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| 11-Day Benefit to Support 55 Bar Is Running September 23 - October 2 Adored by patrons and musicians alike, 55 Bar is utterly unique in the New York City music scene; an unfussy, inexpensive, dive bar where audiences can watch some of the world's best jazz and blues musicians from ten feet away. It's a club where brilliant newcomers can launch their careers and seasoned professionals can workshop new compositions before going out on the road. Regulars include Mike Stern, Leni Stern, Wayne Krantz, David Binney, Adam Rogers, Henry Hey, Keith Carlock, Tim Lefebvre, KJ Denhert, Sweet Georgia Brown, Tessa Souter, Kendra Shank, Ayana Lowe, Duchess, Thana Alexa, Nicole Zuraitis, Ben Monder, Jim Ridl, Jim Campilongo and many more. Now, in an all too familiar story, this iconic venue is in danger of closing. With live music decimated by the pandemic, 55 Bar is swamped with expenses from the 14 months it remained shuttered by government mandate. As word trickled out, the legions of musicians who can't bear the thought of NYC without the club have organized an all-star series of shows beginning September 23rd and running through October 2nd 2021. Performances will take place at 9:30 PM nightly, and will also be live streamed on YouTube. Confirmed performers include Nir Felder, Chris Potter, Hipster Assassins, Tangiers Blues Band, Dan Weiss & Ari Hoenig, Mike Stern, David Binney, Adam Rogers DICE with Fima Ephron & Nate Smith, Rudder, Antonio Sanchez with Donny McCaslin, Miguel Zenon and Scott Colley, and Oz Noy. See below for the full schedule. All fans of live music and of the 55 Bar are invited to attend. The proceeds from these shows will give a big boost to the club and provide some all-important maneuvering room while they work things out. 55 Bar is savable. The numbers are perhaps too big for the 55 Bar to handle alone, but completely achievable through a wider effort. To that end, the club will be launching a fundraiser in the coming weeks. The 55 Bar is located at 55 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014. Proof vaccination is required to enter. Full Schedule Wednesday, September 22 – Nir Felder Thursday, September 23 – Chris Potter Friday, September 24 – Hipster Assassins Saturday, September 25 – Tangiers Blues Band Sunday, September 26 – Dan Weiss & Ari Hoenig Monday, September 27 – Mike Stern Tuesday, September 28 – David Binney Wednesday, September 29 – Adam Rogers DICE (with Fima Ephron & Nate Smith) Thursday, September 30 – Rudder (with Keith Carlock, Henry Hey, Chris Cheek, Tim Lefebvre) Friday, October 1 – Antonio Sanchez, Miguel Zenon, Donny McCaslin and Scott Colley Saturday, October 2 – Oz Noy write your comments about the article :: © 2021 Jazz News :: home page |