MUSIC Rock/Hiphop/Country ABC NO RIO 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk ...
Rock/Hiphop/Country
ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: Resiset & Exist, Social Infestiation, Assembly of God, Pint Size, 3, $5. SUN: C.O.M.A. w/Barn Owl, 8. MON: Red Monkey, Errase Errata, 6, $6.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Downshallow, Unisex Salon, Palamino, Baby-Ana, Orgasma Box. THURS: Munkafust, Verge, Funmachine, Daphne, Sun Ages to Rain. FRI: Claravenus, Mikki James, 30 Second Charge, Alms to Shanti, Johnny Young, Dint. SAT: Muscular Christmas, Penthouse, the Curves, Flood, Bucolic, the Adam Wades. SUN: Sovern Lordes, Dead Dean, Channel. MON: Fashion Colt, Jiant, Infernos, Bystanderd. TUES: Uncle Innocent, Uberjerk, Woody, Endgames, Under Ingrid.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: Amy Fairchild, Amy Speace, Courtney Lee Adams, Jr., 9. THURS: Paula Kaamos, Zola Turn, Delta Clutch, American Popular, Fuzzy Suzy, 7. FRI: Pinto 800, Rear View, Fontaine Fontaine, the Booda Velvets, the Banjo Spiders, Swirl, Rockstars, 7. SAT: Gabby's Actual Adventures, Figment, Giftshop, Muckerfergason, Life in a Blender, Adam Elk, 8. SUN: Co2 perform "Stone Temple Pilots," Money Shot perform "Weezer," Judson performs "the Smiths," 8:30. MON: AM 60, the Drakes, West Suzuki Three, Preston Clark, the Complaints, 7. TUES: Pillow Theory, Nitromusk, Mark Geary, Mundy, Michael Brunnock, 7.
B-3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. See also "Clubs & Lounges." THURS: B-3 Band, 7:30. FRI: DJ Eva, 9. SUN: Rick Johnson & open mic.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. FRI & SAT: G3. MON: Spinal Tap. TUES: Widespread Panic, 8, $35.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, FleezaDoza, Schiavo, Nefertiti Jones, Miranda Hentoff, Marly Hornik. THURS: Bigger Than a Breadbox, Geri Mingore Band, Teddy Goldstein, Jody Sheeler, Shamsi. FRI: Chucka Riddim, Status Joe, Carlton J. Smith, Stargazer Lily, Anthony Michael Peterson. SAT: Billy Hector & the Fairlanes, Redtime, Marie Wilson, $10; Kristen & Cassidy. SUN: Mann Made Jam, the American Acoustic Roots Orchestra, Jake Laufer. MON: Wolf, Sirsy, Amy Serrago, Tsidii LeLoka, Dayna Kurtz. TUES: Stop Irrational Logic, Vivid, G-spot (CD release), Edge Park.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. WEDS & THURS: the Bacon Brothers, $25. FRI: Carla Lother, Lina Koutrakos, $20. SAT: "the Beat Goes On" pres. Summer in the City feat. Chris Barron, Patti Rothberg, Lisa Burns & others, $20. TUES: Savoy Brown, $15.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Call for 18 & over show info. WEDS: Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, 9, $14. THURS: Teenage Fanclub, Autumn Defense, 9, $20. FRI: Teenage Fanclub, Laura Cantrell, 9, $20.