My Free Concert

Meet the new MyFreeConcert.com

2011-08-15T08:10:00.001-07:00

After a nice long run on blogger, we are now officially retiring this page and moving to our new website, hosted at MyFreeConcert.com. The free show listings will go on, and the giveaways will be bigger and better than ever. Be sure to update your bookmarks.

We invite you to read our introductory blog posting on the new site about all of the new features.

Thanks for the continued support.

See you at a free concert soon,

--MyFreeConcert Team

Free Concert: Hoover Dam Collective w/ numerous performers @ Station 171, 8/19

2011-08-13T12:40:00.000-07:00

c/o the Facebook Event where you'll find complete information:

C'mon out to Greenpoint, Brooklyn on August 19th for "The Hoover Dam Collective Presents: Augustus," our big end-of-summer shebang!!

The show will begin at 5 pm with a rooftop BBQ and outdoor music performance by the talented Zach Orion. We will be selling dogs and burgers for cheap, or bring your own stuff to grill! The show will then move indoors, where we will present a full evening of dance, music, theater and comedy.

We will begin the evening with a solo performance by Isaiah Gage, followed by a dance improvisation by Hoover Dam Collective dancers.

Featuring 2 hour-long dance sets!!!

Free Concert: Deathrow Tull, FWWTW, more @ Brooklyn Bridge, 8/13

2011-08-12T15:06:00.000-07:00

c/o NononsenseNYC:

Brooklyn Bridge Party

Tell somebody, but don't tell everybody. This one's for us. For those of us who love something different, something magical, something that will stay with you long after the sun rises and the season changes.

Featuring special acoustic sets by Deathrow Tull, a beatbox orchestra, FWWTW, and secret treats. Bring your own flask. Bring some balloons. Bring your best dance moves. Bring your magic tricks and imagination. Bring your favorite somebodys. After-party details will be disclosed as we march together.

Brooklyn Bridge
Meet on the Manhattan side around 11:30p; $free
losing of official/unofficial festivities.

Free Concerts: Rite of Summer w/ classical-contemporary performers @ Governor's Island, 8/13 + 9/4

2011-08-12T14:36:00.001-07:00

The Rite of Summer website will give you more info, but here's a brief overview:

Rite of Summer. Near-riotous. Fun. Outdoors. Free. New Music as it should be heard, in the summer.

The first classical-contemporary music festival on NYC's Governors Island

Not Quite Free Concert: $5 donation, Numerous bands & free food @ Brooklyn Fireproof, 8/14

2011-08-12T14:36:00.000-07:00

c/o the Facebook Event:
CLOTHING SWAP!

Ok, here's how it works: you bring a bag of clean, unwanted clothes to trade/donate and get to come eat our delicious, local, organic food for free! (5$ suggested donation).

Don't have any clothes to swap? $5 will get you in for food, music, dancing, and general merry-making.

Come hang out, enjoy the bounty of Garden of Eve farm and the Coop, learn about the Coop, get some new stuff, make new friends, and so on.

MUSIC Performances by:

FAIR LION (http://www.facebook.com/pages/FAIR-LION/141477595929477)
BABY ERECTION (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baby-Erection/140625242640439 )
HIGHWAY GIMPS (http://www.facebook.com/HighwayGimps)

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS BY CHRISSY'S COOKING CLUB
(http://chrissyscookingclub.org/)

All proceeds benefit the Bushwick Food Coop. The Bushwick Food Coop is a member-owned cooperative that is currently operating as a buying club out of Brooklyn Fireproof and is working toward opening a grocery store. Every other week, members can pre-order organic, local and fair trade produce, dry goods, dairy, meat, and vegan products at great prices. Visit http://www.bushwickfoodcoop.org/ for more information or to join.

L to Morgan

Free Concert: Morgan O'Kane, Daddy Long Legs, barbecue @ Lady Jay's, 8/14

2011-08-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

Head to the Facebook Event for more information.

Not Quite Free Concert: $10, Pat Mahoney, numerous performers, swimming pool + more @ The Palms, 8/12

2011-08-12T12:29:00.000-07:00

This one will run you $10 but it is probably worth your money. This event will feature Pat Mahoney of LCD Soundsystem, House of House, and swimming pools for the entire day. You'll find complete info on The Danger List. Sure to be a great way to spend yet another summer night for cheap.

Free Concert: New York Sweaty @ Le Poisson Rouge, 8/19

2011-08-12T12:16:00.000-07:00

Head to the Facebook Event for more information.

Free Concert: Hooky Day Party w/ several DJs @ Hotel Chantelle, 8/12

2011-08-12T10:41:00.001-07:00

An early party, for those of you that want to have a reason to start your Friday festivities early.

