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Self-proclaimed Long Island music scene observer. Proud father of Faith Elizabeth and host of The Long Island Sound podcast. when I'm not crusing the music scene, I'm a sales engineer in the Fire Alarm/Electronic Security industry. Drop me a email: Steve@gigdestiny.com Search for "The Long Island Sound" wherever you listen to podcasts. Now a Video podcast on YouTube & Spotify

Interviews

Inside the Music: An interview with Robin Wilson of The Gin Blossoms

Stephen Yusko Aug 21, 2023

Excitement grew as I was able to snag an interview with Robin Wilson, the frontman for both the Gin Blossoms and now the Smithereens, on The Long Island Sound podcast. To be frank, this is my biggest celebrity interview to date and I…

Alternative/Indie

Great South Bay Music Festival Returns in 2023 with an Unforgettable Lineup

Stephen Yusko Jul 16, 2023

The Great South Bay Music Festival 2023, one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer, is set to make a triumphant return this year after facing numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival begins on Thursday,…

Artist Profile

Pete Mancini on Building the Commonwealth

Stephen Yusko May 3, 2023

Pete Mancini a welcomed troubador for our times.

Artist Profile

The Indomitable Nancy Atlas

Stephen Yusko May 1, 2023

I had the double blessing of interviewing Nancy on The Long Island Sound podcast and seeing her live recently at Stephen Talkhouse, a venue which I call the CBGB’s of Amagansett. Nancy became my antidote for the longing that can never be…

Album Reviews

The Gibson Brothers Inspire with Darkest Hour

Stephen Yusko Jan 28, 2023

The Gibson Brothers have had wonderful success in the world of bluegrass, and there's no stopping them now.

Artist Profile

Elliott Murphy’s Amazing European Journey Enlightens Us with Prose and Song

Stephen Yusko Jan 2, 2023

He's the Best Dylan since 1968

Bluegrass/Country

Mary Lamont Queen Of Long Island Country Music

Stephen Yusko Dec 24, 2022

China was fantastic, the whole musical tour was like our one “Hard Day’s Night”!

Alternative/Indie

Sam Woolf, American Idol at the Crossroads

Stephen Yusko Dec 19, 2022

I just kind of had to muster up the courage and just be like, I gotta do this

Artist Profile

Blake Sandberg of ALIENS: a Post-Punk and a 9-11 Story of Survival

Stephen Yusko Nov 29, 2022

and then 911 happened. And I had an art opening a couple of days before that

Brooklyn

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Opens Doors to Visitors

Stephen Yusko Nov 27, 2022

It's a place that's gonna give Long Islanders, a sense of community, a sense of pride. I dare anyone to find a place not just in the country, but in the world with as much musical talent that has come from one island.

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