Arlenes Grocery
Arlene's Grocery say they'll close in February without help
“After 25 years of serving the Lower East Side, and giving a platform for musicians and artists alike, Arlene’s Grocery is on life support. Without any aid we will not be able to continue to serve our community and will be closing our doors on February 1st.“
150+ NYC clubs form the NY Independent Venue Association to help survive COVID-19
Bowery Ballroom, United Palace, Town Hall, Baby’s All Right, Elsewhere, City Winery, Le Poisson Rouge, Saint Vitus, Joe’s Pub and Union Pool are just a few of the NYC venues part of NYIVA which seeks aid for independent venues that have been closed during COVID-19.
over 1200 independent venues form NIVA coalition to help survive COVID-19 pandemic
”Independent venues exist in every state across the country; they were the first to be closed, they will be the last to open,” a statement from the National Independent Venue Association reads.
support NYC venues while they're closed during the coronavirus
Like musicians and bands, who are suffering financially while their tours get cancelled, venue staff from bartenders, bouncers, sound technicians and beyond are also going without paychecks while the places they work are closed.
NYC venues close temporarily, postpone shows amid coronavirus
Carnegie Hall, Brooklyn Bowl, Town Hall, Public Records, The Shed, House of Yes, Knockdown Center, and Basement are among the venues temporarily shuttering to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
LES bars and partying ruining the neighborhood, study finds
A 24-block chunk of the Lower East Side, bordered by East Houston, Allen, Delancey and Essex has been dubbed by some as “Hell Square” for its abundance of bars and hard-partying crowds…
What's going on Friday? (ELO, Infest, Adele, Robyn Hitchcock, King Diamond, Martin Courtney, Juan Maclean, OPN, more)
You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight’s shows, but here are some highlights…
Jeff Lynne’s ELO @ Irving Plaza
With the first ELO album in 15 years just out, Jeff Lynne is officially back in the Orchestra …
South Street Seaport flooded, looted; Lower East Side venues not likely to have power till the weekend
Lower Manhattan got it pretty good by Sandy, South Street Seaport included. The area was under multiple feet of water. The Seaport Music Festival, who put on the free shows down there, still had their stage set up…
Mommyheads released 'Vulnerable Boy,' playing NYC release party at Arlene's Grocery
DOWNLOAD: Mommyheads – Right Where They Should Be (MP3)
’90s era indie rock band Mommyheads reformed about four years and have managed an album every year since…
Duchess Says, The High Dials, Malajube & other bands from Montreal (coming to CMJ, touring)
We already mentioned that Montreal’s Think About Life will be in town this week playing Tuesday night’s BrooklynVegan showcase at Music Hall of Williamsburg and the M for Montreal night at Arlene’s Grocery on Wednesday (10/21)…
