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969 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

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The Paradise
Local(617) 562-8800

969 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

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Expert Reviews of The Paradise

Citysearch | Famous rock club serves as a friendly, informal haven for fans of up-and-coming rock acts.

The Paradise remains one of the city's most unique and rewarding venues to catch bands: Its small size (it boasts a capacity of around 500) casts performances from big-name acts in an intimate light. Future...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/26/2006
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User Reviews of The Paradise

Yelp.com Review - by ericalynn g.

4.0 of 5 stars. For someone such as myself who spent the better part of 15 years chasing bands around the country to grab a live music fix any chance I got, I've seen a lot of venues. And while the Paradise will…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly P.

4.0 of 5 stars. i'm slightly embarrased to say that i had never been to the Paradise before this month, and then went twice (once for jakob dylan, once for the fratellis). i went from being unimpressed to being in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura C.

5.0 of 5 stars. i heart the paradise. always a good time- and they have cheap PBR pounders which is a nice change of pace from $6 aluminum bud cans at most venues. I have never had a bad time here, they get some…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dana T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the Paradise. I love the grit, the nice low stage, the balcony and the great shows that always seem to find their way here. The only thing I'm not too fond of is the psycho (repeat - psycho)…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the 'Dise! They have great acts/bands all the time. It's a relatively small venue (well, compared to huge arenas), so you get much more of an intimate show than you normally would. And you can…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Saw Black Kids and Cut Copy here on Monday night and had a great time. The different levels accommodate all levels of music movers, shakers, awkward head bobbers, and stationary hand claspers. We did a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa G.

4.0 of 5 stars. So, my first adventure at Paradise Rock Club started wonderfully. I heard a bit late that Apocalyptica would be in town, and by the time I tried to get a ticket, they were already sold out. Determined…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I go here every so often. I have never planned to go here so when I do it is usually hit or miss with the live music-in my case it is always hit. I have found some great bands by just popping in here…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Paradise has music...I like music. Nuf said. Well, I will say more. The Paradise usually has all the bands I listen to so I have been frequenting it more and more. The crowd usually is asshole…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chloe D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok Paradise, your bathroom stall door was hanging upside down and your paint is peeling but, you're a ROCK club and that's ok. In fact, we should all be thankful that we're not trudging through piles…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Evelyn C.

5.0 of 5 stars. i have been here for two separate events 1. A Yelp event 2. A concert. For the yelp event, it was great to be there when it wasn't crazy crowded. I got a chance to check out the different places to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Paradise on exactly four occasions: 1) Mission of Burma, July 2006
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Paradise a few times before for drinks and general shenanigans, which have always been solid three-star affairs. Nothing special; it's a general boring hipster joint, but alcohol always…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ever since the close of Avalon, I hasn't been to a concert venue that I really enjoyed. Until Paradise. Came here for the Sara Bareilles concert with fellow Yelper Trish. They were letting people in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like the venue at Paradise. I love the fact that anywhere you stand or sit in that place (except behind a pole) you can see the show in detail. I saw Kate Nash there this week and could…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by greg m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably one of the best music venues in Boston. At least to see semi-large bands. The ticket prices are reasonable, the venue size is just right not too big, not too cramped. The layout seems…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best Venue in Boston! I've only lived here for a short while and I really love music. This is by far the best place to see any kind of music! They have it all! If you are really into music then I'd…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maggy J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not really my type of scene but the music's consistently good. I go whenever my friends go but except for the acts there's not much else that attracts me here. The drinks are below par and it's a bit…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is classic classic, go here if you see a band you like for sure. I wish I could have seen more shows here. However I did get to see Stiff Little Fingers the great punk band from Northern…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by amy e.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like the paradise. It's not my favorite club in the city - personally I prefer the Middle East - but it's quite nice. I love the floor setup and the balconies. It's nice and cheap and it's a perfect…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Flora H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My new fave musical venue in Boston. Wow. I love the multi-level floor! Plus my introduction to the place was when I saw the Boredoms last weekend. Dudical sound.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Paradise is a very decent club for local music and has a terrific owner. The place is fairly clean and has a range of shows. If you aren't into being right over the speakers, I would go to the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't fall in love easily.. just ask my ex boyfriend. HAH.. j/k.. sort of.. err yeah.. but I used to love this place. Like really love it. Now it's.. it's more of an annoying little brother kind of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dawn E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Three things I am not: - tall
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Paradise Rock Club is one of the best venues to catch local and national acts in Boston. Though it is small, the club is very versatile - the space is suited to the hushed academic wordplay of The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yeah, I like it here. It's low key, and if you play your cards right, you won't be straining your neck and standing on your tippy toes to see like at Avalon. You're close enough to get sprayed with…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I will still head here for live music, but yeah, the place really needs some work. Recent attempts to ask a question about an upcoming show have gone unanswered (i.e., no one picks up the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yumiko F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place to go listen to live show! It is not that big but that makes it sort of special.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Crabby B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Rock Rock Rock Rock it so rocks rock rocks!
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brookline Reviewer s.

