ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: The Freeze, United Super Villains, Defacto, Oppression, Strong Intention, Melee, 3, $6. SUN: C.O.M.A. w/Ed Littman, Dori Levine & Danny Zanker, 8.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: The Audreys, Main Offender, Paul Cote, Pete Diamond, The Rusty Nails. THURS: Blank Party, Fuzz Deluxe, Seeing Voices, Lorraine Ferro, Mint. FRI: Porn Rock, Heroes of the Alamo, Synthetic 16, Dragstrip Courage, Stretch, Yahooty Mormans, Clinton Road. SAT: Kusasis Secret, Secret 9, The American Enterprise, The Quadsound, Quik Fix, Underground Society. SUN: X Possibles, Vulgaris, Drossels, Dirt Cheap. MON: Zooloft, Headshop, Backseat Jones, Americans Sweetheart. TUES: Earth-link, Pnema, Exit Ocean, Under the Sun, Squint, Daphne.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: Sean Lee, Orions Belt, Halfmanwonder, The Drakes, Nothing, 7. THURS: The Blam, Mellish, Money Shot, Sean Altman, Dequinceys Dream, Kristin Hoffmann, 9, free. FRI: Airosol, Smoke, George Usher, Saint Face, Double Wide, 8. SAT: Nitromusk, The Everyothers, El Conquistadors, Little Jinn, The Canibals, 8. SUN: Brenden O'Shea, Bluegrass Drive-By, 8. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; Kagero, Sammich, Inside Mine, 7. TUES: Benzona, Swati, Morris Air, Dough, Cherry Blossom, 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.
BAGGOT INN
82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622. TUES: Bluegrass Drive-By.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. JVC Jazz Festival. FRI: Cesaria Evora, Bebel Gilberto, 8. SAT: Vito Barbiera, 7, $5.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Bigger Than a Breadbox, Vivid, Mary Harris, Ricky Byrd, Matt Murphy. THURS: Moshav Band, $10; Toke Squealy, Jennifer Marks, Jackie Martino. FRI: The Healers, 7 Minds, Moodroom, Taino, Michelle Albano Band. SAT: Days of Wild, Earth Eatz Dog!, Bloo, The Waifs, Elza, Christian Anthony. SUN: Mann Made Jam, American Acoustic Roots Orchestra w/Bill Simms Jr., Pat Cisarano, Clark Gayton, Brian Mitchell, Town Hall, 7:30. MON: Danielia Cotton, Yes Virginia, The Thompson Brothers, Tina Shafer (CD release), 7:30. TUES: Four Wilson Drive, Corky Freak, Dayna Blitz (CD release), Kyler, Aaron Benward.
BLUESTOCKINGS
172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028. WEDS: Muriel Vergnaud, 7, free.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. WEDS: "Freedom Sings" feat. Janis Ian, Tom Paxton, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, $25. THURS & FRI: Dave Weckl Band, Caribbean Jazz Project, $20. SAT & SUN: Trilok Gurtu Band, $20. MON: John Kay & Friends, $25. TUES: Quicksilver, $22.50.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. 18 & over Thurs., Sat. & Tues.; 16 & over Fri. JVC Jazz Festival Sat. & Tues. WEDS: Red House Painters, the Shins, 9, $15, sold out. THURS: Lake Trout, Dismemberment Plan, The Cancer Conspiracy, 9, $12. FRI: Dismemberment Plan, Lake Trout, The Aerialist, 9, $12. SAT: Fat Possum Mississippi Juke Joint Caravan feat. T-Model Ford, Paul "Wine" Jones, CeDell Davis, 10, $12. TUES: North Mississippi Allstars, Jas. Mathus & His Knockdown Society, 9, $17.50.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: The Lapse, Liars, Get Hustle, Coptic Light, 8, $8. THURS: Palamino, Darediablo, Madison Battery, Fagan, 8, $8. FRI: Double Dong & Wyld Lixx, Princess, Sweet Sweet Bulbs, Shesus, 9, $8. SAT: Ted Leo/Pharmacists (CD release), Mink Lungs, My Favorite, Garlands, 9, $8. SUN: Atom & His Package, Tim Heidecker Masterpiece, Penthouse, Mr. Mixel Pixel, 8, $8. MON: Today, Baby Dayliner, The Hong Kong, Knee-Coal Beth, 8, $7. TUES: Tom Freund, Mr. North, Miami Relatives, 8, $8.