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ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SUN: C.O.M.A. pres. Freebass w/Geoff Dugan, 8, $3.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: P.V., Loop, Alotia, Crash Comet, Alien Life. THURS: Elio, Caos From Order, Jam Yang, Bermuda Triangol. FRI: Donni Brook Fair, Tag, Proton Accelerator, The Rock Star Project, Helper, Cathy Borges. SAT: Indie Rock Super feat. Radioheads, The Rosenburgs, Heston Rifle, Mock Turtle, Ostronomy, The Beige. MON: Konkrete Jungle; Cruising Jupiter, Actual Proof, Jeff Gaynor, Mexican Elvis. TUES: Ware River Club, Puzz, Smut-A-Go-Go, 4 East Madison, Judy Sandra.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633. No Cover. WEDS: Emok, Double Wide, Mosaic, Jenny Arneau, Early Edison, 7. THURS: Umbrella, The Twelve, Perforated Head, Jayne Jensen, TJ Swahn, Wendy Ip, Mojo Gurus, 6. FRI: Kingfly, George Usher, Sunflower, Ferdinand the Bull, Bastards of Melody, 8. SAT: Watercress, Ninth House, Candymeat, Corky Freak, Plainside, 8. MON: Metal/punk karaoke, 10; Pudding, Tripsonic, Donadio, 7. TUES: Derwyn Monaghan, Courtney Lee Adams Jr., The Drakes, Yes Virginia, Into the Red, 7.
BABY JUPITER
170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY, www.babyjupiternyc.com See also "Clubs & Lounges." All shows $5 unless otherwise noted. WEDS: Super Nova, Space Opera, Jezebel, Stoneboat, 8. THURS: Live Hip Hop, Michal, 5 Cent Hero, Jennifer Maione, 8. FRI: Half 7, Psycho the Clown, Darren Jesse (Ben Folds Five), Mary Gautcho, 8. SAT: The Churchills, Mercury Seed, Locket, Erin Kamler, 8. MON: "Chic Band" rock 'n' roll theatrical event; Halley DeVestern, Lovewhip, 8. TUES: Hiphop, poetry & open mic w/Bao the Last Word, 8.
BAGGOT INN
82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622. SAT: Girls to the Fourth Power feat. Antigone Rising, Jennifer Tefft Band, October Baby, Jenny Bray, 8, $5.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. MON & TUES: Phil Lesh & friends, 8, $39.50.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. Shows are $5 & begin at 8 (unless otherwise specified). WEDS: Paul Clements, Stand, Chris Glen, Dana Parish, Nicole McKenna, Jeremy Beck. THURS: Fleeza Doza, Edison w/the Weather, New Life Crisis, Jen Shankman. FRI: Mann Made Band, The Studio pres., 7, $7. SAT: The Healers, Kharma Zhu, Edable Grey, Rockwell Church, Meghan Toohey. SUN: Mann Made Jam, Amber Asfar, Chris Beardsley. MON: Days of Wild, Corky Freak, Amy Ward, Anadara, Lis Harvey, 7:30. TUES: Pajamazon, Gypsy Back Door, Paul Coehlo, Bari Koral, Anne O'Meara Heaton, Sam Shaber, Edie Carey, Marina Vittoria, 7.
