AMH: Serious Rock, Monkey Business
Four musicians, one larger-than-life frontman, and a whole lot of rock-and-roll attitude Some bands make an impression. Others make enough
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Calliope Wren: Building a World Beyond the Music
The Long Island original artist blending personal storytelling, mythology, and theatrical rock In September 2025, Calliope Wren reached out to
Long Island Original Bands
JD Leonard: Taking the Scenic Route at Live on the Porch An acoustic trio, a room full of music lovers,
The Artists I’ve Met — Part Two
A few more memories from behind the music Before I became the Entertainment Manager at the casino, my encounters with
The Artists I’ve Met – Part 1
A few memories from behind the music Before I start telling these stories, I should probably explain something. This isn’t
All Night Boogie Band: When the Music Makes You Stop and Listen
A Vermont band, a powerful voice, and one hell of a discovery Every once in a while, a band finds
The Famous Food Festival: “Taste the World” Returns to Deer Park
There are few things capable of bringing people together quite like great food and live music. This October, Long Islanders
My Perfect Theater – The Blue Heron
If money were no object, what would I build? Is there really such a thing as a perfect theater? As
ARTIST RIDERS — BEHIND THE SCENES
What Really Happens After the Rider Arrives When I was hired as Entertainment Manager – Production, one of the first
Long Island Sounds – Getting Inside Mickey Lyxx’s Music
From Long Island stages to European tours, Mickey Lyxx is beginning to unfurl his own flag I’ve photographed Mickey Lyxx