Fall music preview: Devo, Billie Ellish, Josh Groban, 38 more concerts headed our way
Are they not men? Devo (Bob Mothersbaugh, left, Mark Mothersbaugh, Josh Hager, Gerald Casale) are headed for Jones Beach. Credit: AP/Evan Agostini
When popera star Josh Groban hits a high note that goes soaring over a crowd, he feels free.
"It’s a lot of blood rushing to your head. Your body kind of feels like a balloon that’s inflated," Groban, 44, says. "The best part is the feeling of energy flowing up from the ground and out through your head. But there’s a lot of work you are doing that the audience isn’t seeing in order to make sure the song comes out to your standard."
Groban will play LIU Post’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville for the first time on Oct. 11. This is only one of several concerts happening on Long Island this fall. Here’s a guide taking you through 41 shows happening
SEPTEMBER
MAREN MORRIS
Maren Morris has been nominated for 17 Grammy Awards. Credit: Getty Images/Natasha Moustache
Country pop star Maren Morris brings her "Dreamsicle Tour" to The Paramount on Sept. 10.
LOCATION 370 New York Avenue, Huntington
INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
TICKETS $65.25-$114.25
THE NELSONS
See twin brothers Matthew and Gunnar Nelson of the ’90s group Nelson perform their own songs and the hits of their late father, Ricky Nelson, at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sept. 13. Sarah Gross will serve as a special guest.
LOCATION 71 East Main Street, Patchogue
INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
TICKETS $43-$86
PAPA ROACH/RISE AGAINST/UNDEROATH
Look out for the "Rise of the Roach Tour" as Rise Against pairs with Papa Roach for an evening of punk and nu metal at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on Sept. 13. Underoath opens the show.
LOCATION 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
INFO 516-221-1000, northwellatjonesbeachtheater.com
TICKETS $35-$133.50
THE BACON BROTHERS
Kevin Bacon has been a Hollywood actor for 47 years, starring in more than 100 films. Even more impressive, his side job is a successful folk-rock duo with his brother Michael for the past 31 years. The duo is set to play The Paramount on Sept. 14 on their "Freestanding Tour."
"Since Kevin was three years-old banging on a can, we’ve been making music together," Michael, 75, says. "Eventually, we decided to do one gig as the Bacon Brothers and that started a ripple that has carried us through more than three decades."
However, there are differences between the brothers’ styles.
"I’m much more of a show off and Michael is an introspective performer," Kevin, 67, says. "In terms of our writing styles, I tend to write with rhythm in mind. Michael is more focused on the melody."
LOCATION 370 New York Avenue, Huntington
INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
TICKETS $50.75-$106.50
MICHAEL SCHENKER
Guitar legend Michael Schenker will deliver his UFO classics at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sept. 14.
LOCATION 71 East Main Street, Patchogue
INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
TICKETS $56-$86
ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS
His aim is still true: Elvis Costello plays Tilles Center. Credit: Redferns/Jordi Vidal
Catch Costello make his return to Long Island at LIU Post’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville on Sept. 21. Charlie Sexton is the special guest.
LOCATION 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
INFO 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org
TICKETS $120.15-$222.70
BAYSIDE
Bayside is leaving the best for last as its Sept. 26 gig marking its 25th anniversary at The Paramount will be the final show of the year for this punk-rock foursome from Queens. Dubbed "The Errors Tour," the live show spans the band’s entire career.
"We always want to go out there and punch everybody in the face. It’s all about go-go-go," singer/guitarist Anthony Raneri, 43, says. "The show is on 100 from when we walk out to when we walk off. The goal is to have people leave saying, ‘What just happened?’ ”
LOCATION 370 New York Avenue, Huntington
INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
TICKETS $38.75-$87.90
OCTOBER
MICHAEL W. SMITH
The Christian pop vocalist's "Beyond the Far Horizon Tour" comes to the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 2.
