Music News – LI Press

“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

Stewart Manor 4th of July Parade

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

Amit Ben-Bassat

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

MusicFest finalist Grace Curry will be returning to this year's competition as a competition judge and guest musical theatre performer.

Great Neck

Second annual Great Neck Plaza MusicFest competition returns June 17

By Long Island Press

bragoli

Concerts & Music

Pop prodigy Tyler Bragoli to headline The Space in Westbury June 6

By Christy Hinko

The Glen Cove High School Select Chorale, directed by Edward Norris

Glen Cove

Glen Cove named one of best communities for music education

By Hannah Devlin

Legally Blonde

Huntington

‘Legally Blonde’ brings high-energy musical magic to Madison Theatre

By Christy Hinko

Chris Botti

Music

Trumpeter Chris Botti set to deliver a night of jazz mastery at The Paramount

By Christy Hinko

Billy Joel has canceled his upcoming tour after being diagnosed with a brain disorder.

Concerts & Music

Billy Joel cancels tour, reveals brain disorder diagnosis after falling on stage

By Nicole Formisano

LV Music 5 (1)

Oyster Bay, Locust Valley schools named best for music education

By Hannah Devlin

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