List XO Wine & Chocolate Bar (Huntington) Moon Tooth / Face The King Revolution Music Hall (Amityville) F&G Band Featuring Sandra Taylor Treme (Islip) Live Music Swept Away (Bay Shore) DJ Sparky / Uppercut The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Green Machine Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) The Slackers 89 North Music Venue

(Patchogue) Danny Mixon & Friends Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Captain Jack (Billy Joel Tribute) Five Towns College Performing Arts Center (Dix Hills)

NYC/Queens

Robert Cray B.B. King's (NYC) Jack White Madison Square Garden (NYC) Ben Howard Hammerstein Ballroom (NYC) Feminine Weapon Day 2015 Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Hamilton Leithauser / Elle King Bowery Ballroom (NYC) Cherub Terminal 5 (NYC) Quadralove Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Frontier Ruckus / Wolf Alice Mercury Lounge (NYC)

Saturday, January 31

Nassau Bobby McGrath & The Brothers Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Chris Tucker NYCB Theatre At Westbury Joe Rock & The All-Stars O'Hara's Ale House & Grill (Port Washington) Glass Bottom Soul Still Partners (Sea Cliff) FDR Drive Puglia's (Garden City) Shining Star (Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute) Madison Theatre at Molloy College (Rockville Centre) Live Deejays Jetty Bar & Grill

Calendar (Long Beach) Uppercut Hudson’s On The Mile (Freeport) Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles Tribute) Sunset Grill (Seaford) Breakaway R.S. Jones (Merrick) Wild Ones / Fullhouse The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) WLIR Dance Party Kickoff Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Halfstep (Grateful Dead Tribute) / Drive (Cars Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Hemispheres (Rush Tribute) Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts Youth Band, Honor Band And Alumni Concert / Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts Concert Band And Wind Symphony Concert Tilles Center (Brookville) Brooklyn Youth Chorus Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (Garden City)

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Blindside Tackle Bulldog Grille (Amityville) The Led Zeppelin Experience Performed By Hammer Of The Gods Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Buddy Merriam & Back Roads Shandon Court (East Islip) Tall Heights Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) 12X Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Live Music XO Wine & Chocolate Bar (Huntington) Alex Costa / Bottoms Up! (A Tribute To Van Halen) / Appetite For Destruction / (A Tribute To Guns N' Roses) / Mister Hand / Lyxx Revolution Music Hall (Amityville) The Legendary Murphys Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Dave Christian Swept Away (Bay Shore) Shinebox The Arden (Port Jefferson) Beyond The Flames The Crooked Rail (East Northport) Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges Jazz Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Jim Hurst BACCA Arts Center (Lindenhurst) Goldrush (Neil Young Tribute) Five Towns College Performing Arts Center (Dix Hills) Studio 54 Night: That 70s Band Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Cara Band Shandon Court (East Islip) An Ultimate Rush Tribute / Soul Cages (Police Tribute) 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Alexis P. Suter Band Treme (Islip) Martin Flynn Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Danny Kean Bobbique (Patchogue) 45 RPM The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) No F*cking Chance / 11 Other Bands Even Flow (Bay Shore) Ayako Shirasaki & Noriko Ueda With Holli Ross Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Saturday Night Dance Party Emporium (Patchogue)

NYC/Queens John Hugo Rough Trade NYC Lotus Terminal 5 (NYC) Love Canon Brooklyn Bowl The Smithereens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Electrix The Leif (Brooklyn)

Your Guide To Local Events Toby Tobias Ensemble Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Mysterious Lake: Give A Voice To Disguarded People Flushing Town Hall Baby Dayliner / Sherman Ewing Mercury Lounge (NYC)

Sunday, February 1

Nassau State Symphony Orchestra Of Mexico Tilles Center (Brookville) Jack Hanna's Into The Wild: Live! NYCB Theatre At Westbury Live Irish Music Connoly Station (Malverne) Live Reggae Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Super Bowl Party K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)

Suffolk Dave March Gray Horse Tavern (Bayport) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Super Bowl Party Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Frank O'Brien Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Super Bowl Sunday Party Crooked Rail (Northport) NYC/Queens Reggae Sundays B.B King's (NYC) Open Mic with Anthony Gibney Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Diane Hoffman Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Harsh Embrace / Autodrone / Weep / Gabriella Chavez Mercury Lounge (NYC)

Monday, February 2

Nassau Industry Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Open Mic & Jam Hosted by Kenny Forgione & Friends K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Jazz Jam Volpe Ristorante (Woodbury)

Suffolk Open Mic Comedy Show Fin's Pub (Oakdale) Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Shandon Court (East Islip) Open Mic with Dave Drew The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Jam with Rockin' Rob Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic Night w/Kenn Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Night Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett)

NYC/Queens Jam with Richie Cannata The Bitter End (NYC) Open Jazz Jam Session Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Dwele B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) J'Sun Mercury Lounge (NYC)

Tuesday, February 3

Nassau Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill (Oyster

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Bay) Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Dianne, Larry & Joe P.J. Harper's (Valley Stream) Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Frank Walker K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Live Music / DJ Cowboy Ben-E The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City) JDL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa)

Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) The People's Open Mic Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Open Mic with Shaun Lally Flanagan's Pub (Ronkonkoma) The Cogs Singles Open Jam Gator Blue (East Islip) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ Harry Oke The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook) Open Jam w/George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Katies of Smithtown Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Ward Cloughen Shandon Court (East Islip) Emerson String Quartet Staller Center (Stony Brook University) NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars B.B. King's (NYC) Spain Rough Trade NYC Highly Suspect / American Aquarium Mercury Lounge (NYC)

Wednesday, February 4

Nassau Blues At Sunset: Open Jam with The Sunset Boyz Sunset Grill (Seaford) Barley Acoustic R.S. Joness (Merrick) Eddie Sessa (Frank Sinatra Tribute) Puglia's (Garden City) Karaoke Wednesdays The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Donny Celenza & Nina Gordon Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio Don Lorenzo's Restaurant and Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band Phat Daddy's (Oceanside) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic with "Big Daddy" John Struck The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam with Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers (Bayville) Wonderous Stories K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Country Music Originals Night Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach)

Suffolk The Cogs Singles Open Jam The Stadium (Bohemia) Mike Deljudice & Friends The Arden (Port Jefferson) Open Jam Night with Jim Kolman Diamond Club & Sports Bar (Ronkonkoma) Garet Newman's Jazz Jam East End Republican Club (Sayville) Open Blues/Jazz Jam Park Avenue Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. Quogue

Your Guide To Local Events East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic hosted by Kyle Fitzpatrick BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Acoustic Artist Tom Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Southbound The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Open Mic & Jam With Steve Interrante 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Weekly Wednesday Vibe With Freeky Frank / DJs Narkatta & Roo Zebra Club (Copiague) NYC/Queens Big Frank & The Healers B.B. King's (NYC) Nostalghia - Music of Valentin Silvestrov: Jenny Lin Le Poisson Rogue (NYC) Jazz Jam & Clinic: John Coltrane Flushing Town Hall

Thursday, February 5

Nassau Open Mic with Benoir The Hub (Island Park) Live Band Karaoke / Time Lapse K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Jazz Night: Marty Phillips/Daryl Pooser/Bill Smith Viana Hotel + Spa (Westbury) DJ Rusty Yardum Puglia's (Garden City) Jazz & Sushi Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Live Music Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Open Mic Night Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night w/Mike Longo Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Acoustic Open Mic with Frank Walker Sunset Grill (Seaford) Salsa Night Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Karaoke with DJ Joey Mongoose Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Christine Sweeney R.S. Jones (Merrick) Irish Sessions Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Brian McGeough Hudson’s Mill (Massapequa) Suffolk Amy Helm Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Tommy Keys Treme (Islip) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (Saint James) Ladies Night: Frankie Vega /Chris Kenny The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Girls With Guitars 2: Maddie & Tae / Kelsea Ballerini / Lauren Alaina / RaeLynn / Kristy Lee Cook / Katie Armiger Patchogue Theatre Open Mic With Vic Of Seven 27 Zebra Club (Copiague) NYC/Queens The Robin Zander Band B.B. King's (NYC) All Them Witches / Mount Carmel Mercury Lounge (NYC)

Friday, February 6

Nassau Lisa Lampanelli NYCB Theatre At Westbury Ship Of Fools Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) 45 RPM / Decadia Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) The Electrix / Sailin' Shoes (Little Feat Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Jan Slow R.S. Jones (Merrick)

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Tommy Sanfilippo (Happy Hour) / Rice Cultivation Society / Grampfather / Weather Underground / TBA Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Drop Dead Sexy / O El Amor The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Uppercut Sunset Grill (Seaford) Hannibal Buress The Space At Westbury Monster Jam Nassau Coliseum (Hempstead) Joe Rock & The All-Stars Brixx & Barley (Long Beach) The 45s E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach)

Suffolk Randy Jackson / Kerry Kearney Band / Jack's Waterfall / Pandafan Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Borgo Pass Revolution (Amityville) The Bucket List Featuring Tony Barca Treme (Islip) Robin Zander Band Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Blue Roots / Tim Huss Shandon Court (East Islip) Live Music XO Wine & Chocolate (Huntington) Butchers Blind / Bryan Gallo / Quarter Horse / Chris Connelly 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) 12X The Arden (Port Jefferson) Rorie Kelly Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Emporium (Patchogue) DJ Sparky / Undercover Band The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Scars On 45 Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center

Bag Of Bones Lily Flanagan's (Babylon)

NYC/Queens Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Brooklyn Bowl Natalie Prass Rough Trade (NYC) Porches / Frankie Cosmos Bowery Ballroom (NYC) NYC Grooverock Fest: Whyte Planes / Qew Lunel & The Mosaic Movement / On The Sun Alphabet Lounge (NYC) Paper Diamond Best Buy Theater (NYC) Breakaway Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Ghosts Of Eden / Tempest City / Jesus On The Mainline Mercury Lounge (NYC)

Saturday, February 7

Nassau The LPs / Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Tributes To Black Sabbath, Dokken, Judas Priest, & AC/DC Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) 2econd Chance Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Studio G Puglia's (Garden City) The Scofflaws Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Treutlein, Novak & Perricone R.S. Jones (Merrick) Half-Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) Vibe Lounge (Rockville Centre) Strecker The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Spandau Ballet NYCB Theatre At Westbury Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Mulcahy's

