Top NYC Concerts to Catch in February: A Valentine's Day Mix of Jazz, Rock and Electronic Beats
February is just around the corner and the city that never sleeps is abuzz with live music options. With Valentine's Day looming, Gothamist has rounded up an essential list of must-see shows across genres.
Start your month with a bang at Nowadays in Queens for an all-day takeover by Underground Resistance, led by "Mad" Mike Banks, who's vowed to take down the major record companies. The Detroit techno collective will push you through a marathon set that explores 35 years of psychedelic beatscapes and richly layered electronic landscapes.
Rock out with Real Young and Lazy Horse at Union Pool in Brooklyn, where Adam Reich - aka engineer turned multi-instrumentalist - continues his so-called Winterlong Residency playing Neil Young classics. The infectious energy of this act will make you want to rock all night long.
ESG fans would be remiss not to catch the legendary New York band's Final Dance Tour at Elsewhere on February 13th. Their influential minimalist funk has captivated audiences for decades, and their performance promises to be a danceable and wildly catchy celebration of their sui generis style.
For jazz aficionados, Dianne Reeves' annual mid-February stand at Jazz at Lincoln Center is an unmissable event. The jazz vocal technician brings fresh arrangements to timeless standards and her voice will transport you to a world of sonic bliss.
In February, another great saxophonist Gary Bartz takes the stage at Le Poisson Rouge with his smooth and soulful take on Earth, Wind & Fire and Midnight Star tracks. This show is perfect for both long-time fans and newcomers to jazz music.
Last but certainly not least, get ready for a wild night out with Peaches + Model/Actriz at Knockdown Center in Queens. The Canadian electropunk icon has lost none of her edge since the early 2000s, and this latest outing promises an unapologetic NSFW dance party experience that will leave you breathless.
Finally, Mavis Staples and Allison Russell are set to mesmerize audiences with their special collaboration at Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. The former Staple Singers veteran covers everything from Frank Ocean to Sparklehorse while joined by a diverse supporting cast of musicians.
In February's concert calendar, you can't go wrong with any of these incredible options - be it Underground Resistance, Real Young and Lazy Horse, ESG, Dianne Reeves, Gary Bartz, Peaches + Model/Actriz or Mavis Staples and Allison Russell.
February is just around the corner and the city that never sleeps is abuzz with live music options. With Valentine's Day looming, Gothamist has rounded up an essential list of must-see shows across genres.
Start your month with a bang at Nowadays in Queens for an all-day takeover by Underground Resistance, led by "Mad" Mike Banks, who's vowed to take down the major record companies. The Detroit techno collective will push you through a marathon set that explores 35 years of psychedelic beatscapes and richly layered electronic landscapes.
Rock out with Real Young and Lazy Horse at Union Pool in Brooklyn, where Adam Reich - aka engineer turned multi-instrumentalist - continues his so-called Winterlong Residency playing Neil Young classics. The infectious energy of this act will make you want to rock all night long.
ESG fans would be remiss not to catch the legendary New York band's Final Dance Tour at Elsewhere on February 13th. Their influential minimalist funk has captivated audiences for decades, and their performance promises to be a danceable and wildly catchy celebration of their sui generis style.
For jazz aficionados, Dianne Reeves' annual mid-February stand at Jazz at Lincoln Center is an unmissable event. The jazz vocal technician brings fresh arrangements to timeless standards and her voice will transport you to a world of sonic bliss.
In February, another great saxophonist Gary Bartz takes the stage at Le Poisson Rouge with his smooth and soulful take on Earth, Wind & Fire and Midnight Star tracks. This show is perfect for both long-time fans and newcomers to jazz music.
Last but certainly not least, get ready for a wild night out with Peaches + Model/Actriz at Knockdown Center in Queens. The Canadian electropunk icon has lost none of her edge since the early 2000s, and this latest outing promises an unapologetic NSFW dance party experience that will leave you breathless.
