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GOOD TIMES STUDIO DIRECTORY A ROOM STUDIO INC.
Telephone: 631-243-237 Website: www.darestudios.com Email Address: darestudios@gmail.com
BENEATH THE SUN REHEARSAL AND RECORDING STUDIO
Recording/Rehearsal. Owner/Head Engineer: Stephen Porcelli No. of Rooms: 2 We do promo videos, editing, live sound, showcases, recording, and rehearsals. We use DW/Yamaha drums, Fender and Marshall amps. MPEG, GK, and SWR amps. Roland and QSC powered amps. Address: 360-C Commack Road Deer Park, NY 11729 Telephone: 631-243-4250 Website: ekoproductions.com Email address: ekopro@aol.com
Recording/Rehearsal Owner/Head Engineer: Steve Ronsen No. of Rooms: 5 Big rooms, front door parking, easy location. Marshall, Tama, Pear, Peavy, JBL, Hartke, GK, all the good stuff. No living room setups real sound stage & feel! Address: 62 Bethpage Drive Hicksville, NY 11801 Telephone: 516-433-7666 Website: www. TheARoom.com Email address: thearoom@yahoo.com
Recording/Rehearsal. Owner/Head Engineer: Mick James No. of Rooms: 4 ProTools, Neve, Avalon, Marshall, Fender, Ampeg. GMS, Tama, EV, Blackstar, Focusrite, Yamaha NS10M, Green Screen Room Available. Address: 1 Willis Court Hicksville, NY 11801 Telephone: 631-882-1327 Website: www.facebook.com/beneaththesunstudios Email address: distressedvisionproductions@gmail.com
DARE STUDIOS
Recording/Rehearsal. Owner/Engineer: Mike Epstein Engineer: Peter Eppolitto Rehearsal – Gretsch drums, messa boogie amps, Ashdown, Marshall, Supro, Vox, Fender, Roland, Korg, Shure, JBL, EV – All rehearsal rooms have mixing board access, 3 all tube guitar amps, PA, bass, microphones, & drums. Recording – ProTools HD Ultimate, Neuman Mics, AKG, hundreds of plug-ins, Avalon, Chandler, Universal Audio, Adam speakers, dozens of guitars. Address: 261F Suburban Avenue Deer Park, NY 11787
EKO PRODUCTIONS
ELITE SOUND STUDIOS
Recording/Rehearsal/ Owners: Mark S. Mina/Danny Stanton/ Don Chaffin Head engineers: Marcus Coleman/Don Chaffin No. of Rooms: 6 Studio A: Full television and video production with a 25’x33’x16’ high cyc Studios B & C: State of the art rehearsal. All sound and backline in-house Studio D: Full music recording and video editing complex Studio E: 60’x27’ full dance room with mirrors, stretchbars, and coated floor Studio F: Full state of the art performing and rehearsal venue 3,500sqf. Full digital sound and lighting/Line Array EAW/Chauvet lighting/Video screens Address: 80 Dale Street West Babylon, NY 11704 Telephone: 917-273-2876 Website: www.elitesoundstage.com Email address: elitesoundstudiosny@gmail.com
HOLE IN THE WALL RECORDS
Recording. Owner: Lou Gerrero Head Engineer: Cool Hand Lou
Full Service Audio Studio
LONG ISLAND
RECORDING, MIXING, MASTERING AND PRODUCTION Specializing in Music, Podcasts, Audio Books, Voice-overs, Video Shoots, Showcases, Writing Camps, Livestreams, Listening Parties & Networking Events
VOCAL LOUNGE
2477C MERRICK ROAD, BELLMORE, NY | 516-409-1818 DreamRecordingStudios.com
LIVE ROOM W/ STAGE
LIVE ROOM W/ GRAND PIANO
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GOOD TIMES STUDIO DIRECTORY No. of Rooms: 1 Hole In The Wall Records stands out because of our professionalism, reliability, integrity, and great service. We have a knowledgable and enthusiastic staff. Our Pro-Tools-based recording, mixing, and mastering platform is industry standard. Our rates are reasonable. We know you will love recording with us. Address: 2208 Loretta Road Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Telephone: 347-599-5765 Website: www.hole-in-the-wallrecords.com Email address: coolhandloue@live.com
HYPERSTUDIO RECORDING
Recording. Owner/Head Engineer: Eitan Kantor No. of Rooms: 3 Yamaha recording drum set, C7 grand piano, amps, keyboards, Windows (!) with beautiful suburban view Address: West Hempstead Telephone: 516-343-8890 Email address: hyperstudiorecording@gmail.com
