ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: Harum Scarum, Asstroland, Teddy Duchamp's Army, 3, $6.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Penthouse, Chris Sheppard, The Zells, Forrest Sun, Monica Uhm. THURS: Faux Monks, Life Machine, Apocolypstic, The Roozers, Six Ways to Sunday, Ring & Run. FRI: Bloader, Quick Kill Formula, X-istence, Seeing Voices, Johnny Young, Screens, Earl Pickin & The Black Mountain Maraduers. SAT: Spredhavs, The Sweathogs, Fountainhead, Last Generation, Words for Snow, The Beatings. MON: Christopher Buckridge, Mike Magoo, Vaness, Cameron Mishell, Underingrid. TUES: Kelly Slusher, The Bright Lights, Mouthful, Doubleknot Spy, Wellington.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: 5 O'clock, Maread, Dan Powers, Orbis, This Island Earth, 7. THURS: Benzona, Gorgeous, Freeloader, Kaz Silver, No Time, Brendan O'Shea, 7. FRI: The Cogs, Jel, Novellas, Reid Paley, Jane Jensen & the Dolls, 8. SAT: Tom Kitt, Brave New Girl, Iridessence, The Sloeguns, Jay Crash, 8. SUN: Ryan Shridan, 7. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; Yes Virginia, Helper, 8. TUES: 34 Satellite, Alex Dezen, Spindale, Liquid Carousel, Hi Lo 5, 7.
B-3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. THURS: B-3 Band, 7:30. FRI: DJ Allesseo's "Affair Party," 9. SAT: Rick Johnson & open mic, 6.
BABY JUPITER
170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY. SAT: Atoosa, 7, $5.
BLUESTOCKINGS
172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028. WEDS: Ellis & Sarah Promo, 7, free. FRI: DJ Flood spins dance hall & hiphop for Jess Graham's art opening, 6-8, free. SAT: Leigh Beeferman, 7, free.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Lil' Bigman, Stand, Antigone Rising, $10; Joanie Leeds, Andrew Kerr. THURS: Moli Jam, Bobby Harden, $7; Noam, Tom Gillam, JJ Appelton. FRI: Dan Cazio & The NY Bluebook, Pull, Frost Bit Blue, Alan Bennett Band, Fluid. SAT: Billy Hector & The Fairlanes, One Handed Molly, Good Dog, Kasim, $10. SUN: Mann Made Jam, American Acoustic Roots Orchestra. MON: Stand, Robin Reins, Brendan O'Donnell; NY Songwriters Circle w/Tina Shafer, Phil Roy, Barry Eastman, Phoebe Snow, $10. TUES: Daniellia Cotton, Uncle Arthurs Kitchen, Gabrielle, Steve Tannen.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. FRI: Kim Simmonds Duo, $17.50. SAT: David Johansen & The Harry Smiths, $20.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Weds. 18 & over; Thurs., Fri. & Tues. 16 & over. WEDS: Me First & The Gimme Gimmes (See "Music"), The Kowalskis, 8, $12, sold out. THURS: BS 2000, The Need, 9, $10, sold out. FRI & SAT: Rocket From the Crypt, The International Noise Conspriacy, The Explosion, 8:30, $13.50. MON: Fab Faux, $20. TUES: New Found Glory, Movielife, Cooter, Element 101, 8, $10, sold out.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Rodney Henry, Patterson Hood, Tin Shade, Claudia Reinhart Johnson, C60, 8, $7. THURS: Flux Information Sciences, Alger Hiss, Liars, Mumble & Peg, 8, $7. FRI: Joe Coffee, The Brought Low, Candy Darlings, The High Society, 9, $7. SAT: Oneida, The Fire Show, Philistine's Jr., 9, $8. SUN: The Miracle of 86, J Majesty, Sweep the Leg Johnny, Sandkicker, 8, $7. MON: Bella, The Canibals, New Granada, 13 Even, 8, $7. TUES: Sound & Fury pres. "Let's Panic Later" w/DJ Max G, Orchid, Orthrelm, Monotrona, North of America, $7.
