Jun 12 2026
The Post Office Cafe
Fri · 9:00 PM · Babylon, NY
Free show
The 501 — live cover band in Long Island
Live cover band · Long Island
A bunch of friends playing the rock, grunge, and pop-punk we grew up on — loud and live. 43+ songs, zero ego, all night long.
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Classic rock, 90s grunge, pop-punk, power-pop — the songs you actually want to hear. From AC/DC and Tom Petty to Nirvana, Weezer, No Doubt, and Paramore.
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What kind of music does The 501 play? +
The 501 is a cover band. We play classic rock, 90s grunge and alternative, pop-punk, and power-pop — think AC/DC, Tom Petty, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Weezer, No Doubt, Paramore, The Killers, and more.
Where can I see The 501 play live? +
We play bars, venues, and private events around Long Island, NY. Check the Shows page for upcoming dates.
How long are your sets? +
We can play anything from a single set to a full three-hour, two-set night — our repertoire is 40+ songs and about two and a half hours of music.
How do I book The 501? +
Email book@the501band.com or use the booking form on our Book Us page with your date, venue, and event details, and we'll get back to you.
Do you take song requests? +
Often, yes — if it's in our repertoire we'll do our best to work it in. Check the Songs page for the full list of what we play.
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