Friday, November 9, 2018

Live Shows to Check Out in New York This Weekend (November 9-11, 2018)


The New York music scene is one of the most vibrant in the world. Filled with amazing live shows every night of the week, there is never a dull moment.

This weekend is no exception, as a handful of big name artists are heading our way. Elton John and Billy Joel will both be playing big arena shows. Metal is well represented on Long Island with shows from Skid Row and Vixen. There are also some smaller-scale yet still hot shows from the likes of John Nolan and Toro Y Moi.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves live music. That’s why we’ve once again compiled a list of some of the hottest shows happening in the New York area this weekend. Here are seven shows worth checking out.


1.       Elton John: Elton John’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour returns to New York tonight. This is the fifth of his 11 sold-out area shows. Hear the singer’s biggest hits and crowd favorites (at least) one last time before he retires from touring. (Friday, Madison Square Garden)

2.       John Nolan: Following his induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame yesterday with his band Taking Back Sunday, guitarist John Nolan is heading off on a solo tour behind his newly released third solo album, ‘Abendigo.’ Joining him on tour are Heavy Vessel and Destry, which features Nolan’s sister and former Straylight Run bandmate Michelle Da Rosa. (Friday, Union Pool)

3.       Billy Joel: If Elton John wasn’t enough piano rock for you, Billy Joel takes over Madison Square Garden just one night later. The 58th show of his residency, Joel is still selling out the famed arena month after month. (Saturday, Madison Square Garden)

4.       Skid Row: New Jersey metal band Skid Row is currently at work on the third and final installment of the ‘United World Rebellion’ album trilogy, their first album to feature new vocalist ZP Theart, due for release some time next year. Until then, catch the band on Long Island this weekend for a high-energy show sure to melt some faces. (Saturday, The Paramount)

5.       In Dreams - Roy Orbison: Roy Orbison is the latest artist to be getting the hologram tour treatment. ‘In Dreams – Live In Concert’ will feature a live orchestra backing up a laser-projected recreation of Orbison. Julian Frampton (not a hologram) opens the show. (Saturday, Tilles Center)

6.       Vixen: All-female metal band Vixen released a live album this past July culled from their 2017 tour. See them live for yourself as the band plays a short run of east coast shows this weekend, including a stop on Long Island this Saturday. (Saturday, Space at Westbury)

7.       Toro Y Moi: Synth-pop / chillwave artist Toro Y Moi recently announced that he will be releasing a new album, ‘Outer Peace,’ next year, a follow-up to last year’s well received ‘Boo Boo.’ Of the album, he said in a press release (reported by Pitchfork) “this record is a response to how disposable culture has become and how it affects creativity.” The artist plays two sold-out shows in Brooklyn this weekend, as well as a late-night DJ set on Saturday. (Saturday & Sunday, Elsewhere)


Whether it’s a big show or a small club show, the New York music scene always has something going on. This weekend is a great time to explore the scene for yourself. Check out one of the shows listed above or any of the smaller shows happening around the area and let us know who you’re excited to see in the comments below.

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