CBGB's is gone, but rock is not dead in New York. In a city full of limelit distractions it's easy to gloss over the underground music scene. But there are few attractions that scream classic New York more than a grungy rock club on a Saturday night.
We at Debonair invite you to reign in the New Year with good times, good company, and of course good music.
Cozy Clubs Club Midway 25 Avenue B, New York, NY (www.clubmidway.com)
This small club, located in the hip Lower East Side, has a great combination of grime and intimacy. Walk past the bar upstairs, and you'll descend to the show area, which looks like someone's basement with a stage and bar. In a packed house, it feels like a private party. The d้cor is plain: blue walls, a spattering of mirrors, and a bench that flows along one side of the club. The sound is surprisingly crisp, with the mix almost impeccable if you are standing (or rocking) a few feet back from the stage. Cheap beer (featuring UFO Hefeweizen on tap), friendly staff, and trippy bathrooms round out Club Midway.
Club Midway presents all types of live Rock and DJs. $5 usually gets you in the door.
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. New York, NY (www.arlenesgrocery.net)
Is it a bodega, or a great hang out spot for live Rock and Roll? Split into two rooms, Arlene's Grocery has a main bar and a showroom. The bar sports brick walls, which features contemporary art for sale and a few candlelit tables. Comfortably fitting about 100 people, Arlene's stage space doesn't have the best sound system in the city, but the rock music is eclectic and loud, and the karaoke is fun and casual. Come on the weekends with a group, or show up solo to hang out with locals who are cooler than you are. Expect an $8 to $10 cover to see a band, no charge to hang out at the bar.
Larger Venues Rebel 251 West 30th, New York. NYThis relatively new three-floor monstrosity has a little something for everyone. The performance room is a cavernous affair, with brick walls that hold two go-go dancer cages just screaming for girls. Speakers line the sidewalls giving the bands a loud and satisfying surround-sound experience. The stage bar is small, so hit up the mildly swanky lounge upstairs, or head over to the DJ area for a little dancing. Rebel is a great place to have a party guests can pick their pleasure.
Cover is typically $10 - $12.
Canal Room 285 West Broadway, New York, NY (www.canalroom.com)
Located on the corner of Canal and West Broadway, one would think this place to be a dive. Get ready to be pleasantly surprised, as the Canal Room is incredibly clean, comfortably big, and a classy place to catch some live music. With bigger names on the bill than most local clubs, the Canal Room is more a venue than bar. However, small acts do get their chance from time to time. The sound is in your face, loud, but given the closeness of all the monitors to each other, the mix can sometimes get washed out. The V.I.P area gives you a great view of the stage, with comfortable retro couches to relax on. Come for a record release party, popular rock bands, and live hip-hop acts. Door ranges from $10-$20.
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| New York City Rock Club Guide |
| Posted: Monday, January 01, 2007 |
| By: Chuck Graves |
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CBGB's is gone, but rock is not dead in New York. In a city full of limelit distractions it's easy to gloss over the underground music scene. But there are few attractions that scream classic New York more than a grungy rock club on a Saturday night.
We at Debonair invite you to reign in the New Year with good times, good company, and of course good music.
Cozy Clubs
Club Midway 25 Avenue B, New York, NY (www.clubmidway.com)
This small club, located in the hip Lower East Side, has a great combination of grime and intimacy. Walk past the bar upstairs, and you'll descend to the show area, which looks like someone's basement with a stage and bar. In a packed house, it feels like a private party. The d้cor is plain: blue walls, a spattering of mirrors, and a bench that flows along one side of the club. The sound is surprisingly crisp, with the mix almost impeccable if you are standing (or rocking) a few feet back from the stage. Cheap beer (featuring UFO Hefeweizen on tap), friendly staff, and trippy bathrooms round out Club Midway.
Club Midway presents all types of live Rock and DJs. $5 usually gets you in the door.
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. New York, NY (www.arlenesgrocery.net)
Is it a bodega, or a great hang out spot for live Rock and Roll? Split into two rooms, Arlene's Grocery has a main bar and a showroom. The bar sports brick walls, which features contemporary art for sale and a few candlelit tables. Comfortably fitting about 100 people, Arlene's stage space doesn't have the best sound system in the city, but the rock music is eclectic and loud, and the karaoke is fun and casual. Come on the weekends with a group, or show up solo to hang out with locals who are cooler than you are. Expect an $8 to $10 cover to see a band, no charge to hang out at the bar.
Larger Venues
Rebel 251 West 30th, New York. NY
This relatively new three-floor monstrosity has a little something for everyone. The performance room is a cavernous affair, with brick walls that hold two go-go dancer cages just screaming for girls. Speakers line the sidewalls giving the bands a loud and satisfying surround-sound experience. The stage bar is small, so hit up the mildly swanky lounge upstairs, or head over to the DJ area for a little dancing. Rebel is a great place to have a party guests can pick their pleasure.
Cover is typically $10 - $12.
Canal Room 285 West Broadway, New York, NY (www.canalroom.com)
Located on the corner of Canal and West Broadway, one would think this place to be a dive. Get ready to be pleasantly surprised, as the Canal Room is incredibly clean, comfortably big, and a classy place to catch some live music. With bigger names on the bill than most local clubs, the Canal Room is more a venue than bar. However, small acts do get their chance from time to time. The sound is in your face, loud, but given the closeness of all the monitors to each other, the mix can sometimes get washed out. The V.I.P area gives you a great view of the stage, with comfortable retro couches to relax on. Come for a record release party, popular rock bands, and live hip-hop acts. Door ranges from $10-$20.
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