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Canada Rocks Indie Style!!

Plants and Animals & Rock Plaza Central @ Union Hall

In continuation of the the Canadians taking over the indie rock scene, here are two stellar up and coming bands that are worth a listen! Plants and Animals have been described as the next Arcade Fire, while Rock Plaza Central are just a bunch of cow punks that just wanna rock your face off in concert! Both must see bands, so check them out!

@ Union Hall
Location: 702 Union Street (map)
Starts: 7:30
Cost: $10 ADV/ $12 DOS

Great Show...

Ben Sollee @ The Living Room

The funky fresh sound of Ben Sollee with emanating from the Living Room for one special night of great folk music with a feel sensibility! Be sure to check out the show.

@Living Room
Location: 154 Ludlow St (map)
Starts: 8 Pm
Cost: Free

Catchy Brooklyn Pop Bands Plays the Burg..

Bishop Allen @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Not to be confused with Sun City Girl Alan Bishop, this Brooklyn indie four-piece is still mostly flying under the blog radar. But the band's work ethic (releasing an EP each month last year), super-catchy melodies, and ear for experimentation are sure to earn Bishop Allen next-big-thing status sooner rather than later. Christian Rudder sings a bit like a Yankee Ray Davies, relating romantic trifles over acoustic guitar and xylophone, but the Kinks comparisons really ring true on the band's more rockin' tracks. One cover of "Lola" tonight and we'll be swooning.

@Music Hall of Williamsburg
Location: 66 N 6th St (map)

Should be an interesting show...

Mugison and Beat Circus @ Union Hall

Here is a night filled with quarky Icelandic Music (Mugison) and a Boston the draws musical influences ranging from southern gospel to gothic American. It will definitely be an eclectic night of music the should be interesting in all aspect of musical performances. Check it out!

@Union Pool
Location: 484 Union Ave (map)
Starts: 8 Pm
Cost: $10

A Canadian Take Over...

Plants and Animals & Ben Sollee @ Mercury Lounge

In continuation of the the Canadians taking over the indie rock scene, here are two stellar up and coming bands that are worth a listen! Plants and Animals have been described as the next Arcade Fire, while Ben Sollee is singer songwriter with a fresh pop sensibility that is excelelnt! Both must see acts, so check them out!

@ Mercury Lounge
Location: 217 E. Houston Street (map)
Starts: 7 PM
Cost: $10

Billyburg great show...

Bonde Do Role & Deathset @ Europa

Here is a phenomenal night of off the wall dance rock show that will get your tight jeaned booty shaking and your head bobbing like a crazy person. The party is Europa tonight so be sure to check out the show.

@Europa
Location: 98-104 Meserole Avenue (map)
Starts: 7 PM
Cost: $15

Enter To Win....

Menudo @ Blender Theater At Gramercy 4/22

For all you loyal WUNY readers out there, we here at Whats Up NYC have acquired a pair of tickets to the Mum show on May 16 and want to give them to you! It is going to be an amazing show, so be sure to enter for your chance at the free tixs! All we need is your name and home address. Good Luck!

Enter Here!

Rules and Private Policy

http://www.myspace.com/menudo

@Blender Theatre at Gramercy
Location: 127 E. 23rd St. (map)

A Welsh Songstress w/ Soul....

Duffy @ The Apollo Theater

Welsh pop sensation Duffy will be bringing her retro motown sound to the Apollo Theater for one great night of feel good musical flavors that are perfect for a night out on the town with a special someone. Be sure to check out the show!

@ The Apollo Theater
Location: 253 West 125th Street (map)
Starts: 8 PM
Cost: $45

Why Yes They Do Rock!!

British Sea Power @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Hands down one of my favorite CDs of the past month! They a balls to the wall epic rock n roll sound with choruses that just make you want to get all your friends together and start a revolution. Their live show is just as impressive as their studio albums so get a ticket and check out this powerhouse band from England! The Rosebuds will be opening!

@ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Location: 66 N. Sixth St (map)
Starts: 8 PM
Cost: $18

Hipster Faves...