CARNEGIE HALL
157 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), 212-247-7800. MON: Benefit for Dudley Moore's 66th birthday feat. Lauren Bacall, Chevy Chase, Bo Derek, Amy Irving, Mary Tyler Moore, Barbara Walters & many more, 7, $35-$1000.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Formations, Carol Anne Solebello, Kenli Mattus, Nelson, Kevin Merritt, George Mel Trio, 5. THURS: Ernesto, Chris Osburn, David Ruderman, Jack Hardy, Meg Braun, Ed Littman's Splatt, 5. FRI: The Serena Jost Band, Barbara Brousal, Amanda Thorpe, Moodcream, Freyja Balner, Jennifer Faith, John Liquori Group, 5. SAT: Seeds, Joy Askew, The Jargon Society, The Fatty Acids, Sperker, Bright Red Boots, 7; Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Universal Matrix pres. The Lebo Band & friends, 10; Rick Johnson's open mic, 6-10; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3-6. MON: Laura Freedman, Gary Wolfsey Jazz Orch, Let 'em Roll, David Francis, 7; The Eishin Nose Piano, 5. TUES: The Alexis Cuadrado Quintet, Jason Fine, Milineh's & guests, 9; Tai's Guitar Picks, 8; Tai Burnette's open mic, 5.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Lead Mile Fulure, Seeing Eye Dog, Time Bombs, Pound, 8, $6. THURS: The Haunted, Lamb of God, DieCast, Noctuary, Blood Has Been Shed, Scar Culture, Haste, Locked in a Vacancy, 6:30, $10. FRI: Croton, Hurry Up Offense, Johnny Lives!, Aqua Man Jones, Mirror People, Dopo Yume, Donny Brook, 7, $9. SAT: "HomoCorps" w/Velvet Mafia, Miss Guy & Sean Pierce, Morplay, The Backdoor Boys, Jonny McGovern, Yolanda & The Plastic Family, 8, $12, $9 st. MON: Audition showcase, 10. TUES: Noose Sphere, Red Shift, Pillow Theory, Chaos Twin, The Shipwrecks, The Nags, Doppleganger, 7, $6.
Downstairs Lounge: WEDS: Ego Trip party feat. JCII, Nacinimo, Black Mongoose, DJ Mongoose, DJ Concoctionist, 8, $8. THURS: Students for Choice benefit, 8. FRI: DIY Fest feat. films by Sarah Jacobson, The Infernos, Dufus; Drugs Records showcase w/White Chocolate, Marz, Kamouflage, Spitter, Magic, K2, King's County Moonshiners, Beauty School Dropouts, plus DJs, 8, $5. SAT: Subtle Chaos, 10, $7.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Minasian, Dan Blakeslee, Jason Leibman, Yoav, Duende, Manuel Mota, 7, $6. THURS: Cameron Meshell, The Taco Shop Poets, Polygraph Lounge, Bradford Reed, 7, $5. FRI: H2K, Tristan Kromer, Jonathan Spottiswood, Kenny White, Amy Fairchild, 8, $7. SAT: Shoe, Rogerhumanbeing, Carter Little, Oskar, 8, $7. SUN: Ashley Cox, Hi-Lo Fi, Damian Quinones, Rain All Ready, 7, $5. MON: Low Sunday, 11; DJ Jason spins goth music for "Alchemy," 10, $5; J.J. Bones, Clyde Roberts & Don Neary, Robin Greenstreet, Caleb White, 7, $5. TUES: Amy Fairchild, Jennie Bruce, Jennie Alpert, Patrick Harmon, Liz Skillman & Joaquim, Greg Fine, Brian Sendrowitz, 7, $5.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: Greg Garing, 10, free. THURS: Modern Like Appearance, Situation, 8, free. FRI: Bud Baker Band, Stella Star, Tender Idols, Utris, 9:30, $7. SAT: Strawberry Fields (Beatles trib.), Dough, Mint (CD release), Today, 9, $5, $10 after 10:30. SUN: Valentine Killers, Armchair Martian, JJ Nobody & The Regulars, 9. MON: 52 Inch Buick, Fade to Black, Sable, Truss Monkeys, 8, free. TUES: Butcher Bill, Motherlode, Burn Guitars, Crew Jones, 8, free.
