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Americana Events in New York City
Americana is a contemporary musical movement that serves as a bridge between traditional roots-based styles like folk, country, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Find upcoming Americana events in New York City below.
Upcoming Americana Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
Americana Night: Yola + Dom Flemons and the Traveling Wildfires + Cleo Reed
Yola, Dom Flemons and the Traveling Wildfires, Cleo Reed
retro soulfolkamericana
Lena Horne Bandshell
Charlie Arbie, Aidan Arbona, Lydia Von Hof, Aria
Lydia von Hof, Aidan Arbona, charlie arbie, Aria
indie folkfolk rockindie pop
DROM
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste
americanafunkgospel
Forest Hills Stadium
De Colombia Para Ridgewood
Ona Gabriunas, Liale, Al Sugarman, DJ Loca
latin folkfolkamericana
Dada
Phil Gammage Quartet
Phil Gammage Quartet
blues rockamericanablues
Shrine
RANA SANTACRUZ
Rana Santacruz
latin folkson jarochobluegrass
Barbès
Saturday Night Live Music
Chase Coppins
americanacountrydance
Desert 5 Spot
SUN 16 AUG
JAMES MADDOCK
James Maddock
folk rockrockamericana
Spanish Pavillion Restaurant
Blood and Desire: A Night of Bob Dylan’s Thunder
Mary Lee Kortes, Deni Bonet, Rob Stoner, John Kruth, Bert Lee, Fabio Fantuzzi
rockabillyamericanafolk rock
Cafe Wha?
The 502s
The 502s
folkindie folkamericana
The Rockaway Hotel
Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour
Brandi Carlile, Jensen McRae
folkamericanafolk pop
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
BUCK WILD
Sugarfoot, Spitfire
countryamericanadance
Desert 5 Spot
The Little Mercies
The Little Mercies
folkamericana
Pete's Candy Store
Matt Pinto
Matt Pinto
folk rockacoustic bluesamericana
Pete's Candy Store
MON 17 AUG
TUE 18 AUG
Morgan Wade
Morgan Wade
modern country popcountrycountry rock
The Stone Pony
Ben Nichols, Cory Branan
Ben Nichols, Cory Branan
alt countrysouthern gothicanti-folk
The Meadows
TAMAR KORN & A KORNUCOPIA
Tamar Korn
traditional folkamericanavocal jazz
Barbès
American Aquarium
American Aquarium
red dirtalt countrytexas country
Racket NYC
WED 19 AUG
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
energy
40
danceability
30
valence
50
grit
40
organicness
85
commerciality
30
tempo
40
vocality
85
About Americana
Americana is a contemporary musical movement that serves as a bridge between traditional roots-based styles like folk, country, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Emerging as a distinct marketing category in the 1990s, it emphasizes authentic storytelling and melodic craftsmanship over commercial polish. The instrumentation typically features acoustic and electric guitars, banjos, fiddles, and upright basses, often performed at a steady, mid-tempo pace that supports lyrical depth. Its mood is characterized by a blend of nostalgia and earnestness, often blurring the lines between alternative country and folk-rock while maintaining a strong connection to the cultural heritage of the United States.
Also known as: American Roots
Americana events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Americana music?
- Americana is a contemporary musical movement that serves as a bridge between traditional roots-based styles like folk, country, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Emerging as a distinct marketing category in the 1990s, it emphasizes authentic storytelling and melodic craftsmanship over commercial polish. The instrumentation typically features acoustic and electric guitars, banjos, fiddles, and upright basses, often performed at a steady, mid-tempo pace that supports lyrical depth. Its mood is …
- What Americana events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Americana events in New York City - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Americana events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Americana music?
- Americana music scores high on organicness (85%), vocality (85%), valence (50%), and lower on danceability (30%), commerciality (30%). These qualities shape the typical Americana sound at live events and club nights.
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