Idol in O’side

Ben Schneid & The Brothers Stenz is a rock and roll band from Oceanside, NY that formed about a month ago. The band represents the merger of two formerly separate musical projects. Ben Schneid was a solo artist playing around New York City, while the Brothers Stenz were a reputable band gigging around Long Island. Since the band formed, they have played a handful of shows at well-known venues such as The Bitter End, which is where musical acts such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez got their start. All three members attended Oceanside High School and were active contributors to the community during their time there.

The most recent show took place on January 10 at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside. The event aimed raised $100 for the JCC camp.

Ben Schneid and The Brothers Stenz was accompanied by fellow Oceansiders Ashley Shapiro and Chelsea Atlas. Robbie Rosen, an American Idol Alumnus from Merrick, Performed as well.

The future looks exceptionally bright for Ben Schneid and The Brothers Stenz. In a month, the band is headed to a cabin in North Carolina to write and record music. When the trio returns from their hibernation, they hope to stay involved with future community fundraising events.