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Acoustic Country Music Wednesdays All Summer At The Beach House

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Every Wednesday all summer long, enjoy live acoustic country music from the area’s best singer-songwriters at The Beach House, beginning at 6PM.

The Beach House, located in Long Beach, New York is currently open for indoor & outdoor dining (limited capacity), curbside pick-up, and delivery. Stop by on Wednesday evenings and enjoy a brand new crab and cocktail-inspired menu plus your favorite country tunes. 

This Wednesday, July 8th, Willie Lock and Sunrise Highway bring an acoustic country night session to The Beach House. Stop by for live music, dinner, and drinks.

 

 

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Acoustic Country Music Wednesdays All Summer At The Beach House

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Every Wednesday all summer long, enjoy live acoustic country music from the area’s best singer-songwriters at The Beach House, beginning at 6PM.

The Beach House, located in Long Beach, New York is currently open for indoor & outdoor dining (limited capacity), curbside pick up and delivery. Stop by on Wednesday evenings and enjoy a brand new crab and cocktail-inspired menu plus your favorite country tunes. 

This Wednesday, July 1st, Chris Solo, brings an acoustic country night session to The Beach House. Stop by for live music, dinner and drinks.

 

 

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The Hero Collection by NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.

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Live Country Music Returns to Long Beach!

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Every Wednesday all summer long, enjoy live acoustic country music from the area’s best singer-songwriters at The Beach House, beginning at 6PM.

The Beach House, located in Long Beach, New York is currently open for indoor & outdoor dining (limited capacity), curbside pick up and delivery. Stop by on Wednesday evenings and enjoy a brand new crab and cocktail-inspired menu plus your favorite country tunes. 

Kicking things off this Wednesday, June 24th for the first acoustic country night session is pop/country artist Jessica Rose. Based out of Nashville, TN, and New York, NY, Jessica Rose channels influences like Carrie Underwood and Janis Joplin to bring her energy, talent, and stage presence to new heights.

In addition to performing for a loyal fan base, some of Jessica’s performance highlights include opening for Jimmy Buffet, Russell Dickerson, Jimmie Allen, Tracy Lawrence, and Trent Harmon. Jessica was named an emerging artist by the Country Music Association and is proud to be endorsed by Luna Guitars. Additionally, she performed at this year’s Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash and has been awarded many titles from WSM Roadshow, Grand Ole Opry, Music City Songstar, and Josie Awards. Jessica was the Nash Next 2018 New York City Winner and a Top 10 Finalist in the competition put on by major record label, Big Machine Label Group, and Cumulus Media.

Jessica regularly performs in Nashville, TN, and New York City with residencies in Times Square, NYC various casinos in Atlantic City, NJ, and on Broadway in Nashville, TN. Jessica releases music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. Her most recent EP “Wild Hearts” charted on Billboard and is available to listen to on all streaming platforms.

 

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SHOP THE HERO COLLECTION

The Hero Collection by NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.

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Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!

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New York City Music Venues

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There’s nothing like going to a concert in New York City! We’ve got you covered on all the spots in the Big Apple to catch your favorite artists and live music from all different genres.

Live Music in New York City

Justin Aharoni (@jaharoni) for NYCountry Swag

1. Madison Square Garden
This coveted venue is the holy grail of places to catch a live show. With over 20,000 seats, MSG is the place to go to catch all the A-list artists on their headlining tours. On September 20th, Thomas Rhett is bringing his ‘Very Hot Summer Tour,’ to the Garden, accompanied by Russell Dickerson, Dustin Lynch, and Rhett Atkins. Grab your tickets to the show here.

2. Webster Hall
After a two year hiatus, Webster Hall finally reopened its doors. Renovated and better than ever, Webster Hall hasn’t skipped a beat and is regaining its title as one of the fan’s favorite music venues in NYC. The three-floor venue boasts a grand ballroom that houses 1,500 people, a middle-range room for 600, and an intimate studio floor for 400 concert goers. We can’t wait to Mitchell Tenpenny’s headlining tour with Seaforth at Webster Hall this December!

