The New York/New Jersey music scene is always bustling. From
the small clubs to the big venues, there is never a shortage of good music to
take in. This weekend is no exception.
Whether you’re in the
mood for rock, funk, hip-hop, EDM, country or comedy, there are a lot of great
shows coming through the area this weekend. Phish will be ending their 13-night
run at Madison Square Garden while Dave Chappelle is just getting started with
his 16-night run at Radio City Music Hall. Punk bands Rancid, Social Distortion
and Good Charlotte are all in town this weekend. Webster Hall will be having
its final club night this weekend.
With all the shows happening in the New York/New Jersey area
this weekend, Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, wants to help you make
the decision of what to see just a little easier. Here are 11 shows that we think
will be well worth checking out.
1.
Mew:
Following a successful tour opener at Music Hall of Williamsburg last night, Danish
rockers Mew are getting ready to do it all again tonight. The band released
their latest album, ‘Visuals,’ in April, their first without founding member Bo
Madsen. (Friday, Music Hall of Williamsburg)
2.
Earth,
Wind & Fire / Chic feat. Nile Rodgers: Legendary funk bands Earth, Wind
& Fire and Chic have teamed up for the 2054 tour, which hits New Jersey
tonight. According to the Earth, Wind & Fire website, the show will have
specialized seating that encourages dancing in the aisles, so this is bound to
be one amazing show. (Friday, Prudential Center)
3.
Brad Paisley: Brad Paisley has been very busy
since the release of his new album, ‘Love and War,’ released in April. The most
recent news coming from his camp word of a new comedy special on Netflix titled
‘Comedy Rodeo’ starring the country singer that will be available to watch
starting August 15. Watch Paisley bring his witty banter and country charm to
New Jersey tonight when his Weekend Warrior World Tour makes a stop at PNC Bank
Arts Center with newcomers Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell. (Friday,
PNC Bank Arts Center)
4.
Rancid / Dropkick
Murphys / Bouncing Souls: Rancid is currently touring behind their latest
album, ‘Trouble Maker,’ released in June, and are taking along two more of the
1990s top punk bands, Dropkick Murphys and Bouncing Souls. Both bands have new
albums of their own to promote: Dropkick Murphy’s ’11 Short Stories of Pain
& Glory’ was released in January while Bouncing Souls’ ‘Simplicity’ was
released in July 2016. (Friday, Stone Pony; Sunday, Coney Island Amphitheater )
5.
Dave Chappelle: Dave Chappelle is three days
into his record 16-date run at Radio City Music Hall and things are already
heating up. His guests tonight are The
Roots, while Saturday and Sunday will feature Chris Rock, Jeff Ross (Saturday)
and Arsenio Hall (Sunday). Chappelle recently made a comeback after taking a few
years away from the spotlight. (Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Radio City Music
Hall)
6.
Phish:
While Chappelle is just starting his residency, Phish is finishing up theirs.
The final three shows of the Baker’s Dozen run at Madison Square Garden are
this weekend. Phish has yet to play the same songs at any of these shows, so
there’s a good chance that you will be getting a one-of-a-kind show and even
hear some very deep cuts. (Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Madison Square Garden)
7.
Social
Distortion: If Rancid being in town this weekend weren’t enough punk for
you, Social Distortion is here too! The band is currently working on their
first new album in nearly six years, which is slated for release next year.
Support for the tour comes from Jade Jackson. (Saturday, The Paramount
Huntington)
8.
Nashville In Concert: Fans of the show ‘Nashville’
will be in for a treat this weekend when its stars make their way to Coney
Island on Saturday. Be prepared to hear hits from the show, as well as
originals (particularly from Charles Esten, who has been putting out a song a
week for the last year). You’ll probably even get to see all the cast members
singing duets and full group jams. This show will definitely be a lot of fun. (Saturday,
Coney Island Amphitheater)
9.
J.
Cole: Since its released this past December, J. Cole’s latest album, ‘4
Your Eyez Only,’ has been one of the top-selling albums of the year. The album
hit platinum status in April, a feat for an album nowadays. The rapper is
currently on a world tour promoting the album, hitting Long Island this
Saturday with Anderson .Paak, Bas, J.I.D. and Ari Lennox. (Saturday, Nassau
Coliseum)
10.
Skrillex: Webster Hall only has one more week
before it closes down for renovations, with this Saturday’s show being the
venue’s last club night. Dubbed ‘The End Of An Era,’ the club has booked none
other than Skrillex to drop the bass there one last time. Skrillex has played
the venue numerous times, both as a solo act and with his band From First to
Last. This show is sold out, but if you were able to get your hands on tickets
in the two days they were available, this will be an epic night of music. (Saturday,
Webster Hall)
11.
Good
Charlotte / 3Oh!3: Speaking of final shows at Webster Hall, the venue will
be having amazing line-ups all week. Sunday’s will feature Good Charlotte, who
released their first album in 6 years, ‘Youth Authority,’ last July, and 3Oh!3,
who released their latest album, ‘Night Sports,’ last May. The show is sold out,
but if you do have tickets, you won’t want to miss it. (Sunday, Webster Hall)
These are just some of the amazing shows coming through the
New York/New Jersey area this weekend. Check these out or any of the other hundreds
of shows happening throughout the area and fill your weekend with the sweet
sounds of live music.
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