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    Brighton Music Hall

    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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    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).

    Is this an "all age" venue?

    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(105 reviews)
    0.9 miAllston/Brighton
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    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.

    First and foremost, we are lucky to have Scullers because it is ridiculously hard to find a live…read moremusic jazz venue in Boston. That being said, the place COULD NOT BE MORE ANNOYING. Food service is offered for the entirety of the shows, so just as your favorite band is hitting stride near the end of their last set, large platters of French fries and steaming salmon entrees are still making their way through the concert hall (there is nothing like the smell of a fried fishy dinner being consumed at a dark cafe table on both sides of your table). The kitchen door swings open constantly to accommodate food delivery: the fluorescent light that strobes the mezzanine is Walmart parking lot bright. The drinks menu is uninspired, and in these days where alcohol free cocktails/beverages are often requested, Sculler's offers only Michelob (that's right, Michelob) Ultra Zero. This particular Hilton Doubletree has historically (going back 20 years) struggled with its parking system, their exit scanner often does not work, an attendant has to be called and the line backs up to the third level. My suggestion: get rid of pay for parking, improve your bar menu (charge more for drinks!) and shut down food service during performances out of respect for the performers. The place could also use a house band that can open for the main act and perform on off nightS (hello Berklee College of Music). In summary: YOU NEED A BETTER MANAGER. On a positive note, the waitstaff could not be nicer.

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