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ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org THURS: Anti-CMJ Fest w/The Beautiful Skin, Control Group, The Nag, 3, $5. SAT: Anti-CMJ Fest w/Orchid, Catharsis, Jeromes Dream, The Assistant, Hiretsukan, 3, $5. SUN: C.O.M.A. pres. Toshi Makihara, 8, $3.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: The Grenze, Electric Magic Sideshow, G-Spot, Brainstorm, Sheen, Ezikel. THURS: Mark Sly, Uberjerk, The Matter, Barnibus, Red 12. FRI: Altercate the Senses, Earth Bound Smoke Ghost, Snaggletoothe, Barefoot Landing, Sunschool, Ill Skematic, El Guapo. SAT: Madthings, Super Model Stalker, The Mark Miranda Band, Eurea, The Habit, Kusasi's Secret. SUN: "The Gary Keogh Benefit" w/Graveyard Slut, Furious George, Protopipe, The Gary Keogh Band, special guest. MON: Prescott C, This Moment On, Old Man, Just Jake, Dust. TUES: Paul Brubaker, Freak Season, Soulfist, Happy Boy, Fu Inle.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633. No Cover. WEDS: King Playstation, Tricia Scotti, Sean Altman, Fagen, Juice O, 7. THURS: The Stand, Girltoucher, The Everyothers, Clyde, 2, Ware River Club, 7. FRI: Ultrasound, Swati, Deni Bonet, Ducan, A.M. 60, 8. SAT: Watercress, Jonny Chan & The New Dynasty 6, Lava Baby, Andrew Vladeck, Earl Shibes, 8. SUN: Kenny Simmons (The Commodores) & The Max Graham Band, Alan Gowa, Iridescence, Brave New Girl & LavaBaby perform to raise money for the homeless. MON: Brian Kennedy, Mark Geary, Ryan Sheridan, 7. TUES: Slink, Greta Gertler, Natasha & MGB, Alvas, This Island Earth, 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, Z Bone, Lucky Joe, ASI, 8. THURS: Live Hip Hop, Lotus 33, 4:18, Gun Shy Hostess, Lynne Timmes, 8. FRI: P.I.C., Chris Barron, Giant Finger's, Mik Mok, 7:30. SAT: Blue Side, Native Trinity, The Charming, Livia, Rebecca Turner, Train Wreck, 7. MON: "Chic Band" rock 'n' roll theatrical event w/Antigone Rising & Moxiestarpark, 8, $5. TUES: Guy Clark's Epicenter, 11; Nikki, 10.
BAGGOT INN
82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622. FRI: Swami, 7.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. WEDS & FRI-MON: 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, Earth Eatz Dog!, Reverend Tribble & the Angels, Redtime, Ball in the House, $7. THURS: Big Cats, Ology, Winter Peace. FRI: Dan Cazio & the NY Bluebook, AF the King, Kangaroo Jones, Alan Bennett, Michelle Albano, Alex Dezen. SAT: Billy Hector & The Fairlanes, Thrill Cycle, 7 Minds, Joe Brack, The Duke Pitchforks, Out of the Blue. SUN: Mann Made Jam, American Acoustic Roots Orchestra, Michael Hewett. MON: Days of Wild, Burr Johnson, Jody Sheeler; NY Songwriters Circle w/Mike Harvey, Michele Riganese, Regie Hamm, Richard Julian, Mike Deljudice. TUES: Bigger Than a Bread Box, A.J. Croce, $10; Bobby Harden, $7; Jennifer Levy, Ariel.
BLUESTOCKINGS
172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028. SAT: Mollie Bennett, 7, free.
