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Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille's Grill.
Showcase Room
The breathtaking ma … Morein space is classical in form and spirit: two-tiered, horseshoe-shaped seating (booths & tables) centered around a 30-foot stage presents up close and personal views of all performances. The 40-foot bar is a haven for the reserved listener. The atmosphere is enhanced with two 8-foot big video screens on either side of the stage. Less
Blues-rockers Coco Montoya and the Tommy Castro Band perform at B.B. King's. Montoya's 30-year career has seen him become one of the top guitarists and singers on the blues-rock scene. Tommy Castro was named B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year at the 2008 Blues Music Awards. Learn more...
B.B. King Blues Club presents Howlin' For Hubert, a concert featuring legendary bluesman Hubert Sumlin. The pioneering electric guitarist wrote such blues classics as "The Red Rooster", "Killing Floor", and "Smokestack Lightnin'", inspiring legions of blues and rock superstars, including the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. He takes the stage alongside an array of special guests. Learn more...
Featuring former members of Broadway's Beatlemania, Strawberry Fields is a Beatles tribute dedicated to bringing you as close to a real Beatles concert as you can get, complete with costumes. The show takes you on a Magical Mystery Tour starting in 1964, then to 1967's "Sergeant Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band, all the way to "White Album," "Abbey Road" and "Let It Be." Learn more...
B.B. King Blues Club hosts a tribute to Jimi Hendrix on the 67th anniversary of his birth. The concert features the electrifying guitar heroics of the Lance Lopez Band, founding Vanilla Fudge guitarist Vince Martell, long-running Hendrix tribute band Voodoo Child, and more. Learn more...
The Ramsey Lewis Trio performs at B.B. King's. Three-time Grammy-winning pianist Lewis has gone from the composer of such '60s crossover hits as "The In Crowd" and "Wade in the Water" to a revered elder statesman of jazz. His latest album, Songs from the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey, features twelve refined yet joyful original compositions. Learn more...
One of the biggest stars of the new jack swing era, Keith Sweat has recorded seven platinum albums. His 14 top-10 R&B hits include "I Want Her," "I'll Give All My Love to You," "Twisted" and "Nobody." He performs life at B.B. King's. Learn more...
B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience, This internationally touring Rolling Stones tribute show is now in its sixth year. Satisfaction is recognized as the world's greatest show honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy; it was the first Rolling Stones tribute to perform on the Las Vegas strip. Learn more...
Tuesday December 1 / 9:00pm (Doors Open at 7:00pm)
Full Price:
$15.00
Our Price:
$7.50*
B.B. King Blues Club welcomes the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. Formed by the seven sons of renowned Chicago trumpeter Phil Cohran, a former member of the Sun Ra Arkestra, they've been blazing new trails in brass-based jazz for over a decade. Bajah & The Dry Eye Crew open the show. Learn more...
The Grammy-nominated Scottish funk and R&B legends, Average White Band, bring their anything-but-average rock and roll sound to B.B. King's. Best known for such hits as "Pick Up The Pieces" and "Your Love is a Miracle," AWB will present a rollicking night of funk and soul. Learn more...
The Celtic Tenors present a Christmas show, featuring warm renditions of classic holiday music from Ireland and beyond. The chart-topping trio of Daryl Simpson, James Nelson and Matthew Gilsenan hail from Ireland, and have performed across Europe and North America. They've sold over a million albums, and their special Celebrate with The Celtic Tenors was a hit on PBS. Learn more...
B.B. King Blues Club welcomes The Soft Parade, revered worldwide as the premier Doors tribute show. They recreate, with stunning accuracy, the primal, poetic atmosphere of a vintage Doors concert. The Soft Parade has toured 20 countries, been joined onstage by original Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and has performed hundreds of concerts worldwide. Learn more...
Whitley and the Hard Times Band present Forever Ray, a Ray Charles tribute concert. The eleven-piece ensemble features a number of veteran musicians, including former Raelette Toni Washington. They'll play all of "Brother Ray"'s legendary hits. Learn more...
In the spring of 1975, Southside formed the Asbury Jukes with old friend Miami Steve Van Zandt (Little Steven), who later Joined Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. The late-seventies saw the Jukes grow in stature from a highly competent R&B-styled bar band into a competitive horn-driven mainstream rock band with a series of original albums to their credit. Learn more...
