OPEN BARS (10)
The Great American Music Hall
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
The Sun Rose
🇺🇸Los Angeles, United States
Situated within the Pendry West Hollywood on the footprint of the former House of Blues, The Sun Rose represents the gentrification of the Strip's music scene. This upscale, 100-150 capacity venue evokes a classic supper club atmosphere while programming cutting-edge jazz, rock, and residency shows.
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Renamed in honor of Bill Graham. Hosts rock concerts and various performances.
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 Cavern Club
🇬🇧Liverpool, United Kingdom
Arguably the most famous club in the world due to its association with The Beatles. Located at 10 Mathew Street in Liverpool, opened on January 16, 1957, by Alan Sytner, modeled after the Parisian jazz cellar Le Caveau de la Huchette. The Cavern was literally a cellar—three interconnecting tunnels of brick arches beneath a warehouse. This architecture was crucial to the "Merseybeat" sound: low ceilings and brick surfaces created dense, reverb-heavy acoustics. Lack of ventilation meant condensation dripped from walls, creating a legendary "sweat-box" atmosphere.
Lucerna Music Bar
🇨🇿Prague, Czech Republic
Part of Lucerna Palace complex built by Václav Havel's grandfather. Cultural hub long before the war. Famous round stage became center of post-revolution celebration.
100 Club
🇬🇧London, United Kingdom
The oldest independent music venue worldwide. Located at 100 Oxford Street, its history stretches back to 1942 when it operated as the Feldman Swing Club. During World War II, the basement venue served a dual purpose: a jazz club and an informal air-raid shelter. Anecdotes describe patrons "jitterbugging" while German bombs fell on London, fostering a spirit of resilience that would define the club's future identity.
Bronx Music Hall
🇺🇸New York, United States
Marking a new chapter, the Bronx Music Hall opened in late 2024. While focusing on the Bronx's rich history of Jazz, Salsa, and Hip-Hop, it represents the first new music venue constructed in the borough in 50 years.
Cliff Bell's
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
Although primarily known as a jazz venue, Cliff Bell's has a deep historic importance in Detroit's music scene and has hosted diverse musical types including rock and storytelling events. The venue underwent a restoration in 2006, preserving its original 1930s Art Deco style.
CLOSED BARS (3)
Bijou Café
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
Opened October 4, 1972 in space formerly housing Showboat jazz club (where Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie played). Capacity 250-300. Hosted U2's first Nashville appearance (December 1980), Miles Davis, Barry Manilow, and comedy from John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner.
Pacific Ballroom
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
Significant venue for jazz, R&B, rock n roll, and rockabilly. Featured B.B. King, Bo Diddley, and Little Richard.
Bijou Café
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
Operated by the Electric Factory team, the Bijou was an upscale club hosting rock, folk, jazz, and comedy—an important, if short-lived, stop for eclectic live music.