Bargemusic — Local services in New York

Bargemusic:

A Unique and Intimate Musical Experience I've had the pleasure of attending several concerts at Bargemusic, and I must say it's a truly unique and intimate musical experience. Located on a converted barge in Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood, Bargemusic offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline while providing a cozy and relaxed atmosphere for music lovers.

Pros: Intimate Setting: The barge's intimate setting allows for a unique connection between the performers and the audience, making for a truly special experience. Stunning Views: The views of the Manhattan skyline are breathtaking, adding to the overall ambiance of the concerts. Variety of Performers: Bargemusic hosts a wide range of talented musicians, from classical to jazz and beyond, ensuring there's something for every musical taste. Cozy and Relaxed Atmosphere: The barge's cozy and relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to unwind and enjoy the music.

Things to Improve: Limited Seating: The barge's seating capacity is limited, which can make it difficult to get tickets for popular performances.

The barge is located in a beautiful area of Brooklyn, which makes it great for those without a car or easy access to public transportation.

Overall Experience: If you're looking for a unique and intimate musical experience with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, Bargemusic is a must-visit destination. With its cozy and relaxed atmosphere, talented performers, and breathtaking views, it's an experience you won't...

Hard to fathom anyone raving about this venue. Thankfully it seems as if they're finally towing it away. I pass by it every day and haven't seen any sign of life --much less music -- in years. Rave reviews name it as one of the busiest concert halls in the world? Since when? The thing is tiny --what noteworthy musicians would bother playing here?

It's just a rusty, saggy, dilapidated, ratty-looking oblong metal slab parked in a little inlet, with a mildewed awning mounted atop. Accessible by a pair of unsafe-looking, clanking, swaying, aluminum gangways laid over filthy river water below.

There's no 'maritime' or 'harbor' aesthetic, believe me. No waves or wind or spray. The 'barge' just sits there like a gym locker dumped in the water to rot.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 never gets any visitors other than boorish wide-eyed tourists licking their ice cream cones and taking pics of each other against the ugly Manhattan skyscraper background.

Looking forward to something more realistic replacing...

It's cute - and it feels like a very New York experience to go to a concert on a barge under Brooklyn Bridge. So if you want to do something a bit twee, this is great - location is fantastic, the boat sways gently during the concert, there's only an audience of 70 people or so, so it's very intimate. And don't get me wrong, the musicians were fantastic. BUT given that it is not significantly cheaper than going to a concert hall, if you're actually interested in hearing the music, it's not worth it. The acoustics are not great, the noise from outside is very noticeable (including the ferries blowing their horns every time they leave). Unless you are at the front, you don't have a hope of seeing the musicians because there isn't a high stage and all the chairs are on a level. Also, no toilets on board. And they cut the length of the programme by a third with no warning. So a fun, touristy day out, but I...