Jazz, hip-hop, reggae, or the classics? New York City venues feature music from all cultures. Whether you're catching an aria at Lincoln Center, or checking out a band at Central Park Summerstage, NYC has a gig you won't want to miss.
DADA - Highline Ballroom
February 20, 2013 -
Since the release of dada's groundbreaking 1992 debut Puzzle, the trio has created an array of songs boasting progressive rock musicianship, dazzling vocal harmonies and melodic power pop layered with inspired psychedelic and experimental rock impulses. Adding to the trio's groundbreaking line of attack are the marathon-length shows that deliver on the promise that every performance is the only one of its kind. Two decades after the Los Angeles out?t embarked on its singular journey, singer-guitarist Michael Gurley, singer-bassist Joie Calio and drummer Phil Leavitt are celebrating dada's 20th anniversary. Jerad Finck, 7 Horse, opening.
BRENT BARRETT - 54 Below
February 20, 2013 - New York
One of Broadway's favorite leading men, Brent Barrett has delighted audiences of the Great White Way and London's West End in Dance a Little Closer, Grand Hotel, Chicago, Candide, Kiss Me Kate and Annie Get You Gun, among others. As a soloist, Brent has appeared at Carnegie Hall, The Royal Albert and Royal Festival Halls in London, and with symphonies and Philharmonics ranging from the Boston Pops and the Berlin Philharmonic to Opera Pacific and the Birmingham Symphony.
Roomful of Blues - BB King's Blues Club & Grill
February 20, 2013 - New York
Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, "are in a class by themselves." With the band's masterful combination of jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues and R&B, it's no wonder why the great Count Basie called Roomful "the hottest blues band I've ever heard." Since 1967, the group's deeply-rooted blend of swing, rock `n' roll, jump, blues, and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards (one for Blues Band of The Year in 2005), two selections as Best Blues Band in the DownBeat International Critics Poll, and a Boston Music Award for Best Blues Act of 2011.
Starlight Music Series - Conly Basham - Top of the Rock
February 20, 2013 - New York
Visit the 67th floor at Top of the Rock Observation Deck on February 6th, 14th, 20th & 27th to experience the winter music showcase. Enjoy live music while taking in the spectacular, 360-degree panorama of New York City. Wine and champagne from Brasserie Ruhlmann will also be available for purchase. The Starlight Music Series is free with the price of admission to Top of the Rock. For the musical lineup and to purchase tickets, visit topoftherocknyc.com or call (212) 698-2000.
TEGAN AND SARA - Beacon Theatre
February 20, 2013 - New York
*Due to illness, Jan. 28 & 29 shows have been postponed to Feb. 19 & 20. Tickets for these shows will be honored, respectively.
The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band - Birdland
February 20, 2013 - New York
Inspired by jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and others, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band breathes life and passion into America's own great art form.
DOPAPOD - Highline Ballroom
February 21, 2013 - Manhattan
Dopapod exists at the crossroads of full throttle intensity, deep pocket groove, intricate technicality, and limitless experimentation. With no regard to stylistic boundaries, the sound that emerges from the quartet both live and in the studio is as varied and diverse as the many influences that they adapt from.
POLESYE PROJECT & SHOFAR TRIO - Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
February 21, 2013 - New York
Singer, accordionist, musicologist and Warsaw-native Olga Mieleszczuk's (Polesye Project) special focus is music of the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition of Eastern Europe, especially the border areas of Poland (Galitzia, Polesye). A classically-trained musician, who divides her time between Warsaw and Tel Aviv, she has studied and performed wide-ranging genres from Hassidic music, to Yiddish songs, to folk music from the Jewish, Slavic and Balkan traditions. Her recording, Jewish Folksongs From the Shtetl, drawn from works of Mariam Nirenberg, a Jewish singer from Polesye who emigrated to Canada in 1932, was released earlier this year. Shofar Trio -- guitarist Raphael Roginski, saxophonist and bass clarinet player Mikolaj Trzaska and drummer Macio Moretti (who performed at Target - Free Thursdays for the 2012 Unsound Festival as half of LXMP) -- formed in 2006, joins traditional Jewish music with contemporary avant-jazz and rock. The Poland-based band released its debut album album in 2007 -- works based on the first compendium of Hassidic melodies from the Ukraine, Poland and Moldova compiled by early 20th-century Sovient musicologist Moshe Beregovsky. Over the past five years, the group has performed throughout Europe. The concert will feature the trio's innovative interpretations of nigunim, or religious songs (meant to induce a state of religious ecstasy), more dancelike freylakhs, and Jewish liturgical music.
