Barbès

Live music in Park Slope, Brooklyn

An intimate bar and performance space in Park Slope, Brooklyn, featuring jazz, world music, classical, and more, every night of the week.

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Mon, Oct 26 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

DANA LYN & KYLE SANNA with SUSAN MCKEOWN

DANA LYN & KYLE SANNA - With special guest SUSAN MCKEOWN A "Through the Looking Glass" approach to traditional Irish music. SUSAN MCKEOWN Grammy award-winning and BBC Award-nominated vocalist and songwriter Susan McKeown is widely acknowledged as one of the most powerful and innovative voices in folk music today. She has performed with Pete Seeger, Natalie Merchant, Billy Bragg, Arlo Guthrie, Mamadou Diabate, Mali’s Ensemble Tartit, Queens band Mariachi Réal de Mexico, Lúnasa, Flook and The Klezmatics, with whom she won a Grammy Award performing lyrics by Woody Guthrie. DANA LYN & KYLE SANNA Hailed as “first-rate, versatile musicians” by The New Yorker and “a top-notch fiddle-and-guitar duo” by The New York Times, Dana Lyn and Kyle Sanna connect the dots between their experience as composers and improvisers in New York City’s rich musical community and their deep admiration for traditional Irish music. The duo has collaborated with some of the greatest interpreters of the Irish tradition, including Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Cillian Vallely, Kevin Burke, Mick McAuley, and Seamus Egan. The duo’s music will be featured in the upcoming Ken Burns film The American Revolution. Since 2015 their projects have been focused on themes of environmental fragility. “The Great Arc” and “The Coral Suite” celebrate biodiversity through Lyn’s artwork, while also highlighting pressing environmental issues, and their work for string orchestra, “Under the Sea-Wind”, amplifies Rachel Carson’s message that the health of the planet rests on the balance of relationships between life and the cycles of nature. Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Dana Lyn has collaborated with Stew, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Heather Christian, Susan McKeown, Mick Moloney, Taylor Mac, Brooklyn Rider, and the Apple Hill String Quartet. One of her favorite things to do is to write music for her friends and then play that music with them at Barbes. Guitarist Kyle Sanna’s diverse musical practice includes composition, improvisation, the recording studio, live coding, and the traditional music of Ireland. He performs regularly with Kinan Azmeh, Maeve Gilchrist, Seamus Egan, and Martin Hayes. WNYC’s New Sounds and Sound Check host John Schaefer called his music “unconventionally beautiful.” 7pm $20 suggested. Pay now online or that night in person.

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Mon, Oct 26 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$15.00

TROPICAL VORTEX Presents: A.B.E.L.A

A.B.E.L.A The Asociación de Bateristas Electrónicos de Latinoamerica (A.B.E.L.A.) is an inclusive and transdisciplinary collective of Latinx percussionists who venture into technological exploration and their relationship with the ancestral rhythms of the American continent. “El Sindicato” (“The union”), as it is also known, has more than 10 rotating members from the depths of the Latin gozadera: Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Puerto Rico are some of its spiritual headquarters. ABELA has two fundamental objectives: to pursue equal rights for all percussionists in the world and to make the public dance until capitalism is destroyed. TROPICAL VORTEX is Barbès long-running series showcasing all manners of tropical styles from Latinolandia with live band and DJs playing cumbia, chicha, guaguanco, mambo, plena, Sanjuanitos and other styles of vintage or not so vintage styles. Past artists include Combo Chimbita, Chicha Libre, Los Cumpleaños, Bulla en el Barrio with appearances by Chico Trujillo, Son Rompe Pera, Paito y los Gaiteros de Punta Brava, Ceferina Banquez, Son Palenque and many many more.. With resident DJ's SONIDO CHICHADELICO and ADRIAN IS HUNGRY and Special Guests $15 suggested Pay now online or in person that night. PRODUCED WITH OUR FRIENDS AT ILEGAL MEZCAL

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Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

REED TURCHI: "Road Ends in Water Album Release Show.

REED TURCHI - Road Ends in Water Album Release Show Reed Turchi is a Grammy Winning musician, poet, and producer from Swannanoa, North Carolina, now living in Brooklyn. Hailed as "Beyond genre constraints" by The Oxford American, and described as "a blast of blues rock…both crafted and improvised" by Rolling Stone, Turchi has performed his slide guitar & kudzu boogie sound across the US and Europe since 2010. Featured by NPR, PBS, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, No Depression, KEXP, Living Blues, The Oxford American, Daytrotter, and many more, Turchi has established himself as one of the most varied and prolific artists and producers operating in the roots-music world today. This concert will celebrate the release of Turchi's new album "ROAD ENDS IN WATER," with a special performance of the record in its entirety. Turchi will be joined by Seth Barden (bass), Eric Burns (guitar), and Joseph Yount (drums). $20 Pay now online or that day in person,

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Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Oct 28 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Shoko Nagai's TOKALA

Shoko Nagai's TOKALA explores the sound of the ancient connection between Japan and middle east via silk road where cultural exchange happened and left an imprint which became integral part of Japanese culture. We can raise awareness of the ancient connection between Far East Asia and Islamic world the middle east. Shoko Nagai ( accordion/ electronics, voice) Satoshi Takeishi ( percussion) Guest tba 8pm $20 suggested - donate now online or in person that day

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Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$28.25

JENNY SCHEINMAN: All Species Parade - 7pm set

JENNY SCHEINMAN - All Species Parade 7pm set (for the 9pm set, click here) Jenny Scheinman - violin; Carmen Staaf - piano; Kenny Wollesen - drums; Steve Cardenas - guitar; Tony Scherr - bass Violinist Jenny Scheinman has worked extensively with some of the most innovative jazz artists in the world such as Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Brian Blade, Nels Cline and Marc Ribot. She has also toured and recorded with numerous American songwriting legends such as Lucinda Williams, Bruce Cockburn, Rodney Crowell, Lou Reed and Ani Difranco. She is featured on the original cast recording of Anais Mitchell's hit musical Hadestown. In 2015, she premiered a multi-media performance at Duke University entitled Kannapolis:A Moving Portrait, which she continues to present in theaters around the country. She has released ten albums of original music. In 2019, she released an eponymous album with her band Parlour Game, which she co-leads with drummer Allison Miller. Jenny also had a long running Barbès residency that started almost 20 years ago and lasted until she moved to the other coast, we are always thrilled to host her back 7pm show All tickets are $25 and general admission. Tickets do not guarantee a seat, which are limited to about half of our capacity.

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Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

$28.25

JENNY SCHEINMAN - All Species Parade - 9pm set

JENNY SCHEINMAN - All Species Parade 9pm set (Click here for the 7pm set) Jenny Scheinman - violin; Carmen Staaf - piano; Kenny Wollesen - drums; Steve Cardenas - guitar; Tony Scherr - bass Violinist Jenny Scheinman has worked extensively with some of the most innovative jazz artists in the world such as Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Brian Blade, Nels Cline and Marc Ribot. She has also toured and recorded with numerous American songwriting legends such as Lucinda Williams, Bruce Cockburn, Rodney Crowell, Lou Reed and Ani Difranco. She is featured on the original cast recording of Anais Mitchell's hit musical Hadestown. In 2015, she premiered a multi-media performance at Duke University entitled Kannapolis:A Moving Portrait, which she continues to present in theaters around the country. She has released ten albums of original music. In 2019, she released an eponymous album with her band Parlour Game, which she co-leads with drummer Allison Miller. Jenny also had a long running Barbès residency that started almost 20 years ago and lasted until she moved to the other coast, we are always thrilled to host her back 9pm show All tickets are $25 and general admission. Tickets do not guarantee a seat, which are limited to about half of our capacity.

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Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Oscar Noriega's CROOKED QUARTET

For years, composer and multi-instrumentalist OSCAR NORIEGA brought his Crooked Trio to Barbès every Friday from 5 to 7 - which he had conceived as a vehicle for his drumming. Oscar is back with his crooked ways, but concentrating on his main instruments, alto saxophone and clarinets. The sets will retain the casual vibe of the trio, with a mixture of standards and Oscar's compositions. Among other things, Oscar Noriega is a member of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil,Endangered Blood (Chris Speed, Jim Black, Trevor Dunn), Boss Tenor and he co-leads the brass band Banda De Los Muertos with Jacob Garchik. With: Oscar Noriega - Compositions. saxophone and clarinets, and a rotating casts of musicians often including Marta Sanchez - Piano; Christopher Tordini - Bass and Jason Nazary - Drums; Justin Mullens - trumpet as well as many others. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.50

Erik Della Penna's BYZANTINE STOMPERS

Erik Della Penna's BYZANTINE STOMPERS Erik Della Penna’s new project is the future of ancient music. Byzantine manuscripts and American roots music are used to create concise compositions, and these became the template for this acoustic trio to improvise. Come hear this archaeological dig into ancient music, carelessly rendered and naively informed by both Mediterranean antiquity and American roots music. As Brave New World is to the future, Byzantine Stompers are to the past: Both prophetic and inaccurate. With Erik Della Penna - guitars, vocals // Daisy Castro - violin // Wade Schuman - harmonicas 8pm $20 suggested

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Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

DINGONEK STREET BAND

DINGONEK STREET BAND Built on the celebratory energy and raw spontaneity of the New Orleans brass band tradition, Dingonek has created a funky, high-energy party music all its own by absorbing and reworking elements of Afrobeat, Ethio-Jazz, Hip-hop, punk rock, free jazz, and Balkan brass music. $20 10pm

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Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

CANTOS AL VIENTO - CHILDREN'S MUSIC

A special Halloween edition of Cantos al Viento/ Children’s music Join us for “Cantos al viento”– a delightful journey through the melodies of Latino-American children's music. Enjoy a cultural tapestry. Immerse yourself in a bilingual musical adventure, harmoniously blending Spanish and English for a 45-minute escapade tailored for children aged 2 to 8 years. $15 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person.

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Sat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90

Bi TYRANT vs. The Supreme Court - Album Release Party

Bi TYRANT vs. The Supreme Court Album Release Party Brooklyn punks https://linktr.ee/bityran celebrate the release of Bi TYRANT vs. The Supreme Court, a riot grrrl album colliding punk guitars with vibraphone and piano, featuring Valerie Vetere on guitar and Brittany Anjou on piano, vocals, and vibraphone. Singles include “Put Nine Womxn on the Supreme Court,” “How Many Womxn Are In Your Band?” and “Incel Bitch.” Their viral punk cover of “FDT” has racked up more than 9 million streams on TikTok. Bi TYRANT Linktree Featured Single “How Many Womxn Are In Your Band? (The Clibretto)” Album — Pre-Release Bandcamp Exclusive Bi TYRANT vs. The Supreme Court IG: @bi_tyrantofficial | TikTok: @bityrant | IG: @brittanyanjou $20 suggested Pay now online or in person that night.

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Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

DIONNE WEREWOLF - The Halloween edition

DIONNE WEREWOLF Celebrating the dark side of Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick New York City’s only werewolf orchestra covers the iconic music borne from Burt Bacharach’s collaboration with Dionne Warwick. Featuring Katie Eastburn, Clara Kennedy, Erin Flannery, Dana Lyn, Aaron Thurston, Ian Riggs, Zach Layton, Greg Glassman and Elena Moon Park. $20 suggested. Donate here in advance, or during the performance.

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Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.91 suggested donation

PANGARI AND THE SOCIALITES - SKALLOWEEN.....

PANGARI AND THE SOCIALITES. Classic Ska, Soul and Rocksteady inspired by Lloyd Knibb, Don Drummond and the Skatalites. The large band includes a rotating cast of musicians led by the fierce Ari Folman-Cohen. Probably Featuring: Alec Spiegelman - alto sax Kyle Nasser -tenor sax Maria Eisien - bari sax Jackie Coleman - trumpet Adam Dotson - trombone Dany Fox - piano Rob Ritchie - guitar Adam Minkoff - vocals/guitar Ari Folman-Cohen - bass Nick Anderson - drums 10pm to midnight $20 suggested. donate now or pay that night in person.

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Sat, Oct 31 · 11:55 PM – 2:00 AM

$22.90 suggested donation

ROMAN ANGELOS SPINS HORROR SOUNDTRACKS

DJ ROMAN ANGELOS SPINS HORROR SOUNDTRACKS. Playing in between sets - 7:30 and 9:30 as well as a full set at midnight. Roman Angelos (aka Rich Bennett) is a musician, producer and DJ whose WFMU radio show, Veni Vidi Vinyl, favors Italian soundtracks, exotica, mediterranean psychedelia and other gems salvaged from the two euros vinyl bin. For this Halloween special, he will be spinning horror movie soundtracks. Listen to his playlist on the barbès channel $20 suggested Pay now online or in person that night

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Sun, Nov 1 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.87 suggested donation

CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA

Fernanda Silveira leads a weekly Choro jam in our front room with Regional Samauma and special guests. A casual affair with virtuosos. Fernanda Silveira is a cavaquinho player specializing in the Brazilian practices of choro and traditional samba. She is a disciple of Luciana Rabello and has accompanied many artists including guitarists Maurício Carrilho, Yamandu Costa and Zé Barbeiro, clarinetist Nailor Proveta, mandolinists Pedro Amorim and Miltinho Mori, as well as Ronaldo do Bandolim and Jorginho do Pandeiro. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person.

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Sun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

GIANCARLO VULCANO's RADIO HOUR

Giancarlo Vulcano reimagines the narrative radio hour Reimagining some old pieces, and creating some new ones to accompany live readings of found texts, news stories, essays and literary works. Giancarlo Vulcano is a composer in Brooklyn, NY. His most recent score was for Paul Schrader's The Card Counter, starring Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish and Willem Dafoe. In 2019, he scored the series Briarpatch, starring Rosario Dawson. which was named "one of the top 10 shows of 2020" by the L.A. times. A long association with Jeff Richmond and Tina Fey began during the SNL years, through 7 seasons of 30 Rock, culminating in his work as co-composer on Great News (NBC) and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix). $15 suggested

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Sun, Nov 1 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

STEPHANE WREMBEL

Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements, or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has often been portrayed as. As a composer, Stéphane has scored the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored his last film. He performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. While his playing falls into the general umbrella of Gypsy Swing his weekly sets also howcase his own compositions which owe as much to Django Reinhardt as they do Pink Floyd, Ravel or Middle Eastern music. Stephane is at barbes (almost) every Sunday. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

DAISY CASTRO

DAISY CASTRO Violinist Daisy Castro has been an active member of the Gypsy Jazz community both in the United States and in Europe since she was quite young. She has played on stages on both continents with many revered players, earning the respect of these luminaries and their discerning audiences.With a repertoire encompassing everything from the Django songbook to Salsa to traditional Turkish music to original compositions, along with an occasional addition of effects pedals, a whole new world of musical exploration awaits all who attend a performance. Featuring Daisy Castro - violin Emeline O’Rourke - guitar Brad Brose - guitarJames Robbins - bass And additional guest tba $20 suggested. Pay now online or that night in person.

