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Advance Planning: February 2012 Music Calendar

January 28, 2012

February is not only full of live shows, but it’s full of days with excellent but conflicting live shows. There will be more to come too, as some venues have yet to post the schedule for the full month. As always, I’ll post when there are new shows, and those shows will be added here as well.

Feb. 1 – Harper Blynn Residency, Aaron Lee Tasjan opens at 7pm - The Living Room – 7-9pm

Feb. 1 – Bri Arden (Record Release Show) w/ Lizzy Loeb – Rockwood Stage 2 – 7:15pm

Feb. 1 – Milton - The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 1 – James McCartney – Rockwood Stage 2 – 9pm

Feb. 2 – KaiserCartel - Rockwood Stage 2 – 7pm

Feb. 2 – Loser’s Lounge (Steely Dan vs. Doobie Brothers) – Joe’s Pub – 7pm

Feb. 2 – Pretty Pennies - Rockwood Music Hall – 8pm

Feb. 2 – Jenny Owen Youngs, Misty Boyce – Maxwell’s – 8pm

Feb. 2 – Laura Cantrell - Hill Country – doors 8:30pm / show 9pm

Feb. 2 – Harper Blynn Residency - The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 2 – Ursa Minor -The Living Room – 10pm

Feb. 2 – Aaron Lee Tasjan – Rockwood Music Hall – Midnight

Feb. 3 – Harper Blynn Residency, Blake Hazard (from The Submarines) opens at 7pm - The Living Room – 7-9pm

Feb. 3 – Loser’s Lounge (Steely Dan vs. Doobie Brothers) – Joe’s Pub – 7pm

Feb. 3 – Joan Osborne & The Holmes Brothers with special guest Catherine Russell – The Grand Prospect Hall (tickets here) – 7:30

Feb. 3 – Jim Boggia - Rockwood Music Hall – 8pm

Feb. 3 – Loser’s Lounge (Steely Dan vs. Doobie Brothers) – Joe’s Pub – 9:30pm

Feb. 4 – Loser’s Lounge (Steely Dan vs. Doobie Brothers) – Joe’s Pub – 6:30pm

Feb. 4 – Harper Blynn Residency, Poundcake opens at 7pm - The Living Room – 7-9pm

Feb. 4 – Jenny Owen Youngs – The Rock Shop – 8pm

Feb. 4 – Michaela Anne – Bar 4 – 8pm

Feb. 4 – Marshall Crenshaw and Garland Jeffreys – Maxwell’s – 9pm

Feb. 4 – Loser’s Lounge (Steely Dan vs. Doobie Brothers) – Joe’s Pub – 9pm

Feb. 5 – Righteous Devils – Rockwood Stage 2 – 10pm

Feb. 5 – Freddie Stevenson – Rockwood Music Hall – Midnight

Feb. 6 – Dayna Kurtz – Barbes – 9pm

Feb. 6 – Tony Scherr Trio – The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 6 – Jim Campilongo Electric Trio – The Living Room – 10pm

Feb. 7 - Kevn Kinney with Anton Fier, Andy Hess and Tony Scherr – The Living Room – 7-9pm

Feb. 7 – Hannah Cohen - Rockwood Stage 2 – 8pm

Feb. 7 – Julia Haltigan – 11th Street Bar – 10pm

Feb. 7 - Megan Reilly – Zebulon -Time TBD

Feb. 8 – Joy Askew – Rockwood Music Hall – 9pm

Feb. 8 – Milton - The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 8 – Adam Levy (CD Release) with special guest The Mastersons - Joe’s Pub – 9:30pm

Feb. 9 – Laura Cantrell - Hill Country – doors 8:30pm / show 9pm

Feb. 9 - Jim Keller Band – Lakeside Lounge – 9pm

Feb. 10 – Julia Haltigan, Kendra Morris and Mother Feather – Mercury Lounge – 10pm

Feb. 12 - Michaela Anne – Rockwood Stage 2 – 10:15pm

Feb. 12 -Freddie Stevenson – Rockwood Music Hall – Midnight

Feb. 13 – Charlene Kaye – Rockwood Stage 2 – 7pm

Feb. 13 – Tony Scherr Trio – The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 13 – Jim Campilongo Electric Trio – The Living Room – 10pm

