Manhattan

Recent activity

Sep 25   New review for Tomi Jazz.
  It took months of emails to get a booking. The correspondence leading up to their decision was very pleasant. They said they require that all bandleaders fill out a W-2,…

Feb 16   New review for Bar East.
  I had a generally good experience with the staff. The guy running the board was a good guy, did a decent job, and recorded the performance on direct board to…

Feb 16   New review for Bitter End.
  Never booked this place myself, but went to go see a friend's band play there. The staff is horrible. There was one nice serving girl there, but every single other…

Dec 26   New review for Shell's Bistro and Jazz Lounge.
  Genres: jazz, blues, Latest review: Shells' Bistro does not treat musicians with respect, nor do they stick to the financial deal. The Owner/bar tender and wait staff were rude. The…

Dec 26   Shell's Bistro and Jazz Lounge was added .

Jun 19   Desmond's Tavern was added .

Venues in Manhattan

• S.O.B.'s

   SoHo   
  Latest review: “I've played there many times. I've also had gigs booked there and then had them canceled because SOB's double booked acts. Not cool! The sound is hit or miss, but…”

• Shell's Bistro and Jazz Lounge

   Harlem   
  Genres: classic jazz, blues, contemporary
  Latest review: “Genres: jazz, blues, Latest review: Shells' Bistro does not treat musicians with respect, nor do they stick to the financial deal. The Owner/bar tender and wait staff were rude. The…”

• Shrine

   Harlem   
  Latest review: “The Shrine is easy to book, pays based on bar percentage (i.e. not very well and impossible to verify), always has people there, and features a decent backline (amps, a…”

• Sidewalk Cafe

   East Village   
  Latest review: “I've been playing here for 8+ years. They have overhauled their backline & sound system in the last year or so. Hot Rod Deluxe, MarkBass combo amp, Blues Jr, and…”

• Smalls

   West Village   
  Latest review: “I've worked here a lot since I moved to New York. The small size of the venue doesn't lend itself to the possibility of paying more than a bill a…”

• Smoke

   Manhattan Valley

• Somethin' Jazz Club

   Midtown: East   
  Genres: Jazz
  Latest review: “Don't expect a built in audience or patrons off the street.”

• St. Nick's Pub

   Harlem   
  Genres: jazz, blues
  Latest review: “I like this place because it has a nice back patio and great crowds. Major downside is that there's no good place to store you music cases. Used to be…”

• Sullivan Hall

   West Village   
  Latest review: “Was going to perform a second gig there, but.... My gig was canceled as I entered the venue. 2/4 bands on the bill canceled the day of, so the club…”

• Sweet Rhythm

   West Village