venues of america :
BROOKLYN
SPOTLIGHT
BY LILLY MILMAN
BABY’S ALL RIGHT
Located at: 146 Broadway
Upcoming event: Slow Hollows, September 21
Perfect for: Sipping a drink at the bar before
seeing your favorite up-and-coming band
Baby’s All Right is the coolest venue
that you might not have heard of. Home to
countless album releases shows for local
bands, the venue is a staple spot for artists
who are on the brink of catching their big
break. However, this comes with a price.
You have to be prepared to buy tickets in
advance because shows tend to sell out at
Baby’s, for good reason. But fear not: if you
end up at the venue and can’t snag a spot
in the back room for the show, there’s still
plenty to do. The bar is open every night
until 4 am, and dinner is served daily until
11 pm. Baby’s even hosts brunch every
weekend from 11 am to 4 pm.
Baby's All Right Photo Credit: Scott Beale
KNITTING FACTORY
Located at: 361 Metropolitan Ave.
Upcoming event: Comedy Night
every Sunday
Perfect for: Seeing unique talent in a very
established performance space
Founded by Michael Dorf in the late
‘80s, the Knitting Factory has history
running through its veins. Since opening, the
space has transformed from a fledgling DIY
spot to one of the most popular venues in
town with shows happening on a daily basis.
Knitting Factory Brooklyn is also home to a
weekly comedy night, which was
originally started by Hannibal Buress
himself. Now hosted by Will Miles, Clark
Jones, and Kenny Deforest, the weekly
comedy show is a highlight in the New York
scene, providing a space for super-stars and
up-and-comers to meet for a few laughs.
Knitting Factory Photo Credit: Steven Pisano
MUCHMORE’S NYC
Located at: 2 Havemeyer St.
Upcoming event: Bonsai Trees/Actually,
I’m A Ghost/Common Sage/Power Funeral,
August 26
Perfect for: Keeping it low-key and making
plans on the spur of the moment
The beauty of Muchmore’s is the
intimacy that the venue is able to cultivate,
combined with a consistently killer
line-up of talent seven days a week. The
venue prides itself on bringing in entirely
original talent (it does not allow cover songs
to be played at any shows) and on
working with bands to produce the best show
possible. The use of the venue is free, other
than a sound-tech cost, and bands are able to
set the price of their shows and keep all of
revenue. If you’re into catching a show on
the smaller side, grabbing a drink — picking
from a wide selection of coffees, drafts, and
wines — or even doing your laundry on their
coin-op machines, then hop on the L train
and spend a night at Muchmore’s. You’ll
probably make a few friends and you’re your
new favorite band along the way, too.
Muchmores Photo Credit: Serry Park
Baby's All Right Photo Credit: Brooklyn Magazine
BROOKLYN BAZAAR
Located at: 150 Greenpoint Ave.
Upcoming event: Moose Blood,
September 18
Perfect for: Grabbing a delicious bite to eat
before catching an all-ages show
The Brooklyn Bazaar is one of the
best restaurant and venue
combinations around. What the menu lacks in length, it makes up for in
quality — especially when it comes to its famous fried chicken family
dinner, which is a must for anyone new to the spot. After you’re done
eating, head over to the ball room where you can see a slew of local talent
on a spacious and beautifully decorated stage. What’s even better is that you
can bring the whole family, as most of the shows are all-ages. Between the
fun and retro décor, the great food, and the chance to see an awesome show,
the Brooklyn Bazaar has everything you need for a fun night in the city.
www.clichemag.com
101