Alana Harper

La Otracina
"Can't Take No City Life"
Playing at: Lit (93 Second Ave., East Village)
Get: Tickets $ at Door | Directions

Every Friday, we're offering downloadable songs from artists playing in the New York City area that weekend. Here's one from an indie rock band that began as a friendship between two Ivy League students.

Every Friday, we're offering downloadable songs from artists playing in the New York City area that weekend. Here's one from a Brooklyn band with a penchant for the autobiographical song.

Aa
"Glow Wreath"
Playing SATURDAY at: Cake Shop (152 Ludlow St., L.E.S.)
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Savoir Adore
"We Talk Like Machines"
Playing at: Mercury Lounge (217 E. Houston St., East Village)
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Teengirl Fantasy
"Portofino"
Playing at: Pianos (158 Ludlow St., L.E.S.)
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Kevin Barker
"You & Me"
Playing at: The Bell House (149 7th St., Gowanus)
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Susan Alcorn
"And I Await the Resurrection of the Pedal Steel Guitar (Excerpt)"
Playing at: The Stone (Ave. C and 2nd St., East Village)
Get: Tickets ($10 at door) | Directions

Every weekday, we're offering downloadable songs from artists playing in the New York City area that night. Here's one from an adventurous group that combines Americana sensibility with African percussion.

Mike Wexler
"Southern Cross"
Playing at: Monkey Town (58 N. 3rd St., Williamsburg)
Get: Tickets ($5 at door plus $10 minimum) | Directions

Respect Sextet
"Angels and Demons at Play"
Playing at: Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker St., Greenwich Village)
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Sam Amidon
"How Come That Blood" (Removed Upon Request)
Playing at: Mercury Lounge (217 E. Houston St., East Village)
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Every weekday, we're offering downloadable songs from artists playing in the New York City area that night. Here's one from an ever-evolving artist who's played both jazz and folk rock.

Every weekday, we're offering downloadable songs from artists playing in the New York City area that night. Here's one from a folk group that counts a best-selling author among its members.

Every weekday, we're offering downloadable songs from artists playing in the New York City area that night. Here's one from a worldly singer with a talent for bridging cultural gaps with music.

Oscar Peñas Group
"San Patricio"
Playing FRIDAY at: BAMCafé (30 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene)
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Every Friday, we're offering downloadable songs from artists playing in the New York City area that weekend. Here's one from a jazz drummer who's been wowing the East Coast scene with his chops and experimental compositions.

Blues Control
"Tangier"
Playing SATURDAY at: Death By Audio (49 S. 2nd St., Williamsburg)
Get: Tickets ($10 at door) | Directions

The Dutchess & the Duke
"Hands"
Playing at: Union Hall (702 Union St., Park Slope)
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Alex Bleeker and the Freaks
"Animal Tracks"
Playing at: The Studio at Webster Hall (125 E. 11th St., East Village)
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