LOCATION 71 East Main Street, Patchogue
INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
TICKETS $46-$66
TWENTY ONE PILOTS
"Breach." the eighth studio album from Twenty One Pilots (Josh Dun, left, and Tyler Joseph), drops on Sept.12. Credit: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Chris Pizzello
Don’t miss the Ohio duo of vocalist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun on "The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025," which arrives at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on Oct. 4.
LOCATION 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
INFO 516-221-1000, northwellatjonesbeachtheater.com
TICKETS $67.20-$145.70
BLUES TRAVELER
Blues Traveler comes back to LI with its "Hooked on the Hits" tour on Oct. 5 at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.
LOCATION 71 East Main Street, Patchogue
INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
TICKETS $60-$200
THE B-52’S/DEVO
"Rock Lobster" is sure to be on the menu when The B-52's hit Jones Beach. Credit: Getty Images/Medios y Media
Enjoy a night of New Wave when the B-52’s pair with Devo for "The Cosmic De-Evolution Tour," which hits Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on Oct. 5.
LOCATION 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
INFO 516-221-1000, northwellatjonesbeachtheater.com
TICKETS $78.25-$243.50
YES
The progressive rock band forges forward with guitarist Steve Howe at the helm as they arrive at The Paramount on Oct. 7. The band is set to perform its 1971 classic album, "Fragile" in its entirety.
“ ‘Fragile’ has held up rather well over time. At the time, we were trying to break some ground by stretching out our concepts and making it more rock oriented," guitarist Howe, 78, says. "We were trying to come up with nice persuasive music. By the time we got to the studio, we really had some interesting new slants."
LOCATION 370 New York Avenue, Huntington
INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
TICKETS $98.25-$477.30
THE WAILERS
Keeping up the tradition the late Bob Marley started, The Wailers are ready to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Natural Mystic" at Landmark on Main Street - Jeanne Rimsky Theater in Port Washington on Oct. 9.
LOCATION 232 Main St #1, Port Washington
INFO 516-767-6444, landmarkonmainstreet.org
TICKETS $54.66-$75.39
L.A. GUNS
The West Coast hair band makes a rare club appearance at 89 North in Patchogue on Oct. 9.
LOCATION 89 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue
INFO 631-730-8992, 89northmusic.com
TICKETS $31.42-$43.78
THE SMITHEREENS
Catch vocalist John Cowsill as he fronts The Smithereens at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 9.
LOCATION 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
INFO 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org
TICKETS $45.80-$84.65
ERIC JOHNSON
The guitarist riffs his way through his "Texaphonic" show at The Suffolk in Riverhead on Oct. 10.
LOCATION 118 E. Main Street, Riverhead
INFO 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org
TICKETS $50-$220
JOSH GROBAN
Josh Groban is currently promoting a new retrospective album, "Gems" featuring his hits. Credit: Getty Images / Arturo Holmes
At Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 11, Josh Groban will deliver a set filled with variety.
"Having 25 years and 10 albums to work with means that I can really shape an evening with so many songs in my arsenal," Groban says. "Every venue that I’m in, I make an effort to really get to know the audience. I want people to escape and have a good time."
LOCATION 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
INFO 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org
TICKETS $255.90-$481.10
THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS/GARY NUMAN
Turn the clock back to the 1980s as the Psychedelic Furs ("Pretty in Pink") and Gary Numan ("Cars") come together at The Paramount on Oct. 11.
LOCATION 370 New York Avenue, Huntington
INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
TICKETS $173.45-$312.10
GEOFF TATE
The former lead singer of Queensrÿche re-creates "Operation: Mindcrime" for the last time at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 16.
LOCATION 71 East Main Street, Patchogue
INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
TICKETS $46-$76
CHEAP TRICK
Better "Surrender" because the "Dream Police" are headed to Long Island as Cheap Trick plays The Paramount on Oct. 21.