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Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

MUSICS

Musics are Ilusha Tsinadze, Gocha Tsinadze, Chris Tordini, and Jason Nazary. Ilusha and Gocha were born in the Republic of Georgia and started improvising together soon after their family moved to the US in 91. They both play electric guitars and effects. They are joined by longtime collaborators Chris Tordini on electric bass and Jason Nazary on drums. $20 suggestedPay online now or later in person

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Mon, Nov 2 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

TROPICAL VORTEX presents ELVIRA Y LA TRIETNIA

TROPICAL VORTEX is Barbès long-running series showcasing all manners of tropical styles from Latinolandia with live band and DJs playing cumbia, chicha, guaguanco, mambo, plena, Sanjuanitos and other styles of vintage or not so vintage styles. Past artists include Combo Chimbita, Chicha Libre, Los Cumpleaños, Bulla en el Barrio with appearances by Chico Trujillo, Son Rompe Pera, Paito y los Gaiteros de Punta Brava, Ceferina Banquez and many many more.. ELVIRA y la TriEtnia" Colombian Caribbean Folk & POP-Roc Elvira y la TriEtnia" infuses Latin poprand Rock with diverse elements from Colombian folklore. Drawing primarily from indigenous rhythms of the Caribbean coast, such as sones de negros, cumbia, bullerengue, chandé, gaita, fandango, porro, and merecumbé among other popular Caribbean sounds. In doing so, it represents the tri-ethnicity that defines her as a global woman. Alberto Fontes - Guitarra eléctrica; Juan Sebastián Monsalve - bajo; Víctor Babilonia - batería; Néstor Gómez - Tambor alegre and: Elvira Bustamante - Voz y maracas With resident DJ's SONIDO CHICHADELICO and ADRIAN IS HUNGRY and Special Guests $20 suggested Pay now online or in person that night. PRODUCED WITH OUR FRIENDS AT ILEGAL MEZCAL

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Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

TAMAR KORN & A KORNUCOPIA

Tamar Korn, she of Brain Cloud and Cangelosi Cards fame, has been dazzling us for over a decade, surprising us at every turn with her choice of repertoire, hopscotching, in one set, from early jazz, Western swing and American roots music to Yiddish songs, vocal solos and unexpected recitatives involving new and old poetry and philosophical essays. Tamar doesn't use a template, she creates it as she goes along. Friends, not always timely named, always come and join. $20 suggested Pay now online or that day in person,

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Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

THE ANDY STATMAN TRIO

A truly extraordinary artist, Andy Statman began his career in the 70’s as a virtuoso Mandolinist who studied and performed with David Grisman, went on to study clarinet with the legendary Dave Tarras and became one of the main architect of a Klezmer revival that started out 30 years ago and has since informed and influenced folk, Jazz and improvised music forms. Andy draws equally from Hassidic melodies, folk tunes from new and old worlds alike and Albert Ayler-influenced free-improv. The result reads like a very personal search for the sacred based both on traditions and introspection. Featuring Larry Eagle - drums; Jim Whitney - bass and Andy Statman - clarinet and mandolin. $20 tickets. Reserve now or pay in person that night. Tickets do not guarantee a seat - just admission. Half of the room will be standing. We suggest getting there at least 30 minutes ahead to get a seat.

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Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Free – $16.85

ETHAN LIPTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA

Ethan Lipton and his orchestra have been playing their brand of jazz/folk/alternative nosh with a chewy singer-songwriter center for almost two decades. The quartet delivers original songs steeped in sincerity and soul. Dubbed the city’s "Best Lounge Act" by New York Magazine, The band has been a fixture at Barbes and appeared at Celebrate Brooklyn and Pitchfork Paris and won an Obie for its show “No Place to Go” produced by The Public Theater. www.ethanlipton.com $15 suggested. Pay now online or that day in person. Book the livestream anytime, or watch the archive after the show

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Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

IMAL GNAWA

Imal Gnawa’s music is rooted in traditional Morrocan Gnawa music but adds a strong futuristic element. They use traditional instruments - sintir and krakrebs - augmented by electronic elements. They just released their debut E.P, Twilight Prophecy. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Oscar Noriega's CROOKED QUARTET

For years, composer and multi-instrumentalist OSCAR NORIEGA brought his Crooked Trio to Barbès every Friday from 5 to 7 - which he had conceived as a vehicle for his drumming. Oscar is back with his crooked ways, but concentrating on his main instruments, alto saxophone and clarinets. The sets will retain the casual vibe of the trio, with a mixture of standards and Oscar's compositions. Among other things, Oscar Noriega is a member of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil,Endangered Blood (Chris Speed, Jim Black, Trevor Dunn), Boss Tenor and he co-leads the brass band Banda De Los Muertos with Jacob Garchik. With: Oscar Noriega - Compositions. saxophone and clarinets, and a rotating casts of musicians often including Marta Sanchez - Piano; Christopher Tordini - Bass and Jason Nazary - Drums; Justin Mullens - trumpet as well as many others. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

ASTRID KULJANIC TRANSATLANTIC EXPLORATION COMPANY (FEAT. BEN ROSENBLUM)

ASTRID KULJANIC TRANSATLANTIC EXPLORATION COMPANY (FEAT. BEN ROSENBLUM) Croatian vocalist Astrid Kuljanic has immersed herself in an eclectic variety of musical traditions from around the world. Her journey from the Balkans to New York has allowed her to absorb Jazz, Brazilian, and acquire an advanced knowledge of performing with electronics. Astrid is equally skilled in faithful interpretations of these styles as she is inventive in her own arrangements – employing mixed meters and folk harmonies personally and authentically. With her quartet Astrid Kuljanic Transatlantic Exploration Company, she celebrated the debut album Riva released for OneTrickDog* Records with a sold-out concert at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. With her Croatian-Slovenian band Mildreds, she recorded two albums for Aquarius Records. The band is the subject of a 2021 documentary film produced by Hommage Productions. In addition to her work as a bandleader, Astrid is a frequent collaborator on various projects. In 2020 she was a part of Thana Alexa’s album ONA, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Vocal Jazz Album. Ms. Kuljanic’s mission is to engage audiences across cultural boundaries. To that end she founded Crescendo Music Festival (Croatia) which has helped local audiences connect with a diverse array of artists for more than a decade. $20 suggested - Donate online now or in person that day.

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Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

BIG LAZY

Big Lazy is an instrumental trio from New York City. 'The Big Apple's Creme de la Creme' according to the Village Voice. References have been made to noir, spaghetti western, Lynch and Tarantino soundtracks, crime jazz and burlesque but Big Lazy's organic and uncontrived music remains beyond category. "the beauty of Ulrich’s music is how it avoids specificity, leaving it to listeners to imagine where they want to…A beguiling new album, “Don’t Cross Myrtle,” alternates between the raucous and the lyrical.” The New Yorker. With Stephen Ulrich - guitars; Andrew Hall - bass and Yuval Lion - drums $20 suggestedPay now online or that day in person

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Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.84 suggested donation

DIRTY DESMONDS

DIRTY DESMONDS (formerly Pakula Surprise) is a trio with Eric Pakula on alto sax, Blake Lindberg on drums and Nick Cudahy on bass. They play Eric Pakula’s compositions, which are a mashup of swing and country music combined with 1960’s TV music. They also play the music of Lenny Tristano, Charlie Parker and Bud Powell. Pakula’s biggest influences include Lee Konitz, Sydney Bechet and Paul Desmond. They will be set up in our front room, in casual and acoustic fashion. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person that day.

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Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$21.95

ANTHONY COLEMAN - Saturdays in November

Pianist and composer Anthony Coleman will be in residence every Saturday at 6pm in November Coleman has presented his own work at the Sarajevo Jazz Festival (Bosnia), North Sea Jazz Festival (Holland), Saalfelden Festival (Austria), and the Krakow and Vienna Jewish Culture Festivals. He has been the recipient of too many commissions to list and he has recorded extensively for Tzadik and include the trio Sephardic Tinge (Sephardic Tinge, 1995; Morenica, 1998; Our Beautiful Garden is Open, 2002) and Selfhaters Orchestra (Selfhaters, 1996; The Abysmal Richness of the Infinite Proximity of the Same, 1998). Coleman has also toured and recorded with John Zorn, Elliott Sharp, Marc Ribot, Shelley Hirsch, Roy Nathanson, and many others. Barbès has been lucky to host him numerous times in the past twenty years - so here is to hoping there will be twenty more. =========================== 6pm $20 Tickets Purchase tickets now or in person that night. Seats are not guaranteed and are first come first served

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Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

MARCELLUS HALL & THE INDIVIDUALS

MARCELLUS HALL & THE INDIVIDUALSAlternative-Americana steeped in 60-70s pop is delivered by singer-songwriter Marcellus Hall and mainstays Damon Smith, Mike Shapiro, and Matt Martin. "A great songwriter, a great singing man, and a powerful, heart-wrenching, spirited front man for a tight rock and roll band. A troubadour for sure! I Will Never Let You Down is his most musical, energetic, album yet, and the band comes together like gangbusters!" - Bob Odenkirk "The record is awesome! - great, refined, pop gems; the band is sick and Marcellus is in the zone." - Adam Green $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

BANDA DE LOS MUERTOS

Banda de Los Muertos is back every Saturday of the monthIn the Mexican state of Sinaloa, brass bands (bandas) are part of every public celebration. In the 1940's, the pioneering Banda El Recodo started mixing up traditional brass band tunes with contemporary Mexican music and transformed the idiom into a powerful new popular genre. Oscar Noriega, Jacob Garchik and Los Muertos bring it all it back to Brooklyn. Featuring Oscar Noriega - clarinet; Jacob Garchik - sousaphone; Chris Speed - clarinet; Ben Holmes - trumpet; Justin Mullens - trumpet; Curtis Hasselbring - trombone; Brian Drye - trombone; Rachel Drehmann - baritone horn; Jeff Davis - drums; Lineup is subject to change.. All tickets are $20 and general admission.

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Sun, Nov 8 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.87 suggested donation

CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA

Fernanda Silveira leads a weekly Choro jam in our front room with Regional Samauma and special guests. A casual affair with virtuosos. Fernanda Silveira is a cavaquinho player specializing in the Brazilian practices of choro and traditional samba. She is a disciple of Luciana Rabello and has accompanied many artists including guitarists Maurício Carrilho, Yamandu Costa and Zé Barbeiro, clarinetist Nailor Proveta, mandolinists Pedro Amorim and Miltinho Mori, as well as Ronaldo do Bandolim and Jorginho do Pandeiro. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person.

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Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

AQUARIUM SOLARIUM

Aquarium Solarium is a new original project from Jason Loughlin that draws from Latin music, Exotic, 1950's Hollywood film scores and Surf. The band features Tom Beckham on vibraphone, Dave Speranza on bass and Dan Rieser on drums. $20 suggestedPay now online or that day in person

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Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

OLLI SOIKKELI

OLLI SOIKKELIOlli has toured and recorded with virtuoso accordionist Julien Labro, with New York based Brasilian 7-string guitarist Cesar Garabini playing mostly Brasilian Choro music as well as with Grammy award winning pianist Marian Petrescu. “One of the great new international talent in Gypsy Swing, Olli Soikkeli is a riveting Finnish guitarist who combines astonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul in a way that places him among the worthiest current day successors to the legacy of the great Django” Wall St Journal. With Olli Soikkeli - guitar; Eduardo Belo - bass and Brad Brose - guitar. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Mon, Nov 9 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

BRIAN DRYE QUINTET

BRIAN DRYE QUINTET Brian Drye is a world-renowned trombonist and pianist based in New York City. “An adept composer with an ear for melody” (All About Jazz), Drye’s artistry effortlessly bridges traditional mastery with fearless modern experimentation. He has performed and recorded with the Hank Roberts Sextet, Billy Martin’s Wicked Knee, The Wood Brothers, Steven Bernstein, Slavic Soul Party, John Batiste and Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All-Stars. His debut as a leader, Bizingas, was hailed as “one of the best introductions to a new band” by The New York Times. Drye has spent the last two decades exploring and performing a vast array of music including jazz of all eras, rock, funk, salsa, gospel, reggae, balkan, Mexican Banda, Brazilian Forro and Klezmer. In 2024 Brian was recognized as a rising star trombonist by Downbeat magazine and is the original Broadway cast trombonist for the Grammy® and Tony® Award-winning show, Hadestown as well as the trombonist for the off-broadway production of Hadestown at the New York Theater Workshop. Brian Drye Quintet Brian Drye - Trombone Mike McGinnis - Clarinet Rahul Carlberg - Piano Carmen Quill - Bass Kenny Wollesen - Drums $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

