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Cafes and Music Venues
Lake Orion, MI
Established in 2016, 20 Front Street is a mostly acoustic, intimate listening room in Lake Orion, MI, designed to provide a live music experience unlike any other venue in the area. 20 Front Street features national and local talent every weekend. At just 80 seats, every show feels like a private concert. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Athens, GA
The iconic 40 Watt Club is a music venue in Athens, GA, and one of the most famous rock clubs in the world. First established in 1979, the 460-capacity venue features some of the best local and national bands around for standing room audiences aged 18 and over. ...
Event Venues and Grounds
Billings, MT
Located in the Billings Industrial Revitalization District, 406 Events Lawn is an outdoor venue featuring an elevated, amphitheater-style lawn accommodating up to 800 general admission attendees. Enclosed within its industrial iron fencing, the facility grounds boasts two unique spaces for a variety of events. The East Lawn offers a terraced amphitheater, performance stage, and sound booth. The West Lawn provides multiple landscaped spaces, a private studio and dressing suite, an arbored patio and more. ...
Washington, DC
Established in 1980, 9:30 Club is a venue and local music institution in Washington, DC. The club features the best sound, perfect sightlines, parquet floors, a wraparound balcony, and a stage mounted on rails that can be moved back and forth to create more or less space as needed. Four full bars located throughout the club offer a selection beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. A variety of tacos, quesadillas, and salad bowls are available at the Food Food stand on the lower level. The club also offers a coffee bar.In 2016, Live At 9:30, a public television variety series, featured two seasons of interviews and performances with select acts playing the club including music, comedy, short films, and other entertainment.Since 1986, 9:30 Club has been owned and operated by I.M.P., the independent promoter which also owns The Atlantis next door and The Anthem on DC’s Southwest Waterfront. ...
Tallahassee, FL
926 Bar & Grill is an LGBTQA+ bar and performance venue in Tallahassee, FL, with a killer sound system, excellent food, Sunday brunch, live music and drag shows. ...
Nashville, TN
Formerly known as Anzie Blue, AB Hillsboro Village is a 250-capacity, independent live music and event venue located above a parking garage in Nashville’s vibrant Hillsboro Village neighborhood. AB features a full kitchen and bar while presenting all different genres of music including rock, pop, and country. ...
Columbus, OH
Ace of Cups in Columbus, OH, is a hangout for craft beers, house-infused liquors, and live music, serving wings and BBQ on weekends. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Fort Collins, CO
Aggie Theatre is a 650-capacity concert venue located in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, CO. The historic venue is a flexible multi-level event space complete with two full bars, multiple VIP areas, a large customizable marquee, multiple entry points, private dressing room, and plenty of free parking. ...
Mobile, AL
Alabama Music Box, in Mobile’s downtown entertainment district, is a live entertainment venue and comedy club. Created by musicians for musicians, Alabama Music Box is the epicenter of the Mobile underground scene and the city’s only all original music venue. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Portland, OR
The Aladdin Theater, known as one of Portland’s best sounding mid-sized venues, is a perfect place for live music, a comedy show, a movie, a play, or a dance recital. The theater is an intimate performance space for any live entertainment with great views of the stage from all seats. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Portland, OR
The Alberta Rose Theatre is Portland’s premier setting to experience acoustic music, art house films, and live performances. Located in the heart of the eclectic Alberta Arts District, the Alberta Rose originally opened as a motion picture house in 1927 and radiates the serene feeling of a Spanish-Colonial courtyard. The Alberta Rose is a mid-size, seated listening room with 300 fixed seats, excellent sightlines, and outstanding acoustics providing live entertainment of all kinds including music, circus, comedy, and more. ...
Long Beach, CA
Open since 2000, Alex’s Bar in is an eclectic bar and live music venue in Long Beach, CA. Enjoy karaoke on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays and concerts four nights a week. Hear music including punk, ska, roots, indie, reggae, Latin and rock. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Lancaster, PA
Opened in 1997, American Music Theatre is a 1,600-seat family-owned, regional theater in Lancaster, PA, that hosts touring concerts, live shows and original productions. American Music Theatre is one of Pennsylvania’s premier venues for live entertainment. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Durango, CO
Animas City Theatre in Durango, CO, is an intimate local theater featuring classic and independent movies, music, and performing arts. Equipped with a state-of-the-art acoustic treatment, the theater is one of the best sounding rooms in the region. ...
Austin, TX
Established in 1975, Antone’s is an iconic blues venue located in downtown Austin, TX. ...
Arden, DE
The Arden Gild Hall in the historic Village of Arden, DE, has served as a venue for performances since 1910. The main hall, known as Upper Gild Hall, has rustic ambiance with soaring ceiling height, wood floors, a huge stone fireplace, a professional stage and 1100 mini white lights on its ceiling beams. The Moonlight Theater is an outdoor amphitheater on the right side of Gild Hall. ...
Ardmore, PA
Ardmore Music Hall, an intimate 600 capacity venue on the Main Line in downtown Ardmore, PA, is one of the premier independent music venues in the Northeast for nationally touring acts. The venue features a state-of-the-art sound system, dance floor, balcony seating, four bars, and an intimate stage, premium downstairs seating, and a full bar with 20+ draughts and plentiful cocktail and wine options. ...
New York, NY
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Wichita, KS
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. ...
Hilton Head Island, SC
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is an independent nonprofit theater bringing the performing and visual arts to the Lowcountry including drama, comedy, theater and more. Each year the Arts Center produces five plays or musicals, as well as cultural festivals and educational outreach. Performance spaces include the 349-seat Elizabeth Wallace Theater on the main floor and the 175-seat Rachel & John Jakes Studio Theater on the second floor. ...
New Orleans, LA
Founded in 1998, Ashé Cultural Arts Center is a New Orleans nonprofit and African cultural center with multiple venues. The Ashé Powerhouse is a 200 seat state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot performance and exhibit space. Ashé I is a smaller multi-functional space with a stage, sound, and light. Ashé Too is a 7,225 square foot space with a mobile stage, sound, and light. ...
Cafes and Music Venues
Berkeley, CA
The Ashkenaz is a non-profit live music and dance venue located in Berkeley, CA, that presents regional and international artists playing traditional and contemporary music from all around the world. Ashkenaz is the East Bay’s home to international music and dance since 1973. ...
Chicago, IL
Avondale Music Hall in Chicago, IL, is a live performance venue showcasing a wide range of musical styles with a convenient cafe. ...
New York, NY
Established in 2013, Baby’s All Right is an independently funded and operated music venue in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. It is comprised of three separate spaces. The Live Room is equipped with a stage and sound system, perfect for a performance based event or a cocktail party with a DJ and dancing. Featuring a service bar and seating, the Restaurant is partitioned from the dance floor. The Front Lounge is steps way from the front bar, DJ booth, and dance floor. ...
Bakersfield, CA
Opened in 1930, The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater is a performing arts and community events center with the hottest acts in comedy, music, film, and more. Located in Bakersfield’s Downtown Arts District, the theater is recognized for its fine acoustics and exquisite blend of Spanish Colonial and Art Deco styles. The Fox Theater Foundation is the non-profit organization that operates the theater. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Poughkeepsie, NY
Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, the Bardavon is Hudson Valley’s home for live entertainment, community gatherings, classic films and more. The Bardavon is the oldest continuously-operating theater in New York. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc., is the nonprofit that owns and operates the 944-seat theater. ...
Fresno, CA
Located in North Fresno, CA, at River Park Shopping Center, BarrelHouse Fresno Taproom features a large outdoor heated patio, live music, and a plethora of delicious BarrelHouse craft beers. BarrelHouse River Park has tons of safe parking, a family-friendly environment, and an abundance of food options. Established in 2013, BarrelHouse Brewing Co. is a family-owned and operated craft brewery. ...
