BIG FEELINGS: a monthly music showcase, hosted by Rachel Norman ⋆˙⟡˖<iframe-embed src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/artist/3gElr0xWpBEH3Szm4qZv9h?utm_source=generator&amp;amp;si=888f219ff3ed4bb4" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="spotify"></iframe-embed>

BIG FEELINGS: a monthly music showcase

An unforgettable, eclectic night from Queens staples Maso (Latin Darkwave), dKtr (Indie Pop), and Marumaraw (Alt. Antifolk), joined by their Staten Island brethren Rezt Les (Synth Pop)! These bands have all been fans of each other since forming and are pumped to share this bill together! We’ll see you there!

Maso - Rezt Les - dkTr - Marumaraw

This is the best free comedy show in New York. Come laugh, connect, and vibe.Pay as you wish!

The Funny Girl Comedy Showcase

Show featuring the best up-and-coming stand-up comics in NYC

Daniel Backer presents a night of challenging rock music. Ewe Dew is a contemplative musical experience with literary lyrics, and angular guitar melodies performed on nylon strings. Harbor Haunts is a Brooklyn based indie rock outfit with dazzling riffs and groovy shredding. The Kingdom of Liminal space is a proggy, synthy concept project, the score of Daniel Backer's upcoming novel of the same name.

Night of the Living Shred

FREE&nbsp;Open Mic Hosted by Sunbeam Colleen, I'm Not Holden Caufield, and Road To Ruin every Monday, sign up starts at 8 pm.&nbsp;But a branch from the mighty tree that was once the sidewalk cafe open mic.&nbsp;

The Underground Open Mic

A punk rock dinner party for the dead!* *Arrive having eaten; no dinner will be served

A Dinner Party For The Dead

Double Headliner Comedy Show at Bar Freda! Uptown Comedy is bringing it to ya! Brooklyn's own Geneva Rust-Orta and Queens Native Sammy Anzer are co-headlining, with NYC based comedian Naima Garcia and Montana's Paul Rowdy supporting. Hosted by Brittani Ferris. Doors at 9pm, show 9:30pm. $10 min suggestion; do support DIY arts and events and consider tipping a little extra. 10 min intermission-get plenty of drinks and tip the bartender!

All Show, No Boat! Comedy at Bar Freda

Moon By Moon - Philly-based experimental psych popSara Devoe - Indie folk/rock artist based in Brooklyn, NYThe Alaskas - NYC-based lo-fi psych rockHorse Crazy - NYC-based alt country<iframe-embed src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=4274904994/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" seamless="" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="bandcamp"></iframe-embed>

Moon By Moon, Sara Devoe, The Alaskas, Horse Crazy

Every two weeks in Brooklyn, a small group of artists gets handed a prompt and a deadline- "four chords and the truth," a painting called "Too Many Animals," or once, simply: go through someone's phone camera roll and write a song about what you find. Founded by Brooklyn indie folk artist Hallie Spoor, Tether started as a handful of songwriters trading prompts instead of small talk, just looking for a reason to finish what they started. It didn't stay just songwriters — poets joined, and so did people building tracks out of electronic percussion, turning the same four-word phrase into a rhythm instead of a lyric. What began as a low-stakes accountability group has grown into something closer to a working artistic community, where the feedback gets sharper as the trust gets deeper. The rule is still the one it started with: bring something, even if it's rough.

Tether Songwriting Showcase

Entities in the East Tour 2026 Metalcore local legends Final confession Flint MI are joined by Death Glam act The Sad Hour (Detroit MI) on a short run to the east to bring their musical chaos to new listened to strengthen their occult forces. They have enlisted the help of Miss Teen America and Vice Kills (formerly Thermadora)

Final Confession / The Sad Hour WSG Miss Teen America & Vice Kills

NO SELL- members of A Bunch of Dead People, Good Ruined, 100 Words for Snow

No Sell / Limb Breaker / Flagrant II

A mostly-stand up show in Ridgewood featuring some of the most talented comics New York City has to offer. We promise they're so good. Just $10 for laughs and giggles galore. Hosted by Dezhawn France and Alex MacLeod. This is not a jazz event. Geneva Rust-Orta Steve Malden Alex Senti &amp; More!

Bad Jazz (good comedy)

Metalheads and freaks unite its time for ClosetCase's first OPEN STAGE. Catch multiple drag and burlesque artists debuting new acts to your favorite songs, tip our gogo dancers in our pit and support alternative performers. Expect uncensored, unpolished, spikey hairspray filled glory at Satanic Panic!

Satanic Panic: A Metal Open Stage!

Run Alongs “The Places You Can’t Go Back Tour”

Oceans in the sky / suburban surf club / run along / Caleb graham

NO FOMO - Spend the first Saturday night of Autumn 2026 at Freda with four of NYC's most exciting live acts: Killdeer, Dream Logiq, Dog Park and Victor V. Gurbo &amp; Co.<iframe-embed src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/artist/1HHSL8J9c34IYGcFIElzos?utm_source=generator&amp;amp;si=489aa718dc6b4204" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="spotify"></iframe-embed>

Killdeer, Dream Logiq, Dog Park and Victor V. Gurbo & Co.