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Now Jazz Showcase, Sperker, Private Carting, Barbara Paras, 7. THURS: Sasi Shalom, Marin's Folly, Mary McBride, Jack Hardy, Carol Anne Solebello, Chris Baker, 5. FRI: The Kings County Moonshiners, Rivington, The Moths, Earl Pickens & the Black Mountain Maraduers, 9, $5; 4th St. Night Owls, Eric Meany, John Menges, 5. SAT: Infinity, Black Milk, Finotee, The Sleepwalkers, Jess King, Fatty Acids, Jon Frazier, 7; Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Ada Rovatti & Elephunk, 9; Rick Johnson's open mic, 6-9; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3-6. MON: The Pulsars, Pinch, James Katz, AJ Cope, Joan Bender, 7. TUES: Now Jazz Showcase, 11:30, $5; Chris Black, Catherine Moon, Michelle Nadja, 9; Tai Burnette's open mic, 5.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Princess, Not Saved, Little Bill & the Becklies, Gelatin, 7, $6. THURS: Dread Father, Dysfunction, Dragpipe, Adharma, Reach, 7, $8. FRI: Little Joe Pinto, The Queen V, Amenpill, 10:30, $9; Indie, Autopilot Off, Pilfers, 6:30, $10. SAT: Thicker Than Water, The Rousers, The Annie Golden Band, Lex Grey, Raoul, Tampered, 7:30. SUN: The Vinis, Global Threat, The Casualties, 5:30, $8. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Pillow Theory, The ID, Bossa Nova Beatniks, Medus Novus, 8 $6.
Downstairs Lounge: WEDS: Emm Gryner, Cameron Dezen, Damnwells, Awry. THURS: Utah, Burnside Project, +/-, True Love Always. FRI: Z.Z., Denizens, Blind Pharaohs, Dead Empty. SAT: The Hiphop Experience w/Takuh X & Organism. SUN: Urbana Poetry Slam w/Ariana Waynes. MON: Pisk*A Slam: Cyberyenta. TUES: Ego-Trip.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Let's Go Sailing, Max Fisher Group, Three Normal Humans, Leslie Nuss, Mary Connolly, 8, $5. THURS: Pam Flemings Fearless Dreamer, Rachelle Garniez & the Fortunate Few, Isle of Klezbos, $8; Exhibit feat. J. Tidwell, J. Simho, M. Sheldon, Kirsten, N. Hattori. FRI: Preston Clark (CD release), Greta Gertler, Ursa Minor, Annonymous, $10 incl. CD. SAT: John Lardiari, Rogerhumanbeing, Blasco Ballroom, No No Bun Bun, $7. SUN: Molly King, Sic, Dewey Kincaid, Greg Weeks, Eyan, $5. MON: Lorin Richards; "Alchemy," gothic lounge w/DJ Storm, 10, $5; Changing Modes, Mirabai, New Druids, Liz Wojtal, $5. TUES: Tony Jarvis, Devil Gods, Amanda Dora, Jenny Arnau, Dan Strouse, $5.
CENTRAL PARK
Rumsey Playfield, 72nd St. (midpark). FRI: Go Gos.
CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE
Rumsey Playfield, 72nd St. (midpark), 212-360-CPSS, 212-307-7171. SUN: El Gran Combo, Wayne Gorbea & Salsa Picante.
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: Dan Emery Mystery Band, Dirty Mary, Suicide King, The Spiders, Collission, Z. Wheeler, 8, free. THURS: Slushpuppy, Moonshine Mesiahs, Lourdes, L.F. Ant, The Sleeves, Tread, 8, free. FRI: Janis Figure, Two Man Advantage (CD release), The Bullys, Turbo AC's, Hibachi Joe, 9:30, $5. SAT: The Waldos, Greg Allen w/the Pill Crushers, The Worried, Kevin K, Janis Figure, 8, $5. SUN: Tribute to Tom Waits feat. E.L.K., Nexta Kin, Woody, Sewer Doves, Small Engine Metropolis, 8. MON: Nola, Dedever, Anti Dance Movement, Space Robot Scientists, Polaris Mine, Pophead, 8:45, free. TUES: Mimi Rock, Psuedo Dolls, Gods Little Joke, The Spunks, Viatmin X, 8, free.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. FRI: "Cum Younity" pride celebration, 7. TUES: Trio/Dissolve, 9, $7.
