Cozy Music Venues
Here at These Days with Devon we think of everything so you don’t have to. Devon wanted us to make sure we let you know about some of Boston’s intimate music venues. And what better month than March (when the weather is not so perfect, yet just right for sitting close to your beloved or your bestie and listening to some great music).
Boston has a vibrant music scene with a variety of venues that host live performances. To discover intimate music events, you might want to explore smaller clubs, cafes, or acoustic venues. Some well-known venues in Boston that often host smaller and more intimate performances include:
Club Passim:
Located in Harvard Square, Club Passim is a historic venue known for its folk and acoustic music. It offers an intimate setting, making it a great place to experience cozy performances.
The Red Room at Cafe 939 - Boston:
This Berklee College of Music venue often features emerging artists and provides a more intimate atmosphere for music lovers.
Toad:
Situated in Cambridge, Toad is a cozy bar that occasionally features live music, including acoustic performances.
The Burren:
Located in Somerville, The Burren is an Irish pub with a cozy back room that hosts live music, including folk and acoustic acts.
Lizard Lounge (1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge):
Lizard Lounge is a small club in Cambridge known for its intimate setting and diverse range of live music, including folk, jazz, and indie.
Atwood’ Tavern (877 Cambridge St, Cambridge):
Atwood’s Tavern is a neighborhood bar that hosts live music, including folk, Americana, and indie performances in a relaxed setting.
Thunder Road (379 Somerville Ave, Somerville):
Thunder Road is a club in Somerville that often features live music, including indie, rock, and folk acts.
City Winery Boston (80 Beverly St, Boston):
While City Winery is known for its restaurant and wine offerings, it also has an intimate concert venue that hosts a variety of musical performances.
ONCE Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville):
ONCE Somerville is a versatile space that hosts live music, including indie, folk, and alternative acts, in an intimate setting.
The Sinclair, Cambridge at the Atrium:
This gastropub & music venue features New American fare and live acts, with an open kitchen & patio. Dev was spotted there recently to catch the band The Record company’s sold out show, which means we’ve just got to check it out.
Roadrunner - Boston
This music venue is the newest hot spot in Boston’s music scene! Named for the Jonathan Richman song by the same name. Richman was inspired by driving through Massachusetts in this iconic song. This venue accommodates 3,500 guests
The Boston Calendar Further away but still VERY COZY:
The Press Room (77 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH): The Press Room is a popular venue in downtown Portsmouth known for its live music, including jazz. It has a cozy and intimate atmosphere, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Also in Portsmouth: Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club: Jimmy’s is intimate, cool, and swanky. It’s worth the extra drive. They feature top name acts in a first-class venue. They even have a super Sunday Jazz Brunch: Bop over to Jimmy’s for coffee, cocktails/mimosas and culinary delights – plus generous helpings of culture and great conversation. And when you do, be sure to prepare yourself for a special experience at 135 Congress Street – a landmark 1905 meeting hall lovingly restored to serve the community as a world-class center for the arts and an intimate space to savor extraordinary sounds and tantalizing flavors. Jimmy’s Sunday Jazz Brunch with live entertainment runs through April 28, 24
And speaking of Jazz we must tell you about Sculler’s Jazz Club, 400 Soldier’s Field Road in Cambridge. We love Scullers and it’s close to home. Jazz & soul legends & new talent occupy a small stage at thisintimate supper club with river views. One of our favorite places to kick back and enjoy the sounds.