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ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: Le Shok (feat. members of Locust), Fat Day, I Am The Ressurrection, 3, $5. SUN: C.O.M.A. & NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival pres. Jim Ryan, Bruce Eisenbeil, Matt Heyner, Ernesto Diaz, Blaise Siwula, 8, $5.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Motherload, Fade To Black, Apocolypstik, His Majesty, Atomsmasher. THURS: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/Gifthorse, Jenny Arnen, Shawn Fitzpatrick, Stephanie St. John. FRI: Donny Brook Fair, Red 12, Benny Girl, Aaron Hondros, The Libido Bros, Paul Mahoux. SAT: Underground Society, Alphacat, Foton Torpedos, TR6, The Hallowteens, Organic Juice, Sky Cappelletti. SUN: Scarlet Rhine, The Infernos, Austin Willacy, The Wontons, Isadora. MON: Twigs Tricycle, Liquid Carousel, Gone Blind. TUES: The Ankles, Citrus, Mustid, Kissy Face.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com No Cover. WEDS: Skinbeam, Overlap, Benjamin Wagner, Father Divine, Engine Orange, 7. THURS: Etro Anime, Nitromusk, Dacks, Sean Altman, Drew, Inbetween Blue, 7. FRI: Bigger Than A Bread Basket, Thrill Cycle, Lourds, The Coopers, Mary Connelly, Shesus, 8. SAT: Jonny Chan & The New Dynasty 6, Vooda Velvets, Huge, Blasco's Ballroom, Spiv, 8. SUN: Supergroup, The Negatones, Espadrille, Chupacabra, 8. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, Co2, Delicate Awol, Starlet, 7. TUES: Fletcher McTaggert, Sherman, The Racketeers, Amy Fairchild, Quasi Qua, 7.
BAGGOT INN
82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622. TUES: Lenny Hat, 7.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Stop Irrational Logic, Stargazer Lily, Junebugs, Thereasa Sareo, Chris Lowe. THURS: Chasing Grey, Stand, Katherine Shafer Band, Mark Giacobbe, Karen Jacobson, Front Runners, 6:30. FRI: Mann Made Band, 7, $7. SAT: Billy Hector & The Fairlanes, 7 Minds, Antigone Rising, Methuselah Jones, Kyler. SUN: Mann Made Jam, American Acoustic Roots Orchestra, Deb Talan. MON: Days of Wild, Kay Story; NY Songwriters Circle pres. Amanda Kravat, Cliff Eberhardt, Chris Barron, Jeff Cohen. TUES: Danny Draher, Amy Serrago, New Life Crisis, Acoustic Girls, Vanessa Trien, 7:30.
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, 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: Eleanor McEvoy, Rebecca Martin, $15. THURS: Wayne "The Train" Hancock, Jason Ringenberg, 11, $15. FRI-SUN: Trilok Gurtu, $20. MON & TUES: Tower of Power, $25.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Thurs., Sat. & Sun. shows 18 & over. THURS: They Might Be Giants, Michael Maxwell, 9, $20. FRI: The Iguanas, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, 9, $14. SAT: Richard Ashcroft, postponed 'til Jan. 28. SUN: Fastball, John Wesley Harding, Evan & Jaron, 8, $14, $12 adv. MON & TUES: The Jayhawks, 10, $20.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: The Mooks, Motorbetty, Brought Low, Heavy Johnson Trio, 9, $7. THURS: Sol-i, Mike Ladd, Ari Up, !!!, 8, $8. FRI: St. Christopher & His Sleeping Doormen, Haywood, Orbit, Jerkwater, 9, $8. SAT: Les Sans Culottes, My Favorite, The Garlands, Jett Craze, 9. SUN: Damn Personals, Selby Tigers, 90 Day Men, Brand New, 8, $7. MON: Billy Ann Crews & Third Ave., Rebecca Hall, Cecelia, Edgewater Orion, 7:30, $7. TUES: Unspun, Dare Diablo, Driver X, Chronic Overboogie, 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, Leo Bixby, Basque, Kenli, Ariel Aparro, Kelly