Local Hamptons Rock/Blues/Funk/Soul Party Band
Lynn Blue Band, featuring Lynn on vox and Dave Portocarrero on guitar and vox is fortunate to collaborate with many talented local musicians like Dylan Hewett and Jim Nanos on bass, Bobby Golden and Scott Hewett on Drums, Mike DiMeo and Fred Gilde on keys and countless other East End legends. You can find this popular local band at The Montauket, Gurney’s, Clam & Chowder House in Montauk, Stephen Talkhouse, Springs Tavern & Grill, Cooper’s Beach, Wolffer Vineyard, LTV studios anda more. The band is often asked to perform at local charity events, music festivals, weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties and family celebrations.
The Lynn Blue Band is fortunate to mix it up and play with some of the most talented keyboard/piano, guitar players, bass players and percussionists on the East End. Covering the Beatles, Pretenders, Bob Dylan, Stones, Joan Osborne, Arthea, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Aretha, Bonnie Raitt, Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Oasis, Amy Winehouse, Elvis Costello, Beck and what ever else strikes their fancy, the band has a great following, and tailors set lists to whatever vibe works – “acoustic sunset to sweaty dance party.” A singer/songwriter, Lynn Blue and the band also write and perform original music.
Lynn Blue has been singing since day one. Really. She came out of the womb looking for a microphone. At age nineteen she went on a small regional tour with Godspell, and in the 1990s she was in a band in NYC called Modesty Blaze, playing East Village dives like Spiral and Arlene Grocery. As an advertising copywriter at Young & Rubicam and Wells, Rich Greene, Lynn wrote jingles for M&Ms, Pringles, KFC, Johnson & Johnson, and more.
After moving to Montauk, she started singing again and performed at an on the air at Guild Hall Concert, at producer Cynthia Daniel's invitation. There, she connected with talented musicians including Joe Delia, Randolph Hudson and Klyph Black. Lynn Blue Band is fortunate to play with Long islands best keyboardists, drummers, bass players and horns.
Dave Portocarrero has been playing guitar on Long Island for over 30 years. Influenced by a wide variety of music especially rock, progressive, and jazz, he owns a recording studio and also plays bass guitar and drums.
Jim “the Rev” Nanos grew up listening to and playing music. His mom played guitar, mostly cowboy ballads. She taught him his first two chords at age nine. He picked up a banjo and taught himself Kingston Trio tunes and other folk music, and as part of a duo, opened for Judy Collins at age 13. He moved over to rock music playing electric guitar and bass, played in high school bands and moved to LA where he worked with producer Gary Usher. (Birds, Beach Boys.) He produced the first records for LA punk band X and played with the Billy Zoom band. He returned to NY in 1989 and has played with countless local bands ever since.
We’re not sure if Bobby Golden actually sleeps. He writes, produces and performs music all the time. He’s worked for television shows like Nick Jr., Sesame Street and HBO, writes music for the John Oliver show, has scored many of Michael Moore’s films and did the music for the cult hit Insomniac with Dave Attell. A touring member of the Laurie Berkner Band, Bob is also an accomplished ceramicist and a passionate surfer. His latest obsession: the Oculus. Lynn Blue Band is grateful this talented drummer squeezes us in and brings his steady beat and positive energy to so many of our shows.
East Hampton-based bassist and cellist Dylan Hewett is a versatile musician performing with several bands in the Eastern Long Island music scene. Raised in Sag Harbor and a graduate of Pierson High School, Dylan went on to study at the Sunderman Conservatory at Gettysburg College, where he earned his degree in Cello Performance. While classically trained, his musical agility spans genres; during his time at the Conservatory, he was a key rhythm section member for both the Jazz Band and various Jazz Combos, performing on both electric and upright bass. Dylan can currently be seen performing with groups including the Lynn Blue Band, Whatever Lola Wants, and the Jack Marshall Trio.
Scott Hewett is always up for a gig. With a keep it simple style and in-the-pocket technique, he’s laid tracks in the studio, and has played with many local bands (Nancy Atlas, Lynn Blue Band, Woody Boley /Wood Dogg, Ray Red, Rebel Elle, The Realm Band, Hopefully Forgiven and more. A Visual Artist-Realist Contemporary Painter, you can find him online at HewettArt.com
Looking for a band for your Hamptons party, Hamptons wedding ? Want live music at your Hamptons event? Lynn Blue Band can tailor a set list for your cocktail party, barbeque, wedding or charity event.