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On this page: NYC Bluegrass/Old Time * NYC General * NYC Irish

Oher listings: New York and Tri-State Area Bluegrass/Old Time Music Scene . also a listserv at yahoo groups: New York City Old Time Music Sessions, Irish Music Sessions at Murphy's Guide, www.thesession.org, www.nycbluegrass.com, and: New York Open Mikes
A nationwide Acoustic Jam listing (you specify location): www.folkjam.org

NYC Bluegrass & Old Time ... [to NYC General Music] ... [to NYC Irish]

Sundays:

Nolita House, 47 E Houston St, Between Mott & Mulberry Sts, (212) 625-1712: Bluegrass Brunch, 12:30pm
Paddy Reilly's, 519 Second Ave (29 St), Manhattan. (212) 686-1210; (??) bluegrass jam 5pm. Run by Big Apple Bluegrass Society. (Paddy Reilly's has other music -- see also NYC Irish and NYC General Listings)
Kili, 79-81 Hoyt St between State and Atlantic in Brooklyn. Ponkiesburg Pickin’ Party acoustic jam 4-7 PM, email.
Superfine, 125 Front St. Brooklyn, 718-243-9005; Bluegrass Brunch 11AM-3PM

Mondays (NYC BG/OT): ... [ to top of page]

The Parkside Lounge, 17 Houston St (bet Aves B & C), (212) 673-6270. 9pm-midnight; third Monday Old-Time jam with the Whistlin’ Wolves; other nights various acoustic jams. Bands, etc. tending toward old time/bluegrass.
Instructional Session, Sackett St in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, 8-11pm; information: email; 415-613-1409
Iona, 180 Grand Street (between Bedford and Driggs), Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 2nd & 4th Mon, 7:30 – 10pm: The Moonshiners String Band;
Paddy Reilly's. 519 2 Ave, Manhattan (29 St) 212-686-1210; Slow Bluegrass Jam
169 Bar, 169 E. Broadway (Canal, Essex & Rutgers) 212-437-8866; Country Jam 8:30-11:30

Tuesdays (NYC BG/OT: ... [ to top of page]

Slainte, 304 Bowery, between Bleeker and Houston; 212-253-7030; 9 pm jam; www.baggotinn.com/slainte/.

Wednesdays (NYC BG/OT): ... [ to top of page]

Angel Band Jam, Vin Rouge, 5th Avenue between 17th & 18th St, Brooklyn; info, Bill Duke, 917-859-5397
Grisly Pear, 107 MacDougal St. bet Bleecker and 3rd, 212-477-0622, Sheriff's Good Time Jam, 9pm
Jalopy, 315 Columbia St., Brooklyn; "Roots 'n Ruckus" night - old-time and blues; 718-395-3214; www.jalopy.biz
Life Cafe Nine Eight Three, 983 Flushing Ave. East Williamsburg, Brooklyn; www.lifecafenyc.com; Open Mic Weds, 10pm; 718-386-1133
Old Devil Moon Resturant (Southern cuisine), 511 E.12th St at Ave A; 1212-475-4357; 8 pm: Wahoo String Band (Harry Bolick, Brian Slattery, Joe Dejarnette); no cover; www.bolick.net/wahoo/
Vin Rouge; 629 5th Ave (between 17 & 18 St), Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718-369-4201: 7:30pm jam

Thursdays (NYC BG/OT): ... [ to top of page]

Freddys, Dean St & Sixth Ave, Brooklyn, 718-622-7035; Old-Time Jam, 9-12pm first Thursday; Kings County Opry third Thursday; www.freddysbackroom.com
Hungarian House, 213 E. 82 St, betw 2 & 3 Ave; second Thurs Oct-June, square and Contra Dance party preceeded by jam, 8-11 pm; www.Nycbarndance.com

Saturdays (NYC BG/OT): ... [ to top of page]

Banjo Jim's, 700 E. 9th St. at Ave. C; 212-777-0869;Strictly Bluegrass Jam, 3rd Saturday of each month, 6:30pm; Info: 1 drink minimum . www.myspace.com/vincentcrossx
Nolita House, 47 E Houston St, Between Mott & Mulberry Sts, (212) 625-1712:, Bluegrass Brunch, 12:30pm
Sunny's. 253 Conover St (between Reed & Beard St) Red Hook, Brooklyn; Every Sat. Bluegrass & Misc. Jam in the back. Sometimes also a performing group in the front. 718-625-8211. 9:00 PM

NYC General Repeating Music ... [ to top of page] ... [to Bluegrass and Old-Time] ... [To Irish]