Team Robespierre & The Teenagers @ Maxwell's

I am pretty sure Brooklyn's Team Robespierre are going to put on such an insane live show that everyone at the venue are going be like Teenagers who? Come and see what I am talking about tonight at Music Hall of Williamsburg when Team Robespierre rocks the house with their New Wave Punk that will blow your mind. The Teenagers will also be there which is NEAT!

@Maxwell's
Location: 1029 Washington Ave., Hoboken NJ (map)
Starts: 9 pm
Cost: $16 ADV/ $18 DOS

Why Yes They Do Rock!!

British Sea Power @ Bowery Ballroom

Hands down one of my favorite CDs of the past month! They a balls to the wall epic rock n roll sound with choruses that just make you want to get all your friends together and start a revolution. Their live show is just as impressive as their studio albums so get a ticket and check out this powerhouse band from England! The Rosebuds will be opening!

@Bowery Ballroom
Location: 6 Delancey St (map)
Starts: 7 Pm
Cost: $18

This is His Night...

Chris Mills CD Release Show @ Union Pool

What better way to celebrate the release of your new CD then rocking out some of the new tracks at one of the Williamsburg best small venues! I think there is no better way! Come and see Chris Mills perform his new songs to celebrate the release of his new CD on Ernest Jennings Records. Should be a great show!

@Union Pool
Location: 484 Union Ave (map)
Starts: 8 Pm
Cost: $10

Raptastic!

Dizzee Rascal and El-P @ Webster Hall

The Brit rapper with jaggedy beats and off the hook songs is back and better than ever! He will be hitting Webster Hall for one exceptional night of Grimy Brit hop that will make you want to dance your face off. Be there for the insanity that will ensue.

@ Webster Hall
Location:125 E 11th St (map)
Starts: 7 PM
Cost: $20

I Still Believe That God Is My Friend..

Bob Schneider & Dead Rock West @ Knitting Factory

Be ready for a pretty awesome night of singer songwriters tonight at the Knitting Factory. Usually backed by a band, Bob will instead be his own band and taking on every instrument involved, it will definitely be a hard rocking one man show! And don't miss Dead Rock West which will be playing their blend of Rockabilly and americana.

@The Knitting Factory
Location: , 74 Leonard Street (map)
Starts: 7:30 PM
Cost: $18

Irresistable Pop Magic...

Panic at the Disco and Motion City Soundtrack @ Roseland Ballroom

Give in to your urges to listen to this irresistible pop punk band and come and check them out at the Roseland Ballroom! They will be playing tracks from their phenomenal new album as well as their classics! I am pretty sure Everything is Alright will be stuck in my head for the rest of my life, and the truth I really don't have a problem with that. Oh yeah and the line up is stacked with Panic at the Disco, the Hush Sound and Phantom Planet so you will totally get the bang for your buck!

@Roseland Ballroom
Location: 239 W 52nd St (map)
Starts: 6:45
Cost: $40

Irresistable Pop Magic...

Panic at the Disco and Motion City Soundtrack @ Roseland Ballroom

Give in to your urges to listen to this irresistible pop punk band and come and check them out at the Roseland Ballroom! They will be playing tracks from their phenomenal new album as well as their classics! I am pretty sure Everything is Alright will be stuck in my head for the rest of my life, and the truth I really don't have a problem with that. Oh yeah and the line up is stacked with Panic at the Disco, the Hush Sound and Phantom Planet so you will totally get the bang for your buck!

@Roseland Ballroom
Location: 239 W 52nd St (map)
Starts: 6:45
Cost: $40

Hipster Faves...

Team Robespierre & The Teenagers @ Bowery Ballroom

I am pretty sure Brooklyn's Team Robespierre are going to put on such an insane live show that everyone at the venue are going be like Teenagers who? Come and see what I am talking about tonight at Music Hall of Williamsburg when Team Robespierre rocks the house with their New Wave Punk that will blow your mind. The Teenagers will also be there which is NEAT!

@Bowery Ballroom
Location: 6 Delancey Street (map)
Start: 8 PM
Cost: $16 ADV/ $18 DOS

Great New Band....

