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Hot Nature:Wild Dogs Of LI In Bohemia

An adult program, “The Wild Dogs OfLong Island” concerning local populations of redfox, wolf, and coyote, is offeredon Sunday,January 24 at 1:30pm at ConnetquotRiver State ParkPreserve in Bohemia.Info: (631) 581-1072, or logon to friendsofconnetquot.org.

Frank Vincenti, founder of The Wild DogsFoundation, will discuss the currentstatus of the red foxpopulation of LongIsland, the existenceof a second foxspecies, former wolfpopulations that werehere, and the arrival ofthe coyote, a wolf-likeanimal that is recolonizing the area.This program is free;refreshments will beserved. There is a $8parking fee.Reservations arerequired; call (631) 581-1072 or write to [email protected].

Hot Films:Macabre FestReturns To LI

TwitchTwitchProductions presentsits 10th MacabreFaire Film Festivalfrom January 14through 17 at TheUpsky Hotel inHauppauge.

This dream eventfor horror and indiefilm fans is a network-ing haven that willshowcase films fromas far as Serbia andGreece and as closeas Long Island. TheMacabre Festivalwill offer screeningrooms, a vendorroom, a red carpetgala ceremony, and access to filmstars, actors, anddirectors, live per-formers, and more.

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2016 Festival will include EileenDieta, Jodi Draigie (“House on

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and many more starsand creators.

For completeinformation, logon to macabre-fairefilmfest.com.

Hot Quills:LI Writer’s

GuildIn East Meadow

Meetings ofThe Long Island Writers'Guild now take placemonthly at East MeadowPublic Library, located at1886 Front Street. Info:(516) 794-2570.The next meeting datesare Tuesday January 26and Tuesday, February23, both at 12:30 pm.There is no admission fee for this event.

Hot Brews:Learn The CraftsOf Beer & Soup

A “Beer BrewWorkshop” presented by Bellport Beer & Sodawill be Wednesday,January 20 at 6 pm

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Hot Tips: Queens ... & A Bit Of Brooklyn, Too

Devilish No Longer:Big Laughs At The Standing Room

The work was completed in the fall, and itwas worth the wait: The comedy club formerlyknown as The Laughing Devil is now the all-new Standing Room in Long Island City. Thevenue has already been host to major standupstars such as Todd Barry; several comics areon the bill most nights. Example: Coming upon January 23 are Esther Ku (pictured),Sabrina Jalees, Scott Chaplain, and more.Get the scoop at standingroomlic.com.

A Bit Of Spring In Winter:Citi Field Tours

If you're still missing baseball after the New York Mets'World Series run last season, enjoy a tour of Citi Field inFlushing. These guided events include looks at the team clubhouse, playing field, dugout, production area (scoreboard control room), the press box, suite levels, and The Mets Hall Of Fame & Museum. Learn more via mets.com; the nextscheduled tour events are January 23 and 24 in a variety ofconvenient starting times.

Queens Zoo:Play Every Day

It may be getting colder andicier, but unbeknownst to manyThe Queens Zoo in Coronaremains open year-round.Currently among the Zoo's manyanimals is Nicole (pictured); thealmost three-year-old Andean

bear is now on exhibit withBouba as part of the SpeciesSurvival Plan. This duo of bearshas already attracted thousandsof animal lovers to Queens. Formore information, log on toqueenszoo.com, where both daily passes and family premiummemberships can be purchasedin advance.

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Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tilles Center, GreenvaleJanuary 24 at 3 & 7 pm

tillescenter.org(516) 299-2752

There are many obvious reasons whythis colorful, melodic rock theater property is continually revived decadeafter decade – there’s never beenanother show like it. Now, the national touring company brings this time-tested show back to the area, featuring the classic songsthat many Broadway and rock fansgrew up with: “Go Go Go Joseph,”“Any Dream Will Do,” and “Close Every Door.”

On Your Radar With WFUV's John Platt:Caravan Of Thieves

Matt NakoaLandmark on Main Street,

Port WashingtonJanuary 16 at 8 PM

landmarkonmainstreet.org(516) 767-6444

The radio host introduces rising artists; of particular note isCaravan Of Thieves, a young groupthat merges traditional swing musicwith its own modern sound.

PAC TRACK Big Events At Performing Arts Centers & TheatersJohn Chin

Flushing Town HallJanuary 15 at 7:30 PM • (718) 463-7700

flushingtownhall.orgYet another of the amazing free concerts atFTH – simply RSVP at the website listedabove. The South Korean jazz great will per-form with a crack band featuring Stacy Dillard,Lucas Pino, Ari Hoenig, and Sean Conly.

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One of the most unique – and surprisingly side-splittingly funny – oneman shows on the road at this writingis “Star Trek,” “Boston Legal,” and “T.J.Hooster” star William Shatner's“Shatner's World – We Just Live In It,”

which returns to the area on Friday, January22 at 8 pm at The NYCB Theatre At Wesbtury.Advance ticket sales are strong, so makeplans quickly; tickets are at thetheatreatwestbury.com or ticketmaster.com.

It's hard to believe that this all began 50years ago: Shatner’s characterization ofCaptain James T. Kirk started an Americanlove affair with the “Star Trek” brand, and with

the larger-than-life personality of the actorWilliam Shatner. In “Shatner's World,” thisone-man force of nature delivers – what else– a larger-than-life performance complete withhis laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling, and select musical selections, allperformed in his own original style.

Through anecdotes, songs, jokes, andsome poignant moments, fans will experienceShatner's phenomenal path from classicallytrained Shakespearean actor to cultural iconas he recreates the larger-than-life and mostimportant character he has ever played –William Shatner. The legendary TV star has

cultivated a career spanning over 50years as an award-winning actor, director,producer, writer, recording artist, andhorseman. He is one of Hollywood’s mostrecognizable figures, as well as a majorphilanthropist.

This two-hour show will take audiences on a voyage throughShatner’s life and career, fromShakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and raconteur,known as much for his unique personaas for his expansive body of work on television and film.

Most TV fans can recant Shatner'saccomplishments without looking themup: In 1966, he originated the role ofCaptain James T. Kirk in the TV series“Star Trek,” which spawned a film fran-chise where he returned as Kirk in sevenof the movies, one of which he directed.He played the title role in the hit series“T.J. Hooker” before hosting TV’s firstreality-based series, “Rescue 911.” Hewon Emmys and his first Golden Globefor his portrayal of Denny Crane on “ThePractice” and “Boston Legal,” andreceived four more Emmy nominations aswell as Golden Globe and SAG Awardnods.

VIP tickets are available, whichinclude a meet and greet with Shatner, premium seating, a limited edition souvenirposter, and an autograph and photo opportunity. For tour updates, follow@WilliamShatner on Twitter, or on Facebookat facebook.com/ShatnersWorld.

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Starring Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, ArlissHoward, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje,David Morse, Albert BrooksWritten & directed by Peter LandesmanSony Pictures

Shocking: Hollywood has the stones to makea big-budget film about sports concussions, aserious real-life problem in the big money worldof professional athletics. Not surprising in theleast: Hollywood schmaltzes up what could havebeen an important film in hopes of garnering lateOscar contention, and in the process makes aflawed, unsatisfying movie on a topic that a gooddocumentary filmmaker could have done right(and in fact, has; let us direct your attention to2012's Head Games by Steve James, which, ofcourse, nobody saw and got spotty distribution

even when it was new; somehow, in just a couple of years, both the documentary and thebook it was based on, by former pro wrestlerChristopher Nowinski, are both seemingly out ofprint. Gee, we wonder why).

The New York Times reported in earlyNovember that Sony executives altered the scriptfor Concussion to avoid raising the ire of the all-powerful National Football League. So much forgood intentions – and it probably seemed like a

good idea to cast popular Will Smith, under so much facial padding thathe resembles Denzel Washington at times, to portray Dr. BennettOmalu, the physician who discovered CTE (chronic traumatic

encephalopathy) infootball players. In theend, it all smacks ofsheer awards seasondesperation – make abeautiful star homely(see Charlize Theron,Holly Hunter) andtheir “bravery” leadsto golden statues.However, given all thecorners cut in thisplodding, meanderingopus, it's a waste ofgood greasepaint.

Flawed in everyconceivable way,opening this type ofserious film onChristmas seemedlike a pretty bad idea– the first week boxoffice tallies bore thatout – but then again,so was not making afilm that pulls nopunches, so to speak,on an epidemic that'seither curtailing thecareers of many ath-letes while ruining –or shortening – thelives of even more.


FilmConcussion

By Cody Bell

Sister HazelYMCA Boulton Center,

Bay ShoreJanuary 16 at 8 PMboultoncenter.org

(631) 969-1101The veteran alt/rock band has long been an area favorite thanks to its manyconcerts at local theaters – but this performance marks their first Long Islandshow in some time. The Florida-basedband’s hits are legendary to area radio fans: “All For You,” “"Champagne High,""Change Your Mind," are all FM band classics.

Holly Miranda

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center

January 15 at 8 PM(631) 288-1500

whbpac.orgTouring in support of her new self-titled album – the chart-busting follow-up to the ground-breaking Magician's Private Library – Miranda merges countryand pop like few other artists, and her burgeoning national fan base seems to grow bigger as the months roll by.

PAC TRACK

Alice In WonderlandMadison Theatre, Molloy College,

Rockville CentreJanuary 22 through 24 • madisontheatreny.org

(516) 678-5000Baayork Lee directs this new adaptation of theclassic story, which finds Alice in 1899 fallingthrough a rabbit hole and magically into the future.Proceeds will benefit The Joan Roberts MemorialScholarship.

Philip Edward FisherAdelphi University

Performing Arts CenterJanuary 16 at 4 PM

adelphi.edu (516) 877-4927

The world-renowned concert pianist returns tothe Westermann Stage ofthe Concert Hall. The centerpiece of this after-noon of music will be allfour of Chopin’s belovedBallades, some of hismost popular and enduringcompositions.

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Starring Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, MayaRudolph, James Brolin, John Cena, IkeBarinholtz, Diane Weist, John Leguizamo,Bobby Moynihan, Rachel Dratch, Kate McKinnonDirected by Jason MooreUniversal

Most films by “Saturday Night Live” castmembers suck – for example, for every decentcomedy that Will Ferrell stars in, five of them aredreck (see his current mega-stinker “Daddy'sHome” for further proof). However, Tina Fey, theformer “Weekend Update” anchor, seems to pickand choose her projects wisely – and is smartenough to be cast, once again, with close friendand “SNL” comrade Amy Poehler in a big screen

comedy that's actually pretty darn funny.The premise here is as simple and, well,

base as anything The Three Stogges ever did: Apair of, as the kids would call them, MILF sisters find out that their family home has been put up for sale – so they concoct a scheme tohold a huge party weekend there before they lose the place forever;replace Shemp and Moe with Amy and Tina and you get the idea.

