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GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Great American Media, announced the family of talent who will make appearances as the media company hosts it first-ever Great American Family Christmas Festival at The Northwell Park at UBS Arena, beginning November 22. The company also released VIP experiences and general ticketing information.
Great American Family Christmas Festival features one of New York’s most glorious homegrown Christmas trees for festive nightly lighting ceremony, brilliant Christmas light displays, ice skating, delicious food and beverage by the fire, holiday crafting classes, and photos with Santa Claus, beginning November 22 - December 29. Meet the stars of Great American Family Christmas movies weekends and enjoy World Premiere movie screenings, Q&As, panels, and scheduled photo ops. Great American Family talent will appear weekends at the festival throughout the run of the season. Fans who signed up as Insiders on the festival’s website will be first in the nation with early access to purchase VIP experiences and general admission tickets. Tickets and VIP experiences are available to the public at www. greatamericanfamilychristmasfestival.com
BLUE POINT CASK ALES FESTIVAL
Blue Point Brewing Company, Long Island’s original craft brewery and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, announced its 20th Annual Cask Ales Festival, taking place on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 2pm – 6pm at its flagship brewery in Patchogue, New York. The event promises to be the biggest celebration yet, featuring live performances by The Warped Tour Band, KRUSH, and DJ Kaution, along with a full day of entertainment, exceptional beer tastings, delicious food trucks, and exciting surprises.
This year’s festival will highlight more than 150 firkin-style beers from various breweries, offering attendees a chance to sample rare and fan-favorite brews. Guests will enjoy a selection of dishes from eight local food trucks and browse through a vibrant 20-vendor market filled with local crafts and goods. The festival will offer interactive activities, such as jousting, and skateboarding demos ensuring fun surprises await throughout the day.
Festival Details - Ticket Information: General Admission: $75; VIP: $130; Designated Driver: $40 General Admission Tickets: Includes a 5 oz. Cask Fest Tasting Glass, craft beer tastings, a commemorative 20th Cask Fest necklace koozie, and access to all festival activities and performances. For more information about Blue Point Brewing, visit www.bluepointbrewing.com
THE MUSIC OF PHILIP GLASS
The Mannes School of Music at The New School College of Performing Arts announced A Weekend of Glass, performances on October 25 and 26 featuring the music of iconic American composer Philip Glass, as part of its 2024-2025 season. Both concerts are open to the public and free with registration.
On Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m., perfectly timed for Halloween, the (Un)Silent Film series presents Dracula, featuring the Orange Road Quartet (Cuker and Stern Graduate String Quartet in Residence at Mannes) and two pianists, in Glass’s acclaimed score performed live with Tod Browning’s 1931 classic film starring Bela Lugosi, at the John L. Tishman Auditorium (63 Fifth Ave.).
On Saturday, October 26 at 7:30, the Mannes School of Music presents the NamekawaDavies Duo (Maki Namekawa and Dennis Russell Davies) in Pianographique featuring music by Philip Glass (U.S. Premiere), Laurie Anderson, and Steve Reich, with real-time visualizations by Cori O’Lan, at The Auditorium on 12th Street (66 West 12th St.).
LINGERIE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Lingerie Fighting Championships, Inc. announced that they have signed a broadcast deal with Maybacks Global Entertainment that will see their events and reality series air on Toro TV. “We’re excited to work with Maybacks & Toro TV,” CEO Shaun Donnelly says, “and share our unique brand of sports entertainment with their audience.”
Toro TV is marketed as ‘TV for the bold’ and is reminiscent of the former Spike TV in that it caters to a mostly male audience.
“Lingerie Fighting Championships is a great fit for Toro TV,” Chris Giordano, Chairman and President of Maybacks Global parent company Authentic Holdings says. “Ring of Combat, our initial entrée into combat sports, has been a great success with its audience multiplying dramatically with each show.”
Lingerie Fighting Championships Inc. is a sports entertainment company focused on producing unique mixed martial arts events for live audiences and television viewers featuring attractive female fighters. For more information please visit www.LFCfights.com
NORTH AMERICA’S BIGGEST DINOSAUR EVENT
North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur event Jurassic Quest® has been thrilling millions of guests for over 10 years, and NY/NJ metro-area families will soon get the chance to walk among the nation’s biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs when it visits the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center (97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837) on Dec. 27-30!
This three-day event provides unforgettable adventure, transporting families through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to roam among true-to-life versions of the creatures that once ruled the Earth. Tickets available online.
General Admission includes access to the dinosaur exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and live dinosaur shows. Guests can upgrade to KIDS ULTIMATE TICKETS for the best value for ages 2-10, adding unlimited access to stationery and walking dinosaur rides, fossil dig, and dinosaur themed inflatable attractions (individual tickets also available onsite).
