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ALL-NEW DISNEY ON ICE!
Disney On Ice is bringing the party to hometowns across the country, and the guest list is jampacked with audience favorite Disney characters! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJ’s, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories at this all-new stateof-the-art ice show. Get ready to turn up the fun when Disney On Ice visits UBS Arena from November 13-17, 2024!
This production invites guests to belt out Disney’s chart-topping tunes, as their favorite stories are brought to life on and above the ice. Fans are sure to be wowed by the cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs.
Audiences will experience a nonstop party that encourages them to journey to unforgettable places, laugh, sing, dance, and make magical memories together. Through the magic of music, what started as a party transforms into a fantastic adventure! This all-new and thrilling Disney On Ice production features fan-favorite stories including: Wish, Frozen 2, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Moana.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 15, 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 PM, Saturday, November 16, 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 17, 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. UBS Arena - 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Belmont Park. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue box office.
EAGLES LIVE IN CONCERT AT SPHERE
The Eagles have announced a residency at SPHERE in Las Vegas featuring eight shows over four exclusive weekends from Friday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Oct. 19. The Sphere residency will offer fans the ultimate connection to the band’s legendary catalog in an immersive experience that only Sphere can provide. The on-sale is at https:// eagles.com.
EAGLES – LIVE IN CONCERT AT SPHERE dates: Friday, September 20, Saturday, September 21 ,Friday, September 27, Saturday, September 28, Friday, October 11, Saturday, October 12, Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19.
Tickets start at $175 and will reflect all-in pricing, meaning the ticket price listed is inclusive of taxes and fees. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.
FIRE ISLAND SEASHORE 60TH ANNY
On September 11, 1964 a new National Seashore was created on Fire Island. It is one of ten National Seashores in the United States. The formation of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) 60 years ago was a momentous event for the barrier island. It resulted in a unique cooperative working arrangement with the National Park Service. It also precluded Robert Moses building a highway through the barrier island, much like Ocean Parkway.
Fire Island has gone through many changes since it arose from the ocean in the not-so-distant past. The source of its name and much of its earliest history is shrouded in mystery, but Long Islanders are very familiar with its unique landscape.
The variety of things to do and see on the island makes it a wonderful destination. Whether you are looking for wilderness hiking (Otis Pike Wilderness Designated Area), a unique maritime woodland (Sunken Forest), visiting the various communities, swimming at the beaches, or immersing yourself in the maritime history of the island at the Fire Island Lighthouse, Fire Island is a Long Island treasure that has something for everyone.
On Saturday September 14, Fire Island celebrates the 60th anniversary of its National Seashore designation with a free concert on the terrace of the Fire Island Lighthouse, just a short walk from Robert Moses State Park’s Field 5. Long Island’s “Just Sixties,” the longest running Sixties tribute in the United States, will perform from 2-4 p.m., and there will be several other festivities at the Lighthouse. So bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and get ready to commemorate this memorable event! For more info www.fireislandlighthouse.com or call 631-583-5901.
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BONHAMS AUCTION: FAIRGROUND WORLD OF ROSS HUTCHINSON ONLINE
Auction: August 14 – September 11
Amassed over 40 years, Bonhams is offering for sale one of the most important collections of fairground art still in existence today – featuring an eclectic menagerie of carved carousel animals, posters and sculptural forms, as well as coin operated ‘working model’ machines.
“The Fairground, which amazed me with its display of forgotten objects and art. Dealers and collectors took interest and started looking for survivors. First to strike me were the signs with their swirling fonts and gaudy colors. Then as gradually the few carved pieces started to appear, the quality of the Victorian fairground was disclosed; carvings done by skilled men working in the tradition of ships figureheads, tobacco shop figures and church decoration.
Most of their work has been destroyed, and their names forgotten, carvings burnt for the gold leaf finish. It has taken me over 40 years to gather these baroque survivors
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JIM BREUER AT WHBPAC
Not long after Jim Breuer did his first official standup gig in Clearwater, Florida, in 1989, industry folks began asking him, “What’s your point of view?” “I don’t know…” He searched for a meaningful response to a ridiculous question. “To make people laugh?”
The freewheeling, New York bred comic storyteller – who made the list of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Standups of All Time” – is hotter than ever, a global touring sensation and regular presence on radio and television whose rabid audience, he’s thrilled to note, is filled with “lifetimers.” Once folks see him live, they’re hooked.
The fans who got into Breuer in the new millennium were drawn into his whirlwind journey through his Comedy Central specials such as “Hardcore” (2002) and “Let’s Clear The Air” (2009), one of the highest rated comedy specials in the network’s history – popularly known as his “coming out party” as a dad, cleaning up his act and focusing on the fun and foibles of family life.
Jim’s appearing September 1st 8 p.m. at The Westhampton Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street Westhampton Beach. Box Office: 631.288.1500
together, uniting sets and pairs. It gives me great pleasure to present them to you.”
— Ross Hutchinson
This is a show not to be missed.
15TH ANNUAL OVER 50 FAIR
The Over 50 Fair, in its 15th year, returns to the Hilton Long Island/Huntington on Sunday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Each year, Baby Boomers, seniors, and those a bit younger meet with over 80 exhibitors and attend 25 classes geared toward them. The Over 50 Fair annually entertains and educates hundreds of Long Islanders. Some of this year’s “draws” will be a singles lounge, compliments of MTN Matchmaking, and a live acoustic music showcase, presented by Carrie Creative Concepts.