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Jeremy Parise, Pyrologic, Jen Maoine, Jo Davidson, 8, $8. THURS: Golden, Belline, the Feud, Fred Weaver, 8, $8. FRI: James Chance, Parker & Lily, the Wharton Tiers Ensemble, the Shack Up, 9, $8. SAT: the Gentlemen, Hot Socky, Cherubino, Plug Spark Sanjay, 9, $8. SUN: Q & Not U, Panthers, Red Monkey, Erase Errata, 8, $8. MON: Crooked Fingers, Johnny Dowd, Joe Romeo & the Fall Guys, 8:30, $10. TUES: Brizz, Mr. North, Kennedy, 8, $8.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Deborah Auer Trio, Julia Macklin w/Marina Belica, the Deviled Dogs, Patti Dean & the Broadway Cowboys, Pamela Drake Gregory, 7. THURS: Karen Davis, Regan, the Bruce Wands Band, Jack Hardy, Meg Braun. FRI: Rachelle Garniez & the Fortunate Few, Leslie Nuss, Ward White, Gate, Tryst, 8, $5. SAT: Into Red Giant James' B-Day Gig, Swami, Jabberpony, Susan Ruel, Jess King, 8; Gil Coggins, 6; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3. SUN: Ido, Tanya J. Hayes, Seeing Voices, 10; Rick Johnson's open mic, 5-9. MON: Dennis Winge, Ripe w/Christa, the Robert Secret Band, 9; Gay/Lesbian open mic, 7. TUES: Stephane Mercier, Jon Herington, Roland Parkins, Meg's Pick, 8:30; Open mic, 5.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Benefit for Warhol's favorite "bad girl" Cyrinda Foxe feat. Sea Monster, the Waldos, Church of Betty, Chaotic Past, Star Spangles, Bebe Buell, the Drakes, Mistress of Ceremonies: Jayne County & DJ Mr. Earl, 8, $20 contrib. THURS: Simi, Holy Ghost, the Hi-Los, 8, $8. FRI: "Loud Az F*ck" w/Angel Rot, Dollhouse Salon, Stron Intention, Mahavatar, Sour Vein, Enemy Soil, As the Sun Sets, Burnt, By the Sun, Anal Cunt, Benumb, 7, $10. SAT: "Loud Az F*ck" w/Disassociate, Virulent, Strain, 8 Shocks Terror, No Less, the Nihilistics, Molotov Cocktail, 7, $10. SUN: Chaos UK, Molotov Cocktail, Leftover Crack, the Goons, Assembly of God, the Boils, 6, $10. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Weapons, Are, the Bendz, the Bennys, Stagger Stagger Crawl, 8, $6.
Downstairs Lounge: WEDS: Jen Chapin, Lynnea, Renann. THURS: "Ripe" w/Lisala, Danni Gee, Sugabush, Howard Mobly, Diva Blue, Michan. FRI: American Rumble screening. SAT: Flinch! Zombie Vandals, Spitzz.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Lynnea, 9:30. $5. THURS: Hide & Seek, Matt Turk, Keaque Farrell Munoz, Amy Atchley, Coby Brown, 7, $5. FRI: Female Bureau of Investigation, the Fountain, Mary McBride & the Pancake Boys, 3rd Stone Collective, 8, $7. SAT: a Boy Called Soda, Space Robot Sceintists, the Thin Crawl, Fade to Black, 8, $7. SUN: G.T. Arpe, Glenn Nano, 10; "Woodie Guthrie Birthday Bash" w/Jessica Feinbloom, Richard Fried, Joel Landry, Carlos Rosello, Erica Smith & Steve Suffet, 7, $5. MON: Curse, 11; "Alchemy" w/DJ Jason, 10; Wolf at the Door, Jason Darling, Brandt Shandera, Diana Feldman, 7, $5. TUES: Shawn Donovan, Stoly, David Akiva Klein, Kristeen Young, Allison Breitman, 7, $5.
CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE
Rumsey Playfield, 72nd St. (midpark), 212-360-CPSS, 212-307-7171. All shows contrib. only unless noted. THURS: Moe, 7, $23. FRI: Margie Gillis, Mark Haim, 8:30. SAT: Basement Jaxx w/the Viva Brazil Dancers, DJs Martin Morales & Ron Trent, 1:30; Kwaito Music, 12. SUN: Amina, Ekova, Lo'Jo w/DJ set, 1:30. Middle Eastern Drumming, 12 p.m.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Black 47, 10, $10.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924. WEDS: Star Death, Burn Guitars, Earthbound Smoke Ghost, Spirit Valentine, Straw Horse, Truss Monkey, 8, free. THURS: No Allegiance, Mad Trucker Gone Mad, the Heartdrops, Tender Idols, Samson, 8, $5. FRI: Jones Crusher, Trashbrats, LES Stitches, the Malakas, Bowery Mission, 9:30, all ages. SAT: Emandee, Stiplicon, Hibachi Joe (CD release), Chi, Echo 7, $5. SUN: Nova Express, Swampass, Mud City Manglers, Cats Paw, Girl on Top, 8, free. MON: Headshop, Cadre Bravura, Proton Accelerator, Stogmatix, Pinwheel, D'Poet, 8, free. TUES: El Guapo, Mad Haleen, Feff, the Matter, Abigail Crane, 8, free.
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES ARENA
East Rutherford, N.J., 212-307-7171. MON: Backstreet Boys.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. THURS: NYCSmoke, 2, Cropduster Review, 9. FRI: Joe McGinty, Green Rooftops, Rogue's March, the Everyothers.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. WEDS: DJ Steve Blush pres. Röck Cändy & "Bitch VI: a Ladies Tribute to Metal" plus Bebe Buell, Vial & Apocalypstik. THURS: BeavHer w/DJ Frankie Inglese feat. Lennon showcase, 9. FRI: Poptones Radio4 party w/DJs Alan McGee, International Playgirl & Johnny Castle plus performances by Ping Pong Bitches, Bellevue & the Mooks, 9. SAT: Tiswas pres. Radio 4, Tripsonic. TUES: Opium to the Masses, Eve to Adam, Dust to Dust.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: Children of a Lesser God, the Northerners, Naked Sacrum, Modus Tollens, Smelt, $7. THURS: Splat, Z Wheeler, Smack, the Bartlebees, $7. FRI: Ahab Seamus, Fulton's Last Flight, the El Conquistadors, Waking James, Moodroom, Split Soul, $9. SAT: Buzby, Cooky Conspiracy, Amazing Device, Lone Hawk, Strangelove Honey, Canister, $9. MON: Samora, Bre, Angel Party, Mental Notes, Amy & Rodney, Frogman. TUES: the Rami Pearlman Promise, Something Bliss, Backstreet Jones, Dexter Myers & Brown Ambition, $7.
EXIT ART
548 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-966-7745. WEDS: the Turntable Sessions w/Scotty Hard (turntables), Steve Cannon (voice), Cyro Baptista (percussion), Dean Bowman (voice) & Mike Kilmer (rap/bass); 8, $15-$10.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; Winterbrief, Plaintains, 8, $8. SAT: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; VaVaVoom Room, 7:30, $15. SUN: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18. MON: Mehuman Jonson.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883. Free unless noted. THURS: Wayne Krantz, 9:30, $15. FRI: KJ Denhert, 10, $5; Gil Paris, 6. SAT: Sweet Georgia Brown, 10, $5; Brian Charrette, 6. SUN: Ed Palermo, 9:30, $3. MON: Joel Harrison Group, 9:30, $3. TUES: Mark Egan, 9:30, $3.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. FRI: Kalifax. SAT: Pachyderm Party.
FREE103POINT9
97 S. 6th St. (betw. Bedford & Berry Sts.), Bklyn., 212-228-5509. FRI: Morricone Youth.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. WEDS: Double Dong & Wyld Lixx, 9, $6. THURS: World Famous Pontani Sisters, 10, free; Morricone Youth. FRI: the Eben Levy Disaster Relief Fund, 9:30, $5. MON: the Wau-Wau Sisters, 10, free.
HANK'S SALOON
46 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-8003. 2 drink min. & free BBQ. FRI: Reid Paley, 9:30 & 10:30. SUN: Blind Pharaohs & special guests, 7-10.
HUDSON RIVER ROCKS
Pier 54, 14th St. (West St.), 212-533-PARK. THURS: The Waco Brothers, Jon Langford, Broke Revue, Kings County Queens, 6:30.
INTER-MEDIA ART CENTER
370 New York Ave., Huntington, NY, 516-549-ARTS, www.imactheater.org FRI: Edgar Winter.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. THURS: Southern Culture on the Skids, 8, $16, $14 adv. FRI & SAT: Vagrant America feat. Saves the Day, the Anniversary, Dashboard Confessional & Hot Rod Circuit, 8, sold out. TUES: Craig David, Lina, 8, sold out.
JONES BEACH
1000 Ocean Pkwy. (Wantagh Pkwy.), Wantagh, L.I., 516-221-1000. SUN & MON: Carl Cox.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
LAKESIDE LOUNGE
162 Ave. B (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-529-8463. Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9:30, Fri. & Sat. at 11, no cover. WEDS: Pill Crushers. THURS: Lucky Devils. FRI: Mike Hunt Band. SAT: Florence Dore. TUES: B-Sides, 9; Joe Flood (CD release), 7-9.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Mercury Bath, Passenger-NYC, Mighty Weaklings, Potamus, Diamond Club, 7, $8. THURS: Melvin Sparks Band, the Boxcars, Den of Thieves, Eco7, 7:30, $10. FRI: Grimmus, Outstairs, Tripjack, Lip Floater, Am Pop, Lunch Money, 7:30, $10. SAT: the Truth, Decifunk, She Buries Judy, Liqwid, Outta Luck, 7:30, $10. TUES: Estradasphere, Tubring, 9, $8-$10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Nora Jones, Joe Mannix, Phillip Gibbs, Julia Brown, 8. THURS: Jessee Harris & the Ferdinandos, Amy Miles, Sam Bisbee, Jason, Monica & Kreigler, John Southworth. FRI: Old Saddler, Pamela Miller, Meg Kelly Band, Serena Yost, 8. SAT: Rooftop Cowboys, Tedd Prudhomme, American Boyfriend, JL Styles, Melvern Taylor, Monique diMattina Trio, 2. SUN: Andy Germack, Nick Russo Quartet, 3:30. MON: Kenny White, Glen Patscha, Eric Mulford. TUES: Tom Burris & Jabbering Trout, Tom Laverack, Shana Young, 8.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9 p.m. & are free. WEDS: Bobfields, Goegrous. THURS: Perforated Head, Splytz. FRI: 10 Heads High, Aerial Love Feed, Pop Star Kids, Very Very. SAT: Pony Express, the Bigger Lovers. SUN: Blue Bullet Skater, Devil's County Death Cult. MON: Schwervon, Animal Head. TUES: Walker, Blend Engine.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Jetcombo, Legion, 9. THURS: John Holstrom takes over where Handsome Dick left off w/"the NY Sheiks" party feat. WWF smackdown commentary & videos. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: Blisster, Barnyard Playboys. SUN: Matty Charles & the Valentines. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Popcorn" w/classic B-flicks & music by Raw Deluxe & Organic, 10, $5.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: Chitlin, Fooks, Jenifer Jackson, Jerkwater, 8:30, $7. THURS: Flickerstick, Tizzy, 9, $10. FRI: Robert Randolph, Mike Wilhelm, 10, $10. SAT: Brown, Cropduster, Billy, Tris McCall & Jim Testa, 9, $7. SUN: Duncan Sheik & special guest, 7:30, $20. MON: the Posies, Chris Lee, 9, $10.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Quintron & Miss Pussycat, 25 Suaves, Margarita y Uce, 8:30, $10. THURS: Mink Lungs, Captain Fatass, Feathermerchants, Cameron Dezen, 7:30, $8. FRI: Foetus, the Centuries, Dream Lovers, 9, $15. SAT: Foetus, Flux Information Sciences, Bee & Flower, 9, $15. SUN: Creature Comforts, Chitlin' Fooks, Jennifer Jackson, Kinney Star, 7:30, $10. MON: Errortype: 11, Crownsayers, Old Number Eight, $8 adv. TUES: Cordero, Miami Relatives, Whirl, Dana Fuchs Band, 7:30, $8.