3.0 of 5 stars. 2/27/08 yelp event: battle of the bands the paradise was ok tonite. the whole nite was hindered by the rain.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by R B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love going to the Paradise to see bands. (A venue like this is especially needed now that Avolon is gone!) BUT my most recent visit to the Paradise was very disappointing. One whole side of the place…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Last night I saw the Bravery This morning I saw the toilet bowl of stall 5.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nadya R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Probably the best venue for rock shows in Boston, definitely my favorite one, I've seen Graham Coxon, Bloc Party, The Futureheads, among others. Latest one: the Bravery, loved it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I like the paradise rock club a lot. I have found some new artists that I love here, and the price is right to try something new once in a while. I have seen a lot of shows here, and I must say the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been in both the lounge and the club in this place, and have always enjoyed the music and atmosphere. The club brings in a lot of lesser-known acts, including five local bands that I saw last night.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I like coming to the Rock Club to see friends perform. It's an interesting space...very open, lots of places to chill out if you're not into the whole mosh pit/dancing thing. I like to sit up on the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good place to see a show, though I've never checked out the front room. The space is very oddly shape though. I've seen more than one performer comment on that pole in the middle of the room they…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard F.

4.0 of 5 stars. i've only been once, but it's pretty close to the top of my list of places to see a rock show. Can really pack a show out and still be intimate, sound awesome, and have decent beers. My only problem…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jen y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great place to go if you want to check out a hip hop show on one side and then rave with JNCO pants and glo-sticks on the other side...cuz they love to play techno... I've been here to see dead prez,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down the best place in Boston to see a band. It's everything I like about a club, small (in the intimate sense), and good sound. I have seen tons of bands here and have always looked forward…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Its official! The Paradise is my choice venue for rock shows. The Middle East and TT's are very near and dear to my heart. But pound for pound The Dise is where I want to go for a show. I was here this…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian D.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the only really worth going to rock venues in the Boston area. I get really claustrophobic in crowds (really bad for a concert goer) but I can usually find a bit of space at the Paradise,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Paradise, like the Middle East is one of the last great Boston clubs to see a band whether its national or local. I do miss the "old" Paradise a bit though just because the feel was a bit more…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rob c.

5.0 of 5 stars. A really great place to see a concert. Emphasis on the word 'see'. One could argue that my opinion on this isn't so relevant, considering that i'm 6'4", and can see from anywhere. While that's…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by danielle l.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here a couple times, but I went the other night to see Jens Lekman. Is it me, or do the shows here not run very late? Anyways, makes me wish Lupo's in Providence was still the way it…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ligaya T.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're coming for a concert where you want to sit back to get in the mood until the headliner goes on, prance in early and snag one of the tables on the side of the room. They've got serious views…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to see a show, and the drinks are relatively cheap. Definitely go for the upper level, so those poles don't block your view!
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went there last night to see Jose Gonzalez. The venue was great to see the show. My friend and I stood on the third level balcony with an unobstructed view of the stage. Paradise is a great small…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this club. I've only seen a couple shows here as compared to too many in various other Boston area venues and Paradise is a class act. Awesome sound, nice medium/small size, just big enough to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert H.

