TONIGHT: Foam Ropes at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2

In celebration of the release of their self-titled album, Foam Ropes will be performing at  Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2, TONIGHT, Tuesday, June 16. See below for full details.

Foam Ropes

Tuesday, June 16

Rockwood Music Hall

196 Allen Street

New York, NY

11:30 PM

Free

21+

One Drink Minimum

Toby Lightman To Play NYC Show, February 25 + Tour Dates

New York based sing-songwriter Toby Lightman is hitting the road in support of her newest album, Every Kind of People.  The album is her fifth release and was produced by Curt Schneider.  And, of course there's a NYC show!  She'll be at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 on Wednesday, February 25. See below for more details as well additional tour dates.  

Check out "Bumps In The Road"  and "Brand Spankin New" from Every Kind of People below.  The album is filled with soulful pop that will keep you returning to it time and time again.  I first became familiar with Toby Lightman when I happened upon her album Let Go back around 2008 or so and have been a fan since.

Toby Lightman

Wednesday, February 25

Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2

196 Allen Street

New York, NY

Doors: 8PM / Show: 8:30PM

Tickets: $15

21+

Tour Dates

• FEB 25 - Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 - New York, NY
• FEB 27 - Club Passim - Cambridge, MA
• MAR 13 -  Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina - Mt. Pleasant, SC
• MAR 14 - Downstairs Live - North Augusta, SC
• MAR 15 - Moe Joe's Greenville - Greenville, SC
• MAR 18 - Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC
• MAR 19 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC
• MAR 20 - Jammin Java - Vienna, VA
• MAR 21 - The Saint - Asbury Park, NJ

Upcoming: The Midnight Hollow at Mercury Lounge, 9/4

This is happening...

... you should go!

The Midnight Hollow

Wednesday, September 4 

Mercury Lounge

217 E Houston Street

New York, NY

Doors: 9PM

Tickets: $10

21+

Crazy Pills To Play Cake Shop + Release New Record

Crazy Pills are celebrating the release of their debut record Restless this Saturday, July 27.  It all happens on the LES at Cake Shop ... you should go.  Full details are below.  

Crazy Pills
Desert Sharks / Fan Tan / Let's Be Loveless
Cake Shop
152 Ludlow Street
New York, NY
Doors: 8PM
Tickets: $8
21+

I've had a chance to listen to Restless.  I'm really enjoying this one folks.  It's soul-punk and rock 'n' roll.  It's a excellent summer album ... put it on and go hang out by the pool.  Standout tracks are: "Nothing But Love", "Break It Down", "Indictment" and "Trudy June".  Check out the track "Break It Down" below.  

Nico Vega To Play The Bowery Ballroom on July 31

This is happening and I can't be there!
 

Nico Vega
Crash Kings
Wednesday, July 31
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey Street
New York, NY
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM
Tickets: $15 advance / $17 dos
18+

Nico Vega released their EP, Fury Oh Fury, in February 2013.

The Trophy Fire To Play Knitting Factory on June 23

The Trophy Fire
Unifier / For Sleeping or Jumping / HelloRadio
Sunday, June 23
Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Doors: 7PM / Show: 8PM
Tickets: $10

The Trophy Fire released their new album, Directions for Daylight, in May 2013.

San Francisco, California-based trio The Trophy Fire prevails at balancing full-bodied guitar hooks with delicate synth-centered melodies. Formed by Ben Flanagan (vocals/guitar/keys), The Trophy Fire at its core is a musical combination of the ‘90s alt/indie rock scene of his formative years and the ‘80s synth-pop of his early youth. It’s a sound that the group (rounded out by brothers John Schuman on drums/vocals and Adam Schuman on guitar/vocals) further expand upon on their third full-length, Directions For Daylight, to be released May 21 via Greyday Records (I Was Totally Destroying It, The Heligoats).

Aly Tadros To Play Rockwood Music Hall on June 30

Aly Tadros
Sunday, June 30
Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1
196 Allen Street
New York City, NY
7PM
Free
21+

Aly Tadros released her album The Fits in January 2013.
 

The Midnight Hollow To Play The Bowery Electric on June 19

This is happening...

The Midnight Hollow
Foley / XNY / Cooper Formant
Wednesday, June 19
The Bowery Electric
327 Bowery
New York, NY
Doors: 7:30PM
Tickets: $8
21+

moe. to Play Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club

moe.
Wednesday, June 26
Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club
89 South Street
New York, NY
Doors: 5PM
Tickets: $35 GA / $200 VIP
18+ (21+ VIP)

Team Ghost To Play NY Shows

France's Team Ghost will be in New York playing some shows.  See below for details.

