Summer is here, and with it comes an array of outdoor festivals and concerts, in addition to many indoor concerts, coffeehouses and open mic nights. Besides plenty of homegrown talent, a number of notable performers will be visiting the Island this summer. The folk-rockin’ duo Aztec Two-Step and veteran acoustic blues guitarist John Hammond play Bay Shore’s Boulton Center, as do The Roches with their impressive song craft and delightful three-part harmonies. The rootsy Americana trio Red Molly makes a couple of LI appearances. Folk-rock singer-songwriter Steve Forbert headlines the 2nd Annual Huntington Folk Festival that also features the father & son acoustic blues & roots duo Beaucoup Blue and several song swaps. Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky...

There's no shortage of good acoustic gigs scheduled on Long Island this June. In addition to some fine local performers, a number of touring artists will be visiting our shores. Scott Ainslie plays and sings the blues in Garden City (June 1). Bluegrass veterans and six-time IBMA winners Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver play Brooklyn (June 1). Pat Humphries and Sandy O, better known as Emma's Revolution, bring their songs of social conscience to Huntington (June 8). Ian Tamblyn, a mainstay on the Canadian folk scene for three decades, makes a rare U.S. appearance in Stony Brook (June 10). Living bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys play Brooklyn (June 22). ...

With the advent of spring, a lot of good acoustic music is sprouting on Long Island -- with artists ranging from perennial favorites to blossoming newcomers. In addition to a number of talented local singer-songwriters and musicians, visiting acoustic artists performing on Long Island this spring include Scott Ainslie, Gordon Bok, Guy Clark, Slaid Cleaves, Judy Collins, Emma’s Revolution, Steve Forbert, Colin Hay, The Kennedys, King Wilkie, Patty Larkin, Christine Lavin, Terence Martin & Dan Bonis, Michelle Shocked, Livingston Taylor, We’re About 9, Dar Williams and Jesse Colin Young -- and, from Canada: Eve Goldberg, Gordon Lightfoot, Jory Nash, Ian Tamblyn and Lucie Blue Tremblay. [Click on the title in red to see the calendar listings].

For a compendium of upcoming concerts and coffeehouses, click on the title in red. In addition to a number of talented local singer-songwriters and musicians, visiting acoustic artists performing on Long Island in March include Bob Franke, Susan McKeown, David Wilcox, Catie Curtis, Christine Lavin, The Roches, Terence Martin, Beaucoup Blue and Livingston Taylor. Gigs listed in boldface type are highlighted under AcoustiConcerts (LI, NY).

A number of talented acoustic performers will grace Long Island stages during March. Although more extensive listings appear in the AcoustiCalendar, here are a few highlights: Susan McKeown -Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Congregational Church of Huntington, Centerport Catie Curtis – Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington The Roches – Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m. (Cancelled) Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, Bay Shore Beaucoup Blue and Terence Martin - Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. University Cafe, Stony Brook Christine Lavin – Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m. Our Times Coffeehouse at the Ethical Humanist Society, Garden City Livingston Taylor – Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, Bay Shore [To see this posting in its entirety, with...

While a winter chill fills the air, there's no shortage of hot acoustic music acts on Long Island -- both visiting and home-grown -- to help warm your souls.

Although more listings appear in the AcoustiCalendar (LI, NY), here are a few highlights for February 2007:

Pat Wictor and David Jacobs-Strain - Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m.
University Café, Stony Brook

Danielle Miraglia - Wednesday, February 21 at 8 p.m.
Acoustic Long Island series at Cool Beanz Coffee House, St. James

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While a winter chill fills the air, there’s no shortage of hot acoustic music acts this season – both visiting and home-grown – to help warm your souls.

Although more listings appear in the comprehensive Long Island AcoustiCalendar, here are a few highlights:

Emerging Artists Showcase: Liz Carlisle and Beaucoup Blue

Saturday, January 6 at 8:30 p.m.
preceded by an hour-long open mic
Congregational Church of Huntington, Centerport

The Folk Music Society of Huntington shines the spotlight on three very talented emerging artists who have been making names for themselves on the acoustic scene – 20-something singer-songwriter Liz Carlisle and father and...

A compendium of upcoming concerts and coffeehouses Compiled by Michael Kornfeld

Gigs listed in boldface type are highlighted in AcoustiConcerts (LI, NY)

Glen Roethel, Ellis Paul and Sloan Wainwright

January 2007

Wednesday 01/3

Acoustic Long Island, hour-long open mic followed by featured performer Craig D’Andrea (21-year-old guitarist/composer from Connecticut), Cool Beanz Coffee House, 556 North Country Road (Route. 25A), St. James. 8 -10 p.m.

Friday 01/5

Island Songwriters Syosset Showcase, Border’s Books, Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 8 p.m. Featured performer followed by an open mic. Hosted by Bill Ryan and Vinny Crici. (www.Islandsongwriters.org).

Peacesmith’s monthly “Topical-A-Typical Folk Music, Poetry & Whatever Coffeehouse,” First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway...