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UFC 139: Where to Watch in NYC

2011-11-19T10:09:00.008-05:00

Saturday, November 19
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Hendo
The next installment of the popular mixed martial arts series: Ultimate Fighting Championship takes place tonight.
The main event features Dan "Hendo" Henderson vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua
Other matches include:
Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva
Brian Bowles vs. Urijah Faber
Martin Kampmann vs. Rick Story
Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury

Here are some places in NYC to watch:

Saturday, November 19
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Hendo
Showing the fight on ALL 20 of plasma TV's
Watch while playing ping pong, pool, darts, foosball or beer pong
Shot specials all fight long.
Call Ben at 212-995-0333 for more details.
at:
Amsterdam Billiards
110 E. 11th St. (Union Square)
New York, NY
212-995-0333
AmsterdamBilliardClub.com

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Saturday, November 19
UFC 139:
Penn v. Shogun vs. Hendo
Showing on 8 flat screens plus big screen projector w/sound
$10 Cover
Call 212-242-6434 to make reservations if you want a table
at:
Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave.
(between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com

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Saturday, November 19
UFC 139 at Firefly
Penn v. Shogun vs. Hendo
$10 cover
doors 8pm
at:
Firefly
54 Spring St.
(bet. Lafayette & Mulberry)
New York, NY
(212) 966-8716
FireflyNYC.com

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Saturday, November 19
UFC 139 at Hurley's
Shogun vs. Hendo
Hurley’s shows all UFC matches
at:
Hurley's Saloon
232 W. 48th St.
(Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 765-8981
HurleysNYC.com

The Mixed Martial Arts Club of NY will be hosting a meetup for this event at Hurley's Saloon.
meetup.com/mmanyc

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Saturday, November 19
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Hendo at Sapphire
Gentlemen's Club
at:
Sapphire NYC
333 E. 60th St. (between 1st & 2nd Ave.)
New York, NY
212.421.3600

Links:
UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship
Dan Henderson
Mauricio Rua
MurphGuide Directory of UFC in NYC

Pacquiao vs. Marquez III - Where to watch in NYC

2011-11-11T13:13:00.009-05:00

On Saturday, November 12, boxers Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez meet for the third time, this time for the WBO welterweight title. The bout will be broadcast live on pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Saturday, November 12, 2011
Welterweight Championship Bout:
Pacquiao vs. Marquez III
9pm ET
Here are some places in NYC that will be showing the bouts. Note: Since this is a pay-per-view event, expect a cover charge...

Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
$20 cover at the door
at:
Firefly
54 Spring St.
(bet. Lafayette & Mulberry)
New York, NY
(212) 966-8716
FireflyNYC.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
$25 Cover
Showing on the big screen with Surround Sound
9pm
at:
Nevada Smith's
74 Third Ave.
(between 11th & 12th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 982-2591
NevadaSmiths.net

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
Showing on the 20 ft screen
at:
Amity Hall
80 W. 3rd St.
(between Thompson & Sullivan St.)
New York, NY
212 677-2290
AmityHallNYC.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
$20 cover
at:
Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave.
(between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
9pm
at:
Hurley's Saloon
232 W. 48th St.
(Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 765-8981
HurleysNYC.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
General Admission - $20
Table Reservation - $50
at:

Village Pourhouse
64 Third Ave. (11th St)
New York
(212) 979-BEER

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
Raffle from 8-10pm
Win some cool shirts, shot glasses & more
at:
Mercury Bar East
493 3rd Ave.
(Between 33rd & 34th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 683-2645
MercuryBarEast.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
Raffle from 8-10pm
Win some cool shirts, shot glasses & more
at:
$20 General Admission
$50 VIP Includes 3 hour premium open bar
$80 Ultra VIP includes 3 hour premium open bar, family style dining & guaranteed seating
at:
Southern Hospitality
1460 Second Ave. (between 76th & 77th St.)
New York, NY
212-249-1001
SouthernHospitalityBBQ.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
$20 Cover
9pm
at:
Jack Demsey's
36 W 33rd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-9899
JackDemseys.com

Legends
6 W. 33rd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 967-7792
legendsbarnyc.com

Bronx Pale Ale Manhattan Launch Party

2011-11-10T11:56:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to our friends at the Bronx Brewery on the Manhattan launch of their first product, Bronx Pale Ale. Brewers Chris Gallant and Damian Brown invite you to taste their new creation at the first official Manhattan launch party for The Bronx Brewery.

Thursday, November 10, 2011
The Bronx Pale Ale Manhattan Launch

The Bronx Brewery team will be pouring the Bronx Pale Ale from 6pm until close.
The team at Slantshack Jerky will be on hand to pair some of their hand-crafted beef jerky with The Pale Ale.
6-11pm
at:
Amity Hall
80 W. 3rd St.
(between Thompson & Sullivan St.)
New York, NY
212 677-2290
AmityHallNYC.com

Related Links:
TheBronxBrewery.com
The Bronx Brewery on facebook

Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl

2011-11-04T01:10:00.003-04:00

Saturday, November 5, 2011
Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl
Long-time MurphGuide reader Steve Grau invites you to his 11th annual Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl, which raises funds in honor of his friend Thomas J. Collins, who died on 9-11-01.

100% of the proceeds raised this year will be donated in his honor to the Thomas R. Elsasser Fund. The Elsasser Fund, founded in 1992, raises funds for the families of NYC firefighters who died outside the line of duty while active members of the FDNY.
This year’s crawl will make 9 stops throughout Hell’s Kitchen, covering pubs in the west side neighborhood from 43rd to 55th St. and from 8th to 11th Ave.

The pub crawl will once again kick off at Lansdowne Road (for the six year in a row)
Crawlers will start meeting at noon.
$20 donation gets you an official Pub Crawl ID lanyard which entitles the crawler to happy hour drink prices at each stop all day, all night; full appetizer buffet at Lansdowne Road (1st stop); dinner buffet at McQuaids (last stop); detailed map highlighting the crawl route, some swag, as well as your donation to the aforementioned fund.

Steve sent us a write-up of the crawl, so take it away Steve...

11th Annual Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl.
All of the times listed below are approximate, so don’t hold me to these. Feel free to go at your own pace.
I say 30-45 minutes per bar, but who are we kidding, it’s usually longer than that. The deal at the last bar goes until closing. My preliminary plan is to do the 50/50 drawing right around 9:00 or 9:30, just don’t hold me to that.

(1) Lansdowne Road:
Back for its 6th consecutive start, once again we will be kicking off at Lansdowne Road. If you have never been, you couldn’t ask for a better stop. It’s usually quite a challenge to get the crowd to leave. There are HD plasma TV’s everywhere, and the draft beer is some of the best in the city. Great beer selection, huge selection of Irish whisky and scotch (should you feel the need to jump start your day), great food (did I mention the sliders), and the owner Dan knows how to run a bar. Check out the ice sculpture on the bar.
Drink Specials: $3 domestic, $3 micro beers, $4 imports, draft or bottle.
The drafts are of the 20 oz imperial pint variety (as they should be). Admission also includes a complimentary app’s buffet, featuring NYC’s famous Scruffy Duffy’s wings, chicken fingers, mozz sticks, mac-n cheese bites (really, who says no to that) and the best sliders (mini cheddar cheese burgers) in NYC. Some folks show up just for the sliders. The buffet will be stocked from 12:30-2, so bring an appetite.

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

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 4 – 5 minutes

(2) Landmark Tavern: 2:00 – 2:45pm
Back in its usual #2 slot, this place is a step back to old New York. I love this place. Philly needs more places like this. This is one of the oldest bars in all of Manhattan. Try to imagine walking out the front door of the bar and being right on the Hudson River. Because that’s the way it was back in the 1800s, when this place first opened it doors for all the dock workers and longshoreman. The original bar is still intact as is a majority of the original floor. This is a bit more upscale then we’re used to (its more of a place for a nice glass of scotch) hence it being stop #2 before things get real sloppy. All of the drafts are served in 20oz glasses and the Guinness pour here is second to none. On a side note, the doors will not open til 1pm here, so don’t plan on getting here too early.
Drink specials: $1 off all beers; draft or bottle

Landmark Tavern
626 11th Avenue (46th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 247-2562
TheLandmarkTavern.org

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 5.5 – 7 minutes

(3) Hibernia Bar: 2:45 – 3:30pm
Back for its fourth year (or for long as they have been open), you may recognize some of the owners from their days behind the bar at Scruffy Duffy's (a moment of silence please). Already quite popular amongst the Hell's Kitchen residents, this place is sure to be one of your favorites after the crawl this year. I make it a regular stop when I head up to the city. Plenty of quality draft to choose from here, but the Guinness is top notch. I guess Aidan’s days of keeping me off the wagon at Scruffy's have taught him a thing or two. And they have tater tots!! And Aidan, sorry about the timing, it’s possible to run the marathon hungover you know.
Drink specials: All draft beers are $3, domestic or import beers (it’s tough to leave here)

Hibernia Bar
401 W. 50th St.
(bet. 9th & 10th Ave.)
New York, NY
212.969.9703
hiberniabar.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 5.5 – 7 minutes

(4) Rumors: 3:30 – 4:15pm
It’s the 8th year in a row for this Irish pub in upper Hells Kitchen. Real nice bar, great owners. Lots of dark wood, exposed brick. The bartenders know how to pour a pint here. The 20 oz imperial pints are the way to go. The owner Garry is always extremely accommodating and he’s happy to have us back.
Drink specials: $3 domestic and $4 imports (drafts or bottles)

Rumours
933 8th Ave.
(between 55th & 56th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 757-2373
Rumoursbar.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 3.5 – 4.5 minutes
(OK, we are almost half way there, time to suck it up for the second half…)

(5) House of Brews: 4:15 – 5:00pm
Based on the feedback I get, this has proven to be one of the more popular stops on the crawl each year. You may remember this as BB Doyles from years past. Back for its 11th consecutive year, and slightly off the beaten track, this cozy 2 level Irish pub is located just north of the theater district. If you’re looking for a beer that’s out of the ordinary, then you’ve come to the right spot. The 100oz beer bongs are always fun, but the selection of beers (both imports and domestics) here is as good as it gets. Why not try something different.
Drink specials: $3 domestic (Bud, Bud light, Yeungling), $4 Hop Angel IPA, Blue Moon, Brooklyn lager, Harpoon Winter Warmer (drafts or bottles)

The House of Brews
302 W. 51st. St. (Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 541-7080
HouseofBrewsNY.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 2.5 – 3.5 minutes

(6) Molloy’s: 5:00 – 5:45pm
Fresh of its rookie status from a year ago, she’s a nice little Irish pub in the heart of the Kitchen. This place has a great neighborhood feel. You can tell by the accents of the bartenders that you’re going to get a great pour here. There’s an extra room in the back for more space if needed.
Drink Specials: $3 domestic, $4 imports, (draft or bottle) $5 Guinness

Molloy's
737 Ninth Ave. (50th St.)
New York, NY
212.247.3400
MolloysPub.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 7 - 8 minutes

(7) The Irish Rogue: 5:45 – 6:30pm
Back for its 8th stint of the Crawl, this Irish pub (are you picking up on the Irish trend yet) has a large selection of beers to choose from. Whether you want to grab a bar stool, or kick back on a couch, this is a nice after-work type bar that’s always welcoming. The food is quite good as well. It’s a popular place for soccer and college football, so if you’re feeling a bit claustrophobic, there are two floors. Be warned that this place is a huge Nebraska hangout, and they have a game at 3:30. Expect a crowd.
Drink Specials: $3 domestic, $4 imports, draft or bottle (but it excludes Guinness, Smithwicks, Blue Moon, Bass, Hoegarden, Paulaner)

The Irish Rogue
356 W. 44th St.
(between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 445-0131
TheIrishRogue.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 4 – 5 minutes

(8) The Pony Bar: 6:30 – 7:15pm
So you are 8 stops in at this point (maybe more should you have snuck of the beaten path). You’re in the home stretch. And you’re thinking about some food, I get it. Consider this place optional. It’s an all American craft beer bar. I just wish this place was open when I lived three blocks away. By the time we get there, it’s probably going to be crowded with regulars (for good reason). This comes to you from the same owners as Lansdowne Road and the old Scruffy’s. Pat and Dan know their business. If you like quality beer, then stop in. Otherwise, see you at the finale.
Drink Specials: none to speak of

The Pony Bar
637 10th Ave. (W. 45 St.)
212.586.2707
ThePonyBar.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 4 – 5 minutes (one block and one ave away)

(9) McQuaid's Pub: 7:30ish – ???
It may be a little out of the way, but the owner’s hospitality makes it well worth the trip. Absolutely no tourists here, this “off the beaten track” Irish pub caters to the real locals of Hell’s Kitchen. The owner, Tommy, couldn’t be happier to have us back this year. And this is only one of two spots to have made the cut all 11 years. That’s impressive. Silly cheap drinks here. Think of it as an incentive to make it to the end. This stop includes a full buffet, so there should be plenty of food out for everyone to soak up some of the booze. We will also be drawing the 50/50 raffle here, so remember not to lose those tickets that I know you’re going to buy.
Drink Specials: $2 domestic drafts, $3 imports drafts, Real simple and real cheap. If you can beat that price, I’d say go for it.

McQuaid's Pub
589 11th Ave (W. 44th St)
New York, NY
(212) 582-635

(photo via Thousand Bar Man)

Notes:
Be kind to your bartenders on Saturday because they’re going to be kind to you
And, as always, let me give a special thanks to the following people for their assistance in making this all possible: The Collins family, Dave Blask (swag), Dan McLaughin (Lansdowne Road), Tommy (owner of McQuaids), and all of the other bar owners/managers along the route who are choosing to play along (and discount their beer prices).
And a special thanks to Pete Cooper, who without his help, I could never pull this crawl off. He has designed the official logo, badges, maps, etc each and every year. Thanks Pete.

Some final words… It’s been over ten long years since 9/11/01. In some small way, this crawl helps keep Tommy Collins memory and spirit alive. For those of you lucky enough to have known him, you are better off for it. So, on behalf of the Collins family, I want to thank everyone in advance for keeping his memory and spirit alive and well.
When it’s all said and done, I hope everyone has a great time. That seems to be the case every year. - Steven Grau.

Previous Pub Crawls:
2010 Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl
2009 Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl
2008 Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl
2007 Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl

New Bar: Cooper's Craft & Kitchen

2011-10-13T03:25:00.003-04:00

There is a new craft beer bar in town: Copper's Craft & Kitchen.

