The first official weekend of summer is almost upon us.
Whether you’re looking to lie around in the sun or stay indoors, you are going
to want to hear some great music at some point over the course of the weekend.
Why not indulge that yen by taking in a live show?
Like always, there is a lot of great music happening in the
New York / New Jersey area this weekend. From country to alternative and hard
rock to cover bands, there’s something out there for everyone.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves live music.
That is why we have gathered ten of the hottest shows happening this weekend.
If you’re still trying to determine you weekend plans, consider checking out
one of these shows.
1.
Hunter Hayes: One of the hottest young country
artists on the scene today, Hayes’ crossover hits can make any young girl
swoon. The singer is currently working on his fourth studio album, the
follow-up to 2015’s ‘The 21 Project,’ releasing three singles from the album
late last year. This show is being
sponsored by My Country 96.1 and will feature Jillian Steele as support. (Friday,
The Paramount Huntington)
2.
Third
Eye Blind / Silversun Pickups: Third Eye Blind is celebrating the 20th
anniversary of their debut album this year. In celebration, the band kicked off
their Summer Gods Tour earlier this month with support from Silversun Pickups.
The tour reaches New York and New Jersey this weekend with shows at the PNC
Bank Arts Center and the Jones Beach Theater this Friday and Saturday,
respectively. Both bands released new albums in 2015. (Friday, PNC Bank Arts
Center; Saturday, Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater)
3.
Jason
Isbell & the 400 Unit: Isbell and his band released their third album, ‘The
Nashville Sound,’ earlier this month to rave reviews. Now, the band is touring
behind the album, bringing their alt-country sound to the Beacon Theatre on
Friday and Saturday, sponsored by WFUV. (Friday & Saturday, Beacon Theatre)
4.
LCD Soundsystem: LCD Soundsystem has made their
triumphant return to the music scene this year, announcing the upcoming release
of their fourth studio album, ‘American Dream,’ and playing a slew of sold-out
shows to open Brooklyn Steel in April. The band has since announced more
Brooklyn Steel dates; a June residency that ends this weekend and a 10-show run
in mid-December. (Friday & Saturday, Brooklyn Steel)
5.
Sevendust:
It has been 20 years since Sevendust released their debut self-titled album.
The band has been celebrating the occasion on the road, playing the album in
its entirety on a string of US tour dates. The tour hits Long Island on
Saturday with support from The Hard Way. (Saturday, The Space @ Westbury)
6.
Dead & Company: John
Mayer is once again teaming up with members of The
Grateful Dead, performing some of the iconic band’s most beloved songs. The
band is currently on a US summer tour. They hit the stage in New York this
weekend, playing Citi Field on Saturday. (Saturday, Citi Field)
7.
O El Amor: If you love hearing cover songs while
simultaneously watching a band of guys wearing masks, then you’ll enjoy O El
Amor. The Long Island band mixes shtick with straight up covers of 80s and 90s
songs. According to the band’s Facebook page, their show this Saturday at The
Paramount will be their final one with bass player Bongo El Mongo. Support
comes from fellow cover band, Dude Ranch & the Girl at the Rock Show, playing
all your favorite Blink-182 songs. (Saturday, The Paramount Huntington)
8.
Rammstein: Rammstein do not play the United
States very often. That’s why this Sunday’s show at Jones Beach is so special;
it’s their only show on the east coast this year. The show is sold out, so it
might be hard to find last-minute tickets, but if you do snag some, it should
be well worth it. (Sunday, Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater)
9.
Reel Big Fish: Reel Big Fish are doing something
a little different with their current Beer Run tour. At certain stops, the band
will be holding mini beer festivals, where concert-goers can sample suds from
local breweries and participate in festivities like lectures and drinking games.
This Sunday’s show at The Stone Pony will not be one of these, but if you can’t
make it out to New Jersey this weekend or want local beer as part of your
ticket, Tuesday’s show at The Paramount will be. (Sunday, The Stone Pony)
10.
Parkway Drive: Australian Metalcore band Parkway
Drive is a band on the rise. Their latest album, ‘Ire,’ released in 2015, gave
them their first number one in their native country. They are currently wrapping
up a short string of North American tour dates, which include a stop at The Paramount
on Sunday with The Word Alive and Wage War. These are the band’s only North
American dates for this year, so you should definitely get out and see them. (Sunday,
The Paramount Huntington)
These are some of the top shows happening in the New York /
New Jersey area this weekend. Check these or any of the other amazing artists
playing in the area and make sure to fill your first official weekend of summer
with music.
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should check out Vinyl Bay 777 and vinylbay777.com before the show to pick up
music from many of these artists and more. Long Island’s top new independent record
shop has thousands of titles in stock ranging in genre from country, rock, pop and
metal to dance, R&B, rap and even classical. Browse a wide selection of new
and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, music DVDs and memorabilia in store and
online. With more items being added to our selection all the time, it pays to
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