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Kerry Kearney and The Kings of The Psychedelta Wonderous Stories performing CSNY’s Déjà Vu Album, in its entirety Allmost Brothers • Circus Mind • Sailin Shoes • Baked Shrimp Aubrey Haddard • The Kerry Agnew Band • Boomer Brothers Tri-State Alehouse • Escaper And two special performances by Squonk: Hand to Hand

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Belmont Park Racetrack, home of the Belmont Stakes, will once again play host to the season’s most anticipated special event, Belmont Uncorked. A fun-filled day of wine tasting and live horse racing, the event will celebrate wines from around the corner and around the globe. The event will be held on Saturday, May 21st in Belmont Racetrack’s North Shore Terrace Club House, offering sweeping grandstand views of the race track. Tickets for this special event are very limited, a sell-out is expected. This is a 21+ event. VIP session from 2:00pm – 7:00pm; General Admission from 3:00pm – 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now ($99pp VIP; $75pp GA) and include all wine sampling, grandstand viewing of the day’s live scheduled races, and a souvenir wine tasting glass. Belmont Park Racetrack, home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown, is located at 2150 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, NY. Ticket links and info for the festival is available at www.BelmontUncorked.com.

MICHAEL BUBLÉ AT MSG Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and Beaver Productions announced that An Evening with Michael Bublé will take place at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, August 18 at 8:00pm. The Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum artist’s Higher tour is in support of his new studio album, “Higher” – his 9th Top 10 on Billboard’s Album Sales Chart. Bublé returns to Madison Square Garden after a sold-out performance in 2019, and following his most recent global tour, which ended in 2021 and spanned 25 countries worldwide with a collective audience of well over 800,000 fans. Buble’s unstoppable talent, energy and a voice that is equally at home singing standards, pop tunes, swing, jazz, and R&B - will be on display when he returns to The World’s Most Famous Arena. Tickets for the August 18 show went on sale to the general public on Friday, May 6 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available in person at the Ticketmaster Box Offices at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre.

THE LONG ISLAND HOSPITALITY BALL LIHB shows off its hospitality talents by showcasing offerings from the region’s top restaurants, wine and spirit brands, nightclubs and entertainers as well as hotels and catering halls. The LIHB was founded in 2011 by Keith Hart and the LIHB Board of Directors. Mr. Hart is a hospitality industry guru and cancer survivor. His personal battle with cancer is now in remission and has inspired him to rally the industry to join the fight against cancer. As part of this year’s 10th Anniversary the LIHB is also celebrating 3 Decades of the HART AGENCY as we invite back models and staff for a company reunion. Long Island’s top cover bands and entertainers, including on the main outdoor stage “Michael DelGuidice” with a little help from his friends and on the inside stage “DJ Theo”, “That 70’s Band” and some of your favorite throwback recording artists along with other performers throughout the property and throughout the evening that will be named later. Many celebrities and sports stars are expected to attend. This event is indoor/outdoor and is rain or shine. THE CAROL M BALDWIN BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FUND INC. (www.findacure.org) Carol M. Baldwin is not only the founder; she is a Breast Cancer Survivor. The Baldwin family firmly believes that the key to finding a cure for Breast Cancer is by providing the funding necessary to allow researchers to learn more about this disease. There have been many significant advances in the methods of detection and treatments for breast cancer, yet many people continue to lose their battle every year as they succumb to the devastating effects of this disease. Our mission is to find a cure – nothing less. For information on tickets, time and location http://www.eventbrite.com/o/long-island-hospitality-ball

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HOT TIPS LONG ISLAND’S BEST FOODIE PARTY Long Islanders LOVE food. We look at, talk about, photograph and most of all, we love to eat! Long Island’s BEST Foodie party, Taste of the South Shore, is back with a Spring Edition, May 19, 2022 at Gatsby on the Ocean at Jones Beach at 6pm (5pm for VIPs). Over 55 booths of foods, beverages, and shopping, along with entertainment, huge contests, fire pits, and surprise performers. Tickets are on-sale and are affordable! Tickets for Taste of the South Shore are listed at $35 for GA and $65 for VIP. That includes 3 hours of unlimited tastings and fun for GA and 4 hours for VIP. Discount codes include: TASTE (save about 15% on GA tickets) and TASTEVIP (save about 25% on VIP tickets). “We wanted Taste of the South Shore to celebrate our local restaurants and bar partners,” said Alissa Marti, Marketing Director and Event Producer for Taste of the South Shore. Taste of the South Shore: Spring Edition features 18 booths of food, 40+ varietals of adult beverages, and 15 different shopping experiences. Highlights include: Sangria 71s 5-foot paella pan show, the NEW IPA collaboration with Sand City Brewing, Co. and 94.3 The Shark (Gen-Ten/Gen-X IPA), Prince Umberto’s Italian specialties, tastings of Oprah Winfrey’s rose, Marcel Maison, acrobats, live music, fire pits, and 4 lanes of ax throwing with NY Axe Throwing.

HUNTINGTON’S CINEMA ARTS REOPENS After more than two years, Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre has reopened with a newly renovated space, independent film screenings and special programming with great events planned for this spring and summer. The work on the Cinema Arts Centre includes brand new seats, carpeting, ceilings, an updated ventilation system, as well as new paint and carpeting in the lobby and new seats and tables in the café, which are set to arrive any day. The floors in the theaters have also been re-profiled to create better sight lines. The Cinema is now open for in-person programming, and tickets are on sale for a number of films and special events this year. One series that particularly excites the staff is the Maritime Film Festival. A celebration of Long Island’s coastal culture, the multi-day Maritime Film Festival, will explore topics such as Long Island’s bay houses, the first all-female crew of sailors to circumnavigate the globe, and the Bungalows of Rockaway. The festival will feature a number of special guests including filmmakers, subjects of the films, and experts on Long Island history. You can purchase tickets or find more information about these and other events on the Cinema Arts Centre website: www.cinemaartscentre.org “It has been a long road to get us to this point.” Said Nate Close, director of communications at the Cinema Arts Centre. But they’re back, better than ever!

