Upcoming Events
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Olivia K
Wed, Jun. 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Brooklyn-born Olivia K calls her unique sound Soul Fusion. Just like the melting pot of NYC, soul fusion includes the fun and rhythm of the Caribbean, the sincerity of gospel, and the artistry of j...
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Kim Summerson Soulful Music
Wed, Jun. 26, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Cafe Wha's lead singer, Kim Summerson brings her own band to The Groove for a night of soulful motown, funk and soul. Check out this special intimate performance at Groove, her home away from home...
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Planetary People
Thu, Jun. 27, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Planetary People is a collective of musicians that plays a mix of high energy funk, fusion, and jazz music. As a group, Planetary People performs regularly in the NYC music scene, while also having to...
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Rahj & The Mash
Thu, Jun. 27, 2019 at 9:00 PM
For a decade this independent New York City artist has brought together some of the most talented musicians for exhilarating live performances. His original music is currently maintaining heavy rot...
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Ritmosis
Fri, Jun. 28, 2019 at 7:30 PM
David Deej brings his unique "Cuban Soul" to the Groove for a special early show!
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The Black Soul Experience
Fri, Jun. 28, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Friday For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 t...
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Brooklyn Funk Collective
Sat, Jun. 29, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Bklyn's home-grown Funk/R&B band (with Rock and Jazz flavors as well) is takin' it to the stage. Come on out and party with us!
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Li'nard's Many Moods
Sat, Jun. 29, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Saturdays For weekend, ALL members of your party must arrive 45 minutes prior...
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The Music of Nina Simone & First Ladies of Jazz & Blues
Sun, Jun. 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM
First Ladies of Jazz & Blues: The Music of Etta James, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone & More feat. Emilie Surtees Jazz has not one queen but three, and impassioned vocalist Emi...
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The Black Soul Experience
Sun, Jun. 30, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Welcome to The Black Soul Experience, a high-powered, intense live show. R&B, funk, soul, soca, hip-hop, reggae, and house will keep you dancing in the aisles all night long! Featuring your hos...
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The Academy Blues Project
Mon, Jul. 1, 2019 at 7:30 PM
The Academy Blues Project [ABP] is a multigenre quartet based in New York City - blending electric storytelling and elements of psychedelia, funk, power pop & classic soul into an irresistibly ...
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Cheryl Pepsii Riley's "Black Velvet Mondays, Musicians and Singers Jam"
Mon, Jul. 1, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Monday's For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 ...
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Troy Weekes and Ji-Groove
Tue, Jul. 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Troy Weekes and Ji-Groove. The musical brainchild of two creatives, who’s love of God brought them together in Harlem, to form the band. Singer/Vocalist Troy Weekes Music is from Ha...
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UNLTD!
Tue, Jul. 2, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Some of Cafe Wha?'s finest musicians come to the Groove for a special performance to do their thing on a Monday night - expect everything from rock, reggae, R&B to pop and hip hop!
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Underground Horns
Wed, Jul. 3, 2019 at 7:30 PM
“we are cooking audio gumbo…our special recipe includes some funk, jazz, hip hop mixed with brass band traditions spiced up with African and other world rhythms… MUSIC FOR THE...
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Rahj & The Mash
Thu, Jul. 4, 2019 at 9:00 PM
For a decade this independent New York City artist has brought together some of the most talented musicians for exhilarating live performances. His original music is currently maintaining heavy rot...
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Lee Hogans and Pursuance
Fri, Jul. 5, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Saturdays For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 to be gua...
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Tracey Nicole & Company
Fri, Jul. 5, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on weekends For weekend shows, ALL members of your party mus...
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Taylor Burgess and Trio
Sat, Jul. 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM
The perfect father/ daughter duo, Joe and Taylor Burgess featuring Purchase College Alumni Eunha So and Evan Ryan. As masters of their crafts, they formed a group of a unique contemporary jazz/ so...
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The Music of Al Green and Otis Redding
Sun, Jul. 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM
The songs of two of the greatest soul singers of our time — Al Green and Otis Redding — are the focus of this musical homage at Club Groove in NYC. Green brought us classics like “Le...
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The Black Soul Experience
Sun, Jul. 7, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Welcome to The Black Soul Experience, a high-powered, intense live show. R&B, funk, soul, soca, hip-hop, reggae, and house will keep you dancing in the aisles all night long! Featuring your hos...
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Molly Tigre
Mon, Jul. 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Molly Tigre mashes African music-especially the entrancing rhythms and melodies from Mali and Ethiopia-together with the adventurous and experimental leanings of some frightfully talented NYC musician...
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Cheryl Pepsii Riley's "Black Velvet Mondays, Musicians and Singers Jam"
Mon, Jul. 8, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Monday's For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 ...