Free Concerts: Deno's Wonder Wheel Music Marathon @ Coney Island, 8/13 + 8/27

2011-08-12T10:28:00.000-07:00

c/o Coney Island Fun Guide:
For the 6th year in a row, Deno's Wonder Wheel has invited bands to perform on the Coney Island boardwalk as part of the Deno's Wonder Wheel Music Marathon.
Join "Witches In Bikinis", "Alien Surfer Babes" and other rock, pop/rock and surf bands for some fun in the sun.
Sat. Aug. 13 - Rock Bands
2 pm Smalltown Scoundrels
3 pm Brittany Campbell
4 pm Sababa
5 pm Penguin Revolution
6 pm Hypaspace
7 pm Witches In Bikinis
Sat. Aug. 27 - Surf Bands
2 pm Commercial Interruption
3 pm Reverb Galaxy
4 pm Mighty Surf Lords
5 pm Alien Surfer Babes
6 pm TarantinosNYC
7 pm The Octomen
Starting in 2006, when Witches In Bikinis opened for the boardwalk fireworks as guests of Deno's, the event has grown to two weekends -one of surf bands (think "Pulp Fiction") and another with rock bands.
This year, the event will take place on Sat. Aug 13 and Sat. Aug. 27. Enjoy rock bands on the 13th along with "Witches In Bikinis" and surf bands on the 27th with "Alien Surfer Babes."
The music marathon is in front of Deno's Wonder Wheel on the Coney Island Boardwalk at West 12th St.

Watch the Throne pop-up store and possible Jay-Z appearance tonight

2011-08-12T09:58:00.000-07:00

UPDATES, 8/12

5 pm: "201 mulberry I walked in already its cool but you need to be on the guest list once yeezy and hov walk in" -- @_KevinEli

2 pm:

"JayZ is not at 201 mulberry st...yet"-- @UConnCallMeJo

The hours are Friday til 10 p.m., Saturday 11-8 p.m., and Sunday 11-6 p.m at the Openhouse Gallery.

c/o Consequence of Sound:

The physical edition of Jay-Z and Kanye West’s joint LP Watch the Throne is out now. According to MTV, the duo have just opened a pop-up boutique in lower Manhattan (201 Mulberry Street to be exact), where they’ll be selling copies of the album between now and Sunday. It’s the place wrapped in Watch the Throne wallpaper and which has the tricked-out Maybach from the “Otis” video parked inside. You can’t miss it!

MTV also reports that Hov may be making an appearance at the store tonight, which means it’s going to be crowded as fuck. Have fun.

Not Exactly Music But... An evening of art and partying w/ free booze @ Ace Hotel, 8/12

2011-08-12T09:22:00.000-07:00

c/o Paper Magazine:

"THESE FRIENDS" OPENS AT THE ACE HOTEL

Tonight, L.A.'s This gallery presents an exhibition of pieces by affiliates and friends at the good ol' Ace Hotel. Those featured include PAPER contributing photographer Dan Monick, poster-art notable Will Bryant, music photographer/director Danny Clinch, and Oakland-based painter and installation artist Chris Duncan and many others. According to the Inter-web, some booze will also be provided, so head up for an evening of art and partying.

The Ace Hotel, 20 W. 29th St., (212) 679-2222. 8 p.m. Free.

Free Concert: Numerous performers @ R Bar, 8/11

2011-08-11T14:18:00.000-07:00

Head to the Facebook Event for more information.

Free Concert: Color War, Shadowbox, Night Shining, free BBQ & sangria @ Rabbithole, 8/13

2011-08-11T12:50:00.001-07:00

This one runs the gamut for things we love. Free music, booze, and barbecue in a pretty convenient spot in DUMBO on a weekend. Who else is going? Head to Brooklyn Exposed for the initial listing.

Free Concert: Love Bullet, free vodka @ The Box, 8/11

2011-08-11T12:36:00.000-07:00

Get on the RSVP list ASAP for this one, a 2 hour open bar and free performance in the LES. Head to LivingFreeNYC for more info.

Not Quite Free Concert: $5, A Dance Party Without Compromise w/ numerous performers @ Semi-Legit, 8/12

2011-08-11T11:29:00.000-07:00

Head to the Facebook Event for more. Big party this weekend.
Gloves Off!
A Dance Party Without Compromise

Dance With:

Cobra Krames
(Gold Whistle)

Slick Nick
(Governor's Island/Electric Warehouse)

Dan2600
(PF! Resident DJ)

Cameron Kush
(LA)

Hosted By:

Passion Faction!
Meaghan Helene
(Booze Cruise)

Pictures By:

Justin the Jew
(LeSouk//Webster Hall)

Misc.

Friday - 8/12/11 - 11pm - Late
5$ Before Midnight//12$ After
8$ Entry All Night With RSVP to:
events@passionfaction.com
At Semi-Legit: 6 Charles Pl.//Bushwick, Bklyn
Off the Myrtle/Broadway J,M,Z Train

Free Concerts: Tom Tom Magazine Weekly Residency @ Ace Hotel, Thursdays

2011-08-11T10:47:00.000-07:00

c/o the Ace Hotel website:
Every Thursday night, Tom Tom Magazine sends over a member of their dream team to spin a live sound installation in the lobby. In August, both Nimai Larson (Prince Rama) and avant-turntablist Maria Chavez will be performing.

We love Tom Tom Magazine -- you'll find their issues in your room, and hopefully everywhere else in the world. This is the first magazine about female percussionists -- beatmakers, drummers and shitkickers -- and we're thrilled to host anyone they recommend, as they have incredible and fierce taste in musicians.

