Free Music March 9, 10 and 11, 2010!!!
Warm, spring-like hello and welcome (we almost hit 60 degrees F today at Columbus Circle!) to all music enthusiasts out there! We have some great news for anyone on the lookout for spare change and free entertainment in New York this week! If grabbing a beer at a bar around the corner tonight sounds a little too extravagant and you’re facing the possibility of staying in and trying to live through another episode of the Wendy Williams show with your roommates, then boy, do we a have treat for you! Get off the couch and check out what this amazing city has in store for you (one of the best things about living in the Apple is that you can ALWAYS find fun and interesting FREE events if you only look for them).
So, tonight, Tuesday, March 9 - Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez
If you’re in a rock mood, head to the Lakeside Lounge in East Village to catch Christine Ohlman (the one and only “Beehive Queen” from SNL!) to get a taste of her upcoming album, The Deep End.
Lakeside Lounge (www.lakesidelounge.com) – 9PM
162 Ave B (between 10th and 11th Sts)
212-529-8463
Subway: L to First Ave; 6 to Astor Pl
Wednesday, March 10, - Luther Wright and the Wrongs
That’s of course if you like country and folk music – nothing but respect although you won’t find that genre on our iPod 
Nonetheless, if your cowboy boots are made for walking and you feel like catching a glimpse of Chelsea on what is supposed to be a beautiful, starry Wednesday night, visit Hill Country (the venue is equally famous for their BBQ) and listen to Luther Wright. The show is FREE and starts at 9pm.
Hill Country (www.hillcountryny.com)
30 W 26th St (between Broadway and Sixth Ave)
Chelsea
212-255-4544
Subway: N, R, W to 28th St
Thursday, March 10 – Lowry
And when you’re ready to get back to the more alternative, electro/indie-rock scene, jump to another fascinating neighborhood in New York – Williamsburg (Brooklyn, that’s where the music scene is currently vibrant and colorful at least). Lowry couples modern folk with indie rock and electronic soundscapes and adds some raw and honestly brutal lyrics to the mix – giving you a very special and … inspiring music experience that you’ll definitely remember! The show starts at 10pm.
184 Bedford Ave (at North 7th St, Williamsburg)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
718-218-9737
Subway L to Bedford Ave
And who thought that New York has to be expensive? Check out these awesome shows and let us know what you think! ENJOY!!!
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The Grateful Dead at New York Historical Society
So who of you thought that the Grateful Dead were just a bunch of crazy, drug-induced guys who liked to jam? We all know them for their original, eclectic style of music fusing rock, blues, folk, psychodelia, jazz (and what not…) as well as their super long improvisations at live shows. Well, since 2008, the University of California at Santa Cruz has been the permanent home of the Dead’s impressive archive of fan mail, photographs, posters, album art, stage props, banners, and recordings.
With all that said, here’s some awesome news for all you New Yorkers, Big Apple-visitors and of course our dear Columbus Circle Hostel guests! The very first large-scale exhibition of this Deadhead treasure trove is happening here at the New-York Historical Society, so you can see exactly what a long, strange and lucrative trip it’s been Some of the highlights from the archive include concert and recording posters, album art, large-scale marionettes and other stage props, banners, and vast stores of decorated fan mail. We also found it extra exciting and interesting that as the band toured the country, they played in New York City on a regular basis, from early dates at Greenwich Village coffeehouses, spontaneous shows in Central Park and at Columbia University; to concerts at mid-sized venues, such as the Fillmore East, The Academy of Music and the 46th Street Rock Palace in Brooklyn during the 1970s; and, ultimately, to performances at larger halls and stadiums such as Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and Giants Stadium.
And since the New York Historical Society is so conveniently located from CCH, go ahead and visit the exhibition! We guarantee an amazing experience that will take you on a safe but still pretty hallucinogenic trip with the Grateful Dead. You’ll get to see how the band,their philosophy and all of the social upheavals that had taken place at the time contributed to the shape of our current cultural and political landscape.
We’d love for you to share your opinions with us! Make sure to stop by at the front desk to chat
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West; New York NY
(212) 873-3400; www.nyhistory.org
Daily until July 4
Price: $7 (students with ID) -$12 (adults)