THE COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-252-2397. THURS: Twinsound, DJ Ras Kush, Mad Professor. FRI: Congo Novell hosts Serge Gainsbourg trib. w/videos & performances by Gaijin A Go-Go, Jim Thirlwell, Botanica, Les Sans Coulettes, Coco & Co. SAT: Tamanna-E Ishq, Rekha, Mutamassik.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: Sugar Jones, Pete Palladino, Jenny Bruce, 8. THURS: Sh-K-Boom_Room, The Prime Ministers, Lance Angelus, 8. FRI: Nick Clemons, Godsend Sessions, Raving Noah, 8. SAT: Woof, Millers Farm, Erin Hill, 8. MON: The Istanbul Orchestra, 8. TUES: Anette Aguilar & Stringbeans, Harvey Swartz & Eye Contact, 8:30, $10.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy pres. Stabbing Westward w/DJ Mr. Tim, 9, $14. THURS: BeavHer, 9, $5 before 12. FRI: Coney Island High Reunion & Benefit show w/The Dickies, Murphy's Law, Handsome Dick Manitoba & more, 9, $25, $20 adv. SAT: DJ Nick Marc & Justine D. host Tiswas, 10, $10.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: Matts Altar, A Festival of Yahoos, My Pocket Zoo, Blue Ceiling, Daddy Catfish, $7. THURS: y50, Ahab Seamus, Mappari, Bill's Band, Saccharine, $7. FRI: Nappy Head, One Time, Emma, Two Brothers & a White Guy, Lunchin', Lost Soul Society, $9. SAT: Nappy Head, Carbon Leaf, The El Conqistadores, Dr. Awkward, Kid Sampson, Calico, $9. TUES: Roadapples, Madcap, The Swamp Candles, Fountainhead, $7.
Lounge: FRI: Liquidfyed, free. SAT: de-Flow.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Nina Hynes, Ian Moore, 9:30, $10. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Gloria Deluxe, Cocktail Angst, Brock Mumford, 9, $10. SAT: VaVaVaVoom Room, 10, $12; The Raymond Scott Orchetrette, 7. SUN: Uni-tard, 7:30, $12. TUES: Amy Correia, Teddy Thompson, 7:30, $15.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. THURS: Plastic Meaty Baby Elephant. FRI: Neutral for Now. SAT: Fat City Express, Long Story Short.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. WEDS: The Blasco Ballroom, 9-12 a.m. FRI: Nina Hynes, 10 & 11:15, $7. SAT: Annabelle pres. the Secrets to Sucess night of fashion, 9:30 & 11:30, $5. TUES: Liberation from Tyranny, 8, $5.
HANK'S SALOON
46 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-8003. 2 drink min. & free BBQ. SUN: Blind Pharaohs & special guests, 6-9.
HOUSING WORKS USED BOOK CAFE
126 Crosby St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-3324. MON: Mark Eitzel, 7.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. WEDS: Col. Bruce Hampton & The Code Talkers w/Mike Gordon, 8, $25, $20 adv. FRI: Dark Star Orchestra, 8, $22, $20 adv. SAT: Mel C, 8, $20, $18.50 adv. TUES: The Orb, Autolump & Prayerbox, 8, $25.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
Main Space: WEDS: David J, 11:30, $12; Jessie Klein, Stacey Earle, Lori McKenna, 8, $12, $10 adv. THURS: Krakotoa, 9, $7; Chicks on Speed, Sylvester Boy, 9, $15. FRI & SAT: Mike Clark's Elite Forces, 9 & 11, $25. SUN: Ballin' The Jack, 8, $10. MON: Divababes pres. benefit for Afghan Women, 8, $12, $10 adv. TUES: Duck Baker/Mark Dresser Duo, 10, $10; Rob Reddy Octet, 8, $10.
KnitActive Sound Stage: WEDS: Jerseyband, 11, $7; Entity, 9, $8. THURS: Krakotoa, 9, $7; Jah-La, 7, $7. FRI: Rashid Bakr Quintet, 11, $7; Shoko Nagai, 9, $8; Christophe Schweizer, 7, $7. SAT: David Dragov, 11, $7; Kenta Nagai, 9, $7; Poetry series, 6, $5. SUN: Lisa Sokolov, 9, $7. TUES: Two Moon Ensemble, 10, $5; Jonathan Dubowsky, 7, $8.
Tap Bar: WEDS: Vibes, 11. THURS: Jack Grace, 11. FRI: Dr. Israel's Brooklyn Dub Club, 11. SAT: Darren Lyons, 11. SUN: Swampkings, 11. MON: Cedric Brooks, 11. TUES: Matt Darriau, 11.
