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1. Middle East
472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 · 617-492-9181
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CAMBRIDGE. "Eclectic" barely scratches the surface when attempting to describe this live music venue's week-to-week lineup of bands, which can include everything from bare-boned rock-n-roll and alternative bands to punk and rap acts. Indeed, the club is versatile to say the least. Aside from offering live music in three distinct settings (Upstairs, the Corner and Downstairs), the club also sports a bit of avant-garde edge by affording local artists space to display their work. In addition, the three performance rooms share space with stylish ZuZu!, a restaurant that serves incredible Middle Eastern cuisine.
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2. Club Passim
47 Palmer St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138 · 617-492-7679
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CAMBRIDGE. Formerly known as Club 47, this Cambridge area establishment has been in business for over 20 years. The club hosts a variety of local and national artists who specialize in folk, world, and bluegrass music. The place is casual, and no alcohol is served. Still, guests can order libations from the juice bar and score some eats from the in-house vegetarian pizza shop. The interior's brick walls are painted green and feature dark pink accents.
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BRIGHTON. This notable Boston club has hosted a variety of big names in its past, including Van Halen, Phish, Indigo Girls, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and the list goes on and on. If you're into alternative rock, pop, world music, and dancing, you will definitely appreciated the performers at Paradise Rock. This club features a dance floor and full bar, and next door you'll find the Paradise Lounge, a bar and restaurant featuring a full menu and decorated with the artwork of local artists. Cash only at the box office.
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CAMBRIDGE. Hands down one of the top places in Cambridge (Boston for that matter!) for catching live music, T.T.'s has an appeal and energy level all its own. A relaxed, yet fiercely inde vibe engulfs the space, and the crowds who gather here night to night certainly know what's good and bad when it come music (rumor has it, local acts queue up to play here). The staff itself is a source of entertainment for first-timers, and it's quite fun to watch the bartenders interact with regulars. NB If you wait until the night of the show and try to buy tix at the club, make sure you bring cash – they don't accept plastic.
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5. Ryles
212 Hampshire St, Inman Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 · 617-876-9330
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CAMBRIDGE. Each floor of this conveniently located jazz joint provides a different type of musical entertainment. As a result, you're sure to find something that suits your taste – perhaps a laid-back venue with live jazz, or maybe an electric atmosphere with lively dance music. Local and national acts both perform regularly, and Ryles also offers salsa and swing dancing on weekends. In addition, they feature brunch and dinner menus and a full bar.
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SOMERVILLE. Namesake John DeLellis, a retired police officer, opened this live music club way back in 1969. Though he's passed, his family remains dedicated to providing their loyal customers with opportunities to catch some of the city's best root musicians in an intimate, old school setting. The weekly line-up ranges from jazz to Cajun, rock to country, blues to folk, so you can always count on cool goings-on here. Sunday's jazz brunches are popular affairs, and the daily dinner menu features hot numbers like fried calamari, Southern-fried chicken, shrimp scampi and panini. Reservations are suggested on nights when big-name performers take the stage.
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7. Regattabar
1 Bennett St, Charles Hotel, Cambridge, MA 02138 · 617-661-5099
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CAMBRIDGE. Elegant, fashionable Regattabar, tucked away inside the Charles Hotel, features a hushed ambience and low lighting, making it a perfect place for a quiet rendezvous. A variety of local, national, and international jazz and R&B acts can be found performing throughout the week, and a full bar helps guests unwind as well.
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8. Toad
1912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 · 617-497-4950
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CAMBRIDGE. From blues to folk to bluegrass, live bands perform every night at this cozy neighborhood bar. So, if you're looking for a good time on the weekend or just need a spot to chill after work, join this congenial crowd for a pint of ale and the quirky lineup of musicians. On busy nights, patrons sit elbow to elbow, but you won't mind – there's not a stranger in the house. Helpful, efficient service.
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BRIGHTON. The widely popular Scullers Jazz Club is located in the Doubletree Hotel and provides live entertainment from popular jazz acts. Visitors enjoy having a drink and an appetizer while taking in one of the two nightly shows. The relaxed atmosphere provides for an enjoyable and some would say romantic evening. A full menu offers tasty cuisine, and the dining room provides a great view of the Charles river.
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10. Burren
247 Elm St, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144 · 617-776-6896
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SOMERVILLE. Located in Somerville, this area Irish pub is a standing favorite with the Cambridge crowd. It delivers plenty of dark Guinness, popular weekend brunches, and all the charms-n-trappings of a traditional brogue bar. The eats are quite good, and their heartier dishes like Guinness beef stew, bangers and mash and shepherd's pie are, indeed, worthy of song. A nice mix of draught and bottled beer, wine, and cider is also available. Best of all, the Burren features live traditional Irish music every night. You'd be hard-pressed to find better – and 'tis free, laddie.
About 10Best's recommendations for Boston's Live Music:
The nightlife scene in Boston is dynamic enough to suit just about everybody's taste. This is especially true in the case of bars and clubs specializing in live music. If you dig that kind of show – rock, blues, jazz, country, or R&B, it doesn't matter – do yourself a favor and check out the big-name acts and local bands scheduled to play at these spots.
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