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Live Music, of All Kinds, Any Day of the Week

music clubs; we feel ownership of them. Mere venues of entertainment? No, these are secondary homes where we create cherished, indelible memories. We know the best spots to sit and stand, have deep associations with the smells, can navigate the bathrooms with our eyes closed, and, best of all, recognize kindred spirits among the workers, owners, audience members, and performers, No wonder how grateful we are to have these places

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