Ahmad Ali Music

2012-02-10T13:12:00.000-08:00

press release

Feb. 9, 2012, 3:19 p.m. EST

Jazz and Wine Bring Music Fans to Ronkonkoma, NY Hotels

Six Weekends of Great Rates at the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven

BELLPORT, NY, Feb 09, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- For the fifth year in a row, the annual JAZZ on the Vine musical festival returns, bringing great music and wine to the east end of Long Island. And for those looking to get a great deal on a room, rates at the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven, among hotels near Long Island wineries, start at just $89 a night.

From February 11th through March 18th, guests at Patchogue, NY hotels can join jazz fans for six music-filled weekends. For just $15, get admission to any of the festival's shows plus a glass of wine. Performances are held in numerous Long Island wineries, and include performances by the Philip Dizack Quartet, Pearl Street Band, Matt Marshak, Heather Hardy, Dwayne Kerr, the Bakithi Kumalo Band, Ahmad Ali, and many more. For more information on the festival and the full line-up of performers, visit http://www.liwinterfest.com/liwinterfest/?src=liwinterfest.commedford .

Guests who take advantage of the great rates at the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven, among Ronkonkoma, NY hotels, will be close to all the festival venues, in addition to the area's major attractions. Between musical performances, explore the beautiful beaches in the Hamptons, get great shopping deals at Tanger Outlets, sip the day away at wineries, or marvel at the beauty of the sea at Atlantis Marine World.

To learn more about staying at the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven for the JAZZ on the Vine festival, visit the hotel website at https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ispsh-springhill-suites-long-island-brookhaven/ , where you can book rooms, discover great hotel packages, and explore nearby Medford, New York attractions.

About the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven The SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven puts you in the center of it all, whether beaches or business meetings are what bring you here. Located just minutes from the Long Island MacArthur Airport, suites at this Brookhaven hotel offer generous amenities. Whip up a quick snack with the mini-fridge and microwave; settle in for work at the large desk with high-speed Internet access; relax with premium channels and pay-per-view on the flat-screen cable TV; or tuck the kids in the pull-out sofa bed while you relax with a cup of coffee or tea. In the morning, wake refreshed and ready to go. Start with a complimentary breakfast buffet, a quick run at the fitness center, or a dip in the indoor pool. If you're here for work, this Long Island hotel is just minutes from Motorola, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Siemens, and Boeing. If fun brings you to this Bellport hotel, attractions including the Hamptons, Atlantis Marine World, Tanger Outlets, and Long Island wineries are all nearby. A convenient airport location (and free airport shuttle) makes the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven a great choice for meetings and social functions, with more than 1,360 sq ft of event space.

2012-02-04T02:12:00.001-08:00

Let me invite you to our fourth monthly "Saturday Showcase & Salon" to benefit WBAI -- entry is only $5, no minimum!

Come meet your favorite WBAI personalities. Excellent food, great music and radical politics in downtown Manhattan.

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
1 pm 4 pm
at the Lafayette Grill and Bar
54-56 Franklin Street in downtown Manhattan
(3 blocks south of Canal Street, between Lafayette and Broadway)
All trains to Canal St., or #1 train to Franklin St.

This month FEATURING:

* Stand-up comedian Katie Halper -- comic, writer, blogger, satirist and filmmaker. AND,

* Guest Speaker: Gary Null (in person), on "Who's poisoning the planet and what we can do about it." Gary's natural health and political commentaries can be heard every weekday at noon on WBAI, and on the internet over the Progressive Radio Network. Questions and comments are welcome; AND,

* The Big Road Blues Band, exploring the roots of the Blues (musically, as well as politically). Performing material from their latest album, "Crossroots". Big Road Blues Band is: Alan Podber--vocals, guitars, mandolin, harmonica; Ricky Eisenberg--vocals, guitars; Myriam Valle--vocals, guitars, mandolin, triangle; Ken Ficara--harmonica, guitar; Come meet your favorite WBAI personalities. Excellent food, great music and radical politics in downtown Manhattan. Deborah Monlux--fiddle; Jim Porter--frottoir. AND,

* Opera singer Katie Kat, in a return engagement! Katie brought down the house last month with her performance of Puccini's "Quando men vo" from La Boheme;

* R&B & funk guitarist extraordinaire Ahmad Ali, host of Stony Brook (WUSB) radio's "Cafe Ali" (and who sometimes co-hosts late night shows on WBAI), joined by WBAI's Ibrahim Gonzalez on the congas and Gary Cobin on harmonica.

* Topical singer-songwriter and jokester Marcy Gordon (the singing lawyer);

* Unfortunately, Rorie Kelly is recovering from some sort of serious respiratory infection and has no voice! So she won't be able to sing this month, though she might show up with CDs anyway;

Several surprise guests!