LOCATION 370 New York Avenue, Huntington
INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
TICKETS $54.25-$327.45
THE GIPSY KINGS
Witness vocalist Nicolas Reyes and guitarist Tonino Baliardo bring their blend of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa and pop when they take the stage at The Paramount on Oct. 22.
LOCATION 370 New York Avenue, Huntington
INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
TICKETS $64.75-$134.50
JEFF TWEEDY
The Wilco lead singer/guitarist goes solo focusing on his upcoming album, "Twlight Override" at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 24.
LOCATION 71 East Main Street, Patchogue
INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
TICKETS $70-$100
DREAM THEATER
Dream Theater (members James LaBrie, left, and John Petrucci) are celebrating the band's 40th anniversary. Credit: Getty Images/Wagner Meier
Long Island’s own progressive metal band will fulfill its lifelong desire to headline Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale on Oct. 25 celebrating its latest album, "Parasomnia" and its 40th anniversary.
"We are going to be playing the new album for the first time in its entirety. Our stage set and show brings people into this ‘Parasomnia’ world of sleep disturbances right before Halloween so the timing is great," guitarist John Petrucci, 58, says. "We will also be celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘A Change of Seasons’ by playing that track as well as a mixture of different catalog songs."
LOCATION 1255 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale
INFO 516-654-8203, nassaucoliseum.com
TICKETS $99.65-$390.59
BILLIE EILISH
Billie Eilish rose to fame in 2015 with her viral SoundCloud hit "Ocean Eyes." Credit: WireImage for Live Nation/Samir Hussein
The 23-year-old Grammy-winning pop star takes her "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour" to UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont on Oct. 25-26.
LOCATION 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
INFO 516-460-8950, ubsarena.com
TICKETS Sold out (check for last minute availability)
BRYAN ADAMS/PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO
Did you know that Pat Benatar's "You Better Run" was the second video played on MTV's launch day, Aug. 1, 1981? Credit: Getty Images for iHeartRadio/Kevin Winter
Two 1980s icons present a night of hits as Bryan Adams brings Pat Benatar (plus her guitarist husband Neil Giraldo) on as a special guest during his "Roll With the Punches Tour" at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 30.
LOCATION 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, Manhattan
INFO 212-465-6000, msg.com
TICKETS $80.05-$525.40
THOMAS DOLBY
Halloween will be "Hyperactive" this year when Dolby spooks the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 31.
LOCATION 71 East Main Street, Patchogue
INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
TICKETS $46-$86
NOVEMBER
MONSTERS OF FREESTYLE
All the freestyle freaks will be movin’ and groovin’ at the "Monsters of Freestyle" show on Nov. 1 at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. This year’s bill will feature TKA, George Lamond, Shannon, Cynthia, Lisette Melendez, Coro, Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation, C-Bank and more.
LOCATION 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
INFO 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com
TICKETS $47.50-$205.30
THE STRAY CATS
Brian Setzer, left, and Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats will rock this town once more. Credit: Redferns/Steve Thorne
The rockabilly power trio from Massapequa rides again! Drummer Slim Jim Phantom, bassist Lee Rocker and vocalist/guitarist Brian Setzer are reuniting for a fall tour that hits Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Nov. 5.
LOCATION 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
INFO 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com
TICKETS $70.50-$291.45
MARC COHN & SHAWN COLVIN
Singer/songwriters from the 1990s Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin team up on Nov. 6 at Landmark on Main Street - Jeanne Rimsky Theater in Port Washington.
LOCATION 232 Main St.#1, Port Washington
INFO 516-767-6444, landmarkonmainstreet.org
TICKETS $76.96-$97.69
RICHIE KOTZEN & JOHN 5
Guitarist John 5 (Motley Crue, Rob Zombie) puts his six-string power with fellow axman Richie Kotzen (Poison, the Winery Dogs) at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Nov. 6. John 5 will be promoting his upcoming solo album, "Ghost."
