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HARRY CHAPIN TRIBUTE CONCERT

The annual “Just Wild About Harry” Chapin tribute concert will have a new venue this year: The Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington’s Heckscher Park. The free concert is slated for Sunday, July 21, at 7 p.m. Presented by the Huntington Arts Council, with promotional assistance from the Folk Music Society of Huntington, it is part of the 59th Huntington Summer Arts Festival produced by the Town of Huntington.

Eighteen acts -- comprised of nearly three dozen of Long Island’s top musicians and songwriters – will perform his breakthrough hit, “Taxi,” his best-known song “Cat’s in the Cradle,” fan favorites like “Flowers Are Red” and “Mr. Tanner,” and some of Chapin’s more obscure songs as well.

Besides Markus and his folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time, this year’s roster of performers includes Karen Bella, Roger Street Friedman, Grand Folk Railroad, Robin Greenstein, Mara Levine, Debra Lynne & Lora Kendal, Media Crime, Matthew Ponsot, Patricia Shih & Stephen Fricker, Talya Smilowitz, Christine Solimeno, Hank Stone, Martha Trachtenberg, Robinson Treacher, Frank Walker, Lisa & Akiva Wharton, and Judith Zweiman & Duane Michael Tucker. Jen Chapin, Harry’s daughter and a touring artist in her own right, also will perform.

Long Island Cares’ staff and volunteers will be collecting donations of non-perishable food at a tent at the entrance to the Chapin Rainbow Stage.Concertgoers are advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets and a picnic supper (or they can walk into Huntington Village and enjoy a meal at one of its many restaurants).

THE BEST OF CHRIS STEIN AT MORRISON GALLERY

Saint Bernadette is said to have had sixteen visions but she hardly holds a candle to Blondie co-founders Chris Stein and Debbie Harry who, together, have found success in virtually every medium over the past half-century. Morrison Hotel Gallery pays homage to the multi-hyphenate artist and post-punk vanguard with a special exhibition of career-spanning imagery on public view at their Soho flagship.

From limited edition fine art photographs of a legendary life lived (and lensed) to hand-signed copies of Chris Stein’s critically acclaimed Under a Rock, this gallery-exclusive collaboration offers friends and fans alike a behind-the-scenes look at Blondie’s enduring rapture through Saturday, July 15th. Morrison Hotel Gallery, 116 Prince Street, Second Floor, New York, NY, 10012 (212) 941 -8770

PLAYLAND PARTNERS WITH CAPITOL THEATRE

Get ready to rock this summer at Playland as the historic amusement park and waterfront destination announced a first-time partnership with The Capitol Theatre, also known as “The Original Rock Palace” headquartered in Port Chester, NY, to offer live music and entertainment at Playland’s Main Stage every other weekend from July to September.

Programming kicked off on Saturday, July 6th with the Playland Summer Sounds Concert Series, presented by The Capitol Theatre, bringing the rhythms of rock and pop through dynamic live performances from a variety of cover artists and musical groups. Summer Sounds will continue at Playland every other Saturday at 7 p.m. until August 31st with headliners including 1 Wild Night - Bon Jovi Tribute; Jacknife Lori - 90’s Alt Rock Hits; Half StepGrateful Dead Tribute; Damn The Torpedoes - Tom Petty Concert Experience; and Taylor’s Version - A Swiftie Dance Party

In addition continuing every other week until September 1st, Playland and The Capitol Theatre will present The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series that translates some of music’s most recognizable anthems into age-appropriate sing-alongs suitable for listeners of all ages, with classic titles from a variety of genres such as classic rock, new wave, pop, and pop-punk. The concert series will feature kid friendly covers of Queen, Talking Heads, Taylor Swift, Blink 182, and The Beatles, and more. For more information, visit Playland.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.

Deborah Harry

Photo by Chris Stein

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PAIN AND INSOMNIA WELL BEING THERAPY

If you’re tired of pain from backaches, stress, neck tension, sciatic pain, then you should check out The Alexander Technique Talk and Demo July 20th and 21st in Long Beach.

Kecia Chin is a certified Alexander Teacher and member of the American Society for Alexander Technique. [AmSAT* American Society of Alexander technique teachers]. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, she began studying the Alexander technique privately in 1988 and in1999 she received her certification from the American Center for the Alexander Technique. [ACAT, New York]. She has been working on physical posture, and pain management, specializing in conservative spine care and scoliosis management in private and small groups for 25 years. She is also a certified Yoga Teacher with specialty practices in Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Bikram yoga and uses both her practiced disciplines “on and off the mat”

Richard Brennan has studied the Alexander Technique since 1983 and has been teaching the technique full time for over 35 years. He travels extensively internationally giving workshops, talks and interviews about the Technique. The Talk and demo will take place at Mount Joy Physical Therapy, 312 Long Beach Road, from

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THEATRE THREE FEATURES CONCERT SERIES

You know it as the home of great theater, but Theatre Three, located at 412 Main Street in Port Jefferson presents the 2024 Sizzling Summer Concert Series!! Some returning favorite tribute bands include, Ted Vigil: John Denver Tribute, Beatlemania, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Fast Lane: Eagles Tribute, Dancing Dream: ABBA Tribute, Walking The Line: Johnny Cash Tribute and always popular, The One Hit Wonderers. Some new acts to Theatre Three are, Bennie & The Jets: Elton John Tribute, Absolute Adele and The British Invasion.Theatre Three also returns another crowd favorite...Woodstockmania!

