Stepping Out

Remembering Harry Chapin

Local musicians gather in tribute at annual concert

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Summer Sounds

‘Wild About Harry’
Area musicians gather with fans of Harry Chapin once again for a rousing tribute to Chapin’s musical legacy and philanthropy in “Just Wild About Harry.” Stuart Markus, with his band Gathering Time, leads a lineup of popular local musical talents, in spirited renditions of Chapin’s many hits. This year’s lineup includes Frank Walker, Robin Eve, Lisa Itts, Grand Folk Railroad, Friends on the Journey, Robin Greenstein, Sid Cherry & Helene Schreier Pandal, Patricia Shih, MediaCrime, Karen Bella, Christine Solimeno, Josh Joffen, Jerry DeMeo, Joe Iadanza, and the Folk Goddesses, plus newcomers Chelsea Takami, Cass House and Christine Sweeney. Visitors are asked to bring donations of non-perishable food items to be collected by Long Island Cares, the regional food bank founded by Chapin.
Monday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. (516) 572-0200 or special events line at (516) 572-0223.

Sounds Of The Season

McCarron Brothers Jazz Quartet
Relax in the glorious setting of Old Westbury Gardens listening to some stirring sounds, as part of the Gardens’ West Porch Beech Tree Concert Series. The McCarron Brothers make their third appearance under the West Porch Beech Tree. This time, reed man Paul Carlon and guitarist Mark McCarron are joined by two new bros: Trifon Dimitrov on bass and Paul Wells on drums. The music will again be an atmospheric blend influenced by Scofield funk, Miles Davis fusion, Frisell-ish country, swing, Radiohead, and Cuban sounds, including music by Herbie Hancock and others. Carlon and McCarron also offer some original tunes, with Artist-in Residence cellist Suzanne Mueller sitting in on a few selections and performing a solo. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a tuneful afternoon.
Sunday, July 16, 3 p.m. Free with admission to Gardens. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. (516) 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.