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Albany

  • Bighouse Brewing Company, Albany, NY

  • Borders Books and Music, 59 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY 12205, (518) 482-5800, fax: (518)482-0724 contact: Kate Avallone-Serra, (Tu-Th 10-6pm, F-Sa 12-8pm), ph: (518) 482-0298 capacity: 200

  • The Egg, State Plaza performing arts

  • Eighth Step Coffeehouse, 14 Willett St., Albany, NY, (518) 434-1703

  • Justin's, 301 Lark St., Albany, NY 12210, (518) 436-7008, fax: (518) 432-4122, contact: Hal Miller capacity: 60

  • The Larkin Restaurant, 199 Lark Street. Albany, New York (518) 463-5225 "We are looking for singer songwriters, jazz artists, and mellower rock bands that would be willing to come to Albany NY to play at a great new small venue. we provide rooms and meals for musicians, and $."

  • Lion Heart Blues Cafe, 256 Lark St., Albany, NY 12210, (518) 436-9530 contact: Jerry Aumand, capacity: 55

  • The Loft, Albany, NY performance space

  • Mother Earth's Cafe, 217 Western Ave. (@ Quail St.), Albany, NY 12203, (518) 434-0944, contact: Richard Genest (M-F 9am-5pm) capacity: 55

  • Pauly's Hotel, 337 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206, (518) 426-0828 contact: Lee Yattaw (M 10am-2pm, Th-Su 7pm) capacity: 200

  • QE2, 13 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12210, (518) 434-2023 contact: Charlene Shortsleeve (M-F after 3pm), 280 Lark St., Albany, NY 12210, (518) 434-2697, capacity: 225

  • Starbucks, St. James Square, Albany, NY

  • TGIF Concert Series, Albany, NY

  • Valentine's, 17 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208, (518) 432-6572, contact: Howard or Mary Kay (M-F afternoons), capacity: 350

Amityville (LI)

  • Wrong Way Inn, 198 Broadway, Amityville (516) 798-9132 "Greg and Steve are looking to give you a more cultural experience in this intimate, quaint village bar. Besides offering the best in regional live music, we are looking to feature art exhibits from local artists and poetry readings and/or spoken word events."

Astoria

  • Astoria Street Fair, 36th & 37th, Astoria, NY (Queens)

Babylon (LI)

  • Zen Den, 14A Railroad Ave. Babylon Village. (631) 321-1565. "across from Babylon Train Station very small but nice with deserts and coffees." contact: Will Angeloro <pappy402@aol.com>

Bayshore (Long Island)

  • Da Funky Fish

  • The Swing Set, 60 East Main St., Bayshore, NY, (516) 666-2138

Bemus Point

  • The Casino, Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY, (716) 386-3727

Binghamton

  • The Cyber Cafe, 176 Main St., Binghamton, NY 13905, (607) 723-2345, Contact: Jeff Kahn, <jk@stny.lrun.com>

  • The Empire Club, Binghamton, NY

  • Holiday Inn Arena, Binghamton

Brewster

  • Tom & Jerry's

Brockport

  • 12 Corners Coffeehouse, 29 Sweden Hill Rd., Brockport, NY 14420, (716) 637-6289, Contact: Glenn, <Gendelta@AOL.COM>

Buffalo

  • 454 Pearl Street

  • The Basement, 218 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY

  • Broadway Joe's, 3051 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214, (716)837-3650, (716) 836-9555, capacity: 400+

  • Buffalo Nickel, 454 Pearl St., Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 855-0050, <gargoyle@localnet.com>, contact: Vince or Steve (M-F 12-6pm), ph: (716) 884-9848 capacity: 450

  • Coffee Bean Cafe, 3260 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14214, (716) 837-2326, Contact: Jim (Tues 9-11 PM), "Great people, great food, great location, great coffeehouse. One of the best in the country. The staff is top notch: you will be treated with kindness. Music is just about every night of the week. Mostly acoustic acts, but a variety of styles. Tips and if you remember to ask in advance, a meal - a very good meal - on the house."

  • The Continental, 212 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 855-3938 contact: Christine (Tu 1pm-5pm) capacity: 500

  • Lafayette Tap Room, 391 Washington St., Buffalo, NY 14203, (716) 855-8800, fax: (716) 849-0636 contact: Joe Silvaroli (M-F 1-3pm), (716) 847-6511 capacity: 225

  • The Majestic Theatre  (Formerly Melody Fair), North Tonawanda

  • Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St., Buffalo, NY 14203, (716) 855-3931 contact: Jack Hunter, 32 Plymouth, Buffalo, NY 14201, (716) 884-1478 capacity: 100

  • Mr. Goodbar/Mary's Lounge Records, Bookings:Att: Heinz Remus, PO BOX 1462, Buffalo, NY 14213, (716) 876-2060, fax (716) 876-2374, <maryslounge@maryslounge.com>, (This 300-500 capacity venue is located just blocks from Buffalo State College on the Elmwood Strip. Live music up to 6 nights per week. Well advertised. All styles except country.)