Callahans, 7. THURS: In a Mellow Mood, Channeling Chet (Chet Baker trib.), Dawn Landes, Huw Gower, Biddy Sullivan, Andrea Maybaum, 7. FRI: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/Alana Amram, STC, Casey Cyr, Bionic Finger, Booglit, Stephen Smith, 7:30, $5. SAT: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/Maggie Ryder, Portersville, Giijin'a'go'go, Bob & Kathy, Tribal Mind, 7; Gil Coggins, 5-7. SUN: Travis Sullivan, 11; Open mic, 6-10; Jazz jam, 3-6. MON: In a Mellow Mood, Ada Rovatti Quartet, Erica Smith, The Larch, Box of Crayons, Liza Garelick, 7. TUES: In a Mellow Mood, Marcus/Moritz Quartet, Hogan, Jack Grace, Jon Geffner, Jackie Ryal, 7.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Rock Gutter, Citizen Fish, Suburban Crisis, Virus, 5 People, 8, $8. THURS: Geisha, Universal Chrome, Last Generation, Oscura, 7th House, Forge, 8, $6. FRI: Skin Margin, Simi, Bastards of Melody, Sacred Addiction, Chaos Twin, Mint, Mike Harvey, 8, $9. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: ID, Blind Myself, Feff, Emily's Toy Box, Ded Spunk, Pale, 7, $6.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. THURS: True Soul, Daphne, Ernesto, Love Pie, Joe Brack, Grupo Fiesta, 8, 45. FRI: Soulwork, Ulu, Susan Sed, Scout, Coby Brown, Kelli Owens, 8, $7. SAT: Drive By Truckers, Lil Red, Michael Maxwell, Morgan Taylor, Mehuman Johnson, Schedule 2, 8. SUN: Sic, Patrick D., David Wallace, Michael Nowles, The Defenders, 7, $5. MON: The Mystic Underground, Platform One, 10:30; "Alchemy" w/DJ Jason spinning goth, 10; "Dawtahz" w/hosts Yejide The Night Queen, 7, $5. TUES: Kid Lucky hosts "Alternative Grooves of Soul" feat. Missy Galore, Ravish Momin, Chris Forsyth, Ernesto Diaz-Infante, Melted & Manny, 8, $5.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Black 47, 10, $10.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: Greg Garing & The Alphabet City Opry, Dana Wheeler, Sheri Wagner, 8, $5. THURS: Presence, Nan & Wife, Next of Kin, Glaze, Nute, 8, free. FRI: The JMP, Fagen, Lady Luck, Blisster, 10, $5. SAT: Strawberry Fields (Beatles trib.), Lesion, Her Vanished Grace, Chi, God, 8, $10, $5 before 10:30. SUN: Anthemic Pop Wonder, Skinny Ruth, Supercilious, 8, no cover. MON: Kagero, Flavor Sargeant, D Poet, 9, free. TUES: The Embrooks, Come Ons, Holmes, Phobes, Oranj, 8.
COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-645-5189. Mon. shows are free. MON: Birdwatcher. TUES: DJ Assault.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: Lisa Kane, Love Suites, 8. THURS: John Tropea, 9:30 & 11; Dynaste, 7. FRI: La Bomba. SAT: Andrew Sassaval, J.C., Baby Steps, Abby Travis, 8. MON: Roberta Piket & Alternating Current, 8 & 10. TUES: Josh Roy Brown (CD release), John Pinamonti, Jane Barnett, 8.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy w/Girls of Porn, Betty Whitetrah, Jana Peri, Nash, DJ Steve Blush & more, 8:30, $5 or free w/big hair. THURS: BeavHer w/Vespertine, 9. FRI: Squuezebox pres. Angie Bowie & The Bullies, 11:30. SAT: Tiswas w/Come On.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: Jon Slow, Blue Ceiling, Caligari, House Cat, Graphic, $7. THURS: Carbon Leaf, Aeraby, Miss Superlove, Mustic, Edge Park, $7. FRI: Red Vianna, Photo By Dog, Stuck On Earth, The Pauls, The Breakups, Slave 11, Liquid Logic, $8. SAT: Jim, Live Honey, Red Ever, Plastic Holiday, Gone Again, Alieron, $8. TUES: All World, Rain Already, Troup 47, Monika Brand, Leaslie Brand, Leaslie Clemmons, Deep Feelings & What The Funk Is Going On, $7.