Of course, the Stooges never cursed, and these wisecracking sisters spew more than their fair share of four-letter diatribes here; thiscomedy is definitely not for kids. However, mix in the pathos of bothlead characters in serious crossroads in their lives – as well as a whole

mess of laughs from supporing players Bobby Moynihan, John Cena (!),and Maya Rudolph – and it turns out to be a holiday-released comedythat's got heart as well as pratfalls, dirty jokes, and silly scenes.

All in all, it's a fun night at the movies, no more and no less. With therest of the mallplex filled with action and sci-fi, Sisters is a worthychoice for adults looking for something more than a little offbeat. A tinyspoiler: Look for other “SNL” current and former cast members in supporting roles (or just read our list of credits above).


FilmSisters

Photo courtesy Universal; review by Cody Bell

Musicals New and Old:On Your Feet! • Marquis Theatre

Dames At Sea • Helen Hayes Theatre

I dare you to resist joining the conga if theappealing cast pulls you from your seat as itdances up the aisles in the first act finale of theupbeat funfest “On Your Feet!” Almost giddy in itsinspirational and aspirational message, this newbiographical musical is a joyous excess of salsarhythms, and hot, florescent colors and gentle pastels. The jukebox musical showcases GloriaEstefan hits written by her and her husband Emilioand daughter Emily. The show has a serviceablebook by Alexander Dinelaris (Oscar-winning“Birdman” co-screenwriter) that charts Gloria’s

meteoric rise from a shy, intellectual 17-year-oldwith a gift for songwriting and singing to fronting fordashing young entrepreneur/musician EmilioEstefan’s Miami Latin Boys (appropriately renamedMiami Sound Machine) to becoming a majorcrossover superstar and part of a Cuban-Americanentrepreneurial power couple with her husband,musician, manager, and taskmaster Emilio.

The only clouds in this fairytale American suc-cess story are Gloria’s mother’s (the wonderfulAndrea Burns, in a moving and salty performance)opposition (because of her own thwarted dreams)to Gloria’s career and her relationship with Emilio;the prejudice the Estefans encounter as Cuban-American artists attempting to crossover into thepop mainstream and originate their own Cuban-infused sound (described as a combination of clas-sical salsa rhythms of Cuban comparsas with “afunk baseline and a strong back beat on the drums

and all the lyrics in English”); and Gloria’s determined and triumphant recovery from a nearfatal crash.

The extraordinarily talented Ana Villafane (in herBroadway debut) not only resembles the youngGloria, butalso chan-nels hersound,dances upa stormand winsour heartswith herwarmth,charm, andimmenselikeability.And as thedevotedEmilio,JoshSegarra isdashing, sexy, and charming as well. There is realromantic chemistry and sexual sparks betweenthem, creating a portrait of a loving couple and adynamic partnership. The supporting cast is alsoterrific, especially the hammy Alma Cuervo asGloria’s supportive grandmother and Eliseo Romanas her father, a Vietnam vet later afflicted with MS.Under Jerry Mitchell’s (“Kinky Boots”) sleek, sure-handed direction and choreographer SergioTrujillo’s electric salsa dances, the musical is aspectacle of movement, color and heart.

At the opposite end of the musical spectrum isthe charming small-scaled revival of musical spoof“Dames At Sea” with its simple backstage and bat-tleship sets (by Anna Louizos) and its hardworking,talented cast of six. The musical started at CaffeCine off-off Broadway in 1966 and moved off-Broadway in 1968 where this sendup made a star

of its ingénue, young Bernadette Peters. With abook and snappy lyrics by George Haimsohn andRobin Miller and peppy, melodic music by Jim Wise(all now deceased), the musical is an affectionateand knowing homage to all the 1930s Busby

Berkley backstage musicalsin which a starry-eyed girlfrom the sticks goes on forthe star at the last minuteand becomes an overnightsensation. The charactersare even named after theWarner Brothers stars of42nd Street” and “GoldDiggers of 1933” RubyKeeler, Dick Powell, andJoan Blondell.

The charming and tunefulpastiche songs perfectly capture the period flavor withhummable, jaunty melodiesand clever lyrics. Like theoriginal production, this

revival features a cast of likable and talentedunknowns. Eloise Kropp as Ruby taps up a storm,but lacks Peters’ charisma – however, the attractiveMara Davi as Joan, the wised-up second bananaand best friend, is a dynamite tap dancer and perkysinger with star potential. As Ruby’s beau Dick, thesailor/songwriter who just happens to have a trunk-load of usable songs, Cary Tedder exudes boyishcharm and sings like a dreamboat and the winningDanny Gardner as Joan’s sweetheart dances likeFred Astaire in his jazzier mode. John Bolton handles the roles of frenetic producer and ship’scaptain with comic flair. As director-choreographer,tap master Randy Skinner has devised nifty num-bers for this nimble cast. Dames At Sea is, at heart,an off-Broadway musical, and it struggled finding audiences at Broadway prices. – Jane Klain

THEATER

Photo by Mathis Murphy

On Your Feet!

Not that there was all that much media hooplato begin with, but Deron Williams’ return toBarclays Center just before Christmas – hisfirst visit since accepting a buyout of his contract with the Brooklyn Nets – was a bust

since he couldn’t play for the Dallas Mavericksthat night because of sore ankles, a problemthat plagued him throughout much of his Netscareer. Nets head coach Lionel Hollins wastesty with the media; whenasked about Williams, hecoldly responded by sayingthat he would not discusshim at all. It was clear thatHollins did not miss havinghim on his roster, butHollins had to have realized from a news pointof view that the return ofWilliams was the biggeststory of that game.

The New York Mets’signing of free agent out-fielder Alejandro de Aza toa one-year, $5.75 millioncontract seemed to infuri-ate many fans based on the reaction on socialmedia and sports call-in radio shows. The animus was not directed at de Aza’s talents,which are adequate for a bench/platoon player,but rather at Mets management for its unwill-

ingness to spend money on a free agent bigbat, particularly in light of the payroll savingsthat the team is getting from MichaelCuddyer’s surprise retirement a couple ofweeks ago. The Mets could use a outfielderwho can hit, such as Justin Upton or DenardSpan, but after seeing the insaneamount of money that Jason Heywardreceived from the Chicago Cubs, it’seasy to understand the Mets (or anyother team for that matter) shying awayfrom talking to their agents, whosedemands must have escalated. TheMets aren't total tightwads; in signing de

Aza, they lost one of theirhomegrown (and inexpen-sive) players, outfielder KirkNieuwenhuis, on a waiverclaim by the MilwaukeeBrewers. “Captain Kirk” waspopular with both team-mates and the media sincehe’s a great guy, but reallyis a glorified minor leaguerin terms of talent. The Metsalso spent money re-signingageless starter BartoloColon, who showed duringthe post-season that he can be anoption out of the bullpen. Theyalso re-signed southpaw reliever

Jerry Blevins, who was effective against left-handed batters early last season before a linedrive broke his arm (and that incident was fol-lowed by a further reinjuring of the arm in apedestrian accident last summer). Hopefully,

Blevins' luck and health will be better in 2016.It didn’t take long for the Al Jazeera report

about Peyton Manning and other older athletestaking human growth hormone to fall apart.The idea that Peyton would have HGH shippedto his home but under his wife’s name simply

didn’t pass the smell test. A high-profile athletewho wants to cheat would be far more sophisticated than that.

The sixth annual New Era Pinstripe Bowlplayed right after Christmas at Yankee Stadiumwas an exciting affair, as Duke beat IndianaUniversity in overtime, 44-41. The announcedattendance was 37,218, about 10,000 less

Rolling Thunder: Here are recent honor scoresfrom Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park:

Scoring at this center seems to be challengingthis early season, but several fine bowlers are rising to the task: 300 games have recently beenrolled by Joe Caldera (Tuesday Late Men), AnthonyScibelli (Monday Early Men), Michael Fandino(P.B.L) and Matt Weiner (Bayside Yacht Club).More top scores:

Wednesday Early Mixed: Bonnie Gortler 212and 661 series; Sylvia Abanes 613 series; TommyGenova Sr. 740 series; Josh Kramer 706 series;John Marotta 255 and 760 series; Gerry Lopez265; Jeanine Musacchio 222; Kathy Chernow 202;Gregg De Angelo 258 and 734 series; Neil Gortler257; Boy Wagan 757 series; Brenda Bailey 213;JoAnne Perry 204; Jeanine Musacchio 213.

Friday Mixed Nuts: Jack Stanton 263; JohnCutter Sr. 268.

Chatterbox Mixed: Al Shin 257; JoshMagolnickq 255.

Friday Mixed Nuts: Jason Kondracki 265.Veteran's Day: From Bill Vint of the

Professional Bowlers Association (PBA): ParkerBohn III of upsate Jackson defeated England’sPaul Moor, 210-206, to win the ProfessionalBowlers Association’s Cheetah Championship atthe National Bowling Stadium – and moved intosole possession of fifth place on PBA’s all-timePBA Tour titles list.

The Cheetah Championship, presented by PBABowling Challenge Mobile Game, was the first offour “animal pattern” championships contested during the GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling VIIpresented by Silver Legacy.

Bohn, a 52-year-old left-hander, survived a 6-7

split in the ninth frame and threw a strike on hisfirst ball in the 10th after Moor failed to throw athird consecutive strike on his first shot in his 10thframe to give Bohn a chance. With his 35th career

PBA Tour title,the PBA Hall ofFamer broke atie with fellowhall of famerMark Roth forfifth place on thecareer titles list.He trails onlyWalter RayWilliams Jr. (47titles), EarlAnthony (43),Norm Duke (38),and Pete Weber(37).

“I didn’t exactlymake a goodpass at the ballin the ninthframe,” Bohnsaid. “I hung upjust a little bit,enough to leavethe 6-7, and Isaid to myself,‘Are you kidding?You just handed(Moor) the title.’At that point, all Icould do was sit

on the bench and hope.“When I left the 7 pin, I had a chance and that’s

all you can ask for. I knew I needed a mark to winand the best way to get a mark is to throw a strike.”

Breaking the titles tie with Roth, Bohn said, “issomething I never, ever dreamed would be

possible. But no matter how many titles I win, andhopefully I’m not done, Mark Roth will still go downin history as one of the greatest bowlers who everlived.”

