Waking Up in New York City: A Musical Tour of the Big Apple

by Mike Evans

New York City has long been inextricably linked with music. A center for jazz, punk rock, street, music, avant-garde, and all kinds of other styles, it resonates with the hustle of a city open 24 hours a day. Mike Evans takes the reader on a tour of this rich scene, from the coffeehouses of Greenwich Village, to the blue-collar angst of New Jersey, to the funked-out grooves of Harlem clubs. The book covers the five boroughs and adjacent suburbs, and contains a wealth of interviews with musicians, writers, poets, street performers, promoters, and others who have made the city a preeminent purveyor of good sounds. Insider tips on where to stay and eat and a map indicating New York's music hot spots help visitors make the most of their trip.

Genres: Music, Travel, Nonfiction

201 pages, Paperback

First published January 10, 2004

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Reviews

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book, but I have two problems with it.
The first one is mostly my own fault. I bought the book maybe ten years ago, when I still lived in the U.S. and could have visited these places. Partly because of this, and just the flow of time, reading this book now feels somewhat outdated. Virgin Records have closed, as have Tower Records. Borders Books as well, and even CBGB's, unless it's reopened.
The second is a mix of me and time. I am too young, or into the wrong kind of music, to be the target for the book.
But I appreciate the craft behind the book, and it is still a good read.

[Clare · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the book I'm taking on my next new York trip. I want to visit every pub and concert hall. A great find in Wellers book store in salt lake city