Sunday December 13 / 8:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00pm)
Full Price:
$45.00
Our Price:
$22.50*
B.B. King Blues Club presents Darlene Love in her annual Christmas show. One of the top singers of the girl group era, Love sang such hits as "Da Doo Ron Ron," "He's a Rebel" and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)." A 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame finalist, she also sang backup for Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley. Learn more...
Friday December 18 / 8:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00pm)
Full Price:
$25.00
Our Price:
$10.00*
Love the timeless classics of The Rat Pack? These three outstanding performers will transport you back to a time of smoky Vegas lounges, capturing the sound--as well as the charisma, charm and chemistry--of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. The show features Rat Pack favorites like "That's Amore," "New York, New York," "Mr. Bojangles," "My Way" and much more. Learn more...
Best known as the lead singer of the legendary Ronettes, Ronnie Spector has performed for over four decades, and was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In an annual tradition, she performs in a special Christmas show, in which she'll sing her classic hits, an assortment of holiday-themed songs, and more! Learn more...
Saturday December 26 / 8:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00pm)
Full Price:
$35.00
Our Price:
$17.50*
Regina Belle sings at B.B. King Blues Club. The R&B singer is best known for "A Whole New World," her chart-topping duet with Peabo Bryson, which earned her one of her four Grammy Awards. She's also recorded such hits as "If I Could," "Please Be Mine" and "Ooh Boy," as well as successful jazz and gospel albums. Learn more...
Monday December 28 / 2:00pm (Doors Open at 1:00pm)
Monday December 28 / 7:30pm (Doors Open at 6:00pm)
Full Price:
$15.00
Our Price:
$7.50*
You saw the Jack Black movie, now see the real thing! Before there ever was a School of Rock movie, Paul Green operated The Paul Green School of Rock Music, a performance-based, interactive music school in Philadelphia for kids 8 to 18 years old. This is the school's seventh annual holiday show at BB's. Rock out with your kids as the All-Stars play some of the best classic rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Learn more...
The six-piece band Big Shot plays "The Piano Man's" hit songs in a tribute so spot-on that Billy Joel himself said, "They had a hard time convincing me that it wasn't me." Big Shot is comprised of musicians who have worked for Billy Joel and his band, or have appeared in Joel's Broadway musical, Movin' Out.Learn more...
Saturday January 2 / 8:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00pm)
Full Price:
$25.00
Our Price:
$12.50*
B.B. King's welcomes The Mighty Sparrow. The "Calypso King", a native of Trinidad, has been performing for over fifty years, gaining worldwide fame for his blend of catchy rhythms, often-ribald humor, and commitment to social justice. Don't miss this consummate showman live in concert. Learn more...
The Harlem Gospel Choir, one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world, brings the music of Harlem and the Black Church to Times Square in a foot stomping, hand clapping show. The Choir's joyous songs of gospel and inspiration will touch the depths of your soul and raise your spirits to angelic heights. Learn more...
For nearly 40 years, mandolinist/composer David Grisman has been busy creating "dawg" music, a unique blend of so many stylistic influences (including swing, bluegrass, latin, jazz and gypsy) that he gave it its own name. Under any name, Grisman performs acoustic string instrumental music with style and virtuosity. At B.B. King's, he performs with his quintet. Learn more...
Singer/songwriter Neil Innes performs live at B.B. King Blues Club. Known for his surreal humor, he often worked with Monty Python, led the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, and co-created The Rutles. He'll be backed by Beatles tribute band Liverpool, and joined by guest opening act Dave Jay, known for his Off-Broadway hit solo show JohnPaulGeaorgeRingo. Learn more...
The Tubes, featuring lead singer Fee Waybill, perform live at B.B. King Blues Club. Combining new wave pop with satirical, surreal comic performance art, the Tubes had hits in the '80s with "She's a Beauty" and "White Punks on Dope". Learn more...
Legendary New Orleans rockers The Radiators perform at B.B. King Blues Club. Over 31 years, the "Rads" have built up a dedicated fan base who turn out to hear the group's marathon sets, which feature new material, old favorites and eclectic cover versions in a different combination every night. Learn more...
Chuck Loeb performs at B.B. King Blues Club in support of his new album Between 2 Worlds. Backed by a bassist and drummer, the veteran jazz guitarist will showcase the open, guitar-driven sound of his new release. Learn more...
