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    3.2 (150 reviews)
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    Munah H.

    Came to Brighton Music Hall to see Mickey Guyton perform. It is very roomy so if you arrive to the event early you can be right at the front row! Staff was friendly and the concert was fun!

    Comedian Josh Thomas on stage at the Brighton Music Hall.
    Mollie M.

    This is a great small venue. I saw a comedy show (Josh Thomas) the other day and years ago I caught the band Rasputina there. I may have seen other things there over the years but it blends together. lol There is no parking, so if you keep a cool head you can try your luck on the street, but the venue suggests using spothero. Which I did and worked rather well (but I will never rent a parking spot if I am going some place by myself like that again).The fact there is no parking is made up for by the fact that there's great dining options both before and after whatever show you might see and it's just a fun neighborhood. Once you get into the venue the space is nice. There are 3 bars two in the front where the entertainment is and one in the back where there are some pool tables. They put out chairs for the comedy show (granted not enough for the whole audience) but I think most shows are standing room only. They listed both doors and start as 7pm which was a bummer. the start was 8 pm and they didn't open the doors until 7:15. There were a lot of cold people waiting outside. The 4 rating is because of the wait outside - once the show started I was happy but waiting to get in - and not giving any communication about it was rough. Acknowleding what was going on (i.e. there's a problem with sound, there's a problem with lights, theres's an unspecified problem and we're just sorry) would have made everyone happier rather than standing in that line wondering what the hell.

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    Jamie L.

    I like that this venue offers indie bands a place for their fans. Sometimes it is hard to find places that are not too big for new and upcoming bands. It is a small venue and that can cause some issues. If you have a small turn out, this venue is great. The issue is when you have a full house, with people shoulder to shoulder. All over the walls show signs of no crowd surfing and no moshing. You know what I saw? People would push into each other and bring people up to crowd surf, and the security stares at them and wave at them to stop. I would give a higher rating if they kicked people out who actually did this to stop it from happening in the first place. House of Blues is strict about that kind of thing and kicks out people who don't follow the rules. I don't like feet kicking me and people punching me for no reason while I try to watch a show. Otherwise, another issue is the start time. Show stated to start at 7am, so my friend wanted to come in while the opening act was going out. We get in at 7:30 and it's quiet.... The opener didn't start until 8pm. You can never trust the time the venue gives you. Overall, hope your next show isn't fully sold out and there is space on the floor.

    Katie Pruitt
    Ray Y.

    I like this place, when I'm not getting ripped off by the girl bartender. Pro: Nearly all the staff were helpful and respectful. The place is an intimate place to see rising stars or just favorites with a capacity of about 450. The sound system I above average. If you get there early you should find in street, possibly Harvard Axe. The cons: For Katie Pruitt the lighting was limited and not set up well. Mostly light from behind Katie makes for tricky pictures. And there didn't seem to be much options. The ceiling mounted speakers can block views, but they don't have many options. Standing only except a few chairs for the disabled to the left side of stage. The 3 bars can easily handle the crowd, but it can be noisy and I ordered one of their wacky drinks and must of said yes to something because I got a beer and a whacky drink. I said, " I only wanted the drink". She started tp tell me that I said yes , then gave up and in a huff saying, 'well you if you don't want it" she snatching it and down the sink it went. Come time for bill and you guessed it, I was charged for it. It was a madhouse and we were leaving so arguing didn't seem a good way to end a fun night. Next time I probably will pay in cash each drink. Which were kinda weak. In truth you can expect a 4 star time.

    Lyn Lapid concert with a sold out crowd! What an epic night!
    Kiki W.

    Great venue for small concerts and watching your favorite artists up close and personal! Brighton Music Hall staff is also great and very organized.

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    Haley C.

    Great venue! Very small so you can't be very far from the stage. It's standing room, The stage isn't very high up and the floor is flat through out the venue so if you are all the way the the back it is still hard to see (especially for us who are vertically challenged). Multiple bars, including one in a back section behind the stage with a pool table.

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    Cassandra B.

    I've seen a handful of metal and goth concerts here and I've gotta say, I think this is may favorite Boston venue for live music. Brighton Music Hall is pretty intimate and the drinks are cheap (well, Boston cheap). There's security at the entrance but I've never seen any employees intervene in the mosh pit. So it's kind of a free for all but pits are generally self-managing. Last, the bathrooms are clean and there's 4+ stalls. I really can't say I have any complaints with Brighton. It gets bonus points for the location and proximity to Grasshopper, Roxy's, and Fomu. YELP'S 2019 REVIEW CHALLENGE: #12

    If you think you see deer in the road turn your bright on
    Fox E.