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AMERICA’S GOT TALENT CONTESTANTS TEAM UP Award-winning comedic magician, Piff the Magic Dragon has teamed up with worldrenowned golden-voiced clown, Puddles Pity Party, for their Misery Loves Company Tour, which will visit Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) on Sunday, May 22 at 7:00PM. Lobby and bar concessions open at 6pm. Tickets range between $39.00 - $59.00 plus fees and can be purchased online anytime at PatchogueTheatre.org or at the Box Office, (631) 207-1313, 71 East Main Street in Patchogue. Pre-show Meet & Greet tickets are also being offered. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended. The surly sleight-of-hander Piff the Magic Dragon (accompanied by his sidekick Mr. Piffles, the world’s only magic performing chihuahua) has won several Best of Las Vegas awards for his long-running show at the iconic Flamingo Hotel & Casino. He was a viral sensation on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and voted one of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to watch. 4 • Good Times Magazine - May 17 - June 13, 2022

THE JIMI HENDRIX OF THE UKULELE! While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Jake Shimabukuro’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore under appreciated four string instrument! Jake’s most recent album ‘Jake & Friends’ is his most creatively ambitious project to-date, featuring collaborations with a who’s who of music royalty from Willie Nelson and Bette Midler to Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Loggins. For more information on his upcoming show June 12th, 7pm, visit SuffolkTheater.com or call the Box Office at 631-727-4343

KENNY G AT WHBPAC Saxophonist and top-selling instrumentalist Kenny G rose to fame in the mid-1980’s with his signature smooth jazz sound, but he was just warming up! He has dominated the airwaves since, selling more than 12 million copies of his album Breathless in the United States alone and winning a Grammy two years later for the track “Forever in Love”. Not content with the music industry’s top honor, in 1997 he added a Guinness World Record to his resume for the longest note recorded on a saxophone (45 minutes and 47 seconds). But not to worry – his performance at WHBPAC promises to be more than just one note! He’ll be playing Westhampton Beach Saturday, June 4th at 8pm. For ticket info call 631-2881500 or go to whbpac.org

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BROADWAY – AWARDS SEASON Fifteen shows have opened on Broadway in April alone as the 2021-2022 season speeds towards the cutoff dates for awards’ eligibility. Among the shows that have moved uptown, the Pulitzer Prizewinning off-Broadway hit “A Strange Loop,” has opened on Broadway to rapturous raves. Composer-lyricist-book writer Michael R. Jackson’s semiautobiographical musical withina-musical, within-a-musical, follows the struggle of Usher (the captivating Jaquel Spivey making his Broadway debut), a young self-described fat Black queer aspiring musical theater composer who works as an usher at “The Lion King” while trying to fulfill his ambition to write a musical about a fat, Black, queer artist trying to write a musical about a fat, Black, queer artist, etc. -- while also battling The Thoughts of selfloathing and parental criticism undermining his self-confidence. Directed by Stephen Brackett, the tuneful musical is raw and groundbreaking in its frank exploration of race, sex and self-image. (Lyceum Theatre)

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Teeth,” a celebration of humankind’s ability to endure, has been re-imagined by director Lileana Blain-Cruz in Lincoln Center Theater’s ambitious but disappointing revival. Wilder’s archetypal all-American suburban family, the indestructible Antrobuses -- now reconceived as a Black family (the excellent Roslyn Ruff and James Vincent Meredith) -- survive the encroaching Ice Age, Noah’s Flood and a seven-year war. Contemporary playwright Brandon Jacob-Jenkins has updated references and dialogue to illuminate the Black experience. Sabina the per- Photo credit: Julieta Cervantes ceptive, sassy maid (and sometime temptress), played by the spirited Gabby Beans, still breaks the fourth wall and tells the audience she hates this play, and OCC nominee Adam Rigg’s sets are an extravaganza, nonetheless, the play feels overlong, repetitive and dated. (Vivian Beaumont Theatre)

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Also slated to move to Broadway before the pandemic, British-Irish playwright Martin McDonagh’s deliciously macabre pitch-black comedy of menace, revenge, and murder has finally opened on Broadway with several cast changes. Set in 1965 after England’s abolishment of capital punishment, the Olivier Award-winning “Hangmen” takes place in a Lancashire pub run by the second most famous hangman in England, a pompous bully (David Threfall). The cozy community of the pub’s habitual barflies is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious, creepy outsider (“Games of Throne’s Alfie Allen) with a secret agenda. (Golden Theatre) Considered radically experimental when it won the 1943 Pulitzer Prize, Thornton Wilder’s time-traveling allegory “The Skin of Our 6 • Good Times Magazine - May 17 - June 13, 2022

Another crowd-pleaser like “A Strange Loop” that has audiences jumping to their feet cheering, “Suffs” has justly earned its comparison to “Hamilton.” Like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Shaina Taub not only wrote the book, the lyrics and the music to “Suffs,” she also stars as the reallife suffragist Alice Paul. Chronicling the seven years leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920 giving women the right to vote, “Suffs’s” spectacular cast of 20 women and non-binary performers (including Phillipa Soo, Jenn Colella, Hannah Cruz, Nikki M. James) brings to vivid life the individual activists who helped pioneer modernday protest tactics -- marches and rallies, silent protest and hunger strikes -- to win Women’s Suffrage in a thrilling and timely musical. (Public Theater through May 29)

FAIRS & FESTIVALS pizza, and gelato available to patrons. A Grand Finale Concert featuring the best acts of the summer takes place on July 4 at Wolters Field in Highland Park starting at 3:45 p.m. and concluding with fireworks after dark. The Grand Finale and Friday concerts are all free with free parking. The competition is only a small part of the festival. While audiences sit back and enjoy a variety of musical acts and judges pick a winner each night, the festival’s producers focus on the performers. A “Best Of” concert happens on Labor Day at Navy Pier’s Beer Garden (2-8 p.m.) and one winning band will be chosen as an opening act at Ravinia Festival on the Carousel Stage in 2023. For more information, email music@bitterjester.com.

BOSTON CALLING MUSIC FESTIVAL Boston Calling, making its highly anticipated return this Memorial Day Weekend, announced its extensive food & drink lineup. Festival attendees will enjoy a taste of Boston and New England’s culinary diversity, and find something to satisfy all kinds of cravings. Look for some of the best of the region’s food and drink scene as this year’s selections range from recently opened ventures to longtime fan-favorites, including returning Boston Calling vendors Tasty Burger, Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, and Chicken and Rice Guys, as well 10 new additions like award-winning Greek restaurant GreCo, acclaimed Jewish delicatessen, Mamaleh’s, and Suasday Sandwich Co., an exciting new Cambodian sandwich concept from the team behind Love Art Sushi. Along with the festival’s diverse mix of new and returning restaurants, the lineup also includes a wide assortment of drink options to choose from, including craft beers and wines. Boston Calling 3-Day and Single Day General Admission tickets, VIP tickets, and Platinum tickets are now on sale at www.bostoncalling.com.

