2023-02-07 09:41
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That Are Happening This Week!
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2023-02-06 13:42
Though Mardi Gras Day aka Fat Tuesday isn’t until February 21, 2023, the season actually began on January 6. This means that there’s plenty of time for some Mardi Gras magic wi… Read More
2023-01-31 09:37
Don't Miss Out On All Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
If you scroll down to the bottom of this blog post
you will find some essential sounds on our… Read More
2023-01-26 12:59
Johnny Pierre circa 1966 Verdun, France
I remember my first gig as if it took place yesterday. In October of 1966. I was 15 years old and playing in a trio that went by the na… Read More
2023-01-25 11:13
Just the other day, I woke up to the news that Singer-songwriter David Crosby, a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, passed away at the age of 81. L… Read More
2023-01-24 09:46
Don't Miss Out On All The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
JANUARY 24
JANUARY 25
EPPY PRESENTS FREE MUSIC WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!
Venue: Frank's Steaks
4 Jeric… Read More
2023-01-19 16:42
When I was a kid I always looked forward to
reading the cartoons in the daily Newspapers.
The other day while I was daydreaming, I thought to myself
"Hey what if… Read More
2023-01-18 17:12
Ah yes! I've always loved hearing wild stories that happened on Rock & Roll tours!
Today I got 2 juicy Rock & Roll Tour stories for all you rock & rollers!
… Read More
2023-01-17 13:25
Don't Miss Out On Some Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
JANUARY 17
THE HAYMAKERS
THE SWING DANCE LONG ISLAND TEAM
THE HELL'S KITCHEN KILOWATTS
Venue: Huntin… Read More
2023-01-12 12:42
I was shocked to learn that Jeff Beck, perhaps the greatest rock & roll guitarist of all, had passed away on Tuesday due to spinal meningitis. I've always ranked Beck alongside m… Read More
2023-01-10 13:04
Don't Miss Out On All The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
If you scroll down to the bottom of this blog post
you will find some tasty sounds by Various LI A… Read More
2023-01-04 11:16
Throughout any given year, I've always found myself reading an inordinate amount of rock & roll books. It's a habit I fell into back in my high school days. Whenever… Read More
2023-01-03 08:38
It's A New Year Folks!
So Make Sure You Don't Miss Out On All The Great Shows
That Will Be Happening On Long Island All Year Long!
JANUARY 3
JANUARY 4
BLEEDING WEDNE… Read More
2022-12-29 04:00
Random Articles from the World Wide Web
in the world of Rock & Roll and more!
New York Dolls: Johansen Looks Back
Terry Hall: The Self-Assured Eye Of The Specials Storm
Fans Quit… Read More
2022-12-27 09:51
To Support Your Local Musicians & Clubs!
Don't Miss Out On All Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
If you scroll down to the bott… Read More
2022-12-21 15:34
Huey Smith & The Clowns - 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
Ring A Ding Ding! I've always had a thing about seeking out what I consider the best Christmas albums… Read More
2022-12-20 11:00
Don't Miss All The Cool Yuletide Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
Santa says that if you
scroll down to the bottom of this blog post
you will find some tasty so… Read More
2022-12-18 11:02
Today's Rock & Roll Funnies are dedicated to
KEEF RICHARDS on his (gasp!) Birthday!
From the dw.com site:
"From boy soprano to rock hell-raiser, Keith Richa… Read More
2022-12-16 14:46
A WEEKLY COMPENDIUM OF RANDOM ARTICLES
FROM THE WORLD WIDE WEB!
MY RADIO DAZE ON WLIR-FM
SPRINGSTEEN BEFORE THE BEATLES
MAD DAYS OUT: A BEATLES FLIP BOOK THAT'S FREE TO READ!
THE BE… Read More
2022-12-15 08:42
The Beatles Mad Days Out:
Leaving The Past, Moving Like Butterflies
Tick Tock! Tick Tock!
On December 20th back in 2020, M Frank, a longtime friend of mine from my college days… Read More
2022-12-14 15:04
The New M. Frank Beatles Book
goes LIVE tomorrow EST New York! !
Special Thanks go out to Josie and Molly!
