Join your host Steve Yusko as he interviews Canadian Folk Singer/Songwriter Dany Horovitz.

Dany Horovitz is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for delighting audiences with his memorable melodies and beautiful storytelling through vivid lyrics.

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Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2QDQ4VZ7NtWLfcnwXnMNtT?si=NPj-AR-mQqauJnW_lsjK3Q

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/dany-horovitz/1584452030

Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/artists/B09FGB9MWK/dany-horovitz

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/144477292

YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/danvitz84

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danyhorovitzmusic

TikTok: @danyhorovitz1

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Sean Royle @taxiwardance

Kara MacKinlay @karamackinlay

Colanthony Humphrey @dieforcola

Jon Foster @jonfosterdrummer

Dreamhouse Studios @DreamhouseTO

Lilly Mason: @artbylillymason

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Paul David Stanko delivers anecletic positive vibe with music. Join our host Steve Yusko as we discover the artist behind the music. Today we venture to the Midwest.
Paul David is currently serving a local church in the music ministry and composing and releasing singles in my home studio. He's very musical, sensitive, and intuitive drummer, a monster sight reader as well. Experiencd in playing shows in churches and theaters where drums are ALWAYS too loud! He's self-taught on bass and plays piano well with chord charts.

We feature three of his songs in the episode." Superhuman" the first song you'll hear was a collaboration with Dr. Fink of Prince & the Revolution!

Sunshine (after the Rain), Paul David wrote for my husband as they celebrate their 16th anniversary this year.

The Song "We Can B Free" was written in Minneapolis as it burned during the protests surrounding the George Floyd murder.

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Jeannie Fry Grunge-Gal Delights in a Post-Punk World. Join your host Steve Yusko as he explores Jeannie Fry's backstory as a Singer/Songwriter from Brooklyn.
She started off as a teenager playing bass in an all-girl punk in Connecticut in band called Bad Hair. She wrote originals and threw in a cover of "I don't wanna go down to the basement" by The Ramones.

Her current two projects are an indie Rock band (My Little Eye) and a solo project (Embarazada). Embarazada started off as an electropop band with Jeannie writing all the music and lyrics on Garageband. She also wrote all the music for a few plays written by playwright Nina Morrison. We're hoping to do a production of her latest musical sometime in 2023. Find out more about Jeannie Fry here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poozyalzate/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/poozypie -My Little Eye- Bandcamp: https://mylittleeyenyc.bandcamp.com/ Embarazada- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t4YF...
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Blake Sanberg & Aliens - An Auspicious Punk Artist & His 9-11 Story of Survival
Join your host Steve Yusko as we discover multi-talented artist, musician, Blake Sandberg. We explore his music and his post-punk band, Aliens.

We'll experience three of Blake's songs and uncover a story of struggle and survival after the 9-11 terrorist attack on New York City. You'll be inspired by his resilience and enchanted by his music. There's so much more to discover from Blake Sandberg including his artwork here: Blake Sandberg is an American artist based in New York City known for his painting and drawing.

Blake Sandberg is an artist, musician, filmmaker, skateboarder, company owner, and writer who lives and works in New York City Sandberg is known for his painting and drawing; as well as his post-punk band ] Sandberg also founded and runs a skateboard and printed goods company called Severed Leg Productions. Sandberg is a survivor and victim of the September 11th terrorist attacks

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Discovering The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame. Ernie Canadeo the Chairman of the Hall of Fame joins host Steve Yusko as they discuss the grand opening of their new facility in Stony Brook, NY on November 25, 2022.

Ernie Canadeo is also the founder of the EGC Group and started his careeer in the Music Industry working for RCA Records. We discuss the grass roots effort back in 2006 when a group of musicians and educators gave birth to the Hall of Fame.

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Como Brothers Emote Passion and Persistance Delivering Sweet Harmonies. In this episode we meet Andrew and Matt Como, two brothers and prolific singer/songwriters both. We'll hear four of their songs as we get to know the back story on their skyrocketing career.

The Como Brothers, Matt and Andrew Como, are musicians (singers, songwriters and performers) from Long Island, NY who are passionate about their songwriting, live performances and recording original music. Together, the two brothers write genuine heartfelt lyrics, with beautiful harmonies and well thought musicianship. Combining a pop and rock easy listening sound with a blues vibe, they have written and recorded multiple albums and in the over the past several years they’ve released a single every month!

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Gene Casey's Roots-Rock Music Captivating Fans on an Adventurous Journey. In this episode your host Steve Yusko get you acquainted with Gene Casey, the artist behind some fantasitc Alt-Country Music.

Gene formed the Lone Sharks, “the house band of the Hamptons,” where bars were plentiful and audiences – both the local and the celebrated – were robust and loyal. Over the course of the next few decades Gene and the evolving line-up of Sharks “played – and tore up – every roadhouse, bar, and honky tonk from Manhattan to Montauk” (Bop Magazine), sharing the bill and backing legendary roots rock & roll acts as Wanda Jackson, the Band, Bo Diddley, Sleepy LaBeef, NRBQ, and the Ventures.

Gene’s original music met with great acclaim with local and international indie radio play. Several of his roots-drenched songs have been used in “A Prairie Home Companion” and on the soundtracks to television and feature films, including “Justified” and “Sons of Anarchy” ; the 2012 thriller “The Tall Man” starring Jessica Biel, the 2013 release “The Killing Season” starring Robert DeNiro, and Rob Reiner’s “Being Charlie.”

In 2014 Gene and the Lone Sharks were inducted into the Dan’s Papers “Best of the Best” Hall of Fame, having been honored over 20 times. received the Long Island Sound Award by the L.I. Music Hall of Fame, “for contributions to the Island’s musical landscape.”

2017 saw the release of “Guitar In The Rain” an album celebrating the roots of contemporary Americana with original songs that evoke the romantic sweep of 60s pop, classic C&W and the raw untamed spirit of early rock & roll.

2020 brings “Free Country: Essential Recordings” a compilation of some of the best songs culled from 20 years of work, as well as a unique arrangement of the public domain standard, “Home on the Range” where all of Gene’s influences and obsessions seem to converge.
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How to Successfully Navigate Tumultuous Times in the Music Industry with Gregory Dwane. In this episode you'll hear from Gregory Dwane, a successful industry veteran who has managed the twists and turns of the music industry. Starting out from a rural town in North Carolina to Nashville and finally working the music studios in New York city. This Singer/Songwriter can be discribed as Alt-Country and he has so many stories to tell. We'll hear three of his songs as we learn some great skills for musicians and singer/songwriters to navigate the tumultuous waters of the music business today. Find Gregory Dwane's Spotify List here

Gregory Dwane is a lifer. From his humble beginnings in rural North Carolina to eventually touring around the world as a tech and his recent work as producer for Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, Dwane has seen many facets of the music industry first-hand. An in-the-pocket rhythm section, some smoking electric guitar and fiddle, and some classic rock riffs for good measure, all amount to an infectious debut that’s as refreshing as it is retro.An interest in recording engineering inspired Dwane to relocate from his home near Trinity, N.C. to New York in the early ‘90s, which eventually led to his producing records and playing in punk bands. Ten years later, amid the crashing and burning that hit after years of alcohol abuse, a phone call to a friend and former manager who was working with Alanis Morrisette ended up being a lifeline. Dwane hightailed it to LA and joined Morrisette’s road crew as a keyboard tech, a serendipitous move that suddenly changed his trajectory in a major way. “I went from thinking my world was over to touring the world,” Dwane recalls. The Alanis gig led to tech work with Dave Navarro and Macy Gray, and eventually to getting sober. “That opened up my whole world,” he says, as it opened new doors to work with like-minded sober musicians, including a Sony record deal with the band Mellowdrone, which he joined as bassist.

Shortly thereafter, an unexpected entry into fatherhood led him to look for more stable employment. Enter friend Michael Fitzpatrick (of Fitz and the Tantrums), who introduced him to jingle writing, which he ended up doing for the next 15 years, a period that also saw him producing two albums for Amy Ray and working with others in the riot grrrl / queercore scene (Kaia Wilson of Team Dresch, The Butchies, and more). Despite the healthy paychecks, eventually he burned out on jingle writing and music in general, as he explains, “it’s a hard way to make a living … a fully produced song practically every day for 15 years.” Dwane left the music industry completely — at least as far as making a living — and instead took up fine art painting, which led him to launch a small gallery in Brooklyn.

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How to Create Amazing Community in a Rock Choir with Tony Lechner & Rock Voices.
Rock Voices sets up Community Choirs who sing Rock Music. In this episode we unpack this great program, which establishes choirs in communities with no audtion for amatures to bring their voices to life!
Tony Lechner is the founder who took this idea and ran with it. After ten years in the making, surviving the Covid Quarintine, this a great story for us to unpack.
Our mission statement is “healing ourselves and others through song”.

Studies have shown that the sound and sensation of singing in a room with other people works a special kind of magic on us all, including improved mood, focus, deep breathing, social support, cognitive stimulation, and more. Read on to learn how to be part of this amazing experience!

Can anyone join Rock Voices?Yes! Anyone 18+ can join. You don’t have to read music; you don’t have to audition to join (but if you want a solo, we hold auditions for those once the season is underway). Just look for a choir near you by going to our enrollment site and once you’ve found a location, follow the instructions for enrolling and paying. You can also just enroll, and hold off on payment until you’ve attended three rehearsals: we want you to experience this and make sure it’s right for you!

How does this work?The choir meets for about 12 weeks, rehearsing more songs each week in preparation for a live concert, complete with a live, professional rock band. At last, you get to actually BE a rockstar!!

Still not sure? That’s okay. Just use our online system to enroll, and hold off on payment until you’ve decided. This way we’ll know how much sheet music to print out, and you’ll receive any emails your director sends out prior to the first night of rehearsals.

