2026: Long Islanders Voted Rorie Kelly Best Singer/Guitarist from Long Island!
Rorie Kelly
(516) 967-7269 – roriekelly.com
Rorie Kelly is an award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Performing 150-200 gigs per year, she creates a powerful solo experience with live looping, guitar, keys, vocals and beat boxing. From an intimate voice-and-guitar performance to a party rock vibe that sounds like a full band took the stage–Rorie lights up stages and brings the night to life with her voice and her sense of humor. With a huge song list (650 songs and growing) from the 1950s to today, there’s something everyone will want to sing along to. Rorie’s original music has appeared in film and TV and her song Full Moon Charm Bracelet recently won a Telly Award for use of music in film. She is equally comfortable in small intimate spaces or on big beautiful stages – and has played plenty of both! For more information reach out to rorie@roriekelly.com.
2025: Long Islanders Voted Nico Padden Best Singer/Guitarist from Long Island*!
Nico Padden
3047 Fortesque Ave, Oceanside
(516) 672-3323 – nicopadden.com
Nico Padden is a one-woman folk-rock riot. Her 2022 album, Pirate Queen, received positive reviews from Americana Highways, Glide Magazine and Guitar Girl magazine. Her album frequently made the NACC top 30. Padden’s work is a mix of Americana, pop/rock, and folk that celebrates the strength of the women in Padden’s life who inspire her. “Pirate Queen” is meant to empower listeners to take back the crown that is rightfully yours. Padden’s music strikes a balance between toughness and vulnerability, laden with harmonies, powerful choruses and catchy hooks. Padden is also the author of Ukulele Rockstars, a method book for teaching ukulele, and she is the composer of “Romeo & Juliet, the Rock Musical.”
2024: Long Island Voted Paris Ray Best Singer/Guitarist from Long Island!
Paris Ray
Sayville
(631) 379-6650 – parisraymusic.com
You can’t sit still during a Paris Ray performance. Everyone feels like moving when the singer/guitarist from Long Island arrests a room with her soulful voice and lifelong talent. The vocals beautifully married with poetic, often romantic lyrics, make you feel like swooning. She is often seen on stages at some of the Island’s well-attended festivals. Live music venues among breweries, vineyards, marinas, and restaurants know to book Paris Ray to entertain their crowds. Listen to “Astronomy” on her ‘23 first album “Clementine” and you’ll be checking in with her social and gig calendar to make sure you know when and where to see this dynamic musican live.