This year’s classes include “Downsizing your Home” with Realtor® Anna Beigelman; “How to Improve Your Dating and Sex Life After 50” with Maureen Tara Nelson, “Adventures of a Ghost Hunter,” with Joe Giaquinto; and a “Soft Landing in Retirement” financial talk with Fortis Lux. Additional classes will include a comedy show, foot care for people with diabetes, and a fitness and selfdefense class.
Ottmar Liebert has become one of the most successful instrumental artists – known for his musical style that is a mix of Spanish, Mexican and World elements, strong melodies tinged with a shade of melancholy, balanced with upbeat rhythms. Liebert has been entertaining audiences around the world and has released a catalog of 33 classic albums including live recordings, an orchestral album for Sony Classical, a binaural surround sound recording, remix albums, a lullaby, and a flamenco-reggae album.
Liebert’s global success can be attributed to a myriad of things – his creative vision, his determination, and a strong sense of melody.
He’s appearing October 13, 7 p.m. Tickets $49-79 at The Suffolk | 118 East Main Street | Riverhead, or call the Box Office at 631.727.4343
Tickets are $5 in advance at www.Over50Fair.com, which includes all classes, exhibits, singles lounge, music performances, health screenings, and more. Tickets are also available at the door for $7, and it is free for Veterans to attend with ID.
MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
The producers of Gerard Alessandrini’s newest edition FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song have announced $30 tickets for all preview performances at Theater555 on West 42nd Street. Previews begin on August 30th and continue through September 16th. The award-winning musical parody of Broadway shows and stars has found a new home for its latest edition FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song and opens Thursday, September 19th. After opening all tickets are $79, with premium seats at $99.
The show is produced by John Freedson, Harriet Yellin and Eric Krebs. The playing schedule for FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song is as follows: Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m.. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information visit www. Theater555.venuetix.com
CANDACE BUSHNELL: TRUE TALES OF SEX AND THE CITY
In her new one-woman show, New York icon Candace Bushnell, the international best-selling novelist and creator of Sex in the City takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to the Lipstick Jungle and beyond, sharing her remarkable stories of fashion, literature and sex while pouring cosmos in Manolos. Grab your Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte and join the OG Carrie Bradshaw for a Girls’ Night Out!
Bushnell’s onstage memoir proceeds at a quick clip. When she emerged from puberty flat-chested, her father said soberly, “I’m afraid no man is ever going to love you.” (“Thanks, Dad.”) She climbed off the bus to Manhattan in a Loehmann’s outfit picked out by her mother, hoping to write her way to a Pulitzer. She landed her first byline with a wry piece on how to behave at Studio 54. (“If someone dies, ignore them.”)
Friday, November 8 • 8:00 p.m. $40.00 - $81.00 including fees Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts | 71 East Main Street | Patchogue.
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SPORTS BEAT
The New York Yankees bolstered their roster at the trade deadline by acquiring infielder-outfielder Jazz Chisholm from the Miami Marlins. Chisholm has power, which is typical for any Yankees position player, but also gives them speed, an offensive weapon they rarely have. He immediately provided dividends for Yankees general manager Brian Cashman by hitting a pair of home runs in his second game Yankees against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
You do not have to be a fan of the Bronx Bombers to enjoy reading “The Yankee Way” (Doubleday), the latest book from SNY baseball analyst Andy Martino. Brian Cashman, because of his longevity in the Yankees corporate suite, gets most of the focus here, but Martino credits former Yankees executive Bill Livesey for creating a manual for how to properly value offense and defense at each nonpitching position.
While Martino does not purport his book a linear Yankees history, he does share some fun stories, such as how pitcher Tommy John ran up to George Steinbrenner’s office in his uniform wanting to punch him out because he put his wife in the upper deck for a game he was pitching.
Martino expresses his admiration for the late Gene Michael, who he fortuitously interviewed shortly before his unexpected passing. It was Michael who had the stones to stand up to Steinbrenner when few others would. He also ended the Yankees’ habit of trading blue-chip prospects for over-the-hill veterans. It was Michael who pulled the trigger on the surprising 1992 trade with the Cincinnati Reds which sent Roberto Kelly to the Queen City in exchange for Paul O’Neill. That trade set the basis for the Yankees’ 1990s dynasty.
Martino also gets both Brian Cashman and Derek Jeter to recall the acrimonious 2010 negotiations when “The Captain” became a free agent for the first time in his career. Hard feelings lasted until Jeter became a minority owner of the Miami Marlins, and learned what it was like to be on the opposite side of the negotiating table. The
THEATER: FALL PREVIEW
Entertainment icons and legends grace Broadway as a prelude to the exciting fall season ahead. Academy Award-winner Robert Downey Jr. makes his Broadway debut as Jacob McNeal, a celebrated writer with a new novel, an estranged son, and an unhealthy fascination with Artificial Intelligence in Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s new play “McNeal.” Brittany Bellizeare, Rafi Gavron, Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, Saisha Talwar co-star along with a “Metahuman Digital Likeness of Downey.” Tony-winner Bartlett Sher directs. Previews begin September 5. (Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater.) https://mcnealbroadway.com/
Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone star as a recently divorced Iowa woman and the middleaged woman from the Bronx who moves in with her in “The Roommate,” Jen Silverman’s dark comedy, directed by Jack O’Brien (winner of a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement this year). Described as a “one-act about second acts,” “The Roommate” follows the blossoming intimacy between the two women from different backgrounds as they explore identity, morality and the promise of reinvention. Previews begin August 29. (Booth Theater). https://theroommatebway.com.
