ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: Kill the Man Who Questions mp3, Pg.99 mp3, Majority Rule mp3, An Albatross, Sound of Failure, 3, $6.
ANGEL ORENSANZ FOUNDATION
172 Norfolk St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-529-7194, www.orensanz.org THURS: Vision Festival w/X-ecutioners, Mike Ladd, Charles Gayle, Campbell Pyramid Trio, William Parker Quartet.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: 69 Nova, Morrisair, Orbis, Modern Like Appearance, Jill Gioia, 7. THURS: Bubblelux, Rated P.G., Espadrille, Red Betty, Florence Dior, Strongarm, 7. FRI: Steak, Lava Baby, Karen Kuhl, Falling Skyward, Paleface, 8,. SAT: The Shelly Winters Project, The Booda Velvets, Penny, Fagen, Anthemic Pop Wonder, 8. SUN: Michael Brunnock, Brenden O'Shea, Mark Geary, Rachel Loshack, 8. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; Dollhouse, The Complaints, 7. TUES: Laurel Suspended, Swati, Glued, Naked Albert & Nicola, Mistle Thrush, 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.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Alix Olson (CD release), 7. THURS: Front Burner, Perforated Head, Eyan Mitchell, Ball in the House, $7; Jen Shankman. FRI: Chucka Riddim, Jay Crash, The Chesterfields, Puckett, Gavin DeGraw, Jessica Schoenberg. SAT: Billy Hector & The Fairlanes, Cutter Jones, Django Haskins & The Regulars, Deb Talan & Megan Toohey. SUN: Mann Made Jam, American Acoustic Roots Orchestra w/Bill Simms Jr., Johnny Miles & Fred Gillen Jr., 7:30. MON: Wolf, Caryn Lin, Emily Curtis, JJ & the Foreign Cowboys, Leenya. TUES: Oz, Four Wilson Drive, Amy Serrago, JJ Appleton, Doug Allen.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. WEDS: Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, James Reams & the Brainstormers, $17.50. THURS: Soul Farm, Paul Pena, $15. FRI: Ellis Paul, Mary Fahl, $17.50.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. 18 & over Weds. & Tues.; 16 & over Fri.-Sun. WEDS: Smog plus Special Guest, 9, $12. FRI: Los Amigos Invisibles, DJ Afro, 9, $20. MON: Ron Sexsmith, Eileen Rose, 10, $15. TUES: Stereo MCs, Plant DJs, 9, $20.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Swearing at Motorists, Palomar, Jerkwater, Noba, 8, $8. THURS: The Candy Darlings, Udet, Bluetip, The Bismarck, Shihad, 8, $8. FRI: Heroine Sheiks, Gin Mill, The Yeah, Yeah, Yeah's, The White Octave, 9, $8. SAT: The Faint, Interpol, Ex Models, 9:30, $10. SUN: The Faint, Radio 4, Outhud, 90 Day Men, 8, $10. MON: Live Girls!!!, Black Lipstick, Double Agent Girlfriend, Cut up, 8, $8. TUES: Moye, Dopamine, Noam, Blowup, 8, $7.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Landen & Friends, Jaik Miller, Sovereign Lands, Laurie Cagno, Russel Booker Experience, Meg Kelly, Jozone Dragonfly, Butterfly, 7. THURS: Jay Israel Trio, The Connection, The Pill Crushers, Sonic Renaissance, Matt Brody, 7; Chris Baker Quartet, 5. FRI: Kings County Moonshiners, Alpha Dogs, Jerry & the Big City Stompers, 4th St. Night Owls, Sweetmeat, The Lia Striker Trio, 7; John Menges, 5-7. SAT: Chasing Sunday, Into Red Giant, Saltpeter, Meredith Blis, Pat Ossowski, Nelson, 7; Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Ada Rovatti & Elephunk, 9; Rick Johnson's open mic, 6-9; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3-6. MON: Stephanie Mercier, Ripe, When Electrons Move, Joan Bender, 7. TUES: Dennis Winge, Sean Winter, Tina Ashley, Tai's Pick, 8:30; Tai Burnette's open mic, 5.