Live music can be found in the bars, clubs and music venues of New York City 7 days a week, 365 days a year. See our MurphGuide Directory of live music venues in NYC.
Here are some of Murph’s suggestions for this week:
Sunday, January 8, 2017
- Bill Popp & The Tapes 7pm at Otto’s Shrunken Head: 538 E. 14th St. (between Avenue A & B) New York, NY (212) 228-2240
Every Sunday:
-
Sean McNally every Sunday at The Porterhouse at Fraunces Tavern: 54 Pearl St. (Broad St.) New York, NY (212) 968-1776.
- The Scratcher Sessions 7-9pm at The Scratcher: 209 E. 5th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.) New York, NY (212) 477-0030
- Aaron Short 2pm at Draught 55: 245 E. 55th St. (Second Ave.) New York, NY
- Traditional Irish Seisiun every Sunday 6-9pm at The Dead Rabbit: 30 Water St., New York, NY
- Tony DeMarco every Sunday at 11th Street Bar: 510 E. 11th St. (between Ave. A & B) New York, NY (212) 982-3929
- The Turn 9pm at The Playwright Tavern: 202 W. 49th St. (between Broadway & 8th Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 262-9229
- Amo live solo rock show at The Mean Fiddler: 266 W. 47th St. (between Broadway & Eighth Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 354-2950
- Jerry Dugger 11pm – 3am at The Red Lion: 151 Bleecker St. New York, NY (212) 260-9797
- Martin Flynn at Lily Flanagan’s: 345 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, NY
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Monday, January 9, 2017
-
Sir Cadian Rhythm free show 6:30pm at The Bitter End: 147 Bleecker St. (bet Thompson & LaGuardia) New York, NY. (212) 673-7030
- Tin Pan Jazz Band farewell party 7pm at Bierhaus: 712 Third Ave. (45th St.) New York, NY 212-867-BEER (2337)
- Jeff Taylor 7pm + The Lobbyists 9pm + Campilongo After Dark (Jim Campilongo Trio w/Chris Morrissey and Josh Dion) 10pm at Rockwood Music Hall: 196 Allen St. (between Houston & Stanton St.) New York, NY (212) 477-4155 [tickets]
- Kevin Crawford (of Lunasa) at Landmark Tavern: 626 Eleventh Ave. (46th St.) New York, NY (212) 247-2562.
- NY Songwriters Circle showcase 8pm at The Bitter End: 147 Bleecker St. (bet Thompson & LaGuardia) New York, NY. (212) 673-7030
Every Monday:
- Jazz Haus 7pm at Bierhaus: 712 Third Ave. (45th St.) New York, NY 212-867-BEER (2337)
- Blarney Star Trad session: Don Meade and friends 8-11pm at Landmark Tavern: 626 Eleventh Ave. (46th St.) New York, NY (212) 247-2562.
- Bluegrass 7:30pm at Paddy Reilly’s: 519 Second Ave. (29th St.) New York, NY (212) 686-1210.
- Siamsa – Irish Night at Theatre 80: 80 St. Marks Place (near 1st Ave.) New York, NY (212) 388-0388
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017
-
Linda Hickman 8pm at Slainte: 304 Bowery (between Bleecker & Houston St.) New York, NY. (212) 253-7030
- Light of Day featuring The Fireplaces, Antonio Zirilli, Joe D’Urso, Fabio Ducouli 8pm at Italian Cultural Center: 79 Howard Ave. Staten Island, NY
- Leave A Lasting Mark presents Tribute to David Bowie 7-9pm, followed by Juancho Herrera Band + Tucker Hill + The David Kolker Band at The Bitter End: 147 Bleecker St. (bet Thompson & LaGuardia) New York, NY. (212) 673-7030
- Clara Lofaro PUSH EP Release Show 8pm at Rockwood Music Hall: 196 Allen St. (between Houston & Stanton St.) New York, NY (212) 477-4155 [tickets]
- Dervisi exotic Greek gangsta blues 8pm at Troost: 1011 Manhattan Ave. (between Green & Huron St.) Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. (347) 889-6761