DIXON PLACE
309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546. TUES: Bob's Drive-In, 8, $12.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. WEDS: DJ Steve Blush pres. Röck Cändy w/Tarka, Desafio, Born into Chaos. THURS: BeavHer w/DJ Frankie Inglese plus Sam House & Levi, 8:30. FRI: Vic Thrill, $15, $10 adv. SAT: Tiswas w/Tiger Mountain, Night Sea & Crossing.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. LaGuardia Pl. & Thompson St.), 212-979-8434. WEDS: The Knoa, Strange Love Honey, Element Tree, Far From Blue, Hemispere, Dante's Lament, $7. THURS: The Bartlebees, Lone Hawks, New Granada, Angel Party, Chris Grace, Gunmetal Zen, $7. FRI: Simon's Awake, Bamm Hollow, Craig Stevens, Lauren Pellegrino, Moye. SAT: Dogs on the Run, Swamp Candles, Pier 34, Equinox, Wooden Snow, $9. TUES: Fast Break in Classic, Tom Detrek, Purple Eye Trybe, Seven Daze, Swallow, $7.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Professor & Maryann, Fiona McBain, Carl Mullen, 7, $10. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; Accordian Night w/Those Darn Accordions & the Will Holshouser Trio, 7, $15. 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; VaVaVoom Room, 7, $15. MON: Broadway Underground: Anthony Rapp, 7, $15. TUES: NY Beat feat. David Poe, 8, $15.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883. Free unless noted. WEDS: Mike Stern, $15, incl. 2 drinks. THURS: Wayne Krantz, $15, incl. 2 drinks. FRI: Mary McSweney, 6. SUN: Billy Bang, 9:30, $3; Sheryl Bailey, 4:40. MON: Mikle Stern, $15, incl. 2 drinks. TUES: Leni Stern, $3.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. THURS: Mari Lowery hosts open mic. FRI: Plastic Beef Variety Show. SAT: Penny Bodega.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. THURS: Cyro Baptista & Beat the Donkey, 9:30. FRI: Cyro Baptista & Beat the Donkey, 9:30 & 11.
HANK'S SALOON
46 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-8003. 2 drink min. & free BBQ. SUN: Blind Pharaohs & special guests, 6-9.
HARD ROCK CAFE
221 W. 57th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-459-9320. FRI: Pop Mafia, Janet Vodka, Early Edison, 10, $5.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. WEDS: Dave Wakeling (English Beat), Merl Saunders & his Funky Friends, 8, $20. THURS: Calexico, Archer Prewitt & the Glands, 8, $15, $14 adv. FRI: Femi Kuti, 8, $30. SAT & SUN: Mogwai, Bardo Pond, 8, $18, $16.50 adv. MON: Doves, The Webb Brothers, 8, $18, $16.50 adv.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
Main Space: WEDS: The Ex, Les Savy Fav & book release party for Punk Planet, 9, $12, $10 adv. THURS: The Ex, Les Savy Fav, The Turn-Offs, 9, $12, $10 adv. FRI: U.S. Maple, Miighty Flashlight, Greenpot Bluepot, 9, $10. SAT: California Guitar Trio w/Tony Geballe, 8, $20, $18 adv. SUN: Tim Reynolds, Worth Proffitt, Michael Sokolowski, 8, $14, $12 adv. MON: Marcy Playground, Llama, Alien Crime Syndicate, 10:30, $10, $8 adv.; Veda Hille, Erin McKeown, 7, $8. TUES: Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, Deus Ex Machina, Djam Karet, 8, $12.
KnitActive Sound Stage: WEDS: Marly Hornik, 11, $7; Lemon Juice Quartet, 9, $7. THURS: W.O.O. Revelator, 9, $7. FRI: J. Granelli, 11, $8; John Blum, 9, $8; Osos Amistosos, 7, $7. SAT: Jean-Michel Pilc, 9 & 11, $8; Poetry series, 6, $5. SUN: Spicolie, 11, $6; Dave Reaboi, 9, $7; Anat Fort, 7, $7. TUES: Frank Keeley, 10, $5; Teonact, 8, $7.
