Posts tagged music

Cha Cha’s of Coney Island

We’re fans of their tacos, the eclectic mix of people, the live music (or, if you’re lucky, the Freak Show) and the frozen drinks.  Spend too much time here and you won’t remember a thing.

 

Footprints

Friday and Saturday nights you’ll be entertained with live music while you enjoy your order of Rasta Pasta and a stiffly poured cocktail.

 

Hank’s Saloon

An unapologetically dark and dank dive bar!  Don’t let the outward appearance scare you off…the bartenders are friendly, the drinks stiff and cheap and the live music is free.

 

Banc Cafe

This is a great place to come for a rockin’ Brunch (try the goat cheese scrambled egg wrap) or come for a low key drink and some great music.

 

Terminal 5

This is one of the largest venues for live music in NYC, so it can get quite crowded – think lines galore.  The acoustics are ok, but they do get great headliners.

 

Roseland

We’ve been seeing shows here for years.  Try and get a spot in the mezzanine, if it’s non-vip, it’s the best and least crowded spot to see the show.

 

Hammerstein Ballroom

The acoustics and the headliners here are fantastic!  Look up at the amazing ceiling – it might distract you from what’s on stage.  Bathrooms and coat check are downstairs.

 

Irving Plaza

One of our favorite venues for general admission concerts.  But direct at their box office and avoid paying ticket broker fees!

 

The Trash Bar

If you’re into punk or hardcore metal music, than this should be your go to neighborhood dive bar.  Settle into an old car seat with a PBR and enjoy your evening.

 

The Duplex

Sit at the bar downstairs and get sloshed while a comedian heckles you.  Or go upstairs for a wonderfully fun cabaret act.

 

Piano’s

Sit (or dance) downstairs for good drinks and yummy burgers or head upstairs ($5 cover) and hear the newest indie rock band perform.

 

Music Hall of Williamsburg

One of the best and friendliest music venues in NYC.  They even have a live feed of the concert, so you won’t miss a beat when getting drinks for all your friends.

 

Arlene’s Grocery

There are few things more fun than seeing your friend’s band play at Arlene’s.  Maybe singing karaoke to said friend’s band on Monday nights is more fun.

 

Lakeside Lounge

We’re longtime fans of this old school lounge that full of personality and cheap drinks.  Its even better when there’s a live band playing.

 

Zebulon

Enjoy an avant garde musical performance at this tiny and authentic European café.  The drinks and food are reasonable, but it can get really crowded on the weekends.