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Gold Coast Festival Ends 2016 Run
The annual Gold Coast Film Festival ends on November 15 with a trio of highly regarded movies: Sidemen, featuring a trio blues musicians, is 7:30 pm at Soundview Cinema in Port Washington; Joe's Violin is 10:30 am at Bowtie Great Neck Squire Cinemas; and The Wonderful Kingdom of Papa Alaev (Hamamlacha Aamuflaa Shel Papa Alaev) is 7:30 pm at Bowtie Great Neck Squire Cinemas. Info: goldcoastfilmfestival.org.
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Holiday Food Drives
Here's how you can help the needy for the holidays: Through November 16, Center Stage Music Center in Westbury is hosting a food drive at its store at 808 Carman Avenue …. Long Island Cares offers area residents opportunities to not only donate food, but to host food drives as well. Log on to licares.org to learn more … Food items can be donated at area Panera Bread locations, Island Harvest, NYCB associated bank locations, and The Bristal … Island Harvest's eighth annual Turkey Drive will be November 18 from 7 am to 6 pm at Bethpage Federal Credit Union in Bethpage. Learn more at islandharvest.org.
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'Shop & Schmooze' In Plainview Temple Chaverim Sisterhood will host its annual “Shop & Schmooze” holiday boutique on Sunday, November 20 from 10 am to 3 pm at 1050 Washington Avenue, Plainview. Admission is free. For information or vendor inquiries: (516) 367-6100, extension 101.
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Record Store Day’s ‘Black Friday’
It’s become an annual event for music fans all over the US: Record Store Day each spring is a rock fan’s dream. Now, the consortium of record retailers that comprise Record Store Day is offering “Record Store Day Black Friday” on November 25, with moneysaving specials and limited releases as part of the fun. West Babylon’s popular Looney Tunes will offer a slew of exclusive “Black Friday” releases, rarites, sales, and much more – the store will offer about 100 exclusives (mostly vinyl LPs) you can’t get anywhere else. It’s a way to build your collection and have money in the process. For more information, log on to ltcds.com, call them at (631) 587-7722, or find them on social media.
Legends: Live In Concert Gateway Playhouse, Bellport Now Through November 27; thegateway.org; (631) 266-1133 Lookalike and soundalike tributes to Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Abba, and Justin Timberlake. This is the nationally touring company that has drawn big crowds from Vegas to everywhere in between.
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Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington November 30 at 2 PM landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-6444 Another free “Afternoon Tea”: Port Washington's Passley performs music from such classics as Carousel, The King & I, South Pacific, and more. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
Queens College Orchestra Lefrak Concert Hall, Kupferberg Center For The Arts, Queens College, Flushing November 16 at 2:15 PM; November 17 at 12:15 PM and 7:30 PM kupferbergcenter.org (718) 793-8080 Three opportunities to see The Magic Flutes concerts; admission for all programs is free.
a10,000 Maniacs Legends In Concert YMCA BoultonLive Center, Bay Shore Gateway Bellport November 18 at Playhouse, 8 PM • boultoncenter.org Through November 27; thegateway.org; (631) 969-1101 One of pop music’s enduring bands is touring (631) 266-1133 Lookalike soundalike to Lady behind the and release of a newtributes live recording, Playing Gaga, David Favorites. Bowie, Founded Whitney 1981 Houston, in Jamestown, Abba, and Justin Timberlake. 10,000 Maniacs has goneThis on is to the sell nationally more than 10 touring millioncompany records.that has drawn big crowds from Vegas to everywhere in between. John Hiatt Westhampton Queens Beach College Performing Orchestra Arts Center Lefrak Concert Nov. 19 Hall, at 8 PM (631) Kupferberg 288-1500 whbpac.org Center For The This master Arts, Queens songwriter College, returns to the Flushing area with his 16 November canon of classic, at 2:15 PM; quirky tunes. 17 November
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Lace’Em Up: Huge Queens Sneaker Expo It's the return of a popular event: Queens Sneaker Expo III takes place on “Black Saturday,” November 26, from noon to 5 pm, also at The New York Indoor Sports Club in College
Newtown Literary's Book Trivia Night
Test your knowledge on all things literary at Newtown Literary's Book Trivia Night on Friday, November 18 at 7 pm at Break Bar & Billiards in Astoria. This special event will raise funds for the ninth edition of Newtown Literary, Queens' literary journal. There will be prize packages awarded to winning teams, raffles, and other attractions – including Break’s gaming areas. Register your team in advance; individuals are welcome to join in as well. Learn more at newtownliterary.org/btn2016.
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Point. A huge array of sneakers and shoes will be for sale; live entertainment will be performed by DJ Trase and DJ Overdose. Other attractions include auctions, raffles, giveaways, food, and more. Tickets are at Eventbrite.com.
Joey Molland's Badfinger Suffolk Theater, Riverhead November 19 at 8 PM suffolktheater.com (631) 727-4343 Get ready for classic rock hits: The first group ever signed to The Beatles' Apple Records label scored huge in the 1970s with “Come And Get It,” “No Matter What,” “Baby Blue,” “Day After Day,” and other smashes that have kept them going unabated for decades.
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The Doo Wop Project Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre November 19 at 3 PM madisontheatreny.org • (516) 678-5000 Backed by a full band, The Doo Wop Project traces the popularity of doo wop from its beginnings to its influences on Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, and Amy Winehouse.
A Conversation With Linda Ronstadt Tilles Center, Greenvale November 17 at 7:30 PM tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 This special event is comprised of a conversation that willl be part interview and part presentation, as the pop legend recounts episodes from her long career as well as her thoughts on music; the evening will be moderated by John Platt. Note: Ronstadt will not be performing or singing.
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Adelphi University Performing Arts Center November 18 at 7:30 PM adelphi.edu (516) 877-4927 He's back in Long Island: The Broadway veteran returns with his new show, “Jukebox Life,” which details his journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to New York, through some terrible (and eventually, less terrible) auditions, to getting the role and, best of all, to getting the girl – which he actually did in fellow star Kelli Barrett.
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The Dark Star Orchestra – easily one of the most successful tribute bands on the road, performing the music of The Grateful Dead – return to the area on November 25 and 26 at 8 pm at The Paramount in Huntington. Tickets are at ticketmaster.com; for more information, visit paramountny.com. Performing more than 130 shows a year – every single year – Dark Star Orchestra has made it to The Grateful Dead’s staggering milestone of 2,318 shows ... played in nearly half the time of the Dead’s 30 years of playing together. Dark Star Orchestra has been endorsed by critics and fans and has played alongside every living member of the original Grateful
well as a following that echoes that of the original band as fans following DSO from town to town. “Playing with Dark Star Orchestra feels just exactly like it felt when I was playing with The Grateful Dead,” said Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, the Grateful Dead’s vocalist and frequent DSO guest. Fans and critics haven’t been the only people caught up in the spirit of a Dark Star show. The band has featured guest performances from five original Grateful Dead members in Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, GodchauxMacKay, Vince Welnick, and Tom Constanten, and even toured with longtime Dead soundman Dan Healy. Other
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The Legends Keep Rolling
Turn It Up: Our favorite classic rockers never seem to age, delivering concerts worthy of the artists in their primes. One such performer is Felix Caviliere, who brings his one-of-a-kind Hammond Organ and the current version of his Rascals to The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead for a special holidaythemed show on December 17; tickets are at suffolktheater.com, but act fast … Vinyl is hot, with an increasing number of artists finding their works released on LPs – and in many cases it's for the first time. UMe has begun to reissue Beck’s entire DGC/Geffen/Interscope catalog on vinyl; the series began on October 28 with the trifecta of Odelay, Sea Change, Guero, which saw Beck reunite with The Dust
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DeLong, who appeared on several of the legendary Canadian guitarist Domenic Troiano's albums. “This album represents a journey through my life,” said Emmett, “and the idea behind a lot of these songs is me trying to figure out who I am, and why I’m doing what I’m doing. There’s a common thread of positivity here that ties into the records I was making 30 years ago. What did I learn from making them? You’ll hear all of that echoed in the grooves of this album.” Emmett's guests seemed to jump at the chance to work with the veteran star: “When Rik asked me to play on his new album, I didn’t hesitate for a second,” said Lifeson. “He’s
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Double Dose Of Dead At The Paramount Dead, as well as their soundman notable guests have included of nearly three decades. Mike Gordon and Jon Fishman of For more than 16 years, Dark Phish, Keller Williams, Warren Star Orchestra has embodied the Haynes, Steve Kimock, Peter Grateful Dead’s live experience Rowan, the legendary Ramblin’ for fans both old and too young to Jack Elliot, and many more. have ever seen their own Grateful "For us it’s a chance to Dead show, until recently. recreate some of the magic that Recreating historic Grateful Dead was created for us over the set lists and intermittently crafting years," the veteran rhythm their own, Dark Star Orchestra guitarist and vocalist Rob Eaton offers a continually evolving explained. "We offer a sort of a artistic outlet within the Grateful historical perspective at what it Dead’s canon. Matching might have been like to go to a equipment, stage layout, and show in 1985, 1978, or even band members (various whenever. Even for Deadheads eras have included female vocals who can say they’ve been to a or multiple drummers), Dark Star hundred shows in the 90s, Orchestra’s determined we offer something they never commitment to “raising the Dead” got to see live." has earned them high praise as 6 • Good Times Magazine - November 15 - 28, 2016
at a later date … Canadian guitar legend Rik Emmett, formerly of Triumph, returns with his new act, RESolution 9, which released its debut album, RES 9, on November 11 via the Provogue / Mascot Label Group. The album features a huge array of guests including Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie; his band includes such stalwarts as drummer Paul
the consummate musician, a wonderful guitarist, and a terrific person, and it’s always my pleasure to work with him any chance I can get. There is a rock purity in his songwriting and performance, and it’s just so much fun to get together and throw ideas around. He’s always so up and open for anything — even a notoriously uncooperative Rickenbacker 12-string!” Learn more at rikemmett.com.
