From Bowling Alley to Rock Haven: My Father's Place's Evolution and Legacy in Roslyn By: Sophia Lian (A Roslyn Landmark Society High School volunteer)
My Father’s Place on Old Northern Boulevard in Roslyn is continuing the titular music venue’s legacy as a quality site for aspiring musicians. The dynamic club re-opened on June 29, 2018, and Michael Epstein, owner of the hotspot, reflects on the past and future of the club. “For me, this is not about nostalgia; it is about unfinished business on my part... Kids are scrambling trying to find a way to get noticed, but you still need to play live in a good club. I want to be there for this generation."
My Father’s Place originally established itself at 19 Bryant Avenue in Roslyn as a rock and roll club. The club thrived from 1971 to 1987, providing a stage for rising stars such as Madonna, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and many more talents. My Father’s Place symbolized the emerging Long Island culture of rock and roll for a national audience at the time.
Going back further to 1920, the building was initially built as a garage for the Roslyn Hudson-Essex automobile dealership. Now, the structure included the Town of North Hempstead meeting room and courtroom, S & K Hardware, Roslyn Bowling, and, as aforementioned, My Father’s Place’s club and restaurant. On the business' website (www.mfpproductions.com), it promotes a documentary we can all look forward to from My Father’s Place that is currently in the works.
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