White Denim - Teragram Ballroom (LA, CA)
The Austin-based quartet plays songs from its new album, Stiff, a return to the band’s frenetic Texas rock roots.
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April 2016
01 April
01 April
Marco Benevento - The Bootleg (LA, CA)
A maestro making “bold indie rock” (Brooklyn Vegan), Benevento has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall and Newport Jazz to Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo. He’s in LA with his trio promoting the mesmerizing dance-rock gold from his new album, The Story of Fred Short.
01 April
David Bowie Tribute - Radio City Music Hall (NYC)
Given the overwhelming response to the Music of David Bowie Tribute at Carnegie Hall from both fans and musicians following Bowie's death, a show has been added at Radio City Music Hall. Mumford & Sons, Blondie, The Flaming Lips, Pixies, Michael Stipe, Jherek Bischoff with Amanda Palmer and Anna Calvi, The Roots, Jakob Dylan, Ann Wilson of Heart, The Polyphonic Spree, Perry Farrell, Cat Power, Bette Midler, Holy Holy and Donny McCaslin Group with Mark Guiliana, Jason Linder and Tony Visconti have been confirmed for the second show. All net proceeds benefit the same non-profit music education programs as the Carnegie Hall series.
01 April
Bonnie Raitt - Beacon Theatre (NYC)
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer makes a two-night stand on her Dig in Deep Tour. Raitt and her long-time band deliver an incomparable blend of blues, rock, R&B and pop, along with a healthy dose of her signature slide work.
01 April
Marco Benevento/ ‘The Story of Fred Short’/ Royal Potato Family
Armed with stacks of synthesizers and rare drum-machine grooves, the indie-rock maestro stuffs his new record with mesmerizing dance-rock gold. Brooklyn Vegan praises lead single “Dropkick” as “lightly psychedelic pop that could appeal to Damon Albarn fans as much as (or more than) Jerry Garcia fans.”
Contact: Wendy Waseige
01 April
Jill and Matthew Barber/ ‘The Family Album’/ Outside Music
Two of Canada’s most respected artists also happen to be brother and sister. They finally made an album together after a lifetime of talking about it. This collection of duets includes new compositions and stunning covers of Neil Young, Bobby Charles and Leonard Cohen.
Contact: Wendy Waseige
01 April
The Heavy/ ‘Hurt & The Merciless’/ Bad Son Recording Company
The UK’s hard-hitting quartet harnesses the raw power of its exhilarating live show on this self-produced LP. The band blends classic rock, soul and hip-hop influences to create its first record in four years.
Contact: Max Lefkowitz
02 April
Elvis Costello - Ace Theatre (LA, CA)
Acclaimed troubadour reworks best-known songs and future hits in solo "Detour" style, placing them within the context of his storied career. He shares those stories in front of a large TV set displaying family photos, mottos and other mischief.
02 April
Bonnie Raitt - Beacon Theatre (NYC)
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer makes a two-night stand on her Dig in Deep Tour. Raitt and her long-time band deliver an incomparable blend of blues, rock, R&B and pop, along with a healthy dose of her signature slide work.
03 April
Greyhounds - The Echoplex (LA, CA)
The Austin psych-soul duo, formed via an LA Weekly classified ad, puts on an absurdist, funky live show featuring tracks from Change Of Pace (4/1, Ardent Music). Expect melodica solos, belly percussion and, if you're lucky, a cameo from an astronaut.
03 April
Elvis Costello - Ace Theatre (LA, CA)
Acclaimed troubadour reworks best-known songs and future hits in solo "Detour" style, placing them within the context of his storied career. He shares those stories in front of a large TV set displaying family photos, mottos and other mischief.
04 April
The Roosevelts - Rockwood Stage 2 (NYC)
The Austin folk-rockers kick off a week in the city with an intimate showcase of their jubilant musicianship and new songs off their upcoming debut, The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn, out Apr. 22.
05 April
Cellars - Rockwood Stage 1 (NYC)
Fueled by a resplendent swirl of synth keys, the LA-based singer/multi-instrumentalist will play the Communion Music showcase at this Lower East Side venue.
