All these concerts are free and open to the public.
ISLIP ARTS COUNCIL FREE CONCERTS -- Summer 2011 -- Bayard Cutting Arboretum – Sundays 2 PM
Sponsored by the Islip Arts Council with support from Natural Heritage Trust, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, & NYSCA
$8.00 parking fee
BROWN BAG LUNCH CONCERTS -- Summer 2011 --Dr. King Park, Main St., Bay Shore --Tuesdays 12:30 PM
Co-Sponsored by Bay Shore BID and Islip Arts Council
SAYVILLE COMMON GROUND SERIES -- Summer 2011 -- Rotary Park, Gillette Ave., Sayville
Co-Sponsored by Islip Arts Council and the Town of Islip check listing for times
Town of Islip-- Summer 2011 Concert Series
Presented by the Islip Arts Council in conjunction with the Town of Islip check listing for times and location
August 02
Ol’ Blue Eyes Jerry Cardone Brown Bag Lunch Series Tuesday 12:30 PM A Frank Sinatra Tribute, celebrating the work and the life of a man who has captivated us for decades like no other singer. From a “bluesie” saloon song with a tinkling piano playing a plaintive tune to the “jazzy” Sinatra with attitude and all the brass. This tribute will lift your spirit and make you want to dance.
August 3
West Islip Symphony Orchestra Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at West Islip Library Wednesday 8:00 PM Summer Pops and Classical Repertoire...Please join us under the Stars Concert to be held on the Grounds of the West Islip Public Library. Rain location is the West Islip High School Auditorium.
August 4
Quattraphonium Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series Dr. King's Park Thursday 7:00 PM This Saxaphone Quartet is comprised of all local Islip residents and has been around since 1975. They will perform Classical to Jazz, Broadway Show Tunes and all the American favorites. No Rain location .
August 5
Something Special Big Band Friday 7:00 PM This 18 piece band plays a variety of big band music from nostalgia to contemporary swing, but is best known for its exciting Basie style. All performances include a male or female blues singer Brentwood Library Concerts on the Green Free Outdoor Concert 7 PM 34 Second Avenue, Brentwood, co-sponsored by the Isli p Arts Council and the Brentwood Public Library
August 7
Pat Wictor Bayard Cutting Arboretum Sunday 2: PM A name that is being chatted about on the acoustic, blues, folk, and Americana circuits. Steeped in American “roots” music, Pat is a contemporary songwriter and interpreter. His style combines the rural country, gospel, and blues traditions of our nation.
August 9
LI Tuba Quartet Brown Bag Lunch Series Tuesday 12:30 PM LITQ was formed in 1986 to perform at the Suffolk County Music Educator's Assn. annual Tuba Day, now known as Howard Hovey Tuba Day. From there, LITQ began performing concerts and parties. Now, many years later, they are still playing at Tuba Day and perform several concerts each year. LITQ will perform music in various styles: classical, marches, pop, movie music, jazz, and rock.
August 10
Easy Street Sayville Common Ground Concert Wednesday 7:00 PM Easy Street is a five piece Classic/Southern Rock and Blues band that formed in September 2005. Their repertoire of music is guaranteed to get your feet a tappin' and a slappin' on the dance floor. The program will consist of two sets of songs ranging from the 1950's to the present. Lori Anne will set the mood with smokey renditions of Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" and Tracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason" along with Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" and Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats". Paul will rock the grounds with various songs from The Beatles, Chuck Berry, The Rascals, The Rolling Stones, The Doobie Brothers, Tom Petty, Joe Cocker, The Allman Brothers, and Santana, just to name a few. Enjoy the concert.
