Celebrating the diversity of the Local Music Scene!
NOVEMBER 2019
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1st - The Salt Cracker Crazies
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker St NYC
The Salt Cracker Crazies have been playing their own brand of jug centric skiffle for centuries. They sing about unicorns. They sing about fireworks. They sing about poontang. Once you've heard their bone rattling, floor shaking, gut thumping hokum, you'll want to bang on something...hard! $20 cover. Call 212-777-7776 to reserve a table. Showtime: 7 pm - 9:30 pm.
1st - Blue Point's Creepy Carnival Halloween Party
Blue Point Brewipub Patchogue, NY
Blue Point’s famed Halloween Party is back!
There will be
- live music by Groney and Friends and DJ @jrinventor
- costume contests
- carnival games with Blue Point prizes
- snacks provided by the brewpub
- local food truck @BrockenzoPizza
- specialty beer releases
Showtime: 8 pm - Midnight
1st - Jami Gee & Her Kickass Friends
Treme Islip, NY
After a 41 year hiatus from New York, Long Island Native Jami Gee is back! Guitar player since 5th grade and attending such prestigous universities as La Escuela de Vida, Jami is here to school us all on how it's done! With her is Lenny Rocillo bass player exeptional, Nick Copoulos more than keeps the beat, and new comer to performing live Mama Amy Wagner Vivinetto. Come on out and check out this amazing talent and her musical friends! Showtime: 8 pm - Midnight.
1st - Eddie Trap
Rudi's Bar & Grill Patchogue, NY
Eddie Trap is a band that brings the fun every show. Guaranteed entertainment! You will laugh, dance and hang on every word! Rock and Ridiculous! Showtime: 8 pm.
1st - Strange Houses Album Release Party!
American Legion Babylon Post #24 Babylon, NY
Heralding from Long Island, New York, Strange Houses is a band of obsessive individuals (relatively speaking) making original, minimally processed music for discerning listeners. The band is an odd amalgam of musical tastes and inspirations: a drummer that slams a backbeat and rolls through the toms like a thunderstorm, a classically trained lead guitarist with an unapologetic penchant for Kiss, an over-qualified multi-instrumentalist slumming on bass, and a rhythm guitarist with alt-singer-songwriter pretensions and a bad habit of penning obscure lyrics. Somehow this all comes together in a not altogether unpleasing way. Come on down and join them as they celebrate the release their latest album, The Center Of it All. Showtime: 8 pm - 10 pm.
1st - Back On Bourbon Street
East On Main Mattituck, NY
Back On Bourbon Street brings their New Orleans groove to this popular North Fork eatery. Showtime: 9 pm - Midnight.
1st - The Hollywoulds
One Eye Jacks Bethpage, NY
The Hollwoulds, a sharp Buddy Holly Tribute combo, bring their retro groove to One Eye Jacks! It's a special Hollyween Show! Costumes welcome! Parking within the fenced area or along the right side of the place! Showtime: 1 pm.
1st - Our Band
Greenwich House Music School
46 Barrow St NYC
Our Band, a lively combo that is steeped in the tradition of great male female duets like June Carter and Johnny Cash and Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons, celebrates the release of their debut album, Bright As You. Joining them will be special guest, David Amram. Showtime: 7 pm - 9:30 pm.
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1st - The Nubs
Katie's @ Smithtown Smithtown, NY
Going to a Nubs show is like stepping into a time machine and emerging in a dance club in the 80s, and people old enough to remember get that same exhilaration again, while the younger folks will see what they missed by being born too late! Showtime: 9 pm - Midnight.
2nd - A Night of Vintage Vinyl Live!
Patchogue Theatre Patchogue, NY
Two Vintage Albums from 1971 as performed by some of Long Island's best musicians...Joni Mitchell’s Blue, Performed by The Joni Project in celebration of Joni’s 76th birthday and Traffic’s The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, Performed by Jelly Band! Showtime: 8 pm - 11 pm.
2nd - Lymeapalooza Lyme Disease Benefit
Bartini Bar Babylon, NY
Please mark your calendars for Long Island's 1st LYMEAPALOOZA Lyme Disease Benefit at Bartini's Bar in Babylon, NY on Saturday, November 2nd! Live music by an incredible lineup of musicians! Raffles for great prizes! Showtime: 3 pm - 11:45 pm.
