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Self-proclaimed Long Island music scene observer. Proud father of Faith Elizabeth and host of The Long Island Sound podcast. when I'm not crusing the music scene, I'm a sales engineer in the Fire Alarm/Electronic Security industry. Drop me a email: Steve@gigdestiny.com Search for "The Long Island Sound" wherever you listen to podcasts. Now a Video podcast on YouTube & Spotify

News

Homeward Bound: The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame to hold Grand Opening on…

Stephen Yusko Nov 19, 2022

Ernie Canadeo Thanksgiving is a time for homecomings, reminiscing, laughter and song. After 18 years, The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame will have their homecoming on November 25th in Stony Brook. I had the…

Podcast

Como Brothers Emote Passion and Persistance, Delivering Sweet Harmonies

Stephen Yusko Nov 12, 2022

The recipe for success in the music business starts with honing your craft. Add the right ingredients rooted in passion and persistence, rightaway top it off with a consistent social media presence and you've got a winning combination. To…

Podcast

Gene Casey’s Alt-Country Music Captivates

Stephen Yusko Nov 8, 2022

The simple definition of a troubadour is that of a poet bringing lyrics to song. Gene Casey’s music has been captivating the East-end of Long Island for decades. During the first week in November, I had the honor to interview Gene Casey on…

Bluegrass/Country

Gregory Dwane: A Music Industry Veteran Worth Emulation

Stephen Yusko Nov 3, 2022

“I went from thinking my world was over to touring the world”

Interviews

How to Reinvent Community with a Rock Choir

Stephen Yusko Oct 24, 2022

They say there is no such thing as coincidence, well that was before Artificial Intelligence was deployed in our browser searches. In the case of Rock Voices and Tony Lechner, its founder, I’m grateful either way. The Collision of…

Interviews

Dante Mazzetti’s Music, an Inferno from a Balcony

Stephen Yusko Oct 13, 2022

When you spy a fireman on a balcony, you pray for lives to be saved. When that fireman is Dante Mazzetti singing from a balcony, your ears perk up and your attention becomes fixed. /* In-Read - Nysmusic.com */ (function() {…

Podcast

Conquering the Cantankerous Divide with Folk Music via Josie Bello

Stephen Yusko Sep 29, 2022

As Autum begins, haunting imagery invades media marketing and entertainment. Maybe that's why I decided to drive into National Cemetery to find some solice time after work to write this article. The world is a scary enough place, I can…

Long Island

Music, Art & Craftsmanship Flourishes with Out East

Stephen Yusko Sep 24, 2022

Many musicians branch out to the visual arts, all are craftsmen in “wood-shedding” their instruments, and on this occasion, we meet a master builder, an artist illustrator and an abstract conceptualist.

Artist Profile

Rising Like a Phoenix, Kelli Baker Never Fails to Impress

Stephen Yusko Sep 14, 2022

This soulful singer is a cross between Amy Winehouse and Susan Tedeschi

Podcast

Bluegrass Among the Damn Tall Buildings

Stephen Yusko Sep 11, 2022

The curiosity lies in wondering why three people from diverse parts of our country would decide to settle Brooklyn?

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