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Whether he's been kicked out of a band, or kicked off the airwaves, if there's one thing that history has taught us, it's that David Lee Roth, or Diamond Dave to those in the know, can't be held down for long. That's why when tickets go on sale Monday, September 24th, for the Van Halen reunion tour with Mr. Split Kick himself, you'd better log on, get on the phone, stand in line — whatever it takes to get your tickets for their show at the Garden on November 13th. Though original bassist Michael Anthony has been replaced with Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang, it's still worth seeing these Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Famers bring down the house.
Van Halen, Nov. 13
Madison Square Garden
Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets, New York
For one night only in Central Park on Saturday, September 29th, Joe's Pub at The Delacorte Theater will feature the works of glam rock's finest with 20th Century Boy: Marc Bolan & T. Rex 30th Anniversary Celebration. Marking the 30th year anniversary of Marc Bolan's untimely death, the night will showcase classic T. Rex songs from albums Electric Warrior and The Slider, like "Jeepster," "Telegram Sam," and the tune which is most acquainted with the artist, "Get It On." The superstar tribute band, comprised of musicians who have played with the likes of Blondie, Lou Reed and Patti Smith, will surely keep Bolan's counter-culture spirit alive and kicking. T.Rex part of the show begins at 9pm sharp. Tickets, $40.
20th Century Boy: Marc Bolan & T. Rex 30th Anniversary Celebration, Sept. 29
The Delacorte Theater in Central Park
Enter at 81st Street at Central Park West or 79th Street at 5th Avenue, New York | 212-967-7555
Surefire harbingers of Fall — September Fashion Week, the disappearance of the ice cream truck, and Harvest in the Square. Now in its 12th year, this fundraising event to keep Union Square spiffy lets you sup on the best food and drink from over 45 of New York City's most outstanding venues located in the Union Square district. The $125 ticket price ($115 if you purchase in advance) buys you a spot under the tents, unlimited eats and drinks from venues like Blue Water Grill, Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Wines & Spirits, Pure Food and Wine, and SushiSamba, plus music and more. $65 of the face value of the ticket is tax-deductible, so go ahead, eat, drink and be charitable.
Harvest in the Square
North End of Union Square Park, New York | 212-460-1208
Break out the earplugs, New York. This week in music there's a little something for everyone.
• Lesley Gore and Jill Sobule put a new spin on some old standards at Joe's Pub in the Park on the 19th.
• Alt-rock darlings Kings of Leon trade Tennessee for NYC when they hit Radio City Music Hall on the 19th.
• Get your trance on with the Chemical Brothers at the Hammerstein Ballroom on the 21st.
• Former child actress Jenny Lewis will rock Webster Hall with her band Rilo Kiley on the 23rd.
Usually the thought of a circus conjures up the standard three-ring images; elephants in ornate headdress, cars packed with too many clowns, and occasional tightrope hijinks — an extravaganza perfect for the young ones. Those seeking a more adult version should check out Absinthe, a hybrid of Cirque du Soleil, the NYC Halloween Parade and a sultry burlesque show. This carnival takes place in a traveling venue that's tucked under the Brooklyn Bridge, down by the South Street Seaport, and has breathtaking views from its garden lounge, where you can grab a drink and relax... you know, if clowns of any kind aren't your thing. Tickets are $69, and the show runs through September 30th.
Absinthe, through Sept. 30
Located under the Spiegel tent at South Street Seaport
Pier 17, Fulton Street at the East River, New York | 212-245-1009
Riddle me this: what do you get when you mix black eyeliner, red lipstick, some hair gel, and a few angular guitar riffs? No, not a scene from the heyday of the Pyramid Club, but our favorite post-punk gloom rockers, The Cure. Robert Smith and band will grace New York City with their pasty-white presence this fall at Madison Square Garden, playing from seminal records like Pornography and Disintegration, plus hopefully laying on us some new tracks from an anticipated spring 2008 album launch. Though the date of the show just got announced as TBD (it was originally set for September 23rd), if you want tickets, best to get them while you can, as Cure shows sell out faster than a goth going through bottle of black nail polish.
The Cure
Madison Square Garden
Sixth Ave. between 31st and 33rd Streets, New York | 212-465-6741
Like the name suggests, Pete's Candy Store has a little something for everyone, no matter what the preference. Tuesday nights at 7:30 they play host to one of the hippest bingo nights this side of Boca; on Wednesday evenings you can go on down to flex your mental chops and win some free drinks with their jeopardy-inspired quiz game; and every other Monday, Pete's plays host to the Williamsburg Spelling Bee, a surprisingly competitive contest where people duke it out to make it to the annual championship. Mix that with nightly live music, kitschy cool décor and specialty cocktails, and you've got a recipe for fun.
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer St., between Richardson and Frost Streets, Brooklyn, New York | 718-302-3770
There's a certain je ne sais quoi about Neil Diamond that's undeniable. Pop some Neil on the jukebox at your neighborhood bar and watch how the mood around you changes (you might even get that elusive buy-back). Flip through the radio stations as you're driving, and if Neil comes on, bumper-to-bumper traffic will be a welcome reprieve. But whereas the real Neil doesn't play out as often as we'd like, Super Diamond picks up the slack, consistently touring and performing songs of this beloved singer/songwriter for all the world to enjoy. You can find them at Irving Plaza this September 21st and 22nd. Get your tickets now — their shows sell out, and sell out quickly. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of show.
Super Diamond, Sept. 21-22
Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place at East 15th Street, New York | 212-777-6800
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