Feb. 14 – Julia Haltigan – 11th Street Bar – 10pm

Feb. 15 – The Love Hangover with Sasha Dobson & Teddy Thompson, Jolie Holland & Rick Moody, Jen Larson & Michael Daves, Greta Gertler & Richard Alwyn , Megan Riley & Chris Mills and Michael Arenella & Alan Cary – The Bell House – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Feb. 15 – Milton - The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 15 - Melody Kills – LIC Bar – 9pm

Feb. 16 – Laura Cantrell - Hill Country – doors 8:30pm / show 9pm

Feb. 17 – Drina Seay and The Deep Blue Sea -Lakeside Lounge – 7pm

Feb. 17 – James Maddock - Rockwood Stage 2 – 7:30pm

Feb. 18 – Winterpills – The Living Room – 10pm

Feb. 18 – Spanking Charlene – Lakeside Lounge – 11pm

Feb. 19 – Red Molly – City Winery – doors 6pm / show 8pm

Feb. 19 -Freddie Stevenson – Rockwood Music Hall – Midnight

Feb. 20 – Tony Scherr Trio – The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 20 – High Space (Jim Campilongo, Tony Mason, Erik Deutsch, Jeff Hill) – The Living Room – 10pm

Feb. 21 – Dion - Joe’s Pub – 7:30pm

Feb. 21 – Julia Haltigan – 11th Street Bar – 10pm

Feb. 22 – Dayna Kurtz – The Living Room – 7pm

Feb. 22 – Jill Sobule – City Winery – doors 6pm / show 8pm

Feb. 22 – Milton - The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 22 – Melody Kills – Rockwood Music Hall – 9pm

Feb. 23 – The Del Fuegos – Bowery Ballroom – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Feb. 23 – Laura Cantrell - Hill Country – doors 8:30pm / show 9pm

Feb. 23 – Julia Haltigan – Joe’s Pub – 9:30

Feb. 24 – Steve Wynn and The Miracle 3 - The Bowery Electric – doors 7:30pm

Feb. 24 – Emily Zuzik Band - Rockwood Music Hall – 8pm

Feb. 24 -The Johnny Cash 80th Birthday Bash Starring Alex Battles and The Whisky Rebellion – The Bell House – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Feb. 24 – Nick Casey – The Living Room – 11pm

Feb. 25 – Tribute to Bob Dylan – The Living Room – 7-9pm

Feb. 25 -The Johnny Cash 80th Birthday Bash Starring Alex Battles and The Whisky Rebellion – Littlefield – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Feb. 26 -Freddie Stevenson – Rockwood Music Hall – Midnight

Feb. 27 – Tony Scherr Trio – The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 27 – Jim Campilongo Electric Trio – The Living Room – 10pm

Feb. 28 – Michaela Anne – The Living Room – 9pm

Feb. 28 – Julia Haltigan – 11th Street Bar – 10pm

Update: Feb. 29 – The Watson Twins (opening for Jessie Baylin) – Bowery Ballroom – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Feb. 29 – Milton - The Living Room – 9pm

Now on Advance Sale:

Mar. 1 – Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds – Bowery Ballroom – 8:30pm

Mar. 3 – Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby - Maxwell’s – 7pm

Mar. 3 – The Del Fuegos - The Bell House – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Update: Mar. 5 – Shooter Jennings (Record Release Show) – Hill Country – doors 8:30pm / show 9pm

Update: Mar. 6 – Charlene Kaye, Misty Boyce and Jay Stolar – S.O. B.s – doors 7pm / show 8pm

Mar. 8 – Eilen Jewell – The Bell House – doors 7:30pm / show 8:30pm

Mar. 8 – Craig Finn – Music Hall of Williamsburg – doors 8:30 / show 9:30

Mar. 9 – Garland Jeffreys – Rubin Museum of Art – 7pm

Update: Mar. 9 – Spottiswoode and His Enemies (Rock and Roll Night) – The Living Room – 11pm and Midnight

