Another week is almost over. As you look for ways to unwind
this weekend, why not consider going out to a live show?
New York and New Jersey have some of the best music in the
country. Whether it’s the big tours that roll through town or the smaller shows
that pepper the small venues, there is something going on every night.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves live music
as much as you do. That’s why we’ve created this list of shows happening in the
New York and New Jersey area this weekend. Here are nine that will keep you
rocking all weekend long.
1.
Seaport Music Festival: Who doesn’t love free
live music set against a backdrop of the East River? Celebrating its 15th
year, the Seaport Music Festival showcases some of the best indie music artists
around. Things kicked off yesterday with an evening of comedy and continue all
weekend. Tonight, the Dance Cartel is hosting an interpretive dance performance
called “Wet Clutch” that will “reinterpret and remix movie heroines from the
last four decades of American Film.” Saturday’s show is hosted by DAP and is
being headlined by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. Finally, on Sunday DJ music
historian Jonathan Toubin will host a whole day of punk rock with sets from
Surfbort, Suicide’s Martin Rev and The Make-Up that will cap off with a film of
Suicide playing at South Street Seaport in 2007. (Friday-Sunday, South Street
Seaport)
2.
Eric
Clapton: Eric Clapton does not play live very often anymore, which is why
tonight’s show at Madison Square Garden is not one to miss. This will be his
last New York show for the year (at least) before he moves on to his final two
shows at The Forum in California. (Friday, Madison Square Garden)
3.
Teenage Bottlerocket: In July, punk band Teenage
Bottlerocket released ‘Stealing The Covers,’ their new album covering some
smaller punk bands that singer Ray Carlisle says “never got the attention they
deserved.” Their first album with Fat Wreck Chords in five years, this is also
their first release without original drummer Brandon Carlisle. The band is
currently finishing up the US leg of their tour behind the album before they
head off to Australia later this month. (Friday, Knitting Factory)
4.
Outlaw Music Festival: Willie
Nelson’s annual Outlaw Music Festival tour is swinging through Long Island
this weekend, bringing together an all-star line-up featuring some heavy
hitters in country and rock. Aside from Nelson himself, there will be sets from
Particle Kid, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Margo Price, Sheryl
Crow and The
Avett Brothers. If you’re a country music fan, you won’t want to miss it. (Saturday, Northwell Health at Jones Beach)
5.
GBH: Classic English punk band GBH is gearing up
to release their 12th studio album, ‘Momentum,’ this November, their
first in seven years. The band is currently stateside promoting the album with New
York punks The
Casualties as support. (Saturday, Gramercy Theatre)
6.
Depeche
Mode: Depeche Mode released their 14th album, ‘Spirit,’ earlier
this year to positive reviews and outstanding record sales. Their massive “Global
Spirit” tour hits New York for two shows over the next few days, bringing the
new album to life. Warpaint,
who have a highly anticipated new album coming out later this month, will be
opening the shows. (Saturday & Monday, Madison Square Garden)
7.
Bayside: Long Island’s Bayside will be back on
the island this weekend celebrating the 10th anniversary of their
breakthrough album, ‘Walking Wounded.’ The album produced the band’s most
well-known single, “Duality,” as well as marked a comeback of sorts following
the van accident that took the life of their original drummer. If you can’t
make Saturday’s show, the band will also be playing at Irving Plaza on Tuesday.
(Saturday, The Paramount)
8.
Pete
Townshend’s Classic Quadrophenia: Now this show sounds amazing. The
Who bassist and main songwriter Pete
Townshend rewrote the band’s rock opera ‘Quadrophenia’ for an orchestra and
after premiering it in London, is now bringing the show to the states this
month. Joining him are Billy Idol and Alfie Boe, who will be singing parts
originally sung by Roger
Daltrey. (Saturday & Sunday, Metropolitan Opera)
9.
Shadow of the City Festival: The Shadow of the
City Festival is bringing together some of the biggest artists to come out of
New Jersey for one day of non-stop music, food and fun. Headliners include Bleachers,
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Khalid, Titus Andronicus, Brian Fallon of The
Gaslight
Anthem, Brick + Mortar, Tangerine and Nicole
Atkins. (Sunday, Stone Pony Summer Stage)
These are some of the top shows happening this weekend in
New York and New Jersey. Spend your weekend listening to great live music by
checking out these or any of the other amazing shows that go on in the area
every night.
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