July 2014
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LIVE CONTENTS July 2014 6 LIVE Music 9 Events Calendar 12 Live at the Paramount 14 Summer Arts Festival 16 Local Musicians 18 East of NYC 21 Good Eats: Restaurant Guide 26 Chef Profile 28 Maverick Soul 30 Village Podcast 32 Traveling with Scotto 34 Feature: Kerry Kearney 36 Outdoor Living 38 The Other Top 40
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live music • valerie van cleef
LIVE Music Hello live music freaks! It’s summer on Long Island, which means there’s lots of live music to see and hear outdoors! This month’s blog features my top picks of shows held outside for all to enjoy. Let’s start with Peter Mazzeo and the Hit Squad performing their Rock the Dock fundraiser to benefit Bosom Buddies and the fight against breast cancer at The Whale’s Tale in Northport July 6th, 3-8 pm. One of the best cover bands ever, their following continues to grow with packed crowds wherever they play. Blues legend B.B. King tops an eclectic bill of music entertainment at this summer’s Great South Bay Music Festival. In its eighth year, the three-day event at Shorefront Park in Patchogue also features the Fabulous Thunderbirds, moe., Commander Cody, Long Island’s own Taking Back Sunday, and many more on July 18, 19 and 20. The festival will showcase more than 55 performers in the classic and contemporary rock, pop, jam-band, folk, jazz, blues, country and funk genres, on four stages, including a separate children’s tent and stage. Get your tickets at www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com. PLEASE bring a non-perishable food item, to help Long Island Cares, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, to feed LI's hungry. Love a unique mix of Trop Rock and Reggae with a touch of Latin and Ska? Love
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cruising? Get your tickets for the Young Rebel Goombas CD Release Party Cruise on The Moon Chaser out of Captree State Park on July 20th. The Goombas have created a body of work that is not only appealing to the ears but gets you up and dancing! You’ll even hear the signature sound of Billy Joel's saxophonist Richie Cannata on this new CD that will keep your summertime spirits up. Join the party! Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.themoonchaser.com/pages/ charters/specials.shtml. We are blessed to have That 70’s Band perform their amazing blend of disco, soul and r & b every Sunday all summer long at Smith Point Beach Hut in Shirley, 5:30pm9:00pm. Or groove with them every Wednesday at Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park, 8 pm; and if that doesn’t work, try every Thursday at Cupsogue Beach Hut in Westhampton Dunes 5:30pm! Dr. K’s Motown Revue, America’s #1 Motown Band, will perform on July 16th,7 pm at Town of Babylon’s Overlook Beach off the Jones Beach Causeway, free! Happy summer peeps…
Valerie Van Cleef is a Realtor for Signature Premier Properties by day and a live music freak by night. If you have a gig you want her to attend, email her at vvancleef@gmail.com
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We Don’t Practice Santeria, We Don’t Have a Crystal Ball…
But, We Have Sublime with Rome!
The Paramount in downtown Huntington welcomes “Sublime with Rome” on August 9th at 8 pm. Sublime delivers an irresistible blend of ska, reggae, punk, through surf rock and hip-hop that captures the imagination of fans around the world. Tickets for Sublime with Rome will go on sale to the general public starting @ 10am on Friday, May 23rd through Ticketmaster.com, chargeby-phone @ 800-745-3000 or The Paramount Box Office (open daily from 12 noon – 6 pm). Paramount Fan Club members may purchase tickets before the general public during the twoday, online-only, Ticketmaster pre-sale starting at 10am on Wednesday, May 21st through 10pm on Thursday, May 22nd with password “PULSE”. To receive future pre- sale codes and event news for The Paramount, simply sign up on our website for our FREE e- newsletter today. After over twenty years since forming Sublime, band co-founder and bass player Eric Wilson, finally met another vocalist to fill the void of the late Bradley Nowell. At just 20-years-old, Rome Ramirez would change the sound of Sublime for the better. Rome was
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introduced to Sublime’s music by his uncle and credits the band with inspiring him to learn how to play guitar at age 11. When Eric was introduced to Rome an instant friendship and musical bond was born, Eric Wilson said, “[Rome] could play guitar like a mofo and he’s got a platinum voice.” With the release of “Yours Truly,” Sublime with Rome has spent time touring the world treating fans to both new songs as well as Sublime favorites. Rome’s fresh infusion of energy in songs such as “Panic” and “Take it or Leave it” are reminiscent of vintage Sublime. On August 9th Long Island fans will be able to enjoy the captivating sounds of Sublime with Rome without the hassle of traveling to the city.
