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“From the chemical water of New York ’s dirty harbor. To the Rock of Gibraltar at the end of the World. Amaze me, America . Save me from Armageddon high road to heaven.” – Girlyman

Here’s some great Live Music on LI.

Saturday and Sunday, 9/30-10/1 – Buddy Merriam and Backroads. 1-5 PM. Palmer Vineyards. Sound Av, Aquebogue

Monday, 10/2 – Not exactly live, but…The first show begins Monday — October 2, 2006
peacethroughmusiccable@hotmail.com Each of us has just been granted our own 30 minute cable tv show —– Jean’s show is Just Peace! Cablevision Ch 20 Monday – 3:30 – 4:00. Robert’s show is Peace and Justice Cablevision Ch 20 Tuesday – 7:30 – 8:00. We need to submit VCR/VHS or Mini-DV tapes to Cablevision Woodbury to be televised each week during these half hour time slots—–Our intention is to present video recordings of local musicians who would like to have their music aired on cable TV as a public service and for additional exposure of their music, as part of the program material that we will be presenting.

It is the music of our local musicians that helps us to cope with, balance out and reduce the stress in our daily lives. Their music can soothe, stimulate, tranquilize, energize, empathize, motivate, celebrate……..Whatever our individual needs are, we can always appreciate and enjoy the fine and diverse talents of our local musicians on Long Island. Our program agenda will also include events and activities that occur on Long Island
that promote a healthy socio-multicultural environment.

We welcome local musicians who find the premise of our shows appealing to provide us with a tape of their music for public viewing. (We do share our material between our shows) Please contact us at peacethroughmusiccable@hotmail.com
or peaceandjusticeli@hotmail.com We have some equipment for editing and can do some recording. We also welcome non-musicians on Long Island to submit information and videos of related events.

Wednesday, 10/4 – Velvet Frog. 8 PM. AcousticLI at CoolBeanz. St. James Come join us as we celebrate a whole year of bringing the very best of grass roots and independent artists to the stage at CoolBeanz café. Free hors d’oeuvres, one free glass of beer or wine (or coffee or tea) plus a drawing for an iPod. Velvet Frog is a 4-piece LI band featuring Johnny Q. and Rob Coffin. 556 North Country Rd (25A), St. James. Open mic sign up at 7:30 PM

Friday, 10/6 – Cosy Sheridan . 8 PM. Cosy Sheridan and her wryly insightful songs have been showcased everywhere from Carnegie Hall to ‘The Dr. Demento Show’. In her new CD on Waterbug Records, Live At CedarHouse, audiences everywhere can get a taste of Cosy’s live performances and see why she’s been called “one of the era’s finest and most thoughtful singer/songwriters” and why Acoustic Guitar Magazine wrote, “If I were going to throw an all-girl dinner party at which I wanted to laugh and cry from the hors d’oeuvres to the chocolate pudding, Cosy Sheridan is the first woman I’d invite.”

She first appeared on the national folk scene in 1992 when she won the songwriting contests at the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and released her critically acclaimed CD “Quietly Led” on Waterbug Records. Folk Music Quarterly wrote: “When she’s accepting her Grammy, we can say we knew her when.”

Since then she’s released 5 more CDs, and written a one-woman-show (and accompanying CD) entitled “The Pomegranate Seed – An Exploration of Appetite, Body-Image and Myth in Modern Culture.” She recently composed a song-cycle for best-selling author Robert Fulghum’s new book Third Wish – which has been at the top of the bestseller list in the Czech Republic since last year. Two of the songs from that project have been recorded on her new live CD. http://www.cosysheridan.com/

TR Ritchie, an accomplished solo performer and songwriter will be accompanying Sheridan on bass. Delicious homemade refreshments are available during intermission. For tickets and information contact calendar@uuccn.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau 223 Stewart Avenue (at Nassau Boulevard ), Garden City , New York 11530 ½ Block North of the Nassau Boulevard Long Island Rail Road Station 516-248-8855 516-248-8855 516-248-8855 516-248-8855 www.uuccn.org Coffee House Concerts, UUC in Garden City

Friday, 10/6 – Vance Gilbert with James O’Malley opening. 7 PM. Finch Mountain House Concerts, Babylon . Advance reservations required. Please call (631) 661-1278. Pot Luck Supper.

Friday, 10/6 – Denise Romas with Patrick O’Rourke. 9 PM. Just Kids Nostalgia. New York Ave. , Huntington 631-423-8449 (1 block south of Main St. on east side…please note–the directions on their website are NOT correct) www.justkidsnostalgia.com

This is a fun store full of pop-culture collectibles. They have 1000’s of records, all kinds of memorabilia…a real trip down memory lane. You can browse while listening to the live music (that would be me…) and maybe even do a little early holiday shopping! Light refreshments are served (free!)

