July 4 weekend is almost upon us. As you’re working on finalizing
your weekend plans, why not add a little live music to the festivities.
There are a handful of big shows happening in the New
York/New Jersey area just in time for Independence Day weekend. Enrique
Iglesias, Pitbull, Nickelback, Daughtry, New Kids On The Block, Boyz II Men and
Paula Abdul will all be passing through. There are also a number of
opportunities to take in some classic New York rock sounds and culture by
checking out Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes or The Smithereens. If you’d
prefer to dance your way through Independence Day, Tiesto will also be playing
a special show in the area.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has once again collected
some of this weekend’s hottest shows. Here are seven shows spanning the entire holiday
weekend (Friday through Tuesday) that we think would be worth checking out.
1.
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes: I had
the experience of seeing Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes a few weeks
ago and they are phenomenal. They know how to play to the crowd and draw people
in to their music. It’s no wonder they’ve been a local favorite for years. (Friday
@ NYCB Theatre)
2.
Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull: This is your
opportunity to see two of the hottest Latin superstars of the last 20 years touring
together. Combined, the two artists have enough hits to keep you on your feet
the entire show. Iglesias is currently working on a new album, while Pitbull
released his new album, ‘Climate Change,’ in March. If you’re lucky, the two
might even collaborate on stage, perhaps for a performance of Pitbull’s ‘Climate
Change’ single “Messin’ Around.” (Friday & Saturday @ Madison Square Garden)
3.
Nickelback & Daughtry: Why not start your Independence
Day weekend off by seeing a Canadian band. The often maligned Nickelback will
be bringing their Feed The Machine Tour to the area this weekend for two nights
with soft-rock radio darlings Daughtry. (Saturday @ Jones Beach; Sunday @ PNC
Bank Arts Center)
4.
New
Kids On The Block, Boyz II Men & Paula
Abdul: The latest incarnation of New Kids On The Block’s Total Package Tour
is set to bring an extra dose of 80’s pop nostalgia to the area this Sunday.
Bringing along R&B trio Boyz II Men and pop songstress-turned-TV talent
judge Paula Abdul, the tour also doubles as an EP release tour, as NKOTB
released the ‘Thankful’ EP in May, their first new release in four years. (Sunday
@ Prudential Center)
5.
Rocks Off Walking Tour: Now that its summer,
concert promoter Rocks Off has started up their Walking Tour series again. They
are currently offering the History of Art, Crime, Drugs and Punk Rock on the
Lower East Side tour with New York hardcore stalwart John Joseph (frontman of
Cro-Mags). Whether you know the city or not, it’s an interesting tour with a
host that has been a part of the punk scene since the 1970s. (Sunday)
6.
Smithereens:
Synth-pop rockers the Smithereens are back on the road for a few east coast
shows this summer. These will be special shows, as original bass player Mike
Mesaros will be reuniting with the band for some of it. That includes Sunday
and Monday’s shows in New Jersey. (Sunday & Monday @ Wonder Bar)
7.
Tiesto: Celebrate America’s independence with
loud, thumping EDM as Tiesto takes the stage for a special show at Governors
Island. With fireworks the fireworks show going on across the river and the light
show the DJ is almost certain to provide, this sold-out show will surely be a something
to experience. (Tuesday @ Governors Island)
Celebrate July 4 weekend by taking in a live show. Check out these shows or one of the many small shows that happen around the city all year round, and have a great holiday.
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