  • Nietzsche's, 248 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14201, (716) 886-8539 contact: Joe Rubino (M-F 1-4pm) capacity: 400

  • Showplace Theatre, 1063 Grant St., Buffalo, NY 14207, USA, ph/fax: (716) 876-4514, contact: Tom Barone (M-F 9am-5pm), Entertainment Services International, 3690 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226, (716) 835-3500, fax: (716) 833-7050 capacity: 700

  • Sideshow Music Hall, Buffalo, NY, (716) 821-9150

  • Stimulance, 3160 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14214, (716) 837-8207, "Coffeehouse. You'll play for tips, coffee, and some dessert. Mostly a younger crowd. Great open mic on Monday nights."

  • The Tralf, 100 Theatre {lace, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 852-0522, fax: (716) 852-0431 contact: Tony Marfione, ph: (716) 883-4235, fax: (716) 881-0452 capacity: 450

Chester

  • Bodles Opera House, 39 Main St., Chester, NY, (845) 469-4595, Contact: Jon Stein <jsteinmusic@yahoo.com>, "Bodles Opera House has been known as Orange County's (NY) premier night club for the past 15 years. Since 1996, Bodles has been presenting weekly concerts featuring some of the most well-known artists/bands in the country, as well as those artists that are now nationally touring and will be well-known one day. Some of the concerts to date include: Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Melanie, Average White Band, Ambrosia, John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band, John Sebastian, Cheryl Wheeler, Christine Lavin and many many others. Bodles has also presented some of the best indie-oriented artists in the country: Chuck Brodsky, Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer, Joel Mabus, Bar Scott, Greg Cagno, and many many others. We feature regular Friday night concerts, Sunday Supper Club Concert Series, Wednesday Jazz Jams and Thursday night open mic." - Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Blues, Rock

Clifton Park

  • Northern Lights, Clifton Park, NY

Corning

  • Maley McDoogle's, Corning, NY, 936-9600

  • Soul Full Cup Coffeehouse, Corning, NY

Croton

  • The Black Cow, Croton, (914) 274- 7544

Endicott (70 miles south of Syracuse)

  • Country Pines, Endicott, NY

  • Endicott Performing Arts Center, 102 Washington Av, (Close to Rts. 17, 81, and 88), Endicott, NY. Lou Ligouri, <lligouri@STNY.LRUN.COM>, capacity 300, folk

Fayetteville

  • Roaster's Corner, Fayetteville, NY

Glen's Falls

  • Luna's Underground, Glen's Falls, NY

  • MT Mugg's, Glen St., Glen's Falls, NY, (518) 792-7063

Glenview

  • Bayou Cafe, eatery featuring live R&B, Reggae, Cajun and Zydeco

Huntington Village

  • Classy Coffee, 20 Clinton Avenue, Huntington Village, Long Island

Ithaca

  • ABC Cafe, 308 Stewart Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 277-4770 contact: Ken Hallet (Tu-Th 3-5pm) capacity: 60

  • Bound for Glory, Ithaca, NY, folk music on Sunday nights

  • Castaways, 413-415 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY, (607) 272-1370

  • Cornell Concert Commission - "Student group dedicated to bringing popular music concerts to Cornell University."

  • Cornell Concert Series

  • CRS Barn Studio, performance art space

  • Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance, Ithaca, NY

  • The Haunt, 114 W. Green St., Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 277-3447, fax: (607) 387-7189, contact: Jennifer Murphy, P.O. Box 458, Ithaca, NY 14851, (607) 277-2726, capacity: 300

  • Ithaca Festival, Ithaca, NY

  • Juna's Cafe, 146 Commons, Itahca, NY, (607) 256-4292

  • Maxie's Supper Club, Ithaca, NY, (607) 272-4136

  • Micabers, Ithaca, NY, (607) 273-9243

  • The Moosewood Cafe, Ithaca, NY

  • The Nines, 311 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 272-1888, contact: Pete Panek (M,F 12-5pm),  capacity: 150

  • O'Leary's Irish Pub, Ithaca, NY

  • The Rongovian Embassy, Ithaca, NY

  • Unitarian Church, Ithaca NY

Kingston

  • Flying Saucer Cafe 33 North Front St. Kingston, contact: Earl or Hillary (845) 338-8133

  • The West Strand Grill

Lake Placid

  • Zig Zags, Lake Placid, NY

Lakewood

  • The Big Tree, 4403 West Fairmont Ave., Lakewood, NY, (716) 763-8733

Latham

  • Malt River Brewing Company, New Loudon Rd., Latham, NY 12110, (518) 786-6258

  • Saratoga Winners, 1375 New Loudon Rd., Route 9, Latham, NY 12047, (518) 783-1010, fax: (518) 783-6901 contact: Melissa Picard (M-F 11am-5pm), P.O. Box 541, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA capacity: 600

