Rock n Roll ABC NO RIO 156 Rivington St. ...
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: Lovelife, Excelsior, Beautiful Skin, The Microwaves, 3, $6. SUN: C.O.M.A. pres. David Hines & "Freeform Orchestra," 8.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Something Just, Mosiac Dust, The Commons, Mobile Sound Lab. THURS: Sleepy Hollow, Modern Like Appearance, Channel, Dave Mackay, Badger, Kyle Blackmon. FRI: Jet Set Domino, Grateflood, Funmachine, The Novellas, Michael Todd & The Midnight Circus, The Danglers. SAT: Shiny Mamas, The Carvels, Alex Deezen, F.O. The Smack Magnet, Edison Effect. SUN: Chipper Dore, Long Story Short, Karmic Storm, The Rougers, Alligator Club. MON: Jimmy Sharp, Personal Power, Future Chicken Farmers, Cathy Borges, Roan. TUES: Festival of Yahoos, Rise, Burn Guitars, New Egypt.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com No Cover. WEDS: Pyrologic, Ringmaster, Amy Fairchild, Brenden O'Shea, 8. THURS: The Connection, Drunk Stuntman, Ware River Club, Kaz Silver, Crown Jewels, 8. FRI: Blake Mattingly, Punch Havana, Morgan Taylor Rock Group, Tom Kitt, Indy, 8. SAT: Stax & Atlantic Night w/special guests, 8. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; 40 Ft. Ringo, Triple Freak, 8. TUES: Swati, Gunshy Hostess, Pillow Theory, The Trouble Dolls, 7.
B3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. FRI: DJ Allesseo's "Affair Party," 9. SUN: Chris Bergson Trio, 6-9. MON & TUES: Open mic.
BABY JUPITER
170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY. MON: Silleth Fair feat. Emmy Gay, Shecky Beagleman, Penny Arcade & weekly guests, 8, $1.
BAGGOT INN
82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622. THURS: Deridian, 11, free.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, George Romano, Michal Angelo, Paul Coehlo, David Cope, Marly Hornik. THURS: Violet Tide, The H, The Humming, Mika, Chris Barron. FRI: Chucka Riddim; The Studio Presents, 7, $7. SAT: Billy Hector & The Fairlanes, The Chesterfields, Antigone Rising, Stargazer Lily, M-Pact, $10. SUN: Mann Made Jam, Wishing Chair, Johnny Miles & Fred Gillan Jr. MON: Days of Wild, Cristopher Creviston, Cathy Rose. TUES: Stop Irrational Logic, Amy Serrago, Redtime, Teddy Goldstein, Joanie Leeds.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. FRI: Richard Bona, Philip Hamilton, $17.50. SAT: "The Other Great Depression Tour" w/ Richard Lewis & Modern Man, $25.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Fri. & Sat. shows 18 & over. FRI & SAT: Charlie Hunter, 10, $17, $15 adv.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Smitty, Churchills, Benny Girl, Matt Rocker, 8, $7. THURS: Heads High, Tabloid Nation, Fagan, Mr. North, 8, $7. FRI: Etro Anime, Pleasure Unit, B.Blush, Plan Nyne, 9, $8. SAT: Johnny Society, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, Banana Fish Zero, Carlton Fisk, 9, $8. SUN: Cursive, Engine Down, North Sea Story, Small Brown Bike, 8, $8. MON: Engine Orange, Lament, New Granada, WCF, 8, $7. TUES: Father Devine, Gorgeous, Picasso Jones, 8, $7.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: In a Mellow Mood, 12 a.m.; New Century Music Festival w/Matt Schulmann, The Connection, Liz Skillman, Wanda Mercury, Karen Keavey, 7. THURS: In a Mellow Mood, 12 a.m.; New Century Music Festival w/Danny Parkins, Roland Parkins, Meredith Blis, Curtis, Karaugh Brown, 7. FRI: Sherriff & The Goodtimers, Industrial Tepee, The Butcher Holler Boys, Earl Pickens & The Black Mountain Marauders, 9. SAT: Gary Fury's "Psychodelic Rock" party, 12 a.m.; Very Very, STC (CD release), Jo Davidson, Rachael Sage, Alice, 7; Gil Coggins, 5-7. SUN: Rick Johnson's open mic, 6-10; Ernie Bracco's jazz jam, 3-6. MON: In a Mellow Mood, Jack O'Hara's Undertones, Tony Hyland, James Katz, Keller Brothers. TUES: In a Mellow Mood, Los Santos, Jenny Arnau, Jack Grace Band, Robert Blake, 7.