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49th ANNUAL, 40 NIGHTS Chapin Rainbow Stage Huntington, New York Performing Arts Festival
JULY SCHEDULE
All performances are FREE and are held on Chapin Rainbow Stage in Hecksher Park. Prime Avenue and Main Street Huntington
6 Nights a Week. All Summer Long at 8:30 P.M. Tuesday Night Family Series Begins at 7:30 P.M. Northport Community Band Performs at the Northport Gazebo For more information call 631-271-8423
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North Shore POP’s Concert Band. Live Orchestra. Northport Community Band
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Matuto Roots/World Music. Brazil Via NOLA.
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22 Aladdin Family Show. Broadhollow Theatre.
13 Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra
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15 Dirty Sock Funtime Band Family Show. SuperFun Kiddie Rock.
24 Fair Play Musical Cabaret Trio w/ Original Cast Members of “Once” Northport Community Band.
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Nutopians “John Lennon Reimagined”
Isotope Stompers Traditional Dixieland Jazz Band. Northport Community Band
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Martha Redbone Americana/Roots/Folk & Blues
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SPARKBOOM All Long Island Rockers. Blameshift, This is all Now, David Wong, and Jonnie Lee Jordan & The Boys SPECIAL TIME 6:30 pm
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26 Vijay Iyer Trio Award Winning Contemporary Jazz Pianist. 27 Swingtime Big Band Swing Band with Vocalists. 29 Soul Street Dance Family Show. 30 Huntington Community Band 31 WindSync Wind Quintet Classical & More. Northport Community Band
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Local Musicians by Rich Rivkin
Soundswell is a band of surfers, artists, and free thinkers creating meaningful sound experiences; fusing rock, funk, jazz, and blues, with heavy rhythmic currents and a pulsating beat. Based in Patchogue, these ten musicians explore the spirit of live improvisational music. Each member adds their own color to Soundswell’s canvas, playing an active role in generating a fluidity of sound, a sound that flows from a willingness to embrace each moment, to ride each wave. In little over a year the band has managed to plant themselves firmly in LI’s music scene. They have performed at The Great South Bay Music Festival, The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill, Stephen Talkhouse, The Patchogue Theatre, Blue Point Brewery, 89 North Music Venue, Grey Horse Tavern, the Brickhouse Brewery and The Velvet Lounge. Dive on in. Experience the swell. For more information on upcoming
gigs or to listen to their music find them at: www.soundswellband.com The King’s Heartbeat Soca/Rock/Reggae band formed when Reggae/Soca Producer Kooly-Chat (King Heartbeat Entertainment Co. Brooklyn NY) teamed up with Into the
Whip Records recording artist Walker Hornung (Q-South, Machel Montano, The Brotherhood of the Grape) and assembled a cast of musicians that make up The King’s Heartbeat. The music is a mix of styles that make the heart of N.Y. beat. The vocals shared by Walker, B.M.W.A and Luci Emm provide an unlimited canvass on which Producer Kooly Chat can create his magic. The musicians that perform are some of the best in NYC; drummer Brian Senders, Matt McCann on bass, and Roger MASCETTI on Guitar round out the musicians. Together they play a unique mix and smash up classic Soca music with Rock and or Reggae music! A true melting pot of ethnic music just like if you were
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walking down the street in Brooklyn or NYC Alter Ego Tom, Chris and Steve formed Alter Ego in early 2008. After playing up and down Nassau and Suffolk Counties, John joined on drums in August, 2010 and helped solidify their sound and attitude. After the sudden loss of one of their founding members and lead guitarist Steve Guidice to cancer in 2013, Al Pennachio and Wayne Heckler joined the band. They are all “old school” rock-n-roll fans and their set list reflects their influences - old and new. The band members are Tom Lee, vocals; Al Pennachio, lead guitar; Chris Hoefenkrieg, bass guitar; Wayne Heckler, keyboard and John Johnson, drums.