Lawrence

  • Jones Beach Theater, Lawrence, NY 11793

Lynbrook

  • Broadway Beanery, 2 Broadway, Lynbrook, NY, (516) 596-0028

Montour Falls

  • The Melting Pot, Montour Falls, NY, 535-2215

Mount Kisco

  • Borders Books & Music, 162 East Main St., Mount Kisco, NY, (914) 241-8387

New Paltz

  • Cabaloosa, 58 Main St., New Paltz, NY 12561, (914) 255-3400 contact: Noelle (Tu-F 3-6pm) capacity: 200+

  • Creations Coffeehouse in New Paltz contact: Frank (845) 255-2938.

  • Oasis Cafe 58 Main St New Paltz, NY 12561-1522 (845) 255-2400

New York (+ some Long Island) - NYC Jazz Clubs

  • 55 Bar, 55 Christopher St (@ 7th Ave.), New York, NY (212) 929-9883

  • Ace Bar 531 E 5th Street btwn Avenue A and B (212) 979-8476

  • Acme Underground, 9 Great Jones St., New York, NY 10012, (212) 677-6963, (212) 677-6924, contact: Bryan or James (M-F 1-5pm) capacity: 200

  • The All Aboard Bar, Long Island, NY

  • All That Jazz Tours

  • Apollo Theater 253 W 125th Street (212) 749-5838

  • Arca 9th Avenue btwn 1st and 2nd Street (212) 253-1462 by subway take the F to 2nd Ave.

  • Arlene Grocery 95 Stanton St., New York, NY 10002, (212) 358-1633,contact: Shane or Owen (M-Th 12pm-5pm) capacity: 150. "Doesn't charge a cover and doesn't pay the bands (at all). Still, a lot of people like to play there for the vibe and the very good sound system."

  • @ Cafe - St. Marks Lounge 12 St. Marks Place (212) 979-5439 btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave, Subway N,R to 8th St.; 6 to Astor Place

  • Auntie Mae's Parlor, Manhattan

  • Austin Street Fair, 63rd & Austin St., Forrest Hills, NY

  • Baby Jupiter, 170 Orchard St., NYC, (212) 388-7045

  • Back Fence 155 Bleeker Street between Sullivan and ThompsonBaggot Inn 82 W 3rd Street (212) 477-0622 for bookings call 473-6658

  • Back Street Blues, 60 Front St., Rockville Center, NY, (516) 766-MOJO

  • The Baggot Inn, 82 West 3rd St., NYC, "Between Thompson & Sullivan in the Village."

  • BAM Opera House 30 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn (718) 636-4111

  • Bar d'O 29 Bedford Street at Downing Street (212) 627-1580 Subway:1, 9 to Houston Street Sun- Thurs 7pm-3am; Fri, Sat 7pm-4am.

  • Bar 6 502 Sixth Ave btwn12th and 13th Streets (212) 645-2439 Subway: F to 14th Street.

  • The Bank 225 Houston Street at Essex St. (212) 505-5033 Subway:F to Second Avenue Hour Vary With the event.

  • Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway @ 74th Street, New York, NY, (212) 496-7070

  • Bird Land 315 W44th Street (212) 581-3080

  • Bitter End, 147 Bleeker (at LaGuardia), New York, NY 10012, USA, ph/fax: (212) 673-7030, contact: Ken Gorka (M-Th 2-5pm) capacity: 220

  • Blues Supply 4 West 31st Street (212) 279-0003.

  • Blue Note 131 W. 3rd Street NYC (212) 475-8592 - mostly jazz, some blues

  • BMW Bar, 199 7th Ave (at 22nd St), NYC, (212) 229-1807, "Bar is really tiny. It's practically a closet. And we are not recommending it currently because of a general bad attitude on the part of the booker."

  • Borders at Park & 57th

  • Bottom Line, 15 W 4th Street @ Mercer, New York, NY 10012, (212) 228-6300, (212) 228-7880, fax: (212) 777-2370 contact: Allan Pepper. (capacity: 400)

  • Bowery Bar, 358 Bowery at 4th St, (212) 475-2220 Subway:6 to Bleeker Street hour Mon-Sun 11:30am-4am

  • Broadway Beanery, 2 Broadway, Lynbrook, NY, (516) 596-0028

  • Brooklyn Academy of Music, or BAM, 30 Lafayette Ave., "Located in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn. The main BAM building at 30 Lafayette Avenue between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street and houses the BAMcafe. For more detailed instructions as to how to locate BAM, please see their website. BAM is located within three blocks of most subway lines, making it easy to get to from all parts of Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx. Itis the quick, cheap and reliable way to get to BAM."

