ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: The Great Escape, Life Detaching Coffins, Kolya, Stormshadow, The One A.M. Radio, 3, $5.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Buzzer, Jonescrusher, Battershell, Pink Stuff, Superhypermost. THURS: Palamino, Blisterust, Aaron Hondros Band, Sherman, Alien Life, Rhett 7 The Pawnshopdrunks. FRI: Servo, Esposito, Her Majesty, National Romance, Ray Grieche. SAT: Lunar Detour, Sunschool, Synthetic 16, Mobile Sound Lab, The Rebecca Heart Project, Rebecca Koetting. SUN: Sons of Mothers, The Danglers, Shadows Call, Orphan, Thai Raid. MON: Mars Project, Jasper, Where's My Angel, The Spirals, Jesse Johnson.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: Andrew Vladeck (CD recording party), 7.
B-3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. THURS: B-3 Band, 7:30. FRI: DJ Allesseo's "Affair Party," 9. SAT: Rick Johnson & open mic, 6.
BABY JUPITER
170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY. most shows free. WEDS: Akasa, 10.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Delmar Brown's World Pop Experience, Roman Rojas, Maria Muldaur, $15; Colleen Sexton. THURS: Philip Clark, Jayne Street, Mind Over Matter, Jamie O, Deborah Pardes. FRI: The Studio Pres. The Healers, 7, $7. SAT: Days of Wild, Bloo, Zoux, Lucy Bonilla, Scarecrow Collection 7. SUN: Mann Made Jam, Johnny Irion, $10; Sarah Lee Gutherie, $10. MON: Days of Wild, Redtime, Teddy Goldstein, $10; Deb Talan. TUES: Tom Taylor, Anthony Gallucio, Wellington Houston, Nefertiti Jones, Tom Paul.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. THURS: "Nightbirds," celebration of women performers feat. Cindy Kalmenson, Phoebe Legere, Idina Menzel & Stupid, $15. FRI: Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks, Da Vinci's Notebook, $20. SAT: Vice, $17.50. TUES: Billy Idol, $25.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Fri., Mon. & Tues. 18 & over. FRI: Zen Tricksters, 9, $14. SAT: Blue Mountain, Pernice Brothers, The Sadies, 10, $12. MON & TUES: Jurassic 5, X-ecutioners, Self Scientific, 8:30, $20.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Saturnine, Silver Scooter, Mendoza Line, Pearl Harbor, 8, $8. THURS: The Lapse, The French Kicks, Matt White, The Gang, 8, $8. FRI: Hopewell, Asteroid #4, 9, $8. SAT: World/Inferno Friendship Society, Speed Crazy, Bob Fields, Terminal Crash (Ex-Transmegetti), 9, $8. SUN: Atombombpocketknife, Big Collapse, Leaning On Still, Circle & Square, 8, $8. MON: Nathan Larson, Ian Love, Rebecca Moore w/Prevention of Blindness, 8, $8. TUES: Luke Duke, Racquet, Lonehawk, 8, $7.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Mr. Vivo, Ultravenus, Vibes A*Fit, McQ & The Dude (CD release), Matthew Quitter, George Mel Trio, 5. THURS: Ernesto, Ooglebe, Richard Thorne, Jack Hardy, John Hodell, Ed Littman's Splatt, 5. FRI: The Government, Voodoo Fire, Inner Pink, The Kings County Moonshiners, Andy Fitzpatrick, Betina Hershey (CD release), John Liquori, 5. SAT: Rebecca Hall & The Falling Stars, The Missing Lincolns, Meredith Blis, Alison Scola, Craig Wall, 7; Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Universal Matrix pres. The Lebo Band & friends, 10; Rick Johnson's open mic, 6-10; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3-6. MON: Spaceship, Gary Wolfsey Orchestra, Larry Stevens, Jason Pachter, 7; The Eishin Nose Piano, 5. TUES: Miguel Zenon Quintet, Miles Okazaki, Sasi Shalom, 9; Tai's Guitar Picks, 8; Tai Burnette's open mic, 5.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Everyone Else, Disdain, Tampered, Another Engine, Inside Mine, 8, $6. THURS: Blue Winter, Honey Red, Ten Miles of Venus, Piranha Brothers, Ben Phillips, N-17, 7, $6. FRI: Vibrators, USA Wasted, Urban Riot, Broken, Standpipe Siamese, Steel Toe Solution, 8, $10. SAT: Timo Ellis, Abner, Brandt, Japa Keenon, 8, $10. SUN: The Virus, Flat Earth Society, Trenchcoat Army, Wretched Ones, The Arsons, 5, $8. MON: Johnny Thunders Memorial Tribute & Fundraiser feat. Joy Rider, Danny Lama Doo Dah, Star Spangles, Black Angels, Love Pirates, The Drossells, Spitfire America, Charm School, Avis, LES Stitches, Eric J. Toast, Incorrigibles, Madjuana, Alison Gordy & Angelo, 8, $10. TUES: Dirt Bike Annie, Slow Ride, Super Creeps, Santa's Boyfriend, Blue Karma, Swim, 7, $6.