Bohn barely made it into the title match, slippingpast former Team USA member Andrew Cain ofPhoenix, 204-203, in the semifinal round whileMoor, an accomplished European player who wasinducted into the United Kingdom Tenpin BowlingHall of Fame during 2015, threw seven strikes onhis first nine attempts to eliminate Duke, a 39-timePBA Tour champion, 265-224.

USBC Records Broken: According to theUnited States Bowling Congress, some longstanding national records have recently fallen:Chuck Foudray, 84, of Green Bay, Wisconsin,tossed 30 strikes on the way to becoming the oldest bowler to roll an 800 series, while a trio ofMichigan bowlers, Bobby Sanch, Brian McMahon,and Steve Novak (pictured below) came within onepin of perfection in breaking the three-player, single-game record with an 899 effort atCandlelight Bowl in Bridgeport. Both achievementsare pending approval from USBC.

"This definitely by far is the best accomplishmentI've been a part ofin a league setting,and it was a lot offun," Novak said."The whole leaguestopped andwatched our 10thframe, and thatwas really cool. Any of us could shoot 300 on agiven night, but for all of us to have a chance at the same time was something we've never experienced. Even though we didn't get the 900,we did do something that's never been done, and that's special."

Sanch, McMahon, and Novak rolled games of300, 299, and 300, respectively.

Photos: Parker Bohn III courtesy PBA, LLC; USBC Record Breakers courtesy USBC


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than last year when Penn State beat BostonCollege 31-30, also in overtime. Both of thoseuniversities are within one-day driving distanceof New York, which was not the case witheither of these two participating institutions.Either way, there is little doubt that this year’sgame had a positive effect for the city’s economy, as visitors from North Carolina andIndiana spent millions on hotel rooms, restau-rants, taxis, mass transit, and points of inter-est. The game was broadcast nationally onABC, which also helps New York tourism.

Indiana QB Nate Sudfeld concurred with a

chuckle when I pointed out that the two teamswho were playing in the Pinstripe Bowl proba-bly had the highest combined SAT scores ofany squads playing in bowls games this year.He graciously added that Stanford andWisconsin, who were slated to play in SanDiego’s Holiday Bowl, could give them a runfor the money. Many of the players that I spokewith from both teams were seniors who are setto graduate in May. That is rarely the case witheither school’s top basketball players. I askedDuke president Richard Brodhead if he wasconcerned that the increasing numbers of basketball players who play there for the fresh-man season yet leave for NBA glory are tar-nishing his school’s sterling academic reputa-tion. “There are certainly understandable temp-tations for our star basketball players,” he con-ceded, but added that every player has tomeet their academic obligations while they areat the school. He also proudly noted thatCleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving returnedto Durham last season to complete coursework while he was injured.

Sports Illustrated has named SerenaWilliams its 2015 Athlete of the Year. Therewere many who thought that Triple Crown-winner American Pharoah should have beenthe recipient of SI’s highest annual honor. Ofcourse, it might have been tougher forAmerican Pharoah to attend the SI red carpetevent and mingle with its advertisers at theafter-party than it was for Williams.

I was saddened to learn of the passing ofHarlem Globetrotters basketball legend

Meadowlark Lemon, affectionately known as “The Clown Prince of Basketball.” Lemon’s spectacular dribbling as well as outside shot-making made him one of the greatest basketball players ever, but it was his innate comic skills that made the Globetrotters more popular

than the NBA during the league’s first 25years. The annual Harlem Globetrotters TVspecial that always seemed to feature HowardCosell as its host on “Wide World of Sports”always drew high ratings for ABC when I wasgrowing up.


Photos: Deron Williams courtesy NBA Headshots; Jerry Blevins by Bob Smith

Meadowlark Lemon

Calendar


Tuesday, January 12

NassauOriginal Music Showcase: The MolotovCocktails / Korean Large / More ArtistsK.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)The Musical Box (Genesis Tribute)NYCB Theatre At WestburyBody & Soul Puglia's (Garden City)Open Mic Hosted By Mike Dorio Jack Halyard's American Bar & Grill(Oyster Bay)JDL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa)Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern (New Hyde Park)Whiskey Road / DJ Cowboy Ben-E The Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale)Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City)

SuffolkAcoustic Open Mic Night hosted byDavid Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (WestBabylon)Acoustic Open Mic One Main (Babylon)Bobby Dee's Open Mic & Jam PourHouse (Holbrook)Tuesday Night Live: George Cintron &Bobby Rondinelli Katie's of SmithtownThe Cogs Singles Open Jam GatorBlue (East Islip)Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ Harry-Oke The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook)Open Mic with Shaun Lally Flanagan'sPub (Ronkonkoma)Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (SaintJames)Open Mic Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport)Ward Cloughen Shandon Court (EastIslip)

NYC/QueensB.B. King Blues Club All-Stars B.B.King's (NYC)

Wednesday, January 13

NassauSoul Cages (The Police / Sting Tribute)K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With TheSunset Boyz Sunset Grill (Seaford)Country Night Lily Flanagan's (Babylon)Open Jam Mickey Malone's (Floral Park)Jerry Costanzo And His Trio DonLorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (GlenCove)Open Mic w/"Big Daddy" John StruckThe Homestead (Oyster Bay)Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band PhatDaddy's (Oceanside)Open Mic hosted by Robert SloanFront Street Pub (Massapequa Park)Country Music Originals Night JettyBar & Grill (Long Beach)Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam w/MikeNugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers(Bayville)Randy & P.J. Of The Zoo NuttyIrishman (Farmingdale)Country Wednesdays Otto's Sea Grill(Freeport)Karoke With DJ Chris Of SongbirdEntertainment Blue Parrot Lounge(Massapequa)Arcadia The Living Room (Bethpage)

SuffolkThe Cogs Singles Open Jam TheStadium (Bohemia)

Garet Newman's Jazz Jam East EndRepublican Club (Sayville)Open Blues/Jazz Jam Park AvenueStudios/Briggs Music (Huntington)Open Jam Night with Jim Kolman TheDiamond Club & Sports Bar(Ronkonkoma)Open Mic hosted by Johnny B.Quogue East Pub (East Quogue)Open Mic Night Sea Cove (CenterMoriches)Open Mic With Ryan FitzpatrickBrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue)Retro Wednesday Off Key Tikki(Patchogue)Ladies Night Karaoke With DJ Jay RedRiver Inn (Yaphank)Wayne Sabella & Friends Grasso's(Cold Spring Harbor)City Alley / Just B. Polo / BunktownFalls / Sofus Revolution (Amityville)Paint Night Meets Karaoke Off KeyTikki (Patchogue)

NYC/QueensSofy Yudiskaya / Seth Cluett / ChrisCochrane / Talibam The Trans-Pecos(Ridgewood)Maceo Parker The Blue Note (NYC)Dr. K's Motown Revue B.B. King's(NYC)

Thursday, January 14

NassauLive Band Karaoke / Dave DiamondK.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)Open Mic Mr. Beery's (Bethpage)Jazz Night Viana Hotel & Spa(Westbury)Open Mic with Benoir The Hub (IslandPark)Mike & The Outlaws Suite 1828(Merrick)A Witch's Brew Vue At E.B. Elliot(Freeport)Brian McGeough Hudson's Mill(Massapequa)

SuffolkCriss Angel: The Supernaturalists TheParamount (Huntington)Tasting Notes Jazz Club at HarmonyVineyards (Head Of The Harbor)Gerry Finlay Shandon Court (East Islip)Painted In Exile Revolution (Amityville)Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (SaintJames)Frank O'Brien / Tim Givens DuoGrasso's (Cold Spring Harbor)The Devassy Project Treme (Islip)Open Mic & Original Showcase WithTom Pekar Of E3 Red River Inn

Tropicana (AC): In celebration ofthis NFL season, Tropicana inAtlantic City has joined E. & J.Gallo Wines and “Taste Of TheNFL” to raise funds for hungerrelief efforts. Through Super BowlSunday, every glass or bottle ofselect wine and spirit labels purchased at Tropicana will helpto bring meals to people in needacross the country.

During the NFL season,Tropicana restaurant and barpatrons who enjoy a glass or bottle of wine or spirits from awide variety of Gallo Winerylabels are helping to contributemuch-needed funds to supportAmerican’s hungry. For every two glasses purchased, one meal

is donated to a food bank throughFeeding America. For every bottlepurchased, two meals are donated.According to Steve Callender, gen-eral manager of Tropicana AtlanticCity: “Through Taste of the NFL,

Gallo wine sales at Tropicana havealready resulted in a donation of1,440 meals for the hungry, andthere is still plenty of time forTropicana guests to come in andlend their support to this veryworthy cause.”

Learn more at tropicana.net, or find themat Facebook and Twitter.

Mohegan Sun (CT): Webet – so to speak – yourgrandparents will love thisone: Ultra mega right-wingpundits Bill O'Reilly andDennis Miller have beenbooked to headline as their “Who Wants To BePresident? The 2016 Tour”comes to Mohegan SunArena on June 18 at 7:30pm. “With their unique mixof political commentary and good-natured humor, in addition to the duo’s great rapport, this is oneshow you do not want tomiss,” claimed a pressrelease; we'll let you decidehow “good natured” theopinionated pair actually is.Also heading to MoheganSun: The returning 80s

legends Duran Duran on April 7.For tickets and information: ticketmaster.com and mohegansun.com.

Trump Taj Mahal (AC):Coming up in just a few days atTTM: Country star Martina McBride headlines The Arena on Janaury 16 at 8 pm; tickets can be obtained via Ticketmaster.McBride made history with hermost recent album, Everlasting,

as she became the first solofemale artist in history to debutat #1 on the Billboard TopCountry Albums chart with anindependently released and distributed album.

