Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective
Friday, July 12, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Part of the Planting Fields’ Celebrate Summer series lineup, the acoustic musicians of Brooklyn form a community of vibrant artists who bring a variety of musical insight into the traditional canon of bluegrass tunes. $30 non-members; $20 members.
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info & Tickets: 516-922-8678
plantingfields.org
Luke Bryan
Saturday, July 13 and
Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m.
Country music star and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan will perform with Cole Swindell, Jon Langston, and DJ Rock for two nights at Jones Beach Theater.
Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
Info & Tickets: 866-558-8468 or
516-785-1600 • jonesbeach.com
Johnny Mathis:
The Voice of Romance Tour
Saturday, July 13 at 8 p.m.
Celebrating his 63rd year in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis has performed songs in a variety of styles and categories — from music composed for stage and film, to golden-era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music, earning his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history.
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: 516-247-5211
thetheatreatwestbury.com
Lynyrd Skynyrd with
Hank Williams Jr.
Sunday, July 14 at 6 p.m.
The legendary band behind the rock classics “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Free Bird,” and “Gimme’ Three Steps,” Lynyrd Skynyrd returns with a fiery slice of Southern-style guitar rock with their newest release, “Last of a Dyin’ Breed,” while sharing the stage with fellow country music great Hank Williams Jr.
Where: Forest Hills Stadium
1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills
Info & Tickets: 888-929-7849
foresthillsstadium.com
Dave Matthews Band
Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m.
The Dave Matthews Band returns to Jones Beach Theater to play all their greatest hits, from “Crash Into Me” and “Crush,” to “Where Are You Going” and “The Space Between.”
Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
Info & Tickets: 866-558-8468 or
516-785-1600 • jonesbeach.com
Picnic Pops: Vanessa Trouble and the Red Hot Swing
Wednesday, July 17, 7 to 9 p.m.
Join Vanessa Trouble and the Red Hot Swing for a night full of classic swing, modern retro, and vintage jazz that will transport you back in time through the sounds of yesteryear.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info & Tickets: 516-333-0048
oldwestburygardens.org
Killer Queen
Wednesday, July 17 at 8 p.m.
Killer Queen formed back in 1993. Their first public shows were at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had played their first shows there 21 years earlier. From “We Will Rock You,” to “We Are the Champions,” relive all the best music of Queen at this tribute show.
Where: The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: 631-673-7300
paramountny.com
