Summer in New York means there is more live music than ever to choose from and a ton of different locations in which you could choose to sweat yourself silly. In my opinion, the next couple of weeks holds some of the best shows this summer. One of them is even free. So, if you live in NY or nearby you should seriously consider making the journey to one or all of these shows.

Holly Miranda for Dummy Magazine
Sunday 08/01
St Vincent and tUnE-yArDs @ Central Park Summerstage (FREE)
Monday 08/02
Sharon Von Etten, Lady Lamb The Beekeeper and Special Guest @ The Rock Shop ($15)
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper is a ridiculously talented 20 year old from Portland, ME who is going to be doing so many big things so soon i’m sure of it. Catch her at a small venue while you can.
Thursday 08/05
Holly Miranda, Joan as Police Woman and Metric @ Prospect Park Bandshell (FREE)
We’re huge fans of Holly and Metric and this show is free. Do you need another reason to go?
Friday 08/06
Tegan and Sara & Paramore @ Jones Beach ($$)
Ditto on the above sentiment, huge fans of both of these bands and it’s by the beach. DO IT.
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