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Mohegan Sun (CT): The second annual concert and tribute event, Vets Rock, returns to Mohegan Sun on Veterans Day, November 11. The huge lineup of stars includes Dropkick Murphys, Godsmack, Tony Orlando, Madison
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Yellow Ribbon of Freedom Award. Included at the event are career fairs, workshops, The Wall That Heals, the charity concert, and more. Hosted by ‘Til Duty Is Done and Mohegan Sun, the day will feature special services and activities for veterans and their families. Tickets for the concert are $30 and are now on sale via ticketmaster.com. Complimentary tickets will be given to the first 250
veterans who register for the day’s events at VetsRock.info. Tropicana (AC): Goo Goo Dolls will hit the road this fall for their second headline run in support of their latest release Boxes, featuring support from SafetySuit. The tour stops at The Tropicana in Atlantic City on November 19 (ticketmaster.com). Goo Goo Dolls – which features singer and guitarist John Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac – have been on the road since July for an extensive headlining tour featuring Collective Soul and Tribe Society. The summer leg continued through the middle of September, with remaining stops in Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas. The band has toured the globe countless times, performed in front of millions of fans, received numerous awards (including four Grammy nominations), and recorded and released 11 studio albums. Rzeznik has also been honored with The Songwriters Hall of Fame Hal David Starlight Award. Resorts World (Jamaica): This popular Queens casino continues to present area stars in its Bar 360 showplace. Coming up: Drive, a Cars tribute band, on November 2; FDR Drive on November 5; Somethin' Fresh on November 18; In The Groove on November 25; and the Bruce Springsteen tribute band Thunder Road on November 30. Log on to rwnewyork.com for details and schedules.
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LI Cars Return To Elmont They're back and ready to roll: Long Island Cars’ next event of 2016 will be Sunday, November 6 from 8 am to 5 pm at Belmont Racetrack in Elmont. The show, as always, includes hundreds of custom and collectible cars from vintage to exotic. Acres of street rods, exotics, muscle cars, customs, antiques, imports, and classics from past decades will be on display. Trophies are awarded to winners. Display or sell your show car free with admission. Info: (631) 567-5898 or LongIslandCars.com.
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Political Cartoons At Hofstra
Election day comes next week, while we all wait for the shoe to drop on November 8, here's a lighter way to enjoy the torment: Political Slant II: Editorial Cartoons is the featured exhibit through March at Hofstra University's David Filderman Gallery in Hempstead. Admission is free; information is at (516) 463-5672. This exhibition features works by Thomas Nast for historical context, along with works by editorial cartoonists Matt Davies, Walt Handelsman, Mike Keefe, Steve Kelley, and Signe Wilkinson that offer commentary on the current national election process, candidates, and key issues. Hours are Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 4 pm, and weekends from noon to 4 pm.
Best Bets For Area Fun Photos: Political cartoon courtesy Hofstra; Dr. Seuss exhibit by Drexel Goldfarb; America’s Got Talent courtesy NBC/Universal Media, LLC
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Audition For TV’s 'America's Got Talent' Long Island's Sal Valentinetti became a national sensation following his appearances on this past season's NBC series “America's Got Talent” – and the next star could be you. Season 12 auditions kick off on November 12, and will come to the area on January 27 at Queens College in Flushing. “America’s Got Talent” will scour the country once again seeking the best acts of any age, any talent. Acts are encouraged to register at AGTAuditions. com, where they will also find additional details as well as tips for auditioning. Acts unable to make it to one of the 10 audition cities also have the option to submit an online audition via the same website.
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Dr. Seuss Exhibit
A selection of limited edition artworks from The Art Of Dr. Seuss Collection will be on display at LaMantia Gallery in Northport from November 11 through 27. View works from Dr. Seuss’ books, and explore The Secret Art of Dr Seuss Collection, based on decades of artwork that Dr. Seuss created at night for his own personal pleasure. Opening events on November 11 and 12 will feature Jess Schuffman. RSVPs are required at (631) 754-8414 or james@lamantiagallery.com. Visit lamantiagallery.com for more information.
The Amazing Ivan BroadHollow Theater, Elmont Memorial Library November 8 At 1 PM broadhollow.org (631) 581-2700 One of the area's most lauded magicians arrives in Elmont for an afternoon of family themed fun.
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Legends: Live In Concert Gateway Playhouse, Bellport November 16 Through 27 • thegateway.org (631) 266-1133 Tribute time: Lookalike and soundalike tributes to pop legends Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Abba, and Justin Timberlake. This is the David Brooks: nationally touring show that has perfomed What to Expect “Tomorrow” everywhere from casino resorts to – The Presidential Election major arenas. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Oscar De Leon November 7 At 7 PM Ismael Miranda adelphi.edu Colden Auditorium, (516) 877-4927 Kupferberg Center A perfect primer for the most frightening For The Arts, election season Queens College, ever: The Flushing columnist for November 12 The New York At 8 PM Times and ana(718) 793-8080 lyst for NPR’s Salsa superstar De “All Things Leon – known by his Considered” is fans as “Salsa's Lion” an observer of – makes a rare area American life appearance; also on and an analyst the bill is the famed of present-day Miranda, dubbed “The politics and Pretty Boy Of Salsa.” foreign affairs.
Samantha The Fish Amazing YMCA Ivan Boulton Center, Bay Shore November 4 at 8 PM boultoncenter.org (631) 969-1101 ThisBroadHollow young guitarist and singer has quickly Theater, Elmont Memorial become one of the hottest young stars in blues Library music. November Her three 8 at 1albums PM broadhollow.org have revealed(631) her to be 581-2700 an original performer and songwriter, taking on One traditional of the area's sounds most while lauded making magicians them modern and arrives accessible. in Elmont for an afternoon of familyWayne Brady themed fun. Tilles Center, Greenvale November David Brooks: 5 At 8 PM tillescenter.org What to Expect (516) “Tomorrow”– 299-2752 The current The host of the game Presidential showElection “The Price Is Right,” actor, Adelphi singer, and University comedian Performing (“Who's Line Is Arts Center It,November Anyway?”)7 at debuts7atPM this beautiful venue. adelphi.edu
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Cannon Fires: Wild 'N Out At NYC Arena Makem Laugh Productions presents the return of The Wild'N Out Comedy Tour on Friday, November 4 at NYC Arena in Jamaica. Hosted by MTV's Nick Cannon, the show features performances by Rip Micheals, Chico Bean, Karlous Miller, Matt Riffe, Jacob Williams, Hitman Holla, and Conceited, with music by DJ D-Wrek. Doors open at 6:30 pm for the 7:30 pm show; info is at (347) 765-0162 or log on to eventbrite.com.
Running through November 3, the annual Dine In Queens Restaurant Week offers money-saving specials at more than 100 of the borough's best restaurants, with the signature deal being a three-course pre fixe dinner for $28, as well as lunch for $14 (some restaurants offer different deals as well; call individual particiapants to confirm details). Some of the top eateries taking part are Austin Steak & Ale House, Arturo, Naked Crab New York, Shiro Of Japan, New Grand Buffet, Noyo Crabcake & Company, Pete's Kitchen, and more than we have room to list. Info: itsinqueens.com/dineinqueens.
Trivia Night In Douglaston The popular Alley Pond Environmental Center offers “Out Of The Box: Trivia “Night” on Saturday, November 5 at 7 pm at the Douglaston facility; pre-registration is required by calling (718) 229-4000 or logging on to alleypond.com. This will be a night of light refreshments and trivia games for all ages.
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'Fiddler' Benefit For Queens College A special benefit performance of Fiddler On The Roof will be Sunday, November 6 at 3 pm at The Broadway Theatre. The show stars Queens College alum and Tony Award-nominee Danny
Burstein. Premium ticket buyers receive front orchestra seating for Fiddler, two complimentary tickets to Queens College’s opening night performance of Damn Yankees, and other benefits. Info and tickets: Julia del Palacio at (718) 997-3589.
Molloy College Gala 2016: Matthew Morrison Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre November 4 Beginning At 7 PM madisontheatreny.org • (516) 678-5000 Morrison has been nominated for Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards, and starred as J.M. Barrie in the musical Finding Neverland; he's also been a cast member of “Glee.” This gala honors local leaders and supports college programs.
Ani DiFranco Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington November 12 at 8 PM landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-6444 The most influential indie artist ever, DiFranco has grown beyond her acoustic roots in to embrace jazz, soul, electronica, and even more distant sounds.
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Dave Mason Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center November 12 at 8 PM (631) 288-1500 whbpac.org This Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (Traffic, Fleetwood Mac) is revisiting his 1970 album Alone Together on this new US tour. Along with Mason’s band members, the tour features singer Bekka Bramlett, with whom he performed in during their stint in Fleetwood Mac.
The Buddy Holly Story Suffolk Theater, Riverhead November 12 & 15 at 7:30 PM suffolktheater.com (631) 727-4343 This is a musical from the director and star of the national touring production about the rockabilly legend that changed the course of music history. Cristina Pato Staller Center, Stony Brook University October 22 at 8 pm (631) 632-ARTS stallercenter.com This bagpiper and pianist is devoted to Galician pop and classical music and jazz, and has performed on major stages globally.
