This Week’s Must-See Shows in NYC

After a summer-driven absence, we’re wiping away the cobwebs and updating our calendars once again.

There’s a lot to choose from this week, including new Newport guest-alums Toy Soldiers taking over Rockwood Stage 2 to release their record on Wednesday. And, if you plan your Thursday as well as we know you’re able, you just may be able to swing the majority of the Shovels and Rope / Shakey Graves show at Webster Hall before running downtown to catch Kingsley Flood at Mercury. We believe in you; believe in yourself.

Check out “Throw Me Down” by Toy Soldiers:

Wednesday, September 11
7:00 p.m. — Laura Marling at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity
9:30 p.m. — Toy Soldiers (Record Release) at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2

Thursday, September 12
6:30 p.m. — The Rosebuds (perform Sade’s Love Deluxe) / Dark Rooms at Mercury Lounge
7:00 p.m. — Shovels and Rope / Shakey Graves at Webster Hall
8:00 p.m. — Kishi Bashi / Elizabeth and the Catapult at Irving Plaza
9:30 p.m. — Kingsley Flood / Water Liars at Mercury Lounge

Friday, September 13
9:00 p.m. — Deer Tick (as “Deervana” [performing “In Utero”]) / T. Hardy Morris at Brooklyn Bowl

Saturday, September 14
7:00 p.m. — Volcano Choir (w/ Justin Vernon) / Sylvan Esso at Webster Hall