Downstairs Lounge: THURS: Party for Curious Pictures, 7. FRI: DIY Fest feat. Lapsong, Tunnel of Love, Holy Ghost, The Liars, DJ Holocaust, plus other DJs, 9, $5. SUN: Urban Sunday Poetry Slam feat. Ernie Cline, 7, $5. TUES: Shout magazine party.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Cocktail Angst, Scout, M-Five, Emily Curtis, 8, $6. THURS: Sabina, Sandra Bazzarelli, Polygraph Lounge, LP Funk, 7, $5. FRI: Yoke, Ariel, Stef Gordon, Morley, Katy Clements, 7, $7. SAT: Sexfish, Mary McBride & The Pancake Boys, No One Will Marry You, Guinevere, The Dan Emery Mystery Band, 8, $7. SUN: Pistol Pete & Pop-Gun Paul, Jake Laufer, Jess King, David Wallace, The Catskills, 7, $5. MON: Curse, 11; DJ Jason spins goth music for "Alchemy," 10, $5; Eagan, Tommy Holmes, Knee-Coal Beth, Lori Behrman, 7, $5. TUES: The Mercury Stars, The Kooky Boys, Tom Feldman, Amanda's Waiting, Dewey Kincaid, 7, $5.
CHARLESTON BAR & GRILL
174 Bedford Ave. (betw. N. 7th & N. 8th Sts.), Willamsburg, 718-782-8717. 1 drink min. FRI: The Hightwaters, Moths, Pacer, Jim Testa, 10, free. SAT: The Revenge of Brainstorm Sheen, Snob Hill, Gazelle, 10.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: Greg Garing, Alcoholics Unanimous, Mike Irene, 8, free. THURS: Truckadelic, Mad Daddys, Hibachi Joe, Southern County Death Cult, Skinny, 8, free. FRI: Scissorfight, Puny Human, Horse Johnson, Slow Horse, 9:30, $5. SAT: Greg Allens Charm School, Tarka Cordell, Bananafish Zero, 555, 9, $7. SUN: Sappic Code, Binge, Cats Paw, 9:30, free. MON: Kagero, Type 7C, Slow Ride, 8:45, free. TUES: Plastic Eaters, Nuclear Boy, Straw Horse, Spitvalves, 8, free.
THE COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-252-2397. THURS: Twinsound, DJ Ras Kush, Mad Professor & Ariwa Soundsystem, Jayzik & Sushi & Panafrikanist. FRI: Golem, Hungry March Band. MON: Morricone Youth, The Dao Son 4, 9, free.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: The Scott Healy Band, John Putnam & Friends, 8. FRI: Paul Brill, Eight Ball, Terry Cade, 8. SAT: Smithaus, William Brooks, Kate Jacobs, 8. MON: Brian Dewan (CD release), ASI. TUES: The Salt Brothers, Greg Glassman, 8.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy pres. "The Best You've Never Heard Fest 4" w/MC George Tabb & up-and-coming bands. THURS: BeavHer w/Fear the Clown & Diana Barry, 8, $5 before 12. FRI: Röck Cändy w/Spitfire America & Maya. SAT: DJ Nick Marc & Justine D. host Tiswas feat. Orange Park & Verispeed. MON: GTO pres. Thought Crime, Milquetoast, Virulent Strain & Otophobia. TUES: Salute to Stevie Nicks.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: The Bartlebees, Toke Squeely, Wooden Snow, Saints of 35th Street, Blood Angora, $7. THURS: Saigon Slim, Fritz & The Prowlers, Haus, Esmeralda, Vanessa Handrick, $7. FRI: Trip Fantastic, Jack Light Move, Audiobutter, Pleasure Dogs, The Connection, Keef, $9. SAT: Perfect Thyroid, Kartune, Further, Moye, Soul Parade, Modus Tollers, $9. TUES: Post Vintage, Luke Temple, Engine Orange, Hemispheres, Milestone 7, $7.