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Punk Magazine pres. 10 Days Late, Furious George, The Bullies, Thor, Niagra, Charm School & Alternative TV w/host Glen Jones (WFMU), 8, $10. THURS: Helldorado, Nova Express, Twin Six, Eric J Toast's Rock Band, Munts, 8, $8. FRI: Core, Bad Wizard, Tijuana Bibles, Firegods, Begotten, Roar Fiend, 8, $8. SAT: Elvis 77, 8, $9. SUN: Immolation, Catastrophic, Skinless, Lamb of God, Summon, Bloodstorm, Goreaphobia, Ceremonium, 4, $15. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Squirrels From Hell, Shipwreck, 7 Minds, Metaphorax, 8, $6.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Punk Magazine pres. Spoken word & acoustic performances by Fly, XYZ, Jemo 19, Penny Arcade, Chuck Swain, Jennifer Blowdryer & guests, 9, $5. THURS: Ari Hest, Michael Maxwell, Kriste Peoples, 7, $5. FRI: Curtis Eller's American Circus, Coby Brown Group, No No Bun Bun, The Garden Verge, 8, $7. SAT: Travis Graves & Brother of Heloise, John Lardiari, Swivel Chair, Drazy Hoops, 8, $7. SUN: Shimon, Keith Kruger & The Seventh Circle, John Broder, 7, $5. MON: "Alchemy" w/DJ Jason, 10. TUES: George Koelle, Big Blue Sky, Hillary Epstein, 8, $5.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: Greg Garing, Rivercat, Risky Business, 8, free. THURS: Satanic Butt Slayer, Thor, Two Man Advantage, Phil a Sheo & The Goods, Ten Days Late, 9, free. FRI: Desaffio 2000, Neurobox, Liftoff, Rev. Tribble & His Angels, 8, $5. SAT: The Waldos, The Real Kids, Sea Monkeys, Strippers, 9, $7. SUN: Skinny Ruth, Supercilious, B Loud 3, 8:45, free. MON: Paisley Babelon, Ambitious Fools, 9, free. TUES: Trash Brats, Mantik, Paul Cote, The Flames, 8:45, free
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: Lisa Zane, Dave D'Angelo, 8. THURS: Sh-K-Boom-Room, Anita Brown Jazz Orchestra, 7. FRI: The Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Weep, 10:30. SAT: A Don Piper Situation, The LP, Ilan, 9. TUES: Adam Stengel, Nick Clemons Band, Alien Life, Ivy Markaity.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy w/The Bogmen & guests, 8:30, $5 or free w/big hair. THURS: BeavHer w/Mirror People & host Frankie Inglese, 11. FRI: George Seville's "Rock 'n' Roll Review" w/Echodrive, Daddy, Downtowns. SAT: Tiswas pres. The Candy Darlings & Come On. MON: GTO pres.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Turkey Swamp, Jezeble Red, Inside Mind, Gavin Parker, Little Church, $7. THURS: P.I.C., Mackie Snee, End Games, Eight Ball, Kelly Owens, $7. FRI: Mother Freedom, New York Soul, The Breakups, Mouthful, Makin' Lefts, $9. SAT: Meer Mortals, Soul Food, Gone Again, Arthur Kill, Organic Juice, Jason Adamo, $9. SUN: Tequila Jazz. TUES: Fountain Head, Infux, Hazel Maze, Velvet Girls, Vanessa Handrick, $7.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. See also "Cabaret." WEDS: Willie Nile, Green Rooftops, Mychael LaMorte, 8, $15. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18. FRI: Dan Finnerty & The Dan Band, Saranagati, 10:30, $12. SAT: VaVaVoomRoom, 10:30, $12; Yazbek, 7, $18. SUN: Hedda Lettuce in "Sex, Lies & Duct Tape," 7:30, $12 MON: Anthony Rapp, 7, $12. TUES: Cameron Dezen, Caleb, Mehuman Johnson, 7, $10.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. FRI: Tincan Telephone w/the IO's & guests. SAT: Lancaster County Prison.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. WEDS: Gutbucket, 8:30, $6. THURS: Clogs, The National, 9, $8. FRI: Reclinerland, Mike Skinner, Shoes & Rider, 9, $5.
