Rising Stars: Awesome Live Music by Awesome NYC Musicians

The weekly Bluegrass Wednesdays at Mathilde on May 6 (photograph by David Sussman)

Do you believe in the power of live music to enhance a moment or a life? Unlike recorded music, live music is unique in that it is played into the atmosphere and disappears, never to be captured again. Because of the immediacy of live music, it can elevate the hearts and minds of listeners in a way that recorded music cannot.

The Manhattan Beat is all about supporting local musicians and venues. This article is dedicated to them. Here we spotlight some of the brilliant New York City musicians that performed awesome music earlier this month in some of our favorite local music venues.

The Thing at Irving Plaza on May 9 (photograph by Lauren Enslin)

Nine Perfect Lives at Irving Plaza on May 9 (photograph by Kevin Keane)

TVOD at Irving Plaza on May 9 (photograph by Kevin Keane)

Bush Tetras at le Poisson Rouge on May 8

Dead T00th at le Poisson Rouge on May 8

Thin Lear at Night Club 101 on May 6

Damon Smith at Night Club 101 on May 6

Adam Lytle at Night Club 101 on May 6

Nick Cassarino at the Bitter End on May 8

The Josephine Network at Tompkins Square Park on May 10

Fine Mess at Tompkins Square Park on May 10

Billy Woodward at Lucinda's on May 13

Stella Blue's Band at the annual Free Dead in the Park at Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park on May 12

Samantha Pearl at the Bedford Avenue subway station on May 4

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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 May calendar.