Old Office: WEDS-SAT: Marc Ribot (solo), 8 & 10, $12. SUN: Reid Anderson, 10, $7; Adam Levy's Buttermilk Channel, 8, $7. MON: Birdbrain, Heaven, Fight Evil with Evil, 10, $8; Russ Johnson & Save Big Russ Johnson, 8, $8. TUES: Beat Poet All-Stars, 10, $6; Kenny Wessel Quartet, 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: Kyosuke Otska Band. THURS: Lucky 57. FRI: Florence Dore. SAT: Barnyard Playboys. SUN: Sloan Automatic. TUES: Old Rugged Sauce.
LANSKY LOUNGE
104 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-677-9489. TUES: Nicole Frydman Combo, 7, $5-$7.
LE BAR BAT
311 W. 57th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-307-7228. SAT: Kings of DiscoLand: The Boogie Wonder Band, 11:30.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Outstairs, Mappari, Slow Car Boost, Jason Spienak, Stacie Rose, 7:30, $7. THURS: EMCQ, Vermin Furley, Angel Baby, Stephen Kellogg, 8, $8. FRI: Babaloo, Shake Senora, Foundry, Northerners, Practically Einstein, 7:30, $10. SAT: Agents of Good Roots, Blind Camel, Trace Element, Sugarfist, 7:30, $10. MON: Lisa Jackson, Zipthunk, 8, $10. TUES: Slam Clinic Funk night, 8, $8.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Bobby Memphis, Tin Shade, Nick Holmes, Peter Spink, Joanie Leeds, 7. THURS: George Rush Jazz Combo, Morgan Taylor (CD release), ASI, Theo Eastwind, 8. FRI: Jason Darling, Joy Askew, Jim Allen, Lina, KP Devlin, 7. SAT: Red Betty, Eric Wood, Kitchen Sink, Atoosa, Cameron Meshell, Monique DiMattina Trio, 1:30. SUN: Dawn Landis, Andy Germack, Rebecca Hall, Nick Russo, 3:30. MON: Spottiswood, Julianne Richards, DB Leonard, Annette Andreov, Anybody's Guess, 7. TUES: Josh Ritter, Karen Ramos, Frank Tedesso, Seth Davis (CD release), 7.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Theater 2, Penn Plaza (34th St.) 212-317-7070. THURS-SAT: Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II & Smokestack.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. THURS: Air, Sébastien Tellier, 8, $30.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Buster Sheingold. THURS: The Wussies. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: Ari Up. SUN: The High Society. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Popcorn" w/classic B-flicks & music by the Star Spangles.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: True Love Always, Utah, The Burnside Project, Merrick, 8, $6. THURS: New Tangerine Puppets, Amy Speace, Courtney Lee Adams, 9, $6. FRI: Mississippi Juke Joint Caravan: T-Model Ford, Paul "Wine" Jones, CeDell Davis, 9:30, $10. SAT: Calexico, Archer Prewitt, 10, $12, $10 adv. MON: U.S. Maple & guests, 9, $8.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com FRI: Lynnea, 8, $5.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: David Garza, Seamus McLoughlan, Eric Mingus, 8, $12. THURS: Summer Soulstice, $25. FRI: The Realistics, The Swingin' Neckbreakers, The Star Spangles, Dirt Bike Annie, 7:30, $10. SAT: Rival Schools, J. Majestry, 8:30, $10. SUN: Hem, Mary Lorson (Saint Low), Elizabeth Harper, 7:30, $10. MON: The Mermen, Next Tribe, Big Wreck, 7:30, $8. TUES: The Denver Gentlemen, Noah's Rewd Tattoo, Gabe Dixon Band, Ki:Theory, 7:30, $8.
NASSAU COLISEUM
1255 Hempstead Trnpk., Uniondale, 516-794-9303. THURS: "Extreme Steel Tour" w/Slayer, Pantera, StaticX, Skrape, Morbid Angel.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Neil Cleary, Christopher Zitner, 9, contrib.
OLYMPIC THEATER
851 Prospect Ave. (Westchester Ave.), Bronx, 212-307-7171. SAT: "The Revolution is Hiphop Tour" w/Slick Rick, Dana Dane, Special Ed, Poor Righteous Teachers, Stetsasonic, Nice & Smooth, Swame, Coco Brovas, Black Sheep, Forced MD's, 8, $35, $30 adv.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. SUN: The Music Now! Festival feat. Sabir Mateen, Daniel Carter, Tom Bruno, Matt Heyner, Jackson Krall, Tom Abbs, Steve Swell, Ras Moshe, Tor Snyder, Matt Lavelle, James Duncan, Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, 7-11, $8. TUES: Ken Carter's open jam, 8.