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: Crazee & Heaven. FRI: Chris Hartford's Band of Changes. SAT: Slo-Mo. SUN: Tyler Keith & the Preacher's Kids. MON: Action Slacks. TUES: Old Rugged Sauce.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: By a Thread, Pillow, Ari Hest, Of Sound Mind, Rakatan, 8:30, $7. THURS: Oteil & The Peacemakers, Schleigho, 9, $12. FRI: Moonjam, Splat, Dear Heavy, Northerners, High Lo Fi, 7:30, $12. SAT: Brother Chameleon, Homunculus, Nomadic Design, Derelict Brew, 8, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Dana Kurtz, DB Leonard, Kevin So, John Moye, Danielle Miraglia, 7. THURS: Denny Blake, Laurie Geltman, Janet Robbins, Nancy Falco, Amber, 7. FRI: Jim Allen, Trina Hamlin, Carol Lipnik & Spookarama, Jen Chaplin, April Hall, 7. SAT: Chaz, Slim Francis, Andrew Vladeck, Shamsi, Amy Miles, Jerree Small, 7; Chris stopa & friends, 1:30. SUN: Devon, 8; Nick Russo Quartet, 3:30. MON: Nick Russo, Molly Pitcher, Amy Speace, 8. TUES: Goats in Trees, Holly Palmer, Richard Julian, Jay Hawkins, 8.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows free & start at 9 unless noted. WEDS: Elk, The Visitors. THURS: Sacred Monkeys of Bali, Totally Blind Drunk Drivers, Tiger Mountain. FRI: Paint, Lava Baby, Perforated Head, 10. SAT: Dirt Bike Annie, 10 Heads High, Kilgore Trout. SUN: Keatons, Gabby's Actualities, 9. TUES: B. Blush, Melomane, Wau Wau Sisters.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Blisster. THURS: Henry Gutierrez & Juice Bomb, Organic, 9. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: Jonny Chan & The New Dynasty Six, The Nines. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Ms. Pac-Man Popcorn Tuesdays" w/classic B-flicks & music by Harlot, The Hudson Dusters & Lynnea.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: Charlie Hunter, 9, $15. THURS: Tim Easton, Denice Franke, 9, $7. FRI: Tav Falco & The Panter Burns, The Autumn Defense, The Cash Brothers, 10, $8.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Robert Randolph, Ol' Yeller, Dan Melchior, Tyler Keith & The Preacher's Kids, 7:30, $8. THURS: The Autumn Defense, The Cash Brothers, Shannon McNally, 8, $8. FRI: Arena Records night w/Mink Lungs, Grand Mal, Birdwatcher, Serene, 8:30, $8. SAT: Forty Foot, Ringo, Whirling Minerva, Aytobachkreisor, Green Rope, 7:30, $10. SUN: Guttergirl, Palmyra Delran, Booty Olympics, 8, $8. MON: Crème Blush, Ours, Bleu, Nothing, 7, $8. TUES: Eve to Adam, Speedsters & Dopers, Ashtray Babyhead, Corey, 7, $8.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. SUN: Hank Williams' Lonesome Cheatin' Hearts Club Band. TUES: Neil Cleary & Dave Spalding, 9, contrib.
NYU
Thompson Center, 238 Thompson St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-998-4999. WEDS: Chicks on Speed, Sylvester Boy, Forest Children & others, 7:30, $3, $2 NYU st.
PARKSIDE LOUNGE
317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270. WEDS: Win, 10; Joe Kaminer, 7. THURS: The Hammicks, Fiery Furnaces, The Mistreaters, 9. FRI: Salsa, Matt Daly, 8. SAT: Transenders, The Equation, The Cavemen, 6 Paul Sass, 6. SUN: Cheez Whiz, 11; Bobby & Mo, 9:30. MON: Moonshine Jam, Thin Wild Mercury. TUES: Train Wreck Comedy, 8.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Crazee & Heaven, 10. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: Sea Devils, L.J. Murphy, Nina Hynes, 9. SAT: Meg Kelly Band, 10; Appalachian music w/Tom Bailey, 6-8. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Morgan Taylor, Rachel Loshak, Mike Mattison & Paul Olsen, 9. TUES: Greg Garing & The New Alphabet City Opry, 9.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. 1 drink min. WEDS: Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend hosts weekly acoustic open stage, 7-11, sign-up at 6:30, free.
