Ringo Starr, Blue Öyster Cult and more concerts to see on Long Island
Ringo Starr is still drumming strong. Catch him in Forest Hills on Oct. 1. Credit: Getty Images/Kevin Winter
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean the concert fun has to stop. The fall features a variety of big name acts coming to the area. Here are 15 shows not to miss this season.
THE SMITHEREENS
The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead
Witness singer Marshall Crenshaw as he fronts the Smithereens filling in for the late Pat DiNizio on Sept. 25.
COST $60-$90
MORE INFO 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org
RANDY TRAVIS
Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury
Randy Travis' "More Life Tour" comes to Westbury on Sept. 25. Credit: Getty Images/Jason Kempin
The country cowboy's "More Life Tour" makes a stop on Sept. 25. James Dupré will serve as a guest vocalist.
COST $48-$139.50
MORE INFO 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com
OUR LADY PEACE WITH THE VERVE PIPE
Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh
Turn back the clock to the ’90s as Our Lady Peace brings its 30th anniversary tour on Sept. 29 with special guests The Verve Pipe.
COST $41.98-$299.48
MORE INFO 516-783-7500, mulcahyslongisland.com
RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL-STARR BAND
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills, Queens
A Beatle is coming to invade New York as Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band take the stage on Oct. 1.
COST $99.75-$855.51
MORE INFO 888-929-7849, foresthillsstadium.com
FASTBALL WITH SPACEHOG
Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh
Two ’90s bands — Fastball ("The Way") and Spacehog ("In the Meantime") — team up for "Space-Ball: The Tour," which lands here on Oct. 1.
COST $51.95
MORE INFO 516-783-7500, mulcahyslongisland.com
ROGER DALTREY
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
The lead singer of The Who flies solo for "A Great Night Out" on Oct. 2. Amy Helm will serve as a special guest.
COST $204.95-$814.20
MORE INFO 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org
ANN WILSON
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue
Ann Wilson brings some with Heart and soul to Patchogue Theatre on Oct. 4. Credit: Getty Images for The Recording Academy/Rebecca Sapp
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, also the voice of Heart, graces the stage on Oct. 4.
COST $71-$121
MORE INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
THE DAMNED
The Paramount in Concert with Northwell, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
The U.K. punk band marks its 50th anniversary with the "Final Damnation Tour," which makes a stop on Oct. 18.
COST $54.75-$117.10
MORE INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
DAUGHTRY
The Paramount in Concert with Northwell, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Celebrating 20 years, the rock band will give an unplugged performance on Oct. 20 with Ryan Perdz.
COST $98.25-$474.05
MORE INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue
The alternative rockers go acoustic with their "Rings Tour" on Oct. 24. Willy Porter opens.
COST $67-$231
MORE INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
DWEEZIL ZAPPA
The Paramount in Concert with Northwell, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
The guitarist takes on the catalog of his dad, Frank Zappa, in his "DZ20: Like Father, Like Son" show on Nov. 5.
COST $59.75-$1,086.20
MORE INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
JOURNEY
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
The melodic rock band makes its way here on Nov. 7 for the "Final Frontier Tour."
COST $66.45-$2,193.85
MORE INFO 516-654-8203, nassaucoliseum.com
JIMMY WEBB
My Father's Place, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn
Long Island's Jimmy Webb performs some of his greatest songs at My Father's Place on Nov. 21. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara
The singer-songwriter, who lives on Nassau County's North Shore, is set to perform his classics ("MacArthur Park," "Wichita Lineman," "Up, Up and Away") on Nov. 21.
COST $78
MORE INFO 516-580-0887, mfpproductions.com
RIVAL SONS
The Paramount in Concert with Northwell, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
The California rock band's "Domestic Bliss Tour" plays here on Nov. 21. Opening acts include The Blue Stones and The Velveteers.
COST $49.25-$115.65
MORE INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue
The crowd will be screamin’ for "More Cowbell!" when Long Island’s own BÖC celebrates the 50th anniversary of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" on Nov. 27.
INFO $81-$121
MORE INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org
David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday's exploreLI, covering entertainment-related events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.