Highway 61 Revisited, the world's only Bob Dylan Tribute Band, presents their Rolling Thunder Revisited Show at B.B. King's. This lookalike/soundalike Bob Dylan Tribute show will feature three former members of Dylan's band helping Highway 61 Revisited celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. Learn more...
Three-time Grammy nominee Oleta Adams has toured worldwide with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, and Luther Vandross. Her hit single "Get Here" became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War, and is featured on her "Best Of" album, along with hits "Circle of One" and "Woman in Chains" (a collaboration with Tears for Fears). Learn more...
B.B. King's welcomes The Easy Star All Stars. This best-selling reggae group is known for recording covers of artists including Radiohead and Pink Floyd; Mojo selected their album Dub Side of the Moon as the second best cover album of all time. Their newest album, Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band, features reggae versions of Beatles songs. Learn more...
B.B. King's welcomes ZepFest, a tribute show celebrating the fortieth anniversary of Led Zeppelin's first two albums. Acclaimed Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir will perform an electric Zeppelin set, while Randy Jackson (best known for his band Zebra) will perform an acoustic Zeppelin set. Learn more...
Roomful of Blues' 40th anniversary tour comes to B.B. King Blues Club Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul, performed with precision and joy, is still capable of delighting audiences nationwide. Learn more...
R&B star Avant performs at B.B. King Blues Club. Best known for hits such as "Separated," "My First Love," and "Read Your Mind", the Cleveland native's powerful vocal style has enabled him to sell over ten million albums worldwide. Learn more...
B. B. King Blues Club is honored to welcome Etta James. Generally considered the greatest living female blues singer, James has been renowned since the 1950s; her many classic songs include "At Last" and "The Wallflower". Currently enjoying a career resurgence, she'll be joined in this concert by opening act Leroy. Learn more...
B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Jim Brickman. The Grammy-nominated pianist is one of adult contemporary music's biggest stars; he's recorded four gold records, one of which went platinum, and scored multiple top-40 radio hits. Learn more...
Jason Aldean plays B.B. King Blues Club. His latest album, Wide Open, debuted at no. 2 on the Billboard country charts, following the chart-topping Relentless and the platinum self-titled album. His hits include "Why", "Hicktown", and "She's Country". Learn more...
With his razor sharp guitar, vocals from the gut, and top-notch skill as a songwriter, Popa Chubby combines the rootsiness of blues with the more modern urban elements of rock and hip-hop. He performs at B.B. King's, with opening act The Sharks. Learn more...
Dave Binder has been touring clubs and colleges for over 25 years with his show Fire & Rain. He plays the most beloved hits of James Taylor for audiences of all ages nationwide. Join him for a nostalgic journey through the life of the singer-songwriter. Learn more...
Cornell Dupree headlines an evening of R&B and blues guitar. A member of the Atlantic Records studio band, he's played on over 2500 records, including Aretha Franklin's "Respect". Dupree will be backed by New Jersey's PapaHoodoo Medicine Show; the evening also includes the Lance Lopez Band and the Johnny Jones Band. Learn more...
B.B. King's welcomes Amel Larrieux. She enjoyed her first success with Groove Theory, whose song "tell Me" reached the top 5 on Billboard's R&B charts. She recently released Morning, her third solo album of jazzy, soulful R&B. Learn more...
Friday April 24, 2009 / 11:30pm (Doors at 10:45pm)
Friday June 6, 2008 / 11:00pm
Full Price:
$20.00
Our Price:
$5.00 - $10.00*
Comic musician John Valby, known to his fans as "Dr. Dirty", has been performing for over 30 years across the Northeast and the whole country. A Buffalo native, Valby's good-natured obscenity and clever mixture of parodies and original music has earned him a large and loyal following. Learn more...
B.B. King's presents the Jazzy Soul Collective, a group featuring three rising stars in the nu-soul movement. Eric Roberson is one of the top indepenent artists in soul music today; Anthony David has toured and recorded extensively with India.Arie. Angela Johnson is known for her subtle, deeply soulful alto voice. Learn more...
The Jefferson-Grisman Project, a collaboration between rock pioneers Jefferson Starship and David Grisman, takes the stage at B.B. King's. Still led by Paul Kantner, Jefferson Starship's latest album, Tree of Liberty, features roots-rock legend Grisman. They'll be performing songs from the album, plus an array of classic tracks from both the Jefferson and Grisman repertoires. Learn more...