ORCHARD ST. MUSIC SERIES
Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 888-825-8374. SUN: Eletfa, Music of China, Mecca Bodega, 3.
PARKSIDE LOUNGE
317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270. THURS: P.I.C., Lovetester, Shiva Copal, 9.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: The Speakeasy String Quartet, 10. THURS: HGF, 10. FRI: Crazee & Heaven, 10. SAT: Gigi Disco Rock, 11. SUN: Rev. Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 9. MON: Megan Reilly, Pamela Laws, 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. THURS: Testosterone Kills, AJ Cope, Anthony Salerno, Randi Russo, Lenny Molotov, 7.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. WEDS: Hialeah Jorge, Joe Bendick, Pamela Means, Florence Yoo, 8. FRI: Bill Grady, Kenny Young & the Eggplants, The Garden Verge, Nate Borosky, 8. SUN: "HERsterical" w/Estro Tribe, 7. TUES: "Dykes on Strike," 8.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500, www.rodeobar.com WEDS: Bluegrass Drive-By. THURS: Tish Hinojosa, Willie Nelson Mandela. FRI: The Niagaras. SAT: Charlie Gracie. SUN: The Moonlighters. MON: TBA. TUES: Hugh Pool.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: Kaki King, Matt Sherwin, Matt Santry Band, Dina (Cucumbers), Jim Knable, 7:30. THURS: The Time Bombs, God, Mike Brick, Jason Springwell, Robert Burke Warren, 8. FRI: Aaron Wilkinson, Lunchin', Trancesenders, Izabella, The McCarthys, 8. SAT: Grey Revell, The Voyces, Lach & the Secrets, Johnny Seven, The Knuckleheads, 8; Jazz brunch w/Kenny Davidson, 4. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Arnold, Helen Stratford, Funny Sheesh, 8; Piano brunch w/Victor Magnani Duo, 11-4. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Bluegrass Drive-By, Steve Schiffman, Steve Espinola & Alex Wolf, Alison's Oracle, Pocketful of Pearls, Eric Rosenfield, 7:30.
STARBUCKS
13-25 Astor Pl. (8th St.), 212-982-3563. Artists on the Verge. SUN: Stephanie Wright, 8. TUES: Jennifer Marks, 8.
TWIN TOWERS
Plaza, Church St. (Dey St.), 212-435-4170. TUES: CenterStage series kicks off w/Herman Hermits feat. Peter Noone, 12, free.
TWO BOOTS
The Den, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-505-5450. THURS: "Nova Nights" w/Princess, The Correspondence Quartet, Tedd Prudhomme, Brian Dewan, 8, $8.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Piñataland. SAT: Phil Hummer & the Buzzards.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745. WEDS: Doyle Bramhall II & Smokestack, 9, sold out. THURS: John Hammond's Wicked Grin, Malcolm Holcombe, 7:30 & 10:30, $17.50, $15 adv. FRI: Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers, Primordial Source, 8 & 11:30, $15, all ages. SAT: Mike Peters & 20th anniversary of the Alarm, 8:30, $15. MON: Raul Malo, Al Anderson, 8, $15. TUES: Me'Shell Ndegeocello, 7:30 & 10:30, $25.
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 & guests, 8, $12. THURS: Antibalas, The Dap Kings, 9:30, $12, $10 adv. FRI: Slash's Snakepit, Sound of Urchin, L.P., 9, $20. SAT: Groove Collective, 9, $15, $12 adv. SUN: Anti-Flag, The Unseen, Ensign, Jersey, The Methadones, 3:30, $10, all ages. MON: Benefit for "Solace" Torture Rehab Center w/Atomic Martini, Lusitania & New Mexikans, 5, $12, $10 adv., all ages. TUES: Hesher, Champions of Sound, Shiner Massive, The O, 7:30, $10.
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: Philip Hamilton Group, 9. FRI: Theo Bleckmann & Kirk Nurock, 9. SAT: World-Beat Lounge w/DJs, 9.
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. JVC Jazz Festival 6/24-6/30. WEDS & THURS: "Celebrating Sinatra" w/Steve Lippia & Woody Herman's "Thundering Herd," 8 & 10, $30. FRI & SAT: "Celebrating Sinatra" w/Steve Lippia & Woody Herman's "Thundering Herd," 9 & 11, $35. SUN: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra feat. Lew Tabackin. MON: Hank Jones, Joe Lovano. TUES: Johnny Griffin Quartet w/Clark Terry.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. WEDS-SUN: Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, $20-$32.50. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Ben Sher & Tudo Bem, $19.50. TUES: Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Star Big Band, $20-$30.