05 April
Stop Light Observations - Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, NY)
Full of searing guitar riffs and arena-sized anthems, the Charleston five-piece is back with energetic roots/indie rock in the vein of My Morning Jacket, The Black Crowes and Vampire Weekend.
06 April
Maggie Rose - The Country (Nashville)
With a new ‘do and pop-rock sound, the “determined and sweetly serene” (Wall Street Journal) vocalist showcases her “sassy, playful, take-no-b…s…attitude” (AllMusic) on stage with Dallas Davidson and Trea Landon.
06 April
Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates “Eliminate Corporate Subsidies” - Kaufman Center (NYC)
Jack Abramoff, Zephyr Teachout and more debate whether certain corporations need government subsidies or whether that amounts to corporate welfare.
07 April
Bonnie Bishop - Hotel Cafe (LA, CA)
The Grammy-winning Austin native is a self-proclaimed road dog whose signature rasp drives a dynamic live show. Expect to hear tracks from her upcoming soul project (May 27, Thirty Tigers/Red), produced by Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton).
07 April
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals - Beacon Theatre (NYC)
On the eve of their first album release in a decade, Harper and his longtime collaborators bring their signature rock, soul and R&B blend to one of music's most historic venues.
07 April
The Roosevelts - Irving Plaza (NYC)
The Austin folk-rockers end their week in New York City with an opening slot for Robert Earl Keen. They’ll play songs from debut album The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn, out Apr. 22.
07 April
Volunteer Traditions’ Harper Knit Launch Party (Nashville)
“Where State Pride Meets Quality” is the tagline of Tennessee’s classic lifestyle brand. Since 2006, it’s been creating an emotional response from people who love Tennessee. This year, the brand launches Harper Knit, a women's line created for comfort and versatility.
08 April
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals/ ‘Call It What It Is’/ Stax
After a triumphant reunion tour, Harper returns to the studio with his longtime collaborating band. Their first new album in more than eight years continues their signature blend of rock, soul and R&B.
Contact: Max Lefkowitz
08 April
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Maggie Rose/ ‘The Variety Show - Vol. 1’/ The Orchard
Vogue’s “it girl” mixes pop-gospel melodies with her country foundation. The first of two EPs planned for 2016 showcases the “effervescent” (Washington Post) pop-rock vocalist as Nashville’s most “astute” (NYT) new artist.
Contact: Andrea Evenson
08 April
Iris DeMent - Kings Theatre (Brooklyn, NY)
The Arkansas Delta-born singer comes back to Brooklyn for a special engagement opening for John Prine. She plays songs from 2015's "breathtaking" (LA Times) The Trackless Woods, a collection of 18 poems by Russian poet/enemy of the state Anna Akhmatova set to original music.
08 April
Haroula Rose - Rough Trade (Brooklyn, NY)
Inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Pablo Neruda, and Bonnie Jo Campbell, the LA-via-Chicago songstress delivers her brand of smoky, gothic charm from her new record, Here The Blue River. A storyteller in film and television, she lends a haunting folk voice in support of David Wax Museum and Darlingside on tour.
10 April
Michaela Anne - Acme Feed & Feed (Nashville)
Country’s “saving grace” (noisey) delivers the “emotional vocals of Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris” (Rolling Stone Country) for her final Nashville show before the release of her new album, Bright Lights and the Fame, out 5/13.
11 April
Leyla McCalla - Rockwood Stage 2 (NYC)
New York–born, New Orleans-based cellist and singer draws on her Haitian heritage as she and her four-piece band perform songs her upcoming album A Day For The Hunter, A Day For The Prey,' out May 27.
13 April
Margo Price - Third Man Records (Nashville)
Third Man Records' first Nashville artist plays a special release show in the Blue Room on the heels of her recently released debut album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter.
14 April
Esperanza Spalding - The Apollo Theatre (NYC)
The four-time Grammy winner returns to the venerated venue with Emily's D+Evolution, a daring tapestry of music, vibrant imagery, performance art and stage design co-produced by Spalding and Tony Visconti (David Bowie) that, according to Vulture, "recalls Prince at his prog-iest."