Every Tuesday:
- The Dempsey’s Open trad session in residence at Slainte. 8pm at Slainte: 304 Bowery (between Bleecker & Houston St.) New York, NY. (212) 253-7030
- Polka music & trivia presented by The Polka Brothers. Trivia after each set (7:30, 8:30, 9:30pm) at Bierhaus: 712 Third Ave. (45th St.) New York, NY 212-867-BEER (2337)
- Brian Ripps 9pm at Turtle Bay: 987 Second Ave. (between 52nd & 53rd St.) New York, NY. (212) 223-4224
- Tony DeMarco every Tuesday at Swift Hibernian Lounge: 34 E. 4th St. (bet. Bowery & Lafayette), New York, NY. (212) 227-9438
- Tara O’Grady 8-11pm at Winnie’s Prohibition Lounge, Refinery Hotel: 63 W. 38 St. (6th Ave.) New York, NY
- Mary Courtney w/Donie Ryan 5-9pm every Monday at The Crooked Knife: 29 E. 30th St. (bet Madison & Park Ave.) New York, NY (212) 696-2593
- Total Request Tuesdays w/ Skeedle Bros. 9pm-12am at Prohibition: 503 Columbus Ave. (between 84th & 85th St.) New York, NY
- Aaron Short 5:30pm at Tommy Bahama: 551 Fifth Ave., New York, NY
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
- Light of Day presents “Celebrating the Life and Birthday of Clarence Clemons” featuring Willie Nile, The Soul Cruisers (featuring JT Bowen), Hollis Brown, The Weeklings, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, Jeffrey Gaines & Chuck Prophet, Jake Clemons 6:45pm at The Cutting Room: 44 E. 32nd St. New York, NY [tickets]
- Billy Joel 8pm at Madison Square Garden: 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY (212) 465-6741 [see our list of bars near Madison Square Garden]
- Deadly Wights – 9pm, Rock & Roll Time Machine – 10pm at Parkside Lounge: 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.) New York, NY (212) 673-6270
- Ess See EP Release Show 7pm + Damon Grant Project – 9pm + King Holiday – 10:15pm at Rockwood Music Hall: 196 Allen St. (between Houston & Stanton St.) New York, NY (212) 477-4155 [tickets]
- Madame Mayhem 7:30pm + Midnight Crisis 6:30pm at Mercury Lounge: 217 E. Houston St. (bet. Ludlow & Essex St.) New York, NY. (212) 260-4700 [tickets]
- Grace Kelly 7pm at Joe’s Pub: 425 Lafayette St. (between Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.) New York, NY (212) 539-8777
Every Wednesday:
- The Gramercy Seisiun traditional Irish session 7pm at The Gramercy House: 272 Third Ave. (between 21st & 22nd St.) New York, NY
- Terry Waldo ragtime pianist, 8:30pm – 1:30am every Wednesday at The Dead Rabbit: 30 Water St. (between Broad St. & Coenties Slip), New York, NY (646) 422-7906
- The Skeedle Brothers at Safari Beach Club: 40-05 Bell Blvd. (40th Ave.) Bayside, Queens, NY. (718) 224-0690
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Thursday, January 12, 2017
-
Dusty Wright (album release gig) 9pm, The Waters Project 10pm at Parkside Lounge: 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.) New York, NY (212) 673-6270
- Dan Orlando 7pm + Ximena Borges 8pm + Newcomers Club 9pm + The Bright Silence 11pm at Rockwood Music Hall: 196 Allen St. (between Houston & Stanton St.) New York, NY (212) 477-4155 [tickets]
- Darren Roche along with Matt Diaz and Jake James at Paddy Reilly’s: 519 Second Ave. (29th St.) New York, NY (212) 686-1210.
Every Thursday:
- Niall O’Leary Irish Culture Night at Paddy Reilly’s: 519 Second Ave. (29th St.) New York, NY (212) 686-1210.
