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Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY August 20, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante When Howard Jones announced his curated “Things Can Only Get Better Tour” alongside Wang Chung, The English Beat, and Modern English, it promised to be a marathon of mid-’80s synth-pop and new wave. Mother Nature, however, had other ideas. Long Island was slammed by a destructive, powerful, windy and violent summer storm that turned the open-air theater into a literal flood zone. Rumors of a t

The Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY July 31, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante On a pleasant mid-summer evening, the sold-out crowd at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater was treated to an amazing performance by one of classic rock’s most loved and enduring performers. Two-time Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame icon Rod Stewart brought his “One Last Time” farewell tour to Long Island, delivering a relentless, hit-after-hit onslaught that had his audience thrilled beyond its wild

Wantagh, NY July 26, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante There is something inherently magical about a summer concert on Long Island, especially when it takes place at the iconic Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. The cool ocean breeze, the scent of saltwater, and an amphitheater packed with eager music fans always set the perfect stage. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, the legendary Indiana heartland rocker John Mellencamp brought his highly anticipated “Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hit

Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY July 16, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante On a pleasant, breezy Thursday evening in mid-July, just as summer concert season reached its peak, the “So Glad You Made It Tour” rolled into Long Island’s iconic Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. 311 and Dirty Heads, with special guests Ocean Alley and Rome provided the crowd at the intimate venue by the water with a high-energy performance that evolved into a tour de force party that had near

The Takin’ It Back Tour Wantagh, NY July 10, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante Canadian rock band, The Guess Who was originally formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1958. During its career, The Guess Who was responsible for fourteen Billboard Top-40 singles in the United States. The band also had more than thirty hit singles in Canada. It is best known for its string of late-60s and early to mid-70s hits that include “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “Undun,” “No Sugar Tonight” and “No Tim

The Oneness Tour 2026 Wantagh, NY July 2, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante Carlos Santana is a national treasure. The band leader and guitarist was born on July 20, 1947 in Mexico. He is the founder and leader of his eponymously named rock band. Santana. During his career, Santana (the man) has won 13 Grammy Awards. The guitarist rose to fame in the late 60s and early 70s when he and his band emerged from the San Francisco scene with its spectacular fusion of Rock, Blues, Jamband,

By Christine Connallon This year, the Tribeca Film Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary, proving once again why it’s such an essential fixture of the summer calendar. What started as an effort to bring people back to Lower Manhattan after 9/11 has grown into one of the most exciting celebrations of independent film anywhere. From Spring Studios down to the Village East, the venues were packed, the energy was high, and the programming offered a fantastic mix of big-star pr

What a night at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on Friday! Triumph hit the road for their 50th-anniversary tour—their first run in 30 years—felt less like a regular show and more like a historic classic rock pilgrimage. April Wine kicked things off perfectly, keeping Myles Goodwyn’s memory alive with incredibly tight, high-energy renditions of "Roller" and "Just Between You and Me." By the time Triumph took the stage, the breeze was matching the energy of the crowd. Rik Emme

By Christine Connallon & Mike Perciaccante What a weekend at Hamptons Whodunit 2026! There’s nothing quite like parsing through cold cases, forensic science, and legal drama with historic East Hampton Village as the backdrop. Attending panel discussions with absolute legends like Jack Carr, Attica Locke, Lisa Unger, Kate White, Julie Clark, May Cobb, Charlie Donlea, David Ellis, Gregg Hurwitz, Alex Segura, Brendan Slocum, Sulari Gentil, and former NYC death investigator Bar

By Christine Connallon & Mike Perciaccante The 39th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert returned to Carnegie Hall on March 3, 2026, marking the Tibetan Lunar New Year—the Year of the Fire Horse—with an evening of extraordinary artistic collaboration and spiritual reflection. Co-curated by avant-garde icons Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson, the event once again highlighted the power of cultural preservation and creative resilience. The evening commenced with the deep, resona