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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a handful of small venues for concerts in the Boston area, but hadn't been to the Paradise Rock Club until this past week to see Mark Lanegan. Man, I've been missing out! Bands big and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Paradise is definitely the best room in town for seeing your favorite band up close and personal. There are no tough guy bouncers or barricades in your way, just rock n' roll and good vibes. If...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
wow this place was bussssy when I went there! totally jam packed! no room to move,,, the place itself was massive and the act was entertaining.... prices are the standard 5-6 dollars, and the cover...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously many reviews for the Paradise Rock Club. I was here with a friend. It was not for a rock concert but a reggae concert. It really sucked.They have a bar. The crowd was mixed. My friend is not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see anyone...small venue (which I prefer) that has character.My only complaint would be where the stage is located compared to where you would sit, but who gets to sit at concerts...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Saw CKY there over the weekend, it was fine. Drinks aren't overpriced, bartenders/bouncers are fine.In the show, the sound is alright and the floor is big enough to move around.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't comment on the food as I've never eaten there, but since the place is hardly marketing up its role as a restaurant, I don't think it's necessary to review the food.Paradise has great shows...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As you may expect from the name, this place has a steady stream of decent rock bands, a nice booze selection, and moderate prices, as well as lots of seats and room to stand. For a place that caters...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks are pretty cheap but not to strong. The security guards are not intimidating at all and too stupid to realize that half of the people I was with were using fakes. Its got a really cool...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading a lot of these reviews I think that people just don't get what a true rock show experience is about.You can buy tickets at the box office and avoid those stank Live Nation fees.You can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Paradise has great intimate shows for semi established bands. Its best to get there early for a decent view and bring ear plugs but this is the sort of venue that makes concerts worth while....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I should preface this review by saying I used to frequent The Paradise when I was younger, and perhaps more generous in wasting my time. I have seen many a rock show, and the Paradise used to be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Paradise is a great small venue and the kind of place you go if you're dying to have your favorite rock star drip sweat on you - because yes you can get that close. That being said it is kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is just for the lounge. For my review of the rock club, see the listing for Paradise Rock Club. My experience at the Paradise Lounge was not stellar - it had maybe one waitress working...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is kind of a review for both the rock club and the lounge but my most recent experience was for Simian Mobile Disco(!) at the Rock Club. My friend and I got drinks at the Lounge pre-show, which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've also never had a bad time here. The crowd is mixed definitely but people are generally pretty friendly. I went there Saturday night before the Kings of Leon show. We got really quick service and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like seeing shows at Paradise. I've seen a few amazing ones (Liam Finn, Joshua Radin, etc.). It's a neat venue and unbelievably intimate. Here are the things I like about Paradise:- Convenient to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive never had a bad time here. Best place in boston to see a show. depending on the show you can usually mingle with the band if they are wondering around. Bartenders are ridiculously nice so tip them...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Paradise is a great club for a lot of reasons, but one huge factor are the amazing bands that play here. I had a great experience seeing Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys. The venue is easy to get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The thing I love about this place is that the lounge that serves food. It's very convenient for grabbing a bite to eat before a show. Some of the waitresses have a great sense of humor.Me: *sits...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can catch some really good shows here, the ticket prices are pretty reasonable considering the acts and public transportation is right nearby. Why not a higher rating? It's good, but it's not the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent place to see a show, in either the lounge or the rock club. I went for dance night one time, i think it was called happy endings or hipster asshole dance revival or something to that effect,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...ok. Went last weekend for Sara Bareillis. Didn't bother getting there too early, since I am 26 now, and beyond my waiting-out-in-the-cold-to-get-up-close days.. but.. I kind of wish I had. Got...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Paradise is one of my favorite places to see a show. It would be perfect if not for the recent setup change (which brought on the beer price jack-up) and the huge pillar in the center of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place because it's small, but tends to get some bigger named bands to play here anyway. For me, getting close to the action is key. I'd rather a tiny place than a stadium show any...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had never been to the Paradise before. Which is absurd because I've been to 300 shows in my life and never one there. The venue is small, has a crappily designed layout (huge pole in the middle of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Traveled to Boston to see Matt Wertz on Feb 6th. It was a great show and this club was a great place to see the show! I like that there is a bar right there you can hang at leading up to the show....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Liam Finn here Sept 13th.I unfortunately forget who the opening band was.But it was AwesomeHanging out at the balcony was cool, as long as your not over 6'2". The ceilings a very low. They do...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen close to 100 shows as the 'Dise, and it's always been my favorite venue. It's a smaller club, so you can always see the band -- unless you're stuck behind one of those two support beams on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite club of it's size in the city. I've seen some of my favorite acts play here, the sound is great and almost anywhere you stand has a decent view. I get there via the good ol' MBTA, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow I've managed to have gone about 17 years of watching live music in this city without ever going to the Paradise. Finally went there for the Ohgr show this past weekend. I thought the setup...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Dise because I can get close to the stage without being a %$& about it, even if I get thereafter the opening band is finished. Yes the layout is weird, but the sound is usually pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is with all the hating on Paradise? Seriously, this is one of the most low-key, down-to-earth, honest-to-god, rock-n-roll clubs in Boston! I'm sorry if it was too "stuffy" for some of you, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me go to the Paradise, that's all I ask, and go on cursing them there, and them look down and hear me, that might take some of the shine off their bliss.Nothing to be done.