ARTMAGEDDON is an art, music &amp; literature festival open to all Brooklyn-based creatives that attracts about 20,000 festival-goers for the work of more than 500 artists, bands &amp; writers. Join us at Bar Freda &amp; all over Brooklyn!This is a non-ticketed event at Bar Freda part of the larger Brooklyn-wide event : )

ARTMAGEDDON 2026

Since 2007, with a collective of musicians from New York City, Louisville, Toronto, New Hampshire, and Atlanta, I have been creating music from my heart and life experiences, with an intention of sharing joy and power.This is a free event, donations are encouraged.

a soft place to land with Stephen Antony Beasley

Grab your girls, gays, and theys for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy delivered to you by GIRLS ONLY at Brooklyn's hottest bar! Lip Service: All-Femme Comedy Show Were you starting to think that comedy was only for the boys? Well, think again! Coming to you from Columbus, OH, Lip Service is an all-femme comedy group founded on the belief that bold, fun, and radically authentic comedy should be accessible to all. You can expect an affordable night out full of laughter, delivered to you by 4 of Columbus' up and coming comedians.

Lip Service - An All Female Comedy Show

Weigh Anchor! Presents Social Cig, Ghost Tour, Shadow Monster, and Catch Me if you Can at Bar Freda 9/29/2026. $10 ADVANCE, $15 DAY OF SHOW Born &amp; brewed in Wisconsin, Social Cig is the 'Indie-Skate-Rock' music project of Filipino American, Parker Schultz. Consisting of contagious authenticity, cheery live shows, and cultivating an original story with an attitude of gratitude, Social Cig is chasing full-circle moments. Leafing through music scenes with an ambitious DIY approach, Social Cig has become a well-rounded grassroots venture. Shadow Monster is frontwoman and guitarist Gillian Visco’s alter ego and title of her dejected grunge pop project with longtime drummer and collaborator John Swanson. Nikki Sisti (THICK) and Denim Casimir (TVOD) round out the trio with booming, fuzzy basslines adding to the vibrant wall of sound best enjoyed with your local dive bar’s beer and shot combo. CMIYC is the acoustic solo project of Ryan Hanratty, founded in 2012 and rooted in a love of film, storytelling, and heartfelt songwriting. Inspired by artists like Frank Turner, Against Me!, and Third Eye Blind, Ryan blends narrative-driven lyrics with an earnest, melodic edge. Over the past 14 years, CMIYC has grown alongside the vibrant Long Island, NYC, and New Jersey music scenes, performing at notable venues such as Wonder Bar, Debonair Music Hall, The Court Tavern, John &amp; Peters, The Bitter End, The Founders’ Room at The Paramount, Flemington DIY, and more.

Social Cig on tour from Milwaukee

3 the Hardway is a 3 piece proto punk/riot grrrl band from Detroit, MI. Bustin Brooklyn is lead singer and drums. She is the soul of the project. Sloppy Joel plays lead guitar and does some back up vocals. Heavily influenced by the raw 70s nyc/Detroit punk rock (Iggy and the stooges, the cramps, plasmatics) along with femme punk bands of the 90s and today (babes in toyland, L7, amyl and the sniffers). They take their name not from the beastie boys song or any gaming term but from the 1970s b movie starring James Williamson, Jim Brown, Jim Kelly. The 3 team up to single handedly stop a US government assisted genocide against its own citizens. Finding parallels to this movies plot in today’s world, the 3 uses music to fight the evil wickedness of this totalitarian ran world that’s becoming duller by the day. They aim to break the reality, with a sound that’s so mean it’ll sonically smack you right in the face. Their mission to rock n roll is just, all while demonstrating strong sexual energy, an audible thrust. They’ve been making music together since fall of 2022. In 2023 they added a rhythm guitarist (Ary Raine) and released the ‘cost of living’ ep on cassette and the single on 7 inch vinyl in May 2023. The first show they played with this line up was at trixies bar in Hamtramck. They opened for Ricky Rat of the Trash Brats. The single was reviewed in the national publication ‘Maxium Rock n Roll’ where it was enjoyed, noted for being unique, and compared to Sonic Youth. In promotion of ‘cost of living’ some out of town shows were played in Grand Rapids, MI and Windsor, ON. They made a live appearance on the Ann Arbor radio show WCBN to promote the album ‘HWUAH’ which was released in August 2024. The album is 13 tracks and just under 45 minutes long with a mixture of melodic indie sounds and the signature unpolished sludge sound with riot grrrl esq vocals that they are known for. They played porchfest in Berkley, MI the day of its release. During this time the band made loops around Detroit playing many shows around town at places like Lager House, Old Miami, Outer limits lounge, Trixies, corktown tavern, Smalls, jobstoppers, Donovans, the garden bowl and others. They also played Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti a handful of times during this period. They opened for longstanding Ann Arbor punk group ‘State’ during this time at the diy venue ‘Packard art house’ . The group played around 40 shows with this line up from March 2023 until January 2025. In early 2025, Ary left the band. 3 the Hardway continued playing as a 2 piece and released ‘SEX CYMBAL’ in May 2025 which was well received in reviews by razorcake. The band recorded their first version of ‘can’t hardly stand it’ a cover by Charlie Feathers that was later covered by The Cramps. This was the first project recorded by Xian Muller. A fellow local musician, and friend. In July 2025 they went on a small tour of Wisconsin/Indiana with the Michigan band ‘Permanently Pissed’. In August 2025, Frank Williams joined the band on bass. They played more shows out in Toledo (Frankies), Ypsilanti (regal beagle) and Ann Arbor (blind pig) during this time. In&nbsp;November they filmed a live performance for Warren tv, a local public tv station. In January 2026 they embarked on a 4 date Canada, Ontario tour dubbed ‘the pot playoffs’ with Michigan solo artist ‘seizure pleaser’ with 2 stops in Toronto, 1 in Hamilton and 1 in Windsor. They continued playing around Detroit with an appearance on March 7th at the annual Hamtramck Blowout festival and April 25th at the Corktown Music festival. On April 14th, the 3 opened for The Meteors at The Sanctuary in Hamtramck, a longstanding psychobilly band from London, UK. On April 25th, 2026 they released their newest 4 song ep ‘hotcakes’ on streaming networks aswell as 7 inch vinyl records. In June 2026 they went on a 3 date southern tour where they play on Memphis, Birmingham, and New Orleans. In New Orleans they were joined on the bill by legendary pro skater Dustin Dollin (who dj).This summer they have shows planned around Detroit aswell as near Ann Arbor and Saginaw, Michigan. In September 2026 they will be going back to Canada with shows in Toronto and Hamilton.In October 2026 they plan to go to the northeast with dates in New York City.

3 THE HARDWAY NYC DEBUT

An evening of Anti-Folk with NYC darlings Out of System Transfer, jester-fronted music therapy band TheyLoveThem (Philly), and the indescribable The Skirts (Philly)Doors at 7:30 - Show at 8Masks suggested

Anti-Folk Night! Out of System Transfer / TheyLoveThem / The Skirts

COMEDY HOEDOWN: PART TWO The Comedy Hoedown is back—and this time, we’re bringing the party to Bar Freda! Hosted by Philly’s Standup Barbie, Ebony Moore, Part Two features a stacked lineup of hilarious comics from Philly and beyond, headlined by Simeon Goodson of Don’t Tell Comedy fame. Expect big laughs, wild stories, Southern energy, and a variety of comics bringing their own flavor to the stage. Whether you caught Part One or this is your first rodeo, you’re in for a night of comedy that’s anything but predictable. Western wear encouraged.

Ebony Moore & Friends Comedy Hoedown

Sunday Ska Show

BRAVE FEST Building community Through Affordable LIVE Music,&nbsp; Food and Drinks! Justice LaBrave X No Call No Show team up for an epic collaborative performance, debuting a NEW METAL SOUND!!! Adequate Fur have been bringing The funk and good vibrations to New Yorkers all over state and tonight Brooklyns own comes home for a Funk-a-licous set. A Total Wreck will be bringing in PUNK energy, high energy, hard hitting and a Beautiful disaster waiting to unfold! Igor will be bringing us all into his world with his combination of Rock, Pop and a drop of metal in the music dedicated to the power of self-love. <iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/py7SqTrf0_A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed> <iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eTglJpyeM8g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed> <iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OmARLZ05TzA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed> <iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q5JWwjmOFQ4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed><iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k8xFR5WZQvs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed>

LaBrave Music Group Presents BRAVEFEST

LOUD & UNLEASHED

Come celebrate the release of Melody Matthews' debut album, Misandrist, with a night of live performances featuring a line-up of trans/genderqueer performers all while raising funds for the Transgender Law Center!

The Misandrist Party

Come join us for an evening with I Despise! Special guests I Ignite, and Less Than None! And a special show for those who love latex and leather!<iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W7X19h-Xf_g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" height="480" width="640" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube" style=""></iframe-embed>

Loud & Unleashed

HERYN celebrates the release of her debut EP, "bunnysongs," with a one-night-only show at Bar Freda, joined by Goth Girlfriend, Mercy Wu, drvnkcig, and Katharsis. bunnysongs is a self-produced indie-pop project about devotion, obsession, &amp; self-sacrifice, with sonic influences from folk, EDM, &amp; classic rock. The night brings together friends &amp; fellow artists for a full evening of live music, culminating in HERYN’s final major performance of the bunnysongs era. Hear bunnysongs performed in its entirety, plus a preview of never-before-heard music from HERYN's next project. Wear teal!

Bunnysongs Official Release Party

Tavaris Smith is an internationally touring stand-up comedian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin based in Los Angeles. Since starting his stand up comedy career in Milwaukee in 2015, he has performed at comedy clubs, theaters, and shows all over the world. His credits include season 1 of Laugh After Dark comedy series on Amazon Prime Video, 2026 Netflix is a Joke Festival, Don’t Tell Comedy, 2022 Seattle International Comedy Festival, 2023 Tower City Comedy Festival selection, 2023 Winter Park Comedy Festival, 2023 Omaha Comedy Festival selection, 2023 Portland HaHaHarvest Comedy Festival, San Francisco FunnyFest 2023 Finalist, 2024 NYC Empire State Comedy Festival, 2025 Seattle International Comedy Competition, 2026 Funniest Conic in the Valley, and 2026 Madison Comedy Week Festival. He is as hilarious as he is bald.

The Next Show Presents: Tavaris Smith

FERVENCE + ENTHRONEMENT,&nbsp; SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 AT 4PM - ALL AGES - $15 AT THE DOOR

FERVENCE + ENTHRONEMENT

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://danrathmanncomedy.com/home">Dan “HITMAN” Rathmann</a> is a nationally touring stand-up comedian known for his razor-sharp wit, off-the-cuff humor, and no-holds-barred comedy style. A 4-time Best Comedian Award Nominee and Global Recognition Award Winner, Dan delivers raw, unfiltered energy every time he hits the stage—whether it’s a comedy club, festival, or cruise ship. With a background in theatre and improv, his performances are as dynamic as they are unpredictable. After growing up in the small town of Troy, Kansas, Dan honed his voice in the St. Joseph and Kansas City comedy scenes before taking his act nationwide. His relentless work ethic and commanding stage presence have earned him spots at major comedy festivals and bookings across multiple states—including shows aboard Carnival Cruise Lines. When Dan’s on the mic, no topic is off limits—and no audience leaves without a laugh.

Dan "HITMAN" Rathmann

Dan “HITMAN” Rathmann is a nationally touring stand-up comedian known for his razor-sharp wit, off-the-cuff humor, and no-holds-barred comedy style. A 3-time Best Comedian Award Nominee and Global Recognition Award Winner, Dan delivers raw, unfiltered energy every time he hits the stage—whether it’s a comedy club, festival, or cruise ship.With a background in theatre and improv, his performances are as dynamic as they are unpredictable. After growing up in the small town of Troy, Kansas, Dan honed his voice in the St. Joseph and Kansas City comedy scenes before taking his act nationwide.His relentless work ethic and commanding stage presence have earned him spots at major comedy festivals and bookings across multiple states—including shows aboard Carnival Cruise Lines.When Dan’s on the mic, no topic is off limits—and no audience leaves without a laugh.

Lee Bains is a songwriter and poet from Birmingham, Alabama, who has released four studio albums of what Rolling Stone calls “Southern gospel punk” since 2012. His most recent album, Old-Time Folks, released by Don Giovanni Records in 2022, explored stories of People’s movements in the Deep South to acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, The New York Times, NPR, and the Guardian. He has collaborated in live performance and on recordings with artists including Lonnie Holley, Moor Mother, Pussy Riot, and Algiers. After first having his poems published by The New Yorker in 2021, Lee will see his debut poetry collection, WORK LUNCH, published by Hub City Press in the fall of 2026. In addition to touring around the U.S. and Europe, Lee has lent his music to support striking coal miners, immigrants’ rights groups, abortion funds, and anti-racism organizations. He has performed and read at Emory University, the University of Mississippi, Tulane University, Auburn University, and The Royal Institute of Technology (Stockholm, Sweden). He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where he works between tours as a handyman.Night Music&nbsp; make NYC Rock n’ Roll for the people.

Lee Bains with Night Music

Come check out Stonefrutis, Waterfall Strainer, and Simple Son at Bar Freda!<iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/549GVT6bR2c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed>

Waterfall Strainer, Stonefruits, and Simple Son at Far Breda

This is a great lineup of bands that blend alternative, blues, and even more styles of music!

Dangerously Careful, The Sallies, Young in France, Dreamers Dissent

Another issue of the Underground open mic showcase

The Underground Open Mic Showcase Vol. 44

Harlan Beeton / nina grigg / nico zaca

Harlan Beeton / Nico Zaca / Nina Grigg

STEP RIGHT UP! A variety show LABOR DAY SUNDAY EVENT featuring LOCAL NYC HEAVYWEIGHTS! Featuring a soulful performance from Colebrooke, dark indie folk from Phoebe Weyland; followed by the post emo moongaze rockers Lunar Return ending with post hardcore Seconds Before the Crash. <iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oohJ-R3R2cc?si=0-reAIIDaYVmc2pP" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed>

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY

aaron title invites you to party in celebration of the release of his EP "Shadow Arc." Joined with vocal support from KYLE XY, Kyle Waves and drag performances from Anna Mae Titties &amp; Bricerella.

aaron title EP Release

Condition Critical - Brutal Thrash Metal from New JerseyExtinction A.D. - Hardcore tinged Thrash from Long IslandParalysis - New Jersey Crossover ThrashAnti-Sapien - Sewer Puking Death Crust from BrooklynArtificial Scarcity - Riff driven Grindcore from New York and Philly

Condition Critical and Extinction A.D.

joy burklund, queer alt diva from Philly, headlines her debut tour with her band joined by NY locals Damselfly and Phoebe Weyland &lt;3 come support the gorls

joy burklund + her band, Damselfly, Phoebe Weyland

Tuesday nights hit different at Bar Freda. Catch a stacked lineup of rising pop and R&amp;B artists bringing smooth vocals, infectious hooks, and late-night energy to Ridgewood. Come discover your next favorite artist, select craft beers and cocktails; who doesn't wanna start their week with dope music and people?

KID Q | Ellie Velli |  ROYLT | Brother Soulful

BAM! POW! THWACK! The Music Meister has struck again and brought all of your favorite comic book characters to the stage! Join Spider-Man, Sally Brown, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, and more in a night of music from your favorite TV shows, musicals, and video games! Hurry and get your tickets fast before the Joker gets them first!

The Comic Book Cabaret!

Come join in on a night of live music featuring the debut performance of public-audio, with support from Lucy Doesn’t Love You and The Livers. All NYC Based. These bands don’t mess around!Rock n roll

The Livers / public-audio / Lucy Doesn’t Love You

House Show

Kleenex Girl Wonder with Long Birds and Superkick on tour from Illinois!! Kleenex Girl Wonder - indie rock legends, the strongest band alive Long Birds - skate punk revival, a hint of ska (on tour from illinois with superkick) Superkick - power pop, "stylistically unique" (on tour from illinois with long birds)

Kleenex Girl Wonder, Long Birds (IL), Superkick (IL)

