New York live music venues are where the city's musical culture lives. NYC live music venues are some of the world's most influential.
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The 10 best live music bars in New York
01 · New York
Greenwich Village
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Jazz · Iconic 1935
Iconic NYC jazz club opened 1935. Coltrane recorded here.
Order: A whisky during the late set
02 · New York
West Village
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Jazz · Late-night
Iconic West Village basement jazz club.
Order: A whisky during the 1 AM set
03 · New York
Greenwich Village
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic Greenwich Village jazz club since 1981.
Order: A whisky during the late set
04 · New York
Times Square
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic Times Square jazz club named after Charlie Parker.
Order: A whisky during the late set
05 · New York
Greenwich Village
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Casual jazz · Late-night
Casual Greenwich Village jazz spot.
Order: A drink during the late set
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06 · New York
Flatiron
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Modern jazz
Flatiron modern jazz venue.
Order: A drink during the modern jazz set
07 · New York
Greenwich Village
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Jazz · Intimate
Intimate Greenwich Village jazz club.
Order: A whisky during the trio set
08 · New York
Hudson Square
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Wine + live music
Hudson Square wine and live music venue.
Order: A glass of wine during the show
09 · New York
Lower East Side
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Indie music venue
LES indie music venue with three rooms.
Order: A craft IPA during the indie show
10 · New York
Lower East Side
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Indie music venue · Iconic
Iconic LES indie music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the headliner
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How New York listens to live music
The 10 above are where the music actually matters.