Just opened this month by Tom O'Byrne and Colin Stewart (from fellow east village venues Dempsey's Pub and Slainte), Cooper's got its name in honor of famous New York figure Peter Cooper (of Cooper Union). Cooper is also another name for barrel-maker, and you will notice that barrels play an important part of the interior decor.
The focus is on craft beer, with 25 rotating brews on tap complimented by an extensive list of bottled craft beer. Some of the breweries featured include Ommegang, Stone Brewing Co., Goose Island, Blue Point, Brooklyn Brewery, Six Point, Lagunitas, Harpoon, Green Flash, Troegs. (and staying true to their Irish roots, Guinness). They will also serve infused cocktails from their specialty menu, such as marshmallow vodka, pepper infused tequila and pear infused gin.

The "kitchen" part of Cooper's Craft & Kitchen serves interesting snacks such as meatloaf and pulled pork sliders, Scotch eggs, mac & cheese, and mussels.

Say hello to your barmen, Dave and Michael.

The owners are long-time supporters of MurphGuide, and the staff are your fellow MurphGuide readers, so please be sure to tell them you read about them on MurphGuide.com

Cooper's Craft & Kitchen
87 Second Ave. (E. 5th St.)
New York, NY
646-606-2384
CoopersNYC.com

Banjo Jim's Farewell Shows

2011-08-12T15:46:00.005-04:00

East Village live music venue Banjo Jim's is closing. After a 2 week reprieve, Monday August 15th is now scheduled to be the last night. The bar, named for the late Banjo Jim Croce, opened in 2005 in the space formerly known as Bar Code, 9C, Redbar & Clubhouse. Proprietor Lisa Zwier-Croce named the space in tribute to her husband, and the venue became known as a home to bluegrass music in NYC.

Here is is the line-up of a few more special farewell shows:

Friday, August 12
Philip Lynch 9pm
The Hippy Nuts 10pm

Saturday, August 13
Open mic hosted by Wayne Kral - 2:30pm
John Powers & the Open Mic Players
featuring Paul Thornton - 7pm
The Mac McCarty Revue featuring:
The Mac McCarty 9pm
LJ Murphy 10pm
Evan Fricks 11pm

Sunday, August 14
Kelley Swindall - 7pm
Blues on Sunday featuring:
Scott Stein - 8pm
Lizzie and the Makers - 9pm

Monday, August 15
Kelli King

During the final days, musicians have been showing up for impromptu sessions. If you are a musicians and would like to come down and play, they have a very loose schedule and would appreciate your talent and energy. You can call the bar any night to see what's already going on. The number is 212-777-0869.

The great East Village blog EV Grieve reports that in its place, a new artisanal cocktail bar will be opened by Robert Ceraso, formerly of The Blue Seats.

The Saw Doctors 20th Anniversary US Tour

2011-08-10T12:56:00.000-04:00

The Saw Doctors left Ireland today to kick off a U.S. mini-tour, with 4 dates starting on Thursday, Aug. 11.

Unfortunately for New Yorkers, there are no NYC dates, but here are the shows in the region:

Thursday, August 11
Cape Cod Melody Tent
Hyannis, MA
MelodyTent.org

Friday, August 12
Cape Cod Melody Tent
Hyannis, MA
MelodyTent.org

Saturday, August 13
The Stone Pony
Asbury Park, NJ
StonePonyonline.com

Sunday, August 14
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
at:
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
(f.k.a. Westbury Music Fair)
Westbury, Long Island, NY
thetheatreatwestbury.com

Tickets to all shows available at:
LiveNation.com/The-Saw-Doctors-tickets/artist/776886

Ticket Giveaway:
Our friend Anita at Daly Communication is offering MurphGuide readers a chance to win complimentary tickets. We will be giving away two pairs of tickets.
Enter to win at MurphGuide.com/promo/sawdoctors.htm
Drawing will be held 9pm Thursday evening, August 11.

See their video "Indian Summer" below:

[See also: MurphGuide's interview with Leo Moran of The Saw Doctors, from Feb. 2011.]

Yankees at Red Sox Game Watch in NYC: Aug. 5-7

2011-08-05T12:34:00.001-04:00

The Yankees and Red Sox square off once again for a 3-game series this weekend. Both teams appear destined for the playoffs, so this series will be more for bragging rights, as the teams are tied for first in the A.L. East. But it is always exciting when these two teams meet.

Friday, August 5: 7:10pm
Saturday, August 6: 4:10pm
Sunday, August 7: 8:05pm

Tonight, our friend Lou (aka DLJ) hosts a Rock n Jock Jam

Friday, August 5
DLJ's Rock n Jock Jam at Croton Reservoir Tavern

NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox game on all TVs including 52" projection screen @ 7pm
DJ Lou (aka DLJ) spinning the 80s & 90s songs that shook the rafters of every arena
Feel free to sing along and party to all your favorite Jock Rock & Jam songs
Sports Attire (jerseys, hats, etc) encouraged, but not mandatory
Sports Trivia w/ Prizes & Giveaways
Drink Specials at the Brick Bar til 9pm
$4 Select Beer Bottles
$6 Martinis, Margaritas, Well Drinks & Wine
Food specials & Full dinner menu available
free admission
6 pm-11pm
at:

Croton Reservoir Tavern
108 W. 40th St.
(bet. Broadway & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 997-6835
CrotonNYC.com

For more viewing locations, check out the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars:

Fundraisers for Alabama in NYC: July 27, 2011

2011-07-27T00:52:00.012-04:00

Tonight, there are two fundraisers in New York City that will raise funds for the victims of the tornadoes that hit Alabama earlier this year. One is downtown on Stone Street, the other in midtown at Foley's.

Wednesday, July 27
Fixin' Alabama Shindig

XSP, IMMRAM Events and Stone Street Tavern join forces to raise funds for Alabama Tornado Victims Relief. Hosted by Brendan Farrell, CEO of XSP, a financial software firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. A percentage of proceeds from Stone Street Tavern, Beckett's, The Dubliner, Burger Burger and Pizza Pizza NYC will be donated to a tornado relief charity.

The first 100 attendees receive a complimentary event T-shirt courtesy of IMMRAM and XSP.
There will be silent auctions and raffles, while a percentage of the proceeds from all your food and drinks will be donated to the fund. Silent auction items include sports memorabilia, a round of golf at Rockaway River Country Club, sports tickets and various gift certificates. Raffle prizes will include restaurant gift certificates and various other donated items.

Rumor has it that Howard Cross, former Alabama and NY Giants' TE, and Ron Greschner, retired NY Ranger defenseman, will be in attendance.
5-11pm
at:
Stone Street Tavern
52 Stone St.
New York, NY
(212) 785-5658
StoneStreetTavernNYC.com

If you cannot attend, you can make a donation at: American.redcross.org/XSP

Additionally, other Stone Street venues are participating in this fund raising endeavor:

All week (July 25-29), Burger Burger will donate proceeds from their special FIXIN' ALABAMA Burger to the IMMRAM XSP Fixin' Alabama Shindig fund for Alabama Tornado Victim's Relief. Also, $1 from every other burger type sold all week goes to the FIXIN' ALABAMA SHINDIG fund. Thanks Roberta and Ronan.
Burger Burger
77 Pearl Street
New York, NY
212-269-9100
burgerburgerny.com

Likewise, all week at Pizza Pizza, proceeds from the FIXIN' ALABAMA Pizza will be donated to the fund.
Pizza Pizza
77 Pearl St. (Stone St.)
New York, NY
212 797-9692
pizzapizzanyc.com

But wait, there's more...
Another event, unrelated but for a similar cause, takes place in midtown:

Wednesday, July 27, 2011
David Robertson Foundation presents...
High Socks for Hope Fundraiser
Yankees pitcher David Robertson will guest bartend tonight at Foley's to raise money for victims of the April 27 tornado in Robertson’s hometown of Tuscaloosa, AL. He will also be signing autographs in exchange for donations to the fund.

Foley’s will donate half of its proceeds of the evening to the High Socks for Hope fund, established by David Robertson with his wife, Erin, to help people who live in Tuscaloosa rebuild their lives.

All of David’s tips from bartending will go to the fund, as will the proceeds from photographs and baseballs that he signs at the event. There will also be an auction for prizes including Yankee memorabilia and a chance to have lunch with David at Foley’s.

Additionally, Foley’s will rename one of its top selling items, chicken pot pie, after the Robertsons’ and will donate a portion of its ongoing sales to High Socks for Hope.
Foley’s named menu items – including Nick Swisher’s Swish & Chips, the David Wright Sandwich, and the George Martin Sandwich – have raised thousands of dollars for the athletes’ charities.

Robertson has a rare chance to bartend during the baseball season because the Yankees have a day game on Wednesday followed by an off day on Thursday. He will be guest bartending 7pm - 9pm
at:
Foley's Pub & Restaurant
18 W. 33rd St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 290-0080
FoleysNY.com

If you want to know why these fundraisers are necessary, just look at this video compiled by Traci Geno:

2nd Anniversary Celebration at Traffic

2011-07-26T11:50:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to Ryan, Joe and all of our friends at Traffic on their 2-year anniversary. They are celebrating tonight:

Tuesday, July 26 Traffic's 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Time to celebrate 2 Years of getting stuck in Traffic

Resident DJ Marty Play spinning all night

Complimentary open bar 5pm - 7pm
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres 7pm - 8pm
RSVP via facebook
For table reservations or more information contact: meagan@trafficbarnyc.com
at:
Traffic
986 2nd Avenue
(between 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 813-1595
TrafficBarNYC.com

Christmas in July in NYC

2011-07-23T13:54:00.005-04:00

With the temperatures hitting triple digits in NYC, one can't help but think of...Christmas?!?

Saturday, July 23
Turtle Bay presents Christmas in July
Dress up as Santa for a free open bar from 8-10pm
RSVP – erin@turtlebaynyc.com
at:
Turtle Bay Grill & Lounge
987 Second Ave.
(between 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 223-4224
TurtleBayNYC.com

Since Christmas lasts more than just one day, why shouldn't Christmas in July?
Third and Long presents: Christmas in July Week!
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Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29
Christmas in July Week
Celebrate "Christmas in July" all week with holiday themed drinks such as:
The "Candy Cane Martini" (Candy Cane Vodka, grenadine served in a sugar-rimmed martini glass),
The "Winter Mint Cookie" (Irish Cream, Candy Cane Vodka served on the rocks),
"Fire & Ice" (Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Cranberry & Soda).

There will also be various drink specials and giveaways throughout the week to help cool things while celebrating the Christmas spirit during the current heat wave.
at:

Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

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and The Irish Exit is also in the Christmas spirit. Notice the girl in the flier is the same? That's because Turtle Bay & The Irish Exit are related. I wonder if they will be exchanging gifts...
Thursday, July 28
The Irish Exit NYC Christmas in July
Ice Cold $1 Beers, $3 Gingerbread shots.
Plus FREE Christmas cookies and presents
Have you been nice?
RSVP to mandi.irishexit@gmail.com for 1/2 price drinks
9pm
at:

The Irish Exit
978 Second Ave.
(between 51st & 52nd St.)
New York, NY
212.755.8383
IrishExitNYC.com

NYC Bars with the Best Air Conditioning 2011

2011-07-22T15:00:00.005-04:00

"It's getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes..." - Nelly
In recognition of the current heat wave, we are repeating a popular post from last summer's heat wave: "NYC Bars With the Best Air Conditioning"

Summer time in New York means outdoor drinking. But on days like today, with temperatures threatening to reach triple digits, you may be better off staying indoors. And if you are inside in this heat, you had better have air conditioning.

As a public service to our fellow NYC drinkers, here is our list of NYC bars boasting good air conditioning:

The House of Brews reports: "The AC is pumping and the Beer is ice cold"
at:
The House of Brews
363 W. 46th St.
(between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-0551

and...
The House of Brews
302 W. 51st. St. (Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 541-7080
HouseofBrewsNY.com

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Bar Twelve has a heat wave special:
Free water & AC, $4 beers... Holla!
at:
Bar XII
206 E. 34th St. (Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 545-9912
Bar12.com

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The Long Room says: "‎100Degrees, no problem, Stop in & Cool down!!"
at:
The Long Room
120 W. 44th St.
(between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 997-3933
TheLongRoomNYC.com
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The Comic Strip says: "ITS SO HOT! I'm talking 102 degrees! The only thing hotter are our shows tonight! Did you know the Comic Strip is AIR CONDITIONED?! Come by!"
at:
Comic Strip Live
1568 Second Ave.
(between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 861-9386
ComicStripLive.com

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Mad Dog and Beans can solve your heat issues with three words: ice cold margaritas.
at:

Mad Dog & Beans
83 Pearl St. / 50 Stone St.
New York, NY
(212) 269-1177
MadDogandBeans.com

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Barcade in Brooklyn says: "Our air is conditioned!!! Get down here and cool off with a game of Cheyenne and a Fisherman's Brew".
at:
Barcade
388 Union Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
718 302-6464
BarcadeBrooklyn.com
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German bar Bierhaus invites you spend the heat wave with a cold Hofbrau:

at:
Bierhaus
German Bar & Grill
712 Third Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
(646) 580-2437
BierhausNYC.com

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Reader comment:
Our friends at mynycbirthday.com suggest three more:
Bar 13, Slate, and Taj:

Thirteen
35 E.13th St.
(bet. Broadway & University Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-6677
Bar13.com

Slate
54 W. 21st St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 989-0096
Slate-NY.com

Taj
48 W. 21st St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
tajlounge.com

Check out our list from 2010:
I am sure they are still providing cool comfort.

Do you have any favorite "chill" spots? Let us know in the comments below what are the best air conditioned bars in NYC?

Celebrate Belgian Independence in NYC

2011-07-19T11:15:00.001-04:00

Today is Belgian Independence Day. Why should anyone in NYC care? Hint: It's the beer!

The Belgian Room specializes in the best Belgian bieres around.

at:
The Belgian Room
125 St. Marks Place
(between First Ave. & Ave. A)
New York, NY
(212) 533-4467
BelgianRoomNYC.com

On July 21, 1831, the first king of the Belgians, Leopold of Saxe-Coburg was inaugurated. So July 21 is recognized as a national holiday in Belgium. So in honor of July 21, Independence Day in Belgium, here are some Belgian beer tastings tonight in NYC:

Thursday, July 21
Belgian Independence Day
$4 Palm drafts all day & all night
Complimentary cheese pairing at 5pm
at:
The Brazen Head
228 Atlantic Ave.
(between Court St. & Boerum Pl.)
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0430
BrazenHeadBrooklyn.com

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Thursday, July 21
Belgian Independence at Rogue
$5 Palm Draft
all day and all night
at:
Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave.
(between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com

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Thursday, July 21
Palm Pale Ale Taster Evening at St. Andrew's

In honor of Belgian Independence Day, Rob, the PALM Representative for New York, will be on hand to answer your questions and offer complimentary tasters of Belgium's #1 selling ale.
St. Andrew's Executive Chef will be pairing a meat dish to accompany the complimentary beer
RSVP via facebook
6-8pm
at:
St. Andrew's
140 W. 46th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 840-8413
StAndrewsNYC.com

NYC Summer Restaurant Week 2011

2011-07-18T03:48:00.001-04:00

Monday, July 11 - Sunday, July 24
NYC Summer Restaurant Week
Like most things in New York, one week is just not enough. So NYC's summer restaurant week is actually two weeks long. You can get a special prix fixe meals in over 400 participating restaurants: Lunch $24.07, Dinner $35.

