Punk, alternative, rock and singer-songwriter—2023 concerts in Harrisburg will feature it all.
Just this week, HU Presents announced six musical acts headed to the city in the new year.
First up will be punk-rocker jxdn, a 19-year-old from Texas who gained a following on Tik Tok in 2018. He released his debut single, “Comatose,” in 2020, which racked up over 20 million online streams. He will perform at XL Live on March 15, with band Beauty School Dropout.
The following day, on March 16, English indie-rock band alt-J will hit the stage at XL Live. The band has released four albums, most recently releasing “The Dream” in February. Their debut album, “An Awesome Wave,” won 2012 Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello awards.
Joywave, an indie-rock band from New York will bring dance music to XL Live on April 18 with special guest Elliot Lee. The band released album, “Cleanse,” this year, along with “Live,” which features live versions of their popular songs.
Next up, The Mountain Goats are set to perform their indie music at XL Live on April 21. The band released their most recent album, “Bleed Out,” this year.
Moving into May, Frank Turner will be joined by special guests Laura Jane Grace and Kayleigh Goldsworthy at XL Live on the 9th. The English punk and folk singer-songwriter will be accompanied by his backing band, The Sleeping Souls.
Later in the month, trio Waterparks will perform their genre-bending music, which draws on rock, alternative, electronic and pop influences. Waterparks will perform on May 24 with special guest Hunny.
HU Presents also announced American band half•alive earlier this month. The band will perform on May 3 at XL Live with guest Tessa Violet. Half•alive released their third album, “Conditions Of A Punk,” on Dec. 2.
The music doesn’t stop there. The new year will also bring rapper Rick Ross, country rocker Elle King and inde band Dawes to Harrisburg in 2023, HU Presents announced previously.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HU Presents’ website.
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