Presenting singers and songwriters since 1970, Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant is a legendary folk and acoustic music listening room in the historic Montrose area of Houston, TX. The intimate venue is known for its brick floors and for featuring original singer-songwriters from Texas and beyond. ...

World-renowned Blue Chicago has been presenting the best in authentic Chicago Blues in a warm and friendly atmosphere since 1985. Located in the heart of the River North entertainment district, Chicagoans and blues fans from all over the world pack the house nightly. ...

Bob’s Tavern was established in 1941 in the historic Havelock district in Northwest Lincoln, NE. The bar offers draft beer, domestic and premium beers, and several craft beers available by the bottle. There is a pool table, shuffleboard table, arcade bowling and pickle cards. Bob’s Tavern also has a large beer garden and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. ...

Established in 1936, The Bottle & Cork is a premier concert venue in Dewey Beach, DE, featuring the best up-and-coming national acts as well the most famous artists in the world. The Cork is open every Saturday from May to September for its famous Saturday Jam and during the week for national concerts. ...

Established in 1997, Cherry Street Station is a no-frills bar and live music venue featuring original heavy metal, rock, punk, and hardcore, and a large patio. In addition to the main stage, the venue also features a second stage on the patio for outdoor shows seasonally. ...

Chop Suey is a music venue located on Capitol Hill in Seattle that hosts live music and dance nights weekly. ...

The oldest dive bar in Texas, Devil’s Backbone Tavern is a historic 1940’s dancehall and tavern in Fischer, TX, with a cash-only full bar and outdoor patio. ...

The Duke Coffeehouse (aka chaus) is a student-run music venue and study space in Durham, NC. The coffeehouse is open every night from 6pm-2am with free coffee, tea and snacks. On certain nights, the Coffeehouse books local and touring musicians, DJs and sound artists, mostly of the experimental and independent variety.The Duke Coffeehouse is located in the back of the Crowell building on East Campus, up the metal stairs, above the The Office of New Student & Programs. ...

A Fort Lauderdale landmark since 1938, the Elbo Room beach bar is a cozy watering hole across the street from the Atlantic Ocean. Known as the world’s best beach bar, Elbo Room has live music every day from 11am to 1am. Enjoy karaoke upstairs every Tuesday. ...

Open since 1983, Geno’s Rock Club is a legendary dive bar in Portland, ME. Geno’s is open seven days a week, striving to provide Maine with quality live music featuring local and national touring acts of all genres, at affordable ticket prices. Cash only. ...

Located in Berwyn, IL, Harlem Avenue Lounge is a neighborhood blues bar with a juke joint atmosphere. Enjoy live blues on weekends and the Thursday Open Mic Blues Jam. The entrance is at the rear of the building. ...

Serving the Venice Beach pier since 1962, the “World Famous” Hinano is a local bar with three pool tables, free popcorn, a great jukebox and sports on TV. Hinano Café is known for burgers and cold beer. Local L.A. bands play live music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. ...

Knuckleheads KC in Kansas City, MO, boasts four different stages to allow flexibility and multiple performances.Knuckleheads’ Outdoor Stage and Courtyard Theater is an open-air patio with a three sided balcony used when the weather allows. The upper deck has clean sightlines to the stage and dance floor.The Saloon has a classic honky-tonk feel with a superior sound and light presentation.Carl Butler’s Gospel Lounge is Knuckleheads’ most intimate location with a corner stage and seating for up to 75.Across the street from The Saloon, Gospel Lounge and Outdoor Stage, The Garage has a very cool and funky vibe and can seat up to 600.Finally, The Fender Stage, located inside the Garage, features a wide variety of acts plus a free open jam every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Live music every evening. ...

Liar’s Club is a small dive bar in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL, known for having live rock music since 1995. ...

Established in 1996, Luna Star Café is a locally-owned listening room in North Miami, FL. In addition to hosting regular live music, the cafe serves over 180 beers from around the world, great food, wine and spirits. ...

Established in 1985, OB’s Restaurant & Lounge is a biker-friendly bar & grill in DeLand, FL, with live music every weekend, drink specials all week, and great food. OB’s Bar has Bike Night every Wednesday featuring live music, drink and food specials. Leashed pets welcome on the outside patio. ...

The Replay Lounge is a rock and roll pinball bar located in downtown Lawrence, KS. Since 1993, the Replay has been a proud purveyor of cheap beer, tasty cocktails, and great music. The Replay Lounge hosts a wide array of local, national, and international music most nights of the week. Enjoy late-night rock shows inside, acoustic matinee shows on the patio, and local DJs outside on warm-weather weekend nights. ...

Springwater Supper Club & Lounge is the oldest continuously open and operational bar in the great state of Tennessee. Springwater has live music seven nights a week. ...

Stamps The Bar is a local dive bar and western New York’s premier small music venue located in Tonawanda, NY. Stamps has all kinds of different live music almost every day of the week. Up-and-coming local talent performs classic rock, punk, ska, hardcore, metal, industrial, and EDM. ...

The Blueberry Patch, founded 1977, is a peace-loving community of artists, writers, musicians, and those who appreciate and support the arts. The Blueberry Patch is a location for the freedom of music, art, written and spoken word, and performance. The Patch strives to give to back to the community through recurring multi-functional social events, revolving around art, music, and literature, offering a ​place for personal growth and acceptance. ...

Established in 1965, The El Bar is a corner dive bar in Philadelphia, PA, with a pool table, a small stage, and huge backyard. Enjoy karaoke, open mic, and live jazz plus Happy Hour every day from 5-7pm. ...

The Fremont is a cash-only dive bar in Des Moines, IA, with a pool table and stage for live music. ...

Located on Broadway in Uptown Chicago, IL, the Green Mill jazz club and cocktail lounge hosts live music seven nights a week. Have a drink and listen to some good music, comedy, or poetry. The Uptown Poetry Slam take place the third Sunday of every month. Green Mill is cash only. ...

The Last Chance of Walhalla, SC, has been serving cold drinks since 1929. Locally owned and operated, this biker-friendly bar offers indoor or outdoor seating. This bar accepts cash only. ...

Open since 1984, The Town Pump Tavern is a dive bar located in the heart of the historic district of downtown Black Mountain, NC. Town Pump has darts and a stage for live music. ...

Venice Café is a visual art and live music institution in Saint Louis, MO, known for cheap drinks and the best open mic in the city. ...