I know there are some fellow New Yawkers in here, so they would probably be familiar with one or more of my choices...

My overall pick would be IMAC (Inter-Media Arts Center) in Huntington... an old converted balcony theater. Mostly Jazz shows, you can even bring drinks back to your seat! Acoustic Alchemy was just there (I missed 'em), but I wouldn't mind seeing Stanley Clarke in November. Plenty 'o restaurants within a short walk.

Next, there is "Paula Jean's Supper Club" in Setauket. Half-way decent 'Nawlins-type food, and some live Blues while you dine. Some un-amped stuff as well. Food is a bit on the high side, you're essentially paying for the music.

Finally, you'll always have a good time at "Jones Beach" in Wantagh. Relatively "big" shows there - Van Halen, Aerosmith, Duran Duran, etc. Not sure of the seating capacity (maybe 5K?), but it's outside and right on the water.

Well, those are my picks. Anyone else?