TT the Bear's Place Bar / Music Venue

Cambridge / Somerville, Boston –

Cambridge has long been considered Boston’s musical hub, and TT the Bear’s Place has been a thriving mainstay since 1989, with past performers including the Black Keys, Smashing Pumpkins, Damien Rice, and Peaches.

Twenty-something hipsters from nearby Harvard and MIT pack the black box bar adorned with Christmas lights to bop and sway along to the night’s performers. The roster of acts is generally heavy on cutting-edge indie rock, electronic, and punk, but the eclectic monthly schedule can feature anything from folk to jazz, especially early in the week.

Occasional DJ nights – especially the Saturday night “Heroes” 80s dance party – draw more of a clubber and cool nerd crowd, and the atmosphere can go from subdued to raucous.

Deafened partiers in need of a break from the music and conversation can head to the chill lounge area in the back for a drink or a game of pool before heading back to the noisy main room.

One of Boston’s more relevant venues, TT the Bear’s Place is a sure bet for an underground music scene that keeps the hipsters and music lovers coming back for more.