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Howard Jones, Wang Chung, English Beat and Modern English

Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY August 20, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante When Howard Jones announced his curated “Things Can Only Get Better Tour” alongside Wang Chung, The English Beat, and Modern English, it promised to be a marathon of mid-’80s synth-pop and new wave. Mother Nature, however, had other ideas. Long Island was slammed by a destructive, powerful, windy and violent summer storm that turned the open-air theater into a literal flood zone. Rumors of a t

Rod Stewart with Special Guest Richard Marx

The Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY July 31, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante On a pleasant mid-summer evening, the sold-out crowd at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater was treated to an amazing performance by one of classic rock’s most loved and enduring performers. Two-time Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame icon Rod Stewart brought his “One Last Time” farewell tour to Long Island, delivering a relentless, hit-after-hit onslaught that had his audience thrilled beyond its wild

John Mellencamp Rocks Northwell at Jones Beach Theatre

Wantagh, NY July 26, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante There is something inherently magical about a summer concert on Long Island, especially when it takes place at the iconic Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. The cool ocean breeze, the scent of saltwater, and an amphitheater packed with eager music fans always set the perfect stage. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, the legendary Indiana heartland rocker John Mellencamp brought his highly anticipated “Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hit

311 with Dirty Heads, Ocean Alley and Rome

Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY July 16, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante On a pleasant, breezy Thursday evening in mid-July, just as summer concert season reached its peak, the “So Glad You Made It Tour” rolled into Long Island’s iconic Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. 311 and Dirty Heads, with special guests Ocean Alley and Rome provided the crowd at the intimate venue by the water with a high-energy performance that evolved into a tour de force party that had near

The Guess Who with Don Felder at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

The Takin’ It Back Tour Wantagh, NY July 10, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante Canadian rock band, The Guess Who was originally formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1958. During its career, The Guess Who was responsible for fourteen Billboard Top-40 singles in the United States. The band also had more than thirty hit singles in Canada. It is best known for its string of late-60s and early to mid-70s hits that include “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “Undun,” “No Sugar Tonight” and “No Tim

Santana with The Doobie Brothers at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

The Oneness Tour 2026 Wantagh, NY July 2, 2026 By Mike Perciaccante Carlos Santana is a national treasure. The band leader and guitarist was born on July 20, 1947 in Mexico. He is the founder and leader of his eponymously named rock band. Santana. During his career, Santana (the man) has won 13 Grammy Awards. The guitarist rose to fame in the late 60s and early 70s when he and his band emerged from the San Francisco scene with its spectacular fusion of Rock, Blues, Jamband,