Mar. 10 – They Might Be Giants, Johnathan Coulton – Terminal 5 – doors 7pm / show 8pm

Mar. 12 – The Lemonheads performing It’s A Shame About Ray - Maxwell’s – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Update: Mar. 14 – Willie Nile – Joe’s Pub – 9:30pm

Update: Mar. 15 – Joe Hurley & The Gents – Joe’s Pub – 9:30pm

Update: Mar. 16 – Sarah Jarosz – Joe’s Pub – 9:30pm

Mar. 17 – James Maddock – Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 – 7:30pm

Mar. 17 – Joseph Arthur – City Winery – doors 6pm / show 8pm

Update: Mar. 22 – Chip Taylor (Record Release Show) - Hill Country – doors 9pm / show 9:30pm

Update: Mar. 23 – Spottiswoode and His Enemies (Lounge Night) – The Living Room – 11pm and Midnight

Mar. 29 – The Pierces – Bowery Ballroom – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Mar. 30 -Ian Hunter and Graham Parker – The Bell House - doors 8pm / show 9pm

Update: Apr. 7 – Spottiswoode and His Enemies (Gospel Night) – The Living Room – 11pm and Midnight

Apr. 20 – Graham Parker and The Figgs – City Winery – doors 6pm / show 8pm

Update: Apr. 21 – Spottiswoode and His Enemies (Folk Night) – The Living Room – 11pm and Midnight

Apr. 27 – The Feelies – The Bell House – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Apr. 28 – Kathleen Edwards – Webster Hall (Bowery Presents) – doors 7pm / show 8pm

May 17 – Justin Townes Earle – Webster Hall (tickets here) – 7pm

June 9 – Kinky Friedman – Highline Ballroom – doors 5:30pm / show 6:30pm

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Tonight: The Amygdaloids at The Bowery Electric

January 27, 2012

The Amygdaloids, Joseph LeDoux, Tyler Volk, Daniela Schiller and Amanda Thorp, are four scientists who play rock and whose songs are based on the work they do at their day jobs. Rosanne Cash appeared on their last album and they’ve played live with Lenny Kaye, Steve Wynn and The Kennedys. Tonight’s show is the CD release show for their new EP, All in Our Minds. No matter what their day job is, these guys really rock.

The Amygdaloids, The Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery between 2nd and 3rd Streets (6 Train to Bleeker Street or Astor Place, F Train to 2nd Avenue, use the 2nd Avenue exit), 7pm, $7

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News and Notes: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Books The Baseball Project and CBGBs May Reopen

January 26, 2012

Here’s an unlikely music venue: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. But according to Steve Wynn, The Baseball Project will be playing there on April 13th. The Minus Five Facebook page explains that gig is in conjunction with a baseball card exhibit. And Steve adds that The Baseball Project will have more “interesting gigs” and new music out in 2012.

The return of CBGBs? The Gothamist reports that CBGBs is looking to return. That is, whoever owns the trademarked name CBGBs (original owner Hilly Kristal died some years ago) is looking to open a new club with that name someplace in Manhattan. Apparently, much of the club’s equipment is currently in storage, ready to be reused. And there’s a poster for a CBGBs music festival this summer, shown here, that has surfaced.

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News and Notes: What’s Ahead in 2012?

January 1, 2012

Happy 2012!! Now that 2011 is done, let’s take a look at some of the things in store for us musically during the coming year.

•In the studio: Steve Wynn and The Miracle 3 will go back into the studio to record a new album this year, the follow up to 2010′s Northern Aggression. Jeremiah Birnbaum of The Ramblers is already in the studio and recording an acoustic album of songs that he’s written since The Ramblers recorded their last album, Getting There, about two years ago. According to Jeremiah, the songs on the new album will be record in as few takes as possible, preferably just one. Misty Boyce is also currently in the studio, working on the follow-up to her 2010 self titled album.