BITTER JESTER MUSIC FEST The Bitter Jester Music Festival returns for its 16th season of live concerts this May and is now seeking bands and solo musicians to apply online. BJMF is known for showcasing incredibly talented emerging musicians from across the Midwest at its free weekly competition concert series in Downtown Highland Park’s Port Clinton Square every summer. The 2022 Friday concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m. May 20 & 27 and June 3 & 10 with craft beer, wine,

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FEST Rocky Mountain Folks Festival announced a hefty lineup addition to their 32nd annual festival taking place over the weekend of August 12-14 in beautiful Lyons, Colorado. Yola, Sarah Jarosz, Robert Earl Keen, and Rodney Crowell are among the long list of artists joining the three-decade-running celebration of songwriting at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch along the St. Vrain River. Bringing together world-class songwriters of all genres for three days of music, camping, and inspiration, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival is the premiere Front Range festival for music lovers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts alike, and while on-site vehicle and RV passes are now sold out, 3-day passes, single day passes, and on-site camping passes are still available at this link. Folks Fest lineup additions: Yola, Sarah Jarosz, Robert Earl Keen, Rodney Crowell, Leif V0llebekk, Carsie Blanton, Rachel Baiman, TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, Tall Tall Trees, Moira Smiley, and Chatham Rabbits, with more yet to be announced. Additionally, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival is accepting entries for the 2022 Songwriter Showcase through June 24th, 2022. The entrance fee is $10 per song. Contestants may submit up to two original songs. Official rules and guidelines as well as how to submit for consideration can be found here. For all other information, please visit bluegrass.com/folks. BROOKLYN MAGAZINE FESTIVAL This June, the team behind Brooklyn Magazine will present the first ever Brooklyn Magazine Festival, destined to become a favorite of Brooklynites … and a destination event for the sophisticated set in the other boroughs. The aim is for a special and relaxing festival vibe for two days (June 17 and 18)

at LeFrak, Lakeside in Prospect Park with a superdiverse line-up, top-tier production at the crown jewel of Brooklyn. Bands for the LeFrak dates include: Car Seat Headrest - DJ Premier, Empress Of - Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Sudan Archives - Mr Twin Sister - Standing on the Corner, Algiers - Gustaf - Talia Goddess - Saint Mela, Beats by: Boston Chery PlayPlay - Talia Goddess They’ll also be hosting fireside talks earlier in the week (June 15 and 16) at Dumbo Loft with the cultural, creative and political elite of the borough to discuss emerging trends in their communities. After the talks, head out into the streets for Brooklyn Magazine-sponsored club shows throughout the run of all four nights. Venues include Elsewhere, Brooklyn Made, House of Yes, Baby’s All Right, Sultan Room, Littlefield, Friends & Lovers, Our Wicked Lady, Purgatory. Tickets: Visitors can buy single-day or two-day passes for a weekend of music and positive vibes.

FIRST-ANNUAL PLANET PRIDE FESTIVAL Galantis, SG Lewis, LP Giobbi and Ty Sunderland are set to headline the first-annual Planet Pride festival in Brooklyn, taking place June 25 at Brooklyn Mirage. The event marks the first-ever collaboration between two of New York’s most prominent promoters – Jake Resnicow and Ty Sunderland – uniting to bring six of the largest LGBTQ+ events in one, including Dreamland, WE Party, XLSIOR, ZeroSpace, Ty Tea and Love Prism. The Festival will also mark the first-ever hybrid Pride event, taking place live and in the metaverse at MetaPride Land. “Physical restrictions no longer prevent our community from celebrating Pride,” says Jake Resnicow. “Discrimination becomes disempowered. MetaPride Land is a safe and anonymous place for people to gather online to celebrate Pride from the safety of their homes, and choose their level of immersion through sociable experiences.” For more info, see www.MetaPrideLand.com.

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SPORTS BEAT One of the big questions going into the 2022 season was “Will Aaron Judge sign a long-term contract with the New York Yankees, or will he test free agency waters at season’s end?” Judge made it clear he did not want to negotiate a new pact during the season. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman made public the Yankees’ offer which would pay Judge $30.5 million per year for seven years. Judge however turned it down. As you can guess, his decision did not endear himself to Bronx Bombers fans. Aaron Judge is betting on himself to have a big year. Michael Conforto made a similar bet on himself last year when he rejected the Mets’ reported five-year contract which would have paid him $20 million per year. Conforto had a putrid 2021 season and is currently unemployed. While all of us would jump at the kind of compensation Judge was offered, I can see his viewpoint. He is the face of the Yankees. As talented as Anthony Rizzo and DJ LeMahieu are, few buy Yankees tickets to see them play. They do buy tickets to see #99 bash home runs. Yankees patrons also buy plenty of Judge-themed merchandise. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert met with the media before the start of the WNBA Draft which was held in Tribeca last Monday. She admitted her frustrations with the Russian government imprisoning one of the WNBA’s biggest stars, Britney Griner, on drug charges. Griner’s detention has not given Engelbert pause about her league’s best players going overseas to play during the winter where they are paid a lot more

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than they are here. “It’s the best way to grow our game,” she said. ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro was one of the honorees at the 30th annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame ceremonies held at Manhattan’s Ziegfeld Ballroom. ESPN shook up the sportscasting world during the winter by signing the longtime top FOX Sports NFL broadcasting of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. “That kind of talent is rarely on the market. That is why we went all in on them,” Pitaro told me. When I asked him if signing Buck and Aikman was a way of getting better games for “Monday Night Football” (NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” currently gets the lion’s share of the marquee matchups), Pitaro was diplomatic to the NFL authorities. “We’ve been happy with the games we’ve gotten.” He added however that under the new broadcast rights contract with the NFL, three games will be broadcast on ABC. It’s a safe bet the Jets and Giants won’t be playing in any of them. Baseball Digest is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Last week the venerable publication announced that legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully would be the recipient of its 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award. Scully turned 94 this past November. He still has the great Jimmy Pitaro vocal pipes and quick wit.

By Lloyd Carroll It was very classy of the Mets to name their press box after Jay Horwitz, their longtime PR maven who is now their VP of alumni affairs. Jay has been with the Mets for the past 42 years, I normally shy away from using the term “living legend,” but in Jay’s case it is fully justified. Baseball Digest is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The venerable publication announced last month that legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully is the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Awards. Justbaseball.com is hoping to aspire to be the 21st century online version of Baseball Digest. Former Miami Marlins Jared Greenberg third baseman Jeff Conine is an advisor to the website. The current issue features an interesting article on Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes. It is free to access. The MLB Network has a new weekday 5 PM show called “Pregame Spread” hosted by veteran sportscaster Matt Vasgersian. The show has interviews with newsmakers, opinions from the host, and the latest betting odds. With a title like “Pregame Spread,” Vasgersian should look at the cuisine ballplayers devour before a game. The Mets pre- and postgame shows on SNY, anchored by solid pro Gary Apple, are always compelling viewing because Apple, and his chief sidekick, Todd Zeile, are refreshingly candid. SNY has added former Mets reliever Jerry Blevins to the crew. Blevins has always had an offbeat personality and he is as colorful, yet informative, as I remember him being in the Mets clubhouse when he was a

Magic Johnson player. He is also not afraid to wear brash clothing in a world where sports commentators wear suits which would be appropriate for investment bankers. TNT NBA sideline reporter (and Hofstra alum) Jared Greenberg did an exemplary job last month commenting on the “N” train shooting tragedy in Brooklyn. Greenberg was reporting on the court of Barclays Center just before the start of the Brooklyn Nets “play-in game” with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Greenberg spoke about how the shooting at the 36th Street station was located just blocks away from the Nets practice facility and how many of the team’s employees use that station every day. He was able to perfectly balance news of the real world with an NBA game with playoff implications to a national audience. That is not an easy balancing act. Apple TV Plus is currently showing its four-part documentary on the life of Magic Johnson called “They Call Me Magic.” Johnson looks at the difficulties of his life including his failed 1998 late night talk show, “The Magic Hour.”

