Drinking is great, but drinking while listening to live music is better. Boston may not be Nashville or New Orleans or New York City, but it’s still got plenty of bars, restaurants, and clubs hosting live music several nights a week.
Whether you’re looking to sip on a fancy gin drink while seated at a dimly lit jazz club or hoping to bounce the night away to some jagged, frenetic grime beat while ripping through can after can of cheap domestic lager, Boston’s live music scene can accommodate you.
Here are some of the best spots for live music Boston and its surrounding suburbs have to offer. (Note: This map focuses on smaller venues that offer music for free or relatively cheap cover charges. Larger venues with ticketed shows are not included.)
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