There is something for everyone, even Comedy! The Long Island Comedy Festival returns in July and August and we finish off with ‘The Edwards Twins’, Master Impersonators! For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.theatrethree.com or call the Box Office at 631-928-9100.

1-5 p.m. Admission is only $65. To register, contact Kecia Chin at 917-299-5005. Ask for Alexander Technique Talk & Demo. Your back will thank you.

ROSLYN HISTORIC HOUSE RECEPTION

The Roslyn Landmark Society will host an Historic House VIP Reception at the historic Webb Institute, an elite private college located on the Long Island Sound in Glen Cove on the site of the former Pratt estate known as “The Braes.”

Stevenson Taylor Hall, the college’s main building, is the former estate house built by Herbert L. Pratt, son of Standard Oil industrialist Charles Pratt, in 1912. The stately edifice, then known as “The Braes,” was designed by architect James Brite to resemble a European neoJacobean palace. It was the largest of six Pratt family mansions built along the North Shore’s Gold Coast in Glen Cove during the first decades of the 20th century. Enjoy live music, light refreshments, and a brief introduction to the site’s extraordinary history by Professor (and Webb Institute alum) Spenser Boyd.

Tickets are $50 for current 2024 Roslyn Landmark Society members and $75 for non-members (which will include a 2024 membership). Saturday, July 27th, 4-6

PAUL REISER AT WHBPAC

Paul Reiser, the versatile comedian, actor, writer, author, and musician, had a whirlwind 2022, showcasing his talents in various projects. From his standout performance in Hulu’s “Reboot” to his superhero debut in Amazon Prime’s “The Boys” as “The Legend,” Reiser’s career remains in high gear. He stars in Netﬂix’s mega-hit “Stranger Things” and “The Kominsky Method,” earning an Emmy nomination. Reiser even revisited his iconic role in the revival of “Mad About You.” Beyond his acting, he’s a successful author and musician, with his books and musical collaborations earning acclaim. With an extensive career and numerous accolades, Paul Reiser continues to shine in Hollywood and on stage. Don’t miss your chance to see him on the WHBPAC stage!

July 21 at 8:00 p.m. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 76 Main Street. Westhampton Beach Box Office: 631.288.1500

p.m. at The Braes, Herbert Pratt Estate 298 Crescent Beach Road Glen Cove, Contact:516-625-4363, info@ roslynlandmarks.org RSVP by July 19th.

MEALS FOR VETERANS

Veterans have dedicated their lives to safeguarding America and upholding our security. Yet, sadly, they now find themselves among the most food-insecure residents on Long Island. Right now, your gift to Long Island Cares will be matched up to $100,000 by their board of directors to help provide meals to neighbors facing hunger — including active and former military personnel. The high cost of living puts more and more of our community at risk of hunger — including military families. Often, they lack access to nutritional assistance that could help bring stability back into their lives. Many of our neighbors face unexpected hardships that make it difficult to keep nutritious food on the table for their families. For those like Jacinto, a U.S. Army veteran who recently moved from New Mexico to Long Island, Long Island Cares has provided vital assistance.

You can stand up to support veterans facing hunger on Long Island. After all they’ve done for us, it’s our turn to serve them. Call 631-582-FOOD (3663) for more info.

JAZZ LOFT’S ALL STAR SEXTET & “PROJECT 450”

The Jazz Loft will be offering ta great performance this summer as part of the Art and Outreach Program at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics (SCGP) at Stony Brook University. The performance at the SCGP is free and open to the public.

On Tuesday, August 6, at 5 p.m. there will be a performance at the Simons Physics Center debuting the Jazz group, “Project 450.” The clever name originated from adding up each of the musicians’ ages in the group which ultimately equals 450 total years of Jazz history. Bassist Bill Crow (96), drummer Steve Little (89), tenor saxophonist Houston Person (89), cornetist Warren Vaché (73), pianist Larry Fuller (58), and cornetist Tom Manuel (45). For more information visit https:// www.thejazzloft.org.

COMEDY

ERIC IDLE ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR

Comedy legend Eric Idle announced dates for his brand new, one-man show, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!”, starting with a West Coast tour this September. Written and performed entirely by Eric, audiences will be treated to never-before-seen sketches, original songs, jokes, the humorous wisdom that comes with being a living legend, and exactly one fart joke. Eric Idle is, perhaps, best known as a founding member of the iconic comedy troupe Monty Python, and he’s continued writing and performing nearly nonstop since those early years.

As he looks back on his storied career and as he looks ahead to his first West Coast tour in years, Eric says, “Unfortunately, I can’t find the exit.” Adding glumly, “My role in life seems to be cheering people up.” Tickets for Eric Idle’s “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!”, a nostalgic one-man musical with comedy, philosophy and one fart joke.

Tickets and info at EricIdle.com

NATE BARGATZE AT HARD ROCK

Grammy-nominated standup comedian Nate Bargatze has slated two shows for Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The shows are set to take place at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 2. Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. All shows are subject to change.

Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine, Nashville native Nate Bargatze is widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all age groups and for his Netflix specials, “The Tennessee Kid,” “Greatest Average American” and “The Stand-ups.” His latest special, “Hello, World,” can be found on Amazon Prime Video. Nate has over 10 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. When not on the road, Nate is also the creator and host of the weekly podcast “Nateland,” which can be found through AudioBoom, his YouTube channel or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

AN EVENING WITH JON STEWART

Jon Stewart announced a series of stand-up Comedy performances that include an 8:00 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, September 13th. Tickets to this phone-free experience are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Stewart’s fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

Considered one of America’s leading social and comedic voices, Stewart has an unparalleled ability to connect with audiences from many walks of life through his acerbic wit, self-deprecating humor, and passion for doing what’s right. Stewart has garnered a collective 56 Emmy Award nominations and won 24 times during his tenure as host and executive producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart where he redefined political satire in American culture. The ten consecutive wins for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series represent the category’s longest streak in Emmy history.