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Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events Cheech & Chong The Paramount, Huntington November 4 At 8 PM paramountny.com (631) 673-7300 Don't believe the rumors, and this show should prove it: Tommy Chong is alive and well, and with his partner, Cheech Marin (and ably assisted by Shelby Chong), the famed “stoner” duo will perform some new material along with the classics that made the team one of the biggest-selling comedy acts of all time on record – and on the silver screen.
Three Dog Night The Space At Westbury Theater November 11 at 8 PM thespaceatwestbury.com (800) 745-3000 Let's go back to 1970 and this unique R&B-inflected vocal group. Expect “One,” “Try A Little Tenderness,” “Mama Told Me Not To Come,” “Joy To The World,” and more of their 21 Top 40 hits.
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Toni Braxton NYCB Theatre At Westbury November 10 at 8 PM thetheatreatwestbury.com • (516) 334-0800 It’s “Hits Tour”: With more than 67 million in sales worldwide, Braxton is recognized as one of the great voices of this generation. Her distinctive, sultry vocal blend of R&B, pop, jazz and gospel led to hits as she stormed the charts in the ’90s with the singles “Another Sad Love Song,” “Breathe Again,” “You’re Makin’ Me High,” and “Unbreak My Heart.”
Hot Artists & Events Rocking The Area Scene
Roches Invade Sunday Street Series
A rare mother/daughter duo, Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche will headline The Sunday Street Series at The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook on Sunday, November 13 at 3 pm. Advance sale is $22 through November 11 at sundaystreet.org; door tickets are $27 (cash only). Information: sundaystreet.org and (631) 632-1093
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason: Folk Stars In Centerport
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, best known for their performance of “Ashokan Farewell,” headline The Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday Concerts series on November 5 at 8:30 pm at Congregational Church of Huntington in Centerport. The concert is preceded by an open mic at 7:30 pm. Tickets, $25 ($20 for FMSH members), are at fmsh.org or at the door (cash and checks only). For more information, visit the website or call (631) 425-2925..
New Horizons Competition
The North Shore Symphony Orchestra enters its season with a competition for composers: The New Horizons Composer Competition has been established to recognize metropolitan New York area young composers. Visit northshoresymphonyorch.org for more information. 6 • Good Times Magazine - November 1 - 14, 2016
Fantasy & Fun: Doctor Who Convention In Hauppauge
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An extensive guest list of “Dr. Who” celebrities from the show’s 53-year history will take part as The LI Who (#LIWho) Convention takes over on November 11 through 13 at The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paul Hauppauge. A limited amount of McGann tickets are still available via longislanddoctorwho.com. This year's convention will feature a trio of Doctor Whos: The eighth, Paul McGann, the sixth, Colin Baker, and the fifth, Peter Davison, attending for the first time. Other guests range from Sophie Aldred, who played the faithful companion Dorothy Gale "Ace" McShane, along with more recent characters such as Jemma Colin Baker Redgrave, who plays Commander Kate Lethbridge-Stewart in the current series. Several other Dr. Who characters are scheduled to appear. This event features celebrities, cosplay, gaming, kids programming, and a salute to Long Island Veterans. The full schedule and a complete guest list can be found Peter at longislanddoctorwho.com. Davison
FILM Doctor Strange
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt Directed by Scott Derrickson Walt Disney Pictures Opens November 4 It's being touted as the last big superhero film of 2016 (not to mention the first of the winter holiday film season), and this one is different from a very crucial aspect: Marvel Comics' Doctor Strange, an on-and-off character on newsstands since 1963, clearly doesn't have the popularity – or name recognition – of other Marvel franchises that have gone on to film success, such as The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, Captain American, Iron Man, The Avengers, and other longtime comics stars. Then again, Ant-Man wasn’t exactly a big star on his own (yeah, we know), but his film turned out to outdraw films such as the recent X-Men epic. Playing devil's advocate, another film based on Marvel characters in Guardians Of The Galaxy went on to be as big a hit as the films featuring the stars based in the
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sorcerer after he begins a relationship with a comely mystic, The Ancient One (Swinton). He soon uses his powers to become one of earth's most heroic defenders. Walt Disney has done something canny and brilliant in advance of this movie's release: The studio issued a lavish 15-minute preview of the actionpacked, spectacleladen new film that not only should whet the appetites of Doctor Strange fans, but also those of other Marvel characters, as the teaser hinted of new stars getting their due. When all is said and done, Doctor Strange should be a litmus test for how superhero films will fare in 2017; some claim fantasy films are played out, others insist they're what’s keeping the box offices afloat. Perhaps the good doctor can conjure up some goodwill as mainstream cinema heads into the crucial last two months of the year. Preview by Cody Bell
1960s were. Which brings us to the unusual character of Doctor Strange, who is just as his name implies: Billed as “the mightiest magician of the cosmos,” Dr. Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch, whose star power as one of the film world’s current heartthrobs might help greatly), a humbled former surgeon, becomes a true
he Machine – as in “Wecome To The Machine,” one of Pink Floyd’s biggest hits and a tribute act to the legendary British rockers – headlines once again on Saturday, November 12 at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Tickets are now on sale, and are available via Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. For more information, visit thetheatreatwestbury.com. The Machine returns for its latest appearance at this famed theater in the round, where it has emerged as an annual favorite. Hailed by many as America’s top Pink Floyd show, the touring act has forged a 25-year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd while creating another legacy all its own. Over the years, The Machine has touched the hearts and souls of many, selling out theaters,
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large clubs, and casinos across North and Central America, Europe, and Asia. They have also appeared at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, Gathering Of The Vibes, Buffalo's Artpark, and Germany’s Rock of Ages.
The New York-based tribute band focuses on making every show an authentic “Floydian” experience for its fans. Known for performing a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire (complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems), The Machine’s musicianship, dramatic lighting and video, and passionate delivery sets them above and beyond other tribute acts, according to its PR team.In the classic tradition, The Machine explores collective improvisation paralleling and even rivaling that
of an early 1970s Pink Floyd mentality. Their use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays continues in the spirit of the later Floyd lineups of the 1980s. The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an “A to Z” approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet. Additionally, the quartet has often shared the stage with full symphony orchestras, including the Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh and San Diego symphonies.
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New York Mets fans shouldn’t be too upset that their team lost the NL Wild Card game to the San Francisco Giants given the injury-decimated state of the Mets, coupled with the fact that they had to face the Giants’ ace, Madison Bumgarner, who
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rarely gives up a run at Citi Field. Considering that the Mets were 60-62 at one point in August, extending their season David even slightly into October, Wright with a home game to boot, is a minor miracle. A lighthearted moment for the Mets occurred the day the team clinched a wild card berth in Philadelphia on the nextto-last day of the regular season. As part of the time-honored hazing of rookies, Mets veterans had their newbies dress in the uniforms worn by The Rockford Peaches and The Racine Belles in the 1992 film A League Of Their Own. “We had to get coffee and donuts for the team, and had to walk through the streets of Center City,” said second baseman T.J. Rivera. “A number of Mets fans were in Philadelphia for the weekend and they recognized us. We did get some strange looks from some Philadelphians.” It’s only natural for fans to speculate on
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LIGBT Titans: We Weldon didn't have room for LIGBT news in Drayton Jr. our last issues due to our coverage of The Sandy Catalano Open that will take place this weekend (November 5 and 6) at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park, so we'll catch up on recent LIGBT tournament winners this time out: Weldon Drayton Jr. of Central Islip won his first LIGBT title in a high scoring shootout on October 16 at South Levittown Lanes. Drayton defeated seven-time LIGBT champion Dexter Sapp of Valley Stream, 294-281, to win the $1,200 top prize. Sapp won $600 for second place; James Marino of Lindenhurst finished third, worth $400. Rounding out the top four was John Battaglia of Massapequa, who earned $300. Yon Gyo Phark of Flushing won his first LIGBT title at the club’s inaugural event at Strike 10 Deer Park on October 9. Yon Gyo defeated Hector Perez ($1,000) of Whitestone to win the $2,000 top prize. Adam DeRossi of Massapequa Park finished third, worth $600; rounding out the top four was Chris Werben of Brooklyn, who earned $400. The large prize fund was thanks in part to $1,000 added by tournament sponsor Realty Direct. Guy Sereno of West Hempstead won his first LIGBT title and $1,500 at LIGBT’s five-game handicap marathon that concluded on October 1 at AMF Plainview Lanes. Other finishers: Max
personnel moves the Mets will make during the offseason. Before commencing with roster improvements, Mets executives would be wise to examine if changes might be needed with both the training and medical staffs. While injuries are inevitably going to happen, this season was completely off the charts. In June, I asked Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, who was announcing David Wright’s injury woes, if baseball teams use cost accounting techniques of measuring man-games lost to injury. “Yes, and we plot it against the payroll dollars that those players are getting,” said Alderson. It’s safe to say that the Mets had an unfavorable variance in that area in 2016. It is somewhat surprising that sports doesn’t have a bigger presence at New York Comic Con, considering that sports fans like to wear the uniforms of their favorite players and teams, just as a lot of Comic Con attendees dress up to resemble their favorite comic book and TV show characters. As per tradition pro wrestling had a presence at The Javits Center for the NYCC, as retired grapplers Ted DiBiase, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Ric Flair, and former WWE women’s champ Ashley were on hand. Incidentally, Ashley, whose full name is Ashley Massaro, lives in Suffolk County: “My kids go to the same school as Mick Foley’s,” she told me. Thomas of Stamford, Connecticut ($750), Bill Verni of West Babylon ($400), and Yon Gyo Phark cashed big once again with $300. Hector Perez of Whitestone won his first LIGBT title in a clutch performance on September 25 at Whitestone Lanes in Queens, earning the $1,200 top prize. Phil Rivera of Franklin Square won $600 for second place, Jeonghun Ji of College Point finished third worth $40, and defending Whitestone champion Andrew Mienkiewicz of Massapequa earned $300.
