Friday, August 29, 2008

Bourbon Street NY Give Back to New Orleans

On the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, New York's Bourbon Street Bar & Grill is supporting the work of The Saint Bernard Project and their "24 Hour Build".
The St. Bernard Project is working around the clock - from 9 a.m. August 29 to 9 a.m. August 30 - to rebuild five homes and build awareness. The owners of Bourbon Street Bar and Grille will be joining the construction teams there to lend a hand. This effort is in advance of their official launch (September 17th) which will serve as a fundraiser for the Saint Bernard Project. Proceeds from September 17th, 18th and 19th will be donated to this cause. Their goal is to raise $12,000, the amount needed to rebuild one gutted home.

If you wish to donate, you can do so by going to The Saint Bernard Project website at StBernardProject.org or by coming to their fundraising events on September 17th, 18th and 19th. More details on that event will be announced soon.


Bourbon Street
346 W. 46th St.
(between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-2030

BourbonNY.com


The St. Bernard Project was started in March 2006 by Zack Rosenburg and Liz McCartney after the couple volunteered in St. Bernard in February. During their initial month of service, they met residents who were courageous, spirited and determined to rebuild their lives and community. They shared their stories, opened their homes and made Liz and Zack laugh, cry and question their own values. Inspired by the residents' collective spirit, openness and fierce desire to rebuild their lives and community, Zack and Liz decided to create an organization that would provide vital resources and support to families in a seamless and timely manner. The St. Bernard Project's programs and goals are directly driven by the needs expressed by the community members.

The mission of the St. Bernard Project is to remove barriers for families who wish to move back into their homes in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. St. Bernard is a uniquely tight-knit, working/middle class community adjacent to New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward and is arguably the area hardest hit by hurricane Katrina. The St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization carries out its mission through three primary programs: Rebuilding Program, Center for Wellness and Mental Health and Senior Housing Program.

Today in NYC: Friday, August 29


Ray Greiche Trio at The Back Fence
Bob & Norm at Blackstones
Lo-Fi Entertainment presents at The Underscore
Meat & Potatoes at P.I.T.
Neil Scott Johnson Band at Smith's Bar
NYC Karaoke Meetup Group at Liffey II
Mauro Picatto at Pacha
Orange Crush at Woodhaven House
The Night of the Songwriter at Parkside Lounge
End of Summer Party at Saloon
Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
Paranoid Larry at Galapagos Art Space

Thursday, August 28, 2008

World Pong Tour - Summer Tournament - Aug. 30

The final NYC Summer tournament for World Pong Tour is this Saturday at Porky's...

World Beer Pong Tour:
The World Beer Pong Tour comes to NYC for 3 Saturdays in August.
Saturday, August 30 at Porky's NYC.
Play beer pong, win cash & prizes

Entrance is $25 per player:
Your entry includes beer for your tournament games,
an official tour t-shirt and a chance at a top 4 finish
and going home with cash or prizes

Sign in: 2pm
Start time: 3:05pm

Saturday, August 30
at:
Porky's NYC
55 W. 21st St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 675-8007
PorkysNYC.com

Sign-up at: WorldPongTour.com

1872 Club at Lansdowne Road


Our friends at Lansdowne Road invite you to be a part of their 1872 Club and earn enough points for a custom 'Lansdowne Road 1872 Club' Barbarian® Rugby shirt.

The idea is to get you to try some of the more interesting products they carry at Lansdowne Road. It's also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with others vying for the same goal. Their drinks menu includes limited edition Irish whiskies to single malt scotches & single batch bourbons, and they even included a large selection of high-end tequilas. You'll get one point for every liquor you try. When you reach 50 points you will have earned enough for your official Lansdowne Road rugby shirt.

To join, submit your name, shirt size and email address. Once you're in the system, they will keep a record of your points and the product you have sampled. When you stop by, ask your server or bartender for your card so that you can monitor your progress and make your next selections.
For a list of drinks on the 1872 drink card, go to:
lansdowneroadnyc.com/1872club/index.htm

Sign up at the bar...



