National Sawdust

Organizations including Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic,Town Hall, National Sawdust, and Joe's Pub will present a series of 25 events in Bryant Park this summer.

The shirt itself highlights various NYC venues and proceeds go to the National Independent Venue Association's Emergency Relief Fund, and all venues listed on the tee...

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.

”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.

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.

”In celebration of our fifth anniversary, National Sawdust is returning to our roots, turning the spotlight on the creative process and nurturing bold new music projects from exceptional new voices.”

The panel discussion includes NYC Nightlife Mayor Ariel Palitz, Courtenay Casey (National Sawdust), Charley Ryan (Brooklyn Bowl), Dave Castillo (Saint Vitus) and BrooklynVegan's own Bill Pearis.

Andrew Bird played his entire new album, as well as older cuts, covers, and more.

Yves also released a new video for ”Lifetime.”

Jazz at Lincoln Center, National Sawdust, The Shed, and The Whitney are among the other locations New Yorkers will be able to access free year-long memberships to with an IDNYC card.