HARD ROCK CAFE
221 W. 57th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-489-6565. FRI: Squirrels From Hell, 10, free, all ages.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. FRI: Cheap Trick, 8, $30, $25 adv. SAT: Nothingface, 8, $17, $15 adv.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
LAKESIDE LOUNGE
162 Ave. B (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-529-8463. Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9:30, Fri. & Sat. at 11, no cover. WEDS: Big In Iowa. THURS: Purple Wizards (AKA Prissteens). FRI: Moonshine Messiahs. SAT: Jack Grace. SUN: Sato & Johnny. MON: Royal City. TUES: Cover band, TBA.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: D.S.B., Dr. Jones, Trace Element, Orion's Belt, Upshot, 8, $7. THURS: Schleigho, Mindface, 9:30, $8. FRI: Love Seed Mama Jump, Smit Haus, 9:30, $10. SAT: Accidental Groove, Binge, Craig Stephens, Jive Wheel, 8, $8.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: The Ferdinandos, Violet Krumbein, Morgan Taylor, Andrea Maybaum, Brian Mendes, 7. THURS: Medicine Show w/Sage, Nora Jones, Martha Redbone, John McElderry, John McElderry, 7. FRI: Aldo Perez, Mike Mittison & Paul Olsen, Richard Julian, Faith w/Felice Rosser & Mao Hakamada, Bob Lowery, Celia, 7. SAT: FPS, Preston Clarke, DB Leonard, Ellie Messias, The Voices, Kevin McCluskey, 7. SUN: Royal City. MON: Jack McKeever, Don Ralph, Marlon Cherry, Blueberry, Lianne Smith, Micheline & more, 7. TUES: Sara Carlson, The Voices, Christopher Sullivan, 7.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Simon & The Bar Sinisters, The Supertones, 9. THURS: Handsome Dick Manitoba hosts new weekly party: "Smell The Glove" w/metal music by Ultimo & twisted country by The Barnyard Playboys, tunes by DJ Tony Tee Pee & WWF commentary by everyone's favorite bartender. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: Truck, The Skinny. SUN: Vila La White Bitch. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Popcorn Tuesdays" w/cult classics & music by The Mercenaries & The Brilliant Mistakes.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406. WEDS: Naked Underneath, Mark C & The Guarantee, 9, $6. THURS: The Crumbs, The Proteens, Dirtbike Annie, 9, $6. FRI: Radio 4, Cathode Bob, 10, $6. SAT: Alternative TV, Seven Minds, Dementia 13, 10, $7. MON: The Juliana Theory, The Multi-Purpose Solution, 8, $6.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com THURS: Rachael & Chloe's weekly themed party w/go-go dancers, DJs BK Brewster & Lily of the Valley, 11, $7. FRI: Frisky Fridays w/live music by Moxie Starpark, Bionic Finger, Palomar, Mucko Ferguson, 8, $5. SAT: Fragglerock Houseband does Alice in Chains w/Harriet's Tub Men & Flying Fish, 9. SUN: Michael T's "Heroes" party turns another year older, 10. MON: "Mullet" party w/members of the Toilet Boys & Lunachicks. MON: "We Rise," 9.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Rusty Truck, Extra Virgin, Kristen Boyce, 8, $8. THURS: Jason Loewenstein (of Sebadoh fame), Blue Green, The Living Things, Amy Miles, 7, $8. FRI: Luna, Birdwatcher, 9, $15. SAT: Luna, Champale, 9, $15. SUN & MON: Emergency feat. John Medeski, John Zorn & Marc Ribot, 8 & 10:30, $15. TUES: Leslie Nuss, Gregory Paul, The Rosenbergs, Rocket Science, 7, $8.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Neil Cleary w/Chris & Stephanie, 9, contrib.