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Dante Mazzetti's Marvelous Music, an Inferno Ablaze from a Balcony.
As a NYC Fireman, Dante rescues the heart.
In this episode we hear three of Dante's songs, as Steve Yusko your host joins in conversation with both Dante and his wife Jessica. We discover Dante's inspiration as he and his wife team up to support Dante's music career. With over 42, 000 followers on FaceBook, Dante Mazzetti is destined to be a household name in the music industry.

Named one of the Top 20 Prospects by Music Connection Magazine, Dante Mazzetti delivers a unique brand of alternative roots music. Described as a “standout songwriter” (New Music Weekly), "multi-talented musician" (The Independent), and "the next big thing" (Keep Walking Music), Mazzetti is known for his gravelly vocals and fearless creativity.

Mazzetti has been featured on radio stations throughout the world, has opened for several major artists, such as Ben Folds, Guster, and America, and was chosen to star in Levi's "What's True" national television commercial campaign.

Growing up in New York City's vibrant cultural landscape has influenced Mazzetti's eclectic musical style. Mazzetti notes, "New York City is a place where happiness, tragedy, anger, and love intersect on street corners daily. It’s the ultimate experiment. Thousands of people from all walks of life, all the cultures of the world. Lyrical and musical inspiration is everywhere."

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Conquering Cantankerous Divide with Hopeful Folk Music by Josie Bello
Folk Singer/Songwriter joins our host Steve Yusko for an engaging conversation about the power of music, the divide in our nation and her rise on the music scene as a self-proclaimed, "Late-bloomer". We explore three of songs and learn about ways to further expose original music in our world.
Josie Bello has been musical from an early age. She would often walk around the house, humming or singing some tune she had formed in her head, so frequently that her mother would ask her to "please pipe down".

Growing up in Queens, NY, it is no surprise that her musical hero is Bruce Springsteen - an artist she wishes she could channel into her own songwriting at times. But then again, doesn’t every songwriter want… need... to channel “The Boss.”

Josie's writing process is spontaneous, at times a phrase or chord progression that gets written down only to sit for a time, until the moment is right. Other times it comes in a rush, allowing her to grab the inspiration of the moment and run with it.

In the past few years, she’s recorded and released two albums with songwriter and producer, Mike Nugent.

It is her desire that her music can provide you with a simple respite from the troubles of the day or, if nothing else, the simple joy that music holds.

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Who is Out East - A Magical Montage of Music Crafted "Out East" inspired by Art & Music

John Jinks is the guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, lead singer and main composer of the music for OUT EAST. He also brings a varied skillset to his music making and performance with the band. Before being in Out East he had a very successful career in NYC as a commercial artist. You can see this work at: http://www.ftcstudio.com

Carlos Barrios plays the Bass in the band Out East but has other skills that he brings to making music with the band. He is also a Master Luthier ( Master Instrument builder).

He makes basses and guitars and does repairs on all makes of instruments. His skill is unmatched on the East End of Long Island. He has done repairs for local famous artists such as G.E. Smith and Nancy Atlas among others.

Here is a link to an article in the Sag Harbor Express on Carlos and his work as a Master Builder of Musical Instruments,

https://sagharborexpress.com/express-magazine/home-and-garden-articles/guitar-hero-carlos-barrios-crafts-instruments-worthy-of-being-called-art/

Later in the fall in 2022 Carlos will be doing a presentation at The Church ( Eric Fischel's Art Gallery) in Sag Harbor of his Master Skill in Guitar Building.

Gerry Giliberti

Besides his musical work, Gerry Giliberti is a print-based photographic artist who uses graphics, photography, sculpture and digital imagery to create abstract, surrealistic images and constructions that bring the viewer into a new visual world. Having a classical bachelor of fine arts education including printmaking, photography, sculpture, oil and watercolor painting, illustration, etching, silk-screening and other specialized printmaking processes, including archival photographic processing techniques, he has laid the foundation for his unique ability to see simple images among complex textures.

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Damn Tall Buildings Independently Release Their 3rd Album, due out Sept 9

Brooklyn, NY — Acoustic Americana trio fed on bluegrass, roots rock, old time, and vintage swing, Damn Tall Buildings are excited to release their 3rd album, Sleeping Dogs, on September 9. Whether sharing lead vocals and instrumental solos or blending their voices into loose, joyous harmony, the three members of Damn Tall Buildings—multi-instrumentalist and primary lyricist Max Capistran (guitar and banjo), bassist Sasha Dubyk, and fiddler Avery Ballotta—delight in entertaining. Sleeping Dogs is a sensory treat that will have you smiling, dancing, and singing along.

Sleeping Dogs is a bop about looking things smack-dab-right-in-the-face and is essentially about how it has become almost impossible to not be constantly influenced by current events, media, and all of the other things that surround you in your day-to-day life. “Snow Crash” by Neal Sephenson—a bizarre, mind-altering romp through the infocalypse— is high on the band's reading list. Damn Tall Buildings says, “The impact that things outside ourselves have on us, specifically, the rise of social media and all that comes with it, leads to an exponential increase of people’s awareness of other people’s lives, and how that affects them and how they feel about their life.”

The trio is individually from all over the United States (New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Montana), but were born as a band while attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA in 2013. They started as buskers on Newbury Street in Boston, started touring nationally, and then moved the band to Brooklyn in 2017.

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David Noyes is a true sage of the music industry here on Long Island. Join us in conversation as we unlock the secrets to success in the music business and navigat the waters of balance between giging and life.
I gathered some great inspiration from my time with David. You'll get to hear some of his original music as well as stories of his journey in the business.
David Noyes has been "playing about town" for decades since he was a teen from Manhattan and then growing up in East Hampton. David managed a musical career while exploring his art with the band "Cadillac Moon". Here's his bandmate Al and his take on the early success of the band: In the big-screen thriller, “Devil’s Advocate,” the band “Cadillac Moon” makes a special appearance as the house band and performs one of its original numbers.

The Cadillac Moon lineup includes Rich Campbell, keyboards; Cliff Hackford,
drums; Mike Nugent, guitar; Santoriello, vocals; and David Noyes, bass.
Tonight’s show will be the group’s second performance this year at the Road’s
End. Santoriello says the band got the “Devil’s Advocate” gig when the
musicians union in New York, Local 802, was notified that the film’s director
needed a rock band. “The cool part,” says Cadillac Moon vocalist Al Santoriello, reflecting on
the film shoot, “is that we got to play our own song. (Show Me Your Tattoo)

“They asked us to prepare a version of Robert Johnson’s Crossroads’- which we did. Then, as I’m sitting there on the movie set, the director got a phone call, and it was someone at Warner Brothers saying there was a legal entanglement with the song. I heard him say,OK, I guess we’ll let the band
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How To Navigate Tumultuous Seas with the Hopeful Inspiring Music of Toby Tobias

Toby Tobias
Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Huntington Station N.Y. based Toby Tobias has immersed himself in many American music genres while never leaving behind his roots in the rhythms and melodies of his homeland. Toby is excited to be bringing his brand of African-infused American Global Music to the ears of listeners with some of Long Island's best and most accomplished musicians.

Reviews:
"Putting politics and the problems of Africa aside, this is a brilliantly put-together album of quality musicianship and songs each with their own identity and style all from a man who has not forgotten his life and musical roots. As they would say in Zambia (Bemba), "Zikomo" Toby."

– Rory Stanbridge, FATEA Magazine UK

"Tobias' palpable love of Africa informs the whole CD in a way that is powerful and moving. Though the album shows the traces of his musical background and influences - which is as it should be - it also sounds very fresh. That's a pretty rare achievement in music today."

– Rupert Wates, Singer-Songwriter

AFRICA YOU BELONG TO ME2014

The debut album from THE TOBY TOBIAS ENSEMBLE features great performances by Bakithi Kumalo, Mario Staiano, Mike Nugent, and more.

AFRICAN SON1982

The solo release from TOBY TOBIAS was recorded in Jerusalem by London-based sound engineer and electronic musician, Gilead Limor.

REACH OUT2017

Brand new ep from THE TOBY TOBIAS ENSEMBLE With Mike Nugent, Cosmo Mallardi, Jon Mele, and Richie Guerrero.

"...The sound of Africa comes through loud and clear in the EP which gives a wonderful taster introduction to Toby's style of music."
Rory Stanbridge. FATEA Magazine, UK
(full review at:
http://www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/reviews/TobyTobias/

"Favorite ep of 2017'
Kevin Kovarik, DJ at WUSB Stonybrook, NY

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Hi, Steve Yusko here. I'm the host of the Long Island Sound Podcast. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts or at GigDestiny.com

I introduce my audience to new original songs from singer/songwriters and we together discover the story behind these artists.

We'll share some new often newly released music on each episode. Please comment, and share the podcast.

We are always interested in your feedback. Please call the voice mail "listener line" and leave your comments, questions, and suggestions. Call (631) 800-3579 and leave a message.

We generally feature artists from Long Island, NY which has a wellspring of talent, although we are not limiting our guests to Long Island alone. If you have an interest in becoming a guest or if you know someone who would make a fantastic guest and who has original music to share have them either leave a message on the listener line or drop me an email at Steve@GigDestiny,com

Tom Pryor a guest on the podcast is the instrumentalist behind this promotion and we are using his music with permission.

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“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ https://youtu.be/gg5nfIPkimA Tom Pryor's Instrumental is used as background instrumental music and used with permission. All songs in this podcast episode have been used with prior permission by the artists.

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The Locksmiths: Searing Vocals Combing Creative Musing & Americana Music

The Locksmiths are an Americana husband-and-wife band mixing rich melodies with evocative lyrics. The Queens natives weave a Southern Gothic tapestry through bluegrass-inspired folk-rock.

Robert and Krissy met in 2010 through a mutual friend looking to put a band together. Upon falling in love and abandoning that project, The Locksmiths was born. Taking their mutual love of The Beatles as well as their admiration of Americana artists like The Band and Gillian Welch, Robert and Krissy began crafting their own sound. The Locksmiths soon took shape in New York City and have since toured major cities including Nashville, Austin, and Indianapolis. They released their debut album in 2016 (backed by Cole Quest & The City Pickers) to positive reviews. Whether singing about love and despair or triumph and tragedy, their songs not only inhabit a world of Faulkneresque proportions but also envelop the personal lives of the writers as well.