The Acorn @ Sound Fix Records

Come and check out this amazing new band out of Canada! Their music is a mix of Indie rock with a twist of gothic americana. Think Calexico with a little less spaghetti western influence. Their studio album is absolutely brilliant and leads me to think that their live show is bound to be just as creatively mind blowing. Should be an excellent show!

@ Sound Fix Records
Location: 110 Bedford Ave (map)
Starts: 8 PM
Cost: Free

Great New Band....

The Acorn @ Union Hall

Come and check out this amazing new band out of Canada! Their music is a mix of Indie rock with a twist of gothic americana. Think Calexico with a little less spaghetti western influence. Their studio album is absolutely brilliant and leads me to think that their live show is bound to be just as creatively mind blowing. Should be an excellent show!

@ Union Hall
Location: 702 Union Street (map)
Starts: 7:30
Cost: $10

Hipster Faves...

Team Robespierre & The Teenagers @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

I am pretty sure Brooklyn's Team Robespierre are going to put on such an insane live show that everyone at the venue are going be like Teenagers who? Come and see what I am talking about tonight at Music Hall of Williamsburg when Team Robespierre rocks the house with their New Wave Punk that will blow your mind. The Teenagers will also be there which is NEAT!

@Music Hall of Williamsburg
Location: 66 North Sixth St (map)
Starts: 8 pm
Cost: $16 ADV/ $18 DOS

Socially Conscious Rappers Take Over...

Dead Prez and Umi Massive B @ Galapagos Art Space

Galapagos Art Space will be hoppin' tonight night will sick hip hop beats and the unbeatable rapping skills of Dead Prez. This duo in my mind is hip hop dynasty with their socially conscious and politically infused rhymes that read like poetry at some points and others like it could start a revolution. They are rappers with a message and they are pros at getting it across in their art. Be sure to check them out!

@Galapagos Art Space
Location: 70 N 6th St (map)
Starts: 10 PM
Cost: $15, $10 in advance

Awesome show..

The Hold Steady, The Virgins & Republic Tigers @ Webster Hall

Returning to the Tribeca Film Festival for a second time is Grammy-nominated music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas, who owns Chop Shop Music Supervision and recently launched her music label Chop Shop Records. Patsavas will curate Breaking the Band sponsored by Target, an exclusive live music showcase featuring The Hold Steady, The Virgins, and Republic Tigers that will take place Webster Hall. It is going to be an amazing show be sure to check it out.

@ Webster Hall
Location:125 E 11th St (map)
Starts: 7 PM
Cost: BUY NOW

Good Show at the Union Hall..

Royal American, Boy Genius and Mr. Gnome @ Union Hall

Here is a great line up of bands that should not be passed up! Royal American play a blend of americana rock that's heavily influenced by New Orleans zydeco as well Steve Earle's alt country sound. Their music rocks hard, but also makes you want to dance just as much!

@ Union Hall
Location: 702 Union Street (map)
Starts: 11 PM
Cost: $8

Great line up...

Cheeky Bastard Artist Now Showcase Featuring Live Music by Enon, Men, Children and Women & Blonde Acid Cult @ Hiro Ballroom

Come and check this exceptional Art Now Showcase on May 1 it's three stellar bands that you should definitely be rocking out to on you ipod and the best part about it is... It's Free with RSVP! How can you not life the sound of that! There will also be a lucky beer open bar from 8-9 and some other drinks deal. I would say this not a bad night out on town!

@ Hiro Ballroom
Location: 371 West 16th St (map)
Starts:9 PM
Cost: Free W/ RSVP , enter name and e-mail

This Band is Neat!!!

Band Marino @ Club NME at The Annex

If a swirling carousel of old timey guitars, banjos and mandolins are your cup of tea then this band is for you. They play high energy rock music with an old timey feel! It's feel good music! Give it a listen, it will get your in a damn good mood!

@ The Annex
Location: 152 Orchard Street (map)
Starts: 8:00 pm
Cost: $10

Indie Rock Goddess!!!

