March 1-BRIAN UNGER AND FRIENDS

Patchogue Village resident Brian Unger's career as a musician started in the late seventies as guitarist for the band "American Tears" that toured the States with various 70's megabands such as Peter Frampton and the J. Geils Band. He also performed in New York theatre as the guitarist for a blues revival show. In 1981 he joined the band "Industry," was signed to Capitol Records and toured Europe.

In 1980 his career as a recording engineer and producer started while touring in Memphis. He purchased some of the original recording equipment from the old Stax Recording studio, brought it back to Long Island and built Paris Recording studios as a vehicle for his own compositions and as an incubator for the local music scene. By 1999 he upgraded his skills and became a "Pro Tools" engineer, purchasing one of the first systems in the area. The system quickly became the most efficient method for music production, he has been sought after for the editing capabilities inherent in this new system of recording.

In the 90's he fronted various original bands while maintaining a full time recording schedule at various studios in the New York area and formed MaddenRae, an acoustic duo with singer Shannon Rae. They were nominated in 1997 as best new band of the year by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, for their self titled album "MaddenRae". After several several years of constant recording and production for other artists Brian began performing again with Marie DelaCruz and friends, and they are currently playing her originals at various venues around Long Island.

Brian is currently collaborating with some of his old musical partners and some new faces on a project that will encompass new material from his own catalogue along with some of the best writers and players from the local indie music scene. Brian and friends will perform this music Live in the Lobby and we are thrilled that after several years of asking, he put this very special show together for us.

April 5-Double Bill with DELIGHTS OF NOTHING and GHOSTS OF ELECTRICITY

This double bill features two great bands from Long Island, each playing a full set of original music.

The Ghosts of Electricity are an ever-changing ensemble of musicians rooted by the foundation of Bill Herman on drums and guitar, Tim Strohsnitter on bass and Michele Sivori on vocals. They gained their reputation by doing original interpretations of Dylan songs, reinventing them just as Dylan does. They have released an EP called Random Bursts of Noise and are finishing up a new full length recording of original songs that will be released in spring of 2012 on Paradiddle records.

Delights of Nothing formed in 2006 and began attracting a following with their magnetic pop/alternative rock tunes. Their great melodies and rocking guitar sounds combine with socially/politically aware lyrics to create music that is catchy, unique and refreshing. Each song is carefully crafted and meticulously executed with a home-brewed spin. They have delighted audiences in both the US and the UK as their songs quickly become favorites among the fans. Signed to New York based indie label Sweet Spot Records. Delights of Nothing have their released their debut EP that was recorded here in Patchogue at Suffolk Recording Studios.

May 3-Double Bill with ALAN SEMERDJIAN BAND and JAMES B. DUKEHOUSE (featuring Joe Iadanza)

Once again, we are excited to have a double bill Live in the Lobby - full sets from two great original groups.

Alan Semerdjian may be the best singer/songwriter you've never heard of...until now. He has played over 900 shows in the last dozen years or so, placed his music in tv and film and earned the respect of lots of critics and fans along the way. His latest collection of songs titled "The Big Beauty" (produced by Mike Bloom of Rilo Kiley and The Elected) features an incredible bunch of musicians, friends, and special guests who come together to create a sweet kind of semipop indiefolk acoustic rock music. Though his most commercially-accessible work to date, The Big Beauty retains the gutsy inventiveness and integrity that make Alan Semerdjian one of New York's most unique and interesting voices.

Made up of internationally-touring singer/songwriter Joe Iadanza (vocals/guitars), bassist Craig Akin and drummer Christian Coleman, James B. Dukehouse is a thumpin' three-piece rock, roots and blues band from New York with songs about (among other things) wrecking balls and how the devil is always trying to steal away their women. "Go to Wikipedia and hit 'random article'. The first random Wikipedia article you get is the name of your band." Yup. That's really how they got the name. The rest of it has to do with folkies, NERFA, Brooklyn, cruise ships, Kansas City, open tunings, cold cuts, Patchogue Jam 4, a pickup truck, and a 150-year-old bull fiddle. But, don't get all caught up in that. Just enjoy the show. They'll tell you all about it. ---

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