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PORT CHESTER, N.Y. - This week at The Capitol Theatre, catch the Dirty Projectors, David Gray and an encore show by The Roots, who headlined earlier this month. Heres all you need to know about the upcoming performances.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Indie rockers the Dirty Projectors will headline the Cap on Tuesday for a 16-and-older event. The band is led by David Longsterth (vocals and guitar), Amber Coffman (guitar and vocals), Haley Dekle (vocals), Nat Baldwin (bass), Olga Bell (vocals and keyboards), and Michael Johnson (drums). In July, the Dirty Projectors released their seventh full studio album, "Swing Lo Magellan," and they are to release an EP in November titled "About to Die." The folk/country pop quartet Lavender Diamond will open the show.
The event will have a general admission standing-room-only floor and a reserved, seated loge and balcony. Those with reserved loge and balcony tickets will not have access to the general admission floor. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the show. For tickets to Dirty Projectors and Lavender Diamond click here.
Thursday, Sept. 27
English singer-songwriter David Gray has been touring since the release of his debut album "A Century Ends" in 1993. His most recent album, "Foundling," came out in August 2010. Musician Foy Vance from Northern Ireland will open for Gray. He released an EP titled "Melrose" this year. All tickets for the 18-and-older show are $67.50 for reserved floor seating and balcony.
Friday, Sept. 28
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop/soul band The Roots returns to The Capitol Theatre for Fridays show. The group was formed in 1987 by Tariq Black Thought Trotter and Ahmir Questlove Thompson. The groups latest album, "Undun," was released in 2011. They are the house band on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli will open the show for The Roots. After the 18-and-older show, dance until close at DJ Questloves Cap Train Dance Party.
The event will have a general admission standing-room-only floor and a reserved, seated loge and balcony. Those with reserved loge and balcony tickets will not have access to the general admission floor. Tickets are $52.75 for loge, $37.75 for balcony and $32.75 for general admission standing-room-only floor.
Doors for all shows open at 6:30 p.m. and music begins at 8 p.m. The Capitol Theatre is at 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester.
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