Join us for a night of live music featuring a cohesive, hand-picked lineup of incredible songwriters. Moving seamlessly from raw, acoustic storytelling to lush, atmospheric indie-rock, this triple-bill showcase is the perfect way to spend a Thursday night. Grab your tickets now to secure a spot in this intimate setting! The Lineup Emily Frembgen Staple of the New York music circuit and 3x Official SXSW showcasing artist, Brooklyn-based songwriter Emily Frembgen is a master of the poignant, conversational narrative. Having graced iconic stages across the boroughs, including the Mercury Lounge, The Knitting Factory, Pete's Candy Store, and the historic Sidewalk Café, Emily commands rooms with her sharp wit, vulnerable lyricism, and classic folk sensibilities. Tyler Nail (Featuring Johnathan Loos)&nbsp;Bringing a rich, haunting texture to the stage, Tyler Nail delivers an Appalachian-rooted indie-folk sound that bridges traditional North Carolina storytelling with contemporary grit. For this performance, Tyler is accompanied on lead guitar and backing vocals by seasoned NYC musician Johnathan Loos (known for his work at legendary rooms like The Bitter End and Shrine). Together, their dynamic arrangements and striking vocal harmonies offer a deeply captivating roots-music experience. Nick Granelle Nick Granelle delivers a sultry, highly atmospheric brand of indie-pop and rock. A true multi-disciplinary creative, Nick is a skilled multi-instrumentalist, producer, and audio engineer who crafts his signature sound by blending organic songwriting with lush, cinematic textures. Splitting his time between the fast-paced Brooklyn indie scene and the roots-oriented Vermont music community, he brings a unique, dual-market perspective to his music. His brooding, late-night emotional depth has built a strong following at staple venues like Arlene's Grocery, Bar Freda, and Young Ethel's.

Nick Granelle, Tyler Nail, and Emily Frembgen

Crazy &amp; the Brains dance party and art show

You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone (Free Dance Party Upstairs)

Pamnation presents Atlanta's SMALL  coming back to Freda for their first ever headlining show along with : Super Secret &amp; the Special Guests Blankslate (Denver) Red Tank!

SMALL (ATL) w/ Crazy & the Brains, Blankslate (Denver), Red Tank! & Special Guests

Cap off summer in Queens with rock 'n' music in the basement of a bar. It might be nice! <iframe-embed src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/6lirj6KUHBvSAGQr7K849I?utm_source=generator&amp;amp;si=ab1a0bc551a54c90" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="spotify"></iframe-embed> <iframe-embed src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/4K6SGldSW5xlma2hWGsCpX?utm_source=generator&amp;amp;si=cf18593b1db34f22" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="spotify"></iframe-embed> <iframe-embed src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1322039169/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" seamless="" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="bandcamp"></iframe-embed><iframe-embed src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/66F4hDDsayZF4MolqKcrg8?utm_source=generator&amp;amp;si=6ebc861a4c7e44aa" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="custom"></iframe-embed>

Teachers Lounge, Owen Lloyd, Up Music, Max Stalker-Wilde

SLEEP DESTROYER x FELDSPAR 00000: Summer Tour 2026

On the new Cold Wrecks album 'You Can't Plan for This', the Brooklyn indie punk four-piece returns with their trademark frantic energy, back-and-forth vocals, and vulnerable lyrics, as they navigate grief, growth, responsibility, and feeling overwhelmed, through a collection of pop-punk, emo, and rock songs. The album comes out August 7 (vinyl &amp; digital preorder available now on bandcamp), and was recorded by the band themselves in Craig's basement, mixed by Bobby Edge, and mastered by Jesse Cannon, with art by Brittany Fetcho. Cold Wrecks will be playing the new album in full at their August 22 release show at Bar Freda, where they'll be joined by longtime friends Sadlands (powerpop indie punk), as well as Fat Heaven (pop-punk), and Boston's MK Naomi (emo grunge).<iframe-embed src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=161813491/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=7137dc/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="bandcamp"></iframe-embed>

Cold Wrecks album release w/ Sadlands, Fat Heaven, MK Naomi

Calling all the early birds for a matinee showJoining us for a daytime party are Conan The Accountant, BLOOMRITE, Mannequin Heist, and&nbsp; Mechanical GrandmaPre-game for all of your evening affairs with usSaturday, August 22ndDoors @ 4 | Show @ 5 |21+Adult Toy Raffle….Because duh

RABBIT HOLE

Mixed bill featuring a range of talented bands and duos ranging from hard hitting rock to bedroom pop and dance. NYC live sound engineer Sampson Alvarado starts off the night with his experimental and fun rock project Thamp, followed by the fast and loud 2008. Things will take a turn as duo Lucky Star provides beats reminiscent of the 2010 LA beat scene with quirky yet sensual vocals riding the wave. The night ends with the underground dance pop duo Dial M bringing in high energy and catchy hooks!DIal M - Underground dance pop duo with catchy vocal hooks and melodies. Artist Max000,000 takes a step back from the face-forward emo realm to provide delightfully bouncy and fresh beats. Lucky Star - Moody and dynamic bedroom pop duo, featuring a grooves reminiscent of 2010 LA beat scene complimented by quirky yet sensual vocals. 2008 - Hard hitting, loud, and fast af rock band straight out of some guy you knows home-studio. Thamp - Professional rockers lead by NYC live-sound engineer Sampson Alvarado who want to share the love of music with everyone in the room.

Dial M / Lucky Star / 2008 / Thamp LIVE @ Bar Freda

Put a Big Star on your calendar: August 20 will be a don't-miss night of power pop and jangly Americana at Bar Freda in Ridgewood! PETE MANCINI &amp; THE HILLSIDE AIRMEN: Pete is a heartful guitarist and songwriter who's rubbed shoulders with everyone from the Wallflowers to Jimmy Webb. ROBERT GAY AND THE ALARMS: Robert migrated up from Nashville in 2023, bringing a Rickenbacker 12-string and a catalog of originals, now performed by a full band of NYC's finest live musicians. ALLIE KENNY is an artist on the rise, performing in NJ and NYC while working on her debut album with members of Wilco and the dB's. Special guests THANK YOU FRIENDS will close the night with a set of classic power pop songs by the Memphis group Big Star.&nbsp;

That '70s Night: Power Pop at Bar Freda

Comin' up quick, it's the 43rd Monthly Showcase, curated by our very own @kheritage_! Tuesday August 18th, catch @dinnerwalkmusic, @kid_gokart, @bradf0rdtom, and your host @thirdfloorghost play full sets at @barfreda801. Show starts at 8 and it's $15 at the door. Don't miss out!

