Live Music entertainment in North America
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Mother's Tavern
An upscale pub that draws in the vaguely refined masses with good pub burgers, nachos and more plus frequent live music that include 'Big Band Sundays'.
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Galerie Rouje
This place is a mini cultural heaven. Downstairs is gallery space while upstairs you’ll find fantastic gigs ranging from electronic music to DJs.
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Paradise Lounge
On Friday or Saturday nights, head to the Hilton Hawaiian Village to catch Jerry Santos and Olomana, one of the classic Hawaiian groups performing today.
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Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
The best blues musicians in Atlantic Canada play here at incredibly low cover charges. Wednesday karaoke nights draw a crowd and some fine singers.
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Divided Sky
Hang with locals at this mellow bar in the hamlet of Meyers, about 4 miles south of the 'Y.' The action heats up when live bands take to the little stage.
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Yoshi's
San Francisco's definitive jazz club draws the world's top talent and hosts appearances by the likes of Leon Redbone and Nancy Wilson, along with occasional classical and gospel acts. We suggest buying tickets in advance – if you're with a group, we like the round, high-back booths (table numbers 30 to 40), but there's not a bad seat. Make a night of it with great sushi in the swingin' restaurant up front.
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Blue
This very popular venue rocks on a little later than other places in town. There's always a resident band playing and billiards table waiting to be played.
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Four Seasons Resort
The lobby lounge has Hawaiian music and hula performances from 17:30 to 20:30 nightly and a mix of jazz, slack-key and flamenco guitar later in the evening.
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Bar Revolución
There's a great atmosphere at Bar Revolución, with travelers and locals doing their best to converse and listen to the two nightly bands simultaneously.
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Sweetwater
A most intimate music venue, the Sweetwater regularly books renowned folk, blues and world music talents. When there's no music it's still a comfortable pub.
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La Pazlapa
Eternally popular La Paz-lapa is downtown's favorite dance club, and Tuesday night is ladies' night (no cover for the gals). It's above Carlos 'n' Charlie's.
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Bud's
Classic blues and good ol' rock and roll are the standards here. There is a weekly jam night if you feel like getting up and locking in the groove.
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Frog & Peach Pub
This drinking spot wears the patina - and smell - of an old boozer with pride. Come for a pint of ale, a game of darts or the live music from reggae to rock.
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Varsity Theatre
At the gates of LSU, you'll find live music here, often on weeknights. The attached restaurant boasts an extensive beer selection and a raucous college crowd.
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Warfield
Famous names play this former vaudeville theater, including the Beastie Boys and PJ Harvey; when Furthur (formerly the Grateful Dead) play, the balcony fills with pot smoke.
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Muddy Waters Coffee Co
Housed in a turn of the century, 4-bedroom California Tudor, this is the coolest happenin' joint in town that has occasional live music, coffee, beer and wine.
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Black Bull Rodeo
This country disco claims to have the best norteño band in town. There’s also cumbia, merengue, salsa, electronica and reggae music on offer.
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The Jinx
Metalheads and bikers, here's your hangout. Expect live music at punishing volume, and try to get the booth with the Ms Pac Man game doubling as a drink table.
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Cliff Bell's Jazz Club
With its dark wood, candlelight and art deco decor, Bell's evokes 1930s elegance. Local jazz bands and poetry readings attract a diverse young audience nightly.
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Shooters
Shooters has a great happy hour and reasonably priced beer which make this rooftop bar a good hangout, especially when there's live music (usually on weekends).
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La Tulipe
Many of the city’s coolest concerts take place in this beautifully restored and intimate theater. Located in the French-speaking east area of the Plateau.
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Burt's Tiki Lounge
This small venue hosts rock, indie, bluegrass, punk and hip-hop bands most days of the week. Cocktails are cheapo and they never charge a cover. Never say never?
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Center Arts
You'd be amazed who shows up at Humboldt State University, from Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock Quartet and Dave Brubeck to Lou Reed, Cowboy Junkies and Ani Difranco.
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Moe's Frontier Bar
The locals' dive of choice is this agreeable bar between 4th and 5th Aves. It opens at 09:00 and makes a mean Bloody Mary. Wild Bill plays country on Friday night.
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Ethel's Old Corral
On the outskirts of town, north of Hwy 178, Ethel's is a friendly joint that features live music Friday and Sunday nights. Country bands frequently take the stage.
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