The Dan Band - B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill
February 21, 2013 - New York
Dan Finnerty caught America's attention as the foul-mouthed wedding singer in the hit film OLD SCHOOL, performing his now-infamous foul-mouthed rendition of "Total Eclipse of the Heart", as well as his other appearances in Todd Phillips movies, STARSKY & HUTCH and THE HANGOVER. Their TV concert special "The Dan Band: I Am Woman" aired on Bravo and was directed by McG and executive produced by Steven Spielberg. They've appeared on numerous TV shows, including Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Ellen, Spike TV's Guys Choice Awards and The Tonight Show, where Finnerty has been featured as a regular correspondent. THE DAN BAND plays to sold out crowds across the country and has released two CDs: "THE DAN BAND LIVE" followed by "HO - A DAN BAND X-MAS" and is currently working on a third with Comedy Central Records called "THE WEDDING ALBUM".
Liederabend - Paul Hall
February 21, 2013 - New York
Pianists from Juilliard's Collaborative Piano Department perform vocal repertoire with singers from the Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts. FREE concert; no tickets required.
Chris Tomlin 'Burning Lights Tour' with Louie Giglio & Kari Jobe - The Theater at Madison Square Garden
February 21, 2013 -
With ten No. 1 radio singles, three GRAMMY nominations, 18 Dove Awards, one platinum and three gold albums to his credit, it might be easy for some to look at Chris Tomlin's music in the context of earthly accomplishments. However, when Tomlin himself reflects on such acclaimed worship anthems as "Forever," "Indescribable" and "How Great is Our God," it's not in terms of music industry statistics, but lives impacted.
Open Rehearsal - New York Philharmonic
February 21, 2013 - New York
All NYPhil Open Rehearsals are "working" rehearsals and therefore the program may not be played in its entirety.
Waka Flocka Flame - BB King's Blues Club & Grill
February 21, 2013 - New York
Waka Flocka Flame didn't want to be a rapper when he grew up. He didn't want to write hit songs, perform in front of thousands of people at packed clubs or hear his songs played on radio stations across the country. But more than a year after bursting onto the scene with his debut single, "O Let's Do It," the Atlanta rapper has managed to make more of an impact on the music industry than most rappers who have spent their entire lives trying to do it. And thanks to an influential cosign from fellow ATLien Gucci Mane, and a string of chart-topping singles, including the remix to "O Let's Do It," featuring Rick Ross and Diddy, and his latest hit, "Hard In Da Paint," it doesn't look like Waka Flocka is ready to quit rapping anytime soon.
Shake The Baron - Pianos
February 21, 2013 - New York
Guitarist/Vocalist Andrew Oedel, drummer Matt Addison, and bassist Max Currier bonded over their common love of good music and bad beer. Acoustic jam sessions and impromptu sing-alongs soon became collaborative songwriting sit-downs and electrified noisefests. When second guitarist Jon Markson joined the band, Shake the Baron refined their sound palette and pooled resources to produce a full-length album and soon signed with NYC-based Super Duper Records.