STEPHAN CRUMP - YUHAN SU

STEPHAN CRUMP - YUHAN SU Yuhan Su • vibraphoneStephan Crump • acoustic bass A vivid, intimate set of duet music for acoustic bass and vibraphone featuring veteran explorer Stephan Crump and rising star Yuhan Su “As a bassist and composer, Mr. Crump avoids obvious routes but manages never to lose his way”The New York Times STEPHAN CRUMP Stephan Crump is a Grammy-nominated bassist and composer, collaborator and bandleader, soloist and educator, based in New York City since 1994. A Memphis native, Crump fell for New York’s fecund scenes during his first semester at Amherst College, when he would drive hours to play late-night, weekday gigs in the West Village. He knew this is where he’d make his life and career.Working beyond genre, he has become a crucial component of multiple New York music communities in and beyond jazz. For two decades, Crump recorded and toured as a third of Vijay Iyer’s acclaimed trio, helping to build that band’s global reputation. Meanwhile, many of his own ensembles—Rhombal, with Tyshawn Sorey, Ellery Eskelin, and Adam O’Farrill; Secret Keeper, with Mary Halvorson; Rosetta Trio, with Jamie Fox and Liberty Ellman—prize versatility and voicings in a manner that more traditional configurations often do not. His Borderlands Trio, with pianist Kris Davis and drummer Eric McPherson, brings this same mentality to a more familiar setting. Other collaborators have included Miguel Zenón, Gordon Gano, Patti Austin, Johnny Clyde Copeland, Wadada Leo Smith, Jim Campilongo, David Gilmore, Sam Newsome, Steve Lehman, Cory Smythe, Ingrid Laubrock, Okkyung Lee, Mat Maneri, and Ches Smith. Crump’s physical and emotional connection to the bass is abundant through the new sextet Slow Water, which explores ecology and environment through composition and group communication. He teaches On Magnetism, a course in connecting more deeply through one’s instrument, after a lifetime of doing just that, and lives still in Brooklyn with his wife and collaborator, the singer Jen Chapin, and their two sons. YUHAN SU “Like the best fiction, it’s entirely enveloping.”- Downbeat. New York-based Taiwanese vibraphonist Yuhan Su is a leading force in contemporary jazz, recognized for a style that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply evocative. Recently named one of the "Up-and-Comers of the Year" by The New York City Jazz Record and a 2025 Downbeat Rising Star of Vibraphone nominee, Su has also been distinguished as one of the "Top 25 Best Vibraphonists in History" by U Discover Music. Her discography as a leader spans five critically acclaimed releases, including her most recent work, OVER the MOONs (2025, Endectomorph), and the celebrated Liberated Gesture (2023, Sunnyside). Her work has garnered prestigious accolades globally, including the 2024 Golden Melody Award for "Best Instrumental Composer" and multiple honors from the Golden Indie Music Awards, including "Best Album of the Year" and "Best New Artist." A sought-after collaborator, Su was selected as the 2025 Jazz Gallery Residency Commission Artist and a member of the M3 (Mutual Mentorship of Musicians) Cohort 7. She has performed alongside visionary figures such as Vijay Iyer, Amir Elsaffar, Greg Osby, and Matt Mitchell. Yuhan Su is a Ludwig-Musser Percussion, Resta-Jay Percussion, and Alternate Mode Inc. endorsed artist. $20 Purchase tickets here in advance or in person during the performance

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Tue, Nov 10 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

BARBES LIVE KARAOKE (with Allyssa Lamb)

BARBÈS LIVE KARAOKE (with Allyssa Lamb) Our monthly live piano karaoke party takes place the 2d Thursday pf the month from 7 to 9:30pm and is hosted by pianist and singer Allyssa Lamb (of Las Rubias del Norte) . The rules of engagement are as follow- Sign up in person that day and pick a song from a repertoire of over 100 songs that will be made available ahead of time. - Get a cocktail. - Sing - Repeat. FOR A LIST OF SONGS, CLICK HERE Tunes will be mostly drawn from pop and rock tunes from 1955-1985 - (Harry Nilsson, Beatles, Carol King, Dione Warwick, Paul Simon, Leslie Gore, Peggy Lee, Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, Billy Joel, Gloria Gaynor, Donovan, The Shirelles, Al Greene, Dolly Parton, , Johnny cash, Neil Diamond and way more). Live accompaniment will provided on piano by Allyssa Lamb. Some of the lyrics will be made available online beforehand. Or bring your Ipad.. This is will be a Karaoke party, not a singing competition. $20 suggested

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Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

GATO LOCO

Gato Loco, led by Stefan Zeniuk, was born from the streets of New York. Exotic and foreign, yet simultaneously urban and familiar. Their live show delivers an instant party, filled with celebration and joy; like a decadent latin mambo ballroom, thrown in the midst of a 21st century rock show : this is BIG music. In 2009, they recorded their debut album, "Coconino" in the basement of a spice factory in Philadelphia. Since 2010, they have released 2 records on the legendary Winter & Winter Records, 2010′s “Gato Loco” (live in Bordeaux), and 2013′s “The Enchanted Messa”, a reimagination of Giuseppe Verde’s “Requiem”. They have toured extensively throughout europe and beyond, playing major festivals in France and Austria, jazz clubs in Holland and Germany, Greenhouses and art parties in Italy & Switzerland. $20 suggested. Pay now online or that night in person

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Fri, Nov 13 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Oscar Noriega's CROOKED QUARTET

For years, composer and multi-instrumentalist OSCAR NORIEGA brought his Crooked Trio to Barbès every Friday from 5 to 7 - which he had conceived as a vehicle for his drumming. Oscar is back with his crooked ways, but concentrating on his main instruments, alto saxophone and clarinets. The sets will retain the casual vibe of the trio, with a mixture of standards and Oscar's compositions. Among other things, Oscar Noriega is a member of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil,Endangered Blood (Chris Speed, Jim Black, Trevor Dunn), Boss Tenor and he co-leads the brass band Banda De Los Muertos with Jacob Garchik. With: Oscar Noriega - Compositions. saxophone and clarinets, and a rotating casts of musicians often including Marta Sanchez - Piano; Christopher Tordini - Bass and Jason Nazary - Drums; Justin Mullens - trumpet as well as many others. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

SONELIUS SMITH & ADAM KAHAN.

Sonelius Smith (piano) and Adam Kahan (bass) and special guests ALBUM RELEASE SHOW FOR "WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN WE FIND OUT" out on 577 records Sonelius Smith and Adam Kahan started their musical partnership in 2015. Combining roads traveled and untraveled, what they don’t know and what they haven’t already played; Smith and Kahan explore original compositions, standards, and some other stuff. On any given night they are sure to play something wildly beautiful, compelling and familiar, and then break through the guard rails and drive off a musical cliff. ---------------- Sonelius Smith is the greatest pianist you’ve probably never heard. A truly unique artist, his ideas are more incendiary than the staunchest avant-gardist (though the avant-garde can’t claim him). He can also be straight-ahead or even in the pocket (but the straight-aheaders wouldn’t touch him). Living the music for more than eight decades and hailing from Hillhouse, Mississippi, he plays with a soul and spirit that are intangible. Infused with tradition and history, he rejects the expected at every measure. He may be inclined to play a well traveled standard, but then approach it in such a way that sounds alarm bells for the Jazz Police. On any given night he’ll play the most beautiful unimagined music you’ll ever hear, produce puzzling even confounding passages, and patiently give space and silence their due. The list of greats Sonelius has played with is both long and impressive - Kenny Dorham, Charles Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Elvin Jones, Rashied Ali, Archie Shepp, Freddie Hubbard, Shamek Farrah – to name just a few. His compositions have been recorded by greats such as Ahmad Jamal, David Murray, Stanley Cowell, Robin Kenyatta and others. When not making music, Sonelius is a prolific painter. Amongst the three pianos in his house, electric keyboards, upright bass, guitar, drums, scores of music… are endless canvases he’s painted over the years – portraits of Jazz greats such as Monk and Trane, abstracts, nudes, still lifes, musical notes, you name it. *** Adam Kahan is a bass player and filmmaker who has been collaborating with Sonelius Smith for over 10 years, and in many different forms. They first started working together, with saxophonist/flutist Clare Daly, writing and recording music for film. This led to the three working as a trio playing regularly in New York. Adam then formed and led the Lo-Fly sextet which featured Smith on piano, Daly on baritone, Ray Scro on baritone and soprano, Nana Sakomoto on trombone and Dwayne Cook Broadnax on drums. Adam also worked with pianist David Durrah for multiple years, up until his death in 2021. As a filmmaker, Adam has made documentaries on Rahsaan Roland Kirk (how he first met Sonelius), Buster Williams, Andres Serrano, Fred Tomaselli, narrative and experimental shorts as well. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

LIVING LANGUAGE

Led by multi-instrumentalist Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (Antibalas, Low Mentality), Living Language pays homage to Fela Kuti and his Afrobeat concept in a nimble, soulful jazz format. The ensemble features musicians from Antibalas, Akoya Afrobeat, Charles Bradley & The Extraordinaires, and Midnight Magic. Living Language creates dance-friendly new colloquialisms. Interaction and communication abound. $20 suggestedDonate in advance, or pay in person that night

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Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

$16.64 suggested donation

MICHAEL HEARST presents: The Unusual, Extraordinary, Curious, and Unconventional Songbook

Michael Hearst and his band return to Barbes for a performance of Songs for Unusual Creatures, Extraordinary People, Curious Constructions, andUnconventional Vehicles geared to curious families, extraordinary children, and their unusual friends. The show draws from Hearst's series of books, albums, and PBS series. It is a musical and visual presentation of some of the most bizarre animals that roam the planet, odd and daring characters, vehicles you never knew existed, and buildings sometimes stranger than the Brooklyn Bridge. Fun (and stealthily educational) for the whole family! 4pm show Donate online now or that day in person

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Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$21.95

ANTHONY COLEMAN - Saturdays in November

Pianist and composer Anthony Coleman will be in residence every Saturday at 6pm in November Coleman has presented his own work at the Sarajevo Jazz Festival (Bosnia), North Sea Jazz Festival (Holland), Saalfelden Festival (Austria), and the Krakow and Vienna Jewish Culture Festivals. He has been the recipient of too many commissions to list and he has recorded extensively for Tzadik and include the trio Sephardic Tinge (Sephardic Tinge, 1995; Morenica, 1998; Our Beautiful Garden is Open, 2002) and Selfhaters Orchestra (Selfhaters, 1996; The Abysmal Richness of the Infinite Proximity of the Same, 1998). Coleman has also toured and recorded with John Zorn, Elliott Sharp, Marc Ribot, Shelley Hirsch, Roy Nathanson, and many others. Barbès has been lucky to host him numerous times in the past twenty years - so here is to hoping there will be twenty more. =========================== 6pm $20 Tickets Purchase tickets now or in person that night. Seats are not guaranteed and are first come first served

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Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.50

Michael Bates' ACROBAT

Acrobat, the quintet led by bassist/composer Michael Bates, features five fearless voices exploring one of music's most mysterious personalities, Dmitri Shostakovich. With literal themes by Shostakovich or themes composed with his spirit, "Acrobat" is full of music that is playful yet dark and swinging. And while Shostakovich is clearly being channeled, the voices of these five fantastic improvisers will be on full display: Beautiful and vicious, elegant and dissonant, and humor laced with serene sarcasm.With Marty Ehrlich - clarinet; Mazz Swift -violin; Sara Schoenbeck - bassoon; Michael Bates - bass and Michael Sarin - drums $20 Tickets

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Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

YOTOCO

Yotoco is a dynamic 5-member band from Brooklyn, NY vibrantly blending the sounds of the Puerto Rican Cuatro with Afro-Caribbean Folklore, Son Cubano, Cumbia, Salsa, and Plena. YOTOCO's soulful harmonies, original lyrics, and pulsating rhythms pioneer a refreshing sound in Latin music, promising an unforgettable musical journey. Sebastian Lopez on bass and voice; Natalia Perez on Guiro, Clave and Voice; Gianni Mano on Timbales, and Geovani Caldero on Puerto Rican Cuatro. Yotoco is named after the town Yotoco, Colombia. $20 suggested Donate now or in person that day

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Sun, Nov 15 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.87 suggested donation

CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA

Fernanda Silveira leads a weekly Choro jam in our front room with Regional Samauma and special guests. A casual affair with virtuosos. Fernanda Silveira is a cavaquinho player specializing in the Brazilian practices of choro and traditional samba. She is a disciple of Luciana Rabello and has accompanied many artists including guitarists Maurício Carrilho, Yamandu Costa and Zé Barbeiro, clarinetist Nailor Proveta, mandolinists Pedro Amorim and Miltinho Mori, as well as Ronaldo do Bandolim and Jorginho do Pandeiro. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person.

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Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

MISS MAYBELL & THE RAGTIME ROMEOS

Miss Maybell & Charlie Judkins play a large repertoire of early jazz, ragtime and blues from the 1890’s - 1920’s. They source their tunes from old 78 records and antique sheet music, trying to give new life to songs often created over 100 years ago. They have played and sold out residencies at the legendary Birdland Theater. They also have played on festival bills throughout the country and in Europe. they recently headlined ‘Sevilla Swing’ in Seville, Spain and they sold out a week of shows at Marian's Jazz Room in Bern, Switzerland. With Charlie Judkins - piano; Miss Maybell - banjo and voice and Brian Nalepka - bass. $20 suggestedDonate in advance, or pay in person that night.

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Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

STEPHANE WREMBEL

Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements, or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has often been portrayed as. As a composer, Stéphane has scored the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored his last film. He performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. While his playing falls into the general umbrella of Gypsy Swing his weekly sets also howcase his own compositions which owe as much to Django Reinhardt as they do Pink Floyd, Ravel or Middle Eastern music. Stephane is at barbes (almost) every Sunday. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

LAFAYETTE GILCHRIST

LAFAYETTE GILCHRIST "New Orleans barrelhouse piano, the Impressionism of Ravel and Duke Ellington’s jaggy solo-piano sound form the bedrock of Lafayette Gilchrist’s style at the keyboard. But if there’s one big influence on the way he thinks about rhythm, it’s the deeply swinging ‘pocket' of a classic go-go beat... On 'Dark Matter’…the hypnosis of the pocket comes through.” – Giovanni Russonello, The New York Times “Lafayette Gilchrist has dug deep into [jazz piano] history… he's tapping into jazz's spiritual, historical and cultural roots. He's an old soul at ease in the modern world.” – Kevin Whitehead, NPR’s Fresh Air Lafayette Gilchrist’s music draws on the span of jazz history from stride to free improvisation, along with inspiration from hip-hop, funk, and Washington D.C.’s unique go-go sound. His work thrives on making surprising connections between styles and influences, boldly veering from piledriver funk to piquant stride, vigorous swing to hip-hop swagger, contemplative abstraction to deep-bottom grooves. Gilchrist has toured extensively with David Murray, and his compositions have graced the soundtracks of David Simon’s acclaimed series The Wire, The Deuce, and Treme. Gilchrist has performed with Cassandra Wilson, Macy Gray, Oliver Lake, Andrew Cyrille, Orrin Evans, Paul Dunmall, Hamid Drake, William Parker, the Sun Ra Arkestra and many more. Gilchrist’s second solo recording, 2019's "Dark Matter," which muses on the elusive and mysterious matter that ties the universe together, landed on numerous critics best of lists. $20 Pay online or in person that day

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Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90