There's no one else like him in comedy: Big, brash, and always honest, national headliner Ralphie May makes a rare Long Island appearance when he takes the famed circular stage on Wednesday, November 30 at The NYCB Theatre At Westbury. Tickets are now on sale; log on to livenation.com or thetheatreatwestbury.com for info and tickets; tickets are also available by stopping by the NYCB Theatre box office, or by calling (800) 745-3000. This is going to be a show with a difference: It's May's “White Trash Christmas Show,” and the Arkansas-bred star will the air with tales about growing up poor in Clarksville, Arkansas, dealing with brutal winters, more holes in his
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house than actual windows, the dead Christmas tree, and getting shafted on Christmas presents. Somehow, the eternally young-looking star finds humor in enduring the worst Christmas has to offer. “It’s like Bad Santa meets fried bologna sandwiches,” says May of his current tour. That's Ralphie May in a nutshell; even his publicity materials get right to the piont: “This is the real Ralphie May, no fakes no gimmicks, just straight 400 pounds of sexiness.” It's the comic's blunt honesty mixed with pure silliness that has made him a favorite all
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over the country, beginning with his appearances on the first season of “Last Comic Standing” to his series of high-rated Comedy Central and Netflix comedy specials. It seems audiences can't get enough of this larger-than-life comedy star. May fell in love with comedy after
performing at a church conference at age 13, and winning unexpected rewards. He turned professional at 17 when he opened for Sam Kinison after winning a contest as a dual-enrollment student at the University of Arkansas. “He told me to move to Houston,” May said, “so I didn’t wait till graduation. I just left: ‘I’m going to Houston to do standup.’ And that was 25 years ago. It’s crazy.” May has a rare ability to be able to balance boyish charm, withering introspection, and compassion for his fellow human beings with some of the dirtiest, most honest observations ever delivered in comedy. “When I was a kid, my grandmother taught me how to crochet and how to quilt, and that’s kind of how I do an act,” May said. “I have one-liners, I have dirty jokes, but I also have long stories that are 10 or 20 minutes long and the laughs come every eight seconds. It’s a different set. And it’s a different life than most people have led.” For more information about Ralphie May: Ralphiemay.com, or find him at Facebook.
Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events
Tower Of Power Average White Band NYCB Theatre At Westbury November 18 at 8 PM • thetheatreatwestbury.com • (516) 334-0800 It's always a pillar of funk when TOP arrives in town; its appearance here a couple of years back proved the big, brass-driven band can still bring the goods. Add the legendary AWB to the mix and this could end up as one of the most memorable area classic R&B concerts of 2016. Kansas • The Paramount, Huntington November 19 at 8 PM • paramountny.com • (631) 673-7300 These classic rock stalwarts always make big news whenever they appear in the area, but this particular concert is part of its rousingly successful “Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour,” where the group focuses on its most popular album that spawned one of the most-played songs in the history of FM rock radio (“Carry On Wayward Son”). Expect many of their other hits as well.
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood The Space At Westbury Theater November 18 at 8 PM thespaceatwestbury.com • (800) 745-3000 In recent years, the charismatic Robinson has proven he's much more than just the frontman of The Black Crowes – he's also carrying on as the leader of one of the most critically praised new alt rock/Americana ensembles on the road. They're touring on the strength of their latest EP, If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home By Now.
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It’s another lost season for New York Jets QB Eugene Cyril “Geno” Smith, who tore the ACL in his right knee during a rare victory against the Baltimore Ravens last month. This follows last season, when he angered then-teammate line-
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backer I.K. Enemkpali during training camp, when he taunted him after welching on repaying on a $600 debt. Enemkpali Geno broke Smith’s jaw with a Smith roundhouse right, and from all accounts few of Smith’s teammates were upset about the fracas. Former head coach Rex Ryan rewarded Enemkpali by signing him for The Buffalo Bills as soon as the Jets cut him loose. It’s almost certain that Smith has taken his last snap as a Jet; Smith was drafted by former general manager John Idzik, and thus current GM Mike Maccagnan likely has no loyalty to his injured quarterback. New York Giants CEO John Mara took some grief for keeping place kicker Josh Brown on his team as long as he did after reports surfaced that Brown had physically abused his wife. Mara is an attorney, and he rightfully believes that everyone is entitled to a presumption
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O'Grady's Day: Matt O’Grady of Rahway, New Jersey won the $5,000 top prize at the fourth annual Sandy Catalano Open on November 6 at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park. O'Grady defeated Justin Warhol of Sound Beach 268-200, in the championship match. Warhol earned $2,500 for his runner-up finish. In an event that featured many of the finest bowlers from this region, O'Grady left no doubt about his dominance during the high-scoring weekend with his letter-perfect final game. “I knew that a lot of my opponents were playing to the right, so I knew there was going to be a lot of friction,” said O'Grady, a pro shop owner in Rahway, about his success throughout the tourney on the USBC White #2 oil pattern. “I wanted to continue being further left than my opponents and that would give me some hold down the lanes, hook to the right. I had a great ball reaction with my Storm Phase II that just came out about a month ago … Luckily, I'm a little bit higher rev, I was able to move in, get the ball to shape the proper way to carry the corner pins.” O'Grady also shot a 300 game in the second round of the finals. The two-day scratch event finished with a top four step-ladder finals. In the first match, Joe Novara of East Patchogue defeated Darren Andretta of New Hyde Park 208-206; Novarra moved on to meet Warhol, who
of innocence until there is overwhelming evidence of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The Giants eventually did release Brown. A lot has been written about the NFL’s ratings, down during the first half of the season. Pundits cited the Colin Kaepernick national anthem brouhaha; the bad off-field behavior of some players, including Ray Rice and Brown; and interest in the Presidential election drawing viewers to CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. While there is some grain of truth to those factors, the real one that the NFL has seen a slippage in interest is one of the golden rules of economics: The law of diminishing marginal returns. There are too many games that fans can watch during each week. The Thursday night package rarely features compelling games, and more often than not pits two teams in the same division against each other; fans tend to be drawn to games where opposing teams don’t face each other often. It also hasn’t helped that most of those games have turned out to be blowouts. Even Sundays aren’t that special now that the NFL has added games in London; those games begin at 9:30 am here, and that means that one can watch the NFL from almost breakfast through bedtime. Kenny “The Jet” Smith, a panelist on TBS’ “Inside The NBA,” was back in town a couple of
earned a birth in the final match by winning 236-212. The Sandy Catalano Open was created by the Catalano family to honor this respected bowler and coach, who died in 2009. Catalano was an accomplished bowler and held many Long Island titles en route to being inducted into the Long Island Bowling Hall of Fame. Catalano was also a supporter and mentor of high school bowling, where he helped hun-
dreds of young bowlers throughout his career. The Sandy Catalano Open was sponsored by CLS Custom Upholsterers, Herrill Lanes, LIGBTour, and Mike Vietri Associates. The LIUSBC was a marketing partner for this special scratch event. Herrill High Games: Recent honor scores from league actions at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park: Congratulations to Scott Davidow for his recent 300 game in the Monday Early Men league.
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weeks ago as he was inducted into The Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. Smith joked that he couldn’t name five players on The Brooklyn Nets, who he predicted could be a threat to break the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers’ mark for fewest wins in a season. The Nets, under the aegis of new coach Kenny Atkinson, opened their season in Boston. In the fourth quarter, the Nets found themselves not unexpectedly down by 24 points, 118-94 – but instead of rolling over, the Nets
Wednesday Early Mix: Kin Ng 287; Gregg De Angelo 713, 723, and 738 series; Bonnie Gortler 269; Kathy Chernow 233 and 258; Delia Marquez 222; JoAnne Perry 204, 222, 213, and 606 series; Albert Habib 280; James De Santis 269; Ed Marquez 729 series; JoAnne King 253 and 247; Olga Deutsch 205; Louise King 200; Tom Costanzo 727 series; Jennifer DeVoti 616 series; Jeanine Musacchio 205 and 205; Lorraine Genovese 200. Chatterbox Mixed: Scott Davidow 732 and 733 series; Travis Maslankowski 720 series. 8th Battalion: Karyn Deem 215 and 618 series; Ken Weigel 276; Pete Mastrandrea Jr. 267. Friday Early Rollers/Seniors: Helen Delbove 228; Rose Ng 225. Youth Champions: Alex Henry and Colin Michels were crowned champions at the LIYBT tournament on October 16 at Coram Country Lanes. Fourty-eight youth bowlers competed for more than $700 in scholarship awards. Winners: Handicap division: Colin Michels $100, Gabrielle Marino $75, Kyle Perillo $50, Carmelo Randazzo $40 Scratch Division: Alex Henry $150, Avery Lugares $100, Pierce Field $75, Bryan Krinick $50, Eric Bholan $40 Scratch Eliminator: Avery Lugares $18, Pierce Field $12, Dominic Casale $3, Ryan DiMaggio $3 Coming up: Tournaments on November 20 at Port Jeff Bowl; December 4 at AMF East Meadow Lanes; and more events through January. More information: liybtbowling.com.