Labeled the "guitar monk" by Relix Magazine for his relentless pursuit of the art of guitar, Steve Kimock's guitar work has pushed the boundaries of rock and roll, rhythm and blues, gospel and soul music for forty years. He brings his latest group, Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, to B.B. King's. Learn more...
The Commander Cody Band represents the essence of American roots music -- from old time rock and roll to redneck country, boogie-woogie, Cajun, and swing. Their runaway hit "Hot Rod Lincoln" reached the top ten in 1972. They play a CD release show at B.B. King's, with opening guests McMule. Learn more...
Mato Nanji provides the heartbeat of Indigenous -- along with the warm, dusty voice and the soaring, spirited guitar fireworks that have earned the group from South Dakota's Nakota Nation a place among roots rock's elite. His big-toned guitar continues to demand comparison to his idols Stevie Ray Vaughan, Los Lobos, Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana. Opening for the band will be Matt Lowell. Learn more...
Celebrate Easter with the renowned Harlem Gospel Choir. Featuring top singers from churches around New York, the Choir is among the world's most famous gospel groups. In this evening at B.B. King Blues Club, they'll sing two sets of joyous, uplifting music. Learn more...
Irma Thomas, the iconic "Soul Queen of New Orleans", makes a New York concert appearance at B.B. King's. Known for her 1960's hits such as "Time Is On My Side," "It's Raining" and "Wish Someone Would Care," Irma has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, winning in 2007 for her album After the Rain. Learn more...
Country-rock icons Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks started performing in the late '60s, with witty, lively concoctions of folk, country, bluegrass, jazz, and swing music. Their innovation shaped music from progressive country to western swing revival and cemented them as an offbeat icon to millions. They're celebrating the release of their latest album, Tangled Tales. Learn more...
B.B King Blues Club welcomes John Scofield and the Piety Street Band. Legendary jazz guitarist Scofield's new group features drummer Ricky Fataar, known for his work with the Beach Boys, and George Porter Jr. of the legendary Meters. Their latest album features jazz infused with elements of blues, funk, and gospel. Learn more...
B.B. King's welcomes tributes to two of the 1970s' biggest rock acts. Taboo will re-create the guitar heroism of Santana with flair and passion. Show Biz Kids, featuring some of New York's best veteran session musicians, will perform the slick, sardonic jazz-rock hits of Steely Dan. Learn more...
Dave Jay presents his solo show johnpaulgeorgeringo at B.B. King's. In this unique, improvisational piece, Jay impersonates all four members of the legendary Beatles, seamlessly responding to audience questions, and even singing a few songs. johnpaulgeorgeringo was a hit at the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival. Learn more...
Friday November 7, 2008 / 8:00pm (Doors at 6:00pm)
Saturday July 12, 2008 / 8:00pm
Full Price:
$15.00
Our Price:
$7.50*
B.B. King's presents Queen tribute band Almost Queen. The group succeeds in blending the vocal layering and studio precision for which Queen is known with elaborate lighting, effects and costumes. It's the most authentic Queen experience on the East Coast. Learn more...
B.B. King's celebrates Elton John's birthday with a concert by Yellow Brick Road. This popular and long-running Elton John tribute band features full costuming, lighting effects, and note-for-note renditions of John's many hits. They'll be performing alongside Storm Front, who play the music of Billy Joel. Learn more...
B.B. King Blues Club pays tribute to the one-and-only Aretha Franklin with a concert featuring the world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir, the preeminent gospel choir in America. The choir, famous for their weekly performances at B.B. King's, will be performing the classic hits of "The Queen Of Soul." Learn more...
One of the longest-running and most successful tribute bands in America, Unforgettable Fire's live stage show spans U2's three-decade career, and has been praised as the closest possible thing to a real U2 concert. Learn more...
Black 47 espouses an unblinkingly political and thoroughly Irish form of rock 'n' roll, with songs covering topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and urban unrest in contemporary New York. Black 47 earned their chops playing the pub scene in Manhattan and self-producing their first indie record before gaining mainstream attention. Learn more...
B.B. King Blues Club is throwing a birthday party for Sly Stone, the ambassador of funk, soul and good-time music, and you're invited. Anyone who's been to a Days of Wild jam knows this band throws down some serious hot 'n sweaty funk. Although best know for their classic Prince tribute shows, they are equally skilled at covering the music of Sly and the Family Stone. Learn more...