B.M.W. BAR
199 7th Ave. (betw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-229-1807. No cover. WEDS: Andy Fitzpatrick, 8. FRI: Ken Hypes, 9; Cornell, 7. SAT: Victoria, 9; Rick Johnson's B.M.W. open mic, 4-9. SUN: Joe Romby, 7.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. WEDS: The Scottish Titans feat. Dick Gaughan, Brian McNeill, Wrigley Sisters, $17.50. THURS: Vigilantes of Love, $15. FRI: The Bacon Brothers, $25. SAT: Susan McKeown & the Chanting House, $20.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Weds., Fri. & Sun. 18 & over, Thurs. 16 & over. WEDS: Elastica, Peaches & Gonzales, 9, $15, sold out. THURS: The Get Up Kids, The Anniversary, Koufax, Jebediah, 8, $10-$11, sold out. FRI: Marc Ribot, Y Los Cubanos Postizos, 9, $15. SAT: Saint Etienne, Ladybug Transistor, 9, $20, $19 adv. SUN: Saint Etienne, Ladybug Transistor, Kings of Convenience, 8, $20, $19.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: The Taters, Double Dong, Pixel Tan, St. Christopher & the Sleeping Doormen, Claire Nelson, 7:30, $7. THURS: Madelin Zero, The Manhattan Heroes, Parise, Lorraine Ferro, 8, $7. FRI: The Rogers Sisters, King Missile III, Sea Ray, Gwendolyn, 9, $8. SAT: Antibalas, Si-Se, The Wharton Tiers Ensemble, William Hooker, 9, $8. SUN: Botch, Isis, Sunshine, The Uniform, 8, $8. MON: The Trollops, Provan, Atom Smasher, Backworldsmen, 8, $7. TUES: Slim Francis, The Mike Plumbe Band, Johnny Society, Valsalva, 8, $7.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Trifecta, Skinny Ruth, Doll House, 8. SAT: Women in Music night w/Debbie Schwartz & Jessie White, 7.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Sweeps, Cruising Jupiter, MeKanizm, Icon Killer, Back St. Law, Mojo Gurus, 7, $6. FRI: The Get Up Kids, The Anniversary, Koufax, Jebediah, 8, sold out. SAT: "Homocorps" feat. Page, Morplay, Velvet Mafia, Carol Channing Rox, Cavier, Karen Kuhl, Paxton, 8, $12. SUN: Cryptopsy, Usurper, Coffin Texts, Diabolic. God Forbid, Disciples of Mockery, Scrape, Evoken, Abazagorath, Funebrarum, 5, $15. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Blue Karma, 8, $6.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: The Wild Party Sheiks, The Moonlighters, Matt Munisteri's Brock Mumford, A Dimestore Dance Band, 8, $5. THURS: Phillip Foxman & Primate, Drazy Hoops, Reuben Butchart, The Living Things, Jerry Joseph, 7, $5. FRI: Koshmar, Yoke, Uncle L, The Zipperbits, 8, $7. SAT: Tony Jarvis, Henry Elsesser, Bannor, Dan Neustadt Group, 8, $7. SUN: Queerstock 2000 w/Pamela Means, Edie Carey, Amy Simpson, Dave Hall, Dave Clement, Amelia White, 7, $5. MON: Piker Ryan, 10:30; "Alchemy" w/DJ Jason spinning goth, 10; Yoav, Stoly, Blue Stockings, 7:45, $5. TUES: Martha Wainwright, Joe McGinty, Barbara Brousal, Brian DeWan, Lianne Smith, Neill Furio, 7:30, $5.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Black 47, 10, $10 [through 10/21].
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: Greg Garing, Bob Woodruff & Kerosens, Phil Hummer & the Buzzards, 8, free. THURS: Tabloid Nation, Drywater, Gaggle of Cocks, 8, free. FRI: Mobile Homos, Graveyars Sluts, Truck, 9. SAT: Tammy Faye Starlight, Blood Oranges, Jim & Jennye & the Pinetops, 10, $5. SUN: Wipeout Gang & more, 10, free. MON: Flavor Sargent, Seth, Orange Eye, 8, free. TUES: Tavern Lynch, Pan, David Dragoff, 8, free.
COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-645-5189. Mon. shows are free. FRI: The Rondelles, Orchid, Death & Dying, Dead Meadow, 8:30. SAT: The Interpreters, The Mirror People, Kitty in the Tree, The Strokes. MON: Alice Texas, Slavic Soul Party, Tronzo Trio, 9.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: Lisa Zane, 10. THURS: Benjaman Wagner, Nancy Magarill, Jolie Rickman, 8:30, $5. FRI: Rob Curto, Amy Fairchild, 9. SAT: Reggae & r&b. MON: Bruce Arnold Trio. TUES: Newyorkestra, 9:30 & 11; Jane Kelly Williams, 8.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. See also "Clubs & Lounges." All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy w/Daddy, Maya, Madjuana, Steve Blush, 10. THURS: BeavHer w/Chris Grace & So So Human, 11. FRI: Fraggle Rock. SAT: Tiswas w/Orange Park, Optic Nerve. SUN: George Seville, rock 'n' roll holiday dance party w/Skinny Livin', The Downtowns & more.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: Bomb Squad, 33hz, Mike Rocket Band, Father Ape, Squint Ape, $7. FRI: Trip Fantastic, Michelangelo, Waking James, Channeling Owen, Piranha Brothers, Alieron, $8. SAT: Arthur Kill, Kobie, Johnny Wishbone, The Grenze, Big Jack Fan Club, Lester Swing, $8. TUES: Kid Samson, Soro, Lesion, Velvet Girl, My Favorite Son, $7.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Ida, VPN, Matt Schickele, 7, $10. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Strange Cargo, Cocktail Angst, Dave's True Story, 8, $10. SAT: Dave's Quartet, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, 8, $10. SUN: Karan Casey, 9:30, $15; Anthony Rapp, 7, $12. TUES: Jules Shear, Eddie Skuller, 8, $15.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. THURS: Bluegrass open jam w/Rural Blues, Cajun Hillbilly, Hokum, Bluegrass, Banjo. FRI: Tavern Wench, No No Bun Bun. SAT: Life in a Blender.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. WEDS: Joan Osborn, Lina, 8, $20, $18.50 adv. THURS: Thievery Corporation, Ursula 1000, 10, $25, $20 adv. FRI: Israel Vibrations w/Twinsounds of Ghetto Roots & Foreign Exchange, 9, $25, $20 adv. SAT: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Chris Wood, 8, $18, $16.50 adv. SUN: Merle Haggard, BR5-49 & Malcolm Holcombe, 7, $40, $37.50 adv. MON: The Flaming Lips, Enon, 8, $20, $18.50 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: Sugar Syndicate. THURS: Shelby Starner. FRI: TBA. SAT: Florence Dore. SUN: The Shemps. TUES: Luxurious Panthers.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Southern Comfort feat. My World, Womoto, John Sid, Vein, 8, $7. THURS: Budo Vooba, Country Club & the Porn Horns, Canine, 9:30, $7. FRI: Miracle Orchestra, John Lardieri, Little Jinn, Box Office Poison, 8, $8. SAT: Milo Z, Mother's Favorite Child, Man Outside, Who's the Fat Guy, 8, $10.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9, no cover. WEDS: Elaine, Cementhead, Pete Diamond. THURS: Ill Ease, Wingnut. FRI: Paul Cote, Mannix. SAT: Gallowsbird, Creme Blush, STB. TUES: Adam Marsland (Cockeyed Ghost).
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
2 Penn Plaza (34th St.), 212-465-MSG1. WEDS, FRI & SAT: The Who, The Wallflowers, 7:30.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. SAT: The Roots w/Talib Kweli, Rah Digga & Dead Prez.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 unless otherwise noted. WEDS: The Inch Worms (band from Hedwig & the Angry Inch), The Haoles, 9. THURS: Jonny Chan & the New Dynasty 6. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: The Martinets, Blisster. SUN: Sato & Jonnie. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: "Hardcore" w/Misstress Formika w/live performances by Betty Ford & Dirty Mary, $5.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406 WEDS: Ralph Carney, Gwendolyn, Mo-Ho-Bish-O-Pi, 9, $6. THURS: Melissa Ferrick, Julia Greenberg, 8, $8. FRI: Mike Watt & the Pair of Pliers, Bargain Music, Stereobate, $10. SAT: Link Wray, Holmes, 10, $15. MON: El Vez For Prez, Psycho Charger, 9, $10. TUES: Kick Out the Jams DJ Series, 8, free.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com THURS: Gloss. FRI: Queerstock 2000 w/Leslie Nuchow, The Tara Lynne Band, Robert Urban, STB, Zonna, Doria Roberts, Yolanda, Robin Renee, Angela Motter. MON: Georgie Seville's Floozy! w/live music, performers & videos, $5.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS & THURS: El Vez For Prez, Tammy Faye Starlight, 8:30, $12. FRI: Mr. Henry, Wax Wings, Ours, Mike Daly, 7:30, $8. SAT: Laika, Cobb Steelie, DJ Oveck, 8:30, $15. SUN: Laika, Cobb Steelie, DJ J Rock, 7:30, $15. MON: Rebecca Gates, Mascott, Astropop 3, 7, $8. TUES: Sean Lennon, 9:30, $TBA; Paloalto, Jess Klein, 7:30, $8.
NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
One Center St., Newark, NJ, 888-GO-NJPAC. WEDS: Mary J. Blige.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. MON: Kent Carter's open jam, 8, free.
PADDY REILLY'S MUSIC BAR
519 29th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-686-1210. FRI: The Prodigals (Celtic/Irish rock), $5.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Martin's Folly, 9. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: J.C. Hopkins, 10. SAT: Goats in Trees, 10. SUN: The Rev. Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Samantha Ronson, 9. TUES: Crazee & Heaven, 9.
POSTCRYPT COFFEEHOUSE
St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia University, B'way (116th St.), 212-854-1953. FRI: Tristan, Andrew Vladeck, The Wicomicos, 9. SAT: Tim Robinson, Jack Hardy, Frank Tedesso, 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, 8.
ROCKY SULLIVAN'S
129 Lexington Ave. (29th St.), 212-725-3871. FRI & SAT: Chris Byrne, Monty Monahan, Rachel Fitzgerald, Jason Goodrow, DJ Flow McDonald, 10. SUN: Chris Byrne, Pat McGuire, Monty Monahan, 10, free.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500. No cover. Shows at 10. WEDS: Reckless Kelly. THURS Paul Cebar & the Milwaukeeans. FRI: The Niagaras. SAT: Rockabilly Meltdown. SUN: Jimmy Nations. MON: Bruce Henderson. TUES: The Camaros.
ROSELAND
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-777-6800. All ages. WEDS: Green Day, 7:30, free, call about tkts. FRI: Jana & unannounced hiphop act, 8. SAT: Paul Weller, Jill Sobule, 8, $30, $27.50.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. FRI & SAT: The Tragically Hip, 8, $30, $28.50 adv. SUN: Benefit concert, 7, $TBA. TUES: Benefit for Brainerd Heritage Fund feat. Westchester Philharmonic Orchestra, Phylicia Rashad, Pauletta Washington & Katherine Dunham, 8, $40-$80.
TRUE
28 E. 23rd St. (betw. Madison Ave. & Park Ave. S.), 212-254-6117. FRI: Motor Betty, Turbo ACs, 8, $5.
WESTBETH MUSIC HALL
151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391. WEDS-SAT: Loser's Lounge tribute to the Kinks, 8.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. WEDS: Link Ray, Pshycho Charger, 9, $15. THURS: The El Conquistadors, Lourds, 8. FRI: Yonder Mountain String Band, 8. SAT: Max Creek, The Convernors, The Grapes, 8. SUN: 7 Seconds, Vision, Kill Your Idols, Reach the Sky, 8. TUES: The Dead Beats, 9.
Downstairs Lounge: THURS: Scarecrow Collection. FRI: Addison Groove Project Yamagata. SAT: Slapped at Birth. TUES: Shady Groove.
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 Heath Quartet, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
THE BLACK SHEEP
583 3rd Ave. (betw. 38th & 39th Aves.), 212-599-3476. SUN: The Rat Sass Rhythm Section, 8-1 a.m., free [through 10/29].
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: Karrin Allyson, $20; Carol Liebowitz Duo. THURS-SAT: Gloria Lynne, $20-$25. SUN & MON: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. TUES: George Shearing Quintet, $30.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless otherwise noted. WEDS-SUN: "Jazz Meets Flamenco" w/The Michel Camilo & Tomatito Duets, $20-$35 & min. SUN: Jazz Brunch w/Mordy Ferber & Friends, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Jimmy Bruno & Joe Beck Duets, $10. TUES: "Basses Loaded" Ray Brown Trio w/Nicholas Payton & Kevin Mahogany, $20-$35 & min.
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: Eric Adams, 9:30, free. THURS: Bryan Stephenson, 9:30, $5. FRI: Cheryl Pepsi Riley, 9:30 & 11:45, $10. SAT: Byron Moore, 9:30 & 11:45, $12. SUN: Jason Murden, 9:30, free. MON: Brazilian Night w/Vannessa Fallabella & friends, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Nat Townsley, Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com WEDS: Global Unity THURS: Anglelica Sanchez Quartet. FRI: Theo Bleckmann (vocals), Kirk Nurock (piano & composition). SAT: Karl Wenninger's "Wake Up Call." SUN: Rick Frank's Jumbalaya Brass Band. MON: Chris Dahlgren, David Phillips, Peter Herbert, Ratzo Harris, 9 & 10:30.
