- A night of live music is easy to find in Houston.guitar guitarist music musical instrument image by david hughes from Fotolia.com
The fourth-most-populous city in the United States, Houston sits on a flat Gulf Coast plain traversed by tree-lined bayous. With its sprawling freeways, downtown skyscrapers and large shopping malls, Houston is known for its oil and gas industry, expansive medical institutions and high-tech businesses.
Although Houston is not considered a major tourist destination, the city treats both locals and visitors to a vibrant nightlife scene that includes plenty of live music clubs. - Located in Nasa off Egret Bay, Scout Bar is a multivenue rock club that offers live music every night by local, regional and national bands that include reggae shows, blues and open mike nights. Visitors can dance to the beats of DJ-led music such as '80s and hip-hop in the Green Room and Red Velvet Room. Scout Bar offers several drink specials such as $2 beers.
Scout Bar
18307 Egret Bay
Houston, TX 77058
281-335-0002
scoutbar.com - With its fluorescent green exterior decked with Christmas lights, Super Happy Fun Land is known as a venue for live underground jazz and experimental electronic music by local and national bands.
The establishment strives to create a quirky and playful atmosphere for guests that encourages mingling. Sit on a futon or church pew to enjoy the music in the Super Happy Theatre while playing with board games and sock puppets, or chat with regulars on the outdoor patio.The establishment also houses a lending library and a small art gallery featuring local art.
Super Happy Fun Land
3801 Polk St.
Houston, TX 77003
713-880-2100
superhappyfunland.com - Located near the University of St. Thomas, Cezanne Jazz is a cozy space that draws a crowd of jazz aficionados who come to enjoy the rhythms of live acoustic music. Known as Houston's home for acoustic jazz, the establishment hosts local, regional and national musicians on Fridays and Saturdays. Guest artists have included Mark Levine, Randy Brecker and Billy Hart. Come in jeans if you like, as the dress code is casual.
Cezanne Jazz
4100 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-522-9621
cezannejazz.com
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