Hiring a limousine is one great way to make your prom, bachelorette party or other event memorable. If you’ve never ridden in one, you can take advantage of such special occasions to splurge on what can be the experience of a lifetime. After all, you have only one wedding day, and one prom. Many people shy away from getting limousines thinking that the costs are prohibitive. However, you’ll be surprised to know that local limousine rides can be very affordable. This is especially true because service is charged per car rather than per person.

This article offers a few important tips to get the best limo service:

Book early

If you’re getting married during peak season, consider that many other bridal parties will be demanding luxury rides both for the ceremony and other parties. Peak seasons for limo services include around holidays, around high school graduation, weekends and in the summer and spring when most weddings are held. Therefore, you should book well in advance to get the best vehicles in the fleet instead of waiting to book at the last minute.

Have your party details

Remember to get all details about party size straight so that you hire the right vehicle capacity. In addition, it is helpful (and may be required) that you inform the company how long you’ll need the car, and the route that will be taken. They’ll need to know whether you need extra service, such as champagne and snacks in the vehicle (for bachelorette parties, not prom). This will help the company to allocate you the best vehicle and driver for your needs.

Bigger is better

Limo service vehicles can accommodate about 8-15 passengers. Of course, bigger vehicles are slightly more expensive than smaller ones. However, the larger your party is, the lower the cost per person. For prom, you can team up with a bunch of friends to lower the cost on each person. Remember that limos are hired per hour and so you can invite the maximum capacity for that vehicle and end up paying the same as you would if you were alone in that vehicle.

Talk about the event

Some service providers will offer you the option of decorating the vehicle according to the theme of the even either as an extra or at an additional cost. If you’re going all out, you may want to take advantage of this service in order to improve your experience. In addition, you may benefit from a few party deals that are often offered in value addition if you share such details.

Reputation is everything

The service provider that you choose is the difference between the best night of your life and the worst night of your life. Ensure that you look up their reputation in places like the BBB and also independent review sites. You want a service that has been serving your locale for a number of years since they will know the best routes to travel depending on your destination and needs.

In addition, highly reputable companies often take care of important details like insurance for you in case anything happens while you’re on the road.

Be sure to tip your chauffer at the end of the evening if they provided exemplary service. This is not a must, but it will certainly make their evening!

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SIXX APPICE –— (Via Ultimate Clsssic Rock) Nikki Sixx spoke out against Carmine Appice’s claim that guitarist Mick Mars had been in dispute with his bandmates in the run-up to his retirement from Motley Crue. Mars’ departure was announced on the completion of their 2022 Stadium Tour, with John 5 named as his replacement soon afterwards. The official reason given was that Mars’ longterm illness had finally caught up with him – but in a recent interview, former Ozzy Osbourne and Vanilla Fudge drummer Appice suggested otherwise.

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“[Mars] told me, ‘When I was on the Stadium Tour, I was not happy,’” Appice told Ultimate Guitar. “Basically, everything was on tape; it was all planned out and ultimately a lot of crap. … The truth is that everything has been weird for a while with Motley Crue… Mick told me that people that came to see it could tell that it was all pre-recorded and that everything was on tape.”

Appice added that Mars “would travel alone on a bus while the other guys flew everywhere,” and continued: “He said, ‘Man, these guys are pissing their money away, flying to every gig.’ They were all busy still trying to be rock stars, and Mick just wanted to play the music. … [T]here were a lot of disagreements. I think he was just done.” When Mars was told about Crue’s World Tour with Def Leppard, Appice claimed, the guitarist told his colleagues: “You can do it. I’m not going out with you for this.”

Earlier this week Sixx appeared to refer indirectly to Appice’s comments, tweeting: “Love how people talk FOR us without talking TO us. This is why the media has lost credibility. Obviously by printing BS they make money off of advertising and we’re not into that clickbait game. When the truth comes out it will be FROM us.”

But he was more direct during a Twitter Q&A session last night. “A washed up drummer trying to speak for us? And bottom feeder media running with it to make money off of lies? Welcome to the sad new world of LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME,” the bassist wrote.

He more or less repeated the same answer when asked: “Is what Carmine Appice said true?” Sixx replied: “A washed up drummer speaking for our band without any of the facts is as ridiculous as bottom feeder media running with stories without fact checking. When you hear the truth it will be from us.” He later commented: “It’s a funny money game.”