  • Brownies, 169 Avenue A (Between E 10th & E 11th), New York, NY 10009, (212) 420-8392, fax: (212) 254-8673 contact: Will or Chris (M-F 12-5pm) capacity: 200+

  • Buddah Bar 150 Varick Street at Vandam, (212) 255-4433. Subwat 1,9 to Houston St. C,E to Spring St. Hours Mon-Sun 10p-4a.

  • The C-Note, 157 Avenue C (at Ave. C & 9th St. - East Village), (212) 677-8142

  • Cafe Geo 122 St Marks Place New York, NY is soliciting demo tapes. Anything not too loud for a coffeeship with capacity of 40. From folk to hip-hop, we're interested. (Attn Richard Lynch)

  • Cafe Wha ? 115 MacDougal Street btwn W3rd and Bleecker. (212) 254-3706

  • Cake 99 Avenue B btwn 6th and 7th Streets. Subway F to Second Ave.

  • Carnrgie Hall 881 7th Ave @ 56th Street (212) 247-7800

  • CB's Gallery, 313 Bowery @ Bleeker St., New York, NY 10003, (212) 982-4052l, (212) 677-0455, fax: (212) 995-0019 contact: Micheline (W 1-4pm) capacity: 150

  • CBGB'S, 315 Bowery St., Greenwich Village, New York, NY 10003, (212) 982-4052, fax: (212) 995-0019 contact: Louise Parnassa (Tu,Th 1-4pm) capacity: 350

  • The Chameleon, East Village.

  • Chaz & Wilson's, 201A West 79th St (between Amsterdam & Broadway).

  • Chicago Blues73 8th Ave below 14th Street (212) 924-9755.

  • China Club 2130 Broadway (212) 398-3800 at 75th St. Rock and Roll place where Jagger and Bowie are spotted often (both live part time in the Upper West Side). Good people watching, but go elsewhere for dancing.

  • Chicago Blues, 73 8th Ave between 13th and 14th, NYC (212) 924-9755

  • Classic Cafe, Long Island

  • The Caves, 700 Van Duzer St., Staten Island, NY 10301, Contact: Michael Barbera, Catalyst Promotions, Send Press kits to: Attn: The Caves, 9 Wildwood Lane, Staten Island, NY 10307

  • Club Exit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn

  • Clout Club (at Pink Pony Cafe) 176 Ludlow St., <pannell@bway.net> Acoustic and spoken word.

  • The Collins, 735 8th Ave. (@46th St), New York, NY

  • Context, 28 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, (212) 505-2702, fax: (212) 777-3394, contact: Ed or Loosil-Ja capacity: 100

  • The Continental, 25 Third Ave at St. Mark's. (corner of 3rd & St. Marks Place), New York, NY 10003, (212) 529-6924, contact: Noel (M 1-5pm), ph: (212) 529-6924 capacity: 125

  • The Cooler, 416 W. 14th Street at 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014, USA, ph/fax: (212) 645-5189, contact: Jedi, ph: (212) 229-0785 capacity: 350

  • Copacabana, 10 E. 60th St. (212) 755-6010 at Madison Ave. Several levels, one of New York's oldest clubs. Cover: $10.

  • Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St., (right off Bleecker just west of Sixth Ave.), West Village

  • Country on Columbus Street Fest, Columbus Blvd, NYC, - September

  • Cutting Edge Showcase, NYC, Contact: Bobby Torres, Rockhouse Mangement at (203) 934-2501 or Real Time Records at (203) 934-0459 for more info.

  • The Cutting Room, 19 W 24th St., (Between 6th & Broadway), New York, NY, (212) 691-1900

  • The Dark Star/Triad, NOW CALLED "THE LOUNGE"

  • The Den, 44 Ave A (between 3rd and 4th), NYC

  • Desmond's, 433 Park Ave. So., (btwn 29th and 30th Streets), NYC

  • Don Hill's, 511 Greenwich St. (Corner of Spring), New York, NY 10013, (212) 334-1390, fax: (212) 925-0926 contact: Don (M-F 2-5pm) capacity: 300

  • Downtime, 251 W 30th Street btwn 7th and 8th Ave, New York, NY 100001, (212) 695-2747, (212) 695-3373, fax: (212) 629-5688 contact: Jeanine Alferi (M-F 12-5pm) capacity: 350

  • The Downtown, 190 Main St., Farmingdale, NY, (516) 293-7700

  • Elbow Room, 144 Bleecker St, (Between LaGuardia & Thompson), NYC, (212) 979-8434

  • Extreme's, 441 Midland Ave., Staten Island, NY 10316, Contact: Michael Barbera, Catalyst Promotions, Send Press kits to: Attn: Extreme's, 9 Wildwood Lane, Staten Island, NY 10307

  • Faces and Names, 159 West 54th St, New York, NY, (212) 586-9311

  • Fez, 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones, New York, NY 10003, (212) 533-3000, (212) 533-2680, fax: (212) 995-0591, contact: Brian Winters or Ellen Cavolina (M-F 12-5pm) capcity: 150

  • Galapagos Art & Performance Space, 70 N 6th St. (between Wythe & Kent), (Williamsburg), Brooklyn, NY, 11211, (718) 782-5188. Contact: Jessica Meeker, "Galapagos Art & Performance Space is host to many different bands & music groups with very different styles. If you would like to get an idea of the music visit our web site. It may also give you a better idea of other kinds of events that we have. (Take L train to Bedford A.)"

