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Perpetual Toxins' Summer Picks By Tiffany Razzano Summer's here and that means tons of concerts, festivals, fairs and other fun events. And we know how difficult and overwhelming it can be to wade through those overly detailed summer calendars put out by other publications and how annoying it can be to keep having to check the schedules of your favorite venues. So we decided we'd provide you with a list of the essential summer events that you shouldn't miss. June 6-8 Nautical Mile Festival Nautical Mile, Freeport Noon to 10 p.m. Enjoy local vendors, live music, seafood and drinks at this annual festival.
Gordon Gano and the Ryan Brothers Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett 8 p.m. Do you like American music? Because we like American music. Gano, lead singer of the iconic alt-rockers Violent Femmes, has teamed up with the Ryan Brothers, formerly of the Bogmen. Stephen Talkhouse is also a great, intimate venue. June 13-15 Strawberry Festival & County Fair Mattituck Maybe it's lame, but I'm a sucker for anything that combines strawberries, zeppoles, beer, carnival rides and the outdoors. June 14 R.E.M., Modest Mouse, The National Jones Beach
An alt-rock aficionado's wet dream. Enough said. Click here to purchase tickets. Vampire Weekend, featuring Kid Sister Central Park Summer Stage, NYC 4 p.m. This great up-and-coming indie act will perform for free in Central Park. June 18 Blondie Brookhaven Amphitheatre 8 p.m. Outdoor shows are always fun and how often does Suffolk get to boast that an act like punk icons Blondie will be performing? Click here to purchase tickets.
Emmylou Harris Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay 9 p.m. This silver-haired country songstress is performing as part of the Friends of the Planting Fields summer series. Click here to purchase tickets. June 21 Punk Island Governor's Island, off Battery Park in NYC All Day This is a pretty neat concept. As part of Make Music New York!, which will feature bands performing across the five boroughs, Punk Island will focus on mostly punk and rock acts. The line-up hasn't been released yet, but the show's organizers promise both professional as well as local, amateur groups. The show is free, as is the ferry that will get you to Governor's Island. And bands will be playing on the ferry all day long as well.
Beth Orton Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett This well-known British singer-songwriter comes to the East End and will hit up the Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn on July 12. July 11-13 Great South Bay Music Festival Shorefront Park, Patchogue All Day This festival mixes the well-known (Mickey Hart, Blue Oyster Cult) with the locals (Miles to Dayton, Camera-Head Shark). It also mixes up the genres, bringing in rock, folk and blues acts. This three-day festival is also very affordable and family-friendly. July 19
Coney Island Though you may have had a hard time hearing them, some great acts have played among the aging carnival rides of Coney Island over the years. This year's line-up is no different - Stephen Malmus and the Jicks, Broken Social Scene and Helio Sequence are among the indie rock bands playing, with more to be announced. And this is likely your last year to catch the festival, since Coney Island will be receiving a facelift at the end of the summer when Astroland closes officially forever. July 26
Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale Noon Hot topic shoppers across Long Island have probably had this festival marked on their calendars for months. This year, Say Anything, Against Me! And Bouncing Souls headline, and look to see what local acts are added to the show, as a handful of Long Island acts usually find their way on the line-up. Click here to purchase tickets. July 31 Hippiefest Westbury Theatre 8 p.m. You might think this is something more in tune with what your parents want to see, but ignoring all the other bands on the line-up, Eric Burdon and the Animals alone is worth the trip to Westbury. Click here to purchase tickets.
Metro NY Balloon & Music Festival Brookhaven The line-up has yet to be released, but in the past this festival has boasted acts like Joan Jett and Pat Benatar. All Points West Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ A Coachella for the east coast, this festival will feature Radiohead, the New Pornographers, Cat Power, Andrew Bird, the Secret Machines and many, many, many more. August 9 North Fork Craft Beer BBQ and Wine Festival Martha Clara Vineyards, Jamesport Mmm ... beer. This festival will feature over 50 brewers and more than 120 different brews. And while you're there, enjoy BBQ, wine, music and the beautiful North Fork.
Sick of It All Crazy Donkey, Farmingdale These guys are hardcore legends. August 24 Squeeze 7 p.m. Brookhaven Amphitheatre, Brookhaven Yeah, I guess it would be kind of cool to see Squeeze, though I could really take it or leave it. The awesome thing about this show is that The Smithereens are opening for them. Click here to purchase tickets. Ongoing Live in the Lobby Music Series Patchogue Theatre, Patchogue This series features local acts in a very intimate setting. The next show coming up is Camera-Head Shark on June 6. For more information, go to www.myspace.com/liveinthelobbyatppta. Live Music "In the Window" Just Kids Nostalgia, Huntington Every Friday through September, a local indie rock act will perform at this pop-culture collectible store. As their calendar continues to be updated, look for Yes Sensei on July 25 and Each Others Mothers on August 1. For more information, go to www.myspace.com/justkidsnostalgia. Mr. Beery's Bethpage The pre-eminent venue on Long Island for great indie and punk acts, both local and from across the country. Continue to check their calendar to see what's coming up. For more information, go to www.mrbeerys.com.
Various Venues in Lower Manhattan This festival doesn't just feature live music, but also lectures, films, theatre and more. For more information, go to www.rivertorivernyc.com. Summer Camp Cinema Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington Double features of classic films every Saturday night through the end of August. For more information, go to www.myspace.com/reelentertainmentinc. Long Island Comedy Festival Various Suffolk County Venues From June through August, New York-area comics, including Joe Devito and Paul Anthony, will perform to support the historic, not-for-profit venues where the shows will be held. For more information, go to www.licomedyfest.com. |
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