Where the Vampires Live A story about Live NY Music venues and other Strange Occurrences |
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This is definitely where Dracula spends his weekend’s, the dark candle lit venue is perfect for luring your prey to dinner, or you could have dinner at one of the great restaurants within walking distance of the club and then head back to the Crash Mansion and give your girlfriend a hickey. Then there is Lit another awesome club to see live music and spread the wings of your cape as you boogie down to the host of many new and talented bands. But wait the list continues there is: Sylvia's (212) 996-0660 328 Lenox Ave (125th / 126th) This world famous soul food restaurant also serves up a jazz brunch every Saturday with Lonnie Youngblood. Every Sunday they have a historic Gospel brunch. Music on weekends is from 12:30 - 4:00. Please call for further details. Terrace In The Sky (212) 666-9490 400 West 119th Street (Amsterdam Ave / Morningside Drive) Reservations suggested for guaranteed seating. Sky Grille & Cash Bar. No Cover! Live music 7:30PM - 9:30PM every other Tuesday. Great looking venue with rooftop seating and jazz offered from time to time, mixed in with other styles of music. ”Jazz in the Sky” produced by RobertaOnTheArts.com The Lenox Lounge (212) 427-0253 (124th / 125th Sts.) Recently renovated to its 1930's art deco splendor. The Zebra Room in back with its baby grand piano, tiled floors and leather banqueted booths is one of the finest looking jazz spaces in town. Local jazz legends booked on weekends with a $20 cover charge and 1 drink minimum per set. The 3 Sets are 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00. $10 cover and 2 drink minimum for Monday night jam session with Patience Higgins and the Sugar Hill Jazz Quartet who start the first set at 9:30, with the jam following and heating up till 2:30 AM. Call ahead for Tuesday bookings. Wednesday features the remarkable Nathan and Max Lucas quartet (2 drink minimum/no cover) from 6:30-11:00. There is no cover for Thursday Blues and R & B sets, but there is a 2 drink minimum – music from 8:00-12:00. Sundays vocal jam session gets cooking at 7:00 PM and and goes till 11:00 PM, carrying a $10.00 cover charge and 2 drink minimum. Southern style cooking from Tuesday thru Sunday -- restaurant serving from 5:00 PM. Apollo Theater (212) 531-5300 X 305 for info (212) 749-5838 for box office (212) 531-5337 for tour 253 W. 125th St. ( 7th / 8th Aves.) The Apollo doesn't book much jazz these days. The legendary Wednesday Amateur Night is still a strong draw though. Harlem Song is a Broadway style musical that was recently running in the Apollo featuring the musical legacy of Harlem. A renovation has just been completed, which should help restore the Apollo to its deserved legendary status. So grab your cape jump in a horse and buggy and find out more great places to experience live music. Just log on to The New York Optimist and find our music venue selections of the week. Questions: jsebastian@thenewyorkoptimist.com |
Billie Holiday |
Live at The Lenox Lounge |
The New York Optimist January 2009 |
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