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ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: New Years Spectacular w/Tragedy, Rambo, 3, $5.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Broken Sound, Fakewood, Blankstare, Neverwas, Rebecca Heart Project, Liz Pisco. THURS: Run Like Hell, Blinder, Red, Atomsmasher, Mika. FRI: The Peasants, QuickKill Formula, Within, Clay Pigeons, Gravity Galaxy, Goro. SAT: Sever Celeste, Ecaro Bassa, Alphacat, Box Lunch, Synthetic 16, $7. SUN: "Space Idiocy 2001" w/Ring Master, Smokin Buddha, Flying 66, The Hollywood Superstars, Jezebel, The Spiders. TUES: The Donnely Boys.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com No Cover. WEDS: Emily Says, Courtney Lee Adams, Swati, Miss Universe, Ben Gunstun, Yid-Core, 7. THURS: Lynch, The Go Downs, Perforated Head, Sham Sundra, Little Gin, 8. FRI: Kittyhawk, The Jack Grace, Nipple, Red Betty, The Villas, 8. SAT: New Brunswick Night. SUN: 2001: A Lesion Oddity New Years Eve w/Tim Heidecker Masterpiece, 10, $20. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; March, 9. TUES: Jayah, Almighty Love, Latch, 8.
B3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. FRI: DJ Allesseo's "Affair Party," 9. SUN: Chris Bergson Tio, 7-10. MON & TUES: Open mic.
BABY JUPITER
170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY. most shows free. THURS: Grim Little Donkey, UV Ray, DJ UV Unite, DJ Somatic, DJ Agi & guests, 11. MON: Silleth Fair feat. Emmy Gay, Shecky Beagleman, Penny Arcade & weekly guests, 8, $1.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, New Hype Jazz, 418, Joe Shane, Tony Lucca, Carl Alloco. THURS: Four Wilson Drive, Saul Zonana, Halfman Wonder, Bobby Harden, Adrianna Balic, $7. FRI: Mann Made Band, Af The King, Lester Swing, Soul Alone, Jeff & Vida. SAT: Days of Wild, Tantra, Skinny Lizard. SUN: Days of Wild, Mann Made Jam, Kyler, $10. TUES: Jessica Schoenberg.
B.M.W. BAR
199 7th Ave. (betw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-229-1807. No cover. WEDS: Beowulf & Bobby Curious, 6. THURS: Greg Aulden, Ray Pasnen. FRI: Baby Johnson. SAT: Nicole, Rick Johnson, 6.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. FRI: Betty Buckly, $35. SAT: Billy Bragg, Kevin So, $35. SUN: Billy Bragg, Sarah Harmer, $50.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. All shows 18 & over except Sunday's late show. WEDS: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Olu Dara, DJ Logic & Melvin Sparks, 9, $20. THURS: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Sugarman Three, DJ Logic & Melvin Sparks, 9, $20. FRI: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Robert Randolph, DJ Logic, 9, $20. SAT: Patti Smith, 8, $30. SUN: Organic Grooves, 1:30 a.m., $20; Patti Smith, 9, $50.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Harriet Tubman w/DJ Logic (CD release), Black (w/Dr. Israel), The Feud, 9, $8. THURS: D-Sus, The Wait, Jennifer Maione, Lorraine Ferro, 8, $8. FRI: Fireball Ministry, The Brought Low, Monumentals, Puny Human, 9, $8. SAT: St. Christopher & His Sleeping Doormen, Portico, DareDiablo, The Big Sleep, 9, $8. SUN: Enon, Arab on Radar & guests, $16, $14 adv. MON: Cave In, Eulcid, Convocation Of & guests, $8. TUES: Other Natural Flavors, Rafter Bats, Delicious Trip Attendants, Imposter Syndrome, 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, Internal Dance, The Butties' Beatle Tribute, Fatty Acids, Jill Cagney, Rob Getzxhman, 7. THURS: In a Mellow Mood, Sagit, Brujon Project, Richard Thorne, Pinewalk Pete, 7. FRI: Quite Frankly, Preston Clark, Amanda's Waiting, Squint, Flezadoza, Eric Meany, Marya Lawence, 5. SAT: Artificial Gravity, Freedom Reign, Martha Colby & Thing Three, John Kruth, Carol Ann Solebello, Jill, Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Gary Fury's "Psychodelic Rock" New Years Eve party, 11:30; Jenni Alpert, 8; Open mic, 6-10. MON: In a Mellow Mood, Transcendental Psychology, 11. TUES: In a Mellow Mood, Los Santos, Jonathan Best, Robert Blake, 7.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Sven Hogan, Further, Among Thieves, This Moment On, Photo By Dog, 7:30, $10. THURS: Bellvue, Adharma, Sergio Vega, Reach. FRI: Cyphaz Gods. SAT: Eye Hate God, Grief, Disasociate. SUN: Luna.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: The London Underground Cure, Casa Electro Novo, Paul Coelho Band, 8, $5. THURS: Ask The Dust, The Living Things, John Wolfington, Anthony Salerno, 8, $5.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: Greg Garing, Skinny Livin', 9, free. THURS: Asciento, Fixations, The Nerve, Tennis, 8, free. FRI: Retro Rockets, Lo/Rez, Kagero, Kevin K, USA Wasted, Supergenius, 9, $5. SAT: Sabbra Cadabra (Black Sabbath trib.), The Toilet Boys, The Bullys, Lovetron, 8. SUN: Murphy's Law, Suicide King, Heartdrops, Manhattan Heros, 9, $20, all ages; LES Stitches, The Krays, 7, $10, all ages. MON: Noel Ford & The Fanatics, Scifu, 9, no cover. TUES: Chi Chi & Johnny pres. "First Time in Pumps," 12 a.m.; De Poet & more, 8.
COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-645-5189. Mon. shows are free. FRI: Mutiny w/Navdeep, Rekha, Siraiki, Anju, 10, $15, $10 adv. SAT: Pan Sonic, DJ Paulina, Nicolas Mazet, O.Blaat, Electro-Putas, $12, $10 adv. SUN: Dr. Israel, Seven, Ari Up, The Slackers, Harriet Tubman, Liminal.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: Askold Buk, Kathy Fleishman. THURS: Lisa Gentile, 8. FRI: Philip Hamilton Group & guests, 9:30. SAT: Fabrizio Sotto Trio w/Leslie Harrison, 8. SUN: Gaigin A-Go-Go Midnight Grove-A-Rama w/Mr. Fine Wine & DJ Alezander of Vampiros Lesbos party.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy w/MC George Tabb, Decafio & guest, 8:30, $5 or free w/big hair. SUN: Toilet Boys, Candy Ass.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Ned Pepper, Nonno Lee, Red Ever, Dan & Kev, 9:30, $7. THURS: Nothing But Oregano, Machina, Life So Far, Nocturnal Sun, Blue #9, $7. FRI: Stop Irrational Logic, Package, Unexplained, Grain, Guilt Box, Pamela Lewis, $9. SAT: Live Honey, Bigger Thomas, Saccharine, Fade Down, Possible Logic, $9. SUN: Audio Butter, The Humming, $20.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18. FRI & SAT: Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. THURS: Greg Marshal. SAT: Whispering Lizards. SUN: Dave Benjoya & the X-Ray Prongs, free.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. SAT: Wax Poetic, 9:30, $8.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. FRI: Pat McGee Band. Dispatch & Virginia Coalition, 8, $20, $18.50 adv. SAT: Maceo Parker, Soulive, 9, $32.50, $27.50 adv. SUN: Maceo Parker, Soulive, 7 & 11, $27.50-$70.
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. THURS: Easy Livin. FRI: Tandy. SAT: Mike Hunt Band does Exile on Main St. SUN: Andre Williams, Church Keys & special guests, 10:30, $10, free bubbly.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Tripping Billies (Dave Matthews trib.), John Lardieri, 9, $10. THURS: Meropoix, Bluesuedegroove, Vermin Furley, 8, $8. FRI: Addison Groove Project, Utris, Decifunk, 9, $10. SAT: Bandroid, Mike Tichy, Living Proof, 8, $8-$10. SUN: Project/Object w/Ike Willis performing the music of Frank Zappa's album Joe's Garage, 10, $20-$30.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Jack's Waterfall, Audio Ovni, Richard Douglas, 8. THURS: Vic Varney, Joe Myers, Alex Dezen, 7. FRI: Rachel Loshack, 10. SAT: Regina Spektor, Amy Speace, 9. SUN: New Year's Bash, free. TUES: Jody Sheeler, 8.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9 unless specified, no cover. WEDS: Jasper. THURS: Picasso Jones, 10. FRI: Falling Skyward, Red King. SAT: Near, Cactus Patch. SUN: Kitty in the Tree, Irrevesible Slacks, Break Ups.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
2 Penn Plaza (34th St.), 212-465-MSG1. SUN: Marc Anthony, 9, $48-$128.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: The Lone Sharks. THURS: The Demolition String Band, Buddy Woodward & The Nitro Express, 9. FRI: Tom Clark, The Dark Horses. SAT: Punk/metal karaoke w/Arlene Grocery backing band. SUN: Adam Roth. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Sheriff Bob & The Good Timers.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406. WEDS: Elio Schiavo & The Uptown Rulers, 9, $8. THURS: Good Charlotte, Kooter, 9. FRI: The Lawndarts, High School Sweethearts, Charm School, 10. SAT: Darren Jessee, Bradykynin, 10. SUN: Martin Sexton, 9.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: Tom Conklin's Lush Life, 8. THURS: Gloss's Charlie Angels extravaganza w/DJs BK Brewster & Lily of the Valley, 11, $7. FRI: Frisky Fridays w/Crowns, High Teen Boogie, Puss Pie, Red Hot Secret, 8. SUN: NYE Furball party. TUES: "We Rise," party guest DJs & vocalists, 8.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: The Strokes, Candy Darlings, 9, $8. THURS: Matt Turk, Speed Dial, Kenn Lowy, 7:30, $8. FRI: Swingin' Neckbreakers, Insomniacs, 9. SAT: Martha Wainwright, Mary Lou Lord, Andrew Vladeck, 8:30, $8. SUN: Fleshtones, Knoxville Girls, The Broke Revue, DJ Rigrocker, 8:30, $20.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. MON: Kent Carter's open jam, 8, free.
