Tuesday, April 20th will officially commemorate "International Peter Tosh Day” (aka #PeterTosh420) – a virtual festival paying tribute to legendary reggae artist and cannabis activist, Peter Tosh.

#PeterTosh420 honors its namesake, the Grammy®️ award-winning, founding member of The Wailers. Highly regarded for his dedication to equality, Peter Tosh launched anti-apartheid campaigns, advocated for African liberation, and became an influential voice for the voiceless.

April 20th not only acknowledges the man, but also his accomplishments towards cannabis legalization. Tosh wrote and performed the iconic song, “Legalize It;” which became the soundtrack of the movement. This year’s festivities are intended to bring the world together to celebrate this icon, while staying safe, but connected.

The day-long event will welcome and feature cannabis growers, infusion culinary artists, licensed distributors, celebrities/artists, cannabis entrepreneurs, policy makers, advocates, legal professionals, medical professionals, and cannabis enthusiasts.

Events will be broadcast across multiple social media and virtual platforms:

·   Exclusive, online tours at CORE Cannabis Social Justice Museum 4/19 & 4/20

·   FB Live - Hosted by Niambe Tosh

·   IG Live - Hosted by Akayda Tosh (Peter Tosh’s granddaughter)

·   Clubhouse Main Stage (Legacy Conversation) - Hosted by Behind The Recordz

·   Clubhouse After Party - Hosted by 808 Farm

·   Minorities for Medical Marijuana Project Clean Slate Expungement Clinics

“The music of my father, Peter Tosh, demarcates the beginning of an international movement to decriminalize cannabis”, said Niambe McIntosh, administrator of her father’s estate.

“His music transcended time and continues to resonate with today’s activists, ”said notable participant, Roz McCarthy, founder and CEO of M4MM, “we are proud partners and look forward to this global celebration where all international M4MM chapters and members will participate and salute the late great Peter Tosh.”

International Peter Tosh Day is presented by the Peter Tosh Legacy & Brands, with marketing by Launchpad Worldwide.  To join the festival and for more information about #PeterTosh420, please follow @PeterTosh on Facebook and Instagram and visit www.PeterTosh.com 

On Monday November 29th, come see Jeff Lake & friends LIVE at The Cutting Room - located at 44 E. 32 Street, NYC. Doors open at 6pm. Show is from 7:30pm-9pm. Advance reduced ticket prices are available now online at EventBrite.

The show will feature original songs from the new EP, songs from 2020’s “Penny Lane” release, as well as songs from The Beatles LET IT BE re-release which is currently #1 on the Billboard Top 10 Album chart (over 50 years later). Jeff will be joined by Tara Hanish (cello), Ally Jenkins (violin), with special performances by vocalist Scout Ford (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) & newcomer, vocalist Nichelle Lewis.

With placements on the Shrek & The Greatest Showman playlists on Spotify, Cellophane Flowers have accumulated over 100k streams since their album release one year ago. In similar fashion, the opening song from Jeff’s new release, “Better Times” currently finds itself side by side on various playlists next to artists such as Keith Urban & Blake Shelton.

Check out Jeff’s new “Better Times” video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCYGBMU6pl0

LIVE MUSIC IS BACK IN THE BIG APPLE!

JOIN US in the intimate confines of NYC’S PREMIER LIVE MUSIC VENUE!!

“Field of Grass” & “Penny Lane” are available on CD & digital outlets worldwide including the iTunes store & Amazon.

Follow Jeff on Instagram & Facebook @jefflakemusic

“At The Border”, the latest Music Video from acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Mark Newman is now available on his Official YouTube Channel and social media pages. The video was Directed by George Panagakos of 525 Media.

Regarding the genesis of this tune, Mark explained, “At The Border” was originally written about the struggles of the people fleeing the war in Ukraine, but is also inspired by the millions of people all around the world trying to escape oppression and hunger on an ongoing basis”.

In a pre-production meeting, Newman told the director, “This has been going on since the times of Ancient Egypt. People have had to leave their homes to find better lives elsewhere throughout history. It’s a worldwide problem.  That’s what this song is about, and what I’d like to see represented in this film.”

No stranger to tackling tough topics, Mark has always worked to bring about political and social change with his songs, including the recent releases “When I Aim My Gun”, and “Tulsa”, which solemnly recounts the Tulsa Massacre of 1921.

