Roy Abrams

Roy Abrams is a musician and a veteran music journalist. For more, visit his blog, Island Zone Update.

A Conversation With The Smithereens’ Jim Babjak

The Smithereens are among a small number of groups whose music transcends time. Their new release, The Lost Album, showcases the band at their prime, beautifully capturing their unique ability to incorporate a wide array...

Traveling At The Speed Of Heat With Jeff “Skunk” Baxter

To the delight of his fans, musical icon Jeff “Skunk” Baxter is releasing his debut solo album, Speed of Heat, on June 17, on BMG/Renew Records. The name, no doubt, is instantly familiar to fans...

A Matter Of Honor: The Welcome Return Of Steve Hackett

It was on March 8, 2020, that Steve Hackett and his band last appeared on Long Island, at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury. The concert marked the last live event I would attend for quite...

Just Before The Dawn: A Conversation With David Crosby

During the past year, David Crosby, a man for whom live performance has always been an essential part of his being, found himself at home, pondering an uncertain future. The pandemic may have put his...

Cleared for Takeoff: Brandon Gurba Launches His Solo Career

Having known singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Brandon Gurba since he was 16, I was already aware that he possessed a degree of musical talent almost eerie in both depth and scope. His former band, The Little Red Men,...

Mild-Mannered Superman: A Conversation With Steve Hackett

Iconic English guitarist/composer Steve Hackett has been on a nonstop flight of creativity that has taken him, both literally and figuratively, to the far ends of the earth. With a career spanning more than 50...

The David Crosby Story

David Crosby looks fearlessly into the waning light of his life, embracing the time remaining to him with all the energy and enthusiasm of a child waking up to a sunny summertime morning. CSN and...

A Lifetime High: David Crosby In Conversation

David Crosby is back with another masterpiece. Well into his eighth decade, hot on the heels of his fourth album in as many years, the Byrds and CSN(Y) cofounder is flying high, soaring to new...

A Lifetime High: David Crosby In Conversation

David Crosby is back with another masterpiece. Well into his eighth decade, hot on the heels of his fourth album in as many years, the Byrds and CSN(Y) cofounder is flying high, soaring to new...

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Lending A Hand To Those Who Can’t Afford Thanksgiving

Bethpage Turkey Drive for Island Harvest Food Bank aims to help local families enjoy the holiday The Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit the Island Harvest...

A New York Institution: The History Of The International Auto Show

Aside from the fact that we love attending and covering this exciting event, when the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) opened at the...

Dining In Old World Charm: Davenport Press Is Mainstay In County Seat

There are very few places remaining on Long Island that make you forget your time and place and transport your back to a simpler...

Officials Announce Nassau County Early Voting Locations For 2019 Election

Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who represents the 13th district, recently announced Nassau County’s 15 early voting locations for the 2019 general election. It will be...

Harvest Your Home

Autumn’s color palette is perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing of all the seasons. From burgundy to gold and chocolaty brown to vermilion, the season’s...
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