FENDER PRESENTS THE ONE. FOR NEW YORK; FOUR INTIMATE SHOWS ACROSS THREE NIGHTS CELEBRATING THE SPACES WHERE MUSIC LIVES

In Partnership with Dinosaur Jr. and Friends: Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog, Steve Gunn, Thurston Moore Group, They Are Gutting a Body of Water, Mike Kinsella of American Football, and Snail Mail (solo)

Thursday, August 27 - Saturday, August 29, to Celebrate the Release of Dinosaur Jr.’s  New Album, There Near

New York, NY (August 17, 2026): Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC)  today announces The One. For New York, an intimate four-show concert series taking place across New York City from Thursday, August 27 – Saturday, August 29, as part of the brand's upcoming The One. For All. campaign. Presented in collaboration with Dinosaur Jr. to celebrate the release of the band's new album, There Near, out August 28th. The series spans neighborhood bars, an iconic Brooklyn park, and one of Brooklyn's most beloved music venues, reflecting Fender's commitment to supporting artists in the spaces that shape their stories, helping amplify the moments and communities that make live music meaningful.

Headlined throughout the weekend by Dinosaur Jr.  and friends, the series brings together Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog Steve Gunn Thurston Moore Group They Are Gutting a Body of Water Mike Kinsella of American Football , and Snail Mail  (solo).

  • WHAT: The One. For New York., a four-show concert series presented by Fender as part of the upcoming The One. For All. campaign, the brand's new platform celebrating music, community, and creative connection, celebrating Dinosaur Jr.'s new album There Near, as well as the artists, neighborhoods, and communities shaping music today.

  • WHO: Presented by Fender in collaboration with Dinosaur Jr., with performances from:

  • Dinosaur Jr.

  • Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog

  • Steve Gunn

  • Thurston Moore Group (Thurston Moore, Steve Shelley, Deb Googe)

  • They Are Gutting a Body of Water

  • Mike Kinsella of American Football

  • Snail Mail (solo)

  • WHEN/WHERE: 

    • Thursday, August 27, Lucinda's | 169 Avenue A, New York, NY 1009

      • Featuring Dinosaur Jr. with Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog

      • Doors: 5 pm, Start: 6 pm

    • Friday, August 28, Skinny Dennis  | 152 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

      • Featuring Dinosaur Jr. with Steve Gunn

      • Doors: 5 pm, Start: 6 pm

    • Saturday, August 29, DAY SHOW, Maria Hernandez Park  (In partnership with Show Brain ) | Knickerbocker Ave & Starr St., Bushwick, Brooklyn 11237

      • Featuring Dinosaur Jr. with Thurston Moore Group (Thurston Moore, Steve Shelley, Deb Googe) and They Are Gutting a Body of Water

      • Doors: 2 pm, Start: 6 pm

    • Saturday, August 29, EVENING SHOW, Baby's All Right  | 146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

      • Featuring Dinosaur Jr. with American Football and Snail Mail (solo)

      • Doors: 7 pm, Start: 8 pm

  • RSVP: Fans can sign up HERE. FREE SHOWS at Lucinda’s, Skinny Dennis, & Maria Hernandez Park. RSVP now. Fans will be let in on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the show. Limited tickets on sale for Baby’s All Right. More info at the link.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Fender brings The One. For New York. to life through four intimate performances across three nights in venues that reflect the city's vibrant music culture – from neighborhood bars to a public skatepark and an iconic independent music club.

  • The concert series is presented in collaboration with Jagjaguwar, with Show Brain hosting the performance at Maria Hernandez Park.

  • Every performance is headlined by Dinosaur Jr., joined by a rotating lineup of celebrated collaborators spanning generations and genres.

  • The campaign reflects Fender's commitment to supporting artists in the spaces that shape their stories, helping amplify the moments and communities that make live music meaningful.

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