RON DELSENER PRESENTS Director Jake Sumner on the LIMEHOF Podcast

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LIMEHoF Podcast Shines a Spotlight on Legendary Promoter Ron Delsener and Filmmaker Jake Sumner

The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast presents a special episode featuring director Jake Sumner, whose feature documentary Ron Delsener Presents explores the life and groundbreaking career of one of New York’s most influential concert promoters.

Through archival material, personal stories, and exclusive interviews with music legends like Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Jon Bon Jovi, Cher, Gene Simmons, and Lorne Michaels, the film traces how Ron Delsener transformed the live music industry over six decades—from promoting the Beatles at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium to producing Simon & Garfunkel’s iconic reunion concert in Central Park.

In this engaging conversation, Sumner—known for his award-winning documentaries Fantastic Man: Who is William Onyeabor? and Bob of the Park—discusses his creative approach to telling Delsener’s story, what it took to capture the spirit of New York’s evolving music scene, and how Delsener’s innovative vision shaped today’s global concert industry.

With a deep mix of humor, nostalgia, and musical history, the episode offers fans and film lovers an inside look at a fascinating figure whose influence can still be felt in venues across the world.

Ron Delsener Presents will be a featured selection at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival, screening on Sunday, August 10th at 3:30 PM.

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