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    Paradise Rock Club

    3.6 (424 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues
    Open • 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Hipster
    Live music
    Very loud

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    Elizabeth L.

    A friend and I went to a concert at Paradise Rock Club and we loved it! We did find one of the bouncers to be rather rude. He was rushing us through ID check and was very snappy at the people in line. Everyone else was awesome. As a whole this club gives old school CBGB vibes and has fantastic acoustics. I will definitely be back soon!

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    Sophie T.

    There's so much history at this legendary music venue in Boston. I've been here plenty of times, but most recently I had a fabulous time (per usual) but I also discovered the front lounge/restaurant bar scene they've got going on that you can hang out in before the show. We got some drinks and hung out at one of the high top tables in this restaurant area. It serves food until 10pm and it's loaded with sick concert memorabilia from past performers that played at Paradise through the years. I'm still thinking about the poster for The Police and The Pixies. I want these as decor in my apartment lol. Such a fun and intimate experience no matter who you're seeing here. I couldn't recommend seeing a show here more.

    Yanni P.

    Saw the killers here with my girlfriend! What an amazing experience. It was my first concert and I think I will be spoiled by how close I was to the band. The drinks were expensive and it is a little tiring having to stand the entire night but I had a blast. Bring your earplugs or you will go deaf and get tinnitus.

    Rose M.

    Went to a drag show recently. Standing room only here. 2 levels to view stage. Parking is on street. Located adjacent to BU so lots of college kids around and safe area. We did find a parking garage a block away. Very reasonable prices. Multiple bars in the establishment to grab a drink.

    Haley C.

    The actual concert I saw was great music wise And all the staff (especially at the bar) that we interacted with were really nice But over all the worst experience I've had at any venue in Boston. People who came in after the headliner went on were pushing and shoving from the back trying to get to the front. If you are all the way in the back under the balcony, there are lots of support poles. When people would lean up against them (especially to hold up a phone or a drink) it would block out any windows too see the stage. Line up early if you care to see the performer at all!

    Hashid H.

    The show was advertised to start at 5PM when in reality it started at 6PM. This was poor advertising on their part. The line was super long and it didn't start moving until 5:15PM which I found unprofessional. The line moved at a steady pace and security was very thorough which is always a good thing in my book. The bathrooms are tiny but fairly clean. The show itself didn't start until 6:16PM. I will not be coming back.

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    Brian L.

    When it comes to seeing a band you want to see, you have very little choice in the matter. Having just moved to Portland (Maine) after living in Chicago and other major cities, my best option was to drive two hours down, see the show, drive two hours back. The venue is pretty grungy, not that there'd anything wrong with that. The layout is not very good. It feels three or four times as wide as deep, making for awkward viewing in most spots. There's a balcony of sorts, but a lot of it is fenced off and reserved for elites. The sound quality isn't the best. If the band has a good sound engineer, it'll sound okay, but not many standards. As someone who uses a cane to get around, I was cognizant about trying to contact the venue ahead of time to get handicapped seating. Don't bother calling because they won't answer. Email them. I didn't manage to do that and some of the staff was a bit disgruntled with me, but big shoutout to staff/bouncer John, who made an extra effort to get me a pass and and extra seat, despite me dropping the ball on contacting them ahead of time. Street parking will probably be a challenge, but there's some side streets and parking lots if worse comes to worse.

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    Daniel R.

    An amazing venue for some incredible musical acts! With great acoustics, reasonable drinks, and lots of cool vantage points, the Paradise is an ideal music venue. I recommend coming on the earlier side to get a good view!

    TWRP rocking the house. Both times we've seen them here it's been a blast! This is the view from the balcony right above the merch booth.

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    Ask the Community - Paradise Rock Club

    I'm attending a tuesday night show in May. What time does a 7:00 show get out, so i can book an Uber?

    Usually 6pm but you can call them for the set times so you know definitely.

    Is there a coat check?

    Yes, but it's only open during the winter/when it's cold enough for most of the crowd to have puffy coats

    If an event is for all ages do they still sell alcohol?

    Yes Legal drinking age get wristbands

    Do they sell food?

    Yes. They sell food in the bar area including burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and appetizers.

    Can I bring my 17 year a old daughter to the show this Saturday night ? But it's a 18+ event TODD p

    I would assume that if the event is 18+, that it would exclude your 17 year old daughter from attending, even with your presence. However, perhaps by calling Paradise, they would be willing to make an exception. Good luck!

    Can people below 21 enter?

    It depends on the act that is playing that night. They determine if it is all ages, 18+ or 21+. The Paradise website would be the best place to check.

    Are there any places to sit down, assuming that you get there early?

    Yes--I tend to arrive early, then go up to the balcony where there is seating.