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.
DETOUR
349 E. 13th St. (1st Ave.), 212-533-6212. All shows at 9 unless otherwise noted. WEDS: Michael Gentile Quartet w/Tony Malaby. THURS: Christophe Schweitzer Quintet. FRI: Akiko Pavolka Quartet. SAT: Andrew Emer & Septet Royal. SUN: The Sunday Jazz Spot w/Mike Magilligan. MON: Luis Perdomo Trio. TUES: George Colligan Trio.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747. THURS: Nonno Lee, Jonathan Best Band, The Poetics, Denny Delaroque, 8, $5. FRI: Mike Wurtle & Who's the Band, The Hillary Step, 9, $10. SAT: Merry Thoughts, Attrition, Beauty for Ashes, 9, $10-$15.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Jacob Drazen, 9-1. THURS: Anna Bara, 9-1. FRI: Yardena & Trio, 10:30; New Jazz, 6. SAT: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11:30; The Fuku Trio, 7; Jazz brunch w/Diana Perez, 12-4. MON: David Coss & Trio, 7; Jazz brunch w/Jan Findlay, 12-4. TUES: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8-11.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Ahmad Jamal Trio. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Andy Summers Trio.
JAZZ STANDARD
116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232, www.jazzstandard.com Weds.-Sat. shows at 8 & 10 (add. 12 a.m. on Fri. & Sat.), Sun. shows at 7 & 9. WEDS-SUN: Maria Schneider Quartet, $18.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200 or 212-539-8778. WEDS: Reggae Night, 11. THURS: Personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11. SUN: Love Bazaar, 11; Howard Fishman Quartet, $12. MON: Benefit, 10:30; William Finn, 8:30, $25. TUES: Patricia Barber, 8 & 10, $15.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612. No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Mark Rapp Trio, 9. FRI: John Stetch Trio, 11; Stephanie Mercier Quartet, 8. SAT: John Stetch Trio, 11; Michael Rabinowitz, 8; Sunfree Quartet, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Paul Serrato & Co., 8-11; Tim Otto Trio, 4-7. MON: Yardena, 9-12. TUES: Matthew Fries Trio, 9-12.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: Ronny Whyte (piano), Boots Maleson (bass).
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 Big Bad John, 7:30, free. THURS: Push Stars, 10, $10; Nerissa & Katryna Nields, 7, $14. SAT: Chris Washburne & the Syotos Band, 9, $12. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Sean Smith Trio, 11-2, free. TUES: Bob Leone & April Anderson host "Songwriters Hall of Fame," 6:30, $6.
MILLER THEATER
Columbia Univ., 2960 B'way (116th St.), 212-854-7799. SAT: Houston Person & Etta James, 8, $20.
MORMANDO'S STEAKHOUSE
73 W. 71st St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-874-3474. MON: Mark Rapp & his trio evoke spirits of Miles Davis, 7-10, free.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. THURS: Rifftide, 7:30-11:30, free.
NEW SCHOOL
Tishman Aud., 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5690. TUES: "The Legacy of Charlie Parker" feat. Paquito D'Rivera, 7:45-9:30, free.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183, www.nuyorican.org THURS: Latin Jazz Jam w/Syotos Band & Chris Washburne, 10, $5; The Armadillo, 7:30, $10. FRI & SAT: The Armadillo, 7:30, $10. SUN: The Armadillo, 4, $10.
ORO BLU
333 Hudson St. (Charlton St.), 212-645-8004. WEDS & TUES: Rifftide, 6:30-10:30, free.
STANLEY H. KAPLAN PENTHOUSE
Rose Bldg., 10th fl., Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-721-6500. THURS-SAT: Jazz at the Penthouse feat. Junior Mance (piano), 8, $45.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. WEDS: Tap-jazz jam. FRI & SAT: DJ Culture. MON: Guitarists Go feat. Rafael & Christoban or Roger Kenny, 9:30. TUES: Sugarman Three.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com Strung Festival Oct. 3-14. WEDS: Borah Bergman, Mat Maneri, Michael Wimberly, 10, $10; Soldier String Quartet, 8. THURS: Sex Mob, 12, $5; Matthew Shipp Trio, 9:30 & 10:30, $10. FRI: Raz Mesinai, 12, $4; Alvin Curran & Jon Rose, 8. SAT: Mark Stewart, Charles Burnham Trio, 8. SUN: The Scene is Now, Franklin Bruno, 8, $8; High Holy Days, 3. TUES: Amy Allison, Michael Shelley, Laura Cantrell (cd release), 8, $7.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Hi-Fi Honey, 10.