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Photos: Yoenis Cespedes by Bob Smith; Geno Smith by Keith Allison (CC); Chris Carlin courtesy SNY
managed to cut the deficit to three points in the final moments of the game before succumbing 122117. The Nets sent a message to the NBA that they will fight to the end in spite of their paucity of talent.
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Congratulations to Herb Turetzky, who begins his 50th season as the official scorer for the Nets. He has been with the team since its start in Teaneck in 1967.
Longtime SNY personality Chris Carlin, a cohost on the long-running sports debate show “Loudmouths,” has left the station and the New York market. Carlin has joined the Philadelphia sports talk radio station WIP, where he will co-host the afternoon drivetime show with former Eagles player Ike Reese. My guess for the future: WIP is owned by CBS Radio – as is WFAN, where Carlin worked for years before joining SNY. Mike Francesa will be leaving his afternoon show on “The FAN” on December 15, 2017. If you connect the dots, it would seem that CBS Radio executives are sending Carlin down the New Jersey Turnpike to do battle with those rabid Delaware Valley sports fans in preparation for succeeding Francesa. Time will tell. John “The Bird” Crowe has returned to host a Tuesday night radio sports show on WICC (600 on the AM dial) weekly at 7 pm; it can be heard in many parts of Queens and Long Island (and also by logging on to WICC600.com). Crowe runs a freewheeling show and he engages callers with respect and humor. It is rare that an athlete who wasn’t a superstar in his sport pens a memoir, but that is the case with Ralph Terry, who has written Right Down The Middle (Mullerhaus Legacy). Terry was a star relief pitcher for The New Yankees in the early 1960s, and delivers some great Billy Martin and Casey Stengel stories as well as many about fabled teammates Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Whitey Ford. Terry holds the distinction of being one of the first players to have worn both a Yankees and New York Mets uniform. A
little-known fact is that it was Terry who taught Tug McGraw the screwball. Many baseball players fancy themselves as golfers, including the Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes – but few test themselves against the best on the planet. After Terry’s baseball career ended following his release from the Mets, he joined the PGA Tour and later The Senior Tour, where he was successful. Terry remains close friends with Jack Nicklaus.
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Tuesday, November 15
Betcha Didn't Know: We never dreamed: Forbes, the esteemed business publication, covers professional wrestling, at least on its website. The finance bible's website published a pair of columns about WWE and TNA; in one of the stories, which WWE touted on its October 3 edition of “Monday Night Raw” on USA Network, Forbes c ontributor Brian Mazique cited wrestler Charlotte (the daughter of longtime star Ric Flair) as “The Greatest Female WWE Superstar Of All Time.” While we find the coverage of “sport entertainment” by such a legendary magazine name as pleasing as it is surprising, most new wrestling writers’ knowledge base only seems to extent to the late 1980s; citing the relative newcomer Charlotte, as talented as she is, as the best women's grappler ever is a slight to pioneers such as Mildred Burke, The Fabulous Moolah, and even more recent stars such as Victoria and Trish Stratus – it's only jumping the gun about a half-decade too soon … Speaking of wrestling, the last remaining newsstand magazine covering the mat sport – Pro Wrestling Illustrated, founded by Stanley Weston in Freeport and later published in Rockville Centre – is now available for Amazon's Kindle tablets … Serious cinema junkies, take heed: The Art Of Selling Movies, a hardcover book that provides a never-before-seen look at how the hearts, minds, and wallets of moviegoers were won in Hollywood's “Golden Age,” is set for release on February 28 through GoodKnight Books. In The Art Of Selling Movies, lifelong film enthusiast and historian John McElwee reveals the colorful history of American film advertising from the silents through the mid-1960s, and makes a compelling case for how this once-thriving industry continues to influence American culture today. Unlike other classic film interest books, The Art Of Selling Movies shifts the spotlight away from great directors and iconic stars in favor of who the author terms as the “faceless folk”: Theatre operators, advertisers, and artists who awoke desire for movies in the masses. The book is a full-color, 300-plus page hardcover featuring hundreds of never-before-seen images and clippings (painstakingly restored using technology that has only made such restoration possible in the past decade); McElwee also explores the intersection of commercialism, folk art, fine art, newspaper production, and regional demographics … Rich Estra's Music Business Registry – a favorite among music business retailers, musicians, writers, publications, and serious fans for more than two decades – recently changed its name to Music Business Watch. Its website is musicregistry.com.
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Nassau Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay): Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Songwriter's Roundtable Hosted By 42nd & Nelson Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington): Ron Darling & Daniel Paisner Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): Country Night Paddy's Loft (Massapequa): JDL Reel (East Rockaway): Honor The Shield Sip This (Valley Stream): Performance Poets Tilles Center (Greenvale): Morgan's Journey Tropix (Freeport): Country Night Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon): Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by David Jon Paisley 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Bocce & Trivia Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James): Open Mic Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point): Open Mic & Jam hosted by The Johnny Mac Band Katie's Of Smithtown: Tuesday Night Live: George Cintron & Bobby Rondinelli House Of Brews (Port Jefferson): Open Jam Hosted By Super Electric & Friends O Solo Mio (Stony Brook): Phyllis Tagg Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Karaoke Shandon Court (East Islip): Ward Cloughen NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Margo Price Brooklyn Bowl: Dark Star Orchestra Jazz Standard (NYC): Sonny Fortune Quartet Terminal 5 (NYC): Troye Sivan
Wednesday, November 16
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 hosted by The Johnny Mac Band Homestead (Oyster Bay): Open Mic w/"Big Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Wonderous Stories Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington): Music Of The 1970s: Kellie Nicole & Jon Price Manning's (Carle Place): Phil Smith Mickey Malone's (Floral Park): Open Jam Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport): Country Wednesdays R.S. Jones (Merrick): Mike Barry Suite 1828 (Merrick): Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Sunset Grill (Seaford): Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Suffolk Amityville Music Hall: Bracewar / Bent Life / Lost Souls / High Card / L I M I T / Warehouse Beau's Bar (Greenlawn): Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Black & Blue (Huntington): Acoustic Sessions BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Carney's (Amityville): Ed Ryan Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Wayne Sabella Trio Katie's Of Smithtown: Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Open Mic Paramount (Huntington): Fitz & The Tantrums Quogue East Pub (East Quogue): Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. Red River Inn (Yaphank): Karaoke Revolution (Amityville): Rick’s Rising Stars: Frankel Sisters / NFU / Floodwire / Bekah
Your Guide To Local Events Sea Cove (Center Moriches): Open Mic Night Spirit Of Huntington Art Center: Original Open Mic With Toby Tobias Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Karaoke Treme (Islip): The Swing Sessions NYC/Queens Beacon Theatre (NYC): Ingrid Michaelson Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Lydia Loveless / Aaron Lee Tasjan Jazz Standard (NYC): The Rebeca Vallejo Trio / The Chano Dominguez Duo Terminal 5 (NYC): The Pretty Reckless
Thursday, November 17
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 Freeport Memorial Library: April Diane: Yoga For Adults Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Tiberius Hub (Island Park): Open Mic With Benoir Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre): Country Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder Tribute) Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Open Mic R.S. Jones (Merrick): Jan Slow Sip This (Valley Stream): Christine Solimeno / Magician Lou Johnson Space At Westbury Theater: Disco Unlimited Still Partners (Sea Cliff): Chris Harford & The Band Of Changes Tilles Center (Greenvale): Interview: A Conversation With Linda Ronstadt Tocolo Cantina (Garden City): Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk Bar Louie (Commack): Live Music Black & Blue (Huntington): Psychic Medium Robert Hansen Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington): Kalinec & Kj Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): The Irish Sessions Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Acoustic Thursday Milk & Sugar Café (Bay Shore): Jazz Night Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Karen Bella Niesen 347 (Saint James): Nisen 347 Thursdays Paramount (Huntington): Carlos Mencia Revolution (Amityville): Billy Mira & The Hitmen / Free Fallin' (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute) Shandon Court (East Islip): The Roosters Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Live Jazz Treme (Islip): 3 NYC/Queens Beacon Theatre (NYC): Ingrid Michaelson Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Letters To Cleo Jazz Standard (NYC): Orrin Evans Trio With Kurt Rosenwinkel Terminal 5 (NYC): Seven Lions
Friday, November 18
Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park): The Joe Roberts Trio Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Kane Daily D.F. Meadows (East Meadow): The Johnny Sinatra Band Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Uppercut / Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute) Kitty O'Hara's (Baldwin): Brian McGeough Memories 2 (Williston Park): East Coast Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Dirty Red Dress / Glass Mannequins / The Fearless / Alicia Nurho