Originally slated for Broadway, “Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song” has found a new home off-Broadway where creator, director and writer Gerard Alessandrini sends up current Broadway shows, including “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Stereophonic”, “The Outsiders” and of course, “Merrily We Roll Along”; parodies Broadway stars such as Patti LuPone, Daniel Radcliffe, Ariana DeBose; and includes selections from his “Forbidden Sondheim.” A popular off-Broadway institution for over 40 years and winner of a special Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, this edition of “Forbidden Broadway” promises to be a hoot! Previews begin August 30. (Theater 555) https://theater555.venuetix.com/show/
SNY and WFAN personality Sal Licata knows how to enrage Mets fans with his predictions on social media. Just after Memorial Day two years ago, he declared the National League East race over with the Mets as the champions. Of course, they fell apart in September and were overtaken by the Atlanta Braves. Last month, Licata declared the Mets would be the top NL wildcard team. Within an hour of that tweet, Mets ace Kodai Senga injured his left leg and would be lost for the rest of the 2024 season. The Mets were demolished by the Braves in the two games following that unwelcome news. The Mets’ starting pitching staff has been thin all season. Mets fans looking for a ray of hope in their fan system can find it with Binghamton Rumble Ponies pitcher Brandon Sproat. The righthander was the Mets representative at the 2024 All-Star Futures Game held last month in Arlington, TX.
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Two new off-Broadway works have politics on their minds: “Ghost of John McCain,” a new musical with music and lyrics by Drew Fornarola and book by Scott Elmegreen, imagines the late soldier-turned senator in the afterlife where he is trapped inside the mind of President Donald Trump. A Greek chorus of other public figures including Hillary Clinton, Roy Cohn and Eva Peron rebel against the President’s demands for affirmation. Previews begin September 3. (SoHo Playhouse) Ghostofjohnmccain.com
Based on actual events, Catherine Gropper’s “The Meeting: The Interpreter” concerns the 2016 Trump Tower Meetings in which a Russian/American interpreter is confronted by government systems and circumstances beyond his control and faces the loss of individuality and privacy. Frank Wood and Kelley Curran star under the direction of Brian Mertes. (Theatre at St. Clements) https://meetinginterpreterplay.com/
This year’s Best Featured Actress Tony-winner Kara Young stars with Biko Eisen-Martin and Michael Rishawn in the world premiere of Douglas Lyons’ romantic comedy “Table 17,” in which a previously engaged couple reunite for dinner to rehash their romantic past despite the intrusion of waiters and complicated memories. (MCC Theatre) https:// mcctheater.org/tix/table-17/
two buried the hatchet at Jeter’s 2021 Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is known as “The Polar Bear,” but that does not mean he is not a fan of other ursine species. He was excited to know the San Diego Zoo had just received a pair of pandas from China. In their honor, the San Diego Padres will be giving away panda bobbleheads to all fans who attend their August 23 game with the Mets at Petco Park. Alonso told me he wants to get one from the Padres.
The end of August is a fun time to be in San Diego, and Petco Park is one of the best venues to watch a baseball game. JetBlue has daily direct service to San Diego from JFK. The Hyatt Regency La Jolla is located within walking distance of the University Town Center stop on the San Diego Trolley which takes you to Petco Park, so you do not have to drive. The Hyatt Regency La Jolla has a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool if you want to get in some laps.
All eyes will be on Tom Brady when he begins his stint as Fox’s top NFL analyst working alongside Kevin Burkhardt, CBS Sports will also be inviting media scrutiny with their revamped “NFL Today” studio show. JJ Watt and Matt Ryan are replacing Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms. Ryan has shown a quick wit. Last year when he was in the broadcast booth for a Jets game, he made the humorous and cogent observation that QB Zach Wilson held onto the football longer than it took to read a Cheesecake Factory menu.
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exhibition in Mexico City on August 24. Another familiar boxing name, Canelo Alvarez returns to action in Las Vegas on September 14 when he faces Edgar Berlanga.
The best value in sports, US Open Fan week, will take place August 19-25 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. There is no admission fee to watch the wildcard qualifiers for tennis players hoping to be part of the main draw of the Open. It is a terrific way to see both up-and-comers, as well as veterans hoping to regain their ranking. All the food concession stands will be open. I like sports mascots as much as the next guy, but Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls should have rethought their Teletubby look-alike, REDD.
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MOHEGAN SUN CIRQUE DREAMS CELEBRATION
CIRQUE DREAMS will be dazzling audiences including a three-night stop at Mohegan Sun Arena during its six-week, 60-city U.S. tour this holiday season. The captivating spectacular takes over the 10,000-seat Arena from December 26th-28th with each show kicking off at 7:00 p.m. Audiences from coast-tocoast will be amazed by this brilliant and whimsical holiday spectacular. As the nation’s premiere family holiday tradition, CIRQUE DREAMS CELEBRATION will convey the magic of the season with a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts.
