I live in NYC. I like going to Mercury Lounge on Houston (howston) Street for live music. It’s small but I’ve seen some of my favorite bands, like Junior Senior, The Go-Betweens (RIP, Grant) and !!!, at this place. At the !!! show, the lead singer was dancing so hard, he was flicking his sweat over the first 4 rows of people every time he moved. That’s how small the place is, and I like feeling that intimate energy from the performers. And I’ve seen some bands there that have played at bigger places and it’s more fun at the Mercury. Drinks aren’t too expensive, but I’m there to see a show. I like smaller clubs better, but for a midsize venue, Bowery Ballroom is pretty good. There’s hardly any bad angles. It’s the venue I’ve been to most since I’ve lived here.