New York has
a bustling music scene brimming with amazing bands every night of the week.
Between bands coming through on tour and the talented locals playing the area’s
many small clubs, there is never a dull moment. And with the weekend almost
here, now is the perfect time to dive in and check out a live show.
Vinyl Bay777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves live music. That’s why we’ve compiled a
list of this weekend’s hottest rock shows in the New York area. Here are ten
that we think will be worth checking out.
1. Yo La Tengo: Yo La Tengo return to
New York this weekend, this time with a new album under their belt. The band
released their 15th studio album, ‘There’s A Riot Going On,’ last
month, taking their sound in a new, more experimental, piecemeal direction. (Friday,
Brooklyn Steel)
2. Screaming Females: New Jersey’s
Screaming Females released their seventh album, ‘All At Once,’ back in February
to rave reviews with Mother Jones calling it the band’s “best album yet.” The
band is currently on a headlining tour behind the album with Thou and HIRS
opening the shows. If you miss them tonight, you can catch them next month
opening for The Breeders’ comeback tour. (Friday, Market Hotel)
3. Brandi
Carlile: Singer / Songwriter Brandi Carlile released her stunning new album
‘By The Way, I Forgive You,’ this past February, with the tear-inducing “The
Joke” as its brilliant first single. Carlile will be bringing her powerful
vocals and lyrical compositions to New York for two sold out shows this
weekend. (Friday & Saturday, Beacon Theatre)
4. Cro-Mags: NYC hardcore vets Cro-Mags have
been a staple of the scene for nearly four decades. Fresh off their tour with
Eyehategod, the band will be playing a homecoming show in Brooklyn this
weekend. Prepare for an insanely loud and energetic show that will make you
miss the old days of punk. (Saturday, Knitting Factory)
5. Cradle of Filth: British metal band
Cradle of Filth released their 12th studio album, ‘Cryptoriana,’
last year, which landed at numbers 14 and 15 on Billboard’s Independent Albums and
Hard Rock Albums charts, respectively. The band is currently on a world tour
behind the album with Ukranian metal band Jinjer opening. (Saturday, Irving
Plaza)
6. Broken Social Scene: This past July,
musical collective Broken Social Scene released their first album in seven
years, ‘Hug of Thunder,’ to positive reviews from both critics and fans. The
band is wrapping up the US leg of their Hug of Thunder tour this weekend with
shows in both New York and New Jersey. (Saturday, Paramount Huntington; Sunday,
Wellmont Theater)
7. Superchunk: Indie-punks Superchunk
released their first album in five years, ‘What a Time to Be Alive,’ this past
February. According to their record label, the album was written as a response
to current events as a way to “bring spirit to the frontlines of pain.” The
band is currently on the second half of their lUS tour, which stops in New York
this weekend for two shows with Swearin’ as support. (Saturday & Sunday,
Bowery Ballroom)
8. Bon
Jovi: New Jersey’s native sons and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Bon
Jovi are back for two shows in their home state as part of their continued This
House Is Not for Sale world tour. These guys always give 100% for an energetic
show that rivals some of the younger bands out there. If you can’t make it out
to New Jersey, the tour will wrap back around to New York’s Madison Square
Garden in May. (Saturday & Sunday, Prudential Center)
9. The War on Drugs: Garage rockers The
War on Drugs had a lot of success last year with their fourth album, ‘A Deeper
Understanding,’ which earned them a top 10 spot on the Billboard 200 chart as
well as their first Grammy. The band continues to tour behind the album through
the summer, making a stop in Brooklyn this weekend before heading to the west
coast. (Sunday, Brooklyn Steel)
10. Miranda Sings: Over the last 10
years, (A.K.A. Colleen Ballinger) has amassed more than eight million
subscribers on YouTube and has received a handful of awards for her over-the-top
character Miranda Sings. Miranda Sings is getting ready to release her second
book, ‘My Diarrhe,’ in July. Now is your chance to see the character live as
she sings off-key and gives advice with a healthy dose of audience
participation to keep the crowd guessing. (Sunday, Beacon Theatre)
With all the
great live music coming out of the New York scene on a daily basis, there is always
something to go see. This weekend is no exception as there are many bands
coming through that will have you rocking that night away. If you’re still
looking for something to do this weekend, check out one of the shows above or
any of the smaller shows that make the New York music scene one of the best in
the world.
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