- Ray Greiche solo acoustic 9pm at Rathbones: 1702 Second Ave. (88th St.) New York, NY (212) 369-7362
- Wilson’s Marauders hosted by Tom Wilson 8-11pm at The Monk: 68-67 Fresh Pond Rd. (69th Ave.) (347) 987-4097 Ridgewood Queens
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Friday, January 13, 2017
- The Ziggernauts – 9pm at Parkside Lounge: 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.) New York, NY (212) 673-6270
- Jack’s Corporate: A night of the music of Andrew McMahon to benefit The Dear Jack Foundation 7pm + Lonely Heartstring Band 8:30pm + Kennan Moving Company 10pm at Rockwood Music Hall: 196 Allen St. (between Houston & Stanton St.) New York, NY (212) 477-4155 [tickets]
Every Friday:
- Enda Keegan 9pm at The Playwright Tavern: 202 W. 49th St. (between Broadway & 8th Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 262-9229
- “Saved by the 90s“ party with The Bayside Tigers at Webster Hall: 125 E. 11th St. (between 3rd & 4th Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 353-1600
- Torchlite 9pm at Pier A: 22 Battery Place (West St.) New York, NY (212) 785-0153
- Live music at Parkside Lounge: 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.) New York, NY (212) 673-6270
- Mary Courtney’s Ballad Session 6-8pm at An Beal Bocht Cafe: 445 W. 238th St. Bronx, New York (718) 884-7127
- Aaron Short 10pm at Scallywags: 508 Ninth Ave. (between 38th & 39th St.) New York, NY (646) 490-4803
- Live music 9pm at Donovan’s: 57-24 Roosevelt Ave. (58th St.) Woodside, NY. (718) 429-9339
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Saturday, January 14, 2017
- Colin Smith Band 10pm at Ulysses’: 95 Pearl St. / 58 Stone St. New York, NY (212) 482-0400
- Jeremy Bar-illan – 8pm + Lies & Cigars – 9pm + Fernando Avila – 10pm at Parkside Lounge: 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.) New York, NY (212) 673-6270
- Triboro Trad Authority 10pm at An Beal Bocht Cafe:
445 W. 238th St. Bronx, NY. (718) 884-7127 - 45 RPM 7pm + The Legendary Murphys 10pm at KJ Farrell’s: 242 Pettit Ave, Bellmore, NY
Every Saturday:
- Enda Keegan 10pm at Rosie O’Grady’s: 800 7th Ave. (W. 52nd St.) New York, NY (212) 582-2975
- Jazz brunch with Emily Asher’s Garden Party 1-4pm at Fraunces Tavern: 54 Pearl St. (Broad St.) New York, NY (212) 968-1776
- Allen Gogarty at Fraunces Tavern: 54 Pearl St. (Broad St.) New York, NY (212) 968-1776.
- Tara O’Grady tipsy tea jazz brunch 11:30am – 2:30pm at Tanner Smith’s: 204 W. 55th St. (between Broadway & 7th Ave.) New York, NY. (646) 590-2034.
- The Stone Street Sessions 10pm at Ulysses’: 95 Pearl St. / 58 Stone St. New York, NY (212) 482-0400
- Patrick Madden & friends, trad session every Saturday 9pm at St. Andrew’s: 140 W. 46th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.) New York, NY
- The Raging Hornpipes 11pm every Saturday at Paddy Reilly’s: 519 Second Ave. (29th St.) New York, NY (212) 686-1210.
- Saturday Seisiun 6pm at Kelly Ryan’s: 5790 Mosholu Ave. Bronx, NY. (718) 548-4939
- Live music 9pm at Donovan’s: 57-24 Roosevelt Ave. (58th St.) Woodside, NY. (718) 429-9339
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Sunday, January 15, 2017
- Murderers Row presents Tribute to The Kinks 8:30 – 11pm at Tom Clark’s Treehouse (upstairs at 2A): 25 Avenue A (E. 2nd St.)New York, NY. (212) 505-2466
Every Sunday:
- Sean McNally every Sunday at The Porterhouse at Fraunces Tavern: 54 Pearl St. (Broad St.) New York, NY (212) 968-1776.
- The Scratcher Sessions 7-9pm at The Scratcher: 209 E. 5th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.) New York, NY (212) 477-0030
- Aaron Short 2pm at Draught 55: 245 E. 55th St. (Second Ave.) New York, NY
- Traditional Irish Seisiun every Sunday 6-9pm at The Dead Rabbit: 30 Water St., New York, NY
- Tony DeMarco every Sunday at 11th Street Bar: 510 E. 11th St. (between Ave. A & B) New York, NY (212) 982-3929
- The Turn 9pm at The Playwright Tavern: 202 W. 49th St. (between Broadway & 8th Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 262-9229
- Amo live solo rock show at The Mean Fiddler: 266 W. 47th St. (between Broadway & Eighth Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 354-2950
- Jerry Dugger 11pm – 3am at The Red Lion: 151 Bleecker St. New York, NY (212) 260-9797
- Martin Flynn at Lily Flanagan’s: 345 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, NY
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Please note: All listings here are subject to change. We will do our best to keep this listing accurate, but it is a good idea to confirm with the venue before heading to a show. Please report any corrections in the comments below. Thanks.
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