Rafael,

The large chains are gone from Manhattan, no more Towers, HMV's or Virgins.
There are quite a few indy shops in the Village, though.

If your friend will be in New York next week he is just in time for
www.internationalpopoverthrow.com

See ya,
Sherman

 And what about shows? he is into our list's likings, especially older
> artists like Tom Petty, Costello, Dylan, Dr. John, blues, etc. but also into
> Ryan Adams, Josh Rouse and the likes.
>
> thanks,
>
> Rafael.
>