Manhattan/New York City

Brownie’s: 212-420-8392. Contact: Chris. 169 Ave. A (between 10th & 11th Sts.), New York, NY, 10002.

Mercury Lounge (indie rock): 212-260-4700. 217 E. Houston St., New York, NY, 10002.

Arlene’s Grocery: 212-358-1633. 95 Stanton St., New York, NY, 10002. Website

Continental (popular, smaller venue): 212-529-6924. 25 3rd Ave., (at St. Mark’s), New York, NY, 10003.Website

The Bitter End (classic folk/rock club): 212-673-7030. 147 Bleeker, New York, NY, 10002. Website

The Bottom Line: 212-228-6300. 15 W. 4th St. (at Mercer), New York, NY, 10012. Website

Irving Plaza (larger venue): 212-777-6817. 17 Irving Place (at 14th St.), New York, NY, 10003. Website

Tonic: 212-358-7501. 107 Norfolk St., New York, NY, 10002.

Knitting Factory (four rooms): 212-219-3055. 74 Leonard St., New York, NY, 10013. Website

B.B. King Blues Club: 212-997-4144. 245 W. 42nd St., New York, NY, 10036.

The Cooler: Contact: Jedi. 416 W. 14th St. (at 9th Ave.), New York, NY

The Lion’s Den: 212-477-2782. Contact: Howie. 214 Sullivan St., New York, NY, 10012. Website

Luna Lounge (mostly acoustic): 212-260-2323. Contact: J.C. 171 Ludlow St., New York, NY, 10002.

Wetlands: 212-966-4225. Contact: Chris Zahn. 161 Hudson St., New York, NY, 10013. Website

The Stephen Talkhouse: 516-267-3117. 161 Main St., Amagansett, NY, 11930.

Albany

Valentine’s: 518-432-6572. 17 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12207. Website

Lionheart (mostly acoustic): 518-436-9530. 258 Lark St., Albany, NY, 12110.

Caffe Lena (Saratoga Springs, mostly acoustic): 518-583-0022. 47 Philadelphia St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Website

Justin’s (blues/Jazz): 518-436-7008. 301 Lark St., Albany, NY, 12210.

Savannah’s: 518-426-9647. 1 S. Pearl St., Albany, NY.

The Metro (Saratoga Springs): 518-584-1424. 17 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.

Northern Lights (Clifton Park): 518-371-0012. North Country Commons, 1208 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY, 12065.

Buffalo

Nietzche’s: 716-886-8539. 248 Allen St., Buffalo, NY, 14201.

Broadway Joe’s Bar & Grill: 716-836-9555. 3051 Main St. Website

Club Diablo: 716-842-0666. 517 Washington St. Website

Club Infinity: 716-565-0110. 8166 Main St, Amherst. Website

Club Paradise: 716-648-4944. 3950 McKinley Pkwy, Blasdell. Website

Club W: 199 Delaware Ave. Website

Merlin’s: 716-886-9270. 727 Elmwood Ave.

Mohawk Place: 716-855-3931. 47 E. Mohawk St. Website

Soundlab: 716-440-5907. 110 Pearl St. Website

Town Ballroom: 716-852-3900. 681 Main St. Website

Tudor Lounge: 716-855-9643. 335 Franklin St. Website

Xtreme Wheels: 716-871-9361. 356 Herrel Ave. Website

Syracuse

Lost Horizon: 315-446-1934. 5863 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY, 13214.

Borders Books & Music (mostly acoustic): 315-466-0314. Carousel Mall, Syracuse, NY.

Happy Endings Coffeehouse (mostly acoustic): 315-475-1853. 317 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY, 13202.Website

Dinosaur BBQ: 315-476-4937. 246 W. Willow St., Syracuse, NY, 13202. Website