Dragon’s Den is a historic two-story bar and event venue with a large courtyard and balcony overlooking Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, LA. Located at the foot of Frenchmen Street, The Dragon’s Den is open seven days a week with a full calendar of daily live music events on both floors. ...

Soundpony Lounge is a sweet little dive bar in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District in downtown Tulsa, OK. Soundpony is a bar, a bike team, and an athletic club. There’s always something going on at Soundpony. Awesome bands come through all the time, plus trivia, fashion shows and more. ...

Yucca Tap Room is Tempe’s original live music venue. A Tempe landmark, Yucca has showcased live music in an intimate setting for over 40 years. The venue has a full bar and allows for a great view of the stage from just about anywhere. And the lounge has 29 beers on tap, a huge variety of bottles and cans, and a full food menu until 2am. ...

The Break Beach Bar is a true locals bar located on Pensacola Beach, FL. Live music every weekend with twelve flat screens, pool tables, darts, Golden Tee and other favorite video games. Monday and Thursday is Wing Night, and on Sundays the locals gather for football and other sporting events and are treated to a free cookout. ...

The Flying Harpoon 2 is a po-boy pub and oyster bar on the bayou in Orange Beach, FL, featuring live music and an open jam on Sunday. ...

The Skylark Lounge is Austin’s best blues and soul live music venue. ...

Ruby Deluxe is a basement bar clad in glitter and sequins with arcade games, pool tables, a glitter photo wall, dancing cage, and the hottest staff in town. Offering Raleigh’s wildest variety of live music, drag shows, and dance parties. You can dance in the club or chill on a sweet outdoor patio. The entrance is located on the basement level. ...

The Blind Pig Pub was established in 1999 right in the heart of historic 6th Street entertainment district in downtown Austin, TX. This neighborhood bar has two stages, four bars, and a covered rooftop deck with amazing views of the Austin skyline. The Blind Pig has live music 365 days a year. ...

The Station Inn is a music listening room in The Gulch area of Nashville. Here you can find the world’s best bluegrass, classic country, Americana, and roots music nearly every night of the year. Every seat is close enough to the stage to see the sweat and feel the notes right from the instrument. ...

Open since 1983, Geno’s Rock Club is a legendary dive bar in Portland, ME. Geno’s features local and national touring acts of all genres at affordable ticket prices. Additional entertainment includes pool, foosball, pinball, and darts. ...

McCoy’s suffered a fire in September 2023. Mc Coy’s Tavern is a dive bar in Olympia, WA, with pool tables and live music. ...

Nice Guys Pizza, Beer, and Cocktails is a bar/music venue in Cape Coral, FL. ...

The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue is a multi-genre music and performance venue and neighborhood bar located in the Starland Design District of Savannah, GA. Enjoy billiards, darts, and pinball, as well as weekly bar activities like trivia and karaoke. On stage there is comedy, headlining concerts and open mic nights. ...

Located in the heart of Downtown Maryville, Brackins Blues Club is a dive bar and home of blues in greater Maryville area. Brackins has live music at least three nights a week and the best bar food in town. ...

The Kraken Chapel Hill is an iconic crossroads roadhouse. One of the best local venues to see live music, The Kraken features country, blues, rockabilly, jazz, bluegrass, metal, indy, Americana, punk, world and good ole rock and roll. Performances are free to the public. The Kraken is open for service inside and outside Tuesdays through Sundays. ...

Open since 1934, The Old Ironsides is Sacramento’s oldest live music venue and bar. The family owned and operated establishment is best known for its nightly live music, delicious lunches, friendly staff and cheap drinks. Old Ironsides hosts its weekly open-mic night on Mondays. ...

Club Crow Bar & Grill in Cashmere, WA, is a great place for food, music, sports, and more. Enjoy poker, pool, plus comedy and live music nights. ...

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

Open since 1957, The Carousel Lounge is a friendly, local dive bar in the Spenard neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. Entertainment includes pool, darts, music, friends and fun. ...

Located in historic downtown Hot Springs, AR, Maxine’s Live is a music venue featuring some amazing talent, killer food, craft beers, and unique drinks. The venue attracts a diverse crowd of all ages; musicians, music lovers, artists, food and beer lovers, sports fanatics, locals and out-of-towners. Maxine’s presents indie, rock, pop, experimental, blues, jazz, metal, bluegrass, folk, and old country plus monthly burlesque and drag shows. ...

Since 1988, Dan Electro’s is one of Houston’s oldest and best local venues for live music located in the historic Heights. ...

Tubby’s in midtown Kingston, NY, is a neighborhood corner bar serving great cocktails, natural wine, mezcal, beer, and fresh-baked pizza by the slice from Rosie’s bakehouse. Tubby’s presents live, underground music with sounds leaning to the left of the center: cumbia, Country, disco, and everything in between on the turntable. ...

Established in 2022, Wynot Saloon is a classic country-western themed bar in Bellevue, Nashville, TN. Enjoy live music shows every Friday and Saturday night plus theme nights during the week including: Service Industry Appreciation on Monday nights Singer Songwriter on Tuesday nights LIVE Comedy show on Wednesday nights Hatfields & McCoys game on Thursday nights (this is not Trivia, hint: it’s like Family Feud on TV) We boast the largest stage in Bellevue. We have a pool table and shuffleboard. ...

The Boathouse Oyster Bar and Grill is one of Destin’s best kept secrets. Located on the Destin Harbor, the Boathouse offers anything from seafood to burgers and salads. The Boathouse has fresh oysters, cold beer and live music every day of the week, ...

Located in the Little Five Points neighborhood of Atlanta, The Star Community Bar and Little Vinyl Lounge is a dive bar and basement lounge featuring the best local and national touring acts five nights a week. Open since 1991, The Star Bar also has the city’s longest running amateur comedy night every Monday. ...

The White Swan Live is Houston’s premier spot for the live concert experience. Established in 1937 on the historic East Side, the White Swan Live features performances from top local bands and bands from across the country performing all music genres; from hard hitting rock to smooth rhythmic blues. ...

Established in 1984 on Briar Creek Road in east Charlotte, NC, Smokey Joe’s Café is a family-owned, dog-friendly live music bar with craft beer, pool, foosball and darts. Smokey Joe’s is BYOF so bring your own or have it delivered. ...

The historic Melody Inn is located on the Red Line in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. Kick back and relax with the best in live original music, the award-winning Melody Inn jukebox, drinks, and friendly staff members and clients. There is something for everyone including punk rock, metal, indie, pop, rockabilly, hillbilly, rock, drum ‘n bass, hip hop, and comedy. Cover charge is generally around $5 and parking is always free. Every Saturday night is Punk Rock Night. ...

Cole’s Bar is a music venue and Logan Square neighborhood tavern, that features live entertainment such as bands performing original music, stand up comedy, and other events. ...

Located on Nashville’s Music Row, Bobby’s Idle Hour Tavern is an iconic watering hole and premier Americana venue where you can hear the best of Nashville’s rising songwriters and performers on stage alongside the area’s seasoned veterans. ...

The Deli is a local dive bar and the longest continuously running live music venue in Norman, OK. The Deli has a brick dance floor, stickers all over the wall, and live music every day. ...

Café Bourbon Street is an intimate live music venue, dive bar, and restaurant in Columbus, OH. The restaurant serves delicious food for cheap with many vegan/vegetarian options available. Enjoy weekly comedy open mic and karaoke events plus live music up to four nights a week. ...

Established in 1970, Peabo’s Sports Bar & Grill is a dive bar in Mill Creek, WA, serving delicious food and cold drinks. Enjoy live music, open mic, and weekly karaoke. ...

Gold Diggers is a bar, boutique hotel and recording studios in East Hollywood. Gold Diggers Bar serves up state-of-the-art sound design and showcase-quality performances for an intimate audience of 175. ...

Established in 2009, The Crack Fox is a unique dive bar and cocktail lounge in downtown St. Louis, MO, serving hand crafted cocktails and a wide variety of beers, wine and non-alcoholic treats. From live music and comedy to DJs and dance parties, there is always something a little different happening at the Crack Fox. ...

Established in 1922, Morsbergers is a bar in Cantonsville, MD. ...

Kingfish is a bar just off Dickson St. in Fayetteville, AR, with large patios, an outdoor stage, cold beer, great drinks, friendly staff and Golden Tee. Kingfish features some of the best local, regional, and touring acts on the patio every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during patio season. ...

ABG’s Libation Emporium is a bar in Provo, UT, serving over 58 beers and pub grub. ABG’s Bar always has a great lineup of live music plus pinball and pool tables. ...

The Texas Rose Saloon is a dive bar on South MLK in Beaumont, TX. ...

El Rio SF is a friendly neighborhood bar and LGBTQ+ community space in the Mission District in San Francisco, CA. El Rio is invested in the local arts and music scene and actively pursues underserved communities in the use of its space. ...

Friends Bar is located in downtown Austin’s historic Sixth Street District. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and free live music performed by some of Austin’s greatest local blues and rock bands seven days a week, all night long, plus an awesome Blues Jam on Sundays. ...

Bluebonnet Bar Norman is a small dive bar and live music venue in the heart of the Walker Arts District in historic downtown Norman, OK. The Bluebonnet features local Oklahoma artists on its corner stage. ...

Located in Tacoma’s Dome District, The Valley Tacoma has indoor and outdoor stages and hosts a wide variety of original musical acts from all over the world. The Valley was originally founded in 1926. ...

The Recovery Room Bar in Dothan, AL, has a small stage, pool table, shuffleboard, and back outdoor patio. ...

The Freetown Boom Boom Room in Lafayette, LA, is a neighborhood dive bar as well as a full-service music venue hosting local, regional, and national touring acts. On Wednesdays there is an open mic, stoner rock jam night. ...

Amityville Music Hall is a cozy live music venue based in Amityville, NY, that hosts artists of all genres and walks of life. AMH is run by lovers of music on a mission to grow the Long Island music and arts community, one show at a time. Enjoy craft beers on tap plus daily events and specials. ...

Reno’s Chop Shop is a Deep Ellum staple and the best dive bar in Dallas, TX. This Legendary Texas rock bar features live performances, comedy shows, karaoke, bike nights, games such as pool and darts, and some of the cheapest drinks you’ll find in Deep Ellum. ...

Known as “Five Points’ Backyard,” Love Buzz is a bar and live music venue in the Five Points neighborhood of El Paso, TX. Love Buzz is furnished with mid-century modern decor and features the best patio in the city. ...

The 331 Club is the social center for artists and musicians in and around Northeast Minneapolis, hosting a variety of events, focusing on live music and entertainment every night of the week. ...

Loco Coyote Grill is a family-friendly countryside hub where you’re free to eat, relax, and enjoy Glen Rose views. Loco Coyote Grill features live music every Friday and Saturday from 6-9pm. ...

Itty Bitty Bar in Holland, MI, is “Your 5 Star Dive Bar.” A great place to meet up with friends or to make some new ones. Grab a pint, a bite to eat, some conversation, whatever you’re up for. ...

The performance space at The Fixin’ To is the only dedicated live music venue and Southern-style honky tonk in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood. The Fixin’ To is a killer mom-and-pop venue hosting local and touring bands as well as comedy shows, burlesque performances, craft markets, and the occasional wedding. The Fixin’ To serves down-home food and also has weekly karaoke on Sunday plus pinball. ...

Arlene’s Grocery opened its doors in 1995 as one of the first live music clubs in New York’s Lower East Side. The venue includes two unique spaces. The 75-capacity front bar of Arlene’s Grocery is known as The Butcher Bar. Accommodating up to 110 guests, The Venue is a versatile space with a state-of-the-art sound system, theatrical lighting, and a full bar. ...

Happy Dog is a neighborhood corner bar in Cleveland, OH, serving hot dogs and beer. Regular live music includes everything from  rock and country to punk and polka. The Underdog Bar in the basement holds about 50 people, has a sound system, projector and screen, and pinball machines. ...

Nowhere Bar Athens, located across from the Georgia Theatre, is a classic dive bar and music venue presenting local talent and regional touring acts. Athenians young and old gather here every night of the week to enjoy a game of pool, a beer, and live music in the company of good friends. ...

Located in historic downtown Ripon, CA, Main Street Inn is a good ole-fashioned bar where you can enjoy a cold beer, cocktail, and live entertainment. ...

Open since 1999, Slims Raleigh (aka Slim’s Downtown Distillery) is an intimate private club providing a stage for up-and-coming bands as well as established acts. Raleigh’s oldest music venue, the 100-capacity space give an up-close-and-personal live music experience. Slim’s also has a large back patio and an upstairs lounge with a pool table. ...

The Blue Lagoon is a nightclub, sports bar, and music venue in Santa Cruz, CA. The dive bar presents punk, metal, rock and more plus DJs and comedy. Several pool tables and pinball games are also available. ...

Winters Tavern is a family run business that is dedicated to making sure the greater Pacifica community can enjoy a delicious craft cocktail, extensive beer selection, and live music in a friendly and welcoming environment. Winters Tavern has rotating featured bands and local live music on Friday and Saturday nights as well as on Sunday afternoons. ...

The Radio Room is a small bar and music venue in Greenville, SC, presenting live entertainment ranging from punk rock to comedy, from hardcore to folk. ...

Triple Nickel Tavern is a dive bar in downtown Colorado Springs, CO, known for live music, pizza and drinks. The venue has two levels with live music held downstairs and a pool table upstairs. ...

Founded in 1976, the White Water Tavern is one of Little Rock’s longest running barrooms and music venues. The intimate wooden building has a stage, bar, and small kitchen serving a limited menu of pub food. An upstairs area has a couple pool tables and darts. There is also a small patio in back with picnic tables. The White Water Tavern books a wide variety of local and regional music as well as hosting open jams, karaoke, and community events. ...

Green Parrot Bar is a popular local dive bar featuring live music, casual atmosphere, and great drinks. The Green Parrot is firmly established amongst the best bars in Key West, FL. ...

O’Leaver’s is the only multi-court volleyball complex located in Midtown Omaha. O’Leaver’s outdoor bar offers a selection of tap beers, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages as well as snacks and candy. ...

Saddle Bar Solana Beach is a destination for sports, live music and DJs in North County San Diego. Whether you walk, bike, drive, or come right out of the surf, everyone is welcome. ...

Established in 2021, Vultures Colorado Springs is a unique space in the Knob Hill Arts District just east of downtown. Vultures is a neighborhood bar designed for casual hangs, fun twists on comfort food, and a dedication to incredible music. Enjoy quality sound and lights in Vultures’ intimate environment. ...

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. ...

Double Wide Dallas is a bar with a trailer park aesthetic serving up the coldest beer, stiffest drinks, and best live music this side of the Trinity. Since 2003, Double Wide has been letting the good times roll with live music from rock to country and just about everything in between. ...