The New York music scene is one of the most vibrant in the
world. Whether it’s large-scale national tours rolling through or local and independent
artists playing small clubs, there is always something going on. And with the
weekend almost here, this is the perfect time to check out a live show.
There is a lot going on this weekend in the New York area,
even if traveling to New Jersey for Journey
and Def
Leppard or Upstate New York for Foreigner
and Whitesnake
isn’t your bag. Both WBLI and WKTU are holding their annual summer festival
shows this weekend. Indie rock fans will have the chance to check out shows
from Stephen Makmus & The Jicks, The Magnetic Fields and alt-J. Roger
Daltrey will be bringing new life to a Who classic for Father’s Day. There is even a free show from iconic funk
band Kook & the Gang among the many, many shows happening this weekend.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves live music.
That’s why we’ve once again scoured the internet for this weekend’s hottest
shows in New York. From rock and pop to R&B and bluegrass, here are 10
shows you won’t want to miss.
1.
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks: Last month, indie
rockers Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks released their 7th studio
album, ‘Sparkle Hard.’ The band played the first of two sold out New York shows
last night with the second taking place tonight in Brooklyn. (Friday, Music
Hall of Williamsburg)
2.
alt-J: Indie-rockers alt-J have been continuing
the push to promote their latest album, ‘Relaxer,’ released last year.
Yesterday, the band appeared on The Late Show to debut a new version of their single
“In Cold Blood” that features Pusha T and Twin Shadow. Their latest tour hits
Queens tonight with Kamasi Washington opening. (Friday, Forest Hills Stadium)
3.
Mike D: The former Beastie
Boy has been DJ-ing since the band’s dissolution. Catch him for a last
minute hometown show before he hits the stage at Firefly Fest this weekend. (Friday,
The Well)
4.
WBLI Summer Jam: Long Island Top 40 station WBLI
is holding their annual summer jam concert tonight, bringing together some of
today’s hottest artists for a giant outdoor party. Coming at you with their “biggest
lineup EVER,” artists appearing include Shawn Mendes, Meghan
Trainor, Zedd, Marshmello, 5 Seconds of Summer, Liam
Payne, Backstreet
Boys, Alessia Cara, Bebe Rexha, Dua Lipa and Why Don’t We. (Friday, Jones
Beach Theater)
5.
The Magnetic Fields: Indie-pop band The Magnetic
Fields will be bringing their latest album, ’50 Song Memoir,’ to life in New
York this weekend. Over the course of two nights, the band will play the album
in its entirety, starting with the first 25 songs tonight and the second 25
tomorrow night. (Friday & Saturday, Apollo Theater)
6.
Rhiannon Giddens: Carolina Chocolate Drops
frontwoman Rhiannon Giddens released her second solo album, ‘Freedom Highway,’
last year to much critical acclaim. This weekend, Giddens brings her folk /
Americana sound to New York’s Summerstage for a free show in Central Park. (Saturday,
Summerstage Central Park)
7.
Street Dogs: If you’re looking for some classic
east coast hardcore punk, Street Dogs are wrapping up a short east coast tour with
shows in New Jersey and New York this weekend. Support for these shows comes
from The New Darkbuster and Grade 2. (Saturday, Brooklyn Bazaar)
8.
KTUphoria: On the heels of WBLI Summer Jam, NYC’s
WKTU will be holding their KTUphoria summer concert this weekend with even more
of today’s hottest artists. In addition to Dua Lipa and the Backstreet Boys (who
are playing both shows), the lineup includes Ne-Yo, Charlie Puth, Pitbull and
the very 90s roster of Sting
& Shaggy,
Enrique
Iglesias and 98
Degrees. (Saturday, Jones Beach Theater)
9.
Kool
& The Gang: With some of the most iconic songs in funk, Kool & the
Gang have been getting fans on their feet for more than five decades. The group
will be bringing their biggest hits to Queens this weekend for a free
Summerstage show sure to get people “Celebrating.” (Saturday, Summerstage
Flushing Meadows Park)
10.
Roger
Daltrey: Fans of The
Who’s 1969 rock opera ‘Tommy’ will get a chance to hear the album in a new
light this weekend. In a special Father’s Day show, frontman Roger Daltrey is
teaming up with the New York Pops and The Who Players to perform a symphonic
version of the entire album. (Sunday, Forest Hills Stadium)
The weekend is a great chance to experience New York’s
one-of-a-kind music scene first hand. Check out some of our picks above or any
of the other shows happening all over the area, and spend your weekend rocking
out.
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