EL VAPOR DE BROOKLYN

EL VAPOR DE BROOKLYN El Vapor de Brooklyn is born out of the NYC Boricua diáspora. Much like their antecessors and inspirations Los Pleneros de la 21 and Viento de Agua, VdB is intent on keeping and furthering Puerto Rican music, particularly through the diasporic lens. The Brooklyn-based octet, comprised of Puerto Rican (some, members of LP21), Latinx, and American musicians, takes an unconventional approach to plena and bomba, with influences from jazz, contemporary music, timba, r&b, and reggaeton - much in the spirit of Rafael Cortijo more than 60 years ago while based in this same City. With a foot in PR and another in NYC, VdB brings a fresh influenced take on the genres while keeping true to their original spirit of carrying on the stories of those who practice them at their time and place. These are our stories, today. And this is what they sound like. Pi Lebrón : vocals Jailene Michelle : flute/vocals Raul Ríos : trumpet/vocals Emily Pecoraro: bass clarinet Dariel Peniazek : guitar Bam Rodríguez : bass Nelson Matthew “Mateo” González : barriles Victor Pablo : drums/vocals/compositions/lead $20 suggested Pay now online or in person that night. PRODUCED WITH OUR FRIENDS AT ILEGAL MEZCAL

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Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

TAMAR KORN & A KORNUCOPIA

Tamar Korn, she of Brain Cloud and Cangelosi Cards fame, has been dazzling us for over a decade, surprising us at every turn with her choice of repertoire, hopscotching, in one set, from early jazz, Western swing and American roots music to Yiddish songs, vocal solos and unexpected recitatives involving new and old poetry and philosophical essays. Tamar doesn't use a template, she creates it as she goes along. Friends, not always timely named, always come and join. $20 suggested Pay now online or that day in person,

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Tue, Nov 17 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Free

The Archipelago Book Club presents: A conversation around Sevgi Soysal's Walking

Archipelago Books and Barbès are starting a book club! Join Archipelago editors for drinks and discussion at Barbès. Our pick for November is Sevgi Soysal's Walking, a novel first published in 1970 and translated from Turkish by Maureen Freely. Soysal was a major figure in Turkey in the 60s and 70s, as both a committed socialist opposing the military dictatorship and a novelist and short story writer. At Walking’s heart are two young people, Elâ and Memet, each trapped by forms they did not choose for themselves. Fury seems to power the novel, but this fury expands into a larger attention and delicacy. Soysal writes about the earth as much as the society that surrounds her characters. It's a beautiful and complex book, rife for discussion. Books are available for purchase here, and at Barbès a couple weeks ahead of our meeting. Special solo oud performance by Julie Dodge We hope you'll join us. 6 to 7:30pm

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Wed, Nov 18 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.50

Erik Della Penna's BYZANTINE STOMPERS

Erik Della Penna's BYZANTINE STOMPERS Erik Della Penna’s new project is the future of ancient music. Byzantine manuscripts and American roots music are used to create concise compositions, and these became the template for this acoustic trio to improvise. Come hear this archaeological dig into ancient music, carelessly rendered and naively informed by both Mediterranean antiquity and American roots music. As Brave New World is to the future, Byzantine Stompers are to the past: Both prophetic and inaccurate. With Erik Della Penna - guitars, vocals // Daisy Castro - violin // Wade Schuman - harmonicas 8pm $20 suggested

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Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

THE PRE-WAR PONIES

THE PRE-WAR PONIES. 20s, 30s and 40s forgotten gems by the likes of Irving Berlin and Hoagy Carmichael but also Fred Ahlert, Joe Young, Chas Tobias, and Eddie Jones, none of whom are exactly household names. But maybe they should be... With Daria Grace - vocals & baritone ukulele, J. Walter Hawkes - trombone, ukulele & vocals, Jim Whitney - bass, and Willie Martinez - drums. $20 suggestedPay now or that night in person

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Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

THE ARNTZEN FAMILY & FRIENDS

The Arntzen family is tied together by music, and have been so for several generations. Traditional Jazz has been the first love for many in this clan, and it still runs strong. Think music inspired by Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Baby Dodds, Sydney Bechet. However, other genres may bubble up as well, from folk ballads to bebop to synth-pop. Come and see how it'll play out. Evan Arntzen on clarinet, vocals and saxophone, Leif Arntzen on trumpet, vocals and guitar, Miles Francis Arntzen on drums, guitar and vocals as well as frequent guest Arnt Arntzen on banjo, guitar, vocals, plus special guests tba. $20 suggested Pay now online or that night in person.

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Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Oscar Noriega's CROOKED QUARTET

For years, composer and multi-instrumentalist OSCAR NORIEGA brought his Crooked Trio to Barbès every Friday from 5 to 7 - which he had conceived as a vehicle for his drumming. Oscar is back with his crooked ways, but concentrating on his main instruments, alto saxophone and clarinets. The sets will retain the casual vibe of the trio, with a mixture of standards and Oscar's compositions. Among other things, Oscar Noriega is a member of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil,Endangered Blood (Chris Speed, Jim Black, Trevor Dunn), Boss Tenor and he co-leads the brass band Banda De Los Muertos with Jacob Garchik. With: Oscar Noriega - Compositions. saxophone and clarinets, and a rotating casts of musicians often including Marta Sanchez - Piano; Christopher Tordini - Bass and Jason Nazary - Drums; Justin Mullens - trumpet as well as many others. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

K8A / SHAHZAD ISMAILY / IVA BITTOVA

K8A / SHAHZAD ISMAILY / IVA BITTOVA Three singular musical imaginations meet for the first time at Barbès for an evening of fearless improvisation and unexpected discovery. Violinist and composer K8A draws on Ethiopian musical traditions and electronics; multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily moves fluidly between rhythm, texture, and melody; and Czech violinist, vocalist, and composer Iva Bittová blurs the boundaries between folk, avant-garde, and theatrical expression. Together, these three shape-shifting artists enter uncharted territory, where their distinct musical languages collide, intertwine, and unfold in real time. $20 8pm

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Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

CHEO Y LOS CONSENTIDOS DE LA CASA

CHEO Y LOS CONSENTIDOS DE LA CASA Salsa Funk, from Cheo (Los Amigos Invisibles, Locobeach, DJ Afro) and his crew. Revisiting old salsa dura hits and writing the future one - with a full on crew - 3 percussionists, piano, bass - and Cheo's guitar taking the place of the horn section. Followed by DJ setsAll tickets are $20 and general admission.

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Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.84 suggested donation

DIRTY DESMONDS

DIRTY DESMONDS (formerly Pakula Surprise) is a trio with Eric Pakula on alto sax, Blake Lindberg on drums and Nick Cudahy on bass. They play Eric Pakula’s compositions, which are a mashup of swing and country music combined with 1960’s TV music. They also play the music of Lenny Tristano, Charlie Parker and Bud Powell. Pakula’s biggest influences include Lee Konitz, Sydney Bechet and Paul Desmond. They will be set up in our front room, in casual and acoustic fashion. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person that day.

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Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$21.95

ANTHONY COLEMAN - Saturdays in November

Pianist and composer Anthony Coleman will be in residence every Saturday at 6pm in November Coleman has presented his own work at the Sarajevo Jazz Festival (Bosnia), North Sea Jazz Festival (Holland), Saalfelden Festival (Austria), and the Krakow and Vienna Jewish Culture Festivals. He has been the recipient of too many commissions to list and he has recorded extensively for Tzadik and include the trio Sephardic Tinge (Sephardic Tinge, 1995; Morenica, 1998; Our Beautiful Garden is Open, 2002) and Selfhaters Orchestra (Selfhaters, 1996; The Abysmal Richness of the Infinite Proximity of the Same, 1998). Coleman has also toured and recorded with John Zorn, Elliott Sharp, Marc Ribot, Shelley Hirsch, Roy Nathanson, and many others. Barbès has been lucky to host him numerous times in the past twenty years - so here is to hoping there will be twenty more. =========================== 6pm $20 Tickets Purchase tickets now or in person that night. Seats are not guaranteed and are first come first served

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Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

THE MILKMAN & SONS

The Milkman & Sons is a dynamic Brooklyn-based quartet blending blues, R&B, and jazz. Known for transporting audiences through a musical time machine, the band performs original music alongside timeless classics from legends like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Ray Charles, and Otis Redding. For six years, the band has hosted a weekly Thursday residency at The Archer in Jersey City, effortlessly shifting from an intimate ambiance to contagious, room-energizing performances. Their latest release is a new album dedicated to this home base, designed to deliver a soulful experience to listeners. Marcus Milius (Vocals & Harmonica): Originally from Los Angeles, Marcus has performed across Japan, China, England, Spain, and Scandinavia. With vocals reminiscent of Leon Redbone and Dr. John and virtuosic harmonica stylings ranging from Paul Butterfield to Larry Adler, he crafts personal narratives and catchy tunes in the style of the old greats.Stephen Ulrich (Guitar) & Andrew Hall (Upright Bass): Both hailing from Big Lazy, they provide the band's core instrumentation.Uri Zelig (Drums): Filling out the rhythm section, Uri joins from Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band. $20 suggested. Pay now online or that night in person.

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Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

GUACHINANGOS

GUACHINANGOS. Folk fusion from another dimension, Guachinangos fuses son jarocho, cumbia, champeta and other rhythms with an irresistible swing. A mix of traditional and electric instrumentation makes for particularly vibrant shows, which are part dance party and part community gatherings. With Juan Carlos Marin - requinto jarocho, voice; Gabriella Grimaldi - violin, voice; Alberto Fontes - electric guitar, jarana; Victor Babilonia - drums; Elvira Bustamante - maracas, voice, dance; Leo Catricala - bass; Inka Ortiz - tambor alegre. $20 suggested Pay now online or that day in person,

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Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.87 suggested donation

CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA

Fernanda Silveira leads a weekly Choro jam in our front room with Regional Samauma and special guests. A casual affair with virtuosos. Fernanda Silveira is a cavaquinho player specializing in the Brazilian practices of choro and traditional samba. She is a disciple of Luciana Rabello and has accompanied many artists including guitarists Maurício Carrilho, Yamandu Costa and Zé Barbeiro, clarinetist Nailor Proveta, mandolinists Pedro Amorim and Miltinho Mori, as well as Ronaldo do Bandolim and Jorginho do Pandeiro. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person.

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Sun, Nov 22 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90

WILL & ANNA HOLSHOUSER

WILL HOLSHOUSER Anna and Will Holshouser, a fiddle and accordion duo who also happen to be father and daughter, play a range of Appalachian and related music: old-time fiddle tunes, hymns, Cajun music and original tunes. Anna (fiddle) grew up playing violin and has played and recorded with various NYC bands including Mikey Leão, Parks Department and Provider. Will (accordion) is a veteran of the NY scene and has played with Regina Carter, David Krakauer, Andy Statman, Michael Winograd, Eric Vloeimans, Loudon Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Suzanne Vega and many others. $20 suggested Pay online now or in person that night.

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Sun, Nov 22 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

STEPHANE WREMBEL

Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements, or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has often been portrayed as. As a composer, Stéphane has scored the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored his last film. He performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. While his playing falls into the general umbrella of Gypsy Swing his weekly sets also howcase his own compositions which owe as much to Django Reinhardt as they do Pink Floyd, Ravel or Middle Eastern music. Stephane is at barbes (almost) every Sunday. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

REGINALD CHAPMAN'S CHAPHOUSE

Currently based in Brooklyn by way of Richmond, Virginia and Champaign, Illinois, trombonist and composer Reginald Chapman works at the intersection of jazz tradition, hip-hop production, gospel harmony, experimental electronic music, and brass-band energy. With a doctorate in jazz and a cognate in modern classical composition, Chapman brings a deeply studied approach to music that remains unpretentious, groove-driven, and open to discovery. That balance has earned him a reputation as a musician’s musician, connecting with fellow players, close listeners, and beat-heads alike. Chaphouse is the Brooklyn-based octet at the center of that work. Layered horn writing opens naturally into collective improvisation, while originals and reimagined songs become starting points rather than fixed destinations. Melodies move through the ensemble, solos grow from the pocket instead of interrupting it, and every performance follows a different route guided by the conversation unfolding onstage. The result is a sound that preserves the classics, embraces the present, and keeps reaching toward what comes next. Website: https://www.reginaldchapman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regchapmanjr/ Chaphouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaphouseband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCja3G1qUhxh_J8TWT1TP0iw Music: https://chaphouse.bandcamp.com Featuring: Reginald Chapman - trombone Ryan Easter - trumpet Lomar Brown - alto sax Victor Solano - tenor sax I’vré Cooper - trombone Roella Oloro - keys Ben Ferrell - bass Curtis McPhatter - drums $20 suggested. Donate here in advance, or during the performance.

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Mon, Nov 23 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$21.95 suggested donation

MYLA GOLDBERG & QUINCE MARCUM

Myla Goldberg & Quince MarcumAccordion, banjo, bouzouki. Voices. New Compositions on Diverse Topics Autopsy Biopsy Mouthwash Fish a Hard Heart a Cad Queen Relict Virgin Fizz $20 suggested - Donate now online or that day in person.

