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DECEMBER 2019
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1st - Toys For Autism
Sponsored by the Long Island Blues Society
& the NY Sportscene Children's Foundation
89 North
Patchogue, NY
Long Islanders! Sunday December 1st, we need you all to come down to 89 North music venue for the first annual "Toys for Autism" TOY DRIVE, presented by The NY Sportscene Childrens Foundation and The Long Island Blues Society. Proceeds will benefit SASI - Specialized Autism Support & Information. Showtime: 2 pm - 6 pm. Here's the lineup of some of the best LI blues artists who will performing:
2PM - The Kane Daily Band
3PM - The Johnny Mac Band
4PM - Sweet Suzi
5PM - Phil Varca & The SlamJammers
In addition to the live music, there's going to be food, raffles, and even SANTA!!!! Bring a new, unwrapped toy. Can't get to the store? Don't worry, a $20 donation will help SASI achieve their goals as well! So mark your calendars. We need you to comedown and make a great Christmas for the families helped by SASI. Everybody on Long Island knows someone affected by autism. So let's come together as Long Islanders, listen to some great down-home blues music, have a beer or two, and help SASI make a difference this Christmas season.
1st - Interplay Jazz Orchestra
Treme
Islip, NY
The Interplay Jazz Orchestra returns to Treme to perform their original compositions and arrangements for big band including many of their holiday charts! Expect a night of awesome sounds! Showtime: 7 pm - 10 pm.
1st - Jim Moran's 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.
1st - Mike Hodson Group
Sunday Jazz @ Katie's
Katie's of Smithtown
Smithtown, NY
Jazz standards Great American song book! The Mike Hodson Group kicks things off & and after that, they invite guests to sit in. Pro-Jam singers and players welcome! Showtime: 7 pm - 9 pm.
1st - Johnny Mac & Dave Ice
Giacomo Jack's
Amityville, NY
Wrap up your Thanksgiving weekend at Giacomo Jack's! Johnny and Dave will be taking requests! Showtime: 5 pm - 8 pm.
1st - Free Grass Union
Blue Point Brewery
Patchogue, NY
Don't miss the Last show of the year for Free Grass Union with 3 sets of music at Blue Point Brewery! Showtime: 2 pm - 6 pm.
1st - 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. Showtime: 7:30 pm - 11 pm.
2nd - Funk Filharmonik
34th Anniversary Show!
The Warehouse
Amityville, NY
Funk Filharmonik, Long Islands foremost high energy band, brings their soul groove to The Warehouse for their 34th Annual Funksgiving Celebration! Their fiery five piece horn section, tight rhythmic vibe and sheer energy has attracted musicians and music lovers alike for almost two decades. So whether it is your first time or your 34th time, come enjoy the talent that is known as the Funk Filharmonik. Showtime: 6 pm - 11 pm.
2nd - Fiddles and Bells: A Seahorse Christmas Spectacular
Cowgirl Seahorse
259 Front St
NYC
The best way to get in the mood for the holiday season is an evening of traditional and non-traditional holiday tunes from your favorite Seahorse Monday night artists. It's Fiddles and Bells, a Seahorse Christmas Spectacular! Showtime: 6 pm - 11 pm.
Featured Artists:
Nicholas Horner
Phil Gammage
Bobby Blue
Little Embers
Christian Apuzzo
Snowy Mountain Sisters
Chris Lowe
Barry Komitor
The Hippy Nuts
Richard Garber and Friends
Sam Dallas Trio
Olivia and the Significant Others
The Crusty Gentlemen
Casey Soloff
Bears of Alaska
3rd - Original Gossip Band
Original Music Showcase
KJ Farrells
Bellmore, NY
Join Original Gossip for an all Original Music night! Kudo's to KJ Farrells for their continued support of Long Island's original music artists! Showtime: 7:30 pm.
4th - Steve Welner
North Shore Original Open Mike Series
Finley's On Green Street
Huntington, NY
Steve Welner, songwriter & leader of the Americana combo The WellDiggers, will be the featured performer at Northshore Original Open Mic series aka NOOM. Kudos to the folks @ NOOM for providing an opportunity for all of the great local songwriters to have their original songs heard. Showtime: 8:30.
4th - Super Electric & Friends
Every Wednesday Jam
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.
5th - Brother Dave Alibi
Speakeasy & Lounge
Farmingdale, NY
Brother Dave is a guitarist/vocalist whose passionate and eclectic style defies categorization. Catch him at this intimate watering hole in Farmingdale. Showtime: 8 pm - 11 pm.
5th - Harmonica Bill & Marked Deck
Big Daddy's Restaurant
Massapequa, NY
Harmonica Bill & Marked Deck, a lively blues combo, continues their first Thursday of the Month residency at this popular eatery in Massapequa. Come on down and get your blues fix with this rowdy crew! Showtime: 6:30 pm - 9 pm.
6th - Kane Daily (solo show)
Kelly's Ale House
Bohemia, NY
Blues artist, Kane Daily, goes O Solo Mio at Kelly's Ale House so put on your Santa suit and come on down and catch the sounds! Showtime: 7:30 pm.
6th - Russ Seeger & Steve Kaplan
Bayou Jones
Merrick, NY
Russ Seeger and Steve Kaplan, members of the popular combo, The League of Naughty Cubists, perform an evening of Americana music at this newly refurbished eatery in Merrick. Showtime: 7 pm.
