Kids Rock For Kids
The Bitter End147 Bleecker Street, New York 10012
Kids Rock For Kids brings a multi-act program to The Bitter End, with Kane & Mabel, Pageant Theory, Checkmate, ChoralIntertwine and the Kids Rock For Kids Dance Band on the bill. The listing notes that the acts are not listed in order of appearance. Rather than a single-artist concert, the afternoon gathers several New York and New Jersey-connected projects under the Kids Rock For Kids banner, including its dance-band formation.
Kids Rock For Kids is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)3 nonprofit founded by parents of musicians. Its work focuses on nurturing young artists through community, collaboration and professional-level performance opportunities. The organization brings together young musicians from around the world, giving them opportunities to perform and meet musical peers without cost to them or their families. Its stated mission also includes helping children in need locally and globally. This show reflects that community-minded approach, placing several projects on one bill and giving the organization’s Dance Band a featured appearance.
The Bitter End has been a fixture of Greenwich Village since 1961, known as one of New York City's oldest rock clubs. It's a modest basement club with a stage and a bar, where the audience sits close to the performers. The room has exposed brick walls and a rustic feel, and the atmosphere is warm and conversational. Shows are typically ticketed with a small cover charge, and the evening combines listening to live music with casual conversation and drinks. The venue has hosted legends like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, and continues to be a place where songwriters and musicians share new material. It's a steady, reliable spot for live music in the city.