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: Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-247-0200. FRI: St. Germain. SAT: The Disco Bisquits.
SHINE
285 W. B'way (Canal St.), 212-941-0900. WEDS: Killing Heidi, 9. MON: Eric Gales, 8:15, $14, $12 adv. TUES: Kudu, Hunter, 10.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: The Fragile Music & Comedy show, 10; The Government, Michael Leslie, Scott Wakefield, 7:30. THURS: Nom De Plume, Jeff Jones & The Pale Green Stars, Troy Boonsboro, Amanda's Waiting, The Billy's Breakdown, 8. FRI: Hialeah Jorge, Randi Russo, The Pony Express, The Villas, The McCarthys, 8. SAT: Ekayani & the Healing Band, Lach, Ruth Gerson, Elizabeth Harper, Dina Dean, 8. SUN: Rick Shapiro, The Knuckleheads, LP Funk, 8:30. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Philip Logerfo, Marilee, Steve Schiffman, John Norman, Rick Stachura, Phoebe Kreutz, Rob Getzschman, 7:30.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. FRI & SAT: DJ Culture/Open turntable fest, 10.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. THURS: "Nova Nights" feat. Teddy Thompson, David First's fun w/Bob & Jane, The Breetles, David Watson, 9-11:30, $8, incl. 1 drink [through 4/26]. FRI: Yes Virginia's "Creeper," 10. SAT: Gene Ambutter, 10.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745. See also "Clubs & Lounges." All ages. THURS: Robbie Fulks, Jeremy Wallace, Miss Tammy Faye Starlite, 8, $10. FRI: Crooked Fingers, Azure Raym May Day Pigeon, 8, $10, all ages. SAT: Tav Falco's Panther Burns, Knoxville Girls, Broke Revue, 8, $10, all ages.
WESTBETH THEATER
151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391. Doors at 7 Thurs.; 8 on Fri. & Sat. THURS-SAT: The Loser's Lounge pres. Losers Schmoozers, a trib. to Harry Nilsson, $20.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. Door usually open an hour before showtimes listed. WEDS: J Mascis & the Fog feat. Mike Watt & Ron Asheton, 8, $15, all ages. THURS: The Big Wu, Rana, Velvet Frogg, 8:30, $10. FRI: Fighting Gravity, The Clarks, Virginia Coalition, Mike Plume Band. SAT: DJ Wally, Odi, Lorne, J Messinian, Del Mar. MON: The Perfume, Electron & Friends. TUES: Phish trib. w/Bathrub Gin & Dude of Life.
Downstairs Lounge: THURS: Coby Brown Group.
Jazz/Experimental
ANDIAMO
322 E. 86th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-861-1993. TUES: Live jazz feat. Chris Bergson (guitar) & Sasha Dobson (vocals), 7-11, no cover.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere. FRI: Dave Valentin Quartet, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
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 & THURS: Trio Da Paz, $20. FRI & SAT: Moxie, $30. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, $20. TUES: The Famous Duke Ellington Orchestra, $20.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. WEDS-SUN: Maynard Ferguson & Bog Bop Noveau, Mac Gollehon's Smokin' Section, $20-$30. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Charles Owens Quartet, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Roberta Piket Quartet, $10-$15. TUES: Miss Nancy Wilson & Her Trio, $25-$42.50 & min.
BRECHT FORUM
122 W. 27th St., 10th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201. THURS-SAT: "Jump Festival" feat. live avant-jazz plus dance & poetry, 8, $7, $5 st.
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: Jesus Perez. THURS: Cheryl Pepsii Riley. FRI: Joe Barnes. SAT: Bryan Stephens. SUN: Conner Tribble. MON: Brazilian Night w/Brazooca Band, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE
2485 B'way (betw. 92nd & 93rd Sts.), 212-769-6969. Music 9-4 a.m., $10 min. per set. WEDS: Heather Bennett Trio. THURS: Matt Ray Trio. FRI: John Chin Trio. SAT: Fredrick Bush. SUN: Jun Miyake Quartet. MON: Eric Lewis. TUES: Jeb Patton Trio.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com WEDS-FRI: "Festival of Love," 9, $10.