The Underground Open Mic Showcase Vol. 43dinner walk, 3rd Floor Ghost, Gabriel Hanley, Bradford Tom

An early evening of fantastic, diverse music.

CASTRATED CALIGULA, NO ONE AND THE SOMEBODIES, JAMIE WELL (KISSY NOISES Solo), MICHAEL (SPLIFF GOLDBERG)

Alex Plain and folks invite you to a night of whimsy, feels, joy, sadness, and song, graciously hosted by bar freda. come for music that feels like a hug from that friend from high school you wished you kept in better touch with, lyrics hand spun from the hearts of complete weirdos, and friendship from a lovely crowd of musicians, artists, and affiliated normies. Come see folks like: alex plain (dat's me) is an emerging pop folk artist and neighborhood character coming out of the east village. a born-and-raised new yorker, alex learned to see the city anew as a busker, open-mic rat, and (most recently) as a gigging musician. this will be his first (!) headlining set of his career and his mom is very proud. very very nice friends have compared his sound as a mix of jeff mangum, silver jews, and weezer if you're, like, into those things (which he very much is). he's very excited to share his staple originals, oldie ballads, and cutting edge new shit with everyone :) Isabelle Kline is a writer, musician, artist, clown, and American dreamer based in Ridgewood. She just completed a residency at Oak and&nbsp; Iron performing her original material, which friends have described as solidly folk and massively affecting; her songs are both soothing like a lullaby and surprising and moving like great poetry. Where does her music come from? Wouldn't she like to know -- maybe you can tell her! Noah Whiteside is a NYC based musician, open-mic mainstay, and accomplished original singer songwriter spanning folk, rock, and pop. He just put out a brand new single you should take a gander at ;) find 'Nothing//Everything' where ever you stream music! Matthew Harrison is a multi-instrumentalist, singer songwriter, and general all around indie-music scene operator from the far north (cough cough albany). Almost closer to a walking folk character than a real person, Matt enjoys parks, vietnamese food, and long walks on the beach. jkjk matt rocks out and brings a vibrant energy where ever he happens to be, riddled with punchy lyrics, overflowing with catchy tunes, and abounding with expression. Still unclear whether this dude is a real person or like god's chosen son frfr.

Alex Plain & Folks

XO TOUR NYC DATE&nbsp;PCP is excited to bring&nbsp;“XO” all the way from Australia for the night of electroclash, hyperpop and energy.&nbsp;One night only, special guests TBA&nbsp;Tivkets limited, you’re here or nowhere.

XO NA TOUR

Problem Child Presents: " C2C&nbsp; " Aidn. - [ @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://aidn.world">aidn.world</a> ] Ryan Leahan - [ @ryanleahan ] Sumant - [ @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sumant.club">sumant.club</a> ] Doug Suh - [ @dougsuh ] Bar Freda NYC 21+ Mixes and Hyperpop in Ridgewood 8.14.26 Tickets in bio, will sell out

Problemchild presents : Aidn in NYC

Free live acoustic show upstairs by Shane Dan Turner.

Shane Dan Turner Unplugged!

ECID "Lake Willoughby" Album Release Party

Singer/songwriter showcase at Bar Freda!Featuring:Max Niemann (Milwaukee)God's Country (NYC)Anna McClellan (NYC)Huxley Kuhlmann (NYC)

Max Niemann / God’s Country / Ana McClellan / Huxley Kuhlmann

Essbee is the songwriting project of Brooklyn based multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter Sara Beth Hooper. After years of writing songs and performing with various projects, she is now preparing to release her first solo music under the name Essbee. Her songs explore what it means to heal from complex trauma while learning to embrace the ordinary joys of a life rebuilt. Her writing makes room for both grief and gratitude, finding beauty in the tension between the two. Essbee’s music is produced in close collaboration with her partner, Chris Petro. <iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nHkgpllLXHw?si=ohSpLvKa1vTz6OqI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed> Lizzi Trumbore Lizzi Trumbore is a Chicago-based songwriter, vocalist, and pianist whose lyrics set out for a quest for truth and authenticity. She is also known to dabble in the dark arts of improvisation, jazz fusion, and song forms that may throw you for a loop. Her anticipted EP, “Unearth,” produced by Chris Petro, is set to release August 29th on all platforms except Spotify (f*ck Spotify). <iframe-embed src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=635496485/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" seamless="" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="bandcamp"></iframe-embed> Sam Graham Sam Graham is a queer singer-songwriter who is still figuring out his personal balance between crippling existential dread and cautious optimism. His debut EP “Cries for Attention” is a genre-bending display of unresolved emotional trauma, aggressive ennui and camp.&nbsp; <iframe-embed src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=4224924094/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" seamless="" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="bandcamp"></iframe-embed>

Essbee ; Lizzi Trumbore ; Sam Graham

DIMMING Presents - SACRIFICIAL LAMBS

Join us for folk, antifolk, punk folk punk and beyond!