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“THE COWBOY AND THE QUEEN” DOCUMENTARY
On October 18, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center will screen the documentary film The Cowboy and The Queen at 7 p.m. From Academy Award nominated filmmaker Andrea Nevins, The Cowboy and The Queen is a stirring portrait of Monty Roberts, a California horse trainer nearing 90 and showing no signs of slowing down, who recounts his life with horses, starting from his earliest days working in Hollywood westerns of the 1940s. Repelled by the accepted style of “breaking a horse’s spirit,” Roberts developed his own gentle approach to human interaction with horses in the hopes of someday transforming horse training standards worldwide. When his technique comes to the attention of Queen Elizabeth II, a friendship is sparked between the cowboy and the Queen that
LONG ISLAND HAUNTED FIREHOUSE
Get ready for a spine-tingling experience as the Long Island Haunted Firehouse opens its doors for another season of fright-filled weekends! Located at 1080 Portion Rd, Farmingville, this terrifying tradition will bring haunting thrills to all ages. The frights continue on select weekends throughout the month of October.
For just $15, visitors will step into a world of horror where the firehouse transforms into a haunted haven of the macabre. The Long Island Haunted Firehouse promises “Bone Chilling Fun for Everyone,” with scares, ghouls, and surprises waiting around every corner.
Not So Scary Halloween – For the Little Ones! For families with young children, the Haunted Firehouse will host a special Not So Scary event on Saturday, October 26th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. With the lights on and plenty of candy for trick-ortreaters, this event is perfect for little ones looking to enjoy the spooky fun in a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere. Admission is $20 per family (up to 6 people), cash only.
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lasts until the end of her life, a friendship that inspires horse trainers around the world. The evening will also feature a virtual discussion with Nevins and producer Graham Clark after the screening.
Tickets can be purchased at whbpac.org, by calling the Box Office at 631-288-1500, or at the Box Office located at 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach during business hours.
CELEBRATION OF HISPANIC HERITAGE DANCE AND MUSIC
On October 19th at 2 p.m., Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Company will be presenting a program of Salsa/Latin, Argentine Tango and Flamenco dance. The concert entitled, El Ritmo, will celebrate the many passionate and exciting rhythms of the Latin world.
It will take place at South Shore Mall Courtyard, Islip Arts Council Gallery, 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, ISLIPARTS.ORG 631-888-3525 Admission is free.
CAFE WITH SANDRA K
Cafe with Sandra K is a 30 minute talk show featuring local personalities from the East End that are passionate about their work/careers and contribute to the community.
Joe Gurrera; owner of Citarella gourmet stores, Florence Fabricant; NY times food & wine critic, Andrea Anthony, co-owner of Lunch/Lobster Roll, Meera Gandhi of the Giving Back Foundation, The Shinnecock Pow Wow with Chief Sachem, Jimmy Minardi of East End Ocean Rescue and Nina Ross, Author/Illustrator of Montauk Mike’s children’s books to name a few have been guests. Cafe with Sandra K is approaching its 5th year running.
The show has a specific schedule that airs 4 times a week on LTV - East Hampton Channel 20; Tues - 1:30 & 10 p.m., Wed- 1:30 p.m., Sat - 10 a.m & 4 times a week on Sun20TV Southampton, Channel 20, Tues & Fridays at 9:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m.
All shows are featured on YouTube and may be watched at anytime.
TRICKLED DOWN DECADENCE ART EXHIBIT
Join Jamaica Center For Arts and Learning on October 26th, 6-8 p.m. for the opening reception of a new visual arts exhibition - Trickled Down Decadence: Screams For Hope, curated by Wanda Best. The theme of this group exhibition is preventing youth gun violence. Works in this exhibit were created by a range of established, emerging, self-taught, and student artists. Featured artists include: Beverly Anderson, Blaqson, Christopher Spinelli, Entropy, Eric Grandison, Julia Shaw, Kenneth Reams, Luis Caraos, Zahied Mohammed, Dahlia Rogers, Shyla Idris, Wanda Ealey, Carlton Williams, Sabrina Lamb. Call JCAL at 718-658-7400 for more info.
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Buy Your Tickets Today For The Legends of Long Island Music Awards
Tuesday, November 19th at 6pm at The Bayview, Nautical Mile, Freeport
On November 19th, starting at 6pm the Long Island Music Business Organization (LIMBO) will hold The Legends of Long Island Music Awards honoring those music businesses that have helped build the vibrant Long Island Music Scene over the years. It will take place at the very classy The Bayview on the Nautical MiIe, Freeport.
Attire is from casual to elegant.
LIMBO was set up over a year ago as a Chamber of Commerce to promote Long Island Music Businesses (response has been fantastic) and the music community. This past May, it held the highly successful Great Guitar, Musical Instrument and Audio Show.