“A truly stirring vocal performance.” - Rachel Cholst (Adobe & Teardrops)

“Raucous Americana… incredibly clever lyrics that bite.” - Greg Jones (Ear to the Ground Music)

“Crescendoing poetry crooned with grit. Bock’s storytelling has become more crystalline than ever before.” - Nicholas Horner (Porch Stomp)Connect with The Long Island Sound Podcast:Website: Https://GigDestiny.com/podcastFollow Steve Yusko, GigDestiny.com, and his adventures: Website: https://www.GigDestiny.comTwitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21aCeQWDmD4fkucpfVf9 Email: Steve@GigDestiny.com Intro/Outro song in this episode:
“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ https://youtu.be/gg5nfIPkimA

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The Amiable Dave Christian Croons and Conjours Up the Method to the Muse

Dave Christian, singer-songwriter, and musician has been composing and performing music for over four decades.

His style traverses a wide variety of musical terrain, from acoustic guitar-driven rock ballades to intricate funky rhythms with high-energy electric.

Dave’s debut as a solo artist, “The First”, was finished in 2006 and included several tracks featuring the famed Buddy Cage on Pedal Steel Guitar, which is available for digital download at BandCamp.com. “Keeping Reason”, his follow-up recording project as a solo artist, includes several songs also available for download.

Dave performed with The Walk-A-Bout on two of their album releases, “Things are Looking Up” and “20/20”. His writing and lead vocal contributions, “I Am” and “Hero is included on 20/20. Dave joined the Walk-A-Bout band in 2017.

The Dave Christian Project has been performing Dave’s music since 2017. DCP is Henry Goode on Bass guitar and vocal harmonies, Drew Bertran on drums, Doug Leax on Keyboards, and Dave Cristian on Lead vocals and guitars.

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Special Episode - The Top Ten Songs Revealed as Featured on The Long Island Sound Podcast.
Every few months the team here at The Long Island Sound podcast votes on their favorite songs from the artists and singer-songwriters we feature on the podcast.
Featured in this special episode are;

Charlie Kulis
Bill Scorzari
Linda Sussman
Original Gossip Band
Anne O'Rourke
Pete Mancini
Andrew Weiss
Kelli Baker
Mark Newman
Brother Dave Solomon

Please support these artists. You'll find additional links in the chapter marks of this episode.
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Percussion Master Bill Donnelly, How to Structure Rhythms, in sync with the music. An artist of life specializing in T’ai Chi Chuan and drumming as a freelance New York-based musician. Teacher, author, and performer.
Bill Donnelly (Drummer, Author, Composer, Educator)

Bill Donnelly is a versatile drummer and composer within many styles of music including Jazz, Rock, Funk, R&B, African, Ska, Smooth Jazz, and Fusion. He has developed deep roots in drumming from drumming icons including David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Joe Morello (Dave Brubeck Quartet), Morris “Arnie” Lang (NY Philharmonic), and Gary Chester (Studio legend). Bill'srelationshipsfurther blossomed into friends/mentorswith Rod Morgenstein (Winger/Dixie Dregs), Gerry Brown (StanleyClarke/Stevie Wonder/Diana Ross) and Tom Brechtlein (Chick Corea/Wayne Shorter, KennyLoggins), and Eddie Tuduri (Jim Messina/Michael McDonald).

Bill is an active private teacher who authored articles for Creative Drummer and Modern Drummer magazines. He has recorded and toured with Dey 7, Mother Water, and his own percussion group Soul O Drums. Bill’s groove can be heard on the ballad Skylights by Reza Khan, which reached number 3 on the Smooth Jazz chart. Bill contributed his composition, Bridge of Angels to Khan’s follow-up record, Wind Dance.

Bill currently appears with Supertramp’s Rick Davies in his side group: Ricky & the Rockets, including Mike Reilly (Pure Prairie League) and GE Smith (Saturday Night Live, Hall & Oates). Bill performs locally with his group Albums We Love, interpreting iconic rock records in their entirety. He freelances with other artists, including singer-songwriters, jazz, blues, and fusion bands.

Bill has appeared in the New York Times for Jazz and composed the underscore for television ads run on Bravo, A&E, TLC, and The Food Network. Bill has shared the stage with Larry Carlton, Clarence Clemens, Average White Band, Toots and the Maytals, Richie Havens, Buster Poindexter, Dave Mason, and J. Geils.

Bill is currently performing live, composing original music, authoring a book on drumming, a book on T’ai Chi, and exploring the connection between rhythm and Kung Fu & T’ai Chi.

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Recording & performing with Reza Khan

Bridge of Angels (B.Donnelly)

We were rehearsing Mother Water with special guest Abdoulaye Diabate, the Senegal African Griot.

Mother Water documentary

Feature profile on My Other Life documentary.

My Other Life Bill 092221.mp4 on Vimeo

Find Bill on Facebook, and Instagram: bill_donnelly_tao_of_rhythm

Contact Soul-o-drums@optonline.net for additional information & availability.

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Original Gossip, an Energy Fueled Rocking Band You'll be Stoked to know!

Original Gossip is an all-original rock band made up of five seasoned musicians from Long Island, New York.

Each member has more than 20 years of experience covering all aspects of music including songwriting, performing, recording, sound engineering, and teaching.

While Original Gossip was formed 3 years ago, the band has over 30 original songs in its repertoire. They found that an audience of all ages has gravitated towards their music through streaming sites, social media, and live performances in popular clubs on Long Island and in the heart of New York City.

Original Gossip remains highly dedicated to creating new music. They enjoy the recording and performing processes and look forward to bringing their music to the next level and beyond.
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“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ https://youtu.be/gg5nfIPkimA Tom Pryor's Instrumental is used as background instrumental music and used with permission. All songs in this podcast episode have been used with prior permission by the artists.

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Brother Dave Schools us on How to Rock Out with Passionate Blues
Brother Dave is a guitarist/vocalist whose passionate and eclectic style defies categorization!

We learn of Dave's unique background, and his love of the guitar, especially the pedal steel. We'll hear three of his latest songs, Bak'n Blues, Lonely & Blue, and Road Trip.

While his musical influences are firmly based on Roots and Blues, his stylings are infused with Country, Rock, and Jazz sounds that embody both classic and modern sensibilities. Dave’s vocals are a cross between Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Band, Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, and even Bonnie Raitt. His guitar stylings are a diverse blend of the earlier accomplished guitarists…..Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Freddie, B.B. and Albert King, Chet Atkins, Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, Johnny Winter, as well as contemporary artists such as Joe Bonamassa, Kirk Fletcher, and Eric Gales.

Since the age of 17, Brother Dave has been gigging with various NYC-based bands, touring all over the East Coast and Europe, and performing for audiences of all ages and tastes.

While he has the distinction of having opened for such world-class performers as Johnny Winter, Dickey Betts, Buddy Miles, Elvin Bishop, Debbie Davies, Room full of Blues, Shemieka Copeland, and Little Charlie and The Night Cats, he is just as likely to be seen entertaining the patrons of a small intimate lounge or private party.

These days you can catch Brother Dave playing Solo Acoustic or with his Band, Brother Dave & The Brave, in Restaurants, Pubs, Clubs, and a variety of music venues all over Long Island, New York City, Connecticut, and the entire tri-state region. You’ll find him backing up some of the area’s finest Vocalists and Bands playing: Jazz, Classic/90’s Rock, Blues, Swing, Reggae, Indian, Country; whatever the genre!

His guitar and gritty well-honed vocals can be heard on many recordings created by our local musicians.

No matter your age, musical taste, or where you call home, Brother Dave and The Brave has something to inspire everyone as they effortlessly tap the soul of American music, fusing the familiar with the new and vibrant.

Brother Dave is an act not to be missed!

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The Heartwarming Music Of Alternative-Folk Musician Linda Sussman Enlightens the Soul.
LINDA SUSSMAN is a New York-based artist (solo/band) and award-winning songwriter whose music embraces folk, alternative-folk, and blues and whose songs span universal themes such as love, heartache, triumphs, and social justice. There's a lot to learn in this episode as we feature two exclusive songs off her new album "Shake it loose today", as well as a fan favorite, "These Walls".
1. "Shake It Loose Today" — the title track from the new, Shake It Loose Today album (July 2022) Linda Sussman: vocals & acoustic guitar, Mike Nugent: electric guitar, Kevin Kelly: bass, and Shawn Murray: drums 2. "These Walls" — the title track from These Walls album (2021) Linda Sussman: vocals & acoustic guitar, Mike Nugent: electric guitar, Mark Mancini: piano, Kevin Kelly: bass, and Shawn Murray: drums. 3. "Honey We Gonna Fly" — from the new, Shake It Loose Today album (July 2022) Linda Sussman: vocals & acoustic guitar, Mike Nugent: dobro, and Kevin Kelly: bass. Watch for July 1, 2022, when SHAKE IT LOOSE TODAY, Linda's latest and fourth album in five years, will be released. Linda delivers nine new tracks, from rockin' blues to alt-folk to ballads. There are a whole lot of new sounds on this album, which is steeped in hope, passion, and vulnerabilities, as Linda lays down some unique fingerstyle guitar playing and is joined by her loyal backing musicians: Mike Nugent on dobro and electric/acoustic/classical guitar leads, Kevin Kelly on bass, Richie Guerrero on percussion and Shawn Murray on drums. In 2021 and within 2 months of its release, Linda's THESE WALLS album charted #1 on the Roots Music Report (RMR)'s Top 50 Alternative-Folk Album Chart (4/3/21) and is ranked #5 on the RMR's Top Alternative Folk Album Chart for the Year 2021. Linda's PASS IT ON DOWN album (rel. 2019) is ranked #20 on the RMR's Top Contemporary Folk Album Chart for the Year 2020. Linda has shared her music over the years at a wide range of venues, inspiring audiences to sing along to her crowd-favorite, relationship-rebuilding song "Layer Me Up," groove to her "Tomorrow Blues" tune, check-in at a personal level on "Pass It On Down" or "These Walls," have a bit of old-time blues fun in "My Baby" or step away from the daily news in "Let’s Just Boogie." Check out all of Linda's albums on the CDs/Store page.
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Passionate Songwriter & Music Therapist, Anne O'Rourke is a Heroic Prescription for Healing. Anne O’Rourke is a singer-songwriter from the North Fork of Long Island (NY). Her music can be described as “upbeat folk” featuring acoustic guitars, lush harmony vocals, bass-driven rhythm, and a little bit of electric guitar for texture. She blends her love of indie pop, folk, and musical theater into a unique way of storytelling. Her songs are about personal growth and reshaping the narrative into something positive.On June 24th the East End Music Alliance will host the Belle Curves with Julia King in Greenport.

