Shuffle Your Listening Experience
1. You can almost hear the history in its walls. Legendary acts such as U2, Bruce Springsteen and Lou Reed gained their first big exposure on the Agora's stage in the '60s and '70s. Today catch metal, punk or synth-rock bands such as Orgy and hip-hop groups such as Twiztid here. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
2. With two stages to suit your indie musical mood, the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern is a Waterloo Arts District staple known to bring in acts as large as indie-pop artist Sufjan Stevens while keeping it local with soul band Wesley Bright & the Hi-Lites. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
3. Nighttown, a swanky 50-year-old joint, serves good food, great drinks and even better jazz. Count Basie Orchestra played here and Stevie Wonder even showed up for an impromptu performance on the baby grand. 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-795-0550, nighttowncleveland.com
