Rising Stars: Local NYC Music Acts Showcase at Local Venues

Density Black Cat, photographed above at Revision Lounge & Gallery on April 12, will perform again at Sugar Mouse on April 27 (photograph by Alan Rand)

Live music fans in New York City frequently empty their paychecks to see famous touring musicians headline the big arenas, theaters and ballrooms. Under the radar, however, hundreds of little-known local musicians are playing good music in dozens of small clubs every night. Many of these shows even have free admission. Here are some of the highlights of the past 10 days.

Alyson Faith (left) at the 11th St. Bar on April 7

The Pretty Babies presented The Rapture: A Night of Transcendent Blondie Songs at Joe’s Pub on April 7 (photograph by Jini Sachse)

Bill Popp and the Tapes at Otto's Shrunken Head on April 9 (photograph by Seth Okrend)

Erik Richmond & Friends at Otto's Shrunken Head on April 9 (photograph by Alan Rand)

Alfonso Velez at the Bitter End on April 12

Love Train at Young Ethel's on April 12

The Patti Rothberg Coincidence at Revision Lounge & Gallery on April 12 (photograph by Alan Rand)

Joe Sztabnik's Ghost Dogs at Revision Lounge & Gallery on April 12 (photograph by Seth Okrend)

Sasha Dobson at Lucinda's on April 13

The Jack Grace Band at Lucinda's on April 13

Lily Lu & the Texas Two at Lucinda's on April 13

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The Manhattan Beat covers New York City's live music circuit. All articles are written by Everynight Charley Crespo. All photographs are taken by Everynight Charley Crespo, except when noted otherwise.

For a list of Manhattan venues that are presenting live music regularly, swing the desktop cursor to the right of the home page and click on the pop-up tab "Where to Find Live Music."

For a more complete listing of upcoming performances in the New York City area, visit The Manhattan Beat's April calendar.