WEDNESDAY 11/20 Rock/Country/Hiphop The Ataris, Sugarcult, Autopilot ...
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The Ataris, Sugarcult, Autopilot Off, Rufio Irving Plaza, 7, $15, $13.75 adv.
Tom Burris (Jabbering Trout), Hyim Ross Makor, 8, $12.
Calexico Joe's Pub, 9:30 & 11:15.
Paul Clements, Travis Allison, November Factory, Coral, Edie Carey, Gregory Douglas Bitter End, 7:30, $5.
The Coral, John Power (the La's), Phaser Mercury Lounge, 7:30, $12.
Carl Craig & King Britt Shine, 10, $10.
Donna the Buffalo, Blue Dogs Bowery Ballroom, 8, $15, 18+.
Andrew Hunt Parkside Lounge, 10.
John Brodeur and the Suggestions Lakeside Lounge, 9:30, free.
Mad Capsule Markets, Screw Northsix, 9, $10.
Man in Gray, the IO's, Matching Drapes Luna Lounge, 8:30, free.
Maspyke Downtime, 11, $10.
Matty Charles & the Valentines Pete's Candy Store, 10, free.
Mobscenity Hank's Saloon, free.
The Moonlighters Maxwell's, 9, $6.
Franco Morillo Cafe Wha?, 9:30, free.
Ezra Nanes, Speechwriters LLC, Jeff Nimeh, Shari Sklar CB's 313 Gallery, 7, $5.
NY Rel-x, Poly Abuse, Madcap, One Man Army, the Explosion CBGB, 8, $6.
1X, Blind Robbery, DJ Schwinge Tobacco Road.
Pisser, Wastoid Don Hill's.
Psoy Kordenko vs. Spitboy Elbow Room, 9.
The Ranch Hands Rodeo Bar, 10, free.
Rick Shapiro, Rhythms of Aqua, Spaztikolon Sidewalk Cafe, 8, 2 drink min.
Shawn Yoxovik & Streamers, Mass Caravan, the Faculty Lounge, Drew Young, Onyx Pistol Acme Underground.
Superdrag, Pilot to Gunner, the Love Scene Knitting Factory, 8:30, $12, $10 adv.
Untitled the Band, Motherboard, Pillow Theory, Oto's Daughter, Jana Peri Band, Bloodroot Continental, 8, $5.
Vic Thrill, Lil' Fighters, True Mystic, Battlestar Luxx, 8, $5.
Veraspeed, the Queue, Catfish Blue, Clay Mitchell Lion's Den, 7, $8.
Jazz/Experimental
Josh Arenberg's Alter Ego Niagara, 9 & 11, $5.
Jim Campilongo Electric Trio Knitting Factory Tap Bar, 11, free.
Eddie Davis & His New Orleans Jazz Band Cajun, 8, free.
Lou Donaldson Quartet Village Vanguard, 9 & 11, $20 & $10 min.
The Heath Brothers Quartet Iridium Jazz Club.
Fred Hersch Quintet Jazz Standard, 7:30 & 9:30.
Sergio Mendes Blue Note, 8 & 10:30, $25-$35.
Quantum Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 11, $7.
Marc Ribot Mystery Trio Tonic, 8 & 10.
Stew, Marykate O'Neil Knitting Factory Old Office, 9, 8.
Ray Vega Kavehaz, 8:30, free.
Weary Boys, the Ne'er Do Evers Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 8, $6.
Wild Turkey pres. Django Reinhardt NY Festival Birdland, $25.
Blues/World/Other
Akoya & Tribe Sisi Izzy Bar (downstairs), $5.
Dan Cazio Ear Inn, 12 a.m., free.
Rhett Tyler & Early Warning, Sinner's Holiday Terra Blues.
Clubs/Lounges/Nightlife
AM/FU DJ Mike MD spins a little bit of everything to get you over the hump; Beauty Bar, 10, free.
Aphasic Live electronic music; Liquids, 10, free.
Barreled Nyco Ripit & Madame Chao turn out beats from breakcore to speedcore; Tonic, 10, $5.
Cubansoul DJs Elvira & Medina keep salsa & old school Cuban flowin'. Dress to impress, but make sure you can still shake it; Nell's, 9, $7-$10.
