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60 Alternative R&B shows · 34 venues

Tuned to Alternative R&B //A moody, late-night mutation of classic soul. It merges slow-burning trap percussion and hazy, ambient synth pads with deeply introspective, melancholic vocals.

TONIGHT•Kings Theatre

Jill Scott

Neo-Soul MatriarchPoetic · Soulful · Powerful

TODAY•Blue Note

gospel/christian

Harlem Gospel Choir

Global Gospel AmbassadorsPowerful · Uplifting · Soulful

TONIGHT•Barclays Center

pop/contemporary r&b

Ariana Grande

Vocal Acrobatics ChampionNimble · Polished · Cinematic

TONIGHT•Wonder Bar

modern blues/retro soul

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

Hill Country Shout IconsSoulful · Gritty · Kinetic

TONIGHT•Gramercy Theatre

west coast hip hop/rap

Kamaiyah

West Coast Rap MatriarchHyphy · Smooth · Laid-back

TONIGHT•BK Backyard

house/italo disco/disco house

Chris Cruse

LA Spotlight LegendSunny · Deep · Driving

Dj Lina

Gotham Soul SelectorWarm · Vibrant · Elegant

Peter Napoli

Brooklyn After-HoursDriving · Percussive · Dynamic

Rush Davis

Club-Ready CroonerFluid · Sultry · Atmospheric

TODAY•public records

techno/deep house/boogie

Specter

Motor City Deep HouseRaw · Analog · Sophisticated

Nosha Luv

The Groove SpecialistSoulful · Warm · Rhythmic

JADALAREIGN

NYC Underground CatalystDark · Percussive · Club

TOMORROW•Union Pool

blues/gospel/k-pop

Rev. Vince Anderson

Dirty Gospel VisionaryGritty · Soulful · Raw

The Love Choir

Polished Vocal PopHarmonious · Bright · Produced

TUE JUL 21•Blue Note

alternative r&b/indie soul

Berhana

Atlanta AuteurPoetic · Soulful · Textured

WED JUL 22•Blue Note

contemporary r&b/pop r&b

Avery Wilson

Vocal PowerhouseSoulful · Athletic · Glossy

WED JUL 22•Brooklyn Music Kitchen

contemporary r&b/soul

Ilana Morris

Gotham Soul CroonerVelvety " Sophisticated " Sultry

WED JUL 22•Gramercy Theatre

west coast hip hop/rap

Mike Sherm

Antioch's Master of FilthSlappin' · Crude · Rhythmic

THU JUL 23•Head Hifi

house/alternative r&b

ELLA HUSSLE

Brooklyn Club ConduitEclectic · Percussive · Soulful

THU JUL 23•The Iridium

soul/contemporary r&b

Vivian Sessoms

Soul VirtuosoPowerful · Sophisticated · Timeless

FRI JUL 24•House of Yes

house/soulful house/gospel

Kenny Dope

House RoyaltySoulful · Rhythmic · Essential

DJ Spen

Soulful Gospel House KingUplifting · Funky · Sacred

Mx. Blaire

The Boudoir HostessBass-Heavy · Enchanting · Rhythmic

Kayper

UK Garage & House PolymathGroovy · Bass-heavy · Polished

SAT JUL 25•Public Records

alternative r&b/experimental

April + VISTA

Deep DMV SoulCinematic · Textured · Moody

SAT JUL 25•Barclays Center

contemporary r&b/new jack swing/r&b

Keith Sweat

R&B TraditionalistSmooth · Sensual · Classic

Joe

R&B SophisticateSilky · Sultry · Timeless

Dru Hill

R&B Harmony RoyaltySilky · Melodic · Romantic

Kut Klose

Bedroom Soul IconsSultry · Harmonic · Polished

SAT JUL 25•City Winery NYC

contemporary r&b/neo soul

