Summer concert season is in full swing. And with a plethora
of huge artists coming through New York and Long Island this weekend, there is
no better time to go out to see a live show than right now.
This weekend’s concert list is filled to the brim with big
name artists. Radiohead, Charlie Puth, Foo Fighters, Shania Twain and Lauryn
Hill are all bringing their headlining arena tours through the area this
weekend. The Great South Bay Music Festival will be bringing the best in
reggae, ska, prog and classic rock to eastern Long Island. Rock vets Yes and
The Smithereens are also playing shows in the area.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves live music.
That’s why we’ve once again rounded up some of the hottest shows happening in
the New York area this weekend. Here are 10 shows we think will be worth
checking out.
1.
Radiohead:
Radiohead continue their sold out four night run at Madison Square Garden this
weekend. According to reports, the band has been playing a good mix of songs
from their entire catalog with a few surprises here and there. The band
released their last album, ‘A Moon Shaped Pool,’ back in 2016 and reissued
their breakthrough album ‘OK Computer’ last year. Guitarist Jonny Greenwood is
doing double duty this tour, opening each show with his side project Junun. (Friday
& Saturday, Madison Square Garden)
2.
Great South Bay Music Festival: The Great South
Bay Music Festival continues on all weekend long. Following yesterday’s
pop-punk line-up, tonight will feature reggae and ska from Sublime
with Rome, Less
Than Jake and The Dirty Heads. Saturday is for jam bands with Umphrey’s
McGee, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Papadosio. Then on Sunday, The Dickey
Betts Band, Electric Hot
Tuna and Little
Feat will take the stage for a day of classic rock. Outside of music, the
festival offers local craft venders, diverse food venders, beer and wine gardens
and art installations. (Friday-Sunday, Shorefront Park)
3.
The
Smithereens w/ Marshall
Crenshaw: Smithereens frontman Pat DiNizio passed away late last year, but
the band is keeping his memory alive on the road. For their first tour without
DiNizio, Marshall Crenshaw will be assuming vocal duties. That tour kicks off
this weekend with two shows in Manhattan Saturday night. If you can’t make it,
the band will be circling back to the area at the end of August to play a show
on Long Island. (Saturday, Iridium)
4.
Sleeping With Sirens: Pop-punk/hardcore band Sleeping
With Sirens are taking a step back with their ‘Chill Out Summer Acoustic Tour,’
which kicked off earlier this week and hits New York City this weekend. Get set
to hear stripped back versions of the band’s hits and fan favorites. The Rocket
Summer and Kulick will be opening the show. (Saturday, Gramercy Theatre)
5.
Charlie Puth: Charlie Puth has come a long way
from his days creating songs and jingles on YouTube. Following the release of
his second album, ‘Voicenotes,’ earlier this year, the pop singer has been
tapped to headline the Honda Civic Tour, which hits Long Island this weekend.
Hailee Steinfeld opens the show. (Saturday, BMHMC Amphitheater at Bald Hill;
Monday, Radio City Music Hall [sold out])
6.
Shania Twain: This past September, Shania Twain
made her way back to music with her first album in 15 years, ‘Now.’ The country
songstress is currently taking the album out for an extensive North American summer
tour, which hits Brooklyn this weekend. (Saturday, Barclays Center)
7.
Jacob Jeffries: The first time I heard Jacob
Jeffries’ music, I was blown away by it. His unique, passionate vocals and
whirlwind sound make listening to him a joyous affair. Catch him playing songs
from the new album, ‘Mother Land,’ in New York this weekend. (Saturday,
Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2)
8.
Foo
Fighters: Following the release of their latest number one album, ‘Concrete
and Gold,’ the Foo Fighters are touring it around the US all summer. The tour hits
the New York area this week for three sold-out shows. The band is known for their
energetic and unpredictable live shows, so you won’t want to miss a moment. You
should even get there early and check out openers The Struts, whose theatrical glam-rock
sound is infectious. (Saturday, Jones Beach Theater; Monday & Tuesday,
Madison Square Garden)
9.
Lauryn
Hill: It has been 20 years since Lauryn Hill released her debut solo album,
‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.’ The singer / rapper will be celebrating this
milestone with an anniversary tour this summer. The tour stops on Long Island
this weekend with a plethora of special guests, including opening sets from Busta
Rhymes and Jo Mersa Marley. (Sunday, Jones Beach Theater)
10.
Yes:
It has been 50 years since Yes stepped onto the music scene, becoming one of
the biggest prog-rock bands of a generation. The band is celebrating the
occasion with an upcoming anniversary compilation and a summer-long North
American tour. The tour hits the New York area this week, following up their
weekend show on Staten Island with shows in the Hudson Valley and Long Island. (Sunday,
St. George Theatre; Wednesday, Theatre at Westbury)
With high-profile rock shows big and small happening all
over New York and Long Island, this is the perfect weekend to get out and enjoy
some live music. Check out the shows above or any of the smaller shows
happening around the area and spend your summer weekend rocking out.
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