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Read MoreThe five best NYC concerts for the week of March 9, 2020
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.
The five best NYC concerts for the week of March 2, 2020
Trying to find something to do in New York City this week? A concert is always a great way to spend a night in the city! These are the best five concerts taking place in the city from Monday, March 2 through Sunday, March 8. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.
Thursday, March 5
Anna Shoemaker @ Mercury Lounge
Philadelphia singer-songwriter Anna Shoemaker will perform inside the Mercury Lounge to promote their new EP Everything Is Embarrassing, which is the follow up to their 2018 release East Side. The artist turned heads with their 2017 mashup Kendrick Lamar’s "Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe" and Chance the Rapper’s "Cocoa Butter Kisses."
Silversun Pickups, The New Regime @ Brooklyn Steel
While tickets for Silversun Pickups’ Brooklyn Steel performance on Friday, March 6 are gone, there's still some left for their Thursday gig. The band are in tour plugging their latest studio album Widow's Weeds, which includes the charting single "It Doesn't Matter Why." The New Regime, who will release their new album Heart Mind Body & Soul on Friday, will also perform.
Saturday, March 7
Tchami, DLMT @ Terminal 5
Last week was a major week for French producer Tchami. They recently co-produced Lady Gaga's new single “Stupid Love," and they unveiled two tracks from their debut studio album. Tchami’s Elevation Tour comes to Terminal 5 with support from DLMT, who topped the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart with their collaboration with Mahalo and Lily Denning called "So Cold."
Sunday, March 8
1Team @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Rising K pop group 1Team will head to Brooklyn on their first U.S. tour. Debuting last year, the act have been burning the charts with three EPs to their name so far. Their latest EP titled One was released back in November.
Sky-Pony, Lakes @ Mercury Lounge
Brooklyn indie pop outfit Sky-Pony, which includes husband-and-wife couple Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow, will take over Mercury Lounge following a hiatus. In 2015, the outfit unveiled their debut studio album Beautiful Monster. The following year, they delivered the stage show The Wildness. NYC grunge pop band Lakes will open.
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.
The five best NYC concerts for the week of February 17, 2020
Trying to find something to do while in New York City? Concerts are the way to go for a thrilling time in the city. We picked five exciting concerts worth checking out from February 17 to February 23. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.
Wednesday, February 19
While She Sleeps, He Is Legend @ Gramercy Theatre
English metalcore group While She Sleeps hit up Gramercy Theatre on their first headlining tour through North America. The band will be promoting their latest studio album So What? Joining the band as support are He Is Legend, who are supporting their sixth White Bat, and Savage Hands, who are promoting their debut album The Truth In Your Eyes.
Friday, February 21
Electropop artist Elohim will kick off her North American tour in Brooklyn, and they're doing it with a new single in hand. "Group Therapy" will be unveiled on the same day. The artist has been turning heads with performances at Coachella, Governors Ball, and Hangout Music Festival. Elohim will be joined by Bahari, who are promoting their latest single “Gameboy.”
Saturday, February 22
Portland rock band The Shivas plug their new studio album Dark Thoughts with a late show inside the Mercury Lounge. For their Tender Loving Empire debut, they teamed up with producer Cameron Spies, who worked with acts such as The Saxophones and Moon By You. The Advertisers and High Wasted will join them as support.
Refused, Youth Code @ Brooklyn Steel
Refused make their way to Brooklyn Steel to promote their new studio album War Music, which peaked at number four on the Heatseekers Albums chart. The band will lend original tunes for the forthcoming video game Cyberpunk 2077, which arrives on September 17. Joining them as support are Youth Code, whose last studio album was 2016's Commitment to Complications, and Racetraitor, who are plugging their 2018 studio album 2042.
Baynk, Austin Millz @ Webster Hall
Baynk takes over Webster Hall for a Saturday evening of electronic madness. The producer has been releasing material from their four-song visual EP titled A Study In Movement. The first single from the release titled “Down” features Golden Vessel and Akurei. Austin Millz and Nolie will also lay down some tracks.
The Juliana Theory and Mae announce anniversary shows for 'Emotion Is Dead' and 'The Everglow'
The Juliana Theory and Mae will join forces this summer to celebrate the releases of two beloved albums.
Announced yesterday, the bands will embark on a two date trek to commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Juliana Theory’s Emotion Is Dead and the 15th anniversary of Mae’s The Everglow. This special event will only take place in New York City (Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday, June 13) and Los Angeles (The Roxy Theatre on Saturday, June 27). Each show will find both bands performing their respective albums in their entirety.
Tickets for these shows will go on sale to the general public this Friday (February 14) at 10 a.m. local time.
Released in 2000, Emotion Is Dead includes the song “We’re At The Top Of The World (To The Simple Two)”, which was featured in the Disney Channel film Motocrossed, Dawson’s Creek, and Smallville. This was the band’s final studio album with Tooth & Nail before signing with Epic Records. The group reunited to perform the album in full during its 10th anniversary.
The Everglow was Mae’s first album to appear in the Top 200 chart with its debut at number 51. Their last studio album was 2018’s Multisensory Aesthetic Experience.
The Juliana Theory, Mae tour dates
June 13 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY
June 27 - The Roxy Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
The five best Valentine's Day 2020 events in NYC
Trying to find something to do on Valentine’s Day with your significant other? Fortunately, there’s plenty of activities to keep you both entertained. We’ve picked five events worth checking out with your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Tickets are on sale right now to the general public.
Anna Of The North, Dizzy Fae @ Bowery Ballroom
Norwegian electropop Anna Of The North has been gaining momentum with features on Tyler, The Creator, G-Eazy, and Honne tracks. In October, they unveiled their sophomore studio album Dream Girl, which includes the singles "Leaning On Myself" and "Used to Be." They'll be rocking Bowery Ballroom with special guest Dizzy Fae, who unveiled their NO GMO Mixtape last summer.
Juliana Hatfield, Will Dailey @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Last year, Juliana Hatfield kept busy with the release of their 17th studio album Weird and their covers album Juliana Hatfield Sings The Police. Unlike their 2018 covers album Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John, Hatfield chose to incorporate more obscure Police songs in the final cut. The artist returns to Brooklyn with support from Will Dailey, who's supporting their 2018 studio album Golden Walker.
American Nightmare, Ceremony @ Brooklyn Steel
If the mosh pit is your desire, American Nightmare will arrive to Brooklyn Bowl for their 20th anniversary tour. The group recently re-released their 2001 compilation Year One, which includes their 2000 self-titled EP and their 2001 EP The Sun Isn't Getting Any Brighter. Their last studio album was their 2018 self-titled release, which was their first album in 15 years. Joining them as support are Ceremony, who are plugging their latest studio album In the Spirit World Now.
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Pistolera @ Flushing Town Hall
Brooklyn's own Pistolera will perform a special set at Flushing Town Hall. Since their formation, the Latin group have performed alongside acts such as Los Lobos and Vieux Farka Toure. Their last studio album was 2011's El Desierto Y La Ciudad. This special event, which is part of the Carnegie Hall Citywide series, is free to the public.
BE MINE: Improvisers & Their Real-Life Valentines @ UCB At SubCulture
For Valentine's Day, several improv gurus will join forces for an exciting show. They won't be performing with each other, though. They'll be doing improv scenes with their significant other. Amanda Breen, Brian Faas, Dan Glaser, Shane Nielsen, Joey Price, Billy Soco, and Sophie Yalkezian will take part in probably one of the best ways to spend time with their partner on this special day.
The five best NYC concerts for the week of February 10, 2020
Trying to find something exciting to do in New York City? Fortunately, the city is packed with amazing venues full of live music. These are some of the best concerts taking place in the area from February 10 through February 16. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.
Wednesday, February 12
Pepper, Kash'd Out @ Gramercy Theatre
Reggae rock trio Pepper will hit up Gramercy Theatre to promote their latest album Local Motion, which topped the Reggae Albums chart. Florida's Kash'd Out, who released their latest album Undercover last summer, and The Elovators from Boston, who will release their Double Vision EP this spring, will open.
GosT, Destryur @ Knitting Factory
Metal/synthwave act GosT will headline the Knitting Factory to promote their latest album Valediction, which is out on Century Media Records. The act has been turning heads performing alongside acts such as Carpenter Brut, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Pallbearer. Brooklyn's own Destryur, who released their album Panic last year, will open.
Saturday, February 15
Throttle, Niko The Kid @ Webster Hall
Australian producer Throttle will rock Webster Hall on the tail end of their North American tour. The artist will be promoting their new Where U Are EP, which is out on Monstercat Records. While still in high school, Throttle went viral with their “Inspire” Launchpad video, which landed them an official remix for the late Avicii. Atlanta producer Niko The Kid, who worked with acts such as ODESZA and Stela Cole, will open.
R&B singer Bridget Kelly will have a hometown performance at Sony Hall. Following their 2018 sophomore studio album Reality Bites, the artist has been steadily dropping music with their 2019 EP titled The Great Escape and standalone single "Single Player Game." In 2013, Kelly won a Grammy for writing Kelly Clarkson's album Stronger.
Sunday, February 16
Donuts Are Forever: J Dilla Tribute @ Brooklyn Bowl
Since 2007, Donuts Are Forever have been held annually to pay tribute to late producer J Dilla. This year's event features a headlining performance from Pete Rock, who release a collaboration album with Skyzoo titled Retropolitan. Other acts performing are Nina Sol, Tara, JADALAREIGN, and Hasan Insane.
The Format announce reunion shows in NYC, Chicago, and Phoenix
12 years after going on hiatus, indie rock band The Format will return this year for some reunion shows.
Announced yesterday, the band will have two-night stints inside New York City’s Bowery Ballroom (March 20 & March 21) and Chicago’s Lincoln Hall (March 27 & March 28) before having a performance inside The Van Buren in Phoenix on April 3.
Pre-sale tickets for these shows are on sale right now. If you’re looking to spend more money, you can get a bundle featuring a ticket and a Live at the Mayan Theatre vinyl set. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday (February 7) at noon local time.
The Format recently re-released Live at the Mayan Theatre for most streaming platforms. You can watch it in full below.
The Format tour dates
March 20 - Bowery Ballroom, NYC
March 21 - Bowery Ballroom, NYC
March 27 - Lincoln Hall, Chicago
March 28 - Lincoln Hall, Chicago
April 3 - The Van Buren, Phoenix