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Dana Cerick & STFU, Sid Catholic, Elsewhere, Circle Guy, Unexplained, Liquid, Wakefield, 7, $6. THURS: The Schematics, Dave Broke Experience, Ultra Bait, Halflife, Kilofax, Pound, 7, $6. FRI: Alpha Kilo, Bill Popp & the Tapes, Underground Society, In Between Blue, Fairmount Girls, Home Sick for Space, 8, $9. SAT: Pin Cushion Medicine, Dogface, Flatline, Moonseed, Crambone, Moonvale, 9, $9. SUN: Mayhem, The Revenous, Diabolic, The Chasm, Demoncy, Nun Slaughter, Grand Belial's Key, Evoken, 5:30, $20. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Closer Than Kin, Junk, Ryze, Sierra's Mantra, Mr. North, The Saturn Five, 8, $6.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: The Pierce Woodward Trio, Alec Stephen, Eva Haze, 9, $5; Jake w/Flavor Sargent, 7, $20, incl. CD. THURS: Saranagati, Marc Rosenthal & Friends, Jason Leibman, Amy Atchley, Tristan Kromer, $5. FRI: Butterpoint, The Dan Neustdt Band, Headcleaner, Five Floor Monica, 8, $7; Lori Behrman, 7, $5. SAT: Mieka Pauley, Merrick, Amy Miles, Coby Brown, The Five O'Clock Heros, $7. SUN: 30th anniversary/poetry slam feat. Galway Kinnell, $10. MON: Sofia Run Babylonian Tiles; "Alchemy," gothic lounge w/DJ Storm, 10, $5; Shari Lambert, La Pieta, A Boy Called Soda, $5. TUES: Grant Langston, Alice Lee Band, The Thin Crawl, Helen Stratford, Sabina, $5.
CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE
Rumsey Playfield, 72nd St. (midpark), 212-360-CPSS, 212-307-7171. TUES: Moe, 7, $23.
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: Instant Death, Lord Sterling, Black Nasa, Clydesdale, Peelander Z, 8. THURS: Lamont, Elvis '77, Tabloid Nation, Live Alien Broadcast, Estella's, 8, $5. FRI: Dementia, Heartdrops, Andy G & the Roller Kings, Memphis Morticians, Star Spangles, 9:30, $5. SAT: Strawberry Fields (Beatles trib.), Wilma, Dirt Cheap (AC/DC trib.), Mood Room. SUN: Leadfoot, Season to Risk, Burn Guitars, Twin Turbine, 8, free. MON: Bowery Mission, Planeside, Fade to Black, RA. TUES: Reigning Sound, Lo-Hi, Gelatin, Supergarage, 8.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. FRI: Daruma Shakes, Greg Glassman Quartet, Aldo Perez, Laura Friedman, 8. SAT: Michael Coughlin, 10 & 11; Typhon Ferri, 8:30. MON: Jim Farmer, 10. TUES: Lacivious Biddies, Bennett Paster & Groupo Yanqui, Mary Gatchell, 8.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. WEDS: Röck Cändy w/Britney Fox, Bella, Joker Five Speed, KFO & DJ Steve Blush. THURS: BeavHer w/DJ Frankie Inglese & Amy Douglas, 9. FRI: Röck Cändy w/Split Me Wide Open, Daddy, Brain Surgeons, Rick Blaze & the Ballbusters, Devil's County, Death Cult, Loco Lizzard. SAT: Tiswas w/Charming, The Humans. MON: GTO pres.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: Housequake, Mr. Gildersleeve, Post Syndicate, The Clay Pigeons, Otherside 9, Yes Virginia, $7. THURS: Out Stairs, Money Shot, Kid Sampson, Manue, Leslie Cleamonds, $7. FRI: The El Conquistadors, Izz, 20 Foot Wide, Leslie Bridge Band, Modus Tollens, $9. SAT: Who's the Fat Guy, Majestic 12, Mappari, Slowmotion Lies, ArtFX, $9. TUES: God, 8, $5.