2.0 of 5 stars. The PRC isn't the worst place I've ever seen a show, but it's certainly not a great venue by any stretch. I have yet to go to a show at the Paradise Rock Club where the doors open or the show starts at…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meagan K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place to see a show, because it attracts some pretty good bands (my first show here was to see Jump, Little Children a couple of years ago, and it was one of the best shows I have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice little nook! I've caught some great shows here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Whitney W.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Paradise has fantastic sound, which should make it a great choice for seeing better-known national bands that come through Boston. Unfortunately, its layout will often position you behind a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by keith w.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I was younger and smellier, the majority of my summer was dedicated to seeing live music. I didn't seem to mind being surrounded by dirty hippies at large festivals. Perhaps, it was because I fit…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruno A.

1.0 of 5 stars. Once in a while they get good bands here but I don't know why they would want to play there with a huge support beam in the middle of the floor. It draws a slimy eurotrash crowd every other day of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer E.

3.0 of 5 stars. There are definitely a lot of cool bands that play here. (one star) You can buy tickets at the venue & avoid all those fee$ (one star)
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ack c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Boston needs more clubs but those we have are damn good. I've seen a ton of cool shows at the paradise. it's not too expensive, the staff seems laid back, and there are some interesting angles for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't always see bands I'm a huge fan of on the schedule here, but when my favorite bands come through town, sometimes they play the Paradise...so I don't come here often, but when I do, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Walt Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to go see a show in Boston, provided it doesn't sell out. The last show there for me was Sebadoh. I knock off a star only because they do go through TicketMaster, which is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've seen a few up-and-coming groups at this venue for about $15 each. Great shows all the time. Normal prices for beer. It's all general admission so you can squeeze your way to the front of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going here since I was in high school. I've seen some of the best shows of my life at this place, the most memorable being Radiohead. The sound is great, the bars are easily accessable…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracee D.

5.0 of 5 stars. If your favorite or almost favorite or friends favorite band is playing at the Paradise- Go there. Its a great venue. You can get close. You can pound beers. And the bathroom is never filled with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, no question about it.. THE BEST club in Boston to see a band (that is at least somewhat big) perform. Not a bad "seat" in the house.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh G.

4.0 of 5 stars. They should drop the Paradise and just go by Rock Club. That is what this place is, from its black-on-black color scheme to the ear-crunching volume of the bands that usually grace its stage. While up…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Larissa A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like so many before me have said, this is one of the best places to see a live show in Boston. In the steadily decreasing number of actual rock clubs in this city it is nice to have this one keepin'…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole M.