IAN LONDON PRODUCTIONS
Recording/Mixing/Productions. Owner/Head Engineer: Ken Wallace ProTools HDX/48x48, Amek 9098i console, Amek rembrant console, Neve Eq, Avalon, SSL, Bricasti M7, GML, Wesk Lake speakers, Otari 24-track tape, vast mic collection, Yamaha grand piano 7-9, Fender Rhoades, Hammond B-3, three sets of drums, various amps. Address: 229 Sherry Street East Islip, NY 11730 Telephone: 631-277-6273 Office Phone: 212-7655546 Website: www.ianlondon.com Email address: kwlondon@ aol.com
NEXT PHASE BLOKHED STUDIOS
Recording/Rehearsal. Owner/Head Engineer: Tom Stiegler No. of Rooms: 6 Yamaha and DW drums, Marshall, Vox, Fender, Mesa Boogie, Orange, Ampeg, and many other GT amps. We are the best-stocked, cleanest rooms, and best sounding rehearsal studio in NY, and one of the nicest recording studios that can handle any type of recording. AddressL 136 Allen Blvd Farmingdale, NY 11735 Telephone: 631-7521295 Website: nextphasesoundstudios.com Email address: nextphasesoundstudios@gmail.com
PARADIDDLE STUDIO
Recording. Owner/Chief Engineer: Bill Herman Paradiddle Studio is a private studio located in Huntington, NY providing a creative, comfortable environment for your next project. We make quality recording affordable. We specialize in Americana, blues, folk and rock genres. Telephone: 631-680-0544 Website: www.paradiddlerecords.com/paradiddle-studio Email address: paradiddlerecords@gmail.com
THE MIX PALACE
Recording/Mixing/Mastering. Owner/Head Engineer: Mic Angelo No. of Rooms: 6 SSL, ProTools, Studor, Neumann, Neve. Biggest tracking room on Long Island. Live recording capabilities! Address: 94A Cherry Valley Avenue West Hempstead, NY 11552 Telephone: 516-384-9011 Website: www.themixpalace.com Email address: magnaplaner@hotmail.com
Analog and Digital Recording, Mixing, Production, Artist Development Only $75 per hour including Professional Engineeer
Join the hundreds of artists, record labels and producers that have used our services. We also do Audio Consulting, Studio Construction and Wiring.
For FREE Tour and Consultation Call 516.492.5658
Give The Gift of Music
Website: www.youngstreetstudios.com • FB: Young Street Studios • Instagram: Young Street Studios • Email: youngstreetstudiosinc@gmail.com
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STUDIO DIRECTORY TIKI RECORDING STUDIO
Recording. Owner/Engineer: Fred Guarino Fred has been in business for over 40 years. Since selling his former studio and building in 2004 to Alicia Keys, Tiki stayed in business with a focus on more personal relationships. Recording, mixing, and mastering all types of projects for people like: Billy Joel, Jimmy Webb, Maureen McGovern, Billy J Kramer, The Infamous Stringdusters, Odetta, Ashanti, Blondie Chaplin, Mark Newman, Ken Talve, John “Cat” Gatto, and many more. Address: 30-A Glen Street Glen Cove, NY 11542 Telephone: 516-671-4300 Website: www.tikirecording.com www.tikimastering.com Email address: fred@tikirecording.com
ULTIMATE SOUND STUDIO
Owner: Karen Curry All tube guitar amps... Marshall, Peavey, Carvin, Vox, Krank, etc... Ampeg bass heads, Tama, Gretsch drum sets... full backline Address: 1675 Roosevelt Avenue Bohemia, NY 11716 Telephone: 631-647-5603 Website: www. facebook.com/p/Ultimate-Sound-Studio-100038120745241/ Email address: atbonz@icloud.com
YOUNG STREET STUDIOS
Recording. Owner/Chief Engineer: Mike Hogan Control room, live room, 2 Iso booths. Convert any analog format to digital, 56 input SSL GB8000. Address: 1501 Lincoln Avenue Holbrook, NY 11741 Telephone: 516-492-5658 Website: www. youngstreetstudios.com Email address: youngstreetstudios. inc@gmail.com
Tiki Recording Studios ~ still making music ... ... and lots of it. All size and type projects welcome.