Lounge: FRI: Liquidfyed, free. SAT: de-Flow.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Americana Project, 6:30, $10. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Willie Nile, Green Rooftops & Echo, 7, $15. SAT: VaVaVaVoom Room, 10, $12; Patti Rothberg, Eddie Skuller, 7, $10. SUN: Jonny McGovern & "Dirty Stuff," 9:30, $10; Uni-tard, 7:30, $12. TUES: Erik della Penna, 7:30, $10.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. THURS: Open mic w/Mari Lowery. FRI: Alex Sniderman & The Fantods, Mike Ill & Poor Old Souls. SAT: The People's Cinema.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. FRI: Plan Nyne (CD release), DJ AuFinger, Fuzifah, 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. WEDS: Gary Numan, Gwenmars, 8, $22, $20 adv. THURS: Soulive, Screaming Headless Torsos, 8, $18, $16.50 adv. FRI: Soulive, The Squad, 8, , $18, $16.50 adv. SAT: The Radiators, 9, $30, $25 adv. MON & TUES: Our Lady Peace, American Hi-Fi, 8:30, $16.50, sold out.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
Main Space: WEDS: William Hooker, Dalek, 10:30, $10; Vijay Iyer, Rudresh Mahanthappa Duo, 7:30, $10. THURS: Pushstars, Churchills, 9, $8. FRI: The Figgs, Ride The Mole, Actionslacks, 9, $8. SAT: Wheat, Matt Pond PA, The Clairvoyants, 9, $10. SUN: David Thomas, 2 Pale Boys, Gary Lucas' Gods & Monsters, 9, $12. MON: Dufus, Stropplicon, 9, $8. TUES: Johnny Society, Church of Betty, Adam Elk, 8:30, $10.
KnitActive Sound Stage: WEDS: Marcus/Moritz Quartet, 11, 7; Mika Phojola, 9, $8; Knee-Coal, 7, $6. THURS: Animus, 11, $6; Angie Sanchez Quartet, 9, $8. FRI: Kevin Shea Animalcules, 11, $7; Pat Donaher's Demodocus, 9, $8; Avram Fefer, 7, $7. SAT: Michael Cain, Damon Banks, Pheeroan akLaff, 9 & 11, $8; Poetry series, 6, $5. SUN: Formations, 10, $6; Pamela Knowles, 8, $7. MON: Dom Minasi, 10, $7; Don Peretz FOREmen, 8, $8. TUES: Pithot, 10, $5; Recess Trio e/X.480, 8, $8.