Paso Robles, CA
Established in 2013, BarrelHouse Brewing Co. is the largest family-owned and operated craft brewery in San Luis Obispo County. Located on the edge of Paso Robles, CA, in the heart of wine country, BarrelHouse Paso Robles brewery and beer gardens hosts dozens of amazing concerts each year at its outdoor BarrelHouse Amphitheater. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Madison, WI
Built in 1929, The Barrymore Theatre is an independent entertainment venue on the Near East Side of Madison, WI. The theater hosts rock concerts, films, plays, dance recitals, broadcasts, political rallies, children’s programming, and community events. The Barrymore is a nonprofit, independent, community-based theater owned by the Schenk-Atwood Revitalization Association. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Cleveland, OH
Opened in 2000, Beachland Ballroom & Tavern is an eclectic music venue located in the former Croatian Liberty Home in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. As part of the Waterloo Arts and Entertainment District, Beachland is a pillar of the local music scene and artistic community. Two separate spaces, the 500-capacity ballroom and 148-capacity tavern, allow Beachland to offer multiple concerts nightly by local and national musical acts. The Beachland also participates in community-focused and special events, workshops and industry mixers, and annual festivals. Beachland Brunch features DJs spinning vinyl on Sundays. The venue has a full kitchen, an extensive beer selection, and a vintage shop in the basement called This Way Out! ...
Chicago, IL
Located in the heart of Roscoe Village, Beat Kitchen has been serving up Chicago with an excellent variety of live music, food and beer since 1994. The venue is fully equipped with stage, state-of-the-art sound system, and lights for performances, readings, speakers and other artistic events. Both touring and local musicians, comedians and artists grace the stage with shows almost every night. ...
Medfield, MA
Located at a former state hospital built in 1896, Bellforge Arts Center is a multi-arts complex and outdoor recreation destination in Medfield, MA. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor space. The center also offers visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Solana Beach, CA
Belly Up Solana Beach is a live music venue, located in Solana Beach, CA, since 1974. Belly Up features all types of music almost every night. Inside there are a combination of seated and standing areas holding a maximum of 600 people, plus two separate bars which easily handle the task of keeping the crowd lubricated. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Houston, TX
BFE Rock Club is Northwest Houston’s premier live music venue featuring the hottest local and national acts from all genres. BFE is also a renowned sports bar featuring 18 TVs, pool tables, darts and more. If you are a fan of the outdoors, check out the large patio. Smoking is always permitted in BFE. ...
San Francisco, CA
First opened in 1931, Bimbo’s 365 Club is one of San Francisco’s most historic venues. The glamorous nightclub hosts private parties, special events, and concerts. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Beach Haven, NJ
Bird and Betty’s in Beach Haven, NJ, serves seafood, cocktails and specialty pizza on the water. Bird and Betty’s Nite Club is inclusive to all and brings in national bands and DJs touring through Beach Haven, and also gives local bands an audience. ...
Washington, DC
Black Cat DC is a nightclub located in the Shaw/U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The Mainstage concert room features high-quality, professional sound, a large floorspace with great sightlines, and a rock club atmosphere perfect for national independent touring acts, local bands suitable for a larger club atmosphere, and monthly DJ dance events. In addition, the Red Room Bar and Food For Thought Café are open seven nights a week. ...
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Blue Jay Listening Room is an intimate, original music venue in Jax Beach, located in the Costa Verde Plaza upstairs from Casa Maria Mexican Restaurant. ...
Napa, CA
Founded in 1981, Blue Note Napa is an upscale jazz club/gourmet restaurant occupying the first floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House in downtown Napa, CA. The Blue Note Napa creates the quintessential Greenwich Village jazz club experience presenting intimate shows with major, touring musicians as well as local Bay Area artists, all paired with wine country cuisine and fine wines. ...
Oklahoma City, OK
Blue Note OKC is a historic and legendary venue and neighborhood lounge. One of Oklahoma City’s oldest live music venues, Blue Note Lounge first opened in 1961. The Blue Note has an extensive beer selection, a lively variety of premium liquors, and nightly features. Two pool tables, dart boards, and a killer stage where many local and touring musicians play make The Blue Note Lounge an OKC icon. ...