Tickets to see the return of the Cirque Dreams tour are on sale via Ticketmaster. Tickets are also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
As lights dim and the music swells, a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life. Imaginative and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between, CIRQUE DREAMS CELEBRATION features a world-renowned cast of performers accompanied by an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, breath-catching acrobatics, and much more. An original music score includes new twists on seasonal favorites while singers, dancers, penguins, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Amidst a backdrop of new sets, scenery, and storylines, this family-friendly production is sure to put a twinkle in your eye!
CHICAGO AT HARD ROCK LIVE
Multi-GRAMMY award-winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago has set two shows at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2, at 8 p.m. Tickets for both Chicago shows are on sale at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Hailed as one of the most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in as the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists Of All Time. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Record sales surpass the 100,000,000 mark, and include 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and five Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 38 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 48 gold and platinum awards.
From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen ever-classic songs, Chicago’s concerts are celebrations. 2024 marks the band’s 57th consecutive year of touring.
SARAH MCLACHLAN AT MOHEGAN SUN
Canadian songwriter Sarah McLachlan’s Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour will be live from Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, October 27th for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tiny Habits will join McLachlan as special guests for the evening. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, McLachlan fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. She has received three Grammy Awards and twelve Juno Awards over her career and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Sarah’s music embodies the art of songwriting on its most personal level and her indelible vocals resonate with people everywhere. Her songs have had a profound influence; “Angel,” “Building A Mystery,” “Fallen,” “I Will Remember You,” “Adia,” “Sweet Surrender,” “World On Fire,” “Possession,” and countless others are an inspiration to music lovers around the globe.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
AUGUST 24 – THE BOB CATS (BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE)
AUGUST 25 - NEKTAR
SEPTEMBER 7 – FOUR WAY STREET
SEPTEMBER 8 – LIVERPOOL SHUFFLE *McCARTNEY!*
SEPTEMBER 13 – CINELLI BROTHERS
SEPTEMBER 19 – SOUNDTRAX (TRIBUTE TO HOLLYWOOD)
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
OCTOBER 18 – ANDREW WEISS & FRIENDS
OCTOBER 16 – LIGHTNING XPRESS
OCTOBER 19 – PAT McGEE BAND
OCTOBER 25 – DRIVE – THE CARS TRIBUTE
OCTOBER 26 – LORI OUT LOUD
OCTOBER 31 – HALLOWEEN BLUESTACULAR
THE PAMELA BETTI BLUES BAND
STANTON ANDERSON BAND
NOVEMBER 1 – THE BANGOS / BROKEN NAILS
NOVEMBER 2 – ECHOES OF THE EAGLES
NOVEMBER 7 – ROGER FRIEDMAN
NOVEMBER 8 – CHILLS & THRILLS BLUES BAND
NOVEMBER 9 – LINDA RONSTADT EXPERIENCE
NOVEMBER 11 – KERRY KEARNEY
NOVEMBER 15 – MAZARIN
NOVEMBER 21 – PAT TRAVERS BAND
NOVEMBER 22 - EDDIE SKULLER’S REGGAE JUKEBOX BAND
NOVEMBER 23 – MARY FAHL
NOVEMBER 30 – MITCH WEISS BAND / THE PROJECT
DECEMBER 4 – DAVID BENOIT
DECEMBER 5 - GLEN PHILLIPS
DECEMBER 6 – SCREAMING ORPHANS
DECEMBER 8 - HOLIDAY JAMBOREE
DECEMBER 12 – LESLIE MENDELSON
DECEMBER 21 – THE REFLECTIONS: DR. K’S DIVAS OF MOTOWN
DECEMBER 28 – THE EVERLY SET
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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 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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HORN PLAYER EXTRAORDINAIRE JIMMY CARPENTER
Las Vegas-based Jimmy Carpenter is on a roll. The saxophonist/singer/songwriter is a perennial favorite at the annual Blues Music Awards in Memphis, having been voted in the “Best Instrumentalist/Horn” category with seven nominations and two wins. Now, he proves he’s Just Got Started, with the upcoming release of his new album on September 13. Just Got Started was recorded in March at Greaseland Studios in San Jose, California, and was produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Christoffer “Kid” Andersen.
“There are nods to some of the Blues icons: a very different version of Little Walter’s ‘My Babe;’ a nice cover of Otis Rush’s ‘Working Man;’ a nod to Delbert McClinton, one of my favorite people, and his song ‘Leap of Faith’ (Lisa ‘Li’l Baby’ Andersen absolutely crushes that one); as well as a super funky version of Allen Toussaint’s ‘Night People.”
“And for the first time I was able to record not one, but two tunes from my saxophone hero, King Curtis: ‘Soul Theme’ and ‘Midnight Blue.’ In kind of a full circle thing, bass player Jerry Jemmott was King Curtis’ bassist, so I felt kind of a cosmic connection to him as we recorded those, and of course, Jerry’s bass lines were perfect.”
RUTHIE FOSTER RELEASES ‘HEARTSHINE’
Ruthie Foster, the acclaimed singersongwriter known for her powerful blend of blues, folk, and gospel, unveils her evocative new single “Heartshine,” the second release from her album Mileage, set to drop on August 23 via the legendary Sun Records. This single follows the uplifting “Rainbow” and continues to showcase Foster’s unparalleled ability to meld soulful melodies with heartfelt storytelling.
“Heartshine” emerged from the creative synergy between Foster and her collaborators, Tyler Bryant (of Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown) and Rebecca Lovell (one-half of Larkin Poe). The trio found a profound connection in their songwriting process, and their conversations evolved into poetic lyrics and resonant melodies.
