The 20 Best Live Music Events in NYC for Independence Day Weekend

Lyle Lovett, photographed last night at City Winery NYC, will continue his nightly residence at the club through Sunday

The Manhattan Beat regularly lists the best live music events coming to the New York City area. The twice-weekly guide also celebrates via photographs some of the musicians who have performed locally in the past few days.

Everynight Charley recommends the following 20 concerts in the New York City area this holiday weekend. Consult the web site or social media of the venue for more information about a show, including location and directions, parking, ticket availability, show times, age restrictions, and COVID compliance.

Melanie Martinez performed at Rockefeller Plaza for the Today show on June 26 (photograph by Marc J. Franklin)

Alison Krauss & Union Station at Prudential Hall on June 26 (photograph by Charles David)

Dark Star Orchestra at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on June 25

Galactic with Jelly Joseph at Brooklyn Bowl on June 27

Friday, July 3

• Lyle Lovett at City Winery NYC
• Himra at the Gramercy Theatre
• The Bug Club at Rough Trade Below
• The MGP Experience, Blowdryer & the Exits, Hades Ladies at Otto's Shrunken Head
• David "Doc" French Trio at Terra Blues
• SaRon Crenshaw Band at Terra Blues

Barns Courtney (solo, acoustic) at the Silver Lining Lounge on June 25

Identity Crisis at the Silver Lining Lounge on June 25

Television Skies at the Silver Lining Lounge on June 25

Holy Vulture at the Silver Lining Lounge on June 25

Saturday, July 4 Independence Day

• Xlov at the Gramercy Theatre
• Lyle Lovett at City Winery NYC
• Ekko Astral, Jasno, Tea Eater, EVG, Duchess, Berra, Isobel Fox, RenRiot, Goof Goblin at 268 Meserole
• Strange Majik at Arthur’s Tavern
• Joe Taino & Blueflames at Arthur's Tavern

KillCode at Tommy London's $5 Rock Show at Arlene's Grocery on June 24 (photograph by Alan Rand)

Ten Ton Mojo at Tommy London's $5 Rock Show at Arlene's Grocery on June 24 (photograph by Alan Rand)

Honor among Thieves at Tommy London's $5 Rock Show at Arlene's Grocery on June 24 (photograph by Alan Rand)

Newborn Kings at Tommy London's $5 Rock Show at Arlene's Grocery on June 24 (photograph by Alan Rand)

Love and Murder at Tommy London's $5 Rock Show at Arlene's Grocery on June 24 (photograph by Alan Rand)

Sunday, July 5

• Black Coffee at Pacha New York
• Xlov at the Gramercy Theatre
• Lyle Lovett at City Winery NYC
• Joe Bataan at Union Pool
• Haggus, Lobotomizer, Drogato at TV Eye
• Banji, NY Grim, Outernational at Otto's Shrunken Head
• Hubby Jenkins at Terra Blues
• Traditional Irish Seisiún at the 11th St. Bar
• The Pioneers w. David “Doc” French at Terra Blues

The Hotelier at the Bowery Ballroom on June 26

Scott McCaughey (The Minus Five, Young Fresh Fellows, R.E.M.) solo at Old Franklin Schoolhouse on June 25 (photograph by Charles David)

John Wood Band at Mercury Lounge on June 25

Mulebone at the Ear Inn on June 24 (photograph by Seth Okrend)

The Hiro Band at Stuyvesant Cove Park on June 24 (photograph by Seth Okrend)

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The Manhattan Beat covers New York City's live music circuit. All articles are written by Everynight Charley Crespo. All photographs are taken by Everynight Charley Crespo, except when noted otherwise.

For a list of Manhattan venues that are presenting live music regularly, swing the desktop cursor to the right of the home page and click on the pop-up tab "Where to Find Live Music."

For a more complete listing of upcoming performances in the New York City area, visit The Manhattan Beat's July calendar.