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Tony Jimenez of Massapequa Park, who had a great look throughout the tournament, won his first LIGBT title in dominating fashion on September 18 at Herrill Lanes. In the finals, Jimenez defeated Steve Chiu of Little Neck 261203 to win the $1,200 top prize. Chiu won $600 for second place; Andrew Mienkiewicz of Massapequa finished third with 198 worth $400. Rounding out the top four was the LIGBT's previous event winner, Justin Kampf of Levittown, with 184 worth $300. To get involved with these enjoyable handicap tournaments, visit ligbtour.com.
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While New England Patriots QB Tom Brady could probably lead his team to the Super Bowl until he is eligible to collect Social Security, the New York Jets and New York Giants are both learning the hard way that having starting quarterbacks who are in their mid-30s is not a recipe for success. One of the bigger stories of the NFL season so far is that television ratings have been markedly down for night games. There are a lot of reasons for this occurrence; both New York teams appear to Photos courtesy LIGBT
Wagner & Chun LIYBT Champs: Mackenzie Wagner earned her first LIYBT scratch title while Daniel Chun captured his second handicap win at the first singles event of the season, which showcased 33 young bowlers, on October 2 at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park. Scholarship winners at this event: Handicap division: Daniel Chun $75, Hannah Mannetta $50, Kristen Doherty $35. Scratch Division: Mackenzie Wagner $100, Meghan Wing $43 NCAA, Rachel Hines $50, Avery Lugares $35. Scratch Eliminator: Stephen Andretta $11, Avery Lugares $7. LIYBT competitions start at 1 pm on the first and third Sundays of each month. November events are at AMF Wantagh Lanes and Port Jeff Bowl; for more information on how to get involved, scores, stats, and match histories, log on to liybtbowling.com or download the LIYB app. More Herrill Heroes: Here's some honor scores from recent league play at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park: Wednesday Early Mix: Albert Habib 266; Jennifer DeVoti 224; Jeanine Musacchio 222; Kathy Chernow 213; Gale Calca 206. Chatterbox Mixed: Stephen Harasek 267; Tony Jimenez Kim Maslankowski 209. To see your league scores in print – men games 265 and over, women and youth 200 and over, plus significant series – send them to gtmag@optonline.net and we guarantee to print them.
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be playing out the string early. Having the Presidential debates go head-to-head with nationally televised football games didn’t help. A positive TV development for the NFL this
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season is having the Rams playing in Los Angeles again, even though the excitement is tempered somewhat since the Rams stink. In yet another marriage of sports and entertainment, Comcast
cable network E!, home of all things Kardashian, will broadcast a six-part documentary, “Hollywood & Football,” about the Rams’ return to Los Angeles. It wouldn’t be surprising if it also turns up on NBC Sports Network, also owned by Comcast. The Brooklyn Nets may arguably be the NBA’s worst team going into the season, but the team finally seems to finally have made positive longterm strategy decisions. Nets general manager Sean Marks, who replaced Billy King last winter, is working hard to change the team’s culture by placing an emphasis on developing young players as opposed to trying to obtain the short-term fixes that King favored, such as trading first-round draft picks for washed-up warhorses Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce and never-was Gerald Wallace. Marks’ first major decision was hiring Huntington native Kenny Atkinson as head coach. It’s easy to root for the likable Atkinson to succeed; I chatted with him at the Nets’ press event over the summer, and he was excited when I handed him a copy of Good Times: “My brothers and I used to read it all the time,” he said, and added that he became a big fan of southern rock because The Marshall Tucker Band and The Allman Brothers Band were featured on our covers, and frequently played on Long Island back in the day. Atkinson realizes that the Nets aren’t going to win a lot of games this year; what he has to avoid is having his team lose in a newsworthy way. There can’t be anything as woeful as the 2009/10 New Jersey Nets that set a dubious NBA record by losing their first 18 games, or the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers, who still hold the NBA record for possessing the all-time worst record at 9-73. A roster featuring young veterans Brook Lopez and Jeremy Lin should prevent the Nets from achieving embarrassing futility. The New York Knicks have worries of their own. It’s easy to wonder if team president Phil Jackson
did not do his due diligence with respect to his trade with the Chicago Bulls for guard Derrick Rose. Jackson was probably so relieved that the oft-injured Rose got medical clearance from the Knicks medical staff that he did not pay any attention to the fact, or certainly did not take seriously, that Rose would be involved in a rape allegation civil suit in California. It turned out that Rose missed part of the Knicks training camp testifying; time will tell how this will affect Rose’s play. Center Joakim Noah, who the Knicks signed as a free agent, made tabloid backpage headlines when he refused to attend a team dinner with West Point cadets because of his pacifist beliefs. Noah could hear it from the Madison Square Garden faithful if he gets off to a slow start.
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Comedy
Vote For Regan: Standup comedy star Brian Regan, who seems to be everywhere these days, returns to the area to headline on Friday, November 4 at The NYCB Theatre At Westbury. Tickets are at ticketmaster.com or livenation.com; for more information, log on to thetheateratwestbury.com. Regan is no stranger to national tours, scoring with knockout sets at The Oddball Comedy Festival this fall. In the media, the Comedy Central network broadcast Regan’s hour-long standup special, “Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall,” last year. Clearly, performing at venues such as these cements Regan’s ascent as an “A-list” comedy star; however, he also seems to be all over broadcast and “over the top” TV, with recent appearances on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” and Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.” The sandy-haired comedian from Florida is now a television Compiled by Bob Smith, a master of nebulous obfuscation. Photo by Friedman Bergman
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Calendar
Tuesday, November 1
Nassau Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay): Open Mic Hosted By Mike Dorio K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Original Music Showcase: The Foundlings / Vinegar Mother / Zetty Twine Nutty Irishman (Farmingale): Country Night Paddy's Loft (Massapequa): JDL Reel (East Rockaway): Honor The Shield Space At Westbury: Sully Erna Tropix (Freeport): Country Night Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon): Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by David Jon Paisley BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James): Open Mic Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point): Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Linda Catania Katie's Of Smithtown: Tuesday Night Live: George Cintron & Bobby Rondinelli K.J. Farrell's House Of Brews (Port Jefferson): Open Jam With Jeff Regan O Solo Mio (Stony Brook): Phyllis Tagg Shandon Court (East Islip): Ward Cloughen NYC/Queens/Brooklyn B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC): Incognito / B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars Bowery Ballroom (NYC): The Veils Brookyn Bowl: Tobacco Jazz Standard (NYC): Luciana Souza Trio Terminal 5 (NYC): Daughter
Wednesday, November 2
and film veteran, making a whopping 27 appearances on “The Late Show With David Letterman,” as well as a featured role in the Chris Rock film Top Five. Indeed, the Regan appearance on Comedy Central was historic, as it marked the first live broadcast of a comedy concert in the humor network’s history. Performing more than 100 shows each year, it’s a wonder that he has time for other forms of media, but his popularity has been buoyed by his three TV specials, three CDs, and four DVDs: The Radio City Music Hall appearance is also available on CD and DVD and a video or audio download; his “All By Myself” (2010) is available on CD and download only through his website (brianregan.com); his two previous Comedy Central shows, “The Epitome Of Hyperbole” and “Brian Regan Standing Up,” are available on DVD; and earlier works such as “I Walked On The Moon” and “Brian Regan Live” remain best sellers on audio and video formats. But don’t let our long list of facts and figures hype you; other major comedy stars consider Regan to be among the best plying his trade these days: “He is one of my favorite, favorite stand-up comedians,” said Jerry Seinfeld, while Chris Rock enthused: “No comedian in the world says, ‘Yeah, I want to follow Brian Regan.’” More info: Log on to the website listed above, or find Regan all over social media.
