Music Listings
Mikal Cronin, Roomrunner, Shannon & the Clams
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-HopThu., June 20, 8 p.m.
MCII, Mikal Cronin's sophomore album, is earning him rightful attention as a solo artist, and it shouldn't all be chalked up to the backing of ever-credible Merge Records. His songs are the cross section of garage rock's worn-in familiarity and a push against its apathetic stereotype, all while sounding incredibly catchy. SOLD OUT
Chance the Rapper, Dunson, ADD-2, Torae
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-HopThu., June 20, 9 p.m.
In case you missed his show at Northside on Saturday, here's a second chance (GET IT?!) to catch the huskily cartoon-voiced rising star of hip-hop. We suggest you get on that, asap. $12
Lord Huron, Escondido
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-HopFri., June 21, 7 p.m.
We hadn't heard much from Ben Schneider's Lord Huron since his Mighty EP threw a lot of critics for a loop toward the end of 2010, its bongo drums, maracas and other percussion swimming in the same sphere as open-road roots music. For something simultaneously evoking Animal Collective and Fleet Foxes, it went bizarrely under the radar. Then came the release of his first proper LP Lonesome Dreams late last year, and, bam, here we have a sold-out show at Webster Hall. That's more like it. SOLD OUT
Shakey Graves, Wild Child, Marmalakes
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-HopSun., June 23, 7:30 p.m.
Alejandro Rose-Garcia is probably most recognized as “The Swede” responsible for luring Julie’s heart on the second season of Friday Night Lights. This is convenient because his one-man band Shakey Graves is proudly, unarguably Texan. Texas forever, they say. His fingerpicking and stomps take on the grizzled weight of the Old West, but they can also expand into balladry aligned with (true Swede) The Tallest Man on Earth. In either scenario, he’s a fierce contrast to all the digitally driven bands du jour. SOLD OUT
Seaport Music Festival
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-HopJune 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th at 7 pm
Friday night outdoor concerts featuring bands like Fear of Men, Ex-Cult, and PAWS.
207-213 Front St., between Beeckman and Fulton Sts (map)
Financial District
212-748-8600
4Knots Music Festival 2013
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-Hop1:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m
Making its home at New York's legendary South Street Seaport, The Village Voice's 4Knots Music Festival will be back for its third year on June 29, 2013. Continuing the Voice's 13-year history with live music showcases, 4Knots will showcasing renowned and emerging artists on today's breaking music scene. Working together with the Seaport, the festival will be located at this designated New York City historic district which features some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan. The entire Seaport neighborhood is meant to transport its visitors back in time to the mid-19th century, to demonstrate what life in the commercial maritime trade was like. The name of the festival "4Knots" comes from this rich nautical history at the Seaport meaning "the speed of the waves as they meet at the Seaport in New York's East River". For more information, please contact events@villagevoice.com.
207-213 Front St., between Beeckman and Fulton Sts (map)
Financial District
212-748-8600
4Knots Music Festival
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-HopSat., June 29, 1-8 p.m.
A two-stage, outdoor music festival brought to you by the Village Voice, featuring Kurt Vile & the Violators, The Babies, White Lung, and more.
207-213 Front St., between Beeckman and Fulton Sts (map)
Financial District
212-748-8600
Free Music Wednesdays
Music: Latin, Reggae, World & OtherWednesdays, 2 p.m.
Free weekly music series at the American Museum of Folk Art.
2 Lincoln Square, between 66th St and Columbus Ave (map)
Upper West Side
212-265-1040
Free Music Fridays
Music: Latin, Reggae, World & OtherFirst Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m.
Free weekly music series at the American Museum of Folk Art.
2 Lincoln Square, between 66th St and Columbus Ave (map)
Upper West Side
212-265-1040
