Events
Every musician knows there is nothing like the thrill of playing live. All Music Inc. supports musicians in the community and hosts a yearly free event known as “Rock The Lot” party which gives up and coming bands the opportunity to do what they love most while the bands promote the event to friends, family and the community. Last year, the event was a huge success with free food, carnival rides and games brought in for kids to play while seven bands rocked out. If you are interested in being a part of our next event, stop by the store with a sample or demo and let us see what you've got.
Thursday February 24th
at 7pm
Slide Guitar Clinic with Kerry Kearney
Plainview, NY – February 11th, 2011 – Kerry Kearney, Long Island's legendary slide guitarist and recipient of The Long Island Music Hall of Fame's "LISA" award, will be bringing the unique slide style that has taken him to stages worldwide to All Music.
Kerry will be demonstrating various bottleneck techniques for acoustic and electric guitar as well as discussing its fascinating history.
The Kerry Kearney Band has been a favorite at many National and International blues festivals including the Guinness Blues Festival in Ireland, the Crossroads Music Festival in Memphis and Long Island’s own Riverhead Blues Festival.
About All Music: All Music is Long Island’s favorite independent music store. With over 10,000 instruments in stock and over 1,000 guitars on display, All Music is the number 1 destination for Long Island musicians.
Pedalfest 2010!!!
Sunday November 14th 11am-4:30pm
Sponsored by Pigtronix
All music will be hosting the biggest gathering of effects pedal lovers and aficianados Long Island has ever seen!
- Extra special sale pricing on all pedals in stock.
- Bring your own pedals in to compare, show off, swap or sell!
- Over 200 pedals on display - ready to test and compare.
- Factory reps from Pigtronix will be demonstrating their latest and greatest creations.
- New, used, boutique, vintage and rare pedals.
- See the very first production Sans Amp built - s/n 001!
- Overdrive pedal shootout - bring your favorite and cast your vote!
- Win a free pedal from Pigtronix!
All Music Announces Their Third Annual ROCK THE LOT Extravaganza!
Plainview, NY – August 4th, 2010 - On Sunday, September 19th, All Music will once again be commandeering the parking lot of the Plainview Shopping Plaza and hosting their yearly Rock The Lot extravaganza. Friends, fans and neighbors of this ultimate toy store for musicians will be converging to enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun and a variety of activities including:
Non-stop live music on the showmobile featuring the area’s best bands and some young rock stars in the making.
Delicious BBQ food served all afternoon
Free carnival games
Free inflatables, giant slide and dunk tank
Lots and lots of giveaways and raffle prizes including guitars, T shirts, other wearables and more!
Bands performing include:
Grand Folk Railroad
Trone
Short Notice
Mazzard Effect
Diana Difillippi
Carl Roa Band
Gabriel The Marine
The fun starts at 10am and continues throughout the day. There will also be extra special pricing on everything in stock. Please join us!
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Gibson Custom Shop & Montana Acoustic Trailer – Sept. 17th – All Music
On September 17th our good friends at Gibson will be here to kick off our annual Rock the Lot event.
This year we will be welcoming both the Gibson Custom Shop and Gibson Montana Acoustic trailers to our very own parking lot, each packed to the brim with America’s premier guitars. Gibson will be displaying the absolute best they have to offer including ’59 Les Paul Reissues, 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Pauls, 335s, SGs, Les Paul Customs, as well as premier acoustic instruments such as the iconic Hummingbird and SJ-200 series, the legendary J45, and the meticulously-crafted Songwriter Acoustic, as well as others. As an added bonus, each and every guitar on display will be up for grabs at once-in-a-lifetime pricing. So, if you’ve been looking to add to your arsenal of guitars, be sure to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Or if you’re just looking to familiarize yourself with Gibson’s impressive line of instruments you’ll have the opportunity to sit down, plug in, and play each and every one of the guitars on display. Gibson representatives will be on hand to answer any and all questions as well as supply you with the information and stories behind these guitars.