MIGHTY ROBOT
401 Wythe Ave. (betw. S. 6th St. & B'way), Williamsburg, 718-387-3399. FRI: Last of the Juanitas, Tourettes Lautrec, the Liars, Sightings, 9.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Neil Cleary, Amy Allison, 9, contrib.
NORTH SIXTH
66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-5103. WEDS: Tsunami Bomb, the Eyeliners, 8, $7, all ages. FRI & SAT: Release party for This is Next Year CD, which feat. 42 Brooklyn bands; performances by Laura Cantrell, the Boggs, Grand Mal, Stereobate & more. SUN: Add N to (x), 9, $10.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. MON: Kent Carter's open jam, 8.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Meg Kelly Band, 10. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: Jerkwater, Kings County Queens, 10. SAT: Jim & Jennie & the Pine Tops, the King of France, 10. SUN: Rev. Vince Anderson & His Love Choir. MON: Garrett DeVoe, Steve Shiffman, Melissa Huffsmith-Roth, 9. TUES: Greg Garing & His New Alphabet City, 9.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. 1 drink min. WEDS: Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend hosts weekly acoustic open stage, sign-up at 7, free.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. WEDS: Andrea Guskin, Anthony Salerno, Randi Russo, Lenny Molotov. THURS: Erica Smith & the Tumbleweeds, the Knuckleheads, 8. FRI: the Time Bombs, Kamara, 8.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. WEDS: Marilee, Paleface, Trina Hamlin, Matt Keating, Chris Glover, Patric Westoo, 7:30. THURS: Jim Flynn, God, Atoosa, Ray Greiche Band, Leener, Thrasher, 8. FRI: Izabella, Matthew Puckett, Bree Sharp, Trancesenders, 8. SAT: Joie & Dead Blonde Girlfriend, Major Matt Mason USA, Lunchin', Heller & Hightower, Derek Richmond & the Honeycream Robots, 8. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Bohack, JB Stole My Tea, 7:30. MON: The Antihoot w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Milena, Darcy Hile, Ms. La Nivé, Laura Hoch, Brandt Shandera, Last-Up Larry, Chris Maher, 7:30.
STARBUCKS
13-25 Astor Pl. (8th St.), 212-982-3563. Artists on the Verge. SUN: Edie Carey, 8. TUES: Carol Lester Band, 8.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Yes Virginia's "Creeper". SAT: the Halley DeVestern Band, 10, free.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. See also "Clubs & Lounges." All ages. WEDS: Buckwheat Zydeco, 8:30, $20. FRI: Mark Eitzel & band, David Garza, 8:30, $14. SAT: Bright Eyes (solo), Simon Joyner, 8 & 11:30, $12, all ages. SUN: Lowen & Navarro, DB Leonard, 6, $10. TUES: Rachid Taha, 9, $25.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600, www.wetlands-preserve.org Most show 18 & over. Doors usually open an hour before showtime. WEDS: Chinua Hawk, Sharief in Burgundy, Abby Dobson, Vision Quest, 8. THURS: Dirty Dozen Brass Band. FRI: the Ziggens, Gruvis Malt, New Mexikans. SAT: Miracle Orchestra & Topaz; Boy Sets Fire, the Movielife. SUN: Dennis Brown trib. MON: Urfin Juice & Nastya Poleva. TUES: Kudzu Kings; Catastrophic, Die Cast, Sworn Enemy.
