Jimi Hendrix News

THE ILLUSION, a Long Island rock band, has been inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame after performing on stage for the first time in over 51 years. The Illusion band members from West Hempstead and Franklin Square (Western Nassau) include John Vinci, Mike Maniscalco, Rich Cerniglia, Chuck Alder and Mike Ricciardella.

The 6th Annual Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival will present Bobby Rush and Eric Gales on November 3, and Pete Escovedo featuring Nestor Torres and Omara Portuondo on November 4. The festival celebrates the blues and Latin music, showcasing talented artists from different generations and genres. Get all the details here!

Join legendary Long Island promoter Terence Trend for a special outdoor concert, BAMBOOPALOOZA, on October 28, 2023 at Halfway Down in Freeport's Nautical Mile. Sponsored by Jones Beach Beer, Felene Vodka, and more.

Rich Campanella’s album 'Over and Over' will debut its title track on Little Steven’s Underground Garage. The song tells the tale of finding love again, and Rich's music is described as 'New classic rock for a New Era.'

Tony Award winner Cady Huffman and renowned bass player Mary Ann McSweeney perform an eclectic and acoustic collection of popular music at Sacred Heart University Community Theatre. Don't miss this unique and stripped-down take on songs by Jimi Hendrix, Peggy Lee, JayZ, and Julie Andrews. Tickets and info available.

“Ooh La La” was written by Sota Koike and produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Jean-Luc McMurtry at VLV Media & Records. It’s the perfect addition to your playlist for picturesque drives. So, roll down your windows, turn up the volume, and let Kid Koi's 'Ooh La La' be the soundtrack to your next adventure.

The 'Jimi Hendrix of the Ukulele,' Jake Shimabukuro, will be performing at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on October 12. Don't miss this genre-bending musical experience!

Mark Newman is back on tour this October - appearing LIVE on Guitar and vocals with the legendary 60’s group, The Blues Project led by original drummer Roy Blumenfeld in a new lineup that also includes Ken Clark, Chris Bergson & Jesse Williams. East Coast Tour dates include stops in Saugerties & NYC’s Iridium and more. 

Kelly Howe follows up her incredible performance as Linda Ronstadt with another dynamic rock ‘n roll performance highlighting her immense range. She uses every type of timbre and quality from falsetto to chest/head voice and belt. While the song set won’t be revealed in this review in order to keep some of the mysterious fun of production, Howe does get to tear into the music of Jimi Hendrix, The Animals, Led Zeppelin, Tears for Fears, Patti Smith and Roy Orbison. Howe’s big voice delivers and rocks the house in a Stevie Nicks-esque performance. The music she and Hanrahan chose to include in this show offers something for everyone across generations of music lovers. The musical highlight of the night was 1978 hit “Because the Night” by The Patti Smith Band that was again covered in 1993 by 10,000 Maniacs featuring Natalie Merchant on vocals. Howe slayed this song while the audience nodded along with the drumbeat. One thing is certain, Howe knows how to deliver a rock ‘n roll song with grand panache.

World Music Institute presents Bombino at Brooklyn Bowl with Kaethe Hostetter's Impressions of Ethiopia and dj.henri. Don't miss this exciting night of world music on September 21.

Back by popular demand, the Lied Center is again offering a virtual season package, allowing audiences to enjoy exceptional arts experiences from the comfort of home.

In the vast New York cosmos, a Supernova of fiery brilliance will be unleashing his stellar talent across the city's dynamic skyline leaving his audience with an unparalleled brightness through a raging tsunami of symphonic textures, and musical triumphs in an electrifying, heartwarming and incredible journey and conquest through this globally celebrated career.

A legendary night in rock and roll history! Hear the music and the stories in this one of a kind tribute produced by Soundtracks Of A Generation and presented at Raue Center For The Arts on October 27, 2023 at 8pm. 

Discover the electrifying October lineup at MPAC, featuring the iconic Gipsy Kings and a variety of talented artists. Immerse yourself in a world of music, dance, and unforgettable performances.

The Illusion; one of the original bands that helped create what would become known as “the Long Island sound”, and the band that kicked the door open (paving the way for so many Long Island entertainers), are being inducted to the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF).

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

City Winery NYC will host the first American performance in 9 years of a Brazilian countercultural icon. Baby do Brasil—formerly known as Baby Consuelo—is the purple-haired, honey-voiced, ageless flower child who provided the sole female voice in a historic 1970s band, Novos Baianos (The Young Baianos, the term for people from the state of Bahia).

Nils Lofgren has shared the music video for “Ain’t The Truth Enough,” which features Ringo Starr on drums, Kevin McCormick on bass, and vocalist Cindy Mizelle. The track is the opener on the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s new album Mountains out now, which also features guests Neil Young, the Howard Gospel Choir, Ron Carter and David Crosby.

Join Bill Russell in 'My Side of the Show' at Birdland as he delves into the captivating world of the Broadway musical 'Side Show.' Experience the magic and artistry of this beloved production in a unique concert setting. Don't miss this unforgettable exploration of one of Broadway's most cherished musicals.

On August 17, 2023, the public will get their first access to single event tickets for the Lied Center's 2023-2024 season featuring more than 30 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.