“Grabs your attention any time he is on stage!”

Sam Robbins is often described as an “old soul singer songwriter.” He adds a modern, upbeat edge to the storyteller troubadour persona.

“This is one gifted sonofabitch!”

Award-winning singer-songwriter Rupert Wates’ music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. His twelve solo CDs have received outstanding reviews and tracks have been played on radio all over the world.

“Makes me remember why I so enjoy listening to music”

Ray Lambiase is a veteran singer-songwriter who has been writing and performing songs since he was a teenager growing up on Long Island. He sings original tales of love lost, love won, and the choices faced by a variety of heroes and heroines.

Good for what ails you … Romping through tunes from Dr Dan’s Jazz Songbook, as well as some standards. In turns soulful and athletic, with styles ranging from Afro-Cuban and New Orleans to Chicago and bebop …

“Marci’s passionate songs and beautiful vocals combine for a stirring performance.” Ron Olesko

Grounds & Sounds is a favorite haunt of Marci Geller. She’ll be opening up our new 2024-2025 Season with new songs, as well as some laughs and some tears …

A rising composer and songwriter returns to honor his Grounds & Sounds roots! Cole Fortier is a composer of classical music, a piano driven singer- songwriter, and a performer known for his distinctly varied musical palette and output of emotional works. He is a...

A wild collection of musical delights! Grounds & Sounds favorite James O'Malley returns with a cast of musical friends. They call themselves O'Malley's Motley Musical Revue and the nonstop musical wonders include 3 of Hearts, Femmes Enchantees, Take 2, Mountain...

Two accomplished songwriters join forces for a special evening ...  Martha Trachtenberg and Hank Stone, two fantastic singer-songwriters from Long Island, are coming together to provide an enjoyable night of music on Friday, March 8 at Grounds & Sounds Café!...

The creme de la creme of local artists  ... (Long Island Pulse) "Jack Licitra is the most-talented musician I have played with."  Kerry Kearney Jack’s Waterfall will be gracing our stage at Grounds & Sounds Cafe on Friday, April 12! For over 20 years, Jack’s...

Claudia and the BAND with New Songs! This show was rescheduled due to illness. Now it's on! The Claudia Jacobs BAND returns to Grounds and Sounds with new songs and their tasty and talented friends Scotty Micciche (harmonica), Steve Kaplan (bass) and David Sirota...