Calendar Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh): Souls On Board / Larger Than Life (Boy Ban Tribute) / Wannabe (Spice Girls Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): Goodman Fiske / The Rockinghams / DJ Rumer NYCB Theater At Westbury: Tower Of Power / Average White Band Our Times Coffeehouse/Ethical Humanist Society (Garden City): Miles To Dayton Palmer's American Grille (Farmingdale): Jack Fontana Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): 45 RPM Prost (Garden City): Katie Pearlman & Richard Lanahan R.S. Jones (Merrick): Chic 'N Martini Sip This (Valley Stream): Open Mic Space At Westbury: The Chris Robinson Brotherhood / Memphis Crawl (In The Lounge) Sunset Grill (Seaford): The Legendary Murphys Swing The Teapot (Floral Park): UnWined Tilles Center (Greenvale): Chita Rivera Trotter's (Franklin Square): RPM & Friends Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Victim Of Changes (Judas Priest Tribute) / Live Wire (AC/DC Tribute) Amityville Music Hall: Ollocs / Time King / Consonance / It Came From Space / SKEPSIS / Sargasm Black & Blue (Huntington): The Electric Dudes Boulton Center (Bay Shore): 10,000 Maniacs Carney's (Amityville): Erich Glabitz Emporium (Patchogue): That 70s Band / Liberacion Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Sympatico Featuring Toni Washington Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): The Brother Pluckers Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Tommy Gunn Band / DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Porch Groove
Your Guide To Local Events Paramount (Huntington): The Dillinger Escape Plan Park Lounge (Kings Park): The Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Band Popei's (Coram): Key 3 Revolution (Amityville): Mr. Scary (Lynch Mob / Dokken) Tribute / Worst Case Scenario / Golden Axe Attack / Metal Hawks / TG Company Rudi's (Patchogue): Super Bad Shandon Court (East Islip): Atomic Red Hots Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Running Rampant Suffolk Theater (Riverhead): Fast Lane (Eagles Tribute) Toomey's Tavern (Amityville): Bryne Unit Treme (Islip): Kerry Kearney Uncle Chuck’s Sports Bar & Grill (West Islip): The Joe Vicino Band NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC): CRX / Streets Of Laredo Jazz Standard (NYC): Orrin Evans Trio With Kurt Rosenwinkel Queens Theater (Flushing): NEA Jazz Masters Terminal 5 (NYC): Marshmello Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach): Coppermill Junction
Saturday, November 19 Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park): Penny Lane (Beatles Tribute) Blue Parrot (Massapequa): Stonefly D.F. Meadows (East Meadow): The Natural Red Band Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live Deejays K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Any Way You Want It (Journey Tribute) / The Mystic
Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington): Madison Theatre At Molloy College (Rockville Centre): Give Our Regards To Broadway: A Salute To The Golden Age Memories 2 (Williston Park): ReWined Michael's Porthole (Oceanside): Cool Hand Lou & The Downtown Daddy-Os Mickey Malone’s (Floral Park): Randy Jackson MP Taverna (Roslyn): Jazz Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Borgo Pass Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): Ninedeeznite / The Legendary Murphys / DJ Sparky Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh): The Trinity Tour: Geoff Tate, Blaze Bayley, & Tim “Ripper” Owens / Fall Brawl VI NYCB Theater At Westbury: Joe Bonamassa Palmer's American Grille (Farmingdale): Margareta Rose & Tony T Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): Us & Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute) R.S. Jones (Merrick): The Welldiggers Sip This (Valley Stream): Stelladeck Space At Westbury: Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin Tribute) Still Partners (Sea Cliff): Small Island Sunset Grill (Seaford): Bobbi & The Strays Benefit: Retrofest 43 – The Septemberists / Roger Silverberg / Retro69 / The Ed Fleck Band / Dirty Ernie / Tom Ryan / Lennon & Katie Swing The Teapot (Floral Park): Steve Forbert Tilles Center (Greenvale): André Watts Trotter's (Franklin Square): Flashback Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Flashback / 45 RPM / Single Mingle Dance Party American Legion Post 360 (Huntington): The Last Waltz: A 40 th Anniversary Tribute Concert: Howard Silverman / Thomas Santoriello / Gary Dawson / Dave Wise /
Chris James / Tom Ryan / Joe Perricone / Russ Seeger / Ben Silverman / Steve Kaplan / Don Olsen / Dan Weymouth / Al Speed / Barry Schwalb / Michael Drance / Paul Johnston / Nate Schweber / Jim Treutlein / Andrew Fortier / Cole Fortier / Jenna Silverman-Salm / Terry Day / Annie Mark / Jon Geffner / Michele Sivori / Jessica Upham / Eamonn Bowles / Raecine Coles / Steven Prisco Bar Louie (Commack): Double A Band Beau's Bar (Greenlawn): The Electrix Black & Blue (Huntington): Spectrum Boulton Center (Bay Shore): Vanilla Fudge Carney's (Amityville): Good Clean Fun Emporium (Patchogue): Tanto & Devonte / Elephant Man / Serani / Mr. Vegas / Sugar Bear / K Coneil / Kemar Highcon / Adventuous / Shane Hoosong Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Noriko Ueda & Ayako Shirasaki Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): Miles To Dayton Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Martin Flynn / DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Martini Garden / Steve Vaccaro Paramount (Huntington): Kansas Patchogue Theatre: The Brooklyn Bridge / The Fireflies / Shirley Alston Reeves / Jay Siegel's Tokens / The Tymes Revolution (Amityville): Ion Dissonance / Fit For An Autopsy / Great American Ghost / Of Feather & Bone / Iscariot / The War Within; Early Show – Nexus / Sammi Rae Murciano / Mannequin Action Rudi's (Patchogue): The Good Rats Shandon Court (East Islip): The Cara Band St. Sylvester's Church (Medford): The Savoy Swing Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks / Roses Grove Suffolk Theatre (Riverhead): Joey Molland's Badfinger Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards
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Calendar (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson – Ray's Proteges Jazz Toomey's Tavern (Amityville): Blue Roots Treme (Islip): Roots Foundation NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Ours / Zane Carney Jazz Standard (NYC): Orrin Evans Trio With Kurt Rosenwinkel Queensborough Performing Arts Center (Bayside): KC & The Sunshine Band Terminal 5 (NYC): Cashmere Cat Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach): The Kearney Brothers Band
Sunday, November 20
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 Freeport Memorial Library: Live Music: Love Songs Of World War II His & Her's Bar & Lounge (Westbury): Lon Ivey's 4th Millennium Band K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore): Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Jam Madison Theatre At Molloy College (Rockville Centre): Shanghai Nights Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Live Music (TBA) Sip This (Valley Stream): Open Jam With Jimi Durso Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Beyla Pagano Benefit: Jellyband / Shecky & The Twangtones Amityville Music Hall: Samiam / Iron Chic / Two Man Advantage / Too Many Voices Carney's (Amityville): Good Clean Fun Clovis Point Wines (Jamesport): Erin
Your Guide To Local Events McAndrew Connetquot Library (Bohemia): The Steel Silk Band Emporium (Patchogue): Carcass / Deafheaven / Inter Arma Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Danny Marks & Wayne Sabella / Gail Storm Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): Mermaids & Giants Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Martin Flynn Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Long Island Blues Hall Of Fame Patchogue Theatre: The Atlantic Wind Symphony: A Sousa Celebration Red River Inn (Yaphank): Jam With Jim Moran & Ed The Hat Revolution (Amityville): Less Than Jake / Mustard Plug / High School Football Heroes Shandon Court (East Islip): Tommy Mulvihill Treme (Islip): Jack Morelli Trio NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC): This Will Destroy You 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): Orrin Evans Trio With Kurt Rosenwinkel Queensborough Performing Arts Center (Bayside): The Texas Tenors Terminal 5 (NYC): Jim James Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach): Mike Tedesco
Monday, November 21
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Industry Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Open Mic & Jam Hosted by Kenny Forgione
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Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon): Open Mic with Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station): Monday Jazz Jam Hosted The Gracenotes Trio Featuring Frank Bellucci & Al Cardillo 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 w/Kenn NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC): This Will Destroy You / Young Widows Jazz Standard (NYC): Mingus Big Band Kitano New York Hotel (NYC): Open Jazz Jam Session Terminal 5 (NYC): Partynextdoor / Jeremih
Tuesday, November 22
Nassau Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill (Oyster Bay): Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Original Music Showcase: The Fearless / Others Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): Country Night Reel (East Rockway): Honor The Shield Tropix (Freeport): Country Night Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park): Jazz Jam Session Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon): Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Bocce & Trivia Night 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 hosted by The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Jen & Larry House Of Brews (Port Jefferson): Open Jam Hosted By Super Electric & Friends Katie's of Smithtown: Open Jam With George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Karaoke O Solo Mio (Stony Brook): Phyllis Tagg Paramount (Huntington): Scott Stapp Shandon Court (East Islip): Ward Cloughen Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno NYC/Queens Bowery Ballroom (NYC): The King Khan & BBQ Show / The Gartrells / Stompin' Riff Raffs Jazz Standard (NYC): Maria Schneider Orchestra
Wednesday, November 23
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park): A Witch's Brew Blue Parrot (Massapequa): Randy Jackson BLVD Bar & Grill (Massapequa Park): Sal The Singer Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Karaoke Night With DJ Greg D.F. Meadows (East Meadow): Kickstart Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove): Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Eleanor Rigby's (Mineloa): Acoustic Open Mic Hosted By Frank Walker Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Open Mic hosted by Robert Sloan Homestead (Oyster Bay): Open Mic with "Big
