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
Jack Licitra: A Local Legend in the Blue Light
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In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, Tom Needham sits down with musician, songwriter, and educator Jack Licitra, the creative force behind Jack’s Waterfall. Jack joins us to talk about The Blue Light Club, a new album that unfolds like a late-night gathering place where stories, friendships, and music intertwine. Rooted in jazz, blues, and timeless songcraft, the record creates a vivid emotional atmosphere centered on connection, community, and the shared experience of live music.
Jack also shares insight into the collaborative spirit behind the project, highlighting the diverse group of vocalists and instrumentalists who helped shape its rich, textured sound. From expressive horn arrangements to soulful rhythm sections and layered instrumental colors, the album blends intimate performances with expansive musical moments. Beyond the recording, Jack discusses his work as an educator and bandleader, continuing to inspire the next generation of Long Island musicians while creating music that feels both classic and immediate.
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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:
97 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Email: info@limusichalloffame.org
Phone: 631-689-5888
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