Three Long Island Bands reunite to rock out

In a momentous event that harkened back to the vibrant music scene of the ‘80s, three iconic rock bands, Broken Arrow, Freelance Vandals, and Sorethumb, took the stage together once again for an exhilarating performance on June 10 at The Warehouse in Amityville.

The highly anticipated reunion concert, named the Right Track Inn Reunion, not only paid tribute to the bands’ illustrious past but also celebrated the thriving Long Island music culture. Furthermore, all proceeds from the fundraising concert were directed towards the esteemed Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame scholarship fund, supporting aspiring musicians.

The atmosphere at the reunion concert flawlessly captured the essence of the Right Track Inn, a legendary venue that played a pivotal role in shaping the bands’ histories. Situated in Freeport, the Right Track Inn held a prominent position in the hearts of Long Island music enthusiasts, known as a hub for live performances. It served as a platform not only for showcasing local talent but also as a stage that hosted renowned acts like The Ramones, Bo Diddley, Joan Jett, and the Soul Brothers, leaving fun memories with audiences.

Ernie Canadeo, Chairman of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, expressed his awe at the concert’s overwhelming popularity and success. “It was absolutely off the charts,” Canadeo said. “The Right Track Inn is a legendary club, as I’m sure you know. Many bands performed there, and all three bands who played were fabulous and reunited as if they never split up. It was just fantastic. The crowd loved every minute of the show. It was sold out and packed.”

The audience’s enthusiasm and passion were palpable throughout the event. Familiar with the bands’ discographies, attendees sang along, and some even brought old albums to be autographed, creating an atmosphere of high energy and pure enjoyment.

The inception of this unique reunion concert stemmed from the Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s inclusion of the music video for “Let’s Give Them Life,” a composition by Freddy Monday and John Snow of Sorethumb. This music video featured 15 Long Island bands, including Sorethumb, Broken Arrow, and Freelance Vandals. Inspired by this collaborative effort, Freddy Monday met with the Hall of Fame staff, leading to the decision to reunite these influential bands for an extraordinary showcase.

For Sorethumb, in particular, the Right Track Inn held a special place, providing an exceptional outlet and a fervent fanbase that set it apart from other venues on Long Island. The Long Island Music Hall of Fame is set to receive a recorded version of the reunion concert, allowing the public to relish and experience the captivating performance firsthand.