Make reservations on-line via OpenTable.com

*Saturdays Excluded; Sunday participation optional
Note: Prices are per person and do not include beverage, tax or gratuity.
Not all restaurants on opentable.com are participating in the NYC Restaurant Week, and not all participating restaurants offer the NYC Restaurant Week menu at both meals.
The "NYC Restaurant Week" word mark and logo are the trademarks of NYC & Company, Inc.

FTC disclosure: if you make a reservation with Open Table via this link, MurphGuide may get a small commission.

Women's World Cup Finals 2011: Game Watch Parties in NYC

2011-07-17T09:04:00.014-04:00

The FIFA Women's World Cup soccer finals today matches USA vs. Japan for the championship today in Germany. Game time is 2:45pm ET. Television coverage starts on ESPN at 2pm, so get to the bar early to get a good seat.

Here are some places to watch Team USA in NYC:

Our list always starts with Nevada Smith's, "where football is religion".
Sunday, July 17
Soccer at Nevada Smith's
Nevada Smith's kicks off a full day of soccer with the Women's World Cup at 2:45pm
and then continues all day & night with:
3pm: Copa America 2011 Quarterfinals Brazil v Paraguay
6pm: Club Friendly West Bromwich Albion v Ventura County Fusion
615pm: Copa America 2011 Quarterfinals Chile v Venezuela
7pm: New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union
7:30pm: Bolton Wanderers v Orlando City
at:
Nevada Smith's
74 Third Ave.
(between 11th & 12th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 982-2591
NevadaSmiths.net

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Sunday, July 17
USA Women's Soccer World Cup Final
Game watch Party at The East End Bar & Grill
Drink specials include:
$3 Coors Light pints
$4 Yeungling pints
$4 Killian's pints
$4 American Honey shots
at:
The East End
1664 First Ave.
(between 86th & 87th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-3783
EastEndBar.com

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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Women's World Cup Final USA vs. Japan
Drink Specials:
$4 Magners bottles
$4 Bud Light draught
Free shots for every USA goal
Showing the action on 35 HDTV's
RSVP via facebook
at:
Stout
133 W. 33rd St.
(bet. Sixth & Seventh Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com
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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Finals
Half price beers:
Pints, pitchers, cans & bottles
2:45pm
at:

The 13th Step
149 Second Ave.
(between 9th & 10th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 228-8020
nycbestbar.com/13thstep

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup: USA vs. Japan
Curtis at Third & Long say he's been getting lots of calls about today's game. They will be serving
$4 Domestic drafts during the game.

at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Final at The Gael Pub
Call 212 5174141 for reservations.
Bottomless glass of Miller Light during the game for $20
Free shot for every USA goal scored
at:
The Gael Pub
1465 Third Ave.
(between 82nd & 83rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 517-4141
TheGaelPubNYC.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup
Team USA vs. Team Japan
at:
Mustang Harry's
352 Seventh Ave.
(between 29th & 30th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 268-8930
MustangHarrys.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup at Van Diemens
Giant projection screen
Drink specials include:
$4 Carlsberg Drafts
$3 Bud Light, Coors Light
$5 Imported Drafts
at:
Van Diemen's Café
383 Third Ave.
(between 27th & 28th St.)
New York, NY
(646) 752-5884
VandiemensNYC.com
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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Final
USA vs Japan
Broadcast starts at 2pm- game time 2:45pm
32oz Bud or Coors Light for $7
$15 bucket of Miller
at:

Peggy O'Neill's
1904 Surf Ave. (at MCU Park)
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 449-3200
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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Final USA vs Japan
$15 Coors Light Pitchers
$25 Buckets of Imported and Premium Bottle Beer
$5 Bloody Mary
$6 Mimosa
RSVP via facebook
at:

Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave.
(between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com
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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup at Blind Pig
Special menu
$3 soco-lime shot
$3 Bud draft
at:

Blind Pig
233 E. 14th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 209-1573
BlindPigBar.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup
Drink specials during the game:
$3 Bud Light drafts
Half priced frozen cocktails
$4 Jameson shots
RSVP via facebook
at:

Keats Restaurant
842 Second Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 682-5490
KeatsRestaurant.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Finals at Brother Jimmy's BBQ
1/2 Price Sangria Pitchers
$3 Bud & Bud Light Drafts
at:

Brother Jimmy's
181 Lexington Ave. (31st St.)
New York, NY
212 779-RIBS
BrotherJimmys.com

For more suggestions on where to watch, see our MurphGuide Directory of Soccer Bars in NYC and the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars for some suggested viewing locations:

Bastille Day 2011 in NYC

2011-07-14T00:59:00.000-04:00

[updated July 14, 2011]

Bastille Day, the French national holiday, is celebrated on July 14 (le quatorze juillet) to honor the anniversary of the 1789 storming of the Bastille in Paris. Frenchmen & women in NYC will start the celebration early with events this weekend. Like any good holiday, why limit the festivities to just one day? Welcome to Bastille Week!

July 10 - 17, 2011
Bastille Week in NYC

BastilleWeek.com

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July 10 - 17, 2011
French Restaurant Week

$17.89* prix fixe menu at participating French restaurants in NYC.
FrenchRestaurantWeek.com

*1789 was the year of the storming of the Bastille.

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Thursday, July 14
Bastille Day Ball 2011 - Bal de la Fête Nationale
Live Orchestra & DJ
2 Ticket options:
Bleu $30 online ($35 at the door) : General admission; passed hors d' oeuvres, cashbar.
Rouge $120 : Red Carpet treatment : Gourmet Buffet dinner + Open Bar til 10:30pm + seating in the newly renovated VIP Lounge.

Raffle with Grand Prize: 2 Round trip tickets NYC to Paris on Air France
7:30pm-1am
at:
The 404
404 10th Ave. (33rd St.)
New York, NY
Bastilledayball.org
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Mais attendez, il ya plus... (But wait, there's more...)
Check out MurphGuide's directory of French Bistros in NYC:
MurphGuide.com/frenchbistros

previously...

Sunday, July 10
Bastille Day Celebration on 60th Street
Celebrate French culture at the annual French block party on 60th St. between Fifth and Lexington Ave.
Activities for the entire family:
French cuisine tastings
French-themed market stalls featuring artists and artisans from various regions of France, as well as other French-speaking countries.
Kids games (petanque) & face painting

Entertainment:
Live mime - 12-5pm
Accordion music - 1-5pm
Citroen Car Show 1-5pm

Wine & cheese tasting The FIAF
Entrance to Bastille Day on 60th Street is free and open to the public
at:

The French Institute Alliance Française
22 E. 60th St. (Fifth Ave.)
New York, NY

BastilleDayNYC.com

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Sunday, July 10
Bastille Day in Brooklyn
Brooklyn's annual Bastille Day celebration includes pétanque games and French food and drink and various outdoor activities at some of Smith's Street's bistros, including:

Bar Tabac
128 Smith St. (Dean St.)
Brooklyn
(718) 923-0918
bartabacny.com

and...

Robin des Bois
195 Smith St. (between Warren & Baltic St.)
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-1609
Sherwoodcafe.com

Where to Watch USA Women's World Cup in NYC

2011-07-13T10:27:00.015-04:00

[Note: this post was for the Women's World Cup semi-finals. For NYC viewing locations for the World Cup Finals, please go here.]

The FIFA Women's World Cup soccer is down to the semi-finals, with the remaining four teams squaring off today in Germany:
Wednesday, July 13
USA vs. France - 12pm ET
Japan vs. Sweden - 2:45pm ET

Team USA's come-back victory over Brazil on Saturday has helped raise enthusiasm for today's semi-final match-up against France.
Here are some places to watch the game in NYC:

If you want to watch the game at NYC's soccer headquarters, look no further than Nevada Smith's, where "football is religion":

Nevada Smith's
74 Third Ave.
(between 11th & 12th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 982-2591
NevadaSmiths.net

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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup
USA vs. France

watch the game on 36 HDTVs
at:
Stout
133 W. 33rd St.
(bet. Sixth & Seventh Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com

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Wednesday, July 13 Women's World Cup
USA vs. France
Third & Long invites you to leave work early and join them for the World Cup.

at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup
USA vs. France
12pm
at:

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

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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup
USA vs. France
$2 off all sandwiches, served with "American" fries.
at:
Foley's Pub & Restaurant
18 W. 33rd St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 290-0080
FoleysNY.com

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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup at Duke's
USA vs. France
watch at one of two locations:

Duke's - Murray Hill
99 E. 19th St. (Park Ave. S.)
(212) 260-2922

Duke's - Murray Hill
560 3rd Ave. (37th St.)
(212) 949-5400
New York, NY
DukesNYC.com
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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup
at:
Mustang Harry's
352 Seventh Ave.
(between 29th & 30th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 268-8930
MustangHarrys.com

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For a list of suggested viewing locations,
see MurphGuide Directory of Soccer Bars in NYC
MurphGuide.com/soccerbars.htm

And if you didn't see Saturday's remarkable game, here is a quick recap:

R.I.P. Ray Deter of d.b.a.

2011-07-10T14:52:00.002-04:00

[Update: July 10]

A memorial for NYC bar owner Ray Deter will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011. In a fitting tribute to a man with businesses in both New York & New Orleans, a N'awlins style second line march will kick of at 7:30pm at Ray's bar, d.b.a. in the East Village. According to d.b.a.'s facebook page, everyone is asked to bring a candle (large enough to last the march). If you would like, you are also welcome to bring an umbrella or a tambourine. Ladies are asked to bring a white handkerchief.

Meet at 7pm at:

d.b.a. (East Village)
41 First Ave. (Between 2nd & 3rd St.)
New York, NY
212 475-5097

Original post:
The New York nightlife community lost a giant, as Ray Deter, owner of the bars called d.b.a., has succumbed to the injuries he sustained in an auto-bicycle accident on Monday.

Today on the d.b.a. Brooklyn facebook page, Catherine, Ray's wife posted:
"Thanks so much for everyone's kind words and support for me and the boys....Ray will no longer be with us after this weekend, but we hope our loss will give life to others. Please celebrate Ray as he passes on. Love to you all, Catherine, Jake & Maxwell xxxx"

Ray opened the first d.b.a. in the East Village in 1994, another in New Orleans in 2000. More recently, he added d.b.a. in Williamsburg to the group in 2008. Although d.b.a. is well known in the craft beer community as a great beer bar, Ray was also very proud of their quality whiskey, bourbon and tequila collections. Hence, the bars' website URL was DrinkGoodStuff.com.

He was the co-host (along with Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy's No. 43) of Beer Sessions Radio, heard every Tuesday night at 5pm on the Heritage Radio Network. They described it as an audio ale salon exploring every aspect of the craft beer world. As part of their Good Beer Seal program, Ray and Jimmy are also responsible for making July "Good Beer Month" in NYC, so it is sad but fitting that Ray passes at the start of the third annual celebration of NYC's craft beer bars.

If you are in NYC or New Orleans, stop by one of the d.b.a. locations to toast the spirit of Ray:

d.b.a. (East Village)
41 First Ave. (Between 2nd & 3rd St.)
New York, NY
212 475-5097

d.b.a. (Brooklyn)
113 N 7th St. (between Whythe & Berry St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718 218-6006
Drinkgoodstuff.com

d.b.a. (New Orleans)
618 Frenchman St.
New Orleans, LA
504 942-3731
babars.com

Links:
In the Absence of a Giant: A Personal Remembrance of Ray Deter (Goodbeerseal.com)
Thank You Ray Deter (Christiandebenedetti)
D.B.A. Owner Ray Deter Dies After Bike Accident (NY Eater)
Beloved bar owner Raymond Deter dies after getting struck by a car while bicycling (nydailynews.com)
Remembering Ray Deter of d.b.a. (NY Times)
Saying Goodbye to Ray Deter (EV Grieve)

Below is a video from The Happy Hour Guys, re-posting an earlier interview with Ray, with an added tribute:

And here is a video from 2009 by Simply Beer, that shows Ray in his element, talking about good beer and fine whiskey at d.b.a. in Brooklyn.

Beer and Spirit pairing with Ray Deter of d.b.a. from Simply Beer on Vimeo.

Canada Day in NYC: July 1, 2011

2011-07-01T09:58:00.001-04:00

Happy Canada Day, you hosers.
Canada Day, the national day of Canada, celebrates the anniversary of the date, July 1, 1867, when Canada became a single country, after uniting three British colonies.
Here are some ways to celebrate Canada Day in NYC...

Friday, July 1
Canada Day at Windfall
(Special Friday night version of Windfall's Saturday night ex-pat Canadian party)
Special Canadian themed lunch from 11:30am - 2:30pm
and then party all day - all night
free glow sticks and Canada temporary tattoos
All Canadian music, food & friends
Canadian beers and Alexander Keith's beer
RSVP via facebook
at:
Windfall Lounge & Grill
23 W. 39th St.
(between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 869-4606
WindfallNYC.com

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Friday, July 1
Canada Day at Third & Long
Known as one of NYC's premier hockey bars, Third & Long naturally draws lots of Canadian ex-pats, so they will say thank you by hosting a Canada Day celebration. Third & Long's manager Curtis says to "expect a night of great music from well known Canadian bands such as Arctic Fire, The Tragically Hip, Neil Young, Shad the Whale, Alanis Morrissette, Avril Lavigne and dare I say it..... Bieber!"