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Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park): Live Music Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa): Karaoke With DJ Chris Of Songbird Entertainment BLVD (Massapequa Park): Sal The Singer Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove): Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Homestead (Oyster Bay): Open Mic Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Wonderous Stories Manning's (Carle Place): Phil Smith Mickey Malone's (Floral Park): Open Jam Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport): Country Wednesdays Suite 1828 (Merrick): Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Sunset Grill (Seaford): Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Suffolk Beau's Bar (Greenlawn): Open Mic Hosted
Your Guide To Local Events By Steve Urban BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Wayne Sabella Trio Featuring Lisa Gary Katie's Of Smithtown: Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Open Mic Paramount (Huntington): The Steve Miller Band Quogue East Pub (East Quogue): Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. Red River Inn (Yaphank): Karaoke Sea Cove (Center Moriches): Open Mic Night Spirit Of Huntington Art Center: Original Open Mic With Toby Tobias Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Karaoke Treme (Islip): Sabori NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC): Incognito Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Helado Negro / Buscabulla Brooklyn Bowl: Toots & The Maytals Jazz Standard (NYC): Luciana Souza Trio Terminal 5 (NYC): Animal Collective
Thursday, November 3
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park): Ace Duo Blue Parrot (Massapequa): Karaoke With DJ Chris From Songbird Entertainment Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot's (Freeport): A Witch's Brew Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Hub (Island Park): Open Mic With Benoir Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre): Country Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Simple Dreams (Linda Ronstadt Tribute) Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Open Mic NYCB Theatre At Westbury: Robert Klein / Rita Rudner Tocolo Cantina (Garden City): Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): The Crossfade Collective Amityville Music Hall: Vanna / To The Wind / Ghost Key / Zoume / I Dreamt The Sea / Critical Era Bar Louie (Commack): Live Music Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): The Irish Sessions Hard Luck Café At Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington): The Folk Goddesses / Tom Griffith Milk & Sugar Café (Bay Shore): Jazz Night Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Americano Band Niesen 347 (Saint James): Nisen 347 Thursdays Paramount (Huntington): The Steve Miller Band Patchogue Theatre: Live In The Lobby:
Calendar Sean V Syndicate / Jeff Jacobs Revolution (Amityville): Metro Station / Palaye Royale / The Strive / Megaweapon / The Haunting Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Live Jazz Treme (Islip): Perfect Combination NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC): Salsa Romantica Festival Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Capital Cities Jazz Standard (NYC): Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra Terminal 5 (NYC): Griz
Friday, November 4
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park): Ace Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Steve Calta D.F. Meadows (East Meadow): Rusted Soul Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Billboard Live / FM (Steely Dan Tribute) Lounge At The Space At Westbury: Kim Vogels Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre): 2016 Gala: Matthew Morrison Memories 2 (Williston Park): Live Music Michael's Porthole (Oceanside): Live Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Fall 85 / Dead Of Winter / Playing Dead Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh): The 90s Band / Disco Unlimited Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): The Benderz / The Gnarly Headz / DJ Sparky NYCB Theater At Westbury: Brian Regan Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): The Legendary Murphys Space At Westbury: Indigo Girls Still Partners (Sea Cliff): King Fisher Sunset Grill (Seaford): Wonderous Stories
Your Guide To Local Events Swing The Teapot (Floral Park): The Dinny Keg Band Trotter's (Franklin Square): Live Music Garden Stage At Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Central Nassau (Garden City): Zoe Lewis / Scott Krokoff Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Anesthesia (Metallica Tribute) / Dirty Covers (Megadeth Tribute) / Show No Mercy (Slayer Tribute) Amityville Music Hall: Heirsound / I Dreamt The Sea / Just B. Polo / Glasslungs Boulton Center (Bay Shore): Samantha Fish BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Live Music Emporium (Patchogue): 45 RPM Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): The Jerry Weldon Trio Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): The Steve Katterman Band Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): B-Dub Experience / DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Patterson B Side Band Popei's (Coram): Rhythm Kings Painter’s (Bellport): Nicolls Road Paramount (Huntington): Cheech & Chong Revolution (Amityville): That 70s Band / Klassic Rewind / Flashback Rudi's (Patchogue): Out Of Nowhere Sea Levels (Brightwaters): Brian McGeough Shandon Court (East Islip): Frayed Knotts Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Nancy Atlas Suffolk Theater (Riverhead): Live Boxing Swept Away (Bay Shore): Out Of The Blue Treme (Islip): Brownshoe Jazz Ensemble NYC/Queens Arena NYC (Queens): Wild 'N Out Comedy: Nick Cannon / Rip Micheals / Emmanuel Hudson / Matt Riffe / Jacob Williams / Hitman Holla / Conceited B.B. King's (NYC): Ralphie May
Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Hurray For The Riff Raff / Making Movies / Las Cafeteras / Downtown Boys Brooklyn Bowl: The Motet Jazz Standard (NYC): Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra Terminal 5 (NYC): Griz Theater At Madison Square Garden (NYC): Tegan & Sara United Palace (NYC): Foals
Saturday, November 5
Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park): Shockwave Belmont Racetrack (Elmont): Long Island Great Beer Expo D.F. Meadows (East Meadow): The Seven Band Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live Deejays K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Pure Led (Led Zeppelin Tribute) / Four Way Street (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute) Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington): Spotlight Gala: Laura Benanti Memories 2 (Williston Park): Live Music Michael's Porthole (Oceanside): Live Music MP Taverna (Roslyn): Jazz Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Fall 85 / Dead Of Winter / Playing Dead Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh): Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) NYCB Theater At Westbury: Darcy Novick Presents LI Comedy Festival: Richie Minervini / John Pizzi / Chris Roach / Bob DiBuono / Tugboat Manny Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): Ready In 10 / 45 RPM / DJ Chris Kenny Plainview/Old Bethpage JFK High School: North Shore Symphony Orchestra
Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): Half Step Still Partners (Sea Cliff): Reggae Jazz Ensemble Sunset Grill (Seaford): Uppercut Swing The Teapot (Floral Park): The Wes Houston Trio Tilles Center (Greenvale): Wayne Brady Trotter's (Franklin Square): Live Music Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau (Garden City): Unitarian Universalist Service Committe Benefit: Bev Grant / Lynn Portas / Michael Sansonia / The Usual Suspects Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) / Who's Next (The Who Tribute) Amityville Music Hall: Cryptodira / Johnny Booth / Separated / Pathogenic / Whittled Down / More Of Myself To Kill Bar Louie (Commack): Cold Shot (Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute) Boulton Center (Bay Shore): Aztec Two Step / Brewer & Shipley BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Live Music Congregational Church Of Huntington (Centerport): Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Emporium (Patchogue): Wild 'N Out Comedy: Nick Cannon / Rip Micheals / Emmanuel Hudson / Matt Riffe / Jacob Williams / Hitman Holla / Conceited / Young Ma Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Addison Frei & Yoshi Waki Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): The Vine Brothers Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Martin Flynn / DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): The Bob & Tony Band Painter’s (Bellport): Drop Dead Sexy Paramount (Huntington): Big Gigantic Popei's (Coram): Ninjas Need Money Port Jefferson Cultural Center:
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Calendar Judy Charmichael Revolution (Amityville): Borgo Pass / Share The Burden / Leeds Point / John Wilkes Booth / Half-Ton Session Rudi's (Patchogue): Panic Shandon Court (East Islip): The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Hot Date / Second Shift Swept Away (Bay Shore): Dave Patagano Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson – Ray's Proteges Jazz Theatre Three (Port Jefferson): Comedy Gala Fundraiser: Paul Anthony / Talia Reese / Johnny Huff / Maureen Langan / Tom Daddario NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC): Reggae Fest / Beatles Brunch Bowery Ballroom (NYC): The Boxer Rebellion Hammerstein Ballroom (NYC): Grouplove Jazz Standard (NYC): Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra Terminal 5 (NYC): Rufus Del Sol
Your Guide To Local Events NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC): Yellowman / Jon Paris Jam Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Portugal: The Man Jazz Standard (NYC): Mingus Big Band Kitano New York Hotel (NYC): Open Jazz Jam Session Terminal 5 (NYC): Christine & The Queens
Tuesday, November 8
Nassau BroadHollow Theatre At Elmont Memorial Library: The Amazing Ivan Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay): Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Original Music Showcase: Molotov Cocktails / Black Petals / Blue Velvo Nutty Irishman (Farmingale): Country Night Reel (East Rockway): Honor The Shield Tropix (Freeport): Country Night Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park): Jazz Jam Session
Sunday, November 6
Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa): Blues Brunch With The Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Band City Cellar (Westbury): Live Jazz Brunch Connoly Station (Malverne) Live Irish Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Kenny Hendricks Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport): The Al Smith Band K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore): Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Jam Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Brunch Time Jazz & Blues Tilles Center (Greenvale): Rent: The 20th Anniversary Tour Suffolk Amityville Music Hall: Get Amped Tour Connetquot Public Library (Bohemia): The Mary Lamont Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Danny Marks Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): Dave March Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Martin Flynn Patchogue Theatre: Glenn Miller Orchestra Peconic River Herb Farm (Calverton): Red River Inn (Yaphank): Jam With Jim Moran & Ed The Hat Shandon Court (East Islip): Tommy Mulvihill Treme (Islip): Interplay Jazz Orchestra NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC): Larry Carlton Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Damien Jurado Diving Bell (Sunnyside): Open Mic With Anthony Gibney Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria): Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Jazz Standard (NYC): Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra
Monday, November 7
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Industry Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Open Mic & Jam Hosted by Kenny Forgione Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon): Open Mic with Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station): Monday Jazz Jam Hosted By The Gracenotes Trio Crooked Rail (Northport): Open Mic Night Hosted by Jerry Ramone La Scala Ristorante (Commack): Phyllis Tagg Shandon Court (East Islip): Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Trifecta Lounge (Copiague): The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst): Open Mic Night With Kenn