Feist @ Hammerstein Ballroom

This is the definite show to be at tonight! Feist is riding high right now with international acclaim and now she is back with breathtakingly beautiful performance. It's worth every penny.. believe me.

@ Hammerstein Ballroom
Location: 311 W 34th St (map)
Starts: 9 Pm
Cost: $31

Holy Sh*t they REUNITED!!....

The Verve @ WAMU Theater at Madison Square Garden

The most devastating part getting in to this band around the time when "Bittersweet Symphony" hit it big was the fact of how quickly the band broke up afterwards. I fell madly in love Urban Hymns and never had a chance to see the Band! AHHHHH! But they are back and touring the states! I can't wait to see how they epic psychedelic Brit rock translates to the stage!! I am giddy like a little school girl!!!... But anyways you gots to see this band in concert it's going to ROCK!

@WAMU Theater at Madison Square Garden
Location: 7th Ave & 32nd St (map)
Starts: 8 Pm
Cost: $40

He Kind of Sounds Like Prince...

Van Hunt @ S.O.B s

What makes Van Hunt so unique and helps him stand out next to his contemporaries is the fact that he can easily cross genres with the ease of a pro. His last CD showed his classic motown style as well as his 80s synth rock style within songs. Be sure to check out the show.

@ S.O.Bs
Location: 204 Varick St (map)
Starts:8 pm
Cost: $20 ADV/ $22 DOS

Holy Sh*t they REUNITED!!....

The Verve @ WAMU Theater at Madison Square Garden

The most devastating part getting in to this band around the time when "Bittersweet Symphony" hit it big was the fact of how quickly the band broke up afterwards. I fell madly in love Urban Hymns and never had a chance to see the Band! AHHHHH! But they are back and touring the states! I can't wait to see how they epic psychedelic Brit rock translates to the stage!! I am giddy like a little school girl!!!... But anyways you gots to see this band in concert it's going to ROCK!

@WAMU Theater at Madison Square Garden
Location: 7th Ave & 32nd St (map)
Starts: 8 Pm
Cost: $40

Some Music To Pet The Cat By..

Erin Lang @ The Annex

Erin Lang the whisper soft singer and musician from Montreal via London England, will be squeezing the accordion and strumming the ukulele to electronic beats and birdsong. Accompanied by the analogue synth sounds of Roger O'Donnell (long time keyboard player for the Cure), it will be an electromantic evening filled with mystery and moonlight imagery. Sounds interesting.

@ The Annex
Location: 152 Orchard Street (map)
Starts: 8:30 pm
Cost: $8

Stellar South African Band..

BLK JKS @ Harriet's Alter Ego

Freedom Day @ Harriet’s brings together South Africans, Brooklyn residents and the greater New York City community for a special performance by South Africa's own BLK JKS! This band plays a blend of psychedelic rock with a traditional African edge. Their live show is pretty amazing so be sure to check it out!

@ Harriet's Alter Ego
Location: 293 Flatbush Ave (map)
Starts: 5 PM
Cost: Free

A New Yorker Through and Through..

Jesse Malin @ Bowery Ballroom

If there is any musician out right now that completely embodies New York City, it is Jesse Malin. He fronted a classic New York punk band called the D Generation and owns Niagara, a neighborhood bar down in Alphabet City. Malin writes songs with characters that are weary with regret for dreams unfulfilled or rife with anxiety for those yet to be realized. His works represents New York, just as much as the Boss represents New Jersey. So go check celebrate the holidays with Mr. NYC tonight at Bowery Ballroom. Be sure to come early to check out Grey Race they have a unique sound that is not be missed!

@Bowery Ballroom
Location: 6 Delancey St (map)
Starts: 7 Pm
Cost: $16 adv/ $18 DOS

Enter To Win....

JellyNYC+ Boost Mobile in partnership with New York Magazine Presents I'm From Barcelona and Thao Nyugen @ Masonic Temple in Brooklyn

For all you loyal WUNY readers out there, we here at Whats Up NYC have acquired a pair of tickets to the I'm From Barcelona/ Thao Nyugen show on May 1 at the Masonic Temple and want to give them to you! It is going to be an amazing show, so be sure to enter for your chance at the free tixs! All we need is your name and home address. Good Luck!