B.M.W. BAR
199 7th Ave. (betw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-229-1807. No cover. WEDS: Andy Fitzpatrick, 8; Beowulf & Bobby Curious, 7. FRI: Ken Hypes, 9; Cornell, 7. SAT: Benjamin, 10 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 & THURS: John Hiatt, $35. SAT: The Rekooperators, Jimmy McGriff-Hank Crawford Quartet, $22.50.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Weds. 16 & over. Thurs.-Sat. 18 & over. WEDS: Fenix, Tx, A New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, Lefty, 8, $15, $13.50 adv. THURS: Booga Sugar, Getaway People, The Cogs, 8, $12, $10 adv. FRI: Nashville Pussy, Toilet Boys, Supagroup, 8, $15. SAT: Nashville Pussy, Toilet Boys, Bottom, 8, $15. TUES: Twilight Singers (feat. Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs), 10, $14.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: The Rapture, Sweep the Leg Johnny, Get Hustle, The Adoration, 8, $8, all ages. THURS: Bob Fields, Burning Brides, The Wet Look, 8, $7. FRI: The Heroine Sheiks, The Monumentals, Kung Pao, Teen Makeover, 9, $8. SAT: The Upper Crust, Jayne County, Laika & the Cosmonauts, 9, $12. SUN: Slim, Kill Van Kull, Waker. MON: Portico, Raw Deluxe, Matt Rocker, Shiori, 8, $7. TUES: Superheros, Vespertine, Huge, Dime Store Scenario, 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, Ju Ju Magu, Fatty Acids, Don Everette Peirce, Curtis & Friends, 7. THURS: In a Mellow Mood, Erica Smith, Flezadoza, Kimberly, Allison Scolla, Mark Brizzi, 7. FRI: Sit N' Spin, Trifecta, Scout, Douce Gimlet, The Dog Show, LJ Murphy, 7, free, $5 after 11:30. SAT: Leif Arntzen Band, One Handed Molly, Josh Max's Outfit, Aida, Voyces, Joey's Magic Band, 7; Gil Coggins, 5-7. SUN: Matt Glassmire Band, The Wind Water Trio, Open mic, 6. MON: In a Mellow Mood, James Katz Trio, Molly Pitcher, Biddy Sullivan, Jenni Alpert, Rob Sullivan, 7. TUES: Country Tuesdays w/Marilee, Jack Grace, The Other Lincoln, 8.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Steelhead, Endgame, Another Engine, Ben Phillips, Desvio, 8, $6. THURS: Kung Pao, Power Wagon, Roarfiend, Peti & Mit, 8, $6. FRI: The Taters, Vesperteen, The L.P., Justin Carter, 8, $9. SAT: "Japunks" feat. Peelander-Z, Electric Eel Shock, High Teen Spunks, Do Thank Anal, The Spunks, Bosstone Cruising Mania, 8, $8. SUN: Age of Quarrel, Most Precious Blood, Crusade, Dynamo, Damage, 6, $10. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Mad Juana, Shiney Mama, The Carvels, Holly Ramos, Billy Peenith, 8, $7.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: South of Heaven art opening, 6, free. THURS: Bill Popp & The Tapes, Drazy Hoops, Mark Duplass, Django, Atoosa, 7, $5. FRI: Ari Hest, James Levy, The Chris Martinez Group, 8, $7. SAT: Jarrod Gorbel, Paul Brill, Robert Medici, Laine Henderson, 8, $7. SUN: Christina Ingham, John Vecchiarelli, Van Ness, Sidney, Frank Grimaldi, 7, $5. MON: Love Alien, 10:30; "Alchemy" w/DJ Jason spinning goth, 10; David Newbould, Julia Rose, Life So Far, Medium, 7, $5. TUES: Kid Lucky's "Alternative Grooves of Soul," Gunner, The Precious Things, Barbara Jacobs, 7, $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, Speed Crazy, 8, $5. THURS: The Weeds, Movable, Bill Foley & the Rockaholics, Amy Fairchild, 8, free. FRI: Engine Orange, Photo by Dog, Negatones, Enemy Dawn, From the Desk of Sally, 9, $5. SAT: Strawberry Fields (Beatles trib.), Pop Mafia, Faint Red Trees, Abadessa, 9, $10, $5 before 10:30. SUN: 66 Goat, Lord Sterling, Murderizer, Earthbound Smoke Ghost, 8:30, $5. MON: Daddy, Star Spangles, Crimson Sweet, Plastic Eaters, Llama Doo Dah, 8, free. TUES: Japan-Smackdown feat. Do Thank Anal, Electric Eel Shock, Petit Mit, Bosstown Cruising Mania, Techma!, Mong Hang, 101 Yen Ana Kiniko, 8, free.
COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-645-5189. Mon. shows are free. FRI: Vernon Reid's "Masque" w/special guests. SAT: Giant Step pres. Funk Storung. MON: Booty Olympics, The New Black, Bullit, 9.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: Stanley Jordon, Hue, 8. THURS: Ernesto, Fenwicks, 9. FRI: NY celebrity look-a-likes, 9. SAT: A Don Piper Situation, The LP, J.C., 9, $10. SUN: The International House of Comedy, 8. MON: Chris Bergson, Zog, 8. TUES: Type II, 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/Detox Darlings, Erin Evermore, Steve Blush, 10. THURS: BeavHer, 11. FRI: Fragglerock. SAT: Tiswas. MON: Japan-Smackdown feat. 10Yen Anakinoko, The Spunks, Mong-Hang, Masabilly, Bosston Cruising Mania, Prelapse, 7:30, $7.
