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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.
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 five best NYC concerts for the week of January 27, 2020
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.
The five best NYC concerts for the week of January 13, 2020
As the City That Never Sleeps, there’s always something going down in New York City. For music lovers, there’s always a concert for their live experience needs. We have five of the best concerts taking place in New York City from Monday, January 13 through Sunday, January 19. Tickets for these concerts are on sale to the general public right now.
Friday, January 17
Grammy-nominated producer Cashmere Cat will arrive at Webster Hall to promote their latest studio album Princess Catgirl. The seven track album, which includes the singles "Emotions" and "For Your Eyes Only," peaked at number 12 on the Dance/Electronic Albums charts. Joining Cashmere Cat as support are Zora Jones and Sinjin Hawke. Tickets for Cashmere Cat's postponed December 4th performance will be honored here.
Emily Claman, Nathan Brouillet @ Mercury Lounge
New York City-based singer Emily Claman takes the stage at Mercury Lounge for an early performance. Claman's first single "Gone" gained some buzz through Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist. They're slated to release their debut EP soon. Joining Claman is Nathan Brouillet, who spent 2019 releasing the singles "I Follow A Light" and "Angels In America."
Lovelorn, Reduction Plan @ Gold Sounds Bar
Featuring former members of Philadelphia psychedelic-punk group Creepoid, Lovelorn will make their way to Brooklyn's Gold Sounds Bar for a night of new music. Forming in 2018, the band have unveiled a handful of songs so far, including "Chains" and "Candle." Joining them as support are Reduction Plan, Kissed by an Animal, and Dismal Stars.
Saturday, January 18
The Smithereens (feat. Marshall Crenshaw) @ Sony Hall
Following the death of singer Pat DiNizio in 2017, New Jersey rock group The Smithereens have been using guest vocalists to continue DiNizio's legacy. Their performance inside Sony Hall will feature Marshall Crenshaw, who is best known for his singles "Someday, Someway" and "Whenever You're on My Mind." In 2018, the band was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
Sunday, January 19
Virginia Plain, Plates of Cake @ Union Pool
Union Pool will be the place for a double record release show from glam pop group Virginia Plain and psychedelic rockers Plates of Cake. Virginia Plain, which was formed in 2012 by Alfra Martini, unveiled their debut studio album Strange Game last month. Plates of Cake also unveiled their fifth studio album Decline and Fall in December. Indiepop Pale Lights, whose last studio album was 2017's The Stars Seemed Brighter, will open.
The five best NYC concerts for the week of January 6, 2020
In the mood for a great concert in the Big Apple? Fortunately, there’s something going on every single day in the city! We’ve put together a list of five events worth checking out from January 6 through January 12. Tickets for these shows are on sale right now to the general public.
Thursday, January 9
The Unlikely Candidates, The Orphan The Poet @ Mercury Lounge
Texas indie rockers The Unlikely Candidates have been putting in mileage in support of their latest single "Novacaine," which has nearly 10 million streams on Spotify. The group's music has been featured on programs such as American Idol and the Super Bowl playoffs. The band will have an early show inside Mercury Lounge with support from The Orphan The Poet, who are plugging their Queen Cobra EP.
Erik Iglesias Rodríguez, who is better known as Cimafunk, will bring his Afro-Cuban funk to Webster Hall. In 2017, the artist unveiled their debut album Terapia, which led to accolades and festival appearances around the world. 2019 found the artist collaborating with talent such as Nube Roja ("Estás Pa' Mi"), Tony Succar ("El Tren del Sabor"), and Omara Portuondo ("El Potaje").
Saturday, January 11
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Jake Shimabukuro @ Sony Hall
Swing revival group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy got their big break thanks to the 1996 film Swingers. During their 25+ year career, the band have found themselves performing on the Super Bowl halftime show, Dancing with the Stars, and the Capital One Bowl. Their last studio album was 2017's Louie, Louie, Louie. Joining them as support is ukulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro, who released their latest album The Greatest Day in 2018.
Rén with the Mane, Tiger Darrow, Eleni @ Elsewhere
A trio of NYC rising female artists will join forces for an electric night inside Elsewhere. Headlining the event is Rén with the Mane, who spent 2019 releasing the singles "Just Wanna Lie," "Burnin," and "Fool For You." Last March, Tiger Darrow unveiled their five-song Ugh EP. The artist also collaborated with Elizabeth P.W. on the song "Not Today." Eleni will kick things off.
Sunday, January 12
Epica, Starkill @ Webster Hall
Dutch metal outfit Epica return to NYC to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Design Your Universe. Released in 2009, the record, which became their first to land on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, earned universal acclaim. Last year, Epica unveiled a Gold Edition of the album, which includes five acoustic songs. Joining them as support are Starkill, who are supporting their fourth studio album Gravity.