Atlanta Music Scene

3110 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 (map)

Lodged in an old movie theatre in the heart of Buckhead, this cross-genre venue seats 1,000 and is able to bring in both on-the-rise national acts, yet still house the local bands who are about to break.

437 Moreland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

Atlanta's trendiest untrendy bar bolsters Little Five Points' nightlife with loud music, cheap PBR and an unpretentious crowd. Head to venue on Thursdays, when showcases are free but typically house buzzworthy local acts.

660 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)

Is there any more fitting place for a classic old jazz club, than two doors down from the famed Fox Theatre? Churchill does jazz five nights a week, and the cover is rarely more than $10.

152 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 (map)

In what is maybe the coolest venue in the country, this old Baptist Tabernacle was converted into a concert hall in 1995. High profile acts like No Doubt, Stone Temple Pilots and Dave Matthews Band have blown off the big venues to play this concert cathedral.

515-B N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)

Decatur's unplugged music venue, also known as the Indigo Girls' and John Mayer's launching pad. This intimate spot is known for it's respectful and passionate audience, and the Monday night open mic nights, where Mr. Mayer got his start.

1150 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (map)

The best dance club for international house DJ's, this opulent old 1920's opera house brings in the likes of heavy hitters like Oakenfold and Tiesto. Even without a big headliner, this is a big draw for the weekend Midtown dance crowd.

1479 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)

Blues and barbecue is an old classic combo, and Maddy's does live blues 7 nights a week. The 'cue is better than average and nightly cheapo beer specials help the cause.

64 3rd Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)

This soulful live music cafe feels like it's caught in a time warp as an underground club in the 70's. Mostly known for spoken word nights, rappers, singers, and poets take the stage to a usually tough-judging crowd.

816 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

What was once the place to see up-and-coming music, this Highlands basement bar turned into a themey karaoke and cover-band bar in 2007. Their popular Metalsome Monday and Yacht Rock nights sell out frequently.