Damaged DJ Dandy Sex supplies goth, new wave, punk & glam plus acoustic open stage during happy hour; Raven, 11.
Downtown Soulville WFMU's Mr. Fine Wine spins soul 45s?if you're good maybe you'll get to hear "My Baby Likes to Boogaloo"; Botanica, 10, free.
Go-Go Tony Rock N Rolla & Cowboy Mark spin 60s psych & garage; Three of Cups, 10, free.
Happy Wednesdays DJs Sean Edwards & Matteo Ruzzon offer a night of saintly music for your blessed ears, or whatever sounds dope on a Wednesday; Local 138, 9, free.
Heads of State Mix of funk, soul & classics, always a good time down on the LES; Ludlow Bar, 8, free.
M+R & B Hop on the love train w/DJ Rich King's rhythm & blues; M&R Bar, 5:30, free.
Negril Village Wednesdays DJ & live band offer reggae & international tunes at Negril Village, 5, $5-$10.
New York Idol Kind of like American Idol, but better. Show everybody what you're made of?winners get $200 & a chance to be in the finals (just like Kelly Clarkson!); SBNY, 9, free.
Noche Azul Audio cuisine, a unique blend of Brazilian house, breakbeats, down-tempo & soul; Izzy Bar, 10, free.
Roller Skating Night New York's one & only roller disco for skaters & (unfortunately) bladers; Roxy, 10, $15.
Royal Flush Get a fresh sampling of broken beat, nujazz & beyond; Coz, 9, free.
Singers Lounge A night of golden voices, from Jamaica to modern roots; Angel, 10, free.
Sweet Tooth "With an all-star" (read: all-my-daddy-was-a-star) lineup incl. DJ Stretch Armstrong & DJ Reach from The Carson Daily Show; Lot 61, 8.
Wednesdays Midnight readings & soulful music w/late night drink specials & really great food; Bar on A (BOA), 9, free.
THURSDAY 11/21
Rock/Country/Hiphop
The Abused, Soulfist, 3rd Degree, F.O. the Smack Magnet Acme Underground.
Vincent Amigo & Guests Irving Plaza, 8, $25-$35.
Ancient Harmony, One Eyed Jack, Steepcreek Tobacco Road.
Bad Wizard vs. the Panthers, Officer May, the Faux Luxx, 8, $8.
BeavHer w/Kaboom, Skytrain Don Hill's.
Bill Popp and the Tapes, David Dragov, Nellie McKay, Beau Johnson, Sam Grossman Sidewalk Cafe, 8, 2 drink min.
Brooklyn Brewery Sponsors Open Mic Freddy's Bar, 9:30, free.
Def Natty Dreams, Super #7 Hank's Saloon, free.
El Topo, Keygrip, Mahavatar, Sea Monster, LC Freestyle, Bitterweed, Shedds Continental, 8, free.
Elan Cafe Wha?, 9:30, $5.
Elk City & Guests Southpaw, 8:30, $8.
Encounter Box, Kareem Devlin, 45 Live, Blue Winter, Naked Attitude Elbow Room, $7.
Evil Jake Arlene Grocery, 9:45, $5.
Feel, Tom Kitt Band, Paul Coelho, Melina, Christine Haley Bitter End, 7:30, $5.
"Golden Mic Check: Thanksgiving Talent Showcase" Downtime, 9, $10.
Gran Fury, Swamp Cabbage, Lonesome Prairie Dogs Baggot Inn, 8, free.
The Hankensaw Boys, American Altitude, Stew Maxwell's, $7.
Ron House (Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments) Lakeside Lounge, 9:30, free.
Phil Hummer Rodeo Bar, 10, free.
Karate, the Holy Ghost, Check Engine Knitting Factory, 9, $10.
Libby, John Swami CB's 313 Lounge, 8, $5.
Mahavishnu Project Bottom Line, 7:30 & 10:30, $17.50.
Memphis Morticians, Wanda Jackson 5, Bund Pharaohs, Bob Woodruff, Shakes Earnest CBGB, 7, $8.
Mistle Thrush, Shoot the Drum Machine Luna Lounge, 8:30, free.
Brian Mitchell, Big Apple'achia Parkside Lounge, 9.