August 11
South Shore Syncopators Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at East Islip Marina Thursday, 7:30 PM The South Shore Syncopators affectionately and authentically recapture the excitement and fascination of that musical heyday. The ten-member SSS present the colorful songs made famous by such greats as Bing Crosby, Helen (Boop-A-Doop) Kane, Eddie Cantor, Fred Astaire, the Boswell Sisters, and Al Jolson. Concert location: at the end of Bayview Ave. south of Montauk HWY In Case of Rain concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip
August 12
Swingtime Big Band Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at Bay Shore Marina Friday 7:30 PM The New York Times described this 20-piece band as “Musicians who make the sounds of the pre-rock era rock!” Renowned for its performances of classic music from the Swing Era and the Great American Songbook, SWINGTIME brings to life both the style and the spirit of this timeless music for today’s audiences. Both concert-goers and Ballroom dancers alike have been dazzled by SWINGTIME’s authentic recreations of the classics by such legendary Big Band leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey--among many others. Concert location: at the end of South Clinton Ave. south of Montauk Hwy., (by the YMCA) in Bay Shore. In Case of Rain concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip
August 14
The Union Jazz Coalition Bayard Cutting Arboretum Sunday 2:00 PM The Union Jazz Coalition performs a rich mixture of musical styles and genres that delight jazz and blues lovers alike. Incorporating the music of Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Coltrane, Hendrix, and the Beatles they create an eclectic sonic mix you won’t find elsewhere. Blending smooth jazz flutes solos, scorching blues guitar riffs, with a solid rhythmic pulse.
August 16
JK Hodge - pianist Brown Bag Lunch Series Tuesday 12:30 PM Mr. Hodge incorporates the essence of classical music with a contemporary twist. Sit back and escape into a wondrous musical journey as he performs "A Musical Siesta." The program will include songs from his latest album "Anatomy of a Piano Player," and songs that he will debut from his upcoming album. Mr. Hodge will gracefully transform the magic of his piano to the keyboard.
August 18
The Gail Storm Band Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at Brookwood Hall Thursday 7:30 PM The Gail Storm Band will be swingin' the blues and jazz. This program will feature band leader Gail Storm on keyboards/vocals with Shenole Latimer on saxophone. Tunes will range from rockin' boogie woogie to swingin' classic jazz standards. The chemistry between these musicians is notably electric and contagious. For more information about Gail Storm music, visit www.GailStormMusic.com. Concert Location: 50 Irish Lane, East Islip . In Case of Rain concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip
August 19
The Liverpool Shuffle Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at Bay Shore Marina Friday 7:30 PM Formed in 2003, The Liverpool Shuffle is Joe Refano, Mike Green, Mike Ponella, and Pete Bross ... talented, versatile and experienced musicians who love the music of The Beatles and love to play the music of the Beatles. Four musicians who take the passion they feel for this music and translate it into a real strong LIVE performance. That's what The Liverpool Shuffle is all about. . Concert location: at the end of South Clinton Ave. south of Montauk Hwy., (by the YMCA) in Bay Shore. In Case of Rain concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip
August 21
Mark Shilansky and Julie Hardy Bayard Cutting Arboretum Sunday 2:00 PM
Mark Shilansky and Julie Hardy perform jazz, drawing from popular and world music. Songs from the Great American Songbook, such as "Misty" and "Come Rain or Come Shine" are given fresh new harmonic directions and latin grooves, and original pieces, such as "Join the Club" and "Longing" draw from the rich vocabulary of jazz, but distinguish themselves with infectious melodies and humorous changes of pace.
August 23
HMS Jazz Trio Brown Bag Lunch Series Tuesday 12:30 PM The HMS Trio: Milton Hernandez, drums, Jared Marx, piano and David Sacrestano, bass. Born and raised in New York City, Milton played drums for rock n roll bands until learning to play Jazz at Hunter College and studying at The Drummers' Collective. Milton counts Art Blakey, Max Roach, and Stewart Copeland as his major influences. Together, the trio enthralls audiences with their musicianship as they share their love for classic Jazz of the 40s and 50s.
August 26
Ahmad Ali and Friends Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at Gull Haven Golf Course Friday 7:30 PM Ahmad Ali and Friends have been wowing audiences throughout Long Island by performing classics from Sinatra, Motown, Blues, Smooth Jazz, and Pop Classics. Concert location: Carlton Ave., in Central Islip, North of Southern State Pkwy. In Case of Rain concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip
August 28
Long Island Brass Guild Bayard Cutting Arboretum Sunday 2:00 PM Long Island Brass Trio, was formed in 1974. Shortly after the trio began doing regular performances, variety was added to the programs by adding extra members. By 1976, the Long Island Brass Guild consisted of five regular members and was performing both standard and new brass music in libraries, museums, colleges, churches, and public schools. In the 1990’s, a tuba was added to the group, and in 2005, another trumpet was added giving it the septet configuration it has today.