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BOB MARLEY’S SONS BRING ONE LOVE TO FOREST HILLS
Five of Bob Marley’s sons brought their father’s music and message to Forest Hills Stadium on September 22nd. Mixing Reggae, Ska, Funk, and Rock, the sons sang about spirituality, justice, love, and hope.
Ziggy Marley opened the concert with “Natural Mystic:” “There’s a natural mystic, blowing through the air, if you listen carefully now you will hear.” Done in a slow Reggae, transcendental rhythm it bled into the 5 sons assertively singing, “Get Up, Stand Up.”
“So Much Trouble in the World” followed but the rapid-fire, hip-hop-style lyrics were sometimes hard to pick up. The next song, “I Shot the Sheriff” and “Heathen,” had good rhythm and blistering guitar solos. The music was sharp and taut throughout the concert.
The songs did not end by increasing the intensity, volume, or crescendo for too long. Many of the songs bled into one another like the relevant, “War,” going into “No More Trouble,” followed by “Running Away.” “Wake Up and Live” seamlessly went into “Shalom Salaam,” a Ziggy Marley song.
The political song, “Concrete Jungle,” showed videos of 1970s Jamaica of youths with guns, riot police, and the contentious 1978 election. It was Bob Marley’s concert that year that brought the country together.
“Rastaman Vibration” and Wake Up and Live” gave a contemplative feel. The three female backup vocalists, and the saxophone, trumpet, and trombone were an excellent part of these songs. Bass and electric guitars, keyboard, drums, and a percussionist filled out the rest of the backup band.
“Three Little Birds” had the Marley brothers stopping so the audience could sing, “Don’t worry about a thing because everything is going to be alright.” “Satisfy My Soul” and “Buffalo Soldier” were also crowd pleasers.
Damian Marley said during his song, “Medication,” “My brothers and I are big advocates of marijuana. Cannabis saves lives!”
“Iron Lion Zion” was an exciting use of bongos, horns, and the three female backup vocals. “Exodus” had each of the Marley brothers taking turns singing lead. It was the last song followed quickly by two encores, “Could You Be Loved” and “One Love.”
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During the last song, the Marley sons’ last message was to ask three times, “Do you love Bob Marley?” It was enthusiastically answered yes. It summed up the night’s message.
The 13,000-seat stadium was near capacity. A multi-racial, multi-ethnic, mostly middle-aged crowd mostly stood for the nearly two-hour show. As part of the performance, a man on stage waved the Rastafarian flag during all of the songs.
NYPD Counter-Terrorism, NYPD Officers, and Stadium Security provided multi-layered security. They were not in your face, only asking for the aisles in the stadium to be clear of people.
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SPORTS BEAT
Pete Alonso’s ninth inning threerun home run in Game 3 to give the Mets the lead, and eventually the series victory, over the Milwaukee Brewers, was the biggest moment in his Mets career. It was also one of the most dramatic dingers in Mets history.
No one was cheering harder when the ball just made it over Brewers’ rightfielder Sam Frelick’s glove and into the stands than Alonso’s agent, Scott Boras. Pete will be a free agent after the completion of the World Series, and he struggled this year despite his 34 home runs.
Many Mets fans, and team president David Stearns, were ready to bid adieu to him. Alonso’s blast reminded every cynical fan what he has to offer.
I won’t wade into the tired debate about whether the late Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame, but I will always fondly remember him for advice he gave to me. In 1981 Rose was 40 years old and playing for the Phillies with the same energy as he did as a Reds rookie in 1963. I asked him how he kept his youthful enthusiasm for his work. He asked me what I did, and I told him I was accountant for Price Waterhouse. “Do you like it?” he asked. “Not with the same joy you have for your work!” I retorted. “You will feel like you are 75 when you are 25 if you don’t like what you do,” he advised. He was right, and I left my job before the end of that year.
Speaking of baseball, mazel tov to Seaford native and Melville resident Mark Rosenman on being the head coach of Long Island’s Sid Jacobson Hammers
teen baseball team which won the gold at last month’s Maccabi Games in Houston. The Maccabi Games can be thought of as the Jewish Olympics.
The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis was created by the late NFL Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti nearly forty years ago after his son, Marc, was paralyzed playing linebacker for the Citadel in a football game. The organization’s research has helped make many people regain ambulatory function who otherwise would have been confined to a wheelchair for the rest of their lives.
The Buoniconti Fund held its annual Sports Legends dinner in New York City in September, and among the honorees were Roger Clemens and agent Leigh Steinberg, who was the basis for the 1996 Tom Cruise film, “Jerry Maguire.”
I told Clemens, his son, Kody, who is an infielder for the Phillies, is a pleasure to speak with.
