The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has great events happening this month. We just love visting the museum and we know you will love it, too. All Everybody Loves Raymond Exhibit tickets include free parking and access to the Exhibition Hall, the new Billy Joel Collection, Surround Sound Theater, and Historic Hall of Fame. Which event(s) will you attend with family and friends this month?
Please note: *All Sunday Concert Series events unless noted are free with admission ticket purchase.
Sunday Concerts Are Free For Members or with Regular Admission, VIP, or timed exhibit tickets for that day.
There is limited seating. Members and advanced timed or VIP tickets will be honored first.
See the line-up below:
4/11 2pm Paul Rappaport – Stories from inside the music business. Interviewed by radio personality Maria Milito
It is a discussion on the music business based on Paul Rappaport’s career. He will be interviewed by radio personality Maria Molito. Paul Rappaport enjoyed a storied thirty-three-year career at Columbia Records where he was instrumental in the careers of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Journey, Elvis Costello, Judas Priest, Alice in Chains, and many more. As senior vice-president of rock promotion and marketing he became regarded as the most renowned rock promotion man in the USA. The music business from the late 60s through the 90’s was an exciting time. Eccentric, colorful characters were everywhere and often the managers, promoters, disc jockeys, and record company staff were just as big a show as the performers themselves.
This dynamic, entertaining memoir captures the magic of these times and reveals never-before-heard secrets of promotion and marketing that turned the music industry on its head. From creating the Pink Floyd airship to sword-fighting with Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, receiving a guitar lesson from Keith Richards, and playing live onstage at London Arena with Pink Floyd, it’s a book packed full of extraordinary adventures with some of the biggest names in rock.
Additional Bio information
While at Columbia Paul also co-created and executive produced the Emmy Award-winning music television series A&E’s Live by Request and the popular live radio series The Columbia Records Radio Hour. Upon leaving Columbia Paul formed his own production company, Tres Hombres, and for many years wrote the ‘Backstage Access’ blog for Classics Du Jour.He was the lead guitarist in the pioneering LA punk band Mogan David & His Winos. Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, And The Art Of Rock Promotion is his first book. He lives in Port Washington, New York.
Maria Molito grew up in Hicksville and worked at NYC Radio for over 40 years; 30 years at Q104.3, and K-Rock before during the Howard Stern days. She also does middays on about 30 Classic Rock stations across the country. Maria hosts a podcast “Maria’s Mutts & Stuff” which focuses on animal welfare, animal rescue, nature, and the environment. Last year, the NY Conference of Italian American State Legislators designated Maria 2025 Italian American of the Year up in Albany.
4/12 3pm Taylor Mecca
Taylor Mecca is a dynamic content creator and singer-songwriter from New York. At just 4’10”, she proves that big energy and talent come in small packages. Her journey as a creator and musician harmoniously blends heartfelt music with engaging lifestyle content. While her songs delve into the complexities of growing up and navigating romantic relationships, her online presence remains a vibrant mix of fun and authenticity.
4/19 3pm Robert Bruey
Known for his unique fingerstyle guitar playing and earthy soulful voice, Robert Bruey paints with words, imbuing his songs with imagery that enables listeners to visualize his stories as he sings them. Robert’s live performances are moving and intimate and his recently released ‘Carousel’ CD has received much positive acclaim.
4/24 7pm LIMEHOF Local Filmmakers Series “Best Man” Screening + Q&A
A struggling actor circling the drain of a failed dream takes one last shot at greatness. Screening followed by Q&A with Stony Brook Director Anthony Famulari.
4/26 3pm Bob Westcott
Guitarist Bob Westcott is no stranger to Long Island audiences. His career began as a teenager playing guitar in the streets and basket houses of Greenwich Village, and, more auspiciously, as one of the very first members of the Wes Houston Band. Onetime owner of Folk City and famed Greenwich Village scene author Robbie Woliver has called Bob “the real deal”, and for good reason: Bob has been perfecting his elegant finger-style guitar work many years. During the 60’s, Bob played in the basket houses of Greenwich Village, then moved to Manchester, England to explore the British folk scene, then traveled throughout Canada and the US in the 70’s, living in the Midwest, California and upstate New York before settling on eastern Long Island.
Bob has opened for several nationally-known performers, including John Hammond, Merle Haggard, Richie Havens, Tom Paxton, The Nields, and most recently, Richard Shindell. He is much in demand as a session player, showcasing his breathtaking skill as a fingerpicker and multi-instrumentalist.
For more information and to buy tickets in advance visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/tickets-and-gift-cards/
Located at: 97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY