The live music scene in New York is one-of-a-kind. From large-scale
stadium and arena tours with the biggest names in music to small venues cultivating
the next big thing, there is always something going on. And with the weekend
just hours away, now is the perfect time to check out the music scene for
yourself.
There is a lot going on this weekend, especially when it
comes to rock music. You have pop-punk frontmen like Dave Hause, Dan Campbell
and Ace Enders doing some solo shows. Broken Social Scene and Slowdive are both
doing free shows in the city. Established rock bands Joan Jett and the
Blackhearts, Styx, Tesla, Quiet Riot and U2 will all be coming through the area
this weekend.
Vinyl Bay 777, your music outlet, loves live music.
That’s why we’ve once again searched the internet for this weekend’s hottest
shows. Here are 10 that we think will be worth checking out.
1.
Dave Hause: The Loved Ones frontman Dave Hause
released his third solo album, ‘Bury Me In Philly,’ last year to positive
reviews. Catch Hause with his band The Mermaid for a one-off show / concert
cruise around the city. Support for the show comes from fellow Americana punks Restorations.
(Friday, Rocks Off Concert Cruise)
2.
Joan
Jett and the Blackhearts, Styx,
Tesla: The worlds of punk metal and hard rock will merge tonight as Joan Jett
and the Blackhearts and Styx’s co-headlining tour rolls through Long Island.
Looking at reviews of past show stops, you can expect all the hits and possibly
some surprises too. Tesla will be opening the show. (Friday, Jones Beach)
3.
Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties, Ace Enders:
Taking a break from their respective full-time pop-punk bands, Aaron West and
the Roaring Twenties (Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years) and Ace Enders (The
Early November) will be sharing a one-night-only bill in Brooklyn tonight. This
is Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties’ only upcoming show of the year, so you
won’t want to miss it. Also, get there early and check out King Neptune, who is
a fantastic local pop-punk / indie band from Long Island. (Friday, Kingsland)
4.
Color Block Party: If you like free outdoor art
parties, than you’ll want to check out the Color Block Party happening this
Saturday on the Pier 17’s new Hieneken Riverdeck. Artist GERONIMO will be
unveiling her latest colorful creation while DJs and food trucks provide for an
all-day party, while performances from Brittany Sky and headliners Cut Copy
will be taking the celebration into the night. (Saturday, Pier 17)
5.
Full Moon Fest 2018: Returning for another year,
Full Moon Fest will be taking place this weekend. The festival will feature 20
bands over three stages at Brooklyn’s Knockdown Center, including performances
from Metronomy, Whitney and a DJ set from LCD
Soundsystem’s James Murphy. Starting at 2 PM, the party will be going all
night “until the moon begins to set.” (Saturday, The Knockdown Center)
6.
Slowdive: The next installment of the Vans House
Parties series happens this weekend with recently reunited indie-rockers
Slowdive playing the role of curator. The band has tapped Farrows and Vorhees
to open the show with a visual experience created by Drew Reynolds and Ivan
Seal. RSVP for this free event is open now with entry on a first-come, first
served basis. (Saturday, House of Vans)
7.
Quiet
Riot: With a new album on the way this August and new lead singer James
Durban (‘American Idol’) waiting to be broken in, Quiet Riot are ready to get
the headbanging started. The band will be bringing their Blockbuster Hit Parade
tour to Long Island this weekend with Afterburn, Vice, The Sweet and House of
Lords as support. (Saturday, Mulcahy’s)
8.
Broken Social Scene: For Canada Day, Summerstage
Central Park will be presenting the Northern Beat, an afternoon / evening of
indie-rock and folk groups out of Toronto. Broken Social Scene headline the free
event with Mélissa Laveaux and The East Pointers opening. (Sunday, Summerstage
Central Park)
9.
U2:
Having played two shows at Madison Square Garden earlier this week on their eXPERIENCE
+ iNNOCENCE tour, U2 close out the North American leg with three more tri-state
area shows this weekend. (Sunday, Madison Square Garden)
10.
3lau: 3lau released his debut full-length, ‘Ultraviolet,’
earlier this year, making him one of the most talked about up-and-coming EDM
DJs out there. He will be back on his home turf of Long Island this weekend to
get the summer party started in South Hampton. (Sunday, AM Southampton)
There is always something going on in New York’s vibrant music
scene and this weekend is no exception. Check out some of our show highlights
above and let us know what/who you’re excited to see in the comments below.
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