Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

Cannot say enough good things about this place. As a southern/​country girl at heart, this place makes me feel the most at home in NYC. I’ve been coming here for shows for the past few years and each is better than the last. My cousins booked a show here and came all the way up from North Carolina to play here for one night after I told them it was the best venue in town!
I recently started taking banjo classes as well and everyone is so friendly and helpful. They really go above and beyond because they just genuinely love and revere music.
So thankful a place like Jalopy in a city full of music venues that are just about making $$.

Super fun experience at jalopy! Not only have I taken classes there, but we’ve also eaten at the restaurant and seen shows! Love them.

This place is a hidden gem. Great music, great people and a really fun time. They have a small entrance fee (sometimes its free) and have an eclectic mix of events. I only took 1 star off because its far and hard to find parking.

Like other reviews this place has so much potential but seems to be run really loosely. The bar staff in the theatre were disorganized and took forever to get us 2 bottle beers. There were so many chairs set up that it was impossible to cram all the people in for my buddy’s record release party so we ended up standing in the back with poor sound. Ticketing to even get in was a bit too laze-​faire as we didn’t a stamp or wristband or anything so it seemed like anybody could walk in off the street without paying. Overall place has potential but needs a serious management re-​evaluation. Another review for the bar tavern next door.

Great music and food. The perfect combination. They have a chef from New Orleans and wonderful southern specials. Had jumbulaya one night and awesome burger the next. Friendly staff and hosts. Saw some great looking salads. The beet salad looked soon good. Saw waffles and fried chicken on the brunch menu. Need to try that next.

An island of musical and human sanity in the crazy nutty world that is skyrocketing Brooklyn.
Jalopy is a historic building and music center not unlike the early town and grange halls you might expect to find in southern Missouri in the early part of the century 100 years ago. I know because I’m a musician and I’ve played those places. Old wooden floors, tin stamped ceilings, a simple wooden stage for music and enough room for folks to dance if they wish. And real people. Real people, the kind you want to hang out with.
Part concern venue, part community music lessons for old-​time, Americana and bluegrass, part music store, part music workshops, part bar. A real magnet for acoustic music community of the region.
Special props to the people running this place. They’re generous to their bands and know the music world inside out. No pretense, friendly and will go out of their way. I called on my way in the middle of a snow storm to ask if they had a single ticket for an out-​of-​towner on the way to see a band. The owner answered, took my name and said, «I’ll make a spot for you. Just get here and ask for me if we’re sold out.» Cool.
Jalopy is the real deal. Hidden away in a far corner of South Hook, if you’re a musician, you need to get here, as fast as you can. You’ll be glad you did.

so thankful to have this in our lives. Affordable. Fun. Cool. Beautiful productions. Great job!

I have seen some wonderful bluegrass, blues, and general old-​timey music. It has good sound, fun church pew style seating, and very reasonably priced beer and wine. I am tempted to take away a star for lack of whiskey, but you can head right next door to the Jalopy tavern and get yourself some Makers Mark.
Overall, the Jalopy is a fun alternative night out away from the loud bars. It is also a good place to learn about about new music or bring a date.

Live music gem in NYC.

I wish I could give this place more stars, because it’s one of the those venues I love to support. It’s small and intimate, with an emphasis on eclectic acoustic, folk, bluegrass and world music. It’s funky and unpretentious, and you get greeted at the door by a cute little dog named Georgia. (BTW, next door is a restaurant/​bar that they own, and although this review is just for the theater, I’ll give 4 stars to the bar because it has comfy ambience, they serve good beers and have a cool menu.)
Anyway, the problem with Jalopy is that, at least on the night I went there, they were thoroughly disorganized. It took me awhile to get there because it’s not in the world’s most convenient location. OK, no big deal. But I arrived in plenty of time for what was advertised as a 9 pm curtain for a one-​hour show. As a single woman walking alone in a fairly deserted part of Brooklyn, I figured that was something I could do safely. At 8:55 I took my seat and waited while the band wandered in and out, smoked cigarettes outside (I know because I went outside to see what was up), schmoozed with their friends, set up at a leisurely pace and finally started to play at about 10:15. Because I came alone, on foot and had a long walk back to the subway or my apt. (a toss-​up), I left at 10:45, having caught half their set at best.
What I heard of the band, which played electrified Balkan music, was great. But I doubt I’ll return. That kind of loose relationship to the clock is unprofessional and gives me the impression that the Jalopy is mainly a vanity project for musicians and their friends. If the owners care about the general music-​loving public, they will get their act together and start their shows on time.