Tap Bar: WEDS: Vibes, 11. THURS: Jack Grace, 11. FRI: Dr. Israel's Brooklyn Dub Club, 11. SAT: Darren Lyons, 11. SUN: Swampkings, 11. MON: Cedric Brooks, 11. TUES: Matt Darriau, 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: Nadine. THURS: Purple Wizard. FRI: Jack Grace Band. SAT: Alex Dezen. SUN: Jenny Maione. MON: Acetone. TUES: The Pill Crushers.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Uncle Vito, Dov Love's Organiq Jam, Moki Jam, Mackie Snee & David Gluck, Joe Stuby & Rockign Horse, 7:30, $7. THURS: Oh Christina! (jazz band covers Britney & Christina), Joe Driscoll, Da Bricks, Spin Control, Naomi Giges, 7:30, $8. FRI: Milo Z, Decifunk, Mindface, Cash, 8, $10. SAT: Cabaret Diosa, Babaloo, Taino, Fuzzy Suzy, 9, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Basque, Von Em, Edison Woods, Joanna Erdos, 8. THURS: The Sound of Monday, Anne Heaton, Don Conoscenti, Grayson Danzig, 7. FRI: Serena Yost, Bebe Eiffel, Bubble, Rebecca Turner, 8. SAT: W.O.W. Revisited w/Lorie McAllister, Lizzy West, B.Blush, Ms. Rocks, Glitterbox, Joyce Colton & Karen Threats, 7; Chris stopa & friends, 1:30. SUN: Holcolm Waller & & Buddy Garren, Matt White, Deborah Sassiner, Russo Quartet, 8; Nick Russo Quartet, 3:30. MON: "Best of San Francisco" tour feat. Mr. T Experience's Dr. Frank, Chuck Prophet, Bonfire Madigan, Etienne de Rocher, Ian Brennan, Caroleen Beatty & Tom Heyman. TUES: Mary Wood, Goats in Trees, Devin Doherty, Maggie Pierce & EJ, 8.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows free & start at 9 unless noted. WEDS: Inevitable Break Ups, Mike Daly, Little Junn. THURS: Smoke, Gentle Dales, Noba. FRI: Champale CD release party w/Nada Surf, Clem Snide & Koester. SAT: Palomar, Muckafurguson, Fooled By April, Color Guard. SUN: Incredible Moses Leroy, Steve Schlitz. TUES: The Hong Kong, Raw Deluxe.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. THURS: Beres Hammond, 8, $45-$65.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Supertones, Simon & The Bar Sinisters. THURS: Smackdarts. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: The Doughboys. SUN: Dan Hovey. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Ms. Pac-Man Popcorn Tuesdays" w/classic B-flicks & music by The New York Sheiks & Viva La White Bitch.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: Cecil, Friends, Romans & Countrymen, Mexican Elvis, 9, $6. THURS: Eclectric Nobodys, Kilgore Trout, Gabe Dixon Band, 9, $6. FRI: NRBQ, Michael Shelley, 7:30 & 10:30, $15. SAT: Swag, Bill McGarvey, 10, $8. SUN: The Pernice Brothers, Blue Mountain, The Sadies, 9, $10, $8 adv. MON & TUES: Strangefolk, 8, $15.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Robert Randolph, Dan Melchior, Tyler Keith & The Preacher's Kids, Ol' Yeller, 7:30, $8. THURS: Mekons, Fred Armisen, Luara Cantrell, Caroline Beatty, 8, $15. FRI: Mekons, Fred Armisen, Swag, 9, $15. SAT: Christian Gibbs, Blue Green, The Living Things, Bellweather, 8, $8. SUN: White Hassle, The Pony Express, 8, $8. MON: Corey, Ours, Stephen Smith, Annie Minogue, 8, $8. TUES: Florence Dore, Supple, Maria Christianson, J. Bender, 7, $8.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. SUN: Hank Williams' Lonesome Cheatin' Hearts Club Band. TUES: Neil Cleary & Stringbuilder, 9, contrib.
PARKSIDE LOUNGE
317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270. WEDS: Win, 10; The Anthony Robustelli Band, 8. THURS: St. Felix Station, 10; Pan, 7:30. FRI: Grupo Latin Vibe, Lauren Echo, Jenni Alpert, 8. SAT: Sara Brenner Foundry (CD release). SUN: Cheez Whiz, 11; Bobby & Mo, 9:30; Amnesia Wars, 8; Dub, 5. MON: Moonshine Jam, 10. TUES: Train Wreck Comedy, 8.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Bebe Eiffel, 10. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: Gaijina Gogo, 10. SAT: The Bootleg Remedy, 10. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Diane Cluck, Mike Mattison & Paul Olsen, 9. TUES: Greg Garing & The New Alphabet City Opry, 9.
POSTCRYPT COFFEEHOUSE
St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia University, B'way (116th St.), 212-854-1953, www.postcrypt.org FRI: "Best of San Francisco" tour feat. Mr. T Experience's Dr. Frank, Chuck Prophet, Carla Kihlstedt, Bonfire Madigan, Etienne de Rocher, Ian Brennan, Caroleen Beatty & Tom Heyman, free.
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, 7-11, sign-up at 6:30, free.
