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Top 5 shows of the weekend

December 10, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Top 5 shows of the weekend

While trying not to be consumed in depression about elections in my country of birth today, where the state of politics is at a depressingly all time low and the best case I can think of is a gridlocked hung parliament, I find the best medicine is always live music. So here we go, drink […]

Filed Under: Events, Music, News Tagged With: Adult Mom, Alphaville, Anya Marina, Dan English, Dirt Buyer, Gabby's World, Hose Jumper of Love, Laura Stevenson, le poisson rouge, Patio, Pile, Rockwood Music Hall, Symphony Space, The Gothic Archies, WFMU Monty Hall

Top 5 shows of the weekend

November 21, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Top 5 shows of the weekend

It’s already been a good week with shows by Tool and Mikal Cronin in the bag, so let’s pull things kicking and screaming into the weekend.

Filed Under: Events, Music, News Tagged With: creeping death, devil master, Elsewhere, Future Bible Heroes, High On Fire, knockdown center, Maneka, Power Trip, Suuns, Symphony Space, the gutter, The Sultan Room, Tim Hecker, Unsound

Top 5 shows of the weekend

November 7, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Top 5 shows of the weekend

We’re apparently five weeks away from Winter, not sure the weather got the memo. Anyway, let’s dive right into the best shows you can catch over the next few days.

Filed Under: Events, Music, News Tagged With: Brooklyn Bazaar, Chris Gethard, Hiss Golden Messenger, Kings Theatre, Lisa Prank, Lux Prima, Remember Sports, Rough Trade, Symphony Space, The Ergs, The Magnetic Fields, Webster Hall

Top 5 shows of the weekend

November 7, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Top 5 shows of the weekend

Colder temperatures are coming in, folks, and almost all the featured shows this week could well be enjoyed around a fireplace. Get some extra layers on and don’t let the cold put you off enjoying yourself.

Filed Under: Events, Music Tagged With: Brooklyn Steel, Chris Cohen, Friendship, Julia Jacklin, Lady Lamb, Murmmr Theatre, Peaer, Rough Trade, Shannen Moser, Superchunk, The New Pornographers, Trans Pecos, Warsaw

Top 5 shows of the weekend

October 14, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Top 5 shows of the weekend

Looks like we’re in for a mostly pleasant weekend weather-wise, and there might not be too many of those left for the next few months, so make the most of it. This week it’s all about tried-and-tested excellent acts.

Filed Under: Events, Music Tagged With: against me, bowery ballroom, Cursive, Dilly Dally, Duster, Elsewhere, knockdown center, Luna, Market Hotel, Metz, mogwai, Mudhoney, Parquet Courts, screaming females, Starland Balllroom, vivian girls, Warsaw, Young Guv

Sheer Mag and Tweens play Elsewhere on Wednesday

October 7, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Sheer Mag and Tweens play Elsewhere on Wednesday

Philly quartet Sheer Mag put out their excellent new album, A Distant Call in August and those with a hankering for Thin Lizzy-esque rock should listen to it at your nearest convenience (or inconvenience, even). Produced by Arthur Rizk, the record nails a classic sound and captures the band at their most accomplished to date, while their previous efforts […]

Filed Under: Events, Music, News Tagged With: Elsewhere, Sheer Mag, Tweens

Top 5 shows of the weekend

October 7, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Top 5 shows of the weekend

It’s always sad to hear of impending venue closures like Brooklyn Bazaar, come to think of it we’re almost at the 5-year anniversary of Vice media ripping Death By Audio out of our still beating hearts (still not over it). Anyway, let’s try to be a bit more positive with these excellent shows…

Filed Under: Events, Music, News Tagged With: Big Thief, Elsewhere, Ex Hex, Explosions In The Sky, Frenchkiss Records, Jersey City, Kazu, knockdown center, les savy fav, Rough Trade, Sounds of Ceres, The Dodos, Webster Hall

Top 5 shows of the weekend

October 3, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Top 5 shows of the weekend

We’re back after a brief west-coast break – yes the weather was lovely, yes the tacos were great. Tacos can only bring so much joy though and the serious business of attending concerts must go on.

Filed Under: Events, Music Tagged With: Acid Dad, Bonny Doon, bowery ballroom, Brooklyn Steel, Built to Spill, Glenn Branca, Meatbodies, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, The Broadway, ty segall

Top 5 shows of the weekend

September 19, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Top 5 shows of the weekend

There’s a good mix of guitar-based shows this weekend, albeit a very cruel Saturday for my musical tastes in particular. Where are we with that being-in-multiple-places-at-the-same-time technology thing?

Filed Under: Events, Music Tagged With: Alphaville, Beacon Theatre, Brooklyn Steel, Dude York, Hater, Josh Ritter, Ken Stringfellow, mercury lounge, Ride, Spirit of the Beehive

Top 5 shows of the weekend

September 10, 2019 By Chris Quartly

Top 5 shows of the weekend

In what is usually a somber and reflective week, it’s important to remember that should also include some joy and gratitude of what we still have and can achieve. For the purpose of this weekly column, that includes the experience that only live music can bring.

Filed Under: Events, Music Tagged With: Basilica Soundscape, Central Park Summerstage, Lightning Bolt, Market Hotel, Muscle Worship, saint vitus, The Appleseed Cast, The Growlers, The Lemonheads, Wovenhand

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