Oli Rockberger Band, Springgroove, Flutopia, Sultry Jones Lion's Den, 7, $8.
Gil Scott-Heron S.O.B.'s, 9 & 11:30, $20, $17 adv.
Steve Earle & the Dukes, Garrison Star Beacon Theater, 8.
Tigerbeat6 Showcase w/Numbers, Cex, Stars As Eyes, Monotrona, DJ LCD Mighty Robot, 9.
Triumph the Insult Comedy Dog Bowery Ballroom, 7 & 10:30, $12.
Kelly Willis, Jim Lauderdale Village Underground, 8, $20.
Steve Wynn, Joe Hurley, Pleasure Club, Carbondale Mercury Lounge, 7:30, $10.
Yolanda & the Plastic Family, Christopher North, Miles Beltran CBGB Downstairs Lounge, $5.
Jazz/Experimental
Judy Carmichael & Mike Hashim Knickerbocker Bar & Grill.
Lou Donaldson Quartet Village Vanguard, 9 & 11, $20 & $10 min.
Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks Cajun, 8, free.
Gisburg Roulette, 8:30, $10.
Mark Hagan Trio Barbes, 9, free.
The Heath Brothers Quartet Iridium Jazz Club.
Fred Hersch Quintet Jazz Standard, 7:30 & 9:30.
Russ Johnson & Save Big Cornelia St. Cafe.
Wayne Krantz 55 Bar, 10, $15.
Sergio Mendes Blue Note, 8 & 10:30, $25-$35.
Mingus Big Band Fez/Time Cafe, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st.
Tara Jane O'Neill, Mick Turner Tonic, 8.
BJ Snowden Knitting Factory Old Office.
Stunt Doubles, Joyful Noise, Bruce Lee Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 10, $7.
Wild Turkey pres. Django Reinhardt NY Festival Birdland, $25.
Spike Wilner Trio Kavehaz, 9, free.
Blues/World/Other
Esta Makor, 7, $20.
Little Dave Thompson, Irving Louis Lattin Terra Blues.
The Many Moods of Li'nard Groove, 9, free.
Mediterranean Crossroads Makor, 7 & 9:30, $20.
Classical/Opera
"Music for the Spirit" Weekly afternoon concert series feat. Artek (French baroque chamber music); St. Francis of Assisi, 1:15, free.
Phoenix Park (A Poet's Journey) Downtown Chamber & Opera Players at Theater for the New City, 8, $18, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Fri & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].
Clubs/Lounges/Nightlife
Afterwork Rooftop Party Wind down w/free buffet until 7, plus open bar 5-6 & 2-for-1 frozen margaritas?mention 1866NiteLife for reduced adm. at China Club, 5, $15-$20, ladies free before 7.
Atomic 80s Blondie wants YOU at Totem, 9, free.
Basement Bhangra Come be a part of Bhangra phenomenon & leave w/a smile on your face; S.O.B.'s, 6:30, $12-$15.
Below Thursdays Come find out just how B-low you can go?mention Ruben's list at door; B,LO, 10, $10.
Bonita! The ultimate sexy Latin party; Now Bar, 10.
Cosmopolitan Thursdays Enjoy $5 martinis & cosmos along w/free buffet & music by DJ Snatch & X-factah Inc.'s DJ Self?ThursdaysRSVP@mail.com for guestlist; NV, 6-10, $5 before 9, more after.
DJ Beverly Bond The new "Queen of Soul" serves up her choice of rare grooves; Joe's Pub, 11.
DJ Salinger brings light to the underground of breakbeat, hiphop, Afro-funk & jazz at Galapagos, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free.
Enigma Thursdays Cheap drinks all night long w/DJs Tah & Technical entertaining you w/a little bit of everything from r&b to hiphop; Stingy Lulu's, 9, free.
G-Spot NY's hottest lesbian night w/reggae downstairs. DJs Missy, Triny & MK are upstairs w/2-for-1 drinks & poetry if you're early enough; 2i's, 6:30, $5-$8.
Izzy Thursdays A night of classics, hiphop & r&b w/ music by NYC's Ghost Rider; Izzy Bar, 10, free.
Jade Tonight?Matty Matt Soul Productions hosts costume contest; Guernica, 10, free.
