On the next episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, Tom Needham speaks with legendary musician Paquito D Rivera about the new documentary, Paquito D Rivera: From Carne y Frijol to Carnegie Hall. The film, directed by Juan Mandelbaum, recently received the Roots and Rhythm Award at the Long Island Music and […]
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British rock icons Def Leppard have announced a 2027 North American tour alongside the Goo Goo Dolls. With a total of 45 shows, the tour will include a stop at Manhattan s Madison Square Garden. The tour will also feature special guests The Struts supporting the two headlining bands. The tour will begin on Mar. 2, […]
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A very unique residency will take place in August 2027 when John Medeski of Medeski Martin Wood fame teams up with Jon Fishman of Phish where the pair will explore the music of Sun Ra and Sun Ra’s legendary The Book of Information. The residency will feature a variety of very special guests each night. […]
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Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy celebrated his 90th birthday on July 30. A star-studded array of musicians gathered to honor this milestone event at Radio City Music Hall on October 1 with a three-hour-plus tribute concert entitled Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration. The one-night-only event celebrated Guy s legacy through performances, once-in-a-lifetime […]
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Ringo Starr made a return trip to the Palace Theatre in Albany for his Fall Tour closing show, and even though upon first glance, you might have gotten Weekend at Bernie’s vibes, Ringo has all the energy and spunk as a youthful Beatle, his energy keeping the crowd moving throughout the night. Opening the night […]
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Designer, actor, singer, raconteur, and all-around cultural provocateur, Isaac Mizrahi returns to Cafe Carlyle, November 23-28 with his acclaimed holiday music extravaganza, A Holiday Fruitcake. Backed by a six-piece jazz band led by pianist Ben Waltzer, Isaac serves up an eclectic evening of holiday favorites, surprising musical discoveries, and his trademark blend of wit, glamour, […]
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On October 8, Kentucky hardcore legends, Knocked Loose took the stage at the illustrious Brooklyn Paramount. Alongside them was South Florida s, Denzel Curry, the co-headliner who had collaborated with the band on their most recent single Hive Mind. On paper their genres would clash but Denzel s appreciation for heavier rap aesthetics showcased on his breakout […]
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The Sleepy Hollow Music Festival was held October 3, 2026, at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow. This is the festival s third year. Originally held in June, festival producers shifted this year s gathering to October.
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Rachael Sage & The Sequins have officially released their new album Under My Canopy. Ahead of the album s release, the NYC-based singer-songwriter, musician, activist, and philanthropist released four acoustic singles. Produced and recorded by an incredible team, Under My Canopy is an acoustic reinvention of Rachael Sage & The Sequins 2025 album Canopy. The diverse […]
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Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Avery Friedman released her newest single, You Move, today, Oct. 9. Alongside a music video, the song offers listeners a glimpse of what to expect in Friedman s next album, which will be released in 2027. You Move opens with layers of humming synths, over which Friedman s light voice eases the transition into a […]
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