![]() ![]() ![]() This place was a DUMP, but in that good way where you could mingle with cheap beer, listen to loud music played by loud passionate people. Mondays and every other Sunday, The Bitter End stays loyal to its roots and hosts open jam sessions for aspiring stars, a great way to hear new sound…or participate! Head on out and support this iconic establishment for a $5-10 cover, which is a small price to pay for quality music. This is an excellent venue to take in rock, blues, jazz, funk, hip-hop, country, alternative and spoken word gigs. The Bitter End is located smack-dab in the center of Greenwich Village and is open nightly. The Bitter end was the place that Peter, Paul and Mary, Pete Seeger, Randy Newman and the Isley Brothers were discovered when under the ownership of famous Hollywood producer, Fred Weintraub. While no longer the hot spot it once was in the early 60’s when it hosted its “Open Mike Hootenanny” at the height of the folk music era, every Tuesday night, The Bitter End welcomed performers from all layers of the performing strata, famous or not, young or old. Photo by: Brooklyn BowlaĮstablished in 1961, The Bitter End currently holds the title of New York’s “oldest rock club.” The well-weathered bar with its red-brick backdrop is iconic as the legendary acts that have performed there. Being open 7 days a week also introduces Brooklyn to new music, filling out the spaces in between with acts like Dark Star Orchestra and Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds. The eclectic lineup has included acts like Animal Collective, Lauryn Hill, Kanye West and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The Brooklyn Bowl ONLY serves local suds, and has been proud to be the largest seller of Brooklyn beers in the world (no PBR here, sorry hipsters). While you are watching your show, quench your thirst with the many Brooklyn-only beers on tap. This relatively new addition to the music venue scene also boasts a restaurant, two bars, and tons of seating. The Brooklyn Bowl boasts the first LEED certified bowling alley in the United States. In 2013 Rolling Stone named Brooklyn Bowl the 20th best music club in America and you could probably add to the list of accolades as well. If you want to try something a little different, a little grand, a little left from center, consider the Brooklyn Bowl. ![]() Tickets to upcoming shows are available through TicketMaster, learn more about the Apollo here: stockelements / ![]() Amateur Night at the Apollo is one of the longest running talent showcases in the United States, and it was the launching pad where young Jimi Hendrix got his start at the Apollo in 1964. The Apollo Theater supports working artists with a range of performance programs all of which are available on their calendar. The Apollo was the venue for the nationally syndicated Showtime at the Apollo, which from 1987 to 2008, broadcast over 1093 hours of live performances from Boyz II Men to Natalie Cole. In 1937, the Apollo was the largest employer of black theatrical workers in the country, introducing the world to artists like Billie Holiday and Lena Horne, and has been producing legends ever since. The Apollo, in the vibrant heart of Harlem, is the greatest African American theater ever to exist, and it has influenced almost every aspect of popular culture we experience today. What do James Brown, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard have in common? They are all inductees into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. On any night, the live music choices available to visitors will seem kind of overwhelming, but EscapeHere wants to help, so here is our handy list for your consideration. Some of the historic venues in the City That Never Sleeps set the standard the world over with regard to how music should be presented. Listening to live music in New York is like being on the ground floor of something great, New York brought us the Ramones, Bob Dylan, The Talking Heads, the Wu-Tang Clan and many other famous acts, but new music is made there every day, that up-and-coming band you see at a small club just might be the next Beastie Boys. New York City is quite simply one of the best places in the entire world to hear live music, and if you love music, you should hop aboard the closest plane, train or automobile and head to the Big Apple. ![]()
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