More: trumpcasinos.com.Resorts World Casino

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Calendar Your Guide To Local Events

(Yaphank)Lil Reese Amityville Music Hall

NYC/QueensCreepoid / Future Punx / Bambara /Tempers The Trans-Pecos (Ridgewood)Classical Music Thursday Thai Rock(Rockaway Beach)Maceo Parker The Blue Note (NYC)Eli Cook / The Shift B.B. King's(NYC)

Friday, January 15

NassauWonderous Stories / Desert Highway(Eagles Tribute) K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)The 90s Band Mulcahy's Pub & MusicHall (Wantagh)Adam Carolla NYCB Theatre AtWestburyReady In 10 / South Shore RockersThe Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale)Just Groovin' The Living Room(Bethpage)Crowd The Airwaves / Pussywolf /Natural Stranger / Freya Wilcox & TheHowl / Birds In The Boneyard Mr.Beery's (Bethpage)Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola)The Rockinghams Puglia's (GardenCity)The Bogs Swing The Teapot (FloralPark)Acoustic Urge Big Daddy's(Massapequa)Generations Sunset Grill (Seaford)Southern State / TBA Blue ParrotLounge (Massapequa)

SuffolkBob Nelson The Paramount (Huntington)Caution / Gerry Finlay (Happy Hour)

Shandon Court (East Islip)David James & Company / KyleFitzpatrick Bobbique (Patchogue)Albums We Love Grey Horse Tavern(Bayport)Craving Strange / Acey Slade / Revel 9/ Sweet Tooth / Last Turn Off Broadway/ No Angelz Revolution (Amityville)Marissa Mulder & Friends Grasso's(Cold Spring Harbor)Jetstream / 45 RPM 89 North MusicVenue (Patchogue)Broadway Salutes Motown SuffolkTheater (Riverhead)Shaggy / Gyptian / Kreesha Turner /Shane Hoosong The Emporium(Patchogue)Brownshoe Jazz Ensemble Treme(Islip)Rock Nation Red River Inn (Yaphank)Slingshot Painter's Restaurant(Brookhaven)The Mango Brothers Village Idiot Pub(Patchogue)Angel Vivaldi / Ollocs / More Of MyselfTo Kill / Onto Carthage / Ashes In TheSky Even Flow (Bay Shore)

NYC/QueensMaceo Parker The Blue Note (NYC)Deep Pockets Thai Rock (RockawayBeach)Lizz Wright / Dee Dee Bridgewater /Indra B.B. King's (NYC)Lee Bannon / Dreamcrusher / Tallesen /Ponyo / Kanyon / b2b / Fugitive /Khallee The Trans-Pecos (Ridgewood)

Saturday, January 16

NassauZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute Band)

Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh)Peat Moss & The Fertilizers / ThunderRoad (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) TheNutty Irishman (Farmingdale)Live Deejays Jetty Bar & Grill (LongBeach)Brunch With Jack Morelli MP Taverna(Roslyn)Live Music Savoy Tavern (Merrick)The Acchords Puglia's (Garden City)Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies Mr. Beery's(Bethpage)Rockjunky / 45 RPM K.J. Farrell's(Bellmore)Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola)On Your Radar With WFUV's JohnPlatt:Caravan Of Thieves / RooseveltDime / Matt Nakoa Landmark On MainStreet (Port Washington)Mike Barry & Friends Swing The Teapot(Floral Park)Arrested Development Vue At E.B. Elliot(Freeport)Songs For A New World – The SongsOf Jason Roberts Brown: The FreeportHigh School Alumni Freeport MemorialLibraryBeyond Fab (Beatles Tribute) SunsetGrill (Seaford)Fools For Kings Blue Parrot Lounge(Massapequa)Flashback Trotter's (Franklin Square)

SuffolkJohn Pardi / Brothers Osborne TheParamount (Huntington)Sister Hazel Boulton Center (Bay Shore)Live Source Showcase BrickHouseBrewery (Patchogue)Joe Vicino Bobbique (Patchogue)Mean Machine Painter's Restaurant(Brookhaven)

The Falco Brothers Grey Horse Tavern(Bayport)The Cara Band Shandon Court (EastIslip)Ayako Shirasaki & Noriko UedaGrasso's (Cold Spring Harbor)Live DJ Villiage Idiot Pub (Patchogue)Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges JazzTasting Notes Jazz Club at HarmonyVineyards (Head Of The Harbor)Panic / Modern Justice / Captain Jack(Billy Joel Tribute) 89 North MusicVenue (Patchogue)Popa Chubby Treme (Islip)LHT Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett)Half Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) /Prognosis (Peter Gabriel / Pink Floyd /Genesis Tribute) Revolution (Amityville)Anna Jam The Arden (Port Jefferson)French Montana The Emporium(Patchogue)DJ Epic / Live Irish Music LilyFlanagan's (Babylon)Dimensonon Red River Inn (Yaphank)Live Deejay Village Idiot Pub(Patchogue)Detriment / Purgatory / Hangman / IDisappear / New Rain Amityville MusicHallWonderous Stories / The Who Tribute /Live Painting The Big Kahuna(Huntington)Live Standup Comedy: Stevie G.B.Samantha’s Lil’ Bit Of Heaven (EastNorthport)

NYC/QueensMaceo Parker The Blue Note (NYC)Darlene Love B.B. King's (NYC)The Djangobilly Thai Rock (RockawayBeach)Johnny Boyd Metropolitan Room (NYC)



Sunday, January 17

NassauCurt Arnel & Friends Open JamFeaturing Glen Goldman, Tim Smith, &Paul Karekinian K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore)Live Music Mr. Beery's (Bethpage)Live Irish Music Connoly Station(Malverne)Live Reggae Jetty Bar & Grill (LongBeach)Live Jazz Brunch City Cellar (Westbury)Barnaby Jones / Safety / Binary Heart /Mean Girls (LI) Mr. Beery's (Bethpage)Au Privave Jazz / Little Wilson BigDaddy's (Massapequa)Troubled Clefs Blue Parrot Lounge(Massapequa)Brunch With Jack Morelli MP Taverna(Roslyn)

SuffolkHoly Holy (David Bowie Tribute) TheParamount (Huntington)Sabori Treme (Islip)Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes JazzClub Harmony Vineyards (Head Of TheHarbor)Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court (EastIslip)Daniel Hartman Grey Horse Tavern(Bayport)Breakfast Music With Breaking DawnVillage Idiot Pub (Patchogue)Live Irish Music Lily Flanagan's(Babylon)Live Reggae / Tailgate Party Off KeyTikki (Patchogue)Open Jam With Jim Moran Red RiverInn (Yaphank)The Infantry / Mr. Scary / The VinylPlane / Maverick Soul Band 89 NorthMusic Venue (Patchogue)Here's To You / Royal Street / Intona /Casanova / Korean Large / Sam PolletAmityville Music HallWedding Showcase Suffolk Theater(Riverhead)Teen Night: Petie Smallzz / The DreamLab Robot / Mixxlegends TheEmporium (Patchogue)Psycho Enhancer / Sworn Enemy / FullBlown Chaos / Strength ThroughSuffering / No Fucking Chance / Red100 / Draw The Line Even Flow (BayShore)Brian McGeough Carney's (Amityville)

NYC/QueensOpen Mic with Anthony Gibney DivingBell (Sunnyside)Bluegrass Jam Hosted By DaveMcKeon & Mary Noecker Of MoonshineFalls The Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria)Blind Boys Of Alabama / HeritageBlues Orchestra / Cherry Poppin'Daddies B.B. King's (NYC)Maceo Parker The Blue Note (NYC)

Monday, January 18

NassauOpen Mic & Jam Hosted by KennyForgione K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)Industry Night Allegria Hotel (LongBeach)

SuffolkOpen Mic Comedy Show Fin's Pub(Oakdale)Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLeanShandon Court (East Islip)Open Mic with Dave Drew The BartiniBar (Babylon)Open Mic Night Hosted by JerryRamone The Crooked Rail (Northport)Open Jam with Rockin' Rob DiamondClub (Ronkonkoma)Open Mic Night w/Kenn VillageLanterne (Lindenhurst)

Open Mic Featuring Bobby Dee, JohnDobert, & Johnny Mac Sea Cove(Center Moriches)Open Mic Night Stephen Talkhouse(Amagansett)Open Mic Night Sea Cove (CenterMoriches)Live Country Music Revolution(Amityville)Acoustic Open Mic BrickHouse Brewery(Patchogue)Open Mic Even Flow (Bay Shore)

NYC/QueensJam with Richie Cannata The BitterEnd (NYC)Open Jazz Jam Session Kitano NewYork Hotel (NYC)Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton TheBlue Note (NYC)Big Daddy Kane B.B. King's (NYC)

Tuesday, January 19

NassauOriginal Music Showcase Hosted By42nd & Nelson: K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)Open Mic hosted by Mike Dorio JackHalyard's American Bar & Grill (OysterBay)Southbound / DJ Cowboy Ben-E TheNutty Irishman (Farmingdale)Jazz Jam Session Walk Street Tavern(New Hyde Park)Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City)JBL Paddy's Loft (Massapequa)Karoke Vue At E.B. Elliot (Freeport)

SuffolkAcoustic Open Mic Nite hosted byDavid Jon Paisley 50 Yard Line (WestBabylon)Open Mic with Shaun Lally Flanagan'sPub (Ronkonkoma)Ward Cloughen Shandon Court (EastIslip)Open Mic Night Hosted by JerryRamone The Crooked Rail (Northport)The Cogs Singles Open Jam GatorBlue (East Islip)Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno TastingNotes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards(Head Of The Harbor)Ward Cloughen Shandon Court (EastIslip)Open Mic with Dan Acosta & DJ HarryOke The Thirsty Scholar (Holbrook)Open Jam w/George Cintron & RobDeMartino Katies of SmithtownOpen Mic Comiskey Park Bar (SaintJames)

NYC/QueensMs. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton TheBlue Note (NYC)Brian Fallon Webster Hall (NYC)B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars / TheHarlem Blues Project B.B. King's (NYC)

Wednesday, January 20

NassauWonderous Stories K.J. Farrell's(Bellmore)Randy & P.J. Of The Zoo The NuttyIrishman (Farmingdale)Country Music Originals Night JettyBar & Grill (Long Beach)Open Jam Mickey Malone's (Floral Park)Jerry Costanzo And His Trio DonLorenzo's Restaurant and Lounge (GlenCove)Open Mic w/The Night Owls Band PhatDaddy's (Oceanside)Open Mic hosted by Robert SloanFront Street Pub (Massapequa Park)Open Mic with "Big Daddy" JohnStruck The Homestead (Oyster Bay)Tommy T. Mudcat Blues Jam with MikeNugent and Ian Petillo The Breakers(Bayville)

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Kane Daily Big Daddy's (Massapequa)Karoke With DJ Chris Of SongbirdEntertainment Blue Parrot(Massapequa)Joe Bayer Band Living Room(Bethpage)