Lansdowne Road
599 Tenth Ave.
(between 43rd & 44th St.)
(212) 239-8020
New York, NY
LansdowneRoadNYC.com

Friday, August 22, 2008


Our friend Johnny Premier hosts this weekly outdoor party. It's a great night, so head on over...
Friday, August 22
Premier List Fridays

Outdoor Afterwork Friday Party on the Hudson
$5 domestic beers
$8 large frozen drinks
No Cover - mention Premier List at the door
Featuring $150 Bottles of Grey Goose
No RSVP Required
6pm - midnight
at:

P.D. O'Hurley's at Pier 84
557 12th Ave. (W. 44th St.)
Pier 84 on the Hudson River
New York, NY

Today in NYC - Friday, August 22


NY International Fringe Festival
Zodiac Party at The Big Easy
Fun at the Fun House at The Town Tavern
Dennis Toscano at Blackstones
Ashley Mounts presents Live Music at TheUnderscore
2U at Smith's Bar
Zodiac & Facebook Party at The Big Easy
PremierList Afterwork Party atPDO'Hurley's Pier 84
Anisa & Tyrice + Grupo Latin Vibe at Parkside Lnge
Voodoo w/Chriss Vargas at Pacha
The Vagrants at Wicked Willy's
Dub Sack Dynasty at An Beal Bocht

Zodiac & Facebook Party at The Big Easy - Fri. Aug. 22

Friday, August 22
Coors Light Zodiac & Facebook Fans Party

Our friend Terry at The Big Easy hosts a monthly birthday party.
Free beer in the month of your birthday.

Free Coors Light all night for everyone with an August Birthday,
and everyone who is a Fan of The Big Easy Facebook Page.

Also $3 Mixed Drinks and Bomb Shots for All August Birthdays all night

If you are not already a fan of The Big Easy on Facebook,
RSVP at facebook.com/TheBigEasynyc before noon Friday


10pm – 4am
at:
The Big Easy
The Big Easy

1768 Second Ave. (between 92nd & 93rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-0879
BigEasyNYC.com
Facebook.com/TheBigEasyNYC

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Today in NYC - Thursday, August 21


MurphGuide Summer Cruise
The Funky Fritters at Sullivan Hall
Robert Waley Show at The Gael Pub
Ashley Mounts presents Live Music at TheUnderscore
Hurry Date at Country Club
Freaks & Geeks at Identity
Superego + Get It! at Parkside Lounge
2008 Comedy Olympics at Caroline's
Fundraiser for Rational Animal at The Town Tavern
Dynamic Outdoors Happy Hour at Blue Owl
Karaoke Night at The Brazen Head
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Night Out at Libation
Sunset Thursdays at PD O'Hurley's on Pier 84
NY International Fringe Festival

MurphGuide Summer Party Cruise Tonight: August 21


The annual MurphGuide summer cruise brings the readers of MurphGuide.com out for a party on the water. We have been doing it for ten years, and it is always a fun night out. Come join us in our never ending pursuit to "connect the fun to the fun people!"










Thursday, August 21

Annual MurphGuide Summer Cruise
$65 in advance, $70 at the dock
Includes...
Open Bar with buffet
Dancing to the tunes of DLJ
Cruise in NY Harbor
aboard The Temptress

boarding: 6:30
sailing: 7pm
returns: 10pm
at:
World Yacht Marina
W. 41st St. & 12th Ave.
New York, NY

Purchase tickets on-line at:
MurphGuide.com/cruise

Links:
MurphGuide Summer Cruise
Write-up of the 2007 cruise (by Stephen Bailey)
Write-up of 2006 cruise (by Stephen Bailey)
Marco Polo Cruises

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

GGRD Tailgate Party at American Trash

This is the first blog version of "And Then What Happened?", our on-going chronicle of NY's nightlife.

On Saturday, August 16, we were proud to co-sponsor the Gotham Girls Roller Derby Jeerleaders' tailgate party at American Trash. This was the jeerleaders' first tailgate party, and it was well attended by GGRD fans who got a chance to have a few drinks before the bout, since Hunter College does not serve alcohol at the GGRD bouts.

