Seven Shows to See in New York This Weekend (10/14-10/16)

It’s the weekend once more! Time to have some fun! What better way to let off some steam than to get out to a show!

Vinyl Bay 777 has your back with these seven live show suggestions for the Tri-State Area. From metal to alt-rock and folk to hip-hop, there is something out there for everyone this weekend.

1.       Megadeth: Megadeth released their 15^th studio album, ‘Dystopia,’ in January to much critical acclaim. The band is currently touring behind the album with Suicidal Tendencies, Amon Amarth, Metal Church and Havok providing support. The band is also getting ready to launch its own beer next week. (Friday, Prudential Center)

2.       Bob Weir: In September, Weir released his first new solo album in more than a decade, ‘Blue Mountain.’ The ex-Grateful Dead guitarist and RatDog frontman will be playing two shows in Brooklyn this weekend as part of his US tour behind the album. He will be accompanied by friends Bryan and Scott Devendorf, Josh Kaufman and Steve Kimock, who all helped in the recording of ‘Blue Mountain.’ (Friday and Saturday, Kings Theater)

3.       Switchfoot & Relient K: Two of the late 90s/early 2000s’ most popular Christian alt-rock bands, Switchfoot and Relient K, have joined forces to embark on the ‘Looking for America’ tour this fall. Both bands released new albums in July. If you’re not able to see them tonight in Connecticut or Saturday on Long Island, you can still catch them Monday when they play the Playstation Theater. (Friday, Oakdale Theatre; Saturday, Paramount; Monday, Playstation Theater)

4.       Joan Baez: The legendary folk singer is currently celebrating her 75^th birthday with a PBS Special and tour. If you missed her show at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury earlier this week, Baez will be in New Jersey on Saturday. (Saturday, Welmont)

5.       Kongos: The South African band of brothers released their sophomore album, ‘Egomaniac,’ in June, hoping to continue the immense success of their 2012 debut, ‘Lunatic.’ Kongos is currently on the US leg of their Egomaniac world tour, which stops in New York on Saturday. (Saturday, Playstation Theater)

6.       Tidal X: Barclays Center will be buzzing on Saturday when streaming music platform Tidal hosts the star-studded event Tidal X:1015. Artists on the bill include Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Common, DNCE, Robin Thicke, emili Sande, Prince Royce and more. There will also be a showcase of up-and-coming artists, including Bebe Rexha, Lil Yachty and more. In addition, Tidal will be working with anti-poverty group Robin Hood on the event to honor teachers and raise awareness. (Saturday, Barclays Center)

7.       Jerry Lewis: The King of Comedy is still going strong at 90. Lewis is still acting and performing to this day. He will be bringing his old-world style of comedy to Staten Island this Sunday in what is sure to be a special performance. (Sunday, St. George Theatre)

There is nothing like seeing an artist live to celebrate the weekend right (besides visiting a record store). It is a great way to have fun, let off some steam and support the music scene directly.

Before you head down to the show, visit Vinyl Bay 777 and vinylbay777.com to pick up music from all of these artists and more! We have thousands of titles on vinyl, CD and cassette in a range of genres to choose from.  We have also recently extended our hours, giving you new opportunities to shop in store.