OPEN BARS (5)
Mercury Lounge
🇺🇸New York, United States
A small club (250 capacity) in the Lower East Side. Mercury Lounge is known for breaking new bands since the 1990s in an intimate, no-frills environment. It was a linchpin of the early 2000s NYC rock revival.
Kung Fu Necktie
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
A Fishtown dive bar central to the DIY rock and punk underground, known for raucous shows, cheap drinks, and a loyal following.
Union Transfer
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
Union Transfer is celebrated for its excellent acoustics, spacious layout, and indie vibe, making it a premier spot for indie rock, alternative, and punk acts. It's beloved by both touring bands and local fans for providing a top-tier concert experience in a converted rail transfer station.
Harvard & Stone
🇺🇸Los Angeles, United States
Industrial, factory-style bar with a focus on American spirits and R&B/Rock. Features live bands nightly, often free admission. Creates a "neighborhood bar" feel with a grittier edge.
The Fire
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
An intimate, no-frills spot in Northern Liberties, The Fire has been a launching pad for emerging local rock, punk, and indie bands for years, maintaining a scrappy DIY ethic.
CLOSED BARS (4)
The Trauma
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
The Trauma was Philadelphia's original psychedelic rock club, hosting pioneers like The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, and local heroes Mandrake Memorial. Its legendary upstairs stage and early light shows made it a revolutionary spot in the city's music history.
Shinjuku JAM
🇯🇵Tokyo, Japan
The Chase
🇺🇸Portland, United States
Historic launch site where The Kingsmen recorded "Louie Louie". Seminal venue in early Portland rock scene.
Death By Audio
🇺🇸New York, United States
Run by Oliver Ackermann (of A Place to Bury Strangers) and Matt Conboy. The grittier cousin to Glasslands—a true DIY space. Pedal effects factory by day, noise-rock venue by night.