Calendar Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Rockin' 45s Sunset Grill (Seaford) The History Of American Rock & Roll: The Platters / Cleveland Still's Dubs / The Shirelles Featuring Shirley Alston Reeves Madison Theatre at Molloy College (Rockville Centre) Phi Ratio E.T. Quigg's (Bellmore) Monster Jam Nassau Coliseum (Hempstead) Live Deejays Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) JSB Band E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport)

Suffolk The Cara Band Shandon Court (East Islip) Bradford Marsalis Quartet Staller Center (Stony Brook University) Edgar Winter Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Lisa Polizzi Band Napper Tandy's (Northport) Saturday Night Dance Party Emporium (Patchogue) The Yannis Pappas Show Featuring Mr. Panos & Maurica Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Livewire (A Tribute To AC/DC) / Motley 2 (A Tribute To Motley Crue) Revolution (Amityville) Dads / Roger Harvey / Scout Amityville Music Hall O El Amor The Arden (Port Jefferson) Martin Flynn Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live After Death (Iron Maiden Tribute) / Exciter (Judas Priest Tribute) 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges Jazz Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor)

Your Guide To Local Events Robert Bruey Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Jake Walker Band Treme (Islip) Live Music The Nutty Irishman (Bay Shore) Plyliss' Birthday: Acme Dynamite Zebra Club (Copiague) Steve Prisco's Birthday Bash The Crooked Rail (Northport) Almost Queen Five Towns College Performing Arts Center (Dix Hills) The Beatles Versus The Rolling Stones: HooDoo Loungers / Black & Sparrow / Randall Hudson / Sarah Conway Bay Street Theater (Sag Harbor) Christine Lavin / Don White Congregational Church of Huntington (Centerport) Mickey B’s Golden Oldies Winter Spectacular: The Marcels /The Happenings /The Jarmels / Lenny Cocco & The Chimes / Vito Balsamo / The Fireflies / The Eternals Patchogue Theatre

NYC/Queens Bob Marley Birthday Bash: The Cannibis Cup Reggae Band B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Jason Isbell Beacon Theatre (NYC) New York City Winter Wine Fest Best Buy Theater (NYC) Sean Yox & The Streamers (George Harrison Tribute) Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) NYC Indie Pop Fest: A Dangerous Style / Jackie Paladino / The Sea Grave Desmond's Tavern (NYC) Tiberius Leif Bar (Brooklyn) Black Angel Down / Papa Shake /

Breakage Rising Mercury Lounge (NYC) Whiplash / IKillYa Blackthorn 51 (Elmhurst)

Sunday, February 8

Nassau Jim Henson's Sid The Science Kid Live Tilles Center (Brookville) Monster Jam Nassau Coliseum (Hempstead) Kelly Nassief Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (Garden City) Live Reggae Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Brian McGeough Grillfire (Merrick)

Suffolk Traditional Irish Music Shandon Court (East Islip) Martin Flynn Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Interplay Jazz Orchestra Treme (Islip) Melanie Morin Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Back To The 80s Hairdresser's Ball: 80s & Gentlemen Emporium (Patchogue) The Best Of Long Island Revolution (Amityville) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Black Veil Brides The Paramount (Huntington) Just Sixties Five Towns College Performing Arts Center (Dix Hills) NYC/Queens Live At The Fillmore (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Brooklyn Bowl

HEADLINERS

2015 XG Extreme Guitar Tour: Uli John Roth / Vinnie Moore & Black Knights Rising B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Open Mic w/Anthony Gibney Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Paul Von Thadden Ensemble Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Heroes Of Toolik / Galvanize / Emily Danger Mercury Lounge (NYC) Cool Hand Lou & The Downtown Daddy-Os Knights Of Columbus (Rockaway Park) The Man Who Planted Trees Flushing Town Hall

Monday, February 9

Nassau Industry Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Open Mic & Jam hosted by Kenny Forgione K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Jim Henson's Sid The Science Kid Live Tilles Center (Brookville) Jazz Jam Volpe Ristorante (Woodbury)

Suffolk Open Mic Comedy Show Fin's Pub (Oakdale) Open Mic with Dave Drew The Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic Night w/Kenn Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Shandon Court (East Islip)

NYC/Queens Mary Bridget Davies B.B. King's (NYC) Alex Bleeker & The Freaks Brooklyn Bowl

Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events

The 2015 DigiTour The Space at Westbury February 14 at 4 PM • thespaceatwestbury.com (800) 745-3000 DigiTour, which caught fire during the 2014 summer concert season, is a touring music and social media festival production company, and produces the world's first “social media tour.” The budget-priced tour began as a showcase for social media stars from YouTube, but its roster of performers has now expanded to include Vine, Twitter, and Instagram stars as well as traditional pop music stars. Andrea Russett (pictured) has been a regular at stops on the tour; keep up with the goings on at @digitour on Twitter for further updates – but if you're glued to your iPhone, you probably already know who's going to be here.

