Singles Event Pick: Spring Tuesdays

One of my favorite rooftop bars is at the Empire Hotel on New York’s Upper West Side. From a Time Out New York summer soiree to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, I’ve enjoyed many memorable evenings here.

NYC's Empire Hotel is hosting Spring Tuesdays

The Empire Hotel Rooftop is currently hosting Spring Tuesdays - Sunset Cocktails and (Free) Jazz. Music is performed by the Stephane Wrembel trio from 6:30 to 9:30pm and you can RSVP for the event here.

Spring Tuesdays run through May 26th. For a look at the swanky crowd that has attended so far, check out the Sunset Cocktails feature at GuestofaGuest.com.

Live Music Pick: J. Cabrera

Discovering fabulous new artists is one of the best parts of living in the Big Apple. One of my current favorites, singer/songwriter J. Cabrera, is performing tomorrow at Broadway Baby, a lounge and bistro in Midtown West.

J. Cabrera performing at The Set

I had the pleasure of hearing Cabrera not too long ago when he took the stage at The Set, Time Out New York’s free monthly performing arts showcase.

The nattily dressed singer knows how to deliver soulful R&B with a hint of Justin Timberlake. Ever the charmer, he says he got his start "singing in kindergarten to the pretty 5 year olds” in his class.

You can find out more about Cabrera on his MySpace page. “Imagine That” is a catchy tune worth downloading.

He’ll be performing at 8pm on Wednesday at Broadway Baby. For more info, visit the show’s Facebook Events page.

A Big Benefit Concert In Hoboken

When it comes to a night out, there’s nothing better than an event that combines live music, the chance to win great prizes and promoting a worthy cause. This Thursday, my friend and fellow blogger Stephen Bailey is co-sponsoring a show in Hoboken that has it all.

Maxwell’s In Hoboken: The popular restaurant and live music venue is hosting this Thursday’s benefit concert

The show will benefit the Global Fund for Women, an international network that advocates for and defends women's human rights through grants supporting women's groups around the world.

In addition to four bands, the concert will feature several special guests – including musicians that have performed with everyone from David Bowie and Gwen Stefani to Pink, Dido and Chaka Khan. FJS Radio DJ Tico Clavero will emcee the proceedings.

Tickets to the show, which will take place at 7pm Thursday at Maxwell’s, are just $10. For more info, visit Stephen’s website.