La Rumba Traditional Cuban beats heat up this romantic restaurant w/live music 10-11:30; La Belle Epoque, 8, $10-$15.
R n R Get Down DJs Tor & Eric V. provide mix of punk, hard rock, metal & the best cuts from NYC's new rock scene; Three of Cups, 10, free.
Restricted Weekly party w/host Punk-Ass Jason spinning what can best be described as "sleazy-listening" & serving $3 mystery beer all night; Lit, 10, free.
Rock Bottom DJs Blurry Murray & Verockina get you rockin' w/60s & 70s rock, punk rock, hard rock & well, more rock all night long; Beauty Bar, 10, free.
Rock*Land Trio of DJs soul survive at Drinkland, 9, free.
Sexy Picnic Un-G & Prestige keep 70s funk, soul & reggae flowing at Angel, 10, free.
Synchronized Wind down at happy hour w/some deep & progressive house, then kick it up later w/the hard stuff; Swim, 7, free.
Well Sussed The Who, the Kinks, Sam & Dave?what more could a girl want? Stop by & find out; Raven, 9, free.
FRIDAY 11/22
Rock/Country/Hiphop
Black Dice, Cex, the Numbers, Stars As Eyes Knitting Factory, 9, $10.
Richard Bliwas, Adrian Romero, Ron Hester, Professor & Maryann CB's 313 Gallery, 8, $7.
The Blondes, the Fringe CBGB Downstairs Lounge, 10, $5.
Cherrywine, King Britt S.O.B.'s, 8, $12.
The Clarks, Bleu, Meika Pauley Village Underground, 9, $12.
Jayne County & the Electric Chairs, the Undead Don Hill's.
The Crayons, Asaka, Sean Duggan, Next of Kin, Kay Ashley Baggot Inn, 8, free.
The Defenders, Skipper, Fat City Express Freddy's Bar, 9:30, free.
Gloria Deluxe, the Naysayer, Eyesores Pete's Candy Store, 9, free.
E.A.R., Abilene Northsix, 9.
Early May, Skywriter, Snob Hill, Giftshop Luna Lounge, 8:30, free.
Elgin Movement, Paleface and Monkeybone, the Bitter Poet and the Sound of Angst, Joe Bendik, Jason Blum, Courtney C. Patty & Jennifer Yax Sidewalk Cafe, 7, 2 drink min.
T. Griffin, Mike Merz, Greenpot Blupot Galapagos, 8:30, $6.
Daniel Harnett, Vorcza Trio, Zyrah's Orange, Three Percent Tobacco Road, 8.
Kill Henry Sugar Barbes, 9, free.
Licorice, Supermodel Stalker, Shaky Bones, Reservoir Lion's Den, 7:30, $10.
Loophole, the Sympatics, A/M, Dough, the Larch Acme Underground.
Erin McKeown Joe's Pub, 7:30, $12.
Mr. Scruff, DJ Angola Bowery Ballroom, 9, $15, 18+.
The Niagaras Rodeo Bar, 10, free.
Lashanda Reese Cafe Wha?, 9:30 & 11:45, $10.
Stan Ridgway (ex-Wall of Voodoo) Joe's Pub, 9:30, $20.
Shoot the Drum Machine, Mike Viola, Jed Parrish Fez/Time Cafe, 7, $10.
Soulive, Maktub Irving Plaza, 8, $25.
"SoundCheck" w/Raz Mesinai (Badawi) Whitney Museum of American Art, 6-9, contrib.
Spazemunky, Monster Box, Northbound Red, Flow Downtime, 8, $10.
Stateside Lakeside Lounge, 11, free.
Stellastarr, NY Metropolis, Drennons, Bello Lamb, Alex Guerra Luxx, 8, $6.
Stubble Bunny, Coffin Dagger, Les Sans Cullotes, Satanicide CBGB, 8, $10.
The Stuntcocks, the Blakes, Dave Murphy Maxwell's, 9, $7.
SuperThrive, Rotgutter Hank's Saloon, free.
Tar Beach, Suspect, Bellevue, Edgar Pond, Dear Heavy, Sequence Elbow Room, $10.
The Visitors, Superthrive, Eggplant Queens, Automatic, Shiny Mama, Man in Gray Continental, 9:30, $7.