DUMBA
57 Jay St. (betw. Front & Water Sts.), Bklyn., 718-670-3719. FRI: Anti-CMJ Fest w/xLimpwristx (ex-Crudos), Kill the Man Who Questions, Books Lie, Rambo, 3, $5.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: Who's the Fat Guy?, Dust, Junkie, Anthemic Pop Wonder, Olivia Neutron Bomb, $7. THURS: Alms for Shanti. FRI: Blunt Force, Guilt Box, Pill Factory, Far Q, Daze Gone, $8. SAT: Stop Irrational Logic Live Honey, Makers of Fine Clocks, New Grenada, Toke Squealy, $8. MON: Audio Venus Tour feat. Janice Grace, Elizabeth Rose & The Pollinators, 69 Nova, Laura Fay, Kathy Fleischmann, Life Underwater, Kay Ahsley, 7, $5, women free. TUES: Mheadphone, Reverse, The Konneczion, Red 12, Sperlux, Persun, $7.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Rhett Miller, 8, $15. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Rachelle Garniez, The Last of the International Playboys, 8, $13. SAT: Even As We Speak, Steward, The Pacific Ocean, The Cannanes, 8, $10. SUN: Kevin Aviance, 10, $12; Anthony Rapp, 7, $12.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. THURS: Sara Holtzschue. FRI: Al Lee Wyer & Jim Lampos. SAT: Rebecca Hall, Jr. Fudge.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. TUES: Aesthetics recording artists 33.3 (CD release party), 10, $3; Fernando Otero & The X-Tango Quintet, 8, $10.
GANSEVOORT MARKET
9th Ave. (Gansevoort St.). SUN: Festival to save the meat packing district; food, western gear, steel bull ride & live music by Star City, Bob Woodruff, The Larry Keel Experience, Dusty Wright & the Bush Hogs, Elena Sky & The Demolition String Band, Hugh Pool Band, 12-7, free.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. WEDS & THURS: Billy Bragg & the Blokes, Kevin So & Western Electric, 8, $28, $25 adv. SAT: The Funky Meters, 7:30 & 12 a.m., $28, $25 adv. MON: Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Supernatural & Beat Junkies, 8, $22, $19.50 adv. TUES: The Samples, Dispatch, 8, $18, $16.50 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: Mary McBride & Her Pancake Boys. THURS: Freeloader. FRI: Dark Horses. SAT: Bohack. SUN: Laika & the Cosmonauts, 9; Markus Nordenstreng, 8. MON: Hoppin' Haole Brothers. TUES: Hugh Poole Duo.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Crusing Jupiter, Humming, Lizards, Lynne Times, 8, $7. THURS: Royal Fingerbowl, Jet Craze, Mother Flux, 8, $8. FRI: Honey Tongue, Solshine, Ol' Rummies, Black Pilgrim, Sleepers, 8, $8. SAT: Oteil & the Peacemakers, Moonboat Lover, One-Eyed Jack, 8, $12, $10 adv.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Bubble (cd release), 7. THURS: Kyler, Nora Jones, Oren Blowdow, Dana Edelman, Mark Browning, 7. Mark Browning, 7. FRI: Urban Hillbilly Quartet, JC, Red Radio Flyer, Mehuman Johnson, Mark Aaron James, 8; Gadfly Records listening party. SAT: Wolf, Alex Pandevf, Throttle Aristotle, Amy Atchley, Casey Parker, Bilenky Cycleworks, 7. SUN: Laurie Geltman, Basque, Bina Sharif, 8. MON: Marcus Nordenstreng, Jesse Harris, Amanda Thorpe, Bob Sharkey, Short Story Reading series, 7. TUES: Mike Wexler & the 4th Rome, Richard Julian, Lavender, Chris Moore, Robert Medici, 7.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9, no cover. WEDS: Bird, Stuffy Schmidt. THURS: Red Telephone, Near. FRI: Benzong, Dollhouse, Naiomi. SAT: Apes, Cherubiao, Rogers Sisters, Cactus Patch. SUN: White Octave, Men Outside, Tammany Hall. TUES: Alex Snederman, Avery Kaufman.
