Seven Live Shows to See This Weekend in the Tri-State Area

Happy first weekend of Fall! The autumnal equinox is upon us and that means the weather is finally getting cooler.

 It’s also a great time to see a live show!  Many of your favorite bands and artists are gearing up to head out on Fall tours.

Many big name artists are in the Tri-State area, making this an excellent weekend to kick off the season right with a live show. From Adele to Weird Al to Puff Daddy, there is something for everyone.

Here are seven of this weekend’s biggest shows:

1.       Adele: Last year, Adele released a new album, ’25,’ setting the world ablaze once again with her jazzy, effortless voice. This weekend, she will be supporting the album by bringing her tour to Madison Square Garden for three nights of what is sure to be full of sing-alongs and crying, lots and lots of crying, from super fans. (Friday, Sunday and Monday)

2.       Global Citizen Festival: Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Demi Lovato, Major Laser and Metallica all on one stage? Special appearances by Chris Martin, Eddie Vedder, Usher, Ellie Goulding, Yandel and Cat Stevens? Yes! And it’s for a good cause too! It might still be possible to get tickets to this show at Central Park if you act fast. (Saturday)

3.       Weird Al: Weird Al is still on his Mandatory World Tour, which stops at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday. You don’t want to miss classic parodies from this groundbreaking comedy artist, or the new hits that made ‘Mandatory Fun’ his best-elling album ever. (Saturday)

4.       Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds: It’s been 50 years since the release of the essential Beach Boys album ‘Pet Sounds.’ Now, Wilson is taking the album on tour, which hits the Beacon Theatre on Saturday. Classic album, classic sound… Can’t go wrong with that! (Saturday)

5.       Kenny Rogers: The Country legend will be in New York this weekend at Staten Island’s St. George Theatre on his Gambler’s Last Deal tour. This will be his final world tour, so if you like country music, you might want to see this. (Sunday)

6.       Concert Across America: This Sunday, venues all over the United States will be holding shows to raise awareness and end gun violence. The biggest of which will be held at the Beacon Theatre on Sunday with Jackson Brown, Rosanne Cash, Marc Cohn, Vy Higginsen’s Gospel Choir of Harlem, Eddie Vedder and a surprise guest that hasn’t been named yet. With all the artists around this weekend, it could be huge! (Sunday)

7.       Bad Boy Family Reunion: The Bad Boy Family Reunion tour is coming back around, this time to New Jersey’s Prudential Center. Featuring Puff Daddy, Faith Evans, Lil Kim, Mase, 112, DMX and more, it’s going to be a big night of nostalgia for 90s hip hop fans. (Sunday)

Before the shows, come down to Vinyl Bay 777, or visit vinylbay777.com this weekend to pick up music from all of these artists, as well as thousands more. With one of the largest selections of new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes and more, you’re sure to find something you’ll like!