NEW ALBUM RELEASES FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
JOHNN… Read More
2022-12-13 08:36
T'is The Season To Get Rockin'!
Don't Miss Out On All The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
Santa says that if you
scroll down to the bottom of this blog post … Read More
2022-12-09 09:34
The Rock Around the Clock says it's time for one of the strangest yuletide songs of all:
Santa Claus is Coming To Town
by the one and only Joseph Spence!
Joseph Spe… Read More
2022-12-08 08:54
Gadzooks!
It's (almost) Christmas Card Day!
Every year, Christmas Card Day is celebrated on December 9th and serves as a reminder to get your stamps, envelopes, and cards togethe… Read More
2022-12-06 11:08
Don't Miss All The Cool Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post
where you will find some Christmas sounds by Various LI Artists
on our… Read More
2022-12-05 17:09
Here's This Year's Random Christmas Tidbits
From the World Wide Interweb!
The Beatles' Rare Fan Club Christmas Records: A Complete Guide
After 90 Years, The ‘Flying Santa… Read More
2022-12-02 13:03
Gadzooks! I just came across a 2021 Holiday blog post
that I had completely forgotten about!
Mind Smoke Records Holiday Mailbag 2021!
The new Johnny Pi… Read More
2022-11-30 11:32
Ho Ho Ho Boys & Girls!
Today we're going to enjoy my Top 10 of the Worst Christmas Songs Of All Time!
10. Lou Monte: Dominick The Donkey
Lou Monte’s Domi… Read More
2022-11-29 12:09
Don't Miss Out On All The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
NOVEMBER 29
GIVING TUESDAY: A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE
With ROGER STREET FRIEDMAN
Venue: St. Luke&r&hellip…Read More
2022-11-28 09:03
The Rock Around the Clock says it's time for our Yuletide Song of the Day:
Put The Loot In the Boot Santa by Mae West!
Johnny's Pierre's Holiday Jamboree
is an album of original r… Read More
2022-11-23 08:01
Remembering Lost Music!
Today's Lost Music is a fantastic single circa 1966 by the Talon Brothers, I Think There Is Something Sleeping In My Refrigerator!
This particular single offere… Read More
2022-11-22 08:54
Don't Miss All The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
NOVEMBER 22
MIKE DiMEO'S PRE-THANKSGIVING OPEN JAM
WITH THOROGOOD JENKINS
Venue: The Warehouse
203 Broadway&nbs… Read More
2022-11-17 04:00
The clock on the wall says it's almost Turkey Day
& it's time to get in the Holiday Spirit!
"Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy;
they ar… Read More
2022-11-15 09:40
Don't Miss All The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
NOVEMBER 15
The Tues Jam @ Katie's of Smithtown is back baby!
Venue: Katie's of Smithtown
145 W Main S… Read More
2022-11-08 14:01
Don't Miss Out On All Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
NOVEMBER 8
ERNIE & THE BAND
LITTLE DAYS
PEACEPIPE GYPSY
Venue: Blue Point BrewPub
225 W. M… Read More
2022-11-08 14:01
Don't Miss Out On All Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
NOVEMBER 8
ERNIE & THE BAND
LITTLE DAYS
PEACEPIPE GYPSY
Venue: Blue Point BrewPub
225 W. M… Read More
2022-11-02 07:19
Remembering Forgotten Songs!
This morning I woke up humming Walkin' On The Sun, a popular song by a combo called Smash Mouth. Back in 1997, when the tune was a big hit single, my… Read More
2022-11-01 07:38
Don't Miss Out On All Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
NOVEMBER 1
THE TUESDAY NIGHT JAM @ KATIE'S OF SMITHTOWN
Venue: Katie's of Smithtown
145 W Main St… Read More
2022-10-27 07:39
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
may luck be yours on Halloween!
Devil Music: A History Of The Occult In Rock & Roll
The Strange Tale Of ‘Monster Mash’, The… Read More
2022-10-25 09:41
Don't Miss Some Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
OCTOBER 25
The Tues Jam @ Katie's of Smithtown is back baby!
Venue: Katie's of Smithtown
145 W Main St … Read More
2022-10-21 12:31
Remembering Billy "The Mountain" Cairns on his birthday!
