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1. THE LIMHOF TRAVELING EXHIBIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
These exhibits are meant Allan Varela - Chairman
to inspire the exploration Executive Director, Greater Port Jefferson-North Brookhaven
and celebrate the music that Arts Council • Long Island Arts and Technology Council
has been made by Long Is- James Faith Thomas E. Bensen
landers for over a century. Executive Vice Chairman 2nd Vice Chairman
The island’s musical history President, James Faith Entertainment Inc. Vice President and General Manager,
GM/Executive Producer, Brookhaven RF Productions of NY, Inc.
begins in the 1890s with Amphitheatre Arts & Cultural Center
John Philip Sousa and en-
compasses the Long Island’s Tom Needham - 3rd Vice Chairman
four counties – Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. As music Host, “The Sounds of Film” Radio Show
English/Film Educator, H. Frank Carey High School
progressed, it served as the home of many renowned jazz per-
formers and classical composers of the 1940s, 50s and 60s, Amy Tuttle - Secretary
Vice President, Folk Music Society of Huntington
the stomping ground for some of America’s great folk artists Artistic Director, Islip Arts Council
and Brill Building songwriters of the 50s and 60s, and the start-
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ing point for many major rock and hip-
hop acts from the 70s to today.
Tony Traguardo, MLS - Treasurer
Media Librarian/Archivist, Port Washington Public Library
Independent Music Lecturer and Archivist
The Hall’s library exhibits reflect these
eras and performers through photo- Richard L’Hommedieu - Founding Chairman
Former publisher, Long Island Entertainment
graphs, collectibles and ephemera relat-
ing to musicians as diverse as George M. Richard Arfin Susan Herbst
Cohan and Pat Benatar. LIMHoF’s travel- President, Podarama Studios, LLC Graphic Designer
ing exhibits have had highly successful Annette Babich Jeffrey James
showings at the Port Washington and Annette Babich Events President, James Arts Consulting
Oceanside libraries in Nassau County as David Baram, Esq. Charles McKenna
Law Offices of Baram & Kaiser Exec. Director,
well as other locations. Long Island Blues Society
Bob Buchmann
Program Director Denis McNamara
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2. WHAT IS THE LONG ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME? MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES
“When you are growing up, there are two institutional places that The Long Island Music Hall of Fame: Preserving a Rich History made the charts,
affect you most powerfully – the church, which belongs to God, and Discover the rich musical history that sprang from Long Island, from like the Vanilla
the public library, which belongs to you. The public library is a great George M. Cohan to Run-DMC and beyond, and trace their impact on all Fudge, to the bands
equalizer.” genres of music. The Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s mission to pre- loved by the locals,
- Keith Richards, Rolling Stones guitarist serve the Island’s rich musical heritage, and the group’s goals of helping like the Smubbs,
young musicians to make their mark and discover the importance of they’re all a part
One of the goals of the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame is to help
music will also be discussed. of this celebratory
expand and raise awareness of our Long Island libraries’ collections
Billy Joel – A Salute to the Piano Man program.
of representative works by the many historic artists who are being
A multimedia event featuring rarely-seen footage of Long Island’s Long Island
honored and recognized by the hall of fame. As depositories of cultural
own piano man, Billy Joel. Trace the history of this multi-Grammy win- Live! Where the
works that represent their local areas, it is important for these works to My Father’s Place
ning artist and Long Island Music Hall of Fame inductee from his roots Music Played
be available in libraries in order to perpetuate the
in a Hicksville-based garage band through his re- Join the Long Island Music Hall of Fame for a multimedia, virtual-tour
Island’s musical legacy.
cord-breaking shows at Madison Square Garden of some of the most famous places the music played during the heyday
Another goal of the LIMHoF is for the organiza-
in 2006. of Long Island’s live music scene. The Barge in Southampton, the tent
tion to become the authoritative reference on Long
This Trane Stopped in Dix Hills that was once the Westbury Music Fair, and the site of the once-famous
Island’s musical history. Our Board of Directors and
An evening chronicling the career of jazz leg- My House in Plainview are just a few of the stops along the way.