SuffolkDonny Osmond The Paramount(Huntington)The Cogs Singles Open Jam TheStadium (Bohemia)Open Jam Night with Jim KolmanDiamond Club & Sports Bar(Ronkonkoma)Garet Newman's Jazz Jam East EndRepublican Club (Sayville)Open Mic Night Sea Cove (CenterMoriches)Open Blues/Jazz Jam Park AvenueStudios/Briggs Music (Huntington)Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. QuogueEast Pub (East Quogue)Open Mic BrickHouse Brewery(Patchogue)Live Deejay Village Idiot Pub(Patchogue)Wayne Sabella Grasso's (Cold SpringHarbor)Paint Night Meets Karaoke Off KeyTikki (Patchogue)Ladies Night Karaoke With DJ Jay RedRiver Inn (Yaphank)

NYC/QueensMs. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton TheBlue Note (NYC)

Thursday, January 21

Nassau

Live Band Karaoke / FM (Steely DanTribute) K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore)I Ignite The Lounge At The Space AtWestburyOpen Mic With Benoir The Hub (IslandPark)Jazz & Sushi Night Allegria Hotel (LongBeach)Open Mic Night Spice's Restaurant(Baldwin)Open Mic Night Mr. Beery's (Bethpage)Acoustic Open Mic with Frank WalkerEleanor Rigby's (Mineola)Salsa Night Holiday Inn (Carle Place)Mike & The Outlaws Suite 1828(Merrick)Open Mic Mr. Beery's (Bethpage)A Witch's Brew Vue At E.B. Elliot's(Freeport)

SuffolkThe Blues Brothers The Paramount(Huntington)The Roosters Shandon Court (East Islip)Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno TastingNotes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards(Head Of The Harbor)Nisen 347 Thursdays Niesen 347 (SaintJames)Frank O'Brien Grasso's (Cold SpringHarbor)The Fulcrum / Jungle Gypsy Treme(Islip)Fire Department Appreciation NightWith DJ Frankenstein Red River Inn(Yaphank)

NYC/QueensMs. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton TheBlue Note (NYC)Classical Music Thursday Thai Rock(Rockaway Beach)

Jazz Night Smoke BBQ Pit (Jamaica)John Abercrombie Jazz Standard (NYC)SVW B.B. King's (NYC)

Friday, January 22

NassauShatner's World: We Just Live In ItNYCB Theatre At WestburyThe 90s Band Mulcahy's Pub & MusicHall (Wantagh)Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (LongBeach)Live Music Savoy Tavern (Merrick)Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola)The Godfrey Townsend Band / RickyByrd & Deuces Wild K.J. Farrell's(Bellmore)Uppercut The Living Room (Bethpage)Dropdeadsexy / Sweaty Betty TheNutty Irishman (Farmingdale)Chris Brown Swing The Teapot (FloralPark)Sound Chaser Puglia's (Garden City)Dead Of Winter / Convenient Weapons /Glass Mannequin / Carlos Danger Mr.Beery's (Bethpage)Flashback Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola)Little Wilson Big Daddy's (Massapequa)The Natural Red Band Sunset Grill(Seaford)Vinyl Confusion Blue Parrot Lounge(Massapequa)Brian McGeough Kitty O'Hara's(Baldwin)

SuffolkI Love The 90s Show: The Fresh KidsOf Bel-Air The Paramount (Huntington)Black Circle Project BrickHouseBrewery (Patchogue)

Johnnie Sax / Elaine Morin (HappyHour) Bobbique (Patchogue)James Rich Trio Grasso's (Cold SpringHarbor)Darlene Love Suffolk Theater(Riverhead)Coney Island Lazer Shows: Pink Floyd,Dark Side Of The Moon –Laser Light &Video Show / Rico & The Rebels /Oyster Babies / Aqua Cherry / BeardedLady / Lady Grinder / SwordSwallowers Revolution (Amityville)Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks GreyHorse Tavern (Bayport)The Joe Bayer Band / Tim Huss (HappyHour) Shandon Court (East Islip)Gina Cutillo / Bright Lights (Matchbox20 Tribute) / Them Bones 89 NorthMusic Venue (Patchogue)Brother Dave & The Brave Treme (Islip)The Mystic / O El Amor Emporium(Patchogue)DJ Epic Lily Flanagan's (Babylon)The Josey Wales Band Red River Inn(Yaphank)

Carney's (Amityville)Shinebox The Arden (Port Jefferson)Savin' Faith Village Idiot Pub(Patchogue)

NYC/Queens

Mark Farner / TAUKing McGee B.B.King's (NYC)Dave Clive's Nawlins Funk Band ThaiRock (Rockaway Beach)John Abercrombie Jazz Standard (NYC)

Saturday, January 23

NassauStar Wars Party: DJ Theo Mulcahy's



Pub & Music Hall (Wantagh)Body & Soul Puglia's (Garden City)Decadia / Petty Rumours (Tom Petty /Stevie Nicks Tribute) / Long IslandBlues Society Festival: Kerry Kearney/ The Johnny Mac Band / Route 111 /Chrissie O'Dell K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)Rock Stars From Mars / That 70s BandThe Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale)Live Music Eleanor Rigby's (Mineola)Steve's Birthday Bash: Inevitable /Screamer Of The Week Mr. Beery's(Bethpage)Live Deejays Jetty Bar & Grill (LongBeach)Live Music Savoy Tavern (Merrick)John Kouri & The Hambones SwingThe Teapot (Floral Park)The Lords Of 52 nd Street The SpaceAt WestburyThe Electrix Sunset Grill (Seaford)Pure Led (Led Zeppelin Tribute) BlueParrot Lounge (Massapequa)Brunch With Jack Morelli MP Taverna(Roslyn)

SuffolkDennis DeYoung The Paramount(Huntington)Elvis Presley Birthday CelebrationFeaturing Rex & The Rockabilly KingsBoulton Center (Bay Shore)DisBand BrickHouse Brewery(Patchogue)White Room Bobbique (Patchogue)Noah's Arc Gray Horse Tavern(Bayport)Ed Ryan Shandon Court (East Islip)Holli Ross Trio Grasso's (Cold SpringHarbor)Ray Anderson: Ray's Proteges JazzTasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony

Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor)The Affordables Blues Band Treme(Islip)Oscar G Emporium (Patchogue)Live DJ Villiage Idiot Pub (Patchogue)CuzOH / Jeid / Seyi (Late Show) / AllieMartocci / Riley Lynch / The ComoBrothers Band / Morell Brown (EarlyShow) Revolution (Amityville)DJ Epic / Live Irish Music LilyFlanagan's (Babylon)Strecker Painters' Restaurant(Brookhaven)Uncle Ebenezer (Phish Tribute) /Reckoning (Grateful Dead Tribute) /Satchel Boogie 89 North Music Venue(Patchogue)The Cher-iest Show On Earth (CherTribute) Red River Inn (Yaphank)MamaLee, Rose & Friends StephenTalkhouse (Amagansett)Live Deejay Village Idiot Pub(Patchogue)32 Pints / The Cavalry Is Us / RobertRagosta & Andrew Sclafani / BearSuccess Amityville Music Hall

NYC/QueensMs. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton TheBlue Note (NYC)Sean Yox & The Streamers Thai Rock(Rockaway Beach)Harold Melvin's Blue Notes B.B. King's(NYC)Psychic TV/ PTV3 / Shilpa Ray / WET-WARE / Voodoo Medicine Man TheTrans-Pecos (Ridgewood)John Abercrombie Jazz Standard(NYC)

Sunday, January 24

NassauGenoa City Live!: Celebrating MoreThan 40 Years Of The Young & TheRestless NYCB Theatre At WestburyCurt Arnel & Friends Open JamFeaturing Glen Goldman, Tim Smith, &Paul Karekinian K.J. Farrell’s(Bellmore)Live Jazz Brunch City Cellar(Westbury)Mr. Beery's Birthday Chili & GumboCookoff: The Hoodoo Loungers Mr.Beery's (Bethpage)King Cobras / 52nd Street Jazz BandBig Daddy's (Massapequa)Brian McGeough George Martin'sGrillfire (Merrick)Brunch With Jack MorelliMP Taverna (Roslyn)

SuffolkJack Morelli Trio Featuring Gail Storm& Mark Marino Treme (Islip)Tommy Mulvihill Shandon Court (East Islip)Jim Cammick Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor)Live Breakfast Music With April RainVillage Idiot Pub (Patchogue)Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes JazzClub Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor)Open Mic Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James)Pete Mancini Grey Horse Tavern(Bayport)Live Irish Music Lily Flanagan's(Babylon)Live Reggae Off Key Tikki (Patchogue)Open Jam With Jim Moran Red River

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NYC/QueensMs. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton The Blue Note (NYC)Bluegrass Jam Hosted By DaveMcKeon & Mary Noecker OfMoonshine FallsThe Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria)Open Mic w/Anthony Gibney DivingBell (Sunnyside)Harlem Gospel ChoirB.B. King's (NYC)John Abercrombie Jazz Standard (NYC)

Monday, January 25

NassauOpen Mic & Jam hosted by KennyForgione K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore)

SuffolkOpen Mic Comedy Show Fin's Pub (Oakdale)Open Mic With Dave Drew The Bartini Bar (Babylon)Open Mic Night With Kenn VillageLanterne (Lindenhurst)Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLeanShandon Court (East Islip)Acoustic Open Mic BrickHouseBrewery (Patchogue)Open Mic Featuring Bobby Dee, JohnDobert, & Johnny Mac Sea Cove(Center Moriches)Open Mic Night Sea Cove (CenterMoriches)Country Music Monday Revolution(Amityville)Open Mic Even Flow (Bay Shore)

ZBTB:Zac Brown Tribute Band

Mulcahy's Pub & Music Hall,Wantagh

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One of Long Island's most popularcountry music tribute bands returnsonce again to Mul's – but that's notall: The popular southern rock bandSouthbound gets the night of musicstarted at 8 pm.

Dave DiamondK.J. Farrell's, Bellmore

January 14 at 7 PMkjfarrells.com

(516) 804-9925Diamond (Zen Tricksters, DonnaJean) is a creative multi-instrumentalist, a drummer first but equally at home on guitar, bass, and keyboards. When steppingout from behind the kit, he can be found singing and playing soloshows with his guitar, cajon, and loop station. This isn't all on thisnight: Live Band Karaoke – you canbe a rock star in front of a real professional band – keeps the musicflowing beginning at 10 pm.

CLUBBING The Best Venues & Bars, Unveiling The Stars

Popa ChubbyTreme, Islip

January 16 • tremeislip.com • (631) 277-2008His first claim to fame was hosting Sunday nightjams at Manny's Car Wash in New York City – but itwasn't long before Chubby became an internationalblues star, working with producers such as TomDowd and touring the globe. Chubby returns toLong Island with his rockin’ no-holds-barred show.

