ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: Hot Cross, The Control Group, The Hidden Chord, The Next Season, Meridian, 3, $5.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Channel, Captain T, Ostronomy, Buzzer. THURS: The Northerners, The Peals, Liquid Carousel, Straight Eights, Ray Grieche. FRI: Half Life None, Penthouse, Terminal 7, Blue Winter, Strats Ismus, Superhypermost. SAT: Polar is Mine, Serene Device, 45 Unit, Citi-Zen, Sky Flower, Supermodelstalker. MON: The Time Bombs, Cuzind, Ultrabend, Outtaluck, 101. TUES: The Jim James Band, Jilted Romeo, Finster Baby, The Dave Aaronoff & the Details.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: Sun Machine, Jerry Joseph, Courtney lee Adams, Awry, The Ben Rogers Band, 7. THURS: Her Majesty, L.P., Tiger Mountain, Palmyra Delran, Daphne, On, 7. FRI: Daddy, Lourds, Motivator, Lotus 33, The Dopes, Booty Olympics, 8, $3. SAT: Cementhead, Johnny Society, Carlton Smith Band, Koyoti, Bigger Than a Bread Box, 8. SUN: Glen Hansard, Mark Geary, Brendan O'Shea, Rachel Loshack, Ryan Sheridan, 7. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; Trophy, Knight Sea Crossing, Rubbersnake, 7. TUES: Faux Monks, Swati, Finespun, Shelley Riff, Ben Phillips Band, 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. SAT: Rick Johnson & open mic, 6.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. TUES: The Holmes Brothers, 8, $42.50.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Violet Tide, Kika, Lisa Gentile, Alexa Babakhanian, Danny Marcus. THURS: Jakes Blues Band, Andrew Kerr, Teddy Goldstein, Sam Shaber, Edie Carey, Anne Heaton, 7:30, $12. FRI: Mann Made Jam, Status Joe, Den of Thieves, Greg Tannen, Vicki Genfan & Friends, 7. SAT: Dan Cazio & the NY Songbook, Edible Grey, Harlequin, Nil Lara, Theresa Sareo, $10. SUN: Mann Made Jam, Yuri Naumov, $15. MON: Soul Alone, Sirsy, Redtime, Abby Dobson, Gerald Bair, David Cope, Jamie Babbitt, Sam Hawksley, 7:45. TUES: Adriaana Balic, Denny Blake, Roman Rojas, Danielia Cotton, Danielle Gasparo.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. WEDS: Five O'Clock Shadow, Da Vinci's Notebook, $15. THURS: Ed Palermo Big Band (Frank Zappa trib.), $15. FRI & SAT: Terry Callier, $20. SUN: Magnetic Fields, Neil Gaiman, $20. TUES: Rosie Flores, Greg Trooper, Betty Dylan, $17.50.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. 18 & over Weds., Fri. & Sun.; 16 & over Sat. WEDS: Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Smoke, 9, $17.50. FRI: Rainer Maria, Karate, Excelsior, 8:30, $10. SAT: The White Stripes, Von Bondis, Big Lazy, 8:30, $15. SUN: The White Stripes, Von Bondis, Broke Review, 8:30, $15. TUES: Fab Faux, 9, $20.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Bee & Flower, Azure Ray, 8:30, $8. THURS: Scout, George Koelle, 8, $8. FRI: Calla, Secret Machines, The All Scars, Adoration, 9, $9. SAT: Johnny Dowd, Christian Gibbs, My Morning Jacket, 9, $10. SUN: Miracle of 86, Champions of Sound, The Big Collapse, Hidden Chord, 8, $7. TUES: 30 Days Back to Yuma, Cherubino, Big Sleep, Jesse Malin, 8, $7.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Mr. Vivo, Wendy Martin, Liz Skillman, Bobby Stewart, Susan Ruel, 7. THURS: Gena Mason, F Train, Mary McBride, Oy Christina!, Don Everett Pierce, 7; Chris Baker Quartet, 5. FRI: Kings County Moonshiners, Smack Darts, Bootleg Remedy, Deviled Eggs, Misery Loves Company, 7; Enrique Haneine Group, 5-7. SAT: DJ Georg Bissen, Balm, Seeds, Seratonin, Tinkerbell Thompson, Bright Red Boots, 8, $3; Kazz, 7; Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Ada Rovatti & Elephunk, 9; Rick Johnson's open mic, 6-9; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3-6. MON: Jim Campagnola, Huw Gower, Where's My Angel?, Beth Trez, 7. TUES: Jack O'Hara's Undertones, Pitt Falls, Songwriter's Circle, Tai's Pick, 8:30; Tai Burnette's open mic, 5.