NITE MUSIC, LARVAL ORGANS, BROOK PRIDEMORE, DONT CHASE

Gathering of Impurity: Burt Bucharach Fleshmass Fermented Mess Sadomolestor Bar Freda 8-01 Seneca Ave Ridgewood NY 11385 $20

Gathering of Impurity

Bobcat, the awe inspiring one-man band is a captivating force in the world of music and entertainment. The music is described as Punk Rock Meets The Beatles, Psychobilly, Power-pop and Surf-punk.

Bobcat

Free stand-up comedy show featuring the best up-and-coming comics

PCP Show

Deathcat on tour from Richmond, VA with support from Seraphine's Cleaver, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Go Jackie

DEATHCAT on Tour

37 Houses _________________Suddenly locked down during the pandemic only four months into their marriage, Jeremy Rosenblum and Erin Sydney founded the post-punk/indie-pop project 37 Houses to express the frustrations that come with the complications and difficulties of even the best of relationships.&nbsp; With Rosenblum writing songs and Sydney lending her voice to the vocals, they recorded their debut self-titled album entirely in their own living room. The album, released November 2024, draws influence from artists ranging from post-punk greats like Sharon Van Etten and indie pop artists like Built to Spill, Pulp, and Modest Mouse.

37 Houses, Chismo, More tba

Emily Irving, indie folk rock on tour from Portland, Maine with NYC singer-songwriters Caroline Strickland and Catie Lausten

Emily Irving, Caroline Strickland, Catie Lausten

Alester/Oscar Thom/Kavook/Zapbeetle

Stephanie Babirak is a New York City harpist, singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Classically trained, she is known for her contemporary approach to the harp and performs for concerts, private events, corporate events, weddings, and recordings. She will be joined by fellow Harpist Hannah Koegler // Hannah and Old tree &nbsp;as well as folk artist Hannah Bug<iframe-embed src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/artist/1RTP3uUSd5w7QVQuslDnm4?utm_source=generator&amp;amp;si=bd585f86455243ab" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" height="480" width="640" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="spotify"></iframe-embed>

Hannah Bug, ad_deca 

<h2>The Funny Girl Comedy Showcase features some of the best and brightest rising stars from both New York and Philadelphia. Their comedic styles aim to connect and strengthen community through laughter.&nbsp; This event is Pay What You Wish</h2>

Funny Girl Comedy Showcase

TOP ROPE X EXPLICIT SOCIETY PRESENTS Decapitated Worm @barfreda801 Matinee July 25th! @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://nukeincoming.nyc">nukeincoming.nyc</a> @sinicalnj @faithinsilence617 @iris.72858 @thornsinthemouthofgod 4PM 801 Seneca Ave, Ridgewood $8 ADV / $12 DOORS All ages Come early / Respect the space / Mosh hard

Decapitated Worm

Cold synths. Sharp guitars. Dark vibes. A night of post-punk &amp; new wave—come dance in the shadows.

Kind Kid, Nothing But Silence, Velvet Wounds, Drop Her

The Breaks, Baby Finn, Ian McFarland band

Come by and preform in the most unhinged gay open mic, where the pepole too freaky, poor, queer or neurodivergent for the even mainstream events —and come see our headlining acts including the amazing Andonia, KRT, and Gina!!!

Buddy Devine presents Gay Unhinged Live Show

When July hits and it feels like your wings are melting under the city heat, let the noise carry you somewhere cooler. Join us at Bar Freda for a night of shimmering punk, sweet distortion, and beautiful chaos with Nowhere Girls, Brdg Brnr, Cherri Blu, and Ringside Tonic. <img src="https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/16.0/apple-medium/1f98b@2x.png" alt=":butterfly:">Sunday, July 19th<img src="https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/16.0/apple-medium/1f48b@2x.png" alt=":kiss:"> Adult toy raffle <img src="https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/16.0/apple-medium/2728@2x.png" alt=":sparkles:"> 21+ / Doors 6 / Show 7

Melting Wings

Bobby Lee Nelson, Israel Stahl and Noah Houk come together to create a chord-less jazz experience in The Bobby Lee Nelson Trio

The Bobby Lee Nelson Trio

This time with 100% more TJ, getting some friends together for some aturday night music!

TJ's  Birthday show Redux adition

7/17/26 @ Freda, doors 7:30 PM. $15

Warn The Duke 

The musical event of the century!&nbsp; July 15 @ Bar Freda at 7:30.

Wax Brides, Papas Sin Sal, The Poppy Seeds, Suave Mantis

Casper Lawless - Somewhere Between Psychotic and Iconic Tour

A wild whirlwind of raw energy, Hostile Mind is a hardcore punk band from Washington, DC, formed by Kabyle-American artist Aghilès Ahmim in 2013. Hostile Mind delivers ferocious screamed vocals and profound lyricism over distorted bass and lightning-fast drums. The music explores a wide range of themes including rebellion, individualism, and personal struggle, often touching on ideas of liberation, anti-authoritarianism, and resistance. The new album "Rogue" is out now on all streaming platforms.