We met some of the jeerleaders, including Lolita Ford, Rotton to the Core-y, Ada Zee, and Minnie Pearl Haggard. We even met a Gotham Girls Dad, as we had a nice chat with Suzy Hotrod's father. He is so proud of her, but he wishes Beyonslay would lay off of her.

Fans also got to watch video of a previous GGRD bout, before MPH showed us what she learned in Coney Island.


Below is a clip from the tailgate party at American Trash. The Queens of Pain's jeerleader are called the Royal Pains, and their own Minnie Pearl Haggard entertained the crowd with her fire eating exhibition. Not shown in the clip is the knucklehead who tried to put out the fire with his newspaper, or the bartender extinguishing said newspaper:

Monday, August 18, 2008

R.I.P. Ronnie Dew - 1934 - 2008


Legendary Irish balladeer Ronnie Drew, a founding member of Irish folk group The Dubliners, passed away on Saturday, August 16. His career spanned over 40 years, with the Dubliners and as a solo artist. He recorded with Christie Moore, The Pogues, Dropkick Murphy's and many more over the years.

Links:
Ronnie Drew Obituary (NY Times)
Ronnie Drew Bio (Wikipedia)

Below is a clip of a cast of Irish stars performing the tribute song: The Ballad of Ronnie Drew on the Late Late Show back in February 2008. Performers include U2, Shane MacGowan, Sinead O'Connor, Liam O'Maonlai, Andrea Corr, Damien Dempsey and "a band of bousys".

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Today in NYC - Saturday, August 16


NY International Fringe Festival
Lo-Fi Entertainment presents at The Underscore
Gotham Girls Roller Derby at Hunter College
Divas of Daytime TV post-party at The Brazen Head
Olympics Viewing at Saloon
Rubber Souls at Smith's Bar
Rogue's March at Connolly's Rockaway Beach
Junior Vasquez + Jonathan Peters at Pacha
The Return of Rococo: A Baroque Bash at TenEleven
Gotham Girls Tailgate Party at American Trash
Full Moon Party at Ulysses'
Milo Z at Ulysses'
Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
World Pong Summer Tournament at Porky's NYC
Heart Association Fundraiser at The Town Tavern
Boyan and his Band at An Beal Bocht
Live Music at Parkside Lounge

Gotham Girls Roller Derby: Saturday, August 16


Saturday, August 16
Gotham Girls Roller Derby presents...
Bronx Gridlock vs Queens of Pain
Advanced tickets: General $19.75, VIP $29.75
At the door: General admission $23
Tickets available at:
brownpapertickets.com

Doors: 6:30pm
Whistle: 8:30pm
at:
Hunter College Sportsplex B3 Gym
Lexington Ave. & 68th St.
New York, NY

Info Line: 888-830-2253

Links:
GothamGirlsRollerDerby.com
Bronx Gridlock
Queens of Pain

Tailgate Party for Gotham Girls Roller Derby

Saturday, August 16
Tailgate Party for Gotham Girls Roller Derby

hosted by the GGRD Jeerleaders

Before this exciting match-up, Gotham Girls Roller Derby
is introducing its first-ever official bout pre-party,
co-hosted by us here at MurphGuide.com

Get revved for the game with drink specials, food, and derby video screening
The festivities will wrap up just in time for fans to swarm
together over to Hunter College for the first whistle

Festivities will wrap up just in time for fans to swarm together over to Hunter College for the first whistle.
4-7pm
at:

American Trash
1471 First Ave.
(between 76th & 77th St.)
New York, NY


Links:
Gothamgirlsrollerderby.com
Gotham Girls Jeerleaders (myspace)

World Beer Pong Tour


World Beer Pong Tour:
The World Beer Pong Tour comes to NYC for 3 Saturdays in August.
Saturday, Aug. 16 & 30 at Porky's and Saturday, Aug. 23 at The Big Easy.
Play beer pong, win cash & prizes