Melanie Fiona

Grammy-Winning SoulPowerful · Raw · Timeless

SUN JUL 26•Blue Note

gospel/christian

Harlem Gospel Choir

Global Gospel AmbassadorsPowerful · Uplifting · Soulful

SUN JUL 26•The Sultan Room

pop soul/r&b/soul

Nathan Farrell

Nu-Soul VoiceSmooth · Funky · Versatile

PRIZILLA

Soulful Pop HurricanesVibrant · Funky · Polished

The Whips

KC Groove CollectiveFunky · Vibrant · Smooth

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TONIGHT•Birdland Jazz Club

Maya Azucena

Soulful EmpoweristPowerful · Warm · Vibrant

WED JUL 22•Joe's Pub

neo-soul/indie soul

J. Hoard

Gospel-Soul InnovatorEclectic · Harmonic · Expansive

THU JUL 23•Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park

Allen Stone

Classic Soul LuminaryElectrifying · Smooth · Gospel-infused

THU JUL 23•Joe's Pub

Alice Smith

Cosmopolitan Soul PowerEarthy · Ethereal · Sophisticated

FRI JUL 24•Mood Ring

JAV/

Soulful SelectorFunky · Smooth · Warm

FRI JUL 24•Cassette

rap/contemporary r&b

Meechy718

Brooklyn Cinematic RapperSoulful · Sharp · Atmospheric

FRI JUL 24•Houston Hall

alternative r&b/contemporary r&b

Vada

Gritty Brooklyn SoulSmooth · Atmospheric · Sultry

SAT JUL 25•Pier 78 at Hudson River Park

alternative r&b/house

Rami

Texas Soul FusionSmooth · Synthetic · Rhythmic

MON JUL 27•C'mon Everybody

BPL

Soulful Rap TraditionalistJazzy · Smooth · Honest

TUE JUL 28•Night Club 101

contemporary r&b/neo-soul

Ainae

D.C. Heritage SoulVelvety · Global · Introspective

THU JUL 30•(Le) Poisson Rouge

soul/contemporary r&b

Gotts Street Park

Analogue Soul AlchemistsDusty · Cinematic · Smooth

THU JUL 30•Littlefield

alternative r&b/melodic rap

aboutlastnight

Shadow R&BDark · Bouncy · Melodic

THU JUL 30•Joe's Pub

Alice Smith

Cosmopolitan Soul PowerEarthy · Ethereal · Sophisticated

FRI JUL 31•The Wood Shop

Jack Splash

Funk ArchitectVibrant · Futuristic · Soulful

FRI JUL 31•SOBs

afrobeats/contemporary r&b

M.E

Diaspora SoulMelodic · Faith-led · Vibrant

FRI JUL 31•Jupiter Disco

hip hop/alternative r&b/boom bap

SRI

Resilient FlowRaw · Introspective · Bold

Swank

Soulful Southern LyricistAuthentic · Sharp · Smooth

FRI JUL 31•Pier 78 at Hudson River Park

contemporary r&b/soul

Jewels

Carolina SoulSmooth · Gospel-Inflected · Silky

FRI JUL 31•Sony Hall

conscious hip hop/alternative r&b

Noname

Spoken-Word VisionaryIntrospective · Jazzy · Poignant

TUE AUG 4•Brooklyn Paramount

rap/pop rap/hip hop

Jack Harlow

Louisville's Modern GiantAmbitious · Polished · Smooth

James Savage

Street NarratorGritty · Rugged · Percussive

TUE AUG 4•Pianos

bedroom pop/indie soul/indie folk

Macinizby

Queer Bedroom AuteurFragile · Lo-fi · Candid

Charlie Moon

Pastoral Indie TroubadourGentle · Acoustic · Earthy

WED AUG 5•Brooklyn Music Kitchen

alternative r&b/soul

FER

Andean R&B VoiceSmooth · Sultry · Contemporary

WED AUG 5•Sony Hall

conscious hip hop/alternative r&b

Noname

Spoken-Word VisionaryIntrospective · Jazzy · Poignant