The current global estimate is that there are approximately 281 million refugees worldwide, which equates to 3.6 per cent of the global population. Overall, the estimated number of international migrants has increased drastically over the past five decades.

Of the more than 44 million immigrants in the United States as of 2019, one-third (14.8 million) were low income, meaning that their family's income was below 200% percent of the federal poverty level.

Upcoming Mark Newman Shows:

5/13 Mark Newman & Friends at Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival, Natchitoches, LA

5/19 Mark Newman w/ Sailin’ Shoes (Little Feat Tribute) at The Warehouse, Amityville NY

5/20 & 5/21 Mark Newman at Montauk Music Festival, NY

6/24 Mark Newman w/ The Hitmen, Coppell, TX

7/15 Mark Newman w/ Streetfighter at Jones Beach Bandshell, NY

7/16 Mark Newman w/ Sailin’ Shoes (Little Feat Tribute) at Woodbridge Concert Series

7/23 Mark Newman w/ Sailin’ Shoes (Little Feat Tribute) at Great South Bay Music Festival

8/10 Mark Newman w/ Jeff Lake at Jones Beach Bandshell, NY

9/03 Mark Newman w/ Allmost Brothers at Jones Beach Bandshell, NY

Newman has worked with many soul, blues and rock greats including John Oates (Hall & Oates), Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds), Willy DeVille (Mink DeVille), Sam The Sham, Bobby Whitlock (Derek and the Dominos) and Sam Moore (Sam & Dave).

Mark has also shared the stage with stars such as Sting, Elvis Costello, Travis Tritt and Carla Thomas as well. As an opening act, Mark and his original band have played many dates with acts like Delbert McClinton, Les Dudek, The Doobie Brothers, Don Felder of The Eagles, David Bromberg and many others. A multi stringsman, Mark has mastered electric/acoustic/lap steel guitar as well as the mandolin and dobro.

Past releases include the singles “Tulsa”, a song and video created in remembrance of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, and “From Me To You”, a cover of the Janis Ian song for her Better Times Project of 2020. His most recent album, “Empirical Truth” was the 2019 Winner of The Long Island Blues Society Best Album Category, and represented the NY area in competition at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Earlier records include 2006’s “Must Be a Pony”, 2010’s “Walls of Jericho”, and 2015’s  “Brussels” - a live acoustic-driven EP.

This Father’s Day weekend, on Saturday June 17th, beginning at 7pm, bring Dad over to Buddha Jams, located at 192 Glen Street in Glen Cove for a special performance by reggae legend Mighty Mystic. Visit the sprawling facility and let the reggae music fill you with positive vibes in a comfortable environment, inspiring you to unabashedly dance your way to enlightenment. This is an exclusive one time intimate acoustic performance on Long Island by a world renowned music superstar that is not to be missed!

Act fast as an extremely limited number of tickets are available for only $35 NOW at www.BuddhaJams.com

Mighty Mystic, is a Jamaican-born, Somerville, Massachusetts-based reggae artist. He is the younger brother to current Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

Born in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, he moved to Boston at the age of nine with his family. He began performing as 'Mystic' and broke through with his 2006 single "Riding on the Clouds", which received radio airplay across the East coast of the US.His debut album Wake up the World (2010) included "Revolution", "Riding on the Clouds", "Original Love", and "Slipped Away", with appearances from Shaggy and roots rocker Lutan Fyah.

The Groundbreaking Buddha Jams Yoga and Event Center is blossoming in Glen Cove. Offering visitors an immersive experience designed to enlighten and fill your body, mind, and spirit with lasting positive energy and vibes.

In contrast to a traditional Yoga studio, the brand new expansive 5,000 square foot indoor/outdoor instantly enlightening Buddha Jams Yoga in Glen Cove is far from your average studio. At night Buddha Jams duals as an event space complete with two stages, professional sound, and has an owner who is not only a yoga teacher but an entrepreneur who has also produced massive events, concerts, and music festivals. Buddha Jams prides itself on teaching students to live in a state of consistent communal connection, culture, and spiritual freedom through connection to the self, guided by breath, and explored through music and movement.

