The Showbox
Built in 1939, the Showbox is the premier music venue in the city to catch some great touring acts. The venue comfortably holds about 1,100 spectators, so there’s a good chance you can find tickets for your favorite act. Musical acts vary from rock and blues to metal to hip hop. There are also two bars inside to grab a beer or cocktail before, during, or after the performance.
Cafe Racer
If you’re looking to get away from the huge venues and see something a little more personal, head over to the Racer Cafe. This quaint locale has live music most nights of the week, concentrating on local acoustic and folk acts. They also serve some great coffee, beer, breakfast, and sandwiches throughout the day. Inside, you’ll also find the Official Bad Art Museum of Art, showcasing, well, terrible art.
Electric Tea Garden
The transcendence of electronic dance music, or EDM, was once thought as a passing fad. However, after over a decade of popularity, the genre seems ready to maintain its spotlight in popular music. For those that love dancing til they collapse while scoping out strobe lights and lasers, the Electric Tea Garden is your destination. Featuring many local and national DJs, this venue prides itself more on feeling like a house party and less like a rave. Even so, the visual effects and music are still the highlights.
The Tractor Tavern
Get out your best Western shirt for the Tractor Tavern, as it’s quickly become the top spot to hear local alt-country jams. There are folding chairs throughout the venue to sit and sip a drink, or you can just meander about the venue and meet some of the local musicians and music enthusiasts. Other genres of music are also heard such as jazz and rock, depending on what day of the week you choose to go.
The Triple Door
Located right downtown, the Triple Door was originally a vaudeville venue, so even after its most recent renovation in 2002, it still feels like a speakeasy. Here, you can check out some of the best jazz acts that roll through town, performing everything from the standards to new experimental sounds. While you’re there, you can grab a table and order from a fully stocked bar or order some great Asian fusion cuisine. There are only 50 places to sit and over 200 standing spots, so it can get a bit crowded for some of the most heralded acts. Plan accordingly.
No matter what your taste in music, the vibrant Seattle scene is sure to please your ear. Make sure you visit a few of these places to hear live music, and who knows, you may just become one of the first people to catch the next big act.
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