Saturday, 10/7 – Mary Lamont Band. 3:45 PM – LI FALL FESTIVAL AT HUNTINGTON, One set 3:45-4:45 PM. Harry Chapin Rainbow stage at Heckscher Park , Huntington . A wonderful fair with crafts, rides and music – come join the fun!

Saturday, 10/7 – Garnet Rogers . 7:30 PM. FMSH First Saturday Concert. Congregational Church, Centerport. Garnet Rogers has established himself as one of the major talents of our time. Hailed as a charismatic performer and singer, Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence – close to six and a half feet tall – with a voice to match. With his smooth, dark baritone, his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, and deeply purposeful. Cinematic in detail, his songs give expression to the unspoken vocabulary of the heart. An optimist at heart, Garnet sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday. As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humor and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again.

Since leaving high school, Garnet was on the road as a full-time working musician with his older brother, the legendary Stan Rogers. Together, they formed what has come to be accepted as one of the most influential acts in North American folk music. Now on his own, Garnet Rogers is capable of awe-inspiring and unpredictable stuff – and that includes more than just music. Come see what that means. For info: 631-425-2925. www.fmshny.org

Saturday, 10/7 – Country Dance with Caroline Doctorow and Gene Casey. 8 PM until midnight. AMVETS Post 18. 141 Carlton Avenue, East Islip . 631 581-6913. $25

Sunday, 10/8 – The Acoustic Strawbs. 2 PM. University Café, Stony Brook. The legendary British folk-rock band, The Strawbs, will make The University Cafe at Stony Brook University one of the stops on their fall tour of the United States , when they visit on Sunday, October 8th at 2 P.M.

The group has an incredible thirty-five year history as pioneers of British folk-rock. Guitarist and singer Dave Cousins (and his most distinctive voice) has been the anchor of the group since its inception. He is joined by Dave Lambert and Chas Cronk, both members of The Strawbs line-up on their classic albums, “Hero and Heroine” and “Ghosts”, in this acoustic trio.

Strawbs fans will recall “Lay Down,” “Part of the Union,” “Shine on Brightly” and “Benedictus” as just a few of their well-known singles that spent over fifty two weeks on the Billboard charts as The Strawbs toured with the likes of Santana, The Eagles, King Crimson, and Frank Zappa. The Strawbs present their classics, as well as new material, with passion and precision harnessing the power of their electric incarnation in an acoustic setting. Following a recent performance at The Edmonton Folk Festival, the Edmonton Sun proclaimed that “hearing the brilliant Strawbs was like a tutorial in UK folk music from the past 40 years.” Admission to this show is $35.00 with a student ticket of $30.00. Reservations can be made via e-mail to: SundayStreetWUSB@aol

Sunday, 10/8 – Buddy Merriam and Backroads. 1-5 PM. Connetquot Library

Saturday, 10/14 – Red Molly. 7:30 PM. Eclectic Café. Unitarian Church , Bay Shore .

Saturday, 10/14 – Jim Frazzitta. 8 PM. The Folk-Groovin’ Café
A warm and supportive coffee house event with spirited music and good times.
Featuring: Jim Frazzitta—Singer/Songwriter, Solo/Acoustic. OPEN MIC—All musicians and poets welcome. Special after-hours jam with members of the Nylon & Steel family. Doors open at 7:45 pm Show begins at 8:00 pm The Folk-Groovin’ Café at St. Lawrence of Canterbury Church . 655 Old Country Road , Dix Hills. 3/10 mile West of Deer Park Rd. (Rt. 231). Admission-$7. Coffee, Tea, and light refreshments served. For more information, please call 631-368-1920

Saturday, 10/14 – Big Gray. Searington-Roslyn United Methodist Church

Sunday, 10/15 – FMSH Open Folk Jam. 1 PM. Huntington Library, Main Street , Huntington . Everyone Welcome.

Sunday, 10/15 – Buddy Merriam and Backroads. 2 PM. East Meadow Library Square Dance.

Sunday, 10/15 – Little Toby Walker . 2 PM. Glen Cove Library.

Thursday, 10/19 – Mark Loebl hosts The Pisces Cafe Unplugged ( 14 Railroad Avenue , Babylon ) on the third Thursday of each month. Four acoustic original performers/groups, 30 minute sets. For booking, and further information, www.doloresloebl.com
Friday, 10/20 – Hot Soup: Trio of harmonies from zen to zany! 8 PM. Our Times Coffeehouse In the Ethical Humanist Society Building , 38 Old Country Rd , Garden City
www.HotSoupTrio.com www.OurTimesCoffeehouse.org

Friday, 10/20 – Patti DeRosa. 9 PM. The Cup Coffeehouse Café. 3268 Railroad Avenue , Wantagh 516-826-9533 www.thecupcoffeehouse.com

Friday, 10/20 – Marci Geller. 7 PM. Connetquot Library

Friday, October 20 – Denise Romas. 7 PM. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Huntington . 109 Browns Road . Huntington 631-427-9547 www.uufh.org The Green Action Project of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington will hold an informational program on the proposed Long Island offshore wind park presented by the Windworks coalition. Suffolk County legislator Jon Cooper and U.S. Congressman Steve Israel will be speaking. The free program will also feature live music (that would be me!), a children’s art show and a complimentary dessert buffet.

