For those seeking an alternative to the after-hours hospitality suites and parties, New York City offers a wealth of live music, showcasing talent that you’ll be hearing on the radio in the future. Indie Sounds NY suggests a few highlights …

Tuesday, June 10th

* A product of the New York City anti-folk scene, Blue Note/EMI recording artist Jaymay is at The Bowery Ballroom.

Listen to her song Gray or Blue here.

* British 60s/70s folk-to-progressive rock band The Strawbs will be at B.B. Kings Blues Club, in their 1974 configuration.

* The Paper Raincoat (Amber Rubarth, Alex Wong and guest Vienna Teng) play the best small club in NYC, Rockwood Music Hall.

Wednesday, June 11th

* Recently off his third world tour as Norah Jones’ guitarist, Adam Levy will be singing some of his own songs at Banjo Jim’s, and inviting a number of special guests for an evening of entertainment that will run well into Thursday morning. More information here.

Thursday, June 12th

* Local indie rockers The Reformationists will be at The Cutting Room. And if you sense a feeling of deja-vu, you might wonder whether the guitarist is a familiar face from booth # 1606.

Check out www.gigapple.com for listings of great live indie music in NYC.