On Monday, February 12th, Jon returned as Host and Executive Producer of The Daily Show where he can be seen every Monday night for the next year.

VICKI PETERSON & JOHN COWSILL AT LIMEHOF

Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill (The Cowsills, The Beach Boys) will be performing LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall Of Fame (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on Friday Aug. 9th at 8 p.m.

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill have been married for 20 years and playing music together for…maybe two. Vicki is a founding member of the 1980’s group The Bangles, one of the most successful bands of that decade. She later wrote and performed with her good friend (and eventual sister-in-law) Susan Cowsill as The Psycho Sisters; the duo soon found themselves absorbed into the New Orleans’ songwriters collective The Continental Drifters and remain with them today.

John began working in clubs, singing and playing drums with his brothers when he was seven years old. The band grew to include their mother and little sister and The Cowsills became a sensation in the late 1960’s, enjoying several Top 20 hits. In 1981 John did some session work, landing on the Tommy Tutone hit, “867-5309 (Jenny)” and recorded and toured with Dwight Twilley. He also toured with Jan and Dean before becoming a mainstay of the Beach Boys touring band, playing guitar, piano, and finally sitting at the drum kit for over 20 years.

A loving tribute featuring songs written by two of John’s brothers, Bill and Barry Cowsill was recently finished by Vicki and John. Long After the Fire is due for release in early 2025.

Tickets - https://longislandmusicandentertainmenthalloffame1.thundertix. com/events/232446

Photo courtesy Nate Bargatze

SPORTS BEAT

The Mets’ roller coaster season seems to be a function of catcher Francisco Alvarez’s health. The team fell apart in early April when Alvarez broke his thumb as he lost his balance heading to second base on a double. As soon as he returned in early June, the Mets miraculously went from eleven games under .500 to equaling the wins and losses ledger after beating the Yankees two straight games in the Subway Series played at Citi Field.

Alvarez was tabbed as a catcher who could hit, but whose defensive skills were suspect. He is as good defensively as he is as a hitter. In addition, Mets pitchers have been praising his pitch call selection.

The unwelcome news for the Mets has been losing two of their best relief pitchers, Brooks Raley and Drew Smith, to season-ending injuries. The timing could not have come at a worse time as closer Edwin Diaz was suspended for ten games because he was accused of using illegal sticky stuff on his hands.

The problem is detecting what is allowable stickiness versus the disallowed variety is a subjective decision made by the game umpiring crew. There is no objective test. Some umps have even allowed pitchers to wash their hands, and then pitch. I asked Mets manager Carlos Mendoza if the subjectivity of enforcement and punishment, which cost him his closer for ten games, should be scrutinized by Major League Baseball. Mendoza sided with the umpiring crew! That’s the equivalent of a tenant in a rent-stabilized apartment siding with the landlord to charge market rates.

Mets co-CEO, Alex Cohen, the wife of owner Steve Cohen, is more hands-on in terms of day-today operations than her husband is. A few weeks ago, she greeted fans entering the rotunda at Citi Field and handed each customer a Mets “Pride” cap. I would have paid to watch Jeff Wilpon greet fans that way when his dad, Fred, ran the Mets.

WFAN afternoon air personality Evan Roberts is a well-known Mets fan. He has written his first book, “My Mets Bible” (Triumph Books), Roberts, who is obsessive about keeping score of games even when he watches them on television, shared photos of his 30-plus years of using the Bob Carpenter Scorebook, along with his good and bad Mets memories of those games.

I had to chuckle how ESPN New York and YES Yankees play-by-play voice Michael Kay took offense at an ad SNY bought on his radio show touting the Mets broadcast booth as the best in

Nancy Atlas Honors Clarence Clemons

If you like kick-ass original music. Homegrown on a dented ’58. Sweat down the middle of your back. An occasional lump in your throat. A dirty blonde occasionally destroying a drunken heckler. Or maybe watching a cowboy-hooded bald man throw down some insane electric guitar. Pedal Steel anyone? Killer Joe swelling off of a low bass hum. If you enjoy hearing stories that may make you spit out your beer in laughter. If you are open to sonic surprises and fabulous guest sit-ins – then this is the band for you.

Sweating alongside Nancy Atlas on any given night is her right-hand men of 27 years, Johnny Blood on Lead Guitar and Brett King on Bass. In the spring of 2023, NYC powerhouse Denny McDermott joined in on Drums, and Killer Joe Delia paired off on keys, organ, and back up vocals. Greg McMullen soon joined in as a sit-in with pedal steel and his energy and musicality could not be denied. Together they have been reigniting a band that has been throwing down for over a quarter of a century and based on the last year of shows… there is no end in sight any time soon.

Nancy Atlas and her band has opened for everyone under the sun (Crosby, Stills and Nash, Lucinda Williams, Jimmy Buffett, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, and on and on and on).

Their passionate live shows and legit songwriting have garnered them a very real, committed following that in turn has shattered house records at the top East End Venues: The Stephen Talkhouse, The Surf Lodge, and Bay Street Theater to name a few.