Rich Rivkin produces ongoing Art/Music events on Long Island, including Live Art Fusion, ArtMOSPHERE, and the 2013 Summer Arts Festival Series (40 Bands + 100 Artists), featuring the bands and artists listed in this month’s Spotlight. www.limusicfestivals.com
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IN PHOTOS:
Pace’s Steakhouse in Port Jefferson
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With two locations in Suffolk County (this one in Port Jeff and the other in nearby Hauppauge), Pace’s Steakhouse pulls double duty as a neighborhood gathering spot and a classic American Steakhouse. We touched down at Pace’s recently to take in their wonderful atmosphere and of course, the food. Even though we were in the restaurant at 5pm on a Thursday, the bar was hopping by the time we left, and half the crowd was mingling with the owner. This seems to be a true neighborhood favorite where everyone is familiar with not only the restaurant, but also each other. Beyond their usual selections of steaks (which come straight from NYC), we dabbled in their crab cake, which was expertly prepared and perfectly cooked and plated. For those who do not eat meat or would want a little variety, this was a worthy addition to their menu. Pace’s Steakhouse 318 Wynn Lane Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-331-9200
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Yesterdays Restaurant and Pub
Warwick NY’s finest food and spirits Since 1984 29 Main St • Warwick, NY 10990 (845) 986-1904 • yesterdays@warwick.net • yesterdaysnet.com
Sleepy Valley Inn Bed and Breakfast
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GOOD EATS A Taste of the Good Life
“The Argyle Grill is a snap, crackle and pop kind of place that looks like yesterday but is very much today” JOANNE STARKEY
La Villini
La Villini Family Style Italian Restaurant welcomes you and your family to an enjoyable meal of regional Italian Cuisine. The spacious restaurant in nestled in the heart of East Northport.
286 Larkfield Rd, East Northport • 631 261-6344
Clubhouse
An acclaimed piece of Huntington's rich culinary history, The Clubhouse has offered a thoroughly delightful and memorable dining experience for over fifty years and has been labeled as one of Long Island's finest steakhouses. 320 Jericho Tpke, Huntington • 631 423-1155
Storyville Staying true to Huntington's diverse food choices, Storyville American Table offers plenty of what is considered standard New Orleans food, such as jambalaya, barbecue shrimp and veal grillades. 43 Green St. Huntington • 631 351-3446
Argyle
The Argyle Grill has established itself as an oldtime family run business catering to the locals with fine food and spirits. In keeping with the tradition of Babylon, The Argyle Grill & Tavern was created as a tribute to the once grand Argyle Hotel. Lunch • Dinner • Sunday Bruch • Specialty Martinis • Catering 90 Deer Park Ave, Babylon • 631 321-4900
90 Deer Park Ave • Babylon • (631) 321-4900 www.theargylegrill.com
Samurai
Samurai features the classic hibachi cooking tables with private party rooms. Their skilled hibachi chefs freshly prepare your meal right before your eyes. Samurai is dedicated to serve you with the utmost freshness and an entertaining Japanese hibachi experience. 46a Gerard St, Unit 6. Huntington • 631 271-2588
Post Office Cafe For over 30 years the Post Office Cafe has been at the center of Babylon Village. Excellent service and outstanding food keep the doors open, as well as a few late night get-together among friends. 130 W Main St, Babylon • 631 669-9224
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American Post Office Café 130 W Main St, Babylon 631 669-9224 Babylon Carriage House 21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon 631 422-5161 Argyle Grill & Tavern 90 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 321-4900 Lily Flanagan’s 528 Main St. Islip 631-581-1550 Prime Restaurant 117 New York Ave. Huntington 631 385-1515
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Bar Bites Seabreeze Café 470 Fire Island Ave Babylon 631 669-9790
Four Food Studio 515 Broadhollow Rd Melville 631 577-4444
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French
Giacomo Jack’s 248 S Ketcham Ave, Amityville 631 691-2722
Cassis 55 Wall St Ste B, Huntington 631 421-4122
Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub 15 E Main St, Smithtown 631 360-0606
Bistro 44 44 Main St. Northport 631 262-9744
F. H. Riley’s 400 New York Ave. Huntington 631 271-7600
Mirabelle Restaurant 404 Route 25A, St. James 631 584-5999