New Music Seminar Team Ghost
Chateau Marmont / Modern Rivals / Double King
New York Music Festival
Monday, June 10
Pianos
158 Ludlow Street
New York, NY
Doors: 8PM
Tickets: $8
21+

and

France Rocks! presents
Team Ghost
Chateau Marmont / Slowdance
Northside Festival
Thursday, June 13
Public Assembly (back room)
70 North 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY
Doors: 8PM
Tickets: $5
21+

Team Ghost released their first album Rituals earlier this year.  A follow up EP will be released this fall as well as a return to the US for more shows.

Win Tickets to See Doe Eye & Debbie Neigher

I have a pair of tickets to give to one lucky winner!  Folks in the Sacramento, CA area, Debbie Neigher and Doe Eye will be at Bows and Arrows on Thursday, June 6.  Email contest@quirkynychick.com for a chance to win. A winner will be picked randomly on Wednesday, June 5 at Noon.  Show details are below.

Debbie Neigher
Doe Eye
Thursday, June 6
Bows and Arrows
1815 19th Street 
Sacramento, CA 95811
Doors: 8PM
Tickets: $5
All Ages

Pet Shop Boys To Play Two New York Shows

Pet Shop Boys
Monday, September 16
The Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway
New York, NY
Doors: 8PM
Tickets: $55 - $95

Tedeschi Trucks Band to Play 2 New York Shows

Tedeschi Trucks Band
Friday, September 20
The Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway
New York, NY
Doors: 8PM
Tickets: $49.50 - $125

and

Tedeschi Trucks Band
Saturday, September 21
The Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway
New York, NY
Doors: 8PM
Tickets: $49.50 - $125

The Tedeschi Trucks Band released their Everybody's Talkin' album in May 2012.

Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside to Play Pier 84 on July 11

  Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside
Generationals / Waxahatchee
Thursday, July 11
Hudson River Park’s RiverRocks
Pier 84
Cross at W 44th Street
New York, NY
Free

Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside released their sophomore album, Untamed Beast, in February 2013.  NPR recently aired their World Café performance which can be heard HERE.  Check out the video for the track "Party Kids" from the album below.

Charlie Mars to Play Rockwood Music Hall on June 14 + MP3

  Charlie Mars
Friday, June 14
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen Street
New York, NY
Doors: 9:15PM
Tickets: $15
21+

Charlie Mars released his latest album, Blackberry Light, in August 2012.  The track "How I Roll" was recently remixed by Prince Fox.  Check it out the remix below.

The Heavy To Play Webster Hall on June, 12

  The Heavy
The Silent Comedy / The Skins
Wednesday, June 12
Webster Hall
125 East 11th Street
New York, NY
Doors: 7:30PM / Show: 8:30PM
Tickets: $20
18+

The Heavy released their latest album, The Glorious Dead, in August 2012.  Check out the video for the track "Curse Me Good" below.

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros To Release New Album in July + New Single

When last I glimpsed Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros it was at the Newport Folk Festival where they were playing for a jam-packed crowd. The area by that stage looked like some sort of trippy tent revival.  Just the tiny bit I witnessed was a sight to be seen.  They are among those whose live energy translates well to record.  That being said, there's good news for ESMZ fans. Come July 23 here in the US and Canada they will release their third studio album via Community Music.  The self-titled work was produced by frontman Alex Ebert.

They premiered the single "Better Days" last week.  The song stole me with one utterly simple line, "We don’t have to talk, let’s dance".  You can check out the track below. 

Track Listing

• Better Days
• Let's Get High
• Two
• Please!
• Life is Hard
• If I Were Free
• In The Lion
• Country Calling
• They Were Wrong
• In The Summer
• Remember To Remember
• This Life

Edward Sharp & The Magnetic Zeros are on tour.  They'll be in New York on June 8 at Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall's Island.

Hawk and Dove To Play Arlene's Grocery on 6/2 + Release Debut Album

Hawk and Dove
Sunday, June 2
Arlene's Grocery
95 Stanton Street
New York, NY
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM
Tickets: $8
21+

Brooklyn based Hawk and Dove released their debut album, This Yesterday Will Never End on April 2.

Alice Cooper to Play The Beacon Theatre on 7/18

Alice Cooper
Thursday, July 18
The Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway
New York, NY
Doors: 8PM
Tickets: $35 - $75

Spirit Family Reunion To Play Brooklyn Bowl on 6/7

Spirit Family Reunion
The National Reserve / Last Good Tooth
Friday, June 7
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Doors: 6PM / Show: 8PM
Tickets: $15
21+