•New releases: James Maddock will unveil a new music video of a new song this month. Also coming in January are new albums from Leonard Cohen, Chuck Prophet and Spanking Charlene. In February, the new album from Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds will finally see the light of day. In the spring, we will get the first new album from The Del-Lords since 1990 and the new one from Sydney Wayser. There’s also a new album from Lisa Jaeggi in the offing. Finally, the records from The Mastersons, Melody Kills and Deni Bonet, available only at their shows in 2011, should get their official release this year.

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The Best Songs of 2011 – Part 1

December 15, 2011

Here are The Best Songs of 2011. The winner is:

The Baseball Project - 1976: A great combination of lyrics and music, 1976 starts out looking at pitcher Mark Fidrych‘s rookie year with the Detroit Tigers. But it transcends that story and ends up as a rumination on memories that will never change despite the passage of time. All set to a 60s pop tune with great 12 string guitar work from R.E.M.‘s Peter Buck and amazing drumming and backing vocals from Steve Wynn and The Miracle Three‘s Linda Pitmon. And for those of you out there keeping score, this song is a rare co-write between Steve Wynn and Peter Buck.

The remaining songs are listed in alphabetical order by artist.

Emily Zuzik Band - Motels: There are songs that come under the heading of literature with guitars and Motels is one of them. A dark story of which details, verse by verse, all the reasons the narrator hangs out at motels, none having particularly to do with travel. This song has long been a highlight of Emily’s live shows and this recording is the definitive version of the song.

Emily Zuzik Band - You Want To Go Out Tonight?: This is the lead off track from the album The Wild Joys of Living, and it’s a little pop masterpiece: bouncy, danceable and with plenty of power chords to go around. The story of You Want to Go Out Tonight? involves the singer finding a great guy who she can’t wait to see. Although you wouldn’t call the story innocent, it is certainly the sweet side of lust.

Charlie Faye - Broken Heart Maker: A wonderful piece of 60s retro pop, complete with a perfectly used horn section. Charlie tells the story of a woman who is looking for love but ends up settling for far less. That far less is perfectly summed up as “she’s gonna be a fevered love taker and broken heart maker.” That jaw dropping, heart stopping line still gets me after many repeated listens to this great song.

Israel Nash Gripka - Fools Gold: To anyone who says that they don’t make ‘em like they used to, listen to this song. It’s straight ahead rock (albeit with an amplified acoustic rhythm guitar) that sounds totally contemporary but would have sounded equally good back in the 70s. I’m still unhappy that Israel moved his base of operations from NYC to Austin a few months back, because his live shows were just great.

Click here for Part Two of The Best songs of 2011.

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The Best Albums of 2011 – Part 1

December 12, 2011

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Top 10 List time again. So today and tomorrow Now I’ve Heard Everything will be presenting its Best Albums of 2011, with the Best Songs of 2011 to follow later. Each of those lists will be presented in two parts.

2011 was an excellent year musically and I struggled to whittle down this list to just 10 records. Since the records that just missed making the list would have been on the list in lesser years, I’ll name them in part 2 tomorrow.

The top album of 2011 is:

Garland Jeffreys – The King of In Between: It’s difficult to rattle off a facile description of The King of In Between. Maybe this is the briefest accurate description of it: a heartfelt and mature record that will hold your attention throughout 12 diverse songs. TKOIB includes rock, folk, folk-rock, blues, reggae and even disco. Highlights include the lead off song, Coney Island Winter, both a sad look at a once great neighborhood and a metaphor for where New York City and this country in general find themselves today, I’m Alive, a rocking, joyous number about surviving, and ‘Til John Lee Hooker Calls Me, a straight ahead blues.

The rest are presented in alphabetical order

Joy Askew – Drunk on You: Drunk on You is a gorgeous sounding record made with a stellar cast of musicians. Drunk on You sounds the way it does, atmospheric and occasionally moody, because Joy produced it trying to get a sound that is distinctive to the record. Drunk on You was mixed without the dynamic compression that makes so much of today’s recorded music difficult to listen to for long periods. The songs on Drunk on You have literate lyrics and catchy choruses. Highlights include the title track, AOAO, I Broke the Law and Walk the Dog.