I informed him I watched Kody strike out some hitters when he was asked by his manager, Rob Thomson, to mop up in a blowout game. “Kody struck out Shohei Ohtani in a game. He got Ohtani to sign a baseball for him. We are now in the record books by most strikeouts by a father and son combination. We surpassed the Stottlemyres. It is a mark which will stand forever!” Roger proudly said. I asked Leigh Steinberg if his business has grown larger because college players can now make money with endorsements under what is called “NIL” (Name, Image, Likeness) deals. “It has, but it comes with headaches. Fifteen-year-old kids are getting NIL offers, and they and their parents, are not prepared for what that entails.”
The Jets reminded their fans in their
THEATER: REIMAGINED REVIVALS AND ORIGINALS
The fall season hits its stride with an embarrassment of riches. Biographical musicals include “Tammy Faye” in which Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben stars as the larger-than-life televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Under Rupert Goold’s direction, Christian Borle co-stars as Jim Bakker and Michael Cerveris plays rival televangelist Jerry Falwell. The biomusical, with new music by Elton John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears and book by James Graham, arrives on Broadway after premiering at London’s Alemeida Theatre in 2022. (Palace Theatre) tammyfayebway.com
Tony Award-winner James Monroe Inglehart (“Aladdin”) stars as jazz great Louis Armstrong in the new jukebox musical “A Wonderful World,” a celebration of the entertainment legend’s life and music as narrated by his four wives. Written by Aurin Square, co-conceived and co-directed by Christopher Renshaw, co-conceived by Andrew Delaplaine, and co-directed by Christina Sajous and Inglehart, it premiered in Chicago in 2023. (Studio 54) louisarmstrongmusical.com
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Daniel Dae Kim (“Lost”) stars as a playwright named DHH in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of David Henry Hwang’s 2007 semi-autobiographic farce “Yellow Face.” In 1990, Hwang’s fictionalized doppelganger protests the casting of Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce as the Eurasian pimp in “Miss Saigon,” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his play about yellowface casting. Leigh Silverman directs. (Todd Haimes Theatre) www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2024-2025/yellow-face/
“Glee’s” Darren Criss returns to Broadway and Helen J. Shen makes her Broadway debut in the new science-fiction musical, “Maybe Happy Ending,” about the romance that develops between two obsolete, putout-to-pasture robot helpers in Seoul, South Korea. Directed by Tony-winner Michael Arden with book and score by Will Aronson and Hue Park, the romantic musical premiered in South Korea. (Belasco Theatre) maybehappyending.com
Jim Parson’s returns to Broadway as the Stage Manager in Tony-winning director Kenny Leon’s “newly relevant” revival of Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning classic “Our Town,” in which Leon reimagines Wilder’s turn-ofthe-century Grovers Corner as a racially diverse town to better reflect the reality of America. The Gibbs’s (Billy Eugene Jones and Michelle Wilson) are now Black, while the Webbs (Richard Thomas and Katie Holmes) are white. The play charts young love, marriage and death in the lives of Ephraim Sykes’s George Gibbs and Zoey Deutch’s Emily Webb as it celebrates the eternal truths of the beauty and brevity of life. (Barrymore Theatre) ourtownbroadway.com
Adam Driver stars as a narcissistic country music icon and movie star who, after his mother’s death, decides to abandon stardom for the “simple life,” returning to his Tennessee hometown in an off-Broadway revival of Kenneth Lonergan’s “Hold on to Me Darling.” The play was described in its 2016 Atlantic Theatre premiere as a “comic study of the bad faith and bad behavior of a narcissistic celebrity and those around him.” Neil Pepe once again directs a cast that includes Keith Nobbs and C.J. Wilson reprising their roles from the Atlantic premiere. (Lucille Lortel Theatre) holdontomedarling.com
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dismal 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos that having Aaron Rodgers as their QB is not a guarantee to getting to the playoffs. The Jets rushing game was atrocious, while their defense could not stop the Broncos running backs. To make matters worse, Rodgers showed his disgust with his head coach, Robert Saleh, after Saleh criticized him for calling too many audibles which led to numerous off-sides penalties which killed drives.
Kith, the popular lifestyle retailer, is distributing a line of vintage NFL clothing for fans of the Jets, Giants, Raiders, Dolphins, and Eagles. Kith hired former Giants receiver, and the hero of Super Bowl XLII, David Tyree to be their spokesman for its Big Blue line of clothing.