PARKSIDE LOUNGE
317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270. WEDS: Sly Geralds Band, 7:30. SAT: Hiphopunkfunkmamboska, 11, free.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Bee & Flower: Songs & Experiments, 9. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10:30. FRI: The Sea Devils, 10. SAT: Wingnut, 10. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 9. MON: B-Blush, 8. TUES: Goats in Trees, 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 Imperial Pints, The Wicked Messengers. THURS: BBQ Bob & The Spareribs. FRI: Full Swing. SAT: The Lustre Kings. SUN: Rosie Flores.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. WEDS: Rick Shapiro, Nikki Borodi, Ensimismada, Simple, 8. THURS: Luchinin', Chris Barron, Major Matt Mason USA, 7:30. FRI: Lunchina, Lach & the Secrets, Randi Russo, Schwervon!, 8:30; Olive Juice showcase w/Prewar Yard Sale, Lenny Molotov, 7:30. SAT: Smelt, Joie Dead Blonde Girlfriend, Patsy Grave, Steve Espinola, Sylvia Manni (CD release), 7. SUN: Drew Blood, Testosterone Kills, Atoosa, 8. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: James Levy, Watt White, Jenni Alpert, Jon Luca, Al Lee Wyer, Brad Thomas, 7:30.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. SUN: Joan Osborne, Hobex, 7 & 10:30, $20-$60.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. WEDS: Ants Marching (Dave Matthews trib.), 8, $12, $10 adv. THURS: Bernie Worrell & The Woo Warriors, Miracle Orchestra, 9, $15, $12 adv. FRI: The Slip, 8, $12. SAT: Percy Hill, Shady Groove, 8:30, $12, $10 adv. SUN: The New Deal, Ulu, 9, $25.
Jazz/Experimental
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere through Dec. 29. FRI: Jimmy Greene Quartet, 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: Rachel Z Trio, $20. THURS: Gary Morgan Big Band, $20. FRI & SAT: Dave Liebman 18-piece Big Band, $25. SUN: Jimmy Scott, 8 & 11, $30-$100. 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: David Sanborn, $30-$55. SUN: David Sanborn & guests, 7:30 & 1 a.m. MON: David Sanborn & his band, Arturo Sandoval Sextet, Jane Monheit & her band, 7 & 1 a.m., $50-$180.
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: Bryan Stephens, 9:30, free. THURS: Elan, 9:30, $5. FRI: Schon Jomel, 9:30 & 11:45, $10. SAT: Cheryl Pepsi Riley, 9:30 & 11:45, $12. SUN: Jason Murden, 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 THURS: Roberta Piket Trio, 9. FRI: Ben Monder Trio.
COTTON CLUB
666 125th St. (W. Side Hwy.), 212-663-7980, www.cottonclub-newyork.com WEDS & MON: Swing Dance Night w/Cotton Club All-Stars feat. The George Gee Swing Band, 8-12 a.m., $15. THURS & SUN: Melvin Sparks Blues Band, 8. FRI: Ann Sinclair, 8. SAT: Ann Sinclair, 9. SAT & SUN: Gospel brunch & dinner shows, 12 & 2, $22-$25.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747. WEDS: Dance party, 9, $10. THURS: Freedom, Keepsake, Gypsy Back Door, Donna Mogavero, 8, $5. FRI: Funk Friday 2000 w/Kook DJ Red Alert, Franky Sly & Kul'cha, 10.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883, www.barcrawler.com WEDS: Mike Stern. THURS: Wayne Kranyz. FRI: Flytrap, Appel & Blanc. SAT: Sweet Georgia Brown, Adams Fault. SUN: James "Mr. T" Tillson Blues.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Steps Ahead, $25-$30. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Javon Jackson Quartet, $20.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Reggae Night, 11.
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: Nat Harris Quartet, 11; Iguazu, 8. SAT: Nat Harris Quartet, 11; Aaron Parks Trio, 8; Yoko Suzuki Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Paul Serrato & Co., 4-7.