MUSIC LINEUP:
3pm - 3:30 - Kenny Truhn
3:30 - 4pm - Annie Mark
4pm - 4:30 - Jon Goldstein
4:30 - 5pm - Robin Eve & Donnie Vapor
5pm - 5:30 - Robinson Treacher
5:30 - 6pm - Margaret Lassen & Tommy Santoriello
6pm - 6:45 - Dee Harris
6:45 - 7:30 - Toby Tobias
7:30 - 8:15 - Kevin McLeod
8:15 - 9pm - Coincidence Machine
9pm - 9:45 - The Fifty Ones
9:45 - 10:30 - Mediacrime
10:30 - 11:45 - Jimi Durso, Vicky Liotta & Robyn B.
2nd - Blue Ruin
Bobbique Patchogue, NY
Blue Ruin is a blues rock and R&B combo from Long Island featuring Scott Ross ( guitar/vocals ), Mark Fowler ( vocals/harp ) Al Levy ( bass ) and Frank Anstiss ( drums/vocals ). Local TV and press have hailed them " as a band that delivers the goods with great feeling and style " Expect some extremely tasty grooves! Showtime: 9 pm - Midnight.
2nd - Bill Shuren
Drift 82 Patchogue, NY
Americana singer-songwriter, Bill Shuren performs an evening of songs that are transformed into soulful narratives that reveal lessons to be learned and stories to be told. Showtime: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
2nd - Mind Open
Tap & Barrel Smithtown, NY
New York psychedelic jazz rock band Mind Open makes an appearance at Long Island’s legendary Tap and Barrel. Electric vibraphonist Chris Covais, guitarist Andy Berman, bassist Hugo Lopez, and percussionist Dan Nadeau will no doubt delight in a dazzling display of sonic goodness. Showtime: 10 pm.
2nd - The Hideaways
Charlotte's Speakeasy Farmingdale, NY
The Hideaways, who have been making waves with their new album The Lost Tapes Vol 1, return to this historic venue that was once an actual speakeasy during the Prohibition era. For those who are not familiar with Charlotte’s Speakeasy: In keeping with the old-timey Speakeasy tradition, in order to get into the club, you will need to grab the “password of the week” which is available on the venue's website...ooh la la!. Doors open at 7 pm, and it is suggested to come early; the place is small and they only let 125 people in at a time.
2nd - Shecky & The Twangtones Trio
Hotel Fish & Lounge Cafe Hampton Bays, NY
Come on out for for Shecky & the Twangtones debut as a TRIO (ooh la la!). This cagey group of players will be bringing plenty of " retro surf,reggae & soul jam music for all!" Showtime: 7 pm - 10 pm.
2nd - Time Out Blues Band
Giacomo Jack's Amityville, NY
Treat yourself to a night of authentic blues power at this casual Amityville watering hole that takes place the 1st Saturday of every month. Note to all you Little Buster and the Soul Bros fans: Buster's old keyboardist, aka the one and only Roast Beef Joe, is tinkling the ivories in this combo. Stop by this cool joint and say "Howdy" to Joe!
2nd - Filthy Twolips
Mr. Beerys Bethpage, NY
Filthy Twolips have been banging out Long Island Punk Rock & Roll since 2004! Short and hard like a bodybuilding elf! Showtime: 8:07 pm.
2nd - Halloween Fest 2019
One Eye Jacks Bethpage, NY
Come on down to One Eye Jacks for a very scary night of music, costumes and LASERS! Dress up, trick or treat and dance all night long to the beat. Here's the music lineup: Strange Lips, DemonScar, Steve and the Not Steves, Sharp Violet, Glittervvitch, Kenny Truhn and Native Son Original Music. Showtime: 6:30 pm - 12:30 am.
3rd - Gene Casey (solo)
Michael Braceland Art Gallery
East Patchogue, NY
Gene Casey, his guitar and songs in a most unique intimate setting. 25 E Patchogue Yaphank Rd #3, East Patchogue, NY. Showtime: 7 pm.
3rd - Free Grass Union
Blue Point Brewing Co Patchogue, NY
Free Grass Union is a progressive string band, stemming from New York. They are known for their exciting and imaginative spin on traditional bluegrass music. Their genre-defying music has spread throughout the East Coast of the United States and continues to spark the attention of audiences every time they play. Showtime: 2 pm - 6 pm.
