Steelers vs. Ravens Game Watch in NYC

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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers
4:30pm ET

Division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers meet for the third time this year. This time, the winner goes on to the Conference Championship, one step closer to the Super Bowl.
Steelers fans meet at several locations in NYC:

Saturday, January 15, 2011
Steelers Game Watch Party at Public House
Pre-Game tailgate party:
FREE Bud/Bud Light Draughts 30 minutes before each game
and then...
$1 draughts during the 1st quarter
$2 draughts during the 2nd quarter
$3 draughts during the 3rd quarter
$4 draughts during the 4th quarter
$35 unlimited Bud/Bud Light & unlimited wings for the duration of the game
$8 Roast beef sandwiches w/coleslaw, tomato, fries on sourdough
Raffles & giveaways during all games
Call to make your reservation
at:
Public House
140 E 41st St.
(between Third & Park Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 682-3710
PublicHouseNYC.com

The NYC Pittsburgh Steelers Meetup Group will be hosting a gatherings here.

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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Steelers Game Watch Party at Smith's Bar

Steelers fans have had a home at Smith's all season long. They will be showing every Steelers game with full sound, no matter who else is playing
at:
Smith's Bar
701 Eighth Ave. (44th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 246-3268
SmithsBar.com

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Steelers fans used to meet at legendary sports bar Scruffy Duffy's, and they moved west when Scruffy's closed, and the owner opened Lansdowne Road. You can still find Steelers fans in large numbers to this day
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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Since The Mean Fiddler welcomes Penn State alumni, it is only natural for Pittsburgh fans in NY to watch Steelers games there as well.
at:
The Mean Fiddler
266 W. 47th St.
(bet. Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 354-2950
TheMeanFiddlerNYC.com

Other bars that host Penn State alumni include Mercury Bar West and Tonic East, so you can expect Steelers fans there as well.

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Ravens fans are not left out in the cold, and there are at least two bars that have welcomed them: Ravens fans meet at Sidebar in Gramercy and Wharf in Murray Hill.

Saturday, January 15, 2011
Ravens Game Watch Party at Wharf Bar & Grill
Wharf has welcomed Baltimore Ravens fans all season long.
Draft beer specials for all the football games:
Saturday Special:
ALL 16 Draft Beers $3.50/pint
Sunday Special:
Bud & Bud Light $3.50/pint
30-cent Wings 4pm-2am
at:
Wharf Bar & Grill
587 Third Ave.
(between 38th & 39th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 490-7270
WharfNYC.com

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Sidebar in Gramercy has been known to pack the place with Ravens supporters by dressing their staff in Ravens jerseys and showing the games on HDTVs and projections screens and a state of the art sound system.
at:
Sidebar
120 E. 15th St. (bet. Irving Pl. & E. Union Sq.)
New York, NY
212-677-2900
SidebarNY.com

You can meet fellow Ravens fans in the Ravens Fans in NYC Meetup Group.



Here are some viewing options if you are neutral:

Third and Long will be showing Pitt vs Bal with Elisha G behind the bar and $2 mugs on (most) beers on tap from 12-7pm. Visit Curtis' blog for his predictions on all 4 playoff games this weekend. All games will be shown with sound at:
Third & Long 523 Third Ave. (35th St.) New York, NY (212) 447-5711

You can get $2 off all beers from Pennsylvania and Maryland during the game.
Plus food specials and an extensive bourbon menu at:
Idle Hands Bar 25 Avenue B (bet. Second & Third St.) New York, NY 917 338 7090


See the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars for some other suggested viewing locations:

Next up:
Saturday, January 15
Green Bay Packers v. Atlanta Falcons - 8pm ET
Sunday, January 16
Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears - 1pm ET
NY Jets v. New England Patriots - 4:30pm ET

Australian Flood Relief Fundraiser in NYC at The Australian

Saturday, January 15 & Thursday, January 20
Australian Flood Relief Fundraiser
The Australian Consul General New York, Phil Scanlon, invites you to help support the Premier's Diaster Relief Appeal to help those affected by the flooding in Queensland.
A $20 cover charge will go directly to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal and includes a free drink on arrival.
Events include giveaways, raffles, auctions, live music, special guests
and more.
Saturday, January 15: 12 noon to 12 midnight
Thursday, January 20: 6pm to midnight
at:
The Australian
20 W. 38th St.
(bet. Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212)869-8601
TheAustralianNYC.com

