Category: Long Island Music Scene

Rock and Roll , Kevin Sheehan style by Neil Miller /The New York Extra

By Neil@thenyextra.com on December 5, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Why Kevin Sheehan has the pulse of Long Islands Rock clubs.

A few weeks ago, I reached out to Kevin Sheehan about doing an article of the 4 bars he now owns in South Eastern Nassau and Amityville . KJ Farrell’s, in Bellmore, has been a go to place in Nassau County for the best cover bands for years. Sure,there were other places around, but KJs was always busy.

With the addition of the much larger, The Warehouse, with in the past year,Kevin added an important piece in the local music scene.Not content to have just the status quo, he added a county night, and a Latin night, for variety.

The new The Local Tavern in Levittown is a neighborhood bar, which is home base for a lot of people. Laid back and a little smaller than the other bars, Kevin says, “It’s relaxed vibe,large craft beer selection and friendly staff makes it a neighborhood place to go”

Kevin’s newest bar in Massapequa Park will be called Prohibition. The music format hasn’t been decided on as of now, but Kevin says,”We are very excited to be apart of the dining and bar scene in Massapequa Park .We hope by offering area residents a different experience,they will stop in and visit”

One things for sure, where ever you go on the South Shore, Kevin’ s bars offer a lot of different choices for the club goer to enjoy every day.

PS! Don’t forget! East on Main,,,,,,,,,,,Kevin is affiliated with this restaurant on The North Fork in Mattituck .When you are doing a winery crawl stop in for some good eats!

The Sunset Grill hosts the Mountain Jam Orchestra by Neil Miller/The New York Extra.

By Neil@thenyextra.com on September 7, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

The Mountain Jam Orchestra at The Sunset Grill ,Seaford N.Y. Neil Miller/The New York Extra copyright 2019

If some one tried define what the Long Island Music Scene to a friend, they would show them the Sunset Grill 4068 Sunrise Highway Seaford N.Y. 11783 ( 516-785-4952).Its not a pretty ,glitzy place, but a bar with good drinks with good prices, and a decent kitchen.Comfortable and freindly ,it has been hosting bands since the early 90’s. Its the type of place, if you love classic rock and roll, that you feel at home with.

Tonite’s band is the always favorite Allman’s Brother tribute band,The Mountain Jam Orchestra.There are a few Allman’s tributes bands on the Island,But Jim Lynch ,the bands bassist, says that MJO idea is to present what a Allman’s concert feel like.

The first set featured Come and Go Blues,Black Hearted Woman ,Midnite Rider and Southbound among others.Bringing their own style of tribute of the Allman’s, the patrons of Sunset, as always ,had a good time.

Nicky’s on the Bay, a beautiful restaurant in Bayshore by Neil Miller nysportsextra

By Neil@thenyextra.com on August 22, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Nicky’s on the Bay 150 South Clinton Ave Bayshore 631-206-3311, has it all. At a very sweet location off Bayshore’s marinas,Nicky’s has a large oval bar and “L” shaped outside deck on the first level, as well as table seating that is protected from the weather.It overlooks both Bayshore harbor, and the outlet to the Great South Bay.

The upper level has even better views ,again with a “L” deck where bands play. The menu is large and varied, including standard bar starters and main courses, and a complete seafood menu.

Today’s band was the RapidFire Band playing the songs that the Sunday crowd enjoyed.

Lisa Polizzi’s Janis Joplin Experience plays the Jones Beach Band Shell on Woodstock Weekend by Neil Miller nysportextra

By Neil@thenyextra.com on August 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

If you grew up in the 60’s, then Janis Joplin was one of your most loved stars.Her voice ,passion, and tragic life captivated young and old.Fifty years ago this weekend Janis was on the stage of Woodstock.

Lisa Polizzi’s band captures the energy ,fun and good music of those times.Lisa’s voice has the grit and sound of Janis from those days.Her band is composed of herself on vocals, Mike Leccese guitar,Rick Thomas

bass, Rick Wolanski ,drums,Stewart Leiberman ,keyboards,and Eddie Berg ,sax

Her set on saturday had many of Janis’ hits for the crowd to enjoy.

Billy’s by the Bay, a Greenport place for good eats and fun by Neil Miller nysportsextra

By Neil@thenyextra.com on August 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Billy’s by the Bay is one of the many very good restaurants in the Greenport area.Its location at 2530 Manhasset ave (631-477-8300), is at one of the marinas that boaters and diners go to in the North Fork seaport.

Billy’s has a excellent menu that includes a raw bar as well standard starters.Salads ,sandwiches, baskets , burgers and of course lobster is served.The crowd is relaxed and friendly.On the Sunday when nysportsextra visited, Gene Casey and The Lone Sharks played a variety of favorite hits.An easy going and fun place to go, Billy’s is a must when you visit the Greenport area.