Finally, Mavis Staples and Allison Russell are set to mesmerize audiences with their special collaboration at Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. The former Staple Singers veteran covers everything from Frank Ocean to Sparklehorse while joined by a diverse supporting cast of musicians.
In February's concert calendar, you can't go wrong with any of these incredible options - be it Underground Resistance, Real Young and Lazy Horse, ESG, Dianne Reeves, Gary Bartz, Peaches + Model/Actriz or Mavis Staples and Allison Russell.
mad mike banks is a genius and their sets are always so epic. and real young and lazy horse at union pool sounds like a blast too! i've been listening to their music nonstop and adam reich is literally the best engineer turned musician ever 
can't wait for dianne reeves' jazz show at jazz at lincoln center it's always a highlight of mine 
February is gonna be lit with all these sick shows - Underground Resistance at Nowadays in Queens sounds like a total rave fest 
, while Real Young and Lazy Horse's Neil Young covers at Union Pool in Brooklyn is gonna be such a blast from the past 
. And can't wait for ESG's Final Dance Tour at Elsewhere, their minimalist funk vibes are my jam 
and Gary Bartz's Earth, Wind & Fire covers are gonna be smooth and soulful 
. Peaches + Model/Actriz's Knockdown Center show is like a guaranteed wild night out 
!
gonna have to skip the Valentine's Day concert vibes this year... been there, done that, and all that jazz 
and btw, valentines day vibes are overrated 
. I mean, $100 for a single-day pass to see Underground Resistance? That's just ridiculous 
. It feels like they're trying to make up for lost revenue on vinyl sales or something 
. Meanwhile, ESG is giving away a free performance 
and we're expected to shell out top dollar for Peaches + Model/Actriz? Not cool 
? Nowadays in Queens is just another faceless entity that wants to charge us an arm and a leg for our hard-earned cash 
. Are we just going to let the major record labels and corporate sponsors dictate what we can see and hear? No way 
. Can't they just turn up the energy for once?! 
dianne reeves at jazz at lincoln center is always a highlight 
. For a rockin' good time, Real Young and Lazy Horse at Union Pool in Brooklyn are also great options - Adam Reich's Winterlong Residency with Neil Young classics always brings the energy 
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I mean, I love Dianne Reeves' voice too, but some of these arrangements sound a bit too polished for my taste. 
It's like they're just trying to shock people with their NSFW dance party. Like, isn't that just a bunch of nonsense? 
So yeah, I guess this list has some decent options...
and peaches + model/actriz's knockdown center show sounds like it's gonna be an absolute wild night 
. Their 35 years of psychedelic beatscapes will totally blow my mind 
. Real Young and Lazy Horse are also giving me all the rock vibes 
. And Peaches + Model/Actriz? FOMO levels at 11 
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First off, I need to check out that Underground Resistance show at Nowadays in Queens - "Mad" Mike Banks is a legend 
I've been listening to their music for years and it's always a wild ride 
. And can we not forget about Gary Bartz at Le Poisson Rouge? Smooth jazz at its finest 
. All these shows together, though... February is gonna be lit 
I've been following Underground Resistance for ages, and "Mad" Mike Banks' reputation as a techno legend is well-deserved 
Have you checked out Gary Bartz's latest gig? His take on Earth, Wind & Fire tracks sounds AMAZING 
i'm really hyped about underground resistance at nowadays , they're like the ultimate techno rebels 
and real young and lazy horse at union pool sound like an amazing show too - who doesn't love neil young classics? 
but what's really got me excited is peaches + model/actriz at knockdown center . i mean, electropunk icon since the 2000s still bringing that edge ? 
And can we talk about Peaches' comeback show at Knockdown Center? It's going to be a wild night! 
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. Gary Bartz's Earth, Wind & Fire cover sounds like a total vibe fest too 
. Can't wait to see what the rest of Feb brings!