Committee Members continue to study and cata-
end John Coltrane including a discussion of the Simon & Garfunkel - Simon, Garfunkel, Tom, Jerry, Tico,
log information, musical works, ephemera, and
years he lived on Long Island. This ground-break- Artie Garr ... and Friends
other items that they expect to make available as
ing saxophonist first gained notoriety with Miles This 75 minute multimedia program focuses on the early years of
reference tools to all Long Islanders. With the help
Davis, but he left his mark as a soloist with works one of the most popular duos of our time. Rare audio recordings will
of Long Island’s many fine public, university and
like his masterpiece, A Love Supreme – written outline the period when Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded un-
school libraries, we are certain that our organiza- Louis Armstrong
in his home in Dix Hills, Long Island. This program der various pseudonyms both together and apart. This is followed by a
tion, its members, local musicians, students, and
features footage of this master of Jazz that has never been broadcast look at the duo’s incredible run of hits between 1966 and their breakup
those who love music, will benefit from a combined effort that will
in the U.S. in 1970. The program features clips of performances of some of their
place the finest resources at their disposal.
The Long Island Sound and Scene most enduring songs that have not been seen since their initial airing
LIMHoF has put together a dynamic multimedia lecture series for
The birth of blue-eyed soul, psychedelic freak-outs, and pounding over forty years ago.
schools and libraries, and our traveling exhibit has been featured in a
garage rock...it all happened here on Long Island in the swingin’ 60s. More programs are being developed and will be available through
number of local facilities. (Further details of these programs are in this
This multi-media program looks at some of the most exciting and im- the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. All programs are
brochure.) In addition, we are working to develop CDs and DVDs de- 90-minutes unless otherwise noted.
portant bands that made their mark on the island. From the groups that
signed to inspire revitalization of Long Island artists’ catalog products
in new and exciting ways.
At our first induction gala in October 2006, we were delighted to
welcome Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Mose Allison, Little Anthony and the Im-
WHO IS IN THE LONG ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME?
perials, Sam “Bluzman” Taylor, Twisted Sister and many other Long The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has chosen Mose Allison Edward “Little Buster” Marian McPartland
Island greats. So far, it’s been a fun ride ... and we’re just beginning. to celebrate Long Islanders who represent some Louis Armstrong Forehand Eddie Money
We are raising the awareness of Long Island’s incredible musical leg- of the extraordinary contributions Long Island has Sam Ash Sr. George Gershwin George “Shadow” Morton
acy. We ultimately hope to make the Long Island Music Hall of Fame made to history of music, not only in America but William “Count” Basie The Good Rats Public Enemy
– and our future museum – a premier reference resource; one that throughout the world. The first group of 53 induct- Walter Becker Arlo Guthrie The Ramones
will continually reach out to one of Long Island’s greatest assets ... its ees represents Long Island’s diverse contributions Pat Benatar Marvin Hamlisch Jean Ritchie
public libraries. to the world’s musical landscape. It is our hope that Tony Bennett Richie Havens Run-DMC
these “First 53” will demonstrate that Long Island Blue Oyster Cult Joan Jett Beverly Sills
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit orga- has been, and will continue to be, a consistent and Gary U.S. Bonds Billy Joel Simon and Garfunkel
Joan Jett at 2006 Bob Buchmann Carole King Stony Brook University
nization. We consider education an important part of our mission state- never-ending wellspring of world class musical tal-
ent. Drawn from a growing list of over 500 potential Induction Gala Mariah Carey Gene Simmons, Stray Cats
ment, and we believe that our library programs play an important role in
Harry Chapin Paul Stanley & Barbra Streisand
preserving Long Island’s rich musical heritage. There is a suggested dona- inductees, it’s clear that this first group is only a Peter Criss of KISS
tion/honorarium of $150 to the Long Island Music Hall of Fame for each sample of the great talent that has called Long Island home. George M. Cohan Sam Taylor
LL Cool J
of these programs. These funds go towards the ongoing pursuit of the John Coltrane The Tokens
Cyndi Lauper
Hall’s mission statement, and to offset travel expenses of the volunteers The criteria for induction is: “an artist or group that either was born on Long Perry Como Twisted Sister
Little Anthony & the Imperials
who present, and assist at, the events. Please note that since our goal is Island or has resided on Long Island for a significant portion of their career.” Aaron Copland Kenny Vance
Honorees are chosen from all aspects of the music industry – songwriters, Guy Lombardo
to make our programs available to all Long Island residents, we will strive, James (Jimmy) D’Aquisto Vanilla Fudge
performers, promoters, manufacturers, and worthy recipients from many other Long Island Philharmonic
whenever possible, to work within the budget of each individual facility. Neil Diamond Leslie West
appropriate areas. Johnny Maestro