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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.
Category: Live Music - Boston Nightlife
Address: 5 1/2 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
Bill's offers live music that's in the rock and funk genre. The interior is a veritable shrine to rock legends of the past. You'll find pictures of Jimmy Hendrix, John Lennon, and Janis Joplin adorning the walls. In fact, the bathrooms are quite a conversation piece here: the men's room is dedicated to the King and features pictures and...
Category: Live Music - Boston Nightlife
Address: 427 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Wally's – a great if somewhat dark jazz club – has been a favorite hangout in the Back Bay area since 1947. Live jazz performers warm up around 9pm each night, and both known acts and student talents perform regularly. The price is right too, since there's no cover charge, and beer prices seem as if they haven't increased a lot since Wally's...
Category: Live Music - Boston Nightlife
Address: 472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
"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...
Category: Live Music - Boston Nightlife
Address: 969 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
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...
Category: Live Music - Boston Nightlife
Address: 10 Brookline St, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
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 indie 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...
Category: Live Music - Boston Nightlife
Address: 212 Hampshire St, Inman Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
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...
Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club
Category: Live Music - Boston Nightlife
Address: 17 Holland St, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
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,...
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Address: 1 Bennett St, Charles Hotel, Cambridge, MA 02138
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.
Category: Live Music - Boston Nightlife
Address: 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
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...
Category: Live Music - Boston Nightlife
Address: 247 Elm St, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
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...
