Thursday, December 20
Public Enemy
After some shows at the Fillmore, here’s a chance to catch the boys in the cross-hairs at a smaller venue.
Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 7, $17.
An Albatross, Parts and Labor, Stay High
Lightning-shitting noise rock.
Knitting Factory (Tap Bar), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, free.
Jesse Malin
Merry fucking Christmas.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $12/$15.
The Sounds
Managed to make Blender’s Hottest Women of Rock list, alongside Courtney Love, without any of the belligerent drug addict antics. But no worries—she’s got a lot of time for catching up.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 8, $20.
Crescent Boogaloo
Legendary New Orleans musicians come together for their take on Holiday music. The lineup includes saxophonist Donald Harrison & organ virtuoso Dr. Lonnie Smith
Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.
Lord Finesse, Greg Nice, DJ Premier
A night of classic hip-hop just in time for the holidays
S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 7, $22/$25.
Friday, December 21
Las Rubias Del Norte
Psychedelic rancheras, Brooklyn style.
Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 10, $10.
Bootyjuice
Please don’t ask what they’re smoking with their coffee.
Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.
Apes & Androids
The real nightmare before Christmas.
Europa, 104 Meserole Ave. (at Manhattan Ave.), B’klyn, 718-383-5723; 8, $10.
The Lemonheads, Racoon, The New Rivals
Come play “who’s the bassist?”
Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 7, $25.
O’Death, Salt & Samovar, Hoots and Hellmouth, The Goddamn Rattlesnake
Goth-country from upstate New York. Where else? Holding down the stage tomorrow night too (with different openers).
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $10/$12.
Awesome Color, Tall Firs, Paul Duncan
The last band on the planet to use the word “awesome” unironically. Bless their hearts.
Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8, $7.
Saturday, December 22
Whitney Marchelle Quartet
She just came back from Dubai, where she schooled locals on Uptown R&B.
The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (betw. St. Nicholas & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & 12, $10.
Karlus Trapp
Funky bass as an escape to your relatives taking control of your living room couch
Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St. (betw. Fillmore & W. Buchanan Sts.), Staten Island; 718-720-2583; 11, free.
Sunday, December 23
The Slackers, Steadfast United
Couple of local punkish ska bands give you a Caribbean-influenced refuge from the cold and competitive holiday shopping season.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $13/$15.
Chapter Two Gospel Singers
Praise the Lord and have a bloody Mary while you’re at it.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30 & 2:30, $24.50.
INTERZONA, Goodswan, Alec Kopyt
Couple of Russian electro-rockers and folksy reggae from Amsterdam.
Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 7, $16.
Natti Vogel, Noah Harris
Indie rock-jazz fusion virtuoso and Wisconsin-bred pianist and songstress.
Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 7:30, $8.
Madi Diaz
Bostonian singer-songwriter and aspiring rock star.
Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 8, free.
Monday, December 24
Jack Jeffers & The New York Classics
Swinging on Christmas Eve
The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (betw. St. Nicholas & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & midnight, free.
Tuesday, December 25
Chris Botti
In one of the few jazz clubs open tonight (believe it, we canvassed them all), the trumpeter continues to showcase music from his Italian-flavored disc.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $60.
Wednesday, December 26
Night World of Fusion: Eden Mi Qedem, Atlas Soul, members of Zikrayat
A Middle Eastern, African and Mediterranean mash-up.
Knitting Factory (Tap Bar), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7, $15.
Black and White Children, Kelli Ruddick
Video-accompanied indie rockers and experimental guitar soloist, preceded by a quiz game!
Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. (at Richardson St.), B’klyn, 718-302-3770; 7:30, free.
JC Hopkins Biggish Band
Post-Christmas hangover swing
Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.
Public Enemy
After some shows at the Fillmore, here’s a chance to catch the boys in the cross-hairs at a smaller venue.
Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 7, $17.
An Albatross, Parts and Labor, Stay High
Lightning-shitting noise rock.
Knitting Factory (Tap Bar), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, free.
Jesse Malin
Merry fucking Christmas.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $12/$15.
The Sounds
Managed to make Blender’s Hottest Women of Rock list, alongside Courtney Love, without any of the belligerent drug addict antics. But no worries—she’s got a lot of time for catching up.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 8, $20.
Crescent Boogaloo
Legendary New Orleans musicians come together for their take on Holiday music. The lineup includes saxophonist Donald Harrison & organ virtuoso Dr. Lonnie Smith
Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.
Lord Finesse, Greg Nice, DJ Premier
A night of classic hip-hop just in time for the holidays
S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 7, $22/$25.
Friday, December 21
Las Rubias Del Norte
Psychedelic rancheras, Brooklyn style.
Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 10, $10.
Bootyjuice
Please don’t ask what they’re smoking with their coffee.
Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.
Apes & Androids
The real nightmare before Christmas.
Europa, 104 Meserole Ave. (at Manhattan Ave.), B’klyn, 718-383-5723; 8, $10.
The Lemonheads, Racoon, The New Rivals
Come play “who’s the bassist?”
Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 7, $25.
O’Death, Salt & Samovar, Hoots and Hellmouth, The Goddamn Rattlesnake
Goth-country from upstate New York. Where else? Holding down the stage tomorrow night too (with different openers).
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $10/$12.
Awesome Color, Tall Firs, Paul Duncan
The last band on the planet to use the word “awesome” unironically. Bless their hearts.
Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8, $7.
Saturday, December 22
Whitney Marchelle Quartet
She just came back from Dubai, where she schooled locals on Uptown R&B.
The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (betw. St. Nicholas & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & 12, $10.
Karlus Trapp
Funky bass as an escape to your relatives taking control of your living room couch
Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St. (betw. Fillmore & W. Buchanan Sts.), Staten Island; 718-720-2583; 11, free.
Sunday, December 23
The Slackers, Steadfast United
Couple of local punkish ska bands give you a Caribbean-influenced refuge from the cold and competitive holiday shopping season.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $13/$15.
Chapter Two Gospel Singers
Praise the Lord and have a bloody Mary while you’re at it.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30 & 2:30, $24.50.
INTERZONA, Goodswan, Alec Kopyt
Couple of Russian electro-rockers and folksy reggae from Amsterdam.
Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 7, $16.
Natti Vogel, Noah Harris
Indie rock-jazz fusion virtuoso and Wisconsin-bred pianist and songstress.
Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 7:30, $8.
Madi Diaz
Bostonian singer-songwriter and aspiring rock star.
Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 8, free.
Monday, December 24
Jack Jeffers & The New York Classics
Swinging on Christmas Eve
The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (betw. St. Nicholas & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & midnight, free.
Tuesday, December 25
Chris Botti
In one of the few jazz clubs open tonight (believe it, we canvassed them all), the trumpeter continues to showcase music from his Italian-flavored disc.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $60.
Wednesday, December 26
Night World of Fusion: Eden Mi Qedem, Atlas Soul, members of Zikrayat
A Middle Eastern, African and Mediterranean mash-up.
Knitting Factory (Tap Bar), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7, $15.
Black and White Children, Kelli Ruddick
Video-accompanied indie rockers and experimental guitar soloist, preceded by a quiz game!
Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. (at Richardson St.), B’klyn, 718-302-3770; 7:30, free.
JC Hopkins Biggish Band
Post-Christmas hangover swing
Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.
