December 2010 Music Calendar

December 2010 Potential Show Run Down

Calendar updated daily!

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

($20-$35) John Scofield @ The Blue Note
($33) KT Tunstall @ Terminal 5
($50) The Goo Goo Dolls @ Roseland Ballroom
($67-$104) Ozzy Osbourne @ Madison Square Garden

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

($5-$7) Citizen Cope Holiday Party @ Brooklyn Bowl
($20-$35) John Scofield @ The Blue Note
($25) Gene Ween (solo) @ Knitting Factory
($150-$500) Andrea Bocelli @ Radio City Music Hall

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

(Free) Apollo Run @ Rockwood Music Hall
($6-$8) Pimps of Joytime @ Brooklyn Bowl
($20) The Budos Band @ Bowery Ballroom
($20-$35) John Scofield @ The Blue Note
($20) Eclectic Method vs ?uestlove @ Webster Hall
($22) George Porter and Runnin Pardners @ Sullivan Hall
($25-$65) Red Hot & New Orleans feat. Trombone Shorty, Dr. John, Ledisi, Marc Broussard, Partners-N-Crime, Kermit Ruffins & Irma Thomas @ BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
($38) George Clinton and P-Funk @ BB Kings
($50-$75) Hot Tuna (Jorma’s 70th Birthday Celebration) @ Beacon Theater
($53) A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor @ Town Hall

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

(Free) West African band @ St. Nick’s Pub (12pm)
($10) RAQ @ Brooklyn Bowl
($18-$20) Antibalas @ Le Poisson Rouge
($20-$35) John Scofield @ The Blue Note
($22) George Porter and Runnin Pardners @ Sullivan Hall
($25-$65) Red Hot & New Orleans feat. Trombone Shorty, Dr. John, Ledisi, Marc Broussard, Partners-N-Crime, Kermit Ruffins & Irma Thomas @ BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
($31) Minus the Bear @ Terminal 5
($40) Matisyahu – Festival of Lights @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
($50-$75) Hot Tuna (Jorma’s Birthday Celebration) @ Beacon Theater
- Bob Weir, Peter Sears, Steve Earl, Oteil Burbridge
($50) Jeff Tweedy @ Bowery Ballroom
($53) A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor @ Town Hall

Sunday, December 5th, 2010

($20-$35) John Scofield @ The Blue Note
($35) What Kind of Love Is This: The Music of BOB DYLAN & THE BAND @ Le Poisson Rouge
- w/ An All-Star Tribute featuring: Larry Campbell , Steven Bernstein , John Medeski , Rob Burger , Tony Scherr , Kenny Wollesen , Jolie Holland , Laura Cantrell , Nicole Atkins , John Wesley Harding , The Fiery Furnaces and more!
($40) Matisyahu – Festival of Lights @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
($57-$174) Hall and Oates @ Beacon Theater

Monday, December 6th, 2010

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($25-$30) Les Paul Mondays feat. Todd Rundgren @ Iridium Jazz Club
($35-$65) Rufus Wainwright @ Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage (Carnigie Hall)
($82-$257) Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert @ The Concert Hall
- Featuring Amos Lee, Punch Brothers, The Secret Sisters, and an acoustic set from very special guest Citizen Cope.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

(Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
(???) Kevin Kinney with Anton Fier, Andy Hess, Tony Scherr, and Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($34) Dashboard Confessional @ Webster Hall
($48-$53) Todd Rundgren @ Gramercy Theatre
($52) Cake @ Irving Plaza

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

($5) The Royal Family Holiday Rage @ Brooklyn Bowl (begins at 11pm)
($20) Maurice Brown @ The Jazz Standard (9:30pm set)

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

(FREE?) NY Funk Exchange @ Club Groove NYC
($10) Trouble & Bass @ Santos House Party
($25) David Fiuczynski @ Iridium Jazz Club
- featuring John Medeski / Rudresh Mahanthappa / Skoota Warner / David Ginyard
($50) Indigo Girls @ Irving Plaza

Friday, December 10th, 2010

(SOLD OUT) Ingrid Michaelson’s Holiday Hop @ Highline Ballroom
($10) Red Baraat @ Barbes
($10-$13) Tall Tall Trees @ Littlefield
($25) David Fiuczynski @ Iridium Jazz Club
- featuring John Medeski / Rudresh Mahanthappa / Skoota Warner / David Ginyard
($51-$351) Z100’s Jingle Ball 2010 @ Madison Square Garden
- Featuring Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Paramore, Justin Bieber, B.o.B, Bruno Mars,Travie McCoy, Michael Buble, Enrique Inglesias and Taio Cruz.
($53) A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor @ Town Hall

