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Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies
The Red Room @ Cafe 939 is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

1. The Red Room @ Cafe 939

7.0
939 Boylston St (at Hereford St), Boston, MA
Music Venue · Prudential - St. Botolph · 14 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: It's a performance room for people who are serious about music, not just looking for a place to hang out. Read more.

All Asia is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

2. All Asia

334 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · 24 tips and reviews

Lexie G.Lexie Gross: Great dive to play pool and hear local bands!!! Read more.

The Burren is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

3. The Burren

7.5
247 Elm St (at Chester St.), Somerville, MA
Irish Pub · Davis Square · 70 tips and reviews

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Burren has live Irish music 7 nights/week & fantabulous Guinness. While you're there chat with Java behind the bar - don't worry, you'll eventually be able to decipher his thick Irish accent.

Cantab Lounge is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

4. Cantab Lounge

7.3
738 Massachusetts Ave (at Pleasant St), Cambridge, MA
Dive Bar · 49 tips and reviews

Robin M.Robin Mccusker: Head to the Cantab Wednesday night for the Blues at 9:00

Club Passim is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

5. Club Passim

8.4
47 Palmer St (Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · Harvard Square · 22 tips and reviews

CityRover M.CityRover Media: Be sure to check out Passim any night of the week for great live music. They’ve been hosting live music, poetry and art shows 7 days a week for fifty years, so they know about quality entertainment. Read more.

Toad is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

6. Toad

7.5
1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Porter Square · 23 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: An intimate space filled with great live music and welcoming patrons.

Beehive is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

7. Beehive

9.0
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 256 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Great, simple, satisfying comfort food with great live Jazz music makes The Beehive a place you just have to check out. Bonus, having a great time at very affordable prices.

Wally's Cafe is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

8. Wally's Cafe

9.0
427 Massachusetts Ave (at Columbus Ave), Boston, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Roxbury · 50 tips and reviews

Colonnade B.Colonnade Boston Hotel: Incredible place to find authentic Jazz music performed by some talented local students. Find your parking before you head to Wally's. Do not try to find a spot outside or let them "hold a spot for u"

The Lilypad is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

9. The Lilypad

7.7
1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · Inman Square · 7 tips and reviews

Elise M.Elise MacDonald: Eclectic live music in a great listening room environment ...

Matt Murphy's is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

10. Matt Murphy's

14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
Pub · Brookline Village · 40 tips and reviews

Slightly StoopidSlightly Stoopid: Great spot for local Boston musicians. All the cats in the scene here.

Middle East Corner is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

11. Middle East Corner

6.6
480 Massachusetts Ave (Brookline St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · 3 tips and reviews
O'Briens Pub is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

12. O'Briens Pub

6.2
3 Harvard Ave (at Cambridge St.), Allston, MA
Rock Club · 8 tips and reviews

OurStageOurStage: A real, live, loud rock club/bar. Guaranteed maximum rock. O'Brien's is the place for the genuine article. Parking can be a nightmare, especially weekends, so plan accordingly.

PA's Lounge is one of Gigging Scene for Boston Newbies.

13. PA's Lounge

5.0
345 Somerville Ave (Hawkins), Somerville, MA
Music Venue · 8 tips and reviews