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: Tommy Pascale Quartet. THURS: John Malino Band. FRI: Danny Mixon.
CAFE WHA?
115 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3630. Feat. The Wha? Band & special guests Weds.-Sun. WEDS: Bryan Stevens. THURS: Elan. FRI: Inya "Jiffie" Day. SAT: Byron Moore. SUN: Mike Davis. MON: Brazooca Band. TUES: Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis.
CARNEGIE HALL
157 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), 212-247-7800. FRI: JVC Jazz Festival, 8.
5C CAFE
68 Ave. C (5th St.), 212-477-5993. No cover. WEDS: Beyond Ken Burns Jazz w/DJ Brother Bruce, 9; Charles Eubanks, 5-7. THURS: Charles Gayle, 5-7. FRI: Trudy Silver, 9. SAT: Beyond Ken Burns Jazz w/DJ Brother Bruce, 9, free. TUES: Charles Gayle, 5-7.
FREE103POINT9
97 S. 6th St. (betw. Bedford & Berry Sts.), Bklyn., 212-228-5509. Jump Over the River avant-jazz, dance & art festival FRI: Andrew Lamb Trio, Saturn Return, Jordan Mclean's Fire Space, 8, $6-$10. SAT: Gold Sparkle Trio, Sabir Mateen & Friends, The Transcendentalists, Underwear Dances, 8, $6-$10.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: The Groove, 7-11. THURS: Yardena & Trio, 7-11. FRI: French Cookin', 11; Sunny Jain Trio, 6:45. SAT: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11; Lenore Ra, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/Joel Forrester, 12-4 p.m., $10 incl. brunch. SUN: Gay Pride Celebration w/DJ David Begoon, 3. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: Art Lillard, 9.
HARLEM MEER FESTIVAL 2001
Dana Discovery Center, 110th St. (5th Ave.), 212-860-1370. SUN: Harbor Conservatory Jazz Festival feat. Grupo Saveiro, 4-6, free.
HUDSON RIVER FESTIVAL
Park, Battery Park City, Battery Pl. (West St.), 212-528-2733. WEDS: Bellevue Cadillac, 7, 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: Hilton Ruiz Quartet. MON: Les Paul, 8:45 & 10:45, $40. TUES: Tommy Flanagan Trio.
JACK ROSE
771 8th Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-247-7518. See also "Clubs & Lounges." FRI: The Blue Saracens, 10, $12, all ages.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. FRI: Rudresh Mahanthappa Quartet. SAT: Gregory Tardy Quartet. SUN: "Sundays on the River." MON: Frank Lacy's 14-Piece "Vibe Tribe." TUES: "Pianobilly."
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Jai Uttal, 8:30, $15. SAT & SUN: JVC Jazz Festival pres. Pharaoh Sanders, 7:30 & 9:30, $35. MON: Toshi Reagon, 8:30, $20. TUES: Joe Henry, 8:30, $20.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Michael Rabinowitz, 9. FRI: Mike DiRubbo Quartet, 11; Renaud Penant Trio, 8. SAT: Mike DiRubbo Quartet, 11; Steve Lehman Trio, 8; Joe Fusco Trio, 2:30. SUN: Paul Serrato & Co., 8; Lisa & Josue, 4. MON: "Groove Doctor," open blues jam, 9. TUES: George Colligan Trio, 9.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: Ronny Whyte (piano), Boots Maleson (bass).
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. SAT: Jazz brunch w/Sarah McLawler. SUN: Jazz brunch, $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: Aaron Parks Trio. THURS: Adam Falcon, Duane Jarvis. FRI & SAT: Sheila.
MAMMA CASSIE'S COFFEE HOUSE
765 6th Ave. (betw. 25th & 26th Sts.) 212-807-0061. SAT: Jazz brunch w/Jacob Melchior Trio, 1-5, free.
MUSIC CRUISES
Departs from Pier 16 at South St. Seaport, Fulton St. (East River), 212-630-8888. THURS: Saxation & Mark Pender, 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.
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.