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We caught the Jonathan Coulton show last night at the Paradise and were pleasantly surprised. The space is indeed "weird", but makes sense for the small amount of space they have to work with in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for my first time last night to see Jack's Mannequin. I read these Yelp reviews before I got there, so I sort of knew what to expect. But here are some more details for others before you go....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ugh why is there a giant pole right in front of the middle of the stage??!!! it pisses me off every time! the pole and the general fact that i can never see very well (is the stage lower than a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks. It used to be cool when it was a bar/lounge but now it's just a staging area for the shows they put on in the back room. It sucks now that there's no live music there. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Paradise! It has some of the best rock concerts and the venue is pretty small, which is nice. It has a nice lounge, so if you want a break you can always head in there and sit down. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A legend on the Boston scene, I have seen countless amazing concerts here. I believe U2 had their first ever American show here in the early 80's.I have seen so many awesome bands here such as: The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love love love love the dise. still the best place in boston for seeing a concert. just came back from seeing cut copy. awesome. i had such a great time - even if my view was a bit obstructed at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The two stars still stand, but I really think it's worth noting that out of 8 people I've talked to about going to gigs here since I wrote the review, 6 either mentioned 'claustrophobic' or 'weird...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite live music venue in Boston has brought me Ratatat, Liz Phair, the Super Furry Animals, and Blonde Redhead. This intimate space doesn't obstruct views from really anywhere, the acoustics...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to see shows in Boston - I can see no matter where I stand (unless it's behind the really big pole in the center, but that's mostly avoidable) and the acoustics are great....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK paradise. lets go.so i went to see my friend's boss' band. Im not that into rock shows. All you people who love rock, you own this place, this place is your fav, those of us who arent that into...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite venue in Boston, this place holds true to what a rock club is all about. Dark, dirty and NO seats. It is always a great experience, and no matter where you stand, you feel like you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first concert at the Dise was in September of 2001 for John Mayer (hehe), about two weeks after starting my education at BU. Most recent show was two nights ago for Mates of State, and I'll say...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
RIP Paradise Lounge as one of my fave venues for up and coming (and some famous) artists. No more music.. you'll have to go to the rock club for that. Well.. the sound was kicking out anyway. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experience here has been crowded, crappy and wonderful. The Paradise was nice enough to book my favorite band's reunion show, and I love them for it. (Yay, Sheila Divine). The drinks are nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Lounge many times but Thursday was my first time at the Rock Club. We saw MGMT and I have to say this is without question now my favorite venue in Boston. The place was sold out but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Paradise a lot as a venue for shows . It's laid out so no matter where you are, you can enjoy the show, but it's also really easy to get close to the front - I've never come here and not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is okay for shows. i don't like the acoustics. better places around to see a show but i go if the band is worthy of my presence. last time i was here i rode drunk on the back of my own...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Amy and I went to a Sia concert and had a blast here. We got there a little early so dropped by Brown Sugar just down the street to fill up on food and got back into the club just in time....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't come here often... actually I only come here when there's a concert that I want to see. That being said, it's a great venue for concerts. It's big enough to accommodate a good number of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this venue. I saw a show here a while back, and while it did get a little crowded and crazy, it was not too bad. The general stage area is set up well, with seating available on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting family in Boston and we came to see DeVotchKa. The band was great, the club is great, it was hot, sweaty and crowded, just what a rock club should be. I loved it.But what I really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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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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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have only been once and it was very packed. The whole event there was amazing and I had such a great time!! I would recommend going here to see a gig. It smells a bit when it is full!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Paradise on exactly four occasions:1) Mission of Burma, July 20062) Rick Webb's Barbarian Party, December 20073) Yelp Elite event, February 20084) Tapes 'N Tapes, April 2008Oh, and I went...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
They book FANTASTIC acts, but it is a bit frustrating that they seem to kind of over-stuff the space. I'm not that tall, so I really hate general admission shows where everyone stands and the floor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to see a show. I have great memories of paying like $15 to see Regina Spektor or the Dresden Dolls before they got huge and started selling tickets at $70 a pop in places...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While they're not known for booking the best bands or their pub food, the Lounge did have some great dance nights and an incredible staff hands down. This includes bartenders, sound people, security...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite place to see shows. It's very intimate and fairly low-key - the stage is only about a step up from where the audience sits around individual tables. No pushing and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three things I am not:- tall- wealthy- a 14-year-old boy.Hence, the Paradise is the venue for me. Every time I've seen a show here I've been able to get way close to the stage, close enough to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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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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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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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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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. you get to see the artist not too far like if you go to huge place, you cannot even see them. Cool thing is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