Enter Here!

Rules and Private Policy

http://www.myspace.com/imfrombarcelona

http://www.myspace.com/thaomusic

@Brooklyn Masonic Temple
Location: 317 Clermont Avenue (map)

Tickets: $10 (BUY NOW)

Great Show...

Eisley and The Myriad @ Highline Ballroom

Here is a great show to check out, filled with beautiful voices and extremely catchy pop rock with the absolutely gorgeous sisters from Eisley. But also get there early so you can see The Myriad who are the proud winners of MTV2’s 2008 Dew Circuit competition. Meaning that they are a band to keep your eye on!

@Highline Ballroom
Location: 431 W. 16th Street (map)
Starts: 9PM
Cost: $15 ADV, $17 DOS

Excellent side project..

Destroyer @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Dan Bejar of the New Pornographers is back with his absolutely brilliant side project Destroyer and they are playing the Music Hall of Williamsburg! There will be new songs, classic songs and an all around amazing concert. Be sure to check it out!

@Music Hall of Williamsburg
Location: 66 North Sixth St (map)
Starts: 8 pm
Cost: $15

Singer Songwriter

Chris Bathgate @ The Knitting Factory

Critically acclaimed singer songwriter Chris Bathgate will be dropping in to the city for one amazing performance at the Knitting factory. Fresh off of his successful tour of Europe Bathgate will be performing new songs from his latest EP. Come and see why The Onion AV Club"In the saturated parade of indie singer-songwriters, Michigan native Chris Bathgate carries enough bleak, brooding identity to gain attention beyond the Sufjan Stevens crowd." - The Onion AV Club

@The Knitting Factory
Location: , 74 Leonard Street (map)
Starts: 7:30 PM
Cost: $18

Slash and Tom Morello On Stage at the Same Time!

Road Recovery’s 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert @ Nokia Theatre

Denis Leary host this Benefit concert for Road Recovery, which is a non profit organization that for the last decade of mentored young people through addiction and other adversities. The line up for the event is absolutely astounding! Check out the line up:

* Slash, Velvet Revolver and Guns ‘N Roses
* Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine
* Jerry Cantrell, Alice in Chains
* Wayne Kramer, MC5
* The Nightwatchman (Tom Morello, acoustic)
* Perry Farrell, Jane’s Addiction

Additional live performances by:

* Denis Leary & The Crown Royals, featuring the Rehab Horns
* Ours (acoustic)
* Crazy James, a youth rock band from Road Recovery’s Performance Workshop Program
* Other special appearances

So basically this going to be the loudest rocking benenfit ever!!

@Nokia Theater
Location: 145 W 45th St (map)
Starts: 8 Pm
Cost: $60

Sink Your Teeth In Hipsters...

Temposhark @ Crash Mansion

Come and check the new import from the UK, Temposhark, they play synth drenched electronica that has been driving the electro scene mad with hype as them being the next big thing. Look at what London tabloids have written about them:

“The excellent Temposhark have been causing a stir with their gritty synth lyrics in electrotrashy nights across town. Ace newcomers.” - Time Out London

“Hipsters will be sinking their teeth into UK electronic act Temposhark.” – Next

@ Crash Mansion
Location: 199 Bowery (map)
Starts: 10 Pm
Cost: $10 ADV, $15 DOS

Amazing Singer Songwriter @ Luna...

Jason Collett @ Luna Lounge

You may recognize him from Broken Social Scene or you may not since the band it like 30 rotating people, but I can guarantee that he has toured with them! But what we are talking about here is Jason Collett as a solo artist, as a brilliant craftsman of pop gems that are reminiscent of Elliot Smith except a lot more optimistic. He is touring on the heals of his new album, Heres to Being Here which is an absolutely brilliant album that blends wistful California pop songs with twangy country edge. Come and see what he's all about tonight at the luna lounge!

@Luna Lounge
Location: 361 Metropolitan Avenue (map)
Starts: 7pm
Cost: $15

Studio B Craziness..