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COUNTRY WILLIE NELSON’S “A BEAUTIFUL TIME” Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, announced the release of Willie Nelson’s new studio album, A Beautiful Time, out on his 89th birthday. Legacy has released A Beautiful Time--Nelson’s new studio album (and 17th for the label)--on vinyl (black vinyl as well as an exclusive orange vinyl edition for Barnes & Noble), CD and digital formats (including in spatial hi-res audio in Atmos and 360RA formats). Produced by Willie’s longtime musical collaborator Buddy Cannon (who’s co-written six of the album’s new songs, including five with Willie), A Beautiful Time is a fully-realized new studio album. In 2021, Legacy Recordings released two new Willie Nelson albums--That’s Life and The Willie Nelson Family. That’s Life, Willie’s musical homage to the artistry of Frank Sinatra debuted at #1 on both Billboard’s Jazz Albums chart and the Traditional Jazz Albums chart and is currently in the running for the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Grammy.

BANDS, BREWS, BBQ FOR MOHEGAN SUN Mohegan Sun’s BBQ Fest is back and bigger than ever to celebrate the unofficial start of summer with award winning ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork and other succulent delicacies at the 9th Annual Sun BBQ Fest. This is a 2-day BBQ LOVER’S DREAM EVENT! On Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th – join the celebration of the best in barbecue with tons of food, cold beer, cocktails and live music. Guests enjoy full plate vending from nationally acclaimed BBQ teams, sample small bites in our “People’s Choice Competition”, or participate in the annual Wing & Rib competition. Sun BBQ Fest also features a World Food Championship sanctioned barbecue competition with teams that compete all over the country. During the last hour of the event over $25,000 will be given out in prize money! They’re upping the ante this year with outdoor activities for your friends and family. Get your protein fix with delicious BBQ and sweet treats, then burn some calories all weekend at Big Dog’s Axe Throwing. If you’re feeling competitive, get a team together for the Wicked Cornhole Tournament on Sunday from Noon-4:00pm! Entry fee is $20 per team. Visit SUNBBQFEST.com to learn how to register early. The tournament team that wins will receive a free hotel stay as well as (2) tickets to a show at the world-class Mohegan Sun Arena! Tickets to the Sun BBQ Festival are $8.00 per day or $10.00 for the whole weekend and are on sale now through Ticketmaster and at Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids ages six and under receive free admission.

BEYOND VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of this art liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known. It’s all part of Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, which has sold over 2.5 million tickets globally making it one of the most popular current traveling exhibitions. The sensory extravaganza produced by Paquin Entertainment Group and presented by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will open at the resort on July 8. While journeying through Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience guests witness more than 300 iconic masterpieces, including such instantly recognizable classics as “The Starry Night,” “Sunflowers,” and ‘Café Terrace at Night,” as well many revealing self-portraits. Prices start at $39.99 for adults and $23.99 for children (ages 5-15), plus ticketing fees. Tickets, which will sell out quickly, are on-sale to the general public at www.vangoghatlanticcity.com

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JACKSON DEAN: HOT NEW ARTIST Bestowing a “hottest” title to a new artist risks coming off as so much hyperbole, but in the case of Big Machine recording artist Jackson Dean, it’s actually true. The March release of his debut album Greenbroke, the ascension of his debut single “Don’t Come Lookin’” and critical acclaim from all corners prove he is winning both charts and hearts. “Don’t Come Lookin’” debuted at No. 39 on the April 4 Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart – the highest chart entry for an artist’s first single since 2015. The song has already amassed more than 3 million on-demand streams and has broken into the Billboard Country Airplay chart’s top 30. Featured in the hit western series Yellowstone, the song drew radio’s attention during his commanding performance at Country Radio Seminar in late February. Produced by hit-making songwriter, artist and producer Luke Dick (Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, among others), Greenbroke and its lead single herald a rare combination of commercial acceptance and creative depth. And that unique appeal will be on display all summer, as Dean is already approaching 40 dates on the books. LACY J. DALTON 40TH ANNIVERSARY Country hit-maker Lacy J. Dalton continues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her million air-play song, “Everybody Makes Mistakes,” with a new acoustic version of the 1981 hit single. From her album Takin’ It Easy, the song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The emotional tune was co-written by Dalton and Mark Sherrill and has remained a fan favorite over the years. Taking an inward focus, Dalton channeled the heartfelt sentiments that we all face throughout life when it comes to all decisions, good or bad. Ultimately we have to learn from all mistakes to grow and by doing so, become a better person. The acoustic version of “Everybody Makes Mistakes” was premiered by Country Rebel. Last year marked the 40th anniversary of Dalton’s album and title track “Takin’ It Easy” which reached number 2 on Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart and received a Million Airplay award from BMI. The easygoing tune came to life by Dalton and Mark while on a boat in the middle of Old Hickory Lake near Nashville, before being taken to Billy Sherrill for editing and production. Once released, “Takin’ It Easy” became Dalton’s highest-charting single and one of her most well-known songs to date. Dalton has a multitude of tour dates. DAVID FRIZZELL HALL INDUCTION This coming August, CMA and ACM award-winning and Grammy-nominated hitmaker, David Frizzell will have the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. “The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame has been honoring country music legends for 25 years and we can’t think of a better person on our 25th Anniversary than David Frizzell who continues to keep traditional country music alive,” said Tommie Ritter Smith, President. Frizzell recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of his chart-topping tune, “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma.” As part of the anniversary, Country Rebel lifestyle outlet premiered four special performance videos by Frizzell including the hit song, as well as “That’s The Way Love Goes,” “If You’ve Got The Money, I’ve Got The Time,” “Lefty, Merle, and Me,” and “I’m Gonna Hire a Wino To Decorate Our Home.”

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LAYA DROPS EXPANSIVE UM, HELLO Staten Island songstress LAYA released the heady Um, Hello, her debut EP on Warner Records. The 11-track set shows off the R&B singer, songwriter, and creator’s versatility as she balances airy melodies with hefty beats, explores nostalgic sounds through a modern lens, and packs it all with plenty of sass and seduction to keep us firmly rooted in the present. The EP arrives alongside a virtual-reality-themed video for sultry bedroom groove “On Sight. The reissue of Um, Hello is LAYA’s first project since signing to Warner Records. LAYA was discovered after independently releasing her own music, which she co-produces and writes herself—on top of directing and editing her own visuals. Her December 2020 single, “Sailor Moon,” another Um, Hello highlight, went viral on social media, and it has since earned LAYA hundreds of thousands of views and countless new fans.

