John Prine - Ryman Auditorium (Nashville)
Two-time Grammy winner and revered American songwriter of classics like “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam Stone” and “Paradise” performs a special two-night engagement.
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October 2016
01 October
01 October
Elvis Costello - Town Hall (NYC)
The troubadour debuts his “Detour” solo show in NYC with special guests Larkin Poe. Hear and watch Costello rework his best-known songs and future hits within the context of his storied career in front of a large TV set displaying family photos, mottos and other mischief.
02 October
Lewis Del Mar - The Meadows Music & Arts Festival (NYC)
The Rockaway Beach experimental indie-pop duo heads home for the final day of festivities at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, playing songs from its debut LP.
04 October
Okkervil River - Teragram Ballroom (LA, CA)
Will Sheff and his new lineup play new novelistic folk-rock songs off their first album in three years, Away (ATO).
06 October
Rick Astley - Town Hall (NYC)
On the eve of his first US album release in over 20 years, the iconic UK singer and his band perform their largest American show since 1989. Earlier this year, Rolling Stone hailed Astley's live performance as "triumphant” with Billboard adding he was "in such tip-top shape it was as if he'd never stopped performing."
07 October
Troy Cartwright/ ‘Don’t Fade’/ Hard Luck Recording Company
Produced by Brian Douglas Phillips and fellow songwriter Rob Baird (‘Wrong Side of the River’), this charismatic storyteller’s EP channels the heartfelt vulnerability of Ryan Adams and the commanding arena-ready stage presence of Eric Church, delivering five infectious, genre-blurring songs.
Contact: Jaclyn D. Carter
07 October
Lewis Del Mar/ ‘Lewis Del Mar’/ Columbia
The Rockaway Beach, NY, duo release their highly anticipated debut album, 10 tracks of hard-hitting experimental indie-pop, after early praise from NPR, Billboard and NY Times plus breakout performances on Corden and at Lollapalooza.
Contact: Amy Bailey
07 October
Todd Snider/ ‘Eastside Bulldog’/ Aimless Records/Thirty Tigers
The gonzo outlaw’s first solo album in four years brings back Elmo Buzz, Snider’s alter ego who loves chicks, cars and partying and hates folk music and Todd Snider. The freewheeling record, mostly recorded on the spot, was co-produced by Grammy-winning collaborator Eric McConnell (Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristofferson).
Contact: Max Lefkowitz
07 October
Todd Snider - Ryman Auditorium (Nashville)
The East Nashville gonzo outlaw performs a solo show to celebrate his 50th birthday and the release of his new album, Eastside Bulldog.
07 October
Rick Astley/ ‘50’/ BMG
The UK hitmaker, who has sold over 40 million records, releases his first album in the US in more than 20 years. Every track is written, performed and produced by Astley, returning to his deeply soulful and gospel-inflected roots.
Contact: Chris Taillie
07 October
Melissa Etheridge/ ‘MEmphis Rock And Soul’/ Stax/Concord
The Grammy-winning rock icon and activist’s new album honors Memphis’ Stax Records with deep-soul covers associated with the label (Rufus Thomas, Sam & Dave, Staple Singers and more).
Contact: Ally Norton
08 October
Valerie June - Kings Theatre (Brooklyn, NY)
The Americana original performs a solo set of her singular "Organic Moonshine Roots Music" as part of a tour with Sturgill Simpson.
09 October
Hailey Knox - Beacon Theatre (NYC)
On her first-ever tour, the 17-year-old viral breakout opens for Charlie Puth, performing solo guitar-and-loop-pedal compositions with poignant, observational lyrics.
11 October
Rick Astley - Marathon Music Works (Nashville)
On the heels of his first US album release in over 20 years, the iconic UK singer performs in Nashville for the first time ever. Earlier this year, Rolling Stone hailed Astley's live performance as "triumphant” with Billboard adding he was "in such tip-top shape it was as if he'd never stopped performing."
13 October
IQ2US Debates “Blame big pharm for out-of-control health care costs” – Skirball Center, NYU (NYC)
Has the pharmaceutical industry delivered drugs that reduce the need for costly surgeries, which extend life and improve its quality? Or do they deserve the blame that has been leveled against them?
