Updated 23:06, September the 7th, 2008
| Abbey Lounge Booking bands with hot rod garage names like Wrench Neck, Buried in Leather and Coffin Lids, you’re in for some classic Boston rawk, much of it in the time-honed tradition of Cheap Trick and/or Social Distortion. Catch free singer/songwriter shows on the pub stage from 7-9 p.m. 3 Beacon St., Somerville. 21+. MBTA: Red Line to Central, then 15 min. walk. 617.441.9631. |
| Johnny D’s Uptown This club is definitely for older musicians, but geared for young whipper snappers to show off too. They have an all-ages blues jam every Sunday afternoon, Monday night trivia and often host some serious reggae. Plus, if you would rather listen to jazz brunch live on weekend mornings than on nearly every Boston radio station on Sundays, this is the place. 17 Holland St., Somerville. 21+. MBTA: Red Line to Davis. 617.776.2004. |
| PA’s Lounge Under the direction of Tony the Bookie, as he is fondly known, this Union Square neighborhood haunt is now one of the area’s best music venues for experimental and cutting edge bands, both local and national. One kickass local band playing soon is Ketman (Oct. 18). Music starts around 9. The sound is usually good and the 140-capacity band room offers an excellent up-close experience. If you want to escape the music, should the band not gel with your delicate rock sensibilities, hop next door to the separate bar. If you ask nicely (and if you have an ID), they might even make you PA’s signature cocktail, the “Fluffacino,” named for Somerville’s famed marshmallow spread, “fluff.” 345 Somerville Ave., Somerville. 21+ unless otherwise noted. 617.776.1557. |