SAINT PETER'S CHURCH
619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-969-8756. SUN: International Women in Jazz Festival pres. Miri Ben Ari Jazz Experience, Connie Crothers Quartet, Carla Cook, Andrea Wolper, 7:30, $20.
SESSION 73
1359 1st Ave. (73rd St.), 212-517-4445. WEDS: Craig Dreyer & friends, 9. THURS: Tyloon Dog, 9:30.
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.
SOHA BAR & LOUNGE
988 Amsterdam Ave. (betw. 108th & 109th Sts.), 212-678-0098. MON: The Bus Drivers, 9, free.
SYLVIA & DANNY KAYE PLAYHOUSE
Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448. JVC Jazz Festival. WEDS: Joshua Redman Quartet & the Eric Reed Septet, 8. THURS: "The Cabaret Hall of Fame" feat. Joe Bushkin, Freddy Cole, Blossom Dearie & Ronny Whyte, 8.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Ned Rothenberg, Susie Ibarra, Mark Dresser, 8 & 10, $10. THURS: Jenny Scheinman Quartet, 12 a.m.; Steven Bernstein pres. Diaspora Soul, 8 & 10, $10. FRI: Steven Bernstein's Millenium Territory Orchestra, 12 a.m., $7; Ravi Coltrane, 8 & 10, $14. SAT: David Tronzo Trio, 12 a.m.; Ravi Coltrane, 8 & 10, $14. SUN: The Scene is Now, Dump, 8. Steven Greenman & Lori Simon, 1:30 & 3, $10-$15. MON: Judy Elkan & Kristen Kosmas' Little Theater, 8. TUES: Dave Douglas, 8 & 10, $12.
((Sub))tonic Lounge: WEDS: Vernon Reid's chatroom, 7. THURS: Phonomena w/DJOlive, Toshio Kajiwara & guests, 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: Tom Harrell Septet. TUES: Lewis Nash 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.
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: The X-ecutioners. THURS: Absolute Ensemble. FRI: Manhattan Melodies. SAT: El Gran Combo.
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: George Clinton, $45, $40 adv. FRI: The Wailers. SAT: Iron Butterfly. SUN: Gospel brunch w/Harlem Gospel Choir, 1, $35. MON: The Little River Band, $30, $25 adv. TUES: BR5-49, Laura Cantrell, $18, $16.50 adv.
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN!
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (Prospect Park W.), Bklyn., 718-855-7882, ext.45, www.celebratebrooklyn.org Twenty-second performing arts festival 6/21-8/19. THURS: Marcia Ball, 7:30. FRI: Soulive, David Pilgrim, 7:30. SAT: Mandrill, Free Radicals, 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: L'il Mama, $10. THURS: Hubert Sumlin, $20. FRI: Bob Shatkin. SAT: Jimmy Vivino, $15. SUN: George Kilby Jr. pres. Country Meets the Blues, $5. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Five Points Band, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-620-4000. No cover. WEDS: Kid Charlemagne (Steely Dan trib.). 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, 7-9:30. MON: R&b open mic. TUES: Tizzy hosts open mic.
DAMROSCH PARK BANDSHELL
Lincoln Center, W. 62nd St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-889-6800, ext.215. SUN: "Yiddish Divas in Concert" feat. Mima Bern, Claire Barry, Tovah Feldshuh, Eleanor Reisssa, Mikveh, Theresa Tova, Adrienne Cooper, Vocolot & others, 6, free.
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: Bang on a Can's 3rd annual People's Commissioning Week, 8.
METRONOME
915 B'way (21st St.), 212-505-7400. No cover charge. WEDS: Aaron Parks Trio, 6:30.
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: Leon Russell, 12-2, free.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com TUES: Ghetto Roots NYC pres. the International Rasta World Day, 7:30.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: George Bragg, Sinner's Holiday. THURS: Roy Roberts, Moe Holmes. FRI: Michael Powers & Powderkeg, Jerry Dugger. SAT: Sam Taylor Band, Rhett Tyler. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, Robert Ross. MON: Jerry Drugger & The Blackpearl, Michael Powers. TUES: The Terra Blues Special, Satan's Apprentice.
TRIBECA BLUES
16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-726-BLUES. WEDS: The Parlor Dogs, Snakes-n-Angles, Liquifyed, Anthony Robustelli, Ada Rovatti w/the Elepfukn Band. FRI: Thaddeus Hogarth, Witness Protection, 9, $10. SAT: Jeff Pitchell & Texas Glood, $15.