4.0 of 5 stars. A total dive, but what a great place for a show! Then again, most good places for live music are total dives... I've only been here a couple times. I always look forward to seeing some of my favorite…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I gotta add my praise for the Paradise Rock Club. I've watched bands from the 2nd row, the balcony, and the side seats, and I enjoyed every show and every view. The Paradise has a thing for booking…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite venue to see a band in Boston. You can always find a place to sit or stand and still see the band while still being a part of the crowd. It's not claustrophobic feeling at all,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zachary A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd say the Paradise is the best venue for live music in Boston. The club itself is big enough to attract great acts but small enough to have a great view from just about anywhere. They also have 3…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is hands down the best music venue in Boston. Awesome bands, a cool balcony, and a good view from anywhere in the house all serve to make it a truly enjoyable experience. Evil Underbelly: A part…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimmy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would not say that I love this venue, but I keep going back simply because they bring amazing bands at affordable prices. The Paradise consistently allures an interesting crowd. A mix of ages tend…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vietnam L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Paradise Rock Club is one of my favorite spots. A few years back in the front room, I spun records on a punk/new wave night called "Static". The atmosphere and art in this club are both great.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Korri Leigh C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I much prefer seeing shows at the Paradise than at Avalon. The open layout of the 'Dise makes every spot a good one to see the band. Its a little grungy, but that adds to the charms of the place. My…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy O.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Paradise is a part of Boston history as far as I'm concerned. U2 played here back in the day. It tends to get a little too crowded if there is a good show, but I feel like if they made any…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This legendary Boston rock club has been my favorite place to see shows since I moved to the city a few years ago. If you are involved at all in the bootleg concert recording scene you will no doubt…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Besides being on hectic straight up Comm. Ave, this place is perfect! If there's a wait outside before going in... grab a burrito at Qdoba or some neon clubbing top at the Jasmine Sola Outlet (yeah…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sheila s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a special multi-dj event, make love not war, and it was a cool, underground, divey feel with room to dance downstairs by the stage and an overhanging second floor for a bird's eye…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by tessa c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down this is my favorite place to see a concert. It's a small intimate club - general admission only. Despite the size, they are able to attract top notch music acts for a reasonable price.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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still one of the best live experiances in town

In a larger venue the crowd starts to bunch up near the stage to get a quality look at the act on stage. At the 'Dise, you can be in the bathroom and still have a great sight line to the stage. An exageration,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've never been a big fan of the Paradise. Back in the day I used to always be bothered by the huge pole smack dab in the middle of the audience. Now that I'm and old fart and more into hanging out…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mats K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a nice venue to see shows, but it also has a traditional bar up front (with a small stage). The back room (where shows take place) isn't huge, but it is large enough to fit many touring acts.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the Paradise for never losing its feel: a real club with incredible bands! There are no $12 drinks and not too many people there just to be there (i.e. its NOT Lansdowne Street! and that's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by TJ M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place to catch emerging bands... It's big enough to be comfortable, but not too big to be cold. The front room is the best. Granted you will only see small and unkown bands up there, but I have…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lounge is my favorite, I guess because you can usually get a seat, easily get a beer, good food deals, and good music. I enjoy seeing bands in the backroom, but it isn't really that relaxing,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. My fav place to see a show..also great place to meet people, even just chilling outside.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great place for good shows and music Also a great place to meet new people.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kellie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here to see Wolfmother a little while ago... Good show, good sound, etc. The only bummer was the opening band was incredibly late so they kept pushing back the time to open the doors. I think…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat ..

5.0 of 5 stars. I rate most rock shows on whether or not it lived up to Robby Roadsteamer at the Paradise. Just doesn't get any better than that for outlandish stage antics. I've always loved the Boston music scene,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Paradise is my favorite place to catch live shows in Boston. It has an intimate feel (much smaller than Avalon or Axis) and the sound is great for everything from rock to electronica. I rarely stray…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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Shows booked here should stay here

This place is pretty right on, it's one of the premier venues in Boston. There's a front room bar t...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Allix T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Paradise Rock Club is a great venue for shows. Even in the short time that I've been here some really great acts have passed through: Stellastarr, Wolfmother...In spite of the awkwardness that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by bex g.

5.0 of 5 stars. while not the poshest place ever, i have seen some amazing concerts here...howie day and john mayer before they were big....poe, which is still far and away the best concert i have ever gone to...and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marissa P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good accoustics good drinks good show = great time. Even in the balcony, I was close enough to the performer to see her facial expressions. Love the intimate feel, definitely plan to check out…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerry L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I only went to one show here, but I really liked the space. The sound was good and it was nice to be able to go into the Paradise Lounge space while the opening act was playing in the Rock Club area,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh, the Paradise. I've seen so many amazing shows here: Prefuse 73, Built to Spill, M83, Stars, Colin Meloy, Autechre, Metric, and countless others. The atmosphere is really comfortable. There is a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by George K.