Located downtown Glen Cove, featuring a huge collection of gear along with years experience Recording, Mixing & Mastering. Call Fred Guarino, owner, engineer
516-671-4300
Fred@TikiRecording.com 30-A Glen Street, Suite 204, Glen Cove TikiRecording.com
Where Your Music Becomes Radio Ready PRICING
Recording $30 an Hour. 10 Hour Booking Minimum Mixing: $200 Flat Rate for up to 10 Songs Mastering: $200 Flat Rate for up to 10 Songs HOLE IN THE WALL RECORDS 2208 LORETTA ROAD FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11601 Lou Gerrero Audio Engineer 347 599 5765 coolhandlou@live.com
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Studio A
Studio B
Mark: (917) 273-2876 Danny: (631) 974-2230 Don: (631) 553-3763
Studio C
Studio D 80d Dale Street West Babylon, New York 11704
Studio E
Studio A
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Good Times Talent Directory 2023 Absurd Condition
Boomer Brothers
Progressive rock, fusion, metal trio
Our background begins 1966 when I played the Action House. My current bandmates bring forward those days with originals and covers. Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Donnie Marino (516) 996-6792 don28@optonline.net
Category: Alternative/Hard Rock/ Metal/Funk/Rock/Pop/Roots Rock/ Cover Band Contact: Chris Savarino (516) 462-0846 chrissavarino121@gmail.com
Bang For Ya Buc!!!*
absurd_condition_official on Instagram
Avalanche Band Classic rock & Mountain tribute Category: Cover Band Contact: Jim Turrisi (516) 523-7757 jamminjtt@aol.com www.avalancheband.com
Back Bone R&B tribute with original movie soundtrax Contact: Dan Orza (516) 887-7170 lisound@icloud.com
Background Music Group* Live instrumental/vocal background music for corporate events. Small restaurants, gallery openings, wineries, country clubs, fundraisers, private parties, and special events. Solo, trio, full band Category: Cover Band Contact: Rob Gayle (516) 353-8439 bmgmusicians@gmail.com www.backgroundmusicgroup.com
A group of teachers playing music through decades and having a blast doing it. A new take on the old scene. Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Frank Vee (631) 294-4790 bfybband@gmail.com
Bill Deimann Pro drummer/songwriter/music producer available for prog rock, synth, EDM, dance projects Contact: Bill Deimann (631) 875-1910 cygnus2112@optonline.com
Borrowed Time This group of talented musicians plays the best in pop, rock, and dance music with male and female lead vocals Category: Cover Band Contact: Steve Matonti (631) 921-4482 gtrplyr51@msn.com Myppk.com/get/borrowedtime
Breakaway Original rock n blues n roll Category: Blues/R&B/Soul Contact: Howie Haber (516) 770-7382 howieatbreakaway@gmail.com www.breakawaygroup.com
Photo by Bettyann Verderosa THE JANIS JOPLIN EXPERIENCE
LISA POLIZZI BAND
We are a Concert Promotion, Personal Management and Booking Agency All Tribute and Original Bands or Solo Artists Welcome! For Booking call Rob Bass at (516) 781-7100 BLACK AND BLUE ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE
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DR. K’S MOTOWN REVUE
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Talent Directory 2023 Rock with The
Beta Blockers! Camelot Punks*
Classic rock & blues: Stones, Animals, U2, Beatles, Tom Petty, Creedence & more. Rockin’ originals too! thebetablockers.com (516) 286-9084 thebetablockers
We are a cover band playing all the hits you love to hear from the ‘60s to today. This is a fun party band. Category: Cover Band Contact: Richard Schubert (631) 786-3217 rschubert1976@gmail.com Camelot Punks on Facebook
Circus Mind New Orleans flavored funky jam band playing originals and choice covers. Special guest artists often include the Nevilles, Brandon “Taz” Neiderauer, and others. Category: Reggae/Funk/World Music/Dance/Jam Band Contact: Mark Rechler, Outhouse Music (516) 987-6708 outhousemusic@gmail.com