  • The Gaslight, 400 W 14th St. (at 9th Ave)

  • Gonzalez Y Gonzalez, 625 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, ph: (212) 473-8787, fax: (212) 533-4645, contact: Marc Campbell, c/o The Louisiana Bar, 622 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, (212) 460-9633 capacity: 300

  • Greenwich Cafe, 75 Greenwich St.

  • Hamptons Music Fest, Long Island - Held in August

  • Hogs & Heifers East, 1843 1st Ave., NYC (212) 722-8635, "NYC's most infamous honky-tonk...."

  • Hoppin' Jalepeno's, 597 W 207th St., (A train to 207th St.), NYC, (212) 569-6059

    • Wednesday night jams hosted by Orville Davis

  • Huntington Fall Festival, Huntington, NY - early October

  • Irving Plaza ,17 Irving Place @ 14th Street, call box office for tickets (212) 777-6800

  • Internet Cafe 82 E 3rd Street btwn 1st and 2nd Aves. 614-0747

  • Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St (between 4th St & Astor Place), NYC, (212) 539-8778

  • Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Plaza, New York, NY 10003, (212) 777-6817, fax: (212) 777-6885, contact: Eric Herz (M-F 10am-6pm), Metropolitan Entertainment, P.O. Box 1566, Montclair, NJ 07042, (201) 744-0770, fax: (201) 744-2331 capacity: 900

  • Keenan's, Broadway & 204th St., Monday night jam with Orville Davis & Karen Hudson co-hosting. Call (212) 567-9016.

  • Kenny's Castaways, 157 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012, (212) 979-9762, fax: (212) 979-0104 contact: Roger Probert (M-F 12am-8pm), ph: (516) 883-4505 capacity: 250

  • Knitting Factory 674 Leonard St., New York, NY 10013, (btwn. Broadway and Church Street), (212) 219-3006,fax: (212) 219-3401 contact: JW (Tu,Th 2-6pm) capacity: 250/55. Jazz and Poetry.

  • The Lakeside Lounge, 162 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, (212) 529-8463, contact: Roscoe capacity: 100

  • L'Amours, 1545 63rd St., Brooklyn, NY

  • Laura Belle 120 West 43rd St. (between 6th and broadway) ((212) 819-1000 Very chi chi. Dinner until 10, then a dance floor. Cover: $10.

  • Le Bar Bat, 311 West 57th Street (W 57th between 8th & 9th Aves), NYC, (212) 307-7228

  • Lincoln Park Bar, 9th Ave. & 56th St., NYC

  • The Lion's Den, 214 Sullivan St., (btwn Bleeker and West 3rd in Greenwich Village), New York, NY 10012, (212) 477-2782, <ceggroup96@aol.com>, contact: Howie Schnee (M-F 12pm-6pm), Creative Entertainment Group, 51 E. 42nd St., Suite 508, New York, NY 10017, (212) 634-0427, fax: (212) 634-0432 capacity: 300. "Features 4-8 showcase bands per night for booking information call Creative Entertainmemt Group (201) 854-4074."

  • The Living Room, 84 Stanton St., NYC, (212) 533-7235

  • Loeb Student Center, 566 Laguardia Pl, (212) 998-4999

  • Lola, 30 W 22nd St. (between 5th and 6th Avenues), NYC

  • Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach, NY National Beach

  • The Lounge (formerly The Dark Star Lounge), 158 W 72nd St., (212) 362-2590, Contact: Johnny Walker. "Dark Star Lounge is now just called "The Lounge." And they have replaced the grand piano with an upright, making the small stage that much bigger."

  • Lousiana Community Bar & Grill, 622 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, (212) 460-9633, fax: (212) 260-0603 contact: Marc Campbell capacity: 250

  • Ludlow Bar 165 Ludlow Street btwn Houston and Rivington Streets. (212) 353-0536 Subway F to Second Ave.

  • Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St., New York, NY 10002, (212) 260-2323 contact: JR (after 7pm) capacity: 75

  • Manny's Car Wash, 1558 3rd Ave., (btwn 87th and 88th), New York, NY 10128, (212) 369-2583, (212) 369-BLUES, fax: (212) 369-2423 contact: Buddy Fox (M-F 1-5pm), ph: (212) 369-0789 capacity: 190, "Home of the sunday night improv. Blues jam musicians welcome."

