Bowery Ballroom apologises as Yo La Tengo ticket sales backfire

¡Oy vey, qué malo! Yo La Tengo Hanukkah show tickets snatched up by scalpers

Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo performs at a concert in London in 2024. Scalpers come even for the indie icons’ annual eight-night benefit series. [ more › ]

Bowery Ballroom apologises as Yo La Tengo ticket sales backfire

Iconic New York venue Bowery Ballroom has issued an official statement after “many tickets” for the forthcoming Yo La Tengo benefit shows were swiped by resale sites. Earlier this week, the band announced their much-loved holiday tradition, the annual Hanukkah run, which is spread across eight nights from December 4th to 11th. Different from a usual show, the eight nights feature surprise comedians and artists as opening acts, and many guests th…