Andrea Russett

Spandau Ballet

NYCB Theatre at Westbury February 7 at 8 PM thetheatreatwestbury.com (516) 334-0800

If you miss the 1980s, let this ease your pangs a bit: Spandau Ballet is back on the road, eager to supply their fans with their once-of-a-kind sense of harmony and melody as their “Soulboys Of The Western World Tour” moves along, making its area stop at this famed theater in the round. The band still consists of Tony Hadley, Martin Kemp, Gary Kemp, Steve Norman, and John Keeble – and expect nothing less than the hits, including the now-standards “True,” “Gold,” “Only When You Leave,” and all the other ultra-romantic classics from the era when CDs were new.

Demetri Martin: The Persistence Of Jokes The Paramount, Huntington January 30 at 8 PM • paramountny.com (631) 673-7300 Even his bio is funny: “Demetri Martin rose to relative obscurity when he started doing stand-up comedy in New York City at the end of the 20th Century. Later, he became a writer at 'Late Night with Conan O’Brien' and then a regular performer on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.' ... Demetri has brown hair, and he is allergic to peanuts. You can find him at demetrimartin.com.”

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COMEDY Leaner, Meaner, Ready For Westbury: After a lengthy absence, she's back – and she may look a little different, but don't expect her to be any less caustic: Standup superstar Lisa Lampanelli brings her all-new “Leaner Meaner Tour” to The NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday, February 6 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now; log on to ticketmaster.com or livenation.com, stop by the NYCB Theatre box office on Brush Hollow Road in Westbury,or use charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Lampanelli, a huge area Lisa Lampanelli: favorite The Queen thanks to her Of Mean previous appearances in the region, is known as “Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean.” This equal opportunity offender has been a regular on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and Howard Stern’s Sirius satellite radio shows, and she has appeared on “The Late Show With David Letterman,” “Chelsea Lately,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Dr. Oz Show,” and “Good Morning America.” She was also a member of the cast of NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice,” Season 5, cementing her rise as she joined 17 other celebrities on the newest season of NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” This fifth installment of the show, with the largest-ever lineup of famous faces competing for charities of their choice, was a ratings bonanza for NBC. She was also seen on Comedy Central's “Reno 911!” In 2009, Lampanelli entered the ranks of comic greats and premiered her first one-hour HBO comedy special, “Long Live The Queen,” to high ratings. That same year, her autobiography,

Chocolate, Please: My Adventures In Food, Fat And Freaks, hit bookstores and scored on several best-seller lists. Of late, Lampanelli is also known for her many Comedy Central and Friars Club roasts. She has lambasted Jeff Foxworthy, Pamela Anderson, David Hasselhoff, Betty White, Donald Trump, and Flavor Flav, to name a few – plus, she was honored to serve as roastmaster on “The Comedy Central Roast Of Larry The Cable Guy.” Lisa’s second one-hour special, “Dirty Girl,” was nominated for a Grammy Award for 2007’s Best Comedy Album of the Year. In 2012, Lisa was thrilled to be cast as Aunt Josie in the feature film debut from “Sopranos” creator David Chase entitled Not Fade Away, starring the late James Gandolfini. Lampanelli also stars as a series regular on “Bounty Hunters,” CMT’s first-ever animated show. Currently, Lampanelli is making a departure from her signature “insult” comedy with her first developmental theater production, Fat Girl Interrupted, to show a side of the supposed “Queen Of Mean” that very few would believe would exist. Despite her bent for skewering virtually everyone around her during her live shows and TV appearances, Lampanelli, in real life ranks among the most beloved figures in modern comedy. Much as many current stars still revere the equally “abrasive” comedian Don Rickles, those who have worked with Lampanelli hold her in major esteem ... as do her fans.

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Wild & #1: Hard Limit, the fourth book in indie author Meredith Wild's international bestselling Hacker series, debuted at #1 in the New York Times Book Review and the Wall Street Journal Best Sellers list. Topping the charts on major digital retailers BarnesandNoble.com and iBooks, Hard Limit also sold out of retail locations across the U.S. just days after its release. Released in December, Hard Limit joins its other wildly successful predecessors in the Hacker series, Hardwired (2013), Hardpressed (2013), and Hardline (2014). These titles regularly rank on the USA Today Best Seller lists. Both Hardwired and Hardline ranked on Amazon's TopSelling Books of 2014. Since the debut of her first novel just over a year ago, Wild has accomplished what it pretty much impossible: She has sold more than one million books without the representation of a traditional publisher, and has turned down several seven figure deals from “Big Five” publishers in order to stay independently published, maintaining control of her content

and publishing schedule. Wild has recently joined the ranks of top-selling romance authors in the Romance Writers of America "Honor Roll." A former tech CEO, Wild was tired of reading about professionally inferior heroines common in conventional romance, and has since captivated audiences with her feisty female characters. The final installment of the Hacker series, Hard Love, is slated for release this summer. Wild will also continue her Bridge series, which includes the bestselling title On My Knees, and has plans for an array of other projects sure to satisfy her hungry fan base. On social media: Facebook.com/meredithwild. Learn more about her upcoming writing projects at meredithwild.com. News & Notes: It's nirvana for both punks and music history buffs:

Touchstone has just issued Punk Rock Blitzbrieg: My Life As A Ramone by Marky Ramone. The memoir has drawn raves from all quarters – many coming from musicians and peers from The Ramones' heyday. It's not to be missed by rockers ... The recently issued DVD version of the final Monty Python concerts from London's O2 Arena, titled Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go (Entertainment One), is every bit as enjoyable as the closed-circuit shows in theaters last summer. If you missed them, this is the best way to catch up on a truly historic comedy event. Some critics railed that this show was a “greatest hits” event, but that was precisely the point; it serves as a wonderful, final goodbye for both the material and the troupe.

