Jon Regen LIVE at Roxy Bar
Roxy Bar2 Avenue of the Americas, New York 10013
Jon Regen brings a live performance to Roxy Bar on Sunday, with the venue billing the New York singer, songwriter and pianist for an evening of music alongside its cocktails and oysters. No additional performers, guest artists or special program are listed, so the focus is squarely on Regen’s songs and piano-led work. It is a chance to hear an artist whose path has moved from instrumental jazz recordings into singer-songwriter material in the downtown setting where he regularly appears.
A native New Yorker, Regen started out as a jazz sideman with artists including Kyle Eastwood and Little Jimmy Scott before turning to songwriting and singing. His collaborators have included Andy Summers, Benmont Tench, Chuck Leavell and Nick Rhodes on Higher Ground, while Satisfied Mind featured Ron Carter, Rob Thomas and Pino Palladino. His instrumental album Change Your Mind reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The Associated Press called his “sturdy songs, pleasing tenor and seven-foot grand” a “captivating combination”; DownBeat wrote that his music “shoots from and directly into the heart.” The Telegraph heard “a young Billy Joel singing Bill Withers songs with a tumble of perfectly chilled piano notes.”
Roxy Bar offers a stylish setting where live jazz fills the air, accompanied by a menu that caters to diverse tastes including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The room features plush seating and a well-stocked bar, creating a comfortable environment to enjoy performances by resident musicians or special guests. Shows typically run in the evening with sets from 6pm to 10pm, followed by DJs spinning vinyl late into the night. Weekend brunches also feature live music, blending dining and entertainment seamlessly. The venue balances attentive service with a relaxed vibe, making it a place to savor both cocktails and music without distraction. Its location in Tribeca adds a downtown charm, inviting guests to linger over oysters or a crafted cocktail while soaking in the sounds.