QUIRKY INDIE ROCK PROJECT, MEMO New York-based MeMo was once just a girl and her piano, but through the grace of the amazing musicians around her a new creative baby was born. MeMo and Friends is now a band of 5-9 roving, feral misfits influenced by anything from Motown to an Irish pub, and together they are proud to announce their latest single “Worth,” which MeMo explains, “From feeling ‘Untouchable’ to now knowing one’s value, ‘Worth’ exemplifies perhaps the entire journey of the album ‘Business of Healing’ and the 15 years of growth it represents. No longer willing to stay small, ‘Worth’ shouts, ‘Claim who you are and accept nothing less than your full worth from everyone (especially the romantic prospects) in your life!” Taken from her album Business of Healing, released April 29th, MeMo’s sound is what she describes as “Fiona Apple on a light cocktail of amphetamines and prozac.”

POP PUNKERS BABY GOT BACK TALK New school pop punkers Baby Got Back Talk announced their signing to Wiretap Records along with plans to release a new EP, ‘Existential Shred’, this summer. Vocalist/bassist G’Ra Asim says, “As the D-Iwhy?-because-we-gotta punk party known as Baby Got Back Talk goes, the medium is the message. The four of us think of our project as a Mom and Pop Punk band. Which makes linking up with Wiretap Records a whole vibe, since (Wiretap Records owner) Rob (Castellon’s) hustle and social consciousness are a perfect match for our own. Our forthcoming EP, ‘Existential Shred,’ is a bold new chapter in the band’s story and we’re stoked to release it on such a rad and forward-thinking label. Shout to queer punx and punx of color worldwide— this is for you. Only herbs will miss it.” To coincide with the signing news, the paperback edition of G’Ra’s first book, Boyz n the Void: a mixtape to my brother, was released on May 10 through Beacon Press. With each chapter anchored by a song on a mixtape, the nonfiction book explores race, gender, class and sexuality as they pertain to punk rock and straight-edge culture. The hardcover version of Boyz n the Void was released last spring, and the book has earned strong reviews.

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Griz at Electric Forest Here we are folks! Back again for another exciting installation of TechnoBeat as we roll into the summer season packed with music, shows, and festivals. As we’ve come out of way too long either being quarantined or having most of the live music we love cancelled, this will be the first summer since 2019 that we will have a full festival season on our hands. I know I’ve been looking forward to this from the moment festivals started to get cancelled in 2020 and am grateful that we can finally experience all of these options available to us around the country. To start off, I wanted to bring attention to some upcoming festivals and special events that I think will be top tier for this summer season. Electric Forest will return to Rothbury, Michigan after a 3 year hiatus and delivers a unique and immersive electronic festival set in the forest. 8 stages come together to form a world where nature is your home, everyone is your friend, and secrets await you in the forest. When you’re there, you feel at peace, surrounded by beautiful scenery and wonderful people and moments. This has become one of my favorites for the incredibly high production value and stellar lineup that Insomniac events brings to the table. Headliners this year include Griz, Sylvan Esso, Louis the Child, Big Gigantic, Porter Robinson, Slander, Fisher, Disclosure, and the Disco Biscuits. If that wasn’t enough, there’s another 100 or so acts over the 4 days at the end of June so that you could listen to 12 hours of music every day if you wanted to. Check this out because it truly is a once in a lifetime experience and stands apart from many of the other events I’ve been to. In a similar fashion, Summer Camp Music Festival will take place outside of Chicago on Memorial weekend. The whole vibe of this fest is… you guessed it… Summer Camp themed! From camp counselors to tug of war and everything else you loved (and maybe hated) from your days at summer camp as a kid, this festival takes us all back to a simpler time. With top acts such as Umphrey’s McGee, Zeds Dead, STS9, NGHTMRE, Liquid Stranger, Big Wild,

and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, this event has an eclectic mix of acts and is similarly situated in a tranquil and loveable natural landscape. Closer to home, we have Moonrise Festival in Baltimore, Maryland happening the weekend of August 6 – 7. Although not based in a nature setting, Moonrise is a great relatively local fest that always packs a punch with their lineup. This year is no different. From house to dubstep and bass, the artists making a stop here are not to be missed. The acts include AC Slater, ATLiens, Boogie T, Dirt Monkey, Excision, Don Diablo, Jantsen, Subdocta, Lucii, Mersive, Rezz, Peekaboo, Tchami, Tiesto, Zedd, and Wax Motif. Even if those were the only artists, that would be more than enough reasons to buy your ticket right now. For only 2 days, this show will be packed with talent and Baltimore is only a short drive away.

There’s an incredible new album out by Tripp St. that I’ve been jamming constantly called “Welcome to Tripp St.” which you’re just going to have to see for yourself to experience what I did. Such powerful presence, masterful sound design, and thoughtful composition are cornerstones of this album. From the

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Electric Forest melodic and trippy intro song “This is Me” to mind racing track “Shifter”, there’s a little bit of everything brought to the table in this album. Whether you’re trying to sit and relax or you want to get a little wild, you won’t have much time during this album where you aren’t deeply engaged by the what you’re hearing and often left wondering “How did he come up with and create these sounds?” My recommendation is find a nice sunset, get a little squad, and just vibe out to this whole album. When listened to all the way, the vibe it creates is what albums are meant to be. Before I leave you, I’d like to let you know about two singles you should check out after your Tripp St. journey. “Take A Trip” by Liquid Stranger and LSDream and “Dope Slanga” by TVBOO and Subdocta. Both songs do a great job at showcasing the styles and energy of both artists on the track and blend their musical talents well so that you really have a treat to feast your ears on. And yes, they both have a good amount of wubs in them because, well, what else would you want? That’s all the time for me today! Hope you’re able to check out some of these fests and music to help hold you over until the June issue of Good Times. Feel free to reach out to me at richiegtechno@gmail.com with any comments or questions! Until next time, keep raging my friends!