Music on Park Avenue - Evenings with Pianist Per Tengstrand -Finnish Tango! - Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America
February 21, 2013 - New York
Finnish tango with longing and passion! Tango-orkesteri Unto and its musicians - six virtuosos fluent in genres from world music and jazz to theater and tango nuevo - present a highly unique and explosive concert. Swedish pianist and artistic director Per Tengstrand - in his third season of musical programming at Scandinavia House - presents a series of concerts with distinguished guest musicians. The series highlights the repertoire of Scandinavian chamber music and its composers.
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Carnegie Hall
February 22, 2013 - New York
Renowned for his interpretations of Ravel's music, Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins The Philadelphia Orchestra for the composer's jazzy Piano Concerto in G Major. The evening also features Stravinsky's Le sacre du printemps, which infamously caused riots in 1913 for its explosive, driving rhythms; today, it is one of Stravinsky's most celebrated and frequently performed works, its influence heard in everything from modern classical works to film soundtracks.
The Prince and Michael Jackson Experience, A DJ/Dance Party - Highline Ballroom
February 22, 2013 - Manhattan
Collectively, Prince and Michael Jackson helped define the early '80s era of MTV, revolutionized both R&B and popular music, and influenced thousands of musicians worldwide. The Prince and Michael Experience is meant to celebrate the music of two of the biggest pop cultural icons of our generation – a celebration carried out with love and mutual respect for both artists.
The Ringers - BB King's Blues Club & Grill
February 22, 2013 - New York
American guitarist Jimmy Herring is a musician's musician. The North Carolina native has been playing guitar for close to 40 years and exhibits signs that he's just getting started. A staple in the jazz fusion and jam band scene, his playing style melds the influences of Jimi Hendrix's raw emotion, the twang of Steve Morse, and the flowing phrases of jazz legends Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. Herring was the founding member of seminal band Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit. In 1997 he cofounded Frogwings, after which he joined Jazz is Dead. He has also enjoyed tenures with the legendary Phil Lesh, The Other Ones, his experimental trio Project Z, and Widespread Panic, with which he continues to perform to this day. Wayne Krantz - Guitar:A Fiery fusion guitarist. Krantz is an excellent multi-dimensional player, as likely to rock like Hendrix, or play duets with Leni Stern. He has played with top artists such as Steely Dan, Michael Brecker, Billy Cobham, and others. Michael Landau - Guitar:Michael Landau is a prolific session musician and guitarist who has played on a large number of albums since the early 1980s with artists as varied as Joni Mitchell, Seal, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, Helen Watson, Richard Marx, Steve Perry, Pink Floyd and Miles Davis. Keith Carlock - Drums:Keith Carlock is a professional drummer currently residing in New York City, NY and Nashville, TN. He has recorded and/or toured with musical luminaries from John Mayer and Sting to Steely Dan and Diana Ross. Keith was voted number 1 Pop drummer, number 1 Fusion drummer, and number 1 Best All-Around drummer in Modern Drummer's 2009 Readers Poll Etienne Mbappe - Bass:"ATN" - as his friends call him - is nothing but a famous and exceptionally talented bass player. His bass playing transcends the boundaries between Jazz, Fusion/Funk, Rock, and African Sounds. Best known for his years with the Zawinul Syndicate, ATN has also toured with Steps Ahead, Ray Lema and Mayra Andrade and played on Ray Charles last album.
David Lynch Presents: Chrysta Bell - Le Poisson Rouge
February 22, 2013 - New York
Of the chanteuse Chrysta Bell, David Lynch has said, "The first time I saw her perform, I thought she was like an alien. The most beautiful alien ever." NYC gets its first opportunity to experience Bell's singular live performance, and see what won Lynch over, when she makes her NYC concert debut.
The Capitol Steps - The Town Hall
February 22, 2013 - New York
When the masters of political musical parody, THE CAPITOL STEPS, take the stage, no political party is safe, no issue too sensitive, and no fiscal cliff too steep. Breaking down a wealth of new appointments and Washington's reliable stream of scandals in this special post-inauguration performance, they're sure to keep their audience laughing until the next big election.