Foster’s milestone tenth studio album is a testament to her journey through life and music. Produced by Tyler Bryant, the album features a collection of songs that reflect Foster’s personal experience, from love and triumph to deep loss. Each track offers a glimpse into her life, inviting listeners to join her on an intimate and transformative journey.
CHICK COREA ELEKTRIC BAND II - PAINT THE WORLD
It’s been 30 years since 27-time GRAMMY® winner, keyboard virtuoso Chick Corea unveiled his brand-new incarnation of the Elektric Band, the Elektric Band II. This 1993 outing featuring the lineup of guitarist Mike Miller, bassist Jimmy Earl, drummer Gary Novak, and saxophonist Eric Marienthal (the lone holdover from Chick’s previous iteration of the Elektric Band), was released on Candid Records, on all streaming platforms, CD, and for the first time ever as a 2-disc vinyl set.
Recorded at Mad Hatter Studios in Los Angeles and comprised primarily of first takes, PAINT THE WORLD is marked by the usual proficiency, spontaneity, impeccable execution, and jaw-dropping displays of chops that had characterized Corea’s previous five Elektric Band albums. Written with these specific players in mind, the album is notable for its “less is more” approach to Corea’s particular style of genre bending composition. This reissue is also notable for featuring “Final Frontier,” a rare track previously only available on Japan and Europe editions of the album. PAINT THE WORLD explores both acoustic and electric territory, resulting in another entry in the stellar Elektric Band discography. If you enjoy jazz fusion from the mid 70’s and early 80’s – you’ll love PAINT THE WORLD!
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COUNTRY
T. GRAHAM BROWN’S NEW ALBUM GRAMMY®-nominated, CMA Awardwinner, and newly inducted Grand Ole Opry member T. Graham Brown announced the release of his new studio album, From Memphis to Muscle Shoals, available via Warner Music GroupADA. The album features legendary collaborations with artists such as Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore, Delbert McClinton, Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Floyd, Little Anthony, Randy Houser, Sammy Hagar, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, and Zach Williams.
‘From Memphis To Muscle Shoals’ is the record that I’ve been wanting to make forever. When my co-producer, Billy Lawson, and I began working on this project, we couldn’t have dreamed that it would turn out like this. We set out to make an old-school soul music tribute album and worked very hard to make it sound authentic. We cut it at FAME and Wishbone studios in Muscle Shoals, using musicians from down there, led by sole surviving “Swamper,” bassist David Hood. Eleven of the fourteen tracks are duets featuring Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Rhythm and Blues Hall of Famers. I hope everyone will have as much fun listening to it as we had making it.”
JELLY ROLL RELEASES NEW
Award-winning multi-genre artist Jelly Roll has released “Liar,” the newest track from his forthcoming album expected later this year. “Liar” follows Jelly’s current Top 20 single, “I Am Not Okay,” which was released in June as the first new music follow up to his record-breaking Country debut album, Whitsitt Chapel.
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Written by Jelly Roll, Ben Johnson, Ashley Gorley and Taylor Phillips, Jelly first debuted “Liar” at the 2024 ACM Awards, where he was a first time and 4X nomineeincluding Entertainer of the Year. Following additional appearances on The Voice Finale and Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s outdoor block party stage, the song is now available for the first time to stream and download.
Jelly will embark on his 2024 Beautifully Broken Tour starting August 27 in Salt Lake City before heading across the US to play arenas including Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Center and New York City’s Madison Square Garden. For more information on The Beautifully Broken Tour and new music, visit Jellyroll615.com
TRACE ADKINS COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE
Country music kingpin Trace Adkins is bringing his Somewhere in America Tour to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. The show features special guest, Lonestar. Tickets for Trace Adkins with Special Guest Lonestar can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. All shows are subject to change.
In his 25-year career in country music, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 million albums, charted over 20 singles, earned numerous awards and GRAMMY nominations, and garnered over two billion streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for nearly two decades, the Louisiana native is known for dynamic baritone and fiery, always-memorable live performances, and has expanded his country career to include film and TV acting. He broke out in 1996 with the debut album, DREAMIN’ OUT LOUD, cracking the Top 5 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Every Light In the House Is On” and following with the #1 smash, “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing).”
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WHEELS & DEALS
NEW GRIMM JACK SINGLE “WAITING”
Grimm Jack announced the release of their latest single, “Waiting.” This track, produced and engineered by Bob Stander at Parcheesi Recording Studio showcases a great retro Rock n’ Roll sound that the band has mastered.
New York’s Grimm Jack is a hard-driving but melodic act, with a southern bluesy flavor thrown in. Lead singer Billy Kohout brings the whiskey soaked vocals. Jimmie Mack and Joey Masters are the guitar slingers. GG Zen-Garten and Rich Yaniro supply the back beat. Together, they bring a high energetic stage performance. Grimm Jack’s music library can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and wherever music can be streamed or purchased. Grimm Jack performs regularly. They have recently shared the stage with noteworthy acts such as Faster Pussycat, Quireboys, Starz, Danger Danger, KillCode and more.
NEW JOY BUZZER SINGLE
New York City power pop champs Joy Buzzer are debuting the new single “You’d Be Surprised” Guitarist Jed Becker says, “The narrator of this little tale hasn’t hit bottom yet…but he’s certainly close to it. If I was the woman he’s trying to lure into sharing the ‘helluva ride’ he’s on, I’d run the other way. This one features a great Everly Bros.-type double lead vocal from singer Kevin Lydon, and more of the take-no-prisoners power pop our fans have come to expect from us. Enjoy!”