EUREKA JOE
168 5th Ave. (22nd St.), 212-741-7504. THURS: Andy Fitzpatrick, 10.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Laura Cantrell. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18. FRI: Stars, Science Park, Barcelona, 8, $8. SAT: Karla Schickele, The Naysayer, Eleni Mandell, 7:30, $10. MON: Benefit for The Jazz Foundation of America's Jazz Musicians Emergency Fund, 6:30-10, $50-$60. TUES: Professor & Maryann, Bubble, Cameron Dezen, 7, $10.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. THURS: Open mic w/Mari Lowery. FRI: Al Lee Wyer. SAT: Lancaster County Prison.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. WEDS: Shoes & Ryder, Edison Woods, 9, $5. THURS: Caesar Pink & The Imperial Orgy, 9:30. FRI: Droid, 10 & 11:30, $7. TUES: The Sway Machine, 8:30, $5.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. WEDS: Peter Murphy, Peter DiStephano & Hugh Marsh w/screening of Grid, 8, $30, $25 adv. FRI & SAT: The Disco Biscuits, 9, $17, $15 adv. SUN: Burning Spear, 8, $33, $28 adv. MON: Burning Spear, 8, $33, $28 adv. TUES: The Sea & Cake, Broadcast & The Curtis Harvey Band, 8, $16, $14 adv.
JAPAN SOCIETY
333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-715-1262. THURS: Yoko Ono & friends, 8, $25, sold out.
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: Freeloader. THURS: The Drunk Stuntmen. FRI: The Dark Horses. SAT: Florence Dore. SUN: Andre Williams.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Country Club & The Porn Horns, Near, Of Sound Mind, Dr. Jones, 8:30, $7. THURS: Mike Corrado, Chris Batten, Kobi, Dollhouse, Twin Trilogy, 8, $7. FRI: Project/Object w/Ike Willis performs music of Frank Zappa, 9, $15. SAT: Suisonic, Downpore, Binge, Alien Life, Bluish, New Mexikans, 7, $8. TUES: New Africa Tuesdays pres. Waaw Band, 8, $8.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Will Hawkins, Teddy Goldstein, The Scene is Now, Tina, 7. THURS: Rose Polenzani, Von-Em, Paul Corban, Cathy Martino, 8. FRI: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/Aldo Perez, Tinkorbell Thompson, Andrew Vladeck, Josse Harris, Chaz, Amy Speace, Tom Devaney, Wanda Phips, Merry Fortune, 7. SAT: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/Selina Martin, Sage, Kim Wyman, Deb Montgomery, Debby Schwartz, Elizabeth Harper, Emily Curtis, Jane Gabriel's Moving Words, 7. SUN: Honest, Llyod Laif & Miles Arnizen, 8, Brunch w/The Lost Australians. MON: Gerry Leonard, Jen Chapin, Kevin House, 8. TUES: Jane Kelly Williams, Carol Lipnick The Singing Mermaid, Peter Fand, 7.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9 unless specified, no cover. WEDS: Locket, Shamless, Shelby. THURS: Morgan Taylor, Miss Universe, Michal 'The Girl'. FRI: Genesis Porridge, Penny Arcade, Timothy Speed Levitch, Church of Betty, JC. SAT: Charmer, Willis Project, Creme Blush, Dame Face. SUN: Nao's Superfortress, Dave Weintraub. TUES: Ill Skematic, Ruby Keller.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 unless specified. WEDS: Richard Lloyd, Jack O'Hara, 9. THURS: The Bomb Pops. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: The Fleshtones. MON: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun. TUES: "Hardcore" w/Misstress Formika w/live performance by Grand Mal, $5.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406 WEDS: John Wesley Harding & guests, 9, $10, $8 adv. THURS: The Iguanas, The VooDudes, 8, $12, $10 adv. FRI: Midget Handjob feat. Keith Morris, Bicycle Thief & The Wontons, 10, $8. SAT: Wayne "The Train" Hancock, Jason Ringenberg (Jason & The Scorchers), The Health & Happiness Show, 10, $10, $8 adv.; Weston, Bluebeard, 7, $7. SUN: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Cave Catt Sammy feat. Josie Kruezer, 9, $10.