Entrance is $25 per player:
Your entry includes beer for your tournament games,
an official tour t-shirt and a chance at a top 4 finish
and going home with cash or prizes

Summer Pong Tournament
Sign in: 2pm
Start time: 3:05pm

Saturday, August 16 & 30
at:
Porky's NYC
55 W. 21st St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 675-8007
PorkysNYC.com

Saturday, August 23
at:
The Big Easy
1768 Second Ave. (between 92nd & 93rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-0879
BigEasyNYC.com

Sign-up at: WorldPongTour.com

Friday, August 15, 2008

MurphGuide Summer Party Cruise: 7 Days to Go


The annual MurphGuide summer cruise brings the readers of MurphGuide.com out for a party on the water. We have been doing it for ten years, and it is always a fun night out. Come join us in our never ending pursuit to "connect the fun to the fun people!"










Thursday, August 21

Annual MurphGuide Summer Cruise
$65 in advance, $70 at the dock
Includes...
Open Bar with buffet
Dancing to the tunes of DLJ
Cruise in NY Harbor
aboard The Temptress

boarding: 6:30
sailing: 7pm
returns: 10pm
at:
World Yacht Marina
W. 41st St. & 12th Ave.
New York, NY

Purchase tickets on-line at:
MurphGuide.com/cruise

Links:
MurphGuide Summer Cruise
Write-up of the 2007 cruise (by Stephen Bailey)
Write-up of 2006 cruise (by Stephen Bailey)
Marco Polo Cruises

Today in NYC - Friday, August 15


NY International Fringe Festival
Mets Game Watch Party at BUtterfield 8
Date & Dash at Alibi
Sheri Miller at Blackstones
Lo-Fi Entertainment presents at The Underscore
Fresh Friday at Saloon
Full Throttle at Smith's Bar
Alex Pearce at Pacha
El Guapo De Gong Show at The Town Tavern
Greg Trooper at Rocky Sullivan's
Slaves of the State at The Brazen Head
Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
After-Work Friday at PD O'Hurley's on Pier 84
Randy Niles at An Beal Bocht
The Wild Koba at Parkside Lounge

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Today in NYC - Thursday, August 14

NY International Fringe Festival
Corona Promotion at Bar Coastal
Hollywood Hangover at Whistlin' Dixie's
Ashley Mounts presents Live Music at TheUnderscore
Trailer Trash Bash at Mad River Bar
Superego + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
2008 Comedy Olympics at Laugh Lounge
New Karaoke Night at Times Square Arts Center
Andy Troy Luau Party at Taj
Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
Tom Riccibono & Mark West at Smith's Bar
First Thursday (Walter) at Brother Jimmy's
Sunset Thursdays at PD O'Hurley's on Pier 84
Bluesa Vision at An Beal Bocht

New Karaoke Night in Times Square - Starts Thursday, August 14

Karaoke at Times Square Arts Center
A new karaoke night starts tonight in Times Square at The Times Square Arts Center, a multi-room venue for comedy, theater, film & music.
Starting this Thursday, August 14, and every Thursday after that, they will host karaoke in a private room reserved just for karaoke

A new karaoke night starts this week at The Times Square Arts Center.
Join your host Alberto from Expressway Music every Thursday night in the heart of Times Square
8pm - midnight
at:
Times Square Arts Center
669 Eighth Ave. (42nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 586-78289
TimesSquareArtsCenter.com


For other Karaoke Nights, visit our karaoke page:
MurphGuide.com/karaoke.htm

2008 Comedy Olympics

In honor of the 2008 Olympics, our friends at Like 2 Laugh invite you to the NY Comedy Olympics.
Like2Laugh.com presents...