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Who: The 405 Blues Band is a relatively new blues act based in Nassau County. The group is comprised of Earl Shelton (vocals, piano and organ, tenor saxophone), Bruce Kirshner (guitar, vocals), Mark Ambrosino (drums), and Lenny Nelson (bass, vocals). The album was produced, recorded, and mastered by Mark Ambrosino at The Madhouse in Queens. The Artists & Their Sound: Don't expect a lot of original songs here, but the choices of classics

should serve many a Long Island blues lover in good staid. Best of the bunch is a rocking cover of “Lucille,” a classic that everyone from The Guess Who to bar bands has tried to cover, usually with disastrous results – but this tight and tasty version is the best since Little Richard crushed his keys playing it back in the 1950s. Shelton proves himself a fine lead vocalist, and Nelson, Ambrosino, and Kirshner play with taste and style, a refreshing change from the usual licks-happy noodling and SRV wannabes heard in these parts. The Songs: “Fannie Mae,” “The Things I Used To Do,” “Don't Fight It,” “Lucille,” “The 405 Shuffle,” “Don't Deceive Me,” “Hi-Ho Blues,” “Lonesome Train,” “Shake Rattle & Roll,” “Chica Boo.” To Learn More About The Band: Log on to 405bluesband.webs.com.

YouTube and you can find Pluto Nash performance clips and videos. All of the songs are written and performed by the multi-talented Reill, except lead guitar, which is provided by Ken Radigan. The Songs: “Mainstream Blues,” “Power On,”

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Who: Pluto Nash is the brainchild – and alter ego – of Rob Reill, who grew up in Valley Stream and now resides in East Rockaway. The Artist & His Sound: From the artist himself about this quirky, home-recorded original project: “After releasing two six-song demos CDs as Pluto Nash, this is my first full-length CD … This is my homage to some of my favorite bands throughout my lifetime.” It's easy to hear these compositions and performances; log on to soundcloud.com or

“Swindled,” “Only A Song,” “Rip Off,” “Too Late,” “Rock & Roll Forever,” “Crap Out,” “Play The Game,” “The Forgotten Heroes,” “Depression III,” “Still Pretty,” “Hell Down Here.” To Learn More About The Artist: Log on to SoundCloud to hear Pluto Nash originals and covers. To contact the aritist, write to reilldeal @verizon.net.

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Comedy’s Smart New ‘A-List’

There were many who claim the world of standup comedy became over-saturated during the late 1990s – but today, there are stars on the verge of becoming legends. Indeed, walking in the light of Bill Cosby, Mort Sahl, and George Carlin, there is Hannibal Buress, Jon Stewart, and Chris Rock. The quality is rising to the top of the quantity – and that's why today's “Alist” stars are selling out major venues, as John Oliver and Patton Oswalt did for their recent shows in the area.

Oliver, who left Comedy Central's “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” to strike out on his own with HBO's “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” couldn't be hotter; last year, he was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone (not to mention this very publication) and is being heralded as the voice of his generation – and what a learned, passionate voice it is; Oliver is a rarity in that, unlike other caustic observational comics and satirists, his good nature shines through even as he skewers government figures and ridiculous, self-serving political hacks. In essence, Oliver does everything we wish our politicians would do: He points out the truths and idiocies

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Art China Then & Now Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor Through March 8; (516) 484-9337; nassaumuseum.org This event brings together brings together Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern, and contemporary periods.

Children The Little Mermaid BayWay Arts Center, East Islip Through January 31; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company Children's Theatre: An adventurous little mermaid hopes to find the prince of her dreams, but first she must face the evil sea witch.

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Aladdin BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Through February 8; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company Children's Theatre: All the Disney favorites are here, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and The Genie. The Snow Queen John W. Engeman Theatre at Northport January 31 through March 8; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: Based on Hans Christian Anderson classic.

Kids School Vacation Theater Camp Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor February 16 through 20; (631) 725-0818; baystreet.org A theater camp for children ages 8 through 12. Cost is $385 for the week; call for complete information.

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 Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike John W. Engeman Theatre at Northport Through March 8; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: Christopher Durang's 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Play. Bring it On: The Musical CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale

(631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: A comedy by Tom Dulak about the hardest way to finance a new stage production.

Office Hours BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Through February 8; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: Comedy by the prolific Canadian

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Mickey B's Golden Oldies Winter Spectacular Patchogue Theatre February 7 at 7 pm; (631) 207-1313; patchoguetheatre.com. The music impressario brings back the golden age of vocal groups with The Marcels, The Happenings, The Jarmels, Lenny Cocco & The Chimes, Vito Balsamo, The Fireflies, and The Eternals.

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The Naked Kiss Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington February 5 at 7:30 pm; (631) 423-7611; CinemaArtsCentre.org Was Sam Fuller a cinematic genius or simply an early exploitation hack? Find out for yourself as one of his best-known films is shown; presented by film scholar Royal Brown. 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 The L.I.A.R.S. monthly meetings are open to anyone with an interest in building scale models of automobiles. Call for more information.