Healy’s Inn 54 Broadway, Ste 1. Old Street Restaurant & Bar Greenlawn 92 E Main St, Smithtown 631 754-2700 631 979-9073 Changing Times Ale Grasso’s House 134 Main St. 526B Larkfield Rd. Cold Spring Harbor East Northport 631 367-6060 631 368-3255 Sapsuckers Hops & Grub 287 Main St. Huntington 631 683-4945
Blackbird Grille 553 Old Montauk Hwy. Sayville 631 563-4144
Cajun & Creole Storyville American Table 43 Green St. Huntington 631 351-3446 Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill 777 Broadway, Amityville 631 789-8777
Voila The Bistro 244 Lake Ave, St. James 631 584-5686 Greek Sayville Aegean Café 35 Main St. Sayville 631 589-5529 Greek Grill 1151 E. Jericho Tpke Huntington 631 421-3031 Mykonos Greek Café 45 Rt 111, Smithtown 631 979-2000 Scorpios Restaurant 340 New York Ave. Huntington 631 549-8887
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CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN FOOD & SPIRITS IN THE HEART OF BABYLON VILLAGE
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Opa Greek Restaurant 260 Islip Ave. Islip 631 650-0620 Neraki 273 Main St. Huntington 631 385-3474 Gyro Time 354 Larkfield Rd E. Northport 631 266-3300 Italian Porto Vivo 7 Gerard St. Huntington 631 385-8486 Jonathan’s Ristorante 15 Wall St. Huntington 631-549-0055 Pomodorino 326 W. Jericho Tpke. Huntington 631 425-1196 La Villini 286 Larkfield Rd, East Northport 631 261-6344 Ruvo Restaurant 63 Broadway, Greenlawn 631 261-7700 Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar 69 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 321-1175 Mascali 277a Larkfield Rd, E. Northport 631 757-2404
Japanese/Sushi Monsoon 48 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 587-4400
Green Cactus Mexican Grill 1209 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon 631 242-2008
Kashi 12 Elm St, Huntington 631 923-1960
Quetzalcoatl 296 Main St. Huntington 631 427-7834
Kumo Sushi 33 E Main St. Bay Shore 631 968-1688
Viva Mexico 34 Carleton Ave. Central Islip 631 232-1031
Ting 92 E Main St. Huntington 631 425-7788 Yummy Sushi 95 West Jericho Tpke, Huntington 631 673-8888
Cilantro 40 Woodbine Ave. Northport 631 651-9377 Baja Grill 1920 Jericho Tpke, East Northport 631 462-2252
Mexican
Seafood
Oaxaca Mexican Food Treasure 385 New York Ave. Huntington 631 547-1232
Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse 65 Wall St. Huntington 631 385-9255
Meson Ole! 7 Crooked Hill Rd, Commack 631 499-5700
Buoy One 279 Main St. Huntington 631 923-2550
Pancho Villa 311 New York Ave. Huntington 631 549-0022
Whale’s Tail Café 81 Fort Salonga Rd. Northport 631 262-1975
Sombrero’s 30 Indian Head Rd, Kings Park 631 544-5000
Jellyfish Restaurant 441 East Main St, Centerport 631 262-0300
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chef spotlight • heather girgenti
Chef Tito Onofre Jonathan’s Ristorante
Chef Tito Onofre, a native of Peru, discovered an interest in cooking at a young age. He was influenced by his mother, who encouraged his culinary curiosity in her kitchen. Onofre received his degree in Hotel Administration and Culinary Arts from El Centro de Formacion en Turismo in Lima, Peru. Hungry for more, he continued his culinary education at Florida Culinary Institute in Palm Beach, Florida and was inspired by popular chefs such as Mario Batalli, Alfred Portale and Jamie Oliver. The Peruvian chef took up a position with a popular Italian restaurant–Boom–which had two locations in Manhattan and Bridgehampton, NY. Onofre was working at both locations and spent much time commuting from the city to Eastern Long Island. In 1997, Onofre’s daughter Ashley was born and he wanted to spend more time at home with his family. He accepted a position as executive chef at Jonathan’s Ristorante in Huntington, NY and hasn’t looked back since. At Jonathan’s, Onofre is charged with designing menus that encompass European flavor and refined Italian cuisine. “I like recreating old recipes and sometimes forgotten dishes that are reminiscent of ‘Nonna’s cooking,’ Onofre said. “We also believe in having a
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courteous and knowledgeable staff to enhance the experience.” Maiale con Vegetal Tartufati is one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. A double cut pork chop with cipollini onions, Tuscan potatoes, artichokes and truffle oil. “The dish has Northern Italian roots,” chef said. “It’s simple food with a somewhat complex preparation, making it desirable to those who feel they couldn’t emulate the plate at home.” What’s a perfectly prepared pork chop without a glass of red to complement it. The chef recommends a “super Tuscan” wine with this particular dish, for example a Gagliole which is 90% Italian Sangiovese grape with Cabernet Sauvignon. “It’s a dark and hearty Tuscan red with thick layers of black fruit and spice,” he explained.