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: Starstruck covers Jimi Hendrix, 9. THURS: Gloss w/DJs BK Brewster & Lily of the Valley, 11, $7. FRI: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/DJs, Deb Montgomery Band, Olivia Cornell, Abby Travis, Jessica Rose, 7, $5. SAT: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/DJs, Sit n' Spin, The Hissey Fits, Booty Olympics, Una Pong, 7, $5. SUN: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/Scruff DJ party, Gina Young American Pistol, Amanda's Waiting, Suhir Black Eagle, 7:30. MON: Eulogy, Action Figure Adventure, 8. TUES: Baby Shaker, Brandy Wood, 10.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Si Se, Channeling Owen, Cinematic, Skywriter, 7, $8. THURS: The Mirror People, The Every Others, The Interpreters U.S.S.A., Mono, 7:30, $8. FRI: The Strokes, The Damn Personals, The Cogs, The Flying Aces, 8, $8. SAT: Alejandro Escoveda, Andrew Vladeck, 9, $12. SUN: Mad Juana, Miami Relatives, Karen Iris, Benzona, 7, $7. MON: Edgewater Orion, Tabloid Nation, Sister 7, Josh Joplin, 6:30, $8. TUES: Stereobate, Longwave, Lola, Ty Cobb, 7, $8.
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, 10:30, $5.
PARKSIDE LOUNGE
317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270. SUN: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/Moonshine Messiahs, Glib, Hibachi Joe, 9, free.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: The Brooklyn Superr8ers open film screenings, 9. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10:30. FRI: Whip, Papertiger, 9. SAT: Tom Leach, 10. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Julia Nash, 9. TUES: Joe McGinty's Piano Parlor, 9.
THE PINK PONY
176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-253-1922. FRI: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/Hettie Jones, 7, $5. SUN: 5 Trumpets feat. Roy Campell, Daniel Carter, Matt La Velle, Tom Abbs, Francois Grillott & Tyan Sawyer, 8, $5.
POSTCRYPT COFFEEHOUSE
St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia University, B'way (116th St.), 212-854-1953. FRI: Meg Hutchinson, Deborah Berg McCarthy, Pamela Means.
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.
REBAR
127 8th Ave. (16th St.), 212-627-1680. THURS: Psycho Charger, X-Possibles, Mister Monster, 9, $5.
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.
ROSELAND
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-249-8870. WEDS: Big Booty Chocolate Thunder Tour w/Macy Gray, Black Eyed Peas, 7:30, $29.50-$32.50. FRI: P.O.D., hed(pe), Project 86, Linkin Park, 7:15, $23.50, $20 adv. SAT: Rancid, AFI, Distillers, 7:15, $15. SUN: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stoneage, 7:30, sold out.
THE SAINT
105 Stanton St. (Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 646-654-1293. No cover, 2 drink min. FRI: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/The House of Pernod, Peace & Soul, LJ Murphy, Holly Ramos, Billy Name, 10. SAT: NY Underground Music & Poetry Festival w/Frank Bambera & Su Salseros & Special guests, free.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. NY Underground Poetry & Music Festival Fri.-Sun. WEDS: Rick Shapiro, Ada Hood, Libby (22 Brides), Springwell, 8. THURS: Lunchin', The Pony Express, Stephanie Wright, Michael Dutton, Rafter Bats, 8. FRI: Jonas Grumby, Life In a Blender, Lach, Sagit, 8. SAT: Dufus, Lenny Kaye, Agnelli & Rave, Paleface, Tricia Scotti, Ekayani & The Healing Band, 8. SUN: Holy Miranda, Atoosa, Schwervon, Never Louder Than Lovely, Prewar Yardsale, Louis Giagrande, John S. Hall, Schwervon (CD release), 7. MON: The Antihoot w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Watt White, Peanut Butter & Julie, Peter Dizozza, Danny Fastfingers, Avery Kaufman, Jack Sundell, Eric McFadden, 7:30.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. WEDS: Paint, Like It, David Ellis, Rivercat, DJ Chrissy, 8, $7. THURS: Granola Funk Express, Infectious Organisms, 9:30, $10. FRI: Walter Wolfman Washington, Mother Freedom, Rhythm Republik, 8:30, $12. SAT: Deathstock w/Dark Funeral, Cryptopsy, Enslaved, Vital Remains, Lamb of God, Forest of Impaled Crucifier, $20. SUN: Agent Orange, OS 101, Psycho Charger, Hibachi Joe, 5, $10. TUES: Indigenous.
