1st
Sly Geralds Band
Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead
Roots, blues and NYC funk are making a stop on the East End for Labor Day weekend. Say farewell to summer with an afternoon of wine and smooth, soulful grooves.

12th
Fluxedo Arts Indie Music Showcase
89 North, Patchogue
If you’re one of those people who hasn’t been quite sure where to start checking out local music, this is your chance to catch four acts playing awesome music you’ve never heard. MediaCrime, Vitamin D, The Drew Crew and Monkey Grip are all longtime LI crowd-pleasers—let them be your gateway drug to the rest of the scene.

13th-15th
Port Jefferson American Music Festival
Port Jefferson Village
Port Jeff Village transforms itself into posh festival grounds for three days of music and fun. Bring the family during the day, but leave the kids with the sitter Saturday night and jump on the epic Blues & Brews Cruise.

28th
Pandafan & David Jensen
Mt. Sinai Congregational Church
This concert series combines the classic listening room experience with the low-key feel of a Saturday afternoon at a community center. Pandafan has been making tracks around Long Island with their fresh, upbeat indie-folk acoustic sound and unique harmonies.