O'CONNOR'S BAR
39 5th Ave. (betw. Dean & Bergen Sts.), Park Slope, 718-783-9721. WEDS: Spike Priggen & band, Driver X.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. MON: Kent Carter's open jam, 8, free.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: The Moonlighters, 9. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 9. FRI: Cash Monies & The Jetsetter, Brian Mendes, 8. SAT: Gelcaps, Broke Revue, Mick Kubiak, 9. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: J.C., Moonrats, 9. TUES: Joe McGinty's Piano Parlour, 9.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. WEDS: Joie & DBG hosts weekly acoustic open stage, 7-11, free. THURS: AJ Cope's acoustic showcase feat. Lunchin', 8.
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: The Yallupin' Hounds. THURS: Tarbox Ramblers. FRI: Phil Hummer & The Buzzards. SAT: The Hangdogs. SUN: The Moonlighters. MON: Western Caravan. TUES: Bill Simms, Jr.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. WEDS: Reverand Timothy James, Citizen One & The Ambient Outlaws, Gregg Swann, Simple, 7:30. THURS: The Humming, Kelli Owens, Kenny Davidsen, Jude Kastle, John Kessel, 8. FRI: The Bitter Poet & Angst, Lach & the Secrets, Testosterone Kills, Awry, 8. SAT: Joie Dead Blonde Girlfriend, The Swimmies, Ben Eyler, Regina Specktor, Anne Husick, The Thin Crawl, 7:30. SUN: Cincha, Ahab Seamus, Garreth Spencer, Helen Stratford, Richard Thorne, 8:30. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Erica Smith, Josh Pearlman, Gina Kazanicka, Andrew Heller & The Wonder Boy, Heidi Canzanelli, Christopher Dillon, Aaron, 7:30.
SIN-E LIVE MUSIC CAFE
142 N. 8th St. (betw. Bedford Ave. & Berry St.), Williamsburg, 718-486-0634, www.sin-e.com THURS: Alternative TV (feat. Tony Barber of the Buzzcocks & Mark Perry), Sol, Last Burning Embers, Napalm Stars, 8:30, $8.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. WEDS: Rachelle Ferrell (acoustic), 8, $45, $37.50 adv. THURS: Cheap Trick (acoustic), Harmony Riley, 7:30, $27.50. FRI: Italian Jazz Allstars, 8, $15-$25. SUN: Tokyo String Quartet, 2, $8.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. SAT: Amy Rigby, Syd Straw, Mary Lee's Corvette, 8, $15.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. WEDS: Lettuce w/Eric Krasno & Javier Colon, Robert Randolph, 9, $10. THURS: Grunt, Six Gig, Heidi, Gruvis Malt, 8, $10, all ages. FRI: Wetlands Powerjam w/DJ Logic, Fuzz & Hope (Deep Banana Blackout), Eric Krasno, ulu, DJ Stitch & others, 8, $12. SAT: Agents of Good Roots, Granian, Will Hoge, 8:30, $12, $10 adv. SUN: Mephiskapheles, The Ziggens, Inspector 7, Step 2 Far, No Redeeming Social Value, 5, $10, all ages.