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Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$15.00

TROPICAL VORTEX Presents: A.B.E.L.A

A.B.E.L.A The Asociación de Bateristas Electrónicos de Latinoamerica (A.B.E.L.A.) is an inclusive and transdisciplinary collective of Latinx percussionists who venture into technological exploration and their relationship with the ancestral rhythms of the American continent. “El Sindicato” (“The union”), as it is also known, has more than 10 rotating members from the depths of the Latin gozadera: Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Puerto Rico are some of its spiritual headquarters. ABELA has two fundamental objectives: to pursue equal rights for all percussionists in the world and to make the public dance until capitalism is destroyed. TROPICAL VORTEX is Barbès long-running series showcasing all manners of tropical styles from Latinolandia with live band and DJs playing cumbia, chicha, guaguanco, mambo, plena, Sanjuanitos and other styles of vintage or not so vintage styles. Past artists include Combo Chimbita, Chicha Libre, Los Cumpleaños, Bulla en el Barrio with appearances by Chico Trujillo, Son Rompe Pera, Paito y los Gaiteros de Punta Brava, Ceferina Banquez, Son Palenque and many many more.. With resident DJ's SONIDO CHICHADELICO and ADRIAN IS HUNGRY and Special Guests $15 suggested Pay now online or in person that night. PRODUCED WITH OUR FRIENDS AT ILEGAL MEZCAL

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Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$16.64 suggested donation

VINNIE SPERRAZZA

VINNIE SPERRAZZA Vinnie Sperrazza is a Brooklyn-based jazz drummer. He has made a mark on the New York jazz community with his swinging, enthusiastic playing and his commitment to original projects. He is a member of Michael Formanek's Drome Trio, the Hank Roberts Trio and Hank Roberts Sextet, Ethan Iverson Pepperland Band, and many independent jazz groups. He has released acclaimed recordings as a leader on Fresh Sound, Loyal Label, and Positone Records. Hillai Govreen: tenor sax and clarinet JP Schlegelmilch: piano Vinnie Sperrazza: drums and tunes. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Tue, Nov 24 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Nov 25 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

WILL BERNARD

WILL BERNARD TRIO Will began playing and recording as a member of Peter Apfelbaum’ss Hieroglyphics Ensemble who made their recorded debut with Don Cherry on Multikulti (A&M 1989). Since then, Bernard has participated in a host of boundary stretching groups, ranging from jazz, hip-hop and world music to experimental music, with many stops in between. “Will Bernard is one of the best-kept jazz-guitar secrets on the planet.” – Dan Ouellette, Billboard $20 suggested Pay online now or in person

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Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Oscar Noriega's CROOKED QUARTET

For years, composer and multi-instrumentalist OSCAR NORIEGA brought his Crooked Trio to Barbès every Friday from 5 to 7 - which he had conceived as a vehicle for his drumming. Oscar is back with his crooked ways, but concentrating on his main instruments, alto saxophone and clarinets. The sets will retain the casual vibe of the trio, with a mixture of standards and Oscar's compositions. Among other things, Oscar Noriega is a member of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil,Endangered Blood (Chris Speed, Jim Black, Trevor Dunn), Boss Tenor and he co-leads the brass band Banda De Los Muertos with Jacob Garchik. With: Oscar Noriega - Compositions. saxophone and clarinets, and a rotating casts of musicians often including Marta Sanchez - Piano; Christopher Tordini - Bass and Jason Nazary - Drums; Justin Mullens - trumpet as well as many others. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

MAMIE MINCH

MAMIE MINCH Mamie Minch, a longtime staple of New York City’s acoustic blues scene, pairs up with percussionist Dean Sharenow on her first album in a decade, the EP Slow Burn. On this collection of songs, you’ll find Mamie’s traditional influences stretch out, turn up, get deeper, groovier, funkier. The tracks include an R.L. Burnside piece reworked as a feminist future blues, a woozy folk tribute to Yves Klein Blue, in between some foot stompers a la Jessie Mae Hemphill and a few tender embraces in plain spoken poetry. Listening to Slow Burn is like unpacking a time capsule of American music that’s been stored in Mamie’s 1930’s National steel for decades and filtered with a modern femme sensitivity. $20 8pm

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Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

RED BARAAT

RED BARAAT The band’s 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Concert is touted as the #8 top performance of all time by New York Magazine and their 2025 album, Bhangra Rangeela (Sinj Records), confirms they are one of most vital bands out there. Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy. Created with no less a purposeful agenda than manifesting joy and unity in all people, Red Baraat’s spirit is worn brightly on its sweaty and hard-worked sleeve.

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Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

Found Sound Nation presents: Mara Rosenbloom + Selendis S.A. Johnson

FOUND SOUND NATION Presents: Mara Rosenbloom + Selendis S.A. Johnson Grounded in Found Sound Nation’s ethos that encourages the diminishing of boundaries in music-making and music-listening — be they ethnic, cultural, or stylistic — FSN Presents features a diverse curation of artists from our global FSN network. Each concert features an FSN-curated artist who, in turn, invites a guest to share the bill. Each performer will offer an intimate 20-30 min salon style set, inviting audiences to experience a unique, intimate offering of sound and story. $20 Pay here in advance or at the door

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Sat, Nov 28 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$21.95

ANTHONY COLEMAN - Saturdays in November

Pianist and composer Anthony Coleman will be in residence every Saturday at 6pm in November Coleman has presented his own work at the Sarajevo Jazz Festival (Bosnia), North Sea Jazz Festival (Holland), Saalfelden Festival (Austria), and the Krakow and Vienna Jewish Culture Festivals. He has been the recipient of too many commissions to list and he has recorded extensively for Tzadik and include the trio Sephardic Tinge (Sephardic Tinge, 1995; Morenica, 1998; Our Beautiful Garden is Open, 2002) and Selfhaters Orchestra (Selfhaters, 1996; The Abysmal Richness of the Infinite Proximity of the Same, 1998). Coleman has also toured and recorded with John Zorn, Elliott Sharp, Marc Ribot, Shelley Hirsch, Roy Nathanson, and many others. Barbès has been lucky to host him numerous times in the past twenty years - so here is to hoping there will be twenty more. =========================== 6pm $20 Tickets Purchase tickets now or in person that night. Seats are not guaranteed and are first come first served

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Sat, Nov 28 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

SANDA WEIGL & FRIENDS

Sanda Weigl sings Romanian Roma songs with Shoko Nagai - piano, accordion & Satoshi Takeishi - percussion/drums Romanian-born Sanda Weigl has been performing at Barbès for close to 2 decades, with a variety of projects - from the roma songs of her childhood, to the Brecht catalog, Tom Waits songbook, German medieval minnesinger repertoire and more. Sanda first achieved fame as a teen-age member of one of East Germany’s most popular rock band. After publicly denouncing Russia’s invasion of Czechoslovakia, she was sentenced to two years forced labor in an East Berlin factory and then, expelled to the West where she worked in theater in Europe with the likes or Robert Wilson. She then moved to New York where, as she puts it, she found her roots. $20 Pay online now or later in person

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Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

HABBINA HABBINA: Mediterranean Surf

Guitarist Amit Peled plays what could be described as Mediterranean surf, with a surfing style that owes much to the Middle Eastern side of the likes of Dick Dale and Ari San. The group’s repertoire consists of retro-Mediterranean-hits James Bond Soundtracks, Umm Kulthum, Aris San, , Britney Spears, and many more. Guitar - Amit PeledBass - Ran LivnehDrums - Dani Danor $20 suggested Donate now or that night in person

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Sun, Nov 29 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.87 suggested donation

CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA

Fernanda Silveira leads a weekly Choro jam in our front room with Regional Samauma and special guests. A casual affair with virtuosos. Fernanda Silveira is a cavaquinho player specializing in the Brazilian practices of choro and traditional samba. She is a disciple of Luciana Rabello and has accompanied many artists including guitarists Maurício Carrilho, Yamandu Costa and Zé Barbeiro, clarinetist Nailor Proveta, mandolinists Pedro Amorim and Miltinho Mori, as well as Ronaldo do Bandolim and Jorginho do Pandeiro. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person.

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Sun, Nov 29 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

STEPHANE WREMBEL

Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements, or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has often been portrayed as. As a composer, Stéphane has scored the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored his last film. He performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. While his playing falls into the general umbrella of Gypsy Swing his weekly sets also howcase his own compositions which owe as much to Django Reinhardt as they do Pink Floyd, Ravel or Middle Eastern music. Stephane is at barbes (almost) every Sunday. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

BAKLAVA EXPRESS

Baklava Express is a NYC based Middle Eastern inspired fusion band who mostly perform the compositions of oud player Josh Kaye. Baklava Express is a New York City-based cross cultural ensemble led by award winning composer and oud player, Josh Kaye. The group perform original compositions deeply rooted in a rich tapestry of diverse traditions, drawing strong inspiration from the liturgical music of Ashkenazi and Mizrahi communities, Ottoman classical music, and the folk traditions of the wider Mediterranean. Through the seamless fusion of these traditions, Baklava Express crafts a sound that feels both timeless and contemporary, and in doing so, the band builds musical bridges, connecting listeners from diverse backgrounds. Without a single word spoken, Baklava Express invites listeners into a world where music itself is the common language. Each piece is an invitation to find your own story and emotion within the sound, and audiences from all walks of life often discover that the music feels like a reflection of “home,” no matter where that home may be. In this way, Baklava Express creates a shared space of connection, memory, and cultural harmony, all through the power of instrumental music. Baklava Express has been featured at several festivals including the Brooklyn International Music Festival, the Greek Jewish Festival, the Nyack Jazz Festival, and their music can be heard on the soundtrack of the short, animated film “Ariel” by Conor Mcfinn. Baklava Express’ debut album, “Dávka” was released in 2023, and their upcoming album, “Sababa” is on track to drop in April of 2026. Members Include: Josh Kaye – Oud/Composition Daisy Castro – Violin James Robbins – Bass Jeremy Smith – Percussion “This mystically equipped musical train is on a perfect roll” – Tom Orr, World Music Central “a profoundly moving experience that transcends boarders and musical conventions” – Chris The Blogger, Music Arene GH “a harmonious blend of East and West” - Tamara Jenna, TJPL News $20 donations suggested. Pay now or in person that night.

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Mon, Nov 30 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

KYLE SANNA

Kyle Sanna with Yoshie Fruchter, Fred Cash, and Tony Mason Hailed by The New Yorker as a “first-rate, versatile musician”, guitarist Kyle Sanna’s musical practice includes composition, improvisation, the recording studio, coding, and the traditional music of Ireland. Sanna debuts a new all-star group playing a set of groove-based compositions and covers. 7pm $20 suggested. Pay now online or that night in person.

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Tue, Dec 1 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

TAMAR KORN & A KORNUCOPIA

Tamar Korn, she of Brain Cloud and Cangelosi Cards fame, has been dazzling us for over a decade, surprising us at every turn with her choice of repertoire, hopscotching, in one set, from early jazz, Western swing and American roots music to Yiddish songs, vocal solos and unexpected recitatives involving new and old poetry and philosophical essays. Tamar doesn't use a template, she creates it as she goes along. Friends, not always timely named, always come and join. $20 suggested Pay now online or that day in person,

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Tue, Dec 1 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Dec 2 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

THE ANDY STATMAN TRIO

A truly extraordinary artist, Andy Statman began his career in the 70’s as a virtuoso Mandolinist who studied and performed with David Grisman, went on to study clarinet with the legendary Dave Tarras and became one of the main architect of a Klezmer revival that started out 30 years ago and has since informed and influenced folk, Jazz and improvised music forms. Andy draws equally from Hassidic melodies, folk tunes from new and old worlds alike and Albert Ayler-influenced free-improv. The result reads like a very personal search for the sacred based both on traditions and introspection. Featuring Larry Eagle - drums; Jim Whitney - bass and Andy Statman - clarinet and mandolin. $20 tickets. Reserve now or pay in person that night. Tickets do not guarantee a seat - just admission. Half of the room will be standing. We suggest getting there at least 30 minutes ahead to get a seat.

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Wed, Dec 2 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$21.95 suggested donation

THE JON MADOF TRIO

Jon Madof Trio The Jon Madof Trio is the newest ensemble led by the guitarist and composer known for his work with John Zorn and as founder of the bands Zion80 and Rashanim. Described by The New York Times as “a truly soulful experience” and by The Village Voice as “a marvelous mashup,” the group draws on avant-garde and experimental jazz, post rock, punk, and more—infused with a deep Jewish soul. Featuring Yoshie Fruchter (Sandcatchers, David Krakauer) on bass and Nate Rappaport (Zusha) on drums. The band’s debut release is Netzach, on John Zorn’s Tzadik Records. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

IMAL GNAWA

Imal Gnawa’s music is rooted in traditional Morrocan Gnawa music but adds a strong futuristic element. They use traditional instruments - sintir and krakrebs - augmented by electronic elements. They just released their debut E.P, Twilight Prophecy. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Oscar Noriega's CROOKED QUARTET

For years, composer and multi-instrumentalist OSCAR NORIEGA brought his Crooked Trio to Barbès every Friday from 5 to 7 - which he had conceived as a vehicle for his drumming. Oscar is back with his crooked ways, but concentrating on his main instruments, alto saxophone and clarinets. The sets will retain the casual vibe of the trio, with a mixture of standards and Oscar's compositions. Among other things, Oscar Noriega is a member of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil,Endangered Blood (Chris Speed, Jim Black, Trevor Dunn), Boss Tenor and he co-leads the brass band Banda De Los Muertos with Jacob Garchik. With: Oscar Noriega - Compositions. saxophone and clarinets, and a rotating casts of musicians often including Marta Sanchez - Piano; Christopher Tordini - Bass and Jason Nazary - Drums; Justin Mullens - trumpet as well as many others. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$27.90 suggested donation

TOOMAI STRING QUINTET

The Toomai String Quintet Joining tradition and innovation, the Toomai String Quintet brings a fresh, global perspective to chamber music. Known for its dynamic arrangements and commitment to expanding Latin American string repertoire, this award-winning ensemble delivers electrifying performances that bridge cultures and genres. From Cuban mambo to Brazilian classical music, the group’s sound is as adventurous as it is refined. Tonight's performance at Barbès features music by Cuban composers Leo Brouwer, Tania León, Machito, and more. Featuring violinists Alex Fortes and Karla Donehew-Pérez, violist Kayla Williams, cellist Hamilton Berry, and bassist Andrew Roitstein. $25 Pay now or in person that night.

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Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

BIG LAZY

Big Lazy is an instrumental trio from New York City. 'The Big Apple's Creme de la Creme' according to the Village Voice. References have been made to noir, spaghetti western, Lynch and Tarantino soundtracks, crime jazz and burlesque but Big Lazy's organic and uncontrived music remains beyond category. "the beauty of Ulrich’s music is how it avoids specificity, leaving it to listeners to imagine where they want to…A beguiling new album, “Don’t Cross Myrtle,” alternates between the raucous and the lyrical.” The New Yorker. With Stephen Ulrich - guitars; Andrew Hall - bass and Yuval Lion - drums $20 suggestedPay now online or that day in person

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Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.84 suggested donation

DIRTY DESMONDS

DIRTY DESMONDS (formerly Pakula Surprise) is a trio with Eric Pakula on alto sax, Blake Lindberg on drums and Nick Cudahy on bass. They play Eric Pakula’s compositions, which are a mashup of swing and country music combined with 1960’s TV music. They also play the music of Lenny Tristano, Charlie Parker and Bud Powell. Pakula’s biggest influences include Lee Konitz, Sydney Bechet and Paul Desmond. They will be set up in our front room, in casual and acoustic fashion. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person that day.

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Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

THE FOUR BAGS

THE FOUR BAGS Brian Drye -Trombone Jacob Garchik -Accordion Sean Moran -Guitar Mike McGinnis -Woodwinds The Four Bags.A clarinet, an accordion, a guitar, and a trombone walk into a bar....What came out was a Brooklyn supergroup that's difficult to define but easy to enjoy. The Four Bags' dangerous chamber music will thrill and delight fans of the Kronos Quartet, Bang On A Can, Ethel, and Bill Frisell. Their outrageous new waltz project is the latest in a career that includes forays into Persian Classical Music, death metal, electro pop,and Chopin. "Exuberant, virtuosic, and light-spirited...The Four Bags make smart music with a quiet joyful intensity” -The New Republic“ -- $20Pay now online or that night in person

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Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

BANDA DE LOS MUERTOS

Banda de Los Muertos is back every Saturday of the monthIn the Mexican state of Sinaloa, brass bands (bandas) are part of every public celebration. In the 1940's, the pioneering Banda El Recodo started mixing up traditional brass band tunes with contemporary Mexican music and transformed the idiom into a powerful new popular genre. Oscar Noriega, Jacob Garchik and Los Muertos bring it all it back to Brooklyn. Featuring Oscar Noriega - clarinet; Jacob Garchik - sousaphone; Chris Speed - clarinet; Ben Holmes - trumpet; Justin Mullens - trumpet; Curtis Hasselbring - trombone; Brian Drye - trombone; Rachel Drehmann - baritone horn; Jeff Davis - drums; Lineup is subject to change.. All tickets are $20 and general admission.

