From Bowery to Montauk
JOSH MOORE • Bowery Presents
CULTURE & LEISURE • Friday Routine
JOSH MOORE • talent buyer • Bowery Presents
Neighborhood you live/work in: Flatiron
It’s Friday afternoon. How are you rolling into the weekend?
Friday mornings are generally when shows go on sale, so we start the day watching the on-sales, making sure everything goes smoothly. After that, it’s wrapping up unfinished business from the week and getting offers for new shows out the door. We’re currently deep into booking our outdoor venues (Forest Hills Stadium, Under The K Bridge) for next summer. We’re also gearing up for a run of shows with Fred again.. in a brand new venue, so there are a lot of moving parts to get that ready.
Where are you drinking or dining this weekend?
The most unforgettable meal I’ve had recently was at I Cavallini in Williamsburg. Everything from the food to the service to the atmosphere — it was all spot on. Lately, I’ve also really enjoyed meals at Smithereens, King, San Sabino, and Borgo. If we’re staying close to home, we like Cosme, Gramercy Tavern, and S&P, a go-to for lunch. We also recently had a great meal with friends at Casa Mono, which we’d been meaning to try for a while. Seahorse is a nice new addition to the neighborhood, and Danny’s is the next neighborhood spot on our list.
How about a little leisure or culture?
I’m usually at shows about four nights a week. Recent highlights include Dijon at Terminal 5, Blood Orange at Brooklyn Steel, and LCD Soundsystem at Knockdown Center. Outside of music, I’m a tennis fanatic, so I try to squeeze in some court time at Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club on weekends. If the weather’s nice, I love taking my daughter to Madison Square Park or the Union Square play area. I also recently saw the Friedrich Kunath exhibit at the Pace Gallery, which was amazing.
Any weekend getaways?
My wife and I are lucky to have a small house tucked away on a narrow stretch of land between Amagansett and Montauk. It’s an idyllic escape for us whenever I have a weekend without shows. Some of our favorite dining spots are Il Buco al Mare (open year-round), The Crow’s Nest (summer only), Clam Bar for lobster rolls (summer only), and The Dock for seafood (year-round). If you’re feeling adventurous, there’s a place called Multi Aquaculture Systems, which looks insane, but actually makes good food. We love getting coffee at Jack’s Stir Brew in Amagansett, and one of our favorite ways to spend an evening is at Marram in Montauk, where we can eat, make s’mores by a firepit, watch the surfers, and let our daughter run around. Even though we go out there to get away from the city, I still love seeing bands at Stephen Talkhouse, and I can never resist stopping by Innersleeve Records.
What was your last great vacation?
We have a three-year-old and a dog, so proper vacations have been rare the past few years. We did just get back from Mexico, but that was more work than play. I’m a partner in Cloud 9 Adventures, which produces destination music events, so we get to spend a lot of time in Mexico. We’re about to take a real vacation to Harbour Island Bahamas where we’re staying at Coral Sands Hotel with friends (who also have a young child).
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
My wife bought a golf cart. It was a longtime dream of mine to own one, especially after years of questionable golf cart hijinks at music festivals. In reality, it’s a little impractical, but my wife and daughter love it, and I have to admit, it’s pretty fun to have around.
What store or service do you always recommend?
If I’m recommending a New York staple, it’s always Russ & Daughters. I love pretty much everything there. I also have a soft spot for Casa Magazines in the West Village. It’s a tiny shop, packed with every magazine you can imagine.
Where are you donating your time or money?
Backline (mental health resources for the music industry), City of Hope (cancer research and treatment), Noise for Now (reproductive rights), and for one of my wife’s closest friends who was paralyzed by a random gunshot, Hope for Pedro.