Bachata & Merengue Tipico Venues
The information listed here is to help Dominican music lovers find quality live Dominican music in New York City. For now, we're listing bachata and merengue, which mainstream event listing services have long overlooked.
We recommend calling ahead to confirm schedule.
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Every Friday:El 27 de Febrero
El 27 has for twenty years been the regular Friday performance venue of Edilio Paredes and his group. One of the originators of bachata, Edilio energizes patrons with mixed sets of old school bachatas, guitar merengues, and modern covers. Having recently adopted the accordion as a second instrument, Edilio also throws in a bit of merengue tipico for variety.
The crowd is friendly and dancing is encouraged. Dinner is served until late at night but it's basic fare. For a change up Manolette's Friday night Merengue Tipico party is only a block away.
Address:
1242 St. Nicholas Ave. (bet. 172nd and 173rd Sts.)
Manhattan, NY
(212) 923-7650
Manolette's Bar (Zapata's Bar)
Only one block from "El 27", This tiny neighborhood bar hosts one of NYC's hottest merengue tipico parties. Every friday night there is live tipico music starting about 11pm and going until 4am. The bands rotate and are always top notch. The friendly regulars and candle-lit saint's alter contribute to the magic.
Address:
1218 St Nicholas Ave, 171st Street
Manhattan, NY
212-543-0632
Wednesday
Macoris
Located in the East New York area of Brooklyn, Macoris is a small restaurant with a tasty Dominican menu and on every Wednesday night some of the best Merengue Tipico in NYC. From 9pm - midnight, the house band jams with virtuoso accordion, tambora, and guira.
Address:
100 Jamaica Ave
Corner of New Jersey St
Brooklyn, NY
718.345.5516
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