  • Maxim's 680 Madison Avenue (212) 751-5111

  • McGovern's, 305 Spring St., New York, NY 10013, (212) 627-5037, fax: (212) 645-1521 contact: Steve Greenberg, (212)645-1521 or Gina Paiano - ph: (212) 627-5030, capacity: 200 CLOSED???

  • Meow Mix, 269 E Houston St., (corner of Suffolk), NYC, (212) 254-0688

  • The Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St., New York, NY 10002, (212) 260-1214/4700, fax: (212) 260-4700 contact: Carrie Klein or Theresa Chambers (Th-F 1-5pm) capcity: 250

  • Merlot room 44 W 63rd Street tel (212) 582-2121 Les Paul every Monday Night also Tito Puente show up once in a while, Great Jazz call for Reservations

  • Metropolis Cafe 31 Union Square (212)675-2300. Expensive restaurant hides a downstairs party late Thursday night. Come after 1am.

  • Mission 531 E. 5th St. (212) 473-9096 between Ave. A and B. Major label alternative music with Depeche Mode and Cure fans. Filled with a New Jersey crowd weekends.

  • Nell's 246 W 14th Street (21) 675-1567

  • New Music Cafe on the corner of Canal Street and West Broadway (212) 941-1019

  • NY Popfest at Fez July 4

  • The Nightingale Bar, 213 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10003, (212) 473-9398 contact: Tom (Su 6pm-9pm) capacity: 150, (on 2nd Ave @ 13th St.)

  • New Music Cafe, 380 Canal St., New York, NY 10013, (212) 941-1019, fax: (212) 941-0961 contact: Barry Walter (M-F 9am-5pm), ph: (201) 786-4055 capacity: 550

  • Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. between Avenues B & C (Subway: F to Second Ave.), NYC, (212) 505-8183

  • O'Flauerty's, West 46th between 8th & 9th, NYC

  • Orange Bear, 47 Murray St. (Between Church & West Broadway), NYC, (212) 566-3705

  • Palladium 126 E 14th Street btwn 3rd and 4th Aves. (212) 473-7171

  • The Pine Barrens Inn, East Quogue, NY, (631) 653-5045 (Suffolk County)

  • Playwright Tavern, 8th Ave & 46th St., NYC

  • Pourhouse, 790 Metropolitan Ave @ Humboldt St., Brooklyn, NY, (718) 599-0697

  • Pyramid, 101 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, (212) 473-7184 contact: Lauren, (212) 490-2162 capacity: 250

  • Rainy Day Cafe The Owner Nestor is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet and he greats you at the door. very laid back, folk music and poetry with a smoking Amsterdam atmosphere.

  • Raymond's Cafe, NYC

  • Rebar Lounge, 127 8th Ave. (at 16th Street.), NYC, 10011, (212) 627-1680, Contact: Alexandra Ginn (Please do not call, mail materials) - "We have a stage, a board with 6 inputs.... 2 monitors.... And a PA." Capacity: 300

  • Red Blazer Too 349 W 46th Street @ Ninth Ave. (212) 262-3112

  • The Rising Cafe, 186 5th Ave at Sackett. Brooklyn area, (718) 789-6340

  • Rodeo Bar, 375 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016, (212) 683-6500, fax: (212) 689-8616 contact: Merck Campbell, ph: (212) 253-1745 capacity: 150

  • Roseland Ballroom, 239 W. 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019-5803, (212) 247-0200

  • Roxy 515 W. 18th St. (212) 645-5156. Mixed club with a heavily gay crowd on Saturday and Sunday. Cover: $7-$15. Subway: A,C,E,L to 14th Street Hours vary with event.

  • Rex 246 Fifth Ave. (212) 725-6997 at 28th St. A restaurant with good (but expensive) food downstairs and good dance floor upstairs. Mostly 16-18 crowd on weekends, but a good backup for slow nights.

  • The Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Lenox Av, Harlem, (Nona Smith) (212) 369-1581

  • Shi-Bar, Woodfield Rd., West Hempstead, NY

  • SHOUT!, 35 E 13th St, NYC, (212) 592-4691, (212) 979-6677 (Bar 13)

  • Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Avenue A @ 6th, New York, NY 10009, (212) 473-7373, fax: (212) 982-5729 contact: Lach (W 2-5pm), ph: (212) 780-9083 capacity: 125

  • Smith Point Park, Shirley, NY, (631) 399-0809

  • S.O.B.'s, 204 Varrick St., New York, NY 10014, (212) 243-4940, fax: (212) 645-1703 contact: Larry Gold (M-F 10am-5pm) capacity: 500

  • "Songwriters Summit" at CB's Gallery, 313 Bowery NYC , Contact: Bill Thomas, (212) 621-6317, <billthom56@aol.com>

  • Sophie's, East Village.