Naked Soul Concert Series - Freedy Johnston - Rubin Museum of Art
February 22, 2013 - New York
Freedy Johnston has been hailed "a master of subtle songcraft" and "an observant and tuneful chronicler of odd characters (one must presume including himself)." -- Pitchfork
Heirs of Tantalus - The Broad Street Ballroom
February 22, 2013 - New York
The ever-inventive Salon/Sanctuary Concerts opens its spring season with HEIRS OF TANTALUS, a program featuring Grammy-nominated harpsichordist Jory Vinikour, acclaimed countertenor José Lemos, soprano Jessica Gould, and noted actors (TBA). The third in a series of site-specific, cutting-edge interdisciplinary events, HEIRS OF TANTALUS intertwines mythic characters of Greek tragedy with notorious historical figures of the depraved court of Nero, whose actual crimes dwarf anything the Greek imagination could conjure. The magnificent interior of the exquisite Broad Street Ballroom, a former bank designed to replicate a Roman villa, sets the stage for this unusual event.
Brahms, Bloch, and Rouse - New York Philharmonic
Through February 22, 2013 - New York
One of America's "loftiest, most passionate and most sincere composers" (critic Justin Davidson) contributes numerous premieres to the NY Philarmonic's season: the world premiere of his Symphony, the New York premiere of his Oboe Concerto, and the New York premiere of his Requiem.
New York Chamber Players Orchestra in a Concert of Contemporary Music - Christ & St. Stephen Church
February 22, 2013 - New York
Program - E.Koenig - Adagio - Giacomo Franci Conductor; E.Koenig - Cello Concertino - Giacomo Franci Conductor, Kalin Ivanov Cellist; G.Franci - 3 Variations on a Thema by Michael Levy for Piano and Orchestra - Alejandra Urrutia Borlando Conductor , Giacomo Franci Pianist; J.Russo - 3 Studies for Clarinet and Orchestra - Alejandra Urrutia Borlando Conductor , John Russo Clarinetist; J.Schlenk - Fanfare and Variations for Chamber Orchestra - Alejandra Urrutia Borlando Conductor. Artists websites : www.giacomofranci.com ,www.alejandraurrutia.cl, www.kalinivanov.com, mysite.verizon.net/vzeeewvp/contemporaryrecordsociety/
Prairie Empire with special guests Doug Keith and Jphono1 - Ars Nova
February 22, 2013 - New York
Musical marvels Prairie Empire (fronted by Brittain Ashford of Ars Nova's Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812), Doug Keith and Jphono1 unite at the Nova to bring you the very best new music has to offer. Featuring rich, immersive instrumentation rooted in traditional folk and warm, Americana sounds.
Magdalena Kozena / Yefim Bronfman - Carnegie Hall
February 23, 2013 - New York
Program to include works by Mussorgsky, Shostakovich, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Bartok and a New York premiere by Marc-Andre Dalbavie (co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall) The New York Times has called Magdalena Kozena, "a true lyric mezzo-soprano voice, with dusky colorings that stem from her low register yet carry through into her shimmering high notes." She's joined on this program by the incomparable Yefim Bronfman.
ADAM GUETTEL - 54 Below
Through February 23, 2013 - New York
In Mr. Guettel's own words: "I disappeared in 2007. Into the studio. Into five new shows: a fairy tale adventure, an invisible man, a love story, a thing about wanting to be good called Millions and an opera for the devil. With an insanely tight little band led by Kim Grigsby, with the incomparable singers Steven Pasquale and Whitney Bashor at my side, I'll sing from these new shows. Steven and Whitney will sing from the old ones since that material is way too high for me now. I'm thrilled to try out new songs at 54 Below with such a brilliant group of musicians. I hope I'll see you in February. I'm so looking forward."
