Westchester is a hotbed for live music and hosts famous venues like The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester and The Tarrytown Music Hall, where classic artists take the stage. Here are some of the most exciting concerts taking place across the 914 this spring.
Railroad Earth
Railroad Earth brings over two decades of experience to the stage this spring to provide an unforgettable concert. After getting its start in 2001, this band went on to gather critical acclaim; David Fricke, senior editor at Rolling Stone, praised them by saying, “Well-versed in rambling around, as you might expect from a band named after a Jack Kerouac poem, the New Jersey-built jam-grass engine Railroad Earth has let no moss grow under its rustic wheels.” The group has also found widespread success through streaming, with their music being streamed tens of millions of times. A fun-filled show of rock and folk music awaits you at their concert, so you’ll want to be there!
Date: March 22
Venue: The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
Cost: $35-$79.50
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Melvin Seals & JGB
All sorts of genres come together with Melvin Seals, from blues and rock to funk and jazz. Seals performs with the Jerry Garcia Band, which has played alongside him to help define what’s now known as jam band music. However, there’s more to this psychedelic musical experience than just this duo; One Eyed Jack will be performing, too. Formed in 1991 as a simple garage band playing in parking lots, One Eyed Jack has become a musical sensation with a decades-spanning repertoire. The band has released four albums (Before Alone, Sunlight Blue Madness, Keep Your Head and Live at the Lion’s Den), and all were well-received.
Date: March 29
Venue: The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
Cost: $35-$69.50
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LED ZEPPELIN Tribute Lez Zeppelin: Earl’s Court ’75
If you’re a fan of Led Zeppelin, you’ll want to check out this spring concert featuring Lez Zeppelin, an all-female tribute band formed in 2004 known for just how well it embodies and channels the energy and passion of Led Zeppelin. Even the guitarist from Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, has gone on record speaking positively of them. “They played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensuality and an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship,” he shared after attending one of their shows in London. Lez Zeppelin will be performing Earl’s Court ‘75, one of the most famous performances by Led Zeppelin, including songs like Stairway to Heaven and Kashmir.
Date: April 11
Venue: Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
Cost: $35.50-$55.50
Kaïa Kater
Music can be incredibly powerful, and that power is a big part of what makes it so special. Kater uses her music as a way to push back against oppression and inspire those around her. As an indie folk and Americana artist, she has stepped into an industry and a genre that historically denies power to black women and turned it into empowerment through her beautiful music. She draws inspiration from artists like Nina Simone, Erykah Badu, and Lauryn Hill. Her banjo skills and powerful lyrics combine to create a unique show you aren’t likely to forget.
Date: April 25
Venue: Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck
Cost: $38.50-$50
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Terra String Quartet
Looking for more of a classical sound? Terra String Quartet has you covered. This group of young string instrument players from around the world formed in 2015 and has since gone on to receive accolades such as winning the 2023 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition and the 2023 Osaka International Chamber Music Competition. You can dive straight into history at this show, which features madrigals (a form of secular vocal music popular during the Renaissance) written by Maddalena Casulana, the first-ever female composer to have her music published. P.S. Anyone 18 and under can attend for free!
Date: May 4
Venue: Caramoor, Bedford Hills
Cost: $34-$49
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Tab Benoit: I Hear Thunder Tour
Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit has been in the game for over 30 years and arrives at this performance at the Paramount Theater with an important message in mind: environmental preservation. His new album, I Hear Thunder, will speak to you as much as it will invigorate you, showing the true power that music holds.
Date: May 30
Venue: The Paramount Theater, Peekskill
Cost: $48.50-$68.50
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