AUGUST 4 + 11: Nimai Larson (Prince Rama)

AUGUST 18 + 25: Maria Chavez

Free Concert: Nancy Whang (DJ set) @ Union Pool, 8/12

2011-08-11T10:24:00.000-07:00

Nancy Whang is doing another free DJ set. She's been all over the place lately. Union Pool's always a good spot too.

Free Concert: The Knocks @ Gansevoort Park Rooftop, 8/28

2011-08-11T10:09:00.000-07:00

The Gansevoort summer series page will give you more info on these shows. They are based on capacity and run from 3-9 pm.

Free Concert: Dove Go Fresh DJs @ Gansevoort Park Rooftop, 8/14

2011-08-11T10:06:00.000-07:00

The Gansevoort summer series page will give you more info on these shows. They are based on capacity and run from 3-9 pm.

Free Concert: Turbotax 2 year anniversary, free booze @ The Cove, 8/26

2011-08-11T09:26:00.000-07:00

Free before midnight, free Asahi from 11 pm - midnight. Head to the Dubstepforum page for more.

Not Quite Free Concert: $5, Proper Villains, Sonkin Infuze, more @ Knitting Factory, 8/19

2011-08-11T09:24:00.000-07:00

Head to the Dubstepforum post for more information.

Free Concert: Chachi, 2 hour open bar @ RdV, 8/14

2011-08-11T09:05:00.003-07:00

RSVP by tweeting (if you aren't on Twitter yet here's another reason) for this 2 hour open bar and live performance.

Free Concert: Dai Burger, Maad Moiselle @ Salon Millesime, 8/12

2011-08-11T08:24:00.000-07:00

Event runs 7 pm - midnight.

Not Exactly Music But... Digital DUMBO w/ free booze and snacks @ DUMBO Loft, 8/25

2011-08-11T08:20:00.000-07:00

Get your networking on at the latest installment of Digital DUMBO. Head the dedicated Eventbrite page to RSVP.

Not Quite Free Concert: $5, Numerous performers @ Breakin Boundaries, 8/12

2011-08-10T23:38:00.000-07:00

The Facebook Event will give you more info, the party is $5 before midnight. RSVP here as well.

Free Concert: Numerous performers @ Bar 13, 8/10

2011-08-10T18:07:00.000-07:00

Plenty of acts playing this pretty soon tonight. Head to LivingFreeNYC for more info.

Free Concert: Neon Indian (DJ set) and signing @ Other Music, 9/13

2011-08-10T16:07:00.001-07:00

This is just a signing and a DJ set, though this is a highly anticipated album and should be a good time. Found on the Other Music page.

Free Concert: James Pants @ Other Music, 8/23

2011-08-10T16:05:00.000-07:00

Found on the Other Music page.

Free Concert: Nancy Whang (DJ set), Workout @ Brooklyn Bowl, 8/20

2011-08-10T15:59:00.000-07:00

Nancy Whang of LCD Soundsystem will be throwing it down at Brooklyn Bowl. Head to the GBH.tv page for the RSVP.

Not Exactly Music But... John Mulaney live comedy @ Skirball Center, 8/25

2011-08-10T15:51:00.000-07:00

Head to TheBlackList NYC page for tickets. Get on this quickly.

Not Exactly Music But... Insound warehouse sale w/ free booze @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, 8/25

2011-08-10T14:20:00.000-07:00

Buy some vinyl and drink some free Brooklyn Lager while you're at it at the Insound Warehouse. It is also conveniently right next to both the free Wavves and Stephen Malkmus shows, respectively.

Free Concert: Numerous DJs @ The Cove, 8/10

2011-08-10T13:59:00.000-07:00

Party going down tonight at The Cove. Head to the Facebook Event for more.

Free Concert: Mister Saturday Night @ Le Bain, 8/12

2011-08-10T13:54:00.000-07:00

Mister Saturday Night will be throwing it down at Le Bain this weekend. Simply read the tweet and you'll be good to go.

Not Exactly Music But... 2 hour open bar complete w/ lobster rolls & oysters @ Blackout Bar, 8/10

2011-08-10T13:39:00.000-07:00

2 hour open bar and what looks like free lobster rolls and oysters in a back garden should have many of you sold. Nom, nom, nom. Head to the Facebook Event for full details.

Free Concert: The Straight Shot w/ Robert Randolph, Tauk @ Brooklyn Bowl, 8/14

2011-08-10T13:33:00.000-07:00

More information is available on the Brooklyn Bowl website.

Free Concert: Synth City w/ numerous performers @ The Cove, 8/11

2011-08-10T12:40:00.000-07:00

Head to the Facebook Event for more information.

Free Concert: The Naked & Famous, Yeasayer (DJ set) @ Brooklyn Bowl, 8/13

2011-08-10T12:36:00.000-07:00

See the up and coming band The Naked & Famous and a DJ set from Yeasayer for free by RSVPing on the Cantora Live website. Should be a good one fellas.

Free Concert: The Nerdiest Party Ever w/ numerous DJs, free booze @ The Cove, 8/16

2011-08-09T12:35:00.000-07:00

You'll find info on the Facebook Event page. The open bar runs 8 pm until gone.

