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This Is It – The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 Opens Tonight

April 15, 2010

The rumor mill started when I read this in Brooklyn Vegan on May 6th last year:

Rumor has it that LES spot Rockwood Music Hall…will be expanding its current, limited-capacity venue.

Well, we’ve finally made the full trip from rumor to reality as The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 opens tonight with Zach Williams as its inaugural performer.  Stage 2 will have a capacity of 150 to 200, depending on the configuration, is adjacent to the current Rockwood Music Hall (which will get the retronym Stage 1) but must be entered separately. It will have a separate bar and also has a balcony.  The schedule for Stage 2 at this point is:

Friday April 16 – Amber Rubarth and The Madison Square Gardeners

Saturday, April 17 – Julia Darling, The Grey Race, and Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds

Sunday, April 18 – Nate Campany

Monday, April 19 – Lady Danville

Wednesday, April 21 – Dusty Brown and The Kin

Thursday, April 22 – Poundcake and Josh Dion

Friday, April 23 – The Stationary Set

Saturday, April 24 – The Mieka Canon and Robbie Gil

Monday, April 26 – Coby Brown (with David Immergluck from Counting Crows) and James Maddock

But one note: the name Stage 2, while true and accurate has absolutely no pizazz.  Some friends and I decided a while back that this new larger place should be called The Rockwood Colosseum.   And to some of us, that is what it will be.

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Another Busy Week in The Clubs (But Don’t Forget to File Your Taxes)

April 12, 2010

There’s so much going on this week, which includes April 15th, the last day for you to file your tax returns,  that I think the best thing to do is to take a look at what’s happening in advance.  So, here’s a quick list of some of the worthwhile shows happening:

April 13 – Carrie Rodriguez – Joe’s Pub – 7:30 pm

April 13 -Ana Egge with Adam Levy and Eleanor Whitmore – The Living Room – 9pm

April 14 – Harper Blynn (with special guests) – The Living Room – 9pm

April 14 – Sasha Dobson – The Rockwood Music Hall – 10pm

April 15 – Grand Opening of The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 with Zach Williams – 9pm

April 16 – Amber Rubarth – The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 – 9pm

April 16 -The Madison Square Gardeners – The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 -11pm

April 17 – Freedy Johnston – Southpaw – 8pm

April 17 – Spanking Charlene – Lakeside Lounge – 11pm

April 17 – Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds – The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 – Midnight (but check with club for exact time)

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Friday Flash: The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 Opening Next Week

April 9, 2010

I reported last December that The Rockwood Music Hall would soon be expanding into the space directly next door to it to the south.  According to several sources, that space, to be known as Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2, will be opening late next week, perhaps as early as Thursday.  I am told that Stage 2 will seat 100 and will hold an additional 50 standees, although the seats can be removed for some shows,  In that case the room will hold 200.  There is no direct access to Stage 2 from the current Rockwood, which I guess will now be called Stage 1; you’ll just have to go outside to get from one to the other.

Zach Williams is reporting that he will be the opening act at Stage 2 (although he does not give a date for his show) and be performing a 90 minute set there and Amber Rubarth states that she will be playing at Stage 2 next Friday, April 16th at 9pm.

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Tonight: KaiserCartel Open for Amber Rubarth at The Highline Ballroom

March 1, 2010

For those of you who like your music a little less loud, there’s a pretty good bill tonight over at The Highline Ballroom.  Courtney Kasier and Benjamin Cartel are musical and life partners whose sound as the two-person band KaiserCartel is based on guitar and drums.  But you’ll find many other instruments showing up in Courtney’s hands and Ben switching over from drums to guitar from time to time.   Harmonies anchored by Courtney’s strong vocals define their songs. If you need a label for their music call it acoustic or maybe folk-rock.  I’ll also note that Ben is the older brother to NIHE favorite Milton.

Amber Rubarth will headline this show.  She’s lately moved to New York City from San Francisco and has been playing around town quite a bit, under her own name as well as in a duo with Adam Levy and as part of the group Paper Raincoat.