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 Supertones, 9. THURS: Lancaster County Prison, 6. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: The Master Plan. SUN: The Angstones. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: "Hardcore" w/Misstress Formika w/live performances by The Bullys & Nova Express, $5.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406 WEDS: Horsey, Jam Yong, 9, $6. THURS: The John Doe Thing, Mary Loy Lord, Matt Nathanson, 9, $10. FRI: New Bomb Turks, Zeke, Bantam Rooster, 10, $8. SAT: 12:01, Everlounge, 10, $6. MON: Los Straightjackets, Laika & The Cosmonauts, Sex Bomba, 8, $8.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: "Hail Satan, Smoke Up" w/hotties DJ Pam the Metal Queen, $5; Jessica Rose's Honk Tony w/Traveling Pets, 9. THURS: Gloss w/DJs BK Brewster & Lily of the Valley. FRI: American Pistil, The Brain Surgeons, Ms. PacMan, Petrol, 8. SAT: Fragglerock house band covers The Cure w/Amani 2000 & Wendy IPA, 9, $8. SUN: Playboyz drag king night, 9. MON: Georgie Seville's Floozy! w/live music, performers & videos, $5. TUES: Paradise party w/Stephanie Parker, 9.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. Sun. & Tues. shows 18 & over. WEDS: Chuck Prophet, Western Electric, Julia Greenberg, 8, $10. THURS: Francis Dunnery, Neal Casal, The Commons, 8, $8. FRI: The John Doe Thing, Mary Lou Lord, Matt Nathanson, 8:30, $12. SAT: Mike Watt & The Pair of Pliers, Cobra Verde, Test, 8:30, $12. SUN: Mike Watt & The Pair of Pliers, 9:30, $12. MON: Pamela Laws, Shelby Starner, Amy Correia, 7:30, $8. TUES: The Moldy Peaches, Jeep, 7:30, $8.
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: Martin's Folly, 9. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: The Murrays, 10. SAT: Whip, 10. SUN: The Rev. Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Mehuman Jonson & Chris Stopa, 9. TUES: Crazee & Heaven, 9.
POSTCRYPT COFFEEHOUSE
St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia Univ., B'way (116th St.), 212-854-1953. FRI: Stephanie Corby, Kyle Shiver, Kris Delmhorst, 9. SAT: Kristin Cifelli, Nate Borofsky, Kyler, 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: Seanchai & The Unity Squad feat. Chris Byrne, Monty Monahan, Rachel Fitzgerald, Jason Goodrow, DJ Flow McDonald, 10. SAT: Patrick McGuire, 10. SUN: Chris Byrne, Pat McGuire, Monty Monahan, 10, free; "People's Fleadh" feat. Black 47, Seanchai & the Unity Squad, Pat McGuire Band, Terry Cruncher O'Neill, 1, free.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500. No cover. Shows at 10. WEDS: Bill Sims Jr. THURS Lucky 7. FRI: Hugh Pool. SAT: The Health & Happiness Show. SUN: Leanne Westover & Strange Cargo. MON: Bruce Henderson. TUES: Brian Mitchell.
ROSELAND
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-249-8870. WEDS: Radiohead.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. WEDS: Rick Shapiro, Biff Rose, Al Lee Wyer, Pat Donaher, 7:30. THURS: Dufus, Thunderbolt, Diane Cluck, Peg Simone, Randi Russo, 8. FRI: God, Earl Pickens & The Black Mountain Marauders, Steve Espinola, Lezlee, Paul Winston, 7:30. SAT: The Gelatin Boys, Jonas Grumby, German Cars vs. American Homes, Curtis Eller & The American Circus, No Artificial Colors, 8. SUN: Fragile Male Ego, John Kessel, Adam Weiner, Helen Stratford, Jenni Alpert, The Molly Magoonis Band, 8. MON: The Antihoot w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Dots Will Echo, Jessie White Band, Celia, Barry Bliss, Joe Giacoio, Linda Draper, Trad Songcircle, Club 47, 7.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. WEDS: Mary Harris Finotee, Danni Gee & Sugarbush. THURS: Yukon Cornelius. FRI: Seeking Homer Angus. SAT: Granian, Foxtrot Zulu. SUN: Catch 22, OS 101. TUES: Soulfarm.