Friday, October 20 – 7:30 PM. OPEN “MIC” CAFE- GREENWICH VILLAGE IN HUNTINGTON VILLAGE – local talent is invited to perform. Play guitar, piano, sing, do a comic routine- sign up by calling 631-427-5165 ext.222 by October 18. Audience is open to all. 7:30 PM Huntington Public Library 338 Main Street

Saturday, 10/21 – Milton plus Bob Westcott and the Daydreamers. FMSH Hard Luck Café. Congregational Church, Centerport. Story-teller Milton is known for weaving rhymes in a hip-hop rhythm colored by country sensibilities. Milton is a singer-songwriter from NYC. Milton and his band can most often be seen at NYC’s The Living Room where they’ve played countless one nighters and two month-long residencies.

Guitarist Bob Westcott, bassist Larry Hunter and drummer Mike DiGeronimo have cooked up a tasty blend of music best described as “Folkabilly”. For info: 631-661-1278 www.fmshny.org

Saturday, 10/21 – AFTERLIFE: LIVE Tribute to YES, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Genesis, Rush , Kansas and more. 8 PM. The Landmark on Main Street at The Jeanne Rimsky Theater, 232 Main Street , Port Washington . $20 available at the door. www.AfterlifeBand.com

The Ultimate Progressive Rock Experience, pays tribute to the seminal period of progressive rock by faithfully reproducing the textures and reconstructing note-for-note the music of YES, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Genesis, Rush, Kansas, and more. For younger folks, this is what it was like to be there – and those who’ve been there will be transported back.

Sunday, 10/22 – Lynn Miles. 2 PM. University Café, Stony Brook. Often compared to Shawn Colvin and Lucinda Williams, Lynn Miles is one of Canada ‘s top artists, with a highly acclaimed new CD, Love Sweet Love. Tickets: $20.00 general/$15.00 students

Sunday, 10/22 – Little Toby Walker, Pat Wictor, Martha Tractenberg, Tom Griffith. Port Washington Library

Friday, 10/27 – Mary Lamont Band. LICMA HALLOWEEN DANCE! (Long Island Country Music Association) 8 PM – midnight . Knights of Columbus Hall, 400 S. Broadway, Lindenhurst . Wear your best costume! $10 members, $15 potential members
Directions: Take Southern State Parkway or Sunrise Hwy. to Wellwood Ave. South . Go straight on Wellwood , go under the R.R. Trestle, and turn right onto Hoffman Ave. There will be a left turn only lane once you get onto Hoffman. Go three short blocks to S.Broadway (Ginger’s Sports Bar is on S.W. corner). Make left onto S. Broadway,go four blocks to Read Ave., K.of C. is on left corner of S.Broadway and Read.

Saturday and Sunday, 10/28-10/29 – Buddy Merriam and Backroads. Palmer Vinyards, Sound Av, Aquabogue.

Saturday, 11/4 – Susan Werner. 7:30 PM. FMSH First Saturday Concert. Congregational Church, Centerport. For info: 631-425-2925. www.fmshny.org

Sunday, 11/5 – Eric Andersen. 2 PM. University Café, Stony Brook. After a memorable show at the Café in 2005, this legendary singer-songwriter returns by popular demand, presenting a mix of Andersen classics (“Thirsty Boots,” ” Blue River “). as well as great new songs. Tickets: $25.00 general/$20 students

Friday, 11/10 – Mary Lamont Band. 7:30 PM. SMITHTOWN LIBRARY, 1 North Country Road , Smithtown . Come join us for a fun evening at this beautiful library! 631-265-2072

Saturday, 11/11 – Cliff Eberhardt. 7:30 PM. Eclectic Café. Unitarian Church , Bay Shore .

Sunday, 11/12 – FMSH Open Folk Jam. 1 PM. Huntington Library, Main Street , Huntington . Everyone Welcome.

Sunday, 11/12 – John Wesley Harding. 2 PM. University Café, Stony Brook. An absolutely unique performer who pushes the boundaries of the singer-songwriter, with influences from traditional songs to those of Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Bruce Springsteen, and of course Dylan. Tickets: $20.00 general/$15.00 students.

Sunday, 11/12 – Mary Lamont Band. 2 PM. MERRICK LIBRARY, 2279 Merrick Ave , Merrick . Another fun afternoon – and it’s free! 516-377-6112

Thursday, 11/16 – Mark Loebl hosts The Pisces Cafe Unplugged ( 14 Railroad Avenue , Babylon ) on the third Thursday of each month. Four acoustic original performers/groups, 30 minute sets. For booking, and further information, www.doloresloebl.com.