Knicks president Leon Rose shocked the NBA world by dealing Julius Randle and Donte DiVicenzo to the Timberwolves for center Karl-Anthony Towns. While the departures of Randle and DiVicenzo will hurt, Towns gives the Knicks a legitimate superstar, and his arrival takes the pressure off Mitchell Robinson if his knee remains balky. The Knicks also made a smart PR move by bringing back one of their greatest players, Patrick Ewing,
in an ambassadorial role. Netflix is scheduled to televise a boxing exhibition between 58 -year-old Mike Tyson, and social media sensation, and decent pugilist, Jake Paul on November 15. The fight was supposed to take place this past summer but had to be postponed because of health issues which befell Tyson.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has certainly cashed in by being the boyfriend of a certain well-known singer. He hosted “Saturday Night Live” last season and has appeared as an actor in some television shows and commercials. He will soon be entering the world of game show hosting as he will be the master of ceremonies for Prime Video’s “Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity.” ESPN rightfully celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of its Emmy Award-winning “30 for 30” documentary series with a retrospective earlier this month. You can watch every “30 for 30” documentary on its premium streaming site, ESPN Plus.
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GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE OJAYS
Veteran entertainers Gladys Knight and The O’Jays will take Mohegan Sun Arena on a trip down memory lane with all their greatest hits during a 7:30 p.m. show Saturday, November 16th. The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last sixty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance.
After more than 60 years electrifying people all over the world, the mighty, legendary, R&B/Soul kings The O’Jays are set to embark on their final tour! Featuring original members Eddie Levert Sr and Walter Williams Sr, who have been singing together since they were kids!
With this magic formula, often called The Sound of Philadelphia, The O’Jays scored their first number 1 and million-selling song, “Backstabbers,” followed by more chart-topping pop and R&B singles including “Love Train,” “Put Your Hands Together,” “For The Love of Money.”
Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of Knight & The O’Jays can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
PITBULL THREE SHOWS AT HARD ROCK
Pitbull returns to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for three shows in late December, including one show on New Year’s Eve. The shows are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m., plus a third show to ring in the New Year on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m.
Pitbull invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY®-winning independent international superstar, education advocate, business entrepreneur and motivational speaker. With countless awards, dozens of international number ones, hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, millions of single sales, 25 million album sales, and cumulative video views in excess of 15 billion.
Tickets are on sale at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity. com and Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
DAVE MATTHEWS U.S. TOUR
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After wrapping up their summer tour with their traditional threeday Labor Day weekend celebration at The Gorge in Washington state, Dave Matthews Band announced fall tour dates. The sixnight fall outing will kick off on November 15th at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena. The run includes a two-night stand at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Tuesday, November 19th and Wednesday, November 20th, with both shows starting at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Dave Matthews Band will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 19th. The 2024 ceremony, which will take place at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, OH, will stream live on Disney+ and be available on Hulu the next day. A special will air on ABC at a later date.
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Saturday May 3, 2025 • 10am - 4pm
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BUY 3 BOOTHS, GET 4th FREE. We plan on 50 plus booths. Exhibit area is 10,000 sq. ft. Extra tables @ $20 each (Limited availability). Electricity at booth $50. (Limited on a first come basis). You should bring your own extension cords. *This
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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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PHISH ANNOUNCE
NEW YEAR’S RUN AT MSG
Phish return to New York City on Saturday, December 28th through Tuesday, December 31 for a four-night New Year’s run at Madison Square Garden. A much loved New Year’s tradition that has supplied some of the most surprising and legendary moments in the band’s forty-plus year history, this year’s run will bring Phish’s total number of shows at The Garden to eighty-seven.
Tickets are on sale at https:// phishnye.100xhospitality.com.
ROD WAVE UPCOMING LAST LAP TOUR
This Fall, AG Touring and Mammoth, Inc. present the Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour. This large-scale multi-city outing will feature Rod Wave headlining 36 of North America’s top arenas coast-tocoast. The tour will kick off in October and includes a show at UBS Arena, on December 2nd with special guests Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior and Eelmatic.
Blessed with a special singing voice and an uncanny gift for songwriting, Florida’s Rod Wave is taking his own path to the top of the game. The St. Petersburg native, who has amassed over 21 billion streams to date, joined Taylor Swift as the only 2 artists to top
the Billboard albums chart between 2021-2023. Rod’s last album, Nostalgia, topped the chart 2 weeks in a row and cemented his status as one of the pioneers of “pain music.”
For all information regarding the tour and to purchase tickets, please visit https://official-rodwave.com/.
GUITAR DYNAMO SAMANTHA FISH AT SONY HALL
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Ruf Records is proud to announce a monumental tour that will showcase the legacy of one of the most influential labels in modern blues history. Since its founding in 1994 by Thomas Ruf, Ruf Records has been a cornerstone of the blues genre, nurturing some of the most renowned and respected artists in the world. This tour will be headlined by Samantha Fish and Canned Heat, with special guests Mitch Ryder and Bernard Allison, and a special performance by Ghalia Volt’s One Woman Band.