ROCKY SULLIVAN'S
129 Lexington Ave. (29th St.), 212-725-3871. FRI: Seanchai & The Unity Squad feat. Chris Byrne, Monty Monahan, Rachel Fitzgerald, Jason Goodrow, DJ Flow McDonald, 10. SAT: Patrick McGuire, 10. SUN: Don't Tread On Me feat. Chris Byrne, Pat McGuire, Monty Monahan, 10, free. TUES: Gerald Bair, 9, $5.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500, www.rodeobar.com WEDS: Ron Sunshine, Full Swing. THURS: Tarbox Ramblers. FRI: Star City. SAT: John Evans. SUN: Leanne Westover & Strange Cargo. MON: G Clef's Gathering of The Tribes.
SHINE
285 W. B'way (Canal St.), 212-941-0900. TUES: Kudu, Hunter, 10.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: The Fragile Music & Comedy show, 10; Chris Moore, Jennifer Vazquez, Ben Blankenship, 7:30. THURS: John Kessel, Seth of Dufus, Aaron Wilkinson, Jenni Alpert, Tim Kaye, Kiersten Williams, 7:30. FRI: Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend, Ahab Seamus, The Voyces, Trancesnders, Ander Heller & The Boy Wonder. SAT: Lach & The Secrets, The Humans, Sprinkle Genies, Stephanie Wright, Neutral For Now, 7. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Cincha & Her Band, Bobby Curious, 8:30. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Rich Zilg, Spencer, Barry Bliss, Celia, Toby Goodshank, 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.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. FRI: Richard Thompson, 8. SAT: Martin Sexton. SUN: Bueax Arts Trio, 3, $10.50.
TWO BOOTS
The Den, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-505-5450. THURS: "Nova Nights" w/Michael Blake & David Tronzo, Andrew Vladeck, Chris Mann.
TWO BOOTS ~ BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Phil Hummer & The Buzzards. SAT: Raving Noah.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745. See also "Clubs & Lounges." FRI: Duncan Sheik, Fisher, 8, $25, sold out, all ages; Duncan Sheik, Fisher, 11:30, $25, 21 & over. SAT: Al Kooper, Joe Flood, 8:30, $15. SUN: John Trudell & Bad Dog, 7, $15.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. Door usually open an hour before showtimes listed. WEDS: Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra, Deep Space Posse, Beanstalk, 8:30, $10, $8 adv. THURS: Cannibas Cup Band, Princes of Babylon, 8, $15, $12 adv. FRI: Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Jen Durkin & The Conscious Underground, The Living Daylights, 8, $15, $12 adv. SAT: Robert Walter's 20th Congress, 8, $12. TUES: Big Frog (Japanese Dead trib.), Vermin Furley, 9, $10.
Jazz/Experimental
ANDIAMO
322 E. 86th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-861-1993. TUES: Live jazz feat. Chris Bergson (guitar) & Sasha Dobson (vocals), 7-11, no cover.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere. FRI: Dave Valentin Quartet, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
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-SAT: Jimmy Scott, $30-$35. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, $20; Andy Anselmo Achievement Awards, 5:30. 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: Miss Nancy Wilson & Her Trio, $25-$42.50 & min. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Charles Owens Quartet, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Jon Regen Trio & guests, $10-$15. TUES: Al Di Meloa's World Sinfonia 2001, $25-$40.
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: Joe Barnes. THURS: Cheryl Pepsii Riley. FRI: Conner Tribble. SAT: Jesus Perez. SUN: Mike Davis. MON: Brazilian Night w/Brazooca Band, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com MON: The Gold Standard 9.
DETOUR
349 E. 13th St. (1st Ave.), 212-533-6212. WEDS: Swing Set. THURS: Sqwuank w/Andrew D'Angelo. FRI: Dave Lobenstein Quintet. SAT: Dawn Thomson Quartet. SUN: The Sunday Jazz Spot w/Mike Magilligan. MON: Larry Corban Quintet. TUES: Renaud Penant Trio.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: Ostara, The Mirror Reveals, 10, $20. THURS: Channel, American Sweetheart, American Porn, Abbadessa, His Boy Jones, 7, $5. FRI: B Side Theory, Bob Ross Juice Box, Scott McClatchey, 9; Askhold Buk Trio, 5. SAT: Ostara, The Mirror People, 10.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Wayne Batchelor, 8. THURS: Yadena & Trio, 8. FRI: Nyte Hawk w/Dakota McLeod, 10; The Fuku Trio, 5:45. SAT: French Cookin', 11; New Jazz, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/Joel Forrester, 12. SUN: David Cross & Trio, 8; Jazz brunch w/Libby Richman, 12. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: New Jazz, 8.