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Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon): Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James): Open Mic Crooked Rail (Northport): Open Mic Night Hosted by Jerry Ramone Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point): Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band K.J. Farrell's House Of Brews (Port Jefferson): Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's of Smithtown: Open Jam With George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Karaoke O Solo Mio (Stony Brook): Phyllis Tagg Shandon Court (East Islip): Ward Cloughen Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC): B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars / The Music Of Tina Turner & Earth Wind & Fire Jazz Standard (NYC): Ted Nash Big Band
Terminal 5 (NYC): Black Rebel Motorcycle Club / Death From Above
Wednesday, November 9
Nassau Blue Parrot (Massapequa): Karaoke With DJ Chris Of Songbird Entertainment BLVD Bar & Grill (Massapequa Park): Sal The Singer Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove): Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Open Mic With Robert Sloan Homestead (Oyster Bay): Open Mic with "Big Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): 45 RPM Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh): Country Night Manning's (Carle Place): Phil Smith Mickey Malone's (Floral Park): Open Jam Suite 1828 (Merrick): Open Jam
Calendar Suffolk Beau's Bar (Greenlawn): Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Mark Buttice Katie's Of Smithtown: Open Mic Hosted By Michael Perlmutter Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Open Mic Paramount (Huntington): Black Rebel Motorcycle Club / Death From Above 1979 Quogue East Pub (East Quogue): Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches): Open Mic Night Spirit Of Huntington Art Center: Original Open Mic With Toby Tobias NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC): Dream Out Loud Benefit Concert Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Louis The Child Highline Ballroom (NYC): Hannah Gill & The Hours Jazz Standard (NYC): Ted Nash Big Band Terminal 5 (NYC): Cole Swindell
Your Guide To Local Events Thursday, November 10 Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Jazz & Sushi Night Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park): Ace Duo Blue Parrot (Massapequa): Karaoke With DJ Chris From Songbird Entertainment Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot's (Freeport): A Witch's Brew Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Holiday Inn (Carle Place): Salsa Night Hub (Island Park): Open Mic With Benoir K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore): Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / FM (Steely Dan Tribute) Lounge At The Space At Westbury: Reckoning / The Rusty String Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Open Mic NYCB Theatre At Wesbury: Toni Braxton Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin): Open Mic Night Still Partners (Sea Cliff): Up Yonder Exclusive Band Tocolo Cantina (Garden City):
Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk Amityville Music Hall: The Superweaks Bar Louie (Commack): Live Music Emporium (Patchogue): Eric Paslay Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Acoustic Thursdays Milk & Sugar Café (Bay Shore): Jazz Night Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Michael D'Amico Niesen 347 (Saint James): Nisen 347 Thursdays Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Battle Of The Fantasy Girl Bandz: Fundraiser For The Neo-Political Cowgirls Creative Education Program Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Treme (Islip): Bellucci Buddies NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC): Loose Ends /
Killer Joe & The Lido Soul Revue Bowery Ballroom (NYC): The Long Ryders Highline Ballroom (NYC): Cam Jazz Standard (NYC): The Houston Person Quartet Pine Box Rock Shop (Brooklyn): Squirrels From Hell Terminal 5 (NYC): St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Friday, November 11
Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music Campaign House (Bethpage): Katie Pearlman & Richard Lanahan Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Porch Groove D.F. Meadows (East Meadow): The Leighton Brothers Band Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music Grillfire (Merrick): Brian McGeough Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport): Pep & The Soul Explosion Band K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Wonderous Stories / Mountain Jam Orchestra (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live Music Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington): The Kingston Trio Memories 2 (Williston Park): Live Music Michael's Porthole (Oceanside): Live Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Freya Wilcox & The Howl / Go Big / Mad Anthony / Honah Lee Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh): The 90s Band / Larger Than Life (Boy Band Tribute) / Ricky Roche Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): Drop Dead Sexy / The Retros / DJ Sparky Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): That 70s Band Space At Westbury Theater: Three Dog Night Still Partners (Sea Cliff): Conjunto Gringos / Nini Camps Sunset Grill (Seaford): Backtrax Swing The Teapot (Floral Park): Tara O'Grady Tilles Center (Greenvale): Miranda Sings Trotter's (Franklin Square): Live Music Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Ninjas Need Money / Op Effect / Black Circle Project / From Chaos (311 Tribute) BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Live Music Carney's (Amityville): Brian McGeough Cinema Arts Center (Huntington): Jazz After Hours: Pete & L.A. / Scott Thomas Ferreira Emporium (Patchogue): O El Amor Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Danny Mixon & Friends Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): Jellyband Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Bar Nutz / DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): 3 Painter’s (Bellport): Ninedeeznite Palmer's American Grille (Farmingdale): Jack Fontana Paramount (Huntington): Yellowcard / Like Torches / Dryjacket Popei's (Coram): Rock The House Rudi's (Patchogue): Spectrum Shandon Court (East Islip): Howie Seal & The Neighborhood Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Yellowman / Platinum One Suffolk Theater (Riverhead): New Life Crisis Theatre Three (Port Jefferson): The Coasters Treme (Islip): Latinology NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC): Super Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute) / Reggae Fest Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Thee Oh Sees Colden Auditorium/ Kupferberg Center For The Arts (Flushing): Oscar De Leon / Ismael Miranda Jazz Standard (NYC): The Houston Person Quartet Terminal 5 (NYC): Fidlar
Saturday, November 12
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music D.F. Meadows (East Meadow): Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live DJs K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Petty Rumours (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers & Stevie Nicks
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Calendar Tribute) / Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington): Ani DiFranco Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre): The South Shore Symphony Orchestra: American Classics – The Music Of Copland & Barber Memories 2 (Williston Park): Live Music Michael's Porthole (Oceanside): Live Music MP Taverna (Roslyn): Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Marilyn's Birthday Show Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh): UFC 205 / ZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute Band) / Friends & Angels Fundraiser NYCB Theatre At Westbury: The Machine (Pink Floyd Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): Nichols Road / The Stanton Anderson Band / DJ Chris Kenny Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): Peat Moss & The Fertilizers Space At Westbury Theater: Steve Vai Sunset Grill (Seaford): Beyond Fab (Beatles Tribute) Swing The Teapot (Floral Park): Hat Trick Tilles Center (Greenvale): Twyla Tharp Dance Trotter's (Franklin Square): Live Music Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Freebird (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute) / The Allmost Brothers Band (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Amityville Music Hall: Denzil Porter / Latta Ford / Connie Diamond / Swerve Mitch / BLDG / Llaváno / MC CB / Scotty Mac / Dvnny Fvcts / Moke / Books Washington Bar Louie (Commack): Phil Smith Boulton Center (Bay Shore): Livingston Taylor BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Live Music Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Ayako Shirasaki & Noriko Ueda Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport):
Your Guide To Local Events The Falco Brothers Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Martin Flynn / DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Edwin Vasquez Painter’s (Bellport): O El Amor Paramount (Huntington): Sleeping With Sirens / Waterparks / State Champs / Tonight Alive Patchogue Theatre: Evolution (Journey Tribute) Popei's (Coram): Wisker Biscuits Shandon Court (East Islip): The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): The Hackensack Men & The Trenton Horns / The Woodworkers Suffolk Theater (Riverhead): Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Live Jazz Theatre Three (Port Jefferson): Dr. K’s Motown Revue Unitarian Society (Bay Shore): The Pre-War Ponies / Ken Korb / Open Mic NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC): The Outlaws / The Steppin' Stones Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Thee Oh Sees Jazz Standard (NYC): The Houston Person Quartet Terminal 5 (NYC): STS9 Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach): Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)
Sunday, November 13
Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa): Live Jazz City Cellar (Westbury): Live Jazz Brunch Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Kenny Hendricks Governor's (Levittown): Nemr Grillfire (Merrick): Brian McGeough K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore): Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington):
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Josh Ritter Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Brunch Time Jazz & Blues Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Blue Bayou (Linda Ronstadt Tribute) Boulton Center (Bay Shore): Rock Out Hunger 7: Shirley Alston Reeves / Nick & The Kick Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station):
Vinegar Mother
Jam With Jim Moran & Ed The Hat Shandon Court (East Islip): Tommy Mulvihill Suffolk Theater (Riverhead): Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue): Live Breakfast Music NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC): Harlem Gospel Choir / A Decade Of Soul Diving Bell (Sunnyside): Open Mic With Anthony Gibney Bowery Ballroom (NYC): The California Honeydrops Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria): Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Jazz Standard (NYC): The Houston Person Quartet
Monday, November 14
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Industry Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione November 1 K.J. Farrell’s • Bellmore Monday Jazz Jam Hosted By The Gracenotes Trio Cold Spring Harbor Junior/Senior High School: Senior Pops Orchestra Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James): Open Mic Connetquot Public Library (Bohemia): The 60s Invasion Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Danny Marks & Wayne Sabella Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): The Falco Brothers (Acoustic) Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Martin Flynn Long Island Museum (Stony Brook): Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche Red River Inn (Yaphank):
Suffolk Amityville Music Hall: Victory Heights / Devil In The Details Bartini Bar (Babylon): Open Mic With Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Acoustic Open Mic La Scala Ristorante (Commack): Phyllis Tagg Paramount (Huntington): Sublime With Rome / The Skints Sea Cove (Center Moriches): Open Mic Shakers Pub (Oakdale): Open Mic Comedy Show Shandon Court (East Islip): Musicians Night Hosted By Gil McLean Trifecta Lounge (Copiague): The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst): Open Mic Night w/Kenn
CLUBBING
Disco Unlimited The 90s Band
Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall, Wantagh Nov. 4 Beginning at 8 PM • muls.com (516) 783-7500 • ticketweb.com
There are many tribute bands that roam the area, but few have been as wildly successful or wide-ranging at Disco Unlimited, which performs the hits of the late 70s/early 80s disco era with outstanding vocals and a real stage show. The Mul's usual Friday favorites, The 90s Band, keep the music flowing at 10 pm as nostalgia gets another weekend started.