3rd - Jim Moran Sunday Funday Open Jam
Station Pub Sayville, NY
Jim Moran, a longtime player on the LI music scene, hosts a lively open jam every Sunday at the Station Pub in Sayville. Expect the unexpected! Showtime: 3 pm.
3rd - Souvenirs: The Songs of John Prine
The Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY
For almost fifty years, from his 1971 self-titled debut album to 2018’s The Tree of Forgiveness, John Prine’s songs have been an important part of the American musical landscape. This past June, John Prine was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame adding to a long list of honors including several Grammy Awards. The Sunday Street series continues its tradition of devoting an evening to the songs of noteworthy songwriters (Jack Hardy, Mose Allison, Warren Zevon and Randy Newman in past years) by presenting Prine’s songs performed by some of this area’s outstanding musicians. Participating Artists: Emily Duff, Dan Hartmann, Cassandra House, Mary Lamont w/Jim Marchese, Pete Mancini, Dave March, Travis McKeveny, Miles To Dayton, Quarter Horse and Russ Seeger. Special thanks to Pete Mancini and Dave March for coordinating this event. Advance sale tickets are $20 at www.sundaystreet.org through Friday, November 1st with tickets at the door for $25. This event will benefit WUSB-FM. Showtime: 5 pm.
3rd - Robert Johnson Blues Night
Suffolk Theater Riverhead, NY
Here's a must-see event if you're a blues lover. Don't miss this cool Blues Salute Tribute to Robert Johnson featuring John Hammond, Guy Davis, Kerry Kearney & Rob Europe. Doors open 6 pm. Show starts 7:30 pm
3rd - The Tone Healers
Bartini Bar Babylon, NY
The Tone Healers (6 piece jazz band) will be playing modern jazz standards and some originals. Set 1 will be the Tone Healers originals & their own take on modern jazz standards. Sets 2 & 3 will be open mic for musicians and vocalists. $5. cover. No cover for open mic participants
3rd - Trapped In Static
McCarren Park NYC
Trapped In Static will be performing as part of the 2019 NY C Marathon on Stage One in McCarren Park which is located at Bedford Ave & N. 12th ( Williamsburg, Brooklyn) Showtime: 10:15 am - Noon.
4th - Emily Duff
City Vineyard @ Pier 26 NYC
Voices on the Hudson Presents: Emily Duff at City Vineyard! Called the ‘perfectly cool combo of Lucinda Williams meets Patti Smith,’ Emily Duff’s street-smart poetry and vocal style conjure moods & images that seduce the listener to explore emotional vistas that entice and beguile. "Magnificent in its lyrical capacity, Duff flits between the swing and the honky tonk, between the rockabilly and soul, between country and rock and roll, between the solemnity of Mahalia Jackson and the mockery of the Rolling Stones of Sticky Fingers.An authentic gem.” - Rock on Magazine. Doors Open: 6 pm Showtime: 7:30 pm.
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5th - Pete Mancini
Rockwood Music Hall NYC
Pete Mancini brings his Americana groove to Stage One at the Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen St. NYC). Over the years, Mancini has opened for acts such as Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Pure Prairie League, Robbie Fulks, James Maddock, Marah, Steve Forbert, Larry Campbell & Theresa Williams, Kevin Gordon, and Ian Matthews. No Cover. Showtime: 6 pm.
6th - Super Electric & Friends
Bobbique Patchogue, NY
Kick it at The Que with Super Electric & Friends every Wednesday night! You never know who they're going to bring with em to jam out, don't miss it! Showtime: 8 pm - 11 pm.
6th - Wonderous Stories
KJ Farrells Bellmore, NY
Wonderous Stories continues their 10th year of residency on Wednesday nights at KJ Farrells, a true to life rock & roll bar in Bellmore. Showtime: 8 pm - 11:15 pm.
7th - Finn & His Rustkickers
Irish Whiskey Bar Astoria, NY
Finn & His Rustkickers bring their earthy musical antics to this classic whiskey bar in Astoria. No prisoners will be taken! Showtime: 10 pm.
7th - Harmonica Bill & Marked Deck
Big Daddy's Massapequa, NY
Harmonica Bill & Marked Deck, a tasty LI blues combo that's best known for playing low-down greasy 1950's-era, Chess-Records-style blues, continue their First Thursday of The Month residency that will run thru to December 2020 at Big Daddy's in Massapequa. Showtime: 6:30 pm - 9 pm.