There'll be excellent Mediterranean food and drink, free hors d'oeuvres, and a bottle of wine as one of the door prizes (compliments of Dino, the owner of the Lafayette Grill); and mucho reading material & CDs. So come early, and stay late!

Entrance cost: Just $5 and no minimum we want to pull together our communities and thank WBAI members, management and staff, enjoy each other's company -- not soak WBAI listeners for what little funds they have! (And if you can't afford even that, dont sweat it! No one turned away for lack of funds.)

2012-01-14T19:23:00.001-08:00

Saturday Jan. 14 2-4pm, Saturday Salon

Posted on January 4, 2012

Saturday Jan. 14 2-4pm

Lafayette Grill and Bar, 54 Franklin Street

(Between Lafayette + Broadway)

Quickly becoming Saturday afternoon’s downtown go-to destination, Saturday Salon features up and coming musical talent and speakers on contemporary issues.

Performances by:

-Alan Podber, Brooklyn-based Blues historian and guitarist on loan to us from the Big Road Blues Band. Alan just uncovered a freedom song that LeadBelly wrote in 1948 which has likely not been heard in public since 1949, the year he died - until now! Alan will be joined by Big Road members Ricky Eisenberg and Ken Ficara.
-Bryan & Marcy (Marcy-the singing lawyer, from the People’s Republic of Brooklyn)
-R&B guitarist extraordinaire Ahmad Ali
-Katie Kat, Street Opera performer, who will sing Puccini’s, “Quando men vo” from La Boheme.
and
-Howard Brandstein (Coordinator of the Sixth Street Community Center as well as NY State Against Genetic Engineering) will be this month’s featured speaker, and will update us on the latest from the anti-GMO and “safe food” movement.

”An impressive combination of entertainment combined with informative thought provoking dialogues in an old time European atmosphere- reminds me of Paris in the 30′s.”

Excellent Mediterranean food and drink will be available. Free hors d’oeuvres for early-birds (hummous, baba ganouj, etc.). Entrance is $5 to benefit WBAI.

2012-01-03T13:42:00.000-08:00

Friends of the Arts

History of Rhythm & Blues
A Musical Review with Ahmad Ali

Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
At the Mastic Beach Property Owner's Association Clubhouse
1 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach, NY

Heat up your weekend with a smooth and soulful journey through R&B music with local artist Ahmad Ali and his band.

2011-12-15T13:15:00.001-08:00

Event 6 of 9

History of Rhythm & Blues
A Musical Review with Ahmad Ali

Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
At the Mastic Beach Property Owner's Association Clubhouse

Click here for more information

The Lobster Roll

2011-07-14T17:20:00.000-07:00

View full size

Photos (5)

Add your photos & videos

Tell Your Neighbors About Patch

Patch contributor C.R. Kahme went to the newly refurbished Lobster Roll Restaurant in Riverhead last week and reviewed a meal and the restaurant's ambiance with some friends.

Ambiance: Last Saturday was a perfect day for trying out the new garden dining experience at the Lobster Roll Northside in Riverhead. The new garden will eventually obscure the traffic from busy Sound Avenue — a great plus. At the time of our visit there had been a temporary tent placed where umbrella-ed tables will sit in the future and live music will fill the air to help diminish the sound of cars passing. This spot typifies the North Fork and is the perfect venue for an afternoon of dining on local pleasures — starting with the lobster roll that gave the place its name.

Bedecked in a floral welcome, the steps to the restaurant open to a display of wonderful salads and desserts, encouraging diners to save room at the end of the meal. Fred Terry Sr. originated the restaurant with its sister establishment in the Hamptons and his daughter Dana Bordsen manages this North Fork version. There are a number of shops in the vicinity to entertain including the Gingerbread University, K & L Savannah Gifts, Baiting Hollow Bakery and Sweet Shop and the Cellar Door.

The lunch:

Lobster bisque ($7.50), lobster slider ($8.95), lobster roll ($22.99), mixed grilled vegetable wrap ($12.95), Manhattan clam chowder ($ 6.50), crispy fish and chip roll ($12.95), Kentucky Derby pie ($8), panna cotta topped with strawberries ($5)

The Lobster bisque is a specialty of the house and absolutely delicious, although there was a skim on the top indicating it sat for a while. The Manhattan clam chowder was full of soft clams and veggies. The lobster slider was a far better buy than the famed lobster roll, but the plate was jam-packed with great potato salad and cole slaw. The fish and vegetable wrap were both tasty and beckon the diner to return. The desserts were out of this world. A delicate panna cotta with fresh local strawberries was a hit and the Kentucky pie was a tempting diversion from standard fare.

