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Question for Boston / New Englanders

Champagne BreakfastChampagne Breakfast Posts: 1,526
edited June 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
I guess its really a question for boston & mass residents...

I'm doing a little research...in your opinion, is there an area or region or boston & mass. with the most music fans? Is there one area that attracts the music masses? My first thought was Cambridge??
Second, within this area or region are there a surplus of live music venue's? Preferably small music bar/clubs rather than house of blues or something on that level.

thnx
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  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,243
    There's not really one concentrated area.
    Lansdowne Street has the new House of Blues, it used to actually have more music clubs with Avalon, Axis, Jake Ivory's and at one time Aerosmith's Mama Kin.

    As for smaller clubs, Cambridge still has a decent scene with clubs like TT the Bears and The Middle East, both near Central Square.

    Allston used to be a good locale as well, still has a couple of places like Harper's Ferry, but has seen some close over the years like Bunratty's.

    I'm sure some of the college age Pit members will have some additional info.
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  • Champagne BreakfastChampagne Breakfast Posts: 1,526
    Thanks for the feedback. Yea, im familiar with all those places and areas.
    I was just kinda wondering, ...like manhattan for example; the majority of the music scene lies within the lower east side. But boston feels to be a bit more spread in regards to that.
    PJ - 36
    EV - 5
    (**Letterman'02, Irving Plaza, Storytellers, Beacon, ACL, Spectrum 3&4, Bridge School '10**)

    "Constant recoil,..sometimes life don't leave you alone."
    Let's connect on twitter - @Jeffgorra
  • jecicajecica Posts: 954
    Worcester, hands down. We have the best death metal bands and assortment of cover bands. You can find something every night of the week. May I recommend Flock of Assholes?
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  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
    Northampton has some good venues for live music. Check out the link below for evidence.
    http://www.iheg.com
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  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    agree with all of this...fenway/cambridge for boston, worcester is a bit more metal, and northampton is a mix of everything but on a smaller scale.
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  • Champagne BreakfastChampagne Breakfast Posts: 1,526
    thanks everyone!

    So in regards to cambridge/boston.....would you say a new rock n roll club/venue would be welcomed? OR is it the last thing the area needs due to competition etc???
    PJ - 36
    EV - 5
    (**Letterman'02, Irving Plaza, Storytellers, Beacon, ACL, Spectrum 3&4, Bridge School '10**)

    "Constant recoil,..sometimes life don't leave you alone."
    Let's connect on twitter - @Jeffgorra
  • jecicajecica Posts: 954
    I guess it depends on what kind of bar and music. There is something for everyone around here. Are you looking to start something different?
    Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.... (Voltaire)
  • Illridethewave20Illridethewave20 Posts: 491
    Venues are all over the place in MA-Part of the reason why I think I will never move out of the state-we have large venues and small venues it is great.
  • Brain of mJBrain of mJ Posts: 786
    Yefa wrote:
    Northampton has some good venues for live music. Check out the link below for evidence.
    http://www.iheg.com

    I second the vote for Northhampton.
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