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Emanuel Casablanca
Tue, Jul. 9, 2019 at 7:30 AM
Emanuel Casablanca is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. Casablanca has played guitar for an array of performers including: Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Rufus Wainwright...
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UNLTD!
Tue, Jul. 9, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Some of Cafe Wha?'s finest musicians come to the Groove for a special performance to do their thing on a Monday night - expect everything from rock, reggae, R&B to pop and hip hop!
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Olivia K
Wed, Jul. 10, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Brooklyn-born Olivia K calls her unique sound Soul Fusion. Just like the melting pot of NYC, soul fusion includes the fun and rhythm of the Caribbean, the sincerity of gospel, and the artistry of j...
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Planetary People
Thu, Jul. 11, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Planetary People is a collective of musicians that plays a mix of high energy funk, fusion, and jazz music. As a group, P.O.P. performs regularly in the NYC music scene, while also having toured throu...
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Li'nard's Many Moods
Thu, Jul. 11, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Li'nard Jackson is the heart and soul of Li'nards Many Moods Band and is a New York City legend. He is recognized as a genius in the art of dynamic, live performance and as a versatile bass...
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Maquina Mono
Fri, Jul. 12, 2019 at 7:30 PM
("mah-key-nah, mono" accent on the "ma") MAQUINA MONO: "monkey machine", a Latin Rock band with Horns from New York City, with songs in...
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The Black Soul Experience
Fri, Jul. 12, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Friday For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 t...
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Tanksley
Sat, Jul. 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM
TANKSLEY is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with soul, rock, funk and hip-hop influences. His vocals include a smooth tone, grit and an impressive range. Recently, Tanksley opened for G...
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Li'nard's Many Moods
Sat, Jul. 13, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Saturdays For weekend, ALL members of your party must arrive 45 minutes prior to...
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A Musical Salute to Sam Cooke & Smokey Robinson
Sun, Jul. 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Soul Infinity takes the stage at New York’s Club Groove to pay tribute to two R&B legends — Sam Cooke and Smokey Robinson. The Harlem-based band with a knack for recreating Motown soul...
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The Black Soul Experience
Sun, Jul. 14, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Welcome to The Black Soul Experience, a high-powered, intense live show. R&B, funk, soul, soca, hip-hop, reggae, and house will keep you dancing in the aisles all night long! Featuring your hos...
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Takeshi Otani Group
Mon, Jul. 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Takeshi Otani is New York based jazz pianist. He has performed at such venues as Shrine,Silvana, and Pianos in New York. Some of his influences include Robert Glasper, Roy Hargrove, Snarky Puppy, etc ...
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Cheryl Pepsii Riley's "Black Velvet Mondays, Musicians and Singers Jam"
Mon, Jul. 15, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Monday's For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 ...
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Uncle Funky and The Mystic Monkey Band
Tue, Jul. 16, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Groove Junkies shakin hips around the world.
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Gianna Alessi
Wed, Jul. 17, 2019 at 7:30 PM
NYC-based recording artist Gianna Alessi is known for her "soulful vocals & songwriting loaded with vintage flare". (Music Attic TV). She started crafting songs during her time at The...
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The Kennedy Administration
Wed, Jul. 17, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Please note there is a $5 cover charge on Wednesday's For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 to be guaran...
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Rho & The Nomads
Thu, Jul. 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Rho & The Nomads is a collection of veteran & grammy-winning NYC musicians with a love for groovy world rhythms. The group covers reggae, world, & soul classics and creat...
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Li'nard's Many Moods
Thu, Jul. 18, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Li'nard Jackson is the heart and soul of Li'nards Many Moods Band and is a New York City legend. He is recognized as a genius in the art of dynamic, live performance and as a versatile bass...
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The Tristones
Fri, Jul. 19, 2019 at 7:30 PM
The Tristones is a Blues-Rock-Funk project fronted by Canadian guitarist Tristan Clark. Originally from Vancouver Island, Canada, Tristan started playing guitar at the age of 11. He completed his degr...
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The Black Soul Experience
Fri, Jul. 19, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Friday For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 t...
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PoppaFunkBand
Sat, Jul. 20, 2019 at 7:30 PM
PoppaFunkBand plays New Orleans Funk, Jazz, R&B, Rock, and Reggae. Created to pay tribute to such artists as Prince, The Neville Brothers, and Dumpstafunk, and featuring songs influence...
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Li'nard's Many Moods
Sat, Jul. 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Saturdays For weekend, ALL members of your party must arrive 45 minutes prior to...