Moorhead, MN
Situated along the Red River of the North in Moorhead, MN, Bluestem Amphitheater is part of the Bluestem Center for the Arts, opened in 2009. The venue is a collaboration between Fargo Public Schools and the City of Moorhead. It is programmed and managed by Trollwood Performing Arts School. National touring artists come to this outdoor stage for the seasonal Bluestem Summer Concert Series by Jade Presents. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Charlotte, NC
Opened in 1992, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center at Founders Hall in Uptown Charlotte, NC, houses three performance spaces: the Belk Theater, the Booth Playhouse, and the black box Stage Door Theater.Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is the largest venue on campus at 2,118 seats. The proscenium theater features state-of-the-art equipment suitable for any event; from grand opera to rock to corporate meetings and lectures. The space has multiple levels arranged in a contemporary European horseshoe fashion creating an intimate atmosphere with world-class acoustics.Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is an intimate, courtyard-style proscenium theater comprised of both orchestra and gallery levels seating up to 434. The venue hosts a variety of dance and musical ensembles as well as meetings, seminars, and workshops.Stage Door Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is a 263-capacity, small and versatile black box space located on North College Street, part of the Bank of America Corporate Center that also includes the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Founders Hall. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Boom Boom Room in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District is an intimate live music venue with cocktails and dancing four nights a week from national headliners, legends, and rising-star bands. ...
Dewey Beach, DE
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. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Corpus Christi, TX
Open since 2006, Brewster Street Icehouse is an open-air bar and family-friendly restaurant in the SEA District of downtown Corpus Christi, TX, with a playground and a spacious deck. ...
Bars and Event Venues
San Diego, CA
Brick By Brick San Diego is an independent live music venue located in the Bay Park neighborhood north of San Diego, CA. The venue leans on the heavier side of the music spectrum but hosts national and international artists across all genres. Brick by Brick also features pool tables, classic pinball machines, and a fully stocked bar. ...
Port Barrington, IL
Located on 7 acres of the scenic Fox River in Port Barrington, IL, Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill is the place to be for food, fun, and live entertainment. Enjoy panoramic views, waterfront dining, the spacious skydeck, the Oar stage and party tent, and the largest beer garden in McHenry County. ...
New York, NY
Created by musicians, for musicians, Brooklyn Music Kitchen is a restaurant and music venue in Clinton Hill that gives local and global artists the opportunity to perform, record, and stream their performances from a live soundstage in an intimate setting. Every Wednesday, bring your instrument or your voice and get up on stage with the house band. ...
Chicago, IL
Buddy Guy’s Legends is the premier blues club located in Chicago, IL. Owned and operated by the Grammy winning blues legend himself. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Buffalo, NY
A staple of the local music scene since 1990, Buffalo’s Mohawk Place is a historic music hall showcasing alternative rock and pop groups. The cozy bar and venue in downtown Buffalo, NY, attracts a diverse audience by bringing in high-quality local, regional, and national music groups. Buffalo’s Mohawk Place is Western New York’s premier medium-sized music venue. ...
Bloomington, IN
Built as a movie house in the 1920s, The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is an intimate venue in downtown Bloomington, IN. The theater is the primary performance venue for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, Cardinal Stage Company, the PRIDE Film Festival, and Indiana University’s African American Arts Institute. The 630-seat theater hosts events of all kinds including touring concerts, dance recitals, university lectures, theatrical productions, orchestra, comedy, opera and film.BCT Management, Inc. operates the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on behalf of the City of Bloomington. ...
Evergreen, CO
Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill overlooking Bear Creek in downtown Evergreen, CO, just below the dam. Some of the best local bands in Colorado are featured on Friday nights, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the summer. There is also weekly live entertainment including open mic and karaoke. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Columbus, OH
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. ...
San Francisco, CA
Cafe du Nord is at the basement level of the Swedish American Hall, with a dedicated entrance just two doors down on Market St. Cafe du Nord is an iconic San Francisco speakeasy, known for its long history as one of the best places to catch a live show in the city. ...