The Nancy Atlas Project will be honoring Clarence Clemons in their upcoming show at My Fathers Place, 1221 Old Northern Boulevard, in Roslyn on August 8th For more info www.myfathersplace.com.

baseball on the first day of the Subway Series. Kay would have been better off taking it in stride and thanking SNY for supporting his radio endeavors.

Francisco Alvarez

Photo credit: NY Mets

Zacharee Risacher

Photo credit: Lloyd Carroll

Photo by Mark Schoen

The first two players taken in the NBA Draft, Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, both hail from France, as did last year’s top pick, Victor Wembanyama. Sarr is from Bordeaux but was a bit snippy when I asked him to recommend a good red wine from the region.

University of Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard was chosen by the Houston Rockets who had the third pick. Sheppard was a guest of the Mets at Citi Field the day before the Draft at Barclays Center. The Mets presented him with a customized City Connect uniform. I asked him if he would now be a Mets fan after he was selected by the Rockets. “I think I will become an Astros fan now!” he said with a smile as a nod to his new city of employment.

Sheppard, and his fellow guard, Stephon Castle, who were drafted by the San Antonio Spurs right after him, were both unaware Texas does not have a state income tax. They were happy to learn that economic nugget.

Interestingly, NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell, who grew up a Mets fan in Westchester, was also at the Subway Series. He wore an old Robin Ventura #4 jersey.

Last month Comcast held a media preview for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. Whitestone native Mike Tirico will be anchoring once again. He was happy to hear Queens will have an Olympian, fencer Lauren Scruggs from Ozone Park. “I hope to have the opportunity to say her name often,” he told me.

SUMMER BENEFIT CONCERTS

Turning Music Into Meals

By Lloyd Carroll

Comcast will be using celebrities to gain ratings. Snoop Dogg, Kevin Hart, Kenan Thompson, and Jimmy Fallon will all be participating for the NBC Universal networks. SNL “Weekend Update” co-anchor, and a very funny man, Colin Jost will be playing it straight calling the surfing competition. In a move which has generated controversy, veteran sportscaster Al Michaels is allowing Comcast to use AI to simulate his voice for highlight summaries which fans access on their phones and computers.

The annual Summer Fancy Food Show held last month at Javits Center had a significant sports aspect to it. Former Mets infielder Justin Turner launched Snackmates, a line of low-sugar, healthy munchies. Tennis star Novak Djokovic is the face of Waterdrops, a dissolvable cube containing electrolytes which you put in any bottle of water to get flavor and energy. Cider Life and Nirvana Super were two sports drink exhibitors whose products reduce inflammation and cramping, have NFL star QB Dak Prescott and Steph Curry, as investors. If you enjoy kosher snacks while you are watching sporting events, Manischewitz has expanded its brand into cocktail franks, knishes, blintzes, rugalach, and babka. Long Beach-based Mike’s Philly Fluff brings some needed taste to the normally bland world of pound cake.

Donovan Mitchell Photo credit: Lloyd Carroll

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

AUGUST 3 – MEET LOAF (Meatloaf Tribute)

AUGUST 6 – DONAVON FRANKENREITER

AUGUST 8 – NANCY ATLAS PROJECT

AUGUST 11 – MIDGE URE

AUGUST 14 – AL STEWART

AUGUST 23 – SPARKS – (COLDPLAY TRIBUTE)

AUGUST 25 – NEKTAR

SEPTEMBER 7 – FOUR WAY STREET

SEPTEMBER 8 – LIVERPOOL SHUFFLE *McCARTNEY*

SEPTEMBER 13 – CINELLI BROTHERS

SEPTEMBER 21 – WARCHILD (JETHRO TULL TRIBUTE)

OCTOBER 4 – REFUGEE (TOM PETTY TRIBUTE)

OCTOBER 5 – BONNIE PARKER BAND

OCTOBER 10 – PLAYIN’ ENGLISH

(The Music of Joe Jackson, Graham Parker, Elvis Costello & More)

OCTOBER 12 – SONS OF SKYNYRD

OCTOBER 15 – BILLY BREMNER’S ROCKFILES

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James Maddock Donavon Frankenreiter Nancy Atlas Project

Midge Ure Nektar Billy Bremner’s Rockﬁles

MONSTER MUSIC SUPPORTS LOCAL MUSIC

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TREVOR NOAH HOSTS

MOHEGAN SUN SHOW

Award-winning host and comedian Trevor Noah of “The Daily Show” announced a Sunday, August 25th show at Mohegan Sun Arena. The night of over-the-top laughter kicks off at 7:00 p.m. Tickets to see the Emmy Award winner are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Comedy fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Ofﬁce.

Trevor Noah is one of the most successful comedians in the world and was the host of the Emmy® Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central for seven years. Under Trevor, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” broke free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience. Last year, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” landed a record number of seven Emmy Award nominations.

Trevor currently hosts an original Spotify weekly podcast titled What Now? With Trevor Noah. In this new podcast, he’ll bring the kind of conversations that happen behind the scenes to light, full of radical candor, authentic backand-forths, and honest reactions, with Trevor bringing to bear his classic, effortlessly playful and equally probing style.

GWEN STEFANI

COMING TO HARD ROCK

Multi-platinum music and fashion star Gwen Stefani is set to take the stage at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Her critically praised latest album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart and includes her No. 1 single “Used To Love You.” In 2020, Stefani had two No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with husband Blake Shelton, “Nobody But You” and “Happy Anywhere.” Stefani released “True Babe” in June ahead of a series of headline festival performances in the U.K. and Europe last summer and most recently released another duet with Shelton, “Purple Irises.” Stefani will return for her eighth season as a coach on the Emmy®-winning NBC series The Voice this fall.