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    Scullers Jazz Club

    Scullers Jazz Club

    3.7(106 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Allston/Brighton
    •$$$

    Going to a jazz club isn't just about the music -- it's about the whole experience: the mood, a…read moredrink in hand, the atmosphere of the evening. Unfortunately, all of that was ruined last night before the show even started. The doors were supposed to open 45 minutes before the performance, specifically so guests would have time to be served drinks and food before the show. Instead, a large line formed outside -- mostly older guests who'd come for an evening of classic jazz. We stood outside for the full 45 minutes while staff strolled in and out at a leisurely pace, completely unhurried, telling us the payment system for drinks and food wasn't working and refusing to let anyone in. By some remarkable coincidence, the system got fixed right around the time the show was supposed to start. We were finally let in at that point, which pushed the actual start of the show back by 15 minutes. So instead of the promised 45 minutes to get everyone seated and served, staff had only about 15 minutes to work with -- nowhere near enough for a full room. We ended up getting our own drinks and appetizers just 10 minutes before the show ended, meaning we sat through nearly the entire performance without having ordered anything. The music itself may well have been good, but there was no enjoying the evening after a start like that -- the frustration overshadowed everything.

    Last night 2 friends and I went to see Emmett Cohen, a favorite jazz pianist. The show was…read morefantastic; Emmett, his bass player and percussionist are top-notch jazz performers and anyone who likes jazz should rush to see them whenever they are in town. No photos since they announced "no photography" at the beginning of the show. I only saw one server working the lower level, and we had been seated for about 10 minutes before we even saw her, so we were concerned. That said, once she took our order for drinks they came pretty quickly I've been to Scullers many, MANY times and because there are so few jazz places in Boston I consider myself a regular. That said, as others have noted, there are a lot of tables packed together closely, and for me the best seats are on the left side of the room and near the stage where there is less crowding. The upper level of the room only works if you are in the front row of tables as those behind will likely have someone blocking the view of the stage. The seats at the very back of the room are high tables and better for viewing the stage, but you are at the mercy of fellow patrons if they are prone to chat instead of watching the show.

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    Seats at Scullers

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    High society orchestra. 20's Jazz

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    Roadrunner - General Admission standing room floor

    Roadrunner

    3.4(89 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Caught Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentleman here and was a great show. The GA tickets is standing…read moreonly and there is a large area for everyone. There is a balcony area if you wish to pay extra for your ticket as well, but it is a bit farther from the stage so if you want up close and personal, go GA and get there early. Limited street parking, but ample garages very close that charge $20 for event parking. Departing was quicker than a lot of venues I have been to from garage just up the street. Security and staff are quick to process and get you in. May want to pregame as drinks are a bit spendy here. Restrooms set off from the floor with dedicated entrance and exit to make the traffic flow good. Good smaller venue to get up close and personal for a show.

    First time at Roadrunner for the LANY concert! The venue is nice capacity around 3500. Has a…read moregeneral admission on the ground level which is where we were, and also a balcony level - tickets are a bit more expensive for that level. It's all standing room. The high ceilings make it seem huge. The stage is large and spacious too. They had this red billowing curtain covering for the opening acts before the main band. Sound was great. Also the lighting effects for the different songs was good. We were quite close to the stage so had a great view. Great show! Restrooms are in the back and even though at the end of the show the women's had a long line but it moved fast. There are 17 stalls so that definitely helps move the line. There is a merch counter and a bar. The bar closed at the end of the show, so if you're looking for drinks or water make sure to get them during the show. Overall we had a great time!

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    Roadrunner - Such a great show on New Year's Eve 2023!

    Such a great show on New Year's Eve 2023!

    Roadrunner - Down on the floor for the second set

    Down on the floor for the second set

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    Club Passim - Passim burger with Thyme fries

    Club Passim

    4.3(130 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Harvard Square, West Cambridge
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    I'd been here for lunch once or twice over 20 years ago, never for a show. Funky set up with long…read morerows of tables. There are nice side tables but the show was almost sold out by the time I learned about the show and was able to purchase tickets. Fun time, would go again.

    Great experience here seeing Puerto Rican cuatro player Fabiola Mendez. The space opens at 7 for…read more8pm shows and you can order drinks and food from a limited, but tasty menu. We opted for their Passim burger with thyme fries on a brioche bun which exceeded my expectations for a place that's primarily a music venue. I thought the food would be more of an afterthought but it was equivalent to a casual bistro or gastropub. We sat right in the front row which was amazing for the experience and pics but I would recommend maybe bringing some ear protection if you sit this close. Our show was supposedly sold out but we lucked out that the folks seated next to us didn't show- otherwise I could see that one would be really packed in here as the seating is extremely close together. The performance was amazing! We absolutely loved the show and the intimate vibes. I also really appreciated that Fabiola took some time to explain her instrument, some Puerto Rican history and her experience growing up playing a folk instrument. She graduated from Berklee in 2018 and also brought in a Cuban tres player named Olivia Soler Espinosa in the latter part of her performance who is currently studying at Berklee. Another cool aspect of this place was the mixed ages. There was a good representation of older folks who looked like they have been coming to Passim since the 60s as well as younger folks in their 20s and 30s as well as folks in between. Anyone should feel welcome here.

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    Interior as it opened

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