My first choice? The feelies at Maxwell's celebrating their 25th year anniversay. I am going on the Sunday July 3rd. The day before? Maybe the the English Beat at Irving Plaza. But that's just me. You might want to try any of these…
June 30th, 2011
The Dirty Pearls at Bowery Ballrom (early show)
R. Kelly at Prudential Center (Marsha Ambrosius opening)
The Lox, EPMD, Brand Nubian at Best Buy
Friday, July 30th
Jack's Mannequin at The Chance
Shadow's Fall at Northern Lights
Cro Mags At Bowery Ballroom
Blind Melon At Hiro Ballroom (a great place to see bands)
The Thermals at the Bell House
Saturday, July 3rd
Def Lepperd at Mohegan Sun
Southside Johnny And The Abury Jukes at Stone Pony Summerstage
Sunday, July 3rd
Kid Cudi at Stone Pony Summer Stage
Steve Forbert at the Wonder Bar
Panda Bear at MHOW (sold out, of course)