15 April
The Roosevelts - Soulshine Pizza Factory (Nashville)
The folk-rockers are back in their new home as Lightning 100’s Artists of the Week, celebrating happy hour with pizza, beer and new music from their forthcoming debut album, The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn.
15 April
Cellars/ ‘Phases’/ Manifesto
On this Ariel Pink-produced LP, the North Hollywood-based songwriter crafts introspective club anthems on top of tight drum patterns and swirling constellations of synth keys.
Contact: Jamie Williams
16 April
Marco Benevento - Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn, NY)
A maestro making “bold indie rock” (Brooklyn Vegan), Benevento has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall and Newport Jazz to Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo. He’s in NYC with his trio promoting the mesmerizing dance-rock gold from his new album, The Story of Fred Short.
16 April
Margaret Glaspy - The Echo (LA, CA)
Opening for Rayland Baxter, ATO’s latest signee plays fierce and raw guitar-driven pop from her new 7” EP, You And I/Somebody To Anybody, out now.
16 April
Eli Paperboy Reed [DJ Set] - Rough Trade (NYC)
Reed spins rare soul 45s that influenced his new album My Way Home (June 10, Yep Roc), inspired by years spent teaching gospel music and his own formative experiences at the church of a soul music legend.
16 April
Haroula Rose - City Winery (Nashville)
Inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Pablo Neruda and Bonnie Jo Campbell, the LA-via-Chicago songstress delivers her brand of smoky, gothic charm from her new record, Here The Blue River. A storyteller in film and television, she lends a haunting folk voice in support of David Wax Museum and Darlingside on tour.
17 April
White Denim - Exit/In (Nashville)
The Austin-based quartet plays songs from its new album, Stiff, a return to the band’s frenetic Texas rock roots.
17 April
The Heavy - Coachella (LA, CA)
The UK quartet's first appearance at the renowned California festival follows the release of Hurt & The Merciless, its first LP in four years. Its exhilarating live set blends classic rock, soul and hip-hop influences for a hard-hitting show.
19 April
Maggie Rose - Grand Ole Opry (Nashville)
Praised as “determined yet sweetly serene” (WSJ Speakeasy), “music’s most unexpected new darling” (DuJour) celebrates the release of her latest EP, The Variety Show – Vol. 1, by performing a two-song set on the Opry stage.
20 April
RY X - National Sawdust (Brooklyn, NY)
The Australian minimalist composer plays his first-ever New York show with his band for his intimate new album Dawn, out 5/6 on Loma Vista.
20 April
The Quaker City Night Hawks - Hill Country BBQ (NYC)
This gang of sci-fi-obsessed ZZ Top superfans goes rogue and careens into a weird, uncanny valley of slide guitars and bottom-heavy distortion pedals on their first of three Hill Country BBQ shows.
20 April
The Heavy - The Roxy (LA, CA)
On the heels of its first LP in four years, the UK's hard-hitting quartet comes to the Sunset Strip with an exhilarating live set that blends classic rock, soul and hip-hop influences.
21 April
Rob Baird - BMI (Nashville)
For a Q&A hosted by Wall Street Journal/ACME Radio's Barry Mazor, the Memphis-born songwriter shares soulful, blues-battered stories and performs stripped-down versions of songs from his forthcoming garage-recorded concept LP, Wrong Side of the River.
22 April
Rob Baird - MLB Central (MLB Network)
In the third grade, the young Atlanta Braves’ fan’s parents took him out of school to attend the sixth game of the 1995 World Series. Now in the team’s last year at Turner Field, the songwriter returns to the diamond to discuss music, life and baseball.
22 April
The Quaker City Night Hawks - Hill Country BBQ (Brooklyn, NY)
Reminiscent of Pink Floyd and ZZ Top, the four-piece brings sci-fi-fueled Southern Rock to this Hill Country BBQ show.