Canadian drink specials:
Molson Canadian, Labatt Blue, Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brown Ale and Dieu du Ciel beers.
Third & Long's now-famous "Spiced Apple" cocktails (Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Apple Pucker and Cranberry).
Dress code: Canadian colors suggested
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

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Friday, July 1
Annual Canada Day Shows at Joe's Pub
Celebrate Canada's 144th birthday with this all-star celebration of the Great Canadian Songbook, produced and emcee'd by Jeff Breithaupt and featuring a stellar international line-up, including:
Tyley Ross (East Village Opera Company, The Who's Tommy),
Greg Naughton (The Sweet Remains),
singer-songwriters Jamie Leonhart, Joe Hurley, Anthony da Costa, and Kate Schutt,
Cabaret spitfire Shelley McPherson,
Tony Salvatore (BETTY, Pleasuredog),
Shannon Connolly (Lez Zeppelin),
chanteuses Lezlie Harrison, Melissa Stylianou, and Victoria Cave (Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata, Cabaret, Steely Dan),
all backed by the all-star "Workin' for the Weekend House Band"
led by Music Director Peter Kiesewalter (Brooklyn Roadfunk Orkestrata, East Village Opera Company).
They will take on the "great Canadian songbook", with versions of Canadian favorites from Cohen to Cockburn, Joni to Gino, Lightfoot to Lighthouse, Rufus to Raffi, Burton to Bryan, Nelly to Neil, you never know whose songs you might hear.
2 shows, 6:30 & 9pm
New York City's favorite Canadian, NY1's Pat Kiernan, kicks off both shows with the Canadian National Anthem.
at:
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.)
New York, NY
JoesPub.com

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Canadians in New York can meet up with their fellow ex-pats by joining the The New York City Expat Canadian Meetup Group

Below is a clip of Canadian rock legend Geddy Lee singing "Oh, Canada". Now take off!:

T.G. Whitney's / Windfall 23rd Annual Party Cruise

2011-06-23T05:50:00.011-04:00

Two midtown bars, T.G. Whitney's and Windfall are holding their annual summer party cruise tonight out on the water. This event is always a lot of fun, and since it has lasted so long, they must be doing something right.

Thursday, June 23
Windfall & T.G. Whitney's present...
23rd annual Windfall-Whitney's Booze Cruise
An evening party cruise in the Hudson & East rivers and NY harbor.
Tom from Windfall says they have a new and bigger & better boat than previous years.

$60 per person.
Price includes:
Unlimited drinks: beer & special punch
Mojito bar
2 Live DJ
1 hour open bar at the after-parties at TG Whitney's & Windfall

boarding 6:30pm
leaving 7pm sharp
returning 10pm
at:
Pier 83 - Circle Line
W. 42nd St. & Hudson River
New York, NY

Purchase tickets on-line at:
whitney-windfall2011.eventbrite.com/
Your name will be on the pre-paid list at the dock. Look for Tom from Windfall in front of the docks before the cruise.

You can also purchase tickets at the bar at T.G. Whitney's or Windfall:

T.G. Whitney's
244 E. 53rd St.
(bet. Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 888-5772
TGWhitneys.com

Windfall Lounge & Grill
23 W. 39th St.
(between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 869-4606
WindfallNYC.com

Photos from a previous Windfall / Whitney's Cruise (2008):

Customer Appreciation Night at Amity Hall

2011-06-22T06:18:00.000-04:00

What a cool idea. Tonight, Amity Hall is hosting a customer appreciation night, with all of their appetizers and beers just $2 all night...

(this image is NOT legal tender)

Wednesday, June 22
Customer Appreciation Night
Everything $2.
Food & drink tickets on sale 5:30pm at the door.
Valid all night.

Food:
Mini Burgers with Special Sauce
Buffalo Chicken & Blue Cheese Egg Rolls
Braised Short Rib Dumplings
Buffalo Wings
Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

Amity Hall

Craft Beer:
Harpoon Summer
Harpoon IPA
Goose Island Summertime
Goose Island IPA
Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat
Bud Lite
Sierra Nevada
Magic Hat # 9
Bluepoint Toasted Lager
Narraganset Bock
Narraganset Lager
Lions Head Pilsner
RSVP via facebook
at:
Amity Hall
80 W. 3rd St.
(between Thompson & Sullivan St.)
New York, NY
212 677-2290
AmityHallNYC.com

Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival

2011-06-21T14:00:00.005-04:00

The third annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival kicks off tonight with Mike Doughty.

It takes place outside in the courtyard behind City Winery on Tuesday evenings from June 21 to August 16. Free admission, with no tickets needed, it starts early in the evening: 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The weekly concert series kicks off tonight, June 21 and runs every Tuesday night through August 16.

Here is the schedule:

June 21 - Mike Doughty and Emily Wells
June 28 - The New York Gypsy All Stars
July 05 - The Holmes Brothers
July 12 - Vernon Reid (of Living Color)
July 19 - Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra
July 26 - Forro in the Dark
August 02 - CCB Reggae All-Stars
August 09 - Nicole Atkins
August 16 - The Wood Brothers

How to Celebrate Bloomsday 2011 in NYC

2011-06-16T06:53:00.002-04:00

Bloomsday commemorates James Joyce's epic novel, Ulysses* and the exploits of the main character, Leopold Bloom. It is celebrated worldwide on June 16, the anniversary Bloom's journey through Dublin on that day in 1904.
While it originated in Dublin, New York City is among many cities around the world that be holding Bloomsday observances. Literary New Yorkers have several options in celebrating the day:

The day starts off with breakfast in Bryant Park:
Thursday, June 16, 2011 Bloomsday Breakfast
Presented by Culture Ireland and Irish Arts Center
The celebration includes:
- a complementary Irish breakfast courtesy of Tommy Moloney's.
- musical performances by special guests Songs of Joyce
- a selection of readings from Ulysses
- an announcement of a donation of 100 copies of the novel
to New York Public Library, Queens Public Library, and Brooklyn Public Library
free admission
8-10am
at:
Bryant Park
Sixth Ave. at W. 41st St.
New York, NY
212-768-4242
Bryantpark.org
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Bloomsday Celebration at Ulysses'

Celebrating James Joyce's novel
and also Ulysses' 8th Anniversary
featuring:
Carvery lunch: 11:30am - 3pm
Larry Kirwan, Aedín Moloney and a host of others will read their favorite pieces from James Joyce's masterwork, Ulysses

Food music & drink specials throughout the day
Complimentary drinks: 4pm - 5:30pm and midnight - 1am
at:

Ulysses'
95 Pearl St./58 Stone St.
(Hanover Square)
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
Ulyssesfolkhouse.com

Links:
BloomsdayNYC.org
Bloomsday (wikipedia)
Ulysses on Twitter: 140 characters at a time (@11ysses)
Purchase Ulysses by James Joyce (Amazon.com)*
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Thursday, June 16
The 30th annual Bloomsday on Broadway
James Joyce ULYSSES marathon, staged by Isaiah Sheffer.
Featuring over 100 actors, including some leading stars of stage and screen,
including Malachy McCourt and Fionnula Flanagan
The marathon reading of all 18 episodes will last over twelve hours, from noon until Molly Bloom's final "Yes!" sometime after midnight.

12 pm - until after midnight
at:

Peter Jay Sharp Theatre
2537 Broadway (95th St.)
New York NY
SymphonySpace.org

*FTC disclosure: if you purchase Ulysses via links marked with an asterisk, MurphGuide gets a commission. It does not affect your purchase price.

NHL Playoffs Viewing in NYC

2011-06-01T01:40:00.000-04:00

[updated June 1, 2011]
The Stanley Cup finals commence with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Bruins taking on the Western Conference champs, the Vancouver Canucks in the best of seven series to determine this year's NHL champions:
Here is the schedule:
Wednesday, June 1: Boston at Vancouver: Game 1 - 8pm
Saturday, June 4: Boston at Vancouver: Game 2 - 8pm
Monday, June 6: Vancouver at Boston: Game 3 - 8pm
Wednesday, June 8: Vancouver at Boston: Game 4 - 8pm
Friday, June 10: Boston at Vancouver: Game 5* - 8pm
Monday, June 13: Vancouver at Boston: Game 6* - 8pm
Wednesday, June 15: Boston at Vancouver: Game 7* - 8pm
* If necessary
note: all times are ET

For some more suggested viewing locations, check out the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars

Previously...

Tuesday, April 26, 2011:
One of the premier spots for hockey fans in NYC is Third and Long. Manager Curtis is a big hockey fan, and the bar has become a gathering spot for hockey fans for a number of years. Not only do the home town Rangers fans gather there, (sad trombone), but the Montreal Canadiens have hosted game watch events there as well. Puck Talk Live recently hosted a show from the bar. They are hosting a big hockey night tonight...
Tuesday, April 26
NHL Showdown Tuesday
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com
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East Village sports bar Finnerty's has become home to all San Francisco sports fans, and are hosting San Jose Sharks viewing parties with sound. Call Dieter to reserve their famous keg service.
at:
Finnerty's
221 Second Ave.
(between 13th & 14th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 677-2655
FinnertysNYC.com

Canada Cabin: Hockey Night in NYC
Midtown bar & lounge Windfall hosts a Canadian ex-pat party every Saturday night called "Canada Cabin". Hosted by Windfall's Canadian-born chef David Cioppa, they will host a double-header this weekend, hosting hockey nights both Saturday & Sunday night:

Saturday, May 14: Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 1 - 8pm
Sunday, May 15: San Jose vs Vancouver: Game 1 - 8pm
All HD TVs with sound
Canadian themed menu
$4 drafts
$5 Canadian beer bottles
New home of Alexander Kieth’s Pale Ale Draft
poutine, Caesars
at:
Windfall Lounge & Grill
23 W. 39th St.
(between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 869-4606
WindfallNYC.com
212-869-4606

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Third & Long has gained a reputation as the best hockey bar in New York, and have been showing all playoff games with sound.
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

NBA Playoffs Viewing in NYC

2011-05-27T01:39:00.000-04:00

[Updated May 27 2011]
Congratulations to the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks on advancing to the NBA Finals. Hoops fans in NYC can watch NBA Playoffs action in sports bars across the city.

Check out the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars for some suggested viewing locations:

Here is the schedule for the NBA Finals:
2011 NBA Finals:
Tuesday, May 31: Dallas at Miami - Game 1, 9pm
Thursday, June 2: Dallas at Miami - Game 2, 9pm
Sunday, June 5: Miami at Dallas - Game 3, 8pm
Tuesday, June 7: Miami at Dallas - Game 4, 9pm
Thursday, June 9: Miami at Dallas - Game 5*, 9pm
Sunday, June 12: Dallas at Miami - Game 6*, 8pm
Tuesday, June 14: Dallast at Miami - Game 7*, 9pm

*if necessary. all times ET

Traffic opens up in Hell's Kitchen

2011-05-24T12:41:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Ryan, Joe and all of our friends at Traffic on the grand opening of their second location. Just opened in the space formerly occupied by the Caribbean restaurant El Deportivo, they are continuing their grand opening celebration which started last week.

Tuesday, May 24
Pre-Memorial Grand Opening Bash
featuring $4 Pinnacle vodka drinks.
at:

Traffic [Hell's Kitchen]
701 Ninth Ave. (W. 48th St.)
New York, NY
TrafficBarNYC.com

The original Traffic location is still open on the east side.

Traffic
986 2nd Avenue
(between 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 813-1595
TrafficBarNYC.com

Previously...

Thirteen: 15th Anniversary

2011-05-12T13:22:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Thomas and all our friends at Thirteen on their 15th anniversary. They are celebrating tonight with an open bar at 5pm and 2 for 1 drinks all night...

Thursday, May 12
15th Anniversary Celebration
(also celebrating the grand opening of Bar 13 Summer Thursdays)
Featuring an open bar from 5pm-6pm
and then, 2-4-1 drink specials from 6pm-9pm
Music by DJ Jay
No cover
5pm-Closing
at:
Thirteen
35 E.13th St.
(bet. Broadway & University Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-6677
Bar13.com

The party continues on Friday night. Where else would you want to celebrate Friday the 13th but at Thirteen...
Friday, May 13
Versa presents...
Friday the 13th at 13
Celebrationg Bar 13's 15th Anniversary
Featuring the NYC debut of Arado (Desolat, Moon Harbour, Area Remote)
Martinek (Circle Music, Versa)
Michael Viera
Erik Sylk (Fine Tuned Music )
Guestlist: rsvp@versanyc.com
Purchase tickets online: residentadvisor.net
doors open 10pm
at:
Thirteen
35 E.13th St. (bet. Broadway & University Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-6677
Bar13.com

Pat McGuire: Acoustic Americana

2011-05-12T04:26:00.005-04:00

NYC favorite Pat McGuire is returning to NY for a series of shows in May, 2011. Since his last area tour in 2009, we still get inquiries wondering when Pat will perform again in New York. He is reuniting with long-time collaborator Brian O'Neill, along with Justin McCarthy for a show dubbed "Acoustic Americana - a special evening of acoustic music".

Here are the upcoming shows:
Friday, May 13, 2011
Pat McGuire at Rocky Sullivan's
a special evening of acoustic music
at:
Rocky Sullivan's
34 Van Dyke St. (Dwight St.)
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
(718)246-8050
RockySullivans.com

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Sunday, May 15, 2011
Pat McGuire at The Inn
with opening act: Enda Keegan
at:
The Long Beach Inn
943 W. Beech St.
Long Beach, NY
516 432-9220
Thelongbeachinn.com
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Pat McGuire & friends at Jilly's
at:
Jilly's
524 Court St.
Scranton, PA
(570) 344-7846
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Pat McGuire at Ulysses'
at:

Ulysses'
95 Pearl St./58 Stone St.
(Hanover Square)
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
Ulyssesfolkhouse.com

R.I.P. Bill Gallo: 1922 - 2011

2011-05-11T16:17:00.000-04:00

Legendary NYC newspaperman & cartoonist Bill Gallo has passed away. He is well known among NY Daily News readers for his sports columns and cartoons, including "Basement Bertha", "General Von Steingrabber" and "Yuchi".
He was a long-time regular at Gallagher's Steakhouse, often hosting gatherings for "Gallo's Geezers". He is immortalized on their mural "Canvas of Stars".

Through his involvement with the National Cartoonists Society, Gallo was instrumental in creating the "Cartoon Walls" at Overlook.
Both the original wall (above), created when it was Costello's, and second cartoon wall (below) that the owners of Overlook created to match, are priceless murals, featuring famous cartoons hand drawn by the original cartoonists.

You can toast Bill Gallo at the Cartoon walls tonight at Overlook...

Overlook
225 E. 44th St.
(bet. Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 682-7266
OverlookNYC.com

or at the "Canvas of Stars" at Gallagher's:

Gallagher's Steakhouse
228 W. 52nd St.
(between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-5336
GallaghersNYSteakhouse.com

Links:
Bill Gallo obituary (NY Daily News)
Bill Gallo (wikipedia)
Cartoonists Create Mural To Mirror Another at Famed Midtown Bar (NY Sun)

Southern Tornado Disaster Relief Benefit at Brother Jimmy's

2011-05-11T13:21:00.000-04:00

Here is an opportunity to support those that were affected by the deadly tornadoes that affected several southern states two weeks ago. BBQ kingpins Brother Jimmy's is hosting a Southern Appreciation Night which will raise funds for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Wednesday, May 11
Southern Tornado Disaster Relief Benefit
Hosted by Lance Bass

$20 donation includes 1 hour of draft beer
plus $3 beer and liquor special

Entertainment:
Comedy hosted by Peyton Clarkson and Hunter Cain.
Starring Stuckey & Murray.
plus live music by 3 guys, 1 Cup, Rebel Romance & more
8pm
at:

Brother Jimmy’s
Union Square
116 E. 16th St.
(between Union Sq. & Irving Pl.)
New York, NY
212-673-6465
BrotherJimmys.com

100% of the door proceeds to be donated to Tornado Disaster Relief

More Benefits for Japan in NYC

2011-05-09T02:10:00.000-04:00

[updated May 9, 2011]
New Yorkers are coming together to support the people of Japan in the aftermath of their unfortunate series of devastating natural and man-made disasters.
Here are some upcoming fundraising events that will benefit Japan relief efforts...

