The five best NYC concerts for the week of February 24, 2020
Looking for something to do while in New York City? There’s nothing better than an exciting concert to check out your favorite band or discover a new one. Here are some of the best concerts taking place in the Big Apple from February 24 through March 1. Tickets for these gigs are on sale to the general public right now.
Thursday, February 27
American Authors & Magic Giant @ Webster Hall
American Authors & Magic Giant end their Band of Brothers Road Show inside Webster Hall. This trek finds both bands joining forces as one with a set filled with hits from both acts. Both bands teamed up for the 2019 single “Rocketman.” American Authors are supporting their latest studio album Seasons, which features the hit single “Bring It On Home.” Magic Giant’s last studio album is 2017’s In the Wind. Public, who went viral with the track “Make You Mine,” will open.
Parlor Walls, Lutkie @ Union Pool
NYC duo Parlor Walls will hold the record release show for their new album Heavy Tongue inside Union Pool. The seven track release was co-produced by the band and Kevin McMahon, who worked with acts such as Titus Andronicus, Frightened Rabbit, and The Mooney Suzuki. Lutkie and Activity will open.
Machine Girl, Kilbourne @ Saint Vitus Bar
Before hitting the road with Code Orange this spring, NYC digital hardcore outfit Machine Girl will have a record release show inside Saint Vitus Bar. Earlier this month, they gave fans a treat with MG Demo Disc, which includes a slew of demos from over the years. Joining them as support are Kilbourne, .gif from god, LustSickPuppy, and Versus.
Saturday, February 29
Chelsea Cutler, Alexander 23 @ Terminal 5
Pop singer Chelsea Cutler kicks off a two night stint inside Terminal 5 (night two takes place on Tuesday, March 3). Last month, they released their debut studio album How to Be Human, which debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Fellow pop acts Alexander 23, who recently unveiled their new single “I Hate You So Much,” and X Lovers, who are supporting their debut EP Virgin, will join as support.
Sunday, March 1
Cult Of Luna, Emma Ruth Rundle @ Gramercy Theatre
Swedish metal act Cult of Luna head to Gramercy Theatre to promote their new studio album A Dawn to Fear. Joining them as support are Emma Ruth Rundle, who is supporting their latest record On Dark Horses, and Intronaut, who’ll release their new studio album Fluid Existential Inversions on Friday.