Anne O'Rourke is an upbeat indie folk music artist. in this episode, we showcase three of her songs as we focus on her latest album, "Love on our lips". You find an interesting conversation about her songwriting process and her start in the music business. Anne is also a board-certified music therapist who bridges the divide between her "day job" as a music therapist and live performer. I see her shining star on the rise and you will too! You can find Anne's music on Spotify People mentioned in this episode include Bill Hafener (Silo Recording), Delaney Hafener (Belle Curves), Sarah Gross, Nick Balzano, Alan Criscuolo, Laurie Anne Creus, Christine Sweeney, Karen Bella, Rorie Kelly, Nico Padden, Frankie Matos, Mishael Perlmutter, Samantha Monteleone, (FeatherHeart), Devin Wohnsigi, Anne Crean, Kirsten Maxwell, Carley Ridini (Car Astor) and the Folk Music Society of Huntington. Her latest release, and debut album, Love on Our Lips, is a collection of vulnerable songs that explore the feelings that come with falling in love, growing apart, healing, and opening your heart to those around you. Recorded and produced with Bill Hafener at Silo Recording in Brookhaven, NY, this newest project was recorded with a cast of local talent (Delaney Hafener, Nick Balzano, Frankie Matos, Laurie Anne Creus, Sam Monteleone, James DeNatale, Devin Wohnsigl, Sarah Gross, Anne Crean, and Al Criscuolo) to create an energetic, full band, soft rock sound. Connect with The Long Island Sound Podcast:Website: Https://GigDestiny.com/podcastFollow Steve Yusko, GigDestiny.com, and his adventures: Website: https://www.GigDestiny.comTwitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21aCeQWDmD4fkucpfVf9 Email: Steve@GigDestiny.com Intro/Outro song in this episode:
“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ https://youtu.be/gg5nfIPkimA Tom Pryor's Instrumental is used as background instrumental music and used with permission. All songs in this podcast episode have been used with prior permission by the artists.

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Uplifting & Tasty Americana Country-Rock Music of Andrew Weiss Engages the Heart

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“Weiss crafts beautifully tender confessions amidst the warm lull of dreamy psych-folk. He invites the listener into a warm haze of chiming guitars and sweet harmonies.” -Under The Radar, 2022

“Dreamy, paradise ruminations characterize Andrew Weiss’ songwriting. He has a knack of blending paradise with the end game.” -Americana Highways, 2021

"Sly and soulful folk...an early 70’s Neil Young meets Fleet Foxes take on indie-folk." -Glide Magazine, 2021

“Andrew Weiss is practically a veteran of a sound he calls “power pop-icana,” melding hooks with that classic Americana country-rock style. His songs hit all the Tom Petty/Byrds marks in a bright, breezy, and melodic way.” -PopRock Record, 2021

“One of 2020s most promising artists.” - Glide Magazine, 2020

“We think it could be a big 2020 for Andrew Weiss and Friends.” - American Songwriter, 2020

“The earnestness of Laurel Canyon folk-rock tempered by the wry humor of power pop.” - The Boot, 2020

"A really kind of lovely pop aesthetic that is reaching people. Andrew Weiss is very clever...we're damn lucky to have found this." - Ryan Spaulding (Ryan's Smashing Life, The Outlaw Roadshow), 2019

"One of the true prerequisites for the creation of good music is talent, and Andrew Weiss is simply oozing with it. Weiss is a band in a box. Perhaps my favorite part is Weiss' perspicacious ear - a quality developed through listening and practicing." - The Music Court, 2016

"We’re talking catchy music that wastes no time getting stuck in your head." - Bucketlist Music, 2016

"Today's mainstream pop groups could learn a lesson from this. Making good music can be as simple as going back to your roots. Andrew Weiss and his band rely on 70s style guitars, carefree lyrics, and rich melodies reminiscent of late 60s psychedelic pop to drive the point across." - On The Flip Side Music, 2016
Sweetheart Publicatons is responsible for connecting The Long Island Sound with Andrew Weiss. Please check them out.
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“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ https://youtu.be/gg5nfIPkimA Tom Pryor's Instrumental is used as background instrumental music and used with permission. All songs in this podcast episode have been used with prior permission by the artists.

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As a positive tenacious songwriter, Pete Mancini engages the heart and the head
Find Pete's music on Spotify

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Pete Mancini got his start as the frontman and songwriter of Butchers Blind, a critically acclaimed rock band from NYC. In 2017 he released his debut solo album Foothill Freeway, which explored the Americana influences that were a hallmark of his former band. The album garnered rave reviews from NPR, No Depression, and Newsday. He hit the road to support the album and made his network television debut on NBC’s Today in Nashville.
His second full-length album Flying First Class was released in 2019. The album was met with critical acclaim and made Mancini’s debut appearance on the AMA radio charts. Extensive tours of the East Coast, Midwest, and South followed, establishing Mancini as a national artist.
In the Summer of 2020, Mancini flew down to Dial Back Sound in Water Valley MS to begin work on his third album, Killing The Old Ways. The 10-song album, produced by Matt Patton (Drive-By Truckers) and Bronson Tew, marks a significant artistic leap forward. The album features contributions from Jay Gonzalez (Drive-By Truckers), Jamison Hollister, Schaefer Llana, and Horace Willis. The album will be released on April 8th, 2022 on Paradiddle Records.
Over the years, Mancini has opened for acts such as Jimmy Webb, Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Pure Prairie League, Robbie Fulks, Amy Helm, Larry Campbell & Theresa Williams, Kevin Gordon, and Iain Matthews.

Pete is also a member of The Famous Doctor Scanlon Band, which performs the music of Travis McKeveny.

Pete proudly uses Fishman Electronics and JangleBox Pedals.

For full discography and credits list, visit Discogs

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“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ
https://youtu.be/gg5nfIPkimA
Matt Marshak's "On My Way" was used as background instrumental music and used by permission Https://MattMarshak.com
Tom Pryor's Instrumental is used as background instrumental music and used with permission.
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Soulful Singer-Songwriter Kelli Baker Rises like the Phoenix & Delights All. Call the Listener Line (631) 800-3579 https://www.kellibaker.com/

With a powerhouse voice dripping with a haunting sensuality that slips easily into growling old-school blues tones, Kelli speaks her heart like a beat poet in a late-night dive. The kind you only know if you’re in the know. Her music is an amalgamation of authentic blues/rock and heart-on-her-sleeve singer/songwriter pop with folk/gospel roots. Known in some circles as “The Phoenix”, Kelli was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to New York in 2012, with $500 in cash, chasing the heels of Hurricane Sandy. Learning music like so many others in the church choir, Kelli graduated to fronting a hard rock band and a folk duo, writing her own music at an early age. Swiftly moving through the ranks of Long Island’s bristling music scene, she has quickly become a known name. Kelli has been nominated as the Best Singer from Long Island 2021 by Bethpage’s prestigious “Best of Long Island” award series and named one of Newsday’s Rising Stars of Long Island for 2019. She has been featured on Rollin' With legendary Rob Rush of 94.3 The Shark, The Tedeschi Trucks podcast, Knock ‘Em Dead Comedy, UnRated Magazine, UK Radio’s Don’s Hit List, Governor's Radio, Breaking Sound Radio, Rising Stars Radio with Rick Eberle, The Douglas Coleman Show, OhBaeBee, DiscoverYou Radio, The Long-Islander, and The Island Now, among others.

Kelli has been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Chris Cornell, Susan Tedeschi, and Aretha Franklin. Her dynamic blues tones and gospel nods have been called a kind of ethereal blues.
Kelli has recorded at Milk House Studios with multi-platinum producer Philip A. Jimenez (Wheatus, Teenage Dirtbag) and Blokhed Studios with Grammy-nominated producer Tommy Spiegel. Susan Aquila (recorded and worked with Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, and Steven Tyler) appears on “Cathedral”. She resides just outside of New York City.

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“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ
https://youtu.be/gg5nfIPkimA
Matt Marshak's "On My Way" was used as background instrumental music and used by permission Https://MattMarshak.com
Tom Pryor's Instrumental is used as background instrumental music and used with permission.
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Bill Scorzari is a New York-based singer-songwriter. Since 2014, he has independently released three albums to date, including, "Just the Same” (2014), “Through These Waves” (2017), and “Now I’m Free” (2019), all to critical acclaim. His forthcoming, 4th album, “The Crosswinds of Kansas,” is anticipated for release on August 19, 2022.Bill has performed at venues and terrestrial radio stations across the country and completed two national tours (“Through These Waves” in 2017 and “Now I’m Free” in 2019). He has opened for such artists as Billy Strings, Whiskey Myers, Big Country and more, and has shared bills with Sarah Jarosz, Sam Outlaw, The Dustbowl Revival, Tall Tall Trees, Seldom Scene, Frank Fairfield, Tom Marion, Zak Sokolow, Jonah Tolchin, Jenni Lyn Gardner (Della Mae), Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, Twisted Pine, and others. Bill's performances of note include AmericanaFest 2016, and Newport Folk Festival 2019 for the “For Pete’s Sake” program curated by Chris Funk of The Decemberists.
He has opened for such artists as Billy Strings, Whiskey Myers, Big Country, and more, and has shared bills with Sarah Jarosz, Sam Outlaw, The Dustbowl Revival, Tall Tall Trees, Seldom Scene, Frank Fairfield, Tom Marion, Zak Sokolow, Jonah Tolchin, Jenni Lyn Gardner (Della Mae), Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, Twisted Pine, and many more. Bill's performances of note include AmericanaFest 2016, and Newport Folk Festival 2019 for the “For Pete’s Sake” program curated by Chris Funk of The Decemberists.