Downstairs Lounge: FRI: Liquifyed. SAT: De-Flow.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: David Poe, Morgan Taylor, 7, $12. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: David Poe, Hub, 8, $12. SAT: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; Dusty Springfield Tribute, 7, $15. SUN: Daniel Cartier, 10, $12; Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 7, $15. TUES: Sarah Lentz, Pamela Miller, Amy Fairchild, 7, $10.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. THURS: Pontani Sisters. SAT: B-Blush, Lance Angelus, 10:30.
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.), 212-489-6565. FRI: Aquaman Jones, 9, free.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. THURS: Soul Brains, Cro-Mag Army & Candiria, 8, $25. SAT: The Bouncing Souls, Vision, The Explosion, The Arsons, 8, $10.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
Main Space: WEDS: Joseph Arthur, 10:30, $10; Flicker Film Festival, 7, $5. THURS: Skeleton Key, Arab on Radar, 10:30, $8; Erik Truffaz, 10, $12. FRI: The Delta 72, Need New Body, 10, $10. SUN: Ori Kaplan Band, 8, $10. MON: Pinehurst Kids, VPN, 9, $8. TUES: The Clientele, 9, $10, $8 adv.
KnitActive Sound Stage: WEDS: The Hub, 11, $6; Mikasonic, 9, $7; 13 Hands, 7, $7. THURS: Dave Pier, 7, 9 & 11, $6. FRI: Tim Kiah, Brad Shepik, 11, $8; Blaise Siwula, 9, $8; Marc Edwards Trio, 7, $7. SAT: Ehran Elisha, 9 & 11, $8; Poetry series, 6, $5. SUN: Hans Tammen, 11, $7; Lake Effect, 9, $7; Grupo Los Santos, 7, $7. MON: Matt Turk, 9, $7; Evan Whitfield, 7, $7. TUES: Toshi Makihara, 10, $5; Satlah, 8, $7.
Old Office: WEDS: Tiffany Anders, 9:30, $7; Shakuhachi, 7, $7. THURS: Rebecca Moore, 8 & 10, $7. FRI: Steve Cardenas, 9:30, $8; Steve Cardenas, Larry Grenadier, Dan Rieser, 8, $8. SAT: Pharaoh's Daughter, 8:30 & 10:30, $8. SUN: Ben Monder, Theo Bleckman, Kermit Driscoll, Satoshi Takeishi, Jim Black, 8 & 9:30, $7. MON: Sanda, 8, $8. TUES: Johnny McLellan, Roy Campbell, Jr., Don Pate, 10, $7; Avatars of Bossa, 8, $10.
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: Lucky Devils. FRI: Earl Pickens & His Blackmountain Mauraders. TUES: Old Rugged Sauce.
LANSKY LOUNGE
104 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-677-9489. TUES: Ron Sunshine, 9, $7.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Inner Orchestra, Jinx Motive, Contraption, The Lizards, 33 West, 8, $7. THURS: Addison Groove Project, Dr. Didg, Daddy Catfish, 8, $10. FRI: Royal Fingerbowl, Two Ton Shoe, The Waz, Soulmites, Ari Hest, 7:30. SAT: Clutch Grabwell, Troubadours, 9:30, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Julianne Richards, Kristen Hoffman, Tedd Prudhomme, Dave Calandra, 7. THURS: Doria Roberts, Elie Massis, The Blue Umbrella, Stephanie Wright, Stop & Listen Boys, 7.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. SAT: Lil' Bow Wow, Lil Zane, Lil Johnny & B2K, 3 & 7:30. TUES: 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: Voodoo Train, Hoales. THURS: The New York Sheiks. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: Lancaster County Prison, 11. SUN: David Newbould. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Popcorn" w/classic B-flicks & music by The Hudson Dusters & Echo Drive.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: The Faint, Radio 4, Zero Zero, Tracy & The Plastics, 8, $7. THURS: Toshack Highway (feat. Adam Franklin), Last Chance to Fly, 9, $8. FRI: Evelyn Forever, The Milwaukees, Kitty in the Tree, Nebulous Thoughts, 9, $7. SAT: The Clientele, Dump, 10, $10. SUN: Drums & Tuba, 9, $7.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: Full Throttle Aristotle, Connecticut, The Band That Saved Your Life, The Dollar Cannon, 9.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Velvet Frogg, Collision, Luxx, 7:30, $8. THURS: Andrew Vladeck, The National, Elk City, 8, $8. FRI: Of Montreal, The Summer Hymns, Mazarin, 8:30, $10. SAT: Methuselah Jones, Mike Errico, Rane, 7:30, $8. SUN: Hem, The Humming, 8:30, $10. TUES: The Groobees.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Neil Cleary, Florence Dore, 9, free.