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: Marc Cary Trio, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
ANYWAY CAFE
34 E. 2nd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-533-3412. FRI: Susan Tobocman, 9-1 a.m., free.
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: Kevin Mahogany, $20. THURS: Russell Malone Group & Benny Green Trio, $20. FRI & SAT: Joe Lovano Nonet, $30. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, $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: The Jazztimes Super Band, $20-$30. SUN: Brunch w/Wendy Martin & Her Band, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: George Colligan Trio, $5-$10 & min. TUES: Jon Hendricks & Annie Ross w/Nnenna Freelon & Her Band, $15-$27.50.
BLUE WATER GRILL
31 Union Sq. W. (16th St.), 212-675-9500. TUES: Aaron Parks Quartet, 6:30-11, free.
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: Elan, 9:30, free. THURS: Jesus Perez, 9:30, $5. FRI: Schon Jomel, 9:30 & 11:45, $10. SAT: Cheryl Pepsi Riley, 9:30 & 11:45, $12. SUN: Joe Barnes, 9:30, free. MON: Brazilian Night w/Brazooca Band, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsi Riley & Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com MON: Of Chance & Chants, 9.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747. WEDS: Edwin Faust Affair, Icon Killer, Another Engine, The Situation, Kobie, Di Menna, Phil Riebuch, 8, $5. THURS: Population Zero, Anthony Tully, The Sovereign Lords, 2nd Hand Smoke, 8, $5. FRI: The Northerners, Kent Avenue Blues Band, The Hillary Step, Askold Buk Trio, 6, $10. SAT: Robert Gee & Natas, Grinder, Dick Van Dick, E.B.E., 9, $10-$15.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Anna Bara, 8:30. THURS: Ginetta's Vendetta, 8:30. FRI: Yardena & Trio, 10; Bule-Ga-Loo, 5:30. SAT: Ensemble Uniqua, 11; New Jazz, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/Libby Richmond, 12-4. SUN: David Coss & Trio, 7; Jazz brunch w/Diana Perez, 12-4. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: David Coss & Trio, 8:30.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Christian McBride Quartet, $20-$25. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Frank Foster Quartet, $20.
JAZZ STANDARD
116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232, www.jazzstandard.com MON: Peter Herborn.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Reggae Night, 11. THURS: Personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11; Eric Mingus, 8 & 10, $12. FRI & SAT: Craig Harris, 8:30, $15. SUN: Love Bazaar, 11. MON: William Finn, $25. TUES: Ann Magnuson, 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: Kendra Shank, 9. FRI: Jeff Silverbush Quartet, 11-2 a.m.; Terry Vinyard & Nothing Personal, 8. SAT: Jeff Silverbush Quartet, 11-2 a.m.; Groove Apparatus, 8; Joe Fusco Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Jamie Begian Trio, 8; Tim Otto Trio, 4-7. MON: Chuck Zeuren Trio, 9. TUES: Jeff Sackmann 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 Trio, 7:30, free. THURS: The Jamie Baum Septet, Ralph Alessi & Modular Theater, Angelica Sanchez Quartet, 7:30, $12. SAT: Chris Washburne & The SYOTOS Band, 8:30, $12. SUN: Brunch w/Cynthia Sayer Trio, 11, free. TUES: Songwriters Hall of Fame w/open mic, 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. THURS: Rifftide.
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's Syotos Band, 10, $5.
ORO BLU
333 Hudson St. (Charlton St.), 212-645-8004. WEDS & TUES: Rifftide, 6:30-10:30, free.
PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE
Washington Sq. Church Parlor, 133 W. 4th St. (Sullivan St.), 212-787-3903. SAT: Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Chris & John O'Connor, 8, $10.
SWEET BASIL
88 7th Ave. S. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 212-242-1785. WEDS-SUN: Regina Carter (violin), 9 & 11.
