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Panorama Kicks Off Today With Music and Vendors

One of the summer’s most eclectic and varied festival lineups is coming to New York City this weekend. Festival gates are swinging open today at Randall’s Island Park.

Back for its second year, Panorama Music Festival kicks off today with music, attractions, food and drink.

Some passes still remain for the festival and can be purchased here.

Photo courtesy of Panorama

Solange and Frank Ocean are headlining today’s lineup with performances at 8 p.m. and 9:35 p.m., respectively. But the two megastars aren’t the only noteworthy aspects of the weekend’s festivities. Hosts of indie rockers, up-and-coming rappers and DJs, cult electronic groups and singer-songwriters will be taking over the four stages – the Panorama, Pavilion, Parlor and Point – over the next three days.

Other headlining artists include Tame Impala, Nine Inch Nails and A Tribe Called Quest. Glass Animals, Spoon, Future Islands and Tyler, The Creator are among other noteworthy acts throughout the festival. For a complete lineup and set times, visit panorama’s website.

If those names don’t mean anything to you, or if you’re just in it for Solange’s sure-to-slay set, there’s still more to Panorama, too. Even if you’re gung-ho for the music, you should still make an effort to get to the festival early. Don’t miss out on all your pass has to offer.

Several New York City favorites make up a food lineup that’s almost as impressive as the artist lineup. With vendors like Roberta’s, 2nd City, Ice & Vice, Salvation Taco and Eggloo serving up their best, you could find one of your NYC favorites inside Panorama gates.

Hungry for more? Panorama boasts a slew of other attractions. Record store Rough Trade will have a special Panorama pop-up store, Macy’s is hosting a pool party, and HP is sponsoring an interactive art lounge. Some of your other favorite brands are involved too: Bud Light, Sephora, Califia and Deep Eddy Vodka will all be on site.

Food, entertainment and great music? Check, check and check. Get to the festival early for the full experience, and check out the Panorama website for more information including the lineup, travel tips and set times.

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Downtown Concerts You Can’t Miss

Summer is the time to live for NYC music.

While New York City plays host to world-class concerts pretty much every night, music aficionados often overlook Downtown as the hotspot to check it all out. It’s time to stop undermining the wealth of musical choice in Lower Manhattan.

We’ve lined up the best Downtown concerts to check out in the next week. Don’t miss these excellent live performances.

Ages and Ages at Mercury Lounge

Joyful lyrics and soaring melodies define this Portland group’s stomp and holler sound. Similar to groups like Family and Friends, they use folk and indie sounds to address themes plaguing millennials. Before you go, check out this video that includes them singing with a children’s choir.

Tickets range from $10 to $12 and are available here.

Tonight July 20, 7:30 p.m., doors at 6:30.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St.

Jesse Malin, Juliana Hatfield and Matthew Ryan at The Bowery Ballroom 

If you were around for the feminist-punk-alternative-rock movement of the 90s, you might remember Juliana Hatfield, or one of her songs like “Universal Heart-Beat.” Let nostalgia carry you to her show with Jesse Malin and Matthew Ryan at The Bowery Ballroom this weekend. Malin, who was recently featured in a Paste Studios clip, is following up his critically acclaimed 2015 record with “Outsiders,” due out in October. His 2002 record was produced by Ryan Adams. This show is for fans of alternative punk and rock.

Tickets range from $22 to $25 and are available here.

Saturday July 22, 9 p.m., doors at 8.
The Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St.

George Ezra at The Bowery Ballroom

You may remember George Ezra for his hit “Budapest” from a few years back, but the British singer-songwriter is worth checking for more than his songs named after European cities (see “Barcelona,” also). His deep, velvety voice is truly unlike anything you’ve ever heard, and his lyrics are often a toss-up between sweet and sarcastic. His most recent release is a new upbeat single called  “Don’t Matter Now,” which comes complete with this quirky music video.

Tickets are sold out, but may be available from third party sellers.

Monday July 31, 8 p.m., doors at 7.
The Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St.

Okkervil River and Jesse Hale Moore at Joe’s Pub

Okkervil River is running a slew of acoustic trio shows, and their next stop is Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater. They’re bringing a personal and low key feel to this tour of shows. Their album “Away” was named one of the best albums of 2016 by the Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic. Check out this show for a chill evening of singing and guitar.

Tickets are $25 and are available here.

Thursday July 27; Two performance times: 7 and 9:30 p.m., doors at 6 and 9 p.m.
J0e’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. 