Photo: Dave Diamond by Kevin Kritzinger

Bill Scorzari (Americana), Huntington: It’s a true southern sound, though emerging from Long Island – Scorzari utilizes his raspy voice to offer a taste of real Americana.Mediacrime (Alternative), Glen Cove: A dreamy mixture of piano and heavy hitting bass. Mediacrime surpasses all expectations and delivers a rocking sound for a new generation of listeners.Reality Serum (Rock), Centereach: A great blend of hip hop and rock. Catchy choruses and deep lyrics prove these are true MCs. Barbiturate (Metal), Great Neck: The lead vocals beautifully ride into any metal lover’s ears. The lead guitars explore melodic riffs, unlike most metal bands today. Meredith O’ Connor (Pop), Cold Spring Harbor: A Broadway-style contemporary singer with lyrics that seem to fall from her diary. Huge range and a heart that belongs on a big stage. Born Of Scars (Rock), East Meadow: With strong vocals and well-crafted harmonies, Born Of Scars is reminiscent of modern post-rock.Alissa Cavallaro (Pop), Commack: With a hot, new style (think Ariana Grande), the singer’s crisp, dynamic vocals are moving and fresh.Axis/Orbit (Rock) Sayville: This intriguing punk-influenced trio has a raunchy sound that hooks you in from the first guitar riffs.Four Trips Ahead (Rock), Flushing: An engaging presence derived from strong vocals and melodies that hint of a strong 90s rock influence. The Offshore Regulars (Reggae), West Islip: From the first notes, this reaches out and won’t let go; the authentic vocals sway along till the end.Azwel (Pop), Huntington Station: Classic rock with pop undertones; a vintage sound meets his own, unique style.Red White & Blues Band (Blues), Bellmore: A powerhouse band; the

vocals fall right into place. A unique take on classic songs, proving less is sometimes more. 32 Pints (Alternative), Freeport: This deep, fluid voice paints a clear picture, while the bassist adds a classic moving 50s vibe. Newland & Miller (Country), Seaford: A harmonizing duo with a true country essence, a perfect blend of stylish lyrics and clean guitar licks.Debbie Williams (Country), Astoria: Williams paints a heartfelt journey through her beautiful lyrics; a real, authentic country singer. Scott Kuchler (Rock), Huntington Station: A unique band that blends well-executed and obscure covers as it mixes in its own style. Kayla Stockert (Singer/Songwriter), Sayville: Raw and unfiltered lead vocals, a true talent both believable and relatable. Stockert has been dubbed a sure bet for future stardom.Steven Rodriguez (Country) East Norwich: Beautifully orchestrated acoustics with lyrics from the heart. Perfect for folk fans. The Kwanzaa Project (Indie), Uniondale: Super-heavy bass-booming party music that fits right in with the current dub-set/dance movement. A real DJ that delivers artistically.Audio Revival (Rock), Astoria: A hint of folk, the words are a story to be told. The guitars and bass are steady as a rock, offering hooks and warmth.The Jared Project (Alternative), Astoria: A catchy opening with a beat; the hard work and professionalism in the well orchestrated track is apparent from the start. Borgo Pass (Metal) Baldwin: Borgo Pass is an undiscovered supergroup in metal; hard-thrashing riffs and deep, screaming tones keep the mood heavy.Bad Mary (Punk) Kings Park: An 80s New York sound that’s been missed. The singer and guitarist keep it raunchy and real. Kate Mills (Singer/Songwriter),

Astoria: Elements of today’s modern pop, but also a unique touch of personality behind her classic voice.Makar (Indie), Jackson Heights: Deeply rooted 90s sound with simple yet rash solos. The lead singer has a uncommon, exciting tone. The Lost Souls (Alternative), Syosset: Strong vocals, tight riffs, and a melody that keeps it all going.Lindsay Benjamin (Alternative), Astoria: Uplifting guitars and drums take the lead, while Benjamin’s strong voice drives it all home.

Jessy Tomsko (Singer/Songwriter), Astoria: A soulful voice with lyrics that seem to come from the heart. There is emotion in every word and strum. The Hesh Inc. (Rock), Long Beach: Blues at its finest; less is more when you sound like you sing from the gut and play with soul. The tone is perfect for serious blues fans.Martron (Dubstep) Huntington: The beat is elevating, the tone is fresh – it all sounds like a perfect fit for today’s rave and club scene.

Good Times Magazine & ReverbNation:The Best Of Long Island & Queens – The Top 30

Tired of bad music? As 2015 closed out, it’s no lie that the music scene was a wild ride for music lovers and listeners. As we embark on 2016, Good Times has located some great up-and-coming talent emerging on Long Island. We sought out some of the best artists to follow this year (courtesy of the top music website ReverbNation), and hope you will take a moment to check out these bright, new stars!


Anderson's Still Swingin':During his career, John Andersonhas been honored with ACM andCMA awards, topped the chartsmultiple times, and created amusical legacy that continues togrow. In the heels of the 40thanniversary since releasing his

debut single, Anderson shows nosigns of slowing down with hislatest album, Goldmine. The hitproject was recently named one of Rolling Stone’s “40 Best Country Albums of 2015,”with Andersonalso securing ink this year onBillboard.com,Country Weekly,The Boot,Roughstock andother nationalpublication andwebsites – andnow, this onejoins the ranks.

The latest radiosingle fromGoldmine, “Don’tForget To ThankThe Lord,” continues itsclimb up thecharts, with TheBoot premiering aspecial performancevideo. “Thanks to The Boot forshowcasing this video,” saidAnderson. “I hope all the listeners and viewers enjoy thisspecial and unique song.”

As 2015 came to a close,Anderson has set his sights onan even bigger 2016: The“Swingin’” singer will hit theground running in the first quarter, bringing his traditionalsound to audiences throughoutthe country. Find out more atjohnandersonoffcial.com.

Big & Rich & Back: Nearly12 years after the release of theirdebut single, Big & Rich haveissued their latest album, Gravity.They look to build upon their

current momentum with theupcoming single, “Lovin’ Lately,”featuring country legend TimMcGraw. The song is accompanied by the video starring McGraw, which is part ofThe Gravity Quadrilogy videoseries. Fans can check out theTrey Fanjoy-directed video now,which was recently spotlightedon CMT.com.

“Lovin’ Lately” is the followupto the hits “Look At You” and“Run Away With You,” also fromGravity. For the first time in itscareer, the duo snagged back-to-back Top Ten singles onCountry radio. The multi-platinum

recording stars closd out theiryear on December 29, where

they kicked off The Battle of theBands at the annual FranklinAmerican Mortgage Music CityBowl in Nashville.

Big & Rich will hit the road in2016 for several upcomingshows throughout North America,beginning with the IntelliCentrics

Outdoor ConcertSeries as well asthe NHL Fan Fairduring the 2016Honda NHLAll-Star festivitiesin Nashville onJanuary 28. Theirwebsite,Bigandrich.comhas more news, aswell as a scheduleof upcoming concert dates. (Allphotos courtesyWebster PR)

Anderson’s StillSwingin’:

His ComebackAlbum Is One For

The Ages

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The return of one of the most unique acts inmusic history – the 2016 version of the realThe Blues Brothers Band & Revue starringDan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi – will takeover the stage at The Paramount inHuntington on Thursday, January 21 at

8 pm. Tickets are now available through paramountny.com.

It's been more than 37 years since JohnBelushi and Dan Aykroyd first tried out their ideaof a traditional big blues and R&B revue (dressedas bees, no less) on NBC's legendary “SaturdayNight Live” – and now, we bring you back to thefuture, as described by the good people atCreative Artists Agency as Aykroyd and Belushislip on their Ray Bans and their alter egos takeover …

“November, 1978. Jake and Elwood Blues

make their national television debut (and first paying gig) on 'Saturday Night Live' with theirbreakthrough, high-energy rendition of SamDave’s classic 'Soul Man.' It was an overnightsensation that catapulted these two brothers fromCalumet City, Illinois to the heights of stardom.'Soul Man' sparked a national summer tour, twoplatinum albums and the landmark feature film,The Blues Brothers.

“Twenty-two years later, after the passing of

Jake, the long-lost BrotherZee finally peeled his facefrom the gutter to carry onthe family tradition: a high-energy, authentic, rhythm-and-blues showband – witha South Memphis accentand an East Texas kick.Elwood Blues returns as‘the legacy’ and joinsBrother Zee as ‘the blood,’singing and dancing theirway through all the greatestBlues Brothers hits: ‘SweetHome, Chicago,’ ‘Messin’With The Kid,’ and, ofcourse, ‘Soul Man.’”

In reality, there havebeen many Blues Brothers(and Blues Brothers-ish)returns in the past 20 years,not including the filmsequel, Blues Brothers2000, that spawned a hitsoundtrack. Jim Belushi andDan Aykroyd, free of theiralter egos, actually recordeda fine album, Have LoveWill Travel, as themselves.It was an unexpectedly spectacular disc that led the way to a full-fledgedBlues Brothers reformationsoon after.

As always, the twosinger/comics will bebacked by some veteranR&B musicians, just as the legendary original BluesBrothers were.

THE BLUESBROTHERS

The Men In Black Are Back In Huntington

Often Imitated,These Are The

Genuine, Real DealBlues Brothers


Arts AnnouncementsArtPoor Art Student: 12Molloy College Art Gallery,Rockville CentreThrough February 12; (516) 323-3196; [email protected] exhibition displaying the artwork of current students;includes painting, sculpture,drawings, prints, and ceramics.

AuditionsCasting Call:Northport CoraleChoir Room,Northport High SchoolJanuary 13 and 20 at 7 pm; Debi at (631) 223-3789 or Pearl at (631-239) 6736; northportchorale.orgCelebrating John Rutter's musicwith an “All Rutter Festival” onMay 13.

BooksRay KellyBook Revue, HuntingtonJanuary 19 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.comThe former NYPD Commissioner(right) will sign and talk about hisnew book, Vigilance.

ComedyNick GriffinGovernor's, LevittownJanuary 15 & 16; govs.com; (516) 781-LAFFThe nationally touring standup star headlines three weekend performances.

ConcertsBig Band BeatFeaturing The Savoy Swing BandSt. Sylvester's Parish Center,MedfordJanuary 16 at 7 pm; (631) 730-3333; goodolddanceband.comA huge dance event for the benefitof St. Sylvester's (far right).

HobbiesLong Island Auto Replica SocietyHenrietta AcamporaRecreation Center,CentereachThird Thursday of everymonth at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335The L.I.A.R.S. monthly meetings are open to anyonewith an interest in buildingscale models of automobiles.Call for more information andmeeting dates.

TheaterGod Of Carnage

John W. Engeman Theatre At NorthportJanuary 21 through March 6; (631) 261-2900;

engemantheatre.comEngeman Theatre: This comedy –and Tony Award winner for BestPlay – takes a look at one of themost dangerous places on Earth:parenthood.

The LittleMermaidSmithtownCenter ForThePerformingArtsThroughJanuary24;(631)724-3700;

smithtown-pac.orgBased on theHansChristianAndersenshort storyand the modern classic Disneyfilm. Theshow hasbeen drawingraves fromfamiliesthroughout its run here; a best betfor this edition.

Me & JezebelTheatre Three, Port JeffersonThrough February 6; (631) 928-9100;theatrethree.comElizabeth Fuller’sintense look at thecomplex personathat was BetteDavis.

In The HeightsNoel S. RuizTheatre At CMPeforming ArtsCenter, OakdaleThrough February

7; (631) 218-2100;cmpac.comThe modern Broadway classiccomes to Long Island for thefirst time.

DreamgirlsBayWay Arts Center, East IslipThrough January 17; (631) 581-2700;broadhollow.orgThe rocking Broadway musicthat launched a bevy ofshow business legendsis revived.

Assisted Living:The Musical

BroadHollow Theatre,Elmont Public LibraryThrough January 24; (516) 775-4420; broadhollow.orgThe Long Island premiereof the “retirement musical”by Rick Compton andBetsy Bennett.

PicnicStudio Theatre,LindenhurstThrough January 24; (631) 226-8400; studiotheatreli.comA revival of William Inge'sclassic 1953 Broadway

triumph.

DaughtersMerrick Theatre & Center For The ArtsThrough February 7;

(516) 868 6400; merrick-theatre.comDramatic ComedyThis comedy/drama shows howfour generations of ItalianAmerican women deal with crisis.The women gather in the kitchenof a Brooklyn home while thedying patriarch is in the downstairsbedroom playing Caruso records.

Send arts notices to [email protected] nnee mmoonntthh before your first event.


Photos courtesy respective venues; Little Mermaid by Briggs Houston

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NorthportChorale

The Little Mermaid

RayKelly

Me & Jezebel


WHEELS & DEALS Hot Artists & Events Rocking The Area Scene

The StoogesTake OverFreeport!Lawrence Wolff willpresent a programon the crazed comedy trio TheThree Stooges onSaturday, January16 at 2 pm at TheFreeport MemorialLibrary. For information, call(516) 379-3274.

This event willinclude a lecture onthis uniquelyAmerican comedyteam, music fromtheir films, a question-and-answer period, anda display of moviememoribilia, books,and autographs.There must be areason why anincredible 82 yearsafter their firstColumbia Pictures short subject that Moe, Curly, and Shemp Howard and Larry Fineare still knocking them over on television and in films; it was recently announcedthat a new live-action sequel to the 2012 The Three Stooges film is in the works.

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Sunday Street Series: Wainright Kicks It Off At LI Museum

Formerly a mainstay at the now-shuttered University Caféat Stony Brook University, the popular “Sunday Street”music series has now moved to The Gillespie Room atThe Long Island Museum in Stony Brook Village.

The revived series gets off to a fast start as its firstheadliner will be Sloan Wainwright, appearing on Sunday,January 17 at 3 pm. She's part of a rich musical family(brother and folk-music luminary Loudon Wainwright,nephew Rufus Wainwright, nieces Martha Wainwright and

Lucy Wainwright Roche), but Sloan is her own artist, atease in variety of American musical styles – pop, folk,jazz, and blues.

Advance sale tickets are now avaialble at the price of$22 through Friday, January 15, with tickets at the dooravailable for $27 (cash only; subject to availability). Allages are admitted.

Tickets: sundaystreet.org; info: (631) 632-1093.

Your Big Break:Back At Gold Coast

On four nights – Saturday, January 30, Saturday, February 6,Saturday, March 12, and Saturday April 2 – Great Neck's Gold CoastArts Center and Love Revolution Org will search for the “next big thing”during the fourth annual "Your Big Break" Showcase Series at The GoldCoast Arts Center.

Doors open at 7:30 pm; the first act will perform at 8 pm each night.Price is $10 for students and $15for adults.Refreshments willbe available for purchase.

There is an opencall for submissionsfor all musiciansage 15 to 25 thatdo not currentlyhave a recording orpublishing contractto submit for theshowcase events;interested artistsmust perform with aband or solo withan acoustic guitaror sing to a backingmusic track. Thereis no fee to submit.Past winners haveincluded Youth Be

Told, Katie Zimmer (pictured above), and Annika. For complete information: log on to goldcoastarts.org/yourbigbreak,

or call (516) 829-2570.

Tauk: LI Favorites Merge With McGeeThis winter, the Long Island-based heavy jam/funk/jazz group

Tauk is heading out on the on the road with national recording starsUmphrey's McGee. In addition to providing opening support, the twobands will join forces for some late night “TAUKing McGee” after parties throughout the run. The first show is coming up on January22 at B.B. King's Blues Club in New York City, with Joel Cummins

and Jake Cinninger along for the ride. Tauk opens for Umphrey's on January 21 and 22 at The Beacon Theatre in New York City; tickets are at ticketmaster.com.

Tauk's fast-rising status in the jam scene and unique hard-hittingprog-rock sound make them the perfect band to join forces with theUmphrey's McGee crew. By seamlessly fusing together jazz fusion,funk, ambient, classic rock, and hip hop, the young band does every-thing beyond the norm. Expect heavy jams and a unique spin onartists from The Beatles to Nirvana.

For tickets and info: bbkingblues.com.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Huge Amp Blowout – amps by Vox,Marshall, Randall and more. Allreduced to ridiculously low prices! Call Murphy’s Music today! (631) 549-4510. (TFN).

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Drummers – Rise To The NextLevel. Be your best! Pro level masterclass lessons for the serious student.State of the art studio, $50 per hour.Take a virtual tour: PeterGreco.com.(516) 241-9260. (1192)

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Double Reed/woodwind teacher,oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet preferred. Call (631) 549-4510 or email resume to [email protected] (TFN)

HELP WANTED:RETAIL

Help Wanted at premium ice creamstore located in Huntington Village(Herrell’s) – part-time ice creamservers needed. Please stop by thestore and fill out an application.Limited slots are available for the off-season. 46L Gerard Street inHuntington. (1183)

HELP WANTED: BARS & RESTAURANTS

Line Cook needed. 40-hour workweek; must have at least five yearsexperience. Hourly wage based onexperience. Must be able to read andspeak English. Must have cleanappearance. Please forward resumewith references. No drunks, addicts,or dealers need apply. Job duties

include purchasing, food prepping,cooking, managing kitchen, cleaning,checking inventory, helping the staff,and assorted miscellaneous duties.Phat Daddy’s Pub, 316 South LongBeach Road, Oceanside NY 11572.Call Mike at (516) 551-0171. (1186)Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall seeksbartenders, barmaids, kitchen help,and security personnel for LongIsland’s top club. Stop by at 3232Railroad Avenue in Wantagh to fill outan application. (1183)The Bench in Stony Brook is now hir-ing ALL front of house positions! Call(631) 675-1474 or stop in to 1095 Rt25A Stony Brook. (1183)Churchill’s Restaurant & Bar is cur-rently looking to add to their staff andare in need of: Wait staff, line cooks,bus boys, bar backs, and hostess.Call (516) 766-2500 or stop in at 18S. Park Avenue in Rockville Centre tofind out more information. (1183)The Homestead is currently seekingwaiters, waitresses, and a bus boy.Please stop by 107 South Street inOyster Bay, or call (516) 922-9293 tofill out an application. (1183)

MUSICIANS WANTED

Weekend Trio sought in studio. Only bass and drums wanted. (631) 462-5987. (1186)Bassist & Drummer seek flashy andvery technical guitarist and vocalist fora very fun and challenging project.We are assembling players for a bandperforming a tribute to the guitarbands of the 80s. We will start withthe band Extreme or Mr. Big andchange up the act to keep things from

getting stale. We hope to "attack" anew band every few months. Venuesare waiting. Contact Ray at [email protected]. (1183)Bass & Drums wanted for three-piece jam band and classics.Weekends only in studio. 50 andolder. (631) 462-5987. (1180)

SOUND & LIGHTING

Professional Lighting and concertsound house mix engineer looking forconcert, audio mix, or club stage light-ing job on a regular, weekly full-timebasis. Please call Ken at (516) 587-2222. Need a piano player? (1184)

MUSICIANS AVAILABLE

Bass Player and rhythm guitar, vocal-ist are looking for an established partyrock band or musicians looking to cre-ate a working semi-pro club band.Should be between 35 and 60. Mustbe able to commit. Call Rich (631)786-3217. (1185)Pro Bass player, mid-50s, looking forhard-rocking band with eye towardsoriginal music. No drama, no flakes

please. Have enough at home! I bringdedication, motivation, and some voxwhere needed. Am also utility player,all instruments. (516) 639-2850 (1182)

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The Lords Of 52nd Street, presented by The LongIsland Music Hall of Fame,headline on Saturday,January 23 at 8 pm at TheSpace At Westbury. Doors

open at 7 pm; for tickets, log onto ticketmaster.com (act fast, asthis show promises to be one ofthe biggest of the winter at TheSpace); for more information, logon to thespaceatwestbury.com.

This will be much more than a nostalgia night: One of LongIsland’s newest performance venues will welcome a trio of Long Island’s most famous musicians in Liberty DeVitto,Richie Cannata, and RussellJavors, whom Billy Joel handselected to help create his classichits and unforgettable tours – and who have now reunited asThe Lords of 52nd Street. Fanscan expect to an eclectic mix oftunes from the “Piano Man’s”music catalog, including hits andrarities.

For the few area music fans who maynot know: This band is comprised ofLiberty DeVitto on drums, Richie Cannataon saxophone, and Russell Javors onrhythm guitar. The band recorded, toured

and performed extensively with Joel duringthe legend’s prominence in the 1970s and1980s. The Lords aided in the creation ofhit albums with Joel, including TheStranger, 52nd Street, and Glass Houses.In the past as Billy Joel’s touring band,

The Lords of 52nd Streetsold out countlessshows, and performed insome of the world’s mostfamous arenas, includingthe most famous inMadison Square Garden,Nassau Coliseum,Carnegie Hall, WembleyStadium, and otherfamous venues aroundthe globe. The band isreuniting for the first timein 30 years.