Heather Girgenti is a foodie and a writer. She enjoys writing about her food adventures from Manhattan to Montauk. She is connected to the Long Island restaurant scene and enjoys learning more about the behind the scenes action and sharing it with readers.She can be reached at heathag@gmail.com
Shack 2 Stony Hollow Rd, Centerport 631 754-8989
Steakhouse Joe Michael’s Steak House 262 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 321-5580
Skipper’s Pub 34 Main St. Northport 631 261-3589 Horace & Sylvia’s Publick House 100 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 587-5080
J & R Steak House 116 Main St. Islip 631 277-5677 Clubhouse 320 Jericho Tpke, Huntington 631 423-1155
Captree Cove Fish House 21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon 631 376-1866
Mac’s Steakhouse 12 Gerard St. Huntington 631 549-5300
Southside Fish & Clam Restaurant 395 W Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst 631 226-3322
Pace’s Steakhouse 325 Nesconset Hwy, Hauppauge 631 979-7676
Blackstone Steakhouse 10 Pinelawn Rd, Melville 631 271-7780 Vintage Steak House 433 Rte 25A, Saint James 631 862-6440 J. Michael’s 688 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport 631 651-9411 Insignia Prime Steak and Sushi 610 Nesconset Hwy, Smithtown 631 656-8100 George Martin Strip Steak 60 River Rd. Great River 631 650-6777
JONATHAN’S RISTORANTE
15 Wall Street • Huntington 631-549-0055 • www.jonathansristorante.com bar • small plates menu award winning wine list • private parties
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maverick soul • tommy maher
Milagro
Would you like to take a ride in a Time Machine with Santana from the magic at Yasgur's Farm up to the present day? Well now is your chance to Feel the Music and Soul of Santana through the awesome Talented artists of Milagro! Milagro formed in 2005 with the vision of band leader Julio Claudio to bring you the complex rhythms and melodies of that Latin percussion sound. Milagro does not put on a show, they give you a Full Blown Concert. One of the many things that puts Milagro at a plateau by themselves is that they cover all four decades of Santana with the energy and the Groove that cannot be matched by others because of the skills developed by each member of the band. The band is made up of professional accomplished musicians led by Lead Guitarist and Vocalist Julio Claudio, on drums Drew Pantuliano, Bass Guitar Matt Bermudez, Congas/Bongos Juan Rodriguez, Timbales/Percussion Peter Robles, and Keyboards, Anthony Richards. I had the pleasure of attending the 1969 Woodstock Festival and will never forget the electricity and conduit that Santana sent into the Souls of everyone there. This is exactly what you will inhale from Milagro. I have not only had the privi-
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lege of seeing Milagro live on a few occasions, but also had the honor of having them on my Internet TV show, The Maverick Soul Hour w/ Tommy Maher on Madhouse TV where we did interviews with each of the members but also had them play Live on two different shows. I have gotten to know all of the members personally and I can tell you these guys are Truly Great Human Beings and Amazing Artists. Another wonderful musical moment will happen in August when Milagro joins me at the 45th Woodstock Reunion at Yasgur's Farm in Bethel, NY where they will showcase themselves at the place where it all began for Santana. I have performed at the Farm at a few Reunions and cannot wait to see the response that will echo through the Forest and into the Hearts and Souls of the beautiful people who come to this Amazing Spiritual place for nothing but Fun, Love, and Music. So keep your eyes open and make sure you treat yourself to making it to a show that will Blow You Away, by a band called Milagro. Much Peace and Love to You All, Tommy Maher Tommy Maher is the owner of Mad House TV and host of THE MAVERICK SOUL HOUR w/ Tommy Maher
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Strangio Show and Zone Ball
on the Village Podcast Net work
Not only one, but two great video podcasts from Steve Strangio populate the Village Connection Magazine’s podcast section. Videos ranging from short films to entertainment reports to even a unique new action sport can be seen on podcasts. Want to check out an interview with an actor or comedian from the national entertainment scene? The Strangio Show has many videos from his travel show including talks with “30 Rock” actor Judah Friedlander and you can also see an interview with nationally touring comedian Joey Kola. Heading over to Steve’s Zone Ball video podcast will show you several videos detailing the rules and game play of his new action team sport. Check out game play scenes, rules on how to play the game, and various interviews about the sport. Aside from producing video and audio podcasts, Steve Strangio is a screenwriter, playwright, comedy magazine writer, improvisational performer, actor in films, television, radio, stage, and a member of the Screen Ac-
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tors Guild. Steve has several screenplays in development and eight of his short films were shot in Long Island. Twenty of his plays were produced in New York, LA, and London. “Happy Saturdays” (Steve's most recent play) performed a 4-year run on Long Island stages and produced a performance at Caroline's on Broadway. He worked as a writer for the nationally released interactive movies, wrote for the nationally syndicated comedy publication Cracked Magazine, and was the on-air host for the television program "Your Internet Show" seen in over 4 million homes daily on WLNY TV55. Viewing all of the videos on The Strangio Show and Zone Ball is a fun and entertaining way to spend some quality time on the Village Connection Magazine’s podcast section. Steve’s work covers the gamut when it comes to every type of entertainment video. Steve brought his multi-year experience in the show business field to this site and you are sure to have a fun time exploring the videos. You’ll even get a chance to see the exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with Village Connection Magazine’s publisher Jim Savalli on the last page of The Strangio Show video podcast section. So head on over to The Strangio Show and Zone Ball video podcasts for the best in entertainment and sports programming!