6th - Merry Noise-Mas
One Eye Jacks
Bethpage, NY
MSE, aka Local Long Island Music & Art, presnets Merry Noise-Mas, presents a cavalcade of music featuring 4 cool combos! Expect a night that will be like freshly wrapped presents for your ears! $10 cover. Showtime: 8 pm.
Featured Bands:
Brian Kish's Lounge Pants
ONODERA
Human Host
Medicine Fish
6th - Foster Europe Band
Greenport Brewery
Greenport, NY
The Foster Europe Band brings their inventive and unique mixture of original blues, slide, rock, jazz and classical sounds to a cool brewery in Greenport. Showtime: 6 pm - 8 pm.
6th - WLNG's Rockabilly Christmas 2019
Suffolk Theater Riverhead, NY
If the house is a rocking... then it must be Christmas! Get ready for a Rockabilly Xmas like none other! Join Sun Records' last recording artist -- madman Jason D Williams on piano, often compared to his friend and mentor Jerry Lee Lewis; Gene Casey - the East End's prodigal Rockabilly King; and Prentiss McNeill, member of the Drifters for 30 years for WLNG’s Rockabilly Christmas 2019. Tickets: $39, 45, 49. Doors, Bar, & Restaurant open at 6:30. Call ahead to reserve your discounted price-fixe meal! Note: There is a $10 food and beverage minimum per person at all tables. Showtime: 8 pm
6th - The Cocktails
Sonny's Canal House
Baldwin Harbor, NY
The Cocktails, that dirty little rock band whose motto is "it's about havin' a good time", performs at Sonny's Canal House. Showtime: 8 pm.
7th - First Saturdays: Phil Ochs Song Night
Folk Music Society of Huntington
30 Washington Dr
Centerport, NY
Phil Ochs Song Night: Hosted by Sonny Ochs — Performers include Greg Greenway, Reggie Harris, Tom Prasada-Rao, and Pat Wictor. Phil Ochs was an American troubadour who passionately believed that he and his music could help change the world. Many of his songs became anthems for the anti-war movement during the turbulent 1960s, and his music continues to influence and inspire songwriters today – more than 40 years after his death. Among his best-known songs are “Changes,” “I Ain’t Marching Anymore,” “Small Circle of Friends,” “There But For Fortune,” and “When I’m Gone.” Since 1983, Sonny Ochs, Phil’s sister, has been producing Phil Ochs Song Nights that feature talented artists who perform both Phil’s songs and their own to show that the art of topical songwriting is still alive and well. FMSH has presented several of these and is delighted to welcome Sonny Ochs back to host another one. Showtime: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm.
7th - Caroline Doctorow
East hampton Library
East Hampton, NY
Join one of America's finest champions of folk music, Caroline Doctorow, for an uplifting holiday concert filled with seasonal songs that people of all ages and backgrounds will enjoy! Showtime: 1 pm - 2:30 pm.
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7th - Carrie & The Cats
Stephen Talkhouse
Amagansett, NY
Carrie and The Cats are a soul/rock band from Long Island, New York. Led by the incredible talent of vocalist Carrie Lynn Wicks. The band channels the soul and passion of classic acts like the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, and Aretha Franklin, while adding a new-school flair reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and John Mayer Trio. Showtime: 7 pm.
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7th - Monsoon Groove
Fadeley's Deli Pub
Patchogue, NY
Monsoon Groove, a combo that channels a wide variety of sounds that include Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Groove and Improvisational Jams!, continues their First-Saturday-of-the-Month residency at this popuar watering hole in Patchouge. Showtime: 8:30 pm - 11:59 pm
7th - The Flat Leavers
American Cheese
Sayville, NY
The Flat Leavers return to American Cheese, a New American eatery, for a lively evening of music, food, & drinks! From the FlatLeavers Facebook Page: "Dumb, fun, acoustic versions of your favorite songs played by Idiots!" Huzzah! Showtime: 8 pm.
7th - Back On Bourbon Street
Martha Clara Vineyards
Riverhead, NY
Back On Bourbon Street brings their New Orleans groove to a beautiful winery in Riverhead. My life philosophy is: It's never too early to start getting ready for Mardi Gras! Showtime: 3 pm - 6 pm
7th - Shecky & The Twangtones
Bobbique Patchogue, NY
Rolling right back to one of their favorite venues, Shecky & The Twangtones will be bringing their "retro surf,reggae & soul jam music for all " to this fantastic BBQ joint in Patchogue so come on down...this electric quartet will be ready! Showtime: 9 pm - Midnight.
7th - The Pickled Peppers Jazz Band
Butterfields Hauppauge
Hauppauge, NY
Admit it you love a classic Jazz Band! The Pickled Peppers are a dynamic ensemble that covers lots of musical ground: Jazz, Blues, Latin, Mardi Gras Music, Traditional Jazz, Rock and Roll, Dinner music and more! Showtime: 9 pm - Midnight.
7th - Zanti Misfits
Charlotte's Speakeasy
Farmingdale, NY
The Zanti Misfit performs an eclectic blend of musical genres that include Funk, Classic rock,Rocking blues, Blues, Jazz, Jazz Fusion , Cajun, Zydeco ,Calypso , Ska and Reggae. Showtime: 8 pm - Midnight. Note: be sure you check the club's website for the password of the week; you'll need it to gain entrance to the venue.