Cheryl Wheeler, Steve Poltz Bottom Line, 7:30 & 10:30, $20.
World/Inferno Friendship Society, the Inflatable Men, the Black Keys, Torne De Nada Mercury Lounge, 8:30, $10.
Steve Wynn, Joe Hurley, Julia Darling Southpaw, 9, $10.
Jazz/Experimental
Jaime Begian Big Band Knitting Factory Old Office, 8 & 9:30, $10.
The Canal St. Dixieland Jazz & Blues Band Cajun, 8, free.
Judy Carmichael & Mike Hashim Knickerbocker Bar & Grill.
Lou Donaldson Quartet Village Vanguard, 9 & 11, $20 & $10 min.
Manny Duran Quintet, Joe Rybczyk Group Kavehaz.
Ellery Eskelin w/Andrea Parkins & Jim Black Tonic, 8 & 10.
The Heath Brothers Quartet Iridium Jazz Club.
Fred Hersch Quintet Jazz Standard, 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $25.
Rupert Huber, Ilana Ospina, Lukas Ligeti Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 8, $7.
Jazz Natyam Brooklyn YWCA, 7.
Sergio Mendes Blue Note, 8 & 10:30, $25-$35.
Teri Roiger & Sarah James Cornelia St. Cafe.
Rolling Blackout w/Friends Who Jam Knitting Factory Old Office, 11:30, $5.
Aram Shelton, Jason Ajemian, Tim Daisy Read, 8.
Stuck, Sonny Boy, Yannek Gwizdala, Transcendental Psychology, the Waz Izzy Bar (downstairs), 7.
Luke Temple Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 10, $7.
2uo Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 12, $5.
Wild Turkey pres. Django Reinhardt NY Festival Birdland, $25.
Blues/World/Other
Brooklyn Saxophone Quartet BAM Cafe, 9.
Double Z, Just for Sex, Peter Conway Band Groove, 7, free.
Jack & Jimmy Coen Blarney Star, 9 & 10:30, $12.
Michael Powers & Powder Keg, Jr. Mack Terra Blues.
Classical/Opera
The Music of Luciano Berio NY premiere of Sonata per piano forte solo, w/soprano Lucy Shelton & pianist Ursula Oppens, at Cooper Union, 7:30, $20, $18 st./s.c.
Village Light Opera Group in Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers or the King of Barataria; F.I.T.'s Haft Aud., call for times, $17-$28 [through 11/24].
Clubs/Lounges/Nightlife
Afterwork Wind Down Come dance away a week's worth of work while throwing back 2-for-1 drink specials before 8; Club NY, 6, free until 10.
Alt-Sinsation New York's "Goddess of Gotham" Glorya Wholesome entertains while Evil DJ Grim spins punk, metal, ska & 80s. Tonight's special guest star?The Precious Peppermint Gummy Bear; Now Bar, 10, $20 men, $15 women.
David Holmes w/DJs Alec D. & Duane, plus open bar 9-10; APT, 9, $6.
Diabolik DJs Dandy Sex & George revel in wild punk & 80s at this East Village dive; Raven, 10, free.
DJ Rubrika Venture into the world of Asian underground, global electronica & groovy exotica; Galapagos, 10, free.
Dolce Vita "A night about people who take their love in a very special way" (you have to see the flier) w/"smoking tunes from Gilberto to Masters at Work" plus Fellini's films on the big screen & oh-so-yummy sake martinis; Acquario, 11, free.
Friday Nights New Zealand native & now sought-after NY DJ Rob Salmon keeps the night moving w/a mix of deep/tech house; Orchard Bar, 10, free.
Full Frontal Friday DJ Max Rodriguez is back at SBNY, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., free.
GBH A slew of DJs playing everything from hiphop to the classics along w/Miss Understood & the GBH Dancers shakin' it into the wee hours of the morn?212-539-3916 for guestlist; Centro-fly, 10-6, $20.
Late Night French Caribbean Dance Party Get ready to gyrate through the floor w/the NY Allstars; S.O.B.'s, 1 a.m., $15.
Latin Passport Fridays Spanish rock, salsa & merengue on main floor, house & hiphop in VIP room plus live show at Club NY, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., $10-$15.
Mutants Crawl on in & find out what it's all about; Luxx, 10, free.