The diners: Joan and Mike Furst enjoyed the ambience and the repast with me and my husband, Warren, and marveled that they had never been to visit throughout their many years here on the North Fork. I was disappointed that they chose to serve water in plastic, but our server K.J. was efficient and upbeat and the coordination of the wait staff was professional. Joan and Mike remarked that they would be back even though they thought it was a bit pricey. We all wandered through the shops when the lunch was finished and indulged our senses. All in all, this is a great place for an afternoon outing.

The Lobster Roll Northside is located at 3225 Sound Avenue in Riverhead. Call 631-369-3039.

Live Summer Music

2011-07-03T09:48:00.000-07:00

August 26
Ahmad Ali and Friends Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at Gull Haven Golf Course Friday 7:30 PM Ahmad Ali and Friends have been wowing audiences throughout Long Island by performing classics from Sinatra, Motown, Blues, Smooth Jazz, and Pop Classics. Concert location: Carlton Ave., in Central Islip, North of Southern State Pkwy. In Case of Rain concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip

2011-02-12T04:40:00.000-08:00

LI Winterfest Jazz on the Vine 2011: Ahmad Ali
Mattituck, NY

Event Date(s): Saturday, February 26 at 4:30 PM.
Location: Between route 48 and Elijah's Lane; Mattituck, NY 11952-1709; Phone: 631-727-0900; Website: http://liwinterfest.com
Description: LI Winterfest Jazz on the Vine 2011: Ahmad Ali: Performance by Ahmad Ali, admission includes a glass of wine, Winterfest runs through March 20,

New Years Eve

2010-10-09T01:59:00.000-07:00

LONG ISLAND PRESS RELEASES

For Immediate Release: October 8, 2010

Custer Institute And Observatory Upcoming Events

Long Island Press Releases —

Fall-Early Winter Schedule

(Southold, N.Y.) Here’s a list of upcoming events at the Custer Institute and Observatory, located at 1115 Main Bayview Road.

Fri., December 31, 8:00 PM
NEW YEARS EVE UNDER THE STARS with MUSIC BY AHMAD ALI & FRIENDS
Now in its sixth year, there’s no better way to celebrate the passing of the old and welcome in the new. Refreshments include finger foods, desserts, and beverages (you’re welcome to bring your favorite dish or dessert to add to the buffet). Dance to live r&b, jazz, and favorites by Ahmad Ali and Friends. Champagne toast at midnight and more! Suggested donation: $25 Members and their guests, $30 Non-Members, $15 Students, $5 Children. To reserve, email CusterDonna@yahoo.com or call 631-765-2626.

Sat., January 1, 2011 CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS DAY. HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!

This Weekend

2010-09-24T12:28:00.000-07:00

SWINGING SOUNDS OF JAZZ CONTINUES!

September 25, 26, Saturdays at 7 PM, Sundays at 5 PM
Southampton Cultural Center's LEVITAS Center for the Arts

25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
Tickets: $20 general admission; $ 10 students under 21
available online at www.scc-arts.org

Ahmad Ali, nu-jazz guitarist

(631) 287-4377

Some of the finest jazz artists from within the New York, metropolitan region will grace the stage of the Levitas Center for the Arts to showcase various subgenres from within the jazz idiom.

September 25, the return of jazz pianist Al Quinn and his quintet.

Sunday

2010-08-16T13:25:00.000-07:00

SUNDAY!!!!

August 15 Ahmad Ali @ The Bayard Cutting Arboretum at 2 pm

Ahmad Ali and Friends have been wowing audiences throughout Long Island by performing classics from Sinatra, Motown, Blues, Smooth Jazz and Pop Classics.

We provide quality music and you provide your chairs, blankets and umbrellas in the wonderful scenery at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum.

New demo 2010

2010-03-19T13:41:00.000-07:00

Brentwood Library11/08

2010-03-16T16:00:00.001-07:00

2010-02-12T12:18:00.001-08:00

Fri, February 12, 2010

Arts & Entertainment

February 10, 2010

Don't Miss Jazz on the Vine

By Jessica Mackin





	(click for larger version)

The Jazz on the Vine themed 2010 Long Island Winterfest kicks off its third consecutive year with six great weekends of over 70 free jazz concerts at winery tasting rooms as well as other venues on Saturdays and Sundays. Friday the series starts off with Judy Carmichael at Wolffer Estate Vineyards in Wainscott at 7 PM. The festivities continue throughout the weekend with 15 other performances including John Ellis Trio, Cat Ballou, Ahmad Ali Duo, and Rare Groove. For a complete schedule visit www.liwinterfest.com.