CLASSIC ROCK BRIAN MAY GOES BACK TO ANOTHER WORLD Brian May shares a newly-created performance video for the title track of his 1998 solo album Another World – filmed recently in the Canary Island locations where he says he feels “closest to Heaven.” The video premiered on YouTube April 29th. The atmospheric song is a highlight of the album, which is out now in a deluxe, multi-format edition in May’s Gold Series of reissues. The 2CD and box set formats feature the remastered original album and the Another Disc collection of remixes, rarities and live tracks. Originally written by Brian for the film Sliding Doors, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, contractual issues prevented the song being used. “The story about what could have happened if one little thing had changed in history, that the relationship either happens or not, really touched my heart, and I found it easy to write this song because I was writing from my own feelings of my own relationships.” BEST OF FOREIGNER 4 LIVE “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Urgent,” “Break It Up”, “Juke Box Hero.” FOREIGNER’s timeless anthems continue to rock the charts, with ten multi-platinum albums, sixteen Top 30 hits and album sales now exceeding 80 million copies. Now, as part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking album, FOREIGNER ‘4,’ the band releases The Best of FOREIGNER 4 Live: The Last Vegas Edition, a very special digitally recorded and mastered live performance of these principal tracks on a stunning red vinyl edition available at Walmart. The Best of Foreigner 4 Live: The Las Vegas Edition includes several unique performances such as ‘Waiting For A Girl Like You’ with a 56-piece orchestra and chorus. Other highlights include the opening songs, ‘Night Life’ and ‘Woman In Black,’ which together illustrate the weight and musicality of this incredible band. One of the most important tracks is a stunning performance of ‘Juke Box Hero’ featuring Led Zeppelin’s heir apparent, Jason Bonham on drums. The solo section gives a nod to their epic hit, ‘Whole Lotta Love.’ FOREIGNER’s lineup includes founder and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Mick Jones,whose stylistic songwriting, indelible guitar hooks and multi-layered talents continue to escalate FOREIGNER‘s influence and guide the band to new horizons; lead singer Kelly Hansen, one of rock’s greatest showmen who has led FOREIGNER into the digital age while inspiring a whole new generation of fans; noted bassist Jeff Pilson; Michael Bluestein on keyboards; guitarist Bruce Watson; Chris Frazier on drums and guitarist Luis Maldonado. ROLLING STONES LICKED LIVE IN NYC In 1964, The Rolling Stones arrived to absolute mayhem for their first show in NYC, after the release of their debut album The Rolling Stones. Having played New York City multiple times, at several venues, it was only fitting that in January 2003, as part of their 40th anniversary tour, they made it a point to return to New York’s most celebrated arena… Madison Square Garden. The Rolling Stones’ 40-year celebration tour with the NYC crowd bearing witness to a razor-sharp performance is evidenced throughout this entire set. On June 10, Mercury Studios will present Licked Live In NYC on DVD+2CD, SD Blu-ray+2CD, as well as a standalone 2CD and 3LP. Originally released in 2003 as an HBO special and as part of the Four Flicks package, this concert has been fully restored and remastered with four previously unreleased songs: “Start Me Up”, “Tumbling Dice”, “Gimme Shelter”, and “Sympathy For The Devil.” Joining Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts were Darryl Jones (bass, backing vocals), Chuck Leavell (keyboards, backing vocals), Bobby Keys (saxophone), Bernard Fowler (backing vocals), Lisa Fischer (backing vocals), Blondie Chaplin (backing vocals, acoustic guitar/ percussion), Tim Ries (saxophone, keyboards), Kent Smith (trumpet), and Michael Davis (trombone) who set the Garden’s stage ablaze. Kicking off with “Street Fighting Man”, the Rolling Stones made their way through “Angie”, “Midnight Rambler”, “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” and “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It)”, to name a few, as well as “Honky Tonk Women” with a special guest appearance by Sheryl Crow.

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MUSICIAN’S TALENT & SERVICES DIRECTORY Published July 5, 2022 Deadline June 15, 2022

Good Times is compiling its most complete listing of New York’s performing musicians and bands. If you’re a performer or if you have a band, this annual special issue is your chance to get noticed - and best of all, It’s free! The Musician’s Directory is mailed to club owners in Long Island, NYC, and to A&R reps & indie management executives – plus distributed at musician’s retail locations such as studios and musical instrument stores.

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HELP WANTED CINEMA ARTS CENTER are currently looking to hire Theatre Ushers, Cafe Associates, Box Office Associates & Managers, as well as a new Technical Director/ Head Projectionist to oversee the technical aspects of our three theaters, projection booths, and café. Go To, https://cinemaartscentre.org/about-us/job-opportunities/to apply (TFN) BURGEROLOGY LOCATIONS are looking for help. We are looking for manager positions, servers, busboys, and bartenders. Please email Burgerology.rvc@gmail.com. (TFN) MUSIC STORE in Mastic looking for full & pt help, Great Perks 815-666-6772 Joe (TFN)

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DRUMMER, 34, looking to join or form band into rock, pop, or country. Matt (631) 827-1882 (1303) GUITARIST Wants Cream situation or jams. Age 66 (631) 462-5987 (1303)

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WHO WANTS TO JAM? Guitarist/singer seeks all other instruments for fun jams. I know lots lots of jam band stuff and classic rock, too. Based in Huntington, I don’t mind driving to a convenient studio for all – give a call! Rob (516) 672-3957. (1310) BASSIST WANTED Got classic blues rock. Studio Only. Mike (631) 462-5987 (1305)

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MALE/FEMALE VOCALISTS NEEDED for 70’s/80’s top 40’s dance band: we are a reunited 4 piece cover band concentrating on 70’s and 80’s pop and dance music. We play live along with additional recorded instrumentation for a very professional full sound. We are looking to start gigging by this coming summer in bars, clubs, parties, etc. We need really good male and female singers to do songs by hall and oats, marvin gaye, donna summer, rondstadt, etc. The band is great and any musician would be proud to be part of it. Call or text: frank 631-617-9181 suffolk (1310) BASS WANTED In the spirit of Cream and Hendrix. (631) 462-5987 (1308) BASS WANTED for classic rock trio. 60+; studio play only. (631) 462-5987 (1303) 3 PIECE BAND seeks lead female vocalist to perform classic rock, pop and country covers. Call Mark at (718) 757-9435 or write to siegtec@ icloud.com” (1309)

A special event will take place on June 12 (rain date June 26) 10 am to 6pm (doors open at 9:30am) under the big tent with Sound Stage in the Drum Center parking lot Events So Far (will be streamed live): Drum Circle, performances by several bands and students, Long Island’s Fastest Drummer Contest, Record your favorite LIDC story for history DVD, Meet & Greets, Awards presentations, Weekend special sales, Ronnie Benedict Students Reunion, Book signings By Invitation only Capacity limited to 500 people. Admission is one can of food for LI Cares. Call or email LI Drum Center with your invitation requests. We will need the ﬁrst and last name of the people attending (show ID at door) The original Long Island Drum Center 516-694-5432 sales@lidrum.com 86 Tec Street, Hicksville, NY, 11801

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WOMEN WHO ROCK Artistically, she is collaborating with Southern California’s most creative accompanists: ace pianists Tom Ranier, Jeff Colella, and Christian Jacob designed beguiling, harmonically rich settings for her incisive lyrics. The stellar rhythm section tandem of drummer Ray Brinker and bassist Trey Henry appear on almost every track. Also featuring cellists John Waltz, lead cellist for The Los Angeles Opera Company, Stephanie Fife and Mike Kaufman.