CARNEGIE HALL
157 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), 212-247-7800. WEDS: Live concert of O Brother Where Art Thou? feat. Alison Krauss & Union Station, John Hartford, Gillian Welch, Ralph Stanley, Norman Blake, Dan Tyminski, Chris Thomas King, Fairfield Four, The Whites, The Cox Family, The Peasall Sisters & more.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Mantic, The Connection, Professional Muder Music, Sour, Marion's Basement, 8, $6. THURS: The Unspoken, Motorway to Roswell, Reach, American Standard, High Speed Chase, Bob Fields, Innerstate, 8, $7. FRI: Ruby Zoo, Industry OverPlow, Tijuana Bibles, High Society, Tantra, The New Mexikans, The Nick Clemons Band, 8, $9. SAT: Dean Johnson pres. "Homocorps" w/Hedda Lettuce, Velvet Mafia, TV psychic "Miss Cleo," Morplay, Damien & Reuben, 8, $12, $9 st. SUN: The Truents, The Krays, X-Possibles, The Relix, Endless Struggle, Disaster Strikes, 5, $10. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Universal Chrome, Won Ton Lust, Ra, Pound, 7, $6.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Yoav, Oskar, Joie Lenz, David Akiva Klein, $5. THURS: Adam Franklin (SWD/Toshacl Highway), Holcomb Waller, Parker Kordell, Matt & Paxton, Clare Burson, Pancho's Lament, 7-9, $5. FRI: Giant Fingers, Invert, Butz (CD release), Freeloader, $7. SAT: Drazy Hoops, St. Felix Station, Derek Buckner, Tom O'Brien, $7. SUN: Josh Diamond, Dom Dorman, Leslie Helpert, Alex, Flies of the Marketplace, $5. MON: Coven 13; "Alchemy," gothic lounge w/DJ Storm, 10, $5; Von-Em, Ashley Cox, Andrew Baum, $5. TUES: Silence, The Mercury Stars, Cole Guerra, Michael Maxwell, Alia Maria, 7, $5.
CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE
Rumsey Playfield, 72nd St. (midpark), 212-360-CPSS, 212-307-7171. SUN: Ani Difranco, 7, $28.50.
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: Uptown Sinclair, Utris, Tender Idols, Red Kings, Merrick, 8, $5. THURS: Mylar, Rotgutter, Motherlode, Lick, Coppersonic, 8, free. FRI: Madjul, Greyscale, Stretcher, Flytrap, Quest For 9, 9:30, $7. SAT: Nicky Camp pres. Still Life, Dron Elite, Synthetic-16, Vext, Downside, Billy Kaos, Shovelhead, Wag, 18 & over. SUN: Sedated (Ramones trib.), LES Stitches, Plasmablast, 8, $8, all ages. MON: The Incorrigables, Mantik, 10. TUES: The Futurists, Amy Allison, The Beans, 8, free.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. THURS: Sh-K-Boom-Room, Mark Richard Ahlman, Adele Zane, 8. FRI: The New Power Trio.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. WEDS: DJ Steve Blush pres. Röck Cändy: "Bitch 5" w/Young & Fabulous, Erin Evermore & Blowup. THURS: BeavHer w/DJ Frankie Inglese & Amy Douglas feat. Flesh Gear & Ra, 8:30. FRI: Greendoor NYC party hosted by Jesse Malin, Howie Pyro & Holly feat. Adharma, 30SecondCharge, Betty Blowtorch & The Kick, 9. SAT: Tiswas w/Breakups, The Inevitable, Aerial Love Feed, Longwave. MON: GTO pres. Christiane Zsabo, Wolves, Hunsen Bunnydew. TUES: Gene Loves Jezebel.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Kill Henry Sugar, Mila Drumke, 7:30, $10. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; Mary Lee's Corvette, Bob Perry Band, 7. SAT: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; VaVaVoom Room, 7:30, $15. SUN: Daniel Cartier, 10, $12; Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 7, $15. MON: Sparklehorse, 9:30, $18; Broadway Underground: Anthony Rapp, 7, $15. TUES: Sparklehorse, 8, $18.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. THURS: B-Blush, Tony Jarvis, 9:30, $7. FRI: Andrew Vladeck, 10.