7th - Sabori
Treme Islip, NY
Catch Sabori, a Salsa and Latin Jazz combo, as they bring their tasty groove to Treme in Islip. Showtime: 8 pm.
7th - The Reptiles
The Staller Steps @ Stony Brook, NY
The Reptiles, an alternative rock combo based in Stony Brook, brings their musical mojo to The Staller Steps @ Stony Brook University. Showtime: 8 pm - 8:30 pm.
8th - BOOM!
Blue Goose Patchogue, NY
Jack Falco, Robert Sexton and Alex Toth will be hiting the groove with a mix of funk, jazz and americana music at the Blue Goose where freshly prepared craft food is crazy, cool and delicious. Showtime: 8 pm - 11 pm.
8th - Wes Houston Trio
Thai Rock Rockaway Beach, NY
The Wes Houston Trio brings their warm Americana groove to this excellent Thai eatery in Rockaway Beach. Showtime: 8:30 pm.
8th - AQUARii & Storytellers
Blue Point Brewery Patchogue, NY
AQUARii and Storytellers bring their collective vibe to the Blue Point Brewery. Aquarii is an electric soul / funk band out of Patchogue, NY featuring vocalist Cassandra House. Storytellers conjures up an eclectic mix of jazz, hip-hop, math rock, progressive, neo-soul, classical, world music, film scores, indie, r&b, electronic & more. Showtime: 4 pm.
9th - BluesCraft Presents
Smith & Jones, The Hideaways,
Adam Najemian & Joe Nieves
Shrine Lounge
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard NYC
Blues Craft is a live roots music series in New York City; it's manifesto: We are focused on musicians who perform blues, country, rockabilly, blue grass, swing, and other American roots music styles and only feature artists who are fully committed to playing that style of music, not "part timers". Showtime: 6 pm.
Music Schedule
9pm Smith & Jones (Renee' Flemings and Salvatore Carolei)
8pm The Hideaways (Long Island)
7pm Adam Najemian Band (NJ)
6pm Joe Nieves (solo)
9th - Kerry Kearney's Acoustic Trio
Finley's of Green St Huntington, NY
Come on out for a very special evening featuring Kerry Kearney's Acoustic Trio at Finley's. Amazing menu and craft beer selection. Showtime: 8:30 pm - Midnight.
9th - Rich Lanahan & Russ Seeger
The Wild Rose Farmingdale, NY
The newly minted duo of Richard Lanahan and Russ Seeger appear at this laid back tavern in Farmingdale. Expect an evening of Americana folk music. Showtime: 7 pm - 10 pm.
9th - Roadhouse Dawgs
Bacaro Italian Tavern Massapequa, NY
Come on out for a night of lively Blues Rock by Kane Daily and his gang of Dawgs. Showtime: 7:30 pm.
9th - Phil Gammage Quartet
The Waylon NYC
The Phil Gammage Quartet return to perform at one of the great neighborhood bars The Waylon in NYC's Hell's Kitchen. Enjoy original blues, soul, and country sounds starting at 9pm until midnight. NO cover! Showtime: 9 pm - 11:59 pm.
9th - Big Frank & The Healers
An Beal Bocht Cafe Bronx, NY
Big Frank and The Healers return to An Beal Bocht Cafe in the Bronx, a unique Irish Cafe and Performance space, with spectacular food and the friendliest staff and crowd around.
Big Frank and The Healers return to An Beal Bocht Cafe in the Bronx, a unique Irish Cafe and Performance space, with spectacular food and the friendliest staff and crowd around. Showtime: 9 pm - 12:30 am.
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9th - Dave Christian
Union Cantina Southampton, NY
Dave Christian delivers 3 sets of solo acoustic music at this farm to table eatery in Southampton. Showtime: 8:30 pm.
9th - Bob Fest 2019
A Fund Raiser for Melanoma Research Foundation
Farrell's of Brooklyn
263 Higbie Lane West Islip, NY
Please come out and show your support for this fund raiser Benefiting the Melanoma Research Foundation. There is a $25 donation which includes Lunch. There will also be Raffles, Chinese auction along with some awesome live music from Dead Ahead, Cole Quest & The City Pickers, Cosmic Pioneers and the Four Amigos. Event is 12 noon to 5 PM ( music starts at 1 pm )
9th - Jellyband
Mr. Beery's Bethpage, NY
Take a mixture of rock, soul, jazz and funkand shake well. Then add a liberal dose of jam band improvisation and adventurous musicality and then serve it up to an audience ready to party and dance...and it's Jellylicious! Showtime: 9 pm - Midnight.
