Country in the City: Americana, Bluegrass and Country Musicians in NYC

Chris Stapleton headlined Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on August 26

Until a few years ago, live Americana, bluegrass and country music was hard to find in New York City. Clubs like O’Lunney’s and the Lone Star Cafe came and went. As this music becomes more mainstream, new nightclubs like Lucinda’s, Wild Horses, Skinny Dennis, the Jalopy Theater, Cowgirl Seahorse and Desert 5 Spot are dedicating themselves exclusively to these genres. The clubs are attracting both musicians and clientele. This article celebrates the Americana, bluegrass and country music performances in New York City in just the past 10 days.

The Zac Brown Band at Forest Hills Stadium on August 27

Grace Potter at Forest Hills Stadium on August 27

Will Sheff of Okkervil River at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on August 23

The Andy Statman Trio at Joe's Pub on August 26 (photograph by David Sussman)

Roger Oliver, Roderick Hohl and Nathan Haselby at Red Hook Barrel Yard on August 22 (photograph by David Sussman)

Chris Luquette and Nashville East at Wild Horses on August 22 (photograph by David Sussman)

Christian Apuzzo at Lucinda's on August 24

The weekly Monday Night Bluegrass Session at Mona's on August 24 (photograph by David Sussman)

Bluegrass by the Bridge at Cowgirl Seahorse on August 25 (photograph by David Sussman)

The weekly Bluegrass Wednesdays at Mathilde on August 26 (photograph by David Sussman)

Brown Horse at Union Pool on August 30 (photograph by Kevin Keane)

hemlock at Union Pool on August 30 (photograph by Kevin Keane)

Dirty Mother String Band at Superfine on August 30 (photograph by David Sussman)

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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 August and September calendars.