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Best of Motown Feat. Carla Scott and Soul Infinity
Sun, Jul. 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Featuring some of New York City’s finest musicians, the R&B tribute band Soul Infinity fuses blues, funk and soul to bring back the sweet sounds of the 1960s and ’70s. The group is hea...
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The Black Soul Experience
Sun, Jul. 21, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Welcome to The Black Soul Experience, a high-powered, intense live show. R&B, funk, soul, soca, hip-hop, reggae, and house will keep you dancing in the aisles all night long! Featuring your hos...
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Belen Cusi
Mon, Jul. 22, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Belén Cusi is a Latin-American singer from Argentina. Her music can be described as a cross between Norah Jones and Buena Vista Social Club. Expect an eclectic, intimate set of english & sp...
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Cheryl Pepsii Riley's "Black Velvet Mondays, Musicians and Singers Jam"
Mon, Jul. 22, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Monday's For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 ...
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Maurice “Reggie” Smith
Tue, Jul. 23, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Maurice “Reggie” Smith talks in a quiet tone that hides a vibrant singing voice hearkening back to the days of greats like Smokey Robinson. His craft: lush ballads and sensuous mid-temp...
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UNLTD!
Tue, Jul. 23, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Some of Cafe Wha?'s finest musicians come to the Groove for a special performance to do their thing on a Monday night - expect everything from rock, reggae, R&B to pop and hip hop!
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Olivia K
Wed, Jul. 24, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Brooklyn-born Olivia K calls her unique sound Soul Fusion. Just like the melting pot of NYC, soul fusion includes the fun and rhythm of the Caribbean, the sincerity of gospel, and the artistry of j...
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The Kennedy Administration
Wed, Jul. 24, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Please note there is a $5 cover charge on Wednesday's For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 to be guaran...
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Tatiana Owens
Thu, Jul. 25, 2019 at 7:30 PM
MTV "O Music Award" Nominee - Tatiana's music has been featured on CBS, MTV, VH1 Logo, Lifetime, CMT, BET, USA Network and Showtime. Tatiana's song "Beautiful People" - Tat...
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Li'nard's Many Moods
Thu, Jul. 25, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Li'nard Jackson is the heart and soul of Li'nards Many Moods Band and is a New York City legend. He is recognized as a genius in the art of dynamic, live performance and as a versatile bass...
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The Academy Blues Project
Fri, Jul. 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM
The Academy Blues Project [ABP] is a multigenre quartet based in New York City - blending electric storytelling and elements of psychedelia, funk, power pop & classic soul into an irresistibly ...
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The Black Soul Experience
Fri, Jul. 26, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Friday For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 t...
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Linden St. Connection
Sat, Jul. 27, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Since 2015, Linden St. Connection has been writing and performing music steeped in influence from New Orleans and the American singer-songwriter tradition. Offering their originals, Linden St. also...
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Jazz & Blues Queens: The Music of Nina Simone, Etta James and Billie Holiday
Sun, Jul. 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Jazz & Blues Queens : The Music of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday & Etta James feat. Emilie Surtees Jazz has not one queen but three, and impassioned vocalist Emilie Surtees will pay homage to al...
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The Black Soul Experience
Sun, Jul. 28, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Welcome to The Black Soul Experience, a high-powered, intense live show. R&B, funk, soul, soca, hip-hop, reggae, and house will keep you dancing in the aisles all night long! Featuring your hos...
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SLSTRSS
Mon, Jul. 29, 2019 at 7:30 PM
WHO IS SLSTRSS? THE VOICE AND TONE SLSTRSS' music has been described as "sexy, sultry, fresh and hip with ever present strong vocals and classic gospel and jazz influences"...
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Cheryl Pepsii Riley's "Black Velvet Mondays, Musicians and Singers Jam"
Mon, Jul. 29, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on Monday's For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 ...
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Balter Band
Tue, Jul. 30, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Formed in 2016 out of a jam collective of old high school friends, Balter Band combines funk, rock, dance, jazz, and r&b to transform life's chaos into solid grooves and good times.
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Jim Hayes Band
Wed, Jul. 31, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Jim Hayes is inspired primarily by musical outlaws such as Jim Morrison, Bob Marley, R.L. Burnside, The Black Keys. There seems to be a mission in their music: kill conformity in the name of love and ...
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The Kennedy Administration
Wed, Jul. 31, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Please note there is a $5 cover charge on Wednesday's For 9:00 pm shows, ALL members of your party must arrive by 8:45 to be guaran...
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Moon Gel
Thu, Aug. 1, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Beginning as a fleeting summer camp friendship, synth pop duo, Moon Gel’s genre-bending approach fuses elements of indie, pop, electronic, and jazz to create an avant-garde sound all th...
