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Film Reviews
By Cody Bell
Ant-Man
Starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Patrick Wilson, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Wood Harris, T.I. Directed by Peyton Reed Disney/Marvel
As pop culture expert Jimi LaLumia astutely pointed out in his “Rhythm Tracking” column in our last issue, the first two film adaptations of Marvel's Avengers blatantly left out a pair of members that were vital in the original comic books: Ant-Man and Wasp Woman. How many of veteran geeks and nerds realize that the original Ant-Man could also be Giant Man, as Hank Pym, the brilliant scientist who could grow or shrink to just about any size he chose, fought against injustice both on his own as as a member of the group that originally also included The Hulk, Iron Man, and Thor; Captain America joined quickly thereafter, as did others … and now there have seemingly been more Avengers than the tallied population of Rhode Island on any given Thursday. (A quick note: There are many movies and TV shows based on Marvel characters available now, but none are more entertaining than the original Stan Lee / Jack KirbyAvengers comic book issues from the early 1960s. Long out of print,
naturally, these comic books have been reissued in both hardbound and paperback books as well as e-books for Kindle readers; log on to Amazon.com and look for the “Marvel Masterworks” series in the book department for your first taste – or perhaps, some quite worthy nostalgia – of some of the finest comic books in history.) Have we proven that we're full-fledged nerds yet? Of course, most film adaptations of books, even comic books, take liberties with things such
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as origins and attire (we still aren't sure if the Hulk is Bruce Banner or David Banner, but nobody seems to care about such trifles – audiences just want their BAM! POW! CRASH!). Here we have film legend Michael Douglas portraying the aging yet eternally noble Dr. Hank Pym, who enlists a big-time cat burglar, Scott Lang (we must note this: a woefuly miscast Paul Rudd; it’s like using Paul Giamatti as Hercules), to become his partner in helping to “save the world.” How? It seems Pym was the original Ant-Man and inventor, according to this new mash-up of an old character; a former compadre of Pym’s, Cross (Stoll), is about to reveal the magical shrinking suit to the world and sell it off – but this crazy world doesn’t need to know about all this, so Pym and his daughter (the ever-ravishing Lilly) need to stop Cross at all costs. Pym uses Lang as his new human Shrinky Dink, and let the fun and action begin. No doubt about it: “Fun” is the operative word here; director Peyton Reed seems to be a huge fan of the old-time comics, and this film, above all the others, keeps the wry spirit and thrill-a-minute action of those long ago Lee/Kirby issues alive. What a suprise – this is miles better than the second Avengers film, and one of the best comic book adaptations to date. Not bad for a “forgotten” Marvel character. We hope Mr. LaLumia is pleased, because we certainly are.
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Pie Craft Pizza Bar: Excellent Food With Creative Flair
On Long Island, there almost is a pizza parlor on every corner. Sometimes within a 6 block radius, there can be 4-5 pizza places, one in each strip shopping center. How do they all survive.?..WE LOVE OUR PIZZA! We've been through it all...regular pizza, white pizza, gourmet pizza...each one a variation on the basic version, so it's of particular interest when we find something that just stands out from the crowd.....Pie Craft in Island Park is just such a place, perhaps at the forefront of a new w ave of pizza extremes...the variations are almost endless, and YOU, the pizza lover, makes the decisions. At Pie Craft, it's kind of a DIY environment. Tucked inside a King Kullen shopping center right before the huge clubs of Barnum
Island, Pie Craft offers great selections. First you choose your dough, which can be the original pizza dough, the rosemary & sun dried tomato & herb dough, and the spicy firecracker, which was our personal favorite, although not really that spicy so the average hot sauce lover will be satisfied. Then, you add your base which can include pesto green, traditional red, or pink pizza with vodka cream sauce with shredded mozzarella, our favorite. What would pizza be without toppings? Pie Craft offers great selections including caramelized onions, shrimp, gorgonzola cheese, bacon, grilled chicken, Parma prosciutto, and more. The whole process only takes 3 minutes to cook, less than some places take for a slice, and the speed is due to the fact that the pies are cooked in Italian made wood burning ovens.
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How much is this going to set you back? Would you believe under $10 for the basic pie plus 34 toppings...and I'm talking a good sized pie. Pie Craft also has artisan meatballs...especially good were the buffalo chicken and chicken parm versions.... This is not your ordinary pizza place though...Pie Craft has a tap wine bar, a craft beer bar with 8 rotating selections, plus gluten free hard cider on tap. Someone in your group into super healthy food? Pie Craft offers up herbal teas and health drinks, Quinoa bowls,
Pie Craft stands out from the crowd ... It’s perhaps at the forefront of a new wave of pizza extremes ... Pie Craft offers great selections.
brussel sprouts, kale and charred artichokes. For dessert you can go for a traditional ice cream fix, or try the Dessert Bowl featuring frozen acai, banana and berries cold blended into a smooth ice. They also offer entertainment including acoustic acts on the
upper level and djs on Thursdays, first show July 30 with Schwaygar djaying. Free to come, and all ages and families particularly welcome. Pie Craft is located at 4585 Austin Blvd, Island Park..Phone 516-690-8800...say hi to Tommy, one of the owners of Minnesotas in Long Beach, one of the mad geniuses behind this great pizza adventure. Deep dish lovers beware, thin crust rules here! – Rich Branciforte
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will be special appearances from culinary celebrities, live music by Connell Cruise and Oogee Wawa, and an evening culminating with films from the “Shorts On The Beach” film series at Beach Theatre, a custom-made movie theater right on the sands.
LI Cars Returns With Two Events
They're back, and they're ready to roll: Long Island Cars’ next events of 2015 will be August 2 from 8 am to 5 pm at MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, followed by August 9 at Belmont Racetrack in Elmont. The shows, as always, include hundreds of custom and collectible cars from vintage to exotic; vendors selling automobile parts; accessories and literature; plus cars for sale. Acres of street rods, exotics, muscle cars, customs, antiques, imports, and classics from past decades will be on display. Show cars compete in more than 50 classes, with trophies awarded to winners. Display or sell your show car free with admission. For more information, including how to enter your car for judging, call (631) 567-5898 or log on to LongIslandCars.com.
Taste On The Beach:
Food & Movies From LI Film Festival
The Long Island Film Festival's "Taste On the Beach" event takes place on Friday, August 7 beginning at 5 pm at The Allegria Hotel in Long Beach. Tickets and information: longbeachfilm.com /taste. “Taste On The Beach” precedes Long Beach Film Festival’s free movie night, “Shorts On The Beach.” Restaurants, wineries, and craft breweries will come together to give samplings of dishes, with Steve Carl from Carlyle On The Green overseeing the event. There
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Super Comics In Rockville Centre
The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre will present Inbeon Con's “Summer Edition” on Saturday, August 8 from 10 am to 6 pm; ticketing information is at inbeoncon.com. It's all the rage: Inbeon Con is a “Comic Con” created for artists by artists, with a focus on education. Celebrate your love of comics, anime, cartooning, and illustration; those artists attending will have the opportunity to meet local artists and add to original art, print, and comic series collections. Inbeon Con will have other attractions in cosplay contests, skits, panels, and art training seminars.
Hello & Goodbye:
Joel Closes Coliseum
The recently re-married Billy Joel with make more arena music history as he headlines Nassau Coliseum's final show on Tuesday, August 4 at the venue in Uniondale. This performance marks the final show at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum before it closes for an extensive renovation. The arena will reopen as a world-class sports and entertainment destination in December 2016. Joel, who was raised in Hicksville and remains a Long Island resident, has played 31 shows at Nassau Coliseum; in 1998 he sold out nine shows, setting the building's record for the most sellout events in one year.
The Catskills Come To Queens Flushing Town Hall August 1 at 6 PM (718) 463-7700 flushingtownhall.org This is a farm-to-festival food and wine tasting event, featuring a lineup off 20 chefs from the Catskills, Queens, and the greater New York City area. Catskill brewers, vinters, and cider makers will be on hand pouring their products to guests who will be free to roam the multilevel festival, including the backyard BBQ, gallery, and theater tasting areas, which will feature live bluegrass music.
Judy Collins Suffolk Theater August 1 & 2 At 8 PM (631) 727-4343 suffolktheater.com No question, this is a true American music legend: The folk and roots songstress has been plying her lilting trade for more than 50 years, and the still golden-throated singer shows no signs of slowing down. She’s best known for such standards as “Both Sides, Now,” “Someday Soon,” “Amazing Grace,” “Cook With Honey,” “Hard Times For Lovers,” and many others. A concert with Collins is akin to a tour of pop music history.
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Material Girl Starring Amber Ferrari Theatre Three, Port Jefferson August 1 at 8 pm theatrethree.com (631) 928-9100
You've seen her as Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, and other rock stars – now the multi-talented Ferrari takes on the musical role of the legendary Madonna in an entirely new show. The performance will feature saxophone star Richie Cannata (formerly with Billy Joel) and emcee and comedian Ike Avelli.
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improve my chances of getting a life saving liver (631) 969-1101 transplant ... The future looks great!” We’re sure his Few artists merge and country sounds as legion of fans feel thefolk same way.
seamlessly as Dement, who has amassed a huge cult following thanks to her many tours across the country. Among her albums that have earned much airplay and acclaim throughout the U.S. are Sing The Delta, Lifeline, The Way I Should, My Life, and her breakthrough debut, Infamous Angel.
