Big Apple Barbeque Block Party Madison Square Park (free!) with music too

The 6th Annual Big Apple Barbeque Block PartyThis looks like a pretty tasty way to spend a day, or a weekend... BBQ and Mardi Gras Indians! It's almost like 2nd and Dryades is coming to New York. Almost.June 7 and 8, 2008 in Madison Square ParkNew York, NYNoon to 6pmhttp://www.bigapplebbq.org/Admission is free!MAP of Madison Square ParkBarbecue is $8 per plate, sides and desserts $4 per plate and drinks range $2-$6Feed your belly with variations...

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The Bamboo Room in Lake Worth Florida is Closing

Sad news. Another Live Music Venue in South Florida is closing.taken from The Bamboo Room's website:Tue. 05.13.2008Bamboo Room Will Go Dark, For Now -- Club Closing May 31 There’s an old adage that the bar business is recession-proof, but Bamboo Room is first and foremost a live music venue and we are not immune. Rising fuel costs make it increasingly difficult for national touring acts to include South Florida in their routing plans. Coupled with lower concert attendance during the summer, the truth is simple to understand -- particularly...

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NYC Subway Auditions

I always thought it would make for an interesting festival to bring the performers we see below ground every day up to the surface for a festival. The subway Accordions, Violins, Brass Bands, Guitar strummers along with Preachers, and all the Buksters in a setting like Woodstock circa 1960s. Hey some of the music is really great. And that guy with the accordion, you know who I'm talking about, may actually be the front man for a great band we don't know about.The reason I started to ramble on about the below-street performers? New York City is...

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