Closenuf Playing the best in classic rock & classic rock inspired originals. They write it, they play it, they rock it! Musical perfection? CLOSENUF! Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Anthony J. Foti (917) 612-6953 closenuf@closenuf.com www.closenuff.com
Dave Clive’s Nawlins Funk Band Performs the best of New Orleans party music from the 1950s to the sounds of today! Category: Blues/R&B/Soul Contact: David Clive (917) 622-4578 dcgretsch@aol.com www.davidclivemusic.com
Dritty Pope Dritty Pope is a multiinstrumentalist, singer, rapper, and producer who venures in experimental pop/hip-hop music. His self-produced earworms feature guttural chanting and danceable beats. Category: Hip-Hop/Rap Contact: Dritty Pope (516) 587-9275 clarkadoma@gmail.com
Expressway Jam* Cool Noise Cover band from Long Island playing songs from the ‘60s to today. Contact: Ryan O’Leary (516) 680-0620 coolnoiseband1@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ coolnoiseband1 18 - Good Times 37th Musician’s Directory
Expressway Jam is an exciting energetic rock and roll band playing a mix of up-temp songs from all eras-guarantee to rock Category: Blues/R&B/Soul Contact: Karen McDonald (631) 786-7812 vivaceuna@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/ expresswayjam
Good Times Talent Directory 2023 For The Birds
Alternative rock band looking to start playing shows this August and will be independently releasing their debut album by summer’s end. Category: Alternative/Hard Rock/ Metal/Punk Contact: Cody Czawursky (631) 338-2714 ftbirds@gmail.com
Fred Zep Led Zeppelin tribute Category: Cover Band Contact: Dan Orza (516) 887-7170 lisound@icloud.com
FromThe80s NY-based female fronted 80s tribute band that plays the hits of the BEST DECADE. Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Christine Brigilla 917-288-6956 ccasalta@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/
FromThe80sNYC www.instagram.com/fromthe80snyc
Funk Filharmonik Tower of Power alumni band, 12 pieces, 5 horns. Members play with Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Blues Bros., etc. 35 years strong, funkier than ever! Category: Funk/Jazz/Soul/R&B Contact: Lee Finkelstein 917-838-0622 leefprod917@gmail.com
Hitz NY A Long Island-based party rock cover band playing hit songs from the 60s – 2010s that everyone loves to dance and sing along to Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Colleen Lamberti (516) 305-3738 colleenlamberti@gmail.com www.reverbnation.com/hitzny
Jammin Jeff NY based SOCA cover artist, singing all of the most popular
Beyond the Flames debut album "Rise AGain" which contains "Spellbound" as heard on 94.3 The Sharks's Freshblood is now out on all streaming services such as Spotify , iTunes, YouTube, Amazon etc.
For Booking:
Ted (631) 605-5543 Jason (631) 504-8597 Email at beyondtheflamesband@gmail.com
hit songs from the Caribbean Carnival! Category: Reggae/Funk/World Music/Dance Contact: Jeff 631-255-5391 soundstudio@mac.com www.instagram.com/ JamminJeffNY
Jason Watson Solo acoustic or with band Park Brothers also as duo Watson and The Strat Cat or Watson and James. All featuring Kirsten. Category: Cover Band Contact: Jason Watson (516) 808-1617 JKWatson24@msn.com www.parkbrothersband.com
Joe Piket “One of New York’s top songwriter/ lyricists has worked with Chuck Berry, Leon Russell, Jason Bonham, and more. Music and CDs available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, CDBaby, and more.” Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Spotlight Productions (516) 528-5037 SpotlightMediaSV@aol.com JoePiket.com
Johnny Jackpot I am a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. I play Italian classic and the American Songbook on piano. I play Bluegrass, Folk, and Irish on banjo.
