Boston Cambridge/Somerville/Arlington Allston/Brighton/Newton Jamaica Plain
North Shore/Southern NH South Shore Metrowest Worcester County
Rhode Island Western MA/Connecticut Major Concert Venues



Boston



The Baseball Tavern

Located near Fenway Park, this three floor tavern features everything from great live original music of every genre in the basement, food, big screen, high definition TV's to watch the game, a great sound system, and a roof deck overlooking Boston.
1270 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
(617) 867-6526
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Bill's Bar

Everything from hardcore to funk and groove. What you won't find here are the edgy electronic music scenes you get at sister clubs Avalon and Axis.
5 Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA
(617) 421-9678
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The Black Rose

160 State Street
Boston, MA
(617) 742-2286
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The Bulfinch Yacht Club

234 Friend Steet
Boston, MA
(617) 723 0800
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Church

A 225 person capacity, full-fledged music venue adorned with original artwork. The stage plays host to many local and touring artists
69 Kilmarnock Street
Boston, MA
617.236.7600
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Copperfield's

Live entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
98 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA
(617) 247-8605
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Dick's Last Resort

Rock cover bands during the week, funk and soul on the weekends. Service with an attitude.
55 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
(617) 267-8080
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Durgin Park

340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA
(617) 227-2038
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Felt Boston

Featuring a weekly assortment of live music in their Lounge
533 Washington Street
Boston, MA
617.350.5555
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Grand Canal

Rock cover bands on weekends. Feeling of an Irish pub with American flair.
57 Canal Street
Boston, MA
(617) 523-1112
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Green Dragon

11 Marshall Street
Boston, MA
(617) 367-0055
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The Harp

Live music Friday and Saturday.
85 Causeway Street
Boston, MA
(617) 742-1010
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Hard Rock Cafe

Live music, food, drink, rock memorabilia
22-24 Clinton Street
Boston MA
617-424-ROCK
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Hennessy's Upstairs

Live music, food, drink
25 Union Street
Boston MA
(617) 742-2121
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Mr. Dooley's Tavern

Live music Friday and Saturday.
77 Broad Street
Boston, MA
(617) 338-5656
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O'Leary's

Local, regional, and national acts performing folk, acoustic, and blues.
1010 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA
(617) 734-0049
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The Paradise

A mix of local and national acts all week long.
967 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA
(617) 562-8800
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Revolution Rock Bar

Boston's sexiest rock bar, pays tribute to all things rock & roll. Multi-level venue offers a bar, lounge, restaurant and multiple entertainment options. With music ranging from Alternative Rock to Classic and Punk Rock, Revolution offers live music three nights a week with a DJ's spinning in between.
200 High Street
Boston, MA
(617) 261-4200
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The Roxy

A cool, roomy dance club beautifully designed and decorated. A mixture of Latin, international, house, techno and Top 40.
279 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
(617) 338-7699
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The Squealing Pig

134 Smith Street
Boston, MA
(617) 566-6651
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Wally's Cafe

Live music every night.
427 Mass Ave.
Boston, MA
(617) 424-1408
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Cambridge/Somerville/Arlington



The Abbey Lounge

A dive bar with two stages. One of the area's most unadorned music venues. The bar side features the "pub stage" featuring early nightly acoustic performances. The main stage is in a separate room visible from the bar.
3 Beacon Street
Somerville, MA
(617) 441-9631
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All Asia Cafe

Live music, Food, Karaoke, Open Mic Wednesdays 7:30 - 10
334 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
(617) 497-1544
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The Asgard

A traditional Irish pub, food, bands, DJ.
350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
(617) 577-9100
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Atwoods Tavern

Some of the best area musicians are resident performers here. food and Wednesday night pub quiz.
877 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA
(617) 864-2792
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The Burren

Features Irish bands and musicians seven days a week, 365 days a year. Lunch and dinner served. Irish Breakfast served Saturdays and Sundays.
247 Elm Street, Davis Square
Somerville, MA
(617) 776-6896
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Cambridge Elks Lodge

Mainly catering to the punk/hardcore DIY scene but not exclusive. Located in Central Square one block up from The Middle East and TT's. Age limit is 17+ and there is a bar conveniently tucked in the basement for those with correct 21+ ID.
55 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA
(617) 354-0404
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The Cantab Lounge