ROD STEWART MOHEGAN DATE

Singer, songwriter and performer Rod Stewart announced a Saturday, September 7th show at Mohegan Sun Arena. The show kicks off at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster. com. Subject to availability, fans of the Rock icon can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Ofﬁce. Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart’s unparalleled over ﬁvedecades-long career, fans and critics alike have hailed his latest tour as a must-see concert event. The hitspacked setlist includes songs like, “You Wear It Well,” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “The First Cut is the Deepest,” “Tonight’s the Night,” “Every Picture Tells A Story,” “Infatuation,” “Forever Young,” “Ooh La La (I Wish That I Knew What I Know Now),” ”Young Turks,” Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,” “Rhythm of My Heart,” “Broken Arrow,” and “Forever Young.”

On February 23rd, he released Swing Fever, his 33rd studio album. The album features Rod and Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on a 13-track salute to the timeless songs of the big band years, reignited by two giants of their craft, out on Warner Records. His signature voice, style and songwriting have transcended all genres of popular music, including rock, folk, soul, R&B, and the Great American Songbook.

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FREE LISTING FOR YOUR BAND

Published November 12, 2024

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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 Musicianʼs Directory is mailed to club owners in Long Island, NYC, and to A&R reps & indie management executives –plus distributed at musicianʼs retail locations such as studios and musical instrument stores.

Description of your act:

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If you absolutely had to choose a single broad musical category to help visitors and new club goers ﬁnd out about your act, in which would it best ﬁt (Check only one, yes ONLY one.)

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Your talent directory listing is free, but you can make it STAND OUT from the other bands’ listings by including your bands photo or logo for only $25. It will appear above your listing.

Just enclose the artwork along with $25 and your listing, Photos must be a ‘horizontal frame’ shot. (Like this one) We cannot return any photos or artwork submitted, and titles may be edited for clarity.

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LORRIE MORGAN’S NEW ALBUM

Grammy-nominated, CMA Award-winning Grand Ole Opry member Lorrie Morgan delivered her first new studio effort in seven years - with ‘Dead Girl Walking’ (Cleopatra Records). The album, a testament to Morgan’s resilience and dedication, is now available everywhere music is found.

Dead Girl Walking is yet another collection showcasing the rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to brightest humor, that is the hallmark of Morgan’s range.

On June 8, Morgan made a very special appearance at the Grand Ole Opry as she marked her 40th anniversary as a member of the iconic institution. The Country Music Hall of Fame hosted a very special afternoon with Lorrie Morgan during CMA Fest 2024, and the star delighted fans with her appearance on the Dr. Pepper Stage.

Listen/download/purchase ‘Dead Girl Walking’ or orcd.co/lorriemorgan_ deadgirlwalkingalbum

T.G. SHEPPARD & KELLY LANG

Country music star T.G. Sheppard and acclaimed singer-songwriter and author Kelly Lang released their latest duets album, Chemistry: The Duets Collection. Sponsored by Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms, this release includes eleven love songs, several of which have never been recorded as duets. Classics such as “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” “More Today Than Yesterday,” and “It’s Too Late,” along with their recently released singles “You’re Still The One,” “Addicted to You” and “Because You Loved Me” help create this heartfelt collection that will continue to stand the test of time!

To purchase/stream: TgandKelly.lnk.to/ChemistryPR

CHRIS YOUNG AT MOHEGAN SUN

Chris Young’s “Young Love & Saturday Nights” tour is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena this summer. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1st. Tickets to see the award-winning Country music artist are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Young’s fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

Young’s 9th studio album, Young Love & Saturday Nights, was released March 22nd on Sony Music Nashville. The project features 18 songs, 15 of which Chris had a hand in writing. He is the sole producer on three of the songs and shares co-producer credits with longtime creative partners, Chris DeStefano and Corey Crowder. The album’s title track and current single leans into David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel” signature guitar lick, making the legendary rocker a writer on the song.

With a hit-packed set that highlights his thirteen chart-toppers — including back-to-back No. 1s “Famous Friends” and “At The End Of A Bar” — the Grammy and ACM nominated vocalist’s most recent headlining tour played to over 400,000 fans in 3 countries. He’s currently on the road, headlining his “Young Love & Saturday Nights” tour this spring.

WHEELS & DEALS

RORY BLOCK BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE

Rory Block relives her days growing up in Greenwich Village on her new album. In the 1960s, Greenwich Village was at the epicenter of the burgeoning folk music boom that was happening around the world, and a young Rory Block had a ringside seat to this evolution. With the release of her new album, Positively 4h Street: A Tribute to Bob Dylan, she gifts the sounds of that era to listeners everywhere. Taking a break from her award-winning Power Women of The Blues series, which has shone a light on women songwriters and performers over her three most recent albums, Rory throws her skills as a finger-picker and traditional blues arranger behind one of the greatly respected leading artists and songwriter of all-time: Bob Dylan. Performing all instruments herself, Rory combines acoustic and slide guitars, as well as drums and acoustic bass, to create a one-of-a kind arrangement of Dylan’s songbook.

NEW CALLIOPE WREN SINGLE

Emerging Singer/songwriter Calliope Wren presents “Fading”, now available on Spotify and all the major music services. Calliope Wren’s latest single, “Fading,” is about letting go of control. submission to the universe. The lonely, uncomfortable, blissful journey of oneself.

In “Fading,” Calliope captures the profound sense of longing for a sense of home and belonging that sometimes seems to slip away. The lyrics vividly portray the internal struggle of holding onto memories of better times while recognizing the painful reality that those moments are slipping away.