Beyond the Flames is a five piece traditional heavy metal band from Long Island, NY, consisting of Jason "Jagged" Levy - vocals, Ted Mitchell - lead guitars, Jonny Hagelmann - lead guitar, Rob Sidoti-Bass guitar and Joe Iannotti - drums. Beyond the Flames is heavily influenced by such bands as Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Metallica and GnR along with other genres such as punk and rockabilly which can be heard on such songs as "Mistress". Beyond the Flames has open for major acts such as UFO, Skid Row, LA Guns, Lynch Mob, Sebastian Bach, Dio's Disciples and Michale Graves of the Misfits; at local venues, Revolution, Mulcahy's, Blackthorns 51 and 89 North.
Facebook: beyondtheflames Instagram @ beyondtheflamesofficial YouTube: BeyondtheFlamesband
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ONE OF NEW YORK'S TOP RECORDING ARTISTS
Chris Milo
New Single & Video “Somebody To Love” Out Now Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios
Available on YouTube @ chrismiloofficial.com
Has opened for Lords of 52nd Street John Waite "Missing You" Livingston Taylor Randy Jackson of Zebra Tito Puente, Jr. David Bromberg The Blues Project
On charts at National Radio Hits and New Music Weekly
CHRIS MILO Poisoned Love EP
Featured on the cover of Long Island's daily, Newsday
Has performed at Limehoff, My Father's Place, Suffolk Theater, Bitter End, Lion's Den, Arlene Grocery, Anthony's on the Water, Terravita Vineyard, The Cuban, Head of the Bay Club Eisenhower Park and many more...
Chris Milo is a blend of new and old. Vocally, he's insprired by classic artists like Otis Redding and Nina Simone while musically he draws from modern hitmakers such as Ed Sheeran and Charlie Puth."
David J. Criblez, Newsday
NOW YOU CAN BOOK THIS UNIQUE TALENT
for your club, restaurant, fair, festival, corporate event, vineyard or private event. Call or text to discuss your entertainment needs 631-334-2554 or info@chrismiloofficial.com A&R Reps, Promoters, Booking Agents, Contact Us For Electronic Press Kit at info@chrismiloofficial.com 20 • Good Times 37th Musician’s Directory
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Talent Directory 2023 Contact: Johnny Jackpot 718-578-9171 johnnyjackpot@yahoo.com www.johnnyjackpot.com
Just Sixties The longest continually running Sixties tribute in the USA – 39 years! Bubblegum, Motown, surf music, Hendrix, girl groups, Beatles, Stones, Woodstock and more! Category: Cover Band Contact: Rob Gerver (631) 544-5047 rob@justsixties.com www.JustSixties.com
Kid A Blues Express We are a fully equipped three piece guitar-based high energy Texas blues band. We play a mix of original material and familiar songs from that genre that has been reworked to suit our style. Category: Blues/R&B/Soul Contact: Andrew Pearson (973) 600-0278 pulpgen@gmail.com kidabluesexpress.com
Marty G and the Gmen Live 50s, 60s, 70s music holiday and patriotic Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Bud Gramer (516) 504-5436 bud_linda_gramer@yahoo.com martygandthegmen.com
steelwolfband.com 516-672-5195
OPEN MIC NIGHT WELCOMING SINGER/SONGWRITERS, MUSICIANS, AND YOU! PLAN TO PERFORM THREE SONGS! GUITARS, KEYBOARD, HAND PERCUSSION AVAILABLE
DECEMBER 22ND
& EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF 2024 JANUARY – JUNE! SIGN-UP 8:30
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musicians. Category: Cover Band Contact: Harvey Pollack (516) 382-3867 spooner77@optonline.net www.mayhemli.com
Mountain Maidens Three women who sing folk, contemporary gospel and social justice in splendid harmony. Guitar, bouzouiki, banjo, dulcimer, percussion Category: Folk/Acoustic/SingerSongwriter Contact: Marie O’Connell (718) 819-8009 mmularczyk@nyc.rr.com
Mr. Smith Driving style rock mixed with a funk alternative blues pop edge. Makes you remember why you like rock music Category: Alternative/Hard Rock/ Metal/Punk Contact: Dan Smith (516) 244-1817 mrsmithband@aol.com
Music Staff Featuring bandleader/Julliard alumnus/