NFL Playoffs: Where to Watch in NYC - Jan. 15-16

[note: This post was for Jan. 15-16 games. for the Conference Championships, click here]

The NFL playoffs continues this weekend with the Divisional round:

NFL Divisional Playoffs
Saturday, January 15
Baltimore Ravens v. Pittsburgh Steelers - 4:30pm ET
[find Ravens - Steelers game watch parties]
Green Bay Packers v. Atlanta Falcons - 8pm ET
[find Packers - Falcons game watch parties]

Sunday, January 16
Seattle Seahawks v. Chicago Bears - 1pm ET
[find Seahawks - Bears game watch parties]
NY Jets v. New England Patriots - 4:30pm ET
[find Jets - Patriots game watch parties]

Here are some places to watch the games:

Saturday, January 15, 2011

at

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
4:30pm ET

at

Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons
8pm ET

Sunday, January 16, 2011

at

Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears
1pm ET

at

NY Jets vs. New England Patriots
4:30pm ET

Every sports bar in NYC will be showing the games. It is a good idea to call ahead to make a reservation, if possible. (See MurphGuide Party Tips # 3 & #5)
See the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars for some suggested viewing locations:

The Inspired Word One-Year Anniversary

Congratulations to Mike Geffner on the 1-year anniversary of his spoken word night, "The Inspired Word"

The Inspired Word celebrates its one-year anniversary tonight with a spoken word/poetry event of a lifetime, a lineup to end all lineups, a night to remember.
It is also a special event fundraiser. Show your love and support for The Inspired Word

Thursday, January 13
Mike Geffner presents...
The Inspired Word One-Year Anniversary
Spoken Word Poetry All-Star Extravaganza
An all-star poetry/spoken word event
Featuring 20 of the best performance poets in the NYC area
Scheduled performers:
Patricia Smith
Willie Perdomo
Oveous Maximus
Vanessa Hidary
Ngoma
Joanna Hoffman
Rico Frederick
Gemineye
Brian Dysktra
Simply Rob Vassilarakis
Nathan P.
Sean Patrick Conlon
Osagyefo
Erica Miriam Fabri with Robin Andre
Jane LeCroy
Thomas Fucaloro
Jane Ormerod
Tahani Salah
Jamaal St. John
Advocate of Wordz (Host/MC)
Eliel Lucero (DJ)

Cover Charge: $15
Purchase tickets at:
inspiredwordanniversary.eventbrite.com
6pm
at:
Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St.
(Thompson St.)
New York, NY
(212) 505-3474
LePoissonRouge.com


For a list of regular poetry readings, visit the MurphGuide directory of NYC Poetry & Spoken Word: MurphGuide.com/poetry.htm

Spotlight Artist: Eye of the Dawn

Our next Spotlight Artists are Eye of the Dawn, a four piece, original rock band from Brooklyn. They are currently unsigned, but Aimee Kristi, co-host of WRAT-FM's "Electric Ballroom Radio Show" says, "If Eye of the Dawn doesn't get a record deal, I'll give up on this biz entirely."
I first met their lead singer & guitarist John Sully in 2006 when his band The Creamsicles performed at the Riverside Park Oyster Festival at Hudson Beach Cafe. The band has since evolved into Eye of the Dawn. John answers our questions below:
Spotlight Artist: Eye of the Dawn

Line-up:
John Sully - Lead Guitar Vocals
Vin Cin - Guitar
Andrei Sebastian - Bass
Keith Crupi - Drums

How did the band get its name?
Eye of the Dawn came about because of my interest in the ancient mystery schools of Egypt, Babylon and Sumeria. It is also the English translation of the name 'Mata Hari'. As you know she was an early 20th century rock star and all around bad girl. I liked that image of Light and Dark and it has a cool sound. We also use 'EOTD'.

How long have you been performing?
As the Eye of the Dawn, since January, 2010.

Past lives (i.e., previous bands, your early years, etc.):
Myself, Craig Gottlieb and Marcello Pantano have been playing together since 2004, most notably as The Creamsicles.

Photo left: The Creamsicles, featuring John Sully (right).



Favorite venues to play:
The Trash Bar in Williamsburg: great sound and stage and beautiful bartenders!

