ROCKABILLY BEACH
The Rock This Town Orchestra highlights the discography of Massapequa’s own Brian Setzer. Hits will be played from both the Stray Cats as well as the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Free for Town of Oyster Bay residents, TOBAY Beach, Ocean Parkway, East Massapequa; 516-797-7925, oysterbaytown.com (August 3, 7 p.m.)
BOY BAND BLITZ
Remember the Backstreet Boys, N’SYNC, 98 Degrees, LFO and Boyz II Men? Larger Than Life creates a live mixtape on stage of all their hits with the old school dance choreography to match. Free for Town of Hempstead residents, Echo Park, 399 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead; 516-292-9000, ext. 7480, hempsteadny.gov (August 4, 7:30 p.m.)
‘80s REWIND
Turn back the clock with Jessie’s Girl, which takes audiences into the awesome ‘80s. Free for Town of Babylon residents, Overlook Beach, Ocean Pkwy, Babylon; 631-893-2100, townofbabylon.com (August 4, 7:30 p.m.)
A LITTLE KNIGHT MUSIC
It’s a timeless tale of good and medieval as Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theater presents a concert musical of the classic “Camelot” about King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and the rest of the Knights of the Round Table. $85, location TBD; for tickets, contact kim@baystreet.org; 631-725-9500, baystreet.org (Aug. 5-29)
LEONARD OF LI
Long Island’s own rising country star JD Leonard with Frank Stainkamp will perform covers plus cuts from his debut album, “Just Drive.” First come, first served, Reel, One Main Street, East Rockaway; 516-341-7222, thereelli.com (August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 p.m.)
COUNTRY RUCKER
Hootie & the Blowish lead singer Darius Rucker goes solo showing his country side. Canaan Smith and John King open the show. $65-$99.50, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; licommunityhospitalamp.com (August 6, 7 p.m.)
DEAD WILL RISE
“Jerry Jam” will celebrate its 15th anniversary focusing on the music of Jerry Garcia, the late band leader of the Grateful Dead. Deadheads can unite for this two-day festival including Dead Ahead, Freegrass Union, The Brother Pluckers, Lucky Old Sons, Jellyband, Reckoning and The Electrix on Day 1 and the Grateful Girls, David Bryan and Friends, Rusty String Band, Tiger Rose, Dead Ringers, Half Step and The Jerry Jammers on Day 2. $50 (one day pass), $80 (two day pass), Cathedral Pines County Park, 116 Yaphank Middle Island Road, Middle Island; facebook.com/jerryjamfestival (August 7, Noon-10:30 p.m., August 8, Noon-10 p.m.)
KK ON THE WAY
Bluesman Kerry Kearney will bring fiery guitar playing and power vocal chords to his signature “Psychedelta” music. Free, Hoyt Farm Town Park, 200 New Highway, Commack; 631-543-7804, smithtownny.gov (August 8, 7 p.m.)
SOUL MAN
Killer Joe brings back the soul of the Blues Brothers – Jake and Elwood Blues, famously portrayed by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, for this special blues tribute. Free for Town of Hempstead residents, Uniondale Park, 710 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale; 516-292-9000, ext. 7480, hempsteadny.gov (August 10, 7:30 p.m.)
VH VIBES
The chemistry of David Lee Roth and late guitarist Eddie Van Halen is revamped by Completely Unchained featuring lead singer Eugene Henriksen and guitarist Jake E. Miller. Free for Town of Oyster Bay residents, TOBAY Beach, Ocean Parkway, East Massapequa; 516-797-7925, oysterbaytown.com (August 11, 7 p.m.)
HEAR THE NEWS
The heart of rock & roll is still beatin’ with Back in Time – a tribute to Huey Lewis & the News. This show has no shortage of hits including, “I Want a New Drug,” “The Power of Love” and “Jacob’s Ladder.” Free for Town of Hempstead residents, Oceanside Park, 3800 Mahlon Brower Drive, Oceanside; 516-292-9000, ext. 7480, hempsteadny.gov (August 12, 7:30 p.m.)