Stop by anytime from Noon to 8pm to take it all in!
All Music FREE Summer Workshop Series!
Thursday September 16th - 7pm
Learn to Play the Harmonica with Ken “The Rocket” Korb
Learn to play the harmonica! In this workshop, harmonica wizard Ken Korb will show you some simple easy-to-learn techniques that will have you playing the harmonica in no time. Harmonica is the perfect second instrument! Easy to learn, easy to pack and easy to play with an incredibly sweet and soulful voice, it’s the ideal` instrument for accompanying yourself on the guitar or another instrument. It’ll even fit in the same case!
Those participating in this workshop are asked to bring along a harmonica in the key of C (harmonicas will also be available for purchase starting at $11.95)
About Ken…
Anyone familiar with the Long Island music scene has probably heard Ken Korb, a multi-instrumental performer of blues and folk music with a charming, humorous stage presence. A finalist in this year's International Blues Competition in Memphis, Ken is best known for his harmonica wizardry.
An evening with Ken and his harmonicas is a guided tour of the music of the '20s and '30s with stops in ragtime, jazz and blues. The tour is complete with colorful anecdotes about the music and its composers and everything you ever wanted to know about the harmonica. As a member of The American Primitive String Band and The Red River Ramblers, and earlier, as the long time long ago musical partner of Little Toby Walker, Ken has achieved near legendary status — he can make his harmonicas lie down and roll over!
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
Thursday July 15th 7pm
Getting Great Sound With a Budget PA
Gigging with a “budget” PA? No soundman?
When it comes to large scale professional sound reinforcement, there’s no substitute for a big rig system with the power and fidelity needed to accurately project sound over a large area. But for the rest of us, that “big rig” is a small powered mixer, a couple of speakers on stands and if you’re lucky, a monitor so the musicians can hear themselves.
But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for sound that’s second best! By using a few simple techniques, you can achieve surprisingly good sound even under the worst conditions. In this seminar, professional live sound engineer Joe Chinnici will show you how anyone can get excellent results with an inexpensive sound system and avoid the pitfalls that cause distortion, vocals that don’t cut through the mix and those dreaded feedback gremlins.
This workshop is recommended for anyone who uses sound equipment – bands, solo acts, acoustic musicians, as well as clubs, organizations and other institutions that use sound equipment for meetings, social events and other functions.
About Joe…
Joe's 20 years of professional live sound experience includes shows with Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Axl Rose and Rob Thomas. He's worked some of the most prestigious rooms in the country including Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theater and the Count Basie Theater. Joe is also the exclusive live sound engineer for the Fab Faux (featuring Will Lee, Jimmy Vivino, Jack Petruzzelli, Rich Pagano & Frank Agnello). Perhaps most importantly, Joe also manages the sound system from the stage whenever he's performing with his own band!
Tuesday August 17th - 7pm
Chapman Stick Clinic with World Stick-Meister Steve Adelson
Imagine creating music on an instrument that is simultaneously a guitar, a bass, a piano, and percussion. Add unlimited electronic capabilities and forward-thinking playing techniques for ultimate expression. Now, design a tuning to make navigation of the instrument amazingly simple, and streamline the look and feel for optimal accessibility. This instrument already exists as the Chapman Stick.
Stick clinician Steve Adelson has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in jazz and rock including Tony Levin, Les Paul, Dean Brown, Ben Lacy, Danny Gottlieb, Jack Bruce, Stanley Jordan, Jeff Berlin, Larry Coryell and Pat Metheny. His list of noteworthy gigs include the Blue Note, the Bottom Line, the Montreal Jazz Festival and Long Island’s own Great South Bay Music Festival.
In Store Clinics...
All Music hosts music clinics from time to time with some world famous musicians showcasing their talents and sharing their wealth of knowledge. Check back here for upcoming dates and times.