The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Podcast features in-depth interviews with musicians, filmmakers, authors and entertainers from Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens.
The show is hosted by Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Vice Chairman and the host of The Sounds of Film, America's longest running film, music and ideas themed radio show.
Previous guests include Stephen Schwartz, Gary U.S. Bonds, Liberty DeVitto, Taylor Dayne, Carmine Appice, Carter Burwell, EPMD, The Illusion, The Fat Boys' Kool Rock Ski, Elliott Murphy, Wayne Robins, and Jimmy Webb.
The show is produced by the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame who is dedicated to the recognition, honor and preservation of Long Island's music and entertainment heritage.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:
97 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The Spirit of American Music: Aaron Copland and the Copland House
In this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham explores the legacy of legendary composer and LIMEHOF inductee Aaron Copland. Known as the “Dean of American Composers,” Copland helped define a distinctly American sound with iconic works such as Appalachian Spring, Fanfare for the Common Man, and Rodeo. His groundbreaking compositions, film scores, and role as a mentor made him one of the most influential musical figures of the 20th century.
Tom is joined by Michael Boriskin, Artistic and Executive Director of Copland House, to discuss Copland’s impact on American music and the mission of Copland House as a living tribute to his work. Located at Copland’s former home in Westchester, the organization is expanding with the development of Copland House at Bluestone Farm—an ambitious new cultural center dedicated to nurturing American composers and creativity.
Together, they reflect on Copland’s deep connections to New York, his role in shaping generations of musicians, and the enduring power of his music to inspire and unite. It’s a fascinating look at how one composer’s legacy continues to resonate through performances, education, and the ongoing support of new musical voices.
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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:
97 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
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Phone: 631-689-5888