Wonderous Stories
Drop Dead Sexy / The Retros The Nutty Irishman, Farmingdale November 11 Beginning at 9 PM (516) 293-9700 thenuttyirishman.com
As cover bands go, the wacky dudes in Drop Dead Sexy be be doing something right: This veteran group is one of the few that not only is popular in this area, but tours throughout the east coast as well. And that’s not all on this Friday night: The rocking Retros get the music started at 9 pm. Drop Dead Sexy
K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore October 2 at 8 PM • kjfarrells.com • (516) 804-9925
It's Wednesday, and it's hump day – what better way to get over a bad job than spending your evening with one of the area’s top cover groups? These Wednesday shows at Farrell's have long been a Wednesday tradition at Farrell's and with good reason: No area band brings the goods like these veterans.
The Retros
PERFORMANCE
Review & photo by Bob Smith
Les Brers NYCB Theatre At Westbury
It both saddened and warmed hearts of fans of The Allman Brothers Band when Gregg Allman announced in 2014 that the group would end as a touring unit, but there's still plenty of Allman joy to be had: Not only is a healthy Allman back performing live with his own band, but drummer Butch Trucks, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, has assembled Les Brers with drummer Jaimoe, percussionist Marc Quiñones, and bassist Oteil Burbridge. Adding Allman friends in guitarists Jack Pearson and Pat Bergeson, keyboardist Bruce Katz, and singer Lamar Williams, Jr. (son of Lamar Williams) to the mix, this new group was born ... and we do mean new. The group had basically announced its formation in September when this show was booked just days later at this famed theatre in the round. Happily, Les Brers is not your average bear – energetic and reverent, this eight-piece ensemble performs the best of the Allman Brothers with more kick and drive than even their most ardent fans would expect. Sure, Trucks, Jaimoe, and associates are now basically their own tribute band, but the crowd that showed up on a warm Sunday night enjoyed hearing the band hitting the note pretty much as well as the full Allmans band did. Beginning with “Hot 'Lanta,” the group never let up; a broiling version of “Every Hungry Woman” brought the band its first of about eight standing ovations from a not-full but hyper-enthusiastic crowd. A soulful “Please Call Home” gave Williams Jr. a chance to show what a soulful vocalist he has become. Despite some early sound gliches, this was a typical Allmans-style tight ship, with nary a clam or a note wasted. What a nice surprise: The Allman Brothers Band is gone, but Les Brers has a real chance of carrying on the tradition every bit as well. May the road go on forever.
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STUDIO NEWS
The Sean V Syndicate
If you're a guitarist or other stringedinstrument player, you should be aware of Bayside's Scalcione Instruments, which offers quality setups, repairs, modifications, and remarkable custom builds. One of the region's few luthiers who has been serving the area music community since 1980, Michael Scalcione is a veteran musician as well as a recording and mixing engineer and producer and who began working on instruments while he was still a teenager. During his years in the studio working with top national artists, Scalcione deepened his technical knowledge, expertise and craft by continuing to work on instruments while expanding his repertoire in the fields of analog/digital electronics, computer hardware/software design
S uu bbm S m ii tt rr ee cc oo rr dd ii nn gg ss tt uu dd ii oo nn ee w w ss tt oo ggtt m maa gg@ @ oo pp tt oo nn ll ii nn ee .. nn ee tt don't have to own a $5,000 guitar or string instrument to take advantage of this master craftsman's rare skills. Call Scalcione Instruments at (718) 310-3096. Many musicians might think of Port Jefferson's cutting edge Vudu Studios as an alt-rock haven, but Mike Watts and his team are capable of all kinds of sounds: Vudu was the recording site of The Sean V Syndicate's stunning new album, Higher Calling. The album was produced by group leader Sean Virag and Tom Happel, and mixed by Watts. The soulful, multi-faced disc
and networking, and blossoming a career as an Information Systems Specialist. In 2015, he travelled to Cremona, Italy to attend John Monteleone's Master Classes in Guitar Making, reawakening his passion in the craft and art as a luthier. Our meager words can't do The Average Subjects justice to the quality, beauty, and skill of Scalcione's craftsmanship; log on to scalcione.us and get a glimpse of his guitar work, as well as his custom builds and other projects. Remember: You
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Deanna Carroll At Beneath The Sun
features all songs written by Virag, and features a host of top area musicians including Erik Friedman, Andrew Bertrand, Katie Pearlman, Rorie Kelly, Mike Katzman, Derek Luce, Don Torillo, and Tom Happel. It's an original tour de force and well worth seeking out; log on to ReverbNation.com/seanvsyndicate to get a taste of something totally new; the band can also be heard at SoundCloud, BandCamp, and YouTube. We'll also offer a closer look at the new album in a coming edition of our “Demolition” column. Paradiddle Studios, Bill Herman's label and studio that focuses on Long Island-based talented like few others, has been making news on a national
through to work with Mick James and the team there have been the red-hot band MHZ; return visits from Deanna Carroll, who laid down vocals for a War & Blues release; Rock Of Ages; Jam Authority; The Proletarians; Inherit The Earth; legendary area drummer Bobby Rondinelli, and a whole lot more. Check out this beautiful new facility by finding them on Facebook, or call them at (631) 882-1327. The still-new Rapture Sound Studios in Syosset hasn't been around all that long, but its reputation continues to rise day by day as an “in” place for rehearsals. Rapture features five new state-of-the-art rehearsals rooms, and the reviews we've been getting is that it's been a musician's dream ever since its doors opened not that long ago. Among the musical friends the crew at Rapture have made along the way have been the rocking Average Subjects, and too many others than we have room to list
Claudia Jacobs
level with the summer release of Bob Dylan Uncovered Volume 2. It's the label's second release featuring an all-star cast of albums performing Dylan compositions; performing on the disc are Butchers Blind, Jenna Silverman, Hank Stone, Claudia Jacobs, Miles To Dayton, Caroline Doctorow, Jack Licitra, Pat Wictor, and many more are folk, rock, and roots performers. Get your copy or learn more by logging on to paradiddlerecords.com. The busy Beneath The Sun Recording Studios in Hicksville, where musicians of all stripes gather for not only recording sessions but rehearsals, has been a hotbed of activity in recent weeks. Bands and artist passing
here. The studio is always bringing new equipment and accessories; check out their new logo drum heads and other innovations. Learn more about Rapture or schedule a free tour by calling them at (516) 433-0070, or log on to rapturesound.com. Sabella Studios in Roslyn Heights continues to highlight the music of its clients on its constantly updated website; the second artist featured is Project 7, who has worked at Sabella on its music. The band is an original instrumental progressive rock group featuring guitarist and composer Dan Begelman, supported by Tony Gallino on drums and John Decesare on bass. “Pushing the boundaries of progressive rock music, Begelman's three CDs, Lost For Words, Birth Death Infinity, and Paradigm Shift, showcase a master musician performing intelligent, well-crafted compositions,” noted Sabella. A fourth CD is planned for next spring; follow Begelman on Twitter and Instagram @danbegelman, and hear more music at soundcloud.com/ project7music. Sabella Studios owner Jim Sabella – also an accomplished guitarist who provides amp and repair services through his studio – recently appeared on Len Pyros' “The Cold Shot” radio Killers & Saints broadcast. Check
out a clip at facebook.com/len.pyros. To learn how you can become the next artist to utilize Sabella's keen ear, log on to sabellastudios.com, or call them at (516) 484-0862. One of the top area music professionals, Tom Stiegler of BlokHed Studios, recently gave his website a spiffy new update, and it does a great job detailing all the services that musicians can avail themselves of. “Whether you are a singer / songwriter, or a full orchestra, I have the gear and experience to make you sound great,” said Stiegler on the new front page of his site, blokhedstudios.com. “I can produce your entire recording, shoot video of your band, and help you get the best vocal sound as well.” Recently working at BlokHed was the fast-rising Killers & Scalcione Saints, as well Instruments as an area blues music star in Sweet Suzi. Learn more by logging on, to the BlokHed website, or by calling Stiegler at (631)5864111; check out his Facebook page as well.
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One of the most unique Americana artists to hit the charts during this decade, Josh Ritter, makes a rare area appearance as he headlines Landmark On Main Street in Port Washington on Sunday, November 13 at 7 pm. Tickets and information are at landmarkonmainstreet.org. It’s been a busy autumn for Ritter, as he has not only been headlining dates on his own, but also suppotring country star Jason Isbell. This extensive run supports Ritter’s newest album, Sermon On The Rocks, released in October on Pytheas Recordings/Thirty Tigers. In addition, Ritter has co-written many of the songs on Bob Weir’s new album, Blue Mountain, while writing the score and
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JOSH RITTER
An American Original At Landmark On Main Street
contributing several songs for John Krasinski’s film The Hollars. Produced by Ritter and Trina Shoemaker (Queens Of The Stone Age, Emmylou Harris), Sermon On The Rocks was recorded over two weeks at New Orleans’ The Parlor Recording Studio and features Matt Barrick from The Walkmen on drums, Zachariah Hickman on bass, Josh Kaufman on guitar, and Sam Kassirer on piano. Of his inspiration behind Sermon On The Rocks, Ritter noted: “I wanted to play messianic oracular honky tonk.” Over the course of his career, Ritter has released seven full-length albums, including his most recent, 2013’s The Beast In Its
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Tracks, which debuted at #22 on the Billboard 200 and #8 on the Top Rock Albums chart. The record also received widespread critical praise — while during the same period, Ritter made his debut as a published author with his New York Times best-selling novel, Bright’s Passage (Dial Press/Random House). Of the work, none other than the legendary horror and mystery writer Stephen King wrote in The New York Times Book Review: “Shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime … This is the work of a gifted novelist.”
