To put it simply, there’s way too much happening this week – in a good way. Personally, my goal is to try and make it to see Trampled By Turtles at Webster and/or The Apache Relay at Mercury. One problem — they’re both playing the same night; one solution — they’re also both playing at Newport Folk Fest this summer.
The Lumineers also play this weekend at Music Hall of Williamsburg. The show has been sold out for quite a while, but here’s to hoping for a last-minute release of some tickets. (SHHHH: Word on the street is that they’ll also be playing a “secret” free show at 3:30pm before Music Hall for Record Store Day at a store in West Babylon, NY. Who wants to trek the hour with me? It’ll be worth it.) Check out this performance of “Dead Sea” below, shot in L.A.’s Echo Park:
Monday, April 16
She Rose, Spirit Family Reunion, Babydude, Cassandra Jenkins, and The Cabin Sisters — 7:30pm at The Bowery Electric
Tuesday, April 17
Ravens & Chimes, The Apache Relay — 6:30pm at Mercury Lounge
Trampled by Turtles, These United States — 8pm at Webster Hall
Michael Daves — 10pm at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 1
Wednesday, April 18
Hospitality, Eleanor Friedberger — 8pm at The Bell House
Swear and Shake, Tall Tall Trees — 9pm at CULTUREfix
Thursday, April 19
The Honey Brothers, Sam Bisbee, and Bhi Bhiman — 7pm at the Music Hall of Williamsburg
Friday, April 20
Lucero, J Roddy Walston & The Business — 6:30pm at Webster Hall
Saturday, April 21
The Lumineers, The Kopecky Family Band — 8pm at Music Hall of Williamsburg
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