Free Concert: DJ Josh Madden, free booze galore @ Riff Raff's, 8/18

2011-08-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

Our friends at LivingFreeNYC let us in on this one. Head to the PortsofCallEvents site too for official details. Or simply RSVP to rsvp@thespiritofthailand.com. Note that this is 2.5 hours of free booze. We're serious.

Free Concert: Vintage Motorcycle Show w/ several bands, food & BBQ @ Works Engineering, 8/21

2011-08-09T12:06:00.000-07:00

Head to the Vintage Motorcycle Show website for complete details. According to the event description, there will be beers & BBQ, live music & art, raffles, a bike show with prizes and much more that creates a happy and friendly atmosphere.

Not Quite Free Concerts: $5, Governor residency w/ numerous bands, free booze @ Cameo, Tuesdays

2011-08-09T11:36:00.000-07:00

Governor are doing a residency at Cameo Gallery every Tuesday this month with a number of up and coming acts. Oh yeah, there will also be open bars between 8-9 pm at each of these shows. Very good value for $5. Head to the Facebook Event for more info.

Free Concert: Trivium album listening party @ Idle Hands Bar, 8/9

2011-08-09T10:58:00.000-07:00

Head to the Roadrunner website for more info.

Free Concert: White House Band, Action Bronson @ Knitting Factory, 9/9

2011-08-09T10:55:00.000-07:00

Simply email info@thewhitehouseband.net to get the free tickets.

Free Concert: Reggae Beach Party @ Coney Island, 8/14

2011-08-09T10:41:00.000-07:00

An all day Reggae Beach Party. Sign us up. Head to the Facebook event for more info.

Free Concerts: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks @ Academy Records + Other Music, 8/25

2011-08-09T10:11:00.000-07:00

Another big one coming up, with Stephen Malkmus (lead singer of Pavement) playing two record stores in one day. We would suggest getting to each one quite early. See the flyer and Matablog for more info.

Not Exactly Music But... Meet & Greet the Cool Kids @ Vault, 8/10

2011-08-08T17:36:00.000-07:00

Not a performance but a signing nonetheless for all of you die hard Cool Kids fans. Found on Barrel House Brooklyn.

Free Concert: FreeSol @ Le Bain, 8/15

2011-08-08T15:32:00.000-07:00

Wouldn't be surprised if Justin Timberlake was also here, considering they just signed to his label. Don't miss out on the RSVP on the Giant Step website.

Free Concert: DJ Pharo, free booze @ S.O.B.'s, 8/10

2011-08-08T13:25:00.000-07:00

Free Concert: Royce Da 5'9, Vado @ Aloft Harlem, 8/9

2011-08-08T12:23:00.000-07:00

Full details on 125thstbid. There might be limited number of people allowed in, but make sure to RSVP.

Free Concert: Numerous performers @ Otto's Shrunken Head, 8/10

2011-08-08T09:45:00.000-07:00

Free Concert: Darren Emerson, more @ District 36, 8/13

2011-08-08T09:26:00.000-07:00

Head to the BasicNYC website for full details. RSVP is rsvp@basicnyc.com.

Free Concert: Allen Stone @ Diesel Store Fifth Avenue, 8/9

2011-08-08T09:05:00.000-07:00

Kinda hard to read but the @DieselUSA Twitter page has more details.

Free Concert: Billboard Summer Blowout ft. LMFAO, Swiss Beatz, other huge acts @ TBA, 8/11

2011-08-08T08:34:00.000-07:00

UPDATE (8/11):

The full lineup for the Billboard show is as follows-

LMFAO

Swiss Beatz

DJ Homicide

The Billboard Music Awards Battle of the Bands winner, Gentlemen Hall

If you got tickets you already know where to go, so no point in posting the location. Enjoy the show!

UPDATE (8/8, 5 pm): Swiss Beatz have been added to the bill. You can find that on the Showclix page link below.

Well, well, well. Billboard is joining in on the free concert fun with an end of summer blowout. The location is secret, but it has already been confirmed that LMFAO will be there. This one has tons of corporate money involved, so the acts will likely be pretty big. Get on that RSVP list now by heading to the Showclix page for all of the details.

Anyway, here are a few details about the show. We'll also keep you posted.

The location and other big Billboard Summer Blowout acts will be revealed on the Billboard Facebook page (facebook.com/billboard), Twitter account @billboarddotcom and via text message.

Reserve your ticket today and stay tuned for more details!

Free Concert: Small Black, DJ Young Elz @ Mercury Lounge, 8/10

2011-08-08T08:25:00.000-07:00

The latest show in the late night series brought to you by Spotify. You'll find more info on the Mercury Lounge website. If you still need an invite head to our dedicated Spotify Invite Exchange page as well.

Free Concert: Patti Smith @ Webster Hall, 9/8

2011-08-07T20:24:00.000-07:00

A rare late Sunday night major announcement for you all. Patti Smith will be playing another free show. Be very, very sure to get your RSVP in. You will find the full info on the Webster Hall website. You've got to email the address in the flyer.

Free Concert: The Dirty Spiders, Screaming Rebel Angels, 45 Adapters @ Lone Wolf, 8/13

2011-08-07T12:40:00.000-07:00

Head to Shaw Promotions website for more information.