Blues club, tavern, poetry, and bluegrass haunt and now with a little local rock added for flavor. The Cantab offers one of the most diverse line-ups of any club in the area. Little Joe Cook and the Thrillers have kept the crowds coming back for years.
738 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
(617) 354-2685
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Club Passim

Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin have all played here. Club Passim remains a legendary venue for new and established folk and spoken-word performers.
47 Palmer Street
Cambridge, MA
(617) 492-7679
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Good Time Emporium

Live rock every Friday and Saturday night.
30 Sturtevant Street
Somerville, MA
(617) 628-5559
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Johnny D's

Comfortable and attitude-free, Johnny D's runs the gamut when it comes to music- from funky blues to neo-country.
17 Holland Street
Somerville, MA
(617)-776-2004
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The Lily Pad

Live music and more. All events are all ages and have a suggested donation of $10 unless otherwise noted.
1353 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA
(781) 395-1393
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The Listening Room @ Right Turn

National and local acts. Friday night performances have been very popular among both the recovery community and the community at large. All shows are benefits for Right Turn.
299 Broadway
Arlington Center, MA
(781) 646-3800
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Lizard Lounge

Tucked beneath the Cambridge Common bar at the Lizard Lounge you're likely to find some of the most interesting and spontaneous jazz and indie rock performers in town.
1667 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
(617) 547-0759
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The Middle East

After all these years, still ground zero for the city's indie rock scene. It's split into two venues, a smaller space upstairs and a larger room downstairs.
472 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
(617) 492-9181
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PA's Lounge

A capacity of 175 in a well developed area of live music. No food served.
345 Somerville Avenue
Somerville, MA
(617) 776-1557
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The Plough & Stars

Local performers manage to squeeze in their equipment for nightly gigs.
912 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
(617) 441-3455
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Sally O'Brien's

Some of the hottest roots bands in town filling the dance floor.
335 Somerville Avenue
Somerville, MA
(617) 666-3589
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Squawk Coffeehouse

Squawk Coffeehouse is a weekly Thursday night venue, featuring poets, musicians, dancers, and The Unexpected
1555 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
(617) 776-3625
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Toad

Local and national acts; live music every night.
1912 Mass Avenue- Porter Square
Cambridge, MA
(617) 497-4950
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Toast Lounge

Situated in the former jail cells of the Somerville Police station, Toast is Somerville's premier club open seven days a week and late (until 2AM) on weekend
70 Union Square
Somerville, MA
(617) 623-9211
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Tommy Doyle's

96 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA
(617) 864-0655
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T.T. the Bear's Place

The sound board is no longer on the dance floor, so there's more room to move. A quirky, low-key crowd streams in nightly for an eclectic mix of alt-rock and acoustic acts.
10 Brookline Street
Cambridge, MA
(617) 492-0082
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Allston/Brighton/Newton



The Castle Bar

575 Washington Street
Brighton, MA
(617) 782-5722
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Great Scott

Alternative bands playing originals Monday-Sunday.
1222 Commonwealth Avenue
Allston, MA
(617) 566.9014
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Green Briar

Alternative and acoustic bands playing originals and covers Thursday-Saturday.
304 Washington Street
Brighton, MA
(617) 789-4100
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Harpers Ferry

Live R&B and rock music with dartboards, bar stools, and pool tables thrown in.
158 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA
(617) 254-9743
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The Kells

Spacious, Irish-themed club with dancing and live rock bands. Loud, frequently crowded hot house with a party hard attitude.
161 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA
(617) 782-9082
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Kinvara Pub

An Allston favorite, this rowdy Irish pub fills up on weekends with college students and young professionals. Features both live rock and folk bands, a DJ on Thursdays, and an outdoor patio.
34 Harvard Ave.
Allston, MA
(617) 783-9400
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The Model Cafe

A small pub rock hipster hangout featuring cheap beer, great jukebox, and rare performances of live bands.
7 North Beacon Street.
Allston, MA
(617) 254-9365
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O'Brien's

A mix of local music acts nightly.
3 Harvard Avenue
Allston, MA
(617) 782-6245
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The Attic

Sits upstairs from the Union Street Bar and Grille restaurant, featuring original local and regional rock and funk bands. Live music Thursdays through Sundays.
107R Union Street
Newton, MA
(617) 964-6684
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Jamaica Plain