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Through February 8; (631) 581-2700; cmpac.com CM Performing Arts: The movie that made cheerleading even more popular – especially among adults – is now a hit play.

Don't Dress For Dinner Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Through February 7; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com The wild comedy that took Paris and London by storm before landing on Broadway in 2012. Contains mature themes; parental discretion is advised. After Sex, Then What? Vanderbilt Estate Carriage House, Centerport Through February 8; (516) 293-0674; ArenaPlayers.org Arena Players Repertory Company: In Norman Beim's comedy, two couples engage in a battle of the sexes.

Breaking Legs BayWay Arts Center, East Islip December 31 through February 15;

playwright Norm Foster.

Spider's Web Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst February 6 through 22; studiotheatreli.com; (631) 226-8400 Studio Theatre Long Island Inc.: The classic Agatha Christie mystery.

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CLASSIC ROCK Hold On – Moore’s Still Coming: Approaching his sixth decade as a recording artist, the accolades keep coming for Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame legend Sam Moore, who made an indelible mark as part of the classic duo Sam & Dave, and who has kept on as a solo artist. As always, the Georgia born, Miami raised “Soul Man” has continued to show his versatility with a wide variety of recording projects and live performances that showcase his once-in-a-lifetime talent. Moore began last year in a city where he made musical history – Memphis, Tennessee. During the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Sam Moore weekend, Moore recorded his most recent project, "They Killed A King," which honored the memory of the statesman Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A few weeks later, Moore returned to Stax Records to record a performance for the popular weekend series “CBS Sunday Morning.” A lifelong fan of country music, Moore has had success in the format over the years – thanks to his 1994 collaboration with Conway Twitty on “Rainy Night In Georgia,” which marked the last recording of Twitty’s career. Moore has also shared the stage with artists ranging from Joe Diffie to George Jones. Moore followed up his much talked-about performance at the November 2013 tribute concert to Jones with an appearance at Marty Stuart’s “Late Night Jam” at the Ryman Auditorium in June, performing the classic Jones song “She Thinks I Still Care.” Moore also was part of a tribute to country legend Ronnie Milsap during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony in October, performing Milsap’s classic “Lost In The Fifties Tonight.” Moore’s soaring performance was so powerful that it inspired Vince Gill to join in. Always an artist to roll the dice and take musical chances, Moore also entered into the world of bluegrass in 2014, while collaborating with Nu-Blu on “Jesus And Jones,” which

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Favorites & Legends Rock On garnered national attention and became a critically acclaimed single for this pairing of artists. Yet, Moore might have very well saved his top musical moment during the year of 2014 for his part in the tribute to Al Green during the taping of The Kennedy Center Honors ceremony. Moore joined fellow R&B stalwart and fellow Grammy recipient Mavis Staples on a version of “Take Me To The River” that became one of the most buzzed-about segments of the Green tribute – one that also included such musical giants as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, The Kennedy Center Honors was

aired on December 30 on CBS, closing out the year on a high note. Yet, before he closed out the year, Moore headed to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where he performed at The Vallarta-Nayarit Classic Rock Festival before he and Lou Gramm, the former lead singer of Foreigner, were honored with a "Giants Of Rock" Lifetime Achievement Award. Also appearing were Dave Mason, Kansas, Cheap Trick, and Jefferson Starship. And, just like any great showman, Moore is setting the stage for more in 2015; he began the year with a performance at The Talking Stick Resort and Casino in Scottsdale, Arizona, and will be co-hosting The Starkey Hearing Foundation’s Super Bowl Mission – not a bad way to kick off his celebration of 60 years in the music business, which is in advent of the star’s 80th birthday on October 12, 2015.

Fire & Ice

The Pat Benatar Tribute’s ‘Best Shot’ Gets Even Bigger

Who: Fire & Ice has long ranked as one of the region’s most popular tribute acts. The Long Island-based unit is a tribute to Pat Benatar; the lineup for the group recently went through a transformation. Original members Darion (lead singer) and Rick Wolanski (drums) remain from the original lineup; added to the roster are Les Jannson and Ralph Carbone (famous for their stint in the Journey tribute Evolution), as well as C.C. Keys (who has performed with the Heart tribute act Heartless). The Artists & Their Sound: From a recent press release: “Fire & Ice has gone through some changes. The new all-star line up consists of some of the greatest musicians on Long Island from some of the greatest tribute bands ever. The band is still fronted by local recording artist Darion, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and has had her original music heard on radio stations across the country. Rick Wolanski is still the man with the best view in the band; he is the original drummer. Joining the band is Les Jannson on bass and Ralph Carbone on guitar. Both Les and Ralph are from Evolution, the most popular touring Journey tribute band. Rounding out the band is C.C. Keys on keyboards, who is from Bad Animals (the Heart tribute). “Fire & Ice is still the best and only tribute to Pat Benatar on the east coast with Pat's full blessing. This blessing just helped the band land a weeklong gig at "The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series" at Disney's Epcot Center. They will be the first-female fronted band to play at Epcot in over 12 years. The band will be rocking Epcot's guests from July 5 through July 11. The band will also be returning to Resort World Casino in Jamaica on April 15. The last time they played they packed The Bar 360. This time, the show will be even bigger and better.” Through its history, Fire & Ice has performed at many of the area’s finest venues, as well as a host of private events. To Learn More About The Artists: Find schedules, bios, and clips at fireandiceny.com. Good Times Magazine - January 27 - February 9, 2015 • 21