8th - Gissel Garcia Band
The Cuban
Patchogue, NY
The Gissel Garcia Band is an original band that is fronted by the powerful vocals of Gissel Garcia; their music is influenced by various genres that include Rock, Reggae, Latin Music, Funk and Pop. The Mexican roots of Gissel, in combination with the native New Yorkers influence, make for a musical fusion that hasn’t been heard before. Catch them at The Cuban; a unique eatery that serves up tasty traditional Cuban cuisine along with cool libations and the best in Cuban & Latin live entertainment. Showtime: 6:30 pm.
8th - Joe Vicino's Annual JTCF Toy Drive
The Warehouse
Amityville, NY
Joe Vicino's Annual Toy Drive to Benefit The John Theissen's Children's Foundation, "Toys For Sick Children" , you can read about John's Story & what this great organization does for children at www.jtcf.org,,, The Line Up is some Long Island's Finest Musicians Getting together to raise toys for Boys & Girls in Hospitals right here on Long Island, it's local! Donation is an unwrapped unopened toy for a girl or boy a $20 toy can go a long way for these kids. Fill Up Your Karma Cup! Showtime: 3 pm - 9:30 pm.
Here's the stellar lineup of artists:
Dave Christian Project 3:00
Josh Allen Band 3:30
Blue Roots 4:00
Pam Betti 4:30
Shecky & The Twangtones 5:00
The Welldiggers 5:30
Joe Vicino 6:00
Sweet Suzie 6:30
The Affordables 7:00
Jim Treutlein 7:30
Mark Newman 8:00
Blue Velvo 8:30
11th - Biscuit Kings & The Mike Barry Band
My Father's Place @ The Roslyn Hotel
Roslyn, NY
Come on down for a night of rowdy rock & roll music with The Biscuit Kings; an Americana blues rock band featuring Dave "Slippery Fingers" Filloramo (Lead Guitar), Johnny "the Jellyroll Joyboy" Pierre (Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar), Jeff "Shadow Groove" Goldstein (Bass / Vocals), "Professor" Mark Mancini (Keyboards) and Michael "The Commodore" Leuci (Drums & Percussion). Opening the show is the fabulous Mike Barry Band, a combo that combines tight 3-minute pop tunes with all the right elements of roots/Americana music: country, rockabilly, blues, and folk are found here with a slightly twisted sense off-the-wall humor. It's gonna be a night to remember folks! Doors open @ 6 pm. Showtime: 8 pm.
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11th Johnny Mac Band
Treme Islip, NY
Johnny and his rowdy gang will be rockin' it at Treme! Expect some tasty Vintage Blues, as well as some rock n roll, and everything in between...Check out the Craft cocktails and full unique menu! Showtime: 8 pm - 11:59 pm.
11th - 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.
12th - Danny Kean
Bistro 72
Riverhead, NY
Danny Kean brings his R&B blue-eyed soul groove to Bistro 72, a casually elegant restaurant and lounge located in the newly opened Hotel Indigo East End. Showtime: 6 pm.
12th - 4 Amigos
Beau's Bar
Greenlawn, NY
The Four Amigos is an Americana combo comprised of seasoned LI veteran players who lay down a relaxed repertoire of Dylan, the Dead, assorted country tunes as well as some well written original material. The band features Russ Seeger, John Mecurio, Lee Shonik and Jeff “Shadow Groove” Goldstein. Be sure to catch them at this lively Dead Head enclave. Showtime: 8 pm.
13th - Mighty Ramon & The Phantoms of Soul
Still Partners Sea Cliff, NY
Stop The Presses! Mighty Ramon & the Phantoms of Soul return to Still Partners! Expect an ultra cool combo playing big shakin' soul music all night long! They've been away for a while so look out!...they're itchin' to get ya twitchin'! Showtime: 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm.
13th - 15th Annual Bad Mary Holiday Disaster
Mr. Beerys Bethpage, NY
All aboard for Mr. Beerys 5th Annual Bad Mary Holiday Disaster! Come on out for a night of fun, music, and great grab bag gifts...Seriously, the grab bag gifts are amazing...You may get a can of beans! 4 great bands and all Mr. Beery's Has to offer!!! We've also heard rumors that Santa Claus may be stopping by!!! 21+ only...$10 cover.
Featured Musical Artists:
Megawave.
Flak Jacket
Bad Mary
Crisis Crayons
13th - The Maxwell Street Blues Band
The Dawg Pound
Levittown, NY
Come get your holiday blues fix as The Maxwell Street Blues Band makes its debut at The Dawg Pound. It’ll be a blue Christmas as we play some classic Chicago blues that’ll get your yuletide booty shakin’. Who let the dawgs out? The Maxwell Street Blues Band- that’s who! Showtime: 9 pm
13th - The Almost Brothers Band
The Warehouse
Amityville, NY
The Allmost Brothers Band is a progressive tribute act honoring the tradition of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Working within the framework of the incredible and vast song book of the ABB, The Allmost Brothers inject something new, fresh and exciting into the material. In a matter of words: high level musicianship, authentic improvisational interplay, dedication to the high octane performance. Opening the show is the Lynrd Skynrd combo, Free Bird. Free Bird showtime: 7 pm Almost Bros Band Showtime: 10 pm.
