Baltimore's Best Live Music Venue

One Fells Point’s jazz-and-blues stop happens to have an Irish accent.

Reviews:

• “Great Local Hang out”
• “Fun and Good Music”
• “Philly”
• “Always a great time”

Tips: Described as “organized chaos,” St. Patrick’s Day turns everyone green for the day. Get into the spirit with Dogs Among the Bushes, a Celtic trio which plays from 2pm to 1:30am.

Cat’s Eye Pub

Energy flows from restaurant to bar to disco to comedy club at this mix-and-match multiplex.

Reviews:

• “BEST NIGHTLIFE!”

Tips: In the summer, the free Party on the Plaza concert series is open to all ages and regularly features national bands such as the Violent Femmes, Better Than Ezra, Gin Blossoms, Big Bad Voodoo Daddies, and Cowboy Mouth.

Power Plant Live!

Downtown venue books the cream of underground rock and local jazz.

Reviews:

• “My favorite place to see live music”
• “great events, great atmosphere”
• “The NEW Ottobar is on N. Howard!”

Tips: Most downstairs shows are 18 and up, require identification and begin at 10pm, though some all-ages events take place in the early evening.

Ottobar

Reviews:

• “Entertainment always”

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Rams Head Live!

Updated version of a venerable music venue transforms a beloved dive to a prime-time showcase.

Tips: Street parking is difficult; opt for a short walk from a local lot and or one of the parking garages.

8X10

Located in the heart of Towson, the theater is the premier venue for concerts and is conveniently located near shopping centers.

Reviews:

• “nice place”
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• “Recher Really Rocks”
• “raging live bands at the room”

The Recher Theatre

Reviews:

• “Girls are trashy and will do anything for $$$”
• “Sound system,Plasma’s through out the club and HOT WOMEN!!!!!!”
• “keeping my neighbors and i up all night”
• “Too Crowded!!”
• “Bartenders are to fat for clothes they where!!”

Cancun Cantina

It’s inevitably cramped and crowded, but this ever-popular club hosts the best in local and national rock acts.

Reviews:

• “Best hang-out if you LIKE TO ROCK!”

Tips: On your way to the bathrooms, take a second to peruse the countless album covers on the walls. Much more interesting than graffiti.

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