Tulsa, OK
Built in 1924, the historic Cain’s Ballroom is a live music and performance venue in Tulsa’s Arts District. The highlight of the ballroom is a huge spring loaded maple dance floor. There is a full bar at the back of the room while the upstairs Mezzanine offers a private bar and bathroom as well as limited seating. ...
Macon, GA
The Capitol Theatre is a multi-purpose entertainment venue and Middle Georgia’s best live music venue for national and regional touring bands. The theater has an open first floor plan with 273 balcony seats on the second level for a total capacity of 650. Capitol Theatre Macon features a diverse range of equipment and production gear for various types of events including movie screenings, private events, theater productions and live concerts. ...
San Diego, CA
Open since 1989, Casbah San Diego has a capacity of 200+, an enclosed smoking patio, a back room with a pool table, booths, and a full bar. There is also a music room with a full bar and a state-of-the-art sound system featuring live music at least six nights a week. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Redding, CA
First opened in 1935, The Cascade Theatre is a restored Art Deco performing arts center in Redding, CA, capable of hosting a wide array of events including concerts, dance, theater and film. The theater has two concession areas and bars where light snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, beer, wine and mixed drinks may be purchased. ...
Carrboro, NC
Located in downtown Carrboro, the Cat’s Cradle has been the Triangle’s premier live music venue for over 40 years. With a capacity of 750 people, the Cat’s Cradle allows concert-goers a chance to see established and up-and-coming bands alike in an intimate setting. Cat’s Cradle has two adjacent venues: the Main Room, and the smaller Back Room. ...
Atlanta, GA
Center Stage Atlanta features three separate live performance stages. The historic Center Stage Theater, the original venue renowned for its acoustics and intimate live show experience, holds up to 1050. The Loft is an industrial 650-capacity live music and event space. Vinyl is a 300-capacity staple in Atlanta’s local music bar scene. Center Stage is operated by independent Atlanta promoter Rival Entertainment. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Santa Barbara, CA
Center Stage Theater is an intimate black box theater located on the top floor of Paseo Nuevo mall in downtown Santa Barbara, CA. The theater is available to rent for plays, concerts, dance performance, screenings, readings, lectures, meetings, and all kinds of events. Center Stage Theater is operated by Artspace, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation. ...
Denver, CO
Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom is an independent music venue in Denver, CO. Cervantes’ has two rooms that offer live music simultaneously; Cervantes’ and The Other Side. Each room operates independently of the other but they are connected physically. Cervantes’ holds 900 people and includes an intimate wraparound balcony and top-of-the-line sound system.The Other Side holds 500 people and has equally impressive traits. ...
Anaheim, CA
Chain Reaction is a state-of-the-art live music, concerts, and events venue located in Anaheim, CA. ...
Berthoud, CO
City Star Brewing is an independent brewery with a tasting room, outdoor beer garden, and barrel house located in downtown Berthoud, CO. City Star offers live music Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons (in the summer) either indoors in the taproom or on the outdoor covered beer garden stage. ...
Atlanta, GA
City Winery Atlanta has an intimate music venue, winery, restaurant, bar, patio and and industrial chic tasting room. City Winery is Atlanta’s premier live music and event venue with shows nearly every day of the week. Boasting a spacious stage and exceptional Meyer Sound system along with complete audio, video, and lighting capabilities, the City Winery concert hall has its own separate entrance, green room, and full-size bar as well as three retractable 10′ video screens. ...
Chicago, IL
City Winery Chicago is West Loop’s only working urban winery, restaurant, concert venue, and private events space with live music, comedy, and wine events in an intimate venue with good food, a full bar, and great wine. The Main Venue offers the rustic appeal of wine country with modern amenities including a top of the line Meyer sound system, Ketra lighting system, full private bar, private restrooms, and full size stage to host top musical acts and DJs. ...
Nashville, TN
Located in Sobro, City Winery Nashville is the city’s only live music venue, fully-functioning urban winery, restaurant, and private event space all rolled into one. Enjoy live music, comedy, and wine events in an intimate space a full bar, a built-in stage, and state-of-the-art sound and production. ...
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