KaiserCartel and Amber Rubarth, The Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th Street, between 9th and 10th Ave (A, C or E Trains to 14th Street), 8pm, $15

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Advance Planning: Music for March

February 28, 2010

Lots happening in March, but it seems to me that there maybe less going on than in February.  It could be that South By Southwest (SXSW) will be pulling bands out of NYC in mid-month.  As always, recognize that things may change and acts not now advertised will show up on the radar screen as the month goes on.  With those caveats, here’s some suggestions for the next month.

3/1 – KaiserCartel / Amber Rubarth -Highline Ballroom, 8pm
3/3 – Emily Zuzik (9pm) / Misty Boyce (10pm)  – Rockwood Music Hall
3/5 – Mike Viola – Joe’s Pub, 9pm
3/5 – Chuck Prophet – Southpaw, 7:30pm
3/6 – Sydney Wayser – Abrons Arts Center, 8pm
3/9 – Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez – Lakeside Lounge, 9:30 pm
3/11 – Jim Keller – Lakeside Lounge, 9:30pm
3/12 – Kelly Jones sings Tammy Wynette with The Madison Square Gardeners – The Living Room, 9pm
3/13 – Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds – Rockwood Music Hall, Midnight
3/19 – The Nields – The Living Room, 7pm
3/20 – Spanking Charlene – Lakeside Lounge, 11pm
3/22 – George Usher – Lakeside Lounge, 9:30pm
3/23 – Eric Ambel and The Roscoe Trio – Lakeside Lounge, 9:30pm
3/23  – Kaiser Cartel – The Living Room, 8pm
3/23 – Jenny Scheinman – Barbes, 7pm
3/24 – The Donnas – Highline Ballroom, 8pm
3/25 – Jim Keller – Lakeside Lounge, 9:30pm
3/25 – Sydney Wayser – The Living Room, 10pm
3/26 – Winterpills – The Living Room, 9pm
3/26 – Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds – Rockwood Music Hall, 10pm

Updated on 3/4: Added Kelly Jones & Madison Square Gardeners on 3/12 and Winterpills on 3/26

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Advanced Planning: Lots Happening in February

January 30, 2010

February seems to be pretty bountiful musically this year.  So for those who like to plan in advance, here’s a look into what will be happening in 2010′s shortest month.

2/1: Richard Julian, Rockwood Music Hall, 10pm

2/3: Amy Speace, 8pm, Milton, 9pm, The Living Room

2/4: Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, Arlene’s Grocery, 10pm

2/5: Sasha Dobson, Rockwood Music Hall, 9pm

2/8: Richard Julian, Rockwood Music Hall, 10pm

2/9: Amber Rubarth and Adam Levy, 9pm, Sasha Dobson, 11 pm, Pete’s Candy Store

2/10: Milton, The Living Room, 9pm

2/12: The Watson Twins, The Bell House, 10pm

2/14: Mary Lamont, Hill Country, 8pm

2/16:Maura Kennedy (with band), The Living Room, 9pm

2/17: Milton, The Living Room, 9pm

2/18: Jim Keller, Lakeside Lounge, 9:30pm

2/19: Steve Wynn and the Miracle 3 (50th Birthday Show), Lakeside Lounge, 11pm

2/20 Spanking Charlene, Lakeside Lounge, 11pm

2/21: Sasha Dobson plus special guests, Pete’s Candy Store

2/24: Milton, The Living Room, 9pm

2/25: Jim Keller, Lakeside Lounge, 9:30

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Sunday and Monday Haitian Benefit Concerts at City Winery

January 24, 2010

100% of funds raised from this benefit will be directed to Doctors without Borders , Partners in Health and an emergency mobile hospital aid mission organized by the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center.

Sunday, Jan 24th
Rosanne Cash, Madeleine Peyroux, John McEuen & Martha Redbone, BETTY, Nada Surf and Tabou Combo.  Further information and tickets.

Monday, Jan. 25th
Amber Rubarth, Ian Axel, Vienna Teng, Wes Hutchinson, Ari Hest, Will Knox, Joey Ryan, Rosi Golan, Nate Campany, Martin Rivas, Dov Rosenblatt, Alex Berger, Greg Holden and the Haiti Benefit House Band – Kevin Rice, Chris Kuffner, Adam Christgau, Tony Maceli, Melissa  Tong, Ward Williams and Marika Hughes.  Further information and tickets.