Tuesday May 10
Save the Rising Sun
A Benefit to help aid the relief efforts in Japan
With performances by:
The Blue Pages, Deena Goodman and The Born Again Baldwins
Special Guest DJ - Niko
$20 donation
Prizes to be raffled off from:
The BD Project, Kiehl's, Refresh Body, Platinum Works Salon, Red Market Salon, Empellon
Puffy's Tavern, Johnny Utah's, Chris Loupos Photography, NY Health and Racquet Club
The Nate Berkus Show, Autographed jersey from Boomer Esiason, Autographed t shirt from football hall of famer Richard Dent

Advanced tickets can be purchased via ticketweb.com
7pm - 12 am

at:
Canal Room
285 W. Broadway (Canal St.)
(212) 941-8100
New York, NY
CanalRoom.com

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Our friend Evelyn invites you to this benefit cabaret show...
Friday, May 20
Parallel Moments - Cabaret Show
Benefiting the Earthquake Victims in Japan
While you're here, have you thought of where others may be at this moment?
Share the experience of parallel moments with Evelyn Natasha Castillo, Liana Kambouris, John Mendiola and friends, as they bring you many much loved songs of special moments from Miss Saigon to Wicked to Aida with amazing accompaniment by Dan Furman.
Musical Direction by Teri Ralston.
Come share the love of music and the gift of life.
This is a fundraiser donating proceeds to the Japanese Earthquake victims.
$15 Cover & a 2 Drink Minimum
RSVP via facebook
6:30pm-8pm
at:
The Duplex
61 Christopher St. (7th Ave. South)
New York, NY
(212) 255-5438
TheDuplex.com

Previously:
Benefits for Japan in NYC

Kentucky Derby Viewing in NYC

2011-05-07T08:45:00.001-04:00

The 137th running of the Kentucky Derby is today, Saturday, May 7.
The Kentucky Derby
post-time: 6:20pm
Here are some viewing parties for fun people in NYC...

Saturday, May 7 Kentucky Derby Party at Blind Pig
$6 Mint Julips, $6 Pink Pigs, $5 Jim Beam shots
4-8pm
at:

Blind Pig
233 E. 14th St.
(between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 209-1573
BlindPigBar.com

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Saturday, May 7
Kentucky Derby Party at Dive Bar
Featuring Founder's Reserve Kentucky Bourbon Breakfast Stout
and five other beers from the Founders Brewery.
Traditional Derby menu that will be paired with Founders Beers

Hand crafted Makers Mark mint julips
luncheon: 3pm
Race: 6:20pm
at:
Dive Bar
732 Amsterdam Ave.
(between 95th & 96th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 749-4358
DiveBarNYC.com

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Saturday, May 7
Kentucky Derby
Infield Party at Sidebar
$45 3 hour mid-shelf open bar
includes Kentucky bourbon mint juleps
$100 gift card for best dressed
4-7pm

at:
Sidebar
120 E. 15th St.
(bet. Irving Pl. & E. Union Sq.)
New York, NY
212-677-2900
SidebarNY.com

Purchase tickets at:
sidebar.ticketleap.com

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Saturday, May 7
American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Committee presents...
Kentucky Derby Viewing Party at Van Diemens
$15 at the door
100% goes to American Cancer Society
Wristband entitles you to first drink on the house
$5 mint juleps and drink specials until 8pm
Best hat contest wins Van Diemens gift certificate
4-8pm
at:
Van Diemen's Café
383 Third Ave.
(between 27th & 28th St.)
New York, NY
(646) 752-5884
VandiemensNYC.com

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Saturday, May 7
Kentucky Derby Party at Galway Hooker
Proceeds from all Jameson Julips sold through the weekend
will be donated to NY Foundling Hospital.
Prizes for best derby get-up
at:
Galway Hooker Pub
7 E. 36th St. (between Fifth & Madison Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 725-2353
GalwayHookerNYC.com

Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl in NYC

2011-05-04T17:43:00.006-04:00

BarCrawls.com present their first Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl:
Register at:
Libation - 137 Ludlow St.
King's Cross - 356 Bowery St.
Public House - 140 E. 41st St.
SNAP - 248 W 14th St.

$10 admission gets you drink specials at all participating bars.
Purchase tickets on-line at BarCrawls.com

Drink specials include:
2 for 1 Coronas
$2 10 oz. Draft Beers
$3 Margaritas
$4 Mojitos
$4 Tequila Shots
Note: Drink specials may vary by time and location

Participating bars:

Murray Hill / Midtown East:
Public House - 140 E. 41st St.
Rodeo Bar & Grill - 375 3rd Ave.
Stone Creek - 140 E. 27th St.
Bar XII 206 E. 34th Street
The Hill 416 3rd Avenue

Greenwich Village:
Red Lion - 151 Bleecker St
Thunder Jackson's - 169 Bleecker St.
Wicked Willy's - 149 Bleecker St.

Chelsea / Flatiron:
SNAP - 248 W 14th St.
McKenna's Pub - 250 W. 14th St.
Flannery's - 205 W. 14th St.
Peter McManus - 152 Seventh Ave.

East Village:
King's Cross - 356 Bowery St.
Idle Hands Bar - 25 Ave B
Lakeside Lounge -162 Avenue B
Affaire - 50 Avenue B
Bar on A - 170 Avenue A
Billy Hurricane's - 25 Avenue B
11th Street Bar - 510 East 11th Street
East Village Tavern -158 Avenue C
Sunburnt Cow - 137 Ave C

Lower East Side:
Libation - 137 Ludlow St.
One and One - 12 1st Ave.
The Sixth Ward - 191 Orchard St.
National Underground - 159 E Houston St.

How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in NYC

2011-05-03T06:57:00.000-04:00

Cinco de Mayo is a commemoration of the Mexican army's victory over the French in the 1862 Battle of Puebla. 149 years later, it has somehow become an excuse to party in NYC.
Who are we to complain?

Thursday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo in NYC
Check out full details at:
CincodeMayoNYC.com

And check out MurphGuide.com's directory of Mexican bars in NYC:
MurphGuide.com/mexican.htm

Prohibition 15th Anniversary

2011-04-26T10:13:00.009-04:00

Happy anniversary to Prohibition. Not the Volstead Act prohibition of the 1920s & 30s, but the upper west side bar, Prohibition.
Tuesday, April 26
15th Anniversary Party
Two bands:
Jerry Dugger - 8pm
Sean & Jeff of Rockjunky - 10pm - 1:30am
at:

Prohibition
503 Columbus Ave. (84th St.)
New York, NY
212-579-3100
Prohibition.net

Prohibition was recently featured on NBC:

Knicks Playoff Viewing 2011

2011-04-24T04:13:00.000-04:00

The Knicks try to stay alive against the Celtics in the first round of the 2011 NBA Basketball playoffs.

Knicks Playoff Schedule:
Game 1 Sunday, April 17 NY at Boston, 7pm
Game 2 Tuesday, April 19 NY at Boston, 7pm
Game 3 Friday, April 22 Boston at NY, 7pm
Game 4 Sunday, April 24 Boston at NY, 3:30pm
Game 5* Tuesday, April 26 NY at Boston, time TBD
Game 6* Friday, April 29 Boston at NY, time TBD
Game 7* Sunday, May 1 NY at Boston, time TBD
*if necessary. all times ET

Watch the action at your favorite sports bar. Check out the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars for some suggested viewing locations:

Sunday, April 24, 2011
Knicks Viewing Party
Knicks vs. Celtics
prizes & giveaways
drink specials
3pm
at:
Stout
133 W. 33rd St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com

Here is the rest of the NBA first round:
2011 NBA Playoff Schedule (First Round):
Saturday, April 16
Indiana at Chicago (Game 1) - 1pm
Philadelphia at Miami (Game 1) - 3:30pm
Atlanta at Orlando (Game 1) - 7pm
Portland at Dallas (Game 1) - 9:30pm

Sunday, April 17
New York at Boston (Game 1) - 7pm
Memphis at San Antonio (Game 1) - 1pm
New Orleans at L.A. Lakers (Game 1) - 3:30pm
Denver at Oklahoma City (Game 1) - 9:30pm

Monday, April 18
Indiana at Chicago (Game 2) - 9:30pm
Philadelphia at Miami (Game 2) - 7pm

Tuesday, April 19
New York at Boston (Game 2) - 7pm
Atlanta at Orlando (Game 2) - 7:30pm
Portland at Dallas (Game 2) - 9:30pm

Wednesday, April 20
Memphis at San Antonio (Game 2) - 8:30pm
New Orleans at L.A. Lakers (Game 2) - 10:30pm
Denver at Oklahoma City (Game 2) - 8pm

Thursday, April 21
Chicago at Indiana (Game 3) - 7pm
Miami at Philadelphia (Game 3) - 8pm
Dallas at Portland (Game 3) - 10:30pm

Friday, April 22
Boston at New York (Game 3) - 7pm
Orlando at Atlanta (Game 3) - 8pm
L.A. Lakers at New Orleans (Game 3) - 9:30pm

Saturday, April 23
San Antonio at Memphis (Game 3) - 7:30pm
Oklahoma City at Denver (Game 3) - 10pm
Chicago at Indiana (Game 4) - 2:30pm
Dallas at Portland (Game 4) - 5pm

Sunday, April 24
Miami at Philadelphia (Game 4) - 1pm
Boston at New York (Game 4) - 3:30pm
Orlando at Atlanta (Game 4) - 7pm
L.A. Lakers at New Orleans (Game 4) - 9:30pm

Monday, April 25
San Antonio at Memphis (Game 4) - TBD
Oklahoma City at Denver(Game 4) - 10:30pm
Portland at Dallas (Game 5)* - TBD

Tuesday, April 26
Indiana at Chicago (Game 5)* - TBD
New York at Boston (Game 5)* - TBD
Atlanta at Orlando (Game 5)* - TBD
New Orleans at L.A. Lakers(Game 5)* - TBD

Wednesday, April 27
Philadelphia at Miami (Game 5)* - TBD
Memphis at San Antonio (Game 5)* - TBD
Denver at Oklahoma City (Game 5)* - TBD

Thursday, April 28
Chicago at Indiana (Game 6)* - TBD
Orlando at Atlanta (Game 6)* - TBD
L.A. Lakers at New Orleans (Game 6)* - TBD
Dallas at Portland (Game 6)* - TBD

Friday, April 29
Miami at Philadelphia (Game 6)* - TBD
Boston at New York (Game 6)* - TBD
San Antonio at Memphis (Game 6)* - TBD
Oklahoma City at Denver(Game 6)* - TBD

Saturday, April 30
Indiana at Chicago (Game 7)* - TBD
Atlanta at Orlando (Game 7)* - TBD
New Orleans at L.A. Lakers (Game 7)* - TBD
Portland at Dallas (Game 7)* - TBD

Sunday, May 1
Philadelphia at Miami (Game 7)* - TBD
New York at Boston (Game 7)* - TBD
Memphis at San Antonio (Game 7)* - TBD
Denver at Oklahoma City (Game 7)* - TBD
*if necessary. all times ET

Previously...

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Knicks Viewing Party
Knicks vs. Celtics
meet John Starks, Larry Johnson & the Knicks City Dancers
prizes & giveaways
drink specials
7pm
at:

Stout
133 W. 33rd St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com

NY Rangers Playoffs

2011-04-23T04:15:00.000-04:00

The NY Rangers try to stay alive in their quest for the Stanley Cup with Game 5 of their first round match-up with the #1 seeded Washington Capitals. Caps lead 3-1.

Rangers Playoff Schedule:
Wed., April 13: Capitals 2, Rangers 1
Friday, April 15: Capitals 2, Rangers 0
Sunday, April 17: Rangers 3, Capitals 2
Wed., April 20: Capitals 4, Rangers 3
Saturday, April 23: Rangers at Capitals - 3pm
*Monday, April 25: Capitals at Rangers - TBD
*Wed., April 27: Rangers at Capitals - TBD
* if necessary

Watch the action at your favorite sports bar. Check out the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars for some suggested viewing locations:
Here are some viewing parties of note for hockey fans:

Saturday, April 23
Rangers Playoff Viewing Party
Rangers vs. Capitals: Game 5
Drink specials all game including free Ranger Blue Shots for every Ranger Goal
game time 3pm
at:

Stout
133 W. 33rd St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com

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NHL Playoff Schedule:
Saturday, April 23
Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh: Game 5, 12pm
NY Rangers at Washington: Game 5, 3pm
Montreal at Boston: Game: 5, 7pm
Los Angeles at San Jose: Game 5, 10:30pm

Sunday, April 24
Philadelphia at Buffalo Game 6 3pm
Anaheim at Nashville Game 6 6pm
Vancouver at Chicago Game 6 7:30pm

Monday, April 25
*San Jose at Los Angeles: Game 6 TBD
*Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay: Game 6 TBD
*Washington at NY Rangers: Game 6 TBD

Tuesday, April 26
*Boston at Montreal: Game 6, 7pm
*Buffalo at Philadelphia: Game 7, 7:30pm
*Chicago at Vancouver: Game 7, 10pm
*Nashville at Anaheim: Game 7, 10:30pm

Wednesday, April 27
*Montreal at Boston: Game 7
*Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh: Game 7
*Los Angeles at San Jose: Game 7
*NY Rangers at Washington: Game 7

note: all times are ET
* if necessar

Previously...