The Baseball Project – Volume 2: High and Inside: The second outing from this indie rock amalgam (Steve Wynn and Linda Pitmon from Steve Wynn and The Miracle Three, Peter Buck from R.E.M. and The Minus 5, and Scott McCaughey from the R.E.M. touring band and The Minus 5) is a delight. You’ll hear echoes of mid 60s surf pop and along with more straight ahead rock. This time around the subject matter includes Mark Fidrych, Reggie Jackson, Bill Buckner and the 1986 World Series, and the history of the Minnesota Twins (with lyrics from and sung by Craig Finn). You do not need to know baseball to enjoy this record, but if you do you certainly will.

Emily Zuzik Band – The Wild Joys of Living: The Wild Joys of Living is the 2011 record from Emily, officially billed this time out as the Emily Zuzik Band. At eight songs, it’s a short album but there isn’t a drop of filler here. You’ll find a combination of rockers and ballads all of which highlight Emily’s skills in songwriting. Although the production here is fuller than the way Emily has played many of these songs in the past, it all just works. The lead off track, You Want to Go Out Tonight is given a power pop treatment which makes it a perfect summer song. Also of note is the darker, moody Motels.

Charlie Faye – Travels with Charlie: Travels with Charlie is the record that grew out of Charlie Faye’s unique 2010 tour of America. She stayed in each of 10 cities for a month, found musicians to play with, wrote a song and recorded it. Consequently the songs on this record are a diverse lot, ranging from Americana, Country, Alt Country and even a few 60s pop infused songs. Charlie is a top notch songwriter and has a wonderfully rich expressive voice and you will not go wrong with anything on here.

Click here for Part 2 of the Best Albums of 2011

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News and Notes

December 7, 2011

James Maddock will have a new song coming out in January. It’s called My Old Neighborhood and has yet to be played live. James will also have a video to accompany My Old Neighborhood which is currently in production.

Steve Wynn made a few announcements about things happening in 2012 at his show at The Bowery Electric last week. First, he will be recording a new album with The Miracle 3 next year. Second, there will be more shows with The Miracle 3 in New York City in 2012, with the next one tentatively planned for February at The Bowery Electric.

What was considered the back room of the original part of The Rockwood Music Hall has been closed for several months. It has now reopened. Renamed The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 0, it has been refurbished and now features a full bar. I’m also hearing that there will be some renovations to come at The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2.

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Review: Steve Wynn and The Miracle 3 at The Bowery Electric

December 4, 2011

It wasn’t clear that I was going to be able to get to The Bowery Electric on Friday night to see the final 2011 appearance of Steve Wynn and The Miracle 3. I had been laid low by a rather nasty bug for most of the week. But by Friday night, I had recovered enough to hop on the F train and make the short journey to the Lower East Side.

I decided that since I still wasn’t feeling 100%, instead of getting to the front of the stage and taking pictures during the show, I would just park myself by the railing, about 25 feet back. This vantage point had an unexpected advantage. Since it was just behind the sound man and his console, the sound was particularly good.

Around 9:40, Steve, Jason Victor (guitar), Dave DeCastro (bass) and Linda Pitmon (drums) took the stage. On a fashion note, Linda wore a black and gold shimmery metallic top which was quite striking (you can see it in the photo above). The rest of the band wore their standard Miracle 3 garb.

I suppose that the plan for kicking off some of the rust that might have accumulated over the past five months or so when the band had not played together was to play hard, loud and passionately. That’s what The Miracle 3 did: starting with Halloween and then segueing immediately into Bruises. There was a false start to Colored Lights (Steve started out in the wrong key) but that was soon corrected and it was smooth sailing and hard rocking from then on.

I’ve included the full set list at the end of this post. One thing that I found interesting is that all but three songs were drawn from three albums: Northern Aggression, …tick…tick…tick and The Days of Wine and Roses.

During the set, Steve took the whammy bar off his Jazzmaster and gave it to Jason to use during the next song, which Jason did. After the song was over, he returned that piece of hardware to Steve. What happened to the whammy bar on Jason’s guitar (the same one he has been using for years) wasn’t explained.