Alchemist Lounge

A diverse mixture of live music performances and excellent food.
435 S Huntington Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA
(617) 477-5741
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Midway Cafe

Between rocking local bands, Thursday's long-running lesbian night and the occasional wrestling bout on the TV screens, the Midway's offbeat mix is never dull.
3496 Washington Street
Jamaica Plain, MA
(617) 524-9038
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The Milky Way

Half bar, half candlepin bowling alley, the club features funky art exhibits, pool, pizza, and much more.
403 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA
(617) 524-3740
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North Shore/Southern NH



Amesbury Sports Park

Live bands Thursday through Saturday
12 South Hunt Road
Amesbury, MA
(978) 388-5788
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Backstreet Bar and Grill

76 Derry Street
Hudson, NH
(603) 578-1811
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Bay Bridge

Food, tons of TV's including big screens, pool tables, Karaoke, DJ's, and live bands, there's something for everyone.
29 Bridge Street, Rte 1A Street
Salem, MA
978-745-8881
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Chit Chat Lounge

103 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA
(978) 374-9710
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Dodge Street Bar and Grill

7 Dodge Street
Salem, MA
(978) 745-0139
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Dover Brickhouse

2 Orchard Street
Dover, NH
(603) 749-3838
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Drifter's

17 Factory Street
Nashua, NH
(603) 595-5200
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The Grog

13 Middle Street
Newburyport, MA
(978) 465-8008
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Gulu-Gulu Cafe

Two locations for this North Shore double venue in both Salem and Lynn. Website includes listings and additional information for both.
247 Essex Street
Salem, MA
978-740-8882
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Keon's

105 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA
(978) 521-0112
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Knights of Columbus

42 Elm Street
Milford, NH
(603) 672-3736
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Mad Bob's Saloon

342 Lincoln Street
Manchester, NH
(603) 624-2366
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Mark's Showplace

390 South River Road
Bedford, NH
(603) 668-7444
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Milly's Tavern

500 North Commercial Street
Manchester, NH
(603) 625-4444
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Muddy River Smokehouse

21 Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 430-9582
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Reflections Lounge

67 Parkhurst Road
Chelmsford, MA
(978) 934-9325
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The Sad Cafe

148 Plaistow Road
Plaistow, NH
(603) 382-8893
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Tequila's Bar & Grill

80 Newbury Street
Danvers, MA

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South Shore



The Beachcomber

Live bands Thursday-Sunday; karaoke on Wednesdays.
797 Quincy Shore Drive
Quincy, MA
(617) 479-8989
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The Holy Ground

Food and live music most nights a week. Ranging from Irish traditional seisuns to dance DJ's. Plus, a selection of local musicians and touring bands from Boston and Ireland
1600 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA
(508) 773-4334
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Rose Garden Coffeehouse

Orthodox Congressional Church 17 West Street
Mansfield, MA
(508) 699-8122
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Narrows Center For The Arts

16 Anawam Street
Fall River, MA
(508) 324-1926



New Wave Cafe Bar and Grill

143 North Front Street
New Bedford, MA
(508) 984-0080
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Pufferbellies

183 Iyannough Road, rte. 28
Hyannis, MA
(800) 233-4301
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Metrowest



Clinton VFW

Original rawkpunk and hardcore rock 'n roll every Friday night from 9pm-12:30am. 21+. Always $4.
10 Allen Street
Clinton, MA
(978) 365-9036
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Jake's Dixie Roadhouse

220 Moody Street
Waltham, MA
(781) 894 - 4BBQ (227)



The Red Star

486 Concord Street
Framingham, MA
(508) 620-6215
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Sit 'n Bull Pub

163 Main Street
Maynard, MA
(978) 897-7232
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Worcester County



Club Liquid

Mix of live music from local and regional bands.
54 Main Street
Leominster, MA
(978) 840-3500
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The Compound

Features rock, blues and dance. Pool tables, large bar and comfortable lounge.
281 Lunenburg Street
Fitchburg, MA
(978) 348-2500
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Irish Times

244 Main Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 797-9599
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Lucky Dog Music Hall

Mix of local bands and DJ nights Thursday through Saturday.
89 Green Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 363-1888
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Mulligan's

103-107 Water Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 754-7660
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Ralph's