Jalopy was a really cool experience. It’s not typically the kind of place I would frequent, but I was meeting up with some friends there for some live music and drinks. It definitely draws in an eclectic bunch, which was really cool. The drinks were cheap, and the music was great. I like that everyone just flocks in for a grand ol’ time; singing, dancing, stomping away… It was fun!

Beautiful place with some cool instruments, great people, and legendary music. If you’re into folk music, country music, blues music, old-​time, bluegrass, americana, or world, definitely check this place out

This is the cutest and intimate place.
Bands that come here are all about the music, there is no ego at all.
Fun listening being surrounded by good ppl.
There are couple of bands I discovered there + every Tuesday there is an open mike if you feel more adventured!

I won tickets for the Bayou N Brooklyn festival, which caused me to discover this gem of a venue. I went on Saturday and Sunday and had an awesome time. The people who show up here are ready to dance and the vibe was so pleasant and fun. I don’t think anyone didn’t have a huge smile on their face. I even tried a few steps when I could coerce my boyfriend to ask me to dance.
It is about 10 – 15 minutes from the Carroll G or F stop so it really isn’t too hard to get to at all. Check it out!

Apparently ‘everyone’ knows Jalopy Theatre if you have any sense of what is hip
and what’s going on in NYC environs. I of course knew nothing but thanks to
my hip nephew, we went there for a CAJUN COOKING CLASS though he had
been there for many concerts. The owners are absolutely fabulous-​felt as if
I were meeting old friends from the 60’s and the place has that authentic
feel of the 60’s and believe me, I know. The cooking class did not exactly
happen, but I think they had a series of dinners which I bet were delicious
and I wish i could go back. I know that running a Music School and theatre
AND Tavern is very challenging and I hope that the business of eating
does not diminish the kind of and quality ofmusic concerts and lessons
they offer. It is not everyday you find an authentic place that serves really
good coffee and offers concerts at reasonable prices. Rservations are
required because the place is small, but I would go back anytime I was
evey remotely near the area.

This place is a music adventurers dream — interesting new music ranging from honky tonk to singer songwriter to the cutest damn accordion player I’ve ever seen, and completely affordable. The staff is really chill too, seem like they are all about the love of the music. Drinks and things are great, whether you’re in the mood for an herbal tea or a brewsky. I highly recommend it and plan to become a regular myself.

The best folk and ol timey music I age heard in all of Brooklyn. Wednesday night is the free show and it goes late. Not only will I return, I will try to bring everyone I know. The real deal is hard to find and it’s even harder to know it when it is staring at you in the face.

A friend recently decided to take up banjo playing and is thus entranced with ol’ timey bands. For her birthday, she persuaded us to brave the No Man’s Land of Red Hook (this place is right by the toll booths!) to see a fantastic little band here at Jalopy.
This place is adorable! The raised stage is framed by heavy red curtains and surrounded by lights, tucking the band in awesomeness. And you, while you stomp your feet and fan yourself, sit in pews and drink from Mason jars. The lack of AC really keeps the vibe of old South alive, too.
I took one star away because it is kind of nowhere and the times on the website didn’t match the time the band took the stage, thus my friends missed the first couple of songs. Alas!

cuuuuuuute!!!
LOVE LOVE the vibe in here. my friend’s bluegrass band played here, and although it was packed and there was no AC (and sweatyness ensued) it was great. i love all the old instruments, the throwback americana, the beer/​café, the cd’s, the grunge, the authenticness…
i am excited to come back and catch a sweet cozy show to escape the winter months.

The
Fact that
Brooklyn has
A home for Old
Timey music is why I love this city.