New York Rat Pack Nina Et Cetera Rock ‘n’ roll, blues, country, standards. Power trio/duo. Low volume as needed. Category: Americana Contact: Tim Smith (631) 289-7170 timsmith7@yahoo.com www.ninaetcetera.com
Mary Lamont Band* “Queen of LI Country” - Newsday Category: Country Contact: Jim Marchese (631) 435-4360 Jim@marylamont.com www.marylamont.com
Mayhem LI Mayhem LI is a cover band comprised of special needs
No Conscience* After a playing stint with Joe Piket, Gino Santangelo has found a home with a great all-around fun classic rock band. Enjoy the show! Category: Cover Band
Nebulus
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Good Times Talent Directory 2023 Green Day, Nickelback, Rage, etc. Category: Cover Band Contact: Joe Levens (646) 771-6292 joe3723@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/outlawrockers
Contact: Gino Santangelo (917) 773-2610 ginoandjaka8166@aol.com facebook.com/ginosantangelo
Revelry
No Stone Unturned* Top notch classic rock and dance 6-piece Long Island cover band. Playing wide variety of tunes from 60’s to today. Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Dvorah Lumerman (516) 476-8102 sopranodivalicious@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ nostoneunturnedtheband
Otto – A Country Rock Duo* Featuring Mark Siegel on guitar and vocals with accomplished drummer John Ronconi. Available for bar and lounge venues or family events. Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Mark Siegel (718) 757-9435 siegtec@icloud.com
Outlaw Rockers Established heavy rock cover band. Can do ZZ Top set with costumes, 30-minute Sabbath medley, Bush, Candlebox, STP,
Revelry is a 5-piece classic rock cover band specializing in highenergy Rock & Roll hits. Artists include: Led Zeppelin, U2, KISS, AC/DC, Lenny Kravitz, The Who, Tina Turner, Billy Idol, Blondie, Prince and more! Category: Cover Band Contact: Ed Powers 516-991-5468 connect@revelrybandnyc.com www.RevelryBandnyc.com
Seven Wonders Seven Wonders is a group of harmony-driven, dedicated musicians recreating the amazing songs of one of the greatest bands of our generation, FLEETWOOD MAC, spanning the catalog from the formation years with Peter Green through to the Buckingham/ Nicks era Category: Tribute Band Contact: Monica Spano 631-317-8281 SevenWonderLINY@gmail.com www.sevenwondersliny.com www.facebook.com/ SevenWondersLINY
Southern State Band
Sativa ReEcho Space improv rock – We are a hard rock/alternative band akin to Pink Floyd/Stooges zone Contact: Sam Sochet ssochet@gmail.com 516-528-9789
A southern rock tribute. Contact: Dan Pascucci 631-786-8450 19min5k@optonline.net www.facebook.com/ southerstateband
Long Island’s own dynamic rock, dance & tribute band covering everything from Radio Gaga to Lady Gaga! Playing your favorites from the ‘60s thru today! Take the journey with 1984!
THE 1984 BAND HAS PLAYED AT:
The Lake House (Lake Ronkonkoma) Prohibition (Massapequa Park) Ridgewood Station Tavern (Wantagh) The Garden Grill (Smithtown) The Pinegrove Inn (Patchogue) The Oar (Patchogue) CM Performing Arts (Oakdale) Butterfields (Hauppauge) The Reel (East Rockaway) Pindar Vineyards (Peconic) Trotters (Franklin Square) Osprey Dominion (Peconic) Available To Play At Clubs, Festivals Corporate Events, & Benefits
Bookings & Management
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Murray Raz murray@smgsystems.com 516-662-0519
WE'RE PROUD TO ADD EPIPHONE ORIGINAL TO OUR LINEUP
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Talent Directory 2023 Squirrels From Hell
The Band Easy Street
Established 1978. An intense band that has spent decades in obscurity with different, desperate members. Driven by an artistic inspiration that will not release them. Category: Rock/Pop/Underground Garage Contact: Will Duggan 516-946-5152 elevator34@aol.com www.facebook.com/squrrels-fromhell-240025721931
Awesome party band playing the best of funk & soul & rock n roll Category: Cover Band Contact: Paul Carlozzo (631) 922-4473 sixstringpaul@optonline.net www.thebandeasystreet.com
