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Your soul craving:
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Head for ...
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Surround yourself with ...
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in an atmosphere ...
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and …
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along to ...
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Raw, local punk power
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The Hi-Fi Club 11729 Detroit Ave., Lakewood;
hificoncertclub.com
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musicians. Musicians own the bar, the bartenders are all in bands and the patrons are all involved in side projects.
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swathed in dark, industrial décor, it’s a Trent Reznor video waiting to happen
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thrash out.
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heavy metal karaoke on Wednesday nights, and bands including Hobo Breakfast and The Goth Father.
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Classy, cool riffs
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2527 2527 W. 25th St., Cleveland; (216) 771-2527
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30- and 40-somethings sipping martinis.
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that doesn’t look like much from the outside, the wood-paneled cocktail bar channels the clean, casual, friendly atmosphere of Cheers.
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relax with a Barbie Doll (raspberry Stoli, orange liqueur, champagne and a splash of Chambord).
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the jazzy sounds of Cat Walk Blue.
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A concert ... any concert
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The Agora 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland;
clevelandagora.com
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a mish-mash of humanity; Agora shows attract the weirdest people, and the most normal of folks.
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of sippers, sitters and chillers, you can get there early and grab a table for an unobstructed view.
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nod your head like everyone else.
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The Black Keys, Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, The Pretenders or another of the wide range of acts booked at this historic house of Cleveland rock.
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Split-your-friggin’-head-open metal and rock
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Peabody’s 2083 E. 21st St., Cleveland;
peabodys.com
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tattoo-laden dudes and chicks who could beat you up.
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that’s rowdy, rough and really kind of über-hardcore.
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try not to accidentally wander into the mosh pit.
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Japanese screamers The Loudness and Cleveland’s favorite metal maniacs, Mushroomhead.
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Youth angst and rebel yells
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Pat’s in the Flats 2233 W. Third St., Cleveland;
patsintheflats.com
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old-lady bartenders who can sling a drink faster than anyone on West Sixth, and the band — there’s no stage here.
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oozing grimy charm, it’s a bare-bones rock club that’s completely unpretentious.
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enjoy cheap beer ($2.50), cheap shots ($4) and cheap covers ($5).
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local, underground, indie newcomers and mainstays such as Deaf by Arms
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The inside track on soon-to-be-famous rockers
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Grog Shop 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights; grogshop.gs
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bohemian kids from the East Side and indie-rock hounds from all over.
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that’s a lot more pleasant since it moved down the road, but still extremely loud.
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rage like it’s CBGB … sort of.
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mash-up masters Girl Talk, college-rock rising stars Band of Horses and indie-rock bands who traveled to the venue in an old van.
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Live music from your iPod playlist
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House of Blues 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland;
hob.com/cleveland
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music enthusiasts willing to pay a little more to hear their faves.
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that deftly harmonizes thousands of vivid colors and hundreds of little-known artists’ paintings and artwork.
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sing loud and proud — you know all the words!
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Rusted Root, Wilco, Guster, The Raspberries, Gospel Brunch: Anything goes.
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