10th - Rusty String Band
Blue Point Brewing Co. Patchogue, NY
The Rusty String Band, a combo that plays an eclectic blend of Americana, Bluegrass and Psychedelic acoustic rock, returns to this popular brewpub for a Sunday afternoon of good suds and good tunes with good peeps. Showtime: 2 pm - 6 pm.
10th - Shecky & The Twangtones
Beau's Bar Greenlawn, NY
Here's a sample of things to come when Shecky & The Twangtones return to laid back environs of Beau’s Bar in Greenlawn on Sunday November 10 ...Showtime: 4 pm - 8 pm.
10th - Zen Tricksters 40th Anniversary
Landmark On Main Street Port Washington, NY
"Before there was a jam band scene, there were The Zen Tricksters..." -- (David Fricke Rolling Stone Magazine). The Zen Tricksters have done it all. This pioneering New York jam band melds lifetimes of music appreciation into psychedelic originality spanning the universes of jazz, the Grateful Dead, and beyond conjuring the new and inventive. The Zen Tricksters' inspired songwriting adds layers of magic to their heavy canon, and they will rock you with the power backed by 40 years of unparalleled experience. The Zen Tricksters features the many talents of Jeff Mattson, Rob Barraco, Dave Diamond, Tom Circosta, Klyph Black, and Jennifer Markard. Tickets: $40 / $35 / $30 (Friends $5 less) Showtime: 7 pm - 10 pm
10th - Cathy Kreger & Caroline Doctorow
The Conklin Barn Huntington, NY
Songbirds & Songwriters Concert Series @The Conklin Barn Featuring Cathy Kreger and Caroline Doctorow (and maybe some special guests!) Sharing songs & swapping stories. Tickets $15 (door only). Showtime: 2 pm - 4 pm.
11th - Richie Cannata's Monday Jam
The Bitter End NYC
Richie Cannata's Mon Night Open Mic Jam is happening every Monday night in NYC: Richie Cannata - Sax, Host / Benny Harrison - Keys, Vocals / Frosty Lawson- Trumpet, Flugelhorn and List Organizer, Vocals / Jim Moran - Guitar, Vocals. George Panos- Bass / Kevin Bregande - Drums. $10 admission Sign-up sheet in person.Showtime: 11 pm.
12th - Donnie Vapor & Robin Eve
Original Music / Songwriter Series
Bartini Bar Babylon, NY
Donnie Vapor and Robin Eve will be performing live in the 4th Installment of this Original Music / Songwriter Series! We hope you can join us for a fun night of music, storytelling and inspiration! Support Original Music in Long Island!
14th - Finn & His Rustkickers
The Quays Pub Astoria, NY
Finn & His Rustickers is an earth-shaking rock/punk/skronk/country/ska/noise band featuring members of Erratic Sculpture, pigEARTH, BRR and The Skels! It's all happening at The Quays Pub; a fabled Astoria watering hole that has live music on the stage, an old school jukebox and 'real' books on its walls. Their motto is "Your pretty face is going straight to hell." Showtime: 10 pm.
14th - Russ Seeger
7 Quarts Tavern Northport, NY
Don't miss this chance to catch a sizzling solo performance by Russ Seeger, one of Long Island's legendary singer-songwriters. It's all happening at this laid back gastropub that features a cozy, rustic atmosphere. Expected the unexpected! Showtime: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
14th - Songwriter Sessions, Episode 8
Live From The Vault
Located in a beneath Putnam's Pub
419 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY
Devlin Miles and Carolann Solebello present the eighth episode of Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions featuring special guests KATE VARGAS and PETE MANCINI, plus host CAROLANN SOLEBELLO! Three songwriters in-the-round and unvarnished, in the truly unique space nestled beneath Putnam's Pub and Cooker in fabulous Fort Greene, Brooklyn! 90 minutes of music for $20 at the door. Showtime: 7:30 pm - 9 pm.
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14th - Danny Kean
Bobbique Patchogue, NY
Danny Kean is joined by Shinya Miamoto and Jim Moran for a night of tasty blues and R&B. It don't get much better than that, folks! Showtime: 9:15 pm.
14th - Groove Juice
Mr. Beery's Bethpage, NY
The Juice is loose @ Mr. Beery's! Come on down and catch this Grateful Dead-inspired band that conjures up a heady mix of Rock/Jazz/Blues and Jamming Improv as they juice the Dead catalog.