The table was wobbly and the background music playing before the show was deafeningly loud, but I do enjoy the rare instance of being able to not only sit but also eat real food at a show. Plus the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I saw the BraveryThis morning I saw the toilet bowl of stall 5.I'M BUSY!This venue for whatever reason, is shaping up to be a favorite of mine in the Boston area. Been here a few times...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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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.I'm so glad it turned...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lounge is definitely a chill place, but can get pretty crowded when there's a good act playing. For instance, there must have been at least 120 people there for tonight's Andy McKee show. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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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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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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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't really care or need to compare this witih the rock club next door, but this place is just as chill and intimate.It's smaller and has tables as opposed to a mosh/dance area in front of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Yes, it's a small, intimate setting for your favorite groups.Cons: Is it just me, or is this place a total pain to get to unless you go to BU? If you go to shows at all frequently in Boston,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place for shows along with the Middle East. I've seen quite a few acts here like Prefuse 73 and Broadcast to name a few and all of them have been that much more enjoyable due to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sound, cool room, love the balcony area. Best suited for quieter, more chilled out bands. Lots of tables and chairs, which most hard rockin venues aren't into. Staff seemed friendly. Would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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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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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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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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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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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)No one EVER fucking dances. (no star)horrendous beer selection. (no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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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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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen so many great shows here, that even if The Paradise sucked, I'd still have to give at least three stars. So many great memories. I love the small venue, the balconies, the bars by the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
dear paradise lounge:you ruined my evening 2 february 2007. i had gone several days in advance to purchase tickets to see sara bareilles and was given an apathetic and ever-so-unhelpful response that,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went I wasn't impressed one bit. When I heard they served food I was taken aback a little bit but tried it anyhow. The pizza was pretty good, but we ordered mushroom and when it came...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of the Paradise Lounge. Great bands in an intimate setting, lots of tables if you get there early enough, nice big bar, friendly staff. haven't tried the food, so can't comment on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll make this long review short and sweet, because with my current blood to caffeine ratio I need to speed through more Yelp reviews STAT:I love this place. Happy Endings, Hot Lunch, there are so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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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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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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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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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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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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This place is pretty right on, it's one of the premier venues in Boston. There's a front room bar that usually has lighter, more acoustic acts, and the main stage area where the acts are as eclectic ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been in the lounge a few times and while I like the setup, I haven't really liked the experience. More often than not I find i'm the only person drinking beer in a sea of underage, angsty,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am currently planning a benefit at the Paradise Lounge on June 17th with four amazing bands. This establishment is completely professional and completely AMAZING. If you do not go to see...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really like how small and intimate this part of paradise is. i have seen a few bands here, and while they are mostly new or relatively unknown -- it is a great place to see some interesting live...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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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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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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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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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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Great sound quality, and it's a small place. If I were to go to a concert in Boston, I would choose between this place and The Roxy. No other locations have this nice an atmosphere with such a small...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lounge, separate from the main part of Paradise is a very nice and personal setting that serves as a small venue, bar, and restaurant. The cover fee tends to be around $5. The live music is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DJed here on Tuesday, opening for a band called Usual Suspecks and the venue was really perfect. I've only been here once and never tried the food, but this room has really really good acoustics and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Eric Benet perform here, and it only cost 15 bucks. And the price of drinks didn't kill me either, which is more than I can say for any club in NY. The atmosphere was just right, I have to say...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lounge has pretty good food and its cheap most of the time (try to make it for the $4.95 specials). The bar is pretty good too. The club is probably the best place to see live music in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
i saw lifehouse here and it was great. small, the sound was great. Drinks were not an ungodly priceParking stunk-but thats COMM avethey have great acts here and the tickets are reasonablethe balcony...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Cowboy Mouth, Jump Little Children and Edwin McCain perform ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
This venue has such an abnormal shape, very wide but short. Meaning it's a rectangle where the long edge is the stage. And it's pretty long. I saw guided by voices here a few years ago and the show...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are a few names that stick out in the boston music scene- Roxy, Avalon, and the Paradise. There is usually a music show here every night. A lot of big names play here; bands recently played...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another great place to see a show in Boston. Parking can be a pain. The box office is open days, so pick up tickets there before the show and save yourself some $$ by not getting them day-of or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not to be confused with the Paradise main room, the lounge is a bar/restaurant-ish room with one of the cleanest stages in boston. Great place to see a live band, and you can sit down and stuff your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Paradise is one of Boston's best rock rooms. It's now two rooms, actually- front and back. The front area (the Paradise Lounge) typically has more acoustic performances, and the back is for your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to see live music on this side of the Charles.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2005
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