2024 has been a landmark year for Fish, who has continued to captivate audiences with her powerful guitar work, soulful vocals, and genre-defying style. Fish’s live performances blend raw blues with rock, country, and even punk influences. For this special anniversary tour, Fish will be joined by Mitch Ryder, whose career spans over five decades. Known for his high-energy performances and hits like “Devil with a Blue Dress On,” Ryder will bring an added layer of intensity to Fish’s already explosive set. Together, they are sure to deliver a performance that will be a highlight of the tour and a fitting tribute to Ruf Records’ legacy.
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COUNTRY
KELLY CLARKSON WANTS “YOU FOR CHRISTMAS”
Kelly Clarkson has teamed up with internationally renowned artists/producers Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt for brand-new original holiday single “You For Christmas” - available now via Atlantic Records.
“You For Christmas” marks the latest original release from Clarkson since her GRAMMY-nominated tenth studio album, 2023’s chemistry, and her first holiday offering since her GRAMMY-nominated ninth studio album, 2021’s When Christmas Comes Around… The latter will have a deluxe re-release with the new single on November 1st as When Christmas Comes Around… Again, along with a new cover of “Sleigh Ride.”
BROOKS & DUNN AND LAINEY WILSON TURN IT UP
Country duo Brooks & Dunn join forces with multi-Platinum, GRAMMY® award-winning artist Lainey Wilson for an electric re-imagination of their 2005 number one hit “Play Something Country.” The propulsive country anthem highlights the signature blend of honky-tonk style and country-rock sound from both Brooks & Dunn and Wilson. “Play Something Country” is the first release from the upcoming REBOOT II, releasing Nov. 15 via Sony Music Nashville.
With a catchy chorus and rebellious flair, Wilson brings a bold ZZ Top-inspired sound to “Play Something Country,” perfectly matching her fiery performance style.
REBOOT II is far from a tribute album, it’s a celebration of Brooks & Dunn’s lasting influence and versatility, showcasing how their music continues to resonate with contemporary artists and generations. The sequel to their acclaimed 2019 collaboration project, REBOOT II follows the format of re-imagined B&D classics—except this time, a brand new group of today’s most engaging artists were given maximum creative freedom.
They recently announced 2025 dates for the first leg of their NEON MOON TOUR; for a full list of upcoming tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit https:// www.brooks-dunn.com/.
ASHLEY WINELAND’S “TUMBLEWEED”
In the midst of her 50+ city tour and fresh off a show-stopping performance opening for Jo Dee Messina, Ashley Wineland announced her third single, “Tumbleweed,” a pure collision of hope and heartbreak. Produced by Marti Frederiksen—renowned for his work with Carrie Underwood, Ozzy Osborne, and Aerosmith. “Tumbleweed” is an unsettled romance, intense and consuming yet fleeting. The lyrics capture a love that blows in like a forceful wind, sweeping you off your feet only to move on just as quickly, leaving a trail of dust.
Ashley says, “The lyrics tell the story of a whirlwind romance with a person who is so powerful and all-encompassing, only for that person to eventually roll on to the next best thing. It’s full of hope and heartbreak. Country as country love songs can get!” This type of love is thrilling, much like the high-energy of Ashley’s previous singles, “Crank It Up” and “Heartbreak Boots” leaving you craving more.
Fiftieth Anniversary Mazarin Show
Come celebrate Doug Mazarin's birthday and 50th anniversary of Mazarin.The band returns to My Fathers Place for this joyous milestone concert, Friday, November 15th Fifty years of rock ‘n’ roll! There will be cake! Mazarin fifty featuring Tommy Williams, Doug Mazarin” Hochlerin, Glenn Mack, Barry Waller, & Marc “Mazarin” Hochlerin.
They will perform all your favorites with the band going deep from the Mazarin songbook. Guitarist and Legendary producer Fred Guarino will be mixing the show. Mazarin, honored recently at The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, was featured at SXSW and remains the unprecedented, and only three time winner of Good Times Magazine's “Best Band” Award.
Mazarin remains a testament to the enduring spirig of rock n roll. Formed in the heart of t he genre's golden age, this ensemble has woven a tapestry of sound that resonates with the soul of the '70's yet thrives in the modern era.
Reserved seats & tables, doors at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. General admission tickets only $43.00. My Father’s Place at The Roslyn 1221 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn. www.myfathersplace.com
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CLASSIC ROCK
RATT OUT OF THE CELLAR
BMG announced the release of ‘Out Of The Cellar’ 40th Anniversary, celebrating RATT’s massively successful first studio album with Limited Edition versions which include an UNRELEASED TRACK recorded during the 1983 “Out of the Cellar” sessions.
Formed in Los Angeles, RATT was featured as an unsigned act on Uncle Joe Benson’s Local Licks Drive Time Show on KLOS-FM. This was their first time on radio and led to their signing to Atlantic Records.
