1. 1. Allman Brothers Band

   August 21 at Jones Beach

   Judging by their sold-out runs at the Beacon each year, the old-school Georgia guitar rockers still have a sturdy New York fan base.

2. 2. “The 2007 Coney Island Rockabilly Festival”

   August 16 at the Coney Island Boardwalk

   A weekend-long music bonanza (complete with country performances, roller-derby girls, burlesque shows, and a pinup contest) that provides the perfect opportunity to visit Brooklyn’s trash-happiest destination once more before the bulldozers roll in.

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• Articles by Sara Cardace
• Table of Contents: August 20, 2007 issue of New York | Subscribe!