This song was produced by Askold Buk and Becker-- and was written by Jed Becker. The basic tracks were cut at Salant Sound in Canarsie, Brooklyn, NYC.
Formed in 2021 by members of The Lord Calverts and the Doppel Gang, the band is led by songwriter/ guitarist Jed Becker (also known for his work as composer and music director for the Nick Jr. series’ “Dora the Explorer” and “Go, Diego, Go!” among many others) with Kevin Lydon on lead vocals, KG Noble on guitar, Nick DeMatteo on bass and Mark
Brotter on drums. Recently signed to Wicked Cool Records, JOY BUZZER’s comes on the heels of the band’s singles “I Wanna Scream,” and “Judy Judy Judy.”
ROCK
New York City-based pop/rock powerhouse Scotia Rose celebrated their debut singles “Run” and “Queens and Kings” with a live show on July 26th at Brooklyn Bowl, out on the same day The band is set to play additional shows throughout the summer and fall both in NYC and in Connecticut.
Scotia Rose is made up of local NYC musicians who played the cover band circuit. Led by Jeff Weiss, the band includes Jason Laney (keyboards/ backup vocals), blues/rocker Marcelade Campos (guitar), Antoinette Ady (violin), Andrew Koss (bass) and Richard Stuverud.
Their debut singles were released on July 26 followed by some light touring in the summer leading up to a headline gig at NYC’s Cutting Room on September 5 to benefit EB Research Partnership.
POWERHOUSE SCOTIA ROSE
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Top UK Blues Band At My Fathers Place
In the 60’s it was the British invasion bands that revived the Blues in America. History might be repeating itself at the end of summer. The Long Island Blues Society and My Father’s Place are bringing the UK-based Cinelli Brothers to Long Island on Sept. 13 as part of a short, U.S. Tour. The band won the 2024 UK Blues Award for “Best Blues Band” and are poised, after extensive touring throughout Europe, to conquer America.
The Cinelli Brothers finished second in the 2023 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and recently dropped their fourth LP “Almost Exactly …” with a sold-out recordrelease party at the Cutting Room in New York City.
A truly international quartet, the band features brothers Marco and Alessandro Cinelli, originally from Italy, Londoner Tom Julian-Jones and Stephen Giry from France. All accomplished musicians whose versatility is on display during their live sets – especially when they start trading instruments. We are looking forward to playing on Long Island,” said Alessandro Cinelli. “As a band, we are always looking to make new fans –and friends – through our music.”
My Father’s Place, 1221 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn Tickets available at www.mfpproductions.com.
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CLASSIC ROCK
U2 ZOO TV – LIVE IN DUBLIN 1993 EP
Interscope Records announced the release of ZOO TV – Live In Dublin 1993 EP, out Friday, August 30th. The EP features five tracks from one of U2’s two legendary open-air performances at the RDS Arena, Dublin in August 1993, the hometown stop on the European ‘Zooropa’ leg of their worldwide ZOO TV Tour. While much sought-after bootlegged copies of the RDS show audio have been in circulation for years, this marks the first official release, making it a highly cove table collectible for fans and collectors alike.
Hitting the road in support of their acclaimed 1991 album ‘Achtung Baby’, ZOO TV took U2 around the world between February 1992 and December 1993, playing to 5.3 million fans over 157 shows and 5 legs, a period which also saw the band record and release their eighth studio album ‘Zooropa’. In another first, a worldwide live radio broadcast of the August 28th, RDS, Dublin show allowed an estimated 700 million fans around the globe to tune in with a very ZOO TV invitation to ‘Watch More Radio.’
RAINBOW LIVE IN MUNICH 1977 2CD + DVD SET
On September 19, Mercury Studios will release Rainbow: Live In Munich 1977 as a Special Edition 2CD+DVD package. This show has been previously released as individual DVD and 2CD packages in the past, and this is the first time they have been packaged together. Captured during the band’s 1977 European tour, Live In Munich is the only full live concert ever filmed with the classic Ritchie Blackmore/Ronnie James Dio/ Cozy Powell classic line-up. Rainbow was the brainchild of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, created in 1975 after his departure from Deep Purple. A string of hit albums ignited immediate success, which persevered until 1983, when Blackmore disbanded the group (and re- joined Deep Purple). Featuring the line-up of Blackmore, Cozy Powell (drums), Bob Daisley (bass), David Stone (keyboards), and premiere Rock and Roll vocalist Ronnie James Dio.
The DVD includes original promo videos for “Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “Gates of Babylon,” and “L.A. Connection,” a photo gallery, slideshow with audio commentary, interviews, and the “Rainbow Over Texas ‘76” feature, which includes additional interviews and performance footage. Truly, Live In Munich 1977 is a brilliant showcase of the primal electricity of Rainbow.
RONSTADT’S CRY LIKE A RAINSTORM - HOWL LIKE THE WIND
Iconic Artists Group announced the 35th anniversary reissue of Linda Ronstadt’s timeless masterpiece, Cry Like A Rainstorm - Howl Like The Wind. This long-awaited reissue marks the first time the album returns to vinyl in years and will be presented on a stunning 140-gram translucent blue vinyl pressing.
