Bummed out that Bon Jovi postponed their New York dates a
week? Can’t get near that sold out Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony going on tonight? Well, don’t fret, because there are a lot of other
shows going on this weekend that you won’t want to miss.
Between the huge re-opening week shows at the Nassau
Coliseum, more intimate rock shows from established artists and all the amazing
local bands playing at small venues around the city, there is no shortage of
great live shows happening this weekend. So, whether you are into pop, punk,
reggae, hard rock or rockers going acoustic, there is guaranteed to be
something out there for you.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s top music outlet, has once
again scoured the internet for the best live music happening in New York this
weekend. Here are eight shows that we think you should check out to celebrate
the weekend right.
1.
Bowling for Soup: Bowling for Soup released
their 11th studio album, ‘Drunk Dynasty,’ last year and are
currently finishing up a 10-date US tour behind it. Direct Hit! and Runaway
Kids will be opening the show. Unfortunately, this show is sold out. (Friday,
Gramercy Theatre)
2.
Idina Menzel: Best known amongst little kids and
parents as Elsa from ‘Frozen’ and amongst others as the originator of roles in
Broadway’s ‘Rent’ and ‘Wicked,’ Menzel is currently on a worldwide tour. The
actress/singer released her self-titled fifth studio album last year, what she
calls her most personal album to date. The tour comes to Long Island tonight,
just two days after the Coliseum’s official reopening. (Friday, Nassau
Coliseum)
3.
Michelle Branch: Remember “Everywhere” and “All
You Wanted”? Michelle Branch is back with a new album, ‘Hopeless Romantic,’ out
today. Tonight’s album release show is a one-off, so even if you are on the
fence about going, you should definitely should. (Friday, The Marlin Room at
Webster Hall)
4.
Ballyhoo!: It’s a great time when Ballyhoo come
around. The band has joined up with Passafire for the 2017 edition of their
Spring Break tour, which hit Long Island yesterday and will hit the Gramercy
Theatre in NYC on Saturday. If you still can’t make that, the tour will
conclude at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey on Sunday. If you’re into
ska and reggae, you won’t want to miss this show. (Saturday, Gramercy Theatre;
Sunday, Stone Pony)
5.
Brand of Julez: These young men from the Bronx
play blaring hard rock tunes that will melt your face off. They just released an
intense new lyric video for their song “Monkey,” off their upcoming debut album,
‘Forward.’ The band plays around the area a lot, so if you don’t catch them on
Saturday, you can catch them next week at Webster Hall next Sunday (4/16) or at
Amityville Music Hall on April 24. (Saturday, Arlene’s Grocery)
6.
Marc Anthony: Take in a little Latin flair this
weekend when Marc Anthony continues the Nassau Coliseum’s packed opening week
line-up. This is the second time Anthony has been in the area on his ‘Live’
tour, playing five shows at Radio City in September. He released his last
album, ‘3.0,’ in 2013. (Sunday, Nassau Coliseum)
7.
Peter
Frampton: The legendary Peter Frampton will be playing an intimate show
this Sunday on Staten Island this Sunday as part of his ‘Raw: An Acoustic Tour’
tour. Hear all of Frampton’s classics in a completely new way. This will also be
a great pre-curser to his full band shows this summer when he goes on tour with
the Steve Miller Band. That tour will hit Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater on
June 17. (Sunday, St. George Theatre)
8.
Jonathan
Richman: Lead singer of proto-punks the Modern Lovers, Jonathan Richman has
remained very active as a solo artist for the last 28 years. Now known for his
eclectic influences and recordings, he released his 16th solo album,
‘Ishkode! Ishkode!,’ last year. Richman is currently on tour, playing two shows
at New York’s Bowery Ballroom this weekend. (Sunday & Monday, Bowery
Ballroom)
These are our picks for the top live shows happening in New
York this weekend. Though this list is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of
the plethora of events going on, we hope it helps you in creating your ultimate
weekend plans.
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