ELLEN FOLEY MAY 26 CONCERT Tickets are on sale now for Ellen Foley’s May 26 performance at The Cutting Room in Manhattan. Foley is a multi-talented performer best known for singing on Meat Loaf’s classic Bat Out of Hell album. “Ellen Foley is a remarkable singer of multitudes: the only one in history to star in a Sondheim musical and also sing with the Clash and Meat Loaf.” For her debut performance at The Cutting Room, Foley will also include songs she made famous with Meat Loaf, as well as selections from Spirit of St. Louis, the 1981 solo album she recorded with the Clash. Doors will open for the May 26 concert at 6:00 PM. Ellen Foley and the Worried Men take the stage at 7:00 PM.

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AMERICANA’S ANGIE GOEKE Houston, TX-based Americana singersongwriter Angie Goeke released her debut full-length LP, If I Were Honest, on April 29th. An independent release, the album was recorded in Nashville and produced by Mary Bragg. If I Were Honest presents an atmospheric Americana collection that melds the many facets of Goeke’s creative tunning,and personal life into one cohesive, elegant whole. Inspired by independent, individual artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Willie Nelson, Goeke quickly earned a reputation for her particular brand of haunting, narrative, emotionally complex songs. Her unique compositions, which she often begins writing on ukulele before expanding for a larger band, fuse elements of classic Americana, folk, bluegrass, and jazz, with her captivating vocal melodies front and center.

Eloah Jones by Libby Danforth

ELOAH JONES DRUNK WORDS Eloah Jones’ music conjures a hypnotic singer-songwriter vibe, instantly relatable confessions that call to mind the plummy depth of influences like Lana Del Rey and Banks. These sounds inspire so many descriptions. Edgy pop. Alternative. Jazz. But beneath those labels are the emotions that give them life: vulnerability, a yearning for connection, a longing for home, a need for love a hug.” Jones channeled that love of one’s chosen home into an ethereal, jazz-inflected cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Under The Bridge,” an intimate love song originally dedicated to a different city. That cover appears on her EP, which features several original creations and was produced by Aaron Bonus (Sasha Sloan, Lost Boy Crow, Boehm, and Peking Duk). “Working with Aaron is always a pleasure,” says Jones. For more info: www.eloahjones.com

SONGWRITER SYLVIA BROOKS Since her captivating debut in 2009, jazz vocalist Sylvia Brooks has displayed a gift for inhabiting different personas, with a subspecialty in film- noir inspired femmes fatale. On this - Signature (Rhombus Records) - her fourth album, she embraces the most challenging role of all, defining herself with a set of beautifully crafted original songs. Her evocative lyrics and emotionally direct delivery imbue the music with hard-won authenticity. Whether looking back with wry affection on her walk-on-the-wild-side youth or lamenting a lost love, Brooks brings bracing honesty and poise to the material.

Eloise Alterman SINGER-SONGWRITER ELOISE ALTERMAN Singer-songwriter Eloise Alterman makes her official ATCO/Big Yellow Dog/Atlantic Records debut with release of her new EP, Sad Bird, available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Alterman creates music of exquisite sensitivity, finespun songs that capture the subtlest nuances of heartache and loss. A self-taught pianist/ guitarist who began penning soul-baring songs in her early teens while growing up in Detroit. Produced by 8x GRAMMY Award-winning Producer Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton), Sad Bird is highlighted by the lushly textured, vulnerable first single, “Her.” “Working with Dave Cobb was such a special experience,” says Alterman. “He is so talented and really knows how to highlight the artist’s voice and bring their story to life in musical form.” ANNA CLENDENING RETURNS Rising singer-songwriter Anna Clendening makes her long awaited return with new single “Sweatshirt” – available now via Atlantic Records. The track, co-penned by Dan Richards (One Direction, Anson Seabra) and produced by Colin Brittain (5 Seconds of Summer, All Time Low), marks the introduction of a new chapter for Clendening following an 18-month hiatus that found her relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville and embracing herself as both an artist and songwriter. Warm guitar, a glitchy beat, and upbeat production offset her story of a doomed relationship with “a narcissistic asshole” who quite literally stole her Anna Clendening sweatshirt.

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RHYTHM TRACKING

With Jimi LaLumia

METAL IRON MAIDEN; LEGACY OF THE BEAST Ahead of the two bands sharing the stage for two shows in Germany this July, POWERWOLF will be the second in-game collaboration of 2022 for Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast free-to-play mobile game. Following successful collaborations last year with Amon Amarth, Lacuna Coil, Ghost and most recently with Disturbed, Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast team created a new character and storyline borrowing from POWERWOLF’s latest album, Call of the Wild. The new limited-time, in-game event called, Macht Der Wölfe (German for Power of the Wolf) features a limited-time character, Vârcolac. In this new storyline, Vârcolac and Van Helsing Eddie cross paths in the catacombs of Dracula’s Dungeon. Vârcolac has just escaped Professor Parabiosis, an evil doctor wanting to conduct experiments on him because of his extraordinary powers. He asks Van Helsing Eddie to join him in defeating the evil doctor. Van Helsing Eddie soon realizes that Vârcolac is fighting his own internal struggle between good and evil and they soon realize the professor has a more sinister plan in mind than just a mere dissection. In Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, metal and RPG gaming fans take on the role of the band’s iconic mascot, Eddie, who travels across a spectacularly diverse array of worlds by traveling through time in captivating 3D environments. Eddie appears in many forms, each a part of Iron Maiden’s rich history, and each with a set of special powers and abilities. For more information please visit - http://www.ironmaidenlegacy.com

TAYLOR HAWKINS It seems that this year, as much if not more than any previous, is the year of RIP/death notices for pop culture figures, and especially music touring/ recording artists. Sadly, Taylor Hawkins, drummer for The Foo Fighters, is the latest name to add to the deceased list. Touring with a rock band can always lead to dangerous reactions from the unending wear and tear; the road is an unfriendly master,and drugs, more often than not, seems to be the assumed antidote; in many ways, “Kurt Cobain’ syndrome seems to get glamorized; sadly, I’m sure this will not be the last of this type of report. CLIVE DAVIS Unlike recording artists, the label execs who sign them seem to have a healthy life span. The legendary head of CBS/Columbia Records, Clive Davis, has just recently celebrated his 90th birthday; Clive’s career is the stuff of legend; attending the Woodstock Festival, watching a new attraction named Janis Joplin, and then signing her and launching her into eternal Rock & Roll Hall of Fame status. Davis spent a great deal of time in the 1970’s at my favorite old hangout, Max’s Kansas City, a club located off the corner of Park Avenue South and 17th Street in Manhattan. It was at Max’s that Clive saw this kid from New Jersey named Bruce Springsteen and signed him to Columbia Records; he also saw Aerosmith at Max’s and signed then well; Davis attended an ‘audition showcase’ at Max’s for a new band called Cheap Trick and, yes, he signed them there; they don’t make clubs like Max’s anymore, and there does not seem to be a new Clive Davis making the rounds either, sad to report.; Happy Birthday, Clive! POP CULTURE Sometime recording artist Jennifer Lopez is reported to be headed towards the studio to create some new tracks; it’s been quite a while since we’ve heard anything from her besides the news about her off again/on again relationship with Ben Affleck; J Lo, along with rivals Mariah Carey and Madonna, all seem to have stepped away from attempts to climb onto the pop charts; it can be quite a tough business, this music business, but the show must go on, and always will.