Having reunited following their inductioninto The Long IslandMusic Hall of Fame in2014 as The Lords (amoniker coined by thefamed producer PhilRamone), the band hasplayed a number ofshows along with specialprominent musicalguests, including DavidClark from the Billy Joeltribute band Songs In

The Attic, and Mike Delguidice of anotherlongstanding Joel tribute act, Big Shot.This show offers a rare opportunity toenjoy one of rock’s most legendary bandsin the intimate environs of The Space.

Rock’s Most Legendary SidemenStep Out

At The Space

Who: If members of the national recording group Unified Past –guitarist Stephen Speelman, drummer Victor Tassone, bassist David

Mickelson, and new vocalist Phil Naro, and – seem famil-iar, they should: During the 1990s, the band was known asLabyrinth and performed at many top Long Island venues.They’e back and in a big way: During this pastUnified Past released its new disc, Shifting TheEquilibrium, distributed by Florida's MelodicRevolution Records; the event marked theirseventh album release to date. Now based inCentral New York, this progressive/power proggroup continues to tour and perform all over thecountry; they're currently lining up their first

shows for 2016.The Artists & Their Sound: From their bio: “Combining

the best elements of the British progressive rock style with a distinctheavy metal edge, Shifting The Equilibrium delivers the goods ingrand fashion: strong musicianship, killer vocals, and memorablemelodies, all presented within a sonic landscape that cuts through tothe heart of the listener.”

“We believe prog rock is becoming more popular in the U.S. witheach passing year, and we think the U.S. fan base is ready for our

version of power prog,” said guitarist and co-founderSteelman. Added drummer and co-founder Tassone: “Ilike to place Unified Past into its own pocket by deliver-ing a unique base. I try to achieve that with a balanceof expressiveness and drama in every beat.”

“The origins of United Past date back to 1991, whenSpeelman and Tassone formed LongIsland's Labyrinth. Eventually, the bandsigned with Atomik Records before split-ting up in 2001; Tassone and Speelman

reunited in 2009 to form United Past as a duo and studioproject only. The released Tense in 2009, and soon aftersigned with Melodic Revolution; in 2011, they releasedobservations, with helped the group revive its fan baseas it achieved recognition in indie progressive rock cir-cles. While Speelman was working with Antrax vocalistJoey Belladonna in 2012, he met bassist Dave Mickelson, which let to2013's Spots album.”

To Learn More Or Contact The Artists: Log on to unifiedpast.com;for more on the new album: mrrmusic.com. Find the band atSoundCloud, and view their videos at YouTube as well.


Photos Provided By Artists & VenuesOr Their Representatives

R.I.P. Lemmy: Lemmy Kilmisterof Motorhead died on December28. I thought he would endure theway Keith Richards does, eventhough Lemmy reportedly drank abottle of Jack Daniels every dayfor many years, and that's not

exactly vitamin juice. The saddestthing is that his iconic band neverreally caught on in the U.S. as itdid in England and throughout theworld. I like to think that SpinalTap wouldn't have ever come

along if Lemmy and the boys hadn't made themselves a brandwhen the metal genre needed agood wake-up kick. It will remaina mystery why Motorheadremains a cult band inAmerica, but there's nodenying its influence on thehard rock of the 80s, 90s,and beyond. I have beensharing a picture of Lemmyholding dynamite in hishand while proudly wearinga Max's Kansas City t-shirt;listen to "Ace Of Spades"by Motorhead as you readthis, and play it loud!

Godspeed, Lemmy.Spice Girls 20!: One more

way to make me realize that timeis passing me by: There is talk ofa 20th anniversary reunion showor tour from the original SpiceGirls, whose time at the topseems like it happened in anotherdimension. MTV was still rulingthe music industry, the attempt tomake techno (Prodigy, ChemicalBrothers) happen had failed, evenwith MTV's support. Instead, the

kids were about to have their day,just like always; it seemed impossible that bubblegum teenstars could rise again, but theydid: Hanson, Backstreet Boys,N'Sync, Britney Spears, ChristinaAguilera ... and The Spice Girls,

who rose to epic proportions. Teen maniawas back; the girls evenhad their own movie, SpiceWorld. Then, as happens

with girl groups, they startedpulling each other's hair out; PoshSpice stormed out of the groupand married David Beckham, and, inno time at all, after a series of hitsingles and albums, it was over.Will they kiss, make up, and makebig bucks? Stay tuned!

Turntables A Turn-On:Everyone online has been displaying old vinyl albums thatthey rescued from the attic or thebasement, and they were playingthem on new Jensen record players that they received for theholidays. Amazon reported thatthe #1 audio item sold during thispast holiday season was therecord players/turntables segment. Vinyl albums now havemajor display space in FYE andBarnes & Noble stores, and vinylsales worldwide continue to sky-rocket; all the naysayers whothought I was crazy when I saidturntables and records wouldcome back are now strangely

quiet. I’ve renewed my subscrip-tion to Stereophile, and Technicshas announced its first newturntable in more than a decade;Pioneer already has one outthere. This is very good news forthe music biz – and bad news fordownloading and streaming.People want to own things again:They want big speakers, a powerful amplifier, and a better-than-decent turntable to playthose 180-gram vinyl pressings.

Max's Kansas City 50th Anniversary EventEmceed by Jimi LaLumia

Velvet Underground/Lou Reed TributeJanuary 14 At 8 PM

The Cutting Room 44 East 32nd Street New York City

thecuttingroomnyc.com

Rhythm TrackingWith Jimi LaLumia

LemmyKilmister

SpiceGirls

Area StarsReady ToRock The

Nation

Back From The Labyrinth ...


BITS & PIECESPhotos: Lorrie Morgan by Matt Spicher; Steve Miller by Joe Martinez for Jazz At Lincoln Center

Nita Strauss:New Host For ‘She Rocks’Nita Strauss will co-host the 2016She Rocks Awards, this year onJanuary 22 in Anaheim, Californiaduring the Winter NAMM Show.

"I'm so excited to be a part of theShe Rocks Awards this year, and joinLaura Whitmore and the WiMN tohonor some of the incredible womenin all the different aspects of ourindustry," said Strauss.

Strauss has performed befdoreaudiences across the U.S., U.K.,

Europe, South America,Asia, Australia, andAfrica, and sharing thestage with a diverserange of artists includingR&B star JermaineJackson, early MTV darlings Femme Fatale,video game supergroupCritical Hit, and tributeband The Iron Maidens.In 2014, Strauss becamethe in-house guitarist forthe LA Kiss, the arenafootball team owned byPaul Stanley and GeneSimmons of KISS. Shecurrently is playing guitarfor Alice Cooper.

To find out more aboutthe award recipients andthe 2016 She RocksAwards, visit sherocksawards.com.

Juliet Simms:Going Cohen"When I was younger, Iused to sing along to JeffBuckley's version anoctave above himbelting the words,

trying to convince myself itwas an uplifting song,” saidJuliet Simms of LeonardCohen’s “Hallelujah,” whichshe’s covered as a single.Spurred by news of terroristattacks around the world,Simms recorded the song anddecided that a portion of theproceeds from its sales will bedonated to Doctors WithoutBorders.

Simms is looking toward2016 with gusto: “More musicventures … Figuring out

what's next now,”she replies abouther next steps.“There are manyavenues I could godown; it’s just allabout choosing theright one.I’m stillmaking the climb.Hallelujah! Haha!”

Learn more at julietsimms.com, or find herall over social media.

HOF Inductees: Miller, Cheap Trick CelebrateAmong the 2016 inducteesinto The Rock & Roll HallOf Fame are Steve Millerand Cheap Trick. Miller willbe inducted after beingnominated for the first timethis year. He’ll join fellowinductees at the ceremony,scheduled for April 8.

"From the SpaceCowboy, the Joker,Maurice, and the Gangsterof Luv and everybody whohas played with us throughthe years, thank you to The

Rock and Roll Hall of Fameand to all the fans who votedfor us," said Miller.

Cheap Trick celebrated itsinduction into The Rock Hallat the same time itannounced its new deal withBig Machine Records. Theband is currently finishing itslabel debut album, BangZoom Crazy... Hello, slatedfor release on April 1.

"We can't thank The Rockand Roll Hall of Fameenough for honoring CheapTrick. Thanks to all the fanswho have supported us forall these years, and to theHall of Fame members whocast their votes. We areexcited and honored," saidCheap Trick bass guitaristTom Petersson.

LLoorrrriiee MMoorrggaann::A Country Legend Is Back Lorrie Morgan dominated the 90swith top-charting hits such as "WhatPart Of No," "Except For Monday,"

"Five Minutes," and "Watch Me," andher career spans four decades withmore than eight million albums sold. Amultiple Female Vocalist Of The YearAward-Winner, she is the first femalecountry star in history to haveever garnered three consecu-tive albums certifiedPlatinum. In 2016, the coun-try music songstress is backwith her first solo album infive years: Morgan willrelease Letting Go… Slow onFebruary 12 on ShanachieEntertainment.

The daughter of countrystar George Morgan, Lorriemade her Grand Ole Oprydebut at the age of 13, andwas one of the youngest toever be inducted as a lifetime

member, at age 24. She scored top-charting hits including “I Didn’t KnowMy Own Strength,” “I Guess You HadTo Be There,” and “Something InRed.” She’s a four-time FemaleVocalist Of The Year Award-Winner,and in 1994, she garnered CMA’sAlbum Of The Year Award forCommon Thread. In 1990, Morganand her late husband, Keith Whitley,took home the CMA Award for VocalEvent Of The Year for “Til A TearBecomes A Rose.” Info:lorrie.com.

Anna Rose:The Rocker Blooms AnewAt first glance, one wouldn’t guessthat Anna Rose, a petite blonde, is aserious rocker – but she's proof thatbig things come in small packages.She’s gearing up for the release ofher new EP, Strays In The Cut.

“I am very much an album artist anda storyteller, so the idea of scaling itall back to the size of an EP was achallenge in itself,” said Rose. “Itforced me to look at the songs in adifferent way, the production, every-thing. These six songs needed to tellthe whole story. The limitations Iplaced on the length made theprocess so much more imaginative inevery other aspect.”

In 2012, Rose also gained attentionfor her sultry take on Arcade Fire’s“My Body Is A Cage.” Rose is set toplay Brooklyn Bowl on January 27;find her at AnnaRoseMusic.com.

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