Bar, Live Music entertainment in Washington, DC
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Blues Alley
Calling the Alley an establishment is like calling the Lincoln Memorial a landmark. If you grew up around the way, your parents likely went on dates here to watch greats like Dizzy Gillespie back in the day. The talent is just as sterling these days, and the setting just as sophisticated. If big names are playing, you’ll want to reserve a ticket a fair bit in advance.
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Basin Street Lounge
Wire-rimmed glasses and black turtlenecks may be the uniform at this sophisticated jazz venue, located in the back of the 219 restaurant. The downstairs lounge boasts quaint French Quarter Victorian decor, which is appropriate for the swinging piano, saxophone and bluesy jazz performances. The crowd is a bit older and if the music is good, the scene is pleasantly sedate.
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Saloun
More casual and cheaper than better-known Georgetown venue Blues Alley, the Saloun attracts patrons who are younger, less polished, but more fun. The mostly local acts play jazz during the week and blues and Motown on weekends. There are 18 beers on tap and Cajun food to soak up all the liquor swirling inside your tummy.
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Columbia Station
Columbia Station is an intimate spot to listen to nightly jazz and blues, and if you’re on a budget it’s especially appealing – it doesn’t have a cover charge. It’s a good date spot (well, assuming your date likes jazz), with lots of low light and, natch, romantic music.
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Bohemian Caverns
One of Washington’s most pedigreed grand dames; this icon of American jazz has hosted the likes of Miles, Coltrane, Ellington and Ella. There are frequent open-mic nights.
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