Yacht, Parts and Labor & Stars Like Fleas @ Studio B

Yacht use the male half of The Blow, not making equally whimsical, electro and disco-inspired pop that's party-approved. Parts and Labor turn up the synth distortion and rock a hole in your head; Stars Like Fleas is a celebrated, many-membered band that combines alt-country flavors with Animal Collective noise experiments.

@Studio B
Location: 259 Banker Street (map)
Starts: 9 PM
Cost: $10 advance, $12 day of show

Rockin out!!

Tally Hall and the Republic Tigers @ Bowery Ballroom

Touring on the debut album MARVIN’S MARVELOUS MECHANICAL MUSEUM, Tally Hall will be dropping in to the NYC area for two night of amazing performances. The Republic Tigers will be opening! It will be an excellent live show!

@Bowery Ballroom
Location: 6 Delancey Street (map)
Start: 8 PM
Cost: $12

Rockin out!!

Tally Hall and the Republic Tigers @ Southpaw

Touring on the debut album MARVIN’S MARVELOUS MECHANICAL MUSEUM, Tally Hall will be dropping in to the NYC area for two night of amazing performances. The Republic Tigers will be opening! It will be an excellent live show!

@Southpaw
Location: 125 5th Ave (map)
Starts: 8 Pm
Cost: $12

Baritone guitar anyone????

Scott Alexander Makes Friends @ The Annex

In the mood for some quirky indie rock reminiscent of Johnathan Richman and some vegan cookies? Then this is the performer for you he cooks his audience food and performs strange songs on a baritone guitar, I mean check out the reviews:

"The deep, extremely deep subconscious of Scott unveils itself between guitar strings, lyric sheets and cookie dough." Dan Herman

"Scott Alexander doesn't really fit into any categories . . . And he really revels in his cheery awkwardness." Brett McCabe, Baltimore City Paper

... Yup Should be an interesting performance.

@ The Annex
Location: 152 Orchard Street (map)
Starts: 7:30 pm
Cost: $8 Clothing donations will also be collected.

Enter To Win....

Tapes n Tapes @ Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza

For all you loyal WUNY readers out there, we here at Whats Up NYC have acquired a pair of tickets to the Tapes n Tapes show at The Fillmore at Irving Plaza on 4/18 and want to give them to you! It is going to be an amazing show, so be sure to enter for your chance at the free tixs! All we need is your name and home address. Good Luck!

Enter Here!

Rules and Private Policy

http://www.myspace.com/tapesntapes

@The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
Location: 17 Irving Pl (map)

Stellar Line Up of bands....

Ambulence LTD, Wild Light and Bear Hands @ Mercury Lounge

Ambulence LTD is back with a new album and they will be hitting up Mercury Lounge for one night of live music excitement! Newcomers Wild Light and Bear Hands will also be on the bill, which is a major plus! This is a night of indie rock bliss that should not be passed up!

@ Mercury Lounge
Location: 217 E. Houston Street (map)
Starts: 9 PM
Cost: $12

Classic Line Up....

Superdrag & Nada Surf @ Terminal 5

Here is a line up for you early 90s rockers to drool all over. Two of the indie rock bands that have been doing what they do best for years upon years together on the same line up. It is going be a night of lofi garage rock and stellar pop melodies. A must see show!

@ Terminal 5
Location: 610 W. 56th Street (map)
Starts: 8 PM
Cost: $22.00 advance / $25.00 day of show

BSS Alumn Perform Solo Pop Gems...

Jason Collett @ Mercury Lounge

You may recognize him from Broken Social Scene or you may not since the band it like 30 rotating people, but I can guarantee that he has toured with them! But what we are talking about here is Jason Collett as a solo artist, as a brilliant craftsman of pop gems that are reminiscent of Elliot Smith except a lot more optimistic. He is touring on the heals of his new album, Heres to Being Here which is an absolutely brilliant album that blends wistful California pop songs with twangy country edge. Come and see what he's all about tonight at the Mercury lounge!

