If you are a music lover.
The Bowery ballroom is one of the most important live music venues. Located in one of the most famous neighborhoods, Bowery in the stunning Manhattan.
Every true New Yorker knows, it’s not Bowery Street or Bowery Avenue. It’s the Bowery. This mile-long stretch in Lower Manhattan was home to the city’s original performing arts scene. Many local artists that are now famous started here. The bowery was located next to CBGB’s which was a very well known place for rock lovers, and this made the venue become one of the most iconic venues too.From vaudeville to punk rock, the Bowery has played host to New York’s edgiest acts. It has hosted amazing performers like Metallica, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and Broken Social Scene. The Rolling Stones awarded it #1 Best Club in America.
This amazing place has grand venues while also having spaces for more intimate gatherings, with consistently great sound and sightlines, and touches of old-school class, with bars on all three floors keeping things buzzing before, during and after the concert.
The Bowery ballroom has hosted great music festivals and events, has appeared in movies like “Coyote ugly” ” Nick and Norah’s Infinite playlist” and has had albums recorded live in this place, and will continue to do so
Last summer I was able to see one of my favorite bands WallFlowers, I was amazed by the lights but especially the acoustics! You could enjoy every single part of the band. From the drummer to the guitarist every song was just perfect, and this is hard to find in a venue this size because most of the time the sound is not clear and the show can be ruined. Every floor has a different vibe with different decorations and on the third floor they hosted the best after party! A very unique venue, the way it is set up really makes me enjoy the show. Also in September they host the biggest guitar contest, and that is something I definitely wouldn’t pass on.
If you have plans to visit NYC and want to experience really good live music, this little place with a great history is the one for you.