Artists who have performed in the studio with Bill, and who appear on Bill’s records, include Joachim Cooder, Chris Scruggs, Kim Richey, Laur Joamets, Marie Tomlinson Lewey, Cindy Richardson Walker, Matt Menefee, Kyle Tuttle, Erin Rae, Neilson Hubbard, Will Kimbrough, Eamon McLaughlin, Fats Kaplin, Michael Rinne, Danny Mitchell, Brent Burke, Juan Solorzano, Jonah Tolchin, Danny Roaman, John Estes and more.

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“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ
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Virtuoso Slide Guitarist & Powerhouse, Ace Stringman Mark Newman on how to Deliver
As I navigate the musical waters of the Long Island Sound, more often than not I’m blessed to find some great music well up in my wheelhouse. And that’s how I felt as I experienced Mark Newman’s music Growing up in New York, Mark Newman’s musical journey has taken him around the world several times as both sideman and singer/songwriter. This ace string man (guitar, lap steel, mandolin, dobro) and accomplished songwriter is the type of singer whose warm and expressive voice sounds like an old friend. He put it all together on 2006’s “Must Be A Pony” In 2010 he took a quantum leap forward with the stunning “Walls Of Jericho” and has just released, “Brussels”, a live solo EP. “Empirical Truth”, his latest CD was released in June, 2018 (Danal Music, LLC, by WBA Records). It won best CD from the Long Island Blues Society. Sharing the stage with such notables as soul legend Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), John Oates(Hall and Oates), Jim McCarty (Yardbirds, Renaissance),the late Willy DeVille (Mink DeVille), Bobby Whitlock (Derek and the Dominos) and Sam The Sham, has given Newman the perspective to craft an individualistic sound framed in straight-from-the-hip rock’n’roll, simmering with the subtle flavors of blues, R’n’B, funk, folk and soul.(New York, NY) — It was announced today that The Long Island Blues Society has named EMPIRICAL TRUTH by Mark Newman their 2019 CD Challenge winner. As the local winner, EMPIRICAL TRUTH will represent the Long Island Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge’s Self-Produced CD Contest; which happens in Memphis from January 28th to February 1st, 2020. Empirical Truth is also currently #1 in its category on the Reverbnation charts. Listen to Empirical Truth on Spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3Y5bQm8AOQPoFGmRyyaPVB

It can certainly be said that a labor of love is not much of labor at all, and with singer/songwriter and guitarist Mark Newman’s latest release “Empirical Truth” (via Danal Music) this is very much the case, as he’s proven once again his power of true musicianship.

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The Empowering Music and Heavenly Voice of Nico Padden and How to be a Pirate Queen

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Born and raised in a musician family on Long Island, NY, Nico has built up a supportive local following. She’s currently gigging on the East Coast relentlessly in support of her 2016 LP, A Light in the Dark. Powerfully raw yet hopeful, Nico’s sophomore effort follows her 2013 EP Waterbird (find both on AppleMusic, Spotify, or NicoPadden.com.) A true folk-rock gypsy, Nico has performed everywhere from concert halls to farmers’ markets, living rooms to dive bars, backyards to street corners, coffeehouses to fancy restaurants, and everywhere in between. She’s a regular street performer in her current home of Queens, NYC, and has won over many crowds of strangers with her impish grin; frank, entertaining banter; and cathartic sound. Her music and voice have been compared to the likes of Alanis Morisette, Brandi Carlile, & Carole King.

Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Pianist. I'm a one-woman band providing music for all types of venues including but not limited to restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, private parties, and outdoor festivals. In 2016 I released my debut LP “A Light in the Dark” which is available on all music services. I also write personalized wedding songs.

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How to Rock Out of The Covid Quarantine with Darren Gallagher. Darren Gallagher is a 30-plus-year veteran of the Long Island Music scene. He started off In The Robert Thomas Band in the Mid '80s playing a mix of cover and original songs. Much later founded Net Prophets, a highly respected versatile area rock band, which eventually morphed into Badlands: Tribute to Bruce Springsteen. Badlands has played to crowds in excess of 3,000 people up and down the East Coast. Darren currently lends his searing guitar work, and heartfelt lead and background vocals to Playin’ English: Tribute to Squeeze, Joe Jackson, and Elvis Costello.

Instant replay, The Byrne Unit, and his original project, Darren Gallagher and the Killer Band where he leads a 10-piece band complete with a horn section. He also played lead guitar for Drive: A Tribute to the Cars You can find Darren's original music on all major digital platforms and on Youtube.

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How to Party Country Style & Get ready for the weekend with Charlie Kulis

Charlie Kulis Band has quickly become one of the hottest new Country bands. Nominated for two 2021 New Music Awards: Song Of The Year (Country) for their first single, “Come And Getcha Some” and New Group Of The Year (Country).

Charlie Kulis Band was born out of a country songwriting project that began in 2014 when songwriters Charlie Kulis, Rafe Van Hoy, and Ernie Petito put together two albums.

The Charlie Kulis Band can best be described as a Country band with music that is influenced by several genres. The music is down-to-earth, fun, and sometimes, just sometimes, a little serious. But not nor long.

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Artist Name: Charlie Kulis Band
Song Title: Twisted
Publishing: Aries Worldwide Music
Publishing Affiliation: BMI
Album Title: Twisted
Record Label: Aries Worldwide Music

Singer-songwriter Charlie Kulis is making a comeback. The Lattingtown resident had his first hit single in 1975 with a pop cover version of Del Shannon’s “Runaway” and today he’s gone country.

“I always loved country music because of the great writing."

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Absolutely Amazing Top Ten Remarkable Songs found here on The Long Island Sound Podcast! When you discover and hear that special song that plays to the soundtrack in your wheelhouse, it's something special. #AndyCooney #MattMarshak #RorieKelly #MikeNugent #Delaney Hafener #NelsonMontana #TomPryor #SomehowSorryBand #MarcoConelli #KevinMcLeod

Every month or so I will feature my favorite songs from guests who appeared on the podcast.

The Long Island Sound Podcast is the place for you to discover the artists and music crafted by the wonderful musicians right here on Long Island.

Over the past few months, it has been quite a ride and with the number of songs that have been created in tough times, it will be easy to bring these songs to the surface.

*All songs in the episode are presented with permission by each artist.

Here's the list of songs and the artists who made this episode's list of the Top Ten:

Baby Jaded - The Somehow Sorry Band
Take me back to Dublin - Andy Cooney
Everyday Valentine - Tom Pryor
This Girl - Rorie Kelly
Things I Wonder - Nelson Montana (Remaster of the Shagg's Song)
February Girl - Delaney Hafener (The Belle Curves Band)
Prayer for You - Matt Marshak
Sacred Place - Kevin McLeod
Winter of Discontent - Marco Conelli
Fading Out Fast - Mike Nugent
Joyous Occasion - Mike Nugent

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“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ
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Matt Marshak's "On My Way" was used as background instrumental music and used by permission
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"Perfect Strangers" unites Three of Long Island's top performers. What makes them different? Their impeccable arrangements will effortlessly transport you from Locomotive Breath and Comfortably Numb to The Boxer and Down Under with so many stops along the way! Everything from The Beatles to Marshall Tucker fit right into their wheelhouse. If you're looking for originals, they have a large repertoire. "Perfect Strangers" has a uniquely refreshing sound, a departure from the generic, all too familiar musical landscape we've all grown accustomed to.
Bob Blatchley is an accomplished acoustic guitarist, and vocalist. He excels at both percussive, as well as fingerstyle playing. Claire Kolensky adds spectacular rock flute, to embellish and distinguish their sound. Claire draws inspiration from the great Ian Anderson. Guy Pezzullo's command of his classic Fender Strat is unrivaled, and his vocals are spot on. As the soloist, you cannot miss Guy on the Electric!

You can listen to some of our music in the Featured tab or on Spotify. Feel free to book us for any events such as parties, weddings, or gigs. Also, if you have any questions for us, feel free to contact us.

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How to Imbue Creative Steadfast Joyful Tenacity by the Somehow Sorry BandSomehow Sorry is an American rock band formed in Long Island, NY in 2006. Their lineup consists of singer and guitarist Lorraine McCarthy, guitarist and singer John McCarthy, bass guitarist and singer Paul Maugeri, and drummer James Bosko. Maugeri and Bosko's influential playing styles rounded out to be a solid rhythm section for Somehow Sorry, John McCarthy's guitar technique has created and has developed their unique sound. John and Rain’s voices when combined put the signature on this project. There is no band or artist who sounds like Somehow Sorry. They are influenced by many rock, and folk-rock bands and their songs receive regular exposure. Somehow Sorry developed from an earlier group, D'Vine Ryte, D'Vine Ryte, established themselves as part of the hard rock era of the late '80s and '90s. 1994 to 1994 was signed to the Road Runner Records Label. John & Lorraine McCarthy's contributions to rock music include the Song "When" (1994) which sold over 250,000 copies in the USA under the band D'Vine Ryte. "Pear" a Demo EP In 1977, was recorded and released under Modern Voices Records with Studio Drummer Chris Pati and Studio Bassist Christopher Warren. "Fit To Be Tied" a full-length Album in 2007 recorded and released under Guru Project is the first record recorded with the rhythm section, Maugeri and Bosko. "Same Great Taste" full-length Album in 2021. Released under Rain Arts and Entertainment. Basic tracks recorded at EKO Productions, Deer Park, NY, With Engineers Steve Porcelli and Jack Walker. Produced and Engineered at Rain Arts and Entertainment. Mixed at Chrome Orange Music Media and Rain Arts and Entertainment, Mastered at Major Decibel and Chrome Orange Music Media. Features nine original songs and one re-make. Festival appearances at Woman's Rights to Rock, Lilith Fair, Woodstock Revival, and the CCAR Recovery Fest. established their reputation as a respected rock act. As well as Supporting artists for many national rock acts including, Warrant, Huey Lewis, Nino Betancourt, and Missing Persons.
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Nelson Montana

Music Industry Insights from Composer, Arranger, Artist, Musician, Nelson Montana. A Conversation and music from Concert Halls to Studio to Broadway

If you are a singer/songwriter or just an artist who dabbles with music, there's so much to learn from my guest, Nelson Montana. His eclectic interest in various genres is inspiring and noteworthy. Join us in this fascinating conversation on the Long Island Sound.