13th - Professor Louie & The Crowmatix
My Father's Place @ The Roslyn Hotel
Roslyn, NY
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix are a combo that channels the music of the band along with select soiunds of the 60's & 70's. Be sure to catch them at My Father's Place where they will be performing A Celebration of Rick Danko! Showtime: 8 pm.
13th - Carrie McQuade
Farrell's Bar & Grill
West Islip, NY
Carrie McQuade, a tour de force chanteuse who is best known for her strength, soul and style in her vocalizing. performs at Farrell’s Bar & Grill in West Islip. Showtime: 8:30 pm.
13th - 45 RPM presents C'mon Get Happy!
Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall
Wantagh, NY
45rpm presents C'mon Get Happy, a tribute to 1970's AM radio. Expect all of the happy and fun hits that you can't help but sing along with they come on the radio...Shazam! Showtime: 8 pm - 10 pm.
13th - Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks
Giacomo Jack's
Amityville, NY
The 2nd Friday of the month is SHARK'S NIGHT at Giacomo Jack’s! There's no cover charge and lots of cool rockabilly sounds! Showtime: 9 pm.
13th - J Haus Band
Oakdale Brew House
Oakdale, NY
The J Haus Band's motto is as follows: "Providing the premier LIVE music experience from Manhattan to Montauk and BEYOND!" Fasten your seat belts folks! Showtime: 9:30 pm - 12:30 am.
14th - 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. Note: come early; the place is small and they only let 125 people in at a time!
14th - Sound Effects Presents: The 3rd Annual Island of Misfit Toys Toy Drive
Shakers Pub
Oakdale, NY
Come on down and be part of the Shakers Pub third annual toy drive featuring Blueblack playing a full set of Misfits covers with Sam Hoyos of Playing Dead on vocals, in addition to cover sets of The Jam by Radio Days, Sonic Youth by Brief Sex, The Stooges by The Rustkickers, Flipper by Splatterhouse, and possibly more!!! Admission is one new, unwrapped toy. Let’s get some toys together for some kids who need them!!! Showtime: 8 pm - 2 am.
14th - Richard Lanahan & Pete Mancini
Prost Grill
Garden City, NY
Be sure to catch this special show which features two of LI's prominent Americana singer-songwriters swapping songs and stories at this relaxed bar & grill. Free admission Showtime: 7 - 10 pm
14th - Jonathan Byrd & The Pickup Cowboys
Eclectic Cafe
Huntington, NY
Jonathan Byrd and The Pickup Cowboys are musical gunslingers, vaudevillian hucksters, and old-fashioned tent revivalists. Between heartbreaking ballads and heart-lifting sing-a-longs, the Cowboys entertain and get audiences involved in the show. Byrd is a preacher's son, a Gulf War veteran, and an award-winning songwriter from Chapel Hill, NC, known for literary, outsider songs that have become campfire favorites. The Chicago Tribune called Byrd "one of the top 50 songwriters of the past 50 years." Byrd shares the often-missed, always poignant tales of the small people that make the world such a big place. Jonathan joins us again after appearing at The Eclectic Cafe solo on 10.09.04 during season 5. For The Pickup Cowboys, Jonathan is joined on drums by Austin McCall, and musical renaissance man Johnny Waken on guitar, saw, and mandolin. Unitarian Society 28 Brentwood Rd. Bay Shore. Open mic 7:30, feature performer 8:30 pm. Admission $22 in advance, $25 at the door. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to our in-house food bank. eclecticcafe.org Showtime: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm.
Please Note that after 20 seasons the Eclectic Café is closing up shop. This December show will be the last Eclectic Café. We wish to thank all the featured performers and open mic performers who have graced our stage over the years. And of course, we thank you our audience, who have supported us for so long and made it all possible.
14th - Blues Craft
An NYC Live Music Series
Silvana
300 West 116th St
NYC
Blues Craft is a live music series in NYC. We are focused on musicians who perform blues, country, rockabilly, blue grass, swing, and other American roots music styles. This time around they're offering up a great lineup of blues, alt country, soul, and Americana music featuring some of NYC's best songwriters. Doors open at 5:30 pm. NO cover charge..
Featured Artists
6pm Nat Myers
7pm Bobo & the Blue and Lonesome Two
8pm Brad Vickers
9pm The Next
14th - The Brother Pluckers
The Fork & Fiddle
Port Jefferson, NY
The Brother Pluckers, a combo widely known for performing acoustic jams for your plucking pleasure, bring their groove to Port Jefferson's newest venue, The Fork & Fiddle. This new establishment is the latest project from the folks at Prohibition Port Jefferson and East Main and Main. Showtime: 7 pm - 10 pm.
14th - Phil Gammage Quartet
American Trash NYC
The Phil Gammage Quartet bring their rocking blues and soul to American Trash, one of the upper east side's most popular bars. The fun starts at 10 pm and the band will be playing two long sets until 12:30am-ish with special guests. No cover! Be there or be square baby!