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Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.87 suggested donation

CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA

Fernanda Silveira leads a weekly Choro jam in our front room with Regional Samauma and special guests. A casual affair with virtuosos. Fernanda Silveira is a cavaquinho player specializing in the Brazilian practices of choro and traditional samba. She is a disciple of Luciana Rabello and has accompanied many artists including guitarists Maurício Carrilho, Yamandu Costa and Zé Barbeiro, clarinetist Nailor Proveta, mandolinists Pedro Amorim and Miltinho Mori, as well as Ronaldo do Bandolim and Jorginho do Pandeiro. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person.

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Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

GIANCARLO VULCANO's RADIO HOUR

Giancarlo Vulcano reimagines the narrative radio hour Reimagining some old pieces, and creating some new ones to accompany live readings of found texts, news stories, essays and literary works. Giancarlo Vulcano is a composer in Brooklyn, NY. His most recent score was for Paul Schrader's The Card Counter, starring Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish and Willem Dafoe. In 2019, he scored the series Briarpatch, starring Rosario Dawson. which was named "one of the top 10 shows of 2020" by the L.A. times. A long association with Jeff Richmond and Tina Fey began during the SNL years, through 7 seasons of 30 Rock, culminating in his work as co-composer on Great News (NBC) and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix). $15 suggested

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Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$54.50

STEPHANE WREMBEL: DJANGO L'IMPRESSIONNISTE

Stéphane Wrembel: Django l'Impressionniste 6pm set. For the 8pm set, click here. Stephane Wrembel's acclaimed album, Django l'Impressionniste, is a transcription of the master's solo improvisations, which Wrembel essentially treats as a book of classical preludes. This is a rare opportunity to hear Stephane play these solo pieces in their entirety Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has too often been portrayed as.Stéphane penned the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored Allen's latest film, Rifkin’s Festival. He has performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall, Town Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. Stéphane has has released 6 albums under the moniker "The Django Experiment" and produces a yearly festival, Django a go go. Stephane Wrembel has played (almost) every Sunday at Barbès for the past 22 years. $50 . Reserve online now or in person that night - Space is limited and while a reservations guarantees you entry, it doesn't guarantee a seat.

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Sun, Dec 6 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

STEPHANE WREMBEL

Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements, or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has often been portrayed as. As a composer, Stéphane has scored the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored his last film. He performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. While his playing falls into the general umbrella of Gypsy Swing his weekly sets also howcase his own compositions which owe as much to Django Reinhardt as they do Pink Floyd, Ravel or Middle Eastern music. Stephane is at barbes (almost) every Sunday. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Sun, Dec 6 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$54.50

STEPHANE WREMBEL: DJANGO L'IMPRESSIONNISTE

Stéphane Wrembel: Django l'Impressionniste 8pm set. For the 6pm set, click here. Stephane Wrembel's acclaimed album, Django l'Impressionniste, is a transcription of the master's solo improvisations, which Wrembel essentially treats as a book of classical preludes. This is a rare opportunity to hear Stephane play these solo pieces in their entirety. Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has too often been portrayed as.Stéphane penned the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored Allen's latest film, Rifkin’s Festival. He has performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall, Town Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. Stéphane has has released 6 albums under the moniker "The Django Experiment" and produces a yearly festival, Django a go go. Stephane Wrembel has played (almost) every Sunday at Barbès for the past 22 years. $50 . Reserve online now or in person that night - Space is limited and while a reservations guarantees you entry, it doesn't guarantee a seat.

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Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

DAISY CASTRO

DAISY CASTRO Violinist Daisy Castro has been an active member of the Gypsy Jazz community both in the United States and in Europe since she was quite young. She has played on stages on both continents with many revered players, earning the respect of these luminaries and their discerning audiences.With a repertoire encompassing everything from the Django songbook to Salsa to traditional Turkish music to original compositions, along with an occasional addition of effects pedals, a whole new world of musical exploration awaits all who attend a performance. Featuring Daisy Castro - violin Emeline O’Rourke - guitar Brad Brose - guitarJames Robbins - bass And additional guest tba $20 suggested. Pay now online or that night in person.

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Mon, Dec 7 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

MUSICS

Musics are Ilusha Tsinadze, Gocha Tsinadze, Chris Tordini, and Jason Nazary. Ilusha and Gocha were born in the Republic of Georgia and started improvising together soon after their family moved to the US in 91. They both play electric guitars and effects. They are joined by longtime collaborators Chris Tordini on electric bass and Jason Nazary on drums. $20 suggestedPay online now or later in person

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Tue, Dec 8 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

THREE BLIND MICE

Three Blind Mice“Three Blind Mice” is an urban trio, city dwellers thriving in the atmosphere of small spaces. The music came to life through daytime and nightime sessions, indoors and outdoors venues in the heart of Brooklyn, NYC.Playful, poetic and resilient, the “Three Blind Mice” are set to deliver. Tales of illusion, delusion and redemption, brought to you with passion and creativity, the Three Mices are here to take you places.Born at the dusk of the pandemic, The “Three Blind Mice” is a trio comprised of seasoned musicians, each one with different backgrounds, different origins, each vibrating with the same vital energy, at the threshold of Jazz and World Music. The Three Mice:- Francis Jacob His composition have been twice nominated for a Grammy. Francis’s assertive and multi-layered guitar style has been shaped by years of touring and association with West African artists such as Kine Lam (Senegal), Sekouba Kandia Kouyate (Guinea), King Wemsah (Togo), or Kofo The Wonderman (Nigeria) - Stomu Taekeishi Stomu started playing Koto at an early age in his native Japan, and eventually one of New York’s most innovative bass players, performing and recording with a wide variety of musicians, from Paul Motian and Don Cherry, to Badal Roy, Lucia Pulido or Henry Threadgill. Stomu was the winner of Downbeat’s Critic Poll in 2009, for the category of Electric Bass and Rising Star. - Gintas JanusonisKnown for his infectious groove, his extreme versatility, his innovative and conceptual approach, Gintas is an acclaimed drummer, who has toured and recorded with some of the most iconic musicians of our times, ranging from Carlos Santana and Angélique Kidjo to Eminem and Brandford Marsalis. $20 suggested. Pay online now or that night in person

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Tue, Dec 8 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Dec 9 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

BARBES LIVE KARAOKE (with Allyssa Lamb)

BARBÈS LIVE KARAOKE (with Allyssa Lamb) Our monthly live piano karaoke party takes place the 2d Thursday pf the month from 7 to 9:30pm and is hosted by pianist and singer Allyssa Lamb (of Las Rubias del Norte) . The rules of engagement are as follow- Sign up in person that day and pick a song from a repertoire of over 100 songs that will be made available ahead of time. - Get a cocktail. - Sing - Repeat. FOR A LIST OF SONGS, CLICK HERE Tunes will be mostly drawn from pop and rock tunes from 1955-1985 - (Harry Nilsson, Beatles, Carol King, Dione Warwick, Paul Simon, Leslie Gore, Peggy Lee, Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, Billy Joel, Gloria Gaynor, Donovan, The Shirelles, Al Greene, Dolly Parton, , Johnny cash, Neil Diamond and way more). Live accompaniment will provided on piano by Allyssa Lamb. Some of the lyrics will be made available online beforehand. Or bring your Ipad.. This is will be a Karaoke party, not a singing competition. $20 suggested

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Thu, Dec 10 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

BUCK AND A QUARTER QUARTET

Founded in 2014, Buck And A Quarter Quartet was started by five friends who wanted to play the forgotten gems of the golden age of American popular music as a string band. They cover vintage pop, western swing, traditional jazz, tangos, and vintage-inspired originals, all in a category-defying style described as ‘skiffle meets Cole Porter’ and ‘what kind of music IS this?’ Buck And A Quarter has been playing for dancing and listening at venues all over New York City and the northeast. Our line-up includes Brian Nalepka (gut-string bass and tuba), Mike Weatherly (plectrum guitar, banjo, and gut-string bass), John Bianchi (clarinet and saxes), John “Sir Scratchy” Landry (violin), Chris Bannon (tenor banjo), Angus Loten (tenor guitar and percussion), and Ben Mealer (national steel ukulele and tiple). $20 suggested - Donate online now or in person that day.

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Thu, Dec 10 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

RED BARAAT

RED BARAAT The band’s 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Concert is touted as the #8 top performance of all time by New York Magazine and their 2025 album, Bhangra Rangeela (Sinj Records), confirms they are one of most vital bands out there. Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy. Created with no less a purposeful agenda than manifesting joy and unity in all people, Red Baraat’s spirit is worn brightly on its sweaty and hard-worked sleeve.

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Fri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Oscar Noriega's CROOKED QUARTET

For years, composer and multi-instrumentalist OSCAR NORIEGA brought his Crooked Trio to Barbès every Friday from 5 to 7 - which he had conceived as a vehicle for his drumming. Oscar is back with his crooked ways, but concentrating on his main instruments, alto saxophone and clarinets. The sets will retain the casual vibe of the trio, with a mixture of standards and Oscar's compositions. Among other things, Oscar Noriega is a member of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil,Endangered Blood (Chris Speed, Jim Black, Trevor Dunn), Boss Tenor and he co-leads the brass band Banda De Los Muertos with Jacob Garchik. With: Oscar Noriega - Compositions. saxophone and clarinets, and a rotating casts of musicians often including Marta Sanchez - Piano; Christopher Tordini - Bass and Jason Nazary - Drums; Justin Mullens - trumpet as well as many others. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Fri, Dec 11 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

MICHAEL WINOGRAD & THE HONORABLE MENTSHN W/ SPECIAL GUEST SOCALLED

Michael Winograd & the Honorable Mentshn w/ special guest SoCalled Don't miss your chance to celebrate the 7th night of Hanukkah with arguably one of the many Klezmer bands from Brooklyn. Michael Winograd (clarinet,) Dan Blacksberg (trombone,) Will Holshouser (accordion,) Carmen Staaf (piano,) Zoe Guigueno (bass,) David Licht (drums,) and all the way from Montreal (that's in Canada,) guest vocalist SoCalled. $20 Pay now online or that day in person,

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Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

LIVING LANGUAGE

Led by multi-instrumentalist Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (Antibalas, Low Mentality), Living Language pays homage to Fela Kuti and his Afrobeat concept in a nimble, soulful jazz format. The ensemble features musicians from Antibalas, Akoya Afrobeat, Charles Bradley & The Extraordinaires, and Midnight Magic. Living Language creates dance-friendly new colloquialisms. Interaction and communication abound. $20 suggestedDonate in advance, or pay in person that night

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Sun, Dec 13 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.87 suggested donation

CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA

Fernanda Silveira leads a weekly Choro jam in our front room with Regional Samauma and special guests. A casual affair with virtuosos. Fernanda Silveira is a cavaquinho player specializing in the Brazilian practices of choro and traditional samba. She is a disciple of Luciana Rabello and has accompanied many artists including guitarists Maurício Carrilho, Yamandu Costa and Zé Barbeiro, clarinetist Nailor Proveta, mandolinists Pedro Amorim and Miltinho Mori, as well as Ronaldo do Bandolim and Jorginho do Pandeiro. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person.

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Sun, Dec 13 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

STEPHANE WREMBEL

Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements, or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has often been portrayed as. As a composer, Stéphane has scored the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored his last film. He performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. While his playing falls into the general umbrella of Gypsy Swing his weekly sets also howcase his own compositions which owe as much to Django Reinhardt as they do Pink Floyd, Ravel or Middle Eastern music. Stephane is at barbes (almost) every Sunday. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Sun, Dec 13 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

OLLI SOIKKELI

OLLI SOIKKELIOlli has toured and recorded with virtuoso accordionist Julien Labro, with New York based Brasilian 7-string guitarist Cesar Garabini playing mostly Brasilian Choro music as well as with Grammy award winning pianist Marian Petrescu. “One of the great new international talent in Gypsy Swing, Olli Soikkeli is a riveting Finnish guitarist who combines astonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul in a way that places him among the worthiest current day successors to the legacy of the great Django” Wall St Journal. With Olli Soikkeli - guitar; Eduardo Belo - bass and Brad Brose - guitar. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Mon, Dec 14 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

ENDANGERED QUARTET

Endangered Quartet Roy Nathanson - Winds / PoetryBrian Drye - Trombone / VocalsTim Kiah - Bass / VocalsJessie Mills - Violin / Vocals The Endangered Quartet came into being through friendships that developed between musicians over a course of years, playing songs and sharing ideas outside of the context of the existing projects they were currently engaged in. They have developed this new quartet sound, a diverse chamber music blending classical, jazz, rock, and folk idioms. A collective of composers, they are committed to a vision of honest and soulful expression — endangered but essential human values. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Tue, Dec 15 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

TAMAR KORN & A KORNUCOPIA

Tamar Korn, she of Brain Cloud and Cangelosi Cards fame, has been dazzling us for over a decade, surprising us at every turn with her choice of repertoire, hopscotching, in one set, from early jazz, Western swing and American roots music to Yiddish songs, vocal solos and unexpected recitatives involving new and old poetry and philosophical essays. Tamar doesn't use a template, she creates it as she goes along. Friends, not always timely named, always come and join. $20 suggested Pay now online or that day in person,

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Tue, Dec 15 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Dec 16 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

SAM BARDFELD TRIO

Sam Bardfeld Trio:Sam Bardfeld - violinJacob Sacks - pianoMichael Sarin - drums Violinist Sam Bardfeld is a member of the Jazz Passengers and has worked frequently with Bruce Springsteen. His music has been described as "brilliantly odd and altogether lovely"(Chinen) and "Charles Ives meets Stuff Smith" (Milkowski). He is consistently ranked amongst the top jazz violinists in the world in the Downbeat Critics Poll. $20 suggested. Pay now online or that day in person. Book the livestream anytime, or watch the archive after the show

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Wed, Dec 16 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

THE PRE-WAR PONIES

THE PRE-WAR PONIES. 20s, 30s and 40s forgotten gems by the likes of Irving Berlin and Hoagy Carmichael but also Fred Ahlert, Joe Young, Chas Tobias, and Eddie Jones, none of whom are exactly household names. But maybe they should be... With Daria Grace - vocals & baritone ukulele, J. Walter Hawkes - trombone, ukulele & vocals, Jim Whitney - bass, and Willie Martinez - drums. $20 suggestedPay now or that night in person

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Thu, Dec 17 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

THE ARNTZEN FAMILY & FRIENDS

The Arntzen family is tied together by music, and have been so for several generations. Traditional Jazz has been the first love for many in this clan, and it still runs strong. Think music inspired by Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Baby Dodds, Sydney Bechet. However, other genres may bubble up as well, from folk ballads to bebop to synth-pop. Come and see how it'll play out. Evan Arntzen on clarinet, vocals and saxophone, Leif Arntzen on trumpet, vocals and guitar, Miles Francis Arntzen on drums, guitar and vocals as well as frequent guest Arnt Arntzen on banjo, guitar, vocals, plus special guests tba. $20 suggested Pay now online or that night in person.