AHMAD ALI at Original Voices at the Vail, November 19, 2009

2009-09-16T08:03:00.000-07:00

AHMAD ALI at Original Voices at the Vail, November 19, 2009
JAZZ & SOUL
Ahmad Ali is a well known performer all over Long Island, capturing audiences with his guitar, soulful voice and prolific songwriting. But Ahmad's talent doesn't stop there. His experience in the music business also extends to a background as Musical Director for such acts as "Soul 4 Real" while touring London, Amsterdam, Bulawayo and Harare in Zimbabwe as well as working in award winning “Perfect Pair Studios." While continually playing the east end of Long Island with multiple bands for events such as The East End Arts Council's Winter Jazz Fest, he is known to be an activist in local and global topics. Ahmad can be heard as Co-Host for weekly radio show, "In the Moment" on WBAI. 2009 has brought the start of his own radio show, Cafe` Ali at WUSB, Stonybrook 90.1 FM. www.ahmadalimusic.com, www.wusb.fm

For Lister Hewen Lowe

2009-09-15T15:07:00.000-07:00

One day a mother died.
And on that clear, cold morning,
in the warmth of her bedroom,
the daughter was struck with
the pain of learning that sometimes
there isn't any more.
No more hugs,
no more lucky moments to celebrate together,
no more phone calls just to chat,
No more 'just one minute'
Sometimes, what we care about the most goes away.
never to return before we can say good-bye,
Say 'I Love You.'
So while we have it ... it's best we love it ...
And care for it and fix it when it's broken
and take good care of it when it's sick.
This is true for marriage
.... and friendships
And children with bad report cards;
And dogs with bad hips;
And aging parents and grandparents
We keep them because they are worth it,
Because we cherish them!
Some things we keep --
like a best friend who moved away
or a classmate we grew up with.
There are just some things that make
us happy, No matter what.
Life is important,
and so are the people we know
And so, we keep them close!

Radio

2009-09-01T18:55:00.000-07:00

RADIO SHOW

WUSB

Tune in to my Radio Show Cafe` Ali at

WUSB STONYBROOK 90.1 FM

and online@ www.wusb.fm, Midnight Alternating Tuesdays .

Click here to visit the Radio Show Page.

Cafe`Ali Presents

2009-04-24T13:05:00.000-07:00

Tune in to Cafe` Ali Tuesday April 28th 3am to hear this incredible story from the writers,directors, producers and staff of the play "Passing" on WUSB, Stony Brook 90.1 fm or www.WUSB.fm

WEEKENDS:
MAY 1 thru MAY 24, 2009

FRIDAYS @ 8:00pm • SATURDAYS @ 8:00pm
SUNDAYS @ 3:00pm

MATTHEW COROZINE THEATER
300 West 43rd St. Suite #502
New York, NY 10036

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
CALL 866-811-4111 or 212-352-3101

www.mlbentertainmentgroup.com

Winefest in Goodtimes

2009-02-10T14:01:00.000-08:00

The Winter 2009 Tour Begins

2009-01-31T19:30:00.000-08:00

WINE AND SONG, GOOD TIMES FOR ALL!!!!

03/21/2009 06:30 PM - Athens Grill	l]
33 E Main St Riverhead, NY 11901 Riverhead,, New York 11901 US Cost:No Cover Description:Smooth Jazz,Pop, and Blues

03/21/2009 01:00 PM - Jamesport Vineyard .
1216 Main Road, Rte. 25 Jamesport, New York 11947 US Cost:N/A Description:Jazz on the Half Shell performs

03/20/2009 09:00 PM - Bick House Brewery
Main st. Patchogue, New York US Cost:???? Description:Siding on Guitar 4 Ozone

03/07/2009 06:30 PM - Athens Grill
33 E Main St Riverhead, New York 11901 US Cost:N/A Description:Smooth Jazz,Pop, and Blues

03/07/2009 03:00 PM - Vineyard 48
18910 Route 48 Cutchogue, New York 11935 US Cost:FREE Description:Winterfest Wine And Jazz

03/01/2009 02:00 PM - Waters Crest Winery	l]
2235 Rte.48, Unit 6 Cutchogue, New York 11935 US Cost:FREE Description:Ahmad + Clutch perform Classics

02/28/2009 01:00 PM - Diliberto Winery	[
250 Manor Lane Jamesport, New York US Cost:N/A Description:Celebrate With Us.

02/22/2009 01:00 PM - Diliberto Winery
250 Manor Lane Jamesport, New York 11947 US Cost:FREE Description:A mix of popular music.

02/21/2009 01:00 PM - Clovis Point
1935 Main Road Jamesport, New York 11947 US Cost:FREE Description:A mix of popular music.

02/14/2009 09:00 PM - GIACOMO JACKS

248 SOUTH KETCHAM AVE
AMITYVILLE, New York 11701
US
Cost:???

02/14/2009 01:00 PM - East Enders Cafe
40 EAST MAIN STREET Riverhead,, New York 11901 US Cost:FREE Description:Ahmad Ali and Clutch perform One last time at our favorite Coffee house. Come and Say farewell with us.