13 October
Joseph - Mercy Lounge (Nashville)
The Portland, OR, sister trio headlines a show supporting debut release I’m Alone, No You’re Not, a collection of sibling harmonies ranging from intimate to anthemic.
13 October
Margo Price - The Troubadour (LA, CA)
Following the historic rollout of a debut LP that led to performances on SNL, Colbert, Conan and more, the Nashville breakout star kicks off her Born to Ramble Fall Tour with this KCRW-sponsored performance.
13 October
Rick Astley - The Ace Hotel (LA, CA)
On the heels of his first US album release in over 20 years, the iconic UK singer and his band perform their largest Southern California show since 1989. Earlier this year, Rolling Stone hailed Astley's live performance as "triumphant” with Billboard adding he was "in such tip-top shape it was as if he'd never stopped performing."
14 October
DJ Shadow - Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn, NY)
The instrumental hip-hop pioneer plays the first night of back-to-back Brooklyn performances. The shows come on the heels of his first full-length LP in five years, The Mountain Will Fall, which features Run The Jewels, Nils Frahm and more.
14 October
Lee Ann Womack - Ascend Amphitheater (Nashville)
The Grammy-winning vocalist and progressive traditionalist brings her unvarnished collection of country songs to Nashville, alongside Chris Stapleton.
14 October
Rockabye Baby!/ Rockabye Baby! Birthday Party/ CMH Label Group
The award-winning children’s lullaby series celebrates its 10th anniversary with a compilation featuring new soft lullaby renditions of party tracks by Pitbull, Miley Cyrus and Daft Punk and favorites from past releases including David Bowie and Michael Jackson.
Contact: Allen Nguyen
14 October
Katie Melua/ ‘In Winter’/ BMG
One of the UK's most successful recording artists of the millennium traveled to her native homeland of Georgia and set up a DIY studio to record the 25-piece Gori women's choir for this celebration of the winter season. Songs range from Joni Mitchell and Rachmaninoff to a Ukrainian carol and ethereal originals inspired by Georgia's civil war and the commercialism of the holidays.
Contact: Max Lefkowitz
14 October
Local Natives - Ryman Auditorium (Nashville)
The LA indie five-piece performs its hits and new songs from Sunlit Youth, its first album in three years, in partnership with Plus 1; one dollar from every ticket will support gender-based violence intervention and prevention programs.
14 October
David Bromberg/ ‘The Blues, The Whole Blues, And Nothing But The Blues’/ Red House Records
The decorated multi-instrumentalist and godfather of Americana returns with his first album in three years, a tastefully curated collection of original compositions and deep cuts from the greatest names in blues. Produced by longtime Levon Helm collaborator Larry Campbell, the record features crack band takes of songs by Robert Johnson, Bobby Charles, Sonny Boy Williamson and more.
Contact: Amy Bailey
15 October
DJ Shadow - Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn, NY)
The instrumental hip-hop pioneer plays the second night of back-to-back Brooklyn performances. The shows come on the heels of his first full-length LP in five years, The Mountain Will Fall, which features Run The Jewels, Nils Frahm and more.
15 October
Stop Light Observations - Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, NY)
The Charleston four-piece brings new record Toogoodoo to life with gospel-inspired roots rock and sardonic critiques of modern life during its second Brooklyn Bowl show this year.
17 October
Elvis Costello - Ryman Auditorium (Nashville)
The troubadour reworks best-known songs and future hits in the second American leg of his solo “Detour.” Hear Costello’s songbook within the context of his storied career in front of a large TV set displaying family photos, mottos and other mischief. New Orlean's Preservation Hall Jazz Band will join Costello during part of his set.
17 October
Mura Masa - The Fonda Theatre (LA, CA)
Mixing the future garage of Jamie xx with the frenetic early beat-making of James Blake, the Channel Island native brings his high-energy UK electronica out of the bedroom laptop and onto the stage with live instrumentation for a two-night stand.
18 October
Mura Masa - The Fonda Theatre (LA, CA)
Mixing the future garage of Jamie xx with the frenetic early beat-making of James Blake, the Channel Island native brings his high-energy UK electronica out of the bedroom laptop and onto the stage with live instrumentation.
19 October
Pert Near Sandstone - Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, NY)
The Minneapolis folk collective brings breakneck bluegrass to the East Coast for the first show of a two-night stand, performing songs off its forthcoming album Discovery of Honey.