And speaking of Jason’s guitar, it stood out in the mix this time. I really enjoyed being to able to hear it that cleanly.

I was also surprised, and delighted, that Steve finally dusted off The Way You Punish Me and played it during the encore. I’ve always liked that song, but this is the first time I can recall seeing it live.

This show ran about 90 minutes and included 17 songs. The set list is below.

Halloween
Bruises
Colored Lights
Consider The Source
No One Ever Drowns
Cindy, It Was Always You
No Tomorrow
Tell Me When It’s Over
Resolution
Death Valley Rain
The Deep End
That’s What You Always Say
Amphetamine

Encore
When You Smile
The Way You Punish Me
Wild Mercury
The Days Of Wine And Roses

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Tonight: Steve Wynn and The Miracle 3 at The Bowery Electric

December 2, 2011

Tonight the band I suggest, make that urge, you to see is Steve Wynn and The Miracle 3. That’s Steve along with guitarist Jason Victor, bassist Dave DeCastro and drummer Linda Pitmon in their spiffy new publicity shot above.. They play The Bowery Electric tonight and tickets are 10 bucks. You won’t see a better live show anywhere else this evening, or the rest of this year for that matter. Here’s what I said about this band when I bestowed on Steve the Now I’ve Heard Everything Artist of the Decade Award:

Steve and The Miracle Three are, in my opinion, the best live rock band in America (and probably the world). They have a great catalog of songs stretching from the 21st century all the way back to Steve’s days with The Dream Syndicate in the 1980s. They are not afraid of, and understand how to use the power of loudness. And Steve, Jason, Dave and Linda are excellent musicians who enjoy playing with and off each other.

Steve Wynn and The Miracle 3, 327 Bowery between 2nd and 3rd Streets (6 Train to Bleeker Street or Astor Place, F Train to 2nd Avenue, use the 2nd Avenue exit), doors 8pm / Suzanne Real opens at 8:30, Steve & M3 at 9:30, $10

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Advance Planning: December Music Calendar

November 28, 2011

December looks more jammed packed than usual, and that’s with many places not yet posting the entire month’s schedule. Some New Years Eve shows have been announced, but there will be more to come. The top ticket price on the calendar is $40 but most of the shows listed here are free or low cost.

Dec. 1 – Ivan and Alyosha – Knitting Factory - doors 7pm /show 8pm

Dec. 2 – Steve Wynn and The Miracle 3 – The Bowery Electric – doors 7:30pm

Dec. 2 – Melody Kills – Rockwood Music Hall – 9pm

Dec. 4 – John Doe – City Winery – doors 6pm / show 8pm

Dec. 4 – Richard Julian & Rosita Kess - Rockwood Stage 2 -9:30pm

Dec. 4 – Freddie Stevenson – Rockwood Music Hall – Midnight

Dec. 5 – Decembersongs with Dan Navarro, Amy Speace, Sally Barris and Jon Venzer – Living Room – 8-10pm

Dec. 5 – Kevn Kinney, Anton Fier, Andy Hess, and Tony Scherr – Rockwood Stage 2 – 9:30pm

Dec. 6 – Greg Trooper – Rockwood Music Hall – 7pm

Dec. 6 – Julia Haltigan – 11th Street Bar – 10pm

Canceled: ~~Dec. 7 – The Dirty Urchins – The Tippler – 7pm~~

Dec. 7 - Puss N Boots – Barbes – 6-8pm

Dec. 7 – Sirens of Brooklyn (A concert of Christmas and seasonal music performed by Joy Askew, Amy Merrill (Sidecar), Cat Martino, Courtney Kaiser (of KaiserCartel), Kendall Meade (Mascott), Mia Riddle (of Mia Riddle), Dawn Landes (Bandana Splits), Liz Tormes, Greta Gertler, Holly Nadal (M6), Misty Boyce and many more) – Plymouth Church Sanctuary (Orange Street between Hicks and Henry Street, Brooklyn) – doors 7pm / show 7:30pm

