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Arlene Grocery - 95 Stanton St, 212-358-1633
Zero atmosphere and chronic-level claustrophobia in this former bodega but hell it's free so who's complaining. Of course, this means the bands don't get paid but hell it's free so who's complaining. Club features bands whose music mostly leans towards alternative. Looking for a nice square room with Lower East Side ambience, this is the place. Admission: Free mid-week. Weekend cover charge recently established. - MH

The Bottom Line - 15 West 4th St, 212-228-6300
Ancient club and fixture of the West Village. Showcases signed acts and veteran performers. Two shows nightly. Serves dinner and drinks. Place to go if you'd prefer not to stand. Admission: $15-20. - MH

Bowery Ballroom - 6 Delancy St, 212-533-2111
Small to mid-sized rock venue that hosts well-known acts such as the Rollins Band, Collective Soul and Los Lobos – and lesser-known acts such as Honky Toast and Pink Martini. Not much in the way of atmosphere but the sound system and lighting are good, and the wait to get a drink is relatively short. - MH

CBGB's - 315 Bowery (at Bleeker St), 212-982-4052
The Bowery's finest. Birthplace of punk, new wave, alternative or whatever you choose to call it. Live bands seven days a week. Atmosphere: graffiti on graffiti, not the place to take grandma. Known for its rich history having been the springboard for the Ramones, Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads and others. Also, has one of the top sound systems in town. Admission: $5. - MH

Ciel Rouge - 176 Seventh Ave (btwn 20 and 21 Sts), 212 929-5542
Intimate, luridly lit lounge with a rear garden attracts a lively thirty-something crowd. Ciel Rouge specializes in exotic drinkypoos to help set an intoxicating mood for your next midnight rendezvous. Music comes courtesy of a funky but chic CD collection that leans languidly in the direction of Rolling Stones, T-Rex and other elegantly tipsy troubadours. No cover, live jazz occasionally, and a generous buyback policy towards friends old and new. - SD

Continental - 25 Third Ave (at St. Marks Place),
212-529-6924
Small but influential club where bartender mixes the band's sound in-between mixing drinks. Strategically located on St. Marks Place and Third Avenue. Black cement walls are perfect for a head-banging good time. Admission $3-5, Friday-Saturday. No Cover, Sunday through Thursday. - MH

Don Hill's - 511 Greenwich St (at Spring St), 212-219-2850
Small club whose dark walls host an eclectic mix of gays, straights and a few that fall somewhere in-between. Local and signed bands appear nightly. DJ spins punk and classic rock & roll. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Admission $7-10. - MH

Irving Plaza - 17 Irving Place (corner 15th St), 212-777-1224
Turn-of-the-century vaudeville theater renovated into mid-sized rock auditorium. Showcases mostly up-and-coming signed acts. Club features nice view of stage from all points in club, particularly the balcony if you can work your way up. Also offers closed circuit TV in the upstairs lounge. One of our favorite rock venues. Admission: $15-30. - MH

Knitting Factory - 74 Leonard St, 212-219-3055
Offers three floors of music – and three bars to accommodate those three floors – ranging from rock, indie, jazz, to avant-garde stuff. The main room is fairly small but has a balcony with some seats and ample standing room. Ventilation ain't great, but the sound system is strong and occasionally the venue draws some big-time bands for intimate performances. - JF

Luna Lounge - 171 Ludlow St (btwn Houston and Stanton Sts), 212-260-2323
An eclectic mix of live indie/pop music, a hip but friendly crowd, and one of – if not the only – fooseball tables in the East Village makes the Luna Lounge a hot spot for college rockers of all drinking ages. Admission is free except for the $7 cover on Monday nights for the "Eating It" comedy series that has featured surprise appearances by such Comedy Central celebs as Janeane Garofalo, Colin Quinn and Jon Stewart. - SD

Motor City Bar - 127 Ludlow St (btwn Delancey and Rivington Sts), 212 358-1595
In the mood to kick out the jams and knock back a few high-octane cocktails? Then motor-vate your bad-ass self to Motor City, where the loudest DJs in town spin the best of Iggy and the Stooges, MC5, Ted Nugent and other eardrum-blasting goodies from the proto punk/heavy-metal garage. The dim lights, muscle-car inspired decor, top-fuel tunes and no-cover policy make Motor City a mandatory pit stop on the Ludlow Street draught strip. - SD

Niagra - Avenue A and 6th St, 212-420-9517
Worth a mention since it’s owned and operated by D Generation's Jesse Malin. Two floors: DJ on lower level, lounge area upstairs. Expect to hear some classic punk coming through the speakers. No cover. - MH

Pyramid Club - 101 Avenue A, 212-473-7184
Night of the Living Drag Queen. Pyramid has been a haven for gender benders as far back as we can remember. Inhabited by many straights, in addition to the drag queens (who most likely will be dancing on the bar while you have your drink), due to the fact that rock bands stage the small stage often. Open nightly. Admission: $5-$10. - MH

Roseland Ballroom - 239 West 52nd St (bet. 8th Ave. & Broadway), 212-247-0200
Large hall located in the heart of the Theater District. Good-sized floor, obviously intended for ballroom dancing, doubles well as stomping ground for signed and showcase acts, although acoustics seem to suffer on occasion. Admission $15-20. - MH

Webster Hall - 125 East 11th St, 212-353-1600
40,000 square-foot club. The Main Ballroom, Marlin Lounge and Black Hole rooms feature dancing with music provided by DJs who spin everything from hard rock to techno to reggae and hip hop. Club has tight security and strict door policy. Be 21 or over and have your ID ready. Bags checked, bodies searched upon entrance. Open Thursday through Saturday. Admission $15-$20. - MH

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