    If the room is too dark, buy a few 100W bulbs and get your Bright On. Some pretty cool and often unsigned artists come through this music hall. The country doesn't seem to want any Indie music at the moment but Boston does and it's a credit to the city that this place is here and is still thriving.

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    Andres D.

    Pretty standard venue. For this concert the layout was very open, just the stage in the center and a few tables for mercy and booze on the sides. Otherwise the whole floor was just for standing with no assigned areas at all. I showed up pretty early and managed to establish a good spot up front. However that meant I had to wait a while in line out front since doors didn't open till fifteen minutes after the supposed beginning of the event. The booze tables have a good selection of drinks, including a lot of good local beers. Lots of cool artists come through here, so I definitely recommend looking for something that fits your tastes and checking it out!

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    Jenni F.

    This is a GREAT venue. Saw one of the best concerts I have seen in a long time (Spacey Jane) here and was struck by what a well-run machine this place is. The security is appropriate for this day and age. The bartenders are fast and pleasant. The space is small enough to feel intimate yet large enough to pack in a crowd that feels like a crowd. Even though it is a standing room venue with a flat floor, I could see/experience the show just fine standing in the back and I am about 5'7". I would DEFINITELY go back.

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    Livv W.

    great venue if you like intimate shows. small but still easy to move around and the bar has great drinks!!!

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    What a great place to see a show! Nice door staff. Amazing acoustics. It was cool inside during a heat wave and everyone was chill!

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    Ask the Community - Brighton Music Hall

    Do they allow cameras to take personal photos?

    It depends on the event. I know that Corrosion has their own photographer(s).

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    Depends on the show.

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    Yes they do at the bars

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    “With ample bar space on either side of the hall, easy access to restrooms in the back and plenty of merch space, BMH uses space to their advantage.”

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    Scullers Jazz Club

    Scullers Jazz Club

    3.7(106 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Allston/Brighton
    •$$$

    Last night 2 friends and I went to see Emmett Cohen, a favorite jazz pianist. The show was…read morefantastic; Emmett, his bass player and percussionist are top-notch jazz performers and anyone who likes jazz should rush to see them whenever they are in town. No photos since they announced "no photography" at the beginning of the show. I only saw one server working the lower level, and we had been seated for about 10 minutes before we even saw her, so we were concerned. That said, once she took our order for drinks they came pretty quickly I've been to Scullers many, MANY times and because there are so few jazz places in Boston I consider myself a regular. That said, as others have noted, there are a lot of tables packed together closely, and for me the best seats are on the left side of the room and near the stage where there is less crowding. The upper level of the room only works if you are in the front row of tables as those behind will likely have someone blocking the view of the stage. The seats at the very back of the room are high tables and better for viewing the stage, but you are at the mercy of fellow patrons if they are prone to chat instead of watching the show.

    Going to a jazz club isn't just about the music -- it's about the whole experience: the mood, a…read moredrink in hand, the atmosphere of the evening. Unfortunately, all of that was ruined last night before the show even started. The doors were supposed to open 45 minutes before the performance, specifically so guests would have time to be served drinks and food before the show. Instead, a large line formed outside -- mostly older guests who'd come for an evening of classic jazz. We stood outside for the full 45 minutes while staff strolled in and out at a leisurely pace, completely unhurried, telling us the payment system for drinks and food wasn't working and refusing to let anyone in. By some remarkable coincidence, the system got fixed right around the time the show was supposed to start. We were finally let in at that point, which pushed the actual start of the show back by 15 minutes. So instead of the promised 45 minutes to get everyone seated and served, staff had only about 15 minutes to work with -- nowhere near enough for a full room. We ended up getting our own drinks and appetizers just 10 minutes before the show ended, meaning we sat through nearly the entire performance without having ordered anything. The music itself may well have been good, but there was no enjoying the evening after a start like that -- the frustration overshadowed everything.

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    Scullers Jazz Club - High society orchestra.       20's Jazz

    High society orchestra. 20's Jazz

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    Roadrunner - General Admission standing room floor

    Roadrunner

    3.3(89 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Caught Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentleman here and was a great show. The GA tickets is standing…read moreonly and there is a large area for everyone. There is a balcony area if you wish to pay extra for your ticket as well, but it is a bit farther from the stage so if you want up close and personal, go GA and get there early. Limited street parking, but ample garages very close that charge $20 for event parking. Departing was quicker than a lot of venues I have been to from garage just up the street. Security and staff are quick to process and get you in. May want to pregame as drinks are a bit spendy here. Restrooms set off from the floor with dedicated entrance and exit to make the traffic flow good. Good smaller venue to get up close and personal for a show.