"I’ve known Richie for years and putting us together is a wonderful fit," John 5, 55, says. "We are doing 50 shows in 50 states in 50 days. I’m more excited than the people buying tickets."
LOCATION 71 East Main Street, Patchogue
INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
TICKETS $56-$86
ZEBRA
Zebra (Felix Hanemann, on bass and vocals, left, Randy Jackson, on lead vocals and guitar and Guy Gelso, on percussion) are celebrating the band's 50th anniversary. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame band Zebra celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Nov. 8.
LOCATION 71 East Main Street, Patchogue
INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
TICKETS $56-$96
JIM MESSINA
Seventies singer/guitarist Jim Messina will churn out his hits ("Your Mama Don’t Dance," "Angry Eyes") at The Suffolk on Nov. 14.
LOCATION 118 E. Main Street, Riverhead
INFO 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org
TICKETS $50-$100
G.E. SMITH & FELICIA COLLINS
Guitarist G.E. Smith continues his "American Blues" series with special guest guitarist Felicia Collins (the CBS Orchestra/World’s Most Dangerous Band with Paul Shaffer on the "Late Show with David Letterman") at The Suffolk on Nov. 15.
LOCATION 118 E. Main Street, Riverhead
INFO 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org
TICKETS $46-$80
JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING
Watch "Baby Bonzo" drummer Jason Bonham and his band honor the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s landmark album, "Physical Graffiti" at The Paramount on Nov. 18.
LOCATION 370 New York Avenue, Huntington
INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
TICKETS $54.25-$445.45
THE JAYHAWKS
This roots rock quartet from Minnesota comes back to Landmark on Main Street - Jeanne Rimsky Theater on Nov. 20 after a two-year hiatus.
LOCATION 232 Main St #1, Port Washington
INFO 516-767-6444, landmarkonmainstreet.org
TICKETS $76.43
ADAM PASCAL
"Rent" star Adam Pascal, who grew up in Woodbury, will have a homecoming at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts’ Krasnoff Theater on Nov. 23.
LOCATION 720 Northern Blvd. in Brookville
INFO 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org
TICKETS $45.80-$124.95
DECEMBER
BURNA BOY
Burna Boy's given name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu. Just so you should know. Credit: Getty Images for Coachella/Frazer Harrison
Delivering his special brand of Afro-fusion music, the Nigerian singer-songwriter pulls his "No Sign of Weakness Tour" into UBS Arena on Dec. 6.
LOCATION 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
INFO 516-460-8950, ubsarena.com
TICKETS $58.60-$485
AIR SUPPLY
The soft rock duo of vocalist/guitarist Graham Russell and vocalist Russell Hitchcock will celebrate their 50th anniversary at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Dec. 6.
LOCATION 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
INFO 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com
TICKETS $64-$216.55
LEANN RIMES
Expect a night of greatest hits and holiday favorites when the country pop singer performs at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts on Dec. 7.
LOCATION 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook University
INFO 631-632-2787, stallercenter.com
TICKETS $71-$101
THE TEMPTATIONS/FOUR TOPS
They've got sunshine on a cloudy day: The current iteration of The Temptations are Jawan M. Jackson, left, Anthony Grant, Terry Weeks, Dr. Otis Clayborn Williams and Ron Tyson. Credit: Getty Images/Emma McIntyre
Two titans of Motown join forces for a night of R&B classics at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Dec. 11.
LOCATION 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
INFO 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com
TICKETS $129.50-$191.15
THE RASCALS/JOHN CAFFERTY
The magical chemistry of keyboardist/vocalist Felix Cavaliere and guitarist/vocalist Gene Cornish reignites on Dec. 20 as The Rascals headline Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. Meanwhile special guest opener John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band is set to bring the crowd "On the Dark Side."
LOCATION 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
INFO 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com
TICKETS $41.75-$172
David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday's exploreLI, covering entertainment-related events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.
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