NORTH SIXTH
66 N. 6th St., Williamsburg. SAT: 90 Day Men, Turning Machine, 8, $10.
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 6th Ave. (51st St.), 212-307-7171. THURS: Oasis, Black Crows.
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.. FRI: Trina Hamlin, Doria Roberts, Testosterone Kills, Michal Towber, Pride, 8.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500, www.rodeobar.com WEDS & THURS: The Great Divide, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m. FRI: The Niagaras. SAT: Rockabilly Meltdown. SUN: The Moonlighters. MON: Western Caravan. TUES: The John Gracie Band.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: Dave Schulz, Deep Sound Diver, Michal Towber, Laura Fay, Betsy Thomson, 8. THURS: Turbine, Kenny Young & the Eggplants, Joe Bendik, 8. FRI: Edgar Allen & the Poettes, Ruth Gerson, Rivercat, 8. SAT: Idrees, Andrew Heller & the Boy Wonder, Lach & the Secrets, The Costellos, Ben Arnold, 8. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Prewar Yardsale, John Garnevicus, Kirsten Williams, Simple; Jazz brunch w/Victor Magnani Duo, 11-4. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Rob Getzschman, Mark Oltarsh, Nikki of Whirl, Gina Kazanicka, Moot Davis, Jeff Nimeh, 7:30.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. WEDS: Tap Jazz Jam. THURS: Western Caravan. FRI & SAT: DJ Culture/Open turntable fest, 10.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. WEDS: Judi Connelli.
TWO BOOTS
The Den, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-505-5450. THURS: "Nova Nights" w/Rachel Lears, Una Pong, Kasim Sulton, David First, 8, $8.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Orrin Star & The Sultans of String. SAT: Mary McBride & The Pancake Party Boys.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745. WEDS & THURS: Patti Smith, sold out. FRI: Amy Rigby, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, Dawn Landes, 8, $12. SAT: Levellers, The Player Boat, 8:30, $15. MON: Tommy Malone & Band, Bonepony, Curtis Salgado, 8, $15, all ages. TUES: Lloyd Cole & The Negatives, Jill Sobule, 8, $20.
WESTBETH THEATER
151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391. WEDS-SAT: Loser's Lounge Tribute to Paul Williams.
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/Bathtub Gin, 8, $12. THURS: Antibalas, 8, $12, $10 adv. FRI & SAT: Fishbone, AKP. SUN: 36 Deadly Fists, Sworn Enemy, E Town Concrete, 5, $10-$12.
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: Edward Ratliff's Rhapsodalia, 10. FRI: Sandra St. Victor, 10. SAT: ACE Trio, 10.
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: Stryker/Slagle Band, $20. THURS-SAT: Marion McPartland Trio, $25-$30. 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: Leo Gandelman & Emilio Santiago. MON: Ed Calle & His Band, 9 & 11:30. TUES: Larry Coryell & the Count's Jam Band, Bill Evans & Soul Insiders.
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: Paula Atherton. THURS: John Malino Band. FRI: Gene Gardner's Jazz Messengers.
CAFE WHA?
115 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3630. Feat. The Wha? Band & special guests Weds.-Sun. WEDS: Mike Davis. THURS: Byron Moore. FRI: Inaya "Jiffie" Day. SAT: Elan. SUN: Bryan Stevens. MON: Brazooca Band. TUES: Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com WEDS: "Daily Mirror" w/Rebekka Bakken, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Chris Cheek, Matt Penman, Darren Beckett, 9.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: Tom Detrik, 8, $5.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Ginetta's Vindetta, 7-11. THURS: Yardena & Trio, 7-11. FRI: Nyte Hawk, 11; The Groove, 6:45. SAT: French Cookin', 11; Sarel River Quartet, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/Joel Forrester, 12-4 p.m., $10 incl. brunch. SUN: David Coss & Trio, 8; Libby Richman, 12. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: Lenore Raphael, 9.
