Jaunted - Tag: Best-Music-Venues-in-the-US

Austin: Kicking Back With BBQ And Music In The Austin Air At Tim's Porch

kellycrabb — 2009-10-26T09:23:44-05:00

Last night, we kicked up our feet and drank a cold brew, nestled among aged oak trees at Austin, Texas’s newly renovated music venue, Tim’s Porch. We enjoyed the rockin’ bluesy sounds of John Gaar and Malford Milligan at the recently modified site, formerly known as the “Backyard” amphitheatre. The audience, an undoubtedly Austin-esque conglomeration of colorful characters, ranged from to crazy college kids to hippies in their sixties.

The Show:
John Gaar, originally from Louisiana, unleashed his soulful flair for strumming the guitar during the concert, a spicy compliment to Austinite, Malford Milligan’s Al Green-like sound and style. The collaboration was both entertaining and soothing. Everyone rocked out, including a 4-year old girl who burned up the dance floor all night. With multiple decks of comfortable, intimate seating and ample parking, Jaunted gives Tim’s Porch a thumbs up.

Philadelphia: Philly Music Venue: The Rotunda

BS — 2008-09-08T14:00:24-05:00

You won't hear the hottest new touring band at The Rotunda, and whatever you do hear, it won't have the state-of-the-art sound system that Philadelphia's larger venues offer.

What will you hear at the Rotunda? It's hard to say. Could be Middle Eastern drumming, freestyle rapping and breakdancing or teenage scream-rockers.

Philadelphia: Philly Music Venue: Johnny Brenda's

BS — 2008-09-02T11:45:20-05:00

We told you a couple of years back about how popular Philadelphia tavern Johnny Brenda's was getting in the music game, and less than two years later, this place has firmly established itself as one of Philly's prime live music venues.

The Fishtown bar converted the second floor of a 19th Century building into an intimate live venue that brings out exuberant crowds for an almost-every-night schedule of indie bands. The focus is on local acts, but on occasion they bring in bigger bands (they've featured The National, Grizzly Bear and The Walkmen since opening). With a capacity of just 300, Johnny Brenda's is one of the most intimate venues many of these bands play.

For pre- and post-show fun, the ground floor bar serves hand-pumped local brews and a surprisingly upscale menu (think Littleneck clams; goat cheese, arugula, and watermelon salad).

Related Stories:
· Johnny Brenda's [Official Site]
· PhillyStyle: Drinks, Music & Eye Candy at Johnny Brenda's [Jaunted]
· Philadelphia Music Venues Map [Jaunted]
· Philadelphia Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Johnny Brenda's]

Philadelphia: Philly Music Venue: The Khyber

BS — 2008-08-18T11:30:12-05:00

Set in the heart of Old City, The Khyber is one of Philly's longest-standing live music venues, and somehow has escaped morphing into a tourist trap, unlike most of its neighbors.

The laid-back dive bar is your best chance to catch a Philly band that will be famous a year from now, while many already-well-known local bands often return for the nostalgia factor. Upcoming shows range from local dance-rockers Fat City Reprise to indie rock vets Mock Orange and disco-punkers Electric Six.

For non-musical pursuits, the upstairs bar is open every night, with drinking specials that include $1 PBR until 11 pm and an open bar on Sundays for 10 bucks.

Related Stories:
· The Kyber [Official Site]
· Philadelphia Music Venues Map [Jaunted]
· Philadelphia Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: maladjusted]

San Francisco: San Francisco Music Venues: Slim's

DanielR — 2008-07-10T13:30:14-05:00

Consistently ranked as the city's top bar and club by the San Francisco Chronicle, Slim's has a lot to offer besides the "No babes in arms" policy found under the additional info section of its website.

The vaulted timber beam ceiling gives the old school-styled club an airy feel. By the huge L-shaped bar, the black and white checkered linoleum floor is perfect for unleashing your meanest dance moves. The place is dimly lit, with chandeliers and candlesticks on the wall.

The best reason to go, though, is for the wide range of live music acts in this classic SF venue. Most shows lean towards the American roots side, but you'll hear all kinds of music throughout the week.

Across from the stage at the other end of the club there's a balcony with table seating for up to 70. And if you're lucky, you'll meet that special someone there to make babies with later.

Related Stories:
· Slim's [Official Site]
· San Francisco Music Venues Map [Jaunted]

San Francisco: San Francisco Music Venues: Cafe Du Nord

Christine Mattheis — 2008-02-28T12:36:55-05:00

Built in 1907 in San Francisco's Upper Market district, Cafe Du Nord once served as a notorious Prohibition-era watering hole. Now, it looks the same inside with its decorated paneling, wainscoting and 40-foot mahogany bar, but you can swill cocktails without a reservation and catch live music seven nights a week.

The lounge attracts local and lesser-known indie bands, as well as bluegrass, jazz and singer-songwriter acts. Upstairs from Cafe Du Nord you can find Swedish American Hall, where the Cafe holds bigger concerts--this Saturday, Nada Surf will play an acoustic set.

Related Stories:
· Cafe Du Nord Music Calendar [Official Site]
· San Francisco Music Venues Map [Jaunted]
· Music Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Thomas Hawk]

Seattle: Seattle Music Venues: Neumo's

laurenuta — 2008-01-17T12:00:01-05:00

A reincarnation of the early-'90s Seattle music venue Moe's Mo' Rockin' Cafe, Neumo's returned to the city in fall 2003, picking up where it had left off the previous decade. Original Moe's founder Jerry Everard teamed up with another local venue owner to take back Moe's original space, which had been used as a disco, several clubs, and even a video arcade, since it closed its doors in 1997.

Today, Neumo's hosts bands like uber-hipsters The Teenagers and punk legends Neurosis and Converge. Despite a few unlikely appearances (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) on its calendar, Neumo's has stayed true to its underground rock roots: Moe's did, after all, play host to the Flaming Lips and Radiohead in its early days.

The venue, located in Seattle's Capitol Hill area, has gotten nothing but glowing reviews from Seattle's local press. In addition to praise for its layout (one writer claims you can get an unobstructed view of the stage no matter where you stand), the venue also scored props for its gig selection.

Local writer Geoff Carter summed it up:

Its bookings are among Seattle's most righteous and run the gamut from old-school punk to new-school power-pop with stops nearly everywhere in-between.

Related Stories:
· Neumo's [Official site]
· Seattle Music Venues Map [Jaunted]
· Live Music coverage [Jaunted]