Kennys Castaways

The Smithereens & Willie Nile shut down Kenny's Castaways (video)

The sound system forever went silent Monday night at a famed Greenwich Village club that had provided a stage to struggling artists and superstar musicians over a storied years…

Kenny's Castaways is closed forever after tonight; Willie Nile & the Smithereens playing final show

As we mentioned, legendary West Village music club Kenny’s Castaways is closing its doors forever, and their final show is going down TONIGHT (10/1/2012)…

Kenny's Castaways closing at the end of September

photo via Kenny’s Castaways Greenwich Village music scene landmark Kenny’s Castaways will close “on or about” September 30 after 45 years in business…

Winter Jazz Fest 2010 in pics & words ++ LPR jazz Haiti Benefit (with some of the same people) tonight

Jenny Scheinman & Jason Moran @ Winter Jazz Fest @ LPR Winter Jazz Fest 2010 brought a diverse lineup of contemporary jazz to six Greenwich Village venues on Friday, January 8th and Saturday, Jan…

Kenny's Castaways 40th Anniversary lineup

Pete Best @ Kenny’s – October 2005 (CRED) Not the most popular venue obviously, but there’s some history there, and I for one count myself as one of those with at least a few memories of going to see friends’ bands play at Kenny’s Castaways…

Kenny's Castaways 40th Anniversary

Founded in 1967 by Patrick Kenny, Kenny’s Castaways was a haven for new and up and coming local bands to showcase their songs. From the New York Dolls residency to the debut of a singer named Bruce Springsteen (with the E Street Band) in 1973, Kenny’s Castaways has held it’s own for more than 40 years, alongside CBGB as a downtown staple for groundbreaking bands…