The best NYC concerts for September 2018

September has finally come, which means fall is around the corner. Soon, hoodies will return and leaves with scattering the sidewalk. Of course, this also means a bunch of amazing concerts will be all over New York City during the next four weeks. A platinum-selling jazz-funk band makes their long...

Review: Jeff Lynne's ELO makes magical return to Madison Square Garden after 40 years

It must have been somewhat of a surreal moment for Grammy-winning artist Jeff Lynne when he stepped out on stage at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Aug. 21. It was to be the first of two consecutive Madison Square Garden concerts that Jeff Lynne’s ELO has on the band’s 2018 world tour. “Hello...

2018 MTV Video Music Awards: Madonna, Aerosmith join celebrity lineup; Aretha Franklin tribute added

MTV has announced that Madonna will attend the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards to present the award for Video of the Year, and Aerosmith will perform on the show. The ceremony takes place Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall, and MTV will televise the show at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, Variety...

Aretha Franklin tribute concert planned by Clive Davis is set for Madison Square Garden

Aretha Franklin, also known as the Queen of Soul, is getting what is sure to be a star-studded tribute on Nov. 14 at New York's Madison Square Garden. According to the Washington Post, music mogul Clive Davis, who worked with Franklin for decades, is the concert's chief organizer. On Aug. 1...

Chance The Rapper headlines Spotify's RapCaviar Live show in Brooklyn

Spotify's RapCaviar Live concert series is returning to New York City with a show headlined by Chance The Rapper on Sept. 29 at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn. Other performers on the bill are Sheck Wes, Tierra Whack and DJ SpinKing. Pre-sale tickets are available on Aug...

Velvet Underground retrospective exhibit coming to New York City

An exhibit celebrating the history of the influential rock band the Velvet Underground is coming to the band's hometown of New York. From Oct. 10 to Dec. 30, The Velvet Underground Experience will be at a pop-up location at 718 Broadway. Tickets go on sale Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. ET. According to a...

New York Knicks to embrace youth movement

As the New York Knicks anticipate the return of Kristaps Porzingis, they will continue to build around a young nucleus. Under new head coach David Fizdale, there was a belief he could try to reincorporate veteran center Joakim Noah back into the fold. However, the Knicks will reportedly look to...

Broadway's 2018-2019 season roundup: Original U.S. musicals include 'Gettin' the Band Back Together,' 'The Prom'

Broadway’s 2018-2019 season is offering an eclectic mix of plays and musicals that continue the growing trend of productions adapted from movies, TV shows or previously published works; jukebox musicals that are based on the hit songs of an artist; and revivals starring actors and actresses who are...

Broadway's 2018-2019 season roundup: Original U.S. plays include 'Straight White Men,' 'Bernhardt/Hamlet,' 'Choir Boy'

Broadway’s 2018-2019 season is offering an eclectic mix of plays and musicals that continue the growing trend of productions adapted from movies, TV shows or previously published works; jukebox musicals that are based on the hit songs of an artist; and revivals starring actors and actresses who are...

Broadway's 2018-2019 season roundup: Jukebox musicals include 'Head Over Heels,' 'The Cher Show'

Broadway’s 2018-2019 season is offering an eclectic mix of plays and musicals that continue the growing trend of productions adapted from movies, TV shows or previously published works; jukebox musicals that are based on the hit songs of an artist; and revivals starring actors and actresses who are...

Broadway's 2018-2019 season roundup: Adaptations include 'Pretty Woman: The Musical,' 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' 'King Kong'

Broadway’s 2018-2019 season is offering an eclectic mix of plays and musicals that continue the growing trend of productions adapted from movies, TV shows or previously published works; jukebox musicals that are based on the hit songs of an artist; and revivals starring actors and actresses who are...

Broadway's 2018-2019 season roundup: Revivals include 'The Boys in the Band,' Kiss Me Kate,' 'True West'

Broadway’s 2018-2019 season is offering an eclectic mix of plays and musicals that continue the growing trend of productions adapted from movies, TV shows or previously published works; jukebox musicals that are based on the hit songs of an artist; and revivals starring actors and actresses who are...

Broadway's 2018-2019 season roundup: U.K. imports include 'The Ferryman,' 'Ink,' 'The Nap'

Broadway’s 2018-2019 season is offering an eclectic mix of plays and musicals that continue the growing trend of productions adapted from movies, TV shows or previously published works; jukebox musicals that are based on the hit songs of an artist; and revivals starring actors and actresses who are...

Circa Survive reveal 2018 fall tour

Indie rock band Circa Survive have been busy touring all over the world in support of their latest release The Amulet. If you missed the band on their spring tour across the country, you'll have another shot to catch them this fall. Announced today, Circa Survive's U.S. tour kicks off inside the...

New York Knicks continue adding former top picks

The New York Knicks went to the well once again, adding former Indiana standout Noah Vonleh to a free agent deal. Vonleh, a power forward, split last season with the Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls. Vonleh joins Emmanuel Mudiay and Mario Hezonja as other top-10 picks who have yet to pan out...

Peach Pit add North American dates to tour

Reading Peach Pit’s bio on Sonicbids is like reading a funny summer novel. The funny bio is a great read and is recommended, and like their Sonicbids bio, Peach Pit’s music is just as interesting, unique, and intoxicating to listen to. The band hails from Vancouver, Canada’s cooler, wetter version...

Nico tribute concert celebrating 'Nico, 1988' film's release features all-female lineup

On Aug. 2, an all-female concert paying tribute to the late German singer/actress Nico and celebrating the release of the feature film "Nico, 1988" will take place at Le Poisson Rouge in New York. Marissa Nadler, U.S. Girls, Julie Byrne, Lizzi Bougatsos, L'Rain and Tammy Faye Starlite are on the...

The late Walter Becker of Steely Dan to have street named after him in hometown of Queens

The late great Walter Becker of famed rock band Steely Dan is set to receive a posthumous honor from his hometown of Queens, New York this fall. An unveiling ceremony for the “Walter Becker Way” sign will take place on Oct. 28 at the corner of 112th Street and 72nd Drive, close to where the musician...

Elle Winter’s ‘One More’ brings chill vibes for the summer

When Elle Winter is not off doing the TODAY Show or singing the National Anthem at a Yankee game, you’re likely to catch the 19-year-old singer-songwriter performing live on stage or walking the red carpet at an award show. Winter’s recent TODAY Show appearance as part of Elvis Duran’s Artist of the...