Also coming to The Jeanne Rimsky Theater At The Landmark On Main Street as the just-started 2016/2017 season gets into full swing: Folk legends The Kingston Trio (“Tom Dooley,” “Worried Man,” “Greenback Dollar”) headline on Friday, November 11 ... Indie rock legend and influential singer/ songwriter Ani DiFranco is on the bill on Saturday, November 12; the show is listed as sold out, but the theater is taking names on a waiting list ... Bubble Time!, a family themed show, will be performed on the same day as Josh Ritter (November 13) at 2 pm.
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Arts Announcements
queenstheatre.org; (718) 760-0064 Billed as “The Cool Kids' Musicial,” Polkadots follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot, who just moved to the "Squares Only" small town of Rockaway.
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 show dates.
Polkadots
Books Andy Cohen Book Revue, Huntington November 16 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.com The TV personality will speak and sign copies of his new book, Superficial: More Adventures From The Andy Cohen Diaries. Comedy Janeane Garofalo Staller Center, Stony Brook University November 5 at 8 & 10:30 pm; stallercenter.org; (631) 632-ARTS [2787] Quite possibly the first “indie” comedy star, this unique, intellectual humorist makes her Staller center debut. Comedy Gala 2016: The 50+ Comedy Tour Theatre Three, Port Jefferson November 5 at 9 pm; longislandcomedy.com; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 A huge lineup: Talia Reese, Maureen Langan, Tom Daddario, and Johnny Huff. The 50+ Comedy Tour Gold Coast Arts Center,
Dr. K’s Motown Revue
Great Neck November 5 at 8 pm; (516) 829-2570; goldcoastarts.org; longislandcomedy.com For the Just For Me set: A night of standup comedy featuring Maria Walsh, Stevie GB, and John Santo.
Dr. K's Motown Revue Theatre Three, Port Jefferson November 12 at 8 pm; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com This big band with a big sound is fast becoming one of the area's top R&B and tribute bands. Hobbies Long Island Auto Janeane Garofalo Replica Society Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, Centereach; Third Thursday of every month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335 L.I.A.R.S. meetings are open to anyone with an interest in building scale models of autos. Theater Monty Python's Spamalot Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Peforming Arts Center, Oakdale Through November 5; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com King Arthur, a dynamite rabbit, The Lady Of The Lake – and more laughs than any other show we can think of.
Young Frankenstein Cultural Arts Playhouse, Syosset Through November 13; Children (516) 694-3330; Polkadots culturalartsplayhouse.com Queens Theatre, Flushing The Mel Brooks musical November 5 & 6; is revived. 20 • Good Times Magazine - November 1 - 14, 2016
Little Women Merrick Theatre & Center For The Arts Through November 6; merricktheatre.com; (516) 868-6400 The musical version of the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March.
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Little Women
The Jungle Book BroadHollow Theatre At Elmont Library Through November 5; broadhollow.org; (516) 775-4420; (631) 581-2700
“au natural” for a charity calendar. The Hollow Levittown Public Library Through November 4; ivylaneplayers.com The Ivy Lane Players: The Agatha Christie detective story. Betty's Summer Vacation Bare Bones Theater, Northport Through November 5; barebonestheater.com; (631) 606-0026 Bare Bones Theater: Christopher Durang's comedy.
BroadHollow Children's Theatre: Adapted from Disney's animated film and the works of Rudyard Kipling. Urinetown: The Musical Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts Through November 6; smithtownpac.org; (631) 724-3700 The modern-day Broadway musical smash.
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol Carriage House Theater, Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport November 11 through December 4; (516) 557-1207; (516) 293-0674; arenaplayers.org Arena Players: The theater group holiday production this season. The Scarlet Letter Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor November 7 through 26; baystreet.org; (631) 725-9500 The Nathaniel Hawthorne classic.
The Wizard Of Oz Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through November 5; studiotheatreli.com; (631)226-8400 Follow the yellow brick road to this family themed production. Calendar Girls Temple Beth El, Huntington Through November 6; townshiptheatregroup.org; (631) 213-9832 Township Theatre Group: The Yorkshire Women’s Institute sparks controversy when it poses
Betty’s Summer Vacation
Bye, Bye: One of the first TV cancellations of this season is “Murder In The First,” axed by TNT after three seasons. New series that aren't setting the world on fire in terms of ratings during their early runs are ABC's “Conviction” and “Notorius,” as well as Fox's “Pitch.” NBC's “The Good Place,” with its wealth of star power in Kristen Bell and Ted Danson, an alumnus of “Cheers,” is inching higher in the ratings … Massive grappler and MMA star Brock Lesnar is the cover subject on the new edition of 2K's video game WWE 2K17, now burning up sales in both video games stores and on the charts by virtually every tabulation to date … We can’t figure it out: Pro wrestling magazines in recent years can’t seem to stay afloat — yet, WWE stars on general interest or genre magazine covers always seem to sell exceedingly well; the stunning photo of WWE divas Nikki and Brie Bella on the October issue of Muscle & Fitness pretty much makes the point why… Speaking of pro wrestling, the last remaining newsstand magazine covering the mat sport – Pro Wrestling Illustrated, which was founded by Stanley Weston in Freeport, and later published in Rockville Centre before moving its offices to Pennsylvania – is now available for wrestling fans on Amazon's Kindle tablets … Much of the talk on sports talk radio and in newspapers of late has been the decline in ratings for the NFL for its Monday, Thursday, and Sunday night broadcasts. Many are blaming other events, such as the recent Presidential debates, for the sag in what once was the surest thing in the Nielsens … The exceedingly windy longtime wristwatch pitchman Tim Temple has left Evine Live, the former ShopNBC, ShopHQ and Value Vision; no reason was given for the sudden departure, though Temple wrote a goodbye to his supporters on Facebook. Temple has also served in a similar capacity at home shopping networks Shop At Home and HSN ... Croton watch head David Mermelstein, who used to be ubiquitous at Evine, was recently spotted at theshops.tv, which also features former Evine host Dave King … In print: Author and New Yorker Irene Inker recently released her first book with the not particularly imaginative title From Rags To Riches – yet, the Russian immigrant uses the tome to reflect on the life of an immigrant from many serious angles. Inker, born in Saint Petersburg, grew up in Russia during the communist era, and experienced serious issues being Jewish during anti-Semitic times. She became disillusioned with the hippocratic regime and ran to the U.S. during the late 1980s. This new fiction book is available at Amazon.com.
