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  • Justin W
    Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,284 contributions
    Amazing concert at Christmas with the New York Pops
    There is nothing like Carnegie Hall at Christmas time. This is the one concert that I look forward to and do not mind splurging on the tickets at Christmas is the evening of Christmas music with the New York Pops and their annual guest artist. Getting these tickets is getting tougher each year but I find that if you wait until the last minute there are a lot of cancellations.

    I lucked out and got a seat on row H on the aisle that is perfect for me since I am tall. I could see everything perfectly and you could see the artist. I could even see Santa running down the aisle with one of his elfs. The concert was filled with Christmas songs and contemporary pop music from the artist Ingrid Michaelson, who was excellent that evening and God could she sing! What a concert!

    The place was all excited about the holidays and talk about a concert that put you in the holiday spirit. All I have to say is same time next year!
    Review of: Carnegie Hall
    Written 23 December 2022
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  • Katie
    199 contributions
    Great Comedy
    This far exceeded our expectations! We were able to see 7 different comedians and while some fell flat for the most part we really enjoyed this show! We laughed through most of the show and the service was great as well. They had a 2 drink/food per person minimum, but we found that easy to meet. The space was small and had a very intimate feel.

    You never know who you will see here - many top comedians have been known to frequent the Village Underground/Comedy Cellar and we just so happened to see Ray Romano! Great overall experience and would HIGHLY recommend.
    Review of: Village Underground
    Written 30 March 2023
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  • EnlaceCA
    Houston, TX149 contributions
    Great experience
    I love jazz music but yesterday I decided to taste some masterworks series with violin and piano. It was marvelous!!!
    Mark Peskanov the artistic director of bargemusic was performing the violin with the fantastic Maureen Volk at piano.
    It was my best gift to my ears since long ago.
    I’ll return and recommend this place!
    Review of: Bargemusic
    Written 14 October 2018
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  • Carolyn
    2 contributions
    The Hot Sardines Concert
    Saw The Hot Sardines Saturday night. Was a fabulous concert and what a great place to spend an evening. Food and service were fab as well. Would love to go back!
    Review of: Joe's Pub
    Written 29 May 2022
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  • Martin D
    Aberdeen, UK34 contributions
    Awesome live venue
    Excellent intimate venue for a gig. Drink prices weren’t over the top either. Had heard there might be a delay getting our coats back at the end of the night but found the whole experience to be quick and efficient. We would definitely come back.
    Review of: The Bowery Ballroom
    Written 18 December 2019
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  • JLM1229
    Toms River, NJ3 contributions
    the BEST events!!
    We have seen the best talks and pre-screenings here! We see at least two things a year here when we can.
    Review of: 92nd Street Y Tisch Center for the Arts
    Written 5 March 2020
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  • Pranav Vaidyanathan
    1 contribution
    The Music of Eric Whitacre
    This was my first time attending a DCINY event, and I got the opportunity to see Eric Whitacre and the rest of the entourage perform on stage. It was incredible, with everything coming together at the newly renovated David Geffen Hall in the Lincoln Center. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to spend ~2 hours right
    Review of: Distinguished Concerts International New York
    Written 18 April 2023
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  • femaleboxer
    New York City, NY605 contributions
    Great tiny venue with cool shows, but claustrophobics beware!
    Came here for a concert recently. Despite being a very small venue for a show, the sound quality was great. Really, my only criticisms of the place is that it's so small, even waiting for the bathroom feels cramped. You can't get away from the crowd at all. But hey, got to see a great show at a great price, so I won't complain!
    Review of: Mercury Lounge
    Written 31 March 2022
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  • Sunset92
    Brooklyn, NY1,874 contributions
    GMA summer concert series.
    We won free tickets from 1iota to see Sabrina Carpenter on the GMA SummerConcert Series. We were there at 5:30am, check in closed at 6am. Everything was well organized. We waited on line for about 30 minutes. After, we walked to the venue inside the park. It was general admission and most people were standing. There were bleachers in the back for those who wish to sit. The mini concert was nice.
    Review of: Central Park Summerstage
    Written 6 July 2019
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  • Draculas_Bride666
    Rothwell, UK744 contributions
    Great little venue
    We came here to see Jinjer. The venue itself is great - not too big or too small.

    The drinks however are super expensive and there isn't a wide selection but htere are plenty of eating and drinking places near by.
    Review of: The Gramercy Theatre
    Written 11 March 2020
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  • leclairj35
    Plattsburgh, NY81 contributions
    Luke Combs concert
    We got to see Luke at this historic venue in February. It is a great place to see a concert as there isn't a bad seat in the place. It was also convenient to have concessions and bathrooms on each floor.
    Review of: Hammerstein Ballroom
    Written 5 March 2019
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  • Amil77
    East Patchogue, NY178 contributions
    Solid rock venue
    My husband and I went and saw Anberlin here back in July. I believe the venue is currently closed for a remodel. It was a great show, with a worn-in feel that lended some authenticity to it. While it was packed, we didn't get the feeling of sardines like others have mentioned. Easy enough to navigate through the crowd to get the spot on the floor you wanted, or to exit mid-show.
    Typical bar service and merch area like other similar-sized venues. We were on the floor, but there was a second level with its own bar as well. Overall, great show and quality venue that's pretty standard.
    Review of: Irving Plaza
    Written 9 November 2019
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  • Jacek_Polska
    Poland220 contributions
    Pure music for real jazz fans
    First of all - The Stone is NOT a jazz club.

    There is only a place for musicians (not even a stage as such) and several rows of chairs for listeners. There is no bar, no merchandise, nothing but the set of live jazz music. I was there for one of the Sunday 3pm concerts. It is a series of shows taking place every Sunday, during which different musicians play John Zorn's so called "Bagatelles". Excellent music!!!!!!!!!!! Mr Zorn, who as I understand is a founder and spiritus movens of the place, was also there listening to his music played by other musicians.

    What I liked the most (apart from the music itself) is the fact, that opposite to the other, famous scenes like Blue Note or Village Vanguard, only real jazz lovers are coming to the place and there are no accidental tourists.

    For those interested in avant-garde jazz this is the top NYC jazz place to visit. I will come back for sure.
    Review of: The Stone
    Written 9 June 2016
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