WORLD TRADE CENTER
Austin Tobin Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-4170, 212-995-1898, www.panynj.gov CenterStage & Summer Hits series at the Twin Towers. All shows are free. WEDS: Freddy Johnston, Jill Sobule, 6-8; Allan Gumbs, 12-2. THURS: Sensational Swing, 6-8; Country Thursdays w/Rim Rushlow, 12-2. FRI: Salsa dance party w/Fajardo y sus Estrellas, 6-9; Guy Davis, 12-2. TUES: Paddy Reilly, 6-8, free; the Box Tops feat. Alex Chilton, 12, free.
Jazz/Experimental
AARON DAVIS HALL
City College, W. 135th St. (Convent Ave.), 212-650-7289. SAT: Louis Armstrong 100th Birthday Blowout feat. John Boutte, James Andrews, Kermit Ruffins, the ReBirth Brass Band & the Lady Buck Jumpers SA & PC, 6, free.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere. FRI: Ku-Umba Frank Lacy Quintet, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
BAM CAFÉ
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Brooklyn, 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Jerry Butler, 12-2.
BIRDLAND
315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080, www.birdlandjazz.com Shows at 9 & 11. Music charge & $10 min.; 1 drink incl. in cover. WEDS: Cab Calloway Orchestra, $20. THURS-SAT: Jimmy Heath Quartet, $25-$30. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra feat. Lew Tabackin, $20; the Art Blakey Jazz Messengers Revue, $10. TUES: the Famous Duke Eillington Orchestra, $20.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. Cover charge plus min. WEDS-SUN: David Sanborn, $30-$55. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Mike Wilner Trio, $19.50. MON: Rumba Club, $5-$10. TUES: Viva Brazil! feat. Flora Purim & Airto Moreira & Vinicius Cantuaria Quartet, $15-$25.
BUBBY'S
120 Hudson St. (betw. Franklin & Moore Sts.), 212-399-0714. MON: Bryant DuPré & Rifftide, 7:30-11:30, free.
CAFE WHA?
115 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3630. Feat. The Wha? Band & special guests Weds.-Sun. WEDS: Eric Adams. THURS: Joe Barnes. FRI: Elan. SAT: Bryan Stevens. SUN: Gary Montoute. MON: Brazooca Band. TUES: Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis.
CASTLE CLINTON
Battery Park, 212-835-2789. Tickets distributed at 5:30 p.m. THURS: David Johanson & the Harry Smiths, 7, free.
CITY SOUNDS
East Plaza, 1251 6th Ave. (50th St.), 212-477-4094. THURS: "City Sounds by the Pool" series. THURS: Cajun Music, 12:30-1:30, free.
DETOUR
349 E. 13th St. (1st Ave.), 212-533-6212. No cover. WEDS: Arnold Hammerschalg Quartet. THURS: Don Hahn Quartet. FRI: Vinson Valega & friends. SAT: Dred Scott. SUN: The Sunday Jazz Spot w/Mike Magilligan. MON: Eric Jacobsen Quartet. TUES: Larry Corban Quartet.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: Nine Circles, Dirtywhite, Monster Box, Chelseaonfire, Yohann, Dharla, 8, $5. THURS: Spinning Images, Gypsy Back Door, Maximum Overdrive, 8, $5; the Hillary Step, 5, $5. FRI: Indu, Elementree, Toke Squealy, Larry Corban, 9, $10; Askold Buk Trio, 5. SAT: Mars Syphlitica, Diva Destruction, Low Sunday, 9, $10-$15.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: PJ Cotroneo, 7. THURS: Yadena & Trio, 7. FRI: Dakota McCleod, 11; Chris Bergson, 6:45. SAT: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11; Sunny Jain Trio, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/Fukn Trio, 12. SUN: David Coss & Trio, 8; jazz brunch w/Libby Richman, 12. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: Sunny Jain Trio, 9.
