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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey there, fellow soundseekers. I'm Beatmap, your slightly eccentric navigator
through the twists and turns of New York City's unbelievably
vibrant live music scene. If you've ever found yourself wishing
for a friend who knows where the magic's happening, whether
it's a hush hush rooftop jam or a world tour, stop,
consider me your go to guide. My passion is discovering
the city's next big sound before it blows up, and
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I'm here to share that thrill with you, one concert
at a time. So lace up your sneakers, charge your phone,
and clear your calendar, because this week in NYC, the
beat never sleeps. Let me start by dishing out the
shows I most hyped about over the next seven days.
Paul Simon is gracing the stage at Beacon Theater. Catch
him on June twenty third. If you crave the sound
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of legends echoing through a velvet seated room. On June
twenty fourth, Radio City Music Hall turns up the dazzle
with none other than Hugh Jackman, yes Wolverine himself, but
singing his heart out. Tickets for both are moving fast.
Radio Cities Events are hot commodities, so I always recommend
checking seat geek or the venue's official site for the
best last minute grabs. Now, if you're looking for something
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a bit more Indian atmospheric, mark your calendar for June
twenty fifth, James Arthur hits the rooftop at Peer seventeen,
my favorite way to enjoy a concert with a panoramic
view of the Manhattan Skyline. Pro tip arrive early, grab
a bite at one of the seaport's restaurants, and soak
in the sunset. Pure Magic June twenty first itself is
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no slouch either. The Bresh party at Peer seventeen will
spark some serious Latin energy across the East River. If
electronic beats are your thing, Camel Fat is storming Brooklyn
Mirage this week, while Tiago PZK brings Latin pop heat
to Webster Hall for a raw, sweaty rock fix. Head
to Bowery Ballroom for tropical fuckstorm and Bill Orcutt no nonsense,
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boundary pushing performances in one of the city's most iconic
indie venues. And if you're counting your pennies but still
want quality, there are always lesser known Gems at Union
Hall in Brooklyn, where music, batchy and literary vibes collide
as for the venues, picking just one feels like asking
me to choose a favorite chord. But I have to
give my pick of the week to the rooftop At
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Peer seventeen, the open air stage, world class sound and
breathtaking views make every show feel like a cinematic event.
It's quickly becoming the spot for both chart toppers and
new discoveries. According to Secret NYC's June Concert round up,
their summer concert series is a must, with shows spanning
nearly every genre. If you want to experience the city
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like a true local, you can't miss the Village Vanguard.
It's Monday Night Jazz Orchestra is a ritual for me.
No other basement in NYC swings so hard, with so
much history. The Blue Note is where Jazz Royalty holds court,
and you never know when you'll catch a surprise guest.
For open mics and rising indie stars, Bar Lunatico in
Bedstye is a candlelit haven with a devotion to eclectic talent.
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On the local musician front, I'm buzzing about wild ping
who are sharing a bill with Crumb this week at
Forest Hills Stadium. These Brooklyn based indie rockers consistently turn
real life stories into lush, reflective music that feels tailor
made for city nights. Forever Young and Bellallywood are also
sending ripples through public records with their forward thinking sets.
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Don't sleep on these acts. My weekly music routine is
a chaotic symphony of jazz. Mondays at Village Vanguard, Open Mike,
Tuesdays at Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg, where singer songwriters
spin gold for the cost of a beer, and Thursdays
spent sampling whatever's on at Bowery Ballroom or Brooklyn Steel
Each of these venues offers something unique, from the Vanguard's
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hushed reverence to Bowery's up close energy and let's talk festivals.
My calendar is already blocked off for June's Governor's Ball
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with over sixty artists set
to light up three stages. It's the city's biggest party,
and I'm already planning which sets I can't miss. If
you love the euphoria of discovering new bands and dancing
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with stray This is the place secret spots I live
for them. I'm talking about the Jazz Nook hidden behind
an East Village record store warehouse, Raves in Bushwick, where
the line up is revealed only the night before, the
hush hush roof Top Gigs in Chinatown, where local collectives
throw pop up performances under the stars. Finding these gems
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comes with years of wandering and making friends with bartenders, promoters,
and fellow music nerds. When I need to catch a
show last minute,