Catch her live at Jones Beach Bandshell on July 18th, Alive After Five in Patchogue on July 25th, and get full info at www.calliopewrenofficial.com

SUMMER THEATER: THE HEAT IS ON

Who would have thought another revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” would become this summer’s unlikely hit?

But “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” is not your mother’s “Cats.”

Instead this radically revised “Cats” is filtered through a queer lens, transforming the overly familiar musical into the world of Ballroom and Vogue runway competitions while doing justice to its tuneful earwigs of songs. Under the direction of PACNYC’s Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the marvelously talented cast – with strong, distinctive personalities and amazing acrobatic and vocal dexterity – struts the runway to bring an original twist to the various cat tales. The limited engagement has already been extended through August 11, with rumors that it may move to Broadway. (Perlman Performing Arts Center) pacnyc.org/whats-on/cats-thejellicle-ball/

Two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Michael Urie display their comic chops as they reprise their hilarious performances as Princess Winnifred The Woebegone who swims a moat to find a husband and Prince Dauntless, who is ruled by his domineering mother, in the latest City Center’s Encores! hit to move to Broadway. The hilarious 1959 fractured fairytale, “Once Upon a Mattress,” based on The Princess and the Pea, with lilting music by Mary Rodgers and witty lyrics by Marshall Barer, has been adapted by “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and directed by Lear deBessonet. Previews begin July 31. (Hudson Theatre) https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/

Another off-Broadway to Broadway transfer, the two-hander “Job,” has been described as “80-minutes of pretty much pure tension.” Starring “Succession” actors Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, the psychological thriller by Max

NYC MULTI INSTRUMENTALIST TOMIN

Tomin, the NYC-raised brass and reed-centered multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and bioinformatician — announced Flores para Verene / Cantos para Caramina, his debut album for International Anthem due out August 2nd on LP, Cassette and Digital Download.

An evocative collection of jazz haikus, this album hears Tomin employ a range of clarinets, trumpets and sine waves to pay homage to his late grandmother, his older sister, and the jazz elders who have inspired him. Weaving together diminutive interpretations of jazz greats, alongside his original compositions, the lowlit moods and modal sketches of Flores para Verene / Cantos para Caramina conjure a timelessness that quietly invites the listener into Tomin’s sonic world.

The announcement is accompanied by the release of the lead single “Angela’s Angel,” a horn-led fanfare of gentle majesty, barely a minute long, but no less powerful as a result. Interpreting avant-garde master Granchan Moncur III’s tune of the same name,

Wolf Friedlich examines the relationship between a woman who, after being placed on leave following a viral videotaped workplace incident, wants to return to her Big Tech job and the therapist who must evaluate her but suspects her work might be doing her more harm than good. Previews begin July 15. (Hayes Theatre) https://jobtheplay.com/

by Jane Klain

Scott Ehrenpreis stars in the autobiographical oneman show, “Clowns Like Me,” written and directed by Jason Cannon, which concerns his humorous story about living with mental illnesses – including autism spectrum disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, social anxiety and depression – and how the stage becomes the sanctuary where he finds empowerment and self-expression in the spotlight. (D2 Theatre) lifelineproductionsinc.org/clowns-like-me

With book, music and lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull “Empire The Musical” celebrates three generations of New York City dreamers and doers – the Mohawk Skywalkers, industrialist visionaries and can-do immigrants (from the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression and the Centennial Year of 1976) who built the iconic skyscraper. Cady Huffman directs. (New World Stages) empirethemusical.com

Bill Irwin explores his relationship as an actor and master interpreter of Irish writer Samuel Beckett in his intimate 90-minute solo work “On Beckett” which invites the audience to experience the “Waiting for Godot” playwright in compelling new ways. (Irish Rep) https://irishrep.org/shows/on-beckett/

Photo by Alejandro Ayala

RECORD REVIEWS

MOTU'S

23RD ALBUM A HIT

For those musicians who believe there are limited opportunities for original music on Long Island, Dr. Rich Michelson should be your muse. Dr, Michelson, who goes by the name Motu (Music of the Universe), has just released his 23rd, yes you heard it right, 23rd release, entitled Acceding To The Apocalypse.

Motu has had over 9.5 million views on YouTube and has over a quarter of a million followers on Facebook. So much for the belief there's no interest in original music.

Motu's new album is a darkish album, portraying mankind's propensity for self destruction. The album is all in with songs that are Americana, blues, rock and much more. They are skillfully crafted and executed.

The album boasts that it is a throwback to the days when songs had social relevance and took a stand. Take a stand the album does. Each of the 10 songs touches on a different foible of society and mankind.

On “I'm Looking For Answers”, with a growling voice, Motu talks about politicians with their fancy cars. Each thought is followed by the refrain “I'm looking for answers.”

The song features excellent guitar work. On one song Motu sings about a politician “In Love With His Reﬂection.” Sound familiar?

On “I Can't Be Denied,” Motu takes on personal relationships. This bluesy tune talks about the man telling his woman, “You're My Woman, So Make Me Satisﬁed. You Need To Take Care of Your Man and Then He's On Fire.” No equal rights of the sexes with this couple.

“Acceding To The Apocalypse” is one of the strongest cuts on the album, with excellent guitar work and ﬁne rhythm. With drums keeping the beat, the guitars wail. Each note is stretched out like play dough. This is one ﬁne and thoughtful album. Do yourself a favor and check it out today on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora and wherever else music is streamed or sold.