 

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Don’t Miss These 5 Upcoming Downtown Concerts

On Tuesday, July 4, a New York Downtown rooftop is the only place to be. A drink in your hand, fireworks in the sky and friends by your side make for a celebratory day of merrymaking in honor of our country’s history and freedom.

But for the rest of the week, try celebrating with music. Downtown is home to a wealth of venues, and we’ve highlighted upcoming shows from some of our favorites. Be sure to buy your tickets early, as many sell out on the day of. “We the People” shall revel in the music of New York this week.

Dustbowl Revival at City Winery

This multi-piece Americana group is taking over the City Winery tomorrow night. Formed in 2007 in Venice, Cali., the group brings together as many as 15 members to create a stomping, rollicking sound, rooted in folk, swing and bluegrass. Don’t miss their NYC show.

Tickets are available on the City Winery website.

Tomorrow, June 30, 8 p.m., doors at 6. 
City Winery, 155 Varick St. 

The Mae Trio at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3 

The Mae Trio is a sweet Aussie triad from Melbourne. Members Maggie Rigby, her sister Elsie and Anita Hillman incorporate elements of bluegrass and folk to create a pleasing harmony. Their second album, “Take Care Take Cover,” was released in April. Skilled in instruments like the banjo, cello and ukulele, they are sure to make your foot tap.

Tickets available at Ticketfly.

Sunday, July 2, 8:30 p.m., doors at 8:15.
Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3, 185 Orchard St. 

Rooney, Run River North and ROMES at The Bowery Ballroom 

You’ve probably forgotten about Rooney, the group made famous for their song “When Did Your Heart Go Missing?” – which probably circled your high school playlists a few times in 2007. It turns out they’ve been making music since then – three albums worth – and now they’re taking on 2017 with a summer tour. Run River North, a six-member group from California, joins them this Wednesday at The Bowery Ballroom. You’ll fall in love with the charming group, who filmed a music video in the back of a Honda.

Tickets available here.

Wednesday July 5, 9 p.m., doors at 8.
The Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St.

(Sandy) Alex G, Japanese Breakfast and Cende at The Bowery Ballroom

(Sandy) Alex G has made one of the best and most interesting albums so far this year, as hailed by the likes of NPR and Pitchfork. His record “Rocket” has been praised by indie rock fans and critics alike. Japanese Breakfast is another up-and-coming soloist, and released a new single, “Boyish,” this month.

Tickets are sold out, but may be available from third party sellers.

Friday, July 7, 8:30 p.m., doors at 7:30. 
The Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. 

Animal Reporters at Mercury Lounge

This band got its start right here in Lower Manhattan, when members created their group on the Lower East Side in 2013. They combine funk, rock, blues and garage music to create their danceable sound. The Mercury Lounge hosts them at the end of the week for lively jam session.

Tickets available here.

Friday, July 7, doors at 10:30 p.m.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. 

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Living Music

WTC Hosts Summer Concert Series

Summer and music go hand in hand. Like a cold drink and rooftop-sitting or a good book and poolside lounging, music and warm weather is the ideal combination. This week at World Trade Center 7, get ready for a serving of both.

The #MyWTC Summer Concert Series kicked off June 8 and continues this Thursday with performances from Jimy Graham and Eleanor Dubinsky. The series is bringing local musical acts to the Downtown area this summer, and performances are free to the public. Each performance is held at the Silverstein Family Park, right in front of 7 World Trade, located in the heart of Downtown at 250 Greenwich St.

Photo by Isabella Gervasoni

Thursday’s forecast promises sunny skies and sweet tunes at the series’ second performance. The series will continue with performances on July 7, July 20, August 4 and August 17. This Thursday also features a #MyWTC raffle, in which anyone who attends the show at 5 p.m. and posts a photo on Instagram using the hashtag #MyWTC will be entered to win a gift basket full of WTC and MyWTC merch. You must also follow World Trade Center on Instagram to be entered to win. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of Thursday’s performance, at 6 p.m.

At the series’ latest performance, Midtown Staxx treated after-work crowds to a fun and lively set. The group, who also performed at the WTC summer concert series last year, was excited to be back.

“It’s really cool to be exposed to a bunch of people who may not come out at midnight on a Tuesday,” said Lisa McQuade, the lead singer in the band. “We get the after work crowd and just people who may not be exposed to our music, may not be on social media. Tourists, people from around the world frankly, are here.”