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: George Shearing Quintet, $30; Harry Schulz, The Connie Crothers/Richard Tabnik Quartet, 5:30-7:30, $10. THURS-SAT: George Shearing Quintet, $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 otherwise noted. WEDS & THURS: "Basses Loaded" Ray Brown Trio w/Nicholas Payton, $20-$35 & min. FRI-SUN: "Basses Loaded" Ray Brown Trio w/Nicholas Payton & Kevin Mahogany, $20-$35 & min. SUN: Jazz Brunch w/Mordy Ferber & Friends, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. TUES: The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars, $20-$30 & 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: Bryan Stephenson, 9:30, free. THURS: Eric Adams, 9:30, $5. FRI: Cheryl Pepsi Riley, 9:30 & 11:45, $10. SAT: Jesus Perez, 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: John Hollenbeck's Claudia Quintet. THURS: Douglas Yates/John Carlson Quartet. FRI: Wolfgang Schalk Quartet. SAT: Morty Ferber Trio. SUN: Judi Silvano Band. MON: Contemporary Classical series w/Wieck Hijmans.
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: George Schuller's Chump Change. THURS: David Bixler Quintet. FRI: "Foam." SAT: Rudresh Mahanthappha Quartet. SUN: The Sunday Jazz Spot w/Mike Magilligan. MON: Marlon Browden Trio. TUES: Amir Elsaffar Quartet.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747. WEDS: Funkadelic Studios, $5. THURS: Blue Winter, Deep Rising, Kay Story, Mike London, 8, $5. FRI: Michelle Vecchione, Haledon, Alizarin Crimson, Sleep Station, Marc Gianotti, 8, $6.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Blue-Ga-Loo, 9-1. THURS: Anna Bara, 9-1. FRI: Yardena & Trio, 10:30; The Pulsars, 6. SAT: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11:30; New Jazz, 7; Jazz brunch w/Fuku Trio, 12-4. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: David Coss & Trio, 8-11.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Andy Summers Trio. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Jimmy Smith, Russell Malone, Grady Tate.
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 unless otherwise noted. WEDS & THURS: Ray Mantilla & The Latin Jazz Tribe. FRI & SAT: Andre Previn/David Finck, 8 & 10:30. SUN: Andre Previn/David Finck, 5:30, 7 & 9. MON: Kendra Shank Quartet, $15 & $10 min. TUES: The Mose Allison Quartet.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200 or 212-539-8778. WEDS: Reggae Night, 11; Patricia Barber, 8, $15. THURS: Personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11; Victoria Williams, 8:30, $12. FRI & SAT: Victoria Williams, 8:30, $12. SUN: Love Bazaar, 11; Howard Fishman Quartet, 8:30, $12. MON: Benefit, 10:30; Lalalachiusa, 8:30. TUES: Robyn Hitchcock & Grant Lee Phillips-Super Duo, 5.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612. No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: House Cat Nick & the Spotshots, 9. FRI: Wildlife 3000, 11; Quantum Quartet, 8. SAT: Wildlife 3000, 11; Mambo Negro, 8; Nick Lazrev Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Nick Russo Trio, 8-11; Lisa & Josue, 4-7. MON: Ken Foley Trio, 9-12. TUES: Trio Swami, 9-12.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: Peter Cincotti (piano), Dick Sarpola (bass), David Ratajczak (drums).
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/Alec Berlin Quartet, 7:30, free. THURS: Marc Ribot, Roy Nathanson, Curtis Fowlkes, Reuben Wilson, JT Lewis, 8 & 10, $12.
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. Gary Bartz, 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.
ORO BLU
333 Hudson St. (Charlton St.), 212-645-8004. WEDS & TUES: Rifftide, 6:30-10:30, free.
SLIPPER ROOM
167 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-253-7246, www.slipperroom.com THURS: J.C. Hopkins Biggish Band feat. vocalist Norah Jones, 9:30, $5.