Billy Cairns was our drummer in the Freelance Vandals who was so adept on those skins that he could have out drummed any of th… Read More
2022-10-20 08:45
IT'S GONNA BE A ROCK & ROLL HALLOWEEN!
NURSE MORPHINE
Greetings To All You Rock & Rollers Out There!
If during your time exploring this Rock & Roll Hallow… Read More
2022-10-19 13:34
REMEMBERING FORGOTTEN SONGS!
Today's Lost Music is one of my all-time favorite Halloween songs, Dead Man's Stroll by The Revels!
While looking for some info on The Revels, I cam… Read More
2022-10-18 07:51
Don't Miss Some Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
OCTOBER 18
SWING DANCE LONG ISLAND FEATURING
GENE CASEY & THE LONE SHARKS!
Venue: Moose Lodge # 318… Read More
2022-10-12 08:49
OUR MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS!
The Legendary Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans
Rock Geography: The Action House (Island Park, NY)
The History Of Glam Rock
&nbs&hellip…Read More
2022-10-11 11:49
Don't Miss Some Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
OCTOBER 11
SONGBREAK WITH LINDA SUSSMAN & JOSIE BELLO
Featured Guest ERIC RAMSEY
https://ericramsey.net
O… Read More
2022-10-05 22:00
REMEMBERING LOST MUSIC!
Since I'm still on a Halloween jag, today's lost song is Ghost Train by The Swanks! The Swanks were a 1960s surf / garage rock combo.
Here's some sali… Read More
2022-10-05 08:42
Greetings One & All!
Please Note That I Will Be On Hiatus
OCT 5th Thru OCT 10th
I'm In The Studio Finishing Up My Upcoming Album
Which Will Be Released In Late October
… Read More
2022-10-04 11:22
Don't Miss All The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
OCTOBER 4
Venue: Katie's Of Smithtown
145 West Main St Smithtown, NY
Showtime: 9 pm
This mix of All… Read More
2022-09-28 08:29
Nirvana
The Pyramid
NYC
Though most closely associated with that other coast, on April 26th, 1990, Nirvana played a highly important gig at The Pyramid Club at 101 Av… Read More
2022-09-27 07:46
Don't Miss Out On All Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
SEPTEMBER 27
HIT MAN BLUES BAND
Venue: Beau's Bar
54 Broadway Greenlawn, NY
Admission: $10
Th… Read More
2022-09-23 07:16
REMEMBERING FORGOTTEN SONGS!
Zoot Alors! Today's Lost Music is a kick ass dance tune credited to a fella named Plastic Bertrand that became wildly popular around the world in 1977… Read More
2022-09-22 14:25
This is the story of Cocksucker Blues, Robert Frank's Suppressed Rolling Stones Documentary of their 1972 tour. The film captures the Rolling Stones onstage, backstage, and in… Read More
2022-09-20 08:00
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
Long Island rocked with Twisted Sister, Zebra, Good Rats
& more includes original ads from th… Read More
2022-09-15 07:19
Remembering Forgotten Songs!
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS
Today's Lost Music is a quirky and happy-go-lucky song called Birdhouse In Your Soul as parlayed by a combo called They Might… Read More
2022-09-14 08:10
Today on the Rock & Roll is a State of Mind blog we celebrate the late great Big Daddy Tom Donahue (May 21, 1928 – April 28, 1975), who was a renowned American rock and roll radi… Read More
2022-09-13 08:00
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
SEPTEMBER 13
SEPTEMBER 14
Doors Open @ 9:10 pm
Tickets $10
Purchase Tickets
HERE
GAIL STORM… Read More
2022-09-08 08:59
It's time for Part 2 of Lost Albums of the 1970's as we take a look at some of the wonderful "Lost" albums of the 1970's. There were many excellent records that popped up on my… Read More
2022-09-06 08:00
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
SEPTEMBER 6
SEPTEMBER 7
GAIL STORM
Venue: Bistro 72 @ Hotel Indigo East End … Read More
2022-08-31 10:04
Today I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the wonderful "Lost" albums of the 1970's. There were many excellent records that popped up on my radar whenever I would go… Read More
2022-08-30 07:33
Don't Miss Some Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
AUGUST 30
GENE CASEY & GIL GOLDSTEIN
Venue: Green Hill Kitchen
48 Front Street Greenport, NY
Showt… Read More
2022-08-25 18:40
Tomorrow is National Dog Day! Take the time to celebrate the love of dogs everywhere!