The 6th Annual Johnny Cash Tribute - BB King's Blues Club & Grill
February 23, 2013 - New York
Michael Patrick and his legendary band of "Suburban Hillbillies" have made a commitment to the revival of country, folk and roots music in their homeland of New Jersey. Obviously not a hotbed or breeding ground for the Next Nashville Star, Michael and his band (including members: Dan Markovitch - Lead Gtr/Vocals, Lou Montella - Bass, and Drummer - Mike Bisozio) have made incredible strides and carved out a comfortable niche along with a handful of other local performers in fulfilling a desire for something different, gritty, raw and real in New Jersey.
Hawaiian Music & Dance Night - People's Voice Cafe
February 23, 2013 - New York
You will hear ukuleles, slack key guitar, steel guitar, and more from some of the finest practitioners of Hawaiian music around, including Jason Poole (The Accidental Hawaiian Crooner), Claudia Goddard, Andy Wang, Chris Davis, and Triboro. You will enjoy authentic hula dancing by the New York Branch of Kumu Hula (Master Teacher) Vicky Holt Takamine's Pua Ali'i 'Ilima. And if you feel like dancing, you might even learn a hula yourself. Wear a Hawaiian shirt or other festive attire. Produced by Evy Mayer and co-sponsored by the Folk Music Society of New York.
Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra - Peter Jay Sharp Theater
February 23, 2013 - New York
Adam Glaser, conductor; JiEun Anna Lee, violin. WEBERN Passacaglia; PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63; BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92. FREE; no tickets required.
Adam Jacobs & Ali Ewoldt - A Valentine Concert - The Town Hall
February 23, 2013 - New York
Broadway's "Les Miserables" stars Adam Jacobs, who also recently appeared as Simba in Disney's "The Lion King," and Ali Ewoldt are reuniting on stage to perform in a special Valentine's Day concert.
HLB Nightclub at Highline Ballroom - Highline Ballroom
February 23, 2013 - Manhattan
Lady Gaga - Madison Square Garden
Through February 23, 2013 - Midtown
The Born This Way Ball is Lady Gaga's first tour since the release of her album Born This Way, which has sold nearly 6 million copies worldwide since its release in May 2011. The album is the follow-up to back-to-back Grammy Award-winning albums 2009's The Fame Monster, and 2008's The Fame. Combined, The Fame and The Fame Monster have sold 15 million albums worldwide, while Lady Gaga's hit singles have combined sales of over 90 million worldwide.
Charlie Wilson & Tyrese - The Theater at Madison Square Garden
February 23, 2013 -
Charlie Wilson and Tyrese will play The Theater at MSG.
Composer Portraits - Enno Poppe - Miller Theatre
February 23, 2013 - New York
A sensation on Europe's festival circuit and an established favorite among its leading new-music bands, Enno Poppe (b. 1969) is one of Germany's most talked-about composers. The founder and conductor of Berlin's ensemble mosaik, Poppe is as inspired by his experience with and love of chamber ensembles as it is by his theoretical interest in the nearly infinite permutations possible with even the tiniest musical motives. The new piano-percussion ensemble Yarn/Wire joins returning favorites the JACK Quartet for this fascinating Portrait.
John Lloyd Young - Cafe Carlyle
Through February 23, 2013 - New York
The Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young makes his Cafe Carlyle debut with his program "My Turn." He will be joined by GLEE music producer Tommy Faragher as his music director with a seven-piece band including Faragher on piano/keyboards, John Putnam on guitar, Paul Socolow on bass, Eric Kalb on drums, Goke Erem on violin, Eddy Malave on viola, and Leigh Stuart on Cello.
Stone Cold Fox - Rockwood Music Hall II
February 23, 2013 - New York
Picture this: dreamy, folk-inspired tunes ignited by an aspiring musician's simple stroll in the city or while immersed in his own thoughts on a meaningless train ride. The concept seems almost too organic of an approach to songwriting to exist in the modern rock scene. Enter NYC's Stone Cold Fox - a group that echoes that exact raw musicianship and towers above anything you've ever heard because of it. The group's debut EP, The Young, is a thematic declaration of nostalgia that reflects on tales of loneliness and of leaving home too soon, an all-too-familiar chapter in life that's perfectly captured with its emotionally-charged lyrics. Stone Cold Fox certainly leaves no stone left unturned with this record, making full use of layered keyboards and synths while maintaining a dazzlingly organic sound to create instant ear candy. Fusing emotion with extravagance, Stone Cold Fox has an instant knack for spoiling listeners with a splash of sweet sing-alongs that will leave you humming along to its larger than life choruses and adding an extra hop in your step with its toe-tapping melodies. Visit http://www.stonecoldfoxmusic.com for more info!