DETOUR
349 E. 13th St. (1st Ave.), 212-533-6212. WEDS: Vista Jazz Quintet. THURS: Mr. Kite. FRI: Mike Fahn Quintet. SAT: Matt Hong Quartet. SUN: The Sunday Jazz Spot w/Mike Magilligan. MON: Luis Perdomo Trio. TUES: Vinson Valega & friends.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: Squirrels From Hell, Pants, Emily Says, Scott Howard, Shadow Call, Random, Wag, 8, $5. SAT: Downpore, Amen Pill, 9:30, $20, $15.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Anna Bara, 8. THURS: Yadena & Trio, 8. FRI: Nyte Hawk w/Dakota McLeod, 10; The Fuku Trio, 5:45. SAT: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11; Lenore Raphael, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/The Fuku Trio, 12. SUN: David Cross & Trio, 8; Jazz brunch w/Libby Richman, 12. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: Virginia Mayhew, Claire Daly & Dena DeRose, 8.
THE GISHEN CAFE
2150 5th Ave. (132nd St.), Harlem, 212-283-7699. THURS: Jam session w/Manny Duran, Marcus Persiani, Alex Gressel, Dave Gibson, 7-11. SUN: Jazz Tap Jam session w/Roxane Butterfly, Paul Carlon, Alex Gressel & Curtis Watts, 9:30. MON: Singer's jam w/Cynthia Soriano, John DiMartino & Alex Gressel, 7-10. TUES: Jazz jam w/Alex Gressel Trio, 9-1 a.m.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Lonnie Smtih Trio. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Ray Barretto.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. THURS: "Jazz Cubano" feat. Jorge Sylvester & ACE. FRI: "Heartsong" w/Alexis Hightower. SAT: "Heartsong" w/Denise Jannah. MON: Frank Lucy's 14-Piece "Vibe Tribe."
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: "Love Bazaar," 11; Greg Walloch, Epstein & Hassan, 8:30. THURS: "Benefit," personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11. FRI: "An Evening With," 11. SAT: "Hideaway," w/hosts Kiki & Unik; Penny Arcade, 8:30. SUN: Deb Margolin, 8:30. MON: The Commodore takes over Paul Sevigny's nasty ass-shaking downtown rock 'n' roll party, 11. TUES: One w/DJ Rich Medina from Philly, 11; Pamela Sneed, 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: Wildlife 3000, 9. FRI: Mike DiRubbo Quartet, 11; Richard Huntley Trio, 8. SAT: Mike DiRubbo Quartet, 11; Sephanie Mercier Quartet, 8; Ian Carey Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Eishin Nose Trio, 8-11; Lisa & Josue, 4-7. MON: "Groove Doctor," open blues jam, 9. TUES: Sasi Shalom Quartet, 9.
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: "A Night at the Opera" feat. meet the sopranos. SAT: The Roni Ben Hur Duo; Jazz brunch w/Silver Swan Ragtime Ensemble. SUN: Easter Sunday brunch w/The Sammy Rivignton Quintet, $35 prix fixe.
LANSKY LOUNGE
104 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-677-9489. MON: "Speakeasy Mondays" w/Nicole Frydman Combo, 9, $5. TUES: Nicole Frydman Combo.
LOCATION ONE
26 Greene St. (betw. Canal & Grand Sts.), 212-334-3347, www.location1.org SAT: Marc Ribot Ensemble, 8:30, $10.
MAKOR
35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.) 212-601-1000, www.makor.org TUES: Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, 8, $15.
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 THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Chris Washbourne & The Syotos Band, 10:30, $5.
ORO BLU
333 Hudson St. (Charlton St.), 212-645-8004. SAT: Tom Stinson Jazz Trio, 9.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. WEDS: Sarah Bishop & Ellis, Marilee, Linda Draper, James Levy, 8. FRI: Pamela Means, Testosterone Kills, Joe Driscoll, 8.
SESSION 73
1359 1st Ave. (73rd St.), 212-517-4445. WEDS: Craig Dreyer. THURS: Jerry Dugger. FRI: Boogaloo. SAT: Mother's Favorite Child. SUN: Drive By Leslie. MON: New Beginnings. TUES: Leviathan.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. No cover. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam feat. Chris Washbourne & The Syotos Band doing a tribute toTito Puente Alumni, 9-1 a.m., free.