@ Mercury Lounge
Location: 217 E. Houston Street (map)
Starts: 8:30 PM
Cost: $12

Rock N Roll

BOYSKOUT @ Pianos

Here is band that is the epitome of Brooklyn indie rockness! They are a group fill with bad ass Chicks that want to rock your face off! And how can you say no to that? Exactly

@Pianos
Location: 158 Ludlow St (map)
Starts: 8 PM
Cost: $8

BSS Alumn Perform Solo Pop Gems...

Jason Collett @ Mercury Lounge

You may recognize him from Broken Social Scene or you may not since the band it like 30 rotating people, but I can guarantee that he has toured with them! But what we are talking about here is Jason Collett as a solo artist, as a brilliant craftsman of pop gems that are reminiscent of Elliot Smith except a lot more optimistic. He is touring on the heals of his new album, Heres to Being Here which is an absolutely brilliant album that blends wistful California pop songs with twangy country edge. Come and see what he's all about tonight at the Mercury lounge!

@ Mercury Lounge
Location: 217 E. Houston Street (map)
Starts: 8:30 PM
Cost: $12

Bad Ass Female Lead Singer....

The Duke Spirit @ The Bowery Ballroom

If you are in to hard rocking Brit rock bands fronted by bad ass female lead singers then this is the band for you. Tonight they will be playing at Bowery Ballroom to celebrate the release of their new album, Neptune, which I personally think is one of the best albums that has come out this year. Be sure to get a hold of the new CD and check out this show!

@Bowery Ballroom
Location: 6 Delancey Street (map)
Start: 8 PM
Cost: $15

We'll Light This Night On Fire..

VHS VS BETA, Moving Units & Soft @ Highline Ballroom

On tour behind their new album, which I can't wait to hear live! VHS vs BETA will be lighting the Highline Ballroom on fire, heating up the dance floor and getting the party hoppin'!

@Highline Ballroom
Location: 431 W. 16th Street (map)
Starts: 9PM
Cost: $15

Enter To Win....

Tapes n Tapes @ Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza

For all you loyal WUNY readers out there, we here at Whats Up NYC have acquired a pair of tickets to the Tapes n Tapes show at The Fillmore at Irving Plaza on 4/18 and want to give them to you! It is going to be an amazing show, so be sure to enter for your chance at the free tixs! All we need is your name and home address. Good Luck!

Enter Here!

Rules and Private Policy

http://www.myspace.com/tapesntapes

@The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
Location: 17 Irving Pl (map)

Juno Soundtrack Sweetheart...

Kimya Dawson @ Webster Hall

Ever since I saw Juno over winter break I have had Kimya Dawson's Infectious silly, but raw pop music stuck in my head for months. I think anyone who has seen Juno can probably agree with me,that it perfectly mirrored the movies adolescent forced in to adulthood a little too early quite brilliantly. She will be performing tonight at Webster Hall in NYC and it should be a blast. I can't wait to hear the songs performed live!

@ Webster Hall
Location:125 E 11th St (map)
Starts: 7 PM
Cost: $20

Rock N Roll

Robbers On High Street & Action Painters @ The Mercury Lounge

Tonight will be a delightful line up of piano driven indie rock that is definitely worth checking out! Robbers on High Street are New Yorks answer to Spoon and Brooklyn's Action Painter craft such catchy indie pop that you will have their songs stuck in your just after one listen. Be sure to see this show!

@ Mercury Lounge
Location: 217 E. Houston Street (map)
Starts: 7 PM
Cost: $12

Panic In The City...

Widespread Panic @ United Palace

For all you Panicheads out there Widespread Panic is hitting NYC touring on the heals of their new album, Free Somehow. They will be playing two nights at United Palace. Be sure to check out one of the shows because it's going to be a night of good grooves and absolutely amazing jams. Don't miss out on the excellence that is Widespread in concert!

@ United Palace
Location: 4140 Broadway (map)
Starts: 7 PM
Cost: $37.50

Move up side and let the man go through..

Mike Doughty's Band @ Highline Ballroom

He is not as much Super Bon Bon anymore, but more of an excellent lyricist who has a real ear for writing a catchy song. The Soul Coughing obscure lyrics are gone, but it definitely has left way for an even more accessible listen. If you are in to more of the Soul Coughing obscureness I am pretty sure he still does his strange scatting in concert. That should be obscure enough to fulfill that void. It should be an excellent show!