Featuring the classic line up of Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Warren DeMartini (guitars), Robbin Crosby (guitars), Juan Croucier (bass/vocals), and Bobby Blotzer (drums), RATT exploded on to the national scene in 1984 with the release of ‘Out Of The Cellar.’
This Limited Edition of ‘Out Of The Cellar’ is being released in red and black splatter vinyl with a lenticular cover and an additional neon orange 7” with the unreleased track ‘Reach for the Sky’, as well as a Limited Edition CD format with lenticular cover and unreleased track.
1ST ANNY VINYL OF STONES’ HACKNEY DIAMONDS
METAL
MOTÖRHEAD ‘WE TAKE NO PRISONERS’ THE SINGLES
Back in the golden era of the single of the 1970’s and 80’s, Motörhead would regularly assault the ears of chart listeners on a Sunday afternoon with a string of hit smashes in the rock charts of the time. The single as a format may have been less prominent from the 90’s onwards due to the dawn of the CD, but that didn’t diminish the calibre of the singles and promos that Motörhead continued to release. These mostly CD singles are now rare and highly collectable, so it only feels fitting for this era of the band’s bullet belt full of hits to be reappraised and released on the format that singles were born for, 7” vinyl.
We Take No Prisoners is a collection of the bands singles spanning 1995 to 2006, and available as a nine 7” single box set and expanded double CD and digital editions. From crowd pleasers like the pummeling ‘Sacrifice’, through their unique cover of Sex Pistols, ‘God Save The Queen’ to the semi-acoustic roots vibes of ‘Whorehouse Blues’, no one could deny their song writing prowess was still second to none.
Visit www.iMotorhead.com for news and updates!
To commemorate the 1st anniversary of The Rolling Stones’ 2023 number one album Hackney Diamonds, a special edition vinyl edition is being released this winter. The 2LP release features album singles “Angry,” “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” and “Mess It Up,” plus 7 additional live recordings performed at the album’s live launch at Racket, New York in October 2023. These include “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” with Lady Gaga, as well as performances of “Shattered,” “Tumbling Dice,” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”
The new edition, available December 6, marks a year since the Stones’ first studio set of original material since 2005 was released. Hackney Diamonds charted at #1 in 19 territories around the world selling over a million units since release. Lead single “Angry” was nominated for Best Rock Song at 2024’s GRAMMY® Awards, while the single became the Stones first Top 40 single in the UK in 18 years.
THE CURE SONGS OF A LOST WORLD
THE CURE will release their longawaited new album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD, on November 1st. The album, their 14th studio release, is their first in 16 years. Songs from the album were previewed during The Cure’s 90-date, 33-country ‘Shows Of A Lost World’ tour, for more than 1.3 million people to overwhelming fan and critical acclaim.
“ALONE,” the first song released from the album, opened every show on the tour and is available to stream now. The band will reveal the rest of the track listing for the new album over the coming weeks at http://www.songsofalost.world and on social channels.
THE HU COVER IRON MAIDEN’S “THE TROOPER”
With over 830M all-time streams, #1 charting albums, multiple sold-out headlining tours across the globe, appearances at major festivals worldwide, recognition from top government agencies and officials, and collaborations with some of rock’s biggest names,THE HU have brought Mongolian music to the forefront with their innovative brand of ‘Hunnu Rock.’ They will now bring their unparalleled and immersive performance to audiences across North America as they join forces with rock legends Iron Maiden as direct support on their “Future Past” arena tour. THE HU have paid tribute to Iron Maiden by releasing a cover version of one of the band’s most popular songs, “The Trooper.”
Tickets and VIP upgrades are available now athttps://www.thehuofficial.com.
DEVOLUTION DEBUT ALBUM DECEIVER, BELIEVER
Devolution is a collaborative project featuring musicians and friends Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Imonolith), Eric Tysor, Nate Beberdick, and Christian Olde Wolbers (ex-Fear Factory, Violence, Cypress Hill, plus Arkaea- his previous band along with Jon Howard). With the release of their first two singles, Devolution had already gained significant traction to the point where a Devolution shirt was worn by Edward Furlong in the horror film, The Forest Hills, featuring the return of Shelley Duvall. Their debut album Deceiver, Believer, also features guest appearances by Cristian Machado (ex-Ill Niño, Lions at the Gate), Chris Dudley (Underoath) and Misstiq on synths.
Devolution premiered the title track (with guest appearances by Cristian Machado and Chris Dudley) from the Deceiver, Believer album at Ghost Cult who declared the band a “Low-key Metal Supergroup.”
Photo by Gene Kirkland
BITS & PIECES
ALEX VAN HALEN TWO ‘BROTHERS’ BOOK SIGNING
Alex Van Halen’s deeply candid and insightful book, BROTHERS, is not like any rock & roll memoir you’ve ever read. He shares his story of family, camaraderie, immigration, music, and loss, and offers a remarkable tribute to his late little brother and bandmate, Edward, a once-in-a-generation talent and transformed our understanding of what it’s possible to do with a guitar.
