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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