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: Lou Donaldson 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.
AVERY FISHER HALL
10 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500. MON: "Swing That Music," awards gala & benefit concert for Jazz at Lincoln Center series feat. Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra w/Wynton Marsalis performing songs of Louis Armstrong, 7:30, $35-$70.
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-SAT: Yellowjackets, $25. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Cab Calloway 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: Johnny Griffin's Big Soul Band & The Mark Turner Quartet, $20-$35 & min. SUN: Jazz Brunch w/Jeffery Smith, 12-4, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Onaje Allan Gumbs Quartet w/Rene McLean, $5-10 & min.
BARUCH COLLEGE
Mason Hall, 17 Lexington Ave. (betw. 23rd & 24th Sts.), 212-802-6653. THURS: The Bronx Horns, 1-2:15, 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. MON: Brazilian Night w/Vannessa Fallabella & friends, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Nat Townsley, Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
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: Countdown, Diller, Stud Puppies, Smack Darts, 8, $5. THURS: Ripley, Paula, Modena, Drew Yowell, Sheri Wagner, 5, $5. FRI: Toke Squealy, Jayne Street, Brady Kynin, Askold Buk Trio, 5, $10. SAT: Inhuman, Positive Complex, 9:30, $15. TUES: Foiled Again, Amorea, Bete Noir, 9, $5.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883, www.barcrawler.com WEDS: Mark Egan. THURS: Wayne Krantz. FRI: James T. Tillson Blues. SAT: K.J. Denhert, George Pagageorge. SUN: Billy Bang, Laurent Medelgi. MON: Marriott Jazz. TUES: Leni Stern.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Patrick Skala, 9-1. THURS: Anna Bara, 9-1. FRI: Yardena, 10:30-2:30; The Pulsars, 6:30. SAT: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11:30; Ari, 7-11; Jazz brunch, 12-4. SUN: David Coss & Trio, 8; Jazz brunch w/Claire Daly, 12-4. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8-11. TUES: David Coss & Trio, 9.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Bobby Hutcherson Quartet. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Spirituals To Swing.
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 specified. WEDS-SUN: The Winard Harper Sextet. MON: New Jazz Composers' Octet, $15 & $10 min. TUES: The Ray Bryant Trio.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Reggae Night, 11; Misla, 8:30. THURS: Personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11; Shakespeare's Villians-Stephen Berkoff, 8. FRI & SAT: Shakespeare's Villians-Stephen Berkoff, 8. SUN: Love Bazaar, 11; Shakespeare's Villians-Stephen Berkoff, 8. MON: B.J. Ward's Stand-Up Opera, 8:30. TUES: Squonk Opera-Bigsmorgasbordwunderwerk, 8:30.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Marriott Jazz Quintet, 9. FRI: William Selienraad Trio, 11; Edo Yanai Quartet, 8. SAT: William Selienraad Trio, 11; Brian Groder Quintet, 8; Kazuko Baba Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Eishin Nose Trio, 8-11; Tim Lyddon Trio, 4-7. MON: Scott McLemore Trio, 9-12. TUES: Joel Harrison Quartet, 9-12.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: Judy Carmichael (piano), Mike Hashim (sax).
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: Mishcommunication DJ night, 7:30, no cover. THURS: Kate Rusby w/John McCusker, 7, $14. SAT: Jet Set Six, Cocktail Angst, Dave's True Story, 9, $12. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Charles Blenzig, 11-3, free. TUES: "Live From NY" songwriters circle w/Edie Carey, Sam Shaber, Teddy Goldstein, Ina May Wool, Anne Heaton & Andrew Kerr, 7, $12.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min. THURS: Rifftide, 7:30-11:30, 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.