45 RPM Long Islands fun band by Neil Miller nysportsextra

By Neil@thenyextra.com on August 17, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Think of fun at any of the Long Island music spots and you think of 45 RPM. This band of Danny Calvagna ,vocals,Tony Tallarico keyboards,Mike Barberich lead guitar,Mike Hack, guitar, Simon Walsh ,bass and Linda Mackley drums,play all of the AM music favorites from the 60s on up.

Tonite was no exception, as the crowd a Maliblu at Lido Beach enjoyed their set.

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The Almost Brother Band at Shell Creek Park by Neil Miller nsportsextra

By Neil@thenyextra.com on August 8, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

8/02/19 almost brothers band at the TOH mobile bandshell ,shell creek park, island park ny from left to right Sean Mc Grath, Joe Wasserman,Tom Hooker,Bob Owen,Dave Losse, and Dave Filloramo

This review is easy to do ! The Almost Brother Band is one of the most favorite Allmans cover band on the Island, and one of the most fun to listen to,and enjoy the crowd they always draw.The Brothers feature Sean McGrath and Dave Filloramo on guitars,Joe Wasserman keyboards,Tom Hooker bass,Bob Owen, vocals and percussion, and Dave Losse and Bruce Dickson ,drums.

8/02/19 almost brothers band at the TOH mobile bandshell ,shell creek park, island park ny
8/02/19 almost brothers band at the TOH mobile bandshell ,shell creek park, island park ny
8/02/19 almost brothers band at the TOH mobile bandshell ,shell creek park, island park ny
8/02/19 almost brothers band at the TOH mobile bandshell ,shell creek park, island park ny
8/02/19 almost brothers band at the TOH mobile bandshell ,shell creek park, island park ny
8/02/19 almost brothers band at the TOH mobile bandshell ,shell creek park, island park ny
8/02/19 almost brothers band at the TOH mobile bandshell ,shell creek park, island park ny
8/02/19 almost brothers band at the TOH mobile bandshell ,shell creek park, island park ny

In my interview with Sean, we went over the beginnings of the band,and how the pieces went together together to form the current band.More importantly, was his vision of what the creative force and the direction of the band was.” We try to separate our band from others in that we take from the Allmans the inventive energy that had ,and bring that into our music”

The crowd at Shell Creek enjoyed favorites like Statesboro Blues,and Blue Skies amont others.

Salt Shack,the favorite place on the Ocean Parkway by Neil Miller nysportsextra

By Neil@thenyextra.com on August 7, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

The 70’s band plays at The Salt Shack last Sunday night Neil Miller /nysportsextra

The Salt Shack is a venue I write about a few times a year, and with good reason.It features the best dance bands on the island.This Sunday was no exception with The 70’s Band taking the stage.

gallery by Neil Miller /nysportsextra

After a brief shower the band started around 7:30, with their always favorite mix of dance tunes.Please see the attached photos for all the fun.

galleries by Neil Miller/nysportsextra

Claudios,The North Fork summer hot spot by Neil Miller nysportsextra

By Neil@thenyextra.com on August 5, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Claudios=’s dance floor 08/04/19 Neil Miller /nysportsextra

Claudios,in Greenport Village on Long Island’s North Fork,is a favorite gathering spot for the summer crowd on the North Fork.It features a large oval bar under a canopy,tables for food service,a wrap around deck, and a large dance floor.

view of the bar at Claudio’s 08/04/19 Neil Miller/ nysportsextra

Many boats both small to very large dock at Claudios for food and drink.Next dock over is their seafood restaurant,Crabby Jerry’s,serving a wide variety of seafood and summer fare.

view of marina at Claudio’s 08/04/19 Neil Miller nysportextra

Todays band was,X-Session,that played a nice selection of dance tunes.With Pat Montefusco on guitar,Al Korenstein on keyboards,Jim Del on drum,Mike Quadrino on sax , and Eddie Profet jr on bass, every one got out on the dance floor a good time.

Always a hot spot ,everyone should make at least one trip a summer to Claudios at Greenport.

claduios bar greenport village ny

Gallery Neil Miller /nysportsextra

The Salt Shack at Cedar Beach the “Adult sandbox of life”

By Neil@thenyextra.com on June 23, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Neil Miller nysportsextra copyright 2019

Theres nothing quite like Cedar Beach in the summer, when the weather,the music, and the adult beverages are good.Thru out the years, the location has drawn not only the better bands on the Island, but large crowds of all ages of people having a good time.

This Saturday nite was not eception, with Decadia on the stage, playing cover hits of the 80s

Neil Miller nysportsextra copyright 2019

The Salt Shack has 2 bars on the main level, one bar on the upstairs deck,and the food service area with lots of sitting room inside and out, as well as a sandy lounge area and a brick patio

Everyone enjoyed the first nice summer Saturday nite at Cedar Beach

All images in gallery Neil Miller nysportsextra copyright 2019