OPEN BARS (26)
The Fillmore
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
World Café Live
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
Nonprofit independent venue opened 2004, named after WXPN's NPR-syndicated "World Cafe" radio show. Two stages: 650-capacity Music Hall and 300-person Upstairs Live. Has hosted Billie Eilish, Alabama Shakes, Hozier, Brandi Carlile.
The Great American Music Hall
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
The Warfield
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
The Tower Bar
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
Historic neighborhood bar and venue offering live music with focus on rock and alternative bands.
St. Andrew's Hall
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
Originally founded as a Scottish society meeting place, St. Andrew's Hall emerged as a key rock venue by the 1980s. It has hosted groundbreaking acts such as Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, and R.E.M.
Revolution Hall
🇺🇸Portland, United States
Located in former Washington High School. Hosts broad range of rock acts from indie to metal to punk.
The Casbah
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
Legendary venue known for hosting major and emerging acts. Hosted Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, and Arcade Fire.
Hole in the Wall
🇺🇸Austin, United States
Known for supportive environment for local and touring acts. Launching pad for Spoon and Gary Clark Jr.
The Fillmore
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Iconic for its role in the psychedelic rock era of the 1960s. Hosted The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin under Bill Graham.
The Great American Music Hall
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
SF's oldest nightclub, known for ornate architecture and diverse performances. Hosted Patti Smith and Tom Waits.
The Warfield
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Historic theater and music venue that has hosted legendary acts including Bob Dylan and Nirvana.
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.
Mississippi Studios
🇺🇸Portland, United States
Hybrid recording studio and live music venue. Integral to Portland's alternative music scene.
Razzmatazz
🇪🇸Barcelona, Spain
Razzmatazz occupies a massive industrial complex in the Poblenou district of Barcelona. Formerly known as Sala Zeleste (founded in 1973), it was reborn as Razzmatazz in 2000. The venue consists of five different halls, allowing it to host massive indie rock concerts and electronic club nights simultaneously.
The Magic Stick
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
A mainstay of Detroit's rock and alternative scenes, The Magic Stick shares legacy with St. Andrew's Hall in showcasing new and established rock, punk, and indie acts. It is known for cultivating vibrant underground and emerging music scenes.
Rontoms
🇺🇸Portland, United States
Cozy bar with "Sunday Sessions" showcasing psych, punk, indie, and experimental rock bands.
Exit/In
🇺🇸Nashville, United States
Legendary Nashville venue deeply ingrained in rock history. Hosting premier cutting-edge acts for over 50 years.
The Basement East
🇺🇸Nashville, United States
Vibrant venue known for eclectic indie rock and alternative scene. Showcases emerging local talent.
Theatre of the Living Arts
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
A South Street institution since the 1960s, the TLA is known for its intimate club atmosphere and iconic marquee. It's a favorite stop for national and local acts in rock, punk, and indie, with a history stretching back to the city's musical golden age.
World Café Live
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
While better known for folk and jazz, World Café Live also books indie rock and alternative acts, especially in its upstairs "Upstairs Live" room.
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.
The Crocodile
🇺🇸Seattle, United States
Opened in 1991 in the Belltown neighborhood, the Crocodile Cafe (now The Crocodile) was the "living room" of the Seattle grunge explosion. Co-owned for a time by Peter Buck of R.E.M., it hosted Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Mudhoney in an intimate setting before they filled arenas. The venue was famous for its lack of pretension and close-knit community vibe.
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.
Bowery Ballroom
🇺🇸New York, United States
While lacking the decades-spanning history of the Fillmore or CBGB, the Bowery Ballroom represents the perfection of the modern rock club. Opened as a music venue in 1998 by the team behind the Mercury Lounge, the venue set a new benchmark for mid-sized concert halls. The building dates to 1929, constructed just prior to the Wall Street Crash. The renovation in the late 1990s preserved the Art Deco grandeur and 24-foot ceilings while engineering the space specifically for amplified music.
Debaser Strand
🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden
Represents the modernization phase of Stockholm's rock scene. Brought higher production values and international booking power. Primary stage for 2000s indie rock explosion.
CLOSED BARS (7)
Club Cocodrie
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Avalon Ballroom
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Club Cocodrie
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Smaller venue that featured local rock and punk acts.
Avalon Ballroom
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Central to the SF psychedelic rock scene in the 1960s. Hosted The Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane.
Doug Fir Lounge
🇺🇸Portland, United States
Known for log-cabin and rocket-ship aesthetics. Celebrated for booking touring indie and alternative rock bands.
Khyber Pass Pub
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
The Khyber became a landmark for the city's indie and alternative scenes in the 2000s, revered for its eclectic booking and dive-bar authenticity before closing in 2013.
J.C. Dobbs
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
A legendary South Street dive, J.C. Dobbs was a proving ground for local and national acts in the punk, indie, and alternative scenes, helping launch careers in the 1980s and early '90s before shutting its doors.