@Highline Ballroom
Location: 431 W. 16th Street (map)
Starts: 9PM
Cost: $25

Panic In The City...

Widespread Panic @ United Palace

For all you Panicheads out there Widespread Panic is hitting NYC touring on the heals of their new album, Free Somehow. They will be playing two nights at United Palace. Be sure to check out one of the shows because it's going to be a night of good grooves and absolutely amazing jams. Don't miss out on the excellence that is Widespread in concert!

@ United Palace
Location: 4140 Broadway (map)
Starts: 7 PM
Cost: $37.50

Great Show in Brooklyn...

STEVE WYNN & THE MIRACLE 3 & THE BLACK HOLLIES @ Luna Lounge

The Legendary Steve Wynn and the Miracle 3 will be rocking out in Brooklyn and you should not miss it! It's going to be pretty amazing! Also Brooklyn's Black Hollies will be playing as well which makes this a pretty stellar line up!

@Luna Lounge
Location: 361 Metropolitan Avenue (map)
Starts: 7pm
Cost: $12

Show to Check out....

The Spinto Band and Helio Sequence @ Bowery Ballroom

Here is a stellar line up bands that should not be missed! Both Helio Sequence and the Spinto Band put on amazing live shows that any music lover should see. It will definitely be a show to remember! Plus Brooklyn's Epoch will be the opener, so get there early!

@Bowery Ballroom
Location: 6 Delancey Street (map)
Start: 8 PM
Cost: $13 adv / $15 day of

The Master of Dark Humor

The Eels @ Highline Ballroom

Ever since the early 90s Mark Oliver Everett has consistently put out some of the most creative pop music to grace the indie rock scene . He is a craftsman of multi faceted emotionally textured songs that fully capture human nature in all its up and downs. Come and see this master of bittersweet dark humor tonight at the Highline Ballroom it should be a great show!

@Highline Ballroom
Location: 431 W. 16th Street (map)
Starts: 9PM
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

Always an Interesting Show.

The Eels @ Highline Ballroom

Ever since the early 90s Mark Oliver Everett has consistently put out some of the most creative pop music to grace the indie rock scene . He is a craftsman of multi faceted emotionally textured songs that fully capture human nature in all its up and downs. Come and see this master of bittersweet dark humor tonight at the Highline Ballroom it should be a great show!

@Highline Ballroom
Location: 431 W. 16th Street (map)
Starts: 9PM
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

Show to Check out....

HEALTH, HIGH PLACES, GENGHIS TRON, TELEPATHE @ KNITTING FACTORY 3/31

Here is the hippest show in the city, tonight at the Knitting Factory there is an allstar line up of some of the hottest up and coming indie acts all on one stage for an absolutely amazing concert. Headlining is LA rockers Health, along with performances from Brooklyn's High Places and Telepathe. This is going to be a show that should be missed, so be sure to get your tickets and check it out!

http://www.myspace.com/healthmusic

@ The Knitting Factory
Location: 74 Leonard Street (map)
Starts: 7:30 PM
Cost: $8

Black on Both Sides...

Mos Def @ Nokia Theater

Mos Def is back in the music business after a successful stint in film, he is the hitting stage again with his smooth rhymes and old school beats. The show is going to be off the hook and you never know what friends might stop by to perform.

@Nokia Theater
Location: 145 W 45th St (map)
Starts: 7 Pm
Cost: $40

Chicago Jazzy Jazz...

NeedleDrop Music Series Jaimie Branch (trumpet)/Marc Riordan (drums)@ Safe T Gallery

Tonight come and check this great Trumpet/ Drum duo from Chicago at the Safe T Gallery. They got some mad skills from playing to together for over 7 years. It should be a night of skillful musicianship as well excellent exhibits at the Safe T Gallery.

@ The Safe T Gallery
Location: 111 Front St., Gallery 214, Brooklyn NY(map)
Starts: 6:00pm
Cost: $10