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Radio is more then just music. Radio provides a distraction when in line, a motivation when exercising, and even an outlet to learn of new bands. But the best part of the radio is the bribery. Thats right, I love it when radio stations bribe me to listen to their shows. Whats the bribe? Free tickets to concerts, free artist merchandise, and if you’re lucky, cold hard cash! And all you have to do is be a loyal listener and eventually you will hear a contest that you can enter and win.

With so many stations and different contest types its difficult to keep track of all the offerings out there. So to help you out, here’s a list of a few popular radio stations in Long Island that have regular contests you can win. (more…)

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What is an iPhone, and why does everyone want one? Let me help you understand a few things about it.

Who made the iPhone?

The iPhone is a new device created by Apple, the same company that makes the iPod, Macintosish computers and Apple software such as OS X, iLife, Quicktime, and iWork. It’s existence has been rumored for years, but this is the first time an actual product is called the iPhone by Apple.

What provider is supporting the iPhone?

The only cellphone provider who will carry the iPhone is AT&T. Despite having a slow network for data transfers, Apple chose AT&T because they were the only company willing to offer Apple all the freedoms it wanted it creating, maintaining, and supporting the iPhone. And of course I’m sure Apple will be getting a cut from the monthly charges.

But isn’t the Motorola Rokr an iPhone?

No, the Motorola Rokr was a phone built by Motorola that supported iTunes and its copyrighted songs. The phone was actually not bad. Besides bad reviews and lack of advanced features, I was an owner and loved my Rokr. It has great stereo speakers, and had a feature where it lit up to different noises around it. But the Rokr was not the iPhone, and might have been a guinea pig for the real iPhone.

Doesn’t Cisco already make an iPhone?

Cisco owns the trademark “iPhone” and released a device called the iPhone. Their iPhone is a phone made to work via VOIP in your house. The Cisco iPhone would connect to your existing wireless network and use your internet to make phone calls. It is not a cell phone, nor does it play music. Cisco dropped their lawsuit against Apple for undisclosed benefits relating to the two companies working together in future projects and compatibility.

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The 29th annual Seaside Summer Concert Series will be held on Thursday nights at 7:30pm. the venue will be the Asser Levy/Seaside Park at West 5th Street and Surf Avenue in Coney Island/Brighton Beach.

A limited number of chairs will be available for rental during the performances (more…)

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The 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series are held on Monday nights starting at 7:30pm. The venue for the shows are at the Wingate Field at Winthrop Street between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues.

This event strictly prohibits camera, alcohol, pets, bottles, and smoking. Please respect those around you and bring a lawn chair for you maximum viewing pleasure. (more…)

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The Babylon Summer Concert Series is held across several venues in Babylon, each one starting at 8pm except for a July26th show.

Most of the shows this year will be held in Tanner Park, and Overlook Beach. A few will be held at Bolden Mack Park, Hermann Griem Park, Phelps Land Park, Venetian Shores Park, and Cedar Beach. Be sure to check the schedule to confirm the venue location.

You can see the official schedule at the Town of Babylon website. (PDF Link) (more…)

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The Smithtown Summer Concert Series will be held most Sunday nights and a Friday this summer at the Hoyt Farm Park on New Highway in Commack, NY.

All performances start at 7pm. In case of rain during a scheduled performance, the will be rescheduled to either July 29th or August 26th (more…)

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The 2007 Town of Hempstead Free Neighborhood Concert Series is held in several community venues across the Town of Hemptstead so be sure to check out the official website for location details.

All shows start at 8pm. If the weather does not look promising, call the Cultural Arts Office at 292-9000, ext. 382 for information.

The Hempstead Free Neighborhood Concert Series features several classic generes such as rockabilly, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s rock, dixieland, blues, motown and more. Other highlights include tribute bands covering Santana, Elvis, Bon Jovi, Elton John, Sinatra, Heart and more. A great way to hear some great hits, without hitting the wallet! (more…)

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The Huntington Summer Arts Festival is held every night, except Mondays, at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington, NY 11743.

All Northport Community Band performances will beheld at at Robert W. Kreuger Band Stand in Northport Village Park, Northport, NY 11768. These events are in italics below
All performances are free and start at 8:30pm and end around 10pm, later if we’re lucky.

The Huntington Arts Council has held this summer long event since 1966, and has entertained millions of local residents since then. The event highlights many of the residents talents by featuring Huntington’s Community Band and several area Choruses. In addition to this local spotlight, nationally known entertainers are known to stop by, this year featuring acts such as Average White Band.

All shows are held regardless of weather. If the weather is severe on Tuesdays (Family Nights), the rain location is at Elwood Middle School. (more…)

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The Celebrate Brooklyn concert series is held almost every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at the Prospect Park Bandshell in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York.

Although most events start at 7pm, check the schedule since a few start earlier.

In its 29th year in hosting these events, the BRIC has expanded their horizons to include entertainers from Bollywood, Africa, Mexico, Ireland, and Spain. Also preforming are several Brooklyn area artists including Joan Osborne, and the band, The Hold Steady. Celebrate Brooklyn has truly become a worldly diverse series providing quality entertainment to all of their audiences.

Although free to the public, a $3 donation is accepted at the gate, and I strongly encourage you to contribute so that we may enjoy the same quality entertainment for years to come

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The annual Central Park Summer Stage concert series will be held on several dates this summer at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, Manhattan, NY. The entrance can be found on E. 69th or W. 72nd.

Performance times usually start either at 3pm or 7pm. Be sure to check the schedule to make sure you don’t miss a show.

All shows are rain or shine, canceled only for dangerous lighting possibilities

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