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Raw, local punk power |
The Hi-Fi Club 11729 Detroit Ave., Lakewood; hificoncertclub.com
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musicians. Musicians own the bar, the bartenders are all in bands and the patrons are all involved in side projects. |
swathed in dark, industrial décor, it’s a Trent Reznor video waiting to happen |
thrash out.
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heavy metal karaoke on Wednesday nights, and bands including Hobo Breakfast and The Goth Father. |
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Classy, cool riffs |
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2527 W. 25th St., Cleveland; (216) 771-2527 |
30- and 40-somethings sipping martinis.
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that doesn’t look like much from the outside, the wood-paneled cocktail bar channels the clean, casual, friendly atmosphere of Cheers. |
relax with a Barbie Doll (raspberry Stoli, orange liqueur, champagne and a splash of Chambord). |
the jazzy sounds of Cat Walk Blue.
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A concert ... any concert |
The Agora 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland;
clevelandagora.com
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a mish-mash of humanity; Agora shows attract the weirdest people, and the most normal of folks. |
of sippers, sitters and chillers, you can get there early and grab a table for an unobstructed view. |
nod your head like everyone else.
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The Black Keys, Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, The Pretenders or another of the wide range of acts booked at this historic house of Cleveland rock. |
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Split-your-friggin’-head-open metal and rock |
Peabody’s 2083 E. 21st St., Cleveland;
peabodys.com
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tattoo-laden dudes and chicks who could beat you up. |
that’s rowdy, rough and really kind of über-hardcore. |
try not to accidentally wander into the mosh pit. |
Japanese screamers The Loudness and Cleveland’s favorite metal maniacs, |
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Youth angst and rebel yells |
Pat’s in the Flats 2233 W. Third St., Cleveland; patsintheflats.com
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old-lady bartenders who can sling a drink faster than anyone on West Sixth, and the band — there’s no stage here. |
oozing grimy charm, it’s a bare-bones rock club that’s completely unpretentious. |
enjoy cheap beer ($2.50), cheap shots ($4) and cheap covers ($5). |
local, underground, indie newcomers and mainstays such as Deaf by Arms
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The inside track on soon-to-be-famous rockers |
Grog Shop 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights; grogshop.gs |
bohemian kids from the East Side and indie-rock hounds from all over. |
that’s a lot more pleasant since it moved down the road, but still extremely loud. |
rage like it’s CBGB … sort of. |
mash-up masters Girl Talk, college-rock rising stars Band of Horses and indie-rock bands who traveled to the venue in an old van. |
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Live music from your iPod playlist
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House of Blues 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; hob.com/cleveland
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music enthusiasts willing to pay a little more to hear their faves.
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that deftly harmonizes thousands of vivid colors and hundreds of little-known artists’ paintings and artwork. |
sing loud and proud — you know all the words!
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Rusted Root, Wilco, Guster, The Raspberries, Gospel Brunch: Anything goes.
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