Accidental Genius

Mark E. Smith once said, “The Fall is me and your gran on bongos” (or something along those lines). Undergoing numerous member changes, Chris Jack has led The Routes for 14 years. The albums “In This Perfect Hell” and “Dirty Needles and Pins” could have been classified as solo albums, where the “band” was just Chris, and drummer Jonathan Hillhouse. On the last Routes album “Tune Out, Switch Off, Drop-In”, Chris was joined by English drummer and old friend Bryan Styles (with whom he briefly played in a post-rock band at age 18). Whilst working on the album, Chris was playing around with some acoustic song ideas. He sent demo recordings to a few friends. Action Weekend Records said “Let’s make an album!”, Bryan came in on drums, percussion and glockenspiel and “ Miles To Go” was born! What? No fuzz!? That’s right! Gone are the snotty vocals and fuzz guitars. There’s no garage here. Chris Jacks' acoustic compositions are accompanied by organ, Rhodes, melodeon, vibraphone and more. Alt...

Beginning this Thursday October 29th at 8pm for one week only, join local author and educator Joe Beck on a journey of discovery into the mysteries of All Hallows Eve - as he weaves Ray Bradbury’s classic novella The Halloween Tree into a video presentation with his own personal narrative for an Odyssey divine...an evening of spooky travel through space and time! Tickets are available at Public $10 | Members $7 and can be purchased on the Cinema Arts Center website HERE . "A fast-moving, eerie...tale set on Halloween night. Eight costumed boys running to meet their friend Pipkin at the haunted house outside town encounter instead the huge and cadaverous Mr. Moundshroud. As Pipkin scrambles to join them, he is swept away by a dark Something, and Moundshroud leads the boys on the tail of a kite through time and space to search the past for their friend and the meaning of Halloween. " - Goodreads --"and I would argue… the meaning of life itself" -- Joe Beck Our ghou...

Sammi Rae & Los Vegas brand new single hits the video world TODAY- October 24th via YouTube and all major streaming services! We are psyched to premiere another juicy stunner from the radio hot collaborative project of Sammi Rae & Los Vegas. The glimmering "Closer" is the sure-to-be-hit-single from the duo's consistently spectacular releases thus far. This hypnotically swaying and dreamlike track finds the duo once again exploring their love for dance and pop music, as well as the trance-like video presents the balance between light and dark, love and distance. It's uniquely choreographed and beautifully shot with elegance in flashing technicolor. All the ingredients and flavors that make up the perfect top 40 hit are mixed in this song. Makes you want to dance, makes you want to listen on repeat. This synth heavy single couldn't be more addictive, I don't want this song to ever end! Sammi Rae - who has been praised internationally by critics and fa...

The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) is the premiere filmmaker community on Long Island, and one of the most respected festivals of its kind in the world; showing almost 200 short and feature-length films in many different genres each year. Sponsored by the Long Island Film-TV Foundation (LIFTF), the County of Nassau, the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and Gold Coast Studios, this year the 23rd Annual installment will be held from September 30th - October 8th 2020 and will include two nights of drive-in movies on Friday October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd at 7 PM and 10 PM the at Samanea Mall, 1504 Old Country Rd, Westbury NY. This year, LIIFE’s films will also be shown virtually and will feature films from around the globe. The Long Island International Film Expo will also be honoring Port Jefferson’s own Maurice DuBois, the Emmy award winning news anchor for WCBS-TV in NY, who will be awarded the LIIFE “Excellence in Newscasting” Award. Actress Katherine N...

Presenting their signature character line Pansie & Friends, “I Can’t Seem To Find My Tail”, is a new children’s picture book (written by Diane Baumann and Kidz Entertainment, Inc) that tells the story of true friendship, helping one another, and learning to live together in peace and harmony. Pansie the Pig’s tail has gone missing and so Oliver the Frog, Tasha the Nightingale, Isabella the Swan and Logan the Bee go on an adventure to help her find it! Pansie and her friends get through their journey by using their heads and hearts and by facing the challenge, together. “Ultimately, the goal is for my program to be a fun way for kids to learn about friendship and teamwork while making a positive impact on their development and behavior”, Founder and creator Baumann said. To compliment the book, she added activities and created a coloring book, music, “Pin the Tail on Pansie”, and a writing activity “I Am A Friend When...” on character letterhead. In addition, Diane has al...

“One night while I was praying I heard in my heart - go for you dream and I will put someone in your life who believes in your music”, and after contacting Ante Up Studios owner Michael Seifert, the two began a collaboration that would become his 6-song EP “Family and Friends” - Tommy Botz The current state of Country Music has turned to songwriters of the times like Tommy Botz . The old-timers of the genre like Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson are more relevant to todays desert vibe. 2020 has shook up the world, particularly artists trying to get their music out, trying to make a living. Botz writes songs about hard times, a good woman, and sheer life through the bottle. "Maggie" features a rocking backup band with 'Red Rhodes' pedal steel and a ripping guitar solo. "Train of Glory" is a backyard foot stomper, reminiscent of Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison. Both songs follow a road wanderer, passing the time through his thoughts in a song. Tommy Botz...

Sisters Sydney & Ame are the beautiful hosts of "Sista Chat" on Instagram. They are a joyful duo, attracting the likes of Godfrey, Tiffany Haddish, Cocoa Brown, Angela E. Gibbs and other notables of pop culture. They are coming into their own with a charm that engages all who delight in unique and refreshing conversations. Their debut daily chat is leading them to a possible expanded talk show and, most likely instant stardom. Quite a future for two teens who garner praise from all who appreciate their burgeoning talent. Sydney & Ame are pop-culture phenoms and the ones to watch. CHECK OUT SYDNEY & AME’S “SISTA CHAT”  ON THEIR INSTAGRAM PAGE: https://www.instagram.com/sydneyamefanpage

Linda Collins , actress and producer runs the gamut from heart-warming pathos and family drama, to eerily, pitch-perfect family terror. Her films have competed in the Hells Kitchen Film Festival, Omaha Latino Film Festival, Portland Comedy Film Festival and Brighton Tavern Short Film Festival. Her latest project, "Perceptions" showcases the contemporary and relevant problems of immigration, as seen by disparate families. Collins plays the matriarch of the American family who espouses white supremacy, contrasting with the Honduran family. Finding no solace in wanton self-destruction, she garnered praise and/or disdain simultaneously, she honed her acting skills at the T. Schreiber Studio in New York. Adding to her accomplishments, Collins is also an acclaimed musician, appeared with symphonies, musicals, and ballet companies. These talents have lead her to a varied and inspiring career in many venues. Word of mouth is crucial for a performer in the arts, and I t...

Deborah Lee Fong, an acclaimed performer appearing in the Urban World Film Festival, balances the conflicting demands of acting and dance with an exhilarating leap between the two. She gives us an unforgettable portrait of a gifted, sensitive performer, an entertainer whose struggles and triumphs of a prolific career come through in her work. The narrative of her life's journey, so far, is laced with humor and intelligence, as she confronts the people she's met, the people she's lost, and the people she still hopes to encounter. Ms. Fong is acerbic and self-aware of her multiple ambitions and the drama that ensues each pursuit. Her refreshing and sophisticated blend of the two genres reflect well on the contemporary woman. Her Panamanian roots and years of experience paint a picture of a truly accomplished and masterful performer. Renowned Actress and Dancer Deborah Lee Fong recently appeared as Agnes in the production of “Secret Santa” during the Live S...