HANK'S SALOON
46 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-8003. 2 drink min. & free BBQ. SUN: Blind Pharaohs & special guests, 6-9.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. FRI Old 97s, Josh Joplin Band, 8, $18, $16.50 adv. SAT: Dispatch, Lost Trailers, Ben Kweller, 8, sold out. SUN: Dispatch, Soulfarm, 1, $22, $20 adv. MON: Tricky, 8, $25, $20 adv.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
Main Space: WEDS: Binary System (CD release), 8, $10. THURS: End of the Weak pres. Diverse City, 10:30, $10; Jim White, 8, $12, $10 adv. FRI: James White & the Blacks, Joe Gallant & Illuminati, Daddy, 9, $10. SAT: Bernie Worrell & the WOO Warriors, Marvin Tate's D-Settlement, 11, $12; Orso, the Du-Tels, 8, $8. SUN: Chris Connelly & the Bells, the Anomoanon, 9, $10. MON & TUES: Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos, 8 & 10, $14, $12 adv.
KnitActive Sound Stage: WEDS: Mike Pride, 11, $7; Chewy (Switzerland), 9, $6; Freedom of Information Act, 7, $7. THURS: All Time Present, 11, $6; Ernst Rejiseger, 7, $8. FRI: St. Marta Trio, 11, $6; Brian Allen, Dave Ballou, 9, $7; Chewy, 7, $6. SAT: Iswhat, 11, $8; Shoko Nagai Quartet, 9, $8; Poetry series, 6, $5. SUN: Night of 1000 Saxophones, 11, $6; Wildman/Moran/Glassmeyer Trio, 9, $7. MON: Lloyd DeBonis, 9, $7. TUES: Pithot, 10, $5; Travis Sullivan, 8, $7.
Old Office: WEDS: Azalia Snail, Douce Gimlet, 9:30, $8; Sean Smith Quartet, 7, $7. THURS: Swami Boby Prebite, Jamie Saft, 8 & 9:30, $10. FRI: Bobby Previte, Elliott Sharp, 8 & 9:30, $10. SAT: Brad Shepik Trio (CD release), 8 & 9:30, $8. SUN: Wolfgang Muthspiel & Daily Mirror, 10, $8; Eddy Rollin Ensemble, 8, $7. MON: Liberty Ellman, 8 & 9:30, $7. TUES: Chameleons, Far East, Themba, Storm, Khemit, 10, $7; Don Peretz FOREmen, 8, $8.
Tap Bar: WEDS: Curha, 11. THURS: Bill Ware's Vibes, 11. FRI: Baghouse, 11. SAT: Brilliant Coroners, 11. SUN: Todo Y Nada, 11. MON: Peter Mazza, 11. TUES: Hibiscus, 11.
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: Jack Grace Band THURS: Steve Almas Band. FRI: Dark Horses. SAT: Purple Wizard. TUES: Jason Lewis.
