Going to New York for week from 11th August to 18th.... Got some info but would like some more please...

record shopping...

Clubs/ bars playing all things soul/ mod/ funk/ jazz/ Reggae/ska etc etc...

Vintage clothing

Oh and a good chemist .... maybe best in pms.... only joking folks......

Hi Steve.

Try this link for a few Soul Nights out :- https://subwaysoul.com/drupal/drupal-5.7/nycscene

Brav

Going to New York for week from 11th August to 18th.... Got some info but would like some more please...

record shopping...

Clubs/ bars playing all things soul/ mod...

Vintage clothing

Oh and a good chemist .... maybe best in pms.... only joking folks......

Hi Stevie,

Vintage clothes at the flea markets in Chelsea at the weekend, one indoor, one outdoor. Hell's kitchen on a Sunday and another over the Brooklyn Bridge in Dumbo. I bought lots of things!

More details coming if needed.

Hi Stevie,

Vintage clothes at the flea markets in Chelsea at the weekend, one indoor, one outdoor. Hell's kitchen on a Sunday and another over the Brooklyn Bridge in Dumbo. I bought lots of things!

More details coming if needed.

Cheers Karen

Had a few topics like this before, always good to get as much into as possible, maybe i will put it all together sometime for a visitors guide to New York...

Gonna be my first real visit, had a stop over once before for 10 hours...

Looking to buy tunes/ clothing and maybe play a little bar/ club if any free little slots...

Thanks for info Brav... got all that and will make some contacts..

Any more info would be great.... got a night playing moldie oldies/ Rock Steady and RnB.... Just the ticket...

Any more info would be great.... got a night playing moldie oldies/ Rock Steady and RnB.... Just the ticket...

Lots of vinyl shops in Greenwich Village, A1 records, Finyl Vinyl, Bleaker Bob's etc... Unfortunately most now trade on the internet and keep odd opening hours. Some nice restaurants nearby too so you can sit and watch the front doors for any signs of life.

Here's an interesting link https://www.columbia....NYC.music_guide

Edited July 6, 201015 yr by Matt Male

Just been rumaging in my boxes, knew I had these somewhere,

From memory Barry Soltz was very helpfull and gave me some other local contacts

Post 16 has some good info.

Hi Stevie try this place in Brooklyn its wall to wall records in the basement & they charge 3 singles for a dollar but you have got to be prepared to get your clothes dirty so take some old clothes with you.

The Thing 1001 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222-1313, United States(718) 349-8234

ok, don't waste your time on those other stores, seriously The Thing is horrible & you'll probably catch more respiratory diseases than actual good records there. Good luck with Bleeker Bob's too. Actually Infinity & Rhythm are ok, but a bit tricky to find/out of the way if you're touristy on Manhattan, the ones below are all relatively easy to hit in Manhattan & will yield good stuff. I really recommend both Good & Academy, good stuff can be found quickly at both these stores & you can get back on track with sightseeing asap.

essentially the only record stores you need to get to are:

Good Records

Get Directions

(212) 539-0208

* approximate times

Subway: Get Directions

(212) 477-8150

Store Hours:

Mon.-Fri.: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Closest Subway Stops:

6: Astor Place or Bleecker

N/R: 8th Street

F/V: Broadway/Lafayette

A-1

(212) 473-2870

439 E 6TH St

New York, NY 10009

Also try to do this

TOUR THE APOLLO

Apollo historic tours connect the past, the present and to the future of our legendary venue, revealing the significant contributions of African-Americans and Latinos to the birth of global popular culture. The tours are educational, informative, entertaining and inspiring, as tour director Billy Mitchell discloses little known facts about the theater and the legendary people who performed here. The tours tell the dramatic story of a proud people, an aspiring community and the rapid growth of a small idea, with something meaningful for everyone.

KEY TOUR INFORMATION

CONTACT: Billy Mitchell, Tour Director

Phone: (212) 531-5337

Email: billy.mitchell @ apollotheater.org

AVAILABILITY: Tours are offered to groups consisting of 20 people or more however individuals or smaller groups can join a tour if a tour is scheduled on the date you would like to have your tour. Tours are also offered to elementary schools only at the reduced rate of $10 per student. Please call to make all tour appointments.

DURATION: Each tour is one hour in length

TOUR TIMES:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

11am, 1pm, & 3pm

Wednesday 11am only;

Saturday & Sunday, 11am, 1pm

GENERAL ADMISSION*

Weekdays $16/person

Weekends: $18/person

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS*:

Weekdays $14/person

Weekends $16/person

**Enjoy two classic Apollo experiences in the same day by touring on Wednesday at 11am and return at 7:30pm for Amateur Night at the Apollo�.

When you visit, don't forget to stop by our Apollo Store to purchase a memento of your visit to THE WORLD FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER.

Seriously spend your time in NYC doing cooler stuff than non-stop record shopping. It's a great city.

Hi Stevie,

also have a word with Chris, I think he's in the know(Bearsoul)

Karenxxx

thanks so much to you all... plenty to go on there.....