Johnny Pierre - My Black Dog
Read More
2022-08-25 09:02
Remembering Forgotten Songs!
John Simon - The Song of The Elves
John Simon is an American music producer, composer, writer and performer. Recognized as one… Read More
2022-08-23 07:12
Don't Miss All The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
AUGUST 23
DANNY KEAN
Venue: Lucharitos Taqueria & Tequila Bar
177 Main Street &hellip…Read More
2022-08-17 07:54
Howdy Folks!
I'll be taking a short hiatus
& will be back with a new blog post on August 23rd!
DON'T MISS OUT ON OUR AUGUST ALBUM SALE!
WHY RENT MUSIC WHEN YO… Read More
2022-08-16 07:37
Don't Miss Some Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
AUGUST 16
BLUES DAY @ BEAU'S: MAXWELL STREET BLUES BAND
Venue: Beau's Bar
154 Broadway Greenlawn, NY
Sho… Read More
2022-08-11 07:11
Remembering Forgotten Songs!
HIRTH MARTINEZ (August 21, 1945 - October 6, 2015)
Saturday Night - Hirth Martinez
SATURDAY NIGHT (Hirth Martinez)
Here it i… Read More
2022-08-09 07:49
Don't Miss Some of the Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
AUGUST 9
THE HAYMAKERS
Venue: Industry
344 New York Ave Huntington, NY
Showtime: 7 pm
This event ha… Read More
2022-08-04 04:26
Remembering Forgotten Songs!
ANDERS OSBORNE
Anders Osborne - Summertime in New Orleans
Anders Osborne's wonderful song, Summertime in New Orleans, is today's Lost Song.&nb&hellip…Read More
2022-08-02 05:00
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
AUGUST 2nd
FARM JAM & GATHERING
Venue: H.O.G. Farm
319 Beaver Dam Rd Brookhaven, NY
Showti… Read More
2022-07-28 06:57
&nbs&hellip…Read More
2022-07-26 07:23
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
JULY 26
JULIA KING
Venue: First & South Restaurant & Bar
100 South St, Greenport… Read More
2022-07-21 08:15
Raising Hell Tour '86
RUN DMC
WHODINI
LL COOL J
Municipal Auditorium
Nashville, TN
"All Hell Breaks Loose at a Run-D.M.C. 'Raising Hell' Rap Concert in… Read More
2022-07-20 14:12
Today we look back at The US Festival 1982!
STEVE WOZNIAK
"Woodstock set the bar impossibly high for rock festivals. Ever since, people have expected nothing less than majesty and tran… Read More
2022-07-19 06:33
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
JULY 19
THE LONG ISLAND BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS:
TUESDAY IS BLUESDAY @ BEAU'S!
RED EYE Kicks Off This Monthly… Read More
2022-07-14 06:58
2022-07-13 06:18
Remembering Forgotten Songs
JOHN HIATT
John Hiatt - Gone
Ah yes...John Hiatt! He's one of my favorite songwriters. As a matter of fact, when I was in a b… Read More
2022-07-12 08:46
Don't Miss Some Of The Great Shows
That Are Happening This Week!
JULY 12
JULY 13
PLAYIN' ENGLISH
Venue: Shell Creek Park
1 Vanderbilt Ave Island Park… Read More
2022-07-07 14:44
LI Sounds Breaking News: Russ Seegar, one of LI’s finest musician-songwriter, will be making a rare appearance @ Pomodorino Rosso, a cool outdoor courtyard restaurant loc… Read More
2022-07-06 05:59
&nbs… Read More
2022-07-05 08:32
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
JULY 5
CONGA CARTEL
Venue: Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main St Amagansett, NY
Showtime: 10 pm
P… Read More
2022-06-29 08:12
The Exiles On Main Street Story
"In the early ’70s, after extricating themselves from some horrific business deals, the Stones discovered that they owed their homeland piles… Read More
2022-06-28 05:51
JUNE 28
PURCHASE TICKETS
HERE
PAMELA BETTI BAND
Venue: The Oyster Bay Car Show
Audrey Ave Oyster Bay, NY
Showtime: 6:30 pm
THE ELECTRIX @ THE BITTER END… Read More
2022-06-23 07:56
Remembering Forgotten Songs!
