Artfully
combining the “hush hush” exclusivity of a classic speakeasy with a vibrant
contemporary approach to showcasing an array of today’s hottest music and other
curated arts, Club Bonafide – located on storied 52nd Street in midtown
Manhattan – is where the “jazz age” meets a new age of live performances.
Fast
becoming an “open secret,” an enigmatic gem that no one officially is aware of
yet everyone in the know knows about, the venue offers a beautiful space
designed to cultivate intimacy – a lush, retro-minded 70-seat room with
state-of-the-art sound and lighting where artists connect profoundly with
patrons and patrons forge lasting bonds with one another. True to its name, the
venue is a nightly happening, offering a diverse, ever-expanding range of
authentic music – jazz, Latin, funk, soul, blues, rock, world music and more –
in a transformative family-style atmosphere. It’s a perfect place to bring
clients, colleagues and lovers – and the ideal setting to meet new ones! As one
regular club-goer astutely observed, “It is a home for REAL ARTISTS and REAL
MUSIC in all its forms.”
With one
long row of adjoining tables in the center of the room nestled between two
bookending rows against the walls in a subtle, red-lit room, Club Bonafide is
designed to instantly immerse club-goers in the music, inviting them to be part
of the shaping of sound as it lays the foundation for a lively evening. The
bands play in the front of the room before a draped backdrop, encouraging a
seamless soul connection between musicians and patrons. The separate cocktail
area that patrons encounter as they step off the small elevator sports a décor
reminiscent of the dark, rich vintage décor of the speakeasy era, with exposed
brick and warm sunset dimmed lighting. Bonafide has a full specialized
cocktail, wine, and beer menu, in addition to lite-bite options; it will soon
be introducing a full menu.
For proof
that Club Bonafide is the most happening and fresh NYC hot spot despite its
being “hidden” on the third floor of a nondescript building between a
restaurant and hotel (with only small indicator and no official marked
entrance), look no further than the recent moments when Sting hopped up from
the crowd and joined performers onstage and when Harry Belafonte joined the
musicians performing a tribute concert for his 90th birthday. The participation
of these and other legends is a testament to how comfortable and at home
everyone feels in the room, not simply to perform but also to be in the company
with fans as peers.
Club Bonafide
was originally conceptualized two years ago by veteran musician Richard Bona
and restaurateur Lolo Dantonio, whose aim was to re-create the “Swing Street”
era of 52nd Street. Bonafide’s new team of owners are leading the club into a
dynamic new era of live performances, drawing on the bustling energy of street
life in Midtown that followed the Prohibition Era. Since its launch, the venue
has hosted a wide variety of music – and moving forward, the performances will
continue to embody the aesthetic of diversity and cultural and theatrical
significance. Bonafide is also a wondrous find for those wishing to host
signature events, drawing in all that is creative in a space that fosters and
supports tastemakers and influencers who want to use music as a lure for
audiences. With a backdrop and décor ideally suited to support the dreams and
visions of the imaginative, the club has enduring appeal for curated events
with art, performance art and fashion.
212 EAST
52ND STREET, 3RD FLOOR, NYC ▪
WWW.CLUBBONAFIDE.COM
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