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A Magnificent New Home for Long Island Entertainment

Presented by Catholic Health

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is proud to open its doors to an awe-inspiring new facility in Stony Brook, NY that is dedicated to the recognition, honor, and preservation of Long Island’s music and entertainment heritage. Since 2004, our organization has Inducted over 120 music artists and related professionals who will now be recognized in a permanent home. The space—covering 8,800 square feet—features a large exhibition area, theater, and an official “Hall of Fame Museum.”

Our official “Hall of Fame Museum” features displays of original musical instruments, famous awards, apparel, and other memorabilia from many of Long Island’s favorite artists. The wide variety of talent represented by the 120 inductees includes names like Billy Joel, Blue Oyster Cult, KISS, LL Cool J, Debbie Gibson, Louis Armstrong, the Stray Cats, and Run-DMC, among many others.

Nostalgia devotees will love our first exhibit: “Long Island’s Legendary Club Scene: 1960’s–1980’s”—designed by world-renowned visual designer, Kevin O’Callaghan. Bask in the memories while doing a “club crawl” through the nightclubs of that era such as My Father’s Place, Hammerheads, Action House/Speaks, the OBI, Mad Hatter, Pips, and Malibu, among others, where bands that included Twisted Sister, Zebra, the Rascals, the Hassles, the Illusion, Joan Jett and so many more played. Experience it all at the “Hall of Fame Museum”!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Catholic Health, and Premier Sponsor Country Carpet for their support in making the “Hall of Fame Museum” and exhibition possible.

We are closed until November 24th as we create the much anticipated Billy Joel – My Life exhibit. See you then!

Hours
Wednesday – Sunday
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Museum
97 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
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Upcoming Events

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TIME
EVENT
VENUE
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Apr 27
3:00 pm
Karen Bella
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame and Museum

Karen Bella, is a NYC & Long Island-based performing and recording artist, who crosses genres in her songwriting, while having a strong foundation in the “classics.”  Her hard work, beautiful voice, and experience with live performances, all attribute to turning all eyes and ears in the room to her when she’s on stage. Karen returns to the LIMEHOF stage after a wonderful performance in 2024.

May 04
3:00 pm
Paul Cipro & His Band
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame and Museum

On May 4th at 3 PM Long Island musician/songwriter Paul Cipro and his band will perform a concert of original music featuring new releases “Monday Morning Fight Song” and “How Gone RU” (available on all streaming sites). Paul’s music is described as “cerebral rock with acoustic elements”. His band of skilled musicians includes: Jessica Benenati (keyboards), Conor Franzone (guitar), Tom King (guitar/percussion) and Rob Nolan (bass). A long standing figure of the Long Island music scene, Cipro has tens of thousands of listeners worldwide… come enjoy this exciting musical event!

May 10
2:00 pm
Author David Browne Book Signing
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame and Museum

Author David Browne will talk about his new book, Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital.

“Greenwich Village may seem miles away from Long Island—and it is—but some of its legendary musicians—like the late Dave Van Ronk—hailed from Queens and further points east,” Browne said. “I’m really looking forward to bringing the spirit of the Village music scene to the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.”

Browne will also participate in a Q&A session with LIMEHOF Vice Chairman, Tom Needham. After the session, attendees have the option to buy copies of the book for the author to sign.

May 17
1:00 pm
"Screamwalkers" Film Screening
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame and Museum

Sean Quincy King (from Huntington) will screen his latest film Screamwalkers.  This event is part of LIMEHOF’s Monthly Local Filmmakers Series putting the spotlight on Long Island Directors and their films. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase and free to LIMEHOF members.

Sean Qunicy King is an award-winning director, cinematographer, producer and actor whose films and TV credits include the cult classic comedy/horror TV show The Ghouligans! (2005-2015). He is also known for his cinematography work on the award-winning films Night For Day (2008), The Night Never Sleeps (2012), Send No Flowers (2013), and Cigarette Soup (2014). King has also worked as director on many commercials, documentaries, feature and television projects as well, such as Lost Suburbia (2007), This Mortal Coil (2010), and Hunter’s Moon (2015).

Following the screening, there will be a Q&A penal emceed by LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham. Sean King (Director), Glenn McBride Jr. (Actor), Celia Spero (Actor), and Peter Bune Jr. (Producer) are expected to participate.

May 18
3:00 pm
Martha Trachtenberg
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame and Museum

Martha Trachtenberg was a founding member of the Buffalo Gals, the first all-woman bluegrass band, back in the mid-1970s, aka the dawn of time.  Her 1999 CD, It’s About Time, won straight As from Newsday and radio airplay both in the States and abroad.     Martha’s songs have been recorded by a number of artists from the bluegrass world, including Tony Trischka and Skyline, Nothin’ Fancy, Missy Raines and Jim Hurst, Dede Wyland, John and Cathy Cadley, and, most recently, IBMA’s 2024 Male Vocalist of the Year, Greg Blake. For the past three years, she’s been a part of the prestigious Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, as a songwriting teacher and performer, and is slowly but surely assembling songs for another CD.  So slowly, in fact, that the working title is Better Late Than Never . . .  Thank you.  Thank you very much.

May 25
3:00 pm
Tal Naccarato
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame and Museum

Italo ‘Tal’ Naccarato, the vocalist, songwriter, composer, teaching artist, writer and instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, harmonica) was born in the medieval mountain village of Fiumefreddo Bruzio in Calabria, Italy and raised in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. His stylized original work, highlighting a deep appreciation for traditional Folk and Americana Roots music, is steeped heavily in Rock and Blues and includes his original classical guitar inspired compositions, performed with a ‘bluesy swing’.

Accessibility

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is committed to ensuring that its facilities, exhibitions, and services are accessible to all individuals. Should you have a question, please contact us prior to your visit at (631) 689-5888 or info@limusichalloffame.org.

Venue Accessibility

  • The museum’s entrance, exhibitions, and restrooms are accessible by wheelchair.
  • All public floors of the museum can be reached by elevator.
  • Service animals are permitted.
  • Strollers are permitted.

 

Auditory and Visual Accessibility for Exhibitions

The museum is currently exploring options for assisting our guests with auditory and visual challenges.

Website Accessibility

Please read about our efforts towards website accessibility on our policy page: https://www.limusichalloffame.org/accessibility-statement/.

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