New York has one of the most vibrant music scenes in the
country. Between the large-scale tours coming through the big venues and local
artists playing the small, underground clubs, there is something going on just
about every night.
This weekend is no different as there are plenty of shows
taking place in the New York / New Jersey area that are worth checking out.
From pop, rock and metal to funk and EDM, there is sure to be something to
satisfy every music fan’s tastes.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves live music.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of this weekend’s hottest shows. Here are nine
guaranteed to get you out of the house and rocking out.
1.
X Ambassadors: X Ambassadors first hit it big
with their 2015 hit “Renegades.” Now the Ithaca, NY band is back with their
upcoming third album, ‘Joyful,’ ready to take over rock once again with their alt-rock
sound. Now, Now, who will be playing their own show the next day at Music Hall
of Williamsburg, will be opening. (Friday, Brooklyn Steel)[Sold Out]
2.
Joe
Satriani: Joe Satriani released his 16th studio album, ‘What
Happens Next,’ last month, his most personal album to date. Following its
release, the guitar virtuoso hit the road on his G3 2018 tour, taking fellow
guitarists John Petrucci of Dream
Theater and Phil Collen of Def
Leppard along for the ride. After a club date Q & A last week, Satriani
brings it back to the New York area for a couple of larger shows. (Friday,
Beacon Theatre; Sunday, NJPAC)
3.
Pvris: Female-fronted post-hardcore band Pvris
had a big year in 2017, releasing their second album, ‘All We Know of Heaven,
All We Need of Hell,’ to rave reviews. Their music is dramatic and urgent,
mixing synth-pop with hard rock for a one-of-a-kind sound. (Saturday, Starland
Ballroom)
4.
Of Mice & Men: Following the departure of
frontman Austin Carlile, metalcore band Of Mice & Men has soldiered on,
releasing their fifth studio album, ‘Defy,’ with bassist Aaron Pauley taking
over vocal duties. Despite the change, the album still did well, debuting on
the Billboard 200 at 48, Top Hard Rock Albums at three and Top Rock Albums at
seven. The band is currently touring behind the album with blessthefall, Fire from
the Gods, Cane Hill and MSCW as support. (Saturday, Gramercy Theatre; Sunday,
The Stone Pony)
5.
August Burns Red: Speaking of metalcore, August
Burns Red will also be in town this weekend. Last year, the band released their
eighth studio album, ‘Phantom Anthem,’ which peaked at number 19 on the
Billboard 200 and earned them Grammy nod for Best Metal Performance. The band is now on tour behind the album, with
Born of Osiris, Erra and Ocean Grove opening. (Saturday, Irving Plaza)
6.
3LAU: Get out and dance this weekend when up-and-coming
EDM DJ 3LAU hits New York’s Terminal 5. Since 2011, the DJ has been touring the
world, performing at some of the hottest EDM festivals and working with some of
the biggest names in the genre. ( Saturday, Terminal 5)
7.
Less
Than Jake & Four Year Strong: Less Than Jake has been bringing ska-punk
to the masses for more than 26 years and are still going strong. The band’s
most recent EP, ‘Sound the Alarm,’ was released last February, debuting low on
the Billboard 200. Their tour with hardcore band Four Year Strong, who released
their latest album, ‘Some of You Will Like This, Some of You Won’t,’ in September,
comes through New Jersey this weekend. (Sunday, Starland Ballroom)
8.
George
Clinton & Parliament
Funkadelic: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic are feeling good and
celebrating Mardi Gras all the way through Easter and beyond on their Mardi
Gras Madness tour. The band has a lot to celebrate in 2018, having released
their first new song in more than 35 years last month with a new album to
follow. The party will be coming to Long Island this weekend before heading
west to Nashville. (Sunday, The Paramount Huntington)
9.
Phillip Phillips: Banking on his raspy vocals
and acoustic style, Phillip Phillips has been able to carve out a niche for
himself in pop music following his ‘American Idol’ win in 2012. The singer
returned last month with his third studio album, ‘Collateral,’ which he told Radio.com
“tell(s) the stories about the past three years – all the good, all the bad,
all the sad, all the happy.” Phillips kicked off his ‘Magnetic Tour’ earlier this
month, which makes a stop in New York this weekend. (Sunday, Irving Plaza)
Take advantage of the New York area’s bustling music scene
this weekend by heading out and seeing a live show. Check out one of these or
any of the other amazing shows that make the New York area music scene one of
the best in the country.
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the show, check out Vinyl Bay 777 to find music from these artists and more.
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