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 Quintet. MON: Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. TUES: Kenny Barron Trio.
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: Rachel Z Trio. THURS: Romero (Latin). FRI: Nkossi Konda (African). SAT: Marianne Ebert Group (Brazilian Bosa Jazz). SUN: Cidinho Teixeria & Friends (Brazilian Samba Jazz). MON: Ron Affif Trio (Jazz). TUES: Jay Rodriguez Quartet.
Blues/World/Other
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com Most shows at 8 & 10:30. WEDS: Ain't Nothing But the Blues, 2 & 8, $50. THURS-SAT: Roberta Flack, $50. SUN & MON: Ain't Nothing But the Blues, $50. TUES: Eddie King & the Swamp Bees, $20.
BAM CAFE
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn., 718-636-4111. No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Corey Glover, 9. FRI: Edward Ratliff's Rhapsodalia, 9. SAT: African Dance party w/DJ Funmi, 9. SUN: Institutional Radio Mass Choir, 2.
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (12th St.), 212-254-6436. WEDS: "A Night at the Opera," 8, $10.
BLARNEY STAR
43 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-732-2873. FRI: The Next Generation, 9 & 10:30, $10.
CHICAGO B.L.U.E.S.
73 8th Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-924-9755, www.chicagobluesnyc.com Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9, 10:30 & 12 a.m.; Fri. & Sat. shows at 9:30, 11 & 12:30 a.m. WEDS: Lil' Mama, Heather Hardy, $7. THURS: Hiram Bullock, $15. FRI & SAT: Johnnie Johnson, $20. SUN: Swingin' Sundays w/The Flipped Fedoras, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Martin Wright, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. (Sheridan Sq.), 212-334-9589. WEDS: Joy Ryder & the NY Rhythm All-Stars, 6:30-9, free.
PEOPLE'S VOICE CAFE
135 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-302-6826. Doors at 7:30. SAT: Ray Collins, 8, $10.
THE RED LION
151 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-260-9797. FRI: Rusty Zinn (cd release), 9:30, $5.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com Doors open at 6:30 for most shows. WEDS: Outkast, 9, $30, $27 adv., sold out. THURS: Basement Bhangra, 11, $15; Outkast, 9, $30, $27 adv., sold out. FRI: T-Vice, 12 & 2 a.m., $25; Holland Tunnel Project, 9, $20, $10 before 9; Charlie Wilson (Gap Band), 6:30, $10, free before 7. SAT: Karnival!, 2 a.m., $10; Ogans, 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $20, $18 adv. MON: La Tropica Mondays w/free salsa lessons feat. music by Son Boricua, 9 & 11, $15. TUES: De La Soul, 9, $30, $25 adv.
SYMPHONY SPACE
2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400. FRI: Plena Libre, 8, $26, $15 st. SAT: Brazilian Capoeira festival w/Mestre Ombrinho, Grand Mestre No & Capoeira Angola Palmares, 8, $26.
TALLER
2710 B'way, 3rd fl. (104th St.), 212-665-9460. THURS: Sergio Logioco, 8:30. FRI: Harvie Swartz & Eye Contact, 9, $10. SAT: José Valdés, 9. MON: "Imagine There Are No Borders," celebration of John Lennon, 8:30.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. WEDS: George Bragg, 10; Junior Mack, 7. THURS: Sam Taylor Band, 10; Irving Louis Lattin, 7. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, 10; Ruthie Foster, 7. SAT: Ge Ge Bee, 10; The Chesterfields, 7. SUN: Moe Holmes & the Pioneers, 10; Ray Schinnery, 7. MON: Jerry Dugger & Blakepearl, 10; Michael Powers, 7. TUES: Terra Blues Special, 10; Robert Ross, 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.