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'After Midnight' At Queens Museum
“After Midnight: Indian Modernism To Contemporary India” is on display throughout summer at The Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The era following India's 1947 independence was marked by the emergence of Indian modern art led by the Progressive Artists' Group and their contemporaries. The year of 1997 signaled the beginning of a newly globalized contemporary art world, while India experienced a surge of paradigm shifts, including economic liberalization. More information: (718) 777-6888.
There's Still Time: Another Fireworks Night At Citi Field T
If you missed all of the July 4 fireworks festivities in the area, don't fret: The New York Mets will host another in their unique series of fireworks and pyrotechnics displays at Citi Field on August 1 following the Mets game versus their main division rivals for 2015, The Washington Nationals. Fireworks will be launched from Citi Field’s roof and the centerfield grass, providing a 360 degree experience for fans throughout the ballpark. Tickets for this special event and all upcoming Mets games and events – including the upcoming concert featuring Ne-Yo on August 15 – are now on sale at Mets.com and by calling (718) 507-TIXX.
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See The Stars At Night: Free Outdoor Movies All Summer
Bring blankets or beach chairs and pack a picnic basket for a movie night out: More than 30 films, most being shown for free, have been scheduled throughout the borough of Queens during the summer season in open-air outdoor locations. Upcoming film events: The Queens World Film Festival Flic Nic on July 30 at 8 pm at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights; The Karate Kid on July 31 at 7:30 pm at Lost Battalion Hall Recreational Center in Rego Park; The Dead Poets Society on August 3 at 8 pm at Cunningham Park in Oakland Gardens; and Back To The Future 2 on August 5 at 8 pm at Rockaway Beach – Beach 17th Street.
Wild Kratts – Live!
San Francisco Opera's Show Boat
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center August 2 at 2 PM adelphi.edu (516) 877-4927 A classic of American musical theater, this tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s is both a love story and a powerful reminder of the bitter legacy of racism. This production is director Francesca Zambello’s grand-scale production of The San Francisco Opera, which comes to Adelphi for this special presenation.
Tilles Center, Greenvale August 2 at 1 PM tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 This is an all-new theatrical stage show based on the PBS television series, as Martin and Chris Kratt engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story. Children can experience live on stage the “creature” fundamentals and the inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers.
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Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center August 8 at 8 PM (631) 288-1500 whbpac.org The famed singer/songwriter returns to Long Island, and he may be a better live performer than he’s ever been. Buoyed by the success of his two most recent – and definitely blues-tinged – albums, Scaggs will perform not only his newest songs, but classics such as “Lido Shuffle,” “Lowdown,” “We’re All Alone,” and much more.
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“If anyone had told us that we would be five games over .500 at the All-Star Game, we would have gladly signed up for that,” New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer told the media following his team’s 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks that capped off a three-game sweep at home just before the All-Star Game break. Cuddyer was speaking from the viewpoint of Mets players, but he could just as well have been speaking on behalf of their fans; given the enormous number of players lost to injuries
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(particularly to team captain and third baseman David Wright who has missed nearly the entire season with back issues, and to catcher Travis d’Arnaud, who seems to have the misfortune of injuring a different part of his body every few games) that led to a painful shortage of offense for a good chunk of the 2015 campaign, it’s hard to quibble with his assessment. In spite of their better-than-expected record, Mets fans have a right to be skeptical in light of recent post-All-Star Game collapses. To use investment lingo, if the Mets were a stock, you would have made a fortune short-selling them after the All-Star Game the last few years. Will history repeat itself? Mets fans can take comfort knowing that both the starting and relief pitching is much better now than any other time in recent memory. The law of averages is on the Mets’ side when it comes to staying healthy from here on out. Finally, they’re done with trips to the west coast for this season, traditionally their Waterloo. Ironically, the Mets finished with a respectable 4-2 record against the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers during their California trip. On the other hand, the Mets still have to play the Colorado Rockies in Denver; the high altitude has never agreed with them, based on game results. Troubling still is that the Mets have shown too much reliance on home runs and not enough on manufacturing runs based on moving men around the bases through steals, hit and run plays, bunts, and productive outs. Mets pitcher Matt Harvey garnered attention two weeks ago when he hit his first major league home run that erased a one-run deficit. That’s all fine and dandy, but what’s more important for Harvey and the
other starters (who, in fairness, aren’t bad hitters for pitchers) is the ability to lay down bunts to advance runners. They are woefuly deficient in that area. Mets manager Terry Collins admitted that he is concerned with Harvey’s propensity to throw a lot of pitches early in games. Harvey appears to have recovered nicely from Tommy John surgery, but Mets management is understandably nervous about overtaxing his arm this year. Mets fans lustily booed Arizona Diamondbacks’ relief pitcher and former Met Oliver Perez every
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Boow B wll eerrss & & LLeeaagg uueess:: SSuubbm mii tt SSccoorreess At gtmag @opt online.net Player partner, Parker Bohn III. Morton is now 64; Bohn is now a PBA Hall of Famer with 34 PBA Tour titles, competing on both the PBA and PBA50 Tours. In the 14 previous PBA/PBA50 Doubles events, the only players to win a title more than once were New Jersey native Teata Semiz, who won in 1986 with Joe Berardi;, 1991 with Rick Steelsmith; and 1993 with Rich Abboud; PBA Hall of Fame legend Dick Weber, who won in 1989 with Marc McDowell and 1992 with Justin Hromek; and PBA Tour member Rowdy Morrow, Norm Duke who won in 1987 with Mickey Spiezio and 1990 with Hall of Famer Dave Soutar. The tournament also is unique in that players have no idea who their partner will be until qualifying is over. This year, after practice and pro-am squads kick off the tournament on Wednesday, August 5, all PBA50 players will bowl their first eight-game qualifying round at 8 am, and the PBA Tour players will bowl their first round at 3 pm on Friday; the squads will be reversed, with the PBA players bowling another eight games at 8 am, followed by the PBA50 players at 3 pm. Next, based on 16game pinfall totals, PBA50 and PBA players will be paired based upon where they qualifying: top No. 1 qualifiers will become partners, the No. 2 qualifiers from each group will be paired Walter Ray together, and so on,
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all the way to the No. 32 qualifiers (based on full fields of 96 in each division). The top eight teams will earn byes through two single-elimination match play rounds, while teams nine through 16 will earn one bye. Saturday’s finals will begin with best-of-five-game Baker format single-elimination match play for teams qualifying 17th through 32nd place at 8 am. In Baker format doubles, each player will bowl five frames to complete a game. Round One winners and qualifiers 9 through 16 will bowl best-of-five matches at 10:30 am, with winners joining the top eight qualifiers for the Round of 16 at 2 pm. The eight survivors will bowl a best-of-three-game round at 4:30 pm, followed by the Pete one-game Weber semifinal round at 7 pm with the championship match following. For Xtra Frame subscriptions, visit pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame link. Subscriptions are available for three days for $3.99, a full month for $7.99, or a full year for $64.99. – Bill Vint, PBA
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time that he was summoned into a game during the recently series between the two teams. Perez’s wildness and inability to win in a Mets uniform drove fans crazy. No problem with fans booing, but I was discouraged by the complete lack of appreciation for Whitestone native Mike Baxter two weeks ago when he returned to Citi Field as a member of the Cubs. The outfielder was the man most responsible for saving Johan Santana’s nohitter three years ago by crashing into a wall to haul in Yadier Molina’s long drive. Relief pitcher
Bobby Parnell noticed the disparity of reactions to former players as well: “Fans always remember the bad stuff and rarely the good when it comes to most former players,” said the bearded right-hander. It’s easy to laugh at the number of sportswriters trying to make hay about the fact that Alex Rodriguez was not named to the American League All-Star team in spite of the fine season he is enjoying. The line of reasoning goes like this: Since “A-Rod” cheated by using steroids in the past then this is the price he has to pay. Sorry to disappoint all the puritanical moralists out there, but the fact is that there was not enough open real estate on the 25-man roster to accommodate Rodriguez. Every team has to have at least one player on a league AllStar roster, and the Yankees had already the more deserving Mark Teixeira, Brett Gardner, and Dellin Betances on the 2015 American League team. Say what you will about “A-Rod,” but you can’t question his dedication to philanthropy. He resolved a disputed bonus clause with the Yankees by agreeing to have the “Bronx Bombers” give millions to charities instead of to himself. Likewise, Rodriguez was able to convince Zack Hampel, the man who caught Rodriguez’ home run 3,000th hit, to return the ball to him in exchange for a $150,000 donation to a charity of Hampel’s choosing. It was a nice touch on the part of the Yankees to play the classic song “It Don’t Come Easy” between innings in honor of Ringo Starr’s 75th birthday earlier in the month. It’s hard to believe that 32 years have passed since George Brett of the Kansas City Royals hit a home run that appeared to beat the Yankees but was initially ruled out because his bat had too
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much pine tar on it. That decision was eventually overturned, and the last four outs of the game had to be replayed. Witty New York Daily News columnist Filip Bondy has written the definitive book the incident, The Pine Tar Game (Scribner), now in stores. The book is far more than just a treatise about what could arguably be termed baseball’s first replay that overturned an umpire’s decision. Bondy spends most of the time talking about the once-fierce rivalry between the Royals and Yankees. Bondy also has fun reminiscing about the most intriguing sports owner ever, George Steinbrenner. A Royals marketing executive back in the 1980s named Rush Limbaugh gets some ink here as well. Brooklyn Nets general manager Billy King surprised nearly everyone by buying out the contract of disappointing point guard Deron Williams, who never really played like a franchise player for the team in spite of his NBA maximum contract. The fact that Deron his release Williams triggered a fairly muted reaction is a testament that he never connected with fans here ... and the sadder fact that, in reality, there don’t seem to be a lot of passionate Brooklyn Nets fans.