Winterfest Winery Tour and more.

2009-01-13T23:41:00.000-08:00

Onward in the New Year

2009-01-13T23:26:00.001-08:00

It has been a great Year an regardless of challenges, I plan on a stronger 2009. Thanks to everyone who made it Great. Thanks also to Eastenders Coffee house for its part in my success. You Know I really love you Diane and Lindsay and the entire Family you have created. You have created a ripple that will resonate through the universe.

You can fool Americans all of the time.

2008-09-29T23:38:00.000-07:00

Everyone is talking about change but we look at stupidity and accept it as normal. A candidate can talk about an energy crisis and a problem with oil and appear at an event that wastes fuel for sport. Not to mention the fuel used by all of the fans and support staff of the facility and the teams and news media. How much would we reduce demand if we cancel these events or at least offer alternatives to minimize fuel wasted.

A simple plan of teams pooling together to get to the venue and busses or some form of mass transit as opposed to the many fans sitting alone in their V8 SUVs, would at least reduce waste.

If oil is the real crisis then all motor sports should be suspended. I know this will cost many people in the business but if there is a real crisis how long can it last anyway this is as it is a sport of the rich, a celebration of bootlegging during Prohibition to a large degree, especially NASCAR. How can a candidate really stand there, and then talk to the masses that will not be able to heat their homes this winter or pay their Mortgages? These candidates are wealthy and insulated. John McCain will never worry about those personal choices.

The corporations however that sponsors these events and I am sure made large campaign donations and threw great parties at the convention are more important to him. I further question why in the digital era candidates are traveling and making appearances and utilizing the resources and money to fill up Halls and even Mile High Stadium, in a time of crisis. Everyone who can get to one of these events has a TV, Radio or Computer and could watch or hear without traveling or wasting the energy used to put on this show. Where is the reality check here? Why do the masses accept these obvious hypocrisies? Why does the American public accept always paying for the excesses of the corporate political system?

Be-In Festival 2008 more info.

2008-08-08T15:04:00.000-07:00

20th Anniversary

Be-In Festival

Sunday, August 10th

12 noon (gates open at 11 am)

at the Patchogue Band Shell in Shorefront Park

(end of S. Ocean Ave.)

Emcees: Bill McNulty of WUSB 90.1 FM

and Ahmad Ali of WBAI 99.5 FM

Speakers to include:

Brian O'Haire of Suffolk Peace Network

Mitchell Cohen of the No Spray Coalition/Brooklyn Greens

and others!

Musicians to include:

George & Julius

Blacklisted & The Banned

Reckoning

Movement

Katie Perlman Band

and MANY OTHERS!

Arts & Crafts

Vendors

Children's Playground

Non-profits

(Be sure to visit the Veterans For Peace table!)

Tickets: $8.00 to prepay online at www.myspace.com/beinfestival

or $10 at the gate

For more info: call 631-241-6517

Be-In Festival 2008

2008-08-08T10:13:00.001-07:00

BeThere!TurnOn, TuneIn, Drop out,I will be your host from 4-8pm

PeaceSmiths

2008-05-04T13:08:00.000-07:00

PeaceSmiths election results

May 4, 2008

The Spring 2008 election for new board members is completed. The following are the new members of the PeaceSmiths, Inc. board:
peace
Margie Carr
Ahmad Ali
Sonny Meadows
Ann Mayer-Kristiansen
Dori Gloria
peace

Thank you to all the candidates for their willingness to serve.
Congratulations to the new board.

Thank you to all the members and voters who helped us through this process.

And, thank you to the other members of the Election Committee: Daniel Levin and Steve Schmidt.
peace

Notes for members: There will be a Membership Meeting on Wed. May 28th at 7:30 pm at the usual place - the First United Methodist Church in Amityville. See the Membership Page for agenda and ongoing updates about internal, PeaceSmiths organizing.

Bukithi Kumalo

2008-03-11T12:44:00.000-07:00

The Honor and delight of jamin with
The gentlemen Bukithi Kumalo!!!

Some History

2008-03-02T11:35:00.000-08:00

Music >

Heat (CD - 1999)

( UPC: 00026656240027)

Price Range: $7.99 - $29.97 from 3 Sellers

Artist: Soul For Real

Label: Chrome Dome Records

Genre: R&B

Album Description:Soul IV Real: Jason Dalyrimplye, Chris Dalyrimplye, Andre Dalyrimplye, Brian Dalyrimplye.

Additional personnel includes: Liz Luchi, Dynamic Duo, Nite (vocals); Sheik Ahmad Ali Mitchel-EL (... Read More

User Reviews

Not Rated Write a Review

Album Description

Soul IV Real: Jason Dalyrimplye, Chris Dalyrimplye, Andre Dalyrimplye, Brian Dalyrimplye.