22 April
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals - Ryman Auditorium (Nashville)
On their triumphant reunion tour, Harper and his longtime collaborators put their signature blend of rock, soul and R&B on display in Music City for the first time in nearly a decade.
22 April
The Roosevelts/ ‘The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn’/ Independent
The Southern-raised folk-rockers channel the need for personal connection, back it up with jubilant musicianship and meld it together for a 10-track, mandolin-fueled full-length debut.
Contact: Jaclyn D. Carter
23 April
Rob Baird - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Nashville)
When Baird was in high school, an inspirational speech from Rivers Rutherford led the fellow Memphis-born songwriter to pursue music. Now the two will join each other for an intimate hour-long song-swap session in the Ford Theater.
23 April
Eli Paperboy Reed [DJ Set] - Short Stop (LA, CA)
Reed spins rare soul 45s that influenced his new album My Way Home (June 10, Yep Roc), inspired by years spent teaching gospel music and his own formative experiences at the church of a soul music legend.
23 April
Black Violin - Highline Ballroom (NYC)
The genre-smashing hip-hop-meets-classical string virtuosos have performed everywhere from Fallon to Ellen and were profiled on PBS NewsHour. A full band joins the duo to play cuts from its major label debut, Stereotypes.
23 April
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY)
The band wraps its 2016 North American tour, its first in two years, with a two-night stand that includes an in-sequence, complete performance of The River album, in addition to other Springsteen classics.
24 April
Eli Paperboy Reed [DJ Set] - Federal Bar (LA, CA)
Reed spins rare soul 45s that influenced his new album My Way Home (June 10, Yep Roc), inspired by years spent teaching gospel music and his own formative experiences at the church of a soul music legend.
24 April
The Heavy - Coachella (LA, CA)
The UK quartet's first appearance at the renowned California festival follows the release of Hurt & The Merciless, its first LP in four years. Its exhilarating live set blends classic rock, soul and hip-hop influences for a hard-hitting show.
25 April
White Denim - Bowery Ballroom (NYC)
The Austin-based quartet returns for its first NYC show in two years to play songs from its new album, Stiff, a return to the band's frenetic Austin-based rock roots.
25 April
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY)
The band wraps its 2016 North American tour, its first in two years, with a two-night stand that includes an in-sequence, complete performance of The River album, in addition to other Springsteen classics.
26 April
White Denim - Bowery Ballroom (NYC)
The Austin-based quartet plays songs from new album Stiff, a return to the band’s frenetic Texas roots.
28 April
Maggie Rose - Webster Hall (NYC)
Returning to New York with a new 'do and pop-rock sound, the “determined and sweetly serene” (WSJ) vocalist showcases her “sassy, playful, take-no-b…s... attitude” (AllMusic) on stage with music from her two forthcoming EPs.
28 April
T.O.L.D. - The Echoplex (LA, CA)
LA-by-way-of-UK artist and producer showcases electronic synth-pop from his upcoming album release. His sound blends old-school hip-hop, darkwave arrangements and “charming vocals” (Earmilk).
28 April
The Roosevelts - Hutton Hotel (Nashville)
The Nashville transplants and self-proclaimed foodies deliver an hour of roots-rock entertainment for a Celebrity Chef Dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
29 April
RY X - Masonic Lodge (LA, CA)
The Australian minimalist composer plays his first-ever LA show with his band for his intimate new album Dawn, out 5/6 on Loma Vista.
29 April
Greyhounds/ ‘Change Of Pace’/ Ardent Music
The Austin psych-soul duo returns with a collection of sweat-drenched R&B composed on rewired keyboards and pawnshop guitars. The pair’s deep-fried funk provides a sonic link to ZZ Top’s Texas swagger, blaxploitation soundtracks and the hazy, freewheeling genre experiments of '90s Beck.
Contact: James Rainis
29 April
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard/ ‘Nonagon Infinity’/ ATO Records
The prolific Australian psych-rock troupe unleashes the world’s first infinitely looping LP, full of ‘60s beach-pop, stripped-down acoustic psych and densely packed prog.
Contact: Bryant Kitching