Musical influences:
Some people say we sound like a cross between Foo Fighters and Muse. But we love all kinds of music, from blues to techno. Recently I've started studying the dumbek. It's an Egyptian tabla drum.
Tell us a story or anecdote about performing live in NYC.
We got to open for our favorite NYC band The London Souls at a loft party in DUMBO. They just signed with Universal and recorded their album at Abbey Road and here we are at a private party rocking with them. I love this city!!
Any advice to someone just starting out?
Yes!! make sure you learn an acoustic instrument, just in case civilization as we know it comes crashing down. And how to rub sticks to make a fire of course. Oh yeah, and always read MurphGuide!!!

Can you recommend any other acts we could feature on MurphGuide?
I'm big fans of Sistine Criminals, Hank and Cupcakes and of course The London Souls.

Blatant self-promotion: What would you like to plug?
Our new CD!!!

Where can we buy your music?
iTunes, Amazon, Napster or just Google: EYE OF THE DAWN

Linkage:
Your website: EyeoftheDawnBand.com
facebook: Eye-of-the-Dawn
Myspace: eyeofthedawn
YouTube: eyeofthedawn

Next gigs:
You can catch Eye of the Dawn at Sully's birthday bash this coming Sunday at The Bowery Electric. They will also be at The Local 269 on Houston St. on February 17 and at Arlene's Grocery on February 22.

Sunday, January 16, 2011
Sully's B-Day Bash
with performances by...
Eye of the Dawn
The Creamsicles
Flay of Soul
The Men From Nantucket
9pm
at:
The Bowery Electric
327 Bowery (between 2nd & 3rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 228-0228
TheBoweryElectric.com

Below is a clip of Eye of the Dawn performing "Happiness", recorded live at The Trash Bar in July, 2010. Video by Dave Mack:

Light of Day Benefit Concert Series

The Light of Day concert series, now in its 11th year, began as a single concert at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey and has grown into 23 shows in thirteen countries in the U.S., Canada and Europe. The funds raised are donated to help the fight against Parkinson's disease and related illnesses by funding research into better treatments, cures and support for patients suffering from Parkinson's disease and related illnesses.
There are several shows in our area, starting tonight in NYC, and finishing this weekend in Asbury Park, where it all began.

Wednesday, January 12
Light of Day Benefit Concert NYC
featuring:

Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan

Willie Nile

Tangiers Blues Band

Lisa Bianco

Line-up:
7:30-7:45pm - Andrea Parodi
7:50-8:15pm - Willie Nile
8:20-8:35pm - Antonio Zirilli
8:45-9:10pm - Rich Pagano+The Sugarcane Cups
9:20-9:50pm - Tangiers Blues Band
10:00-10:15pm - Lorenzo Semprini
10:20-10:45pm - Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan
10:55-11:20pm - Lisa Bianco
11:30-11:50pm - Special Guest
(Andrea Parodi, Antonio Zirelli and Lorenzo Semprini are visiting from Italy)
$20 Admission (at the door only)
Doors: 6:30pm
Showtime: 7:30pm
at:
The Bowery Electric
327 Bowery (2nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 228-0228
TheBoweryElectric.com

The rest of the week looks like this:
Thursday, January 13
"Just Around The Corner"
Premiere Showing of "Just Around The Corner" Documentary
Showtimes:
Thursday, 8pm (VIP, Limited Public) and 10pm
Friday, Noon, 2pm, 4pm, Saturday, 11am, Sunday, 11am
at:
The Showroom
708 Cookman Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
732-502-0472
TheShowRoomAP.com
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Friday, January 14
LODNJ2011 Kickoff Stage
Line up:
The Bebe Buell Band, The Downtown Tangiers Blues Band, Status Green, Outside the Box, Sunday Blues, Jo Bananno and the Godsons, Sonny Kenn, Blackberry Blues Band, Bob Burger, Maybe Pete, Boccigalupe and the Badboys and much more...

6pm
at:
The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
(732) 502-0600
stoneponyonline.com

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Saturday, January 15
Light of Day 11 at Wonder Bar
Saturday matinee show of the annual Light of Day concert series, featuring many artists, to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.

