The Mary Lamont Band, Aug. 2: Named "Queen of Long Island Country" by Newsday, voted Band of the Year by the New York Metro Country Music Association. Rockin' Americana originals and covers. For more info: MaryLamont.
Julie Hardy Jazz Quartet, Aug. 9: Julie and her band present music from her CDs The Wish, and her debut album A Moment's Glance, as well as new, pop-influenced pieces.
Long Island Brass Guild, Aug 16: Has performed regularly on Long Island, and often for community-oriented organizations. Their repertoire spans eras from Renaissance to ragtime.
Ahmad Ali, Aug 23: Raised in a diverse community on Long Island, Ahmad was exposed to a wide variety of Soul and Jazz. Ahmad Ali and Friends will be performing classics from Sinatra, Motown, Blues, Smooth Jazz and Pop.
Easy Street, Aug. 30: A Classic/Southern Rock and Blues/Soul band. Vocalist Chelsea Dorner sets the mood with smokey renditions. Vocalist Paul Carlozzo rocks the house with songs from The Beatles and others.

Islip Arts Council Concerts are held at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum Sundays at 2 PM For more information e-mail info@islipartscouncil.org or call (631) 224-5420

Trombonist/Composer Clifton Anderson brings his quintet play the Iridum Jazz Club on Tuesday, August 4th. To purchase tickets go to: TheIridium. Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway, Manhattan. RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121

Ginuwine: Multi-platinum selling R & B sensation Ginuwine plays Saturday August 22. Doors open at 6:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm.Tickets $35.50 in advance, $40.00 at the door. Location: 237 West 42nd Street. Info 212-307-7171
KC & The Sunshine Band: The band first danced onto the music scene 36 years ago. Get your groove on Monday August 24th. Doors open at 6:00pm, show at 8:00pm. Tickets $35.00 in advance, $40.00/DOS.
Tarrus Riley: Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter Tarrus Riley will be at B. B. King’s, Tuesday August 25th. Doors open at 6:00pm, show at 8:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 in advance, $25.00DOS.
Zep Fest Black Dog covers Led Zeppelin on Robert Plant’s birthday. Friday, Aug. 21. Tickets: $17.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door. Doors open at 6:00pm, Show at 7:30.
Classic Rock Tribute: Featured: Styx by Rockin’ The Paradise; The Police by Invisible Sun; Paul Green School Of Rock All Stars, REO, Journey and more. Thursday, Aug 27; show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 in advance, $25.00/DOS
The Cowfast Boys: Van Morrison Tribute. This nine-piece energized band has been playing the best of Van Morrison since 2002. Ticket: $20.00 in adv; $25.00 at door.
BB King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Aves) Tickets, call 212-307-7171, or go to: TicketMaster