3.0 of 5 stars. So, this place is good because of the acts that are booked here and because the bartendresses are fit and know how to make a stiff one. They also know how to pour good drinks. The sound isn't great,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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The Paradise

Great sound quality, and it's a small place. If I were to go to a concert in Boston, I would choose...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ahhh the paradise. A great live show venue because if you want to go up front, you can squeeze your way, if you want to explore the different levels, there are of bunch of balconies, or if you just…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another favorite room to see a live show. I always go to the upstairs left (if you are looking down at the stage) and hang near the stairs or just to the side of them... I've seen some awesome shows…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike A.

4.0 of 5 stars. At the height of 5'5", I typically have to fight my way to the front early to get a good view of my favorite acts. Not at paradise. Their balcony that wraps all the way around while being spitting…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dylan C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is easy to get to, a good size, sounds pretty good, and attracts cool acts. Like any venue, you gotta dig the act to go, but once you're there, you won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Almost every show that I have loved in about the past four years has been at this venue. Most recently I heard Imogen Heap - Paradise Rock books some of my favorite acts, has a great space - a place…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good place to see a rock show. The larger room is a bit oddly shaped, but you can typically see the stage no matter where you are. I normally don't waste my money on drinks at a show, but the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here to see Metric and Bloc Party. Both shows were great thanks to the bands. The venu is semi-small just the way I like them. Bars are kind of small but they are split up and spread out…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe R.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I first walked in, I thought it seemed a bit too small, if that's possible. It's sort of a weird layout, too - more wide than deep (this will make sense once you've been there). A couple of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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best rock club in town

so many good acts pass thru the paradise great sight lines, cheap drinks, the best!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jared G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Small is one way to put it. I prefer cozy. You can always see the act, even when it's crowded, and you can generally find a seat or a booth when you're looking for them.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of Boston's classic rock venues, the Paradise still brings in quality acts every night of the week. Once inside however, it is nothing like the name may imply. Dark, dirty and crowded, the ground…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoff T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Usually always a good time, I saw a lot of all ages shows here when I was a kid. Now that I don't have to sneak in my own booze, it's even better. Good sound system, nice stage and they usually book…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Easy to find a clear view of the stage even when the place is crowded. Excellent for catching bands before they get huge or popular bands who want to play a smaller show. Get your tix at the box…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jyl D.

4.0 of 5 stars. i saw lifehouse here and it was great. small, the sound was great. Drinks were not an ungodly price Parking stunk-but thats COMM ave
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't say I love The Paradise enough. Located next BU's dorms and right on the T, you can't complain. Nor can you complain about the prices, which are totally resonable. While the venue features…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a good place to see a show. The venue is pretty small, has a balcony, and gets a good lineup. They have lots of jam bands, hip hop, and funk. The place doesn't have too much character, but…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Paradise is awesome for it's live rock. The from is called the lounge (cause it has more laid back stuff going on) the "Rock Club is past the Lounge. Shows here are legendary (Jack Johnson played…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret H.

5.0 of 5 stars. A lot of really good bands play here all the time, and the ticket prices tend to be very reasonable (generally cheaper than Avalon). It has a smallish three-level arena so no matter how crowded it…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael G.

4.0 of 5 stars. All you need to know is great bands come here and that this is the place to be. Their food is pretty typical barfare but not at all bad. Also, if you come for dinner, everything is only $4.95, which…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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Paradise Rock Club

My absolute favorite place for concerts in Boston! This venue is small enough to be intimate, but bi...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Paradise Rock club has a pretty decent cover charge, not too high. They tend to have off-beat or not-popular-in-Boston bands perform. My personal favorite is Pat Green, a Texas country artist who…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Juliette V.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the better venues in the area to catch a show. The staff is organized and the space is large. It still has that traditional Boston vibe- not fancy but lots of fun. The front lounge is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Carey P.

5.0 of 5 stars. My absolute favorite place for concerts in Boston! This venue is small enough to be intimate, but big enough to be comfortable. I have seen Cow