Crue will continue on the road through much of the year. Asked if 5’s status in the group was secure, Sixx stated: “Of course. He’s our guitar player. We have big plans.

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The metal world is a rough one for sure with fanzines named Blabbermouth; Louder Sound; Metal Edge; Metal Anarchy; Chaoszine; and Metal Injection. Remember, look before you leap!

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SHORT TAKES — Growing up, every Sunday night was family-dinner night at the steak-eatery The Longhorn in Rockville Center, Long Island. Sure it was a long-time ago, but the memory survives (as does the memory of our favorite waiter Tomas). Did you know that Micky Dolenz’s father George, owner and operated a restaurant in the heart of the Sunset Strip called The Marquis? The always regal-Alison Martino did a terrific piece on it, check it out here: https://martinostimemachine.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-marquis-restaurant-once-located-on.html?m=1&mibextid=uc01c0&fbclid=IwAR3wCiU_sgRmpjqWGpda_mEHthrj7OS1UfLOVkvYdbfVP_d5Iz0fO-KZbUw

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Grace Jones, Bruce Hornsby Comes To The Blue Note Jazz Festival

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The Blue Note Jazz Festival runs from May 31st through July 2nd.

On May 31st Grace Jones, singer, actress, author, traveller, artist and revolutionist will be playing at the Hammerstein Ballroom at 8pm. Her CD ‘Hurricane,’ received widespread praise. In 1977 Jones secured her first record deal resulting in a string of dance-club hits including “I Need A Man” and her acclaimed reinvention of Edith Piaf’s classic “La Vie En Rose.” The three disco albums she recorded, ‘Portfolio’ (1977), ‘Fame’ (1978) and ‘Muse’ (1979), generated considerable success in the market and established her as a major recording artist.

Jones also became a muse to Andy Warhol who photographed her extensively and created a series of iconic portraits of her.

Jones is equally famous for her motion picture roles in such features as “Conan the Destroyer” (1984) co-starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, “A View to a Kill” (1985) co-starring Roger Moore as James Bond, the vampire thriller “Vamp” (in which Keith Haring famously painted her body for her role as an undead exotic dancer) and “Boomerang” (1992) co-starring Eddie Murphy (for which she recorded the song “7 Day Weekend”).

On June 3rd at Town Hall Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers with special guests John Scofield, Kenny Garrett & Christian McBride.

Bruce Hornsby, pianist Bruce Hornsby writes powerful songs from the heart that touch on several distinctly American traditions: pop, jazz, bluegrass, and 1960s soul. He recorded with his backing band the Range. Hornsby ultimately rejected the musical mainstream, disbanding the Range so he could tour with the Grateful Dead in the early ’90s, then exploring a variety of adventurous musical fusions on his own that decade and with the Noisemakers in the 2000s. Along the way, Hornsby collaborated with everybody from bluegrass picker Ricky Skaggs to jazz musicians Christian McBride and Jack DeJohnette while also spending time composing scores for Spike Lee, but his real revival arrived in the 2010s when Justin Vernon cited Hornsby as an influence and invited the pianist to play on Bon Iver’s 2019 album I, I. Hornsby embraced the opportunities that arose with a series of electronic-inflected, unpredictable albums that ran from 2019’s Absolute Zero through 2022’s ‘Flicted.

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Time to Take a Trip on Amtrak From NYC To Washington DC For $20

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Suzanna Bowling

The amazing cherry blossom trees in Washington DC are open, around April 4 and last as late as April 18. Now there is a really inexpensive way to see this remarkable site. New low fares now available on select Amtrak trains departing from 7pm – 5am traveling between New York City, DC and stops in between. Night Owl fares offer the same great coach service you expect on Amtrak, but at a new low price. Book today and save!

What to Expect Onboard

Large comfortable leather seats, with plenty of space and legroom to stretch out, or curl up.
No Middle Seats – ever.
Free WiFi and power outlets at your seat.
Bring up to four bags free – yes, two personal items and two bags – for free.
Easy downtown-to downtown service.
Arrive at station minutes, not hours, before departure for quick and easy boarding.
Looking to rest along the way? Grab a seat in the quiet car.

So, skip the hassles of airports and driving. There is no reason to catch a red eye when you can be a Night Owl.

*Please note Moynihan Train Hall is closed from 1am to 5am daily. Please plan to depart from or arrive at Penn Station during the hours of 1am – 5am.