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MUSIC LISTINGS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
Dios (malos), School of Seven Bells, Mark Mallman, Hollerado
What’s better than getting a cease-and-desist order from Ronnie James Dio? OK, maybe Geddy Lee, but still.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9, $12.
Manu Chao
By the time you read this, the show will be sold out. But you can always go through your favorite scalper, wander through the park and listen for the free vibes floating through the trees.
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (at Prospect Park West), 718-855-7882; 7, $25.
THURSDAY, JUNE 28
Rocky Votolato, Langhorne Slim, Limbeck
Alt-country-o-rama.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
She’s vegan and supports the military. Now that’s rock ’n’ roll.
Pier 54, Hudson River Park, (West & 13th Sts.), no phone; 7, free.
Rickie Lee Jones
Played the Blue Fairy in a ’80s cartoon remake of Pinocchio, but let’s be honest, who didn’t?
The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 8, $45.
Andy Palacio & Garifuna Collective
The Garifunas are the descendants of former slaves who were shipwrecked in the Caribbean. Today, their language and culture are endangered, and thanks to the effort of Palacio and others, we get to know what they are all about.
S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 9; $28.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29
Daylight's for the Birds, Southeast Engine, Harmony & Pollution
Used to be called On!Air!Library! A name like that is worth keeping the band together at all costs.
Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $tba.
The Ballet
Just like the real ballet, only without all of the tights.
Cinders, 103 Havemeyer St. (betw. Hope & Grand Sts.), 718-388-2311; tba.
Ra Ra Riot
The show must go on.
South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton St. (at South St.), 212-732-7678; 7, free
Groove Collective, Ravi Coltrane, Craig Harris
Can you think of a better way to spend a night under a Brooklyn sky? Didn’t think so.
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (at Prospect Park West), 718-855-7882; 7, $3 donation.
Carlinhos Brown, Ceu
Brown single-handedly changed the face of Brazilian percussion as we know it; CeU makes her native São Paulo sound cool again.
Nokia Theatre, Times Square, 1515 B’way (at W. 44th St.), 212-930-1950; 9, $30.
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Gang Gang Dance, Psychic Ills, Mick Barr
Neo-primitivist, because ironic genres are way in.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 9, $13/$15.
The Stills, Sam Roberts Band, Malajube
Now it’s Brooklyn’s turn to celebrate Canada.
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (at Prospect Park West), 718-855-7882; 7, $3 donation.
T.I.T.S., Electroputas
*Snicker*. But seriously, maybe you can get your mind out the gutter to enjoy some post noise rock.
Glasslands, 289 Kent Ave. (at S. 2nd St.), B’klyn, 718-599-1450; 9, $tba.
Langhorne Slim, Neckbeard Telecaster, The GoStation, Rockethouse, Sikamoor Rooney, Wooden Hills, Shrubs
Will briefly remove his hat, for a large enough donation. This is a benefit for The Drew Goren Memorial Fund, so make sure you cough up the dough.
Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 718-384 7112; 6:30, $15.
Morrissey, Kristeen Young
Not quite bigger than Jesus, but certainly with better hair.
Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, 212-307-7171; 7, $35.
The Fiery Furnaces, Tris McCall, KAPOW!
I hear they put their grandma on their record because Jay-Z backed out at the last minute.
Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 10, $15.
Mia Riddle & Her Band, Sarah Shannon (of Velocity Girl), The Rowboats
Best way to make sure your band doesn’t abandon you? Name them “Her Band.”
Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, 10.
MO FIRE MC Yummy, The Groove Bros & The Whole Damn! Family, special guest Jahdan & The Mariella Show
It’s the best bang for your five bucks and a great way to remember what it feels like to actually dance.
Club Midway, Ave. A (betw. E. 2nd & E. 3rd Sts.), no phone; doors 10, $5.
OzomatLi, Babylon Circus, DJ Boro Boro
The L.A.-formed band mixes hip-hop, salsa and other genres; Babylon Circus does their big band thin. In the meantime, Boro Boro makes you sweat and buy more beer.
Central Park Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield, E. 72nd St. (at 5th Ave.) 212-360-2756; 3, free.
The Bad Plus
Mixing jazz, indie and progressive rock as heard on their latest disc entitled.... Prog (Heads Up). Yep, they’re thinking music, not titles.
Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 8 & 10:30, $25.
Marc Berley
Alt-rock that asks that you Kick the Machine. Beginning of his weekly residency.
Arlene’s Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.), 212-995-1652; 9, $10.
SUNDAY, JULY 1
Man Man, Illinois, DENGUE FEVER
So a bunch of gringos go to Cambodia and form a disco band with a vocalist from that country. Does that sound weird? Gonna be a pool full of crazy.
McCarren Park Pool, Lorimer St. & Bedford Ave., B’klyn, 212-639-9675: 3, free.
The Polyphonic Spree
Together, they’re culty. Separated, we’re not quite sure how to place them.
Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 8, $25.
Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Vietnam
They call this duo Mexico’s response to the White Stripes—just no drums, two acoustic guitars and lots of energy. Vietnam opens with their long-haired blues.
Central Park Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield, E. 72nd St. (at 5th Ave.) 212-360-2756; 3, free.
Happy Birthday Canada
Carole Pope, Alyson Palmer and Tony Salvatore of BETTY, Kate McGarry, Greg Naughton, Joe Hurley, Shelley McPherson and more singing songs written by Canadians.
Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7, $20.
MONDAY JULY 2
Radio Birdman, Awesome Color
Australian for proto-punk. And, damn, what an awesome color it is, I must admit.
Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23rd Street, (212) 777-6800; 7, $22.50/$25.
The Tito Puente Orchestra
The master timbalero may be gone, but his legacy lives on under the leadership of his son, Rony Puente.
S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 9, $20.
TUESDAY JULY 3
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, The Donkeys, High Places
Honestly, I was never a huge fan of Casiotone for Those in Fulfilling Relationships.
Don Pedro’s, 90 Manhattan Ave., B’klyn, 718-218-6914; 8, $tba.
The Ataris, The Crash Moderns, Super Satellite
Goonies references and Don Henley songs for people who weren’t alive in the ’80s.
Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 7:30, $13.
Nick Bärtsch’s Ronin
Head out and check this Swedish pianist as he debuts “zen funk” in the U.S. in time to see the fireworks.
Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7:30 & 9:30, $18.