14th - Dave Christian
Union Cantina
Southampton, NY
Dave Christian is a singer-songwriter whose style traverses a wide variety of musical terrain. From his 60's and 70's Hard Rock roots he has touched upon and expanded into folk, country, blues, and improvised psychedelic. Dave's unique and powerful voice has been compared to artists such as Ian Anderson, Dennis DeYoung, and Getty Lee. Showtime: 8:00 pm
14th - Blue Roots
Jessie's On The Water
Oceanside, NY
Calling all blues hounds! This hot combo always delivers a tasty mix of Blues, Funk and Soul. Showtime: 8 pm - 11:55 pm.
14th - T-Bird & The Buzzards
The Local Tavern
Levittown, NY
T-Bird & The Buzzards are a really FUN acoustic trio playing a few not so surprising, and many very unexpected favorite tunes from every genre and decade, for your listening pleasure! Showtime: 9 pm - Midnight
14th - Bryan Gallo & His Band
Brewers Collective Beer Company
Bay Shore, NY
On Saturday, December 14th, Bryan and his Band will be helping you to celebrate "The most wonderful time of the year" by performing a mix of B.G. originals, choice cover songs, and Holiday favorites at the Brewers Collective in Bayshore, NY. There will also be additional Christmas/Holiday themed merriment as well as this performance will be occurring in tandem with TBC’s annual Holiday Party. And as always, The Brewer's Collective will be offering a stellar selection of Craft Brews on tap. Showtime: 7pm doors / 7:30pm show / Free Admission / 21+
15th Gail Storm Duo
Sunday Brunch @ Grasso's
Grasso's Restaurant
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
If you're looking for a place that will take an edge off of your Holiday Stress, check out Sunday Brunch at Grasso's; a cool eatery that offers up tasty music as played by Gail Storm and Danny Marx. Showtime: Noon - 6 pm.
15th - The Wynotte Sisters Holiday Show
The Treehouse at 2A
25 Ave A (upstairs)
NYC
An alt-country singer/songwriter and kick-ass fiddler, a bassist/ukulele player who's played everything from Hawaiian swing to noise rock, and a Norwegian power-pop vocalist, all coming together to play… holiday tunes? Well… Wynotte? Sara Milonovich, Daria Grace, and Vibeke Saugestad are The Wynotte Sisters. This sparkling trio, who play original material as well as genre-crossing covers from off the beaten track - from vintage Andrews Sisters to Willie Nelson to Martin Newell, they deliver an unexpected yet thoroughly enjoyable trove of holiday songs, met through the fertile Hudson Valley music scene, where they all now live, and soon discovered a mutual love for three-part harmonies, wine and cheese, and exotic licorice. All three girls possess very distinct voices, yet they compliment each other perfectly. Come out for some three part harmony and holiday cheer! Also on the bill is Jahn Xavier & The Bowerytons! Showtime: 8 pm: Jahn Xavier & the Bowerytones 10 pm: The Wynotte Sisters.
15th - The Kennedys
Swing The Teapot Presents: A Vintage Christmas Show
Swing The Teapot
Floral Park, NY
Swing The Teapot Presents: The Annual Vintage Christmas Concert with The Kennedys and Tara O'Grady! Expect Christmas Carols and More! Event Details: Cover $25....Dinner menu available...Reservations...516-488-2180...Dinner reservations required for this show. Get tickets early...always sells out quickly! Sun, December 15, 5pm – 8pm. Venue Location: Swing the Teapot, 6 Verbena Ave, Floral Park, NY. SHowtime: 5 pm - 8 pm.
15th - Gathering Time
Memory Lane Music Cafe
Glenwood Landing, NY
Start with the 1960's folk tradition of Peter, Paul & Mary; add the vocal complexity and electric energy of Crosby, Stills & Nash, a bit of the Byrds and a jot of Joni Mitchell, and you have Gathering Time, a folk-rock/Americana harmony trio that has been turning heads for nearly a decade on the northeastern folk circuit and beyond. Showtime: 6 pm - 8:30 pm.
15th - Walking The Line: Johnny Cash Tribute Show
Off Key Tikki
Patchogue, NY
Walking the Line is the most authentic sounding and visual performance of the music of Johnny Cash, playing the most loved hits and some rare gems of Johnny Cash while recreating the look, feel and flow of Johnny Cash concerts. Walking the Line takes you on a musical journey that has become the Johnny Cash Legacy by performing material from every decade of Cash's legendary career. Playing the part of Johnny Cash is Thomas Michael Cavanagh, an artist whose voice, look and actions don't just replicate Johnny Cash, it is Johnny Cash. The seven piece band comes complete with three Carter Sisters providing the harmonies and three of Long Island's most gifted musicians. If you love the music of Johnny Cash but never got to see him live, this is as close as a fan can get. And if you were lucky enough to see Cash live, you'll appreciate Walking the Line all the more when you see and hear this most accurate recreation. Showtime: 6 pm - 9 pm.
17th - Songwriter Series #4
Bartini Bar
Babylon, NY
Don't miss the monthly Songwriter Series at the Bartini Bar in Babylon. This month's lineup of featured songwriters includes Steve Cafarelli, Phil Kennelty,
Kevin McLeod, Kristin Ann, Rob Appleblatt, Frank Mascaro and John Paul Louis. Showtime: 7:30 pm -- 11:30 pm.
