Friday, November 2, 2018

Shows to Check out in New York This Weekend (November 2-4, 2018)


The weekend is almost here! In just a few short hours it will be time to unwind from the stresses of the week. What better way to do that than to head out to a live show.

As always, there are a lot of shows going on in the New York and Long Island area this weekend. Legends George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes have shows in Manhattan this weekend, as will Cypress Hill, who will be continuing their annual Halloween show tradition. Tenacious D will be around all weekend celebrating their new album. There will also be some great rock and pop punk shows this weekend from the likes of Antarctigo Vespucci, The Wonder Years, PVMNTS and WSTR.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves live music. That’s why we’ve once again rounded up our picks for this weekend’s hottest live shows. Here are seven we know will be worth checking out.


1.       George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic: After remaining dormant on the recording front for nearly four decades, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic released a new album this past May. Catch the group playing songs from the new album, as well as a myriad of funky hits, tonight. (Friday, Sony Hall)

2.       Tenacious D: Comedic metal band Tenacious D has a new album and completed web series out today. Tonight the duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass will be celebrating the occasion with a Q&A session, as well as a double showing of the web series. Then on Saturday and Sunday, the guys kick off their US tour with two nights in Brooklyn. (Friday, Alamo Drafthouse; Saturday & Sunday, Kings Theatre)

3.       Cypress Hill: If you want a little more Halloween fun post-Halloween, Cypress Hill will be bringing their annual Haunted Hill show to Brooklyn tonight. Opening the show will be NYHC vets Madball. (Friday, Warsaw)

4.       Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes: Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes have been around the New York/New Jersey music scene for more than four decades. In that time, these guys have really gotten to know what their audience wants. The result is a fun show with audience banter and some great hits. (Saturday, Sony Hall)

5.       Antarctigo Vespucci: Indie-rock super duo Antarctigo Vespucci released their new album, ‘Love In the Time of E-mail,’ last week. Catch the band on tour behind the album this weekend. Katie Ellen and Gobbinjr open the show. (Sunday, Music Hall of Williamsburg)

6.       The Wonder Years: Pop-punk rockers The Wonder Years have been upping their game a lot over the past 13 years. Their latest album, ‘Sister Cities,’ has some of the band’s most worldly songs, expanding on the sound they’ve been honing for more than a decade. Have Mercy, Oso Oso and Shortly join the band as support. (Sunday, Paramount Huntington)

7.       PVMNTS / WSTR: Pop-punk bands PVMNTS and WSTR have both had break out years in 2018. PVMNTS, which features ‘Teen Wolf’ star Tyler Posey as frontman, released their debut EP reminiscent of the genre in the mid-2000s. WSTR, who released their second full length this year, have a harder edge to their music, though the lyrics and sentiment seem very tongue-in-cheek. Together, this should be a great show. (Sunday, Gramercy Theatre)


This weekend, why not unwind by heading out to one of the many live shows the New York scene has to offer. Check out the shows above or any of the other smaller shows happening around the city and let us know what artists you’re excited to see live in the comments below.

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