William Beckmann makes modern country with a refined, traditional edge, and his first major-label album, Whiskey Lies & Alibis, leans into classic honky-tonk themes. Seeing a rising Warner Nashville artist in a small Lower East Side room is a rare chance for city country fans. If you want honky-tonk without leaving Manhattan, this early show still leaves your night open.
What to expect
Mercury Lounge is a narrow bar up front with a separate back room for the stage, standing room only. Expect a tight band set of Beckmann's originals with a crowd of country fans packed close to the stage.
Good to know
- Ages 18 and up with ID.
- It's an early show, so you'll be out in time for dinner or another stop nearby.
- Take the F to 2nd Ave; the club is a block away on East Houston.
- The back room is small and standing-only, so arrive at doors for a close view.
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Common questions
Is the William Beckmann show all ages?
No, it's 18 and over.
What kind of music does he play?
Traditional-leaning modern country; his major-label album is Whiskey Lies & Alibis.
Where is Mercury Lounge?
217 East Houston Street on the Lower East Side.
