JUSTIN TSUCALAS
SEAN REILLY
Top : The Sound Garden in Fell ’ s Point is the perfect place to discover new music . Above : At Metro Gallery , experience Baltimorebased acts in an intimate performance atmosphere .
of local artists , with a regular lineup of Baltimore-based musicians and performers taking the stage . Some of the notable local acts that have performed at The Crown include experimental pop artist Abdu Ali , electronic musician Dan Deacon and indie rock band Lower Dens .
Start your evening of entertainment on the right note with dinner at Venezuelan restaurant Alma Cocina Latina , which has an ongoing Latin music series featuring stellar singers and guitarists . Or , for a more eccentric experience , head to The Royal Blue . The bar features live music and DJs spinning everything from funk to soul to disco .
Nearby Metro Gallery is a more intimate space that showcases Baltimore-based musicians and performers . Some of the notable local acts that have performed at
Metro Gallery include indie pop band Future Islands , experimental rock band Horse Lords and punk rock band Ed Schrader ’ s Music Beat .
It ’ s impossible to get the full Baltimore indie music experience without seeing a show at Ottobar in Remington . This iconic venue has been a staple of Baltimore ’ s music scene for over two decades , hosting a range of national and local acts from punk rock to bedroom pop to hip hop . Some of the notable local acts that have played at Ottobar include War on Women , Blacksage and Wildhoney , plus rising star Snail Mail . Ottobar also frequently hosts popular dance parties like Emo Nite and Sad & Boujee .
Want to go even deeper into our underground music scene ? Let us put you on to The Compound , The Depot , Normals Books & Records , 8x10 , Holy Frijoles , The Sound Garden and Teavolve Café .
Baltimore ’ s dynamic music community reflects the city ’ s rich history , creative culture and diverse population . We ’ re home to a wealth of talented musicians , performers and artists who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in live music and entertainment and putting Baltimore on the map as a must-see music destination . Whether you ’ re looking for punk rock , indie pop , smooth jazz , experimental electronic music or a little bit of everything , Baltimore ’ s music scene is worth exploring . VB
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