The Stone — Local services in New York

Been to about 50 concerts there and the quality of the music was always excellent and value for money was almost unbelievable. Only on a few occasions was significantly bothered by noise during a performance. It's a pity late comers are allowed entry (there is usually only one volunteer staff person who can't be in 2 or 3 places at once) Also heating is noisy at times, loud low bass causes the walls to rattle and traffic noise can be intrusive during quiet passages. The room can also get very hot during summer - the aircon is too noisy to leave on during recorded performances. Needs a wealthy donor to get together with the director of this priceless non-profit community project to help make it...

I have performed at The Stone numerous times at its original Lower East Side location, and several times at the newer site at the New School's Glass Box Theater. The policy of interesting artists curating performances by other interesting artists in an intimate music-only space, created by John Zorn decades ago, continues in fine manner. The seats are better at the New School than at the original space, and of course it is cleaner and much less funky. I think that the acoustics of the new space may not be quite as good, but don't let that stop you from seeing some unique and adventurous music, close up, where all the proceeds go to the...

I am mind blown every time I come. The space itself creates such a laser focus on the artists and music in a way that allows the music to force everything out of your brain besides the music.

This place is bare bone. You can't buy anything inside besides the CD's, which are the only form of income for the venue (all money at the door goes to the artists).

This is a must if...