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Fri, Dec 18 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Oscar Noriega's CROOKED QUARTET

For years, composer and multi-instrumentalist OSCAR NORIEGA brought his Crooked Trio to Barbès every Friday from 5 to 7 - which he had conceived as a vehicle for his drumming. Oscar is back with his crooked ways, but concentrating on his main instruments, alto saxophone and clarinets. The sets will retain the casual vibe of the trio, with a mixture of standards and Oscar's compositions. Among other things, Oscar Noriega is a member of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil,Endangered Blood (Chris Speed, Jim Black, Trevor Dunn), Boss Tenor and he co-leads the brass band Banda De Los Muertos with Jacob Garchik. With: Oscar Noriega - Compositions. saxophone and clarinets, and a rotating casts of musicians often including Marta Sanchez - Piano; Christopher Tordini - Bass and Jason Nazary - Drums; Justin Mullens - trumpet as well as many others. $20 suggested Donate here in advance or in person during the performance

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Fri, Dec 18 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

LAS RUBIAS DEL NORTE

Las Rubias del Norte's sound is a re-invention, a nostalgic throwback to a time and place mostly imagined where Peruvian waltzes, Andean huaynos and Cuban Guajiras mix with French opera, Cowboy tunes and Bollywood classics. The result plays like a dreamy soundtrack with classical harmonies set to a Latin beat. All three of their albums are available on Barbès Records, including Ziguala, their attempt at reimagining what a pop record would sound like had the global Latin influence - which was so prevalent until the early 60's - continued its course without interruption. Expect forays into Bollywood, Sicilian songs, Kurt Weill and Yéyé. Featuring Allyssa Lamb - vocals & keyboards; Emily Hurst - vocals; Taylor Bregren-Chrisman - bass; Olivier Conan - cuatro; Greg Stare - percussion; Giancarlo Vulcano - guitar. "... elegant, finely wrought Latin-influenced songs. Las Rubias del Norte compress big-band compositions into sparkling gems." The New Yorker. $20 Tickets The show will not be streamed A ticket guarantees admission, but we have very few seat. you might have to stand.

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Fri, Dec 18 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.91 suggested donation

PANGARI AND THE SOCIALITES

PANGARI AND THE SOCIALITES. Classic Ska, Soul and Rocksteady inspired by Lloyd Knibb, Don Drummond and the Skatalites. The large band includes a rotating cast of musicians led by the fierce Ari Folman-Cohen. Probably Featuring: Alec Spiegelman - alto sax Kyle Nasser -tenor sax Maria Eisien - bari sax Jackie Coleman - trumpet Adam Dotson - trombone Dany Fox - piano Rob Ritchie - guitar Adam Minkoff - vocals/guitar Ari Folman-Cohen - bass Nick Anderson - drums 10pm to midnight $20 suggested. donate now or pay that night in person.

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Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

CHEO Y LOS CONSENTIDOS DE LA CASA

CHEO Y LOS CONSENTIDOS DE LA CASA Salsa Funk, from Cheo (Los Amigos Invisibles, Locobeach, DJ Afro) and his crew. Revisiting old salsa dura hits and writing the future one - with a full on crew - 3 percussionists, piano, bass - and Cheo's guitar taking the place of the horn section. Followed by DJ setsAll tickets are $20 and general admission.

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Sun, Dec 20 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

$21.87 suggested donation

CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA

Fernanda Silveira leads a weekly Choro jam in our front room with Regional Samauma and special guests. A casual affair with virtuosos. Fernanda Silveira is a cavaquinho player specializing in the Brazilian practices of choro and traditional samba. She is a disciple of Luciana Rabello and has accompanied many artists including guitarists Maurício Carrilho, Yamandu Costa and Zé Barbeiro, clarinetist Nailor Proveta, mandolinists Pedro Amorim and Miltinho Mori, as well as Ronaldo do Bandolim and Jorginho do Pandeiro. $20 suggesteddonate in advance or pay in person.

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Sun, Dec 20 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

MISS MAYBELL & THE RAGTIME ROMEOS

Miss Maybell & Charlie Judkins play a large repertoire of early jazz, ragtime and blues from the 1890’s - 1920’s. They source their tunes from old 78 records and antique sheet music, trying to give new life to songs often created over 100 years ago. They have played and sold out residencies at the legendary Birdland Theater. They also have played on festival bills throughout the country and in Europe. they recently headlined ‘Sevilla Swing’ in Seville, Spain and they sold out a week of shows at Marian's Jazz Room in Bern, Switzerland. With Charlie Judkins - piano; Miss Maybell - banjo and voice and Brian Nalepka - bass. $20 suggestedDonate in advance, or pay in person that night.

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Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

STEPHANE WREMBEL

Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements, or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has often been portrayed as. As a composer, Stéphane has scored the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored his last film. He performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. While his playing falls into the general umbrella of Gypsy Swing his weekly sets also howcase his own compositions which owe as much to Django Reinhardt as they do Pink Floyd, Ravel or Middle Eastern music. Stephane is at barbes (almost) every Sunday. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90

EL VAPOR DE BROOKLYN

EL VAPOR DE BROOKLYN El Vapor de Brooklyn is born out of the NYC Boricua diáspora. Much like their antecessors and inspirations Los Pleneros de la 21 and Viento de Agua, VdB is intent on keeping and furthering Puerto Rican music, particularly through the diasporic lens. The Brooklyn-based octet, comprised of Puerto Rican (some, members of LP21), Latinx, and American musicians, takes an unconventional approach to plena and bomba, with influences from jazz, contemporary music, timba, r&b, and reggaeton - much in the spirit of Rafael Cortijo more than 60 years ago while based in this same City. With a foot in PR and another in NYC, VdB brings a fresh influenced take on the genres while keeping true to their original spirit of carrying on the stories of those who practice them at their time and place. These are our stories, today. And this is what they sound like. Pi Lebrón : vocals Jailene Michelle : flute/vocals Raul Ríos : trumpet/vocals Emily Pecoraro: bass clarinet Dariel Peniazek : guitar Bam Rodríguez : bass Nelson Matthew “Mateo” González : barriles Victor Pablo : drums/vocals/compositions/lead $20 suggested Pay now online or in person that night. PRODUCED WITH OUR FRIENDS AT ILEGAL MEZCAL

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Tue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90

AKIKO PAVOLKA

Tokyo born Akiko Pavolka is a New York-based musician whose strikingly original music blends jazz, pop, and rock with the music and sensibilities of her native Japan. Her performances take you on a journey away from your everyday life and into a realm of wandering migrants. From Mongolian nomads to bus riders in Sunset Park to a dog shot into space, they seek out the truths that we all share and are given voice in her unforgettable songs. Her eighth album as a leader “How It Will End” will be released this fall $20 suggested Pay now online or in person that night.

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Tue, Dec 22 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Dec 23 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Thu, Dec 24 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

BAKLAVA EXPRESS

Baklava Express is a NYC based Middle Eastern inspired fusion band who mostly perform the compositions of oud player Josh Kaye. Baklava Express is a New York City-based cross cultural ensemble led by award winning composer and oud player, Josh Kaye. The group perform original compositions deeply rooted in a rich tapestry of diverse traditions, drawing strong inspiration from the liturgical music of Ashkenazi and Mizrahi communities, Ottoman classical music, and the folk traditions of the wider Mediterranean. Through the seamless fusion of these traditions, Baklava Express crafts a sound that feels both timeless and contemporary, and in doing so, the band builds musical bridges, connecting listeners from diverse backgrounds. Without a single word spoken, Baklava Express invites listeners into a world where music itself is the common language. Each piece is an invitation to find your own story and emotion within the sound, and audiences from all walks of life often discover that the music feels like a reflection of “home,” no matter where that home may be. In this way, Baklava Express creates a shared space of connection, memory, and cultural harmony, all through the power of instrumental music. Baklava Express has been featured at several festivals including the Brooklyn International Music Festival, the Greek Jewish Festival, the Nyack Jazz Festival, and their music can be heard on the soundtrack of the short, animated film “Ariel” by Conor Mcfinn. Baklava Express’ debut album, “Dávka” was released in 2023, and their upcoming album, “Sababa” is on track to drop in April of 2026. Members Include: Josh Kaye – Oud/Composition Daisy Castro – Violin James Robbins – Bass Jeremy Smith – Percussion “This mystically equipped musical train is on a perfect roll” – Tom Orr, World Music Central “a profoundly moving experience that transcends boarders and musical conventions” – Chris The Blogger, Music Arene GH “a harmonious blend of East and West” - Tamara Jenna, TJPL News $20 donations suggested. Pay now or in person that night.

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Sun, Dec 27 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

STEPHANE WREMBEL

Stéphane Wrembel is probably the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s music in North America. Whether sticking to the French master’s arrangements, or taking the music into new territory, Wrembel has always treated Django like a serious composer rather the cliché paragon of swing and speed he has often been portrayed as. As a composer, Stéphane has scored the theme song to Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and scored his last film. He performed live for the 2012 Academy Awards, has headlined at Carnegie Hall and the the Lyon Opera House and has been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone magazine. While his playing falls into the general umbrella of Gypsy Swing his weekly sets also howcase his own compositions which owe as much to Django Reinhardt as they do Pink Floyd, Ravel or Middle Eastern music. Stephane is at barbes (almost) every Sunday. $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Sun, Dec 27 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

REGINALD CHAPMAN'S CHAPHOUSE

Currently based in Brooklyn by way of Richmond, Virginia and Champaign, Illinois, trombonist and composer Reginald Chapman works at the intersection of jazz tradition, hip-hop production, gospel harmony, experimental electronic music, and brass-band energy. With a doctorate in jazz and a cognate in modern classical composition, Chapman brings a deeply studied approach to music that remains unpretentious, groove-driven, and open to discovery. That balance has earned him a reputation as a musician’s musician, connecting with fellow players, close listeners, and beat-heads alike. Chaphouse is the Brooklyn-based octet at the center of that work. Layered horn writing opens naturally into collective improvisation, while originals and reimagined songs become starting points rather than fixed destinations. Melodies move through the ensemble, solos grow from the pocket instead of interrupting it, and every performance follows a different route guided by the conversation unfolding onstage. The result is a sound that preserves the classics, embraces the present, and keeps reaching toward what comes next. Website: https://www.reginaldchapman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regchapmanjr/ Chaphouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaphouseband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCja3G1qUhxh_J8TWT1TP0iw Music: https://chaphouse.bandcamp.com Featuring: Reginald Chapman - trombone Ryan Easter - trumpet Lomar Brown - alto sax Victor Solano - tenor sax I’vré Cooper - trombone Roella Oloro - keys Ben Ferrell - bass Curtis McPhatter - drums $20 suggested. Donate here in advance, or during the performance.

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Mon, Dec 28 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

DANA LYN & KYLE SANNA

Dana Lyn & Kyle Sanna: A "Through the Looking Glass" approach to traditional Irish music. Hailed as “first-rate, versatile musicians” by The New Yorker and “a top-notch fiddle-and-guitar duo” by The New York Times, Dana Lyn and Kyle Sanna connect the dots between their experience as composers and improvisers in New York City’s rich musical community and their deep admiration for traditional Irish music. The duo has collaborated with some of the greatest interpreters of the Irish tradition, including Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Cillian Vallely, Kevin Burke, Mick McAuley, and Seamus Egan. The duo’s music will be featured in the upcoming Ken Burns film The American Revolution. Since 2015 their projects have been focused on themes of environmental fragility. “The Great Arc” and “The Coral Suite” celebrate biodiversity through Lyn’s artwork, while also highlighting pressing environmental issues, and their work for string orchestra, “Under the Sea-Wind”, amplifies Rachel Carson’s message that the health of the planet rests on the balance of relationships between life and the cycles of nature. Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Dana Lyn has collaborated with Stew, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Heather Christian, Susan McKeown, Mick Moloney, Taylor Mac, Brooklyn Rider, and the Apple Hill String Quartet. One of her favorite things to do is to write music for her friends and then play that music with them at Barbes. Guitarist Kyle Sanna’s diverse musical practice includes composition, improvisation, the recording studio, live coding, and the traditional music of Ireland. He performs regularly with Kinan Azmeh, Maeve Gilchrist, Seamus Egan, and Martin Hayes. WNYC’s New Sounds and Sound Check host John Schaefer called his music “unconventionally beautiful.” 7pm $20 suggested. Pay now online or that night in person.

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Mon, Dec 28 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$15.00

TROPICAL VORTEX Presents: A.B.E.L.A

A.B.E.L.A The Asociación de Bateristas Electrónicos de Latinoamerica (A.B.E.L.A.) is an inclusive and transdisciplinary collective of Latinx percussionists who venture into technological exploration and their relationship with the ancestral rhythms of the American continent. “El Sindicato” (“The union”), as it is also known, has more than 10 rotating members from the depths of the Latin gozadera: Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Puerto Rico are some of its spiritual headquarters. ABELA has two fundamental objectives: to pursue equal rights for all percussionists in the world and to make the public dance until capitalism is destroyed. TROPICAL VORTEX is Barbès long-running series showcasing all manners of tropical styles from Latinolandia with live band and DJs playing cumbia, chicha, guaguanco, mambo, plena, Sanjuanitos and other styles of vintage or not so vintage styles. Past artists include Combo Chimbita, Chicha Libre, Los Cumpleaños, Bulla en el Barrio with appearances by Chico Trujillo, Son Rompe Pera, Paito y los Gaiteros de Punta Brava, Ceferina Banquez, Son Palenque and many many more.. With resident DJ's SONIDO CHICHADELICO and ADRIAN IS HUNGRY and Special Guests $15 suggested Pay now online or in person that night. PRODUCED WITH OUR FRIENDS AT ILEGAL MEZCAL

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Tue, Dec 29 · 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY - Every Tuesday. (for ever..) Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Roma accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City; they have held their Tuesday bacchanal for now 18 years and - and it has become a destination for locals and brass band fans from around the globe. John Carlson & Kenny Warren (trumpet), Peter Hess (sax/clarinet), Peter Stan (accordion), Tim Vaughn & Adam Dotson (trombone), Ken Bentley (tuba), Matt Moran and Chris Stromquist (go/snare/perc).9pm to midnight.

