Long Island’s First Hall of Fame – All About Music and Entertainment!
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is proud to open its doors to an awe-inspiring new facility in Stony Brook, NY that is dedicated to the recognition, honor, and preservation of Long Island’s music and entertainment heritage. Since 2004, our organization has Inducted over 120 music artists and related professionals who will now be recognized in a permanent home on eastern Long Island. The space—covering 8,800 square feet—features a large exhibition area, theater, performance area, and an official “Hall of Fame Museum.”
Looking for an exciting location for your private or corporate event? From milestone birthdays, bridal showers, stylish weddings and fabulous private parties to corporate meetings, events and presentations, we can accommodate up to 125 guests in a cocktail-party format, or up to 80 as a sit-down dinner. Our state-of-the-art Surround Sound Theater or our famous Hall of Fame Stage are designed for presentations like no other.
Come to our Hall of Fame and make a day of it! Our location in historic Stony Brook Village is convenient to a great selection of restaurants, cafes and shops, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities. Plan your visit and enjoy!
Featured Museum Events
JOE Piket is a two-time finalist in the Long Island Music Festival and four-time winner in the Best of Long Island Entertainer of the Year poll. He’s been described as “a more edgy Billy Joel”, and “the Bruce Springsteen of Long Island” by local reviewers. Joe has appeared with such diverse artists as Chuck Berry, Leon Russell, Jason Bonham, Dee Snider, Johnny Maestro, Renaissance, Alive and Kicking, Randy Jackson, Damon Johnson, and even TV personality/performer “Uncle” Floyd Vivino. Most recently Joe and his band, The Storm, played to two sold out audiences at My Father’s Place in Roslyn, and they were were also honored to be the first band asked to perform on the new soundstage at the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame.
Rave reviews have appeared in Newsday, Good Times, and other print publications, as well as many on-line publications. You can read some reviews and see and hear his music, including music from the new CD, “ADULT THEMES”, at joepiket.com and all digital platforms, including iTunes, Amazon music, and YouTube.
Janice Buckner has toured throughout the USA and abroad as part of the renowned performing duo Sweet Rose Revue whose credits included over twenty states across America, the Whitney Museum of Art (extended concert series), the Nassau County Museum of Art (extended concert series), the QEII Ocean Liner, the Reichold Center for Performing Arts in the Virgin Islands, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and two European Tours.
As a solo artist, she is known for her silky voice accompanied by delicate guitar and bass playing (both electric and upright). Her cabaret performances feature original songs and poems, interpretive renditions of a wide pallet of genres, use of Sign Language for the Deaf (which she calls “Dance of the Hands”), and attention to choreography, lighting, and staging. Her goal is to create an aesthetic experience that captures the heart and touches the soul.
Simon & Garfunkel: “Old Friends”
In this unique 90-minute multimedia program, originally conceived and co-produced with the late legendary DJ Pete Fornatale, Tony Traguardo presents the story of the two kids from Queens who started their professional career together as ‘Tom and Jerry’. He takes us from the beginning to the present day with a fascinating story about the voices and songs that still delight listeners nearly 60 years after their recorded debut.
Singer-songwriter Emmett Hughes (Huntington, New York) writes and performs original songs featuring an eclectic mix of styles; rock, reggae, pop and singer songwriter, together with heartfelt lyrics. In addition to being a musical mad scientist, he’s a father and spouse, a chiropractic physician, master gardener, intrepid sailor and sports a blistering tennis serve.
The LIMEHOF Filmmakers Series
“Lady of the Lake”
Saturday April 19, 1PM
Followed by Q&A with Director Maria Capp
Based on the Native American folklore of the Princess of Lake Ronkonkoma
Karen Bella, is a NYC & Long Island-based performing and recording artist, who crosses genres in her songwriting, while having a strong foundation in the “classics.” Her hard work, beautiful voice, and experience with live performances, all attribute to turning all eyes and ears in the room to her when she’s on stage. Karen returns to the LIMEHOF stage after a wonderful performance in 2024.