Going to New York - Reccomendations anybody? :)

Go to Rudy's. I think it's on 48th street. Pick up a Village Voice newspaper which is free on the street corners. This will give you all the info on music venues and who is playing. And then go to Patsy's in Harlem for Pizza. Just a few ideas.

 

The streets in Manhattan are numerically ascending when you head north. Also, the major avenues are listed numerically ascending from east to west.
There are multiple music stores on West 48th Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue. Google map "169 West 48th Street, New York, NY".

You can look at www.ticketmaster.com for music shows during the time you are going to be in the city.


Use the subway when you have a far distance to travel north and south. East to west or diagonally, you can catch a bus, taxi or walk.

 

Hi Diego,

NYC is a neat and interesting place. You can go pretty much any where you want by foot, taxi, train (subway), and bus. During the day, it's usually OK to walk.

The main problem with NYC, for me, is the number of places to go & things to do.

But my main piece of advice: You will need cash, credit cards, and amphetamines. It's very expensive, but so many things to do....

edg

 

For jazz performances, Hot House is a decent resource:

http://www.hothousejazz.com/

You might also want to check out these clubs:

Village Vanguard
Blue Note
Birdland
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
the Kitano
Bar Next Door
Smoke
Fat Cat
Smalls
the 55 Bar

Be aware that some of the big-name clubs charge both a cover charge and a "minimum" - basically you have to spend a minimum amount of money on food and drink (anywhere from $15 to $30 per person) in addition to the cover charge.

One recommendation right off the bat is the Birdland Big Band. They play every Friday from 5:15 to 7:15, and the leader is Tommy Igoe, who is an incredible drummer (he's the long-time drummer for "The Lion King."

 

First off, you see gum on the street, leave it there. It isn't free candy.

 

And there's like 30 Ray's Pizzas, but the real one is on 11th.

 

You're in walking distance to the Village Underground (not the Vanguard). Good scene, good music, good times. Not a Jazz church, a dance-hall, or a headliners venue. Just a lot of upbeat fun.

 

The only music store on 48th now is Rudy's. everyone else gone.

 

Yep, Tommy is the band leader, and I think he's there just about every Friday. Definitely call the club to make sure, and I highly recommend making reservations. The band is freakin' awesome. Tom Kennedy is the regular bassist, but I've seen a few other guys there, including Rod Stewart's touring bassist (forgot his name).

 

I didn't know that. It's been over 8 years since I've been that area.

 

Rudy's is the only store left on 48th Street. There is a new Rudy's now in SOHO at 461 Broome Street. It is AWESOME! No basses though. Amazing guitars. The store on 48th Street has basses.

You should also check out the Warwick Shop. Also killer. It's at 76 E 7th Street in the East Village.

You may be able to walk into Sadowsky's shop as well. He's in Queens first subway exit under the East River.

Have fun. New York is awesome.

Here are a couple of pics of my son in said stores:

Rudy's on 48th:


Rudy's SOHO:

 

Here a pic at Warwick NYC:

 

IIRC, every street cart has Hawaiian Punch.

 

If you're into Zep, and you're in town August 9th, I'll be doing an all request show with a Zep tribute in a cool bar called National Underground (owned by Gavin Degraw). 9-11pm. It's in a super happening area on the east side, 159 E. Houston Street. Free admission, great laid back vibe, and lots of other stuff around there too. The famous Kats Deli is right up the block... bunch of other happening clubs a block or 2 away.

And NY isn't as expensive as people say. Plus there's lots of free stuff to do. I just got back Europe. That was expensive. Was grateful to be back home.

 

I've never been to New York so I can't give you any advice there. I just hope you enjoy your first visit to the US and have fun.

 

12 oz. cans are like $2 or something ridiculous.

 

Forget Peter Luger if you are going for steak. Bobby Van's near Wall Street is the place to go.