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Jun 24, 2013 — There certainly isn’t a shortage of outlets for people to get their music these days. Whether it’s Spotify, iTunes, Pandora – or whatever else the kids are using – everybody has an opportunity to make a playlist to suit their mood or taste.
It’s debatable whether these new ways to consume music will make traditional radio obsolete. However, the popularity of live music seems immune to the volatile trends faced by the entertainment industry. America is packed with neighborhoods that prove in-person musical acts are alive and well.
Chicago’s Lincoln Park offers Second City denizens a slew of bars, clubs, and lounges to hear both new and old tunage from local and international bands. Lincoln Hall, for example, hosts alternative, indie, rock, or acoustic concerts every night.
Meanwhile in New York City, edgy punk rocker types flock to the Lower East Side in hopes of seeing the next White Stripes. The music-infused party rages on all night long in this area, as crowds are reluctant to leave the lively dance fests that pop up at bars along Stanton and Broome streets.
America is chock-full of neighborhoods where live music blares through the windows of watering holes, restaurants, and concert halls. Listeners will undoubtedly find an artist or two to add to their playlist.
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Lincoln Park
Popular eateries and watering holes abound in the expansive neighborhood of Lincoln Park – which stretches from North Avenue Beach all the way to the Chicago River – as does some of the highest-priced real estate in town. Clark Street alone is alive with bars and restaurants for nearly every taste and budget, and its sidewalk patios, usually. . . more -
Lower East Side
The Lower East Side has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a mostly poor immigrant neighborhood and New York’s center of Jewish culture. While a slew of synagogues and historic Jewish sites remain, the neighborhood is now known more for its edgy shops and uproarious nightlife. By day, the winding streets are full of gritty,. . . more -
West Hollywood
Perhaps the more refined version of its neighbor to the east, West Hollywood and its famous Sunset Strip are home to a variety of nightlife options, including renowned music clubs that have helped launch the careers of many a famous rock band. Among the many other venues are the country’s most recognizable comedy clubs like the Laugh Factory. . . more -
U Street Corridor
U Street Corridor is a roughly nine block stretch with some of the most popular music venues in the city, but there’s much more than just live bands to warrant the Corridor’s designation as a major nightlife area, including culturally diverse restaurants, bars, and landmark theaters. Much like the Harlem Renaissance in New York, U Street was. . . more -
Cambridge / Somerville
Separated from the rest of Boston by the Charles River, Cambridge and Somerville have a reputation for aloofness or even snobbery compared with the rest of the city’s blue-collar ethic, due in no small part to the presence of two elite universities, Harvard and MIT. While not as edgy as Jamaica Plain or as upscale as Back Bay, both Cambridge. . . more -
Civic Center / Tenderloin
Rumor has it the name “Tenderloin” harkens back to the turn of the century, when local cops who patrolled the area received enough hazard pay to afford a choice steak. The city’s first major brothel opened here in 1899, and the present day finds city officials still bemoaning the unmistakable crowds of streetwalkers, drug dealers, and homeless. . . more
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