STYX Verisimilitude

This is as close as you're going to get to a live Styx show -- Rockin' The Paradise recreates an excitingly realistic Styx musical experience!

Show time is scheduled for 10 PM, with Lo-Fi 3, an original classic rock band, warming up the room at 9 PM. Doors open at 8 PM, with a cover of $6. Get there early to ensure you get a spot!

Sources tell me there will be house drink specials and yummy bar food. A rockin' good time is virtually guaranteed!

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Get Your K On at Lulu's

If you have the uncontrollable need to 'spress yourself through song, you have two opportunities each week at Lulu's to get you K on. That's right, kids, Wednesdays and Sundays karaoke features large at Lulu's, hosted by the indefatigable DeeJayMe on Long Island's best karaoke stage with a full range sound system and a music inventory consisting of a gazillion songs. (Sorry for going hyperbolic - truthfully it's more like 100, 000 + song list.) More likely than not, your song will be there.
Sing, dance and eat to the beat at Lulu's. DeeJayMe will buy virgins or first time singers at Lulu's Karaoke Nights a shot to lower the inhibitions and raise the spirits. After all, it's a known fact that the key to a really good karaoke night is directly proportionate to level of intoxication by its participants. So, the house is prepared to kick start the process. Wednesdays is "Ladies Night" 7pm-11pm and features 1/2 price tap beer and mixed drink specials. $2 domestic bottles, $3 import bottles and $1 off all top shelf spirits. Come check out the longest single night karaoke sessions on the Island - 8:30pm till 4:00am. See you there.

Fishing Trip Postponed. Thanks for all the fish, indeed!

The Osprey Fishing Outing has been postponed due to reports of rogue dolphins blocking the exit to Port Jefferson harbor.

An eye witness who chose to remain anonymous stated: "They've got big teeth and a mean streak a nautical mile wide! Rip a man's head clean off, they will." Stay tuned for a new date.

Hey Sailor! Lulu's 1 Year Anniversary Celebration

Hey sailor. Wanna go for a boat ride? We're coming up on the festivities marking the 1 year anniversary of Lulu's. Saturday 11am at the Port Jefferson harbor. Please join us on the Osprey IV for a floating party hosted by Lulu herself. Captain Amanda will be at the helm of the party boat and guarantees a bountiful fishing expedition. After party to follow at 4pm at the venue replete with southern BBQ, live music and celebratory merriment. $75 for high seas hoopla including the after party. $10 bucks for all land lubbers who missed the boat and will join us for the after party. Should be fun. For info: www.luluslive.com

Fish or Cut Bait!

Hey sailor. Join us for the first Annual Fishing Expedition this Saturday, July 18th. This date marks the first year anniversary for Lulu's and we want you to spend it with us aboard the Osprey IV. Ship sails at 11am sharp. Don't be left behind standing like a schmuck on the dock. Get there early. For those without their 'sea legs', dramamine and barf bags a plenty will be made available. After party to follow at 4pm at the venue replete with southern BBQ, live music and celebratory merryment. $75 for high seas hoopla including the after party. $10 bucks for all land lubbers who missed the boat and will join us for the after party. Should be fun. For info: www.luluslive.com

Music Is Good For Your Heart

I just came across this article on the CNN website: The power of music: It's a real heart opener.

There you have it -- music is good for your heart. It may even help keep you young. What the article doesn't say is if there's a difference between live music and recorded or digital music. I think it's fair to extrapolate that going out and enjoying a live band might just edge out recorded music because it includes the added benefit of socializing and enjoying the live music experience.

Not long ago I read about a study which concluded that people who go out to concerts, plays and other live / real-time arts events live longer and are generally healthier than those who don't attend these events.

The choice is yours: stay home, get fat and old or go out and rock n roll yourself healthy. It's a no brainer, really.

-- Mary

What You Missed On Friday Night If You Weren't @ Lulu's

The Ronnie Penque Band was up first. Ronnie plays bass with The New Riders of the Purple Sage, but with this project he shows himself to be a talented songwriter and an engaging front man. Katie Pearlman Band followed Ronnie (Katie is also Ronnie's drummer) for more original music before rock covers band 24/7 took the stage.

It was a great night of rock n roll. Again. See what you miss if you don't show up at Lulu's? You miss new music and up-and-coming talent playing one of the best sound systems on Long Island. There're also yummy burgers and snacks to be had until late in the evening.

And there's Lulu.

-- Mary