Three acts on one early bill in a 250-cap room is the cheapest way to gamble on new music and still be home at a reasonable hour. Mercury Lounge is the club where a lot of touring bands play New York for the first time, so an unfamiliar name on the poster is not a warning sign. If you want a Sunday show that leaves the rest of the night open, start here.
What to expect
You come in through the front bar and into the back room, where the crowd stands on a flat floor in front of a low stage. Expect short sets from all three acts with quick changeovers between them, and a room that stays comfortable and unhurried given how early the whole thing starts.
Good to know
- Take the F to 2nd Ave and walk east on Houston Street.
- It is an early bill, so the whole thing wraps up well before the usual club-night hours.
- The back room is standing-only; the front bar is a separate space if you want to sit.
- Three acts means changeovers, so the running order is worth checking on the ticket page.
- Good for anyone who wants to hear new bands without committing an entire evening.
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Common questions
Who headlines?
The bill lists Juliet by Night, Lambeth and SASHA. The running order is on the ticket page; billing order is usually the guide.
Is it standing or seated?
The Mercury Lounge back room is standing-only. There is seating in the separate front bar.
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