Additional personnel includes: Liz Luchi, Dynamic Duo, Nite (vocals); Sheik Ahmad Ali Mitchel-EL (guitar); Eugene Cardew (keyboards); Peter "Bear" Smith

(bass).

Producers include: Soul IV Real, Robert James, Charlie Marotta, Andy & The Lamboy, Shawn (The Beat) Raynor.

Recorded at Perfect Pair Recording, East Orange, New Jersey.

2008-02-23T10:52:00.001-08:00

From The history of African American Music to Big Band Standards. This is the work I Love!!!

New York Times Article

2008-02-06T10:18:00.000-08:00

January 27, 2008

Tourism

When the Fair-Weather Sippers Disappear, Wineries Try Jazz

By MARCELLE S. FISCHLER

LAST year more than a million visitors flocked to the wineries on the East End of Long Island, watching the bud break on the vines in May, the clusters of grapes swelling along the wire trellises in summer and the harvest come fall. They crowded into tasting rooms, sipping cabernet franc, chardonnay and merlot.

Though most of the wineries are open year round, come winter — pruning season in the vineyards — traffic slows to a trickle.

For winery owners like Ann Marie Borghese of Castello di Borghese in Cutchogue, the bills keep piling up.

“In the summer it’s easy to come,” Ms. Borghese said. “You need to have something to entice the people out into the winter cold of the East End.”

Along with offering winemaker walks and tours of the fermentation room, Ms. Borghese pairs culture with fine wine. Her converted 1949 potato barn includes an art and photography gallery and tasting room, where fine food and olive oil tastings, operas and concerts are staged.

During the winter doldrums, she and her counterparts are adding the smooth sounds of jazz.

Castello di Borghese is one of 21 wineries heralding a stepped-up effort by the Long Island Wine Council, the East End Arts Council, Suffolk County and the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau to turn the Long Island Culture and Wine Winterfest, now in its fourth year, into a jazz festival.

More than 50 acts are booked over a five-week period; at Borghese they include Ahmad Ali, singer and guitarist, on Feb. 16, Paul Ferguson, guitarist and keyboardist, on March 1 and Mark Yodice, solo guitarist,

Ibrahims Party

2008-02-05T12:30:00.000-08:00

Ibrahim's Opening Reception for "ECLECTIC GLIMPSES" his Photo Exhibit.

Up coming events

2008-01-12T08:13:00.000-08:00

I post this not only because I am part of it but because Dwayne and I were neighbors in childhood!!!
Long Island Winterfest - 2008

Posted by Terrill Hanna at 1/11/2008 4:07 PM and is filed under Concerts

LONG ISLAND WINTERFEST - 2008

This years festivity promises to display some of the best in Jazz & Swing music that can be offered, right next to a complimentary glass of wine. That's it!!!

The Long Island Winterfest kicks off February 8th through March 9th with endless performances to wet your pallets! Feauring Dwayne Kerr (PICTURED ABOVE), The Matt Marshak Quartet, Ahmad Ali, Ranny Reeve, Denise Richards Trio & Lots...Lots more! There is NO admission charge for these performances!!

There's a special kick-off, Friday - Feb. 8th, featuring the style & flavor of Papo Vazquez & Martha Clara Vineyards!!

To recieve more information for accomodations, list of participating wineries & schedule for live shows, please visit Long Island Winterfest.

WBAI's Mimi Rosenberg at the John White Rally

2008-01-07T21:11:00.000-08:00

WBAI Producer Mimi Rosenberg Speaks after moderating the Rally for John White.

Rally for John White

2008-01-05T15:25:00.000-08:00

Here is the challenge for Suffolk County to show are You Racist or not. A Rally was held on behalf of a man Defending his property and more importantly the lives of his family. I am not in favor of violence, but were are all of the 2nd amendment fanatics, TheNRA the Libertarians and conservatives. If you do not assist in setting aside this verdict YOU ARE HYPOCRITES. And America will continue to plummet to its own collapse. We need to stop brain washing children with the fairy tales about the founders of this Republic. They Built this union on Racism and Slavery and it has not been corrected. Article one of the constitution has not changed and is the core of the foundation of Racism. This and legislature of New Laws to Truly protect all humans equally.This needs to be Focused on for positive change!

Events

2008-01-02T16:17:00.000-08:00


		Castello di Borghese Route 48/Alvah's Lane Cutchogue, NY 11935 Phone: 631-734-5111 castellodiborghese.com		Saturday, February 16 • Time: 1 pm Ahmad Ali • ahmadalimusic.com


		Diliberto Winery 250 Manor Lane Jamesport, NY 11947 Phone: 631-722-3416 dilibertowinery.com		Saturday, February 9 • Time: 1 pm Ahmad Ali • ahmadalimusic.com

Jamesport
1216 Main Road, Rte. 25
Jamesport, NY 11947
Phone: 631-722-5256
jamesport-vineyards.com

Saturday, March 1 • Time: 1 pm
Tetrault The New Jazz on the HalfShell Band

In th Moment 12/7/07 Reflecting on Hendrix and Susan Blake.

