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Paradise Rock Club and Lounge
Bar / Club / Live Music Venue
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Party Earth Review: A time-honored hangout and live venue for Beantown’s rocker community since it opened in the mid-1970s, the 1000-capacity Paradise Rock Club and Lounge has developed a reputation as a tastemaker on the Boston music scene, hosting over the years such performers as The Black Crowes, Tom Waits, Wilco, and The Hold Steady. Just as relevant today, the venue routinely books some of the best up-and-coming indie rock and alternative bands in the country, with occasional nostalgic 90s acts thrown in for good measure. A signature black marquee and buzzing neon sign greet the crowd of hip rockers and artsy Boston University students that shows up every night to smoke, drink, and talk music in the lounge before the first band takes the stage. Once the music starts, however, patrons pile into the music room – a vast black-box and bare boned space featuring a couple of bars and a raised stage – where the night turns into a sweaty party as raucous fans dance and sway to the waves of sound. Loud and energetic, Paradise has an impressive history and a consistently great lineup of underground bands that give it enough street cred to keep the local scenesters coming back for more. ... read full review |
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967 Commonwealth Avenue |
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Green Line (B): Pleasant Street |
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617-562-8800 |
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Daily 6pm–2am |
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Night Spot |
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Paradise Rock Club and Lounge Videos
KT Tunstall: "One Day," Paradise Rock Club, Boston 3.3.06
Paradise Rock Club and Lounge Review
Tip from Jonah:
“If you’re really into the scene and don’t want to miss a favorite band, you’ll want to check the website often for the most up-to-date schedule. Some shows sell out almost as soon as they’re announced – plus you might run across the occasional discount for advance ticket purchase.”
The Scene
A time-honored hangout and live venue for Beantown’s rocker community since it opened in the mid-1970s, the 1000-capacity Paradise Rock Club and Lounge has developed a reputation as a tastemaker on the Boston music scene...Allston / Brighton, Boston – A time-honored hangout and live venue for Beantown’s rocker community since it opened in the mid-1970s, the 1000-capacity Paradise Rock Club and Lounge has developed a reputation as a tastemaker on the Boston music scene, hosting over the years such performers as The Black Crowes, Tom Waits, Wilco, and The Hold Steady.
Just as relevant today, the venue routinely books some of the best up-and-coming indie rock and alternative bands in the country, with occasional nostalgic 90s acts thrown in for good measure.
A signature black marquee and buzzing neon sign greet the crowd of hip rockers and artsy Boston University... read more →
Crowd
Artsy BU students, Allston hipsters, indie rock fans, creative young professionals, and some frat and sorority types, late teens to early 30s.
Entertainment/Music
Concerts almost every night, featuring everything from indie, alternative, and classic rock to electro, dance, and hip-hop. Check the website for schedule.
Food/Miscellaneous
Bar menu featuring fish and chips and burgers served in the front lounge area.
Prices
Cover charge $7–$25 for shows. Appetizers $5.95+, entrées $10+. Beer $5+, cocktails $8.
Dress
Casual: men in tight jeans, t-shirts, and some vintage clothing, and women in tight jeans and tops, vintage 80s dresses, leggings, and t-shirts.
Hot Nights/When to Go
Depends on the bands, but Friday and Saturday nights tend to bring in bigger crowds.
Close By
In Your Ear (957 Commonwealth Avenue) is a great used record store only a block from Paradise.
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