On Saturday July 22nd at 11am, The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) will present the feature documentary “For Satos Sake” (the recipient of this year’s Alan Fortunoff Humanitarian Film Award) as part of the “Reel LIIFE” Block during the 26th Anniversary presentation of the festival, which is happening from July 19th - July 23rd at the historic Bellmore Movies & The Showplace, 222 Pettit Ave in Bellmore.

WATCH THE TRAILER

Tickets and passes are on sale now: https://longislandfilm.com/tickets/  

In keeping with the spirit of the film, we will be hosting a rescue dog goodie drive at the event, collecting snacks, toys and other goodies for shelter dogs which will be donated to TOHAS, a boxer rescue, and several other local animal advocates.

Some of the items the dogs have requested include edible Nyla bones, Nyla bones, Jolly balls, Toys for aggressive chewers, Denta Sticks, mother hubbard bones, Old Mother Hubbard By Wellness Classic P-Nuttier Value Box, bully sticks, Jerky treats, Pupperonis, Nudgies, soft treats
For Satos Sake Documentary is an informative, inspiring, emotionally intense documentary that gives the viewers an insider look at the homeless animal crisis in Puerto Rico. It also highlights the incredible efforts made by a group of rescuers who have come together from all different walks of life for one common goal; to save the lives of these sentient beings often found struggling to survive on their own. Filled with heartwarming moments, the documentary explores the resilience, strong will and heart of both the rescuer and their rescues, many of whom despite against all odds and with the love and kindness from their rescuers, fosters and supporters, have secured forever homes where they now live happier and healthier lives.
or the past 26 years, LIIFE has been the premier filmmaker community on Long Island, and one of the most respected festivals of its kind in the world; each year showcasing over 130 independent films in a variety of genres.

Experience Local and Foreign Film Screenings, Celebrity Appearances, Informative Panels, A Star-Studded Awards Ceremony and Q & A’s with Top Filmmakers From Around The World.

Full schedule: https://liife.eventive.org/films

Festivals of the past have included such luminaries as the late Danny Aiello and Ed Asner, Blue Bloods’ Robert Clohessy and Abigail Hawk, Ralph Macchio, John Amos, Daniel Baldwin, Ally Sheedy, Catherine Curtin, Chad Coleman, Steve Buscemi, Ed Burns, Ilene Kristen, and so many more.

LIIFE has become a summer playground for filmmakers; with local and international film screenings, celebrity appearances, entertaining and informative panels, a star-studded awards ceremony, and networking galore. LIIFE is presented by the Long Island Film/TV Foundation (LIFTF) and sponsored by the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, Gold Coast Studios, and the County of Nassau. For more information on LIIFE please visit: www.LongIslandFilm.com

About Director Evelyn O. Vaccaro: Evelyn has been volunteering her time to create awareness documentaries, specifically about the homeless animal crisis and efforts being made by rescuers, for over 12 years now. She is a long time advocate of animal welfare who has dedicated many years to creating awareness and educational documentaries and PSA’s to help in the cause against animal homelessness and neglect. For Satos Sake Documentary is her 3rd full length documentary. Her other documentaries include ‘Its a Potcake Life’ about the plight of the homeless dogs of the Bahamas and ‘Circle of Strength’ about families separated from their loved ones during Hurricane Dorian. When Evelyn is not spending her time trying to help bring awareness to these causes, she works as a full time stunt woman and has been featured in such films Black Panther 2 Wakanda Forever, John Wick 3, as a stunt double on several Tyler Perry TV shows, Outer Banks and many others. She also uses her connections in the industry to continue to create more awareness for the homeless animals of Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. EV Creative Productions, Inc 914-330-2642 [email protected]

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This Friday September 8th at 8:00 PM, join music lovers from across the Long Island for a special performance by Maria Muldaur at My Father’s Place, located inside The Metropolitan in Glen Cove, 3 Pratt Blvd, Glen Cove, NY 11542, USA

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Maria Muldaur is best known world-wide for her 1973 mega-hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” which received several Grammy nominations, and enshrined her forever in the hearts of Baby Boomers everywhere. In the 50 years since “Midnight at the Oasis”

Maria has toured extensively worldwide and has recorded 43 solo albums covering all kinds of American Roots Music, including Blues, Gospel, R&B, Jug Band, Jazz and Big Band (not to mention several award-winning children’s albums). Often joining forces with some of the top names in the business, Maria has recorded and produced on-average an album per year, several of which have been nominated for Grammys and other awards.