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

(Free) West African band @ St. Nick’s Pub (12pm)
($8) Big Gigantic @ Brooklyn Bowl
($10) Buzz Universe Holiday Party @ Pianos
($10) Caravan Of Thieves @ The Bowery Electric
($15-$20) Toshi Reagon @ Knitting Factory
($20) Fort Knox Five w/ D.V.S.* and Nutritious @ Le Poisson Rouge
($25) David Fiuczynski @ Iridium Jazz Club
- featuring John Medeski / Rudresh Mahanthappa / Skoota Warner / David Ginyard
($31) Better Than Ezra & Pimps of Joytime @ Webster Hall
($42-48) Martin Sexton Solo Holiday Show @ Zankle Hall
($75) A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor @ Town Hall

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

(??) The Heavy Pets @ The Loving Cup/Cameo
($13) Spiritual Rez / Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band @ Mercury Lounge
($25) David Fiuczynski @ Iridium Jazz Club
- featuring John Medeski / Rudresh Mahanthappa / Skoota Warner / David Ginyard
($35) The Five Blind Boys of Alabama @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill

Monday, December 13th, 2010

($7) Afro Funky Party w/ Zongo Junction, Top Shotta & DJ Offbeat @ Cameo Gallery
($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

(???) Kevn Kinney with Anton Fier, Andy Hess, Tony Scherr, and Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($52-$72) Bends Fold @ Beacon Theater

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

($5) The Constellations @ Brooklyn Bowl
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($81-$91) More Info AboutThe PLJ Holiday Bash The PLJ Holiday Bash @ Best Buy Theater (formally Nokia)
- Train and O.A.R

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

($5) Matt Dickey & The Try This At Home Band @ Williamsburg Music Center
($10) Dr. Didj @ Ace Of Clubs
($10) KUNG FU
- Feat. members of Raq, Deep Banana Blackout, The Breakfast, Jazz Is Dead, Allman Brothers @ Southpaw
($10-$12) Dirty Dozen Brass Band @ Brooklyn Bowl
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)

Friday, December 17th, 2010

(Free) Tyler Carson @ Rockwood Music Hall
($5) Chico Mann @ Brooklyn Bowl
($18-$20) Papa Grows Funk @ Sullivan Hall
($20) Mark Guiliana’s BEAT MUSIC @ The Jazz Gallery
($20) Reggie Watts @ Highline Ballroom
($22-$35) Ollebelle as special guests to John Wesley Harding’s Cabinet of Wonder @ City Winery
($32) Ghostland Observatory @ Terminal 5
($35-$100) Dirty Dozen Brass Band with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company @ BAM Harvey Theatre
($40) Alejandro Escovedo @ Rubin Museum of Art
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($50-$115) Zappa plays Zappa @ Beacon Theater
($52.45) A Prairie Home Companion @ Town Hall
($75) Weezer @ Roseland Ballroom

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

(Free) West African band @ St. Nick’s Pub (12pm)
($15-$20) The Fatties + Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra @ City Winery
($21.65) Justin Townes Earle @ Webster Hall
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($50) Prince with Larry Graham opening @ The Beacon Theater
($75) Weezer @ Roseland Ballroom
($75) A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor @ Town Hall

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

($35-$45) Bill Kreutzmann/7 Walkers & Moonalice @ City Winery
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)

Monday, December 20th, 2010

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)

Tuesday, December 21th, 2010

(???) Kevn Kinney with Anton Fier, Andy Hess, Tony Scherr, and Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($20) Helen Sung Quartet @ Jazz Standard
($30-$40) Freddy Cole @ Birdland
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($45-$65) Aaron Neville and his Quintet feat. Charles Neville @ City Winery

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

($8) American Babies @ Bowery Electric
($25) Francisco Mela Trio @ The Jazz Standard
($30-$40) Freddy Cole @ Birdland
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($45-$65) Aaron Neville and his Quintet feat. Charles Neville @ City Winery

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

(???) Gent Treadly @ 11st Street Bar
($25) Francisco Mela Trio @ The Jazz Standard
($30-$40) Freddy Cole @ Birdland
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)

Friday, December 24th, 2010

($30-$40) Freddy Cole @ Birdland
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

(Free) West African band @ St. Nick’s Pub (12pm)
($30-$40) Freddy Cole @ Birdland
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

