JUNE 1, 2025, SUNDAY, JIMMY ROBERTS, GREAT NECK LIBRARY (MAIN), 2 PM
Jimmy Roberts grew up in Great Neck NY. Mr. Roberts has written 5 Off Broadway musicals including the smash Off Broadway hit I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change which is the 2nd longest running Off Broadway musical of all time. That musical has been performed in all 50 states and over 25 countries. Jimmy will be singing and playing the Great American Songbook on the library’s beautiful Steinway piano. It is not often a performer of this caliber performs in Great Neck, be there you will be glad you came.
JUNE 26, THURSDAY, DOUBLE HEADER, STREETFIGHTER (STONES) VS lIVERPOOL SHUFFLE (BEATLES) PROMENADE, GRACE AVE AND MIDDLE NECK RD, GREAT NECK PLAZA, 6:30 to 10:30 PM.
This is the same Battle of the Bands show that we had last year. It was so popular that the Business Improvement District decided to do it again. Come on down and vote for which band you like the best. Last year the Beatle band won. Who will win this year? Promenades are when the street is closed off and the restaurants bring their tables on the street and serve their patrons there, while the band entertains them. This is a fun event.
JULY 8, TUESDAY, JEWISH & ISRAELI MUSIC WITH BRIAN SHAMASH & FRIENDS, FIREFIGHTERS PK, 8PM
Welcome another new performer to the gazebo stage who will dazzle you with his beautiful voice. Besides the Jewish and Israeli music Brian has some surprises up his sleeve that you do not want to miss. Firefighters Pk is at the intersection of Grace Ave & Park Pl. in Great Neck Plaza.
JULY 10, THURSDAY, GOTCHA COVERED, PROMENADE, 6:30 TO 9:30, BOND ST. (BETWEEN GRACE AVE & NORTH STATION PLAZA)
Gotcha Covered is one of Great Neck’s favorite soft rock cover bands. If you have not heard them yet you should, great harmony. See you there.
JULY 15, TUESDAY, MILAGRO TRIBUTE BAND (SANTANA) FIREFIGHTERS PK, 8PM.
Come on down for the debut of Milagro. This was the most requested band on the survey that Great Neck Plaza conducted last Season, come see why they are so popular. The rain date is always the Thursday after the original date. Firefighters Pk is at the intersection of Grace Ave & Park Place in Great Neck Plaza.
THURSDAY, JULY 17, FLEETWOOD MACKED TRIBUTE BAND (FLEETWOOD MACK), PROMENADE, MIDDLE NECK RD & GRACE AVE. GREAT NECK PLAZA, NY, 6:30 TO 10PM
This is one of the top Fleetwood Mack tribute acts in the country. Come on down & see why. The Promenades are when the street is closed and the restaurants place theit tables on the street for outdoor dining, while you are entertained by a live band. This is a fun event. See you there!
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025, WOOD VIBRATION,AT THE PROMENADE ON BOND STREET (BETWEEN GRACE AVE & NORTH STATION PLAZA,) 6:30 PM TO 10PM.
New to Great Neck. Check out this incredible band. Promenades are when the street is closed off and the restaurants put their tables on the street for outdoor dining while the band plays on. This is a FUN event and a great way to enjoy a beautiful summer night.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025, RUSTLERS, KICKIN COUNTRY AND ROCK & ROLL BAND, FIREFIGHTERS PK, 8 PM
This is one good Country & Rock band. Firefighters Pk is located at Grace Ave & Park Place. Rain date is the Thursday after. See you there partner!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025, STREETFIGHTER, ROLLING STONE TRIBUTE BAND, FIGHTERS PK, GREAT NECK PLAZA, 8 PM.
Simply the BEST Rolling Stone Tribute Band on the planet! Rain date the Thursday after. Firefighters Pk is beautiful park located at the intersection of Grace Ave, and Park Place in the Village of Great Neck Plaza.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2025, BARBERSHOP CHOIR, SHELTER ROCK LIBRARY, 3, PM
This is NOT a Quartet it is a CHOIR of approx 20 men and one lucky female singing a varity of music in the barbershop style. The library is located at 165 Searingtown Rd., Albertson, NY, 11507. Preregister online or call 516-248-7363.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025, VALERI ROSE, GREAT NECK PLAZA FARMER'S MKT,10AM-2PM
Valeri is a master of the keytar (a keyboard that is hung around her neck like a guitar) This is a fun way to spend a leisurely Sunday morning while picking up some delicious & nutritious, produce , baked goods, and other items.