August 30
Denise Romas Brown Bag Lunch Series Tuesday 12:30 PM A part of the NY acoustic music scene for a quite some time, Denise enjoys sharing her views on life and love through her original songs, some of which have been said to tug at the heartstrings or evoke a chuckle or two. Denise also enjoys interpreting and stylizing others’ songs.
September
JAZZ FEST 2011
3-day Jazz Festival for all ages
September 17 – 18
Presented by Islip Arts Council with support from the Bohlsen Foundation
At East Islip Public Library
381 East Main Street
East Islip, New York 11730
DISCOVER MUSIC SERIES -- Presented by the Islip Arts Council and sponsored by the Bohlsen Foundation at the East Islip Public Library. The series features 1-hour-long live music and lecture. Thursdays at 7 PM. Seating is limited, and on a first-come basis. The Library is handicapped accessible.
September 22
Buddy Merriam Discover Bluegrass and the Bill Monroe Story DISCOVER MUSIC SERIES Thursday 7:00 PM For over 30 years, Buddy Merriam and his band Back Roads have been bringing the edgy, hard-driving sound of traditional bluegrass to audiences throughout the country. Buddy's powerhouse Monroe-style mandolin propels the band ever forward, together with Jerry Oland's rock-solid banjo and the strong, emotional singing of Ernie Sykes and Kathy DeVine. Buddy has long been a favorite of the Emelin Theatre's audience, and for good reason. As Mr. Monroe himself might have said, "Mighty fine!"
October
October 13
Shafaatullan Khan: “The history of Indian Classical music” DISCOVER MUSIC SERIES Thursday 7:00 PM Shafaat Khan, world-renowned Indian Classical musician. In the rich history of Indian Classical music, Mr. Khan has distinguished himself by being the first known artist to have attained simultaneous excellence in performing the sitar, surbuhar and tabla.
October 27
Anna Karkowska: The Art of Variation DISCOVER MUSIC SERIES Thursday 7:00 PM The sisters will present The Art of Variation, a program that will explore the music form that through many ages has captured the imagination of composers and audiences alike. The duo will be discussing that particular subject performing live music samples from Baroque to Late Romantic Era.
November
Nov 3
Mecca Bodega DISCOVER MUSIC SERIES Thursday 7:00 PM Ethereal music for the soul that features the hammered dulcimer and hand percussion, Mecca Bodega is a percussive driven band from New York City featuring imaginative rhythmists: Marc and Paul Mueller. African drums and Brazilian percussion to hammered dulcimer, found objects, guitars, didgeridoo, and voice. Mecca Bodega is a part of the Music Under New York program and when not touring can be heard performing all over the city, from Grand Central Station to Lincoln Center.
November 17 Mark Valenti: Eclectic Classical Piano DISCOVER MUSIC SERIES Thursday 7:00 PM The program will display an eclectic group of classical piano pieces chosen for a diverse audience. The music will serve as an excellent overview of the evolution of piano styles from the elegant gracefulness of Classicism to the passionate lyricism of Romanticism through the atmospheric Impressionism of Debussy to the rhythmic percussiveness of Modernism.
October
Dowling College -- Fortunoff Hall 2:00 PM
Rudolph Campus, Idle Hour Blvd., Oakdale, NY
Co-sponsored by the Islip Arts Council and Dowling College
October 16, 2011
OperAlive featuring Gina Haver, Soprano; Bruce Solomon, Tenor; Julie Anne Meixsell, Soprano; Ron Meixsell, Baritone; Ruthann Turekian, Soprano; Daniel Ragone, Pianist The OperAlive mission is to bring the multi-disciplined genre of opera to the public in a way that will enhance their understanding and create a connection via the musical, dramatic and emotional content of the scenes performed.
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you can call the Islip Arts Council at
(631) 224-5420 or e-mail info@islipartscouncil.org |
