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Trying to find a way to say goodbye to the first month of 2020 and ring in February in New York City? You can do this with a concert! Here are five of the best concerts taking place from January 27 through February 2. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now.
Wednesday, January 29
The Austerity Program, Statiqbloom @ Saint Vitus Bar
New York City noise rock duo The Austerity Program will have a special headlining gig in support of their recent studio album Bible Songs 1. The highlight of the night are fellow New Yorkers Fliege, who will be celebrating the release of their upcoming album The Invisible Seam. Metropolis Records artist Statiqbloom and Member will also perform.
Thursday, January 30
The Wood Brothers, Kat Wright @ Webster Hall
Folk rock act The Wood Brothers will take over Webster Hall for a two night stint (night two is Friday, January 31). The band are touring in support of their new studio album Kingdom In My Mind. Towards the end of February, The Wood Brothers will be supporting The Avett Brothers in the Dominican Republic. Opening for their Webster Hall gigs is Kat Wright, who is working on the follow up to their 2016 debut album By My Side.
Late ‘90s hip hop fans are in for a treat with a special headlining performance from NYC’s own The Lox. Forming in 1994, the hip hop trio, which consists of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch, broke onto the mainstream with their 1998 debut album Money, Power & Respect, which includes the singles “If You Think I’m Jiggy” and the title track. Following the release of 2000’s We Are the Streets, all three members embarked on solo careers. In 2016, The Lox unveiled their first album in 16 years with Filthy America... It's Beautiful.
Saturday, Feb 1
Brooklyn artist collective .Wavcave will bring some of their favorites artists to Elsewhere. Headlining the event is QRTR, who has been busy performing in the Big Apple with acts such as Flosstradamus and Phantoms. Aly Jump and some other special guests will also take the stage. This event is free to the public with RSVP (click link above).
Sunday, Feb 2
Nada Surf, Bwahaha @ Bowery Ballroom
While tickets for Nada Surf’s Music Hall of Williamsburg show are gone, there’s still some left to catch the alternative rock band live. The group will be promoting their upcoming studio album Never Not Together, which will be released on February 7. This is the follow up to their 2016 studio album You Know Who You Are. Bwahaha, which features Ryan Miller of Guster and Arc Iris, will also perform. The act recently debuted their live project iTMRW: A Sci-Fi Ballet, which is based on their forthcoming studio album.