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Terra Blues

Terra Blues

Jazz and Blues Venue and Night Club
Greenwich Village, New York
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9.0/10
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    Christopher P.
    "Clarence Spady and his band are incredible!"(4 Tips)
    Viren K.
    "Great place to get a listen in on great blues music."(3 Tips)
    Arnaud R.
    "Amazing performances for classic blues experience."(2 Tips)
    Noah X.
    "Wonderful live jazz Fridays with the Michael Powers Frequency."(2 Tips)
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  • Richard R.heart icon on user image
    Richard RevillaOctober 18, 2014
    Been coming here for over 25 years. Great blues music on weekend nights. Grab a sit and enjoy some of the best blues in the country.
  • Colin G.
    Colin GibbsMay 26, 2012
    Despite being on one of the most obnoxious blocks in the city, this is an awesomely chill blues bar. Definitely worth checking out.
  • Özlem E.heart icon on user image
    Özlem E.June 17, 2015
    Warm environment, cool music. The strange thing is they are not serving any food-not even chips with beer. You need to bring the food with you if you don't want to starve :-)
  • Viren K.heart icon on user image
    Viren KaulDecember 25, 2016
    Great place to get a listen in on great blues music. National performers .. including Grammy nominees. Reasonably priced drinks. Great ambience.
  • Arnaud R.heart icon on user image
    Arnaud RéautéOctober 23, 2014
    Amazing performances for classic blues experience. Cocktails are also good. A must of NYC to travel to the South on your chair.
  • Piyaheart icon on user image
    PiyaJune 23, 2013
    Clarence Spady will leave u soulful and longing for the blues era.....Jr. Mack and band....simply captivating performance / interpretation of the blues. Awesome jazz / lead
  • New York Habitat
    New York HabitatDecember 5, 2011
    This low-key venue features some tremendous blues artists. The atmosphere is very intimate, come here for a nice date or fun night out.
  • Christiana M.heart icon on user image
    Christiana MakariouSeptember 13, 2018
    Amazing atmosphere and music! Doesn’t get more New York than this!
  • Danny K.heart icon on user image
    Danny KatzApril 1, 2018
    Can’t believe I haven’t been back here for 15+ years. Hazmat Modine did a phenomenal two sets. More than worth the cheap $20 cover!
  • Danny K.heart icon on user image
    Danny KatzApril 1, 2018
    Whoops. Totally didn’t leave a proper review. Great drinks. Excellent music. Bouncer/door is a bit surly, but just roll with it. Cash cover.
  • Giovanni D.heart icon on user image
    Giovanni D'PalmaDecember 19, 2015
    This is a great spot to take a date and check out live music
  • Gonzalo F.heart icon on user image
    Gonzalo FiorinaMarch 29, 2015
    Amazing spot for live music. Jazz bands are superb!
  • Christopher P.
    Christopher PepeDecember 27, 2013
    Clarence Spady and his band are incredible! And so is Valeria the bartender. Sit at the bar!
  • Amnon B.heart icon on user image
    Amnon BMay 3, 2013
    Great old fashion blues the best blues dive in NY
  • Justas Z.heart icon on user image
    Justas ZJuly 14, 2015
    Very intimate ambiance, good music. Perfect date spot
  • Tom J.heart icon on user image
    Tom JosephApril 9, 2015
    Great laid-back blues bar for a chilled out evening
  • Chris D.
    Chris DottinoFebruary 16, 2013
    If you enjoy real good blues music this is a great place. Small but good place to sit back
  • Carolineheart icon on user image
    CarolineJanuary 21, 2016
    Pop in here any time for an authentic blues experience. Nothing else like it in NYC
  • Alexandre H.heart icon on user image
    Alexandre HortaJanuary 22, 2017
    There is no place like this to listen Blues in NY!
  • Zack P.heart icon on user image
    Zack PJuly 31, 2012
    My favorite blues spot in the City. Also, the Pioneers and the whiskey here are awesome.
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James CroninFebruary 7, 2015
    Wish I could come every week. Such an amazing place.
  • Noah X.heart icon on user image
    Noah XifrJanuary 4, 2014
    Stiff good Pimms Cup. Wonderful live jazz Fridays with the Michael Powers Frequency.
  • Brandon G.
    Brandon GerenaAugust 30, 2009
    end your night here. get close to the stage. don't bother finding a seat - hover near the bar & order a night cap. genuine soulful blues will make the cover charge worth it
  • Tiffany
    TiffanyFebruary 7, 2013
    that sauceboss that perform here while trying to cook gumbo, he definitely was high. you can smell weed coming from him.
  • Paull Y.heart icon on user image
    Paull YoungSeptember 26, 2014
    "Where gonna play a little tune from the 1920s"
  • Ricardo H.
    Ricardo Hernandez CantoNovember 17, 2016
    Amazing club
  • Tebucky J.
    Tebucky JonesSeptember 14, 2009
    check out Jr. Mack and The Pioneers playing the blues on a Sunday night if you are lucky enough...I guarantee u love them if u have any appreciation for awesome
  • Rolf L.
    Rolf LydeckerJune 17, 2013
    Go see Clarence Spady when he plays. He's awesome!!
  • Jay L.heart icon on user image
    Jay LOctober 4, 2015
    The music is fantastic but don't get the wine.
  • Jari
    JariApril 24, 2011
    Great place. Small enough for blues. Have been there couple of times, always good bands
  • Jessica W.
    Jessica WilsonJune 3, 2011
    Great place for blues music! One of the best in NY in my opinion...
  • Anjola T.heart icon on user image
    Anjola ToroJuly 16, 2016
    best blues music in nyc
  • Rich G.
    Rich GallagherSeptember 14, 2011
    Finish your night with some great blues music in an up-close-and-personal setting.
  • Netto N.heart icon on user image
    Netto NevesNovember 21, 2015
    How hard it is to serve some peanuts ? Other than that the beer is ok and the blues is first quality
  • Darlene R.
    Darlene RJanuary 6, 2013
    Get here early for a table or better yet make reservations
  • Stella M.heart icon on user image
    Stella MaOctober 3, 2018
    That’s the feeling!!!
  • NearSay NYC
    NearSay NYCJanuary 18, 2012
    Best place for blues. Great selection of musicians!
  • p b.
    p baruaFebruary 28, 2016
    The music !!
  • Sairam R.
    Sairam RajagopalDecember 28, 2012
    Great music !
  • Ron Y.
    Ron YoushaOctober 16, 2013
    An outstanding venue to perform in concert! : )
  • Dina K.heart icon on user image
    Dina KimFebruary 14, 2015
    Always a great time
  • Steven K.
    Steven KornblitJanuary 20, 2013
    Bearetha is the truth!
  • Nat H.
    Nat HarwardNovember 17, 2010
    Don't be fooled by all the other joints on the block. This is where you wanna be.
  • Chris Eko
    Chris EkoMarch 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    See Clarence Spady & show some love!
  • Scoutmob
    ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011
    Oldest blues club in the city: Terra Blues. Boom.
  • Arun M.
    Arun MarellaJanuary 13, 2013
    Awesome band!
  • 子南 廖.
    子南 廖August 24, 2015
    this place is so coool
  • Selen A.
    Selen ArtanJuly 17, 2011
    No food. But you're welcome to bring your own.
  • Jessica P.
    Jessica PageNovember 5, 2009
    if u like blues this is the place to be!
  • Neil S.
    Neil StevensFebruary 12, 2022
    Incredible blues. If you don't love this place, you have a hole in your heart.
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