STANLEY H. KAPLAN PENTHOUSE
Rose Bldg., 10th fl., Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-721-6500. FRI & SAT: Jazz at the Penthouse feat. Joe Lovana (sax), Gonzalo Rubalcaba (piano), Jim Hall (guitar), Scott Colley (bass), 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 & Roger Kenny. TUES: Sugarman 3.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com Strung Festival Oct. 11-14. WEDS: Kato Hideki, Curtis Bahn, Dan Trueman, Mark Dresser, Mari Kimura, Tomas Ulrich, Jon Rose, 8. THURS: Chris Tignor Project, Ken Butler's Voices of Anxious Objects, Hank Roberts Trio, 8. FRI: Martha Mooke, Randolf Hudson, Malcolm Goldstein, David Behrman, Tom Ulrich Trio, 8. SAT: Clem Snide, 12, $5; Marty Ehrich's Dark Woods Ensemble, 10, $10; David Watson, Jon Rose, Min Xiao, Jay Elfinbeim, 8. SUN: Tara Key, Tara Jane O'Neill, Tim Harris, Chris Brokaw, 8, $8; David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness, 1:30 & 3, $10. TUES: Kamikaze Ground Crew, 10, $10.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. FRI: Fourplay, 8, $37.50-$60. MON: 11th cabaret convention w/Karen Akers, Chris Calloway, Judy Connelli, Karen Mason, Rita Moreno & more, 6, $25-$50. TUES: 11th cabaret convention w/Tom Anderson, Ann Hampton Calloway, Jeff Harner, Steve Ross & more, 6, $25-$50.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Miller's Farm, 10. SAT: Clint Dadian, 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: Kenny Barron Trio. MON: Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. TUES: Lou Donaldson 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: Jay Rodriguez Quartet. THURS: Xiomara (Latin). FRI: Coco Skali Band (African). SAT: Marianne Ebert Group (Brazilian Bosa Jazz). SUN: Cidinho Teixeria & Friends (Brazilian Samba Jazz). MON: Ron Affif Trio (Jazz). TUES: Charlie Dawn.
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: Travis Tritt, 8, $35. THURS: Tommy Castro. FRI: Bernard Allison Chris Duarte. SAT & SUN: Phoebe Show. TUES: The Rippingtons.
BAM CAFE
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn., 718-636-4111. No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Avantango, 9. FRI: Katie Viqueira, 9. SAT: Argentina Tango Dance party, 9.
BLARNEY STAR
43 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-732-2873. FRI: Randal Bays, Aome Meenaghan, 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: Rhett Tyler, Early Warning, $7. THURS: Heather Hardy benefit feat. Popa Chubby Band, Vince Converse, Bil Sims, Big Ed Sullivan & others, 8, $15. FRI & SAT: Guitar Shorty, $15. SUN: Swingin' Sundays w/The Flipped Fedoras, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Jonathon Kalb, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. (Sheridan Sq.), 212-334-9589. WEDS: Joy Ryder & the NY Rhythm All-Stars, 6:30-9, free.
MERKIN CONCERT HALL
129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330. THURS: Interpretations series feat. John King, David Moss, 8, $10.
MUSIC OF AFRICAN ART
593 B'way (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-966-1313. SAT: Ayub Ogada, 6, free w/mus. adm.
PEOPLE'S VOICE CAFE
135 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-302-6826. Doors at 7:30. SAT: Marcie Boyd, Elmer Maas & Fr, Bill Brisotti, 8, $10.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com Doors open at 6:30 for most shows. WEDS: De La Soul, 9, $30, $25 adv. FRI: Island Heat party w/Sweet Micky, 11, 12 & 2 a.m., $25; R&b/rock after party, 9, $12, 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 Jimmy Delgado & Master Timbaleros, 9 & 11, $22, $20 adv. TUES: Guru's Jazzmatazz Street Soul Project feat. Guru, Donell Jones, Bilal, Amel Laarieux, Donald Byrd, Angie Stone & more, 9, $30, $27 adv.
TALLER
2710 B'way, 3rd fl. (104th St.), 212-665-9460. FRI: The Madhav Chari Trio, 9, $10. SAT: Trio Los Changos, 9. SUN: Dorothy, 9; David Rogers, 3, $8.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. WEDS: James Armstrong, 10; Irving Louis Lattin, 7. THURS: Big Jack Johnson, 10; Grant Green Jr., 7. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, 10; Bobby Radcliff, 7. SAT: Clarence Spady Band, 10; Johnny Allen, 7. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, 10; Ray Schinnery, 7. MON: Jam/Jerry Dugger & Blakpearl, 10; Michael Powers, 7. TUES: Terra Blues Special, 10; Satan's Apprentice, 7.
TIR NA NOG
5 Penn Plaza, 8th Ave. (betw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-630-0249. Most shows at 10:30, no cover. FRI: Raglan Road. SAT: The Rock Club.