Dec. 7 – Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – Webster Hall – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Dec. 8 – Alabama Shakes - Brooklyn Bowl – doors 6pm /show 9pm

Dec. 8 – Shooter Jennings – Rockwood Stage 2 – 7pm

Dec. 8 – Joy Askew - The Christopher Street Coffee House – 7pm

Dec. 8 – Jim Keller Band – Lakeside Lounge – 9pm

Dec. 9 – Drina Seay and the Deep Blue Sea – Lakeside Lounge – 7pm

Dec. 9 – Elliott Murphy and the Normandy All-Stars – Rockwood Stage 2 – doors 6:30pm / show 7:30pm

Dec. 9 – Adam Bernstein (Record Release Show) - Bar 4 – 9:30pm

Dec. 9 – The Pretty Babies – Lakeside Lounge – 11pm

Dec. 9 – The Dirty Urchins – Rockwood Music Hall – Midnight

Dec 11 – Toys for Tots Benefit with Melody Kills, Jenny Owens Young, Freddie Stevenson and more – ARC Athletics (5 Harrison St) – 3-7pm – Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots

Dec. 11 -Miss Tess (CD Release), Annie Lynch and Michaela Anne and The Calamity Janes – Union Hall – doors 7:30pm / show 8pm

Dec. 11 – Freddie Stevenson – Rockwood Music Hall – Midnight

Dec. 13 – Julia Haltigan – 11th Street Bar – 10pm

Dec. 14 - Puss N Boots - Barbes – 6-8pm

Dec. 14 – A Holiday Benefit V featuring: Casey Shea, Bryan Dunn, Chris Abad, Benjamin Wagner, Misty Boyce, Caleb Hawley, Sarah Nischwitz, Mary Bragg, Martin Rivas, Paula Valstein, Greg Mayo, The Vanity Belles, Astoria Boulevard, The Stone Lonesome and more - Rockwood Stage 2 – 7pm

Dec. 15 – The Mastersons – The Bowery Electric – doors 7:30

Dec. 15 – Sydney Wayser – Rockwood Music Hall – 9pm

Dec. 15 – My Pet Dragon – Northern Soul (Hoboken) – 9pm

Dec. 16 – Alana Amram and Thomas Bryan Eaton with Hobson’s Choice – Zebulon – 9pm

Dec. 16 - Melody Kills – Rockwood Music Hall - 10pm

Dec. 16 – Enemies! (Aaron Lee Tasjan, Rich Hinman, Mark Stepro, John Kengla) – Rockwood Stage 2 – Midnight

Dec. 17 – James Maddock – The Bowery Electric – 8:45pm

Dec. 17 – Spanking Charlene – Lakeside Lounge – 11pm

Dec. 18 -11th Street Bar Holiday Party - Melody Kills (plus friends and special guests) – 11th Street Bar – 7pm

Dec. 18 – Freddie Stevenson – Rockwood Music Hall – Midnight

Dec. 19 – Puss N Boots Christmas Spectacular (with special guests) – The Bell House – doors 7:30pm / show 8pm (advance purchase highly recommended, 2 ticket per person limit)

Dec. 20 – Harper Blynn – Rockwood Stage 2 – 7pm

Dec. 20 – Julia Haltigan – 11th Street Bar – 10pm

Dec. 21 – Sasha Dobson - Barbes – 7pm

Dec. 21 – Lelia Broussard – Mercury Lounge – 10pm

Dec. 22 - The Ramblers – Living Room – 11pm

Dec. 23 – Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds (Tall Tall Trees opens) – Brooklyn Bowl – doors 6pm / show 8pm

Update: Dec. 23 – Aaron Lee Tasjan – Rockwood Stage 2 – 10pm

Dec. 24 – Jewmongous – Joe’s Pub – 7pm

Dec. 26 – Dar Williams – The Bell House – doors 7pm / show 8pm

Dec. 26 – Adam Levy - Rockwood Music Hall – 9pm

Canceled: ~~Dec. 27 – Julia Haltigan – 11th Street Bar – 10pm~~

Canceled:~~Dec. 28 - Sasha Dobson - Barbes – 7pm~~