LANSKY LOUNGE
104 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-677-9489. TUES: Peter Hartman & The Hounds, 9, $7.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Woodside Quinn, Tripjack, Dweller, 52 Inch Buick, Mike Holden, 7:30, $7. THURS: Jet Orange, Of Sound Mind, Megatone Bomb, Mrs. Frundy, Chewy, 7:30, $7. FRI: Ominous Seapods, Lo Faber Band, Bruon Fellinis, 8:30, $10. SAT: Homunculus, She Buries Judy, Bluish, Living Proof, 7:30, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Denny Blake, Von Em, Devon Copley, Caroline Shirley, 8. THURS: Dayna Kurtz, Kim Powell, Pal Shazar, Greg Fine, Mayage, 7.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Theater 2, Penn Plaza (34th St.) 212-317-7070. THURS: James Taylor.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. WEDS: Three Mo' Tenors, 8, $35-$40.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Blisster. THURS: Wide-Right. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: Devils County Death Cult, Jonny Chan & the New Dynasty Six. SUN: TBA. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Popcorn" w/classic B-flicks & music by the Mercinaries & Sovereign Lords.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: Lucy Kaplansky, Julia Greenberg, 8:30, $15. THURS: Blue Rodeo, Glen Hansard, 9, $15. FRI: Ben Lee, Ron Sexsmith, 10, $10; Bill Janovitz (Buffalo Tom), Chris Conelly, 7:30, $10. SAT: Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 7:30 & 10:30, $15, $12 adv. SUN: The Pinehurst Kids, The Damn Personals, Dodgeball, 6, $6. TUES: An evening w/Marty Balin & Slick Aguilar, 8, $15.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com FRI: Booty Olympics, 9, $5.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Simi, Butterflies of Love, Corky Freak, Umbrella, 7, $8. THURS: Hot Socky, Saccharine, Indigo, Carbon Leaf, 7:30, $8. FRI: Satanic Butt Slayer, Satancide, Wastoid, Speedealer, 7:30, $8. SAT: Florence Dore, Spike Priggen, Janet Wiegel, Amy Allison, 7:30, $8. SUN: Hem, Peter Malcolm, Johnny Irion, 7:30, $10. TUES: Jump Little Children, Bleu, Leroy, Michelle Branch, 6:30, $8.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Neil Cleary, James, 9, contrib.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. 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: Alix Olson, Cathie Martino, Kristen Williams, Barry Bliss, 8. THURS: Fast Action Stops Torture campaign w/music by the String Messengers, $5 contrib. FRI: Bionic Finger, Diane Cluck, 8. SAT: DJ Jupe, 9. SUN: "Folk on a Rope," 7.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500, www.rodeobar.com WEDS: Ron Sunshine & Full Swing. THURS: Lucky 7. FRI: Sleepy LaBeef. SAT: Teenage Riot. SUN: The Moonlighters. MON: Jimmy Nations Combo. TUES: Eugene Chrysler.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: Bob Haystack, Duende, Vitamin X, Bill Popp & the Tapes, Toby Goodshank, 8. THURS: Troy Boonsboro, Joe Driscoll, Benjamin Wagner, 8. FRI: Drew Blood, Felt by the Square Inch, Sylvie & the Five Dollar Hats, Curtis Eller's American Circus, The Rod Webber Band, 8. SAT: Black Flamingo, The Swimmies, Lach & the Secrets, The Housepets, 9. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Basque, Peter Dizozza, Gina Holsapple, 7:30; Piano brunch w/Brian Charette, 11-4. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Earl Pickens Solo, John Norman, Lorijo Manley, Laura Hoch, Andrea Guskin, Jack Sundell, 7:30.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. FRI & SAT: DJ Culture/Open turntable fest, 10.
TWO BOOTS
The Den, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-505-5450. THURS: "Nova Nights" w/Mike Daly, Tim Willcox Trio, Dan Bryk, 8, $8.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Jackalope Junction. SAT: The Groove.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745. WEDS: Jesse Colin Young & Sons, Garrison Starr, 8, $17, $15 adv. THURS: O.A.R., The Virginia Coalition, sold out. FRI: O.A.R., Llama, sold out. SAT: Norman Blake, Katy Moffatt, 8:30, $20. SUN: John Mayer, Howie Day, 6, $12, all ages.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. Doors usually open an hour before showtimes listed. WEDS: "Zappa vs. Dead & Phish" w/Project/Object & Mahavishnu Project, 8, $12. THURS: Antibalas, 10:30, $12, $10 adv.
WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER PLAZA
West St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-528-2733, www.hudsonriverfestival.com TUES: Pete Seeger & Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, 7.
Jazz/Experimental
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere. FRI: Ray Barretto & New World Spirit, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids [through 6/29].
BAM CAFÉ
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Brooklyn, 718-636-4139, www.bam.org. No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Five Floor Monica, 9. FRI: Jerome Kitzke & the Mad Coyote, 9. SAT: NAM, 9. SUN: Sounds of Praise w/David Bratton & Spirit of Praise, 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: Dimitrious Vassilakis Group feat. Dave Liebman, $20. THURS-SAT: John Hicks/Elise Wood Quintet feat. Bobby Watson, $25. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra feat. Lew Tabackin, $20. TUES: The Famous Duke Ellington Orchestra, $20.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. WEDS-SUN: Larry Coryell & the Count's Jam Band, Bill Evans & Soul Insiders, $15-$25. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Ben Sher & Tudo Bem, $19.50. TUES: Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, $20-$32.50.
