Live Music entertainment in Pacific Northwest
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Monkey Pub
This U-District dive is one of the few places in town where you can slug pitchers of cheap beer, shoot pool and catch a live punk show on a weekend night without having to do any planning whatsoever. If the band sucks, it’ll be over soon and did we mention the beer’s cheap? Slices from the pizza shop next door are available, or you can pop over to eat and play video games between sets.
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El Corazon
Formerly the Off-Ramp, then Graceland, El Corazon has lots of history echoing around its walls – and lots of sweaty, beer-drenched bodies bouncing off them. Save your clean shirt for another night, and don’t expect perfect sound quality at every show, but it does draw some really good bands. It’s also one of the few bars that often has all-ages shows.
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Funhouse
A great, grubby punk venue near Seattle Center, the Funhouse is a very Seattle-ish tattoos-and-black-T-shirts watering hole where you go to drink cheap beer, check out bands like the Trashies and maybe hook up with a Rat City roller derby girl. Try not to slip on beer and fall down, or you’ll stick to the checkered floor.
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Studio Seven
This all-ages club is south of Safeco Field, in what is called SODO, just off 1st Ave S one block N of Spokane St. It books local and touring punk and metal shows; recent headliners include Sick of It All, TSOL and the Vibrators. Bring your ID to get in to the bar (pretty much always a good idea).
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Chop Suey
With its slightly facetious Asian theme achieved via a giant pagoda-like stage prop and a few Chinese lanterns over the bar, this wide-open, uncluttered space hosts national and local rock bands, DJs and karaoke nights. The crowd and the atmosphere depend on who’s playing.
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Vera Project
An excellent nonprofit community center run by and for teenagers, the Vera Project books exclusively all-ages shows in a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment. It’s also dedicated to giving youth a place to learn skills, make art and get involved in the community.
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Triple Door
This club downstairs from Wild Ginger has a liberal booking policy that includes country and rock as well as jazz, gospel, R&B, world music and burlesque performances. There’s a full menu and valet parking; the club is all-ages before 9:30pm.
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Tractor Tavern
The premier venue for folk and acoustic music, the elegant Tractor Tavern also books local songwriters and regional bands such as Richmond Fontaine, plus touring acts like John Doe and Wayne Hancock. It’s a gorgeous room, usually with top sound quality.
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Moore Theater
Bands love playing this 1500-seat borderline-Belltown venue for its classy style and great acoustics. Attached to a stately old hotel, it exudes battered grace and sophistication whether the act is a singer-songwriter, a jazz phenomenon or a rock band.
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LaurelThirst Pub
Crowds sometimes spill onto the sidewalk at this dark, funky neighborhood joint. Regular live music is free in the early evening, but incurs a cover charge after 9pm. Good beer and wine selection (but no liquor), along with fine breakfasts.
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Nectar
A small and comfortable rock venue in Fremont that has grown out of its humble beginnings to become a well-established, scenester-approved club, Nectar hosts everything from reggae and dub to funk to Americana, as well as DJ nights.
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Sam Bond's
Eugene's favorite live music venue, located in an old garage. Nightly entertainment from 16:00 on, with good organic pizza, happy hour pints, free bluegrass jams on Tuesday and nice outdoor patio for those sweltering summer nights.
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Showbox
This cavernous showroom – which hosts mostly national touring acts, ranging from indie rock to hip-hop – reinvents itself every few years. Between sets, hop over to the attached Green Room, the venue’s smaller bar and restaurant.
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Lobo Saloon
The Lobo is a prime venue for down-and-dirty punk shows full of skater boys, frayed black T-shirts, intentional feedback and beer cheap enough to throw at the bands. The little balcony is a major bonus on hot nights.
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Neumo’s
Your classic Northwest midsized rock club, Neumo’s has a small stage, a balcony and a new separate bar in the back, Moe’s Bar. It books some of the best rock shows in town.
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Berbati's Pan
This established rock club nabs some of the more interesting acts in town. Expect big band, swing, acid rock and R & B music. Outdoor seating and pool tables a plus.
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Hawthorne Theatre
All-ages music venue good for live rock, reggae, punk, pop, metal and country music. Intimate stage, high balcony and 21-and-over section for legal boozehounds.
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Crystal Ballroom
Major bands play at this historic ballroom, from the Grateful Dead to Steve Earl. The 'floating' dance floor bounces at the slightest provocation.
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Mississippi Studios
Intimate venue perfect for budding acoustic talent, along with more established musical groups. Excellent sound system.
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