  • The Spiral, 244 E. Houston St., New York, NY 10002, (212) 353-1740 contact: Thom Jack or Karen (Tu-Sa 3-7pm), ph: (212) 979-0167 capacity: 200, features local upcoming original music. Showcase bands 4-8 per night.

  • The Spot, PO Box 1406, Stony Brook, NY 11790, (516) 632-6770, Contact: Godfrey Palaia, <gpalaia@the-spot.org>. "You really need to bring people - not much of a walk in crowd"

  • Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main St., Amagansett, Long Island

  • Strathemore-Venderbilt Country Club, Manhasset, NY

  • Studio 84, 3534 Broadway - 145 St., Manhattan, New York, NY, (212) 234-8484, Fax (212) 304-3838

  • Sun Music Company, (Former Fast Folk Cafe), 340 E 71st St (between 1st and 2nd Ave) , NYC, 10021, (212) 396-9521, Contact: Ann Varona, <ann@fastfolk.org>, "Live folk acoustic music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night. World Class Workshops and Jam Sessions and most supportive open mike. Open mike every tuesday signup 7pm performance 7:30-11:30pm."

  • Swing 46, 349 W 46th St., New York, NY

  • The Swing Set, 60 E Main St., Bayshore, NY, (516) 666-2138

  • Terra Blues 149 Bleeker Street (212) 777-7776

  • The Blue Angel 323 West 44th Street (212) 262-3333

  • "Tiswas" at Don Hill's, 511 Greenwich St. (at Spring St.), New York

  • Tonic

  • Tramps, 51 W. 21st Street, New York, NY 10010, (212) 727-7788, fax: (212) 463-9400 contact: Steve Weitzman (11am-7pm), ph: (212) 254-1725, fax: (212) 674-5511 capacity: 1000

  • Tompkins Park

  • Tunnel 220 12th Ave at 27th Street (212) 695-4682 Subway: A,C,E to 23rd Street

  • Village Pub, 1509 Main St., Port Jefferson, Long Island - "Not far from campus, it's a busy room with a good sound system that books a lot of top local original bands."

  • Voodoo Lounge, 47-29 Bell Blvd., Bayside, Queens, NY, (718) 224-7576

  • The Wave, 22 Wave St., Staten Island, NY 10314, Contact: Michael Barbera, Catalyst Promotions, Send Press kits to: Attn: The Wave, 9 Wildwood Lane, Staten Island, NY 10307

  • Westbeth Theatre, 151 Bank St., New York, NY 10014, (212) 741-0391, fax: (212) 924-7185 contact: Arnold and Donna, ph: (212) 691-2272 capacity: 500

  • Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th Street, New York, NY 10003, (11th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue), (212) 353-1600, fax: (212) 614-0420 contact: Harlan (Th 12-4pm) capacity: 1500, "Each of the four floors is geared toward a different crowd with a different type of music. Free or Reduced Admision with the pass you can obtain here."

  • Wetlands Preserve.org, 161 Hudson St., (Corner Hudson & Laight), New York, NY 10013, (212) 966-4225, fax: (212) 925-8715 contact: Chris Zahn (M-Th 12-7pm) capacity: 600 

  • The Wrong Way Inn, 198 Broadway, Amityville, Long Island, NY, (516) 798-9132

Nyack

  • Rockland Pride, Nyack Center, Broadway & Depew, Nyack

Owego

  • Awakenings

  • John Barleycorns, Owego, NY, 687-6501

Pawling

  • The Towne Crier, 62 Rt. 22, Pawling, NY, (914) 855-1300

Peru

  • Pondstock, Peru, NY

Piermont

Plainview, LI

  • The Vanderbilt Theater, Round Swamp Rd, Plainview Long Island, (516) 694-6200

Port Chester

  • The Common Sense Cafe, 33 1/2 North Main St., Port Chester, NY (914) 935-0027

  • 7 Willow St., 7 Willow St., Port Chester, Ny 10573, (914) 939-1474, fax: (914) 939-5616 contact: Fred Jenkins (Tu-F 12-5pm) capacity: 350

Potsdam

  • Clarkson University - "Feel Good Festival"

Poughkeepsie

  • Caffe' Aurora, 145 Mill St. Poughkeepsie, 12601 Contact: Louie Strippoli phone: (845) 454-1900 fax: (845) 454-1901

  • The Chance Theatre, 6 Crannell St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, (914) 471-1966, fax: (914) 471-3840 contact: Frank (M-Th 12-5pm) capacity: 850

  • The Cubby Hole, 44 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. contact: Sarah (845) 483-7584

Red Hook

  • The White Rabbit, Red Hook, (845) 758-6500.