BUBBY'S
120 Hudson St. (betw. Franklin & Moore Sts.), 212-399-0714. MON: Bryant DuPré & Rifftide, 7:30-11:30, free.
CAFE BART'S
50th St. (Park Ave.), 212-378-0200. WEDS: Grupo Caliente. THURS: John Malino Band. FRI: Joe Hrbek's Brazilian Grooves.
CAFE WHA?
115 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3630. Feat. The Wha? Band & special guests Weds.-Sun. WEDS: Elan. THURS: Mike Davis. FRI: Bryan Stevens. SAT: Inaya "Jiffie" Day. SUN: Byron Moore. MON: Brazooca Band. TUES: Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: Emily Says, Gary & the Naked Sisters, The Costellos, Signorelli, 8, $5. THURS: Kolbie, Wag, Channel, Mud Luscious, 8, $5. FRI: Mitch Gannon, Gringo Love Show, Caeser Pink & the Imperial Love Show, 9, $10. SAT: Infrastructure, Morgan's Canon, Curse, 9, $15.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: New Jazz Society, 7-11. THURS: Yardena & Trio, 7-11. FRI: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11; Lenore Raphael, 6:45. SAT: Ensemble Uniqua, 11; PJ Cotrineo Trio, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/Jan Leder, 12-4 p.m., $10 incl. brunch. SUN: David Coss & Trio, 8; Jan Findlay, 12. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: Groove Apparatus, 9.
GREATEST BAR ON EARTH
One World Trade Center, 107th fl., Church St. (Vesey St.), 212-524-7000. TUES: Zilo Groove, free.
HARLEM MEER FESTIVAL 2001
Dana Discovery Center, 110th St. (5th Ave.), 212-860-1370. SUN: Harbor Conservatory Jazz Festival, 4-6, free.
HOUSING WORKS USED BOOK CAFE
126 Crosby St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-864-2823. FRI: "Only the Dead" poetry & music event feat. Billy Bang, Walker, Vito Ricci & more, 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. WEDS-SUN: Chris Potter Quartet. MON: Les Paul, 8:45 & 10:45, $40. TUES: Nicholas Payton Quintet.
JACK ROSE
771 8th Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-247-7518. See also "Clubs & Lounges." FRI: Todd Londagin & the Swing Doctors, 10, $12, all ages.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. THURS: "Pianobility" w/Dario Boente Quartet. FRI: "Pianobility" w/Jason Linder Quintet. SAT: Brian Lynch Band. SUN: African Kitchen, 5-10, $10. MON: Frank Lacy's 14-Piece "Vibe Tribe."
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Sista Factory: Alyson Williams, 8:30, $15. FRI & SAT: Varla Jean Merman: All Washed Up, 8:30, $20. SUN: Howard Fishman Quartet, 8:30.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Kendra Shank, 9. FRI: Thomas Marriott Group, 11; The Awakening, 8; Steve Khan, 4. SAT: Thomas Marriott Group, 11; Doug Munro, 8; Tim Otto Trio, 2:30. SUN: Oz Noy Trio, 8; Greg Grederico Quartet, 4. MON: "Groove Doctor," open blues jam, 9. TUES: Fer Isella & Makanuvos, 9.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: Pete Malinverni (piano), Michael Moore (bass).
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. SAT: Jazz brunch w/Sarah McLawler. SUN: Jazz brunch w/David Ostwald & the Gully Low Jazz Band, $35.
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: Norah Jones Quartet, 7:30, free. THURS: Moonlighters, 10, $12; Jon Catler's Evolution for Electric Guitar & Orchestra, 7, $12. SAT: Groove dance party w/Innervisions, 8:30, $12. TUES: Appeljam, 7, $15, $12 adv.
MUSIC CRUISES
Departs from Pier 16 at South St. Seaport, Fulton St. (East River), 212-630-8888. THURS: Kim Waters, 6:30 & 9, $35.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min.
NEW SCHOOL
Jazz Performance Space, 55 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-995-1552. THURS: Joan Stiles Trio plays music of Mary Lou Williams, 6:30, free.