Calendar Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Thanksgiving Eve Party: Uppercut / Wonderous Stories Manning's (Carle Place): Phil Smith Memories 2 (Williston Park): Save It For Later / FiveStone Mickey Malone's (Floral Park): Open Jam Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Pre-Thanksgiving Grateful Dead Tribute Night: Half Step / Tiger Rose Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): 12X / 45 RPM Platteduetsche Park (Franklin Square): Cold Spring Harbor R.S. Jones (Merrick): The Buzzards Still Partners (Sea Cliff): Ride Suite 1828 (Merrick): Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Sunset Grill (Seaford): Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) Swing The Teapot (Floral Park): Butchers Blind Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Morning View (Incubus Tribute) / Monkey Wrench (Foo Fighters Tribute) / Last Exit (Pearl Jam Tribute) / Unglued (Stone Temple Pilots Tribute) Amityville Music Hall: Assuming We Survive / Avion Roe / I-Ignite / Back From Nothing / Final Call / Mistakes Beau's Bar (Greenlawn): Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Black & Blue (Huntington): Stir Crazy Bobbique (Patchogue): Jam Hosted By Bobby Nathan BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Carney's (Amityville): Midlife Crisis Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Open Mic & Jam hosted by The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Vanessa Trouble Trio Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): Dave March Katie's Of Smithtown: Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Thanksgiving Eve Bash Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Flashback Paramount (Huntington): Evanescence Revolution (Amityville): Veronica Rudi's (Patchogue): Gnarly Headz Quogue East Pub (East Quogue): Open Mic Hosted By Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches): Open Mic Night Shandon Court (East Islip): Rich Mahogony Spirit Of Huntington Art Center: Original Open Mic With Toby Tobias Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Running Rampant Treme (Islip): Frank Latorre & The King Bees NYC/Queens American Beauty (Brooklyn): Dumpstafunk Carnigie Hall (NYC): Conor Oberst Jazz Standard (NYC): Maria Schneider Orchestra Terminal 5 (NYC): Jon Bellion Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach): Jukebox NY Note: Check with your favorite local bars and venues to find if regularly scheduled open mics and music events are cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thursday, November 24
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Jazz & Sushi Night Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot's (Freeport): A Witch's Brew Holiday Inn (Carle Place): Salsa Night Hub (Island Park): Open Mic With Benoir Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin): Open Mic Night Tocolo Cantina (Garden City): Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk Bar Louie (Commack): Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Acoustic Thursdays
Your Guide To Local Events Milk & Sugar Café (Bay Shore): Jazz Night Niesen 347 (Saint James): Nisen 347 Thursdays Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Open Mic Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno
Friday, November 25 Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park): Our Generation D.F. Meadows (East Meadow): Badge E.B. Elliot's (Freeport): Night Of 1,000 Laughs (Live Standup Comedy): Kenny Carr / John Santo / Richard Grillo / Pat Marone / John Larocchia Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music Freeport Memorial Library: Freeport Cinema: The New World K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Face To Face (Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute) / Decadia Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live Music Memories 2 (Williston Park): Cover To Cover Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Dinosaurs In Vietnam Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh): Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) / Ricky Roche Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): Peat Moss & The Fertilizers / That 70s Band / DJ Rumer NYCB Theatre At Westbury: Jim Gaffigan Palmer's American Grille (Farmingdale): Jack Fontana Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): The LPs Sip This (Valley Stream): Pony Yup Still Partners (Sea Cliff): Half Step Sunset Grill (Seaford): Liverpool Shuffle Swing The Teapot (Floral Park): The Rockinghams Trotter's (Franklin Square): FiveStone Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): The J Effect / Panic / Screamer Of The Week Black & Blue (Huntington): Slightly Damaged Goods Boulton Center (Bay Shore): Big Laughs: Live Standup Comedy Carney's (Amityville): Joe Shaka Band Emporium (Patchogue): Breaking Point Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Mike Carubia Trio Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Bus Duty / DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Brother Dave & The Brave Paramount (Huntington): Dark Star Orchestra Popei's (Coram): Kathy & The Man Revolution (Amityville): Amboy / Tomorrow's Apologies / Dino Skatepark / Omega / Young Harbor / Break Out Day Rudi's (Patchogue): Randy Jackson Shandon Court (East Islip): The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): Inner Roots / Fall For Music Benefit Suffolk Theater (Riverhead): Mister Cee Treme (Islip): Mind Open NYC/Queens Beacon Theatre (NYC): Guster Bowery Ballroom (NYC): Goldfish / Jacklndn Jazz Standard (NYC): Maria Schneider Orchestra Terminal 5 (NYC): 3LAU Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach): Sean Yox & The Streamers
Saturday, November 26
Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music Blue Parrot (Massapequa): Pure Led (Led Zeppelin Tribute) D.F. Meadows (East Meadow): Studio G Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola): Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live DJs K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): The Ed Ryan Band (Beatles' Solo Years Tribute) / One (Three Dog Night Tribute) Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington): The Nutcracker Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre): A Gospel According To Jazz
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Calendar
Your Guide To Local Events
Christmas: Kirk Whalum / Norman Brown / Keiko Matsui / Kevin Whalum / John Stoddart / Shelea Michael's Porthole (Oceanside): Our Generation MP Taverna (Roslyn): Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Missing Maddox / Mooncurser / Pushing Sides / Others Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh): Jim Breuer & The Loud & Rowdy / Rick Bailey Memorial Turkey Bowl Fundraiser / 90s Night: Larger Than Life (Boy Band Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale): Garden State / DJ Chris Kenny / Completely Unchained NYCB Theatre At Westbury: Jim Gaffigan Palmer's American Grille (Farmingdale): Double Dave Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square): The Mystic R.S. Jones (Merrick): Breakaway Sip This (Valley Stream): Limestone / Flower Child / Jamals Vu / Medicine Fish Space At Westbury Theater: Ebi Still Partners (Sea Cliff): Glass Bottom Soul Sunset Grill (Seaford): Generations Swing The Teapot (Floral Park): Andreas Durkin & Tom Comerford Trotter's (Franklin Square): The Rockinghams Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Rag Doll / Drop Dead Sexy Amityville Music Hall: All Out / Approaching Troy / The B-List / Legend Of You / Older Than Oceans Bar Louie (Commack): Phil Smith Black & Blue (Huntington): X-Session Boulton Center (Bay Shore): Gene Cornish / The Alessi Brothers Carney's (Amityville): Ed Travers Emporium (Patchogue): Fabolous / Jadakiss / Funk Flex Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Noriko Ueda & Ayaki Shirasaki
CLUBBING
Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): Cassandra House Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Martin Flynn / DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Kerry Kearney Band Paramount (Huntington): Dark Star Orchestra Patchogue Theatre: Live Radio Play: It's A Wonderful Life Revolution (Amityville): Tripside / Stage / Dec84 Shandon Court (East Islip): The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett): LHT / Robinson Treacher & Brad Cole Suffolk Theater (Riverhead): That 70s Band Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Live Jazz Toomey's Tavern (Amityville): Anyone's Guess Treme (Islip): Ace NYC/Queens Gold Sounds (Brooklyn): Butchers Blind Jazz Standard (NYC): Maria Schneider Orchestra Terminal 5 (NYC): Jon Bellion Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach): August West (Grateful Dead Tribute)
Sunday, November 27 Nassau Big Daddy's (Massapequa): Blues Brunch With The Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Band City Cellar (Westbury): Live Jazz Brunch Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa): Kenny Hendricks Grillfire (Merrick): Brian McGeough His & Her's Bar & Lounge (Westbury): Lon Ivey's 4 th Millennium Band K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore): Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington): The Nutcracker Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre): The Doo Wop Project
Mr. Beery's (Bethpage): Live Music (TBA) NYCB Theatre At Westbury: Brian Setzer: The Christmas Rocks Tour Sip This (Valley Stream): Eli Maniscalco / Acoustic Coincidence Machine Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue): Joe Lynn Turner Carney's (Amityville): 7s & 9s Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station): Monday Jazz Jam Hosted The Gracenotes Trio Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James): Open Mic Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor): Danny Marks & Wayne Sabella / Melody Rose Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport): Kyle Fitzpatrick Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Lily Flanagan's (Babylon): Martin Flynn Patchogue Theatre: A Charlie Brown Christmas Red River Inn (Yaphank): Jam With Jim Moran & Ed The Hat Shandon Court (East Islip): Tommy Mulvihill Treme (Islip): Jazz Jam Session Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue): Live Breakfast Music NYC/Queens Diving Bell (Sunnyside): Open Mic w/Anthony Gibney Bowery Ballroom (NYC): The California Honeydrops
Monkey Wrench
Monkey Wrench (Foo Fighters Tribute) • Last Exit (Pearl Jam Tribute) Unglued (Stone Temple Pilots Tribute) • Morning View (Incubus Tribute) 89 North Music Venue, Patchogue November 23 (Beginning At 8:30 PM) 89northmusic.com • (631) 780-8992 Here's the perfect antidote for a Hump Day night: Not one but four tributes to some of modern rock's biggest names, all performing on the big stage on the same night.