Wednesday, April 13
NY Rangers Viewing Party at Third & Long

$4 Molson / Labatt Blue bottles
Full Sail Session Buckets: 5/$20
$4 mixed well drinks (for ladies)
Only hardcore Blueshirt fans need apply
7:30pm
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

Third & Long will be carrying ALL NHL playoff games, and will have $4 bottles of Labatt Blue & Molson Canadian for each games. So whatever team you follow, you can know that there will be hockey fans at Third & Long.
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Wednesday, April 13
Official Rangers Playoff Viewing Party
Rangers vs. Capitals
Hosted by MSG’s April Wilkner
Rangers alumni attending: Ron Greschner
RSVP via facebook
party starts 7pm
game time 7:30pm
at:

Stout
133 W. 33rd St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com

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Friday, April 15
The New York City Rangers Fans Meetup Group
Playoff Game Watch: Rangers vs. Capitals
Wear your Rangers jersey and get the following specials:
$10 Bud Light Pitchers
$5 Well Cocktails
$5 901 Tequila Shot

Meet in the front of the bar
Ask for June's meetup group
7:30pm
at:
The Village Pourhouse
366 W. 46th St.
(between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
212-979-BEER
VillagePourhouse.com

Fundraiser for Bryan Stow at Finnerty's

2011-04-22T13:31:00.005-04:00

Sports fans in NYC will be gathering tonight in support of Bryan Stow, the S.F. Giants fan that was assaulted outside Dodgers Stadium on opening day.
Friday, April 22
Fundraiser for Bryan Stow
$40 donation includes 3 hour open bar
100% of the proceeds going to the Bryan Stow Fund
Raffle with awesome prizes
7-10pm

followed by...
San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves
10:15pm
at:
Finnerty's
221 Second Ave.
(between 13th & 14th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 677-2655
FinnertysNYC.com

Bryan Stow, the 42-year-old paramedic, father of two and SF Giants fan was randomly beaten at L.A.'s Dodger Stadium after the opening game. Stow shows signs of brain damage and remains in critical condition. He is in a medically-induced coma after sustaining a severe skull fracture and bruising to his brain’s frontal lobes. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Bryan Stow Fund which is only for Bryan's medical bills, his rehabilitation, and his children.

Please show your support by re-posting and getting the word out. If you aren't in New York, please help us spread the word to those who are. Let's make it an incredible night for a great cause.

Finnerty's is the home of San Francisco sports fans in NYC, hosting game watch parties for S.F. Giants baseball, S.F. 49ers football and San Jose Sharks hockey games. Keg service is available.

Spotlight Artists: The Suzan

2011-04-15T06:15:00.002-04:00

Our next spotlight artists are the Japanese female rock group, The Suzan. Their latest album, "Golden Week For The Poco Poco Beat", was produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John. They recently performed at the Concert for Japan at the Japan Society, and are included in the line-up for Brooklyn ♥ Japan benefit tonight at The Bell House. Thanks to Dana Meyerson of Biz 3 for arranging the interview.

photo by Mamiko Miyakoshi

Lineup:
Rie: Keyboard
Saori : Vocal/Guitar
Ikue : Bass
NICO : Drums

How did your band's name come about?
We have sisters in the band. And their nick name is SUZAN which come from their last name.

How long have you been performing?
Almost 7 years

Musical influences:
The Beatles

Linkage:
website: TheSuzan.com
facebook: THE-SUZAN
Youtube: michelletTHESUZAN
Twitter: @thesuzan
myspace: thesuzan

Where can we buy your music?
iTunes

Blatant self-promotion: What would you like to plug?
Our new album "Golden Week For The Poco Poco Beat" makes you feel happy whenever you listen to it!

How long did it take to record the new album, "Golden Week for the Poco Poco Beat"? What does the title mean?
It took almost 2 weeks. We did recording in Stockholm. As for the title, "Golden Week" is actually Japanese-English, and we Japanese have "Golden Week" in May: long holidays. And our producer Bjorn loves that word. "Poco Poco" is expressing our sounds.

How is the tour going? How are American audiences different to performing in Japan.
There's not much different to enjoy their feelings for our performance between American audiences and Japanese ones. But American audiences are good to express their excited feelings and also have attitudes to receive what they like honestly even if they don't know us. Japanese audience's passions are so strong, same as American audiences. They need enough time till they express their feelings after show is started.

Favorite venues to play:
9:30 club in D.C. and Rock Shop in Brooklyn
The Rock Shop
249 4th Ave.
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 230-5740
TheRockShopNY.com

Tell us a story or anecdote about performing live.
When we finish every show, many audiences try to talk to us and shoot photos. They make lines to shoot photos. It's good for us and makes us feel like being idols. So funny!

Any advice to someone just starting out?
YOU CAN DO IT! YOU MUST DO IT!

What are your plans for the future?
We have some gigs in NYC. And, we hope to trip around the world to play gigs!

Can you recommend any other act(s) we could feature on MurphGuide?
We want to recommend "Peter Bjorn and John"!!!! Their new album "GIMME SOME" is amazing. We listen to it every morning in our home.

Upcoming gig:
The Suzan will be performing at a benefit for Japan tonight, Friday, April 15.

Friday, April 15, 2011
Bklyn ♥ Japan (Part II)
Comedy from:
Wyatt Cenac (Daily Show with Jon Stewart)
Kristen Schaal (Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Letterman, Conan, Flight of the Conchords)
Kurt Braunohler (IFC, Tell Your Friends! The Concert Film!)
Tim Harrington ("Beardo"/Les Savy Fav)
Arden Myrin (MAD TV/Chelsea Lately)
and more

Music by:
Mike Doughty (formerly of Soul Coughing)
Hard Nips (from Japan)
The Suzan (from Japan)
and more

All night dance party with:
DJ Aaron Lacrate and a special celebrity DJ (t.b.a.)
7:30pm Doors / 8pm Show
$15 adv / $20 doors
at:
The Bell House
149 7th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY
718 643-6510
TheBellHouseNY.com

The Suzan will also perform on Saturday, April 30 at The Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Below is a video from Suzan TV, chronicling their first days in NYC:

Happy 13th Anniversary to Mad River

2011-04-13T11:36:00.006-04:00

Congratulations & happy anniversary to Mike & all of our friends at Mad River Bar & Grille.
They have been tearing it up on the upper east side since 1998.

Wednesday, April 13
Mad River 13th Anniversary
Celebrating 13 years on the 13th
Contact Kathleen at MadRiverKathleen@gmail.com for invitations
Party all night
at:

Mad River Bar & Grille
1442 Third Ave.
(between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 988-1832
MadRiverGrille.com

20 Years of Madness at Third & Long

2011-04-12T15:11:00.000-04:00

Bars frequently offer happy hour deals and creative daily specials to entice customers to keep coming back on a regular basis. Drink specials that don't work get replaced, while the popular ones stick around. We give kudos to one particular special that has lasted for twenty year:
Dollar Draft Madness at Third & Long...

Every Tuesday since 1991, Murray Hill's neighborhood bar Third & Long has been serving $1 mugs of beer. You can be a part of history tonight and enjoy $1 mugs of Bud & Bud Light for the 20th anniversary of $1 mug night. Be sure to tip the bartenders. Cheers!

Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

Tartan Week 2011 in NYC

2011-04-09T07:19:00.000-04:00

[updated April 9]

It's Tartan Week in NYC, which means time to celebrate all things Scottish.

Festivities got under way this weekend at Ellis Island, and there will be Scottish themed events taking place all week, culminating with the Tartan Day Parade on Saturday, April 9 and the Scottish Run in Central Park on Sunday, April 10.
Here are a few items of interest...

Belhaven Scottish Ale at St. Andrew's
All week long, St. Andrew's, NYC's premier Scottish pub and restaurant, will be serving Belhaven pints for $5 : Your choice of Belhaven Ale, Belhaven Lager, Twisted Thistle and Wee Heavy, all Belhaven products. St. Andrew's is also offer 25% discount on all Scottish fare, including Scotch pie n' beans, Scotch eggs, Haggis, Toffee Pudding and Cranachan.
April 3-10
at:

St. Andrew's
140 W. 46th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 840-8413
StAndrewsNYC.com

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Saturday, April 9
13th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade
2pm
up Sixth Ave.
from W. 45nd to W. 58th St.
New York, NY
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Saturday, April 9
The National New York Tartan Day Committee (NYTDC) presents...
Tartan Day Post-Parade Party at Stout
Sponsored by Belhaven, Brooklyn Brewery & International Beverage Group
This ticketed event will feature the music of
Prydein
Whisky Kiss
Raintower
Tickets $37 includes beer and beverages
Post Parade Party Tickets on sale online at:
Tartanweek.com (do not call Stout for Tickets)
4:30pm
at:

at:
Stout
133 W. 33rd St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com

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Saturday, April 9
Tartan Day Pre & Post Parade Destination
Tartan Day pre and post parade celebrations
at New York's premier Scottish Bar and Restaurant
(Just off the parade route)
14 Highland Lassies will be performing
at:
at:
St. Andrew's
140 W. 46th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 840-8413
StAndrewsNYC.com
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Saturday, April 9
Tartan Day Pre & Post Parade Destination
(Just off the parade route)
at:
at:
The Long Room
120 W. 44th St.
(between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 997-3933
TheLongRoomNYC.com
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Saturday, April 10
Scotland Run (10K)
at:
Central Park
Start on West Drive at 62nd St.
Run North up West Drive & loop around to East Drive. Head South on East Drive to complete the loop. Finish at West Drive and 67th St.
NYRR.org

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Here are some more Scottish bars in NYC...
at:
Highlands
150 W. 10th St.
(between Waverly Pl. & Greenwich Ave.)
Greenwich Village
New York, NY
(212) 229-2670
Highlands-nyc.com

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Mary Queen of Scots
115 Allen St. (Delancey St.)
Lower East Side
New York, NY
212-460-0915
MaryQueenofScotsNYC.com

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Caledonia
1609 Second Ave.
(between 83rd & 84th St.)
upper east side
New York, NY
(212) 879-0402
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Grisly Pear
107 MacDougal St.
(between Minetta Lane & Bleecker St.)
Greenwich Village
New York, NY
212-529-3933
facebook.com/people/Grisly-Pear-Bar/1400234532

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Shoolbred's
197 Second Ave. (between 12th & 13th St.)
East Village
New York, NY
(212) 529-0340
shoolbreds.com
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previously...

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Dressed to Kilt
A Scottish Evening of Fashion and Fun
2011 Theme: Country Chic
Attire: Something Scottish or something country
Purchase tickets on-line: dressedtokilt.com
Reception - 7:30pm
Fashion Show - 9pm
at:
Hammerstein Ballroom
311 W. 34th St. (between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
DressedtoKilt.com
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Wednesday, April 6
Whisky Live New York 2011
An evening of great whisky, fine food
entertainment by Whisky Kiss
Show open 5.30pm for VIP ticket holders
and 6.30pm for Standard ticket holders.
at:
Pier Sixty
Chelsea Piers
23rd Street on the Hudson River
New York, NY
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Wednesday April 6th - A tribute to Scottish Music
British Garden at Hanover Square 12.30pm The Assemble and Leap Dancers of The Scottish Board of National Dancers
Sixteen dancers with Four world, national and international champ
Raintown : Whisky Kiss
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Thursday, April 7
Scotch Dinner Pairing at St. Andrew's
Featuring The Macphail's Collection presented by Chris Riesbeck
and Inverhouse presented by Iain Baxter
$95 per person
Seating is limited. Contact Karoline: 212 840-8413
7pm
at:
St. Andrew's
140 W. 46th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 840-8413
StAndrewsNYC.com

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Thursday April 7
A celebration of Robert Burns in Words & Music
British Garden at Hanover Square : 12.30pm
Shawlands Academy - Glasgow
Members of Global Partners Junior Scotland 2010-11 program
Little Fire, 2010 Scottish Arts Council winner
Mike Ogletree, Whisky Kiss
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Thursday April 7
The American Scottish Foundation
Celebrate Scotland on Stone Street
Lower Manhattan's oldest cobbled street adjoining the Hanover Square Park
Visit - Vintry : Financier : Becketts : Ullysses : Harrys of Hanover
and many more
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Thursday April 7
Music from Scotland: Becketts on Stone Street
Little Fire
Raintown
Mike Ogletree
Whisky Kiss
7.30pm onwards:
at:
Beckett’s
Bar and Grill
81 Pearl St. (Stone St.)
New York, NY
(212) 269-1001
BeckettsNYC.com

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Thursday, April 7
Stone Street Tartan Day at Ulysses
authentic Scottish cuisine
Scottish bagpipers on Stone Street
scotch, whiskey & beer specials all day
at:

Ulysses'
95 Pearl St./58 Stone St.
(Hanover Square)
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
Ulyssesfolkhouse.com

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Friday, April 8
Pre-Parade Party with Prydein
8pm
at:

St. Andrew's
140 W. 46th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 840-8413
StAndrewsNYC.com
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Friday, April 8
NY Caledonia Club
National Tartan Day Pre-Parade Ceilidh
Featuring
Madra Confach Ceilidh Band
The Islanders Scottish Gaelic Singers
New York Scottish Pipes and Drums
The inimitable Fergie and Susan
John Grimaldi, The Kilted Juggler
and special guest - Mike Ogletree
(formerly of the Scottish bands: Simple Minds and Fiction Factory)
$30 for NYCC Members, $35 for Non-members.
7pm
at:
Abigail Adams Auditorium
417 E. 61st St. (between 1st Ave. & York Ave.)
New York, NY
NYCaledonian.org
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Spotlight Artists: The Young Things

2011-04-08T10:51:00.004-04:00

Our next spotlight artists are the NYC rock band The Young Things. I first found out about this band because they are participating in Cathyland's Rock 4 Japan benefit concert next week. Guitarist Josh answers our questions below.
Lineup
There are four members of the youngthings:
Josh - guitar
Mikey -guitar and vocals
Neil - bass
Jonny - drums
We all sing a little bit too. but TYT is much bigger than the four of us. We've got an amazing manager (Brandon) and group of guys around us.

How did your band's name come about?
Ahhhh the name. You know I don't actually remember. I think we wanted something kinda vague but also kinda catchy. It's nothing nearly as cool as 'The Velvet Underground' or 'Television', but we do think it's pretty fucking awesome.

How long have you been performing?
We've all been friends for years. Some of us played together as kids, some later in life. Officially, The Young Things played their first shows about a year ago. We've had loads of ups and downs on stage (yes, alcohol is usually involved for both), but right now I think we're cooking with the perfect temperature.

Past lives (i.e., previous bands, your early years, etc.):
God, too many to count. I've got 3 or 4 skeletons in the closet, Neil's got a few. Jon also.

Musical influences:
I can only speak for myself, but you gotta go down the list:
Velvet Underground, The Clash, The Libertines, The Strokes, The Beatles, The Stones, etc etc. I'll even toss Guns n' Roses on that list. Why not? Slash definitely had an impact on my guitar solos.

Favorite venues to play:
We're NYC boys through and through, so we gotta say Bowery Electric on Bowery, Pianos on Ludlow, Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg.