Featuring not just one, but two, Grammy Award-winning songs, “Don’t Know Much” and “All My Life,” Cry Like A Rainstorm - Howl Like The Wind showcases Ronstadt’s vocal prowess alongside the legendary Aaron Neville. Beyond its awards, the album also made waves commercially, selling over three million copies and achieving the remarkable feat of securing Linda her 10th Top 10 Billboard album. The album’s enduring popularity was further underscored by its streaming numbers, with both “Don’t Know Much” and “All My Life” amassing over 200 million streams combined, solidifying their place as timeless classics in Ronstadt’s illustrious discography.
Cry Like A Rainstorm - Howl Like The Wind was recorded in 1989 at Skywalker Ranch in Marin County, Calif., with Peter Asher producing and mastered by Doug Sax at The Mastering Lab. This reissue was remastered by James Sáez.
METAL
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
“A NEW KIND OF HERO”
Perfect in time for their muchawaited live performance at this year’s Wacken Open Air, iconic thrashers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are premiering a brand new track taken from their upcoming, new studio album “I Am The Weapon!” Slated for a September 13, 2024-release via AFM Records, the album pre-sale is available at: https://flotsamandjetsam.bfan.link/iam-the-weapon
About their latest single, the epic album opening track “A New Kind of Hero”, guitarist Michael Gilbert says: “People have been asking us what this song, “A New Kind of Hero,” is all about. Well, here’s the short version: the old hero is gone. It’s a new era, and that calls for a new kind of hero. This new hero is a little bit different than what you’re expecting...”
Listen to “A New Kind of Hero” now available on all digital streaming providers at: https://flotsamandjetsam.bfan.link/primal
In an increasingly fast-paced world that appears to be interested only in the latest innovations, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM continue to be the proverbial rock in turbulent waters. For almost forty years, the thrash metal act from Phoenix, Arizona has released new albums on a regular basis and toured successfully around the globe.
COAL CHAMBER
“FIEND
FOR THE FANS” TOUR
It’s been almost three decades since Coal Chamber, the Californian metal quartet, came screaming out of the dead zone of Hollywood in the early Nineties. When singer Bradley ‘Dez’ Fafara and Miguel ‘Meegs’ Rascón first met in 1992, these two hot-headed misfits first wrote songs under the name She’s In Pain, recruiting bassist Rayna Foss and drummer Mikey Cox. After, renaming themselves Coal Chamber and honing a unique sound and art direction..
Over the next six years,Coal Chamber experienced several lifetimes’ worth of excess, making their trajectory both unpredictable and stressful. Tours with Danzig, Type O Negative, Megadeth, Pantera and many other artists built their reputation, but substance abuse nearly derailed the musicians and intra-band tensions almost destroyed them.
You literally could not make this story up, and yet the 30 years of angst and adrenaline that make up this band of survivors can be heard in every note on the albums in this collection. There’s a reason why the word ‘Loco’ is so closely associated with Coal Chamber—and the madness isn’t over yet.
Coal Chamber hits the road August 23rd for the 28-date Fiend For The Fans Tour 2024 PLUS both the Rocklahoma and Aftershock Festivals!
KING DIAMOND TOUR
KING DIAMOND will embark on a long-awaited North American headlining tour this Fall! The Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 trek will commence on October 15th in San Antonio, Texas and run through December 6th in Dallas, Texas. Support will be provided by Overkill and Night Demon. Additional backing vocals for the KING DIAMOND set will be provided by special guest, Myrkur.
Elaborates KING DIAMOND on what fans can expect, “This is Saint Lucifer’s Hospital, enter if you dare! We have been busy putting this ever-growing horror story together, and it’s still growing. I know the end of it, but how we will get there will be a long trip. There are so many characters, and so many unexpected things along this journey. It’s a crazy family on another timeline in 1920.”
“There will be additional backing vocals by Myrkur and she’ll be playing organ for songs that need it. There will be some horrific surprises taking place on stage, but we are not to be held responsible since we are on a whole different timeline in 1920. It was back at the time when medicine was going through a dark period with lots of testing on human beings in order to progress medicine. Secure your tickets at kingdiamondcoven.com.
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BITS & PIECES
10TH ANNY OF SAM SMITH’S “THE LONELY HOUR” Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY®, BRIT, Golden Globe and Oscar winning artist and songwriter Sam Smith released In The Lonely Hour 10 Year Anniversary Edition via Capitol Records. The anniversary edition includes the album’s original songs with a re-recorded version of “Stay With Me,” the exclusive new track “Little Sailor,” live versions of numerous tracks and pairings with featured artists Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, A$AP Rocky and John Legend.
In addition to dueting with Sam, Alicia Keys plays keyboards on their version of “I’m Not The Only One” which Sam and Alicia debuted during Sam’s 2024 Pride party at Julius, the oldest gay bar in New York City. Hosted by drag icon Lady Bunny and drawing a crowd of fans and celebrity friends including Kim Petras, Dylan Mulvaney, Christian Cowan, Ella Snyder and Nick Champa, Sam and Alicia surprised guests with their rendition and the next day, they recorded the song in Alicia’s studio.
All versions of the commemorative edition will include the album’s original 10 songs plus an exclusive new track “Little Sailor.” A total of 26 tracks will appear on The Collector’s Edition 4 LP and the Standard Double CD, including live versions of the album’s original songs.