    These people literally stole $500 from me and my husband…read more Just another upset person writing a review that will be ignored. Way to take zero accountability for anything you do to make people unhappy, way to provide atrocious service and then run away from it. Zero improvements... is embarrassing. You're not even trying to do better. Here's my story. My husband had bought tickets back in like May for Slayyyter here. We were really excited about going. We get there, wait an hour in line. Finally get in and we're standing so close to the stage. I'm all excited. And then I start to overheat and feel dizzy. I tell my husband I think I'm gonna be sick and excuse myself to run to the bathroom. I'm running, literally holding my puke in throwing up in my mouth- I finally find the bathroom and as I'm throwing up I hear people outside talking and talking to my husband. Someone's like "yeah a little bit got on the floor, she has to go, yeah" and someone asking if I was drinking. I finish up in the stall and when I come out there is an "EMT" lady and a "security" lady. Both incredibly rude as soon as they saw me. The EMT lady just goes, "been drinking tonight, huh?" I showed her the X on both my hands that meant I wasn't drinking and couldn't buy alcohol in the venue. I told her I've been sober over 2 years and just overheated and I was okay. She goes "go ahead and wash your hands so we can go outside and talk" as if I'm about to get in trouble. I'm like "talk about what? I just overheated" she's like "yeah well venues have policies" and walked out. I'm like ??? Okay? So we go out and there's like 4 different people there telling us that vomiting is a biohazard so we have to leave. They don't listen to anything we have to say, don't offer us a refund, don't ask to check on me, give me water, nothing. They were treating me like I was a stupid belligerent drunk when I was stone cold sober and literally fine to go back in the crowd. Those tickets were like $500. I was literally crying as they shoved us out the side door and didn't even offer any kindness. Absolute insanity. Got ready, drove 2 hours to Boston, waited an hour in line and finally was 3rd row ready to see the show and this had to happen. I sent an email to see if I can get a refund or something because I don't know how they can just treat people that way. Didn't even offer water or anything else either. So incredibly rude. And just out $500 for what? I'm still so upset. It's like man, if you hate people so much and you're a rude, nasty person with no compassion, why be a fkin EMT? Again. Clearly yall don't even care but I'm posting this for the awareness of others. I'm not going to be silent about this one. I'm 32 and been to so many concerts in my life. Saw Lady Gaga 6 times. Twice in the big city of Chicago. Never had an experience this horrendous. You truly should be embarrassed. And I will be emailing and writing reviews and spreading the word about this issue until something is done. You don't steal $500 from people and not even give them a water as you shove them out the door for overheating. Maybe in my next review I'll be more polite and less angry. Doubt it.

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    Roadrunner - Such a great show on New Year's Eve 2023!

    Such a great show on New Year's Eve 2023!

    Roadrunner - Down on the floor for the second set

    Down on the floor for the second set

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    Club Passim - Passim burger with Thyme fries

    Club Passim

    4.3(130 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Harvard Square, West Cambridge
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    I'd been here for lunch once or twice over 20 years ago, never for a show. Funky set up with long…read morerows of tables. There are nice side tables but the show was almost sold out by the time I learned about the show and was able to purchase tickets. Fun time, would go again.

    Great experience here seeing Puerto Rican cuatro player Fabiola Mendez. The space opens at 7 for…read more8pm shows and you can order drinks and food from a limited, but tasty menu. We opted for their Passim burger with thyme fries on a brioche bun which exceeded my expectations for a place that's primarily a music venue. I thought the food would be more of an afterthought but it was equivalent to a casual bistro or gastropub. We sat right in the front row which was amazing for the experience and pics but I would recommend maybe bringing some ear protection if you sit this close. Our show was supposedly sold out but we lucked out that the folks seated next to us didn't show- otherwise I could see that one would be really packed in here as the seating is extremely close together. The performance was amazing! We absolutely loved the show and the intimate vibes. I also really appreciated that Fabiola took some time to explain her instrument, some Puerto Rican history and her experience growing up playing a folk instrument. She graduated from Berklee in 2018 and also brought in a Cuban tres player named Olivia Soler Espinosa in the latter part of her performance who is currently studying at Berklee. Another cool aspect of this place was the mixed ages. There was a good representation of older folks who looked like they have been coming to Passim since the 60s as well as younger folks in their 20s and 30s as well as folks in between. Anyone should feel welcome here.

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    Club Passim - Interior as it opened

    Interior as it opened

    Club Passim - Entrance

    Entrance

    Club Passim - I was there. Sept 26, 1967. Sam Lay, jazz drummerextraordinaireplayed Club 47. slap slap, Sam sheared the drum sticks clean in half.

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    I was there. Sept 26, 1967. Sam Lay, jazz drummerextraordinaireplayed Club 47. slap slap, Sam sheared the drum sticks clean in half.

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