On Staten Island Thursday: Beatles Insider May Pang Joins DJ Mike Gentile At Dough Pizza/Restaurant On Victory Blvd For Performance, Q & A
Dough Staten Island Hosts Happy Hour with Special Guest May Pang
Iconic Beatles insider joins Dough for an evening of drinks, conversation, and vinyl vibes — June 25th – 5-8 PM
Editor’s note: We’ve previously covered the documentary about the career of Ron Delsener, legendary music promoter.
STATEN ISLAND, NY — Dough Pizza/Restaurant, Staten Island, located at 977 Victory Blvd, will turn up the volume on its summer tradition with a special Happy Hour on Thursday, June 25, from 5:00PM to 8:00 PM, featuring special guest May Pang.
Known for her unique role in rock history as John Lennon’s companion during his “Lost Weekend” era and her acclaimed photography capturing intimate moments with Lennon and other music legends, Pang will join guests to share music, storytelling, and the Beatles Global Day party to celebrate “All You Need Is Love!” The anniversary date of the iconic, first in history Global satellite transmission around the world.
Event Details
• What: Happy Hour at Dough Staten Island with Special Guest May Pang
• When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Where: Dough, Staten Island, NY
• Highlights:
○ Happy Hour drink specials and Dough’s signature pizza + small plates
○ Q&A and meet-and-greet with May Pang
○ Resident DJ Mike Gentile will be spinning Beatles, Classic Rock, Disco and more for their Thursday night patio dinner and drinks
○ Limited Signed photos and book opportunities for sale
“Staten Island has always had a deep love for music and great food,” said the Dough team. “Thank you to musician and host Billy Amendola of “Billy’s Bubble” joining us and bringing May Pang in for Happy Hour is our way of blending both. Guests can expect great drinks, food, conversation, and a few incredible stories you won’t hear anywhere else.”
About May Pang
May Pang is a music industry veteran, author, and photographer whose work documents one of the most creative periods in rock history. Her books Instamatic Karma and Loving John a first-hand look at her years with John Lennon, and her exhibitions have toured internationally. She remains an active voice in preserving the legacy of classic rock. Her documentary movie out now as a BluRay DVD, and streaming on Prime and Tubi titled May Pang The Lost Weekend – A Love Story is a true story of her life, including her time spent living, loving and setting up recordings for Lennon, when as a solo Beatle, was his most active and successful solo career making music.
About Dough
Dough Staten Island is known for handcrafted pizza, craft cocktails, and a commitment to live music and local culture. With a warm, neighborhood vibe and a stage that’s hosted everything from acoustic sets to DJ nights, Dough has become a go-to spot for Staten Island’s creative community.
About Billy Amendola
Billy, a New York-based studio drummer, songwriter/producer, podcast host, celebrity interviewer, mentor, and music industry advisor, is a founding member of the late-seventies band Mantus. The band released two albums, charted three top-ten Billboard dance singles, and achieved worldwide fame, touring the U.S., Canada, and Europe. A forerunner in electronic programming and hybrid drumming from the mid-70s to the late ’90s, Amendola, combining acoustic and electronic drums, achieved success in the studio, recording on albums, song demos, television commercials, soundtracks, and hundreds of 12” remixes. In 1987, he combined his hybrid sound with that of teen sensation and Eighties songstress Debbie Gibson on her debut album, Out of the Blue. The album spawned several international hits, including “Only In My Dreams” and “Shake Your Love.” Billy has performed as a guest percussionist with Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band on the encore of The Beatles’ classic song “A Little Help From My Friends.” He’s also attended Starr’s “Peace & Love” private Birthday celebration for the past fifteen years.
Banner Image: Concert poster. Image Credit – Billy Amendola
Billy Amendola
Billy, a New York-based studio drummer, songwriter/producer, podcast host, celebrity interviewer, mentor, and music industry advisor, is a founding member of the late-seventies band Mantus. The band released two albums, charted three top-ten Billboard dance singles, and achieved worldwide fame, touring the U.S., Canada, and Europe. A forerunner in electronic programming and hybrid drumming from the mid-70s to the late '90s, Amendola, combining acoustic and electronic drums, achieved success in the studio, recording on albums, song demos, television commercials, soundtracks, and hundreds of 12” remixes. In 1987, he combined his hybrid sound with that of teen sensation and Eighties songstress Debbie Gibson on her debut album, Out of the Blue. The album spawned several international hits, including “Only In My Dreams” and “Shake Your Love.” Billy has performed as a guest percussionist with Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band on the encore of The Beatles' classic song “A Little Help From My Friends.” He’s also attended Starr’s “Peace & Love” private Birthday celebration for the past fifteen years.
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