STANLEY H. KAPLAN PENTHOUSE
Rose Bldg., 10th fl., Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-721-6500. THURS-SAT: Hal Galper, part of "Jazz at Lincoln Center," 8, $45.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Satlah (CD release), 10, $7; Brad Shepik, 8, $8. THURS: Thurston Moore & Loren Mazzacane Connors, 10, $12; Derek Bailey, 8. FRI: Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra, 12 a.m., $7; Killer Joey w/Joey Barron, 8 & 10, $12. SAT: Michael Blake's Mr. Carefree, 12 a.m.; Derek Bailey & Susie Ibarra, 8 & 10. SUN: The Holy Modal Rounders, 8, $8; The Mshuge Klezmer Band, 1:30, $10-$15. MON: Jim Black's Alas No Axis, 8 & 10, $10. TUES: Holz Für Europa, 11, $6; Rhodri Davies, Mark Wastell & Simon Fell, 10; Derek Bailey & Will Gaines, 8, $10.
((Sub))tonic Lounge: THURS: Phonomena, 9, free. FRI: Polar Bear Club w/Timeblind, Two Lives & guests, 9, free. SAT: Subtext w/DJs Jason Williams, Markus Miller & Nein Volt, 9, free.
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: Chuchu Valdes Quartet. TUES: Jim Hall Trio.
VILLAGE RESTAURANT
62 W. 9th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-505-3355. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Michael Howell, Fred Zabin, 12:30-3:30, no cover.
ZINC BAR
90 W. Houston St. (Thompson St.), 212-477-8337. WEDS: Alex Blake Quartet. THURS: Romero (jazz). FRI: Kaissa (African). SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinho Teixeira & friends. MON: Ron Affif Trio. TUES: Ed Cherry Quartet.
Blues/World/Other
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com All shows at 8 & 10:30 unless noted. WEDS & THURS: Asleep at the Wheel, $20-$30. FRI & SAT: Eliades Ochoa, $30. SUN: 98.7 KISS FM gospel brunch, 1, $35. TUES: Molly Hatchet, $15-$25.
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: Stevie Blue & Friends, $10. THURS: Todd Wolf, $10. FRI & SAT: Son Seals, $25. SUN: Blues divas, $5. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Five Points Band, $5.
CINEMA CLASSICS
332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027. SAT: Reggae Saturdays w/Melody Cool, 10, free.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-687-1045. SUN & TUES: Joy Ryder & the NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 7, free.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Seanchai & The Unity Squad, 10.
EAR INN MUSIC
326 Spring St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-226-9060. WEDS: Tim Beattie. MON: Dan Cazio.
EL TALLER
2710 B'way, 3rd fl. (104th St.), 212-665-9460. FRI: Brian Lynch y Su Quartet, 9, $10.
THE FLEA THEATER
41 White St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-226-2407. TUES: Tribeca New Music Festival feat. Still Life w/Mic, Charles Ives, Rags to Rachmaninoff vs. the Ultimate Romantic, $15.
HUNGARIAN HOUSE
213 E. 82nd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-685-7597. SUN: Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners, 7:30-11, $15, incl. dance workshop at 6:30.
IGGY'S KELTIC LOUNGE
132 Ludlow St. (Rivington St.), 212-529-2731. WEDS: Peg Simone, Greg Hoy, 10. THURS: Peter Schaffer, 9.
METRONOME
915 B'way (21st St.), 212-505-7400. WEDS: Tri Bella, 6:30, 8 & 9. THURS: Nick Rolfe, 7, 8:30 & 10. FRI & SAT: Pucci Amanda Johns, 7, 8:30 & 10.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: Eddie Kirkland & Energy Band, Sinner's Holiday. THURS: Philip Walker, Ray Schinnery. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, Bobby Radcliff. SAT: Clarence Spady, Rhett Tyler. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pinoneers, Ray Schinnery. MON: Jerry Dugger & the Blackpearls, Michael Powers. TUES: The Terra Blues Special, Joe Taino.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. WEDS: Tibute to Stanley Kuntiz, 8, $10-$15.
TRIBECA BLUES
16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-726-BLUES. FRI: Alpha Dogs, 10. SAT: Topaz, Melvin Sparks & The Wallace, Russo Project, 9.