From the big brains behind the Bowery venues and Mercury Lounge this cavernous space in far-west Midtown features some of live music's greatest acts, from Iggy and the Stooges to the Dandy Warhols, and many emerging bands who have gained followings.

No doubt Terminal 5 is a great space for seeing a concert. Here you have a choice of three floors, each has a bar and a horseshoe view of the stage. There are booths and lounge chairs scattered over the top two floors which can make for comfortable seating during the course of a live concert.

Given the cavernous nature of this venue, however, one shouldn't expect great acoustics. No matter how many people pack into the space to soak up the sound, the acoustics here make it sound like you're standing in a huge garage, or an airplane hangar.