3. Gramercy Theatre
Owned by Live Nation, the Gramercy Theatre is an approximately 500 capacity concert hall in Manhattan. The venue promotes shows across many genres, including country music. In the next few months, Mason Ramsey, Jimmie Allen with Michael Ray, and HARDY will all play shows there.

4. Mercury Lounge
Mercury Lounge has housed some great country artists, such as Tucker Beathard and Walker Hayes. The 250 capacity room is a place where up and coming artists play show after show. It’s the perfect intimate venue to catch your favorite new artist, while still feeling the same energy you get in the pit at bigger shows.

5. Rockwood Music Hall
We love going to the Rockwood to check out the rising talent in country music! We’ve caught sets from Houston Bernard Band, Jill and Kate, and Kelleigh Bannen. If you want an intimate experience with one of your favorite artists or a chance to fall in love with new talent, head downtown to the charming spot.

6. Bowery Ballroom
Located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Bowery is in a prime location with tons of bars and restaurants to enjoy both before and after a country music show! This venue has a knack for premiering artists just as they are on the cusp of accomplishing something great. We caught Devin Dawson and Ryan Hurd there earlier this year.

7. Hammerstein Ballroom
The Hammerstein Ballroom is one of the few on this list that boasts both general admission and balcony seating. The capacity of the room depends on the configuration of the show, but it can house up to 3,500 concertgoers! Most recently, both Luke Combs and Dan + Shay sold out the ballroom! This fall, Jon Pardi and Tyler Rich will perform there.

8. Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall is another iconic venue in NYC. This fall, we’ve got some talented female artists headed to perform at the regal theatre. Both Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves are slated to play shows there, with Morris coming to Radio City in September and Musgraves playing two nights in October.

9. Irving Plaza
In the last year, Irving Plaza has housed some great shows by some talented artists in the industry, such as Morgan Wallen, The Cadillac Three, and Cody Johnson. The venue is currently undergoing renovations, and we can’t wait to see how the place gets even better in 2020!

10. Beacon Theatre
If you prefer an intimate, but seated venue than Beacon Theatre is the place to choose! Located uptown, the Beacon Theatre provides all the glitz and glam of a NYC Broadway show, while being a staple place for musical performers, such as Jessie James Decker.

11. SubCulture
SubCulture is a chic new venue in Manhattan, where many different country events are hosted. We attended Thomas Rhett’s Pandora Album Release party there, as well as, saw prolific singer-songwriter Lori McKenna on tour with one of our favorites, Hailey Whitters. The ambiance of the space rivals any intimate settings in the city.

12. PlayStation Theatre
Rounding out our list is the PlayStation Theatre. The venue houses over 2,000 fans and has hosted some fantastic country artists in its many years of business. Chase Rice plays the theatre in October, which is sure to be a great show. Make sure to check out one of your favorite artists there soon, as the venue is closing its doors on December 31st of this year! Thanks for the memories PlayStation!

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The Best Country Bars in New York City To Get That Southern Feel

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The Best Country Bars in New York City To Get That Southern Feel

New York City is known to have it all when it comes to different types of restaurant and bars, but when we are looking for some country music in the Big Apple where can we go for a good time? Get your boots on and head out to the following places for a little taste of the south in Manhattan!

***UPDATED 10/4/21***

 

Hill Country Barbeque Market: Craving some good barbeque and live music bringing back all of those Texas mems?  Hill Country serves Texas style BBQ and has plenty of draft beers to go along with it. This is another awesome option to get some drinks before heading to see your favorite country acts at Madison Square Garden.  Events like trivia night and karaoke are weekly happenings as well as live music that runs Tuesday through Saturday night. This year, they’ve even got a Hill Country Barbecue Rib Kit to enjoy their Texas barbeque at home.