Robert Kraft & Ivory Coast
Robert Kraft - A Jump For Miles
Here's a cool jazz tune by Robert Kraft that appeared on his Moodswing al… Read More
2022-06-22 13:22
THE BEATLES
@ The Peppermint Lounge 1964
BRIAN JONES
prior to his untimely death in 1969
EDDIE COCHRAN
on stage
THE ONE & ONLY KEITH… Read More
2022-06-21 07:58
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
JUNE 21
HANKWAVER'S WANKHAVERS
Venue: The Music Inn
169 W. 4th St NYC
Showtime: 3:45 pm - 7 pm… Read More
2022-06-15 07:37
Remembering Forgotten Songs!
Today's Lost Music track is a tune called Lester's Methadone Clinic. The song, which has a cool vibe to it, was featured on an album called A Day At The… Read More
2022-06-14 07:54
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
JUNE 14
BROTHER DAVE & THE BRAVE
OPEN JAM OPEN MIC
Venue: Vintage Sports Bar & Lounge
33037-3039 Merr… Read More
2022-06-08 08:00
Please Note That I Will Be
Taking A Brief Hiatus
From June 8th Thru JUNE 14th!
Read More
2022-06-07 10:04
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
JUNE 7
LATINOLOGY
Venue: Katch @ Venetian Shores
850 Venetian Blvd Lindenhurst, NY
Showtim… Read More
2022-06-01 07:45
Remembering Forgotten Songs!
American Music Club - Crabwalk
CRABWALK
He reels around the nightclub like the hubcaps off of a car That just crashed into a sig… Read More
2022-05-31 10:28
Don't Miss All Of The Great Shows That Are Happening This Week!
MAY 31
KATIE'S OF SMITHTOWN TUESDAY NIGHT JAM!
SPECIAL GUEST: GUY VALIC
BOBBY RONDINELLI
ROB DIMARTINO
Venue:… Read More
2022-05-26 07:41
The Who
London Coliseum
London, UK
Grateful Dead
Alpine Valley Music Theatre
East Troy, MI
Jerry Garcia Band Electric
Wiltern Theatre
379 Wilshire Blv… Read More
2022-05-25 07:02
Remembering Forgotten Songs
Leo Kottke & Mike Gordon
Leo Kottke & Mike Gordon - Sweet Emotion
I've always been a rabid collector of Cover Songs. However, I'm very pa… Read More
2022-05-24 06:34
Don't Miss Some Of The Great Shows That Are Happening This Week!
MAY 24
LISA POLIZZI BAND BAY TERRACE CAR SHOW BAYSIDE!
Venue: The Bay Terrace Shopping Center
21245 26th Ave … Read More
2022-05-19 04:18
The Beatles
Beatles Stones Kinks Animals more Live Full Concert 1965
"We all have our idea of what would constitute a dream concert, and if you were a British teen in 1965—… Read More
2022-05-18 12:30
Remembering Forgotten Songs!
Jumpin' Jive - Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers
Cab Calloway
"Cab Calloway was an American jazz singer, dancer, ban… Read More
2022-05-17 06:11
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
MAY 17
BROTHER DAVE & THE BRAVE
Venue: Vintage Sports Bar Lounge
33037-3039 Merrick Rd Wantag… Read More
2022-05-11 06:21
Remembering Forgotten Songs
Marshall Crenshaw - Rockin' Around In NYC
Today's Lost Music is Rockin' Around In NYC by Marshall Crenshaw which appeared on his first alb… Read More
2022-05-10 08:00
Don't miss some of the great shows
that are happening this week!
MAY 10
MAY 11
WONDEROUS STORIES - THE LAST SHOW @ KJ FARRELLS!
Venue: KJ Farrells
242 Pettit Ave&nb&hellip…Read More
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