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Mr. Clifford Band
Fri, Aug. 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Mr. Clifford is a unique melding of vintage sounds with a modern twist. Anchored by funky rhythms and Synth ear candy, the band fuses retro Soul, old school Hip Hop, New Orleans Boogaloo and NYC Groov...
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Tracey Nicole & Company
Fri, Aug. 2, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on weekends For weekend shows, ALL members of your party mus...
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Lizje Sarria & James Labrosse
Sat, Aug. 3, 2019 at 7:30 PM
This show is a special collaboration of two friends: Boston-based Vocalist, Lizje Sarria and NYC-based Guitarist, James Labrosse. Latin, pop, and R&B combine in Colombian artist LIZJE's...
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Jazz Queens – The Music of Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James & Sarah Vaughan
Sun, Aug. 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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Planetary People
Tue, Aug. 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Planetary People is a collective of musicians that plays a mix of high energy funk, fusion, and jazz music. As a group, P.O.P. performs regularly in the NYC music scene, while also having toured throu...
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Howlin' Poet's
Thu, Aug. 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Howlin' Poets featuring Orange Jam were formed in 2018 as an spin-off combination of the two bands with the same goal -- TO MAKE ROCK AND MAKE IT FUNKY!! The original Howlin' Poets was form...
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Casa Mantequilla
Sat, Aug. 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Casa Mantequilla is an innovative musical collective that brings its "blues-infused global grooves" to enthusiastic crowds all over New York City. Our musical family members come from varied...
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Musical Salute to Donna Summer, Tina Turner & Chaka Khan
Sun, Aug. 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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MelleMel and ThaFamBand
Tue, Aug. 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM
MelleMel and ThaFamBand have been performing for 15 plus years. They are a group of friends who are more like family. The band has performed in venues and clubs in Queens (The Blue Print, Resort World...
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Rho & The Nomads
Thu, Aug. 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Rho & The Nomads is a collection of veteran & grammy-winning NYC musicians with a love for groovy world rhythms. The group covers reggae, world, & soul classics and creat...
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The Music of Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers
Sun, Aug. 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM
A true musical icon, the late Marvin Gaye, known as the Prince of Motown, possessed a musical genius that enabled him to easily transition from creating upbeat pop to more socially conscious music, fr...
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Planetary People
Thu, Aug. 22, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Planetary People is a collective of musicians that plays a mix of high energy funk, fusion, and jazz music. As a group, P.O.P. performs regularly in the NYC music scene, while also having toured throu...
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Underground Horns
Fri, Aug. 23, 2019 at 7:30 PM
“we are cooking audio gumbo…our special recipe includes some funk, jazz, hip hop mixed with brass band traditions spiced up with African and other world rhythms… MUSIC FOR THE...
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Belen Cusi
Sat, Aug. 24, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Belén Cusi is a Latin-American singer from Argentina. Her music can be described as a cross between Norah Jones and Buena Vista Social Club. Expect an eclectic, intimate set of english & sp...
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The Music of The Temptations & The Four Tops Feat. Soul Infinity
Sun, Aug. 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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Lilla
Fri, Aug. 30, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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Linden St. Connection
Sat, Aug. 31, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Since 2015, Linden St. Connection has been writing and performing music steeped in influence from New Orleans and the American singer-songwriter tradition. Offering their originals, Linden St. also...
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Planetary People
Tue, Sep. 3, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Planetary People is a collective of musicians that plays a mix of high energy funk, fusion, and jazz music. As a group, P.O.P. performs regularly in the NYC music scene, while also having toured throu...
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Tracey Nicole & Company
Fri, Sep. 6, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Please note there is a $10 cover charge on weekends For weekend shows, ALL members of your party mus...
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The Music of Nina Simone & First Ladies of Jazz & Blues
Sun, Sep. 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM
First Ladies of Jazz & Blues: The Music of Etta James, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone & More feat. Emilie Surtees Jazz has not one queen but three, and impassioned vocalist Emi...
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Musical Salute To Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Whitney Houston
Sun, Sep. 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM
The Music of Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Whitney Houston Feat. Emilie Surtees For a singer with such powerful pipes, it’s something of a shock to hear vocalist Emilie Surtees describe h...
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Mutual Music
Tue, Sep. 24, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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Planetary People
Thu, Sep. 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Planetary People is a collective of musicians that plays a mix of high energy funk, fusion, and jazz music. As a group, P.O.P. performs regularly in the NYC music scene, while also having toured throu...
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VOLK
Fri, Oct. 4, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Lightning-charged duo VOLK is a Molotov cocktail of high-octane Rock & Roll and Honky-Tonking Country swagger. Their live performances explode with Chris Lowe's (TX, guitar) and Eleot Reich...