The Bad Plus Farewell Tour
Le Poisson Rouge168B Bleecker Street, New York 10012
The Bad Plus bring their Farewell Tour to Le Poisson Rouge, presented in the round with Stuart Bogie. The billing places the group and Bogie together for an all-ages evening, with the performance arranged around the room rather than as a conventional front-facing set. It is a farewell-tour date, so the focus is squarely on The Bad Plus in this particular chapter of the band’s live story, with Bogie named as the evening’s additional performer.
The Bad Plus are the act named at the top of the bill, and Stuart Bogie is the only other performer identified for this New York date. Beyond that pairing, the event information gives no personnel, instrumentation, repertoire, hometown, recording history, collaborators, or critical descriptions. What it does make clear is the format: a shared, in-the-round presentation by The Bad Plus and Bogie, framed as part of the group’s Farewell Tour rather than a standard club date or a one-off support slot.
Le Poisson Rouge offers a versatile space where artistry meets nightlife, with a capacity of around 700 and a modular stage that adapts to diverse performances. The venue blends seated classical concerts with standing rock or DJ sets, creating a dynamic flow throughout the evening. Its design, by Walters-Storyk Design Group, ensures excellent acoustics and sightlines, allowing you to catch every detail from the front row to the back. The adjacent Gallery Bar provides a quieter spot with a small stage, perfect for more intimate moments. Expect a night that can shift from focused listening to lively dancing, with a full bar available but no full restaurant. Shows are ticketed, and buying ahead is recommended. The venue’s rich programming spans classical, indie, jazz, and more, reflecting its founders’ vision to fuse popular and art cultures in a single vibrant setting.