Hostile Mind

Boston & NYC Hardcore Show

BSDM Presents: Do Not Bring Your Boyfriend (featuring the folks behind all-queer comedy/satire group BSDM (@bespectacledmutually on Instagram) Lineup includes comics who have performed on/at Don't Tell Comedy, Laugh It Up Comedy Club, and Stress Factory! Featuring: @btrflysam @gabriellejson @shifusoysauce @yourfriendkatiehoward @ebasabine_

BSDM Presents: Do Not Bring Your Boyfriend

Sam Elmore &amp; The Ghosts Sam Elmore is a pioneering voice in the realm of New Americana whose songwriting ethos is at once timeless and acutely tuned-in to the socio-political mores of the present. A genre-bending troubadour, Elmore's work draws from the rich storytelling traditions of folk music, blended with explosive pop hooks and an expansive wall of sound. Bee Hall Bee Hall is a singer-songwriter based out of Brooklyn, NY. She likes Neon Genesis Evangelion, freshwater fishing, and Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Sam Elmore & The Ghosts with Beverly Veil, Pearly, Bee Hall

A NIGHT OF KNUCKLE-DRAGGING FUN<iframe-embed frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="spotify"></iframe-embed>

Spectral Outrider / Keefchamber / Shatter / Böil

Comedy Variety Show featuring Stand Up, Sketch, Clown, Music, and more!

Cooters

Old friends and new gather for TJ's birthday show + Eliza Noxon's NYC debut!

Mars Ray and the Raptures; The Skirts; Eliza Noxon; I'm Not Holden Caulfield

Come celebrate the release of APLO band member, Billy Buono's new single release!<iframe-embed src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/artist/1OAZwWOqK3pwAJNbhkYzUM?utm_source=generator&amp;si=65c481502a414882" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" height="352" width="100%" style="border-radius:12px" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="spotify"></iframe-embed>

Billy Buono - Single Release Show

It's been 250 years of America! It's been a mixed bag. On the one hand, you've got slavery, genocide, wars for oil, but on the other hand, you've got the 2001 classic Shrek. What will the next 250 years be like? Will we stop killing for resources? Will we make another banger Shrek movie? Only time will tell. And also some very funny performers will make their best guesses.

Future History: Our Next 250 Years

No ExitAlt-Grunge Band from NYC¡Ponce!Midwest Emo from CTDogDriveAlt-Punk from CTTenfoldAlt Rock from QueensLevitaAlt Rock from NYC

No Exit, ¡Ponce!, DogDrive, Tenfold, Levita

OVER THE PAST DECADE, AUSTIN-BASED TROUBADOUR REBECCA LOEBE... …has been steadily building her audience the old fashioned way: driving hundreds of thousands of miles in an old station wagon, performing in listening rooms and theaters across the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and the UK. During her last radio interview in England, an announcer for the BBC declared “Your voice should be available for free on the National Health!” Her singing voice landed her on national television when she was cast on the first season of NBC’s The Voice. Ask her about that experience and she’ll proudly tell you that, since her mentorship with Adam Levine, “His career has really skyrocketed and I’m just so proud of that boy.” Lately she’s been indulging a sneaky pastime. “I like to write catchy songs about topics that are meaningful to me, but use fun hooks to put words in people’s mouths.” She admits, “My favorite thing is to get people singing along before they even realize they’re singing about women’s equality or their own self-worth.” In 2019, she released her fifth studio album, her first collaboration with the Grammy nominated Houston-based record label Blue Corn Music. The genre-bending album borrows equally from the worlds of intimate folk, ear wormy pop, and no-holds-barred Americana. Refusing to pledge allegiance to any single genre was a creative gamble that has paid off in a big way: Give Up Your Ghosts has received the best press of Loebe’s career including praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and legendary rock critic Dave Marsh, who said: “Once I put it on I couldn’t take it off.”

Rebecca Loebe, Amanda Fama

Hey NYC! Rob Gay here with a special showcase at Bar Freda… We’re making Monday fun again with a showcase on June 29! Allie Kenny will start the show at 7:30 PM with a set of her power pop-influenced originals. Allie is a very promising young artist from New Jersey who is working on her debut album with members of Wilco and the dB’s. Don’t miss her opening set! Next, songwriter Michael Huff will play a set of his originals — I’ve known Michael since our college days at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, and I love his mellow voice and expressive songs. I can’t wait to hear his new material. Third, Robert Gay and the Alarms play a full-band set of rock &amp; power pop originals! Come sing and dance along to that 12-string Rickenbacker chime. Last act of the night will be Shane Dan Turner with his band, performing a rock n roll set of originals and maybe even a Chris Cornell cover or two… bring your leather jacket for this set. Come one and all — we’ll see you Monday 6/29 for a great night at Bar Freda! -RG

Monday Showcase

The Love and Crystal Caverns come together for a night of electronic and hip hop!

The Love and Crystal Caverns

Antiques ImprovShow is a spoof of the beloved PBS program. This show is for anyone who loves comedy and trinkets! Come watch our esteemed experts appraise beloved objects, and enter for a chance to take home a special knick knack from the show.

Antiques ImprovShow

Second Best is the only gameshow where it pays to come in second place! And on June 27th, we're back in drag! A special all drag show featuring comedians; Ricky Downs, Simran Rye, and Daniel Rivera. Queens; Callisto, Queen David, and Svetlana Stoli! Special musical number from Alex Swanenburg. The night will be filled with trivia, impressions, and so much more!

Second Best: In Drag

An eclectic night of folk, rock, country and alternative.

saint rémy, Aidan Puntes, and Blue & Supernatural Associates 

Campfire Comedy brings the best comics around Brooklyn and Queens to tell ghost stories and sing campfire songs. This show is equal parts spooky, silly, and campy. No actual fire needed!

Campfire Comedy

Hannah Montijo, Max Hollenbeck, Luck.e, Mioera /// Bar Freda, Ridgewood, June 25, 7pm

Hannah Montijo, Max Hollenbeck, Luck.e, Mioera 

Three local acts take the stage at Bar Freda