ROULETTE
228 W. B'way (White St.), 212-219-8242. All shows at 8:30 & $10 unless specified. SAT: "William Hooker, 8, $10. SUN: The Connie Crothers-Richard Tabnik Quartet pres. birthday celebration for Roger Mancuso, 8-10, $10.
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.
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: Piano & Bass Duets" feat. Cedar Walton (piano) & George Mraz (bass), 8, $45.
SUPPER CLUB
240 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-921-1940. All shows $20, $25 after 11. FRI & SAT: Tropicana Fever & mambo dance lesson, 11:15, $20-$25; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8. SUN & MON: King Crimson, 8, $45, $40 adv.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. WEDS: Tap-Jazz Jam. THURS-SAT: DJ Culture. MON: Guitarists Go, 9:30. TUES: Phil Hummer's Rockabilly-A-Go.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Yuka Honda, Susie Ibarra & Pamela Kurstin, $10. THURS: Mat Maneri Trio, 10, $12; Jessica Jones Quartet, 8. FRI: Dave Douglas' Charms of the Night Sky (CD release), 8 & 10, $15, $25/both sets. SAT: Big Lazy, 12, $5; Dave Douglas' Charms of the Night Sky (CD release), 8 & 10, $15, $25/both sets. SUN: Klezmer Brunch w/The Murrays, 1:30 & 3, $10.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Clint Dadian (jazz) 10. SAT: The Earl Dugger Band (r&b), 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: Stefon Harris Quartet. TUES: Bill Charlap 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: Misha Piatigorsky, Portinho, Sergio Brandao. THURS: Barbara Mendez Quintet. FRI: Francis Mbappe's FM Tribe. SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinho Teixeira & Friends. MON: Ron Affif, 8 & 9. TUES: Paul Meyers 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. THURS: W.C. Handy All-Stars, $35. FRI & SAT: James Brown, 9, $85.
BAM CAFE
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn., 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. SUN: "Sounds of Paradise" program feat. Christian Life Center Choir, 2.
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: Ola Dixon, $7. THURS: Christine Santelli, $15. FRI: Alberta Adams, $15. SAT James Cotton, $25. SUN: Swingin' Sundays, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Dean Shott, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. (Sheridan Sq.), 212-334-9589. WEDS: Joy Ryder & the NY Rhythm All-Stars, 6:30-9, free.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 989-9318 or www.corneliastcafe.com THURS: Daily Mirror feat. Wolfgang Muthspiel & Rebekka Bakken, 9:30.
PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE
135 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-302-6826. Doors at 7:30. SAT: James Reams & The Barnstormers, 8, $10.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com Doors open earlier than showtimes listed. WEDS: MOP, 9, $30, $25 adv. THURS: Tom Tom Club, 8, $18, $15 adv. FRI: Tabou Combo, 12 & 2 a.m., $20; Miles Jaye, Alyson Williams, Sammy Peralta, 9, $18, $16 adv. SAT: Karnival!, 2 a.m., $10; Silvana Magda w/Katende, 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $20, free before 8. MON: Ray Ramos Y Su Sonora, 9 & 11, $15.
SYMPHONY SPACE
2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400. THURS: Chris Smither, $30-$34. FRI & SAT: Gypsy Flamenco, 8, $35, $15.
EL TALLER
2710 B'way, 3rd fl. (104th St.), 212-665-9460. FRI: Dr. Chris Washburne's "Left Turn in Habana Band," 9, $10.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. WEDS: George Bragg, 10; Moe Holmes, 7. THURS: The "T" Blues Band, 10; Irving Louis Lattin, 7. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, Steve Guyger, 10; 7. SAT: Ge Ge Bee, 10; Hazmat Modine, 7. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, 10; Ray Schinnery, 7. MON: Jam/Jerry Dugger & Blakpearl, 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: Amo. SAT: Morningstar.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. FRI: Leo Kottke, Tuck & Patti, 8, $32.50-$37.50. SAT: Keb-Mo, The Pierces, 8, $37.50-$40. SUN: The Yeshiva Shearit benefit concert, 7:30. TUES: King Crimson, 8, $37.50-$45.