2007-12-09T08:21:00.000-08:00

Go to www.wbai.org, archives and hear Reflections on Jimi Hendrix and a Tribute to Susan Blake. That was broadcast on " In the Moment"12/07/07. Shows are available for two weeks.

Green Party release

2007-11-29T05:30:00.000-08:00

14 Robin Drive • Huntington, NY 11743
631-351-5763 • info@gpsuffolk.org

Support the
Green Party of Suffolk

Buy Green Party
Merchandise

Grassroots Democracy

Social & Economic Justice

Nonviolence

Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El
for
Suffolk County Executive 2007

From Green Party County Executive Candidate Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El

"To all of those who assisted in any way Thank You for supporting this effort. The thing I learned in this process, is that the people want change and that it is time for all of us who genuinely believe in this platform to reach out and grow the Green Party. In business we call this situation Opportunity, and it won’t last forever so we really need to look at strategies that can offer public service from a Green candidate. So along with Gratitude I urge everyone to ask like-minded people to get on board and help work to make the next campaign a Winner." Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El

Singing With the Big Band

2007-11-18T07:48:00.001-08:00

Now This is Fun!

Some past work.

2007-11-10T22:29:00.000-08:00

eBay - Product Info - eBay – Heat (: 026656240041), Cassette and ...
Additional personnel includes: Liz Luchi, Dynamic Duo, Nite (vocals); Sheik Ahmad Ali Mitchel-EL (guitar); Eugene Cardew (keyboards); Peter "Bear" Smith ...

NEWS UPDATE

2007-11-04T05:51:00.001-08:00

Ballot - Today.com
Ahmad Ali Mitchel-el, is an independent, citizen candidate, seeking to run on the ... Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El for Suffolk County Executive: Petition Update .
New One Gaithersburg Flyer
By David Lublin(David Lublin)
One Gaithersburg has issued a new electronic flyer highlighting the endorsements of Ahmed Ali, Carlos Solis, and Ryan Spiegel by County Executive Ike Leggett and the local branch of the Fraternal Order of Police. ...
Maryland Politics Watch - http://maryland-politics.blogspot.com/
Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El for Suffolk County Executive: Petition Update ...
Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El for Suffolk County Executive: Petition Update. Jump to Comments · 2006 Petition Campaign The petition drive is going well! ...
Suffolk's minor parties at least try to differ -- Newsday.com
Also on the bill that night was Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El. He did not gather enough signatures to gain ballot access as the Green Party's candidate, ...

thirdestatesundayreview.blogspot.com — Technorati Search
Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El ... Third Estate Sunday Review: Things to Watch Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El nominated by the Green Party for Suffolk County ExecutiveOn August ...

Ralph Nader — Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress
But, please, if you are in Suffolk County, do not forget to write in "Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El" for Suffolk ... more » · On the Wilder Side ...

2007-11-03T13:03:00.000-07:00

Here are some news items.

Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El for Suffolk County Executive « On the Wilder Side
On August 21, 2007, the Green Party filed signatures at the Suffolk Board of Elections to place its candidate, Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El on the ballot for County ...

Long Island Politics Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress
wilderside wrote 1 month ago : Pictured above: Attendees at a Babylon Green program, including Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El, second from right. Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El ...

Third Estate Sunday Review: Things to Watch
Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El nominated by the Green Party for Suffolk County ExecutiveOn August 21, 2007, the Green Party filed signatures at the Suffolk Board of ...

Greens for Greens - Blog Toplist
Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El nominated by the Green Party for Suffolk County Execut ... its candidate, Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El on the ballot for County Executive. ...

News aggregator | Chlorophyll
Ahmad Mitchel-El, the Green Party candidate for Suffolk County Executive, ... please go to www.gpsuffolk.org or call 631-351-5763. Background: Ahmad Ali: ...

Inside Long Island Politics - Spin Cycle: Steve Levy's rivals ...
So, appearing on the Green Party line for county executive will be Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El, a lifelong county resident, professional musician, and producer for ...

Suffolk County Wire - Topix
(631) 422-4702 votewilder@yahoo.com Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El, Green Party member, and write-in candidate for Suffolk County Executive, has released his vision ...

New York State Politics Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress
Wednesday, 8/29/2007: Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El on WBAI · wilderside wrote 1 month ago : Tomorrow, at the 6 oclock am hour on WBAI 99.5 FM in New York City, ...