THE GISHEN CAFE
2150 5th Ave. (132nd St.), Harlem, 212-283-7699. WEDS: Jazz jam session w/Lawrence Clark, Milan Milanovic, Chris Frey & Wesley Lowery, 9:30. THURS: Jam session w/Manny Duran, Marcus Persiani, Alex Gressel, Dave Gibson, 7-11. SUN: Jazz Tap Jam session w/Roxane Butterfly, Paul Carlon, Alex Gressel & Curtis Watts, 9:30.
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: Ray Barretto. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Jacky Terrasson (pianist), $10-$25.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. THURS: Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng. FRI: Kaissa & The African World Music Group. SAT: "Four Hands/88 Keys." MON: Frank Lucy's 14-Piece "Vibe Tribe."
JAZZ STANDARD
116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232, www.jazzstandard.com TUES: Norman Hedman's Tropique.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: "Love Bazaar," 11. THURS: "Benefit," personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11; David Rsksin: Hollywood Cabaret, 8:30, $20. FRI: "An Evening With," 11. SAT: "Hideaway," w/hosts Kiki & Unik. SUN: Matt Haimovitz in Bach's 6 Suites for solo cello, 5. MON: Paul Sevigny's nasty ass-shaking downtown rock 'n' roll party, 11. TUES: One w/DJ Rich Medina from Philly, 11.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Thomas Marriott Jazz Quintet, 9. FRI: Grant Stewart Trio, 11; Quantum Quartet, 8; Steve Kahn, 4. SAT: Grant Stewart Trio, 11; Scott DuBois Quintet, 8; Cheryl Pyle Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Yutaka Uchida Band, 8-11; Tim Otto Trio, 4-7. MON: "Groove Doctor," open blues jam, 9. TUES: Hannes DeKassian Trio, 9.
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: "An Evening of Operatic Delights." SAT: Orange Kellin & Eddy Davis. SUN: Sheryl Cormier; Sunday brunch w/Brock Mumford, $35 prix fixe.
LANSKY LOUNGE
104 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-677-9489. MON: "Speakeasy Mondays" w/Queen Esther, 9, $5.
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. SUN: Classical café pres. Adam Grabois & John Nauman, 8, $12. THURS: Elysian Fields, 10, $15; Phil Roy & Peter Mulvey, 7, $12. SAT: Groove: Fabio Morgera's Jungle Jazz & Strictly Butter DJs, 8:30, $12. SUN: Classical cafe, 8, $12; Jazz brunch w/Manhattan School of Music Jazz Band & Orchestra, 11, no music charge. TUES: Songwriters Hall of Fame feat. April Anderson & Dina Fanai, 6:30, $6.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183, www.nuyorican.org THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Chris Washbourne & The Syotos Band, 10:30, $5.
O'CONNOR'S BAR
39 5th Ave. (betw. Dean & Bergen Sts.), Park Slope, 718-783-9721. SUN: The Tokyo Trio.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. WEDS: Seth Horan, Tom Feldmann, Kamara, Jocelyn Ryder, 8. FRI: Mike Brick, Peg Simone, Matt Sherwin Band, Neal With an A, 8. SAT: Robin A's Mixed Bag Showcase.
SESSION 73
1359 1st Ave. (73rd St.), 212-517-4445. SAT: The Sly Geralds Band, 9:30.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. No cover. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam feat. Chris Washbourne & The Syotos Band, 9-1 a.m., free.
STANLEY H. KAPLAN PENTHOUSE
Rose Bldg., 10th fl., Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-721-6500. THURS-SAT: Piano & Bass duets w/Mulgrew Miller & Rodney Whitaker, part of "Jazz at Lincoln Center," 8, $45.
SYMPHONY SPACE
2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org THURS: Cherish The Ladies, 8, $25. SAT: Monks from The Drepung Loseling Monastery pres. sacred music & dance, 8, $30, $15 st.