Multi-Day (NYC general music):

BB King's Blues Club, 237 W. 42nd St, 1-212-997-4144; various live music all week
Banjo Jim's, 700 E.9th St. at Ave. C; 212-777-0869; various kinds of live music Tuesday through Saturday; Open mic Sun 2pm; One Monday (3/7/10, 4/11/10) 7-10 pm, Exceedingly Good Song Night, 718-625-8372, www.kenschatz.com/goodsongnight; Irish Session Tue 10pm; 1 drink minimum plus cover for nights with performers
C Note, 157 Ave C (10 St); 212-677-8142 performances nightly 7-11pm with Songwriter's open mike Sun's
The Ear Inn, 326 Spring St; 212-226-9060; Mon's & Wed's
Orange Bear, 47 Murray St; 212-566-3705; Mon's @ 7pm, bands & singers; Sun's 6-9pm, open mic
Paddy Reilly's. 519 2 Ave, Manhattan (29 St) 212-686-1210; nightly music 9:30pm; Sat Songwriter Folk/Rock & Country, 7pm; (see also Irish multi-day listings); Yellowbarber@aol.com; 212-686-1210
Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Ave A (6 St.); 212-473-7373; Antihoot Mon's @ 7:30, performers nightly; www.antifolk.net
Underground Lounge, 955 West End Ave (West End and 107 St); Mon Open Mic, 8 -11: Tuesday Acoustic

Mondays (NYC general music): ... [ to top of page]

Charles Street Synagogue, 53 Charles St (at W. 4 St, 2 bl. N. of Sheridan Sq); American roots music most Mondays w/ Andy Statman & Friends; 8:30pm; 212-242-6425; $15 <info@andystatman.org>
Jewish People's Philharmonic Chorus, 6-7:30PM, Dorot, Inc, 171 W. 85th St; info: Nan Bases, 212-807-1568
Richmond Shepard Theatre, 309 E. 26th St. at 2nd Av; Hoot/open; 7pm; $5 includes one drink; 212-683-0085; -- solos or groups-- bring your acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele or banjo-- when you get there sign up to perform a couple of songs. We have a keyboard if you need it. AND we'll join in on some songs if you wish. Or -- come to listen and drink beer, wine or soda.
Open House Coffee House; Advent Lutheran Church, 93 St. & B'way; 212-874-3423; 7:30-9:30PM
Sound Fix, 110 Bedfod Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Songfair Open Hoot; 7-11pm (sign up 6:30pm); run by jezebelmusic.com
Telephone Bar & Grill, 149 Second Ave,. 212-529-5000 Open Mic every other Mon + featured acts

Tuesdays (NYC general music):

An Beal Bocht Cafe, 445 W. 238th St, Riverdale (Bronx) bet. Greystone & Waldo Ave;, 9pm open mic; 718-884-7127
South Street Seaport: Sea Music Concerts in June and July, 6-8pm in the Gallery, Water St, at Beekman, 1 block north of Fulton St. See the FMSNY home page for more information

Wednesdays (NYC general music): ... [ to top of page]

FMSNY Folk Open Sing, 1st Wed; 6:30pm; Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn (near 2nd St)-- see FMSNY home page or our newsletter for details.
Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia Street, Greenwich Village. The Songwriter's Beat, an acoustic night for songwriters hosted by Valerie Ghent, 3rd Wed. www.songwritersbeat.com, www.corneliastreetcafe.com, or 212-989-9319
Garlicbreath Open-Mic; Infrared Lounge 210 Rivington St (Pitt & Ridge), 8pm; http://garlicbreath.org
Life Cafe Nine Eight Three, 983 Flushing Ave. East Williamsburg, Brooklyn; Open Mic Weds, 10pm; 718-386-1133
Wed's in March: Sacred Harp Singing; St. Peters Church, Lex Ave & 54 St, Music Room; 7-9:30pm; http://nycsacredharp.org/localsinings.html
Spike Hill, 184 Bedford Ave (at N. 7), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 11211; 718-218-9737; Open mic 9pm
Mooney's Pub, 77 St and 3rd Ave, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; first Wed. 8:30pm; www.brooklynopen.com

Thursdays (NYC general music): ... [ to top of page]

New York Caledonian Club %: Pipes & Drums of the NY Scottish, rehearsals every Thurs, Chanters at 6; pipes at 7, info 212-724-4978 ; (PO Box 4542, NYC 10163-4542; 212-662-1083)
Freddys, Dean St & Sixth Ave, Brooklyn, 718-622-7035; Open Mic Third Thursday; http://freddysbackroom.com
Charles Street Synagogue, 53 Charles St (at W. 4 St, 2 bl. N. of Sheridan Sq); music of the Jewish Mystics most Thursdays w/ Andy Statman & Friends; 8:30pm; $15; 212-242-6425 <info@andystatman.org>
Unknown Pub, 355 Prospect Av, Park Slope, Bklyn; Open Mic 8pm; 718-788-9140
Workmen's Circle Chorus, 45 E 33 St.; 6-8pm; (Yiddish music) Info: 212-889-6800.