Located at: 30 W 26th St between 5th and 6th Ave

 

Printer’s Alley: Transport yourself to Tennessee in this Nashville themed bar located in the Garment District.  Printer’s Alley plays plenty of country favorites, offers live music, and serves southern comfort food such as taco fries, mac & cheese, and buffalo chicken sliders. Printer’s Alley is great to watch a sports game with a group of friends or to head to before a concert at Madison Square Garden since it is right down the block! It’s your perfect midtown casual bar.

Located at: 215 W 40th St between 7th and 8th Ave

 

The Waylon: A country saloon that might as well be called Hell’s Kitchen’s best honky-tonk, offers live music every Tuesday through Saturday nights. On other nights, you can play songs on their jukebox, or compete in trivia on Wednesdays. They have a backyard garden as well as roadway dining, great for larger groups, and if you want to join in rooting for the Packers. Be sure to try their famous Frito Pie among other southern favorites, such as Fried Cheese Curds. The Waylon is definitely a place to spend a Saturday night out with friends!

Located at: 736 10th Ave between 50th/51st St

 

Doc Holliday’s: The East Village might have a lot of things, but it also has a real roadhouse style classic in Doc Holliday’s. Right from walking in with stickers covering the door, you know you leave behind the expectations of uppity Manhattan and fit right in with others just like you. Play a game of pool and say hi to the regulars; they’ll welcome you in to their over 25-year home.

Located at: 141 Avenue A

 

Flaming Saddles Saloon: Check out this toe-tapping western themed gay bar in Hell’s Kitchen for some country entertainment. Boot wearing men line up on the bar and dance in sync to classic country songs and provide pure fun for everyone. Stop on by and request one of your own personal favorite songs on their jukebox at this cash-only bar with great drink specials!

Located at: 793 9th Ave between 52nd and 53rd

 

Skinny Dennis: Located just across the pond (or river) in Williamsburg, Skinny Dennis brings the heart of the honky tonk to the streets of Brooklyn. With the now famous (and amazing) Willie’s frozen coffee, a true blue vintage jukebox, and a good ole hog on the ceiling, you get boots on the ground country. Live music basically every night of the week makes you feel just like you are walking down Broadway in Nashville. You’ll find it crowded on a Friday night, with the best country-loving Brooklynites out there.

Located at: 152 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn

 

Mike’s Wild Moose Saloon in Hoboken: Jump across the other pond 2 blocks from the Hoboken Path station and you’ll hit Mike’s Wild Moose Saloon, with another taxidermied animal hanging on the wall. Great happy hours, colored string lights, and a neon “BAR” sign give this every country bar vibe you’ll ever need.

Located at: 30 Newark St., Hoboken, NJ

 

Brother Jimmy’s: Only currently one location in Manhattan, Brother Jimmy’s serves some of the greatest slow cooked BBQ and brings southern hospitality to the heart of the Northeast. With competition winning black angus brisket on the menu and giant onion rings and frickles as apps, you can’t go wrong. Brother Jimmy’s has a lot of seating and room for games of beer pong, perfect for any homesick southern alums. If watching college football is a favorite pastime, this bar is the perfect spot to cheer on your team and feel like you are sitting at a bar in the south.

Located at: 181 Lexington Avenue

 

The Patriot Saloon: What is better than a bar sporting American flags that plays country tunes on a jukebox?  This dive bar vibe offers arcade games and a pool table along with great drink deals and your ideal delicious bar food. Oh, and don’t be shocked to see a collection of “lost bras” hanging around the bar as The Patriot Saloon takes after the very famous Coyote Ugly theme. Check out their Instagram for witty chalkboard remarks and reminders to keep drinking.

Located at: 110 Chambers St

 

So the next time you and your friends are in the mood for a country night out, no need to book a flight down south just stop by one of these fun places! Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @countryswag for more country happenings in NYC and beyond. Cheers!