19 October
Todd Snider - Gramercy Theatre (NYC)
The East Nashville gonzo outlaw brings his hard-partying, Bocephus-obsessed alter ego Elmo Buzz to New York for the first time. This solo performance comes on the heels of his freewheeling new solo album, Eastside Bulldog.
20 October
Pert Near Sandstone - Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, NY)
The Minneapolis folk collective plays the final night of its two-night stand, performing breakneck bluegrass numbers off the forthcoming album Discovery of Honey.
20 October
Maggie Rose - Ryman Auditorium (Nashville)
Praised as "one of Nashville's rising storytellers" (Washington Post), Rose joins Larry Gatlin, Lorrie Morgan and more for Opry Country Classics, a show celebrating the songs that made Music City.
20 October
David Luning - The Cutting Room (NYC)
The Northern California singer-songwriter plays gritty, joyful and soulful Americana at A Tribute to the American Troubadour featuring John Oates, Jackie Greene, Nicki Bluhm and others.
21 October
Joseph - Bowery Ballroom (NYC)
The Portland, OR, sister trio headlines a show supporting debut release I’m Alone, No You’re Not, a collection of sibling harmonies ranging from intimate to anthemic.
21 October
Smithsonian Folkways/ ‘El Alma de Puerto Rico: A Jíbaro Tradition’/ Smithsonian Folkways
The latest installment in the 'Tradiciones' Latino Music Initiative Series captures the traditional heart and soul of jibaro creole folk music, a culture and music rooted in the rich history of Puerto Rico's rural communities.
Contact: Andrea Evenson
22 October
The O’Connor Band - Grand Ole Opry (Nashville)
The Grammy- and CMA Award-winning fiddle/violin virtuoso and composer takes to the famed stage, joined by his family of strings - his wife, son and his son's fiancée. The variety of music and ensemble interplay will blow your mind, with twists and turns far beyond standard string-band arrangements.
23 October
Hailey Knox - Ryman Auditorium (Nashville)
On her first-ever tour, the 17-year-old viral breakout opens for Charlie Puth, performing solo guitar-and-loop-pedal compositions with poignant, observational lyrics.
23 October
Bon Iver - Hollywood Bowl (LA, CA)
The musical project led by Justin Vernon plays songs from its third studio album, with performances by Patti Smith and Hiss Golden Messenger.
23 October
Melissa Etheridge - The Apollo Theatre (NYC)
The Grammy-winning rock icon and activist plays this venerated venue with a full band for a night of unforgettable rock.
25 October
Local Natives - Terminal 5 (NYC)
The LA indie five-piece ends the North American leg of its world tour with a two-night stand supporting Sunlit Youth, its first album in three years.
25 October
Valerie June - The Greek Theatre (LA, CA)
The Americana original performs a solo set of her singular "Organic Moonshine Roots Music" as part of a tour with Norah Jones.
26 October
IQ2US Debates “Give undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship” – Kaufman Center (NYC)
The question of what to do with undocumented immigrants has sparked years of fierce debate but no significant action. Should we give these immigrants a chance to earn citizenship through a process that would include paying a penalty, passing a security check and getting in the back of the line? Or are we rewarding them for breaking the rules and encouraging more of the same?
26 October
Local Natives - Terminal 5 (NYC)
Night two of a two-night stand ends the indie five-piece’s North American leg of its world tour supporting Sunlit Youth, the final album in a trilogy.
27 October
Mura Masa - Webster Hall (NYC)
Mixing the future garage of Jamie xx with the frenetic early beat-making of James Blake, the Channel Island native brings his high-energy UK electronica out of the bedroom laptop and onto the stage with live instrumentation.
28 October
Blind Pilot - Teragram Ballroom (LA, CA)
The Oregon folk collective extends its fall tour to perform the cathartic, resilient collection of its first full-length LP in five years, And Then Like Lions.
28 October
Rockabye Baby!/ ‘Lullaby Renditions of Iron Maiden’/ CMH Group
Iron Maiden's melodic speed metal is reimagined into 12 bedtime arrangements, with the signature twin guitars and galloping drums replaced by glockenspiel, xylophones, marimbas and more for any little tyke afraid of the dark.
Contact: Allen Nguyen