Goodbye summer! Find something fun and musical to do with our NYC Labor Day Weekend Guide. You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight’s shows, but here are some highlights…
Guided by Voices @ House of Independents (Asbury Park)
It’s hard to believe (or maybe it isn’t) that Robert Pollard has put out over 100 records and doesn’t seem to be slowing down — we’ve gotten two GBV records this year already. The current lineup of the band, featuring Doug Gillard and Bobby Bare Jr, is excellent, and Bob can still swing the mic and karate kick like the best of them.
Madball, Maximum Penalty, Free, Rare Form, Mad Diesel @ Brooklyn Bazaar
NYHC greats Madball have been at it since the late ’80s and their approach remains the same. (Their latest album is called Hardcore Lives, which should give you an idea of how much these guys stick to their roots.) Their live shows haven’t lost one bit of aggression or crowd participation — seeing them at a place like Brooklyn Bazaar (small room, low stage, no barrier) should be perfect. Making this bill even better is direct support from another great NYHC band, Maximum Penalty.
Twerps (solo), Free Time, Lionlimb @ Baby’s All Right
Marty Frawley, frontman for Australia’s Twerps, has been hanging in Brooklyn for much of the summer (skipping out on the Australian winter) and is playing a solo show tonight with an ad-hoc backing band. Hopefully he’ll play some songs off the band’s forthcoming album for Merge. Also on the bill: Aussie ex-pats Free Time.
Electric Zoo (FRI, SAT & SUN)
It’s day one of EDM festival Electric Zoo, one of NYC’s biggest Labor Day musical events. Today’s lineup includes DJ Snake (whose Coachella set this year included a surprise Lauryn Hill appearance), Galantis, Sasha & John Digweed, Paul Kalkbrenner, and more.
Metal Punk Death Fest II @ Saint Vitus
The second Metal Punk Death Fest happens from September 1 through September 4 at Saint Vitus, Matchless, and Brooklyn Bazaar, with mostly local-ish bands. Today at Vitus there’s Pink Mass, Organ Dealer, Deathcrown (from Virginia), and more.
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Unfortunately tonight’s Omar Souleyman show at Brooklyn Bowl has been cancelled due to visa issues.
For all of tonight’s shows, and tomorrow’s, check out our NYC concert calendar.
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