\n\t<\/aside>\nThe mission is to pay it forward to local artists by giving them a space to play their original work rather than covering hits to pay the bills.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s so many cover artists on Long Island who write their own stuff, and they\u2019re so good, their material is so good,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut they\u2019re in the same boat I am \u2014 they\u2019re afraid.\u201d<\/p>\n
DelGuidice, who contemplated quitting music years ago while living in a trailer on a friend\u2019s yard, also owes the eventual launch of his career to covers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He played in a Billy Joel-themed band that caught the attention of the Piano Man himself. Joel loved DelGuidice\u2019s stuff so much that he brought the Miller Place native on tour and became a No. 1 supporter.<\/p>\n
The hitmaker made sure the world saw DelGuidice\u2019s mighty talent on center stage since they became bandmates in 2013, whether it was the guitarist belting opera like \u201cNessun Dorma\u201d or Led Zeppelin classics for encores.<\/p>\n
Joel even had DelGuidice do a Live on The Porch session on his Facebook page to draw more attention and greatly celebrated his hole-in-one of the National Anthem at Bethpage Black.<\/p>\nThe Long Island rocker brought his own family\u2019s piano to Live On The Porch. Elizabeth Sagarin for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt was those virtual shows that helped DelGuidice see how much appetite viewers had for his originals and broke down the invisible barrier that people do love hearing more than just the hits of a half century ago.<\/p>\n
He was inspired to carry on the momentum in person.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the last 20 years I could never seem to find a venue that really suits doing just my own music, where I\u2019ll feel comfortable. I\u2019m like, I think the only way I\u2019ll feel comfortable is if I just build my own place.\u201d<\/p>\nDelGuidice told The Post he hopes Live On The Porch can showcase talented musicians on Long Island. Elizabeth Sagarin for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cSo here I am \u2014 torched a ton of money, whatever savings I had, to try and build this place for local people and for local talent and original music.\u201d<\/p>\n
DelGuidice took over a farm stand-turned-hot tub store on Route 347, completely gutted it, and added a second floor to the one-story property, creating a mezzanine that also features Max\u2019s dedicated corner.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s running the business with his family, as the DelGuidice clan is giving a full-court press to get fellow Long Islanders their days in the sun, even to the point of hosting fun competitions like \u201cPorch Idol\u201d for locals to prove their moxie.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt would sure be great one day when your last breath is taken that you\u2019re remembered as being you, and what you brought to the table,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat your voice was like, what you had to say. I want that for everybody that comes through here.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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