HUDSON RIVER FESTIVAL
Battery Park City, Battery Pl. (West St.), 212-528-2733 or 212-267-9700. THURS: Glen Velez, Sunny Fortune, 7, free. FRI: Sunset jam, 6:30, free.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. Showtimes at 8:45 & 10:45 on Weds., Thurs., Sun. & Tues.; 8:45, 10:45 & 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. All shows $20-$25 w/$10 min. MON: Les Paul, 8:45 & 10:45, $40.
JACK ROSE
771 8th Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-247-7518. FRI: Eldridge Taylor & the Marvel Comets, 10, $12, all ages.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. Weds., Thurs. & Mon. shows at 8:30 & 10, $10. Fri. & Sat. shows at 9 & 10:30, $10. THURS: Salim Washington Quintet. FRI: James Hurt's "Project Melodique." SAT: Barbara Sfraga Quartet. SUN: "Sundays on the River" by Yosvany Terry Quartet. MON: Frank Lacy's 14 Piece "Vibe Tribe."
THE JEWISH MUSEUM
1109 5th Ave. (92nd St.), 212-423-3200. TUES: Summernights series feat. Ayway, 5-9.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: MoGuajiro, 11, $10; Coati Mundi celebrates release of Donwtown 81, 9, $10. THURS: Ron Cephas Jones, 8:30, $12. SAT: Bongo Maffin, 9, $10. SUN: Howard Fishman Quartet, 8:30, $12. MON: David Yazbek (CD release), 8, $15. TUES: Guy Shy Hostess, 8, $12.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1 a.m. THURS: Thomas Marriott Group, 9-1 a.m. FRI: Jeff Silverbush Quintet, 11; Andrew Beals Trio, 8. SAT: Jeff Silverbush Quintet, 11; Chris Conti Trio, 8, Yoko Suzuki Trio, 2:30. SUN: Yardena, Tim Otto Trio, 4. MON: Groove Doctor. TUES: Jim Bruening Quartet.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: Terry Waldo (piano).
LE MADELEINE
403 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-246-2993. SUN: Gene Bernincini, 7-10. MON: Gene Bernincini, 8-11.
MAKOR
35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.) 212-601-1000, www.makor.org WEDS: Lounge night w/Norah Jones Quartet, 7:30, free. THURS: Blue Noise Band, 7, $10. SAT: Soulfarm, 9:30, $12. TUES: Benoir w/Sauce on the Side (CD release party), 10, $10; Nora York Quintet, 7.
MUSIC CRUISES
Departs from Pier 16 at South St. Seaport, Fulton St. (East River), 212-630-8888. WEDS: Edgar Winter, 7 & 9:30, $35, $30 adv. THURS: Puente Band, 7 & 9:30, $40, $35 adv.; Smooth Jazz Cruise w/Kim Waters, 6:30 & 9. TUES: Blues cruise w/the Iguanas, 7 & 9:30, $26; Smooth Jazz Cruise w/Chieli Minucci, 6:30 & 9.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min.
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1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100. Jazz in July. TUES: "Americans in Paris," $40.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183, www.nuyorican.org THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 10:30, $5.
SESSION 73
1359 1st Ave. (73rd St.), 212-517-4445. No cover. WEDS: Craig Dreyer & Friends, 9. FRI: Zilo & Groove Spicy.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. No cover, $10 min. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam feat. Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 9-1 a.m.
THE TAVERN
Central Park, Central Park W. (67th St.), 212-873-3200, ext.241. $20 cover & 2 drink min. WEDS: Mary Ann McSweeney Quartet, 9 & 10:30.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Nathan Larson, Ivy, 8. THURS: Eric Truffaz, 8 &10. FRI: Moisturizer, 12 a.m.; Victoria Hanna, Big Lazy, 8. SAT: Ori Kaplan Ensemble, 12 a.m.; James Blood Ulmer, 8 & 10. SUN: David Grubbs, Peter Blegvad, 8. TUES: Public Movies Video Screening, 8.