14th - Squirrels From Hell
Shrine Wold Music Venue NYC
The Squirrels From Hell aka "The Band New York City Couldn't Kill." is an intense underground garage combo that has spent decades in obscurity but is constantly driven by an artistic inspiration that will not release them. Catch them as they deliver the goods @ the Shrine World Music Venue in NYC. Showtime:
14th - Miles To Dayton
The Loading Dock Patchogue, NY
Come and meet the family you never knew you had. Miles to Dayton’s music happens at a personal level, their message of love blending elements of folk, rock, classical, and funk into an irresistible invitation. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony, clever songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the creative stew. Equally at home in the acoustic or full band setup, m2d has shared the stage with the likes of The Infamous Stringdusters, Rhett Miller, The Subdudes, Jorma Kaukonen, The Dirt Farmer Band, Tom Paxton, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and Richie Havens, to name a few. Showtime: 8 pm - 11 pm.
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14th - The Brother Pluckers
Still Partners Sea Cliff, NY
Sharing a love for acoustic music, improvisation and live performance, the Pluckers bring to the stage a lively take on beloved classics as well as deep cuts. The ensemble consists of Bluegrass instrumentation; acoustic guitars, upright bass, mandolin and banjo and some non-Bluegrass instrumentation; flute, harmonica and percussion. Harmony driven vocals and improvised jams derive their influence from multiple genres of music and result in a sound and a vibe unique to The Brother Pluckers. Showtime: 8:30 pm.
14th - Original Gossip Band
Paradise Studio Massapequa, NY
Original Gossip, an all original band from Long Island whose goal is to bring Original Music back to Long Island. It's all happening at Paradise Studios 20 Broadway Massapequa NY (on the Ocean Ave Side). Showtime: 8 pm.
15th - Brother Dave & The Brave
Bobbique Patchogue, NY
Brother Dave & The Brave bring their blue groove to this dynamite BBQ joint in Patchogue. "Guitarist Brother Dave practically explodes with ideas and energy. ” (Blues Revue Magazine). Showtime: 9:30 pm - 12:30 am.
15th - JD Leonard
Flanagan's Pub Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
From the JD Leonard Website: "Fever dream guitars and raw vocals. Lush melodies and memory inducing lyrics. It's a sound that you already know...like you've never heard before." Showtime: 7 pm - 10 pm.
15th - George Tebbitt
Hartlin Inn Sound Beach, NY
Tebbitt, a veteran of the LI scene performs a solo show. From the George Tebbitt website: "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (ok, Seaford), a young boy witnessed, on one Sunday night, a life changing event which was The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. It was then I said, That's what I want to do. ...Guitar lessons, garage bands, and eventually a part of a very good and competitive Long Island club scene with Essence, a progressive rock band doing covers of Yes, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Styx, and of course, The Beatles. From there, opportunity knocked and I joined Long Island's legendary Good Rats. What a great lesson in Rock & Roll! Many bands and projects followed, giving me the opportunity to play with some of the best musicians...Still crazy after all these years playing solo gigs covering almost every style of music and most importantly having fun!" Showtime: 5 pm - 8 pm.
15th - Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks
Stephen Talkhouse Amagansett, NY
Gene Casey formed the Lone Sharks after moving to Long Island’s East End in 1988, having received his baptism performing in the NYC / NJ area (Mudd Club, CBGBs, Maxwell’s, et. al) the waning days of punk/new wave. The Lone Sharks became a mainstay in the late 1990s Hamptons music scene, when bars were plentiful and audiences robust and loyal. Throughout the 90s and into the new century Gene and the evolving line-up of Sharks men were the house band at The Wild Rose Cafe, a Bridgehampton night spot where packed houses danced to the roots rock and swing. Gene’s original music emerged periodically to great acclaim and local and international indie radio play. Several of Gene’s roots-drenched songs have been used on the soundtracks to television and feature films, including “Justified” and “Sons of Anarchy” ; the 2012 thriller “The Tall Man” starring Jessica Biel, the 2013 release “The Killing Season” starring Robert DeNiro, and Rob Reiner’s acclaimed “Being Charlie”. March 2017 saw the release of Gene’s latest CD, “Guitar In The Rain” an album celebrating the roots of contemporary Americana with original songs that evoke t
