New York City

Recent activity

Apr 9   New review for Cecil's Jazz Club.
  No wonder they went out of business

Apr 9   New review for Somethin' Jazz Club.
  Don't expect a built in audience or patrons off the street.

Apr 9   New review for Caffe Vivaldi.
  I've done countless gigs there. Each musician makes about one dollar. Don't think about getting any food for free.

Apr 9   Caffe Vivaldi was added .

Mar 31   New review for Shrine.
  The Shrine is easy to book, pays based on bar percentage (i.e. not very well and impossible to verify), always has people there, and features a decent backline (amps, a…

Mar 30   le Pescadeux was added .

Venues in New York City

• Las Palmas

   New Jersey   
  Genres: salsa, timba, latin
  Latest review: “Update -- played here again and WOW, the sound was horrifically bad. The speakers on the PA were blown out, the horns not mic'ed, and we couldn't hear anything. Still…”

• le Pescadeux

   SoHo   
  Genres: vocal jazz
  Latest review: “This is the all-time worst place to play for a singer - the acoustics suck, the food is mediocre and served in ungenerous servings. But worst of all is the…”

• Lenox Lounge

   Harlem

• Local 269

   Lower East Side   
  Genres: rock
  Latest review: “I agree with musicman71's review. Very small space, very loud sound, empty room, difficult to draw people to. The band set-up in between sets is DIY. Beyond that, I went…”

• Lounge 108

   East Harlem   
  Genres: salsa, latin
  Latest review: “Played here with a salsa band. Small place, more mature crowd, with a nice old school Spanish Harlem vibe. Decent pay, free drinks and good people!”

• Lulu's

   Greenpoint   
  Genres: Punk Rock, Post Hardcore, Garage Rock, Rock and/or Roll
  Latest review: “I love Lulu's. The bartenders are local friendly but super pretentious. The beers are warmish and the pizza is mediocre but there is just something rad about the place. I've…”

• Mario's Tutto Bene

   New Jersey

• Mason Jar

   New Jersey   
  Genres: Rock
  Latest review: “The manager is very friendly towards musicians. If you bring the crowds in he will have you back. Played there in September 2012 and asked back in February. There is…”

• Matchless

   Greenpoint   
  Latest review: “Booking person said the band is responsible for $185 "fee". If your show doesn't earn that in door charges/drink sales, you (the musician) is 100% responsible. DON'T PLAY HERE!!”

• Maxwell's

   New Jersey   
  Genres: Indie, Alternative, Rock
  Latest review: “Excellent place. PA is great. Definitley a place for established musicians to play. You won't find your middle school garage band performing. The location and food are awesome.”