One: Three Dog Night Tribute
K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore November 26 At 7 PM • kjfarrells.com • (516) 804-9925
This relatively new project – featuring Peter Cintorino, P.J. Cardinal, Linda Mackley, Danny Calvagna, John Davis, John Fox, and Mike Ponella – is notable for its take on the 1970s' vocal group, and features musicians from area bands Decadia, 45 RPM, Beyond Fab, Billboard Live, and Empty Sky.
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Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria): Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Jazz Standard (NYC): Maria Schneider Orchestra Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach): Jerry's Jazz Band
Monday, November 28
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Industry Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore): Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Still Partners (Sea Cliff): Music From The Hive Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon): Open Mic with Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Jazz Jam Hosted By The Gracenotes Trio Featuring Al Cardillo & Frank Bellucci La Scala Ristorante (Commack): Phyllis Tagg 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
Jim Breuer & The Loud & Rowdy Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall, Wantagh November 26 At 9 PM • muls.com (516) 783-7500 • ticketweb.com Here's something you might not know: In addition to being one of the most famous standup comics ever to hail from Long Island, Jimi Breuer is also the loud and crazy frontman of a wildly rocking band; his albums on the Metal Blade label have become best sellers as well.
A Gopsel According To Jazz Christmas: Five Years Strong At Madison Theatre
The fifth annual “A Gospel According To Jazz Christmas” concert featuring superstar saxophonist Kirk Whalum returns on Saturday, November 26 for two shows at 4 and 6 pm at The Madison Theater at Molloy College in Rockville Centre in a show presented Kirk by Event Navigation in Whalum association with Alan Stein. Tickets are now available; log on to madisontheatreny.com, or call (516) 323-4444. Returning to Madison Theatre thanks to their successful performances in past years, Whalum this season brings along guitarist and Grammy winner) Norman Brown as well as the worldrenowned pianist Keiko Matsui; special guests Kevin Whalum, John Stoddart, and Shelea are also on the bill. Forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980s initiation into the thriving Houston nightclub scene, Whalum’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. He soon formed his own band, earning Grammy nominations and national praise along the way. His career high point is his hit Warner Bros. Album, perhaps the most successful of more than 25 solo recordings to date. Others include his eclectic and much lauded,Gospel According to Jazz series Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4). That's not all that Whalum has accomplished in his storied life: Also an ordained minister, Whalum has earned a Masters of Art in Religion. He's earned three Dove Award nominations, an NAACP Image Award nomination, and Keiko has won two Stellar Awards, gospel Matsui music’s highest honor.
Lisa Laid 'Em Out: Lisa Lampanelli pretty much tore the roof off the “full round” during her October 22 comedy concert at The NYCB Theatre At Westbury. The suddenly svelte, even more suddenly blue-haired insult comic pretty much manages to do the impossible by ripping her devoted
Compiled by Bob Smith, whose lot in life has been described as “Cratchetesque.”
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fans new ones while making them adore her at the same time. From politics to porn, Lampanelli was at her acerbic, quick-witted best – and there was a bonus: Longtime “Daily Show” cast member Frank DeCaro was the surprise opener,
Lisa Lampanelli
delivering a ribald, hilarious set
Carlos that touched on everything Mencia
from his homosexuality to tons of riffs on food, since he, like Lampanelli, recently has lost a great deal of weight. The best thing about the show is that Lampanelli hinted she'd be coming back to Westbury. Long may she continue to carve 'em up .... and knock ’em dead. – Bob Smith More Mirth, Locally & In The Media: Now available wherever guffaws are offered for sale are new comedy albums from Anjelah Johnson (Not Fancy), Jay Larson (Human Math), and Chris Brook Van Poppelen (Hard Roach Feelings, which hit #1 in Comedy on iTunes shortly after its recent release) … Ronkonkoma's Chris Roach has scored a recurring role as Mott on the new hit Kevin James CBS sitcom “Kevin Can Wait” … At the venues: Red-hot Jim Gaffigan Brooke Van recently added a late Poppelen Saturday show to his previous dates of Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26 at The NYCB Theatre At Westbury; you had best make plans early to avoid getting shut out for this trio of shows. Rotund riot Ralphie May takes over the circular stage on November 30 … Longtime Comedy Central star Carlos Mencia will return to The Paramount in Huntington on November 17; get your passes at paramountny.com … Don't be lead-footed: Artie Lange's (“The Howard Stern Show”) February 17 night at The Space At Westbury Theater is hot; learn more at thespaceatwesbury.com.
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Ever-Refreshing Setzer: Rockabilly maven, premier guitarist, and Massapequa-bred rock legend Brian Setzer never seems to slow down. His newest concert Blu-ray and CD, Rockabilly Riot: Osaka Roka! Live In Japan is now available on Surfdog Records. Included on Setzer's new effort are new tunes such as "Drive Like Lightning (Crash Like Thunder)," as well as classic hits from his Stray Cats days, Brian Setzer Orchestra tunes, and tracks from his solo albums. In front of a wildly enthusiastic audience, Setzer and his band – Noah Levy (drums), Kevin McKendree (piano and guitar), and Mark Winchester (bass) – fire on all cylinders. "This is the first time we've recorded the Rockabilly Riot on film," said Setzer. "And also, just like in America, the cities differ in Japan. The Osaka fans are noted for generally being a very loyal and energetic audience. As you'll see from the show, the Osaka fans are diehard and know every single song, and applaud after guitar solos, and even sing along to songs that I typically don't see in other cities." Setzer and his 19-piece The Brian Setzer Orchestra just began a tour that will visit 32 cities as part of their 13th annual "Christmas Rocks! Tour," presented by SiriusXM, that will feature music off their latest Christmas album, Rockin' Rudolph (available now as a limited edition box set, CD, vinyl or download) plus music off their three previous
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best-selling holiday albums. Naturally, this tour will come home to The NYCB Theatre At Westbury on Sunday, November 27; tickets are at ticketmaster.com and via thetheatreatwestbury.com; learn more about the legendary guitarist at briansetzer.com. For the few who may not know: The iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and three-time Grammy-award-winner is a musician who has been credited with continually taking chances with innovative and daring musical styles, while singlehandedly resurrecting two forgotten genres of music (rockabilly in the '80s and swing in the '90s). Along the way, Setzer has scored chart-topping hits, sold 13 million records, and received The Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award throughout his decorated career as founder and leader of The Stray Cats, his 19-piece The Brian Setzer Orchestra, and as a solo artist. He is consistently cited as one of the world's greatest living guitarists and has a best-selling, extensive line of elite Gretsch signature model guitars bearing his name. Setzer appeared in the 1987 film, La Bamba, portraying rockabilly pioneer Eddie Cochran. In 2002, Setzer earned the privilege of being one of the few musicians to be animated in an episode of "The Simpsons." That same year, Setzer was requested to induct Chet Atkins into the 17th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014, Setzer received the honor of being asked by The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. to donate a replica of his original 1959 Gretsch 6120 "Stray Cat" guitar, joining an elite collection of musical instruments at the museum, including Dizzy Gillespie's trumpet and John Coltrane's saxophone.
Get Strüng: During the course of the past decade, the Long Island-based rock group Blameshift has become one of the hardest-touring (and most popular) acts ever to hail from the area. Now, the group's lead singer, Jenny Mann, is conquering another pursuit: One of the most unique jewerly concepts ever as as well as one that both musicians and their followers are pretty much going crazy about. “In July of 2014 while traveling to play The Vans Warped Tour with my band, Blameshift, an idea was born,” recalled Mann. “While my guitarist Tim (Barbour) was changing his guitar strings for a show, I noticed that his strings, when wrapped up in a circular fashion, resembled a bracelet. I had seen these strings
Jenny Mann & Tim Barbour Of Blameshift: Rockin’ Jewelry With Strüng
bracelet at a Blameshift show in Clifton, New Jersey,” continued Mann. “That same night, we completely sold out of every bracelet I had
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laying around the bus for years, but it wasn’t until this particular moment that Tim and I realized that we could actually use guitar strings for another purpose. With a little creativity, time and a whole lot of love, we created Strüng. “In mid-July, we sold our first Strüng
made, and I rushed to make more for our show the next night. We were so excited. Pretty soon, our fans were buying more bracelets than CDs and T-shirts, and I was spending hours after every show
handcrafting these one-of-a-kind bracelets. Fans from all over the country were coming to shows telling us that our bracelets were bringing them good luck, and most of all made them happy. “As the demand for Strüng continued to rise, we realized we had created something truly special that touched people deeper than an ordinary piece of jewelry.” Indeed, Mann and Barbour have started a movement that shows no signs of abating: Strüng's product line looks and feels like authentic rock artifacts, all while being stylish and attractive. The product line now includes bracelets and necklaces (available in individual pieces as well as in collections), all reasonably priced, particularly for the jewelry world. Rockers, take heed: Soon, Strüng will debut artist collections endorsed by some of the biggest names in rock. One glace at the Strüng collection reveals a simple truth: This jewelry one of the most perfect concepts in rock wear ever devised – they’re baubles that make a statement without veering into either kitsch or corn. One glance at our photos should convince you of that. In short: Need the perfect holiday gifts for music lovers in your life? Learn all about it at getstrung.com.
