Here we are again at the cusp of another weekend. If you are
still trying to figure out what to do with your well deserved relaxation time,
why not consider heading out to a live show?
The tri-state area is filled with amazing music this
weekend, as it is every day. From hot touring acts making the rounds to local
artists working to make a name for themselves, there is always something going
on.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has once again
been scouring the internet for the top shows happening this weekend. Here are
eight shows happening in the tri-state area this Friday, Saturday and Sunday
that we think you won’t want to miss.
1.
The Bottom Dollars: New York blues-rockers The
Bottom Dollars return home this weekend for a show at Mercury Lounge. The band
just released a new single, “21st Century Man,” and is currently
working on their next album. These guys rock hard and are amazing live. You
won’t want to miss them. (Friday, Mercury Lounge)
2.
Aaron Lewis: The Staind
frontman has been up to a lot since the band went on hiatus in 2014. His solo
country career has been taking off, releasing his second full-length album,
‘Sinner,’ just last year. If you missed Lewis on Long Island earlier this week,
you can still catch his set in New Jersey tonight. (Friday, Starland Ballroom)
3.
The
Revolution: It has been a year since Prince’s
untimely death, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still hear his music live. The
Revolution, who played back-up to the purple one on some of his most famous
albums, recently reunited and is currently wrapping up a short tour. That tour
makes a stop at New York’s B.B. King Blues Club tonight. (Friday, B.B. King Blues Club)
4.
Local H: Local H has a lot going for them 20
years on. The band, best known for its 90’s hit “Bound for the Floor,” released
a new album last year and were recently announced to have won a contest that
will have them opening for Metallica on five dates of their stadium tour
(though not in New York). The band continues their current spring tour with
shows in the tri-state area this weekend. Tonight, they will be playing in
Amityville, then branching out to New Jersey on Saturday and Sunday. (Friday,
Amityville Music Hall; Saturday, Maxwell’s; Sunday, Mexicali Live)
5.
Antigone Rising: All-female alt-country band
Antigone Rising are making their way back to the New York stage for the first
time in two years on Saturday. The band, best known for their 2005 single
“Don’t Look Back,” released their last EP, ‘Whiskey & Wine, Vol. 2,’ in
2015. The Pushstars will be acting as main support for this one-off show. (Saturday,
Bowery Ballroom)
6.
Buddy
Guy: If you’re looking for some classic blues, Buddy Guy will be taking his
current tour to Long Island this Saturday. The guitarist/singer released his
first album in 1967 and hasn’t stopped yet, releasing his last studio album,
‘Born to Play Guitar,’ in 2015. If you can’t make it to see him this weekend,
don’t fret. He will be back in May to play two shows at B.B. King Blues Club. (Saturday,
NYCB Theater at Westbury)
7.
Thursday: New Jersey hardcore band Thursday
officially reunited last year after a five year hiatus. And although there is
no new music on the horizon just yet, the band is doing a lot of touring in the
next couple of months. This weekend, the band will be bringing their spring
tour to New York’s Irving Plaza. If you can’t make this show, the band will be
returning in June to play a show at McCarren Park in Brooklyn. Touche Amore,
Basement and Cities Aviv are set to open the show. (Saturday & Sunday,
Irving Plaza)
8.
The Maine: The Maine has been having a great
2017 so far. Celebrating 10 years as a band, they just released a new album,
‘Lovely Little Lonely,’ earlier this month. The band is currently on a world
tour to promote the album, which will make a stop in New Jersey this Sunday.
Support for this date comes from The Mowgli’s and Beach Weather. (Sunday, The
Stone Pony)
These are our picks for this week’s top shows in the
tri-state area. There are, of course, many others going on that are well-worth
your attention as well, so use this list as a starting point in finding the
perfect outing for your weekend live music tastes.
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you should come down to Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s top new independent record
shop, before the show to find music from these artists and more. We have a wide
selection of new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, music DVDs and
memorabilia in store, as well as online at vinylbay777.com. Choose from
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