Music News – LI Press

Billy Joel and longtime friend Steve Cohen, who served as the executive producer of "Billy Joel: And So It Goes"

Concerts & Music

Billy Joel doc promises rare glimpse into the man behind the songs

By Grace Bonamico

Arturo Sandoval

Concerts & Music

Arturo Sandoval to headline 2025 Tilles Jazz Fest in celebration of music and community

By Christy Hinko

East Williston to hold throwback concert on village green Friday night

By Isabella Gallo

Glenn Tilbrook

Music

Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook names his 3 favorite guitarists

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Mineola

New apartment proposal receives pushback by Mineola board, music school approved to open

By Isabella Gallo

“Salute to America” fire work show

Massapequa

Oyster Bay holds annual ‘Salute to America” concert and firework extravaganza

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Goo Goo Dolls

Concerts & Music

Goo Goo Dolls go viral (again) as 2025 tour ticket sales soar

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Music

How Vince Gill Is Easing Into His Creative Golden Years

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Stewart Manor 4th of July Parade

Stewart Manor’s 4th of July parade returns despite tribulations

Amit Ben-Bassat

The Traditions will bring their doo-wop and a capella to a special performance at the Great Neck Library.

Great Neck

The Traditions to bring doo-wop and a capella to the Great Neck Library

Forest Hills Stadium

Music

Forest Hills Stadium overcomes local opposition to launch blockbuster 13th concert season

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Nassau Pops

Concerts & Music

Nassau Pops celebrates 41 years with free summer concert series across Long Island

By Christy Hinko

massapequa philharmonic

Great Neck

Massapequa Philharmonic blasts off with Holst’s “The Planets” at Tilles Center

By Dave Gil de Rubio

The Hassles will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF).

LI Music Hall of Fame to celebrate The Hassles’ legacy with star-studded induction

By Grace Bonamico

Andrew McCluskey

Music

OMD’s Andrew McCluskey shares his 3 favorite albums—and why they still matter

By Dave Gil de Rubio

The Steinway & Sons showroom in Manhasset will host two of its pianos famed artists have played on, including Lady Gaga, for individuals to experience themselves.

Manhasset

Steinway & Sons Manhasset showroom to exhibit Lady Gaga’s, Laufey’s pianos

By Cameryn Oakes

Floral Park to give young local artists a spot on stage in July concert

By Isabella Gallo

Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan

Concerts & Music

Billy Corgan marking milestones on current tour

By Dave Gil de Rubio

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Herricks student musicians earn Gold with Distinction at NYSSMA Majors

HHS Miles Cohen – Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance

In a first for Herricks, student selected for Roger Rees Award for Excellence

Looney Tunes, named Best Record Store on Long Island 2025, is here to help people find love in physical media like CDs, vinyls, cassette tapes and more.

Babylon

Looney Tunes: Inside the 2025 Best Record Store on Long Island

By Abby Gibson

2024 Israelfest

Long Island holds its largest Israel Festival of the year amid recent attacks

Amit Ben-Bassat

Westbury Arts Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Westbury

Westbury Arts holds its annual wine tasting fund-raiser

Amit Ben-Bassat

John Platt

Music

John Platt brings beloved music showcase to Port Washington

By Christy Hinko

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