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with references. No drunks, addicts, or dealers need apply. Job duties include purchasing, food prepping, cooking, managing kitchen, cleaning, checking inventory, helping the staff, and assorted miscellaneous duties. Phat Daddy’s Pub, 316 South Long Beach Road, Oceanside NY 11572. Call Mike at (516) 551-0171. (1186) Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall seeks bartenders, barmaids, kitchen help, and security personnel for Long Island’s top club. Stop by at 3232 Railroad Avenue in Wantagh to fill out an application. (1183) The Bench in Stony Brook is now hiring ALL front of house positions! Call (631) 675-1474 or stop in to 1095 Route 25A Stony Brook. (1183) Churchill’s Restaurant & Bar is currently looking to add to their staff and are in need of: Wait staff, line cooks, bus boys, bar backs, and hostess. Call (516) 766-2500 or stop in at 18 S. Park Avenue in Rockville Centre to find out more information. (1183) The Homestead is currently seeking waiters, waitresses, and a bus boy. Please stop by 107 South Street in Oyster Bay, or call (516) 922-9293 to fill out an application. (1183) MUSICIANS AVAILABLE
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It all started with a seed of an original idea: One of Long Island's most lauded entertainment professionals looked around and saw a wealth of talent throughout the area, and believed it was high time to give that same talent a time to shine: “We’re looking to do a talent search and Rick Morgan & Gary Smith show – old school, somewhat like vaudeville,” said Gary Smith of New York Entertainment Club; he’s well known for his long stint at The Brokerage, one of the area’s top comedy and music venues. “The
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emcee will be Rick Morgan, an established comic and producer from Long Island ... I see this as a great night out. I would love to make this a monthly event.” Smith sent out an open casting call for musicians and musical acts, magicians, and comics – and now, it's Anne all happening in a big LiPuma way: Smith & Morgan Productions presents its Thanksgiving Eve Gala Comedy & Talent Show on Wednesday, November 23 at 8 pm at The
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Movies, located at 222 Pettit Avenue. For tickets, log on to nyentertainmentclub.com or stop by the Bellmore Movies' box office. There's truly something for everyone during this huge variety show – comedy, music, magic, and more – headlined and emceed by veteran standup star Rick Morgan, who has been hailed as “the headliner of emcees” by area comedy star Stevie GB. Morgan has appeared all over the country and in virtually every Pat Darienzo famous comedy club in the region, as well as more TV and emceeing appearances than we can list. This in-demand star will bring on an vast array of talent, with surprises and much more likely to occur on a night where virtually anything could happen. On the bill: • Magic by the popular area star Daniel Nicholas • A special appearance by comedy star Anne
LiPuma, famed for her multi-act Wild Women Of Comedy shows and her duo with Kit Stewart, as well as multi-act comedy shows and charity events all over the region • Comedy and magic by Pat Darienzo, who has become an area favorite thanks to his appearances at The Landmark On Main Street in Port Washington as well as venues dotting Ukelele the region Ed • Wild Bill Sherman, who will present his one-of-a-kind one man band that has to be seen and heard to be believed • Music by acoustic music master Ukelele Ed – who Good Times readers have grown to love as one of the characters in our popular comic strip that appears in each issue • Comedy and song with Betty Tucker and Pat Atropez Tickets are $20, or $25 for VIP seats. For more information, call (516) 785-4234.
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Arts Announcements
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 and meeting dates.
Ballet The Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Dracula Staller Center for the Performing Arts, Stony Brook University November 19 at 8 pm; stallercenter.com; (631) 632-ARTS [2787] An adaptation of Bram Stocker's classic horror tale, choreographed by Mark Godden.
Photography Photography Exhibitions Nassau County Museum Of Art, Roslyn Harbor Nov. 19 through March 5; (516) 484-9337; nassaumuseum.org Three exhibits are running concurrently: Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling (pictured top left); Light Works: 100 Years of Photos; and New Photos: Long Island Collects.
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At Elmont Library Through December 4; broadhollow.org; (516) 7754420; (631) 581-2700 BroadHollow Theatre: In this offbeat adaptation of the Roald Dahl adventure, a boy and his insect friends take a wild journey across the ocean.
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The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts November 19 through December 18; smithtownpac.org;
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Dracula
Books Anne Rice Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre November 29 at 6 pm; (516) 323-4444; madisontheatreny.org The writer (below) will speak and sign copies of her new book, Prince Lestat And The Realms Of Atlantis: The Vampire Chronicles.
Concerts Good Old Dance Band St. Sylvester's Parish Center, Medford Check website for show dates; (631) 730-3333; goodolddanceband.com The regular monthly show of Mike Virostko and his 17-piece swing band. Dancing, raffles, and more. Log on for the next show dates. Hobbies Long Island Auto Replica
Arena Players: The first major area theater group to present a holiday production this season; this classic tale remains a yuletide season favorite. The Scarlet Letter Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor Through November 26; baystreet.org; (631) 725-9500 The Nathaniel Hawthorne classic is revived; the Broadwayseasoned cast includes Preston Truman Boyd, Kathleen Mary Carthy; Chloe Dirksen, and Carolann DiPirro (below). In The Car With Blossom & Len Queens Theatre, Flushing Through November 20; queenstheatre.org; (718) 760-0064 A poignant comedy about growing up and growing old – not necessarily in that order.
Theater Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Peforming Arts Center, Oakdale November 19 through December 18; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com American holiday classics make up this popular musical.
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In The Car With Blossom & Len
Young Frankenstein Cultural Arts Playhouse, Syosset Through November 13; (516) 694-3330; culturalartsplayhouse.com The Mel Brooks musical. A Dog's Life BayWay Arts Center, East Islip Through November 20; broadhollow.org; (516) 775-4420; (631) 581-2700 BroadHollow Theatre: A musical for dog lovers, lovers of musicals, and lovers in general.
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(631) 724-3700 As trashy as one of those sold-onTV holiday lights projectors, this kitschy musical is a hot property. It's Only A Play Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst Through November 20; studiotheatreli.com; (631)226-8400 An outrageous view of what it looks like in the penthouse of a Broadway producer on opening night of a doomed show. How could so may insufferable egos get it so wrong? Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol Carriage House Theater, Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport Through December 4; (516) 557-1207; (516) 293-0674; arenaplayers.org
Cabaret Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, Dix Hills Through November 20; (631) 656-2110; ftc.edu The classic Broadway musical.
Carolann DiPirro
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Hot Artists & Events Rocking The Area Scene The Last Waltz Anniversary:
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Massive Tribute To The Band In Huntington
Tate, Owens, & Bayley – The Trinity Tour:
The New York Roots Music Association (NYRMA) will present "The Last Waltz: A 40th Anniversary Tribute Concert" on Sunday, November 19 at 8 pm at American Legion Post 360 in Huntington. The NYRMA will recreate the famous event featuring songs by The Band, the legendary rock group that put both Woodstock, New York and a new kind of rootsy rock sound on the map. This special tribute concert will feature MIchael more than 30 Long Drance Island-based musicians and vocalists, including Howard Silverman, Thomas Santoriello, Gary Dawson, Dave Wise, Chris James, Tom Ryan, Joe Perricone,
Russ Seeger, Ben Silverman, Steve Kaplan, Don Olsen, Dan Weymouth, Al Speed, Be One Of The Fortunate Few To See Metal Masters At Mulcahy’s Barry Schwalb, Michael Drance, Tim "Ripper” Owens (ex-Judas Priest, Dio Disciples), Geoff Tate (formerly of Paul Johnston, Nate Schweber, Queensryche), and Blaze Bayley (from Iron Maiden) will bring their abbreviated yet Jim Treutlein, Andrew Fortier, headline-making “Trinity Tour” to Long Island, as the second date in just a handful of live concert appearances will be on Saturday, November 19 at Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall in Cole Fortier, Jenna SilvermanSalm, Terry Day, Annie Mark, Wantagh. Also on the bill are Black Dawn and Magus Beat. Tickets and info: Muls.com, or Jon Geffner, Michele Sivori, call (516)783-7500. Tate, the longtime lead vocalist of Queensryche – whose Operation: Mindcrime released Jessica Upham, Eamonn their second CD of a trilogy in September titled Resurrection – stated that the collaboration Bowles, Raecine Coles, and Steven Prisco. between the three metal s tars first came about while they recently were hard at work Tickets are $20 in advance in the studio. (nyrma-last-waltz.eventbrite.com) “We were recording a song together that will appear on the new Operation: Mindcrime album called ‘Taking on the World,’ and immediately realized just how much fun it would be if or $25 on the day of the show. Information and updates: we went out and did a couple of dates together. We want to give fans a great selection of hits and rarities along with songs we just enjoy performing … and the Trinity tour was born!” Facebook.com/pg/NYRootsMusic.