SWING 46 JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB
349 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-9554. WEDS: Don Michaels Big Band Swing, 10, $7. THURS: Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, 10, $12. FRI: Veronica Martell Big City Swing, 10:30, $12. SAT: Nick Palumbo & The Flipped Fedora's, 10:30, $12. SUN: JC Hopkins, 10, $7; Buster Brown's Tap Jam, 6, $5. MON: Eldridge Taylor & The Marvel Comets, 10, $7. TUES: Lt. Jim's Blue Saracens, 10, $7
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS-FRI: Company, 8. SAT: Big Lazy, 12 a.m., $5; Butch Morris Project, 8 & 10. SUN: The Clogs, Mia Doi, 8; Vocolot, 1:30, $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.
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: Jim Hall Trio. TUES: Louis Stewart Quartet.
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.
ZINC BAR
90 W. Houston St. (Thompson St.), 212-477-8337. WEDS: Ed Cherry Quartet. THURS: New Montuno w/John Benitez. FRI: Nkossi Konda (African). SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinho Teixeira & friends. MON: Ron Affif Trio. TUES: John Stubblefield & Quiet Fire.
Blues/World/Other
BAM CAFÉ
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Brooklyn, 718-636-4139, www.bam.org FRI: The Dennis Mitcheltree Quartet, 9, free.
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com All shows at 8 & 10:30 unless noted. WEDS: Average White Band, $15-$25. THURS: Shemekia Copeland, $15-$25. FRI & SAT: The Edgar Winter Band, $25-$35. TUES: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers.
BLARNEY STAR
43 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-732-2873. FRI: Pat Mangan, Eliot Grasso, Flynn Cohen, 9 & 10:30, $10.
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: Paul Zunno, $10. THURS: Jimmy Thackery, $15. FRI & SAT: Hiram Bullock, $20. SUN: Country meets the Blues feat. Meg Griffin & Trainwreck, $5. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Martin Wright, $5.
CINEMA CLASSICS
332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027. SAT: Reggae Saturdays w/Melody Cool, 10, free.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-687-1045. SUN & TUES: Joy Ryder & The NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 7, free.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Gaelforce, 10, $10.
EAR INN MUSIC
326 Spring St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-226-9060. WEDS: Tandy. MON: Jack Grace.
EXIT ART
548 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-925-2928, www.exitart.org FRI: "Festival of Solitude" feat. Matt Haimovitz (cello), Shelly Hirsch (voice), Keba Cissoko (kora), Matt Wilson (drums), Brad Shepik (guitar), 8.
IGGY'S KELTIC LOUNGE
132 Ludlow St. (Rivington St.), 212-529-2731. WEDS: Flea vs. Brainstorm Sheen. THURS: Bearden Coleman, Amy Curl, John Washburn, 9.
MERKIN CONCERT HALL
129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330. THURS: The Orchestra of The S.E.M. Ensemble, 8, $10.
METRONOME
915 B'way (21st St.), 212-505-7400. WEDS: Pedro Ramos, 6:30, 8 & 9. THURS: Jo-Anna Sparta, 7, 8:30 & 10. FRI & SAT: Mary Pearson, 7, 8:30 & 10.
PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE
Washington Sq. Church Parlor, 133 W. 4th St. (Sullivan St.), 212-787-3903. SAT: War Resisters League benefit, 8, $10.
RENEE WEILER CONCERT HALL
Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow St. (7th Ave.), 212-242-4770. THURS: Philip Glass, John Muehleisen, Paul Barnes, Dulces Vodes Choir, $15, $8 st./s.c.
THE SUN MUSIC CO.
340 E. 71st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-396-9521. WEDS: Sky, 8, $10. SUN: Allette Brooks, 8, $10.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: Jr. Mack Blues Band, Sinner's Holiday. THURS: Larry Garner, Jerry Dugger. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, The Chesterfields. SAT: Johnny Allen, Hazmat Modine. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pinoneers, George Bragg. MON: Jerry Dugger & The Blackpearls, Michael Powers. TUES: The Terra Blues Special, Ervan Waters.
TRIBECA BLUES
16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-726-BLUES. SAT: Dead Center Allstars feat. members of Hot Tuna, The Zen Tricksters & The Band, 9.