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Best NYC Spots for Live Music and Open Mics
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items The live music scene in NYC is still kind of reeling post-pandemic, but here are some of my favorite spots to not only see shows but perform myself.
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Places you might catch me at a show in Manhattan!
I love how intimate this venue is. I truly enjoy performing here as well as seeing my friends perform here. Sound is always fantastic and sound person is always professional (which is hard to come by in NYC). I can't really give another reason why I ...
Heaven Can Wait - Music Venue - East Village - NYC
I have yet to perform here, but its really one of my dream venues. I love seeing shows here. Its intimate but holds fans of a mid-level band. I hope to get on this stage before I die.
Irving Plaza Tickets & Schedule | New York Concert Venue
I'm adding this venue because I've had some pretty great experiences here in the past, though my more recent experiences have been less than great - I'm speaking strictly from a performance perspective. As a spectator I've always loved going to shows...
The Bowery Electric
HIGHLY highly recommend going to see a show in the summer here. No matter the show, the vibes are just right. After a hot summer day, when the sun is down and you get the breeze off the river, nothing beats enjoying your favorite band at this really ...
The Rooftop at Pier 17
This is another venue I've never performed at, but I love going to see mid-level bands in a more intimate setting. Capacity is capped at 600 and you really feel that.
Bowery Ballroom
It's really so sad to see what has happened to the Knitting Factory in NYC; from a massive 3 floor venue in Manhattan, to a smaller but respectable location in Brooklyn, to a very small stage in the back room of a totally different bar. Its indicativ...
Knitting Factory · 101 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
DO NOT GO HERE!! I'm adding this venue just to say do not see shows here. This venue is awful. And you can ask me why and I will say its just a feeling. Its an uncomfortable venue where I've never had a good time at a show. Maybe its those massive pi...
Terminal 5 - The Bowery Presents
Brooklyn
I love how intimate this venue is. I got to see one of my favorite bands here, Enter Shikari, and we had a blast!
Music Hall of Williamsburg - The Bowery Presents
I've seen quite a few shows here including my friend, Remember Jones, and his 13-piece band. Its always a fun time at this venue. I even did background on a movie once here.
Brooklyn | Brooklyn Bowl
I've only ever seen my friends who were in a band called Get Involved here, but I remember really enjoying this venue.
Saint Vitus Bar
Full disclosure, I've been to this venue a BUNCH for drinks, but have never seen a show here. But I hear good things!
Union Hall
Queens
Astoria's music venues are NYC's best kept secret
My friend Jason hosts a really fun open mic every 2nd Tuesday of the month! Musicians, poets, comedians and artists of all kinds are welcome!
Sissy McGinty's | New York NY