Ticket prices: $50 (for the January 24th show), $20 (for the January 25th show), plus special Big Heated Donor tickets which includes a bottle of wine signed by the performers at that day’s show ($200 for the January 24th show; $75 for the January 25th show).

City Winery is located at 155 Varick Street between Spring and Vandam Streets (1 Train to Houston Street or Canal Street; C  or E Trains to Spring Street); 8pm each night.

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Thursday Night: Don’t Miss Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds

January 21, 2010

Yeah, I know I recommended Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds just a few weeks ago.  But I was really impressed by this big (nine piece) rock/funk/soul band when I saw them.  So don’t let the opportunity to see SS&DB pass you by.   They go on at 11pm and have a two hour slot at the Rockwood Music Hall.

Why not get there early?   There are, in fact two act on before them who are worth checking out.  Amber Rubarth is getting a lot of buzz around town and is now scheduled to play the much larger (and more expensive) Highline Ballroom in March.  See her tonight upclose and personal from 8-10pm.  At 10pm, you can get to see Coby Brown who is in town from Los Angeles and will only be playing this show.  He’ll be joined by David Immergluck of The Counting Crows.

Amber Rubarth (8-10pm), Coby Brown (10pm), Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds (11pm-1am), The Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen Street (F or V Trains to 2nd Avenue, use the First Avenue exit), No Cover ($5 donation requested for each act)

Also tonight:

City Winery Hatian Benefit Concert with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lewis Black, Vernon Reid & Corey Glover from Living Colour, Marshall Crenshaw, Rich Pagano & The Sugarcane Cups. Further information and tickets.

100% of funds raised from this benefit will be directed to Doctors without Borders , Partners in Health and an emergency mobile hospital aid mission organized by the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center.

 

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There’s A Very Good Show Every Night This Week

January 18, 2010

This is a very busy week with something worth your while every night.  Tonight, George Usher performs his 2009 album, To Have and Not Have in its entirety over at The Lakeside Lounge.  To Have and Not Have is a song cycle which follows a relationship from its optimistic beginnings until its break up conclusion.

George may not be a household name.  But he has been playing in bands, writing songs producing other musicians since he hit the New York area more than 30 years ago, including the Decoys, Beat Rodeo, Richard Barone, Kate Jacobs, The Schramms and Edward Rogers.  George’s songs work well no matter how they are arranged or rearranged: Laura Cantrell chose George’s song Not The Tremblin’ Kind to be the title cut of her debut alt country record.

George Usher, Lakeside Lounge, 162 Avenue B near 10th Street (A, C, E, F, N, R, V, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 Trains to 14th Street or L Train to 1st Avenue; then transfer to 14 A or 14D bus to 11th Street and walk to Avenue B), 9:30pm, No Cover.

Now here’s a peak at what’s happening the rest of the week:

Tuesday 1/19: Maura Kennedy CD Release Show: The Living Room, 154 Ludlow Street near Stanton Street, 8:00pm, No Cover

Wednesday 1/20: First Haitian Benefit Concert at City Winery, details here (and check NIHE for updates), 155 Varick Street between Spring and Van Dam Streets, 8:00pm, $75/$200

Thursday 1/21: Second Haitian Benefit Concert at City Winery, details here (and check NIHE for updates), 155 Varick Street between Spring and Van Dam Streets, 8:00pm, $50/$200

Also on Thursday:

Poundcake, 7:00pm; Amber Rubarth, 8:00-10:00pm; Coby Brown, 10:00pm; Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, 11:00pm-1:00am

The Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen Street between Houston and Stanton Streets, No Cover
Friday 1/22: The Disclaimers, Spike Hill, 184-186 Bedford Avenue near N. 7th Street, Williamsburg, 10:00pm, No Cover

Saturday 1/23: Demolition String Band, The Rodeo Bar, 375 3 Avenue at 27th Street, 10:00pm, No Cover

Sunday 1/24: Carrie Rodriguez, Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington Street (enter on 11th Street), Hoboken, 8:00pm, $15

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