SLIPPER ROOM
167 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-253-7246, www.slipperroom.com WEDS: JC Hopkins' "Champagne Fountain of Joy" feat. vocalist Queen Esther, 10, $5 contrib.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Syotos Band, 9-1 a.m., free, $10 min.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com TUES: Pinknoise.com launch party & fundraiser feat. Lola (Deep Sea), O.Blaat, Ikue Mori, Rekha, Jeannie Hooper, Lady day & more, 8, $10.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. No cover, no min. FRI: Tempus Fugit, 10. SAT: Raving Noah, 10.
UGUALE
396 West St. (W. Side Hwy.), 212-229-0606. No cover, no min. THURS: Red Arts Trader, 8-12 a.m. SAT: Dean (solo guitar & vocalist), 8-12 a.m. TUES: Aldo (solo classical guitarist).
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: Terence Blanchard Quintet. TUES: Jeff Watts Quintet.
ZINC BAR
90 W. Houston St. (Thompson St.), 212-477-8337. WEDS: Luis Bonilla. THURS: John Benitez & New Montuno. FRI: Nkossi Konda. SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinhio Telxeira Group. MON: Ron Affif Quartet. TUES: Victor Jones, John Hicks, Alex Blake.
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 & 10:30 unless otherwise noted. WEDS: Jim Weider & The Honekytonk Guru's, $10-$20. THURS & FRI: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, $20-$30. SAT & SUN: Nile Rogers & Chic, $25-$35. SUN: Gospel brunch, 1 & 3, $27.50. MON & TUES: Bobby Rush, $15-$25.
BAM CAFE
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn., 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. SAT: DJ Dance Party: GlobeSonic meets the Mishpucha, 10:30.
BLARNEY STAR
43 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-732-2873. FRI: Craobh Rua, 9 & 10:30, $10.
BRECHT FORUM
122 W. 27th St., 10th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201. FRI & SAT: The Jump Women's Festival feat. musicians, dancers, cabaret & comedy, 8, $6.
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, $5. THURS: Dana Fuchs, $10. FRI: & SAT: Son Seals, $20. SUN: Swingin' Sundays, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Rock 'n' roll Tuesday, 9, $5.
THE CIRCLE
404 Lafayette St., 8th fl. (betw. Astor Pl. & 4th St.), 212-598-0100. FRI: Mary Redhouse w/Lee Gardner, 8, $10.
EL TALLER
2710 B'way, 3rd fl. (104th St.), 212-665-9460. WEDS: "Descarga Jam" feat. 40 + musicians, 10, $20, adv. tkts. only: 917-532-7165.
GROOVE
125 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-254-9393. SUN: Joy Ryder & the NY Rhythm All-Stars, 6:30, free.
HUNGARIAN HOUSE
213 E. 82nd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-544-8260. FRI: Celebration of Balkan music w/Merita Halili & local musicians, 7:30, $15, $10 st.
LOTUS FINE ARTS CENTER
109 W. 27th St., 8th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-1076. FRI: Al Margolis: The Shirley Tempo Temple Dancers, 8, $8. SAT: The Test Quartet & dancer Nami Yamamoto, 8, $8.
MERKIN CONCERT HALL
129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330. THURS: Denman Maroney & Paraphrase, 8, $10.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com Doors open earlier than showtimes listed. SAT: Karnival!, 2 a.m., $10; Samba Saturdays, 8 & 10, $20. SUN: 12th annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration w/Gil Scott Heron, 8 & 10, $20. MON: La Tropica Mondays w/Luisito Rey & His Orchestra & dance lessons, 9 & 11, $12, free before 7.
TIR NA NOG
5 Penn Plaza, 8th Ave. (betw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-630-0249. Most shows at 10:30, no cover. FRI: Paul Zunno Blues Band. SAT: Morningstar.
WASHINGTON SQUARE CHURCH
135 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-545-7536. FRI: Youssef Kassab, 8, $20. SAT: Folk & classical music of Quraishi, 8, $20.