Blatant self-promotion: What would you like to plug?
We got a huge spring summer lined up. Details are still in the works, but we're gonna be leaving the country for a few, recording some new tracks, playing all over NYC, and basically just having a fucking party. Specifically, we hope everyone can make it out to our Japanese benefit at Brooklyn Bowl on April 12, also our show at Bowery Electric on May 19th.
You are performing at the Rock 4 Japan Benefit concert. How did did you become involved?
I honestly don't know. My manager came to us and asked if we wanted to play. We were obviously happy to do it. It's gonna be a great night for a great cause. They're matching donations at the door, so whatever you give, consider it doubled! that's pretty amazing.

Tuesday, April 12
Cathyland & PackratPlanet present..
Rock 4 Japan A benefit concert
Live rock show featuring:
Cheap Trick or Treat's tribute to Live at Budokan
Acey Slade & the Dark Party
The Orion Experience
High Teen Boogie
The Youngthings
Guest DJs Dario Speedwagon, Michael T & Amber Martin
Raffle prizes include:
an Ibanez electric guitar, a 5-piece set of Sound Percussion drums, Cheap Trick Budokan DVD/CD sets and Rick Nielsen-designed Ipod and Ipad cases

RSVP via facebook
$10 suggested donation
All proceeds go toward Japan earthquake/tsunami relief efforts
doors 6pm.
Show 8pm - midnight
at:
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave. (between N 11th & N 12th St.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 963-3369
BrooklynBowl.com

Linkage:
website: theyoungthings.net
facebook: facebook.com/theyoungthings
Youtube: youtube.com/theyoungthings
Twitter: @theyoungthings
Myspace: theyoungthings

Where can we buy your music?
You can download our entire EP for FREE on our website, theyoungthings.net. We don't want your money… not yet at least.

Tell us a story or anecdote about performing live.
Oh man we've got anecdotes. My favorite would have to be the first time we went to play in LA. We went out there with our engineer and basically tore the town down. One night in particular, we ended up going to a house party thrown by the cast of CSI, then ended up in some shithole bar in Hollywood. We're sitting at the bar having some cocktails, and I look to my left: a Hasidic rabbi dancing with a prostitute. I look to my right: a mother with a couple of young kids. Needless to say that we all hung for quite a while. Lovely people. I love LA.

Any advice to someone just starting out?
Drink and smoke a lot of cigarettes. Go out as a band as much as possible. If you're playing shows once every 2 or 3 weeks, spend the other nights meeting other bands and other people. It's awesome, everyone is super friendly, and you never know who you're gonna meet. Early on, we started the night handing out flyers in front of Bowery Ballroom. The night ended at an insane industry after party at 4 am. You never know where it takes you.

Can you recommend any other act(s) we should feature on MurphGuide?
we got a million friends in a million bands, so i don't wanna piss anyone off by forgetting a mention. it's like forgetting to thank your mom at the Grammys.

What are your plans for the future?
We've got big big plans coming up in the spring. But we don't wanna tip our hand.

In addition to the Rock 4 Japan benefit, you can see The Young Things on May 19 at Bowery Electric...

Thursday, May 19
The Young Things
at:
The Bowery Electric
327 Bowery (between 2nd & 3rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 228-0228
TheBoweryElectric.com

Below you can learn more about the band in:
The Young Things 10-minute Documentary:

Spotlight Artist: Aunt Ange

2011-04-06T20:01:00.013-04:00

Our next spotlight artist is the Aunt Ange, They are one of the bands performing at GFW2011, the benefit concert for The Global Fund for Women. Thanks again to Stephen Bailey for the introduction. The band's co-founder and co-songwriter Jack Kearney answers our questions below.

Lineup
Patrick O'Brien - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Accordion, Violin, Percussion
Jack Kearney - Guitar, Ukelele, Sitar, Accordion, Piano
Adam Kushner - Guitar, Keys, Percussion, Background Vocals
Dean Hartofilis - Bass
Alex Major / Attis Clopton - Drums
How did your band's name come about?
The name originates from Jack's Aunt. Aunt Angela let us record our first record at her house in New Canaan, CT. She packed up and moved out for ten days to let us record our first EP Fliptop Circus. Since, we have returned to Aunt Ange's house to track bass and drums for our third and latest album Olga Walks Away.

How long have you been performing?
Aunt Ange has been performing for 8 years, but the only members that have remained constant are the two song writers Patrick O'Brien and Jack Kearney.

Past lives (i.e., previous bands, your early years, etc.):
Before Aunt Ange, Patrick O'Brien, Jack Kearney, and Adam Kushner played in a rock band called Clinton Road with Exit Verona's front man Michael DiFilippi. Pat and Jack sat in with Exit Verona a few years later and provided a the rhythm sections. Alex Major plays in the band
Ellis Ashbrook, a psychedelic progressive rock band based in Brooklyn.

Musical influences:
Tom Waits, Radiohead, Danny Elfman, Neil Young, The Beatles, Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Pink Floyd

Blatant self-promotion: What would you like to plug?
We'd definitely like to plug the release of Olga Walks Away, our latest album, which is available exclusively at bandcamp.com as a digital download. Physical and iTunes release to come. Also, we just released three videos of us playing live at our rehearsal space in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The videos are available as a free download on our website (the audio tracks are also available for free with a fourth bonus track).

Linkage:
Website: AuntAnge.com
facebook: aunt.ange
Youtube: auntange1
Twitter: @auntange
Myspace: aunt.ange
Reverb Nation: auntange

Where can we buy your music?
You can buy our most recent album Olga Walks Away exclusively at auntange.bandcamp.com. Our last album Apathia can be purchased at the iTunes Store.

Tell us a story or anecdote about performing live.
The last time we got to play CBGB's, our drummer at the time, Mark Ettingoff, called about an hour before the show and said he didn't think he was going to make it. We were forced to to go on with out him. We started our first song Raining Ashes in an unusually tame style. As the second verse started, we heard the crash of the cymbal and there was Mark. He jumped right in without missing a beat. The crowd was none the wiser, but his introduction set them off. As we
kick in to the second song Cracks, people got out of hand and a fight broke out. The cops cleared everybody out and we finished our set to a closed venue. After hearing this story, you might think we were a metal band...nope gyspy folk rock.

Favorite venues to play:
Arlene's Grocery, Piano's Mainstage, Maxwell's

Aunt Ange at Arlene's Grocery

Any advice to someone just starting out?
The only advice that we'd have for people starting out is that you have to know in your heart that you want music to be your life. If that's decided, with hunger, motivation, and hard work you can make anything in this life happen. Don't be afraid to make a fool of yourself, it's the only way to learn. Don't be flaky. Most of all, realize that the future of the music industry is what we as artist make it. Be Creative.

You are performing at the annual Global Fund for Women Benefit Show. How did did you become involved?
We found out about the annual Global Fund for Women Benefit Show from Adam's co-worker and friend Nelson Pla. Nelson has sat in with Aunt Ange at rehearsal sessions. Once we were aware of the show and the great work done at the Global Fund for Women, we were all about it. It great to be a small part of something this special.

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Clueless Events presents...
Global Fund for Women 2011
A Concert to Benefit Global Fund for Women

hosted by Stephen Bailey
featuring performances by:
Nick Wager, Aunt Ange, Clueless Allstars, Ice Wagon Flu
RSVP via facebook
$8 donation
Proceeds from the show will benefit Global Fund for Women, an international network committed to a world of equality and social justice. They advocate for and defend women’s rights by making grants to support women’s groups around the world.
7:30pmat:
Maxwell's
1039 Washington St. (11th St.)
Hoboken, NJ
(201)653-1703
MaxwellsNJ.com

What are your plans for the future?
We are looking to do a CD release show in a couple of cities in the Northeast in the near future. A private show/DVD plans are in the works. Otherwise, we hope to be on the road for the new album sometime soon.

Can you recommend any other acts we should feature on MurphGuide?
Ellis Ashbrook, Exit Verona, Survival Suit

Below is a video of Aunt Ange performing "To the Sun and Die":

GFW2011: A Concert to Benefit Global Fund for Women

2011-04-06T12:10:00.009-04:00

The third annual benefit concert for the Global Fund for Women will be held Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Maxwell's in Hoboken.

Thursday, April 7
Clueless Events presents...
Global Fund for Women 2011
A Concert to Benefit Global Fund for Women
hosted by Stephen Bailey
featuring performances by:
Nick Wager
Aunt Ange
Clueless Allstars (with very special surprise guests!)
Ice Wagon Flu
RSVP via facebook
$8 donation
Proceeds from the show will benefit Global Fund for Women, an international network committed to a world of equality and social justice. They advocate for and defend women’s rights by making grants to support women’s groups around the world.
Video:
Public Serviced Announcement for GFW2011 by The Lost Girls

Maxwell's: photo by Laura DeSanits-Olsson

7:30pm
at:
Maxwell's
1039 Washington St. (11th St.)
Hoboken, NJ
(201)653-1703
MaxwellsNJ.com

The show's host, Hoboken based writer Stephen Bailey, is a long-time friend and contributor to MurphGuide.com. He took the time to answer our questions below...

Stephen Bailey at GFW 2010. photo by Laura DeSanits-Olsson

You are hosting the 3rd annual GFW benefit concert. How did you become involved?
I've known organizer and musician Nelson Pla since we were teenagers. I had helped to promote the first benefit in 2009 and attended as a fan of the bands and the cause. I just really wanted to be more involved, so I asked Nelson if I could host the next one. I guess I didn't say or do anything too embarrassing since he's letting me do it again this year.

What are the goals of the Global Fund for Women?
They're a nonprofit organization founded in 1987 that promotes the economic security, health, safety, education and leadership of women and girls worldwide. They do this by raising money for grants through an international network of donors.

What can we expect at the show? Will you be performing in addition to hosting?
Ah, I think me yapping away on stage will be performance enough. It's been a while since I've picked up a guitar in public. But the night will not be short of fantastic music. My nephew Nick Wager is opening the show, so this year is even more special to me and my family. Then we have a very cool gypsy/garage/psychedelic rock band from Brooklyn called Aunt Ange. Of course, no GFW Benefit would be complete with out the clueLess Allstars. A band of local heroes and special guests headed up by Nelson Pla on drums and his brother Joe Pla on guitar. Closing the night will be the always fun Icewagon Flu with their bouncing Irish flavor. Anyone who has seen them knows what I mean.

What is new and exciting in the Hoboken music scene?
I love watching this great bar called Northern Soul on the southwest part of town developing into a major player in the live, original music scene. We held the 2010 Hoboken Music Awards there (which I hosted) and the place was busting at the seams. I think the positive energy coming out of that place has sparked other places to rethink their moratorium on original music. I've definitely been seeing more of it and that just makes me very happy.

Do you have any other projects in the works?
I've been working very closely with the Hoboken Arts Center project. Back in 2006 the city approved the building of a multifaceted performance, theater, gallery and educational space. The designs are breathtaking and it's gonna be an amazing cornerstone of the Hudson County arts scene. Right now it's in the usual long period of planning and development, but if all goes to plan, it should open in 2014. I'm very excited about that. See hobokenartscenter.org

Do you still perform?
No. Like I said, it's been a very long time. But the other night I had to take out one of my guitars to bring to my nephew to use as a backup for the GFW2011 show. I tell ya, I plucked a couple of notes and started to get that itch. So, ya never know. I could be out there annoying ears everywhere again real soon.

How did your old band Ya-Ne-Zniyoo get its name? How long were you together? Any chance of a reunion show?
We wanted a name in another language. Me, being a smart ass, thought it would be funny to have it in another alphabet. My bass player at the time Ed Zimmer was studying Russian, but all he could say was "I don't know." Since using the Cyrillic lettering proved difficult to say the least, Ya-Ne-Zniyoo was our lame attempt at a phonetic spelling. And then it stuck for 17 years and through many lineup changes. I had retired from performing after the band's last show at Maxwell's in 2006, but there is always a possibility of bringing together guys like Ed or Nelson who was our original drummer or my longest songwriting partner, Eric Schmitz. We were together for over 12 of those 17 years.

Tell us a story or anecdote about performing live.
Hmmm. That's a tough one. If you've ever seen Spinal Tap, you know that anyone in a band for any amount of time has a plethora of stories to tell. I think one of my favorites actually dates back to one of the very first Ya-Ne-Zniyoo shows in 1989. We were playing a dive called Downtown Beirut II (yes, there were 2 of them). For a stage, they used a rickety old drum riser and my overly enthusiastic stage antics resulted in my foot going through the stage and me getting stuck. We finished the song and my reputation as a clumsy ragdoll on stage was born. I've never seriously hurt myself, but I've done my share of bruising and bleeding in the name of rock n roll.

Any advice to someone just starting out?
Don't let all this technology fool you. It may be easier to create your music and it may be easier to get yourself on to major retail sites like iTunes or Amazon, but the old marketing tricks are still the best. That may sound stupid, but it's the truth. Whether it's online or on stage, don't just hope and pray that someone finds you. Play out as much as you can. Have a decent website. Get on as many social sites as possible. Most importantly, engage your audience. Don't make it a one-way only communication. Oh, and always tip your bartenders! They will often be your greatest allies when trying to rebook at a venue.

Links:
Global Fund for Women
Donate to Global Fund for Women
Clueless Events
Stephen Bailey
Nelson Pla
Maxwell's

Below is a public service announcement for the GFW by Stephen Bailey:

Spotlight Artist: Nelson Pla

2011-04-06T06:23:00.002-04:00

Our next spotlight artist is a drummer/percussionist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and creator of the 3rd annual Global Fund for Women Concert coming up on Thursday, April 7 at Maxwell's in Hoboken. Thanks to an introduction by our friend Stephen Bailey, Nelson Pla answers our questions below. Although Nelson has been a part of many bands, he will be performing in the benefit concert with his band known as clueLess All-stars.

Spotlight Artist: Nelson Pla & clueLess All-stars

photo by Debbie Hager

First, our mutual friend Stephen Bailey introduced us. How do you know Stephen?
We're from neighboring towns, I've know him since high school.

Band Lineup:
clueLess was originally a side project I started with my brother Joe as a 2 piece, a la White Stripes. While we don't perform much these days, we do a benefit show once a year for the Global Fund for Women at Maxwell's: we get a few musicians friends together and cover random variety Pop Rock from the last 40 years or so.

Here is the line-up for this year's clueLess benefit show band:
Alexandria Tava: vocals
Chris "Gibby" Gibson: guitar/vox
James "Lava" Boehmer: bass
Joe Pla: guitar/vox
Nelson Pla: drums/vox

What is the origin of your band's name?
While rehearsing/jamming with my brother and another friend, we jokingly referred to fellow musicians who have a naive perception of the industry as clueless, but who isn't? As I said in the first question it was a band we started as a side project.