Steel Wolf Taking their name from Lithuanian folklore, Steel Wolf is a New Yorkbased rock band whose original music has been described as potent and pungent! Category: Hard Rock Contact: Mark 516-672-5195 steelwolf1982@gmail.com www.steelwolfband.com
Straight To Hell The only “Clash” tribute band that matters Category: Tribute Band Contact: Dan Muira 206-898-8159 drummerdan2001@hotmail.com straighttohellnyc.com
The Beta Blockers Classic rock and blues band that also features over two dozen originals based in the same genres Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Andy Esposito (516) 286-9084 espos3@aol.com www.thebetablockers.com
The Dan Sheehan Conspiracy Original rock and untired covers from multi-award winning, internationally performing LI bred songwriter/guitarist Dan Sheehan, influenced by 60s-90s. Virtual shows available! Contact: Dan Sheehan 917-496-0607 dakesh@gmail.com www.dansheehan.net
Swing Dance Band of the Bay Area Symphony Horns and rhythm section playing standards, jazz tunes and original compositions Category: Chamber/Classical/ Vocal/Solo/Duo Contact: Ralph LaFemina (631) 475-8339 baglady44@optonline.net
The Day Trippers* A Beatles cover band, we will get the dancing! Check us out; we play all over Long Island. Category: Cover Band Contact: Michael Borkan (631) 774-4025 mike@thedaytrippers.live www.thedaytrippers.live
The Bad Bax All original rock Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Joe Terravecchia (516) 395-1969
The Electric Dudes*
JOE PIKET (ASCAP), TWO-TIME FINALIST IN THE LONG ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL and THREE-TIME WINNER OF THE BEST OF LONG ISLAND POLL in the category of Piano Entertainer, has been described as “a more edgy Billy Joel”, and “the Bruce Springsteen of Long Island”. Rave reviews have appeared in Newsday, Good Times, and countless other publications, in print and online. Joe has appeared with such diverse artists as Chuck Berry, Leon Russell, Jason Bonham, Dee Snider, Johnny Maestro, Renaissance, Alive and Kicking, Randy Jackson, Damon Johnson, and TV personality/performer “Uncle” Floyd Vivino. JOE WILL BE RELEASING THE NEW CD, ADULT THEMES, FEATURING SOME OF LONG ISLAND’S TOP MUSICIANS, DECEMBER 10, 2023. SHOWS ARE CURRENTLY BEING BOOKED STARTING EARLY IN 2024.
CONTACT INFO, MUSIC, VIDEOS, LYRICS, AND REVIEWS AT www.joepiket.com E MAIL: JPPIANOMAN@aol.com
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Book Dan Freedman and The Dan Freedman Project
Dan’s style is a mix of Blues, Funk, and Good Ole Rock ‘n’ Roll. His performances consist of solo shows, and shows with 2 bands.
UPCOMING SHOWS: Dec 22nd-Off The Brook - Merrick Dec 29th-Bartini - Babylon th Jan 6 -The Laurel Tavern - Northport Jan 18th-Chadwicks - RVC Jan 20th-Wild Rose - Farmingdale Jan 26th-Prost - Garden City
Check out his site at danfreedmanmusic.com For Booking Info 917.373.3238 or email info@danfreedmanmusic.com
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Good Times Talent Directory 2023 Playing every type of music everywhere, forever! NY’s #1 party band! Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock/ Cover Band Contact: Dave Saul dave@marketingmastersny.com www.electricedudes.com
The How Covering your favorite classic rock with country and blues as needed for venues, private parties, and corporate events. Category: Cover Band Contact: Mike Carr 516-314-3310 bayvillewines@optonline.net www.facebook.com/TheHow-338837650206871
Every performance is high energy and improvisational. Dance, rock, funk, reggae, R&B, blues, originals & covers. Consistently thrilling audiences. Category: Blues/R&B/Soul Contact: Dave Ice (516) 526-1006 salisburydaveice@gmail.com www.johnnymacband.com
The Joni Project A tribute to the arc of Joni Mitchell’s artistry. Katie Pearlman’s band members have played with Santana, members of the Dead, Doors, Allmans, and Neville Bros. Category: Tribute to Joni Mitchell Contact: Monarch Music Agency Bobbi Dickerman 846-613-7431 bookings@monarchmusicagency. com
The Park Brothers The Johnny Mac Band*
We are a cover band from western Nassau County. We play a little bit of everything.
Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Mike Levy 347-229-3246 papabass172@yahoo.com www.parkbrothersband.com
The Plaine Truth Female-fronted original hard altrock band. Lemmy said people wanna see beings from another planet on stage, and that’s – The Plaine Truth Category: Alternative/Hard Rock/ Metal/Punk Contact: Lorraine Iwan (718) 971-3105 lorraineiwanofficial@gmail.com
blues, funk, and dance, Comprised of talented veteran musicians always ready to deliver a powerful performance, including epic tunes. Category: Cover Band Contact: Nick Morales (646) 596-5088 musicmage69@gmail.com TheRevelatorsRockBand on Facebook and Instagram
The Reverb Kings Old school trio. Surf, blues, R&R, instrumentals, Different because we want to be! Always fun! Category: Blues/R&B/Soul Contact: Johnny Cola (516) 672-9493 iplayloud@aol.com
The Sea Monkeys
The Revelators* Rock-based cover and whose influences span into southern
Rockin’ Long Island for 20 years with songs you love to dance and sing along with. The music and the time of your life! Contact: Paul Nowicki (516) 313-9392 cmonxli@myyahoo.com
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Town of Hempstead Union employees and the people who deal with them are real estate, architects, attorneys, builders, a politician or two from time to time, and more. The publicist for the band is the director of real estate for the Town of Hempstead and event planner for employees and friends. Lenny Michelle Band has played several times at My Fatherʼs Place. Lenny Michelle Band will be appearing at the Roslyn Hotel Concert Hall, tickets are available online for the January 13 performance. Also performs regularly at the Metropolitan Concert Hall. Lenny Michelle Band will also be at Oulala Café and Lounge, Lynbrook at the December 15 Holiday Party. Lenny Michelle Band has appeared on the cover and inside of the Good Times paper and has been featured in Newsday under big gigs. Lenny Michelle Band has played the biggest clubs throughout the country. The band does 2, 3, 4 piece shows & concerts. We love playing at local venues also.
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Good Times Talent Directory 2023 (631) 623-6914 info@universaldice.com www.universaldice.com
Transmorpheus Trippy funk classic rock afro carribean world beat jazz jams for yoga classes, trance dances, full moon celebrations, outdoor and indoor gatherings. Acoustic/ electric/ecstatic! Category: Ambient World Dance Music Contact: Steve Finkelstein 516-458-7044 earthfink@aol.com www.elyceyogadance.com
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UniversalDice* Here’s what Razorfish said about our “birth, love, hate, death” album; “...it simply does not get any better than this.” razorfishreviews. blogspot.com/2018/02/universaldice.html Category: Rock Contact: Gerry Dantone
A band that plays everyone’s favorites from classic 60’s through 2000’s rock & roll. Experienced enough to get the audience going. Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Mickey Sang (203) 858-0013 keysingman@gmail.com thesecondtime.wednode.com
Watson and James Acoustic duo, playing a wide variety of covers and a few originals. Always a great time. Watson and James Music on Facebook. Category: Folk/Acoustic/SingerSongwriter Contact: James Watson (516) 808-1617 jkwatson24@msn.com facebook.com/ watsonandjamesmusic
Wicked Games Xciting 5-piece classic rock, PLUS more. Keyboard flute. 60’s-2000’s rare songs. Allmans, Chili Peppers, Evanescence, Petty, Queen, Sabbath, Stones, Tull, Zep Category: Cover Band Category: Glenn Demaria (631) 559-0781 gpdemaria123@gmail.com Wickedgamesrocks on Instagram
Zetty Twine Original rock with Zep-Rap overtones Category: Rock/Pop/Roots Rock Contact: Dan Orza (516) 887-7170 zettytwine@aol.com
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The Lighter Side* Performing together since 2018, lifelong musicians – singer Suzanne O’Connor and guitar/singer Doug Gordon reveal their “lighter side” in this professional acoustic duo Category: Cover Band Contact: Doug Gordon 631-678-3299 thelightersidemusic@gmail.com www.thelightersidemusic.com 30 - Good Times 37th Musician’s Directory
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