Steve Strangio is the Program Director of the Village Connection Podcast Network and is also a writer/producer/director/actor with over twenty years in the entertainment industry. His projects range from film/television/stage productions to game creations to video podcasting and lots more! Go to sstrangio.wix.com/thestrangioshow to check out his latest projects.
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TRAVELING WITH SCOTTO Wow! Everyone is having such a great time now that the I-conic BLACK and BLUE RESTAURANT has re-opened after a kitchen fire closed its doors in the middle of May. Of course, this favorite destination for great food and music will be extra hot this summer with a music schedule every Wednesday through Saturday. You do not want to miss the weekly THURSDAY REGGAE PARTY @8:30 on the patio (rain or shine). Back by popular demand, these Thursday evenings will feature the long anticipated return of “DIVA” MESHIA STEELE. YOU MUST make The SUFFOLK THEATER a priority on your social calendar this season. It is perhaps the most beautiful and accommodating room on Long Island. Recently “YOU SHOULD BE DANCIN”-- an incredible Tribute to the Music of The Bee Gees performed by PETER MAZZEO and the HIT SQUAD -- packed the theater and featured Celebrity DJ Tommy Bruno, along with dancers and
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a fierce dance floor that was filled all night long! Plans are already in the works for a return engagement in September. START PLANNING NOW! THE “You Should be Dancin”
CROOK-ED CROOKED RAIL of East Northport will be celebrating WOODSTOCK WEEKEND AUG. 16th with a PSYCHEDELIC SATURDAY EXTRAVAGANZA. The total wildness will start at 12 noon on Saturday and go until the wee, wee hours of Sunday morning. There will be celebrity guest bartenders, tons and tons of Jamming, performances by all of the musical greats of our Region and much much more. Don’t miss it! Stay tuned for more details. PEACE LOVE & CROOKED RAIL! JULY 18,19,and 20th is the GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Catch my insightful interview (on my new International Music TV/Radio Show) with JIM FAITH, the events heralded Producer. B.B.King is Headlining, and included in the fantastic roster of entertainment are my brothers The Scofflaws and The Last Hombres. This event is a must! You can watch my show on U-Tube (NEW SOUND TV /RADIO) Co Hosted By DJ Tommy Bruno.
