Ok… OBVIOUSLY I’m never coming anywhere close to the guitar greats, but lately I’ve been inspired to at least try. So I called my brother to ask if he still had that starter electric guitar from 15+ years ago and, magically, it was still in our attic. So you’re looking at, or technically reading about, the next big guitarist.

Inspiration? Thundercat, for sure. He makes playing bass look completely effortless, which is very much NOT the case, and he’s bringing his talents to Kings Theatre. Win your way in.

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• Ravyn Lenae might be your next favorite artist, if she isn’t already. The Chicago indie-pop singer is having a very big year, and now she’s bringing Blue Island to Kings Theatre. Enter to win Premium tickets.*

• Long Island’s own Oso Oso is bringing grown-up emo to Chelsea this October, with the kind of big feelings that still somehow feel like summer in the suburbs. Tickets drop Friday.

• Spooky season gets a very fitting soundtrack when Isabel LaRosa brings her Dollparts Tour to Le Poisson Rouge. Tickets drop tomorrow for this super intimate show.

• If you don’t know Lucas Zelnick by name, you’ve definitely seen him on TikTok or Reels. The NYC-based comedian hits Beacon Theatre next year. Grab tickets Friday before everyone else catches on.

• Plus other just-announced shows from Usher, Kaskade, Wooli, The Slackers, Michelle Branch, Kaytranada, Sean Hayes, Jonas Brothers, and more!

WIN LOTS OF STUFF WEDNESDAY!

Happy Win Stuff Wednesday! This week, we’re giving one lucky DoNYCer brunch or dinner at The Alderman ($150 value), just in time for Broadway Week. Did we mention they’ve got Chicken Bites, a Smash Burger, and NY Strip on the menu? Enter to win on IG, then check out the other hot giveaways on deck.

• 8/31 - KACEY MUSGRAVES @ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

• 9/18 - ERYKAH BADU @ FOREST HILLS STADIUM

• 9/21 - TWIN PEAKS: A CONVERSATION WITH THE STARS @ SONY HALL

• 10/2 - THE STROKES, BEACH HOUSE, TV ON THE RADIO, & FCUKERS @ CORONA PARK

• 10/2 - 10/4 - WE BELONG HERE (MEDUZA³, LP GIOBBI, BEN BÖHMER, & MORE) @ WOLLMAN RINK

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• Journey back to NYC’s 2004-2014 DIY music scene with Us V Them, a limited-run photo exhibit in Bushwick. Inspired by Ronen Givony’s book, it captures warehouse shows, basement bars, and the era’s anything-goes energy.

• Need to mentally log off tonight? There are multiple free yoga classes happening tonight, including Bryant Park and Riverside Park. Check it out!

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