Ahmad Ali Mitchell-El runs write-in campaign
By Gregg Jocoy(Gregg Jocoy)
He's seeking the post of County Executive in Suffolk County, New York. I wrote earlier saying that I didn't understand why people engage in write-in campaigns, and I should have explained that further. The reason I wrote that is, ...
Green News and Opinion - http://gregg-jocoy.blogspot.com/

Ahmad Mitchel-El's visions and reflections on immigration and race:
By DLighte(DLighte)
Green Party of Suffolk - www.gpsuffolk.org Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El, Green Party member, and write-in candidate for Suffolk County Executive, has released his vision for addressing immigration issues in Suffolk County, New York. ...
Green Party Black Caucus - http://gpblackcaucus.blogspot.com

MEET YOUR CANDIDATES
REPUBLICAN. Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El. Mitchel-El is a lifelong resident of Suffolk County, a professional musician and producer on radio WBAI 99.5 FM. ...
Steve Levy's rivals claim their positions (Spin Cycle)
So, appearing on the Green Party line for county executive will be Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El, a lifelong county resident, professional musician, and producer for ...
Here is some video from the Green Party show!!!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2246797031038002684&hl=en

2007-10-06T06:44:00.000-07:00

Susan Blake, Long Island Activist for Peace Justice an Equity, passed from the physical form Tuesday October 2nd,2007 . She was a Performer and Supporter of the arts. More importantly She was a Friend. In the few Years I have Known Her we spent hours on the phone Discussing issues, ideas and even working our way through losing our parents in 2005, Susan's Mother and Both of my parents. I made many atempts to bring her to the microphone at WBAI but it didn't happen. Susan Had incredible energy and devotion to her endevors. My regrets are that I didn't Know her sooner and have the chance to tell her how much I appreciated her and her efforts. She will live on in my future activities hopefully I can capture some of that energy and help the world to be a better place.

Route 66

2007-09-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

Just a little Video With The Big Band.

2007-09-20T14:39:00.000-07:00

Hey its been a great Summer and I hope they continue to get Better. From the Riverhead Blues festival to the East Ends arts council fund raiser It's been great! Started the season with Soular Fusion, The Gordon Hurley Big Band, The Blues States, Clutch and James, and Ozone. I even stumbled upon an opportunity to perform at the Cedar Beach Blues Fest, unplanned and was happy to be under the North Shore Sky by a beautiful shore line singing my Heart out to the crowd. So many Beautiful days for these events made this year dynamite.

Then there's the parties and other events, wish I could have done more but got to rest sometime. So stay tuned the Fall season is coming, the Wineries will be the set for a Fabulous Autumn.

Ahmad Ali Music

Jazz and Wine Bring Music Fans to Ronkonkoma, NY Hotels

Six Weekends of Great Rates at the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven

Friends of the Arts

History of Rhythm & BluesA Musical Review with Ahmad Ali

Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.At the Mastic Beach Property Owner's Association Clubhouse1 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach, NY

The Lobster Roll

Live Summer Music

LI Winterfest Jazz on the Vine 2011: Ahmad Ali Mattituck, NY

New Years Eve

LONG ISLAND PRESS RELEASES

For Immediate Release: October 8, 2010

Custer Institute And Observatory Upcoming Events

This Weekend

Sunday

New demo 2010

Brentwood Library11/08

AHMAD ALI at Original Voices at the Vail, November 19, 2009

For Lister Hewen Lowe

Radio

Cafe`Ali Presents

Winefest in Goodtimes

The Winter 2009 Tour Begins

Winterfest Winery Tour and more.

Onward in the New Year

You can fool Americans all of the time.

Be-In Festival 2008 more info.

Be-In Festival 2008

PeaceSmiths

PeaceSmiths election results

The Spring 2008 election for new board members is completed. The following are the new members of the PeaceSmiths, Inc. board: peaceMargie CarrAhmad AliSonny MeadowsAnn Mayer-KristiansenDori Gloriapeace

Bukithi Kumalo

Some History

Heat (CD - 1999)

New York Times Article

When the Fair-Weather Sippers Disappear, Wineries Try Jazz

Ibrahims Party

Up coming events

WBAI's Mimi Rosenberg at the John White Rally

Rally for John White

Events

In th Moment 12/7/07 Reflecting on Hendrix and Susan Blake.

Green Party release

Singing With the Big Band

Some past work.

NEWS UPDATE

Route 66

History of Rhythm & Blues
A Musical Review with Ahmad Ali

Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
At the Mastic Beach Property Owner's Association Clubhouse
1 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach, NY

LI Winterfest Jazz on the Vine 2011: Ahmad Ali
Mattituck, NY

The Spring 2008 election for new board members is completed. The following are the new members of the PeaceSmiths, Inc. board:
peace
Margie Carr
Ahmad Ali
Sonny Meadows
Ann Mayer-Kristiansen
Dori Gloria
peace