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Kerry Kearney To anyone who has had the pleasure of being lured by his unique sound, weather locally or a abroad, known by many having performed with some of the greatest Artists he being one of them. He has always been of a equal if not outstanding amazement by his stage presence with well-known national acts. Kerry Kearney is undeniably a musician of great talent. As an icon for his unique sound ,introducing audiences to other great talents, he is also very modest and humble. I have been a fan of his for a very long time. The very first time I ever seen him perform was at the Great South Bay Music Festival, which is produced annually by Jim Faith. Kerry is always on the bill with the national headliner and the festival grows bigger and better every year. I remember arriving and everyone was in a mad dash to get to the main stage with their lawn chairs, blankets, hula hoops and coolers. The music was surely something I had never heard before. So, I knew this guitar man was really something special. It wasn’t long before I saw what he can do. He is like an aphrodisiac of happiness, spread with contagious smiles and love. Everyone seemed to be feeling the great outdoors with the wind blowing, the sun shining and the music of Kerry's unique sound enhancing the atmosphere. The most fascinating thing is the way he
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plays his slide guitar. What he does seems so simple. He makes it look so easy. But from the faces of the many talented guitarists in the audience, shaking their heads in admiration, you just knew what he was doing had everyone in extreme amazement. There aren't too many musical artists that have that kind of effect. I have since tried to make it to every show he performs. I have always been pleasantly surprised every time I see him play, along with his band members who by far are equally of such great talent and bring a very fun loving enjoyment to every show Mario Staiano, David Bennett, Gerry,Sorrentino, Ken Korb. even in the same week that he manages to always make it different and equally as entertaining as the time before. What I admire the most is the level of talent he draws into every one of his shows. You never know what to expect. The one thing you should expect, if you want to get in, is to arrive early enough or you may be turned away because he truly packs the house. Aside from his musical talent, he has also written a book that is filled with short stories of his life and travels - “The Psychedelta Monologues.” He has also organized many fundraisers for friends in need and those who have experienced hardships. He's always right there to help. I can only say if you
don’t know him yet, go to see him soon! He truly is a one-of-a-kind special slide guitarist who happens to be good to all those who know him, and they shine because of knowing him. More information about Kerry Kearney is available through his web site: www.kerrykearneyofficial.com Photo credits go to the famous, It is what I do ! http://www.rbalterphoto.com/To anyone who has had the pleasure of being lured by his unique sound, weather locally or a abroad, known by many having performed with some of the greatest Artists he being one of them. He has always been of a equal if not outstanding amazement by his stage presence with well-known national acts. Kerry Kearney is undeniably a musician of great talent. As an icon for his unique sound ,introducing audiences to other great talents, he is also very modest and humble. I have been a fan of his for a very long time. The very first time I ever seen him perform was at the Great South Bay Music Festival, which is produced annually by Jim Faith. Kerry is always on the bill with the national headliner and the festival grows bigger and better every year. I remember arriving and everyone was in a mad dash to get to the main stage with their lawn chairs, blankets, hula hoops and coolers. The music was surely something I had never heard before. So, I knew this guitar man was really something special. It wasn’t long before I saw what he can do. He is like an aphrodisiac of happiness, spread with contagious smiles and love. Everyone seemed to be feeling the great outdoors with the wind blowing, the sun shining and the music of Kerry's unique sound enhancing the atmosphere. The most fascinating thing is the way he plays his slide guitar. What he does seems so simple. He makes it look so easy. But from the faces of the many talented guitarists in the audience, shaking their heads in admiration, you just knew what he was doing had everyone in extreme amazement. There aren't too many musical artists that have that kind of effect. I have since tried to make it to every show he performs. I have always been pleasantly surprised every time I see him play, along with his band members who by far are equally of such great talent and bring a very fun loving enjoyment to every show
Mario Staiano, David Bennett, Gerry,Sorrentino, Ken Korb. even in the same week that he manages to always make it different and equally as entertaining as the time before. What I admire the most is the level of talent he draws into every one of his shows. You never know what to expect. The one thing you should expect, if you want to get in, is to arrive early enough or you may be turned away because he truly packs the house. Aside from his musical talent, he has also written a book that is filled with short stories of his life and travels - “The Psychedelta Monologues.” He has also organized many fundraisers for friends in need and those who have experienced hardships. He's always right there to help. I can only say if you don’t know him yet, go to see him soon! He truly is a one-of-a-kind special slide guitarist who happens to be good to all those who know him, and they shine because of knowing him. More information about Kerry Kearney is available through his web site: www.kerrykearneyofficial.com
Photo credits go to the famous, It is what I do! http://www.rbalterphoto.com/ Spades is what they call her she is owner of www.longislandnytalent.com who represents some of the most talented original local musicians, photographers, and promotes the very best establishments. She will share the very best for hire or place to be at and a column on her choice with Live magazine readers.
