We're doing it again!

The Prisoners of 2nd Avenue are back in NYC:

Grab some tickets before they sell out!

Prisoners of 2nd Avenue

w/ Rich Pagano - Jimmy Vivino - John Conte

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 7:30pm (6pm doors)

Hiro Ballroom - 88 9th Avenue at 17th Street

$25 gen adm bar, $35 reserved tables, $50 reserved VIP tables, $75 deluxe VIP includes meet & greet.
VIP Booths for 4 or 6: $50 per ticket

Photo by Skroob Nitram

On August 5, 2011, the Prisoners of 2nd Avenue returned to NYC to play at B.B. King's.

Photos of the August 5 show

On April 1 and 2, 2011, the Prisoners of 2nd Avenue returned to NYC to play at the Bowery Electric.

Photos of the April 1 show

On July 20th, 2010, the Prisoners of 2nd Avenue returned to the stage to play at the Rockwood Music Hall in NYC. Jimmy Vivino, Rich Pagano and John Conte played a powerful and intimate set with a number of great guests.

Photos of the Show

Upcoming PO2A member gigs:
Rich and Jimmy playing with the Fab Faux
Other Jimmy Vivino gigs

31st Annual John Lennon Tribute

Rich Pagano, Richard Barone, Ari Hest, Joe Raiola, Steve Forbet, Bettye LAvette, Lucy Kaplansky, Marshall Crenshaw, Glen Burtnick, Toshi Reagon

Saturday, December 10, 2011 8pm

Le Poisson Rouge - 158 Bleecker Street -

$60. VIP $85

Light of Day Foundation Benefit

rich pagano & the sugar cane cups

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Cutting Room - 44 East 32nd Street - NYC - 212-691-1900

more info soon

On Saturday, April 4th, 2009 in the very last expected appearance of the Prisoners of 2nd Avenue, Jimmy Vivino, Rich Pagano and John Conte played a stunning set with guests David Johansen, Andy York, Steve Conte, Willie Nile, Leslie West and Elaine Caswell.

Photos of the Show at the Bowery Ballroom
Photos backstage before the show and Willie Nile's opening set
More photos from Carl Scheffel

Video: PO2A playing as the Self-Righteous Brothers with Al Kooper at Al's 65th birthday celebration at B.B. Kings on February 7, 2009

Already out of print!!:

The first CD from Steaks & Chops! Only avaiable at live shows - back in stock soon!

Latest Updates to the Site:

• August 14, 2011: Photos of the August 5th PO2A show at the B.B. King's in NYC
• April 2, 2011: Photos of the April 1st PO2A show at the Bowery Electric
• August 2, 2010: Photos of the return of PO2A at the Rockwood Music Hall
• April 20, 2009: Even more April 4, 2009 photos of the Jimmy Vivino Farewell Show at the Bowery Ballroom by photographer Carl Scheffel
• April 13, 2009: April 4, 2009 photos of the Jimmy Vivino Farewell Show at the Bowery Ballroom
• April 13, 2009: April 4, 2009 photos backstage before the show and Willie Nile's opening set
• January 31, 2009: Jan 8, 2009 photos at the Cutting Room for Jimmy’s and Bill Graham’s Birthdays
• November 15, 2008: October 30, 2008 photos of the core band at The Cutting Room.
• March 30, 2008: March 26, 2008 photos at B.B. King’s with guests Brian Mitchell, Southside Johnny & Jeff Kanze.
• Feb 10, 2008: Jan 10, 2008 Tony Ferrari photos of Jimmy’s Birthday Party at B.B. King’s
• Sept 3, 2007: August 5, 2007 Tony Ferrari photos of the Tribute to The Band at B.B. King's
• July 29, 2007: July 12, 2007 photos with Willie Nile at the Cutting Room
• June 11, 2007: June 10, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at the Big Apple Barbeque at Madison Square Park
• April 3rd: March 29, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue with special guest Paul Schaffer at B.B. King's (off site) by Judy
• February 17, 2007: February 5, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue with special birthday guest Al Kooper at B.B. King's.
• January 28, 2007: January 8, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue celebrating Bill Graham's birthday at B.B. King's.
• January 7, 2007: Launch of new Prisoners of 2nd Avenue site.
• October 22, 2006: Steaks rockin' on Sept. 28, 2006 at the Cutting Room.
• June 4, 2006: May 9th, 2006 photos of 'S Only Rock And Roll (Conte-Pagano-Conte) at the World Financial Center.
• May 2, 2006: Updated Rich's biography.
• March 26, 2006: Pics from March 24th, 2006 at the Cutting Room.
• March 26, 2006: New photos from the archive by Jeff Fasano.
• Dec 2, 2005: New pics from another incredible night at the Cutting Room on November 4, 2005
• Aug 22, 2005: New pics and set list from an incredible record release party at the Cutting Room on August 19, 2005
• July 16, 2005: New pics and set list from a great night at the Ace of Clubs on July 15, 2005
• June 15, 2005: Even more pics by Tony Ferrari from the Ace of Clubs set of June 10, 2005
• June 13, 2005: New pics from the Ace of Clubs set of June 10, 2005
• March 28, 2005: New pics from the A&M Roadhouse set of March 25, 2005
• January 9, 2005: New pics from the Mexicali Blues set of October 15, 2004
• November 14, 2004: New pics of Phoebe Snow singing with 'The Boys'.
• October 31, 2004: New photo page with pics from the A&M Roadhouse show of October 29th.
• October 29, 2004: New pics of Will Lee guesting with the band.
• October 13, 2004: New pics throughout the site. Check 'em out.
• September 23-30th, 2004: Added to the photo page.
• September 18, 2004: All pages now live...more coming soon.
• September 13, 2004: Bio page added.
• Aug 26, 2004: Live!