18th - Johnny Sax & Continuum
Husk & Vine Kitchen & Cocktails
St. James, NY
Johnny Sax & Continuum will wow you at Husk and Vine with their lively mix of Funk, Rock, Jazz and more! The music and food at this venue is off the charts! Showtime: 7 pm - 10 pm.
18th - My Father's Place Holiday Jamboree!
My Father's Place @ The Roslyn Hotel
Roslyn, NY
Don't miss this Holiday Jamboree at My Father's Place which is hosted by Blue Velvo and Ray Lambiase & The Tin Kickers. Also, on hand for your listening pleasure is a great lineup of special guests: Gene Casey, Cecilia Kirkland, Mark Newman, Janet Montalbo, Joseph Perricone, Maag Stanley, Jim Treutlein and Steve Welner. Showtime: 7:30 pm.
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19th - Jim Treutlein & Chris James aka "The Rodeo Clowns"
Big Daddy's Restaurant
Massapequa, NY
Jim Treutlein & Chris James, better known as The Rodeo Clowns, perform an evening of Americana rock & roll the third Thursday of each month at this BBQ eatery in Massapequa. In addition to the fine music, you can expect a heady mix of hijinks and professional hoop-dee-doo storytelling. "We'd rather be drinking beers than roping steers!" Showtime: 7 pm.
19th - Annie Mark, James O'Malley & Andrea Randa
Hard Luck Cafe
Cinema Arts Centre
Huntington, NY
Journey down to the intimate environs of the Hard Luck Cafe which is located in the Cinema Arts Centre and catch this lively trio of local songwriters. Showtime: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm.
19th - The Dead Ringers
The Warehouse
Amityville, NY
This inspired jamband combo is always moving in new directions with inspired jamming to straight ahead rock and blues! Showtime: 8 pm.
20th - Big Frank & The Healers
An Beal Bocht Cafe
Bronx, NY
If blues is your thing, be sure to catch Big Frank and The Healers as they return to An Beal Bocht Cafe, a unique Irish Cafe and Performance space, with spectacular food and the friendliest staff and crowd around. Showtime: 9 pm - 12:30 am.
20th - Rock & Roll Holiday Dance Party!
Mr. Beery's Bethpage, NY
Don't miss this wild & crazy Rock & Roll Holiday Dance Party featuring The SpinOffs and Time Passges! Showtime: 8 pm
20th - Sailin' Shoes
Still Partners Sea Cliff, NY
Sailin’ Shoes is a Little Feat tribute band that covers not just the early years of Little Feat but also each incarnation. The Members of Sailin’ Shoes have played all over the world performing with some of Rock n Roll’s greats such as: Willie Deville,John Oates, Sam the Sham, Donna Jean Godchaux, Bob Weir, Levon Helm, Maceo Parker, the Wailers, Todd Rundgren, Sam Moore, Stanley Jordan, Richie Havens, Robert Randolph, Pete Francis (Dispatch), Sting, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Rick Derringer and more.. Showtime: 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm.
20th - Peter Kanelous
Bellmore Bean Cafe
Bellmore, NY
Spend a cozy fall evening with virtuoso guitarist Peter Kanelous as he performs amidst the calm environs of the Bellmore Bean Cafe. Showtime: 8 pm.
20th - Santa's Holiday Hard Rock, Metal & Stoner Fest
Ram's American Pub
Holbrook, NY
Don't Miss this Pre-holiday Hard Rock, Metal and Stoner Fest featuring 4 great original Long Island bands: New Blood Boilers, Colormask, Indus Valley Kings and Afterburn. $10.00 admission. Showtime: 7 pm - 11:30 pm.
20th - Lords of 52nd Street Xmas
Suffolk Theater
Riverhead, NY
Scenes from An Italian Restaurant, Moving Out, Only The Good Die Young, My Life - so many more... There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than with THE ACTUAL BAND that recorded Billy Joel's The Stranger, Turnstiles, 52nd Street, and more... Billy Joel's original hit-making band, the inimitable LORDS OF 52nd STREET! Richie Cannata, Liberty DeVitto, Russell Javors with David Clark handling piano & vocal duties -- THE LORDS OF 52nd STREET! Have yourself a merry little Xmas, Long Island! Tickets $46, $49 Doors, Bar & Restaurant open at 6:30. Showtime: 8 pm Note: There will be a $10 food and beverage minimum per person at all tables.
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21st - Tricyle's Annual Holiday Show!
First United Methodist Church
603 Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY
Join Tricycle for a special holiday concert in the historic and acoustically magnificent First United Methodist Church located at 603 Main Street in Port Jefferson, across the street from Theater Three. This annual celebration is a night of music and story telling, featuring Andrew Fortier, Tricycle - the Fortier family trio – plus Eric Crugnale and the Winter Wonderband. This historic 1893 building is handicapped accessible. Advance sale tickets are highly recommended: $25. for the General public and $10. for Students & Seniors 65+. Showtime: 7:30 pm.
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21st - Funkin' A
Merry Funkin' Christmas 10
Brickhouse Brewery
Patchogue, NY
Funkin' A, an 8 piece powerhouse that delivers a dance party with funky grooves, catchy songs and deep jams, plays their 10th annual holiday show hosted by BrickHouse Brewery! Showtime: 9 pm - Midnight.
21st - Pamela Betti Band
Christmas Toy Drive
Eleanor's Lounge
Bohemia,NY
Join Pamela Betti and a host of Holiday players at Eleanor's Lounge for an awesome Christmas party and toy drive! T'is the season to get bluesy! Showtime: 9 pm - Midnight.
21st - A Very Kelly Christmas!
The Steve Kattermann Duo
Kelly's Ale House
Bohemia, NY
Don't miss A Very Kelly Chirstmas at Kelly's Ale House! Live music with the Steve Kattermann Duo! Come sing your favorite Christmas Carols, try some of their specialty holiday cocktails! Showtime: 7 pm - 11 pm.
21st - Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers
Thai Rock
Rockaway Beach, NY
Lex Grey is a multiple ASCAP award-winning songwriter who beckons audiences into her world of personal stories cloaked in smoke and stage lights — a world of drama, humor and rowdy abandon that makes music lovers feel as though they’re doing something wrong just by listening. The band juxtaposes bawdiness with intimacy, introspection and a vulnerability that draws you in like a warm embrace. Having earned a reputation as a legendary live act with a dazzlingly theatrical show, the group emerges from the studio capturing live performances that constantly deconstruct and reinvent their palette of sounds. Though she cites Ma Rainey as her greatest inspiration, Grey’s vocal stylings have been compared to those of Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey and, interestingly, Robert Plant, her voice an ever-morphing instrument that changes textures and tones on a dime. Their latest original album “Usual Suspects” fearlessly dances through genres while keeping its feet firmly rooted in blues, and it’s certain to become one of the year’s most talked-about independent blues releases. One listen and you’ll know what people are talking about! Showtime: 9 pm.
21st - Shecky & The Twangtones
Hotel Fish & Lounge
Hampton Bays, NY
Shecky & his Twangtone gang return to Hotel Fish & Lounge for an evening of retro surf,reggae & soul jam music for all! Showtime: 7 pm - 10 pm.
21st - Miles To Dayton
Jamesport Farm Brewery
Riverhead, NY
Miles to Dayton is going to bring the barn down! Come on over to the brewery as the beats flow while delicious, local, craft beer flows right along too! Showtime: 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
21st - Reckoning
The Checkmate Inn
Setauket, NY
Reckoning brings their tie-dyed groove to The Checkmate Inn; a bar that's been serving the East Setauket community since the 1800's. Showtime: 10 pm.
22nd - A Very Barry Christmas!
Trinity Restaurant & Bar
Floral Park, NY
Mike Barry performs his annual Christmas show at the lively Trinity Restaurant and Bar in Floral Park. Be sure to hide the mistletoe! Showtime: 7 pm.
22nd - King Wellington
Coastal Kitchen & Daiquiri Bar
Bay Shore, NY
Come get your Sunday Carribean socca groove on with King Wellington & his hot combo, the Earth Peoples, at the Coastal Kitchen Daiquiri Bar. Along with the sounds be sure to check out this venue's Coastal' inspired food and exotic libations. Showtime: 2 pm
26th - Jim Treutlein & Jeff Goldstein
Bayou Jones Merrick, NY
Jim Treutlein,a major figure in the Americana music scene on LI, is joined by veteran bassist, Jeff Goldstein, for an evening of songs; all of which will be served up with a side order of tall tales and good stories. Showtime: 7 pm.
26th - The League of Naughty Cubists
Still Partners
Sea Cliff, NY
Zoot alors! The League of Naughty Cubists have left their hidden cave hideout and are active on the LI music scene! Yes folks, Russ Seeger, Steve Kaplan and Roger Murdock are at it again with their "naughty" antics and cool tunes. Expect the unexpected! Showtime: 8 pm.
26th - Toby Tobias Trio
Bar Petite
Huntington, NY
Join the Toby Tobias Trio as they perform an evening of original compositions. Bar Petite is a lovely bar with excellent food selections, a great bar and a really lovely atmosphere. Showtime: 8 pm.
27th - Jay Reilly
Bellmore Bean Cafe
Bellmore, NY
Local singer-songwriter, Jay Reilly, originally part of the popular acoustic duo Spunky and Tadpole, is known for performing original songs that have a dark humorous quality along the lines of Randy Newman and Tom Lehrer. Showtime: 8 pm.
27th - The League of Naughty Cubists
Thai Rock
Rockaway Beach, NY
This rambunctious duo brings their anything-can-happen mix of Americana folk blues to Thai Rock. Along with the sounds, be sure to check out the excellent food coming out of the kitchen. Showtime: 8 pm.
27th - Pop Chubby
YMCA Boulton Center
Bay Shore, NY
Popa Chubby, born Ted Horowitz, has been hard rocking the blues in his fierce and soulful way for more than 25 years. Over the course of a career that dates back to 1994, he has been a force of to be reckoned with on the guitar, and his tempestuous, soulful playing has never been more powerful. An imposing figure with a shaven head, tattooed arms, a goatee and a performance style he describes as “the Stooges meets Buddy Guy, Motörhead meets Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix meets Robert Johnson,” Popa Chubby is an endearing character who is one of the blues genre’s most popular figures. Showtime: 8 pm. Special Note: Stefano Giuduci, who many of you know from his work with the fabulous local combo Blue Velvo, has been the drummer on Popa Chuby's current tour.