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outdoor living • charles h gamarekian
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sk yourself: “What do many iconic TV sitcoms, popular over the last few decades, have in common?” Look back to the seventies at The Brady Bunch, still one of television’s all-time favorites; to the eighties for The Cosby Show; and then to the nineties at Everybody Loves Raymond, to mention just a few. In most of the episodes, the cast — immediate family members, relatives and friends — were regularly seen gathered in the kitchen where all-to-familiar events occurred. As we look back at our own family lives, how often have we heard this familiar comment: “Why is everyone congregating in the kitchen?” So if TV-land really does mimic real life, get ready for a brand new set — the open-
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air patio room, complete with lavish cooking, entertaining and leisure-time conveniences. As modern-day lifestyles are changing, we see entire households moving much of their activities out-of-doors while at the same time, redefining the backyard patio, as we once knew it. “Move over interior designers,” says Charles H. Gamarekian, Chairman/CEO of Cambridge Pavers Inc., manufacturers of a full spectrum of outdoor living products. “In today’s world, watch the landscape designer become producer and director, get a starring role, and earn rave reviews.” Leading interlocking concrete pavingstone and wallstone manufacturers such as Cambridge are dedicating entire segments of their product lines to satisfy the wish lists of homeowners who have migrated out the back door. Products run the gamut and include fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and complete kitchens, grill and bar islands, and even outdoor pizza ovens that cook pizza pies and other foods with an old world, brick oven flavor derived from authentic wood-fired ovens. No backyard gathering spot is truly up-to-date without an openair pergola or pavilion for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining. A pergola is typically a patio or garden structure with an open roof such as a trellis. In contrast, a patio pavilion has open sides and a closed roof. For added convenience and value, look for the aforementioned products in pre-packaged kits like those from Cambridge. So if you think Room With A View may be an appropriate name for a modern, family-oriented television show, ask a professional landscape contractor and find that it is easier than you think to create your own family “reality” series right in your own backyard.
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Bob Dylan – Another Side of Bob Dylan Billboard #43 I know it seems crazy to include a classic Bob Dylan album on any list of the best ‘alternative’ albums, but technically, this record fits the criteria, because the record never reached the Billboard top 40. “Another Side of Bob Dylan” just missed the top 40, stalling out at #10, so here it is. Still, though, it does beg the question, “How could a classic Bob Dylan album not have made the top 40?” As it turns out, the answer is fairly straightforward. Throughout 1963, Bob Dylan had an extraordinarily comfortable relationship with the kingpins of the folk music movement. He graciously provided them with exactly what they were looking for, and they complied by lauding him as the voice of their generation. In 1963, folk music and leftist politics were two sides of the same coin. Pete Seeger’s adaptation of “We Shall Overcome” provided a blueprint that folk artists were expected to follow, at least in a political sense. Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are a-Changin’” were perfect templates for that genre - poetic sing-alongs that allowed the self-righteous and indignant to feel empowered and unified. Virtually every track from “Times They Are a-Changin’” reflect a strident, judgmental perspective where the rich and powerful are called to task for ignoring the needs of the poor and underprivileged. Dylan’s follow-up, though, totally abandoned the blueprint. The record company knew it, too, which is why they titled the record “Another Side of Bob Dylan.” Here, Dylan was no longer pointing fingers at a perceived enemy nor trying to adapt to the folk-liberal sensibilities of his cohorts. There’s no “Masters of War” here. Instead, the album deals with personal politics, matters of the soul that Dylan was experiencing in his own life. By closing the album with “It Ain’t Me, Babe,” Dylan implicitly gave his fan-base whatfor, basically telling them to find another lackey. For the first time, Dylan challenged the status quo of the folk world by shaking off their imposed expectations, and they in turn reacted harshly to
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the change. In a manner that suggested treason, Sing Out Magazine panned “Another Side of Bob Dylan” outright, implying that Dylan’s songs were now selfish and useless to ‘the cause’. Folk critic David Horowitz referred to the album as “ an unqualified failure of taste and self-critical awareness.” Is it not bizarre that the very people who previously championed Dylan had, due to their own preoccupations, suddenly grown completely deaf to his poetics? Nonetheless, it is quite likely that such a reaction from his home team had a negative effect on album sales. As history reflects, this may have been the first time that Dylan angered the folk stalwarts, but it would not be the last – plugging in at Newport Folk Festival was the capper, but that controversy was simply the logical extension of Dylan expressing his independence, much like he originally did on “Another Side of Bob Dylan.”
Tom Ryan has written several books, including “American Hit Radio” and ”The Jimmy Buffett Trivia Book.” He hosts a pair of Radio Shows (“American Hit Radio” (again) and “How Music Changed”), and is a founder and principal of the New York Roots Music Association (aka NYRMA). He also plays drums with the Last Hombres and runs a Long Island manufacturing firm.
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