Long Beach International Film Festival
Festivals
Aug 02, 2018 to Aug 04, 2018
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JulyThe Long Beach International Film Festival is excited to announce its diverse roster for the FREE Concert on the Beach event, which will take place on Friday, August 3 on the beach at the Allegria Hotel starting at 5 PM. It will serve as the perfect soundtrack to the evening as attendees participate in Taste On The Beach (August 3), a chic and delicious evening of sampling more than 40 of Long Island’s premier restaurants, distilleries, and wineries.
At the end of the beachfront concerts, which will conclude at sundown, all are invited into a custom-built movie theatre on the beach – Beach Theatre – for the Shorts on the Beach Film Series, which will exhibit short films from around the world. The beach concerts and films shown on the beach are FREE and open to the public.
The following bands will perform that evening, providing a variety of live music:
4pm – 4:15 p.m. ALI B
Alison Berke, aka Ali B, is a 17-year old songwriter from Oceanside, Long Island, who has been taking the music world by her finger tips. She has been a singer-songwriter since she was 13 and has already made huge strides in her career. She recently released her summer hit “Strangers In Love” along with music video on her YouTube channel. Ali has drawn a crowd across the country from singing at Citi-Field during the 7th inning stretch to headlining her own show at 89 North to touring the country on an anti bullying tour, even stopping for a show at SXSW Music festival.
4:25 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. ALL TYPES OF KINDS
"All Types of Kinds" consists of Ray Rubio, Berk O, and Billy Conahan. The band’s repertoire consists of original covers and brand new songs.
4:50 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. RYAN CHERNIN
Folk focused, with a contemporary indie rock core inspired by the sounds of the 60s and 70s, singer/songwriter Ryan Chernin presents a collection of songs from his debut album, "You Know Who You Are." His current run of intimate, stripped down live sets, provides some good old fashioned storytelling infused with the tonal stylings of the new analog age.
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. SAMMI RAE MURCIANO
Seventeen-year-old Sammi Rae is a singer/songwriter from Dix Hills, Long Island. She has been singing for four years, and garnering a ton of praise from audiences nationwide. She has cited her major influences as everyone from Beyoncé and Dua Lipa to James Arthur and Adele. Sammi feels that you must believe in yourself and have confidence to be successful, a sentiment showcased in her most recent single “Reflection.”
5:40 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. JESSE EPLAN
Jesse Eplan’s music consists of genres from Hip-Hop to Pop to R&B. His ability to blend the genres in a unique way comes from years of immersing himself in music. After hearing Led Zeppelin, ACDC, The Beatles and many of the world’s top music revolutionaries, Jesse was inspired to start playing any instrument he could get his hands on. He later began performing in bands as a lead singer, drummer and lead guitar player. Playing throughout Long Island and Manhattan in various gigs and charity events which raised thousands of dollars helping to fight Crohn’s disease, colitis, and breast cancer, he was able to cut his teeth as a live musician.
6:05 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. TRACY
TRACY is a trap harmony group of sisters from Freeport, Long Island.
6:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. JULIAN MORGAN
21-year-old Julian Morgan is a singer, songwriter, producer and musician from Selden, New York. He immediately evokes the peak of '90s R&B with relevant Urban Pop. His combination of talents empowers him to connect with listeners by making music fans and media alike as he prepares for the summer release of his debut of his debut EP via Prepared Records.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. CARRIE AND THE CATS
Carrie and The Cats are a funk/rock and roll band from Suffolk, Long Island. Led by the incredible talent of vocalist Carrie Lynn Wicks, the group came together in early 2016 and currently features Will "Wee Wee" Bart (Guitar), Mike O'Donnell (Guitar), Billy "Bad Bones" Hanley (Saxophone), Chris "CP" Parrett (Bass), and Danny Roman (Drums). The band channels the soul and passion of classic acts like the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, and Aretha Franklin, while adding a new-school flair reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and John Mayer Trio. The band has had the honor of playing at The Paramount (opening for Matisyahu), Great South Bay Music Festival, Alive After Five, Montauk Music Festival, SXSW, and won the 2018 Long Island Blues Challenge.
In addition to the bands listed above, New York native Sherry Michelle, from the FL-based band Stirling Road, will perform the National Anthem before Shorts on the Beach to open the film series.
LBIFF asks all to reserve a FREE ticket to guarantee entrance. Tickets can be found here. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to sit in the sand for the concerts and films.
The night before the concerts on the beach, LBIFF’s Chefs & Shorts event will return for the second year in a row. Chefs & Shorts invites participants to a five-course meal prepared by Long Island’s highly esteemed chefs and inspired by short films.
The 4-day festival connects enthusiastic audiences, fellow filmmakers, film industry professionals, non-profit organizations and media in the beautiful oceanside locale of Long Beach, New York. The LBIFF is committed to providing an outstanding experience for filmmakers, chefs, musicians and audiences alike. See more
About Long Beach International Film Festival
The LBIFF premiered in 2012 with just 50 submissions and showcased 12 films with free screenings on the beach. Ever since its inception, the Long Beach International Film Festival has set up an entertainment hub on the shore of Long Beach, reimagining a summer night filled with entertainment. In Manhattan’s backyard, LBIFF hosts many film fanatics and culture junkies from around the world to experience film and much more on the oceanfront. The four days consists of foodie events, film screenings and panels and a unique opportunity to watch films under the stars. For more information visit www.longbeachfilm.com.
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