BEHOLD THE LORDS
The Lords of 52nd Street, comprised of former Billy Joel band members drummer Liberty DeVitto, saxophonist Richie Cannata and guitarist Russell Javors, recreate the old school cuts they recorded with Joel. Free for Town of Babylon residents, Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Avenue, Copiague; 631-893-2100, townofbabylon.com (August 13, 7:30 p.m.)
SO YOU KNOW THEY CAN DANCE
Jose Sebastian and the Hamptons Dance Project will be putting their best feet forward as they perform many new pieces, including a specially commissioned work from country singer Pat Alger. $125, Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton; 631-324-0806, guildhall.org (6 p.m. Aug. 13)
MIGHTY MAX
Max Weinberg’s Jukebox sees the E Street drummer bring his interactive show to Long Island where he has members of the crowd help him create a setlist in real time from 200 rock & roll classics. $70-$95, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center’s Great Lawn, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach; 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (August 14, 8 p.m.)
CORPORATE ROCK COMBO
Singer Constantine Maroulis (“American Idol,” “Rock of Ages”) fronts ForeignJourney in this dual personality band balancing the radio hits of Foreigner and Bon Jovi. Free, Hoyt Farm Town Park, 200 New Highway, Commack; 631-543-7804, smithtownny.gov (August 15, 7 p.m.)
STARSHIP LAUNCHING
Jefferson Starship is still going after first forming as Jefferson Airplane in 1965. Anthems like “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love” will make the Great Lawn feel like Woodstock. $70-$95, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center’s Great Lawn, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach; 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (August 15, 8 p.m.)
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
The Doobie Brothers won’t be coming to Long Island this summer. However, classic tunes like “Long Train Runnin’,” “China Grove,” “Jesus is Just Alright” and “Takin’ It to the Streets” will be played by Doobie Brothers tribute band, What A Fool Believes. $25-$45, LIU Post’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts outdoor Arts Plaza, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville; 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org (August 20, 8 p.m.)
LAND OF OZ
Country duo Brothers Osborne, featuring singer/guitarist T.J. Osborne and guitarist John Osborne, brings its “We’re Not For Everyone Tour” to Suffolk County. Travis Denning and Tenille Townes will open the show. $39.50-$240, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; licommunityhospitalamp.com (August 21, 7:30 p.m.)
411 ON 311
Rock/reggae/hip-hop/funk band 311 presents its “Live from The Ride Tour” at Farmingville with special guests Iration and Iya Terra. $29.50-$450, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; licommunityhospitalamp.com (August 22, 7 p.m.)
MADONNARAMA
Material Girl crafts a tribute to pop princess Madonna with a rundown of her hits “Papa Don’t Preach,” “Crazy For You,” “Like A Prayer” and “Borderline” at this drive-in concert. Free, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington; 516-869-6311, northhempsteadny.gov (August 22, 6 p.m.)
STEELY FANS
Fans of Steely Dan miss the band. But Hey Nineteen – a Steely Dan tribute is steppin’ in to deliver goods on songs like “Reelin’ in the Years,” “My Old School,” “Dirty Work” and “FM.” $25-$45, LIU Post’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts outdoor Arts Plaza, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville; 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org (August 27, 8 p.m.)
COUNTRY A COMIN’
WJVC – MyCountry 96.1 FM will host its 10th annual two-day country music festival. Lee Brice headlines the first day and Old Dominion stars in the second. $30-$75, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; licommunityhospitalamp.com (August 28-29, 7 p.m.)
BIG SHOT RETURNS
Michael DelGuidice & Big Shot makes their triumphant return to Long Island. The show will shuffle Billy Joel hits with classic rock staples and some of DelGuidice’s originals. Free for Town of Hempstead residents, Town Park at Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach; 516-292-9000, ext. 7480, hempsteadny.gov (Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m.)