RHYTHM TRACKING

Everything Is Everything: Yes, Everything: A Black And White Monograph is the title of the new coffee table book from the brilliant Christopher Makos, and it is, indeed, everything. Consider it a journey from the early 1970s to this present moment. Makos is an exceptional photojournalist, documenting the shifting pop culture tides that brought contemporary society to its present state – people, places, things, seemingly random but ultimately not random at all, a road map of an evolving and dramatic embrace of the brave new world that we now inhabit. It is fascinating to visit each artifact on display in this book; they inspire a cumulative “shock and awe” journey through the worlds of art, music, film, and the objects that surround us that we sometimes forget are even there. We commend the folks at Glitterati, who have published this masterful document. You owe it to yourself to explore this definitive Makos masterwork. Combos Of Combos: Repertoire Records U.K. is releasing a series of DVD/CD combo packs featuring historic figures from the New York City rock scene of the 1970s, when Max's Kansas City and CBGB gave birth to the punk explosion. Europe was especially responsive to this scene and these artists, and while the U.K. always gets all the credit, it was Germany that showcased many of the less obvious candidates. While America only really got to know Blondie, Devo, and The Talking Heads thanks to the radio airplay generated by hit singles (and, to a lesser extent, Patti Smith and The Ramones), Germany welcomed all the acts onto TV programs such as MusikLaden and RockPalast. Now,

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the hour-long RockPalast concerts are being issued by Repertoire. While they are imports, they are “O Region” releases, meaning the DVDs can play in every country, unlike most import DVDs that are not compatible with U.S.-based machines.This past winter, two major titles hit Amazon and other online sales sites. A triple-disc set from Mink DeVille boasts a concert DVD and two complete CDs. DeVille, a Bruce Springsteen-ish singer/songwriter, enjoyed many of his greatest moments in Europe, and those tracks and hit singles, including "Cadillac Walk," "Spanish Stroll," and "Mixed Up Shook Up Girl," are all in this exciting collection. Lead singer Willy DeVille has passed away (in 2009), but this posthumous set is a great legacy item for an artist who deserved much more attention than he ever got on these shores. Repertoire has also released the much-bootlegged 1978 concert by Wayne County & The Electric Chairs as a single DVD and as a stunningsounding CD; the set includes a fullcolor booklet and incisive text written by Kris Needs, who edited the trendsetting UK punk mag ZigZag in the late 70s, and currently holds court at the UK's monthly Record Collector Magazine. The Wayne County DVD

is a bit of a shock as it's a straight-on rock & roll show minus all the banter and comedic bits that County fans came to expect; we're told that since the TV audience spoke German and probably wouldn't get the funny stuff, it was decided to just go song, song, song a la The Ramones, and it worked. At a time when U.S. labels are retreating from deluxe collections in favor of digital releases, we doff our caps to the folks at Repertoire as we hope that they find more historically important goods to share with us in 2015.

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Jazz & Blues Hoochie Coochie For You: The New York based folkblues-rock band The Hoochie Coochie Men has released a new single, “Things I Know,” from their new EP, Big Blue Tree, which is slated for release this month. The single was recently premiered on GroundSounds. Founded at Lafayette College, The Hoochie Coochie Men started playing blues, which eventually has evolved into a sound incorporating a blend of many genres, including blues, folk, and rock.The band recently gained steam after finishing a 40-show summer tour of the northeast, including a stop at Jazz Up July in Stamford, Connecticut, where they opened for the the legendary bluesman B.B. King. The eight-time Grammy winning composer, Paul Winter, has described the band's sound as a “fresh and inspiring take on American roots music". They have also shared the stage with other national acts such as Badfish (A Tribute To Sublime), Pete Francis of Dispatch, Matt Costa, and Toy Soldiers. One of the strengths of The Hoochie Coochie Men is their musical versatility. All six

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members began their careers in previous bands all over the northeast, each playing vastly different music. The group has two lead singers, each of whom brings diverse influences to the table: Zach Gold, from Rhode Island, has immersed himself in the blues and folk of the Mississippi Delta. Joey Tumulty's soulful voice calls to

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mind Ray Charles or Levon Helm. Lead guitarist Alex Musso never speaks on stage, but his solos more than make up for it; drummer Brian Duke and bassist Grant Kempski met in their college jazz band, when they both discovered they liked Led Zeppelin more than they liked jazz. The band's newest addition, the multi-instrumental Shawn Hogan, brings her roots in reggae and psychedelia, and pushes the band towards the future. Our take: We once didn’t want to eat in a restaurant called Pasta Fagioli because the name of the place was awful ... but the food was great. Likewise, a band in 2015 with a name like this one sounds like tip night caliber ... but it’s not. Try them for a refreshing take on roots music. Blues In Your Backyard: Here are upcoming shows in the area that will make you jump and shout: The ever-soulful Treme in Islip will welcome national recording artists The Alexis P. Suter Band on January 31. This is a special event at Treme; $20 admission.There may be limited seating available for this event. Premium seating may be reserved for an additional charge. Contact Treme at info@tremeislip.com or call (631) 277-2008, for more information or to reserve seating … One of the area’s true R&B stylists, piano master Danny Kean, returns to Bobbique in Patchogue on January 31 … Uppercut, the horn-driven band that merges R&B, blues, and roots, performs at Sunset Grill in Seaford on February 6.

