Just like Madonna said, music does in fact make the people come together. The East End of Long Island is a tight-knit community and our local musicians are a strong, sonic part of that fabric, providing the summertime soundtrack for the Hamptons. Each act fills their respective role as far as the multitude of styles you can tune into on any given afternoon or evening, whether listeners are looking for a country cowboy crooner, a conscious reggae rebel, a New Orleans-style swinging brass band or a singer tapping into songwriting for the first time. It’s a robust rockin’ community we’ve got out here! And while this list isn’t by any means exhaustive (really, it could be its own little book), here are some of our faves for your toe-tappin’, booty-shakin’ body swayin’ pleasure.
Southforker Stories: Local musicians that totally rock the East End
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Emily Toy is a lifestyle reporter for southforker. A Sag Harbor native and enthusiast for all-things East End, she earned her journalism degree from Buffalo State College and worked as both a freelance and staff reporter for several local publications, most notably The Independent. She’s also had an extensive career as both a bartender and waitress, having survived working at a plethora of establishments across her beloved Hamptons home for over 20 years. Through these two mediums, she’s been able to connect to and serve the people of the East End, no pun intended of course.
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