How long have you been performing?
We released an EP in 2005, toured most of that year into 2006 then other endeavors took our attention but every now and then we do appearances under that name.

Past lives (i.e., previous bands, your early years, etc.):
As a musician I've played drums, keys, guitar and/or vocals for various bands/artists over the years. As a song writer I've released music under the band name Lazarus Effect, my most recent project is called Pompeii Pop, which I will include a 2 song sampler in a book of haiku, essays and artwork called: Lazarus' Ego. I've recorded and toured with Lazarus Effect, Mad Happy, Automatic Slim and The Badge. The first band I was in was a Pretenders tribute band called Precious (named after one their songs). The second band I was in was with Stephen Bailey's Ya-NeZniyoo.

Blatant self-promotion: What would you like to plug?
Benefit show for the Global Fund for Women this Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ - it'll be a great night for a good cause! :)

Thursday, April 7
Clueless Events presents...
Global Fund for Women 2011
A Concert to Benefit Global Fund for Women
hosted by Stephen Bailey
Performances by:
Nick Wager
Aunt Ange
Clueless Allstars (with very special surprise guests!)
Ice Wagon Flu
RSVP via facebook
$8 donation
Proceeds from the show will benefit Global Fund for Women, an international network committed to a world of equality and social justice. They advocate for and defend women’s rights by making grants to support women’s groups around the world.
7:30pm
at:
Maxwell's
1039 Washington St. (11th St.)
Hoboken, NJ
(201)653-1703
MaxwellsNJ.com

The GFW Benefit Show is now in its third year. How did it all start?
A few years back as I started touring less and realized I missed performing, so I figure I might as well give myself a good b-day present by playing a show. I did not want to make it a "me" fest so I figured I'll do a benefit. Then I asked myself what do I support/who should I help? A friend helped me research all sorts of humanitarian organizations and my favorite is the Global Fund for Women, their main offices are in San Francisco but they have one here in New York. I met with the folks there, they thought is was a great idea and they support us every year in our endeavor to support them. Along the way others have helped in making this a great event for a good cause, one of them is Stephen Bailey and very talented photographer Laura Dessantis -Olsson.

What can we expect at this week's show? You are billed as the Clueless Allstars with surprise guests. Who are the surprise guests?
We plan to rock the crap out of the above mentioned songs and if I were to say who the surprise guest are it wouldn't be a surprise. I invited all my musician friends to come out to the show and they are welcome to jump up on stage (if there is room) sing/play hand percussion, etc...

See this Global Fund for Women public service announcement regarding the show, created by Stephen Bailey using xtranormal:

What are your future plans?
As long as I have b-days I'll be doing this. In between, I will be recording and releasing the next three clueLess albums. As I mentioned, I have a book coming out this year and then I'll start work on a Pompeii Pop album, release it then (most likely) tour.

Musical influences:
Way too many and varied to list, I am influenced by anything that can move my soul and/or feet. Here is this year's GFW2011 set:
Song 2 – Blur
She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
Suffragette City - David Bowie
Alex Chilton - The Replacements
Dancing Days - Led Zeppelin
World Shut Your Mouth – Julian Cope
Sour Girl - Stone Temple Pilots
Wrasse - clueLess
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks
Girlfriend - Mathew Sweet
Getting Better - The Beatles
Go – clueLess:
--- Encore ---
Surrender - Cheap Trick

Favorite venues to play:
Maxwell's of course. In the NYC area I like Mercury Lounge in Manhattan and there's Union Hall in Brooklyn, a small but really cool room, good people.

Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston St.
New York, NY
(212) 260-4700
MercuryLoungeNYC.com

Union Hall
702 Union St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 638-4400
UnionHallNY.com

Linkage:
website: NelsonPla.com
clueLess: cluelessmusic.net
clueLess events: cluelessevents.org
facebook: nelsonpla
Youtube: user/sbcea
Myspace: clueless & sessionsatpla
Live Music: Clueless: myfoxaustin.com

Where can we buy your music?
I know The Best of clueLess: Volume I is available on iTunes, Amazon and/or through us.

You've had multiple roles in your music career: drummer/percussionist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. Which is your favorite?
I have had most fun as a drummer but the most soul satisfying experience (for me) is the creation of a new song. I am fortunate to work in an industry were one can express themselves from the subtle to the sublime.

Nelson Pla at GFW 2010. photo by Laura DeSanits-Olsson

Tell us a story or anecdote about performing live.
As a drummer I've experienced the continental drift of the drum kit, meaning if said instrument is not on a carpet the bass drum will slide away with every hit and the snare and floor tom will bounce all over the place without something to absorb the energy of each strike. Of course, no one notices until they don't hear drums anymore because they have drifted too far for me to reach.
Any advice to someone just starting out?
With any passion one must be pragmatic as well, if they wish to have any marketable success/longevity. Do what you want to do and do it as best you can, try not to solely pursue what is perceived as commercially viable.

Can you recommend any other act(s) we should feature on MurphGuide?
I recommend featuring Aunt Ange, great band/killer songs, good attitude, good people-they're playing right before us at GFW2011.

Below is a video of clueLess performing "Go" at the first GFW Concert, in 2009:

MurphGuide NCAA Basketball

2011-04-04T13:15:00.000-04:00

The NCAA Men's Basketball Championship (aka March Madness) is down to the Final Four...

Monday, April 4
Championship Game
Butler (8) vs. UConn (3)

Check out our special March Madness Page:
murphguide.com/marchmadness

Watch the action at your favorite sports bar.
See the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars for some suggested viewing locations:

MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars

previously...
You are invited to join the MurphGuide NCAA Pool on CBSSports.com
Enter at:
murphguide.mayhem.cbssports.com
password = cheers

It is free to join.
MurphGuide will provide prizes (t.b.a.) to the top finishers.

Spotlight Artist: Hadar Noiberg

2011-04-01T06:37:00.000-04:00

Our next spotlight artist is Hadar Noiberg, internationally known Israeli flutist and writer. She has toured the world with various classical ensembles. Currently residing in Brooklyn, Hadar answers our questions below:

Line-up:
Hadar Noiberg- flute and compositions
Edward Perez- double bass
Ziv Ravitz - drums and percussion
Special Guest- Yohai Cohen on Middle Eastern percussion

How long have you been performing?
The trio changed some musicians since we started - the concept exists about two years and this current band exists for about a year and a half.

Past lives (i.e., previous bands, your early years, etc.):
I grew up playing classical music in Israel and was a part of the Israeli Young Philharmonic Orchestra. In New York, I was very active in the Cuban scene and played with bands like Coco Mama (all female Salsa band) Charanga Soleil (Cuban-Haitian-African band where I'm the musical director). I'm also playing with a new cool band called Yemen Blues with Omer Avital, who's a great musician and a good friend. Lately I've been exploring and researching Middle Eastern music and I'm playing with a Moroccan band, Rachid Halihal and Layali El Andalus.

Musical influences:
Everything. Never had a favorite flutist growing up (even though Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is definitely a flute inspiration for me). I listened and was inspired by anything that touched me- from Dexter Gordon to John Coltrane to Fajardo y sus Estrellas to Bjork to Schubert to Oum Kalthoum and Farid El Atrash... You get the picture.

Favorite venues to play:
Locally I would say Joe's Pub and Cornelia Street Cafe. Even though I'm sure there are amazing room that I haven't yet explored. Internationally, I was lately on tour in North US and really enjoyed Triple Door in Seattle and School of Folk in Chicago.

Linkage:
website: hadarnoiberg.com

facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=565927825
Youtube: Hadarnoiberg
Myspace: hadarnoiberg

Great Review of my CD: insideworldmusic.blogspot.com

Blatant self-promotion: What would you like to plug:
MY CD Release Party at Drom on April 13th at 9.30pm with my fabulous trio and some great guests! Come and bring friends!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Hadar Noiberg CD Release Party
featuring:
Hadar Noiberg - flutes, compositions
Edward Perez - double bass
Ziv Ravitz - drums, percussion
Special Guest: Yohai Cohen on Middle Eastern percussion
$10 admission
9:30pm
at:
at:
Drom
85 Avenue A
(between 5th & 6th St.)
212-777-1157
New York, NY
DromNYC.com

Where can we buy your music?

CD Baby- cdbaby.com/Artist/HadarNoiberg

Or even better contact me through my website and I will send one to you!

Tell us a story or anecdote about performing live.
I always feel excited about playing my music on stage. Sharing such an intimate moment with people you might not know is great. It's teaching me to let go and to be able to bring what comes in the moment in the most natural way.

Can you recommend any other artist we should feature on MurphGuide?
Charanga Soleil - A musical ensemble that combines Cuban salsa, Congolese rumba-soukous and Haitian compas.
Kath Buckell - A singer/songwriter from Australia.

You are celebrating your new CD Journey Back Home. How long did it take to record. Tell us a little about it.
Well, the recording process was great. First of all, working with such great musicians as Ziv Ravitz (drums) and Omer Avital (double bass, oud) made the whole thing very easy. We went into the studio to record a demo - it was the first time we played as a trio, except for two rehearsals. We ended up keeping most of that session for the CD, it was just so great! There is magic in keeping the music very fresh before the studio. Then I booked another recording session for the rest of the tunes. Most of the takes are first or second takes.

How did you start the Hadar Noiberg Project, Connections?
Well, that was how it all began - I was playing a funk gig at a bar and was suddenly thinking about how everything I play or do in life is connected back to me and to one another. That lead me to think about making conscious connections in my music and try and create a new sound. That trio had other musicians and a live at Smalls recording. Now I call the project the Hadar Noiberg Trio.
I came to New York at age 21 and very quickly made a name for myself in the different scenes. In the last couple of years I've been on a journey to find my roots and the meaning of my music. I've been playing so much with people with strong roots and culture such as Argentinians, Cubans, Brazilians etc., and felt like I must dig deeper and see what is the meaning of being Israeli. I chose a bold setting on purpose - flute trio is not something you can hear every day and I must say we really rock.

My new CD, Journey Back Home, is also a journey of the flute as a lead instrument. The flute in Western improvised music has always been an instrument that was either used by doublers or was not considered a serious main instrument. In the Eastern and Middle Eastern musical traditions the flute, the Middle Eastern ney or the Indian bansuri are main influential instruments that hold the deep soul of the music. I want to bring that depth and richness into my music which is highly influenced by both West and East, featuring the flute as a strong leading instrument.

What are your plans for the future?
Well, I'm planning a US tour for my band in October and a European tour in November. I plan to record a third CD, perform in venues and festivals of jazz and world music, have my music played on the radio (already happening in several stations in the US) and make amazing music with my favorite people! Also, I'd like to contribute my musical talent to support important goals such as women's rights and gay rights.

I first learned about you when you wrote to list your upcoming show. How did you hear about MurphGuide.com?
I was actually recommended by another website and liked what I saw! Glad we got to know each other.

Below is a clip of Hadar Noiberg performing at Nessiah Festival in Italy:

Spotlight Artist - Homeboy Steve

2011-03-29T11:49:00.001-04:00

Our next spotlight artist is guitarist Steve Antonakos, a.k.a. Homeboy Steve. Our description of Steve will be brief, just like his answers to our questions were brief:

Steve is a talented guitarist that plays in several bands, makes cool flyers for his gigs, reads MurphGuide.com on occasion and answered our questions below:
How long have you been performing?
35 years.

Past lives (i.e., previous bands, your early years, etc.):
Blue Chieftans, NY Loose, 5 Chinese Brothers, Greg Garing

Favorite venues to play:
Banjo Jim's, Hill Country, The Ear Inn, The National Underground

Musical influences:
First Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman, then a lot of other stuff . . .

Tell us a story or anecdote about performing live.
The gig never ends, it's just that some breaks are longer than others.

Any advice to someone just starting out?
Don't stop.

Blatant self-promotion: What would you like to plug?
Look out for new records by Dirty Water Dogs, Love Camp 7, Homeboy Steve

Linkage:
website: homeboysteve.com
facebook: Homeboy-Steve
Youtube: homeboystevea
Myspace: homeboysteve
Reverb Nation: homeboysteve

Where can we buy your music?
Live gigs.

Here are some of Homeboy Steve's upcoming gigs...
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Life
with Homeboy Steve
7pm
at:
The Local 269
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.)
New York, NY

and then...
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Drina Seay
with Homeboy Steve
no cover
9pm
at:
Banjo Jim's
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C)
New York, NY
(212) 777-0869
BanjoJims.com
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Steve plays acoustic guitar with the traditional Greek band Magges...
Friday, April 1
Magges at Lafayette Grill & Bar
10:30pm
at:
Lafayette Grill & Bar
54 Franklin St. (between Broadway & Lafayette St.)
New York, NY
212 732-5600
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Saturday, April 9
Magges at Teneleven
10pm - late
at:
TenEleven
171 Avenue C (between 10th & 11th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 353-1011
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Steve plays guitar with Angel Drake...
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Angel Drake at Banjo Jim's
8pm
at:
Banjo Jim's
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C)
New York, NY
(212) 777-0869
BanjoJims.com
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Steve plays guitar with the Cajun zydeco funk band Dirty Water Dogs.
They have a monthly residency at The Ear Inn...
Dirty Water Dogs
3rd Monday of every month
midnight - 3am
at:
The Ear Inn
326 Spring St.
(between Washington & Greenwich St.)
New York, NY
(212) 431-9750
EarInn.com

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Saturday, April 30
Dirty Water Dogs at Percy's Tavern
no cover
10pm - 1am
at:
Percy's Tavern
210 Avenue A (13th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 228-4885
PercysNYC.com

Can you recommend any other act(s) we should feature on MurphGuide?
Dirty Water Dogs, Magges, Love Camp 7, Drina Seay, Wanda Phipps, Karen Hudson

Below is a clip of Homeboy Steve performing "Gunhill Road"with Dirty Water Dogs.

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: 100 Years Ago

2011-03-25T16:33:00.006-04:00

Today marks one hundred years since the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire, a significant event in NYC and US history. The fire at 29 Washington Pl. in Greenwich Village, killed 146 people, most of them young female Jewish & Italian immigrants, including many children. A "shirtwaist" is another name for a blouse, and the aftermath of this disaster lead to major reforms in industrial and fire safety. You can learn more about the event on wikipedia, or if you have time, check out the documentary "American Experience: Triangle Fire" on PBS.org.

But Murph, you might ask, what does this have to do with NYC nightlife?
Nothing, really, but below is a video of our friend Pat Robinson of The Itinerants, singing a song he wrote about the Triangle Shirtwaist fire. It was recorded at a recent performance at Kenny's Castaways in Greenwich Village, a few blocks away from the site. So there you go...
Video by Peter Perenyi. Song written & performed by Pat Robinson.