5 Live Music Musts - May 27, 2016
Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic
5 Live Music Musts - May 27, 2016
5 Live Music Musts - May 27, 2016
Boston Calling
Boston calls this weekend with too many bands to mention. The Boston Calling Festival has grown to be one of the top urban festivals in the country, spread out over three days and now held two weekends a year. This weekend will totally rock with artists from all over the music map. Our favorites include Sufjan Stevens, Sia, and Lisa Hannigan tonight, Cortney Barnett tomorrow (fresh off her SNL appearance,) and Charles Bradley on Sunday. You may not yet be used to the hot weather, so wear your sunscreen and stay hydrated! Tickets are still available here and you can take the train. (Pictured: Courtney Barnett)
Luna at Columbus Theatre
Rolling Stone magazine once called Luna “the best band you’ve never heard of.” Well, now you’ve heard of them and it’s time to check them out at the Columbus Theatre Sunday night. The band was an underground indie favorite in the 90’s and early 2000’s with their layered guitar work and poetic lyrics. They’ve re-united for a tour and play Providence Sunday night. RI’s Long Trees, who just released a new album, open at 8PM. Tickets are $25 and should be available at the door.
Simon Joyner at Aurora
Along with artists like Will Oldham, The Mountain Goats, and Smog, Omaha singer-songwriter Simon Joyner began his career as part of the "lo-fi" movement in the 1990's. His disonnent sound and astute songwriting can be heard on his recently released (13th) album, Grass, Branch and Bone. Joyner shares the bill at Aurora tonight with Ian O'Neil of Deer TIck and Bible Studies, aband led by Steve Delmonico of The Quahogs.Tickets are $8 - music starts around 9PM.
The Furies at The Spot
Some top indie bands arrive at The Spot tomorrow night led by The Furies, an all-female group based in NYC. We’ve been listening and love their sweet harmonies and their alt/pop/rock sounds influenced by everyone from Jeff Buckley to Liz Phair. Openers include locals Forest Fires and Best Buds. Music begins at 9PM in the Colosseum at The Spot– tickets $10 in advance, $12 day of show.
Brantley Gilbert
Country star Brantley Gilbert gets the season started at the Infinity Center in Mansfield next Thursday June 2. Gilbert arrived on the scene in 2010 and won several “best new artist” awards. The Georgia native, who has had four #1 hits in the last few years, headlines the show that also includes Kip Moore and Colt Ford. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased here.
