“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...

Pete says he's coming back with a bunch of new tunes!Singer songwriter Pete Mancini got his start as the front man and songwriter of Butchers Blind, a critically acclaimed rock band from NYC. In 2017 he released his debut solo album Foothill Freeway, which explored...

One of Long Island's Best Bands!Siblings and long-time friends came together in 2013 to form Quarter Horse. Described generally as Americana, the group’s sound is further characterized by a wide range of influences including folk, rock, alternative, and jazz. The...