The Aquarian Weekly

Last month we had the honor, privilege, and time of our life (pun intended) at the pop punk/emo/alternative rock festival that has taken the world by storm over the last three years – When We Were Young. The fest’s über-current presence in today’s music scene mixed with the appreciation-based nostalgia for the soundtrack of many of our youths is something we thoroughly enjoyed reporting on and something we are very, very, very thankful for.

On their first album in 23 years, The Dictators let loose with bursts of pure, lively, and raucous energy. The bright, rollicking songs that inhabit the punk pioneers’ eponymous effort are a joyous celebration of rock music’s wonderful ability to inspire, nourish, and rejuvenate the soul.

Hosted by Charlie Hall (the drummer of a little band called the War on Drugs) with transcendental live music and guests like Making Time’s David “Dave P” Pianka, projection mapping icon and party legend Klip Collective is celebrating their 21st birthday tonight at Bok in Philadelphia… and we’re invited.

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Last month we had the honor, privilege, and time of our life (pun intended) at the pop punk/emo/alternative rock festival that has taken the world by storm over the last three years – When We Were Young. The fest’s über-current presence in today’s music scene mixed with the appreciation-based nostalgia for the soundtrack of many of our youths is something we thoroughly enjoyed reporting on and something we are very, very, very thankful for.

“I’ll listen to anything that has nerve. Authenticity, no bullshit, and nerve.”

Everynight Charley recommends the following 30+ concerts in New York City in these days leading to Thanksgiving. Contact the venue or the artists’ social media to confirm ticket availability, show times, location and directions, age restrictions, COVID compliance, and other updates.

Last month we had the honor, privilege, and time of our life (pun intended) at the pop punk/emo/alternative rock festival that has taken the world by storm over the last three years – When We Were Young. The fest’s über-current presence in today’s music scene mixed with the appreciation-based nostalgia for the soundtrack of many of our youths is something we thoroughly enjoyed reporting on and something we are very, very, very thankful for.

On Monday, Bastille performed at The Town Hall in New York City, and I was not intending to attend this show. In fact, it was not even on my concert calendar. I was originally planning on attending a tribute to David Sanborn, the legendary and beloved sax player at Sony Hall, but was unable to secure a last minute ticket. (I was able to take a selfie with Steve Jordan, legend in his own right, and current Rolling Stones drummer so it wasn’t a complete loss). Then serendipity struck. My photographer friend, Ehud Lazin, texted me that he had an extra ticket to Bastille if I would like. I must be honest, I did not know who they were. I knew none of their material. As I was only four blocks away and would be able to arrive just before they went on, I figured, “Why not?”

Three nights at The Garden is no skin of the backs of the Dave Matthews Band. If anything, selling out the venue is a given, and them coming to our area for a fall tour has become a bit of a standard for the group. On the night the below photos were taken, November 22, it was the first of the three rocking, noteworthy concerts. The band dove into a slew of songs – hits, deep cuts, and everything in between. Tracks from over 10 albums were unearthed and there was something musically wonderful for everyone in the audience… and that was before Warren Haynes was brought out for two duets on Neil Young covers! This first evening was fun and mesmerizing in all the details and exactly what a DMB show at MSG should be. No stone was left unturned. We were thrilled to be there, as always.