San Jose and the Silicon Valley have plenty of night clubs and with DJ’s playing the top twenty songs on the weekend, but it also offers live music platforms to enjoy any genre from indie to rap music. Each venue having enough room to enjoy a drink after a long week, and show off your dance moves on the dance floor.
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At the corner of First Street and San Salvador, the Ritz in its first year in the SoFa District has created buzz with a variety of music from 80’s to 90’s , alternative, and rock . The Ritz has dance parties for example the Atomic Dance Party weekly. This is the place in the Sofa District to get a drink at a good value and a good rock band.
Café Stritch a staple of the SoFa district with its classy and relaxing environment. The musical acts are a diverse mix of genres from jazz to indie bands. This is place to grab a coffee and vibe out to some jazz from The Eulipions Jazz Jam who perform every Sunday night. The best part is most of the shows charge no fee to enter and enjoy the entertainment.
Since the BackBar opened it has gotten the reputation of what live music represents. One night you can listen to a local punk band and the next a hip hop musician. This place brings a mix of music talents at any given night. This is the place for music lovers looking for a new artist to listen to, and enjoy a lovely night.
Poor House Bistro is the New Orleans culture meets San Jose. The essence of New Orleans can be found here from the food to the blues, jazz and funk music. The Poor House Bistros plays live music every night. This spot will fulfil your New Orleans food craving while enjoying good old blues music.
San Pedro Square Market in the heart of downtown, and is the go to place to enjoy a variety of restaurants and live music on the weekend. Grab a drink inside of the San Pedro Square Market Bar, and relax outside in the patio. The spacious patio gives you enough room to dance and feel the music of the night.
If you’re looking for a venue that plays country music that isn’t the Saddle Rack in Fremont , Broken Spoke in San Jose is the place to check out. A venue with plenty of room to dance to swing and even line dance . The best days to attend are Thursdays when there is no cover charge. Go ahead and get a drink and listen to the local country bands.
The huddle is perfect if you are looking for live music and even showing off your karaoke skills for the night. A comfy environment where you can mingle with strangers and leave with new friends, this place goes from rock and roll to smooth vibes.
Quarter Note in Sunnyvale is has a little bit of everything for a fun night . The entertainment includes live music from alternative and indie on the weekends and karaoke battles. If you want to show off your musical talents this place encourages music expression. At the same time grab a drink and play some pool while the live band is jamming out. This place is best for the chill late nights.
The Blue Note Lounge is a hole in a wall venue, but a goodie. If you’re looking for a place in Milpitas to hang out with good company then Blue Note is the place to go. The music goes from old school, jazz and blues. The venue even has karaoke nights. Grab couple friends, get some drinks and relax to the oldies.
