Side-Eye is the most interesting thing Metheny does live: a deliberately unstable trio format that he restocks with younger players, which forces the material - his own catalogue included - to be rebuilt rather than recited. At 8pm in a seated Beacon, with the guitar synth and the 42-string harp guitar both in play, it lands somewhere between a jazz gig and a solo recital with a rhythm section.
What to expect
A long, largely uninterrupted set in a fully seated theater, drawing on Metheny's five-decade catalogue reworked for the current Side-Eye lineup. Expect extended improvisation, several guitars across the night, and an audience that listens rather than talks. The Beacon's acoustics and 1929 interior suit this considerably better than an arena would.
Good to know
- The Beacon is fully seated, and the room rewards a ticket closer to the orchestra or lower balcony for detail.
- Side-Eye lineups rotate between tours, so the personnel on stage may differ from the recordings.
- The theater sits at Broadway and 74th Street, a block from the 72nd Street station on the 1, 2 and 3.
- Sets run long with minimal breaks; plan accordingly if you are catching a late train.
- Security screening and bag restrictions apply at the door, so allow time before the listed start.
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Common questions
What is Side-Eye?
It is Pat Metheny's rotating small-group project, in which he pairs himself with a changing cast of younger musicians to rework his catalogue and new material.
Is the Beacon seated?
Yes. Every ticket at the Beacon Theatre corresponds to an assigned seat across the orchestra, loge and balcony levels.
What time does it start?
The venue lists the show at 8pm on Saturday, September 26.