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. THURS: Chesterfields, 9:30. FRI: Yazmin & Tanya Smith, 9:30. SAT: Ellen O'Brien Band, 9:30. TUES: Leviathan, 8:30.
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., free.
SYLVIA & DANNY KAYE PLAYHOUSE
Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448. JVC Jazz Festival. TUES: Bob Dorough & Dave Frishberg, 8.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Marilyn Crispell, 8. THURS: John Zorn's Masada, 8 & 10, $25-$32. FRI: Steven Bernstein's Millenium Territory Orchestra, 12 a.m., $7; John Zorn's The Gift, 8 & 10, $25-$32. SAT: John Zorn's Masada, 8 & 10, $25-$32. SUN: Golem, 1:30 & 3, $10-$15. MON: Freight Elevator Quartet, The Clogs, 9, $7. TUES: Trio Tragico, Spin & Drift, 8 & 10, $10-$15.
((Sub))tonic Lounge: THURS: Phonomena, 9, free. FRI: Polar Bear Club w/Timeblind, Two Lives & guests, 9, free. SAT: Subtext w/DJs Jason Williams, Markus Miller & Nein Volt, 9, free.
UNIVERSITY OF THE STREETS
130 E. 7th St. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-254-9300. TUES: Jimmy Vass "In Continuum."
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: Bill Charlap Trio. TUES: Tom Harrell Septet.
VILLAGE RESTAURANT
62 W. 9th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-505-3355. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Michael Howell, Fred Zabin, 12:30-3:30, no cover.
WESTBETH THEATER
151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391. THURS-SAT: Loser's Lounge trib. to Paul Williams.
WORLD TRADE CENTER
Austin Tobin Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-6600. Evening Stars series, all shows are free & begin at 7. WEDS: "Evening Stars" pres. Glenn Branca: Hallucination City w/200 electric guitars. THURS: Orchestral Visions of NY. FRI: Chico O'Farrill & His Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra. SAT: India. SUN: Gospel Sunday. MON: The Stars of Broadway. TUES: EOS Orchestra.
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. WEDS & THURS: Orchestra (feat. members of Electric Light Orchestra & ELO), $30. FRI & SAT: Air Supply, Shari Short, $40. SUN: Bobby Blue Bland; Bobby Blue Band; Gospel brunch w/Harlem Gospel Choir, 1, $35. MON: Jerry Garcia's Band, $17.50. TUES: George Clinton, $45, $40 adv.
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: Steve Cochran, $10. THURS: Guitar Shorty, $20. FRI: Dave Keyes, $15. SAT: Peter & the Wolfe, $15. SUN: George Kilby Jr. pres. Blues Divas, $5. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Arthur Green, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-620-4000. SUN: Joy Ryder & The NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 7-9:30, free.
EAR INN MUSIC
326 Spring St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-226-9060. WEDS: Tim Beattie. MON: Jim Allen.
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: Stu & Cats. MON: The Swiss Remix. TUES: The Many Moods of Lionard.
MERKIN CONCERT HALL
129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330. WEDS & THURS: Eric Watson, Mark Dresser, Ed Thigpen, 8, free.
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: Fontella Bass, 12-2, free.
METRONOME
915 B'way (21st St.), 212-505-7400. No cover charge. WEDS: Joseph Diamond. THURS: Camilla Sanders. FRI & SAT: Freida Mims.
92nd st. y
1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100. TUES: Kathryn W. Stein memorial concert w/Metropolitan Klezmer, 2, free.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com FRI: Martinique Day Festival, 9, $20. SAT: Samba Saturdays, 9, 11 & 1 a.m., $20. MON: La Tropica Mondays, 9 & 11, $10. TUES: Reggae afterwork party w/Mighty Diamonds, 7:30, free before 8.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: Percy's Brothers, Sinner's Holiday. THURS: Ge Ge Bee, Irving Louis Lattin. FRI: Michael Powers & Powderkeg, Steve Gaiger. SAT: Johnny Allen, The Chesterfields. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, Ray Schinnery. MON: Jerry Drugger & The Blackpearl, Michael Powers. TUES: The Terra Blues Special, Jr. Mack.
TRIBECA BLUES
16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-726-BLUES. THURS: Railroad Earth, 9. FRI: Professor Louie & the Crowmatix (CD release), 9, $10.