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28th - Kerry Kearney Blues Christmas
My Farther's Place @ The Roslyn Hotel
Roslyn, NY
The Holiday vibe is in the air! Come on down to My Father's Place for a Kerry Kearney Blues Christmas featuring an all star line-up playing some extra special Christmas Blues: Kerry Kearney, Michael Falzarano, Mario Staiano, David Bennett Cohen, Gerry Sorrentino, Nydia "Liberty" Mata and Heather Hardy. Showtime: 8 pm - 11 pm.
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27th - Eddie Trap After Xmas Party!
Rudis Bar & Grill
Patchogue, NY
Eddie Trap sez: Christmas please don't go!!! Let's rock and get ridiculous at Rudi's! Always a great time! Showtime: 8 pm - 11 pm.
28th - Peter Kanelous & Friends
3rd Rail
Bellmore, NY
Peter Kanelous, known for his tasty acoustic guitar work and his original material, is joined by his usual crew; Jeff Goldstein, Rob Simone and Bill Palumbo, for an evening of lively Americana music. Showtime: 8 pm
28th - The Electrix & Milagro
89 North
Patchogue, NY
Milagro-Santana Tribute - 8:00PM Milagro is Long Island's premier Santana tribute band, covering all of Santana's mindbending hits from Woodstock to today! We hope to spread the passion and skill that Carlos Santana and the band embodies.
The Electrix - 10:00PM The Electrix are known as one of the leading jam bands in New York, covering all of Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, NYC and more, performing their renditions of the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers classics, other related genres of music, and original compositions.
$10 | $12 Day of Show...THIS EVENT IS 21 AND OVER...Doors open at 7:00 PM for Advanced Ticket Holders; 7:30PM for General Admission
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28th - The Mike Barry Band
Swing The Teapot
Floral Park, NY
28th – The Mike Barry band continues their 9-year monthly residency at Swing The Teapot! Along with the cool sounds, be sure to try some of the tasty items that come out of the kitchen. Note: this venue gets filled up quickly so get there early! Showtime: 9 pm.
28th - Mighty Ramon & The Phantoms of Soul
Charolotte's Speakeasy
Farmingdale, NY
Mighty Ramon & The Phantoms of Soul, a powerhouse combo that channels authentic soul music, performs at Charlotte's Speakeasy,a 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! Showtime: 8 pm.
28th - Punk Rock for the Puppets & Holiday Toy Drive!
Long Island Puppet Theater
Hicksville, NY
This show is an invitation to be an active participant in the season of giving. It will take place at an extraordinary location and will feature live acts, djs spinning retro garage/punk rock, new wave, post punk,....... an Art show, select vendors and a local brewery. The purpose of the event outside of gathering with friends for the holiday season is to raise money to fund complimentary puppet shows at this theater for children in need. The toy drive component will help benefit the John Thiessen Children’s Foundation an organization that brings smiles to children all throughout the year. Last years event was a big success! Please note: Complimentary drink tickets at door with a toy donation! Showtime: 7 pm - 11 pm.
Featured Artists:
TRICKFALL & the Tuscaderos
CHERRY POP
JONES CRUSHER
THE GOING RATE
KNOTTIE BOYS
29th - Visco & McNeill
5 Points Cafe
Sayville, NY
Chris Visco (6 string acoustic guitar, dobro, harmony) and Pete McNeill (6 string acoustic guitar, harmonica, lead vocals) serve up an evening of great acoustic originals and classics. Showtime: 6 pm - 10 pm.
29th - Confidence Machine
Monthly Jam Session!
Sip This
Valley Stream, NY
Coincidence Machine invites anyone to jam w/ them (and along w/ other who show up). Instrument and genre are unimportant, but if you're a drummer you should bring your own cymbals, sticks, and snare. Showtime: 1 pm.
31st - The Bob Cats
Bayou Jones
Merrick, NY
Ring in the New Year with The Bobcats as they return to Bayou Jones for a rockabilly New Year's Eve party! Showtime: 7:30 pm - 11 pm.
31st - New Year's Eve w/ Matt Marshak!
Bistro 72
Riverhead, NY
Back by popular demand, Matt Marshak returns to Bistro 72 for a rousing New Year's Eve party. Guitarist/Singer Songwriter Matt Marshak incorporates everything from funk and jazz to his latest Americana singer songwriter material. Joining Matt are Jon Preddice on guitar/cello, Chris Marshak on drums, Pat Falco on bass. Marshak brings a unique, one of a kind, handcrafted style of guitar playing. A truly eclectic blend of jazz, urban groove, pop, funk, r&b, world beat, and much more. His style and sound have led him across the globe performing at some of the world's biggest jazz festivals. Showtime: 5 pm - 1 am.
Event Info: Two seating's of fine dining, and live performances by pianist Ed Pisano and Long Island's own funk jazz sensation, Matt Marshak. Reservations for our Regular Seating, a five-course dinner, start at 7:30PM and will continue into the New Year (1AM). $95 (+tax, gratuity not included) View the New Year's Eve Menu
31st - Kerry Kearney Band
Treme
Islip, NY
Put on your blues shoes and get ready for a grand celebration to ring in the New Year at Treme! Kerry Kearney Band will be rockin' the house with a free champagne toast at Midnight. Showtime: 9 pm - 1 am.
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