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B.B. King Blues Club and Grill

237 W. 42nd St. · btwn 7th & 8th Ave.
Midtown West, Manhattan

In 2026

Closed; now Target

Checked October 20, 2026.

Overview

The accoustics are some of the best and the space manages to be small enough to be intimate, but big enough to draw some big names.

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