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: Lounge Night w/DJ TBA, 7:30, free. THURS: Avyatar Banai, Eran Zur, Amir Lev, 8, $25. SAT: Andy Farber & His Swing Band, 8:30, $12. SUN: Groove Collective & Rhythm Love DJs, 8:30, $120, $100 adv.
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 See also "Theater." THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Syotos Band, 10, $5. SUN: Chris Washbourne's Syotos Band, 10:30, $25.
ORO BLU
333 Hudson St. (Charlton St.), 212-645-8004. WEDS & TUES: Rifftide, 6:30-10:30, free.
THE PINK PONY
176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-253-1922. FRI: "Francois Kitchen," 10:30; "Morcilla: Latin Rhythms meet Free Jazz" w/Sandor, Greg Stare, Daniel Carter, Andrew Bemltey, Franeois Grillott, Matt LaVelle & Ryan Sawyer, 9.
QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART
New York City Bldg., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 718-592-9700. SAT: Latin-Jazz Coalition, 2, $5.
SARDI'S
234 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-221-8444. No cover, $15 min. at tables. FRI: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10:30.
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.
SUPPER CLUB
240 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-921-1940. All shows $25, $20 after 11. FRI & SAT: "Tropicana Fever," 12:45 a.m.; This Joint is Jumpin, 9:30, 10:30, 11:45; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8.
SYMPHONY SPACE
2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org WEDS-SUN: The Mikado.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. THURS & FRI: DJ Culture. SUN: Phil Hummer & the Buzzards.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Marc Ribot's Los Cubanos Postizos, 8 & 10. THURS: I-Sound & DJ Scud, 12 a.m., $5. FRI: Sex Mob, 12 a.m., $5. SUN: Milford Graves, John Zorn's Bar Kokhba, Sex Mob, 8 & 10, $40-$65; Klezmer brunch w/Ki Naye Kapelye, 1:30 & 3, $10.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. No cover, no min. FRI: TBA, 10. SAT: The Fort Greene Trio, 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: Cedar Walton Trio. TUES: Dr. Michael White's Original Liberty Jazz Band. TUES: Buster Williams Quartet.
ZINC BAR
90 W. Houston St. (Thompson St.), 212-477-8337. Mon.-Thurs. shows at 10:30, 12 & 2 a.m.; Fri.-Sun. shows at 11, 12:30 & 2 a.m., all shows $5 & 1 drink min. WEDS: Jerry Gordon Trio. THURS: Frank Bambara Y Sus Salseros. FRI: Dominic Zanza & African Rhythm Machine. SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinho Teixeira & friends.
Blues/World/Other
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com THURS-SUN: The Beach Boys, 8 & 10:30, $45-$65.
BAM CAFE
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn., 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Keba "Bobo" Cissoko & Tamalalou, 9. FRI: Michael Blake's Free Association, 9.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. 212-307-7171 for tkts. WEDS: Rhythm of Love feat. Will Downing, Gerald Albright, Phil Perry & Vesta, 8, $35-$50. FRI-SUN: Buena Vista Social Club pres. Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzalez, Omara Portuondo
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: Kerry Kearney, $10. THURS: Melvin Taylor, $15. FRI & SAT: Sugar Blue, $20. SUN: Swingin' Sundays, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Rock 'n' roll Tuesday, 9, $5.
GROOVE
125 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-254-9393. SUN: Joy Ryder & the NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 6:30, free.
NEW MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
583 B'way (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-219-1222. Performances 6-9, no cover. SAT: 5th Platoon w/DJs Roli Rho, Kuttin Kandi, Daddy Dog & Neil Armstrong.
THE SAINT
105 Stanton St. (Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 646-654-1293. SAT: Live Latin music, 11, $5. TUES: Rumba, 9:30, $4.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com Doors open earlier than showtimes listed. THURS: Anje's Bitches Brew feat. Mocha, Karoi, Beverly Bond & Reborn, 9, $10. FRI: Philadelphia International Records night, 8, $12; Sweet Micky, 12 & 2 a.m., $30, $25 adv. SAT: Karnival!, 2 a.m., $10; Ogans, 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $20, free before 8. SUN: New Years celebration w/bands from Brazil, Latin America & French Caribbean, $45-$180.
TAGINE DINING GALLERY
537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292. WEDS: The Daniel Jodocy Jazz Trio. THURS: Kasbah night w/DJ Deva. FRI: Mahjoon Sentir w/Meg Montgomery. TUES: World music jam.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. WEDS: Junior Mack, 10; The Chesterfields, 7. THURS: The Holmes Brothers, 10; Michael Powers, 7. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, 10; Steve Guyger, 7. SAT: Clarence Spady Band, 10; Guy Davis, 7. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers.