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. ...

Since 2008, Big Star Bar has been serving cheap beer to the Houston Heights area of Houston, TX. Big Star is a dive bar and community hub with a pool table in the back, arcade games lining one wall, and a large outdoor patio. ...

The Milestone Club is a world famous live music venue and dive bar, established in 1969 in the historic Enderly Park neighborhood of West Charlotte, NC. The Milestone is been a southern landmark for rock/punk/new wave/metal and various underground music scenes while boasting the most powerful sound system in the state. ...

The Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club is Houston’s premier venue for live blues and zydeco featuring local and national touring acts. The intimate club includes pool tables, a dance floor, and a small stage. ...

Thirsty Beaver Saloon is a small dive bar located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. The biker-friendly bar has two pool tables and live music on the weekends. ...

Open since 1999, on lower Main Street in downtown Dubuque, IA, The Lift is a 200-capacity music venue with full PA and lights. This TV-free basement pub, located below Vinny Vanucchi’s Little Italy restaurant, has a rotating selection of 24 craft and domestic tap beers, and some of the finest live music available. ...

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. ...

O’Brien’s Pub is a cozy bar in Allston, MA, providing a home for local and national acts to perform. Open to all genres and styles, O’Brien’s Pub has been a springboard for hundreds of artists over the years. ...

Trixie’s Bar is a super chill neighborhood bar and live entertainment venue in Hamtramck, MI. Good times and cheap drinks. ...

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

The Bounty Lounge is a dive bar in Tulsa, OK. ...

Dürty Nelly’s Pub – Deli is a legendary Irish pub and sandwich shop established in 1978. One of Charlottesville’s favorite small music venues, Dürty Nelly’s is known for hosting live local bands and karaoke in the evenings. On the deli-side, the restaurant offers fresh sandwiches, locally-made baked goods, rotating specials, and more. ...

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. ...

Open since 2013, The Lost Well is a neighborhood dive bar in Austin, TX. The local bar features an outdoor patio, live music, and an eclectic crowd sharing a love for music, motorcycles, and socializing with like-minded folks. ...

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. ...

Since 1932, The Curve Inn has been a staple in the Springfield area. Enjoy live music, great food, cheap drinks, darts, gaming, karaoke and the best DJ. ...

Established in 2004, Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, features a sweet stage, professional sound system and a spacious floor to accommodate all your head-banging, rocking and moshing needs. Providing a home and a pit-stop to both local and national touring artists, Dingbatz offers a unique and intimate setting to take in your favorite concerts. ...

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. ...

The Royal American is a cozy neighborhood bar, restaurant, and intimate live music venue in Charleston, SC. Musical acts range from cutting edge local and regional bands to established national acts. The bar/restaurant feels worn in and takes a friendly, but no-nonsense approach to everything they do. In addition to the main bar area, The Royal American has front, back, and side patios that are available for private and semi-private events. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Hardrider Bar & Grill is a biker-friendly bar in Cabot, AR. The warehouse-style venue has a large stage and dance floor and features live bands, live wrestling and more. Additional entertainment includes karaoke, pool, and cornhole tournaments. ...

Ashley Street Station is Valdosta’s only true 250-capacity music venue and dive bar with an in-house record store: Hole In The Wall Records. ...

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. ...

Le Bon Temps Roule is an iconic bar in Uptown New Orleans that features live music four days a week, free oysters on Fridays, billiards, and the best damn Bloody Marys in town. ...

Located in the Suburban Plaza shopping mall, Paul’s Oasis Sports Grille & Spirits is a restaurant and sports bar in Knoxville, TN, featuring live music, karaoke, pool tables, darts, and pinball and serving pizza, wings, sandwiches and more. ...

The Bark is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant and dive bar in Tallahassee, FL, that has DIY shows and events. ...

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. ...

Opened in downtown Seattle in 2005, El Corazón is nightclub and live music venue with two stages: a large Main Showroom and a smaller Lounge Stage. The venue hosts national and international acts, provides local bands a place to build their foundation, and remains one of the leading concert halls for the all-ages crowd. ...

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

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 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. ...

The World Famous Doll Hut in Anaheim, CA, is an Orange County institution since 1957. This storied rock club features beer on tap and live music seven days a week. ...

In the Mission since 1994, Kilowatt Bar is a neighborhood bar, music venue, and event space with beers on tap, pool tables, pinball, and darts. The Mission District’s favorite spot for cheap drinks and good vibes presenting live bands, drag shows, comedy and more. ...

Located in the Tarzana Square Shopping Center, Maui Sugar Mill Saloon is a dive bar and music venue. ...

Enjoy live entertainment and great dining at The Hungry Tiger Cafe and Restaurant in Manchester, CT. The intimate Hungry Tiger Music Club offers rock, blues, folk, or who knows what almost every night with local and national acts on its small stage. ...

Art Bar Columbia is an underground club with live music and an artsy vibe with a dance floor, lounge, and full bar plus karaoke. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Established in 1962, the Magnolia Bar, or Mag Bar as it is known, has been fixture for generations in the historic Old Louisville neighborhood of Louisville, KY. Mag Bar Old Louisville is a quirky dive bar offering drink specials plus local bands and DJs. ...

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

Opened in 1972, John & Peter’s Place in New Hope, PA, is the best equipped and best sounding 72-seat dive bar in the country. The oldest continually operating music club in the country dedicated to original music, this nightclub features live performances seven days a week, 365 days of the year and twice on Saturdays and Sundays. John & Peter’s also offers their space to area artists to exhibit their work and through the years have sponsored poetry slams, performance art, comedy nights and more. ...

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. ...

Continuously operating since 1926, Twin Oaks Roadhouse is one of the original, classic rancher bars located on the Old Redwood Highway. There is a bar, a fireplace, a kitchen, a backyard and a dance floor. On its indoor stage called the “Grand Ballroom” and seasonal outdoor stage called the “Backyard,” Twin Oaks presents top shelf talent. ...

Affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people, F.O.E. Billings is open to everyone, whether you’re a member or not. With live music, great events and a friendly atmosphere, the F.O.E in Billings has all the fun you need to turn your humdrum night into an unforgettable evening. ...

The Iron Well on the West Side of Grand Rapids, MI, is a Country bar with a little rock n roll. This dive bar has pool tables, darts, a dance floor and strong drinks. The Iron Well’s live music stage is home to top local and national Country acts. With a fun and dynamic atmosphere, two connected venues offer flexible event space, a sound system, lighting, a full service bar, and delicious menu options. ...

Launchpad Albuquerque is a two-story dive bar and a staple in the local music scene since 1997. Launchpad is home to local bands and also a beloved stop for national and international touring acts. ...

Opened in 2016, The Bang Bang Bar is a friendly neighborhood dive bar in San Antonio, TX, serving up cocktails, DJs, and live music. The place has a retro vibe with arcade games, darts, and skeeball. ...

Joe’s Underground Café is a small underground dive bar in downtown Augusta, GA. The brick-lined basement bar has a jukebox and small corner stage for karaoke and live music. ...

Ivy Room is an intimate music venue located on San Pablo Ave in Albany, CA, that hosts an eclectic array of music from national touring acts to local bands, seven nights a week. The stage and bar create a living room feel for those looking to relax in a plush booth or get up and close for an intimate concert. Hailed as one of the best sounding rooms in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ivy creates the perfect listening experience for it’s musical artists and patrons. ...

Lamplighter Lounge is a venue and bar in Memphis, TN, serving bar food, vegan food, espressos and lattes. ...

Ralph’s Rock Diner is a legendary live music venue, bar, and diner located in downtown Worcester, MA. The eclectic venue hosts a diverse line-up of entertainment drawn from local, national, and international artists. Bi-monthly Metal Thursdays have been a staple since 2006, while the Dirty Gerund Poetry Show has been going strong every Monday since 2009. Ralph’s Diner also projects movies and video games on the outside patio, hosts vintage auto and motorcycle shows as well as private parties. ...

Located in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, Lager House is a vegan-friendly restaurant, neighborhood dive bar, and live music venue. Lager House hosts concerts for a wide range of genres and styles including local and DIY touring bands. ...

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. ...

Open since 1995, Poorhouse Bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL, features original blues, country, punk and rock on Friday and Saturday nights from local artists with occasional national touring acts. Poorhouse Fort Lauderdale has a full liquor bar and a great beer selection plus homemade grilled sandwiches until 2am. ...

Opened since 1952, the Rite Spot Cafe is a cozy, candlelit bar and restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission District. The family-owned dive bar presents an eclectic mix of local bands, comedians, and other performers while supporting the local music, art, and comedy scenes. Enjoy free live entertainment every night at the Rite Spot. ...

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. ...

JJ’s Alley Bricktown Pub is the coziest, friendliest, neighborhood bar in Oklahoma City, OH, featuring live acoustic music seven nights a week. JJ’s Alley has two bars and two stages, upstairs and downstairs. ...

Opened in 1984, Artichoke Sandwichbar is an Irish dive that and Wichita icon located in the historic Midtown area near downtown. Four nights a week, enjoy live acoustic music with local and traveling musicians. ...

With a rich history of live music and exceptional talent, great prices and great service, Chopper John’s is the “original biker bar.” ...

The New Dodge Lounge is a neighborhood bar and music venue in Hamtramck, MI. The historic venue hosts up to 240 people and contains a large bar, stage with sound equipment and lighting, and an arcade. The New Dodge features regular live music with some of Detroit’s best local punk and indie talent. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Dew Drop Inn is a local roadhouse on State Route 49 in Grass Valley, CA. The venue showcases some of the best local music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Enjoy a full bar with ten beers on tap plus pool tables, horseshoes, cornhole, and bocce ball. Karaoke takes place every Tuesday and Friday 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. ...

Mulligan’s Pub is a neighborhood dive bar with cheap drinks, live music and good company. The Otherside, the venue within Mulligan’s Pub, is host to some of Grand Rapids’ best local talent, as well as regional musical acts, comedy shows, and other events. ...