A fascinating story of a legendary band, its talent, and the passion to create, BROTHERS takes readers deep inside with tales of musical politics, infighting, and plenty of bad-boy behavior. But mostly Alex’s portrayal of brotherhood, music, and enduring love shines through the drama. BROTHERS provides the definitive take on Edward Van Halen’s life and death from the one who knew and loved him best.
Tickets for the book signing and live conversation events, as well as book preorders, are available now via Van-Halen.com. Monday, Oct. 21 @ 12 Noon –Barnes & Noble – NYC
KEITH RICHARDS’ DAUGHTER RELEASES SINGLE
International DJ/producer Alexandra Richards releases her debut single, ‘Feel You,’ a swoony and evocative slice of deep melodic house with an Afro-house vibe perfect for dance floors and headphones alike. Paralleling the career paths of her mother and father (Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and supermodel Patti Hansen) in the worlds of music and fashion, Alexandra grew up constantly inspired in an artistic household. As a platform to share her love and appreciation for music, Alexandra started DJing after learning from friends around the city.
Voiced by celebrated dance music duo JAIKO, renowned for their distinctive blend of male and female vocals, “Feel You” dives deep into the emotional turbulence of a close connection, where feelings are so intense they blur the lines between personal space and intimacy. The lyrics capture the internal struggle between staying grounded and maintaining composure while being irresistibly drawn to someone who seems to penetrate your very essence.
ED SHEERAN RELEASES +-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION)
Ed Sheeran released his “+-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION).” The collection brings together some of Ed Sheeran’s biggest songs to date from his decade-spanning mathematical album era. It is available on CD, 2xLP (Bright Blue vinyl), Download and streaming partners.The physical formats will include access to exclusive voice notes from Sheeran. A brand new selection of related merchandise will also be available.
In support of the “+-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION),” Sheeran has been dropping a series of special performance videos highlighting some of his most popular songs…“Tenerife Sea,” “Castle On The Hill,” “Dive” and “Lego House.”
IRIDIUM LES PAUL EXHIBIT
The Iridium, a musical landmark in Times Square famously known as a destination for intimately experiencing the best rock, jazz, and blues artists in the world, located downstairs of Ellen’s Stardust Diner, has announced a very special exclusive event celebrating Les Paul, the Father of Modern Music. On October 7th The Iridium opened the Les Paul Thru the Lens exhibit, which features 24 gallery framed one-of-a-kind photos that chronicle the personal and professional life of the musician. The exhibit will be hosted by The Iridium through November 18, 2024, and is presented by The Les Paul Foundation. On the 7th, the Iridium hosted a onenight, special engagement, “All About Les.”
“All About Les” features longtime friend and Les Paul archivist Chris Lentz who chronicled Paul’s life through personal and up-close photographs, and thirdgeneration manager and Executive Director of the Les Paul Foundation, Michael Braunstein. The intimate event gave guests a chance to see more photographs taken by Lentz including backstage images of Paul and the Les Paul Trio.
U2 ‘HOW TO RE-ASSEMBLE AN ATOMIC BOMB’
To mark the 20th anniversary of U2’s critically-acclaimed, eight-time Grammywinning album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, Interscope Records announced the release of a shadow album titled How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb, which includes new, unreleased songs discovered in the archive of the original album recording sessions. Set for a standalone release on November 29th, the first songs to be made available from How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb are ‘Country Mile’ and ‘Picture Of You (X + W)’. To further celebrate the anniversary of this seminal album, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb has now been remastered for the first time, a process which saw the band go back to the vault to revisit those early ‘00s recording sessions, a period of intense creativity for U2 in the studio, as well as a time of deep personal and artistic reflection following the passing of Bono’s father Bob in 2001. This special 20th anniversary edition – out November 22nd - will include the bonus track ‘Fast Cars’.
ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN NEW RELEASE
Twenty-five years since its first release, London Records are set to release Echo & The Bunnymen’s album ‘What Are You Going To Do With Your Life?’ on vinyl for the very first time on November 29th, both on crystal clear vinyl and on limited edition rust orange vinyl. Fully remastered, the 1999 album will also be reissued on an expansive 34-track double CD edition featuring B-sides, alternative takes and live versions of Bunnymen classics and tracks from the album.
‘What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?’ is the eighth studio album by the Liverpool post-punk artists and the follow-up to their triumphant 1997 comeback album ‘Evergreen’, which saw original Bunnymen members Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant and Les Pattison reunite in the studio for the first time in almost a decade. ‘What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?’ featured two singles, “Get in The Car” and fan favorite “Rust”.
Photo by Andrew McPherson