The Best Venues & Bars, Unveiling The Stars
The 90s Band
Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall, Wantagh August 1 • muls.com (516) 783-7500 Once again, Mulcahy's offers fans an up-close-and-intimate look at one the area’s hottest new acts with The 90s Band, which is an authentic, stylish throwback the sounds of the bygone decade that seems as if it wasn’t all that long ago to many of us. And, once again: If you can think of a hit song from the 1990s, this is a band that can play it to perfection for your listening and dancing pleasure.
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(Kiss Tribute) K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore July 29 at 8 PM • kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925 There are several Kiss tribute bands around the globe that use this name – but rest assured that this is the famous New York City-based group that's been going like gangbusters. Expect all the Kiss hits and “deep cuts” you could ever want during a rocking, nostalgic evening.
The Big Show Buttered Soul Bits 'N Pieces
89 North Music Venue, Patchogue August 7 at 7:30 PM 89northmusic.com (631) 780-8992 It's three big bands for one low price at 89 North on this rockin' Friday night. Bits 'N Pieces is an acoustic/electric classic rock band that performs everything from the lilting Supertramp to the rugged Tom Petty; Buttered Soul (pictured) concentrates on funk, soul, and R&B from all of the legends; The Big Show features well-known LI-based musicians performing an array of 80s rock anthems.
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Some of the most famous and fabulous figures and faces of modern dance-oriented TV spectaculars will appear live in Long Island as part of the 2015 “Ballroom With A Twist” tour, which touches down on August 9 at 8 pm at The NYCB Theatre At Wesbury. Tickets are on sale now; for more information, log on to thetheatreatwestbury.com; tickets are at livenation.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000, or at the Westbury box office. Dmitry Chaplin, Tristan MacManus, Lacey Schwimmer, and Anna Trebunskaya (cast subject to change) headline an evening of ballroom, rhumba, foxtrot, cha-cha, quickstep, hip-hop, contemporary, and other dance styles and formats. The cast includes Rudy
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Abreu, Tanisha Belnap, Serge Onik, Jordan Casanova, Nick Garcia, and Legacy of “So You Think You Can Dance”; Alla Kocherga, Kiki Nyemchek, Jana Sapir, Magda Fialek, Tony Pututau, and Allen Genkin of “Dancing The most unlikely superstar in entertainment history? It might be the case these days as “Weird Al” Yankovic seems to rule the comedy scene at present. The evercrazy musical comic headlines The Paramount Comedy Series on Saturday, August 1 at 8 pm at the famous venue in Huntington. A Founder’s Room Afterparty will also take place; for tickets and information, log on to paramountny.com. Few would have guessed that “Weird Al” Yankovic, who as a shy, accordion-playing teenager got his start sending in homemade tapes to The Dr. Demento Radio Show, would go on to become the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history with more than 12 million album sales. Now in his fourth career decade, he has won three Grammys and countless awards and accolades for his parodies “Eat It,” “Like A Surgeon,” “Fat,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Amish Paradise,” and “The Saga Begins.” His 2011 album Alpocalypse (featuring the Lady Gaga parody “Perform This Way”) debuted in the Billboard Top 10, and was nominated for two Grammy Awards (Best Comedy Album and Best Short Form Video). But who could ever guess this agless, goofy guy would be bigger than ever these days? “Weird Al” released Mandatory Fun last summer; the album features parodies of some of the biggest hits of recent vintage, including Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” (“Tacky”), Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” (“Word Crimes”), Lorde’s “Royals” (“Foil”),
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Idol” finalists join the bill with hit songs. The performance also includes a Q&A with the dancers and a dance lesson for chosen audience members, who can practice their moves onstage with the cast. Chaplin is a Russian dancer, a Top 10 finalist on “So You Think You Can Dance.” MacManus is an Irish dancer best known for his appearances on “Dancing With The Stars.” Schwimmer is a competitive ballroom dancer, the winner of multiple championships.” Trebunskaya is a Russianborn American professional ballroom and Latin dancer, known for her appearances on “Dancing With The Stars.” And at press time, it was announced that Chris Soules – famous for his stints on “The Bachelor” and “Dancing With The Stars” – has been added to the all-star cast.
With The Stars”; Von Smith and Gina Ruzicka of “American Idol”; and world champions Patricia Kaniowski and C.J. Bair (roster of dancers subject to change). Ballroom With a Twist is a frenzy of sizzling dance moves by professional, international dancers, spanning the hot moves of samba, waltz, and jive. In addition to the jaw-dropping, smooth moves, and high kicks of the dancers, several “American most tracks from one album in the viral top 10 at one time, taking the first four spots. In addition, “Word Crimes” debuted in the Billboard Top 40, making Al one of only three people to have had Top 40 singles in each of the last four decades (the other two are Michael Jackson and Madonna). In addition to his recordings and world-famous music videos, Yankovic is also well-known for his cult-hit feature film UHF (1989), his late ‘90s CBS Saturday morning series “The Weird Al Show” and the numerous “AL-TV” specials that he’s made for MTV and VH1 over the years. His 2006 album Straight Outta Lynwood spawned the Billboard Top 10 single “White & Nerdy,” the video for which spent two months at #1 on iTunes and garnered more than 150 million hits on the Internet. Since then, he released his greatest hits package The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic (Legacy), wrote, starred in and directed the themed attraction “Al’s Brain: A 3-D Journey Through The Human Brain,” and attracted several million followers on social media. With the release of his children’s book When I Grow Up (HarperCollins, 2011), Al became the author of a New York Times bestseller.
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Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” (“Handy”) and Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” (“Inactive”). This is truly amazing: Mandatory Fun debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. This marked the first time that a comedy album has debuted at #1 on the chart in history, and the first time that a comedy album has reached the top of the chart in over 50 years (the last one being Allan Sherman’s 1963 release My Son, The Nut). It was also Al’s personal best sales week ever, as well as the largest sales week for any comedy album since 1994. On Spotify, Yankovic set the U.S. record for having the
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Nassau Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay) Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Dianne, Larry & Joe P.J. Harper's (Valley Stream) JDL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) DJ Johnny Shine Reel (East Rockaway) Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Original Music Showcase: The Black Petals / The Scoundrels / Blue Velvo K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Dueling DJs / DJ Cowboy Ben-E The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City) DJ Tommy Nappi Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) The Mystic MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Rubix Cube E.W. Allen Town Park (Farmingdale) Children's Theater: Pinocchio NYCB Theatre At Westbury Lamar Peters Callahan's (East Meadow) Brian Halverson Otto’s Sea Grill (Freeport) Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by David Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic One Main (Babylon) Bobby Dee's Open Mic & Jam Pour House (Holbrook) 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) 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) Live Country Music Revolution (Amityville) Lauren Bricker Shandon Court (East Islip) Industry Night / Fred Raimundo & The Dark Heart Tavern Band The Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Sal Valentinetti Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Cabaresque Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Open Mic Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Souled Out Docker’s Waterside (East Quogue) NYC/Queens Gin Blossoms B.B. King's (NYC) Doyle Bramhall II Highline Ballroom (NYC) White Wedding Juniper Valley Park (Middle Village) U2 Madison Square Garden (NYC)
Wednesday, July 29
Nassau Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Sunset Grill (Seaford) Darcy Novick Presents: Live Comedy Lounge 960 at NYCB Theatre At Westbury Dressed To Kill (Kiss Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Todd The Guitar Man R.S. Jones (Merrick) Solo Joe Big Daddy's (Massapequa) DJ Johnny Shine Reel (East Rockaway) Open Mic E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Open Jam Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Jerry Costanzo And His Trio Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Open Jam The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band Phat Daddy's (Oceanside) Superfantaztic Reel (East Rockaway) Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan Front
Your Guide To Local Events Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Country Music Originals Night Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam w/Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers (Bayville) 45 RPM Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Wonderous Stories MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Alive 'N Kickin' Duo Memories (Williston Park) Them 2 Otto’s Sea Grill (Freeport) Suffolk Peter Frampton / Cheap Trick The Paramount (Huntington) Walter Trout Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Jam Featuring Bobby Nathan Bobbique (Patchogue) The Cogs Singles Open Jam The Stadium (Bohemia) Amateur Comedy Night Treme (Islip) Pierre Toma / Petie Smallzz / Justin Alvarado Emporium (Patchogue) Jesse Page / Live Music Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Marc Phillip 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 The 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) Comedy Night Revolution (Amityville) Our Generation Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Holli Ross Trio Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Karaoke Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Howie Seal The Oar (Patchogue) CounterClockwise Ensemble Port Jefferson Village Center Half Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) Tanner Park (Babylon) NYC/Queens Guitar Masters B.B. King's (NYC) U2 Madison Square Garden (NYC)
Thursday, July 30
Nassau Back To College Thursday Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/Curt Arnel & Friends Ringside (Hicksville) Karaoke With DJ Dom Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Chris Kenny The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Slingshot The Lounge At The Space At Westbury Whiskey Road Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) One And A-Half Strings Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) 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) Jazz & Sushi Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Live Band Karaoke / Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic Night Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic With Frank Walker Sunset Grill (Seaford) Karen Bella R.S. Jones (Merrick) Giant Flying Turtles Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Salsa Night Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Hurricane Reel (East Rockaway)
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COMEDY Oddballs Assemble: It proved to be the biggest comedy tour in America last year, and now it's back: Funny Or Die Presents The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival returns on September 4 at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh. This year's headliner is Aziz Ansari, with special guest star Amy Schumer also making headlines for her appearance. Others to appear at Jones Beach from the tour's roster of more than 20 comedic talents (at press time) include Anthony Jeselnik, Jay Pharoah, Jeff Ross, Jim Norton, Michael Che, Nick Kroll, and Todd Barry. A second
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at #2 on The New York Times best seller list. He also just wrapped production on his own original series for Netflix which he created, wrote, stars in, and directs. Schumer is the creator, star, writer, and executive producer of the Peabody Award-winning and Emmynominated Comedy Central show, “Inside Amy Schumer, : for which she won a Critics BUFFOONS BACK AT THE BEACH Choice TV Award for “Best attraction, The Redd's Apple Ale Actress in a Comedy Series.” Festival Stage, will be hosted by She is also the star and writer of “Big” Jay Oakerson. the upcoming Universal film, Amy Trainwreck. Schumer is also set Schumer to headline her first HBO comedy special, to be directed by fellow comedy superstar, Chris Rock; it will debut later this year. “Oddball 2015 is going to go down as one of the most incredible slate of comedy talent ever amassed for a national concert tour,” said Geof Wills, president of Live Nation Comedy. “We are thrilled that Aziz and Amy have agreed to anchor what is going to be an Todd Barry amazing In what is becoming a summer night of tradition, The Oddball Festival enterreturns for its third consectutive tainment year. Both headliners have been for especially busy of late: Aziz sold out two shows at Madison Square comedy fans.” Garden on his most recent tour, From which also aired as a special. Most Dick recently, Aziz released his book, Modern Romance, which debuted Glover, CEO of Funny or Die: “The Oddball Festival has been one of Funny or Die's most Jeff successful brand extensions, so Ross being able to crank up the midway for a third time is very exciting. With such an incredible linup of comedians joining this year's tour, it clearly will be the best Oddball yet. We are so thrilled to take it back on the road.” Tickets: LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com. To learn more about this year’s tour and its roster of top standup stars: oddballfest.com.
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Mike & The Outlaws Suite 1828 (Merrick) The Joe Bayer Band MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Vito Lombardo Puglia's (Garden City) Suffolk Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) David James Bobbique (Patchogue) Blues Jam Treme (Islip) Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (Saint James) Round 2 Crew / Carson Lueders / After Romeo / Frankie / Katelyn Jae/ Sweet Suspense / The Fooo Conspiracy / Chris Miles / The Bomb Digz Revolution (Amityville) Electric Dudes Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Next Level Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) The Hoodoo Loungers / Lilly-Anne Merat Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) The Black River Republic / Chris Ruben / Others 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The Irish Sessions Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Roberta Fabiano Duo Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Dirty Oars The Oar (Patchogue) Tony Grant Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Uncle Petey Kletchka Shandon Court (East Islip) NYC/Queens Gordon Lightfoot B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Vamps Best Buy Theater (NYC) Piece Of The Rock Astoria Park Breakaway / Sweet Suzi & John Puglisi Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) U2 Madison Square Garden (NYC)
Friday, July 31
Nassau Perfect Strangers / DJ Mitch & Crew C.J. Wellington's (Franklin Square) 12X / No Request Band The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Moonlight Bay Puglia's (Garden City) Plaza Productions: West Side Story Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Ruckzuck / The Flying Hounds / Tommy Sanfilippo Happy Hour Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Eva Entertainment: Listen 4 More Vue At E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Robert Bruey Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Catfish John Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Wonderous Stories Sunset Grill (Seaford) Pure Led (Led Zeppelin Tribute) / Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)
Your Guide To Local Events The Rusty String Band Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Chic 'N Martini R.S. Jones (Merrick) Disco Unlimted Reel (East Rockaway) Plain Jane Memories (Williston Park) Smashing Pumpkins / Marilyn Manson Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Mac Talla Mor Glen Cove Village Square Back To College Night Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) That 70s Band MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Crimson Street Callahan's (East Meadow) Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) Sutton Place (Long Beach) Almost Queen Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell Big Daddy Deluxe Massapequa Lanes Jay Brittany & The Boys Michael’s Porthole (Oceanside) The Bogs Otto’s Sea Grill (Freeport) Suffolk Heartbreakers / Toody & The Mother Pluckers Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Double Play The Oar (Patchogue) Full Moon Party: Live Music Surf's Out (Kismet/Fire Island) Urban Street Gypsies Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) No Trouble (Allman Brothers Tribute) Toomey's (Amityville) Bill Kirchen Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Blue Tourmaline / David Ferro (Happy Hour) Bobbique (Patchogue) Back To The 80s: Jessie's Girl The Paramount (Huntington) The HeyDaze Revolution (Amityville) Shecky & The Twangtones Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Decadia / Wigwam Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Judy Collins Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Highway Robbery XO Wine & Chocolate Bar (Huntington) Crucial Fiya Treme (Islip) Live Deejay Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Mad Kings / ANYWI (Journey Tribute) / The 90s Band 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) New Jazz Quartette Featuring Cathy Elliott Garcia Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Fred The Human iPod Tap Room (Patchogue) The Machine (Pink Floyd Tribute) Tanner Park (Babylon) Supreme Reflections: A Loving Tribute To The Music Of Diana Ross & The Supremes & Motown Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Live Music Red River Inn (Yaphank) Soul Junkies Swept Away (Bay Shore) Tiberius Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Steve Strecker Band Docker’s Waterside (East Quogue) Ed Ayala Billy’s By The Bay (Greeport) Soulstice O’Reilly’s Pub (Oakdale)
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Calendar NYC/Queens Paul Mooney & Dick Gregory B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Drew's Blues BB's Pub & Grill (Flushing) The Michael Louis Band Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) U2 Madison Square Garden (NYC)
Saturday, August 1
Nassau 1964: The Tribute (Beatles Tribute) NYCB Theatre At Westbury The 90s Band / Back To College Night Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Siamak The Lounge At The Space At Westbury Road Kings The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Acoustic Blue Memories (Williston Park) Digital Sounds Vue At E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Chicken Head Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Live Deejays Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Pep & The Soul Explosion Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Live Music Savoy Tavern (Merrick) Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City) Vital Signs Sunset Grill (Seaford) 42nd & Nelson R.S. Jones (Merrick) The Geri DeJohn Band / The Casuals / Bear Or Battleship Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The Electrix (Grateful Dead Tribute) / Soul Mantra (Santana Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) One Night Stand Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Dee Harris & Roast Beef Joe Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Mean Machine Reel (East Rockaway) Live Music Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport) Tiger Rose (Jerry Garcia Tribute) Michael's
Your Guide To Local Events Porthole (Oceanside) The New York Bee Gees (Bee Gees Tribute) MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Rockell The Hub (Island Park) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) John J. Burns Park (Massapequa) Slipknot Nikon At Jones Beach Theatre (Wantagh) Salute To Veterans: Tony Orlando / USO Liberty Belles Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) The Breakfast Club Callahan’s (East Meadow) Hat Trick / Sweet Soul Music Otto’s Sea Grill (Freeport) Suffolk Weird Al Yankovic The Paramount (NYC) Material Girl: Madonna Tribute Featuring Amber Ferrari Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) The Wading River Band Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Redneck Romance Toomey's Tavern (Amityville) No Request Band Surf's Out (Kismet/Fire Island) Dan LaForgia Trio XO Wine & Chocolate Bar (Huntington) Rock Of Ages (Def Leppard Tribute) / Judas Priestess (Judas Priest Tribute) Revolution Music Hall (Amityville) Judy Collins Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Fran Diamond / Yankee Rebel Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Albert Lee / Cindy Cashdollar Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Soul Patch The Oar (Patchogue) 12X The Arden (Port Jefferson) Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges Jazz Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor)
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The Cara Band Shandon Court (East Islip) Quarter Horse / Soundswell / Jelly Band 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Brownshoe Jazz Ensemble Treme (Islip) Rhythm & Blues Express Bobbique (Patchogue) Marc Cohn Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center The Falco Brothers Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) LHT / Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad / Born Again Baldwins Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Latham Road Bulldog Grille (Amityville) Rock Nation Ralph’s Fishing Station (Mt. Sinai/Cedar Beach) NYC/Queens Americo B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Djangobilly Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Top Shelf B.B.'s Pub & Grill (Flushing) Marco Antonio Solis Madison Square Garden (NYC)
Sunday, August 2
Nassau Uppercut The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Live Irish Music Connoly Station (Malverne) Suicide Awareness Hard Rock & Metal Benefit Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Reggae Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Jimmy Kenny Reel (East Rockaway) Wonderous Stories Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) El Camino Vue At E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Tramps Like Us (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Phil's Carribean Party Band Michael's Porthole (Oceanside)
Live Jazz Brunch City Cellar (Westbury) Back To College Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Au Privave Jazz / Little Wilson Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Juke Box Explosion Otto’s Sea Grill (Freeport) Suffolk Inner Roots / The Original Wailers Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Rich Bomser Project Treme (Islip) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Dave March Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Steve Tyrell Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center The Toasters Revolution (Amityville) Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court (East Islip) Young Rebel Goombas Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Super Acoustic Surf's Out (Kismet/Fire Island) Live Breakfast Music Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Denise Givens Band The Oar (Patchogue) Jam With Jim Moran Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jimmy LaFave Port Jefferson Village Center Noiz Docker’s Waterside (East Quogue) Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks Billy’s By The Bay (Greenport) NYC/Queens Lloyd Banks B.B King's (NYC) Open Mic with Anthony Gibney Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls The Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria)
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Monday, August 3
Nassau Industry Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Out Of The Weeds / Back To College Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Open Mic & Jam Hosted by Kenny Forgione & Friends K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) A Witch's Brew Reel (East Rockaway) DJ Tommy Nappi MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Steve Parr On Guitar Otto’s Sea Grill (Freeport) 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 Mic Night Hosted by Jerry Ramone The Crooked Rail (Northport) Open Jam with Rockin' Rob Diamond Club (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic Night w/Kenn Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Featuring Bobby Dee, John Dobert, & Johnny Mac Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Open Mic Night Sea Cove (Center Moriches) NYC/Queens Jam with Richie Cannata The Bitter End (NYC) Open Jazz Jam Session Kitano New York
Your Guide To Local Events Hotel (NYC) Coco Montoya / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials B.B. King's (NYC) Laura Marling Town Hall (NYC)
Tuesday, August 4
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) Original Music Showcase: Run, Don’t Fall / The Infantry / Max Ross K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Joe Bayer Band / DJ Cowboy Ben-E The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park) Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City) JBL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Children's Theater: Beauty & The Beast NYCB Theatre At Westbury DJ Johnny Shine Reel (East Rockaway) DJ Tommy Nappi Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) 45 RPM MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Andy Cooney / Marissa Famiglietti John J. Burns Park (Massapequaa) Back To College Mulcahly's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Suffolk Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Live Deejay Villiage Idiot Pub (Patchogue) The People's Open Mic Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) C.W. Post Alumni Reunion Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Open Mic with Shaun Lally Flanagan's
Pub (Ronkonkoma) Open Mic Night Hosted by Jerry Ramone The Crooked Rail (Northport) Country Tuesday Revolution (Amityville) 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 Katie’s of Smithtown Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Industry Night / Sophie Auster Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Bawdy Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Pirate's Fest Charity Event Surf's Out (Kismet/Fire Island) Freak Out Festival Martha Clara Vineyards (Riverhead)
Coyote Wednesday Reel (East Rockaway) Open Mic E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Open Jam 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 Jam The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam with Mike Nugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers (Bayville) 45 RPM Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Wonderous Stories MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Tiger Rose (Jerry Garcia Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Back To College Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Incubus / Deftones Nikon At Jones Beach Theatre (Wantagh)
NYC/Queens Walter Trout B.B. King's (NYC) Duran Duran / Wyclef Jean South Street Seaport Rockaway Musicians Showcase Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Generations Juniper Valley Park (Middle Village) J. Cole Madison Square Garden (NYC)
Suffolk The Cogs Singles Open Jam The Stadium (Bohemia) Open Jam Night with Jim Kolman Diamond Club & Sports Bar (Ronkonkoma) Live Music Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Garet Newman's Jazz Jam East End Republican Club (Sayville) Jam Featuring Bobby Nathan Bobbique (Patchogue) Open Blues/Jazz Jam Park Avenue Studios/Briggs Music (Huntington) 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) Karaoke Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett)
Wednesday, August 5
Nassau Blues At Sunset: Open Jam with The Sunset Boyz Sunset Grill (Seaford) Country Music Originals Night Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Michelle Crouse R.S. Jones (Merrick)
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Calendar The 60s Band Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Feinberg Brothers Band Port Jefferson Village Center Strawberry Fields (Beatles Tribute) Tanner Park (Babylon) Dan Donnelly The Oar (Patchogue) Freak Out Festival Martha Clara Vineyards (Riverhead) NYC/Queens Vivian Green B.B. King's (NYC) Stef Lang The Bitter End (NYC) Faith No More Madison Square Garden (NYC)
Thursday, August 6
Nassau Clean Comedy All Stars Lounge 960 at NYCB Theatre At Westbury Back To College Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Live Band Karaoke / As Astra / Ken Talve K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Open Mic with Benoir The Hub (Island Park) A Witch's Brew Vue At E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) The Australian Pink Floyd Show Nikon At Jones Beach Theatre (Wantagh) Ian Petillo R.S. Jones (Merrick) Mike & The Outlaws Suite 1828 (Merrick) Chris Kenny The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Classic Rock & Blues Jam w/Curt Arnel & Friends Ringside (Hicksville) Jazz & Sushi Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Open Mic Night Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Acoustic Open Mic with Frank Walker
Your Guide To Local Events Sunset Grill (Seaford) Salsa Night Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Karaoke with DJ Dom Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Vito Lombardo Puglia's (Garden City) The Joe Bayer Band Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) The Hambones MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Country DJ: DJ Outlaw Callahan's (East Meadow) Mike & The Outlaws Suite 1828 (Merrick) Ricky Araya Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Suffolk David James Bobbique (Patchogue) The Clapton Chronicles Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Seven Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Tony Grant Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (Saint James) The Vigilance Committee / Lisa Vetrone & The 67s /·The Imperial Stormlooper /The Detours Revolution (Amityville) Guardavidas Latin Jazz Combo Treme (Islip) Shadowland / Garland Jeffreys Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) DJ Chriss Rallo Villiage Idiot Pub (Patchogue) NYC/Queens Steel Pulse B.B. King's (NYC) Dancin' Machine Astoria Park
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Friday, August 7 Nassau Joel McHale NYCB Theatre At Westbury Miguel / Dorothy The Space At Westbury Sound Chaser Puglia's (Garden City) Cindy Hazel The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Eva Productions: Listen 4 More Vue At E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) The Ladies Mondegreen Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Plastic Soul (Beatles Tribute) Michael's Porthole (Oceanside) Streetfigher (Rolling Stones Tribute) Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Jacks O'Diamonds Callahan's (East Meadow) Jan Slow R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live Music Savoy Tavern (Merrick) Rob Krakehl / Phil Firetog Trio / FameUS / Tommy Sanfilippo Happy Hour Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Mike Barry Band Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Any Way You Want It (Journey Tribute) Sunset Grill (Seaford) Wonderous Stories / Generations K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Permission To Launch Reel (East Rockaway) Movin' Out (Billy Joel Tribute) MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Creole Family Night Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Marton / NOHC / DJ Zmi The Hub (Island Park) The Meditations Featuring Ansel Cridland / Keith Cole With Island Sound Glen Cove Village Square Reckoning (Greatful Dead Tribute) Jones
Beach Boardwalk Bandshell Big Daddy Deluxe Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport) Acoustic Urge Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Suffolk Rubix Cube / The Bogmen / Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Long Island Comedy Festival: Goumba Johnny / Mick Thomas / Paul Anthony / Others Sonoma Grill (Holtsville) Danny Mixon Trio Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Nightwork Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Shiffly Revolution (Amityville) Soul Junkies Treme (Islip) Three Chord Monty Shandon Court (East Islip) The Confessions XO Wine & Chocolate (Huntington) Jim Kolman Birthday Bash Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Surf's Out (Kismet/Fire Island) The Big Show / Buttered Soul / Bits & Pieces 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Dirty Phonics / Getter Emporium (Patchogue) Next Level Band The Oar (Patchogue) Joe Chinichi Blues Band Toomey's Tavern (Amityville) Jessie's Girl Tanner Park (Babylon) Charlie Thomas' The Drifters / The Chiclettes Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Live Music Red River Inn (Yaphank) The Braniacs T.J. Halpen's (Port Jefferson) April Rain Billy’s By The Bay (Greenport) NYC/Queens Joe / Then Vs. Now B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Revivers B.B.'s Pub & Grill (Flushing)
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Saturday, August 8
Nassau Allmost Brothers (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) / Drive (Cars Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Air Supply NYCB Theatre At Westbury Troubled Clefs Blue Parrot (Massapequa) DJ Eva Vue At E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Urban Street Gypsys The Homestead (Oyster Bay) Live Entertainment The Hub (Island Park) Inevittable / Button Down Runner Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City) Treutlein, Novak & Perricone R.S. Jones (Merrick) Beat Out Blood Cancers Fundraiser: Save It 4 Later / Joe Vicino & Friends / Sharks In the Shadows / James Farrell Michael's Porthole (Oceanside) Trouble No More Sunset Grill (Seaford) Live Deejays Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Live Music Savoy Tavern (Merrick) The 100 Proof Band Reel (East Rockaway) Terry LaBriola Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Uppercut Featuring LIME Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) David Cassidy John J. Burns Park (Massapequa) Robert Davi: Sings Sinatra Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) The Leighton Brothers Band Callahan's (East Meadow) The Generators Otto’s Sea Grill (Freeport) Suffolk Ed Ryan Shandon Court (East Islip) One Hot Night (Neil Diamond Tribute) Theatre Three (Port Jefferson) Live Music Red River Inn (Yaphank) Lou Saxon Band Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) The Paramount (Huntington) Soul Junkies Surf's Out (Kismet/Fire Island) Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Live Music The Arden (Port Jefferson) Billboard Live / Decadia 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges Jazz Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Blue Tourmaline Treme (Islip) Sly Geralds Birthday Bash Bobbique (Patchogue) Hello Brooklyn / The Bogmen Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Boz Scaggs Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Rattlesnake Dawn The Oar (Patchogue) Iris Dement Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Busta Rhymes Emporium (Patchogue) Live Music Red River Inn (Yaphank) Rock Stars From Mars Bulldog Grille (Amityville) Sahara Billy’s By The Bay (Greenport) The Duprees / The Chiffons / Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners / Freddie Cannon Southampton Beach High School Auditorium Mumbo Jumbo O’Reilly’s Pub (Oakdale) NYC/Queens Patti Austin B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Tara O'Grady Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Nasty Habits B.B.'s Pub & Grill (Flushing)
Sunday, August 9
Nassau Ballroom With A Twist NYCB Theatre At Westbury Live Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Rorie Kelly Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Almost Allman Band / Reckoning The Homestead (Oyster Bay)