Fridays (NYC general music):

American Folk Art Museum, 45 West 53rd St, New York NY 10019; 212-265-1040; Free Music Fridays, hosted by Matt Jones, 5:30-7:30pm
Hungarian House, 213 E. 82 St, betw 2 & 3 Ave; Balkan Cafe approx once a month; 8:30pm; Homemade ethnic snacks/light dinner avail. www.balkancafe.nycfolkdance.org
New York Caledonian Club %: Ceilidh, First Fri, call for info (PO Box 4542, NYC 10163-4542; 212-662-1083); 212-724-4978

Fri & Sat (NYC general music): ... [ to top of page]

Orchard Cafe, 1064 1st Ave, (SE Corner 58th St.), 212-371-1170, 8pm, concerts of various genres; Fri & Sat
Postcrypt Coffeehouse; St.Paul's Chapel bsmt, Columbia Univ. 116 St & B'way; Fri & Sat - school year only (closed May-Sept. & Dec.-Jan.), 9pm, free; 212 854 1953; email; http://www.cc.columbia.edu/crypt/
Two Boots, 514 Second St (at 7 Ave) Park Slope, Brooklyn; shows Fri & Sat 10pm; 718-499-3253; food available

Saturdays (NYC general music): ... [ to top of page]

Living Room, 154 Ludlow St (bet. Stanton and Rivington); 1^st Sat. Shape note Singing from the Sacred Harp, 3-6pm, free; linda@lindagriggs.com; 212-777-9837 www.livingroomny.com and http://lowereastsidesing.vocis.com/
Seamen's Church Institute, 241 Water St (north of Fulton St.), 2nd floor, Manhattan; once monthly Chanty Sing; 8-11pm; see p.2-3; info: Becker, 212-748-8675; www.eclipse.net/gwb
Peoples' Voice Cafe; concerts every Sat 8PM at Community Church of NY, 40 E 35 St (between Park & Madison); info: 212-787-3903, $15, closed June, July, Aug.
Three Jolly Pigeons, 6802 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, Open Mic last Sun, 8pm.

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Banjo Jim's, 700 E. 9th St. at Ave. C; 212-777-0869; Exceedingly Good Song Night, 7-10pm, one Sunday a month (3/7/10, 4/11/10); Info: 718-625-8372; www.kenschatz.com/goodsongnight; 1 drink minimum
Bitter End, 147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia) Greenwich Village; 212-673-7030; Open mic fourth Sun at 7pm
The C-Note 157 Avenue C (10th St.), 212-677-8142; Open Mic for Singer/ Songwriters; 5? to 9- Sign up starts at 5pm
Centerfold Coffeehouse; Church of St's Paul & Andrew, 263 W. 86 St, Manhattan (West End Av); Open mic/poetry reading at 5:45pm; info: Mary Grace, 212-866-4454.
Joe Beasley Sacred Harp Singing: 2nd Sun at St.Paul's Church, 199 Carroll St (cr. Clinton), Brooklyn; 718-793-2848; email; 2pm followed by Pot-Luck supper.
Munch Cafe & Grill, 71-60 Yellowstone Blvd, Forest Hills (Queens); First and Third Sundays, 3-5 PM; 718-544-0075;
New York Folk Music Meet-Up, one Sunday a month, 3pm at various locations; email
Shape Note Sing; location to be announced; 3rd Sundays through June, 2-5 pm.; email Aldo Ceresa.
South Street Seaport: Sea Music Concerts First Sunday, (Oct-May) 3-5pm in the Gallery, Water St, at Beekman, 1 block north of Fulton St. See the FMSNY home page for more information.
Vox Pop, 1022 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn,NY; 718-940-2084; Open mike Sunday. 6:30 pm-10:00

NYC Irish Music: Open Sessions (free) and repeating music ....[to top of page] ... [to NYC General Music] ... [to NYC bluegrass and old time]

Multi-day (NYC Irish):

