Bars in Soho/Village -maybe live bands

[bgsarge]

Hey all:

I am travelling down to Manhattan with a friend May 9th weekend.

He's not a foodie but loves to hang out at bars with more artistic/creative people - NOT the trendy, look at me kinda crowd.

Therefore, I am at a loss as to what to do with him :) Live music venues would be good too.

And cheap, simple eating places too. I really don't want to scare him :)

I am thinking the village or soho but we can go anywhere - we are staying at 70 park avenue

PLS HELP

[nycgirl08]

hi, i think you will enjoy Cafe Wha? live music and dancing.

http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile...

[bgsarge]

oop sorry!

Yes food help would be appreciated :)

[180macd]

How about getting a quick bite at Pepe Verde in the West Village, then heading over to Art Bar?

[The Chowhound Team]

Hi Everyone--Just a reminder to stick to simple eating suggestions for bgsarge. Artistic bars and live bands are off topic on Chowhound. Thanks!