Halloween Concerts This Weekend – The NY Edition

I hope you didn’t think we forgot about you, East Coast. When it comes to the night of the living dead, there’s no we we could have left you in the lurch (damn right, we went there with The Addams Family reference… “You rang?”). Just so you’re not caught in an attempt at making a bad Halloween-esque joke, we suggest that you save yourselves and check out a show this weekend. No matter how good the intention, instead try to focus all energies on a costume. Whether resulting in compliments or a cash prize, trust us – you’ll thank us later.

• Halloween Concert and Party | Friday, October 30 | 8:00 pm | Free; two-drink minimum | Sidewalk Cafe, New York, NY – Map | The eve of Halloween performance will feature  performances by Ashley Mounts (whose song “Halloween” will set the likely set the stage for what else is in store), Mal Blum, The Fools, Joe Bendik, The Humans, and No Man = No Eyes. For more information, call (212) 473-7373.
• The Devil’s Playground | Friday, October 30 | 10:00 pm | $20 in advance; $30 at the door | Webster Hall, New York, NY – Map | The day-before pre-party to the after party to the NYC Halloween Parade – aka Halloween at Webster Hell – will feature resident DJs Alex English, Gavin Royce, Reckles, and Kids with Snakes, and will feature appearances by Simian Mobile Disco and the Phenomenol Hand Clap Band.  It’ll be hard to resist, this. For general information, call (212) 353-1600 – Buy Tickets

• Mercury Lounge Halloween Bash | Saturday, October 31 | 8:00 pm | 21+ | $10 | Mercury Lounge, New York, NY – Map | Ah, folklore. I suppose this is the appropriate time to mention that the Mercury Lounge once housed tombstones for purchase at its storefront… making it an even better venue to house a Halloween party other than it’s just a great-sounding venue. Black Taxi, Mike Krum, Les Sans Culottes, and Hank & Cupcakes, will take the stage, and with the promise of cash prizes, best to come dressed to impress! For more information, call (212) 260-4700 – Buy Tickets
• Halloween Tribute Show | Saturday, October 31 | 7:30 pm | $10 in advance; $15 day of show | Sullivan Hall, New York, NY – Map | The evening will feature tribute performances to the Beastie Boys, Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne by Posse N’ Effect, Schism, Warped, and Black Reign, respectively – Buy Tickets
• Halloween Costume Party w/ Scythian | Saturday, October 31 | 10:30 pm |  Stout NYC, New York, NY – Map | Ah, we’ve got it now. Stout NYC, stout in your right. No wonder the festive, energetic celtic rock sounds of the Washington, DC-based Scythian will fit oh too well this evening.  For more information, call (212) 629-6191.

What events are you looking forward to attending this Halloween?