Saturday, 11/18, 9 AM to 4 PM, Conklin Barn, Huntington – Make Mu$ic Make Money workshop with Patricia Shih and Little Toby Walker

Want to move from the garage to the spotlight? Are you a semi-pro who wants to move up to full-time? Are you a pro who wants to improve what you do and earn more money doing it?

Join these two award-winning singer-songwriters and LI long-time pros as they share strategies, ideas, advice and coaching to aspiring musicians. All levels are welcomed. Valuable tips, resources and handouts will be given. Advance registration is required, enrollment is limited. Please register as early as possible in order not to be shut out. $100 fee, 50% deposit required. Light snacks and drink will be provided; bring or buy your own lunch. Contact Patricia Shih at patshih@pb.net , call (631) 549-2332 or visit www.patriciashih.com .

Patricia Shih has been a professional musician, recording and touring artist and now author for most of the past 35 years, performing across North America in clubs, libraries, schools, festivals, TV, radio—even Madison Square Garden! She has won numerous awards, most recently a “Woman of Distinction” honor on Long Island .

Toby Walker is an award-winning blues singer, guitarist and songwriter whose 30-year experience shows in his live performances, where he captures audiences throughout the US and the UK from his very first note. His extraordinary live shows have been lauded in major publications, earning him “best performer in all categories” at the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis .

Saturday, 11/18 – Mark Berube and Ed Kaercher. 7:30 PM. FMSH Hard Luck Café. Congregational Church, Centerport. For info: 631-661-1278 www.fmshny.org

Saturday, 11/18 – David Roth. 8 PM. Coffee House Concerts. UUC in Garden City. For tickets and information contact calendar@uuccn.org. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau . 223 Stewart Avenue (at Nassau Boulevard ), Garden City. ½ Block North of the Nassau Boulevard Long Island Rail Road Station 516-248-8855 516-248-8855 516-248-8855 www.uuccn.org

Saturday, 11/18 – Dar Williams. 8 PM. Landmark on Main Street . 232 Main Street , Port Washington . 516-767-6444. www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

Friday, 12/1 – Zoe Lewis. 8 PM. Coffee House Concerts. UUC in Garden City. For tickets and information contact calendar@uuccn.org. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau . 223 Stewart Avenue (at Nassau Boulevard ), Garden City. ½ Block North of the Nassau Boulevard Long Island Rail Road Station 516-248-8855 516-248-8855 516-248-8855 www.uuccn.org

Saturday, 12/2 – Guy Davis. 7:30 PM. FMSH First Saturday Concert. Congregational Church, Centerport. For info: 631-425-2925. www.fmshny.org

Sunday, 12/3 – Antje Duvekot & Anais Mitchell (co-bill). 2 PM. University Café, Stony Brook. Two of today’s finest young singer-songwriters, both Kerrville New Folk winners, share the University Café stage for an afternoon of original songs.

Antje Duvekot, a Café favorite brought to our attention by Ellis Paul, returns fresh from a Newport Folk Festival appearance with a fine new CD, Big Dream Boulevard .

Anais Mitchell’s songs range from personal to political, consistently poetic and intelligent, with echoes of Ani DiFranco, Sandy Denny, and Joni Mitchell Tickets: $20.00 general/$15.00 students

Saturday, 12/9 – Jay Mankita. 7:30 PM. Eclectic Café. Unitarian Church , Bay Shore .

Sunday, 12/10 – FMSH Open Folk Jam. 1 PM. Huntington Library, Main Street , Huntington . Everyone Welcome.

Sunday, 12/10 – Brooks Williams (Russ Seeger opens). 2 PM. University Café, Stony Brook. Brooks Williams is an outstanding guitarist and singer-songwriter whose live shows always leave audiences amazed! “Among America ‘s musical treasures,” according to Dirty Linen magazine. His new CD, Blues and Ballads, pays homage to his many influences.

Russ Seeger wowed the Café audience at this year’s Dylan tribute. Great original songs and creative interpretations of standards are his stock in trade.
Tickets: $20.00 general/$15.00 students

Saturday, 12/16 – Bob Westcott Holiday Revue. 7:30 PM. FMSH Hard Luck Café. Congregational Church, Centerport. For info: 631-661-1278 www.fmshny.org
Thursday, 12/21 – Mark Loebl hosts The Pisces Cafe Unplugged ( 14 Railroad Avenue , Babylon ) on the third Thursday of each month. Four acoustic original performers/groups, 30 minute sets. For booking, and further information, www.doloresloebl.com.

Corrections and Comments are welcome. Support Live Music on Long Island .

Gary Schoenberger

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