The five best NYC concerts for the week of January 20, 2020
In the mood to discover your new favorite music act? Well, New York City is packed with a ton of concerts for your pleasure. We’ve picked five amazing shows taking place across the city from January 20 through January 26. Tickets for these concerts are on sale to the general public right now.
Wednesday, January 22
Last week, Canadian punk group Bad Waitress unveiled their new single “That’s Sedative.” On Wednesday, the band will play an early show inside the Mercury Lounge with support from Castle Rat and Old Lady. Bad Waitress have been seen touring with acts such as Rise Against and The Bronx in support of their debut EP Party Bangers Volume:1.
J Roddy Walston, Parker Gispert @ Bowery Ballroom
J. Roddy Walston will give some fan favorites from J. Roddy Walston and the Business a new feeling with some synthesizers and pianos. Aside from the re-imagined tunes, the singer will also introduce some new songs during this special performance. The Whigs frontman Parker Gispert, who unveiled their solo debut album Sunlight Tonight in 2018, will open.
Thursday, January 23
Ider, Raia Wes @ Rough Trade NYC
U.K. alternative rock duo Ider will arriving inside Rough Trade NYC to promote their debut album Emotional Education. The act have been earning mileage in Europe with tours alongside Tegan and Sara and Oh Wonder. Songwriter Raia Was, who is supporting their new EP titled Angel I'm Frightened (Side A), will open.
The Sadies, Cliff Westfall @ Union Pool
Canadian rock band The Sadies will have a two night stint inside Union Pool on Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24. Their Thursday performance will feature special guest Cliff Westfall, who is supporting their album Baby You Win. On January 24, the band will release their split with King Khan. The Sadies’ last studio album was 2017’s Northern Passages.
Friday, January 24
Samantha Urbani, Sedona @ Elsewhere
Last fall, Samantha Urbani made their return with the electric track “Made in Love.” The artist will have a special headlining show inside Elsewhere to test some new material. Joining them as support are Sedona, who will release their debut EP this year, and Tara, who unveiled their new single “Nine to Five” last month.