HARLEM MEER FESTIVAL 2001
Dana Discovery Center, 110th St. (5th Ave.), 212-860-1370. SUN: Viento De Agua.
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: Mose Allison. MON: Les Paul, 8:45 & 10:45, $40. TUES: Chris Potter Quartet.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. FRI: "Pianobility" w/Marc Cary Trio Trio. SAT: "Pianobility" w/Vijay Iyer Quartet. 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: Urban Griots: Marvin Sewell & Opera Isabella, 8:30. SUN: Howard Fishman Quartet, 8:30. MON: Alice Ripley & Uncle Daddy, 8:30, $25.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Joe Locke & Wirewalkers, 9. FRI: Bern Nix Trio, 11; Tempus Fugit, 8. SAT: Bern Nix Trio, 11; Sebastian DuBois Trio, 8; Jamie Baum Trio, 2:30. SUN: Tim Ferguson Trio, 8; Lisa & Josue, 4. MON: "Groove Doctor," open blues jam, 9. TUES: Tigran Martikyan Quartet, 9.
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: Susan Werner & Teddy Goldstein, 7 & 10, $16. SAT: Soulfarm & Special Guests, 9:30, $12. TUES: Songwriter's Hall of Fame, 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 Washburne & The Syotos Band, 10:30, $5. SAT: Mohamad Kalifa Kamara & "The Spirit of Africa," 10.
NY SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL CULTURE
2 W. 64th St. (Central Park W.), 212-874-5210. FRI: Jimmy Owens, 8, $20, $15 st./s.c.
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.
SYMPHONY SPACE
2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org SAT: The Barry Harris Jazz Ensemble, 8, $45, $35 adv.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Ernst Rejiseger, Jim Black, 8 & 10, $10. THURS: Ted Reichman, 12 a.m., $5; Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos, 8 & 10, $12-$15. FRI: Sleepy Time Gorrilla Museum, 12 a.m., $5; The Crackers, 8, $10-$12. SAT: Sex Mob, 12 a.m., $5; The Crackers, 8 & 10, $10-$12. SUN: Trio 3, 8 & 10, $10; David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness, 1:30 & 3, $10-$15. MON: Tripleplay, 8 & 10, $12.
((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: Leon Parker Quartet. TUES: Bill Charlap Trio.
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.
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: Leo Kottke, 8, $30. THURS: Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather, 8 & 10. FRI & SAT: John Entwistle Band, 8 & 10. SUN: Gospel brunch w/The Harlem Gospel Choir, 1, $35.
BLARNEY STAR
43 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-732-2873. FRI: Mike Preston & Friends.
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: Randy Lippincott, $10. THURS: Rod Piazza, $20. FRI: Dana Fuchs, $15. SAT: Bill Sims, $15. SUN: George Kilby Jr., $5. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Mark Rigg, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-254-9393. SUN: Joy Ryder & The NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 7-9:30, free.
DAMROSCH PARK BANDSHELL
Lincoln Center, W. 62nd St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-946-1233. SUN: Goldman Memorial Band, 6, free.
EAR INN MUSIC
326 Spring St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-226-9060. WEDS: The Fabulous Faustones. MON: Traditional Irish Music.
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.
METRONOME
915 B'way (21st St.), 212-505-7400. No cover charge. WEDS: Craig Graham. THURS: Alison Crocket. FRI: Ronnie Gesser. SAT: Al Somma.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com WEDS: Los Hombres Calientes: Irvin Mayfield & Bill Summers, 8 & 10, $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 Band, Sinner's Holiday. THURS: Big Jack Johnson, Jerry Dugger. FRI: Michael Powers & Powderkeg, Bobby Radcliff. SAT: George Baker, Irving Louis Lattin. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, George Bragg. MON: Jerry Drugger & The Blackpearl, Michael Powers. TUES: The Terra Blues Special, Joe Taino.