Live Jazz - Landbrot Bakery & Bar
February 23, 2013 - New York
Landbrot Bakery & Bar will presents Vibes Trio playing live jazz on Saturday, February 23 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Drink specials include four Landbrot rounds for $10 and Weise Hirsch and Hoss Neuschwansteiner for $5. ABOUT VIDE TRIO: Bill Ware (Jazz Passengers, Steely Dan) first introduced his Vibes Trio in 1997, when he and the Jazz Passengers’ rhythm section (Brad Jones, bass and E.J. Rodriguez, drums) needed a forum to cut loose from the tightly composed arrangements of the Jazz Passengers. They found their outlet every Wednesday night at the Knitting Factory Tap Room's "Late Night Hang,” with dark, pulsating jazz-funk sounds under the banner "JP trio" (which later changed to "Vibes"). Vibes debuted on record in 1998 on a Knitting Factory album of the same name, and then followed with three more recordings, “With Drawn” (Knitting Factory Records - 1999), “Liebe Tunina” (Knitting Factory Records - 2000), and “Four” (Knitting Factory Records - 2001). Ware continues to lead the group in trio and quartet forms today with an impressive roster of NYC downtown players, appearing at Landbrot Bakery & Bar with bassist Saadi Zain and drummer, Jaime Affoumado.
Give Me Fever: The Many Voices of Peggy Lee - 92nd Street Y
Through February 25, 2013 - New York
In a career spanning six decades, she was an honored singer, songwriter, composer and actress, who teamed with legends like Arlen and Ellington to produce songs like "I'm Gonna Go Fishin" and "He's a Tramp." She surveyed the musical landscape of her times and claimed it as her own.
Winter Antifolk Fetstival 2013 - SideWalk Cafe
Through February 28, 2013 - New York
The ten-day Winter 2013 of the biannual Antifolk Festival will launch a year-long celebration of the presentation of live performances at SideWalk Cafe. The East Village fixture has earned a global reputation as in incubator of dynamic new talent and as the home of the Antifolk movement. The Winter Antifolk Festival 2013 will feature some 80 artists representing the entire span of SideWalk’s remarkable music timeline, including those whose careers were launched there, singer-songwriters such as: Jeffrey Lewis (performing with legendary musician Peter Stampfel of the Holy Modal Rounders and the Fugs): Jason Trachtenburg ; and Seth Faergolzia of Dufus (performing with John Ludington). The festival will also boast concerts by SideWalk’s most popular core artists - Larkin Grimm, Debe Dalton, Barry Bliss, and Crazy and the Brains, as well as by newcomers like Trumpet Grrrl, Jesse Statman and Barry Reardon. For schedule details, visit http://www.sidewalkny.com/events/calendar/
THE PIETASTERS & BIG D and the KIDS TABLE - Highllne Ballroom
Through March 29, 2013 - New York
Traveling the miles along a star-kissed path, the first break came early for D.C.'s ska darlings, when they landed a 1992 tour opening for ska originals, Bad Manners. In 1997, Rancid's Tim Armstrong signed them to Hellcat/Epitaph where they recorded two albums with producer Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion): the genre-defining Willis (SPIN Magazine called it "An equal opportunity dancehall crasher — part '60s keg rock, part 2Tone and part Motown") and Awesome Mix Tape #6 (CMJ noted it for "lacing a Stax shout-out feel with Caribbean rhythms").
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