Band Stage:
Under New Ownership, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Bravo Utah, 1:15pm – 1:45pm
Asbury Allstars, 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Cool Days End, 2:45pm – 3:15pm
Jon Caspi & The First Gun, 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Acoustic Stage:
James Dalton, 12:15pm – 12:30pm
Joanna Burns, 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Gedeon Luke, 1:45pm – 2:00pm
Art Servilla, 2:30pm – 2:45pm
Charlie McIntosh, 3:15pm – 3:30pm
at:
Wonder Bar
5th & Ocean Ave.
Asbury Park, NJ
732-502-8886
wonderbarasburypark.com
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Saturday, January 15
Light of Day 11 Matinee
Saturday matinee show of the annual Light of Day concert series, featuring many artists, to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.
Line-up includes:
The Beauties, The Madhatters, The Roxwells, Antonio Zirilli, Mick Kemp, Andrea Parodi, Plastiq Passion, Lorenzo Semprini, Max Is King, The Candle Brothers, Lorenzo Bertocchini, Steve Reilly
12pm - 5pm
at:
The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
(732) 502-0600
stoneponyonline.com
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This is the big one...
Saturday, January 15
Light of Day 11 Concert
featuring
Alejandro Escovedo, Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers, Willie Nile, Garland Jeffreys, DJoe D'Urso and Stone Caravan, Quincy Mumford, The Rock and Roll chorus and more...
Hosted by The Soprano's Vincent Pastore
7pm
at:
The Paramount Theater
200 Ocean Ave.
Asbury Park, NJ
732-897-8810
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, Ticketmaster charge-by-phone 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, and the Stone Pony box office
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Saturday, January 15
Light of Day Rockin' Country Jam
Country/Rock Show featuring...
Kinderhook, Corey Wagar, Cowtown,
Michael Patrick and the Suburban Hillbillies
8pm
at:
The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
(732) 502-0600
stoneponyonline.com
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Sunday, January 16
Light of Day 11 - Songwriters By The Sea 1
First of three Songwriters By The Sea editions of the annual Light of Day concert series featuring a songwriters' circle, to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.


12pm - 3pm
at:
The Watermark
800 Ocean Ave.
(located in First Ave Pavilion,
North End, 2nd Floor
Asbury Park, NJ
732-455-3447
watermarkap.com

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Sunday, January 16
Light of Day 11 - Songwriters By The Sea 2
Second of three Songwriters By The Sea special editions of the annual Light of Day concert series featuring a songwriters' circle, to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.
Cara Salamando and Friends
3pm - 6pm
at:
Langosta Lounge
1000 Ocean Ave
Boardwalk & Second Ave,
Asbury Park, NJ
732-455-3275
langostalounge.com
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Sunday, January 16
Light of Day 11 - Songwriters By The Sea 3
Third and final Songwriters By The Sea special edition of the annual Light of Day concert series featuring a songwriters' circle, to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.
John Eddie and PK Lavengood Acoustic
6pm - 9pm
at:
Tim McLoone's Supper Club
1200 Ocean Ave., 5th Ave &
Boardwalk,
Asbury Park, NJ
732-774-1155
TimMcLoonesSupperClub.com

For more info., visit lightofday.org

Below is a clip from The Tangiers Blues Band at last year's show...

Positively Awesome: 1 Year Anniversary

Congratulations to Abbi Crutchfield and Andrew Singer on the 1-year anniversary of their show, Positively Awesome.
For the past year, Abbi and Andy have hosted a weekly comedy night at the east village wine bar Cellar 58. Every Tuesday, they present some of NYC's top comic talent and cap off the night with the freestyle hip-hop stylings of soce, the elemental wizard.
They recommend "a glass of bubbly to compliment the effervescent comedy in this intimate wine cellar". Plus, patrons get a 10% discount on all food and drink purchased after each show.
Tonight, they invite you to celebrate their 1-year anniversary:

Tuesday, January 11
Positively Awesome: 1-Year Anniversary
hosted by Abbi Crutchfield
with music by Soce, The Elemental Wizard
This week featuring:
Rae Sanni (Comix, UCB)
Jeff Wesselschmidt (Rooftop Comedy, The Funny Bone)
Keith Alberstadt (Comix, David Letterman)

Soce will kick a freestyle and do a funny dance, maybe even debut a new song
no cover, 1 drink minimum
8pm
at:
Cellar 58
58 Second Ave.
(between 3rd & 4th St.)
New York, NY
212-420-1300
Cellar58.com

Links:
positivelyawesome.blogspot.com
Youtube: PositivelyAwesome
Positively Awesome on facebook
Abbi Crutchfield: Curlycomedy.com
Abbi's blog: curlycomedy.blogspot.com
Soce's blog: soce.blogspot.com
Abbi on Twitter
Andrew (soce) on Twitter

Below is a clip of Soce doing his thing at Cellar 58:

...and here is comedian Myq Kaplan's appearance at Positively Awesome: