THANK YOU
FOR VOTING US
BEST SINGER
FROM
LONG ISLAND
I enjoy performing and bringing the gift of song into peoples lives hoping to help make a
difference, even if just for a while... I am very thankful to be part of an industry that plays
such an important role in our everyday lives. Music helps to comprise in many ways the
very fabric of our world..Thank you so much for your support.
BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF LONG ISLAND 2018 9
Bruno paid tribute to the legendary cher by
performing over five decades of hits. Bruno’s
striking resemblance, poise and mannerism
is one of a kind. Bruno has performed and
captivated audiences throughout Long Island,
whether it was at venues like Mulcahy’s, 89
North or the North Shore Towers. Check out
Louise runo’s facebook page to check for the past
and future events that Bruno will perform at.
BEST COMEDIAN
JIM BREUER
officialjimbreuer.com
Jim Breuer is a stand-up comedian, actor,
and radio host that you should not miss. First
gaining notoriety as a cast member on Saturday
Night Live (1995 to 1998), then starring in the
classic Half Baked, Breuer’s freewheeling New
York brand of stand-up storytelling is now
better than ever. A touring sensation and regular
presence on radio and television, Breuer’s rabid
fanbase are filled with “lifetimers.” Currently
appearing alongside Kevin James on “Kevin
Can Wait”, Breuer also has hilarious cameos in
popular films like “Zookeeper,” “Dick,” “Titan
A.E.” and “Beer League.” He has been a regular
on The Howard Stern Show on Sirius XM, and
hosts a podcast called “The Jim Breuer Podcast”,
on iTunes and JimBreuer.com
BEST CONCERT
VENUE ON LONG
ISLAND
89 NORTH – PATCHOGUE
www.89northmusic.com
Let’s face it, Long Islanders Love to Rock!
Frustrated with what was passing for a so-called
music scene on Long Island, the founders of 89
North created a friendly space with an intimate
atmosphere and the state-of-the-art equipment
necessary to put on a premium rock concert.
89 North is located just steps away from Main
Street in Patchogue, and a short walk from the
LIRR station. Music lovers come over to check
out this great venue. The VIP room will make
every act feel like rock royalty, but 89 North is
really all about the music with great sound, and
high-tech lighting equipment.
BEST CONCERT
VENUE
NATIONAL WINNER:
NORTHWELL HEALTH AT
JONES BEACH THEATER
www.jonesbeach.com
Get thee to the beach and visit Northwell
Health at Jones Beach Theater, one of the
most beautiful concert venues in the country.
Located on Zachs Bay in Wantagh, NY, this
15,000-person Amphitheatre has undergone
an extensive renovation, adding a second level
and increasing the seat capacity. It used to
have a strict no-alcohol policy, but now certain
shows do allow it. Frequent performers include
Aerosmith and Jimmy Buffet. This coming
season includes Poison, Cheap Trick, Foreigner,
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dave Matthews Band and Ozzy
Osbourne. Don’t miss your chance to experience
an awesome show at Jones Beach. Sing along
with sand in your toes!
BEST COVER BAND
THE 60S INVASION
60sinvasion.com
Winning “Long Island’s Best Cover Band” for
the fourth year in a row, The 60’S Invasion is
a swingin flashback to all your favorite radio
hits from the 1960s and early 1970s. Covering
greats like The Turtles, The Band, The Guess
Who, The Kinks, Buddy Holly, and many more,
you will be transported back in time when
the music was happening and the world was
focused on free love. Singers Joseph Felicetta,
Bob Arndts and Janet Montalbo, lead the way
with powerful vocals and beautiful harmonies
that are accompanied explosive music. They are
available for festivals, reunions, and all kind of
private parties. Yeah baby!
BEST DJ COMPANY
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
427 Willis Avenue
Williston Park, N.Y. 11596
www.unique-ent.com
If you want your next party to be the best, put
Unique Entertainment to the test! A one-stop
shop for all your DJ, videography, and M.C.
needs, they provide exclusive, high class, energyfilled
DJs for any event. Featuring state of the
art lighting, sound and production, Unique
Entertainment will help you make memories!
The crew will make the day stress-fee, fun-filled
and help you plan every song played, tending to
every detail of your celebration. If you want your
guests on the floor and raising the roof, Unique
Entertainment will make your wedding, party
or family celebration remarkable by creating
high-energy dance floors in an elegant and
professional way.
BEST FILM FESTIVAL
PORT JEFFERSON
DOCUMENTARY SERIES
1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: (631) 473-5220
Long Island’s film festival scene has come a
long way, and it’s undeniable that each plays
a vital role in giving Long Island audiences
a diverse offering of films. Standing out for
its devotion to documentaries—which are
evocative, thought provoking, and shed light
on often-unrepresented segments of our
population—is the Port Jefferson Documentary
Series. The series has been highlighting some
of the best documentaries from around the
world since 2005. For more than a decade, the
Port Jefferson Documentary Series’ volunteer
members diligently screen a vast assortment of
films each and every year in order to select the
best documentaries that should be represented.
Talk about commitment to the arts! It’s no
wonder why Long Islanders voted Port Jefferson
Documentary Series the best!
BEST HORSEBACK
RIDING FACILITY
PAL-O-MINE EQUESTRIAN
829 Old Nichols Road
Islandia, N.Y. 11749
www.pal-o-mine.org
Since 1995, Pal-O-Mine Equestrian has been
a refuge for individuals with disabilities,
at-risk youth, the military and all vulnerable
populations. Offering therapeutic horse-riding
lessons, Pal-O-Mine’s mission is to provide
specialized equine programs using horses
to facilitate, growth, learning and healing.
Programs include adaptive horseback riding
for individuals with disabilities such as autism,
anxiety, ADHD, neurological disorders, cerebral
palsy, traumatic brain injuries, and others.
Pal-O-Mine offers individual, family and group
therapy sessions focusing on grief, trauma and
abuse, eating disorders, substance abuse and
addiction. By connecting with horses, Pal-OMine
will help you re-connect with the beauty
in the world!
BEST LOCAL TV
REPORTER
ERIN COLTON, NEWS 12
@erincolton longisland.news12.com
Emmy Award-winning New York reporter Erin
Colton joined the team at News 12 Long Island
in 2004 and progressed up the production
ladder, becoming a celebrated sports anchor
and reporter. A native Long Islander and former
athlete, Colton is a dedicated sports fan who
knows what she is talking about. Colton won a
2010 New York Emmy Award in the category of
Sports Coverage: Series, for ‘Iron Inspiration,’
which told the story of a Long Island man
overcoming drug and alcohol addiction by
training for triathlons. Working hard for her
hometown, Colton wakes up at 3 o’clock in the
morning to tell Long Islanders the news.
BEST LONG ISLAND
PERSONALITY
BRIMSTONE
entrancetohell.com
Get ready for the fire with multi-faceted
Brimstone, Long Island’s quintessential
“Entertainment Entrepreneur” with an
impressive resume that includes professional
wrestler, actor, writer, President and CEO
of Hound Comics, Radio Personality on
Grindhouse Radio, and even a signature line
of products available at Eastsport Backpacks,
Troll Lord Games, CaJohns Fiery Foods,
The Jerky Connection, Sweet Hollywood LA,
JAMES SALVATO
JIMSALVATO.JS@GMAIL.COM
/www.unique-ent.com
/www.jonesbeach.com
/www.89northmusic.com
/www.pal-o-mine.org
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