Free Concert: Numerous DJs @ Le Poison Rouge, 8/5

2011-08-05T18:50:00.000-07:00

c/o our friends at LivingFreeNYC.

Free Concert: Hip hop and free booze @ Mishka, 8/5

2011-08-05T13:59:00.000-07:00

Head to the MishkaNYC website for more info on this. Free booze too.

Free Concert: MNDR, Happy New Year @ Public Assembly, 8/11

2011-08-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

MNDR are well worth seeing. Head to the Brown Paper tickets page to reserve your free tickets.

Free Concert: Kevin Barnes (Of Montreal) DJ Set @ Brooklyn Bowl, 8/6

2011-08-05T11:49:00.000-07:00

Head to the Cantora Live page to RSVP.

Free Concert: Numerous DJs @ Hotel Chantelle, 8/5

2011-08-05T11:26:00.000-07:00

Win a pair of passes to Escape to New York

2011-08-05T10:29:00.000-07:00

We have been given 2 pairs of tickets to the Escape to New York festival happening this weekend in Southampton. These tickets are going to be given away very soon, so this contest will be a brief one. They are courtesy of @JosephTeegardin.

To enter, simply enter on Twitter by saying "I want a pair of free tickets to Escape to New York this weekend c/o @MyFreeConcertNY http://bit.ly/nOZNy2"

Good luck!

Free Concert: King Britt (DJ set), Monique Bingham @ Yotel, 8/11

2011-08-04T16:29:00.000-07:00

Make sure to get your RSVP in on the Giant Step website.

Free Concert: Muscles @ Stay, 8/10

2011-08-04T16:22:00.000-07:00

Head to Nicky Digital to RSVP and get more info.

Free Concert: Numerous performers @ Yours Truly Shop, 8/6

2011-08-04T16:11:00.000-07:00

Head to Socially Superlative for complete information on this one.

Free Concert: DOG Launch Party w/ music, free booze @ AMO Studios, 8/4

2011-08-04T15:56:00.000-07:00

c/o the Facebook Event:
Come celebrate the launch of DOG Magazine, showcasing the summery photographs and artworks of 18 emerging nyc based artists who we love and support. Feel free to bring your friends!

The following nyc-based artists are featured in the first volume:

Alex Gibson
Camila Guerrero
Coco Young
Danielle Neftin
Gaby Bush
Jackie Riman
James Huang
Josh Wehle
Joshua Michael Paulin
Kathy Lo
Lily Pollack
Natasha Nuñez
Nick Brandreth
Noah Kalina
Ross Schaner
Sara Hantman
Sophie Samul
Suzanna Zak
Ysa Pèrez

Art, music, beer, and doggy snax provided. Zines will be on sale!

Xxx

Sara, Josh, Danielle

Free Concert: Friendly Fires afterparty @ Le Bain, 8/7

2011-08-04T15:50:00.000-07:00

An afterparty with Friendly Fires and others. You'll find more information on the Meanred Productions website.

Not Quite Free Concert: $5, Mad Decent Secret Party w/ Jillionaire, 8/6

2011-08-04T13:11:00.000-07:00

Head to the Knitting Factory website to buy these tickets. Simple as that.

Free Concert: Numerous performers @ Long Island City, 8/13

2011-08-04T13:09:00.000-07:00

Head to Resident Advisor for more information.

Free Concert: Numerous bands @ 327 Ten Eyck, 8/6

2011-08-04T12:44:00.001-07:00

Head to the Facebook Event for more information.

Not Quite Free Concert: $3, Rooftop concert w/ numerous bands @ 244 Madison St, 8/4

2011-08-04T12:41:00.000-07:00

c/o the Facebook Event:
****THIS ROOFTOP SHOW/POTLUCK HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY AUGUST 4TH BECAUSE OF FORECASTED RAIN ON WEDNESDAY//SAME PLACE/SAME TIME****

HEY COME JOIN US FOR PART 2 OF THIS SERIES OF AWESOME ROOFTOP/POTLUCK SHOWS!
***COME EARLY AND ENJOY THE SHOWPAPER POTLUCK/SHOW FOR FREE!!!***~POTLUCK STARTS AT 5 30, SHOW STARTS AT 6 30~

-OLD TABLE (http://oldtable.bandcamp.com/)
--SMALL WONDER (http://smallwonder.bandcamp.com/)
---DREW AND THE MEDICINAL PEN (http://www.myspace.com/drewandthemedicinalpen)
----FABLES (http://fablesnyc.bandcamp.com/)
-----JESSE CARSTEN (http://www.myspace.com/jessecarsten)
------FELIX WALWORTH (http://www.myspace.com/felixwalworth)
--------THE WIDEST SMILING FACES(http://music.thewidestsmilingfaces.com/)
---------XAVIER O. TAYLOR+PULL LIGHTLY (http://www.myspace.com/xavierotaylor)

~~$3 ALL AGES~~BYOB~~BRING YOUR BIKE UP THE ROOF~~6 BLOCKS SOUTH OF THE NOSTRAND G//6 BLOCKS NORTH OF THE NOSTRAND A/C~~BRING YOUR FRIENDS/FOLKS/FOOD~~

**AMY KLEIN AND SWEAR AND SHAKE HAVE BEEN MOVED TO OUR NEXT SHOW ~~WEDS AUG 17TH~~
**NICK MEGALIS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THE SHOW ON ~~ WEDS AUG 24~~

Free Concert: Numerous DJs @ Le Poison Rouge, 8/6

2011-08-04T12:34:00.000-07:00

Head to Fusicology for more information.

