Live Music entertainment in Buenos Aires
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La Trastienda
This happening live-music venue hosts acts from Latin America and beyond – highly anticipated gigs have included Damien Rice, Kevin Johansen and the Nada, Bright Eyes and Argentine-born indie darling José Gonzalez. The theater has standing room for up to 1000 downstairs and another 350 seats on the upper level.
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Guayana
For great local working-class flavor, try this nondescript confitería (cafe offering light meals) with cheap food and surprisingly good music. Live tango and folk tunes play from 10pm on Friday and Saturday night. Reserve a table on Saturday night.
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Blues Special Club
Fridays are good for jam sessions, while on Saturdays at midnight the shows really start rockin’. This is a good-sized, semi-artsy venue, and international blues stars such as Dave Meyers, Phil Guy, Eddie King and Aaron Burton have all played here.
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Mitos Argentinos
This cozy old brick house in San Telmo has lots of tables, a perfectly sized stage and a small balcony above. Known for its tributes to rock nacional (Argentine rock) bands; good for scouting out upcoming new talent. Limited dinner options.
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La Cumparsita
This low-key tango bar hosts a legion of excellent musicians and vocalists, dancing duos, and an appealing mix of locals and tourists coming in from the street to drink wine in the intimate wood-paneled space.
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Los Cardones
A cheap and cheerful peña (folk-music venue) alive with regional music and free-flowing wine, Los Cardones is a welcome change of pace from the barrio’s posturing cocktail bars and clubs.
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Centro Cultural Torquato Tasso
Serious tango musicians, both established and up-and-coming, perform at this well-respected venue just off Parque Lezama.
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