Rhinecliff

  • The Rhinecliff Hotel, Corner of Schatzell Rd. & Grinnell Rd., Rhinecliff, NY 12574, (914) 876-8688,  contact: Mike Nickerson (Tu-Sa 9pm-4am), Box 110, Schatzell Ave., Rhinecliff, NY 12574,  capacity: 90

Rochester

  • 12 Corners Coffeehouse, Rochester, NY, Contact: Glenn Drinkwater, <Gendelta@aol.com>

  • The Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607, (716) 454-2966, fax: (716) 288-8583 contact: Robert Duke (M-F 12-6pm), ph: (716) 288-3738, fax: (716) 288-8583, capacity: 200

  • Dinosaur BBQ, 246 W. Willow St., Rochester, NY, (716) 325-7090, Type of music: Blues. "They book a lot of big name blues acts and occasionally up-and-comers."

  • Emanon Festival @ RIT

  • Milestone's, 170 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14604, (716) 325-6490, fax: (716) 325-5880 contact: Michael O'Leary (M-F 2-5pm) capacity: 450+ (patio)

  • Penny Arcade, 4785 Lake Ave., Rochester, NY 14612, (716) 621-7625, contact: Gregg Sullivan (Tu-F 12-6pm) capacity: 600

  • St. John Fisher College

  • Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water St., Rochester, NY 14604, (716) 325-5600, fax: (716) 325-5601 contact: Peter Sewell or Frank Laviani capacity: 1400

Rosendale

  • The Rosendale Cafe "offers some of the best vegetarian food and performing artists in the Hudson Valley. Recognized by the Chronogram as Best Vegetarian Restaurant, 1998, and Best Performance Space, 1998 & 1999, the cafe serves weekly entrees, assorted salads, exciting homemade desserts, organic coffees, three tap micro brews, and wine. Concerts feature local / international musicians: singer-songwriters, jazz, blues, world, and experimental. Enjoy delicious, whole vegetarian cooking and hear great music in an intimate, smoke free environment."

Saranac

  • Waterhole #3, Main St., Saranac Lake, NY (518) 891-9502

Saratoga

  • Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga, NY 12866, ph/fax: (518) 583-0022 contact: Abigail Reid (Tu,W 8am-2pm) capacity: 85

  • E.O. Dwyer's, Saratoga, NY

  • King's Tavern, Saratoga, NY

  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Scranton

  • Tinks

Seneca Falls

  • Tavern on the Flats, Seneca Falls, NY

Smithtown

  • Outer Limits, 532 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, Long Island, NY, (516) 724-3643

Stony Brook - Long Island

  • the SPOT, SUNY StonyBrook University, For live music booking information, please contact Godfrey Palaia at Gadfly Productions (516) 632-6770. Or send press kit to: Godfrey Palaia Gadfly Productions P.O. Box 1406 Stony Brook, NY 11790. "You really need to bring people - not much of a walk in crowd"

Syracuse

  • Borders Books & Music, Syracuse, NY

  • Dinosaur BBQ, 246 W. Willow St., Syracuse, NY 13202, (315) 476-4937, fax: (315) 476-1663 contact: John Stage (M-F 10-11am, 2-5pm), ph: (315) 476-1662 capacity: 140, Type of music: Blues. "They book a lot of big name blues acts and occasionally up-and-comers."

  • Happy Endings Cake & Coffeehouse, 317 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY, 13202, (315) 475 1853, for booking: Joe Cleveland <happyendings@aiusa.com>

  • Lost Horizon, 5863 Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY 13214, (315) 446-1934 contact: Steve Ragz, ph: (315) 431-0181 capacity: 750

  • Styleen's Rhythm Palace, 314 S. Franklin St., Syracuse, NY 13202, (315) 472-2665, contact: Eileen Heagerty (Tu-F 10:30am-4pm) capacity: 350

Troy

  • Mother's Wine Emporium, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, acoustic coffeehouse, Troy, NY

  • Positively 4th St, Troy, NY

  • Rolls Touring Co, music every night

  • Troy Pub & Brewery, downtown Troy

Trumansburg

  • Rongovian Embassy, 1 W. Main St., P.O. Box 397, Trumansburg, NY 14886, (607) 387-3334, <eottman@aol.com>, contact: Diane Cohen (Th 11am-4pm) capacity: 200

Tuxedo

  • New York Renaissance Faire, Tuxedo, NY - Held in July

Watkins Glen

  • The Savoy, Watkins Glen, NY

Westchester

  • Westfair '99 ~ An Artists Showcase in Westchester, NY, Friday & Saturday- September 17 & 18, 9am- 3pm, Northern Westchester Center for the Arts (914 241-6922), 272 N. Bedford Rd. Mt Kisco, NY

Westhampton

  • Galaxy Nightclub (Hamptons), 19 Montauk Hwy., Westhampton, NY

  • Westhampton Beach

Westport

  • Whistlestop Pub, Westport, NY

Woodstock

  • Tinker Street Cafe, 59 Tinker St., Woodstock, NY 12498, (914) 679-2487 contact: Freddy Sandel (Th after 9pm), ph: (914) 247-0924 capacity: 200
 

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