Free Concert: Numerous performers @ Coney Island, 8/13

2011-08-04T12:27:00.000-07:00

Head to Fusicology for more information.

Free Concerts: Sunday Night Live Music Series @ Ace Hotel, Sundays

2011-08-04T11:18:00.000-07:00

c/o Ace Hotel's website and our friends over at MySocialist for notifying us:Every Sunday evening in the lobby see live local bands we think are awesome.

These enchanted evenings are curated by Chris Tucci, who DJs before, between and after the live sets. It's like a really great mix tape. Everything from Tom Waits, Nina Simone and the Beatles to The Cure, Depeche Mode and The Jesus & Mary Chain. He gathers a bunch of rare recordings and b-sides to spin for you each week.

August

SUNDAY AUGUST 7: Fan Modine with Sam Owens at 9pm.

SUNDAY AUGUST 14 : Cheyenne Marie Mize at 10pm.

SUNDAY AUGUST 21: Emily Wells at 10pm.

SUNDAY AUGUST 28 : Velta with The Hallways at 9pm.

Free and 21+.

Free Concert: Decades, free booze @ Public Assembly, 8/12

2011-08-04T11:12:00.000-07:00

c/o the Facebook Event:
**BLACKY'S BDAY EDITION**

$2

Open 'Bloody Screwdriver' bar from 10-11pm
(Vodka & Blood Orange Juice)

Special Live Performance from D E C Å D E S

L Train To Bedford Avenue

Unmarked Door Between Cubana Social & Music Hall of Williamsburg.

AESTHETICS - Ana Popescu/ A.POP

DOOR - Mimi "The Professor" Packer

ILLUSTRATIONS - Imp Kerr

PHOTOS - Noah Fowler

SPIRITUAL ADVICE - Amy Lisojo

SPRAYED PAINT - Nicholas Cosaluzzo

RINSED is Blacky II & Dan 'CARLY' Wender

Not Quite Free Concert: $5, Natur, Dirty Fences, Triple Hex, Jumpship, BBQ and more @ House of Vans, 8/6

2011-08-04T11:10:00.000-07:00

Head to Transworld Skateboarding for more information.

Free Concert: Olivia @ Rebel, 8/6

2011-08-03T17:16:00.000-07:00

Head to this page to RSVP for the free show.

Giveaway: Win tickets to multiple Tiger Love shows

2011-08-03T14:39:00.000-07:00

UPDATE (8/3): We also have tickets to an EXCLUSIVE private performance by Tiger Love at the swanky Soho House in the Meatpacking District on Monday, 8/8. To win these tickets, tweet "I want to see @TigerLoveMusic at @SohoHouseNYC on 8/8 thanks to @MyFreeConcertNY http://bit.ly/pFXWMJ #TigerLoveSohoHouse"

Winners will be notified by DM so please follow us @MyFreeConcertNY

NUE Agency have provided us with a 2 for 1 special for our readers, making the August 4 Studio at Webster Hall show $5 per ticket. This is Tiger Love's debut show in the U.S. Head to the Ticket Web page and enter the code "GioGio" (not case sensitive).

If $5 is too much, fear not, because we also have a few pairs of tickets to give away for free, courtesy of Hot Lunch Records.

To enter for the free tickets: Email myfreeconcertny at gmail dot com with "Tiger Love" as the subject and your full name in the body. Winners will be notified by email.

Note that by entering this contest you are signing up for our mailing list from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

Free Concert: The Bottom Dollars @ Rockwood Music Hall, 8/19

2011-08-03T14:21:00.000-07:00

The Bottom Dollars have been longtime supporters and they're playing another free show. Give them a listen on their website.

Free Concert: Nextah ft. numerous DJs @ The Cove, 8/5

2011-08-03T14:12:00.000-07:00

Head to Good Peoples website for more on this installment of Nextah.

Free Concert: Body Rock ft. Jasmine Solano, DJ Wonder @ TBD Lounge, 8/4

2011-08-03T14:09:00.000-07:00

More about Shameless MGMT here.

Free Concert: Jasmine Solano, Stimulus, Telephoned @ Hotel Chantelle, 8/9

2011-08-03T14:04:00.000-07:00

Head over to Good Peoples website to RSVP for this event, the 6th of the Switchboard series.

Free Concert: Numerous performers @ Beauty Bar, 8/3

2011-08-03T13:38:00.000-07:00

Head to the Facebook Event for more information.

Free Concert: Rock Yard (RIP Rock Beach, apparently) @ The Morgan, 8/7

2011-08-03T12:13:00.000-07:00

After a few reports of the supposed attendance problems at this summer's free and Jelly sponsored Rock Beach shows (BrooklynVegan has the details), we are now privy to this new development. Rock Beach will retire and make way for Rock Yard, which you can now find on Jelly's website.

