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Best Indie & Rock This Month

in New York

October 2024

Amateur Night At The Apollo at Apollo Theater

Amateur Night At The Apollo

Amateur Night At The Apollo has been a key feature in the local New York scene since 1934 when it launched, and has been the stepping stone in the career of many world-class musicians and entertainers, including Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder. The audience has the responsibility of cheering loudly for those they like and booing those they deem less adept off the stage.

Beach Boys at Bergen Performing Arts Center

Beach Boys

It's hard to believe that these guys have been delighting the world to with their legendary surf infused rock and roll for five decades since releasing "Fun Fun Fun" but there you have it. Consisting of Al Jardine, Mike Love, and Bruce Johnston, 'America's Band' are still bringing their incredible sounds to venues across the world!

Clairo at Webster Hall

Clairo

Young songstress Claire Cottrill, AKA Clairo, returns to the stage after the success of her highly-anticipated residencies with the Charm Tour 2024! In celebration of her new album of the same name, Clairo will be bringing singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou on tour as support. With her lilting vocals, hazy guitars, dreamy soundscapes, and lyrics inflected with Gen Z's wry digital view of the world, Clairo is solidifying her status as one to watch. Don't miss your chance to see her live!

Vance Joy at Radio City Music Hall

Vance Joy

Celebrate a decade of musical magic with Vance Joy, the Australian singer-songwriter as he embarks on his special 10-year anniversary tour! Joy's debut album, Dream Your Life Away, released on September 5, 2014, introduced the world to his distinctive blend of folk-pop music, earning him critical acclaim and thousands of fans along the way. Now, celebrate the album that shot Joy into the limelight - with special guests like Grouplove and Local Natives.

Dropkick Murphys at The Rooftop at Pier 17

Dropkick Murphys

The Dropkick Murphys are a Celtic punk band who count amongst their many influences bands such as The Pogues, The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers and AC/DC. Their music has been used as the Boston Red Sox's World Series-winning song as well as in many films such as Fever Pitch. Don't miss them live this year when they hit the road once more!

Jon Anderson at Wellmont Theatre

Jon Anderson

Jon Anderson, an English musician who is best known as the lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes. He is also an accomplished solo artist, and has collaborated with the Greek musician Vangelis, as part of the duo "Jon & Vangelis". Anderson released his first solo album in 1976, titled Olias of Sunhillow, whilst still being a member of the band Yes. He went on to release 13 more solo albums. For over five decades, Anderson has been entertaining people around the world - and now's your chance to see him live!

Jon Anderson at St. George Theatre

Jon Anderson

Jon Anderson, an English musician who is best known as the lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes. He is also an accomplished solo artist, and has collaborated with the Greek musician Vangelis, as part of the duo "Jon & Vangelis". Anderson released his first solo album in 1976, titled Olias of Sunhillow, whilst still being a member of the band Yes. He went on to release 13 more solo albums. For over five decades, Anderson has been entertaining people around the world - and now's your chance to see him live!

Keane at Radio City Music Hall

Keane

Keane are back. After over 8 million sales of Hopes And Fears (2004) and Under The Iron Sea (2006) combined, sold-out arena tours, awards, plus an undeniable collection of hits including Is It Any Wonder?, Everybodys Changing, Crystal Ball and Somewhere Only We Know, one of the best-loved bands are about to surprise and thrill all over again.

Reverend Horton Heat at New York City Winery

Reverend Horton Heat

This psychobilly band from Texas have established themselves as one of the most popular underground acts in America. Their sound is self described as "Country-fed punkabilly." Their music is a mixture of country, punk, big band, swing, and rockabilly, all played loud and energetically with lyrics that are often very humorous.

STRFKR at The Rockaway Hotel

STRFKR

Oregon indie band STRFKR are heading out on an extensive US tour this year to support their album Parallel Realms' out March 1. The band kick things off in California this March, before ending their 4-month stint in Phoenix Arizona. With support from Ruth Radelet and Holy Wave this is shaping up to be one of the most electric tours of the year.

Alkaline Trio at Mulcahys

Alkaline Trio

Formed by ex-Jerkwater, Traitors drummer and current Blink 182 member Matt Skiba (vocals/guitar), Glenn Porter (drums/vocals, formerly of 88 Fingers Louie)and Rob Doran (bass/vocals), Alkaline Trio was brought together in 1997 by heartbreak, angst, and the companionship of drinking. Now with nine albums under their belt the trio return!

Beth Hart at Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

Beth Hart

The 2014 Grammy-nominated blues singer heads back out on tour! Springing to fame in 1999 with the hit moody blues single "LA Song", Beth's music is featured in various television shows such as Californication and the remake of Beverly Hills 90210. Don't miss your chance to see Beth live on stage as she heads to your town.

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