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)

MUSICIANS AVAILABLE

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MUSICIANS WANTED

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FEMALE RAPPER WANTED for upcoming CD to be released soon for established band, The Midnight Soul Rockers. Call for more info Larry (631) 532-7832 or Kenny Max (631) 578-7877. (1331)

WHO WANTS TO JAM? Guitarist/singer seeks all other instruments for fun jams. I know lots and 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. (1325)

FOR SALE

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MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE 2025

The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise (MORC), is returning for its thirteenth year. Promoter On the Blue Cruises has announced the five-day/ five-night full-ship music charter will set sail March 1015, 2025 aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy® and depart from the Port of Miami, Florida.

The voyage will include performances from over 35 artists on multiple stages, two unforgettable ports of call (Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas), photo experiences with artists, theme nights, and special events with the world’s best rock community. Cabins are on-sale starting at $2,699.00 per person (double occupancy, not including mandatory taxes and fee supplement). For more info and booking, visit MonstersOfRockCruise.com and follow on Facebook,Instagram,Twitter, and TikTok.

The lineup for MORC ‘25 includes Tesla, Michael Schenker, Krokus, Extreme, Winger, Stephen Pearcy of RATT, Queensrÿche, Michael Monroe, LA Guns, Pretty Maids, Slaughter, Vandenberg, Faster Pussycat, WigWam, Lynch Mob, Vixen, Eclipse, Hardcore Superstar, with more to be announced. Plus, official cruise host Eddie Trunk (VH1, SiriusXM) and a cast of co-hosts will be moderating Q&A’s and a bevy of activities onboard.

IRON MAIDEN BOOK

“HALLOWED BE THY NAME”

With unparalleled access to band members, managers, and exclusive archives, music critic and journalist Martin Popoff provides an intimate look into the life and times of Iron Maiden, from their humble beginnings in the dingy clubs of East London to headlining arenas and festivals worldwide. The band’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and unrelenting dedication to the present day.

Dive deep into their music, stage performances, and the iconic figure of Eddie, their undead mascot. Discover the stories behind all their albums—such as Killers, The Number of the Beast, and Powerslave, through to their most recent, Senjutsu (and all solo releases)—as well as the controversies and triumphs that shaped the band. Explore the highs and lows of their evolving lineup, from the early days with Paul Di’Anno to the arrival of Bruce Dickinson and beyond.

Hallowed Be Thy Name: The Iron Maiden Bible delves into the band’s conceptual depth, dissecting the themes of their songs, the inspirations behind their lyrics, and the influence they’ve had on countless artists and fans. In addition, a limited edition print slip-cased Beast Edition will be released for $250 with only 666 copies exclusively available through SchifferBooks.com. Coming October 28th via Schiffer Publishing.

METAL ALLEGIANCE EAST COAST SHOW

Metal Allegiance began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself – whose “core 4” is comprised of David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, and Mike Portnoy.

On September 6th, 2024, the band will rock the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, on a bill that will also feature Meanstreak and Held Hostage. As with their previous shows, expect a setlist that balances original material with classic covers of metal royalty

On Sale: https://www.axs.com/events/579121/metal-allegiance-tickets. The Starland show will come nine months after the group’s last performance in January, at the House of Blues Anaheim, as part of NAMM, and this will be the first Metal Allegiance show to feature the group’s core 4 in six years on the East Coast. As with previous shows, expect several guests, this time including Troy Sanders (Mastodon), John Bush (Armored Saint) and Dave Davidson (Revocation), among others.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: metalallegiance.com

CLASSIC ROCK

BLUR: LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM

A year on from a momentous weekend of music and joy at Wembley Stadium, blur announced a new live album titled Live at Wembley Stadium, set for release on July 26th via Parlophone/Warner.

Live at Wembley Stadium is a collection of songs captured across two unforgettable nights last summer - the biggest shows of the band’s 30+ year career to date - which saw Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree perform to over 150,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, blur’s first time ever to play the iconic London venue.

Song highlights include “The Narcissist” and “St. Charles Square” from their latest #1 album, the acclaimed The Ballad of Darren, as well as “There’s No Other Way,” “Popscene,” “Beetlebum,” “Trimm Trabb,” “Villa Rosie,” “Coffee & TV,” “Under the Westway,” “Out of Time,” “To the End,” “Parklife,” “Song 2,” “This is a Low,” “Girls & Boys,” “Tender,” and “The Universal.” A new feature length concert film – also titled blur: Live at Wembley Stadium – is set for a UK and Ireland cinema release on September 6th this year.

JOHN ENTWISTLE‘S RARITIES OXHUMED

John Entwistle is best known as the legendary bassist for the Who. Nicknamed the Ox and Thunderfingers, Rarities Oxhumed - Volume Two is the second of the series of posthumous releases coming from John Entwistle. This compilation was curated by drummer Steve Luongo, who served as John Entwistle’s producer, bandmate, business partner and good friend for many years. As Luongo states, “When I agreed to do two volumes of John Entwistle rarities, I knew volume two had to be even better than volume one. It is!”

The collection of songs on Volume Two are from his years with the John Entwistle Band and include re-mastered versions of studio tracks including “Endless Vacation”, alternate mixes of tracks like “Sometimes”, and live tracks including The Who cuts “Real Me”, “Long Live Rock” and an epic version of “Young Man Blues”. The latest preview track to be released is the Who cut “Had Enough.”

Listen to “Had Enough” at: https://push.fm/ps/hadenough

NEW ELLIOTT MURPHY SONG

In celebration of turning seventy-five last March and in conjunction with his “50 years on the road” anniversary (with over forty albums and three-thousand shows all around the world), Elliott Murphy has released a new single Old-Timer” on all streaming platforms. “Old-Timer” was inspired by Elliott’s annual “Birthday Shows” in Paris (where he has lived for the last 35 years).

As he tells it: “Last March, I received a splendid birthday blast-off during my annual sold-out two-night soiree at the fabled New Morning club in my adopted hometown of Paris and I wanted to write and perform a song especially for that momentous occasion. New Morning is my home away from home as I’ve been playing there steadily for over thirty years now. I was inspired to write “Old-Timer” just a week before my shows, as a kind of self-congratulatory birthday song from me to myself.

The introduction to the song is an energetic acoustic guitar riff slowing down, and then the lyrics begin. Elliott says the arrangement reflects the lyrics. “I wanted the song to represent aging as a visceral function of slowing down so I asked my producer Gaspard to take my finger picked nylon string guitar and speed it up to warp speed at the intro and then slow it down. Just like life …” Elliott Murphy - Vocals, Guitars Gaspard Murphy – Moog Produced by Gaspard Murphy

BITS & PIECES

DAVID GUETTA VERSION OF GIRL ON COUCH

Global Dance Superstar David Guetta, joins the party with his pulsating version of the internet’s favorite anthem, “Man In Finance (G6 Trust Fund)” by Girl On Couch and BillenTed. The single showcases Guetta’s signature production style as he injects the track with driving beats and club-ready production just in time for the summer season

Megan Boni (Girl On Couch) recently made a guest appearance during David Guetta’s set at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas and the two of them got to play the single together. With the track’s irresistible rhythm and infectious energy, it’s guaranteed to be the song of the summer.

JOE ELY TAPS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

SKRILLEX SINGLE “PUSH” WITH HAMDI AND TAICHU

Skrillex has officially released his new single “Push” with fellow club music trailblazer Hamdi and Argentinian singer TAICHU. The viral club anthem was originally premiered last year during one of Jyoty’s Rinse FM broadcasts and has made its way into some of the top DJs in the world’s sets since then.

Skrillex and Hamdi’s masterful ability to produce exactly what the dance floor calls for are on full display as minimal elements push and pull on one another at just the right time to create an inescapable need to dance. TAICHU’s playful lyrics weaving between the song’s thunderous bassline, ethereal synth chords, and upbeat percussion elevate the hard hitting dance banger’s energy to new heights, invoking a rushed sense of euphoria associated with a chaotic night out.

GRAMMY Award-winning singersongwriter Joe Ely has announced his new album Driven to Drive, due out August 2nd via Rack ‘Em Records / Thirty Tigers. With twentythree albums and several million miles under the West Texas native’s belt, Driven to Drive Ely’s first road album, featuring a collection of songs inspired by his travels from different eras of his illustrious career which spans five decades. Along with the announcement, he has shared the official video for the album’s first single “Odds of the Blues” (feat. Bruce Springsteen). The video was directed by Matthew Eskey and pulls from home video footage shot by Joe Ely, his wife Sharon and their families over the years.

LITTLE FEAT AND BONNIE RAITT TEAM

With her warm and deeply soulful vocals, Raitt duets with the band’s Sam Clayton on a cover of Muddy Waters’ “Long Distance Call.” It’s the newly released third single from the band’s new album SAM’S PLACE (Hot Tomato Productions/MRI). SAM’S PLACE marks the legendary band’s first new studio album in 12 years; first-ever blues album; and the first one to feature linchpin conga player Clayton on lead vocals on every song. “Long Distance Call,” which also features Michael “Bull” LoBue on harmonica, follows the first two tracks/videos from SAM’S PLACE: “You’ll Be Mine,” a cover of the Willie Dixon-written chestnut popularized by Howlin’ Wolf and “Can’t Be Satisfied,” a rollicking interpretation of the classic Muddy Waters written gem. The members of LITTLE FEAT 2024 are: Bill Payne, Keyboards and Vocals; Sam Clayton, Percussion and Vocals; Fred Tackett, Guitars and Vocals, Kenny Gradney, Bass; Scott Sharrard, Guitars and Vocals; and Tony Leone, drums and vocals.

GWAR ANNOUNCES ‘HELL-O!’

GWAR announced the re-issue of their landmark album, ‘Hell-O!,’ on its 36th anniversary. The new release will be blood-spattered clear vinyl and includes expanded artwork featuring never-beforeseen photos from the time, including the original album release show in Richmond.

‘Hell-O! (36th Anniversary Edition)’ will be available in physical form only with limited runs of both CD and Vinyl. It is due out September 13th on the band’s own label: Pit Records.

To help celebrate this release, the iconic heavy metal collective is also reprinting the “GWAR Must Die” t-shirts made oh-so-famous back in their original pillaging days.

THE CHAINSMOKERS NO HARD FEELINGS

GRAMMY® Award-winning and chart-topping artist/producer duo

The Chainsmokers present their brand new No Hard Feelings EP, out now via DISRUPTOR/ Columbia Records. With No Hard Feelings, Alex and Drew made a conscious decision to hyper focus on the dance floor and leveled up once again with a set of 6 clubready anthems. Throughout the project, they conjure the highoctane energy of their early days with a keen sense of refinement and experience.

Celebrating the new EP, the guys have released official videos for new tracks “Bad Advice” with Elio, “Tennis Court” and “Green Lights (demo)”, all of which bring them back to the snowy mountain landscape. Plus, a special lyric video for new single “No Shade at Pitti.”