($10) Mattson/Barraco & friends (of Dark Star Orchestra) @ Sullivan Hall
($20) Bernie Worrell & SociaLybrium @ Joe’s Pub
($22) Talib Kweli @ Highline Ballroom
($25) Dar Williams with Kaiser Cartel @ The Bell House
($30) Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir @ B.B. Kings (All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast)
($25-$30) New Orleans Brunch with Brother Joscephus @ B.B. Kings
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)

Monday, December 27th, 2010

($5) Tom Hamilton and the American Babies All Star Alumni Special Holiday Show @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($25) Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds @ B.B. Kings
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($50) Disco Biscuits @ Terminal 5
- ($20) Official Disco Biscuits NYC Afterparty with Orchard Lounge @ Touch

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

($5) Surprise Me Mr. Davis @ Brooklyn Bowl
($20) Assembly of Dust @ Bowery Ballroom
($30) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio @ Jazz Standard
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($50) Disco Biscuits @ Terminal 5
- ($20) Official Disco Biscuits NYC Afterparty feat: M80 Dubstation (Jon of the Disco Biscuits) @ Touch

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

($15) Less Than Jake @ Brooklyn Bowl
($25) ReBirth Brass Band with Rubblebucket @ Le Poisson Rouge
($30) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio @ Jazz Standard
($40) Mike Stern Band featuring Victor Wooton, Dave Weckl @ Iridium Jazz Club
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($45) Patti Smith And Her Band @ Bowery Ballroom
($50) Prince @ Madison Square Garden
- ($12) A Post-Prince/Disco Biscuits Show: SOME CAT FROM JAPAN – Will Bernard, Nigel Hall, Scott Metzger, featuring Ron Johnson, Eric Bolivar @ Sullivan Hall
($50) Disco Biscuits & Crystal Method @ Terminal 5
- ($20) Official Disco Biscuits NYC Afterparty feat: Future Rock @ Touch
- ($12) A Post-Prince/Disco Biscuits Show: SOME CAT FROM JAPAN – Will Bernard, Nigel Hall, Scott Metzger, featuring Ron Johnson, Eric Bolivar @ Sullivan Hall
($55) Wu-Tang Clan ft. Methodman, RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface, U-God & more @ Best Buy Theater

Thursday, December 30thth, 2010

(Sold Out) Phish @ Madison Square Garden
- ($25) Post-Phish Show with RebirthBrass Band and High and Mighty Brass Band @ Le Poisson Rouge
- ($10) A Post Phish Show: Wyllys & The New York Hustler Ensemble featuring Wyllys / Peter Apflebaum , Jennifer Hartswick , Natalie Cressman of Trey Anastasio Bd. @ Sullivan Hall
($20) Drive By Truckers @ Brooklyn Bowl
($25) The New Deal & Sub Swara @ Highline Ballroom
($25-$30) Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe @ B.B. Kings
($35) Dr. Lonnie Smith Big Band @ Jazz Standard
($40) Butthole Surfers @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
($40) Mike Stern Band featuring Victor Wooton, Dave Weckl @ Iridium Jazz Club
($40) Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings @ Best Buy Theater (formally Nokia)
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($45) Pattie Smith and her Band @ Bowery Ballroom
($60-$80) Gov’t Mule @ Beacon Theater
($63) Third-Eye Blind @ Irving Plaza

Friday, December 31st, 2010

(Free) West African band @ St. Nick’s Pub (12pm)
(Sold Out) Phish @ Madison Square Garden
- ($15-$30) Post-Phish Zach Deputy @ City Winery (2am show)
($85) The Roots @ Brooklyn Bowl (3 Sets)
($35) Dr. Lonnie Smith Big Band @ Jazz Standard
($35-$40) New Deal New Year’s Late Night Party @ B.B. Kings (1:30am set)
($40) Anders Osborne New Year’s Eve Party @ Sullivan Hall
($40-$65) Chris Botti Blue Note Residency (Until Jan. 1st)
($42-$69) Drive By Truckers @ Terminal 5
($55) Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings @ Best Buy Theater (formally Nokia)
($60) Pattie Smith and her Band @ Bowery Ballroom
($60) Butthole Surfers @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
($60-$175) Los Lobos @ City Winery
($71-$98) Gov’t Mule @ Beacon Theater
($75-$225) Los Lobos @ City Winery
($77-$140) Steve Angello @ Roseland Ballroom

Musical Musings of a Tiny Rager

So much music, so little time!