2008 Comedy Olympics
The Best Comedians in NYC go for the gold

4 Events, 4 Clubs, 40+ Comedians Compete. Teams of 4 battle before packed houses
& a panel of Olympic Judges for the Gold Medal
Events include: One-liner Competition, Crowdwork/Heckler Handling,
Storytelling & the Tight 5 (best 5 minutes of material)

August 12: One-Liner Competition at New York Comedy Club
August 14: Heckler Handler Competition at Laugh Lounge
August 19: Storytelling Competition at Broadway Comedy Club
August 21: The Tight 5: Best 5 Minutes at Caroline's on Broadway

Tickets: $10 per event (on-line in advance)
2 drink minimum

Full details at Like2Laugh.com

The Venues:

New York Comedy Club
241 E. 24th St. (between Second & Third Ave.)
(212) 696-LAFF
-----------------------
Laugh Lounge
151 Essex St. (between Rivington & Stanton St.)
(212) 614-2500
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Caroline's
1626 Broadway (between 49th & 50th St.)
(212) 757-4100
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Broadway Comedy Club
318 W. 53rd St. (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)
(212) 757-2323
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Results of the first event:

2008 Comedy Olympic One-Liner Competition
Gold: Reese Waters, a/k/a the Michael Phelps of Comedy representing The Mighty Ducks
Silver: Nate Bargatze, representing Keep It Going For
Bronze: David Cope, representing Heart Of Darkness

Links:
Like2Laugh.com
NewYorkComedyClub.com
BroadwayComedyClub.com
Carolines.com
LaughLoungeNYC.com
Reese Waters (comedy central)
Nate Bargatze (myspace)

David Cope (myspace)
MurphGuide Directory of NYC Comedy Clubs

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

R.I.P. Hiram Bullock: 1955 - 2008

Legendary guitarist Hiram Bullock died in Manhattan on July 25, 2008.

Hudson Bar & Books will be holding a memorial for him this Sunday.

Sunday, August 17, 2008.
A night remembering the musical legend Hiram Bullock
7:30pm
at:
Hudson Bar & Books
636 Hudson St. (between Jane & Horatio St.)
(212) 229-2642
BarandBooks.cz

In addition to his own group, The 24th Street Band, Hiram Bullock recorded with such legends as David Sanborn, James Brown, Miles Davis, Paul Simon, Steeley Dan, Sting, Billy Joel and Barbara Streisand. He was a founding member of Paul Shaffer's "World's Most Dangerous Band" on NBC's Late Night with David Letterman.

Links:
HiramBullock.com
Hiram Bullock Obituary (NY Times)
Hiram Bullock Bio (allaboutjazz.com)
MurphGuide Directory of NY Jazz Clubs
BarandBooks.cz
SweetRhythmNY.com


Below is a clip of Hiram Bullock's band performing at Sweet Rhythm in NYC back in 2002.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Today in NYC - Wed. Aug. 13


NY International Fringe Festival
Ballad Night w/Mary Courtney at An Beal Bocht Cafe
Free Dance Lessons at Libation
BYFAD Sponsored Happy Hour at Opal
Gay Date & Dash at Katra
Alyson & Adam at Smith's Bar
Nudists in Love at Parkside Lounge
Damien Dempsey at Rocky Sullivan's
Bill Bell Band at 11th Street Bar
Comedy at Times Square Arts Center

MurphGuide Summer Cruise - Thu. Aug. 21


The annual MurphGuide summer cruise brings the readers of MurphGuide.com out for a party on the water. We have been doing it for ten years, and it is always a fun night out. Come join us in our never ending pursuit to "connect the fun to the fun people!"










Thursday, August 21

Annual MurphGuide Summer Cruise
$65 in advance, $70 at the dock
Includes...
Open Bar with buffet
Dancing to the tunes of DLJ
Cruise in NY Harbor
aboard The Temptress

boarding: 6:30
sailing: 7pm
returns: 10pm
at:
World Yacht Marina
W. 41st St. & 12th Ave.
New York, NY

Purchase tickets on-line at:
MurphGuide.com/cruise

Links:
MurphGuide Summer Cruise
Write-up of the 2007 cruise (by Stephen Bailey)
Write-up of 2006 cruise (by Stephen Bailey)
Marco Polo Cruises

Monday, August 11, 2008

Today in NYC - Monday, August 11


NY International Fringe Festival
Bryant Park Movie: The Candidate
Bluegrass Monday at Parkside Lounge

R.I.P. Isaac Hayes: 1942 - 2008

R.I.P. to soul & funk legend Isaac Hayes.
Most famous for The Theme from Shaft, the Academy & Grammy Award winning artist also co-wrote the Sam & Dave classic "Soul Man", and later starred as the voice of Chef on South Park.

Links:
IsaacHayes.com (official site)
Isaac Hayes Obituary (NY Times)
Isaac Hayes Obituary (CNN)
The Death of Chef (South Park on Comedy Central)
Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls (Comedy Central)

Below is a clip from his 2008 performance in Prospect Park, Brooklyn:

Saturday, August 09, 2008

R.I.P. Bernie Mac: 1957 - 2008

Comedian Bernie Mac passed away. Best known for his stand-up comedy, he also had his own sitcom on Fox, and has appeared in many movies, including the Oceans Eleven series. He had been a comic performer for over 30 years.

Links:
Bernie Mac Obituary (NY Times)
Bernie Mac Show
Directory of NY Comedy Clubs

Below is a clip of an early performance by Bernie Mac on Def Jam Comedy.

Friday, August 08, 2008

The New York International Fringe Festival: August 8 - 24


The New York International Fringe Festival
is the largest multi-arts festival in North America, with more than 200 companies from all over the world performing for 16 days in more than 20 venues – that's a total of more than 1300 performances. FringeNYC generates an atmosphere of extreme excitement, and our energy is contagious.

Find out all the details at: FringeNYC.org

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Free Club Dance Lessons for Women at Libation

Ladies, if you ever felt like improving your moves in the club, Libation and The Nightlife Media Group are offering free dance lessons every Wednesday in August...

Free Club Dancing Lessons for Ladies
Wednesdays in August

Get ready for cocktails, drink specials, music, and a free hour long lesson that'll get your heart pumping and your booty shaking. You'll learn today's hottest and trendiest dance moves from some of the best dancers in the industry in a fun environment with all of your friends. And don't worry if you have two left feet, there's no dancing experience needed. Each move will be broken down with detailed explanations that any beginner can learn.

Prizes and bonuses all night for the best improved dancers
Sorry guys, this event is for ladies only

Nicole Guidetti, lead instructor from the hit new dance series, Sexy Moves For The Club, will teach a complimentary dance class teaching you all of her favorite moves that are perfect for going out

Nicole currently teaches Hip Hop and is a top professional dancer with a long career of notable performances, having danced with P Diddy, Beyonce, Ashanti, Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani,
Ricky Martin, Thalia, Sean Paul, Smash Mouth, Musiq, and the NYC Knicks Dancers.

Every Wednesday in August
August 6, 13, 20, 27
7pm
at:

Libation
137 Ludlow St. (Stanton & Rivington St.)
New York, NY
(212) 529-2153
LibationNYC.com

Links:
LibationNYC.com
The Nightlife Media Group (myspace)
Learnclubdance.com

And here is a sneak peak video of their "Girls Night Out: Club Dance For Women" DVD:

Friday, August 01, 2008

Charity Beer Pong Tournament - Saturday, August 2


Saturday, August 2
Charity Costumed Beer Pong Tournament
all teams must consist of 3 players in costume
$30 per person includes all the beer until 5pm
prize for best costume
proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks

Call Timmy Malone to sign up.
Registration begins 1pm
at:
The Town Tavern
134 W. 3rd St. (Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-6955
TownTavernNYC.com

U2 Night at Saloon - Friday, August 1


Friday, August 1
U2 Night
featuring
Unforgettable Fire
band starts 9pm
at:

Saloon
1584 York Ave.
(between 83rd & 84th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 570-5454
SaloonNYC.com

Below is a clip from their show at The Canal Room earlier this year:

Today in NYC - Friday, August 1


GNYC-TV presents at The Mean Fiddler
U2 Night with Unforgettable Fire at Saloon
Killian's Promo at Rogue
Live Music at Wicked Willy's