95 Prescott Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 753-9543
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Tammany Hall

43 Pleasant St # 1 (rte. 20)
Worcester, MA
(508) 791-6550
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Rhode Island



AS220

115 Empire St
Providence, RI
(401) 831-9327
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Cats/KC's Tap

530 Broadway
Pawtucket, RI
(401) 739-9800
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The Century Lounge

150 Chestnut Street
Providence, RI
(401) 751-2255
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Copperfield's

1551 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI
(401) 738-7936
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The Green Room

Rock, pop, alternative, soul, and garage bands from the region every weekend.
145 Clifford Street
Providence, RI
(401) 351-7665
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Club Hell

73 Richmond Street
Providence, RI
(401) 351-1977
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Jake's Bar and Grille

373 Richmond Street
Providence, RI
(401) 453-5253
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Jerky's Bar and Grill

71 Richmond Street
Providence, RI
(401) 621-2244
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The Liberty Elm

Diner - Coffeeshop - Juice Bar - WiFi - Local Art - Live Music
777 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI
(401) 467-0777
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The Living Room

Live music nightly, with local, regional, and national acts.
23 Rathbone Street
Providence, RI
(401) 521-5200
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Mardi Gras

Four nightclubs under one roof.
1500 Oaklawn Avenue
Cranston, RI
(401) 463-3080
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Rocky Point Pub

1705 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI
(401) 738 0500
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Western MA/Connecticut



Fat Cat Bar and Grill

Live bands most Fridays and Saturdays.
232 Worthington Street
Springfield, MA
(413) 734-0554
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Hadley Pub

206 Russell Street
Hadley, MA
(413) 586-3880
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The Main Pub

Features the best in national, regional, and local live entertainment five nights a week. Features all genres of music.
306 Main Street
Manchester, CT
(860) 647-1551
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Pearl Street Night Club

Live local and national acts most nights.
1 Pearl Street
Northampton, MA
(413) 586-8686
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Toad's Place

300 York Street
New Haven, CT
(203) 562-5589
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Major Concert Venues



Agganis Arena

925 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA
(616) 358-7000
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Banknorth Garden

Home of the Bruins and Celtics. One of New England's largest sports and entertainment facilities.
One Fleet Center
Boston, MA
(617) 624-1780
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Bayside Expo Center

New England's largest convention complex, with 240,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space and 40,000 square feet of meeting space. It's home to the area's largest public and trade events.
200 Mt. Vernon Street
Boston, MA
(617) 474-6538
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Dunkin' Donuts Center- Providence

1 La Salle Square
Providence, RI
(401) 331-6700
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Fleet Boston Pavilion

290 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA
(617) 728-1600
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Hampton Beach Casino

169 Ocean Blvd.
Hampton Beach, NH
(603) 929-4100
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Lowell Memorial Auditorium

The site where boxing greats Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler won their first Golden Gloves championships. Has also hosted national musicians and musicals.
50 East Merrimack Street
Lowell, Ma. 01852
Box Office: (978) 454-2299
Administrative: (978) 937-8688
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Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel

One of the most popular night clubs in Providence. Local and national live bands all week.
239 Westminster Street
Providence, RI
(401) 831-4071
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Meadows Music Centre

61 Savitt Way
Hartford, CT
(860) 548-7370
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Mullins Center

U-MASS Amherst
200 Commonwealth Avenue #205
Amherst, MA
(413) 545-0505
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Orpheum Theatre

Opened at the end of Hamilton Place in Boston in 1852 and continues to serve its original purpose.
Hamilton Place
Boston, MA
(617) 679-0810
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Palladium

261 Main Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 797-9696
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Somerville Theater

55 Davis Square
Somerville, MA
(617) 625-5700
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Suffolk Downs

111 Waldemar Avenue- Rte. 1A
East Boston, MA
(617) 567-3900
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Tsongas Arena

The only mid-size, full service, multi-purpose arena serving the Merrimack Valley region.
300 Arcand Drive
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 848-6900
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Tweeter Center

885 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA
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Webster Theater

31 Webster Street
Hartford, CT
(860) 246-8001
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Worcester's Centrum Centre

Since opening in 1982, the Centrum Centre has become one of the nation's most successful arenas for musical acts of national and international fame.
50 Foster Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 755-6800
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