Long Island Tribute Legends: Michael Ledesma
I am a product of the ’70s, and I have always loved the music of that era—especially what we now
Category: Live Music
From 97 Rock to One More Song: My Long History with Tommy Z
For years, before I ever shook his hand, I knew the name Tommy Z and the Hurricanes. Growing up around
Revolution Bar & Music Hall: The Challenge That Kept Me Coming Back
There were certain venues on Long Island that helped shape my early experiences as a concert photographer—not necessarily because they
Lance Millard: The Musical High-Chair Keeps Getting Higher
I’ve noticed something interesting about the tribute-music scene here on Long Island. The same musicians seem to keep popping up
Beyond the Spotlight: My Run-In with Leo Kottke
Every once in a while, an encounter with an artist comes full circle in a way you could never have
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Turns the Stephen Talkhouse Into His Own Blues Playground
There are concert venues, and then there are rooms where the distinction between performer and audience almost disappears. The Stephen
Long Island Stages: 89 North — Where the Music Feels Like Home
I’ve mentioned before that when the tribute-band bug bit me, I started frequenting local pubs, clubs and stages throughout Long
Deep Purple at Jones Beach: The Legends Still Have Plenty of Fire
There are some concerts you attend. There are others you experience. Deep Purple at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater was
Long Island Tribute Legends: J.D. Leonard — More Than a Tribute
Truth be told, I’m an old-school country music listener. My musical roots go back to the Outlaw Country cowboys—Kris Kristofferson,
My Nemesis: When Magenta Takes Over the Stage
There is something I need to get off my chest. As a concert photographer, I absolutely love great stage lighting.
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