The five best NYC concerts for the week of March 9, 2020

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Looking for something to do in NYC this week? There’s nothing beating a great concert by yourself or with friends. These are the best five concerts taking place in the Big Apple from Monday, March 9 through Sunday, March 15. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Wednesday, March 11

Wire @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

English rock group Wire perform back to back shows inside Music Hall of Williamsburg (night two is on Thursday, March 12). The band will be in town to promote their 17th studio album Mind Hive, which was released in January.

Thursday, March 12

KRS-One @ Sony Hall

Iconic rapper KRS-One will have a special headlining gig inside Sony Hall. Last November, the artist unveiled their new studio album Street Light (First Edition), which has guest appearances from Jade Hendricks, GSimone, and M.A.D. Mike. Released as a free download, the record was recorded in Los Angeles and Atlanta.

Friday, March 13

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs @ Saint Vitus Bar

U.K. rock act Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs will arrive at Saint Vitus Bar to promote their forthcoming studio album Viscerals. Set for an April 3rd release, the record includes the explosive opener "Reducer." This is a rare chance to catch the band stateside, so grab tickets now before they're gone.

Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum @ Gramercy Theatre

Finnish death metal band Insomnium will arrive at Gramercy Theatre for the early stages of their world tour. They'll be plugging their new studio album Heart Like a Grave, which is their second record to top the charts in their home country. Joining them as support are fellow Finnish group Omnium Gatherum, who are plugging 2018's The Burning Cold, and Boston's Seven Spires, who are supporting their new album Emerald Seas, will also perform.

Sunday, March 15

Body Count, Cro-Mags @ Webster Hall

Ice T's metal group Body Count will have a rare performance in New York City, and their venue of choice is Webster Hall. The band recently unveiled their seventh studio album Carnivore, which is their second release through Century Media. Joining them as support are Cro-Mags and END.