VILLAGE VANGUARD
178 7th Ave. S. (betw. W. 11th & Waverly Sts.), 212-255-4037. All shows at 9:30 & 11:30 (add. 1 a.m. show Fri. & Sat.), $15-$20 & $10 min. WEDS-SUN: Fred Hersch Trio. TUES: Steve Wilson Quartet.
WASHINGTON SQUARE MUSIC FESTIVAL
5th Ave. (Waverly Pl.), 212-625-7123. Free concerts take place in SE quadrant, near the statue of Garibaldi. TUES: Festival Orchestra & singers form the Amato Opera Theatre salute 100th anniversary of Verdi's death 8, free.
Blues/World/Other
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com All shows at 8 & 10 unless noted. THURS: Lyricist Lounge pres. Frank Magazine's two year anniversary party w/performance by Dead Prez, 8, $15. FRI: Percy Sledge, $30, $25 adv. SUN: Gospel brunch w/Harlem Gospel Choir, 1, $35.
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN!
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (Prospect Park W.), Bklyn., 718-855-7882, ext.45, www.celebratebrooklyn.org Twenty-second performing arts festival through 8/19. THURS: Miri Ben-Ari, Esta, 6:30. FRI: Cheb Mami, Trans-Global Underground, 7:30. SAT: Jimmy Bosch & surprise guest, 7:30.
CHICAGO B.L.U.E.S.
73 8th Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-924-9755, www.chicagobluesnyc.com Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9, 10:30 & 12 a.m.; Fri. & Sat. shows at 9:30, 11 & 12:30 a.m. WEDS: Lex Grey & the Urban Pioneers, $10. THURS: Greg Piccolo, $15. FRI: Dana Fuchs, $15. SAT: Kerry Kearney, $15. SUN: George Kilby Jr. pres. Downtown Poker Club, $5. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: John Earl Walker, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-620-4000. No cover. WEDS: New Stew Crew. THURS: The Many Moods of Li'nard. FRI & SAT: Crazy N.E.D., 10. SUN: Gigolosis, 9:30; Joy Ryder & The NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 7. MON: R&b open mic, 9:30. TUES: Rock open mic, 9:30.
EAR INN MUSIC
326 Spring St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-226-9060. MON: Joe Haino.
GROOVE
125 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-254-9393. Free admission. WEDS: Funky Hat. THURS: R&b & funk open mic. FRI: Dana Jared Collective. SAT: The Groove House Band. SUN: New Stew Crew. MON: the Swiss Remix. TUES: the Many Moods of Lionard.
METROTECH COMMONS BAM RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL
Flatbush Ave. (Myrtle Ave.) Bklyn., 718-636-4100, www.bam.org BAM Rhythm & Blues Festival through 8/9. THURS: Jerry Butler, 12-2, free.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com WEDS: Arsonists. WEDS: Fat Beats pres. the DMC East Coast Battle for World Supremacy feat. performances by the Arsonists & the Juggaknots, 9, $18, $15 adv. THURS: Metropolitan Asian X'change, 5; J Rawls (CD release), 11, $18. FRI: French Caribbean Dance party, 1 a.m., $20; Trans-Global Underworld, 11. SAT: Samba Saturdays, 9, $20. MON: La Tropica Mondays, 9 & 11, $5-$15. TUES: Reggae: 2001 One Step Beyond, 6, free till 8.
SUNSET SERIES
Pier 84 (44th St.), 212-477-8161. TUES: James Lovell & the Garifuna Kids, Osagyefo & Ainsley Burrows, 7, free.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: Bobby Radcliff Band, Sinner's Holiday w/Swing Doctors, the Moonlighters. THURS: Shirley King, Moe Holmes. FRI: Michael Powers & Powderkeg, Steve Guyger. SAT: Clarence Spady Band, Michael Powers. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, Ray Schinnery. MON: Jr. Mack Band, Michael Powers. TUES: the Terra Blues Special, Ervan Waters.