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Hard Luck Café Presents Kalinec & Kj
Kalinec & Kj, a singer/songwriter duo with roots in Texas and Pennsylvania, is the featured act during the monthly Hard Luck Café series at The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington on Thursday, November 17; the 8:30 pm concert in the Cinema’s Sky Room will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 ($10 for Cinema Arts Centre and Folk Music Society of Huntington members) and will be available at the door. For more information, visit fmsh.org or call (631) 425-2925. Texan Brian Kalinec and Pennsylvanian Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner met during one of Kalinec’s shows in East Texas in 2013and had a chance to play a few songs together. Their impressive combined sound – songs, voices, and musicianship – convinced them that they should perform shows as a duo. They began to do so the following year, and have been a national touring act since.
One of the most renowned original music acts in this region in Miles To Dayton will headline on Friday, November 18 at 9 pm at Our Times Coffeehouse at The Ethical Humanist Society in Garden City. Doors open at 7:15 pm that evening for ticket sales (no pre-sales); suggested donations are $15 adults and $10 students with ID. For more information, visit ourtimescoffeehouse.org or call (516) 741-7304. Miles To Dayton will perform new music from its recently released album Forces Unknown. The rootsy acoustic group has performed in every major area venute, including The Patchogue Theater, The Boulton Center, and The Paramount. The group, of of the few in this area to forge their own way and create their own orginal sound, consists of Alisa Rabbitt, Jonathan Preddice, Krista Preddice, Dave March, and Brian Kroll; the act has opened for several national acts, including Rhett Miller, Riche Havens, and more. The Our Times Coffeehouse is a joint project of The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island and The Long Island Progressive Coalition, with the assistance of The Research and Education Project of Long Island.
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Costello’s Flying Circus
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Takes Off
Who: Costello’s Flying Circus may be one of the hundreds of tribute bands plying their trades throughout this region, but this is one with a difference: It’s the first band we’ve heard of in any region tackling the diverse sounds of British legend Elvis Costello. The band consists of John Qualls (lead vocals, guitars), Tom DeRenzo (drums), Dan Ehrlich (bass), and Larry Ketchell (piano and keyboards); the group, not around all that long, has already headlined many of the area’s top music venues, including K.J. Farrell's in Bellmore, The Space At Westbury Theater, and the swank Founder’s Room at The Paramount in Huntington. If you’re curious, it’s already been proven at recent shows that Costello’s Flying Circus has the ability to perform songs from every phase of Elvis Costello’s career – and fans rave that no two shows are ever alike, yet filled with hit after hit. This is a tribute band that actually accepts fans’ requests to hear their favorite tunes. The Artists & Their Sound: From the band’s offical bio: “Costello's Flying Circus performs a comprehensive anthology of the music of Elvis Costello, playing all of the hits, fan favorites, and dozens of thoughtfully selected deep cuts from a wildly diverse song catalog. Costello belongs to a rarified group of artists who have enjoyed continued artistic growth and consistent musical output year after year since he exploded onto the music scene in 1977. As a celebration of this formidable body of work, these veteran musicians have undertaken the challenge as no other performance group anywhere, ever has done: to perform a compendious retrospective of Elvis' music from 1977 to the present. Their performances are determined, highly spirited, passionate, and polished, inspiring energy and overflowing with heart and soul.” More from the bio: “Every live show features a large rotating song list from which the band builds each set, every show is unique from the last ... If you're already a fan of Elvis Costello, the search to hear the music performed live in your area is over. Since the group performs so much of the catalog, dedicated fans enjoy a rewarding performance – and if you're new to the music, prepare for a real surprise.” To Learn More About & Contact The Artists: For bookings: (516) 512-4463; find the group at Facebook. Upcoming shows including a concert on Friday, December 2 at 7 pm at The Huntington Library.
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Rhythm Tracking
early success when it joined forces with another colorful person, Divine, With Jimi LaLumia bringing "You Think You're A Lasting Legacy: Pete Burns, A Man" into the UK pop Top 10, the lead singer of Dead Or Alive, and giving Divine a short-buthas died at the age of 57; sweet stint as a pop star. Divine according to initial reports, he had returned to America, and next suffered a massive heart attack. the production trio turned to Burns, along with George O'Dowd Pete Burns and Dead Or Alive, (who became Boy George of starting with a hyped-up cover Culture Club) and Holly Johnson version of "That's The Way I (the lead singer of Frankie Goes Like It," which led to "Spin Me To Hollywood) were first spotted Round," "Brand New Lover," during the 1977 U.K. scene as the and other UK/Europe chart “cosmetic punks,” who were much success stories for the group. more interested in the fabulous In the decades that followed, side of punk. Burns was always Burns became a TV personality, sure to never miss a gig by experimenting with his look and Dead Or Alive especially his face, adopting the plastic catwoman look of the '90s and early 2000s, which has now become the standard look of several cast memvbers on Bravo’s "Housewives" shows. Due to his volatile personality, which I experienced more than once or twice, his stay at Epic Records in the U.S. didn't last very long, and his
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Cherry Vanilla or Wayne (who is now Jayne) County & The Electric Chairs. Burns made a point of this, writing about County and Vanilla in his now out of print (and ultra-expensive) autobiography, Freak Unique. Jayne County tells me that she spoke to Burns shortly before Burns' death, and all was well between them; they had their ups and downs through the decades. On a personal level, Burns and I had our ups and downs as well, but this column is about the star that Pete willed himself into being. While Dead Or Alive was a one-hit wonder in America with the now-iconic "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)." Dead Or Alive enjoyed a series of worldwide hits thanks to Burns' fortunate alignment with the UK production team Stock/Aitken/Waterman, who were at the forefront of the early '80s “gay disco/Hi NRG" sound. The production team enjoyed
Pete Burns name and the name Dead Or Alive does not really resonate in America – but the moment people hear the opening chords of "You Spin Me Round," dance floors come to life and car radios are cranked to the max. Farewell, Pete, and rest in peace; you were, indeed, Freak Unique.
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Off the heels of their collaboration “Weekend” with Chicago duo Louis The Child – boasting a Coachella live performance, Top 10 iTunes Dance chart look and 4.5 Million streams in the US alone – Swedish duo Icona Pop re-emerge with a new track, “Brightside.” Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt first became household names as Icona Pop since they hit the scene in 2012 with their triple platinum hit single, “I Love It ft. Charli XCX” Since the release of their debut album This Is… Icona Pop in 2013 via TEN/Big Beat/Atlantic Records, the duo have been featured in the hit HBO series “Girls,” and have performed live on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,” “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” “The Late Show With David Letterman,” and “America’s Got Talent.” Icona Pop currently boasts more than 10 million singles sold,
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Hitting The Heights
Icona Pop
Veteran star Van Morrison released a new video for his new single, “Every Time I See A River,” culled from his 36th studio album, Keep Me Singing, which marks the highest charting album of his career, which debuted at #9 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and #4 on Top Current Albums Chart when it was released on September 30 on Caroline Records. The new album features 13 track, including 12 original songs that were written and performed by Morrison, as well as a cover of the blues standard “Share Your Love With Me,” – which is a tribute to Bobby “Blue” Bland, who did the original recording of this song. The and more than 400 million streams worldwide. The duo has also been a part of major tours worldwide, including stints supporting Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, and One Direction. Find Icona Pop all over social media.
Photo: Van Morrison by Art Siegel (CC)
Van Morrison
Mariah Carey
Sparkling Tiffany:
Jenna Torres:
Houghton’s New Single
An NYC Country Rocker
New York City's Jenna Torres has returned with a new single, “Heart On Wheels,” from her Wild Sugar album due out in February. Born and raised in the Apple, Torres has enjoyed a successfull career writing songs, and was eventually recruited by music executive Judy Stakee for Warner Music Group and Warner/Chappell Music. She has written songs for Martha Wash (from The Weather Girls), and also co-write “Busted Heart” with Ben Glover, which charted for For King & Country. For more information: jennatorres.com, or find her all over social media.
Tickets are on sale through ticketmaster.com. The concert series is sponsored for the second consecutive year by Hallmark Channel, home of the annual holiday programming event, “Countdown To Christmas.” In the 22 years since Carey released her first Christmas single, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” the song has gone on to become her biggest selling song, and with more than 14 million copies sold and counting, it is one of the bestselling songs of all time — Christmas or otherwise.
album’s closing track, “Caledonia Swing,” is an instrumental featuring Morrison on piano and saxophone. For more information, visit vanmorrison.com
Mariah Carey:
Home For The Holidays
Multi-platinum superstar and Long Island legend Mariah Carey has announced her return to New York City ’s Beacon Theatre for the third annual “All I Tiffany Want For Christmas Is You” concert series Houghton this holiday season. Performing her Christmas catalog, which includes 1994’s Merry Christmas and 2010’s Merry Christmas II You, Mariah will bring her powerhouse vocals and popular live show to fans on December 5, 7, 8, 13, and 14.
Pop singer Tiffany Houghton recently premiere dher single and video for "I'm Gonna Love You." The track, produced by Matt Beckley, is one of the first peeks of her new LP, set to hit in early 2017. After releasing a series of singles, including "High," a pop track which has received almost 1.5 million views on YouTube, and "Love Like That," Houghton was invited as the opening act for pop duo MKTO's “American Dream” tour. Houghton has been working hard, taking charge of her career and performing with artists such as Jake Miller in addition to performing at hundreds of schools across the country.
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