Make what you want out of this, we heard good things about the two Rock Beach shows as well as the bad, but we're glad to see that there will still be more free shows coming up. Those past flyers are here and here, respectively.

Free Concerts: Quicksilver Pro New York ft. too many awesome bands @ Long Beach, 9/1-9/15

2011-08-03T10:47:00.000-07:00

Holy good god. This is going to be completely nuts. What a lineup. We're talking one of the biggest free concert series in this entire site's existence. Totally worth the LIRR ride out to Long Beach. Get psyched, and get the word out. We will obviously be following this ridiculously closely. Wow.

c/o Quicksilver:

QUIKSILVER IS BRINGING NEW YORKERS THE BIGGEST MUSIC AND ACTION SPORTS LINEUP FOR THE QUIKSILVER PRO NEW YORK WITH 40+ MUSICAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDING THE FLAMING LIPS, GIRL TALK, INTERPOL, TAKING BACK SUNDAY, Q-TIP, BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, PORTUGAL. THE MAN, NEON INDIAN, WAVVES & SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES

Labor Day Weekend Appearances by Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Athletes, including Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds, Omar Hassan, Christian Hosoi, Danny Way, Travis Pastrana, Andrè Villa, Nate Adams, Robbie Maddison, Rob Dyrdek, Stephanie Gilmore, Travis Rice, Torah Bright, Lisa Andersen and Sally Fitzgibbons

Special Benefit Concert Performance Saturday, September 10 hosted by Kelly Slater & Friends

Quiksilver announces the world’s largest action sports and music festival ever assembled when The Quiksilver Pro New York supported by vitaminwater arrives in Long Beach, New York from September 1-15. The inaugural U.S. event in the Quiksilver Pro Global Series,which also includes pinnacle events in France and Australia, The Quiksilver Pro New York can already claim its spot as the largest assemblage of music talent and athletes for an action sports competitive event. The festivitieskick-off Labor Day Weekend with Quiksilver, DC and Roxy’s top athletes on-hand to meet fans and perform a series of skate, BMX and moto demos; followed byeight nights of music with headlining acts that include The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk, Interpol, Taking Back Sunday and a special benefit concert hosted by Kelly Slater & Friends on Saturday, September 10.

“We’re very excited to perform at the Quiksilver Pro—the first event of its kind on the east coast,” said Interpol’s Paul Banks. “As we hail from that part of the country, we are happy to contribute to a collective call of ‘Surf’s Up!’”

The Quiksilver Pro New York is the second stop in the Quiksilver Pro Global Series, the world’s largest professional surfing competition series, which also includes the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast in Australia and the Quiksilver Pro France. Quiksilver is bringing the ASP World Tour’s elite 34 global pro surfers to Long Beach, New York to compete for surfing’s first-ever $1 million prize purse. Along with the surf competition there will be a massive festival area that includes a live concert stage, motocross, skateboarding & BMX demos, event merchandise and more. Admission is free to the public. The ASP surf competition will take place during the best four days of waves in the event window.

MUSIC STAGE SCHEDULE

Saturday 9/3
Girl Talk
Saves The Day
Mat Mchugh/The Beautiful Girls Solo & Acoustic
Rudy
…and a special surprise performance!! UPDATE: The surprise performance is none other than Brooklyn's Matt & Kim. This was announced on their Facebook page on 8/12.

Sunday, 9/4
Interpol
Portugal. The Man
The Ettes
The English Beat
Bigger Thomas

Monday, 9/5 (Labor Day)
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Civil Twilight
Blackbells
The Wicked Tomorrow
Wildlife

Tuesday, 9/6
Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime
Flight’s Kool
Withersby

Wednesday, 9/7
The Benjamins
Temporary Grace
Mike Krum

Thursday, 9/8
State Radio
River City Extension
Andy Suzuki & the Method
Hugo

Friday, 9/9
The Flaming Lips
Q-Tip
Neon Indian
Wavves
Charlotte O’Connor

Saturday, 9/10
Benefit Concert Hosted By Kelly Slater & Friends + The Max Weinberg Experience
Taking Back Sunday
The Sounds
SLUNT

“I grew up on the east coast listening to the music of my parent’s generation…country, folk, singer songwriter type stuff. Most of it I swore I hated, but some of it has stuck with me forever,” says Kelly Slater, 10x ASP World Champion. “I’ve been lucky enough to meet a lot of artists I knew through our vinyl records and became good friends with a couple. We’ve got a surprise guest playing this year with a few guest appearances thrown in. I think the event is gonna be a really fun night for everybody and something I haven’t experienced before.”

More info on Benefit Concert Hosted By Kelly Slater & Friends to come…..

Free Concert: 2MandyDJs, Nancy Whang @ Soho Grand Yard, 8/3

2011-08-03T10:42:00.000-07:00

c/o the Facebook Event:

Join us TODAY in the Soho Grand Yard from 6p - 10p 'For After Work Cocktails and BBQ' with live music from Mandy Brooks & Mandy Coon from 2MandyDjs with Nancy Whang from LCD Soundsystem.

Did you know if you check in at The Yard at Soho Grand Hotel from 5p - 8p on Facebook Places or Foursquare you get a 'Check in Only Menu' with special cocktails, foods and prices! - http://ow.ly/5SyVb

GrandLife Blog: www.GrandLifeNYC.com
More GrandLife Events: http://ow.ly/5UmzC

Free Concert: We Are Scientists and numerous DJs @ South Street Seaport, 8/5-8/7

2011-08-03T08:55:00.000-07:00

It looks like there are two related events in different places this weekend. Here's the other one.

c/o the Facebook Event:

Here's what we have in store for you during this three-day Jam Session.

Friday -
DJ SammyNeedlz will get this started and be with us all weekend

We Are Scientists performing at approximately 4:00pm. (time subject to change)

Saturday -
DJ SammyNeedlz

Sunday -
DJ SammyNeedlz

All three days...
Explore HP notebooks and "hear the difference" with built in Beats Audio.

Take home sweet HP prizes.

And just hang out and enjoy the hometown crowd.

You can't beat a full weekend of good times, local tunes and #TheBestSound on a PC with Beats Audio.

Free Concert: We Are Scientists and numerous DJs @ Gansevoort Plaza, 8/5-8/7

2011-08-03T08:50:00.000-07:00

It looks like there are two related events in different places this weekend. Here's the other one.

c/o the Facebook Event:
Here's what we have in store for you during this three-day Jam Session.

Friday -
DJ Statik Selektah will get this started and be with us all weekend

We Are Scientists performing at approximately 12:00pm. (time subject to change)

Saturday -
DJ Statik Selektah

Sunday -
DJ Statik Selektah

All three days...
Explore HP notebooks and "hear the difference" with built in Beats Audio.

Take home sweet HP prizes.

And just hang out and enjoy the hometown crowd.

You can't beat a full weekend of good times, local tunes and #TheBestSound on a PC with Beats Audio.

Not Exactly Music But... Latin Nights ft. lots of free Bacardi @ Queens, 8/11 + 8/31

2011-08-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

Two more free Bacardi Latin Nights are lined up for August. Get on that RSVP list now and guarantee yourself entry into this boozy affair.

Free Concert: Fireside Follies #3 w/ numerous performers, free booze @ Brooklyn Fireproof East, 8/5

2011-08-03T06:35:00.000-07:00

This event is stacked with things to do. The free alcohol runs 7:30-8:30. You'll find further details on the Fireside Follies website.

Free Concert: Cody Hudson and JK5, free Bushmills @ Fool's Gold HQ, 8/4

2011-08-03T06:14:00.000-07:00

A Fool's Gold party coming up with a 2 hour open bar. Should be a good one. You'll find more information on the Fool's Gold website.

Free Concert: Numerous performers, free booze @ Lit Lounge, 8/3

2011-08-02T21:02:00.000-07:00

c/o the Facebook Event:

Panic! A Dance Party Without Compromise

Dance to Electro, Dubstep, and
Random Sing Along Bullshit You Can Dance to with:

RPEG
(duHeart Foundation)

Ivan Turgenev
(Passion Faction!)

Altered Beast
(GBH//pressure//Flaneurs)

Hosted By:

Passion Faction!
(Vacation)
Joce!
(PF!)
Gregorr
(Avenue//dream hotel downtown)
Kim Nies
(Vacation)
Ali+Lacie(dot)com
SPAM=Bar
Q=Door

With:

FREE VODKA! OPEN BAR AT MIDNIGHT!

When:

Wednesday
August 3rd, 2011
10pm-4am

Misc:

3$ Entry After Midnight
RSVP for free entry at:
EVENTS@PASSIONFACTION.COM

Free Concert: Numerous performers, free booze @ Beauty Bar Brooklyn, 8/6

2011-08-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

You'll find the full details on Reverbnation.

Not Quite Free Concert: $5, Digit Dealer CD Release Party w/ 4 bands @ Shea Stadium, 8/19

2011-08-02T12:32:00.000-07:00

Head to the Facebook Event for more information on this show.

Free Concert: Numerous bands @ Z Hotel, 8/6

2011-08-02T11:49:00.000-07:00

Head to Nicky Digital's website for more information and to RSVP.

Giveaway: Win a pair ot tickets to Open 'Till Midnight @ Highline Ballroom, 8/11

2011-08-02T11:07:00.001-07:00

NYC pop-rockers Open 'Till Midnight have a show at Highline Ballroom coming up, and MyFreeConcert has a pair of tickets to give away.

How to win: Send us an email at myfreeconcertny at gmail dot com with "Open Till Midnight" as the subject and your full name in the body.

Note that by entering this contest, you are signing up for our mailing list, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

Tickets are also available for just $12 here.

Below is the video for their new single "Stay On Me"

Free Concert: Numerous performers @ Madame X, 8/12

2011-08-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

This is an "ill party" according to the flyer. Or maybe that's a sponsor. Either way, cover is $5.

Free Concert: Cerebral Vortex, The Hood Chef, more @ Lit Lounge, 8/2

2011-08-02T07:53:00.000-07:00

Head to the Cobra Krames Tumblr for more information.

Free Concert: Oscar G @ Pacha, 8/12

2011-08-01T19:46:00.000-07:00

Head to the RSVP page on Pacha's website to get yourself free entry.