NV Fridays "Latin flavor" at NV?gents free before 11, ladies before midnight.
Personality Crisis feat. ADD Kids, forgotten rock 'n' roll & neglected soul; Beauty Bar, 10, free.
Pure Big Ben & Kasper rock your Friday w/mix of hiphop, old school & classics. Tonight: one-year anniversary w/open champagne bar from 11-12; Joe's Pub, 10, free.
Rebellious Juke Box Get a little bit of everything from indie rock to electro accompanied by $3 Brooklyn Lagers & $5 kamikaze shots; Korova Milk Bar, 10, free.
Rise DJ Red Boy rocks hiphop, r&b & reggae upstairs; downstairs, chill out to soul, funk & deep house; 2i's, 10:30, $10-$15, ladies free before 12 a.m.
Rock & Hole It's only rock 'n' roll, but DJ Corey Tut likes it in, oops, we mean at the Hole.
Rock Lives Here DJ Morgan (of Don Hill's fame) keeps it alive at Three of Cups, 10, free.
Substance Fridays A night for the electro music junkie w/Function on the turntables; Groovejet Lounge, 10, free.
Supermodel Overdose Put on your best pout & shake your ass all night long; Angel, 10, free.
Sweet A mix of funky rock, early dancehall, Latin soul & roller disco (sweet!); Route 85A, 10, free.
Underground Collective returns from a two-week hiatus bringing the weekly party to a new venue. There's two floors of hiphop, reggae, r&b, classics & Latin music w/DJ Bax, Phil D., Master Kev., Marlon D. & guest Frankie Feliciano?www.undergroundcollective.net for more details; Flower Shop, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., $10, BYOB!
SATURDAY 11/23
Rock/Country/Hiphop
Actual Proof, Aberdeen, Mappari, the Izzys Mercury Lounge, 8:30, $8.
Babaloo, LP Village Underground, 8, $10.
Bamboo Kids, General Miggs, the Twenty Twos, Housepets Luna Lounge, 8:30, free.
Beaucoup Blue, the Twelve, Translove Airways Freddy's Bar, 9:30, free.
Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Avenged Sevenfold World, 7:30, $18.50.
Cash Carson Lakeside Lounge, 11, free.
Clem Snide Bowery Ballroom, 10, $15, $13 adv, 18+.
Chris Ryan & the Noise Bar B, 9:30, free.
Cool Hand, Enjoy, Leroy Justiced Tobacco Road.
The Cranks Barbes, 9, free.
Inaya Day Cafe Wha?, 9:30 & 11:45, $12.
Diatribal, the Flow, Blinding Edge, Unkind Reality, the Singers' Collective Elbow Room, $10.
Fighting Gravity, One & Twenty, the Argument, Dave Pittenger Band, Gizmo Lion's Den, 7:30, $12, $10 adv.
Frog Holler Rodeo Bar, 10, free.
Get Hustle, the Epoxies, Dirt Bike Annie Luxx, 8, $7.
Rich Hall's Farewell Party, Jeremy's Last Chance, 92nd Street CB's 313 Gallery, 8, $7.
Mia Johnson, John S. Hall, the Family Trachtenberg Players, Marliee & the Obligatory Dancers Sidewalk Cafe, 8, 2 drink min.
Mink Lungs, Longwave, Kung Fu USA Southpaw, 9, $10, $8 adv.
The Nervous Cabaret Low, 10, free.
New Radiant Storm King, Bandardo & the Any Surface Band, Mark McAdam, Electric Turn to Me, the Figments CBGB, 8, $10.
Niacin, Greg Howard Bottom Line, 7:30 & 10:30, $20.
Ninth House, Chris Stopa, Rachel Loshak Alphabet Lounge, 8, $6.
Hugh Pool, Ranch Hands, Sam Park Parkside Lounge, 8.
Rainshine, 5G's, Omri, the Line & Sinker Trust, Aida, the Lynchpinsc Acme Underground.
Stan Ridgway (ex-Wall of Voodoo) Joe's Pub, 9:30, $20.
Sabbra Cadabra (Black Sabbath Trib.), Black Dog (Led Zepplin Trib.), the Matter, Judge Drain Continental, 8, $5-$10.
