PANCAKE PICKS: THE BEST SHOWS OF THE WEEK FOR 5-15-17

Last week there were so many great shows, that we just couldn’t catch them all and this week is more of the same, but that’s the beauty of living in this great city. So get out and experience the magic that happens nightly and help set your musical calendar with our Pancake Picks below.

 

Monday

The Record Company @ MHOW – They just killed it at Irving Plaza a few nights ago, so just do yourself a favor if you like rock n’ roll, and see this tremendous band.

 

Clutch @ Brooklyn Steel – Join the rockers for the ‘psychic warfare’ tour that just started a few nights ago…it will be ripe with new music off their new album of the same name.

 

Tuesday

Don Bryant @ Baby’s All Right – The legendary soul singer returns with a new album that dropped a few days ago and will bring you to church with his incredible live performance.

 

Temples @ MHOW – In just a handful of years, the English rock band has skyrocketed to the top – find out why in the intimate venue.

 

Wednesday

Andy Shauf @ MHOW – Always an incredible experience, Andy Shauf will transport you into a world of despair, commotion and love with his unique storytelling abilities.

 

Imaginary People & The Midnight Hollow @ Mercury Lounge – A pair of NYC bands that will rock out the late set at Mercury Lounge.

 

Thursday

The Mystery Lights @ Brooklyn Bazaar – The NYC garage-rock band is one of the best bands this city has to offer and if you haven’t seen them yet, now’s your chance.

 

Sylvan Esso @ Brooklyn Steel – The electronic/pop duo are a sight to behold with their high-energy performances.

 

Charly Bliss @ Baby’s All Right – We’ve been following this band for a number of years now and they are ripe for stardom.

 

Dumpstaphunk @ Brooklyn Bowl – If you need to dance to some funky New Orleans jamminess then this is the show for you.

 

Friday

The Veevees @ Mercury Lounge – This hard-hitting rock band will whip the tiny space that is Mercury Lounge into a frenzy – you’ve been warned.

 

Lindsey Luff @ Rockwood – Brooklyn via Memphis singer-songwriter, Lindsey Luff, plays a 9pm set at stage 2. We will be interviewing Lindsey this week, so you know it will be great.

 

Saturday

Thurston Moore Group @ MHOW – Thurston Moore is a legend, that much you should know…catch his new solo-project and be prepared to have your face melted.

 

The Growlers @ Terminal 5 – The popular California surf/psych/garage/pop band calls their genre “Beach Goth” so check it out for yourselves.

 

Cat Power & Frankie Cosmos @ Webster Hall – Really great double bill with two amazing performers and will be a night to remember.

 

Sunday

Deerhunter @ Warsaw – Long-time rockers from Atlanta will bring their full-sound to the comforts of Warsaw.

 

Fascinator & Jimmy Whispers @ Baby’s All Right – If you want to see some weird, but cool music for FREE, then head on over to Baby’s for a 6pm start

 

 

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