Your Guide To Local Events 52nd Street Jazz Band Big Daddy’s (Massapequa) Live Jazz Brunch City Cellar (Westbury) Wonderous Stories Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Live Reggae Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Irie Vibes / Jackson Tribute Band Vue At E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band MaliBlue (Lido Beach) Phil's Caribbean Party Band Michael's Porthole (Oceanside) The Rockinghams / 52nd Street Otto’s Sea Grill (Freeport) Suffolk Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court (East Islip) Frank & The Rev Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Dan Bailey Tribe / Steel Pulse Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Mazi-tov! Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Interplay Jazz Orchestra Treme (Islip) Frank O'Brien Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Live Breakfast Music Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Modern Justice Surf's Out (Kismet/Fire Island) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) POSP Summer Questival 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) 60s Invasion The Oar (Patchogue) Jam With Jim Moran Red River Inn (Yaphank) Brotherhood Toomey's Tavern (Amityville) Dave Grube & Uncle B O’Reilly’s Pub (Oakdale) NYC/Queens Queen Of The Ring B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls The Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Open Mic w/Anthony Gibney Diving Bell (Sunnyside)
Monday, August 10
Nassau Out Of The Weeds Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh) Industry Night Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Open Mic & Jam hosted by Kenny Forgione K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Long Island Philharmonic Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) A Witch's Brew Reel (East Rockaway) DJ Tommy Nappi MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Leighton Brothers Band Callahan’s (East Meadow) Steve Parr On Guitar Otto’s Sea Grill (Freeport) 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) Open Mic Featuring Bobby Dee, John Dobert, & Johnny Mac Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic / Jeff LeBlanc Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Open Mic Night Sea Cove (Center Moriches) 42 nd Infantry Division Band Tanner Park (Babylon) NYC/Queens Yellowman B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC)
CLASSIC ROCK U2 Rules Cali: U2 U2 performed its fifth and final sold-out show of the band’s historic residency at The Forum in Inglewood, California on Wednesday, June 3, ending a five-night run of one of the most soughtafter concert events of the year. More than 83,000 concertgoers attended the performances at The Forum, which featured stages at each end of the venue connected by an extended third stage spanning the length of the arena, a massive curtain of LED screens featuring huge video screeens, and surround sound — plus hours of classics from the U2 canon. Oates On The Road: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates has developed a new travel/roots music television program, “Good Road To Follow.” Adapting the title from a recent solo album release, Oates’ concept is to explore America’s back
roads in search of unique characters, towns, local food, and American roots music. When Oates first teamed up with Daryl Hall to form the pop music duo Hall & Oates, they traveled from gig to gig along America's back roads in a 1968 Pontiac GTO that they bought from John's father. In his new show, Oates hits the road once again – only this time, viewers can come along for the ride. “Two things that have really defined my life over the years are the road and roots music,” said Oates. “So this is my chance to combine those two forces into a show that will allow viewers to come along with me on a unique journey.” On the series, Oates serves as a guide along hidden and often forgotten roads, uncovering parts of the country rarely if ever seen on national television. Oates will also uncover music never heard outside of the isolated hollows and back roads of America “roots” music, which has become the basis for nearly every American music genre heard today. At the end of each episode, Oates
Favorites & Legends Rock On Photo: Neil Young, Geffer Records File Photo
will team up with the originators of that music to arrange and play those songs. The songs will be recorded and available for download at the end of each show. Young & Serious: Neil Young – who recently performed at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater – has joined forced with Promise Of The Real to release a new studio album, The Monsanto Years, on Reprise Records. The ecologically/environmentally focused album is now available via all retailers and in the Neil Young Official Online Store. The Monsanto Years is also available in a special CD + John DVD package, vinyl, Oates iTunes, and PonoMusic high-resolution audio. The vinyl package will be released this month. For this guitar-centric rock album, Young is joined by Promise Of The Real, an LAbased rock band featuring Lukas Nelson (vocals/guitar), Micah Nelson (guitar, vocals), Anthony Logerfo (drums), Corey McCormick (bass), and Tato Melgar (percussion). They have performed with their father, Willie Nelson, and Young on previous occasions. For the first time, they recorded together and will now tour under the banner of the “Rebel Content Tour.”
Neil Young
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LONG ISLAND SOUNDS
The Best Music, The Best Venues Photos by Christopher Jon
Dispatch • The Space At Westbury
On June 30, the indie folk trio Dispatch stopped in at The Space at Westbury for an intimate show for Pandora listeners; it was yet another “pop-up concert” for those lucky enough to be invited to attend. Fans hailing from all over Long Island lined up around the block of the venue for this free event. Upon entering, fans were greeted with a free hat and wrist band; a photo booth and bar were located directly across the entrance; just past them was the main stage, where two Lexus sedans (advertisting tiein) were parked on display. Nice touches, but the unique music of Dispatch was the reason for the excitement among the patrons. Dispatch opened with “Bang Bang” and “Here We Go,” which were greeted warmly. “Two Coins,” “Flag,” and “Carry You” moved many in the crowd to dance or “jam out” with the band. The vibe of the audience was super friendly (which reflects the attitude and presence Dispatch gave back), and here’s proof: As a photographer timidly made his way to the crowd for what would usually be an uphill battle, a clear path was given to him as people patted him on the back, encouraging him to get as close as possible; one sweat-covered concertgoer even offered to put the lens jockey on his shoulders. A false start to “Flying Horses,” made the crowd laugh; the band began the song over. “Lightning” and “Bound” had fans dancing again before the last song of the set, “Elias.” As Dispatch made their way back to the stage, lead vocalist Brad Corrigan began to hammer away on acoustic guitar for the encore, “Outloud.” Pete Heimbold jammed out on the tambourine while Chad Urmston stayed steady on the bongos. Although a big hit in “The General” was not played, Dispatch delivered a solid performance on all fronts. – Christopher Jon
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Action Bronson • The Paramount • Huntington
If you follow the hottest stars in today’s hip hop scene, the name Action Bronson should familiar – but if it isn’t, take a listen to his latest album, Mr. Wonderful, and sit back for a journey on a lyrical roller coaster. The Flushing rapper stopped at The Paramount as part of his 2015 world tour, and there was something in the air hinting it would be a special night – of course, that could of been due to the fact that there was actually something else in the air… and not just from the fans. Action Bronson may arguably be the genre’s biggest new star, with his raw, gritty, old school style rooting back to the streets of Queens. The former online cookturned rapper stepped on the stage and immediately turned heads with his skills and appearance; sporting no more than NBA shorts, a black T-shirt, and something burning from his mouth, Bronson stomped his way to the stage to deliver “Silverado.” Followed by newer songs “Brand New Car,” “The Rising,” and “Acting Crazy,” Bronson was here to make a mark among his home fans. When he finished “100 MPH,” he made his way to the top of The Paramount’s VIP section and performed “Strictly For My Jeeps” with one leg over the rail while the crowd below went nuts. More fun: Bronson threw huge bags filled with merchandise off the stage, causing a frenzy among the fans. Bronson ended with “Easy Rider,” and as the crowd chanted his name to return to the stage, he encored with “Contemporary Man.” After what was clearly a jam-packed performance, Action Bronson thanked his fans and left the stage. Heading to the exits, the crowd spread across the floor, searching for leftover gear that may have been missed. No such luck, but Bronson didn’t miss a mark on this wild night. – Christopher Jon
PERFORMANCE
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The Favorite Sons Honor Their Own One of Long Island’s all-time favorite groups brought its “Sound Of Thunder” tour – in this case, a concert honoring the memory of drummer A.J. Pero – to Sayerville, New Jersey. With frontman Dee Snider reminding one of a cross between Roger Daltrey and Phyllis Diller but with serious abs, Twisted Sister is still quite a site to behold. The band went from the bars to the stars, and even found the always-in-the-news Snider testifying before the United States Senate back in 1985 along with John Denver and Frank Zappa. Exalted by MTV into America's consciousness, the group followed in the footsteps of Alice Cooper and The New York Dolls. They had less makeup than Kiss, but far more balls than your average Long Island bar band. Anthony Jude “A.J.” Pero was 55 when he died on March 20 of a heart attack. A.J. was reportedly traveling on the tour bus of the band Adrenaline Mob on their way to a show; the drummer was rushed to a hospital in upstate
Poughkeepsie, but could not be revived. Pero would often come to dine with the roadies, and he loved to mingle with his fans. Guitarist Jay Jay French was quoted: “The nice one died.” Pero loved the vocation he had chosen, and the people that surrounded him. It seems fitting that he passed on his way to rock, with the wheels of a tour bus rolling along. On this night, Twisted Sister performed an 18-song set, opening with “What You Don't Know (Sure
Twisted Sister • Starland Ballroom Can Hurt You).” The drum kit was handled studiously by Mike Portnoy, formally of Dream Theater and Adrenaline
Mob. The band did not skip a beat, with highlights including “Stay Hungry,” “The Beast,” “You Can't Stop Rock ‘N Roll,” “I Am (I'm Me),” and the band's signature tunes “We're Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock.” Portnoy played a memorial solo with Pero’s image on a big screen while the audience chanted Pero’s name, and reacted with visceral
emotion. While the drummer's life was being celebrated, also was the band's history, which started in 1972; the theme of the set list seemed to be aimed at defying Father Time, who the aging rockers have realized is a real mother. Both a CD and DVD are set to be released of these memorial shows. The first of the concerts was in Las Vegas on May 30 at The Joint Hard Rock Hotel, with Skid Row also on the bill. The current line-up of Twisted Sister also includes Eddie “Fingers” Ojeda (lead and rhythm guitar), Mark “The Animal” Mendoza (bass); this lineup surely must rank among the longest-lasting in the rock world. Twisted Sister will hit a few dates around Europe and return to the USA; their last scheduled show is September 12 at The Grand Casino for The Grand Rocktember Music Festival III. According to reports, next year will bring the band’s final tour. – Bob Wilson
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Arts Announcements
Children Cinderella's Glass Slipper Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts Through August 23; (631) 724-3700; smithtownpac.org This large-cast musical puts a new twist on the classic children's tale.
