New York is one of the best places in the world to see live
music. No matter what genre you’re into, there is something going on every
night of the week, all year round. And with the weekend rolling around once
again, this is the perfect chance to jump into the scene and check out a live
show.
There are a lot of great shows happening around New York
this weekend, especially when it comes to rock. From classic rock bands (Blue
Oyster Cult, Jefferson Starship, The English Beat, Dead & Company) and
pre-rock ‘n’ roll groups (Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons) to pop-punk and
punk (Knuckle Puck, Swingin’ Utters), hard rock (Evanescence, Die Pretty) and
indie-rock (The Mountain Goats), there is rock music to fit everyone’s tastes.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves live music.
That’s why we’ve collected a list of live shows happening in New York this
weekend. Here are 11 that we think will be worth spending your hard-earned
money to check out.
1.
Knuckle Puck: Chicago pop-punk band Knuckle Puck
released a new album, ‘Shapeshifter,’ last month, the follow-up to their 2015
debut. The band is currently on a headlining tour behind with Movements, With
Confidence and Homesafe providing support. (Friday, Irving Plaza)
2.
Die Pretty: Local hardcore band Die Pretty has
an energetic live show that you won’t want to miss. Their 2012 album ‘Beyond
Fate,’ while long, has some great tunes on it, particularly the singles “Medicated
Nation” and “Voices.” (Friday, Arlene’s Grocery)
3.
Blue
Oyster Cult, Jefferson
Starship: Blue Oyster Cult and Jefferson Starship will be joining together for
one-night-only to bring you a night of their biggest hits. Earlier this year, a
contest was held to find a band to open this show, with Bourbon Stills Band
winning the coveted spot. (Friday, Tilles Center)
4.
Evanescence: See Evanescence like you’ve never
seen them before… with a live orchestra behind them. The band is recreating the
sound from their latest album, ‘Synthesis,’ on their current tour, which hits
New York tonight. (Friday, Kings Theatre)
5.
Frankie
Valli & the Four Seasons: Relive the 1960s with Frankie Valli & the
Four Seasons all weekend long when the famed vocal group brings their current
tour to Long Island. Valli might be the only original member, but that doesn’t
mean the shows won’t be filled with the same four-part harmonies you’ve always
loved. (Friday, Saturday & Sunday, NYCB Theater at Westbury)
6.
The
English Beat: The English Beat (the U.S. version with Dave Wakeling) is
getting ready to release a new studio album sometime this year, their first
since 1983 (not counting the UK version of the band with Ranking Roger, who
released an album last year). Ahead of its release, the ska band is touring
around the country, hitting New York this weekend. (Saturday, Highline Ballroom)
7.
Swingin’ Utters: Last week, California punk band
Swingin’ Utters announced that they will be releasing a best of album in
December to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The band is currently on
a headlining tour, which will include a special solo set from the band’s guitarist
Darius Koski and a support set from Western Settings. (Saturday, Bowery
Electric)
8.
Turkuaz, The Suffers: Local New York funk-rock
band Turkuaz is currently on a fall / winter tour that will take them through December.
Joining them through November and December is The Suffers, whose soulful sound
and amazing stage presence are worth seeing all on their own. (Saturday,
Brooklyn Steel)
9.
Dead & Company: Dead Heads rejoice! The
Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann are back in New York
with John
Mayer for two nights on their current fall / winter tour. If you didn’t
catch them over the summer (or even if you did), this is your chance to hear all
of the Grateful Dead’s hits and crowd favorites again! (Sunday & Tuesday,
Madison Square Garden)
10.
LeAnn
Rimes: Country singer LeAnn Rimes is wrapping up her “LovE is LovE”
acoustic tour this weekend with a show in Staten Island Sunday. Rimes released
her latest album, ‘Remnants,’ last year. (Sunday, St. George Theatre)
11.
The Mountain Goats: Indie-rock band The Mountain
Goats released their latest album, ‘Goths,’ in May to rave reviews. If that
weren’t enough new Mountain Goats for you, Merge Records will be releasing an
album in April featuring artists covering tracks from the band’s breakout album
‘All Hail West Texas.’ Catch the band as they bring their current tour to New York
this weekend with Mothers as support. (Sunday, Brooklyn Steel)
With shows happening every night, New York is one of the
best places to see live music. These are just some of the many live shows
happening in the area this weekend. Check out these or any of the other amazing
shows going on around the area and spend your weekend rocking out.
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