Public Enemy comes to B.B. King Blues Club. One of rap''s most important groups, they've raised controversy and won critical and popular acclaim with their blend of relentless production, fiery rhetoric, and social consciousness. This concert unites original Public Enemy members Chuck D and Flavor Flav in a celebration of Flav's 50th birthday. Learn more...
One of the top female stand-up comedians in the business, Paula Poundstone brings her razor-sharp act to B.B. King's. When she's not contributing to NPR's Morning Edition or Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, Poundstone can frequently be found on the stage, where her performances are legendary for their impromptu audience interaction segments. Learn more...
Singer-songwriter Christopher Cross is best known for composing "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" from the film Arthur, which won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1981. But that is only one of the many hits Cross has written and performed over the years. His self-titled debut album, which won five Grammy Awards, included such favorites as "Sailing," "Ride Like the Wind" and "Never Be the Same." Learn more...
Texan blues guitarist Chris Duarte brings his band to B.B. King's. Lauded for the exquisite artistry and vivid tonality of his six-string work, over the last decade Duarte has also proven his considerable mettle as a songwriter, singer and bandleader, with albums including the recent Romp. Learn more...
Buckwheat Zydeco, the world's most popular zydeco band, performs at B.B. King's. If you've seen a Buckwheat show, you know what to expect: rocking, stomping, good time Creole party music. If you haven't seen Buckwheat Zydeco live, you're missing one of the music world's most exciting and fun performers. Learn more...
It's a night of blues at B.B. King's with legendary guitarist Robert Cray and The Robert Cray Band. Cray has numerous hit records and Grammy awards to his name -- and even his own model of Stratocaster guitar -- and he has performed and collaborated with artists like Eric Clapton and John Lee Hooker. Learn more...
B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Tainted Love. The band has developed a following for recent years for their high-energy covers of classic '80s tunes and the fun, upbeat atmosphere at their concerts. Their set lists range from Madonna and Duran Duran to Journey and Prince. Dancing is encouraged! Learn more...
Thursday February 26, 2009 / 8:00pm (Doors at 6pm)
Thursday October 23, 2008 / 7:30pm
Full Price:
$37.50
Our Price:
$18.75*
One of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th Century, funk legend George Clinton, comes to B.B. King's to celebrate his latest album George Clinton and Some Gangsters of Love. He'll bring his P-Funk All-Stars, plus guests including El DeBarge, System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian, and gospel singer Kim Burrell. Learn more...
Leo Nocentelli leads an all-star lineup of musicians into B.B. King Blues Club for an evening of funk and jazz. The original guitarist of the legendary Meters, Nocentelli will be joined by New Orleans' own Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, saxophonist Donald Harrison, and former Gov't Mule/Black Crowes bassist Andy Hess. Learn more...
B.B. King's welcomes Band on the Run. The world's premier Wings tribute group visually and vocally re-creates the spectacle of McCartney's '70s supergroup. Two-time winners of the national Beatlefest competition, they were also voted Best Tribute Show in Chicago in 2007. Learn more...
Led by legendary new jack swing artist and producer Teddy Riley, Blackstreet had two platinum albums, and are best-remembered for their classic hit "No Diggity". The newly reunited group performs live in concert at B.B. King Blues Club. Learn more...
Thursday February 19, 2009 / 7:30pm (Doors at 6PM)
Monday February 25, 2008 / 7:30pm
Full Price:
$25.00
Our Price:
$10.00 - $12.50*
Johnny Cash was an American music icon known to the world as the "Man in Black." His booming bass voice is one of the most recognizable in country music history. B.B. King's Blues Club is celebrating Johnny Cash's birthday with Michael Patrick's Ring of Fire Band playing the music of this legendary artist. Learn more...
Angie Stone sings live at B.B. King Blues Club. Known for her powerful, expressive voice, reminiscent of Aretha Franklin's, Stone's career dates back to the 1980s, and includes such hits as " Wish I Didn't Miss You" and "No More Rain (In This Cloud)". Learn more...
B.B. King's welcomes Freddie Jackson for a special Valentine's Day concert. One of the 1980s' biggest R&B stars, Jackson's catalogue includes such romantic hits as "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Time's Sake)," "Jam Tonight," "Do Me Again," and "You are My Lady." Learn more...