THE ALARM PAYS HOMAGE TO MUSIC TELEVISION
“There’s a line I have to cross tonight, If I want to stay alive” sings The Alarm’s lead singer Mike Peters on “Transition,” the brand new recording that has been added to the digital release of Music Television on August 23rd. A technicolor homage to the video explosion of the 1980s through a reinterpreted collection of MTV channel classics, Music Television will be available for streaming and DSPs everywhere via Twenty First Century Recordings.
First planned for release on vinyl and CD in May 2024, the album was set to coincide with the originally planned Live Today Love Tomorrow 45 Date tour of the U.S. which was canceled at the last minute when Mike Peters was diagnosed with an ultra rare cancer condition known as Richters’s Syndrome.
Featuring 12 tracks celebrating both influential and underrated artists from Generation MTV that changed and influenced the lives of so many, Music Television features a psychedelic David Bowie-inspired / Nirvana-influenced acoustic cover of “The Man Who Sold The World.” which Peters attributes to his fascination with the groundbreaking MTV Unplugged acoustic performance series.
SHIMABUKURO AND FLEETWOOD RELEASE ‘BLUES EXPERIENCE’
Renowned ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has teamed up with drumming legend and Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood to announce the release of their forthcoming album, Blues Experience, due October 18th via Forty Below Records.
This groundbreaking project sees Shimabukuro and Fleetwood breathe new life into classic blues tunes, resulting in an exhilarating and unique reinterpretation of some of the genre’s greatest hits. The album also features a new song written by Jake, “Kula Blues,” which is about the area of Maui where Mick lives.
Joining Shimabukuro and Fleetwood are bassist Jackson Waldhoff and keyboard player Michael Grande. Mark Johnstone from The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band lends his keyboard prowess to “Need Your Love So Bad” and “Rockin’ In The Free World.” Over two three-day sessions, the band recorded nine tracks live in the studio, with Sonny Landreth contributing slide guitar on the Jeff Beck/Stevie Wonder “Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers.”
NEW MODEL ARMY RELEASE “COMING OR GOING”
This song showcases the band’s signature style with an energetic blend of guitars, a strong emphasis on bass and drums, and an old school vibe that fans will instantly recognize. Reflecting the fervor and intensity of the entire album, “Coming Or Going” captures the essence of New Model Army’s powerful sound, making it a standout piece that’s both invigorating and quintessentially classic rock. The new music video, filmed and edited by Benjamin Conibear, captures the raw and electrifying energy of the band’s live performance. The video seamlessly blends dynamic party scenes with intense stage moments, perfectly showcasing the band’s vibrant spirit.
Unbroken was written and recorded over quite a long period of time. With the process interrupted by both the delayed 40th Anniversary shows and the Sinfonia live orchestral project, this is a New Model Army album, full of guitars but with the emphasis, as ever, on the rhythmic power of bass and drums, as the band continues to push the boundaries of their signature sound while staying true to their heart. Unbroken was released on earMUSIC as CD Hardcover Mediabook, Heavyweight Black LP Gatefold, Ltd. Heavyweight Red LP Gatefold and on Digital.
NELLY FURTADO ANNOUNCES 7
GRAMMY Award-winning global star Nelly Furtado announced her new studio album, 7, releasing on September 20.
Her most inspired and personal collection to date, 7 is the culmination of four years of artistic rediscovery. Her new single, “Corazón” feat. Bomba Estéreo was one of the first songs on the album that Furtado wrote. After being introduced to Bomba Estéreo’s Liliana Saumet by Furtado’s close friend, Canadian Colombian artist Lido Pimienta, Furtado jumped on a plane to stay with her in Santa Marta, Colombia and begin creating music.
Featuring Grammy nominated Colombian band Bomba Estéreo and co-produced by Nelly Furtado and T-Minus, “Corazón” is a celebratory global pop song. Its potent blend of unique vocal hooks, empowering lyrics in English and Spanish over soaring melodies, pulsing rhythms, and eclectic instrumentation solidifies “Corazón” into Furtado’s canon of innovative pop music that resonates with global audiences.
THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS STUDIO ALBUM OUT
The Fabulous Thunderbirds is a familiar name for anyone into contemporary blues and blues rock. This is the band that created classic albums like T-Bird Rhythm and Tuff Enuff, powered by hits like the title track and “Wrap It Up,” Tuff Enuff went platinum, selling more than one million copies.
Formed in 1974, the band celebrated their 50th anniversary with the release of their first new studio album in eight years - Struck Down. Struck Down features 9 original new songs co-written by Hamilton bluesman Steve Strongman & Kim Wilson and a stellar cover of Memphis Minnie’s song “Nothing In Rambling.” The album was produced by Kim Wilson, Steve Strongman & Glen Parrish, recorded in New Jersey and Hamilton. Guests include Billy Gibbons on the first single “Payback Time”, and Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’ and Mick Fleetwood on the sole cover song on the album, Memphis Minnie’s “Nothing In Rambling.” Stand out tracks include the opening track “Struck Down By The Blues” featuring Steve Strongman on guitar, the Cajun-flavored “Don’t Make No Sense” featuring Terrance Simien on accordion, “Watcha Do To Me” featuring Elvin Bishop, and the wistful closing track “Sideline.”
The band continues to tour with the current line-up of Kim Wilson on vocals and harmonica, Johnny Moeller on guitar, Bob Welsh on keyboards & guitar, Rudy Albin on drums, and Steve Kirsty on bass.
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