Jack & The Beanstalk Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Through August 7; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com The eternal children's favorite is revived (pictured above).
Comedy Joey Kola Governor's, Levittown August 1; govs.com; (516) 731-3358 Easily one of the legends of Long Island comedy, this massively popular favorite (below) returns for another night of laughs.
Concerts Steve Tyrell Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center August 2 at 8 pm; (631) 288-1500; whbpac.org The pop standards sensation (pictured right) – equally adept at jazz – returns with hits from “The Great American Songbook.” 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 show dates.
Supreme Reflections: A Loving Tribute To The Music Of Diana Ross & The Supremes & Motown Theatre Three, Port Jefferson July 31 at 8 pm; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com Wendy Edmead, Tai Lewis, and Marianne Lewis peform “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Come See About Me,” and other hits.
Christine Ebersole Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor August 1 at 8 pm; (631) 725-9500; baystreet.org The Broadway legend and former “Saturday Night Live” star (pictured right) offers a night of music and memories.
Film Third Annual 48-Hour Cinema Arts Centre Film Competition Sky Room Cafe, Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington Begins Friday, August 7 at 7 pm; (631) 423-FILM (3456); cinemaartscentre.org Filmmakers will have 48 hours to complete a new film; the winner gets a cash prize and a weeklong run at CAC. Log on for details and information. 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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Theater The Cottage John W. Engeman Theatre at Northport Through September 6; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: A farce inspired by the works of Noel Coward. Set in the English countryside in 1923, this tale of sex, betrayal and love unfolds when Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover’s wife.
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Supremes Tribute
The Music Man BroadHollow Main Stage, Elmont Memorial Library August 8 through 23; (516) 775-4420; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: The legendary musical offers some of Broadway's classic songs, including “Seventy-Six Trombones.” West Side Story Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts Through August 30; (631) 724-3700; smithtownpac.org This timeless musical returns with a vibrant local cast.
South Pacific CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale Through August 23; (631) 581-2700; cmpac.com CM Performing Arts: The lauded Rogers & Hammerstein musical is revived.
The Men From The Boys Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through August 2; studiotheatreli.com; (631) 226-8400 Studio Theatre Long Island Inc.: A staged reading of the sequel to the Boys In The Band – Studio Theatre's previous production.
Grey Gardens: The Musical Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor August 4 through 30; (631) 725-9500; baystreet.org This modern classic features a stellar cast including Betty Buckley, Rachel York (pictured right), and Howard McGillin; directed by Michael Wilson. The 39 Steps BayWay Arts Center, East Islip Through August 9; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: Comedy meets mystery in this laugh-filled thriller.
Reasons To Be Pretty Bare Bones Theater, Northport Through August 1; (631) 606-0026; brownpapertickets; barebonestheater.com Bare Bones Theater: A hopelessly romantic drama about the hopelessness of romance, the plot focuses on the modern-day obsession with physical appearance, centering on four friends who become increasingly dissatisfied with their situations, and with each other. Billy Elliot Gateway Playhouse, Bellport Through August 8; (631) 286-1133; gatewayplayhouse.com Featuring the music of Elton John, this modern classic is the winner of 10 Tony Awards.
R&B legend Nile Rodgers and his multi-plantinum band Chic will host The FOLD Festival, an all-star concert at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead on August 4 and August 5. The FOLD Festival – “FOLD” stands for “Freak Out – Let’s Dance” – is more than a typical summer concert event: During the two nights of sounds, Rodgers will create the ultimate mash-up between each artist’s distinctive sound and his own groundbreaking style as a songwriter and producer. This event is the only place to see this roster of incredible acts join Rodgers, and in some cases, others, perform a set of their own hits with Chic. In conjunction with this two-day event, Rodgers will conduct recording sessions with featured artists at a private studio outside the festival grounds. The Suffolk Theater in downtown Riverhead will host the offiical FreakOut! Festival® After Party from 11 pm to 4 am. Hotels and the Riverhead business community as well as East End Arts are involved in the festivities. There is easy downtown Nile Rodgers access for ticket holders to Martha Clara Vineyard Brings Legends via Festival Bus Shuttles — shuttles will pick up To Riverhead and return to the Riverhead Train Station and The Suffolk Theater hourly from 3 pm to midnight. Free parking can be found downtown and at the train station. Tickets and schedules are available via foldfestival.com. Here is the amazing roster of talent for the event, with both nights hosted by Nile Rodgers and Chic: August 4: Beck, Pharell Williams, Keith Urban, Chuck D, Thomas Gold, Paloma Faith, and The Martinez Brothers; August 5: Duran Duran, Chaka Khan, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Janelle Monae, and more.
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ON THE AISLE The Odd Couple: Female Version • BroadHollow Theatre Elmont If you’ve never ventured out for an evening of live theater in Long Island, you may not know what to expect. Until recently, you could include us in that group as well; what follows is the first in planned series of reviews showcasing the best in area theater companies and productions. Trust us: Area theater can be as enjoyable as Broadway. Among the most famous stage comedies ever (and later film; even later, three different television series) is The Odd Couple, considered by many critics to be Neil Simon's funniest play. The exploits of messy Oscar Madison and tidy fussbudget Felix Unger have proven to be timeless. In 1984, Simon revived the show with a female cast; Sally Struthers and Rita Moreno got the original Broadway assignment in a show that wasn't quite the smash the male version was, but ran for close to a year with good notices. Among the changes: instead of Felix and Oscar, it's Florence and Olive; the Pigeon sisters have morphed into the Costazuela brothers; instead of poker, the show opens with four female friends playing a spirited game of Trivial Pursuit. For this production, it was during that board game when the audience met the
perfectly cast Cathy Chimenti as Olive, who brought knowing authenticity to a role that some actresses might not be inclined to perform. Chimenti's Olive managed to be sloppy and wry yet warm-hearted and kind at the same time, a truly fine and funny performance. Carol Carota, while not as naturally funny, took on the challenging role of Florence; lesser talents might have portrayed Florance as strident or simpleminded, yet Carota's nuanced acting gave the role the right touch of comic neurosis mixed with genuine pathos – particularly during her opening scene where she's distraught over her broken marriage. Buoyed by a solid supporting cast (Michael Chimenti and Gary Tifield as the brothers brought laughs from the moment they appeared on the stage), this simple production was just the tonic for a warm spring night. It wasn't total perfection (confusingly, the house lights stayed on during the first act of the opening night performance; Simon's update of the show referenced both e-mail and Chubby Checker, which doesn't work), but it's impossible not to enjoy prime Neil Simon in the hands of gifted performers. – Bob Smith
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Shenole Latimer LI’s Sax Star Bids Us Farewell ... But Not Goodbye
Who: One of the finest jazz musicians iin the area, the charismatic Shenole Latimer, has made an indelible mark in the area music scene. In addition to appearing in every top jazz venue in the region, his 2006 album Front & Center represented a high-water mark in area jazz recordings. He’s just about done it all ... but Latimer recently announced he’s leaving Long Island. What follows is his up-to-date story, provided exclusively to Good Times: From Shenole Latimer: “It was the summer of 1995. The room was dark and I was scared out of my mind. I took a deep breath and slowly opened my eyes. Nervously, I gazed at what was occurring in front of me. The scene was surreal and everything was moving in slow motion. I could see about 70 people, in various stages of drunkenness, who were ready to rock & roll. Suddenly, I heard the clicking of two drumsticks striking each other in a count-off. After the fourth click, my left pinky and thumb struck two ‘C’ keys that were an octave apart from each other on the lower register of my keyboard, and that was the instant that I not only played the song ‘Jump’ by Van Halen for the first time in front of a paying public, but that I also launched myself into a 20-year journey into the Long Island music scene and beyond. “My musical rollercoaster began as a keyboardist, twisted into fusion, bumped me into becoming a jazz saxophonist, thrusted me into a period as the Education Director for East End Arts (the arts council based in Riverhead), and glided me into what I refer to as the musical omniverse. Over the years, I have experienced performing in venues ranging from a barn to the 50-yard line of Giants Stadium for a corporate convention. There have been gigs in front of only one listener and gigs in front of an audience of thousands. I have performed in 39 of the lower 48 states via self-booked tours, and met untold numbers of wonderful people and incredible musicians. I have won awards, gained endorsements and corporate sponsors, and have been blessed to have not only recorded with talented artists on their albums, but have also managed to record one of my own. That album, Front And Center, and can be downloaded on iTunes. “All of these experiences and accomplishments would not have been made possible had it not been for three things; the first vital ingredient was a support system ... my mother. She passed away in April 2014, but she did everything she could to support my interests. I would advise any artist to find or create some kind of support system around themselves. I learned, painfully so, that one person can never do absolutely everything. Some of us are fortunate enough to have family members who are supportive. Other artists may need to turn to friends or their fans, but having a support system is something I cannot stress enough. “A second component was my hunger to work hard in my quest to succeed. I’m certain that any artists reading this article can relate to the need to be focused, work hard, and stay motivated. Remember to find ways to work smarter, not harder. That isn’t a ‘politically correct’ way of telling you to be lazy – it refers to finding creative ways to solve problems efficiently within the mindset of being a self-employed artist. “The third factor is Long Island. When I was a younger man, I hated the Long Island scene. I cursed what many musicians, myself included, called the ‘Great Cultural Wasteland.’ But I gradually came to the realization that Long Island has many resources, such as art councils, venues, media outlets, and most importantly people who are starved for entertainment that can help them forget about the tedium of their daily 9 to 5. I gradually formulated the opinion that the success of any artist depends more on his or her ability to effectively utilize and maximize whatever opportunities exist, whether it is here on Long Island or anywhere else. “For my entire life, I have been a resident of Long Island. But now, it is time for me to continue my musical rollercoaster ride into a new location: Within the next week or two, I will move to Florida. The reasons for my move are many, and frankly irrelevant to the greater point: We as artists, as musicians, and as human beings, must resolve ourselves to work hard, be smart, plan, take advantage of whatever our region has to offer, and surround ourselves with the right people in order to propel ourselves to our goals. “I am supremely grateful to all of the people who either directly or indirectly impacted my music and personal life in a positive fashion, I am thankful to have been able to play music full-time for most of my adult life, and I am truly blessed to have had so many incredible fans over the years here on Long Island. Thank you all for everything! I invite you to keep up with my future endeavors by joining my email list at shenole.com. If you are on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram, just do a search on my name and drop me a quick hello or ask me questions about the music scene. I am always happy to share whatever I have learned from this musician’s life!”
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RHYTHM TRACKING Amy Always: Music films and films based on rock or pop are frequently hard sells. Film studios are always paralyzed with fear that it's a “music movie.” There are battles on how to present it: Should it be geared to hardcore fans, and then try to spread it to the general public, or try to snare the public first and hope the fans are just happy that a film was
Smokey Robinson
By Jimi LaLumia
voice and performance were as impeccable as ever. The speech he delivered should become required reading for the new breed of stars; it was an almost harsh lecture on “becoming full of yourself," "haughty and self-absorbed.” I thought everything about his time on stage was stunning, well executed, and well deserved. I believe that, to this day, that Robinson still does not get the same respect that eventually was given to his fellow Motown labelmates Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Perhaps he didn't deliver any of the socially relevant material that they both did, but it doesn't make him any less important or iconic than those two. The Beatles loved Robinson and covered his songs in the early days; Bob Dylan called him America's greatest living poet. I agree with Lennon, McCartney, and Dylan – Smokey is a natural resource and a national treasure. Bad Girls: It seems some current pop stars want to be like rock stars used to be. Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande have put their respective feet into their mouths, affecting sales and airplay and giving their record labels nervous breakdowns. Ariana was caught on video saying that she hates America and Americans; we all act out and say stupid things when we're young – right, "Bigger than Jesus" John Lennon or "Hanoi" Jane Fonda?
made about their favorite artist? The excellent Looking For Johnny, an exciting rock & roll movie, didn't make its way into as many theaters as it should have. The fear was that many people didn't know who Thunders was – but that defeats the point of it being a great movie that would have flown on word of mouth and a brilliant soundtrack album. I still find it astounding that this movie hasn't made its way onto VH1 Classic or one of the pay cable film channels. For that matter, an Andy Summers film – a documentary covering The Police, who were kind of popular in the 80s – was impossible to find anywhere; the same was true for Ariana the Stamp/Lambert film we Grande covered here about the two guys who got The Who off the ground. I thereby am so happy that Amy Winehouse, who had one big hit in America, "Rehab," is the subject of a film, Amy, about her short but powerful life in and out of the music business. The film is making good money in the U.K. and in America, and it really didn't cost all that much to make, so perhaps it will reignite interest in this type of production. If you haven't seen Amy yet, by The list is actually endless if we all means get to the theater now really want to go there, but one thing (but make sure that you see has changed since John and Jane Ant-Man first!). screwed up: The Internet and social media capture everything these days, Still Smokey: I must mention and transmits everything worldwide Smokey Robinson's appearance on instantly. Think before you speak, the recent BET Awards, where he children. I like Grande as a pop artist, received a long overdue "lifetime" but she needs to put a lid on it. award. He sang and spoke, and his
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BITS & PIECES Little Mix
half-billion YouTube and Vevo views worldwide, they’ve also broken the Spice Girls’ long-held record of highest debut U.S. chart position for a UK girl group in the process.
On His Own In August
Rob Thomas:
Little Mix:
Biggest New Act From The UK
They're already being dubbed “the world’s biggest girl group”: Little Mix has released “Black Magic,” the first single from their third album, due out later this year on Columbia. The single is written by Ed Drewett and rising UK star Camille Purcell, and produced by the hot new Norwegian duo Electric. Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall became Little Mix in 2011. They swiftly became one of the hot acts in UK pop, with chart hits “DNA,” “Move,” and their number-one single. “Wings.” They have won both a Cosmo Ultimate Woman Award and a Glamour Women Of The Year Award. Clocking up more than a
Rob Thomas – best known as lead singer of Matchbox Twenty – has announced his new album, The Great Unknown, which marks the singer/ songwriter’s first new solo disc in more than six years; it hits stores on August 21. Produced by a roster of studio all-stars, the album's Rob Thomas first single, “Trust You,” has already shot into the Top 20 at Hot AC radio. Thomas is currently introducing fans to songs from the album on a major North American tour, which continues through this month. Info: robthomasmusic.com.
A-List Star Writes To Russia
Pamela Anderson:
Actress and legendary Playboy centerfold Pamela Anderson recently sent a personal request to Russian President Vladimir Putin to ask that Russia take measures to prevent the passage of the St. Kitt’sregistered cargo vessel Winter Bay through the Northeast Passage to Japan. The Winter Bay is carrying more than 1,700 tons of endangered fin whale meat from Iceland. Because the cargo is illegal and a violation of the Convention on International Trade Pamela in Endangered Anderson Species (CITES), the
Icelandic shipment could Vanessa not be sent via the Carlton Panama or Suez Canal and the ships could not stop in any European, North American, South American, or African ports. President Putin has the power to send the whale meat back to Iceland by refusing passage of this cargo through Russian waters. Anderson's actions have been laused by The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. “Pamela Anderson has established herself as an influential and powerful voice for piano part at the end into this slipanimals and the environment,” pery sounding kaleidoscope.” said Sea Shepherd founder Info: vanessacarlton.com. Captain Paul Watson. Learn more at seashepherd.org.
Huntress On The Prowl
Metal That’s After You:
Returns With New EP
Vanessa Carlton:
Vanessa Carlton has released a new EP, Blue Pool, which features four tracks written for the upcoming full -length album Liberman (out in October), which was named after a colorful oil painting by her grandfather Alan J. Lee, who was originally named Liberman. “This whole album is paired down and minimalist, and this song is an example of how you can turn a traditional piano vocal song into something else,” said Carlton. “Also I'm a big Philip Glass fan and I love how Steve Osborne (Liberman producer and mixer) was able to turn my swirly
California metallers Huntress have completed their third album, Static, to be released via Napalm Records on September 25. Huntress vocalist Jill Janus comments: "The evolution of Huntress bleeds into Static, our third and most prolific album. It is the heaviest and catchiest record we've written. The process of writing and recording was new and exciting, at times very difficult for all involved, having to record in between relentless touring. Never have I been so honest in my approach to songwriting; I reveal life-long personal obstacles that I previously feared weaving into my lyrics. I'm so pleased to reveal the cover art for Static by my treasured art warlock Vance Kelly. Hail heavy metal!" Huntress will hit the high seas this September as part of the Mötorboat Cruise; more info: HuntressKills.com.
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