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Photos: Lana Del Rey by Neil Krug; Florida-Georgia Line by Jamel Toppin

apps. Find out more with Instagram and Twitter using #OwnTheBeach, with @VictoriasSecret.

Governor’s Ball 2015:

Old & New Both Share The Bill

Victoria’s Secret:

Heat In Your Mailbox

Victoria's Secret officially debuted its “Swim 2015” collection with the release of the brand's annual swim catalog. Shot by fashion photographer Greg Kadel in the islands of Hawaii, the catalog features “the sexiest, most fashionable swim styles of the season.” The brand, known for building the careers of the most recognized supermodels in the world, has selected one of its “Angels,” Behati Prinsloo, to appear on the cover wearing the “Very Sexy One Shoulder Triangle & Double Strap Cheeky.” Prinsloo was born in Grootfontein, Namibia, South Africa, and can be seen in a variety of the brand's print and television campaigns. She has walked in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show since 2007, and opened the 2014 show in London. The Swim 2015 collection is available at VictoriasSecret.com, in the Victoria's Secret catalog, select Victoria's Secret stores, and on the Victoria's Secret iPad and iPhone

Lana Del Rey

Founders Entertainment has announced the lineup for The 2015 Governors Ball Music Festival, slated for June 5 through 7 at Randall's Island Park in New York City. Aside from showcasing a wide spectrum of dance, indie rock, hip hop, Americana, electronica, and pop during the weekend, Governors Ball will also feature culinary options and Florence art installations that + The contribute to the Machine festival's unique New York City vibe. Three-day GA and VIP tickets are available now on GovBall.com, through Eventbrite. Among this year's headliners: Drake, The Black Keys, Deadmau5, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine, Bjork, Ryan Adams, St. Vincent, The War On Drugs, “Weird” Al Yankovic, Charlie XCX, My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, Ratatat, and literally dozens of other high-profile artists.

Her Biggest Tour Ever

Lana Del Rey:

Multi-platinum selling artist Lana Del Rey has confirmed her first headlining dates for the 2015 “Endless Summer Tour.” The trek, promoted by Live Nation, will see the artist playing at her biggest venues to date in support of her latest album, Ultraviolence; special special guest Courtney Love will join Del Rey on select dates. Go to livenation.com for tour updates. In recent news, Del Rey contributed two new songs to the soundtrack of Tim Burton's latest film, Big Eyes: the title song "Big Eyes," which she

co-wrote with Daniel Heath, and "I Can Fly," which she co-wrote with Rick Nowels. "I've admired Tim Burton's work for many years and I'm honored to work with him on such a poignant project," said Del Rey, who was also featured on the cover of Maxim's December / January issue.

Florida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line Feted By Forbes

They did everything in 2014 from headline hockey arenas to appear on WWE wrestling TV shows – and it apparently all worked like gangbusters: The red hot duo Florida Georgia Line leads Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30” music class of 2015. The magazine noted that FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley “embody what it means to be on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the music category: a blend of country, rock, electronic, hiphop and pop — with a shot of disruptive entrepreneurialism.” The record-breaking duo closed out 2014 topping four of Billboard’s year-end charts, including: #1 Top Country Artists – Duo/Group; #1 Top Hot Country Songs for "This Is How We Roll"; #1 Top Country Digital Songs Titles for "This Is How We Roll"; and #1 Top Country Streaming Songs for "Cruise." For tour dates and more, visit FloridaGeorgiaLine.com.

Nashville’s Opry Legend

Little Jimmy Dickens: “Little” Jimmy Dickens, a mainstay of The Grand Ole Opry and a country music recording artist for decades, died on January 2 in Nashville. Truly living his nickname as the singer and musician stood 4'11'', at 94 he was the oldest living member of the Opry. The response from all corners of the country music world was immediate and heartfelt. A few of the remembrances, provided by Absolute Publicity:

“Little Jimmy Dickens was one of the greatest entertainers I ever knew,” said fellow country legend Ricky Scaggs. “His country charm, sharp wit, and graciousness made him a star that everyone wanted to meet. I'll miss him very much." "This great man asked me for a picture and an autograph the first time we played the Opry, recalled Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band. “I was shocked. I know the world will feel this loss. God Bless!" "There are no words to express what this does to our music community,” said Larry Stewart of Restless Heart. “We are honored to have shared the stage and smiles with the greatest Opry performer of all time." "Little Jimmy Dickens was a giant in the world we call country music,” said Marty Raybon of Shenandoah. “A patriarch. One who stood among the legends and cast a great shadow as an entertainer. He will be greatly missed. He truly was Mighty Mouse in a rhinestone suit. Rest in Peace, Tater."

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