Smog, Brother JT3, Jennifer O'Connor Knitting Factory, 10, $12.
Smokey & Miho, Cordero Northsix, 9.
Some Action, the Flesh, Flaming Fire, Judith CBGB Downstairs Lounge, 8, $8.
Soulive, Maktub, J-Live Irving Plaza, 8, $25.
Soul Judgement, Stupid, Valeze, Blake and the Family Dog, Julia Macklin Baggot Inn, 8, free.
Sprinkle Genies, Wasabi Devils Hank's Saloon, free.
The Star Spangles, the Black Keys, Stellastar, Holmes Maxwell's, 9, $7.
Tiswas w/Army of Me, Lost Pilot Don Hill's.
Tulip Sweet & Her Trail of Tears, the King of France, Seanin Pete's Candy Store, 9, free.
Zen Tricksters (acoustic) Makor, 8:30, $12. CD release.
Jazz/Experimental
Jeff Arnal Trio Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 9, $7.
Lynn Book Roulette, 8:30, $10.
Cantonement, Life a Blender, Alfred James Band Fez/Time Cafe, 7, $10.
Judy Carmichael & Mike Hashim Knickerbocker Bar & Grill.
Cate, Vertigo, Kristin Mainhart, Steve Burke, Country Club Izzy Bar (downstairs), 7.
Lou Donaldson Quartet Village Vanguard, 9, 11 & 12:30, $20 & $10 min.
Manny Duran Quintet, Jeff Silverbush Quartet, Paula Jeanine Trio Kavehaz.
The Heath Brothers Quartet Iridium Jazz Club.
Fred Hersch Quintet Jazz Standard, 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $25.
Phoebe Legere Mamma Cassie's, 9, free.
McHenry Williams Quartet Cornelia St. Cafe.
Sergio Mendes Blue Note, 8 & 10:30, $25-$35.
The Red Onion Jazz Band Cajun, 8:30.
Sugar Bear Knitting Factory Old Office, 8, $10.
Vandermark, Nilssen-Love & McBride Tonic, 10 & 12.
Wild Turkey pres. Django Reinhardt NY Festival Birdland, $25.
James G. Williams Trio Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 11, $7.
Blues/World/Other
Black 47 Connolly's Pub & Restaurant, 11.
Brazooca S.O.B.'s, 8, 10 & 12.
Brooklyn Saxophone Quartet BAM Cafe, 9.
Chameleon St. Agnes Library, 2, free.
The Groove House Band Groove, 9, free.
Chris McDermott, the Chesterfields Terra Blues.
Classical/Opera
The Art of the Guitar w/Sharon Isbin at 92nd St. Y, 8, $30.
New York Metro Vocal Arts Ensemble pres. soprano Theresa Lovelace in "A Taste of English Songs & Arias Through the Ages"; West-Park Presbyterian Church, 12:30, $10.
Clubs/Lounges/Nightlife
The Almighty Burner Jazz-groove-soul-funk-type situation w/DJ Samir at recently renovated retro salon; Beauty Bar, 10, free.
Bang the Party The party has moved back to Brooklyn & picked up DJs Julian Bevan & Serge on the way. New place, new DJs. Same great music; 667BGL, 10, $5.
Berliniamsburg A night of electronica; Luxx, 11, $10.
Decadence Rotating lineup of DJs to keep your ass rotating all night long to everything from hiphop to the classics; Joe's Pub.
DJ Bobby Simmons From Flava videos, rockin' the upstairs; Izzy Bar, 10, $5.
DJ Lauren Flax spins an electric mix of shoegazer (if you don't know what that is you should go find out); Galapagos, 10, free.
Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends Glamorous drag & transgender performance w/"Manhattan's top Madonna impersonator"?The Blonde Venus, aka Miss Eva Love; Now Bar, 10, $15-$20.
Instinctive Path Resident groove doctor Rob Flow keeps the hiphop flava & r&b rockin' till dawn; Angel, free.
La Rumba Cuban salsa night w/live bands & DJ David Medina; Village Underground, 10:30, $10-$12.
Latin Passport Saturdays Salsa, Brazilian & Spanish rock plus hiphop in the VIP room; Club NY, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., $10-$20.
Miss Kim Oh yes, she returns, playing everything from 80s hair bands to