An Beal Bocht Cafe, 445 W. 238th St, Riverdale (Bronx) bet. Greystone & Waldo Ave; Mon, 8pm-1am, Mary Courtney (Morning Star); Tue, 9pm open mic; Wed, 8pm, Mary Courtney (Morning Star) (second Wed is Ballad Night); Fri & Sat trad Irish music; Sun 4-7pm session; 718-884-7127
Paddy Reilly's. 519 2 Ave, Manhattan (29 St) 212-686-1210; nightly music 9:30pm; Thurs Session w/ Tony DeMarco 10pm; Yellowbarber@ aol.com, 212-686-1210; Traditional singers circle; First Monday 6:30pm, Info Louise Kitt, LWalsh9709@aol.com
The Catalpa, 119 E. 233rd St, Woodlawn, Bronx; 718-324-1781 Sun session; Wed, Eamonn O'Reilly & Matt Mancuso

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Cannons, 108 St; session ??
Cuckoo's Nest, 61-04 Woodside Ave., Woodside, Queens; 718-426-5684, 6-9pm
Maggie Mae's, 41-15 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, Queens, 718-433-3067; 3?pm
Mustang Harry's, 352 7 Ave. (between 29 & 30 St); presented by Ull Mor CCE: session 5-8pm; info Maureen Donachie, ceolagusrince@ gmail.com
O'Neills Irish Bar, 729 3rd Ave (bet. 45 & 46 St); 8-11pm session; 212-661-3530
Jack O'Neill's , 130 Franklin St., Brooklyn, 718-389-3888, info@jackoneills.com; www.jackoneills.com; Session, 8-11pm; info, Tony Horswill at tony@catandfiddlesessions.com
New York Irish Center Hall, 10-40 Jackson Ave Long Island City, Queens, Maureen: 718 / 440-2616 or ullmor@comhaltas.net ; Ceili third Sunday, 8-mdnte
Slainte, 304 Bowery, between Bleeker and Houston; 212-253-7030; 6 pm sessiun; www.baggotinn.com/slainte/.
The Wall, 55 St & Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, Queens, 718-429-9426 ??
Doc Watson's, 1490 2 Ave (77 St), 212-988-5300; 8:30-12:30pm session with Aonach
Yeats Tavern, 42-24 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens; 6pm session; 718-225-0652

Mondays (NYC Irish): ... [ to top of page]

Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, 8-11pm session with Don Meade and usually featured guest; 212-247-2562 or www.blarneystar.com/
Spike Hill, 184 Bedford Ave (at N. 7), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 11211; 718-218-9737; 8:30-11:30pm session

Tuesdays (NYC Irish): ... [ to top of page]

Banjo Jim's, 700E. 9th St. at Ave. C; 212-777-0869; Irish Session 10pm; 1 drink minimum
Jack Dempsey's Pub, 61 2nd Ave (bet 3 & 4 St); session: 8pm; 212-388-0662
Swifts Hibernian Lounge, 34 E. 4th St (bet Bowery & Lafayette), 212-260-3600; 8:30pm session
O'Reilly's, 56 W.31 St bet 6th & B'way, 9pm session; 212-684-4244

Wednesdays (NYC Irish): ... [ to top of page]

An Beal Bocht Cafe (Bronx, NY) ; 8pm, second Wed Mary Courtney's Ballad Night
The Scratcher, 209 E. 5th St (bet 2 Ave & Bowery), 212-477-0030; session 11pm w/ Fiona Dougherty & Eamon O'Leary
Fiddlesticks Pub, 54-58 Greenwich Ave (bet 6 & 7 Av), 212-463-0516; perf by Morning Star
The Gate, 321 5th Ave at 3rd St, Brooklyn, 718-768-4329; 8pm session??
Trinity Pub, 229 E. 84 St bet First & Second Av, 212-327-4450, 9-11pm session run by Caitlin Warbelow

Thursdays (NYC Irish)

Doctor Gilbert's Cafe, 6115 Broadway. Riverdale, Bronx; 8pm Mary Courtney; 718-548-9621
Paddy Reilly's, 519 Second Ave. (29th St); 10pm-1am; 212-686-1210 led by Tony DeMarco

Saturdays (NYC Irish): ... [ to top of page]

Rosie O'Grady's, 52nd and 7th Ave, Gabriel Donohue, 10pm; www.gabrieldonohue.com
St. Andrew's, 120 W. 44th St.(6 & 7 Av.); live Celtic music 9pm - 1am; 212-840-8413
O'Neills Irish Bar, 729 3rd Ave (bet. 45 & 46 St); 9pm-1am session; 212-661-3530

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