Jimi LaLumia Publicity/PR I made “Death To Disco”/Psychotic Frogs an international sensation, and work with worldwide icon Jayne County. I am available for consult on publicity/media angles for bands, actors, politics, and more. Facebook/lalumi-dia public relations

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SKID ROW ARE BACK Skid Row and earMUSIC join forces to announce the release of the anticipated new studio album The Gang’s All Here on October 14. This announcement coincided with the launch of the iconic hard rock band’s Las Vegas Residency (as the Scorpions’ special guests) on March 26, as well as the debut of their brand new single and the title track “The Gang’s All Here.” The album is available for pre-order now in multiple configurations, including CD Digipak/1LP Gatefold (black, 180g); Ltd Splattered 1LP Gatefold (splattered black/white/ red, 180g); Ltd Colored 1LP Gatefold (red transparent, 180g); Ltd Colored 1LP Gatefold (white, 180g). “The Gang’s All Here” is an oath of triumph, exploding with powerful energy that makes us hunger for more. It is the logical next-generation leap of the band’s trademark sound that stomps out new ground — with singer Erik Grönwall (formerly of H.E.A.T, one of the best frontmen of this or any hard rock era) joining the family. Produced by Grammy winner Nick Raskulinecz, a world-renowned producer (Foo Fighters, Rush, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, Evanescence) and longtime fan, Skid Row are ablaze. They are re-energized, kicking their sound way up to modern hard rock royalty. METAL BLADE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS Marking its 40th anniversary this year, METAL BLADE RECORDS presented its debut release, Metal Massacre Volume One, for the first time since 1984 on limitededition vinyl. Originally released on June 14, 1982, Metal Massacre showcased the best of Los Angeles’ unsigned acts of the time such as METALLICA, RATT and MALICE, and has since become a cornerstone of METAL BLADE RECORDS. This special release dropped worldwide on April 22. Check out the teaser for the upcoming METAL BLADE RECORDS documentary. See interviews with the original Metal Massacre artists here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQQZ1kYA8nA This 40 anniversary reissue track list includes all songs originally featured on the first and second pressing of the iconic compilation and limited-edition Ruby Red vinyl variant will be available with only 5000 copies total in print, available at https://metalblade.com/40thanniversary/ and 2,000 copies pressed on clear vinyl (SOLD- OUT) exclusively at metallica.com. The METAL BLADE MUSEUM will open its doors in Las Vegas later this year where fans can see memorabilia and artifacts dating back to the label’s inception.

BITS & PIECES TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NEW ORLEANS The album and feature documentary film feature new recordings from The Neville Brothers, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison.Galactic, the late Dr. John, and many more. The soundtrack is available now digitally, with a CD and deluxe vinyl release to come on May 27, 2022. A Take Me To The River: All Stars tour is also set for this May, and select musicians featured in the project will perform at music venues across the country. The deluxe soundtrack release is a true collaboration that celebrates the melting pot that is the musical DNA of NOLA. From traditional jazz to Second line, from Rhythm and Blues to Hip Hop and Rap, from Funk/Soul to Rock and Roll, the producers of this wholly unique and unprecedented project have paired legendary legacy musicians with the rising stars of the 21st Century to create a historic musical collaboration unlike any that has come before. The album features brand new recordings of the final performances from the Neville Brothers and one of the last studio sessions with Dr. John as well as all new collaborative performances from a range of great New Orleans artists.

NEW JOURNEY STUDIO ALBUM As one of the world’s most beloved rock bands, Journey continues to create new music and thrill audiences night after night in sold out arenas worldwide in conjunction with AEG as their promoter. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, Journey has 25 gold and platinum albums, including the fifteen-million selling Greatest Hits collection, with total sales adding up to 80 million records around the world. Emerging from the pandemic with a supercharged new studio line-up, today, the members of Journey unleash the first single “You Got The Best Of Me” off their forthcoming studio album, Freedom - due out July 8 via BMG. “You Got The Best Of Me” will be followed this summer by an epic, fifteen-track set of new original songs that brings back the grand scale of the group’s greatest moments, along with updated and bold new directions and sounds. “I wanted kind of a punky rendition of ‘Any Way You Want It’”, says the group’s founding member, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Neal Schon about the single. “I usually don’t go in saying I’m going to look for something like that, but then it just came to me, like “Wheel in the Sky” did years ago. It just kind of flew out of my mouth.”

ALLMAN BROTHERS “CREAM OF THE CROP” Fans of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame group THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND will be excited to hear Peach Picks: Cream Of The Crop 2003 Highlights 3 Vinyl Disc Edition, a collection of the best performances culled from six shows in July and August 2003. Set for release April 23 in support of Record Store Day, via the band’s Peach Records (Orchard distribution), the collection includes 16 tracks recorded between July 25 and August 10, 2003 in Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Darien Center, NY, Hartford, Charlotte and Raleigh. The tracks selected were drawn from the 2018 three CD compilation. This limited-edition set conceived as a way to release some highlights from the 36song package in support of independent retailers on Record Store Day comes in Gold, Silver and Bronze vinyl and includes a limited edition 12x12 poster exclusive to this package.

LIZZO ANNOUNCES THE SPECIAL TOUR 3x GRAMMY Awardwinning, RIAA multi-platinum certified artist Lizzo is fresh off the release of her anthemic new single “About Damn Time,” available now via Nice Life Recording Company/ Atlantic Records. Now, the superstar is continuing the launch of her new era by announcing The Special Tour; extensive North American arena dates with support from special guest, Atlanta rapper Latto. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 23rd in Sunrise, FL and runs through November with stops including New York City on October 2nd and Los Angeles on November 18th. Public on sale began on ticketmaster.com.

OLIVIA HARRISON BOOK OF POEMS Writer and producer Olivia Harrison presented Came the Lightening, in which she dedicates twenty poems to her late husband George Harrison to mark the twentieth anniversary of his passing. It will be published by Genesis Publications on June 21st, 2022. The cover reveal took place this morning to an audience of millions on social media. Came the Lightening sees Olivia examining the intimacy and emotional connection of their relationship in a memorable series of poems. She delves into the phenomenon of losing a partner and the passage of time. The poetry is accompanied by a selection of photographs and mementos curated by Olivia, including some neverbefore-seen images of herself and George. The book will be available in hardcover for $35 at all major booksellers. For a special signed limited edition, go to www.genesis-publications. com/oliviaharrison for further details. Good Times Magazine - May 17 - June 13, 2022 • 23

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