Arranger / Composer /Bassist / Multi-Instrumentalist / Vocalist / Producer / Engineer

Nelson Montana is a New York-based musician who is also a producer, composer, and arranger. Though primarily a bassist he plays a total of eleven instruments.

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Nelson’s career goes back to when he played with the critically acclaimed band “Popular Science” as a drummer and songwriter before he switched to bass as his main instrument years later. Since then, he’s been a full-time bassist working in various venues and all styles of music, from concert halls to studio work to Broadway plays. Consequently, he’s the only person to have been featured in both Modern Drummer magazine as well as Bass Player magazine. And his guitar work on his album “Don’t Fear the Reverb” has also received high praise.

Nelson has played with members of the bands Steely Dan, Daft Punk, Jimmy Buffet, and Stevie Winwood. He’s also featured in the new book “From The Record” along with music industry legends, Robin Gibb, Neil Sedaka, and Kelly Rowland.

Nelson currently works mostly as a producer and recording engineer, but still manages to record much of his own music. He has over 300 videos on Youtube where he plays all the instruments and the styles range from Rock to Jazz, to Funk to Country. Being so eclectic is difficult to market because people expect an artist to do one thing, but as Nelson puts it, “I enjoy all types of music and want to express myself in a variety of ways. If others enjoy it, I’ve succeeded in what I’m trying to do.”

That is why he currently makes all of his recordings available free of charge to his fans.

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Indie Americana/Folk Artist Delaney Hafener reveals her musical journey. Her ethereal voice resonates in beautiful harmony with her music. Over the past decade, Delaney has covered tremendous ground in live performances, original music as well as touring with her band.

Before she could speak, Delaney Hafener has found the best way for her to communicate is through music. She began singing Gram Parsons and Neil Young songs with her dad, and at the age of 12 started learning guitar with an old Gibson she revived from the basement. She wrote her first songs with the help and encouragement of her mom and began cutting her teeth as a performer at open mics when she was 14.

Hafener founded the indie-folk band Pandafan at 17 and found some regional success with the group. Based mostly in NYC, they’ve played in venues such as Mercury Lounge, Cafe Lena, The Bug Jar, Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall, Suffolk Theater, and Guild Hall, and many others. At the height of their gigs, the young band was playing up to 5 gigs a week with frequent double-header Saturdays in the busy Long Island summer season.

Now 24, Hafener is working under the name The Belle Curves. She draws influence from the vast history of American roots music, from The Carter Family and Jimmie Rogers to The White Stripes and Waxahatchee. Hafener sings lead and plays bass, and she’s recruited her dad to co-produce and play electric guitar. The Belle Curves began as a solo project with a rotating cast of musicians but has since evolved to feature a more regular lineup with Nick Balzano on drums and fellow Americana singer-songwriters Pete Mancini, Sarah Gross, and Anne O’Rourke contributing guitar parts and vocal harmonies. They’ve coined the term “garage-Americana” to describe their unique combination of distorted guitars blended with saccharine vocal harmonies and serious songwriting with a not-so-serious attitude.

The Belle Curves’ sound is akin to bands such as Brandi Carlile, The Wild Reeds, Lucinda Williams, and The Jayhawks.

I have combined my work as a musician and freelance recordist with my love of being part of enthusiastic and creative teams. I enjoy doing work that is mission-driven and in line with my desire to help build a more just, equitable world and dismantle all kinds of oppression.

The Belle Curves is led by Delaney Hafener, formerly of indie-folk outfit Pandafan, and features a rotating cast of musicians. They have crafted a unique sound inspired by the many traditions of Americana, complementing introspective lyrics and a songwriting style that can be reminiscent of both the Laurel Canyon and Bakersfield. The Belle Curves' music touches on themes of self-doubt, progressive politics, identity, and disaffection, working to create a distinctly youthful folk aesthetic.

A collection of protest music for this moment in American history, The Belle Curves' EP "2020" has been described as "absolutely brutal. If Dar Williams and Stephin Merritt started a Woody Guthrie inspired band, it would be something like The Belle Curves," according to Country Queer.

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Meet Joe Piket, twice entertainer of the year on Long Island. He has much to offer! We have an intriguing conversation about the music scene and business. Join us for some great music and instights. Joe has an extensive diverse background in music. A multi-instrumentalist with a focus on piano/keyboard and guitar. We explore Joe's development as a singer/songwriter and band leader and the art of songwriting. JOE PIKET (ASCAP), two-time finalist in the Long Island Music Festival and winner of the Best of Long island poll in the category of Piano Entertainer two years running.
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Joe has appeared with such diverse artists as Chuck Berry, Leon Russell, Jason Bonham, Dee Snider, Johnny Maestro, Renaissance, Alive and Kicking, Randy Jackson, Damon Johnson, and even TV personality/performer “Uncle” Floyd Vivino. Rave reviews for Joe's CDs have appeared in Newsday, Good Times, and other print publications, as well as many online publications. Some of those reviews are included in this press kit. You can also see and hear Joe perform his music on youtube. https://m.youtube.com/results?search_query=Joe+piket
JOE PIKET AND THE STORM's first CD, TEMPEST, charted well on CMJ, including # 1 on many college radio stations in the tri-state area and nationally. Their next CD, THE WATERS OF LETHE (on Elijah Records), featured the 14-minute epic title track, which was favorably compared to the music of King Crimson, Yes, and Queen, receiving airplay on over 300 college radio stations around the country.

Joe began writing new material, drawing on observations of, conversations with, and childhood memories rekindled by, his children. FATHER TIME (also on Elijah Records), is a collection of songs about relationships between family members.
In 2017, Joe released EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT on his own label, FREDSSON RECORDS, a compilation of originals and (two) covers that cover many different genres, including doo-wop, reggae, Americana, prog rock, and jazz standards.
Joe's latest CD is SONGWRITER, Volume 1, a collection of songs he wrote between the ages of 13 and his early twenties, recorded during the Summer of 2019.

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“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ
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Looking to inspire kids to explore their musical talent? Lena & Brian have the answers as we do a deep dive into family music! Over the past decade, Lena has taken a deep dive into the world of family music. Her album “Happy as Clams” (2013) earned a Parents Choice “fun stuff” award as well as won first place in the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest for the song “I Love U.” For her clever lyrics and zaniness, one critic dubbed her “the Carol Burnett” of children’s music. The album featured the talents of their family (her husband, grandma, mom, dad, brothers, nephews, and nieces) and friends. It was recorded at Paradiddle Records in Huntington. #ChildrensMusic, #MusicianInterviews

She was inspired to begin writing music after listening to Laurie Berkner's songs. A band was formed dubbed “The Happy Clam Band” which has performed around the Long Island area including the Great South Bay Music Festival, The Oyster Festival as well as at libraries, pre-schools, nature centers, petting zoos, homes, and more. The band includes her husband Brian Smith (pianist and arranger), Michael Leuci (guitarist/drummer/arranger), and Michael Palumbo (bassist) as well as other guest artists. Lena met James Packard, Theatre manager of The Long Island Children’s Museum. An avid theater lover and performer, she began to write interactive musical theater for families for The Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM), including three educational musicals: Happy as Clams; The Princess Frog, and My Butterfly.

Lena and her husband have also served as the Master of Ceremonies and performers for “Puppets after Dark,” a local puppet slam. Brian and Lena also participated in the Global Switch-On Telethon based in Australia in 2021. The telethon raised money and awareness for endangered species including the North Atlantic Right Whale and Monarch Butterfly.
Note: Liz Jeffery sings on "My Butterfly" In 2020 when churches shut down during the Pandemic, Lena developed an online show for families called Happy as Lambs, in which she wrote a new song each week focused on the Gospel reading. The show featured her whole family and co-host Liz Jeffery. Steven Nappie

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Marco Conelli's career is quite “Complex”. This mystery writer shares his insights on song writing as well as some great original music. Turn the tables and investigate the Undercover Detective turned musician and author to discover the clues to successful songwriting. Drummer Marco Conelli has spent most of his music career being the front person of his own original projects. The Marco Conelli Complex achieved a significant amount of success, releasing two well-received CD’s; 1995’s “Expectations and Dismay” and “Songs from Forgotten Children” in 1999. Both garnered international airplay ranging from Radio 1 BBC in the UK to ZEDD FM in Australia. Back in the states; “Here Comes Janine Again” was in regular rotation on LI stations, including WLIR, and the band opened for national acts at that time including, The Fixx and Missing Persons. Marco went solo after the Complex and released two CD’s, “Measuring the Walls” and “Sitting in Snow.

The Complex:

Skillfully navigating the line between power pop and new wave, The Complex melded catchy hooks with introspective lyrics to audience appeal. Infiltrating the college radio scene with their 1996 debut release "Expectations & Dismay," The Complex soon found their way onto the airwaves of Long Island's WLIR FM with the hit Here Comes Janine Again. Marco Conelli, Ronnie DiMaria, and Tommy Vinton performed frequently on the New York City scene while in the studio worked under the production of Brian Unger. In 2000 The Complex released their follow-up album "Songs From Forgotten Children". In November 2021 The band reunited on Long Island for the first time in over 14 years.

