In 2000, the New York City band The Strokes got their start after playing the Mercury Lounge.
After a residency at Pianos in New York, drummer Doug Meola joined the band before its debut at Mercury Lounge.
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Some major venues performed throughout the years include; The Viper Room in Hollywood, California, Mercury Lounge in New York, New York, The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England (made world famous by The Beatles) and The Indra Club in Hamburg, Germany (where The Beatles played first).
Her most recent album, 'Rudely Interrupted' is a collaboration with Anthony Haden-Guest and was released in New York on Nov 7, 2012 at the Mercury Lounge.
The band performed in New York City at Joe's Pub on 11 April 2012, and Mercury Lounge on 14 April 2012, with Scottish harpist/pianist/vocalist Phamie Gow opening.