PRIVATE PARTY, FOREIGN JOURNEY TRIBUTE BAND, SATURDAY MAY 31, MANHASSET BAY YACHT CLUB, PORT WASHINGTON, NY 7 PM
Foreign Journey plays the music of Foreigner & Journey and they do it VERY well
JIMMY ROBERTS PLAYS & SINGS THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, GREAT NECK LIBRARY (MAIN BRANCH), SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025, 2 PM
Jimmy who is the composer of Off Broadways 2nd longest running musical ”I Love You You’re Perfect, Now Change” will dazzle you with the wit of Sondheim, the genius of Gershwin, plus several of his original songs and unique piano arrangements which blend Bach and Beethoven with American pop classics. Don’t miss what the New York Times called “a brilliant performance by Mr. Roberts” The library’s address is: 159 Bayview Ave. zip 11023. Pre register by calling the library at 466-840-9370 or on line.
DUBLINAIRES ST PATRICK'S DAY LIBRARY TOUR
The Dubliniers are led by Stu Markus of the Gathering Time Folk Rock group (guitar & vocals), Efrat Shapira (fiddle & vocals) and Gerry McKeveny of Gathering Time, (lead guitar and vocals) The Duo is Stu and Efrat and Gerry is added for the Trio. The Dublinaires will be performing many of your favorite Irish tunes in honor of St Patrick’s Day Come on down to this foot stomping show. TOUR DATES: Bayshore Brightwaters Library Sunday, March 9, 2024, 1 PM, Trio, Preregister at Bsbw.library.org, Levittown Library, March 14, Friday, 2:30, Duo, Preregister at Levittownpl.org , Westbury Library, Sunday, March 16, 2:30PM, Duo, .preregister at westburylibrary.org.
MOTOWN THE SOUND OF DETROIT, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024, OCEANSIDE LIBRARY, 2PM.SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOW!
Another great show by a fabulous Motown, Disco, RB and soul band that has played worldwide. Put on your dancing shoes for this exciting holiday show. The library is located at 30 Davison Av, these shows fill up fast so I would pre- register by phoning the library at 516-766-2360 or by going to the library’s website at oceansidelibrary.com or in person. See you there!
BA BAN CHINESE MUSIC SOCIETY, JERICHO LIBRARY, SUNDAY, APRIL 6,2025 2 PM.
Esteemed musicians Yi Zhou and Yiman Miao co founders of the Chinese Music Society of NY will be performing Harmony Across Horizons , An Enchanting Odyssey Through Chinese Music. They will be playing ancient Chinese instruments. These performers play all over Europe, China, and North America. Ba Ban has played in Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in NYC and you can now see them at NO CHARGE in the library. Come and educate yourself to music other then American music. The library is located at : #1 Merry Lane, zip code 11753, phone,516-935-6790. Register on line at jericholibrary.org, in person or on the phone.
DUBLINAIRES ST PATRICK'S SHOW, SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025, WESTBURY LIBRARY, 2:30 PM
The Dublinaires are Stu Markus and Efrat Shapira . Stu is a sort after folk guitarist, singer/songwriter and Efrat is an Israeli fiddle player who started playing at the age of 7. Put on something green and come on down to this foot stomping show of familiar Irish tunes. The library’s address is 445 Jefferson St., zip code is 11590. Pre-register at Westburylibrary.org or in person or by phone at 516-333 0176.
DUBLINAIRES ST PATRICK'S SHOW, FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025, LEVITTOWN LIBRARY, 2:30 PM
The Dublinaires are Stu Marcus and Efrat Shapira. Stu is one of Long Island’s most highly rated folk guitarists, singer and songwriters. Everet is renowned Israeli fiddle player who began playing at the age of 7. Come on down for this foot stomping show. The library is located at # 1 Bluegrass Ln, zip 11756. Pre-register online at levittownpl.org or by calling 516731-5728. See you there