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MARCO CONELLI is the creator of the young adult Matthew Livingston Mystery Series. He currently lives and works in New York City.

2010 saw Matthew Livingston and the Politics of Death hit the bookstores and run away with the Silver Falchion Award for best mystery. When a maniacal killer holds a town hostage with cryptic threats after killing a political candidate, Matthew runs headlong into a mystery where failure is not an option.

In 2015 Marco was included in the 10-Code Crime Anthology. This book was a collection of short stories written by Crime Writer-Cops, with the common theme of investigating the murder of one their own. Marco introduced readers to James Paul McCormack, a NYPD Homicide Sergeant in his story Borders of Morality. McCormack would return in 2017 in Marco’s crime thriller Cry For Help available now from Endeavour Press Publishers.

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A mission to heal through music. If you want to know the person behind the music and the great artists that contribute to the Long Island Sound this is the episode for you. ? Every once in a blue moon, lady luck strikes, and your curiosity blossoms and fascinations develop as you discover someone new. This muse struck me as I was drilling down on my encounter with Rorie Kelly, a fierce and joyful singer/songwriter from Long Island.
Rorie is not easily defined and that’s what I love about her unabashed style of music & muse. In this episode, there is no mask to remove from the artist, just raw honesty and joy to encounter. As I began to peel away at her catalog of music, I have discovered a thread of social justice and a beautiful voice for the marginalized in our society. Although we have never met face-to-face yet, I have been blessed to get a glimpse of a human that I want to know more about. In unraveling the “mystery” of the Long Island Sound, I endeavor to reveal the person behind the music, and as with this episode, the journey goes just a bit deeper.

We never discussed Neil Young during our visit, but his lyric has been making its way to my mind in thinking about Rorie, “Think of me as the one you’ve never figured”! Her battle cry and melodic scream are to bring healing through music. As a prophetic voice and lament on the way we might see with a new vision, I welcome her invitation as she speaks up for herself and her community!

Walter Brueggemann said it well”

“The task of prophetic ministry is to nurture, nourish, and evoke a consciousness and perception alternative to the consciousness and perception of the dominant culture around us.”

The new album Shadow Work is about shining a light in the darkness, getting real, getting raw, and healing wounds. “The practice of shadow work is about sifting through those parts of ourselves that we have pushed down and suppressed over the years,” the singer explains. “It’s about showing up for our whole selves and finding healing.” The production is big, dark, and performed largely by just two people – Rorie herself, and her father and production partner, Kevin Kelly. “It was exciting to us to see just how much power we could pack into these songs as two humans in a studio with a vision,” says Rorie. The songwriting looks deeply into topics like self-worth, growth, and letting go, and how our culture treats people who don’t fit the mainstream “default.”

Rorie started a weekly Livestream series called Monday Night Muses, which streams every Monday night from 7-9 pm ET at twitch.tv/roriekelly. For more information or to contact Rorie, visit www.roriekelly.com.
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“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon BandSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

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Want to explore and craft your music in a new style? Matt Marshak sets the stage for an interesting transition from Jazz to Americana & Country. Not every successful musician evolves to explore new paths. Meet Matt Marshak who dares to explore new territory. Singer/songwriter and guitarist, Matt Marshak has played around the world as a jazz guitarist. Join your host Steve Yusko as we uncover the man behind the music along with his exploration into Americana & Country music with his latest album, Simple Man. With deep Long Island roots, Matt honed his craft as a young musician, accompanying singer/songwriters in New York City and developing his jazz guitar chops. We learn how a chance radio station talent contest helped propel Matt's career as he garnered the attention of a well-established jazz producer sending him on a worldwide tour.

With a history of 10 albums in the Jazz/Blues genres, the release of Matt’s latest album “Simple Man” finally showcases Matt’s acoustic guitar-based singer-songwriter material. We get a glimpse into the folk, country, and songwriting side of Matt’s music. Influenced early by the sounds of Paul Simon and James Taylor, Matt’s connection with song, imagery, and the story has long been his favorite way to communicate musically. His latest songs “Prayer For You,” “Tell Me Something Good,” and “Here and Now” bring a relatable, reassuring message for the world during this time.

Matt will be performing locally on Long Island. Join us on Saturday, March 26th at 6 PM @ Bistro72 in the Indigo Hotel in Riverhead to hear his music.

"On My Way" the jazz instrumental by Matt Marshak is featured during the introduction as well as during the info spot of Bistro 72 and Matt's upcoming event.

Find out more about Matt Marshak at his website: https://www.mattmarshak.com/

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Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

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Dan Donnelly is the quintessential live gig master; he’s one of the hardest working singer/guitarist on Long Island. Dan has been working gigs for decades on Long Island, from the North Shore to the South Shore and out to Montauk, including Stephen Talk house in Amagansett. He has rubbed shoulders with famous musicians and openly collaborates with Erik McCormack’s group FES as their honorary lead electric guitarist.

Steve Yusko your host explores Dan’s inspiration to become a musician and his collaborative spirit as a mentor to many. Dan speaks to his tactics in obtaining gigs and what appears to be a relentless schedule of weekly events. Mr. Donnelly works full time and plays three to five times a week mostly at the various JT Restaurants in and around Bayport (JT’s on the Bay, JT’s Café, and JT’s Farmhouse).

Up and coming singer/songwriters will benefit from Dan’s insight and instruction to successfully gig events and how to break into the live music scene on Long Island.

Open to collaboration, Dan and his bandmates were one of the first bands to fully explore the “cover market” by featuring full album sets by Fleetwood Mac, and Peter Gabriel to name a few.

If you are on the South Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County looking for great food and entertainment, you can find it by going to Dan’s Facebook page and find out where he’s appearing next. You will not be disappointed.

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Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

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Steve Yusko our host interviews Andy Clooney, a native Long Islander who is an ambassador of Irish American music for the United States and abroad. Steve gets to know his guest's roots and inspiration. Andy Cooney has nine Carnegie Hall sellouts under his belt and filled The David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center with The New York Tenors. His outstanding voice and dynamic stage presence have long been a favorite among young and old alike. His talent and versatility provide the ability to deliver a song directly to the hearts of his audience; Andy is surely one of the greatest singing sensations on the Irish Music scene today. Christened Irish America’s Favorite Son by The New York Times, it is a title he richly deserves. Andy Cooney is one of The New York Tenors, along with New York Italian Tenor Christopher Macchio & New York Puerto Rican Tenor Daniel Rodriquez, a trio that has been receiving high critical acclaim for several years. Andy has recorded 19 albums to date, including Bright Brand-New Day with Phil Coulter and his Orchestra. Andy and Phil frequently tour together and in March 2017, completed a three-week tour of the US. Cooney’s latest CD, Irish Country Skyline, was released in the summer of 2016 as a journey back to his Country music roots. This release has been getting huge airplay all over Ireland and the UK with his hit singles On the Eighth Day and My Rose of Ballinrobe, both his own compositions. 2020 turned out to be an unusual year where Coronavirus shut down the music industry. In 2020, Andy managed to release 4 new singles during the pandemic, “Take Me Back To Dublin”, “We’re All In This Together” with his son Ryan, “Come Tennessee Me Tonight” with Country Music legend Larry Gatlin and his latest single release in November 2020, “The Waltz of the Angels”. Andy Cooney is also known for his Cruise of Irish Stars which annually draws over 1,000 Irish and Irish Americans on a Caribbean Cruise enriched with the finest Irish entertainment including the great Ronan Tynan.

Cooney is a musician, songwriter, vocalist, and complete entertainer. With his Irish charm and good looks, Andy is a true professional who brings the best of Irish entertainment on every tour. Andy Cooney maintains a mailing list of over 48,000 fans & maintains an extremely busy website with countless daily hits. Andy and his band receive the highest reviews wherever they perform; whether playing before a packed theater or at a family gathering, his feelings are the same: I still feel as though I’m singing for my family… the room is just a little bigger.

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Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

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In episode six, we discover a compelling journey and one musician’s path. As most roads in the discovery of talent have many detours, I believe Steve Martino’s story will be familiar to many of us.

The Lennon and McCartney lyrics from “The Long and Winding Road” comes to mind:

The long and winding road,
That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before

For those of us who picked up an instrument in our youth and explored the magic of performance. I invite you into the conversation I had with Stephen Martino from Babylon, NY.

We discover the twist and turns, the pit stops, and motivation to get back into the race. It is a long and winding road, but once you experience those moments of magic, you’ll hopefully recognize the “door” that will never disappear.

Stephen Martino is a teacher at heart, who humbly avoids the title of instructor. Beginning as a percussionist and honing his “chops”, he majored in music and is an inspiration to so many. As a keyboard player and drummer, he continues to write music and explore the possibilities.

I learned so much from my good friend in this episode as together we inspect the building blocks gifted by his parents to an eager son who opened the door to music.

I started the Long Island Sound Podcast to lend my hand to musicians and singer/songwriters from Long Island. Little did I know that I would discover so much and help guests recall the memories that influenced their journey. We listen to podcasts for entertainment and an occasional lesson.

In today’s class, I revisit some memories from a person who teaches, encourages, and inspires me.

We learned about the encouragement Steve received throughout his life and his generosity to pay it forward.

Steve and his wife Anne Marie, who now reside in Wilmington, NC enjoy time away from Long Island taxes and traffic, but his roots on Long Island run deep along with the influence he has had in the Village of Babylon. He is an accomplished musician who is generous with his time and talent. If you’d like to connect with Steve, go to the GigDestiny.com site for more information.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21aCeQWDmD4fkucpfVf9 Email: Steve@GigDestiny.com

Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

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Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire. Tom Pryor the music director for Community Church in Babylon, NY takes us on his musical journey and influences from classical to jazz, from Rock-n-Roll to Christian Worship music. In this episode, we hear a beautiful tune written for his wife called "Everyday Valentine" and end with an upbeat rock'n version of an original worship song. We explore the music which is the foundation of the "Church for People or aren't Church People".