MEDIA
Kelsea Goes For Her Fourth: Hot on the heels of her record-breaking third #1 hit,“Peter Pan,” Kelsea Ballerini recently released her new single, “Yeah Boy,” to country radio. The Black River recording artist recently celebrated her 23rd birthday by topping both Country Aircheck and Billboard Country Airplay charts with “Peter Pan,” which also earned double #1’s on Billboard, making Ballerini the first woman to reach #1 on the magazine's Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts simultaneously. To cap off the incredible year, Ballerini received CMT’s second annual Breakout Artist of the Year award during the network’s “2016 Artists of the Year” on October 2. Tomorrow (November 2) will find her at the 50th annual CMA Awards, where she is nominated in two categories: New Artist of the Year Kelsea Ballerini and Female Vocalist of the Year. She is also vying for Favorite Female Artist – Country at the fan-voted American Music Awards on Sunday, November 20, airing live at on ABC. Voting is now open through November 14 at amavote.com. Ballerini holds the distinction of having written all three gold-certified songs from her debut album The First Time, including her platinum-certified debut single, “Love Me Like You Mean It.” Ballerini is set to headline her own tour, will which stop locally on December 12 at Irving Plaza in New York City. Miranda Warning: On the heels of the announcement about her album The Weight Of These Wings (in stores on November 18), Mariana Lambert is planning her upcoming “Highway Vagabond” tour, which will stop at Mohegan Sun on February 7. For additional details on the tour including ticket purchase information, visit MirandaLambert.com. Her first single, “Vice,” is now climbing the charts at radio, and it’s another notch in Lambert’s belt: The RCA Records Nashville artist previously has issued five studio albums: Kerosene (2005), Crazy ExGirlfriend (2007), Revolution (2009), Four The Record (2011), and Platinum (2014), the latter earning Lambert a Grammy Award for Best Country Album, in addition to her previous Grammy win for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2010 for Miranda “The House That Built Lambert Me.” Joining Lambert on the “Highway Vagabond” tour will be special guests Old Dominion and Aubrie Sellers. Big & Rich? You Got That Right: Big & Rich have hit the Top 10 once again with “Lovin’ Lately,” and now the duo can claim a “hat trick” of three straight singles in that portion of the chart in their decade-plus history. The single features a vocal cameo from Tim McGraw, who actually gave them the idea for the song. For more information about the duo, visit BigandRich.com. Photos: Miranda Lambert by Daniela Federici; Kelsea Ballerini courtesy Red River Entertainment
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Rhythm Tracking With Jimi LaLumia
An In-Depth Look At The Hottest Area Artists
Deerheart:
Sid & Nancy: Danny Garcia has done it again. The indie producer of The Rise & Fall Of The Clash and Looking For Johnny is ready to unleash Sad Vacation: The Last Days Of Sid & Nancy – the real, comprehensive overview of the lives
New Songs Are Stirring The Nation
Who: A veteran Long Islandbased musician, Tom Ciociari, and his Americana/power pop rock act Deerheart have pretty much done the impossible: Deerheart’s new indie release, Fer Elsie..., and its first single, “Joey's Girl,” have attracted legitimate national attention in a big way. In a refreshing way of doing business (unlike some Long Island-based acts who pump up nebulous achievements and sometimes blatant tall tales in order to gain attention), Ciociari simply released the album on CDBaby and other outlets, and the response has been beyond anything we've seen in years – online radio stations and the alternative press have raved. In a major coup, the national Huffington Post website focused on Deerheart and the new single on August 19 in the same music column that also profiled such major stars as Esperanza Spalding, Michelle Phillips, Lee Greenwood, Ian Thomas, and Young Gun Silver Fox’s Shawn Lee. The single “Joey's Girl” is already being hailed as one of the best tribute records to The Ramones ever recorded; according to Ciociari, the song is based on his future wife meeting Joey Ramone backstage at a show during the height of The Ramones' heyday. Deerheart has already performed at many of the most popular venues in Long Island and New York City; as the album continues to gain traction, look for him at a venue near you quite soon. The Artist & His Sound: From Deerheart's official bio: “Tom Ciociari (the brain behind Deerheart) is originally from Greenlawn, where he went to the same high school as Mariah Carey (although 10 years earlier). He lived most of his life on Long Island, with the exception of a short stint in New York City in 1981 making the Bleecker Street rounds (Kenny's Castaways, The Dugout, Bitter End), and had a couple of years (1984 through 1987) in Boston while in a band called The Pets. “Recently, Tom has played Boulton Center as a member of NYRMA (The New York Roots Music Association). He has participated in "The Elvis
Show,” which had been an annual Elvis Presley tribute show from 1991 through 2013 (and was one of the few performers to be included in every show). Currently, Tom has rounded up some musicians to join him on his new project, forming the band Deerheart. They will soon be releasing a new album, titled Fer Elsie....” To Learn More About & To Contact The Artist: Deerheart's new album is available for download via CDBaby and other outlets; a wider release is pending. Learn more at Facebook.com/TCDeerheart, Twitter: @TCDeerheart, and Bandcamp: deerheart1.bandcamp.com. Two new songs are also available for listening at axs.com. 22 • Good Times Magazine - November 1 - 14, 2016
of post-Sex Pistols Sid Vicious and his doomed paramour, Nancy Spungeon. Garcia has assembled the definitive lineup of participants from Sid's brief invasion of The Chelsea Hotel in New York City, as well as from Max's Kansas City, the club where Vicious played his final gigs; if you play drinking games, have a shot every time someone says 'Max's" during the film. Sid's desire to follow in the footsteps of his hero, Johnny Thunders, is accented by the use of classic tracks by Thunders’ post-New York Dolls band, The Heartbreakers. Sid and Nancy were the Kanye and KIm of their day, and they would certainly have had their own reality TV series if they were around now. Watch for Sad Vacation when it shows up in theaters – it's an absolute must for rock and punk obsessives. Glam Mania: The mania for early- to mid-70s glam continues unabated, and David Bowie madness is reaching a new peak with the massive box set Who Can I Be Now (1974-1976). As expensive as it is, it’s selling up a storm, and a new box set of music surrounding Bowie's debut film, The Man Who Fell To Earth, is hitting the racks at Christmas time.
A new book (one more than 600 pages long) in Shock And Awe by Simon Reynolds successfully covers the birth of glam and preglam, right through the repercussions of post glam. If you are a fan of this era and you believe that it never got the proper attention, you will have to acquire this as quickly as possible. In addition to the Bowie boxes, there is an equally heavy (and expensive) Lou Reed box featuring his classic RCA albums in CD form, with a book included. MVD has launched the Jayne County Legacy series of reissues, with the first, Goddess Of Wet Dreams, already doing well; another release is set for January. Glam on, people – it's as if MainMan never left. Marvel Magic: As we do from time to time, let’s look at what has emerged as the new rock & roll: comic book conventions, movies, TV shows, books, and comic book culture in general. I saw a 15minute 3D IMAX advance preview of the new Doctor Strange film, and it looks to be the most tripped-out comic book movie thus far, be it from Marvel, DC, or any other publishing house. Benedict Cumberbatch fits the Steven Strange role like the prover-
Photo: Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. courtesy ABC/Marvel
bial hand in a glove – in this case, mystical gloves; I predict it will be the overall hit of the season. Netflix is scoring big with its new Marvelbased series “Luke Cage,” which also seems to be holding its own against “Daredevil,” which also appears on the streaming service. As for network TV, this season of ABC's "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.” featuring the Ghost Rider character has been its strongest thus far.
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Nikki Vianna:
Primed For Stardom
It's been rumored for ages, but now you can keep your eyes peeled for the debut studio album by singer/songwriter (and Instagram sensation) Nikki Vianna, who from all accounts could be the next breakout star in the pop-dance genre. The young twentysomething, also famous for her YouTube performances, has been honing her craft ever since she was a child in Queens. She attended some of New York City's finest performing arts schools, where teachers called her "a triple threat" – someone who has talent in singing, acting, and dance – someone that they knew would be a star. Vianna has been preparing by being trained by Craig Derry, the vocal coach for Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Marc Anthony, and Whitney Houston. Her 2013 song “Let It Go” led Vianna being signed to Flo Rida's music label, International Music Group, and her new album is being produced with Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd, who has helped launch many of Justin Bieber's hits to the top of the charts.
Roger Waters:
Sailing To The Coliseum Roger Waters will return to North America in 2017 with a tour, “Us +
Roger Waters
Them,” featuring classic Pink Floyd, new songs, and solo work. The tour runs through the summer of 2017 and will make area stops: A night at the renovated Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale on September 17, and two nights at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 11 and 12. “We are going to take a new show on the road, the content is very secret,” said Waters. “It’ll be a mixture of stuff from my long career, stuff from my years with Pink Floyd, some new things. Probably 75 percent of it will be old material and 25 percent will be new, but it will be all connected by a general theme. It will be a cool show, I promise you. It’ll be spectacular, like all my shows have been.” For more information, visit RogerWaters.com. Ru R us sh h: :
At The Movies
On Thursday, November 3, the concert event Rush: Time Stand Still hits more than 400 movie theaters nationwide at 7:30 pm – including several in Long Island. Rush fans will take part in a onenight event narrated by Paul Rudd, providing an intimate look into the band’s sold-out final (R40) tour and the unique relationship that Rush – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart – has with its fans. Additionally, fans will view extras, including Rush: A Salute To Kings, a 20-minute indepth discussion with Gene Simmons, Chad Smith, Taylor Hawkins, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Scott Gorham, and others. Tickets for Rush: Time Stand Still can be purchased online by visiting FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Local theaters
Photos: Roger Waters by The1point8, courtesy Rogers & Cowan; Emma Watson courtesy UN Women/Karin Schermbrucker
Emma Watson In Malawi
presenting this concert event: AMC’s Stony Brook 17; the National Amusements Farmingdale Multiplex Cinema/ and Regal Hampton Bays 5. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website.
Martina Edoff:
One Night To Remember
Hard rocker and international sensation Martina Edoff make a rare appearance in the United States during October, as the “Nordic Queen Of Rock” performed in, of all Rush: places, Joliet, Illinois at The Time Rock ’N Skull 2016 Melodic Stand Rock Fest. Still “Going back to the U.S. feels so good,” said Edoff before the appearance. “It's a year ago since we toured North America, and that's a memory for life. I've never been to Chicago before, so when the opportunity to join The Rock ’N Skull festival came up I most definitely am looking forward to be a part of that. I'm thrilled.” Potter’s Emma Watson: The Swedish singer's latest Taking A Serious Stand release, Unity, was issued in On the eve of International Day of the October 2015. Find the artist at Girl Child (October 10), UN Women martinaedoff.com and on Facebook. goodwill ambassador Emma Watson – famed for her role as Hermione in Martina the Harry Potter films – visited Malawi Edoff to shine a global spotlight on the need to end child marriage. She met with traditional chiefs and girls who have returned to school after having marriages annulled. In 2015, Malawi passed the Marriage, Divorce and Family Relations Act, raising the minimum age of marriage to 18. UN Women, together with partners, played an integral role in advocating the new law and works with traditional chiefs to change local practices. “Spending the day in the beautiful country of Malawi has been a moving and inspiring experience for me,” said Watson. “Meeting with young girls, who like many in their country, are struggling with poverty and were pressured into early marriage, depriving them of their education in the process, made me realize just how important it is for women to be able to make their own choices. The British star emphasised: “It’s so encouraging to see how such a harmful practice can be stopped when communities work together to pass laws, and then turn those laws into reality.”
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