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NYC Music Venues
Bowery Ballroom is one of NYC Music Venues.

1. Bowery Ballroom

9.2
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews

RCRD LBLRCRD LBL: This New York mainstay is a must for any indie music fan. Don't leave too soon after the show because you can usually catch the talent having a drink at the end of the night in the downstairs bar.

Brooklyn Bowl is one of NYC Music Venues.

2. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue with live music 7 nights a week. The food is by Blue Ribbon and the fried chicken is NOT to be missed! Home of Lebowski fest! The Dude Abides.

Smalls Jazz Club is one of NYC Music Venues.

3. Smalls Jazz Club

9.1
183 W 10th St (btwn 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 124 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: Listen to the best emerging stars in this quintessential jazz bar. Perfect for a relaxed, wine and music filled evening. The $20 cover charge is less than most places considering the quality of music.

Arlene's Grocery is one of NYC Music Venues.

4. Arlene's Grocery

7.8
95 Stanton St (btwn Ludlow & Orchard St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 103 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: great small venue (bar) to see a show. great vibe...nothing snooty here. drinks are on the cheap side. great bands.

Baby's All Right is one of NYC Music Venues.

5. Baby's All Right

8.6
146 Broadway (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Williamsburg · 100 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: "One of my personal favorites. Many of my clients of have played here, opening for some great acts like Holychild, POWERS, etc." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more.

Mercury Lounge is one of NYC Music Venues.

6. Mercury Lounge

8.3
217 E Houston St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 133 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: "One of my favorite spots to see a band. 1 block away from the imfamous Katz's Deli." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more.

Knitting Factory is one of NYC Music Venues.

7. Knitting Factory

361 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Williamsburg · 126 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: "Moved from the East Village to this location. Great spot for local acts. Also check out the free Comedy Showcase every Sunday night." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more.

Pianos is one of NYC Music Venues.

8. Pianos

7.5
158 Ludlow St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 268 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: "Used to be a piano store. Half price margaritas until 8pm. Can't beat that." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more.

Pete's Candy Store is one of NYC Music Venues.

9. Pete's Candy Store

8.9
709 Lorimer St (at Richardson St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 106 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: "Great for intimate acoustic acts. Open mic every Tuesday and really fun Trivia night every Wednesday" - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more.

Apollo Theater is one of NYC Music Venues.

10. Apollo Theater

9.0
253 W 125th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Central Harlem · 142 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: The most legendary...from The Jackson 5 to James Brown...some of the greatest talent the world has ever known has hit this stage. and some of the WORST: check out Amateur night! lol and dress up!

The Django is one of NYC Music Venues.

11. The Django

8.7
2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Lounge · Tribeca · 20 tips and reviews

JennJenn: To get here, make your way to the stairs at the back of the lobby. Down the stairs and to your right for the entrance.

Blue Note is one of NYC Music Venues.

12. Blue Note

8.7
131 W 3rd St (btwn MacDougal St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 175 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: The crème de la crème in New York Jazz, the Blue Note is more of a shrine to the good old days of jazz. Get tickets to the later show and enjoy a few encore songs!

Village Vanguard is one of NYC Music Venues.

13. Village Vanguard

9.2
178 7th Ave S (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 76 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: After 30 years—during which time John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Bill Evans grooved here—this basement club still hosts the crème de la crème of mainstream jazz talent. Doors open at 8pm.

Jazz Standard is one of NYC Music Venues.

14. Jazz Standard

111 E 27th St (btw Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Rose Hill · 78 tips and reviews

TicketWebTicketWeb: Jazz Standard shares the kitchen with Blue Smoke - hence, the best ribs in the city. Order some and take a seat because wherever you sit, the view and sound is always unobstructed! Read more.

Rockwood Music Hall is one of NYC Music Venues.

15. Rockwood Music Hall

8.6
196 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 143 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Skobac: Stand a few feet from a passionate musician during an intimate concert to really experience music

The Bell House is one of NYC Music Venues.

16. The Bell House

8.8
149 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Gowanus · 145 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: Stellar two room music and events venue. great bands, the best indie comedians. plenty of unobstructed views. Secret Science Club a must for all nerdlings.

Le Poisson Rouge is one of NYC Music Venues.

17. Le Poisson Rouge

8.5
158 Bleecker St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Greenwich Village · 165 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: Innovative and up-and-coming musicians/artists can be found here on any given night. LPR is always a step ahead: http://bit.ly/wTao1A

Gramercy Theatre is one of NYC Music Venues.

18. Gramercy Theatre

8.1
127 E 23rd St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Music Venue · Rose Hill · 102 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: Medium size. Clean bathrooms. Decent acoustics. Stand and rock out or go to back for stadium style seating. Basement bar has more secluded lounge area, w/TVs & speakers so you don't miss anything.