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Wed, Dec 30 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

LEO SIDRAN

Leo Sidran “There is nothing superficial about this singer who, like no other, combines carefree character and a finessed manner.” - Telerama, Paris _______Multi-instrumentalist, journalist, composer, and producer Leo Sidran is celebrating a quarter century of songwriting, record making, and performing around the world.Named the "Discreet genius of pop jazz" by Spanish critic Fernando Neira, Sidran's sound reflects both the rich heritage to which he belongs and a curiosity for new ideas. His compositions also contain an element of journalism. "Sidran navigates the pitfalls of everyday life with elegance and swing, inviting us to smile and reflect, and impressively proving that he has long become a consummate chronicler of his surroundings," writes the German magazine West Coast Soul. In fact, much of his life in the last decade has been spent sharing the work of other artists on his acclaimed radio and podcast show, The Third Story, where he interviews musicians, producers, composers, and other creators about their personal stories and professional journeys. Admission is $20 Pay now online or that day in person.

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Wed, Dec 30 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Mamady Kouyate's MANDINGO AMBASSADORS

Mamady Kouyate and his Mandingo Ambassadors. Every Wednesday. Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarist. The heir to a long line of griots, he was first taught by his father who was one of the first guinean griots to introduce the guitar. Kouyate senior specialized in transcribing traditional kora and balafon lines for the guitar and his son Mamady first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in some of the national bands that were part of president Sékou Touré’s campaign of Authenticité - a movement that sought to create an afrocentric popluar sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, The Bembeya Jazz, with whom he toured for years. After some political trouble, Kouyate relocated to the US in the early 2000’s where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors, a vehicle for his own music that uses the classic 70’s sound of of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings.Every Wednesday, 10pm to midnight. “Dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a rhythm section that is like a perfect system” Ben Ratliff, NY Times. $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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Sat, Jan 9 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SUPER YAMBA

Brooklyn’s Super Yamba takes it’s cues from 70s/80s West-African Afrobeat and Psychedelic Funk - they look back to artists such as Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, Super Djata Band, Ebo Taylor and of course Fela Kuti for inspiration. Super Yamba also collaborates regularly with legendary Afrobeat and Juju guitarist/singer Leon Ligan-Majek a.k.a. Kaleta as well as Osei Korankye, Ismael Kouyate, Mamadou Mbengue. $20 - pay now online or at the door.

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Tue, Jan 12 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$22.90

JAMES CARNEY QUARTET

JAMES CARNEY QUARTET Award-winning pianist, keyboardist, and composer James Carney is a fearless improviser with a reputation for an original, poly-stylistic approach to making music - a philosophy that respects and explores both tradition and the avant-garde. Recording as a leader for prestige labels including Sunnyside, Clean Feed, Jacaranda, and Songlines, James Carney regularly fronts bands featuring some of the finest musicians working today including Ravi Coltrane, Tony Malaby, Chris Lightcap, Mark Ferber, Josh Roseman, Oscar Noriega, Stephanie Richards, Michael Attias, Dezron Douglas, Tom Rainey, Alex Cline, Nels Cline, Tyshawn Sorey, Ralph Alessi, Todd Sickafoose, Kris Davis, Ches Smith, and many others. "Mr. Carney is a sharp pianist and a broadly imaginative conceptualist and composer.” - Nate Chinen, The New York Times. $20 suggestedPay now online or that night in person

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Sat, Jan 16 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

Shoko Nagai's TOKALA

Shoko Nagai's TOKALA explores the sound of the ancient connection between Japan and middle east via silk road where cultural exchange happened and left an imprint which became integral part of Japanese culture. We can raise awareness of the ancient connection between Far East Asia and Islamic world the middle east. Shoko Nagai ( accordion/ electronics, voice) Satoshi Takeishi ( percussion) Guest tba 8pm $20 suggested - donate now online or in person that day

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Sat, Jan 23 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$21.95

ANBESSA ORCHESTRA

Anbessa Orchestra is a seven piece group that draws its inspiration from the kind of classic Ethiopian music anthologized on the cult Ethiopiques series. Anbessa's approach to the music is personal, but never strays far from the 60's and 70's sound of the original. They play some better and lesser known tunes from some of the Ethiopian masters as well as their own compositions. The result is an original sound that would have fit nicely on the Ethio-funk scene of 1970's Addis Ababa. Featuring Wayne Tucker- Trumpet; Eyal Vilner- Alto Saxophone; Eden Bareket- Baritone Saxophone; Nadav Peled- Guitar, Compositions, Arrangements; Dor Heled- Keyboards; Ran Livneh- Bass and Eran Fink- Drums $20 suggestedTo reserve for livestream tickets or donate in advance, click TICKETS or DONATE

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Wed, Jan 27 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

WILL HOLSHOUSER

WILL HOLSHOUSER Will has played with a wide variety of artists including violinist Regina Carter, clarinetist David Krakauer, trumpet phenomenon Eric Vloeimans, Suzanne Vega, Antony and the Johnsons, Michael Winograd, Uri Caine, Martha, Loudon Wainwright III and many others. Three albums of his own music for trio have been released by the Portuguese label Clean Feed. His group Musette Explosion, a collaboration with Matt Munisteri on guitar and Marcus Rojas on tuba, made it to Billboard’s Jazz Albums chart and was featured in an interview on NPR’s Fresh Air. $20 suggested Pay online now or in person that night.

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Thu, Jan 28 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$27.90 suggested donation

TOOMAI STRING QUINTET

The Toomai String Quintet Joining tradition and innovation, the Toomai String Quintet brings a fresh, global perspective to chamber music. Known for its dynamic arrangements and commitment to expanding Latin American string repertoire, this award-winning ensemble delivers electrifying performances that bridge cultures and genres. From Brazilian popular music to Mexican classical works, the group’s sound is as adventurous as it is refined. Tonight's performance at Barbès features music by Mexican composers Manuel Ponce and Samuel Zyman, Brazilian composer Gilberto Gil, and more. Featuring violinists Alex Fortes and Karla Donehew-Pérez, violist Kayla Williams, cellist Hamilton Berry, and bassist Andrew Roitstein. $25 Pay now or in person that night.

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Sat, Jan 30 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$21.95

CINCO12 - A TRIBUTE TO SELENA

CINCO 12 is a project created by Brooklyn musicians Jenny Luna, Michael Winograd and Skye Steele to honor the music of the late Selena Quintanilla Perez. The band will bring to life many of the well-loved songs of the "Queen of Tejano Music". Jenny Luna - vocals; Skye Steele - violin, synth, background vocals; Barrie McClain - background vocals; Joshua Camp - synth, keys, accordion; Viva DeConcini - guitar; Michael Winograd - clarinet, sax; Dawn Drake - bass; Neil Ochoa - percussion; Ashley Baier - drumset $20 Tickets

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Fri, Feb 5 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

MARCELLUS HALL & THE INDIVIDUALS

MARCELLUS HALL & THE INDIVIDUALSAlternative-Americana steeped in 60-70s pop is delivered by singer-songwriter Marcellus Hall and mainstays Damon Smith, Mike Shapiro, and Matt Martin. "A great songwriter, a great singing man, and a powerful, heart-wrenching, spirited front man for a tight rock and roll band. A troubadour for sure! I Will Never Let You Down is his most musical, energetic, album yet, and the band comes together like gangbusters!" - Bob Odenkirk "The record is awesome! - great, refined, pop gems; the band is sick and Marcellus is in the zone." - Adam Green $20 suggested. Donate online now or in person that night.

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Thu, Feb 11 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

JACK GRACE BAND

Jerry Lee Lewis once dubbed Jack Grace “that Cash kid, but good” and Jack has enjoyed a long and varied career. The singer, songwriter, and guitarist has been touring and recording for over 25 years. His duet with Norah Jones, “Bad Wind Blowing” was a standout tune on his last recording, Everything I Say Is A Lie, produced by Joan Jett and Steve Earle’s former guitarist Eric Ambel. He’s performed with a diverse collection of artists, like the aforementioned Lewis as well as Doc Watson, Fishbone and Junior Brown. His latest album, "What A Way To Spend A Night", came out this last summer $20 suggested

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Fri, Feb 12 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90 suggested donation

BAD REPUTATION; Pierre de Gaillande sings Brassens (en anglais)

BAD REPUTATION. Pierre de Gaillande Sings George Brassens. (en anglais) From the 50’s through the late 70’s, George Brassens redefined French Chanson. He was an anarchist bard whose songs were sometimes raunchy, sometimes polemic, often poignant, and always steeped in classic French poetry. He went on to become one the most emblematic French singer of the 20th century. Franco-American singer and composer Pierre de Gaillande has translated a number of Brassens’ songs. He has stuck to the rhyming scheme and verse length of the original songs, thus matching the melodies perfectly. Best way to describe the project would be to compare it to a perfect movie adaptation of a book classic. Think Stanley Kubrick or Raoul Ruiz. $20 suggestedDonate in advance now or pay in person during the performance.

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Fri, Feb 12 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SUPER YAMBA

Brooklyn’s Super Yamba takes it’s cues from 70s/80s West-African Afrobeat and Psychedelic Funk - they look back to artists such as Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, Super Djata Band, Ebo Taylor and of course Fela Kuti for inspiration. Super Yamba also collaborates regularly with legendary Afrobeat and Juju guitarist/singer Leon Ligan-Majek a.k.a. Kaleta as well as Osei Korankye, Ismael Kouyate, Mamadou Mbengue. $20 - pay now online or at the door.

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Thu, Feb 25 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$21.95 suggested donation

LAURA BRENNEMAN

LAURA BRENNEMAN Laura Brenneman is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, NY. A classically trainedpianist and composer, her music combines elements of indie rock, jazz andchamber pop. Her self-titled EP was recorded at Studio G in Brooklyn, withlegendary Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants) as producer, andfeaturing the late Anton Fier. She is currently at work on her debut LP, producedand arranged by composer Jay Vilnai, and set to release in late 2026. With Jay Vilnai, guitarRan Livneh, bassRich Stein, percussion $20 suggested - Donate online now or in person that day.

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Sat, Feb 27 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri: TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE

TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE When Romanian-born pianist Lucian Ban and Grammy-nominated violinist Mat Maneri joined up for a concert in an opera house in Lucian's hometown of Targu Mures in the middle of Romania's Transylvania region, the music was, as Jazz Times puts it, “as close as it gets to Goth jazz" Released in 2013 as a live album by ECM Records, the Transylvanian Concert has won critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic and has spawned several tours. Their follow up album, Transylvanian Dance, is also being released by ECM. 8pm $20 Tickets

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Fri, Mar 12 · 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

$22.90

SUPER YAMBA

Brooklyn’s Super Yamba takes it’s cues from 70s/80s West-African Afrobeat and Psychedelic Funk - they look back to artists such as Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, Super Djata Band, Ebo Taylor and of course Fela Kuti for inspiration. Super Yamba also collaborates regularly with legendary Afrobeat and Juju guitarist/singer Leon Ligan-Majek a.k.a. Kaleta as well as Osei Korankye, Ismael Kouyate, Mamadou Mbengue. $20 - pay now online or at the door.

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Wed, Mar 17 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

VISITORS TRIO

THE VISITORS TRIO features JP Schlegelmilch (organ/keyboards), Jonathan Goldberger (guitar) and Jeff Davis (drums) and showcases blurry shoegaze textures, frenetic avant-garde jazz, and drone-heavy psychedelic rock. The music is bathed in the analog glow of the Yamaha YC-30 organ, a vintage keyboard that’s become JP Schlegelmilch’s obsession, pushing the trio’s sound into outer realms explored by Terry Riley and Sun Ra. Jonathan Goldberger’s sonic wizardry is on full display, striking a balance between tape-delay washed soundscapes and gritty, straight-into-the-amp electric guitar. Visitors is shot through with the intense spontaneity and restless creativity of Jeff Davis' drumming, careening from hard-hitting grooves to free-floating abstraction. $20 suggested 8pm Purchase tickets online now or pay in person that day.

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Sat, Mar 27 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri: TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE

TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE When Romanian-born pianist Lucian Ban and Grammy-nominated violinist Mat Maneri joined up for a concert in an opera house in Lucian's hometown of Targu Mures in the middle of Romania's Transylvania region, the music was, as Jazz Times puts it, “as close as it gets to Goth jazz" Released in 2013 as a live album by ECM Records, the Transylvanian Concert has won critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic and has spawned several tours. Their follow up album, Transylvanian Dance, is also being released by ECM. 8pm $20 Tickets

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Thu, Apr 29 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.90

JACK GRACE BAND

Jerry Lee Lewis once dubbed Jack Grace “that Cash kid, but good” and Jack has enjoyed a long and varied career. The singer, songwriter, and guitarist has been touring and recording for over 25 years. His duet with Norah Jones, “Bad Wind Blowing” was a standout tune on his last recording, Everything I Say Is A Lie, produced by Joan Jett and Steve Earle’s former guitarist Eric Ambel. He’s performed with a diverse collection of artists, like the aforementioned Lewis as well as Doc Watson, Fishbone and Junior Brown. His latest album, "What A Way To Spend A Night", came out this last summer $20 suggested

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Sat, May 29 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$22.50 suggested donation

DAVIS ROGAN

New Orleans native Davis Rogan cannot be easily summed up, but the pianist owes a lot to classic New Orleans rhythm and blues in the tradition of Professor Longhair and Fats Domino; • a hearty seasoning earned by a lifetime listening to, befriending, learning from and performing with New Orleans greats such as Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, Lionel Batiste, Kirk Joseph and Shannon Powell; • with a soupcon of Randy Newmanesque irony and self-deprecation. In addition to performing, Davis has also worked for film and TV, including as a songwriter, scriptwriter, consultant, character muse and actor for HBO’s Treme $20 suggested. Donate now online or that night in person.

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