They say there are only six degrees of separation between all of us, in the case of getting to know Tom, we found just two degrees, as we discovered a mutual friend in Eric McCormack, another guest musician featured in episode #4.

Tom along with Lou Pizichillo is the young pastor of Community Church in Babylon, a non-denominational Christian church unlike any with which your host is acquainted. We unpack the intricacies of a Christian worship group along with the influences that support the message series at each Sunday service. I discovered Tom Pryor when I started attending Community Church just a mile away from my home in Babylon Village. As a "cradle Catholic", I was fortunate enough to experience a welcoming community that just so happened to have fantastic music, along with messages and sermons to aid in my spiritual growth.

Music can be a spiritual experience for many of us, for the performers as well as their audiences. Whether in a bar, pub, concert hall, or in your community church, all of these venues are the wellsprings that feed "The Long Island Sound".

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21aCeQWDmD4fkucpfVf9 Email: Steve@GigDestiny.com

Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

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Steve has a conversation with an old high school friend and explores his art and process.

Kevin McLeod is a guitarist who crosses genres with ease from jazz, to rock, folk, the blues, and back again. Kevin is one of those artists who has a standing both in New York City and Long Island. Kevin's music speaks to social justice issues as well as the pain of addiction, the scourge of homelessness as well as the joy of love and life.

About Kevin McLeod

Https://KevinMcLeodBand.com

Music has extraordinary transformative power, both for the musician and listener. It's what I'm always trying to tap into, regardless of the musical style or setting.

Once upon a time music was an important part of a culture. Songs were sung for joy and celebration, to ease the pain of life’s troubles, and to transcend the boundaries between worlds. It is this lineage that inspires me to create.

Kevin's most recent CD is called 'Careless Truth', which contains nine new songs. This is not pop music. The songs on Careless Truth come from the deeper traditions of American Music that inspire him - Blues, Jazz, Folk, and Rock influences are all present. The lyrics and music were written as directly as possible, hence the album’s title. Some serious issues are addressed like homelessness, politics, depression, and addiction, as well as brighter topics like love and family life. The album was recorded using many vintage guitars and amps and has a classic American Rock sound. Kevin was happy to work with some fine musicians and record at an excellent studio.

The Kevin McLeod Band is a six-piece group that takes my songs to the next level via inspired performances and group improvisation. The band features some of the area's finest musicians. I am also a member of the NYC Jazz group True To Life and LI Jazz group The Tone Healers. I have appeared on cable TV programs such as Wes Houston Presents and played at NYC clubs such as The Way Station, The Shrine, The Sidewalk, Silvana, Googie's Lounge (Upstairs at The Living Room), CBGB's, The Alphabet Lounge, and Kavehaz. He has played for many festivals & folk music societies in addition to many cafes, clubs, & restaurants in the NY area and along the east coast. My music has been played on NY radio stations such as WBAB, WFUV, and WUSB, as well as other stations across the USA, Europe, and Australia.

In addition to his own CDs, you can hear his guitar playing on releases by The Kathy Fleischmann Band, Kathy Fleischmann, Geoffrey Armes, The EVT Band, DeStefano & McLeod, Tom FitzPatrick, and Phil DeStefano.

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Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

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**Musician Interviews and how to discover the Artist behind the Music.

Be our next guest!**Many jump into the music industry. Few are successful to make it. Even fewer stay in. The goal of this podcast is to help bring some insight and clarity to your path toward a music career. We want to help musicians expose their art while helping new singer/songwriters learn from their success and from their missteps. To this end, your host Steve Yusko will dig deep with notable Long Islanders in the music industry. We explore the musicians behind the music. These are people who have "made it" and today have very notable careers. Many are well-established musicians with a wellspring of knowledge to share. Some of our listeners might be on the creative side as a songwriter, artists, producers, or engineers. Others might be on the business side interested in marketing, management, A&R, or radio. The "Long Island Podcast" is designed to serve both sides; we are certain you will find a place in this community. How do you get a record deal, get a hit artist to cut your song, build fans, or get on tours? We tackle these questions and more. Before you know it, you will be able to say that you too have "Made It In Music!"

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Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

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Erik McCormack is a singer/songwriter/entertainer from East Setauket. Erik is a superb vocalist/guitarist with an interesting start in the music industry. We’ll unpack his Broadway roots as well as his unique live performance, vocal harmonies, and expert use of a looping device.

Episode Notes

This episode features Erik McCormack, who continues to impress audiences with his vocal and guitar-playing skills. Erik offers his advice for those new to the gig scene on Long Island. He talks about rubbing elbows with famous artists and shares his insight on the Long Island Music scene.

Erik’s original song in this episode: "A Song" was recorded back when he was seventeen. We’ll also hear is cover of “Don’t Worry, be Happy” which showcases his talent for using a looping device from time to time in his live performances.

Erik’s vocal talents were discovered early in life as his toured with Marie Osmond through twenty-six states in the reboot of “The Sound of Music” when he was thirteen.

At seventeen, he made his Broadway debut in the musical 1776 as a Courier, and shared the stage with Brent Spiner (John Adams), from Star Trek the Next Generation fame. 1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The show is based on the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, telling a story of the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document.

In 2001, Erik returned to the stage the show with “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”
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Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

**Erik’s Links:

Email: ErikMcCormackMusic@gmail.com**

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How to become a Rock star, Steve interviews Robert Miller, host of the Follow Your Dream podcast. Robert Miller’s story is unique and inspirational. He is a musician who followed his youthful dream later in life and became a Rock Star when he was in his 60s! This podcast is for everyone who has a dream - whatever it may be - and yearns to pursue it! Get inspired by Robert and his guests to follow and succeed at your dream! And you will get introduced to Robert’s acclaimed music and his Billboard #1 band, Project Grand Slam!

Robert's mantra:"Remember, you’re never too old, and it’s never too late, to follow your dream!" **I was stoked that Robert would agree to become a guest on my fledgling podcast. His generous spirit was reflected in his offer of time to help me follow my dream with this podcast, "The Long Island Sound".

It's an old story you hear about musicians who played their hearts out reaching for the stars, however, Robert Miller's story has an inspirational ending whereby he continues to chase his dream, this time with Project Grand Slam and the platform of a podcast.

I'm am inspired by Robert's actions as I have a podcast host/musician to emulate. Robert and I dive into the bands and British invasion that help inspire him along with his collaborative band of international musicians, Project Grand Slam.

Robert's can-do attitude can be an inspiration to every musician to follow your heart and keep at it.**“THE SHAKESPEARE CONCERT” HIGHLIGHT REELIn August 2021 Project Grand Slam performed a benefit concert for Shakespeare & Co., a leading Shakespearean acting troupe. Two months later Robert took the band into the recording studio to replicate the concert “live in the studio”. 15 songs played one after another concert style. No overdubs. No fixes. Just the band as-is.

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Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fyt3RRvArsU7NUGOeEGBA?si=GI6HrmA2QLKGOt2clRIVsQ

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How to heal the Soul with positive songs of hope, By Legendary Guitarist Mike Nugent. From the wellspring of the blues to rock and then exploring Americana music. Learn from a professional in this episode. Mike's music delivers a message of hope as summed up in the title of his latest album, “Everything is gonna be okay”. Mike Nugent is my guest today and his reputation as a producer, singer/songwriter, guitarist extraordinaire proceeds him. Fellow musicians recognize his talent as he is known to add spice and wonderful flavor to every song he plays. Collaboration and kindness are at his core, packaged in a gentleman with an infectious smile.

Mike has played with some of the most notable bands for decades on Long Island. Starting with Wes Houston & The Allstar Space Band, the “Sheiks”, the Stanton Anderson Band, Cadillac Moon, The Walkers, and many more. His generous spirit is reflected in the music he produces in conjunction with the many talented artists from Long Island and abroad.

In this episode we will dive into two of Mike’s original songs from his Newly Released Album, “Everything is gonna be okay” and get Mike’s take on “The Long Island Sound” ….Enjoy

Http://MikeNugentNY.com

Mike Nugent has been impressing audiences for over 40 years. A founding member of the well-known band Cadillac Moon, Mike has gone on to grow into a major music force of the local music scene of Long Island and the Tri-State Area.

Between fronting his own Bands, working as a kick-ass and tasteful accompanist, a Recording Engineer and Producer in his Studio plus writing and recording his own music, Mike is also fortunate to work with the areas most talented music artists.

Mike Nugent & Jim Small work as an acoustic duo called "Take 2". You can find more information about them at Https://GigDestiny.com
Mike's music can be found on all major platforms and here: Spotify
Melts in Your Ears Music Studio

This is Mike's Nugent's Studio Sandbox where he has produced albums for the following artists:

Linda Sussman, Josie Bello, The Breakfast Club (Mike Nugent & Tony Barca)
Toby Tobias, Cecilla Kirtland, Nancy Sirianni

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Intro/Outro song in this episode:

“Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band #Musician Interviews

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The Long Island Sound podcast endeavors to uncover a musician’s motivations that help create what we experience when we go to a club or pub to hear live music. Our interviews with musicians and venue owners will provide an ever-expanding picture of what continues to grow and morph into the Long Island Music scene.
If you love live music, if you struggle to learn an instrument, if you picture yourself as an artist, this podcast is for you. I love spending time with musicians and singers. They’re a fun group, wacky, quirky, emotional, and real. I envy their dedication to their craft and art. I like you, venture to understand their process, and their unending journey to “heal the world” through our universal language, the language of music!
Steve Yusko is the founder of Https://GigDestiny.com. Join Steve as he interviews some old friends and greets new ones exploring their art and music.

The Long Island sound is interested in all musical genres from Americana to Zydeco, from Blues to Rock-n-Roll! If you are a lover of music and would like to see what's available for your live listening pleasure, subscribe to this weekly podcast where we'll uncover some uncut gems and feature them here.

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