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Best Places To See Local Musicians In Baltimore

It has been said, by someone unknown, that "Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it a rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul." Music can have a therapeutic effect and mean something different to each individual's taste. No matter the genre, there is someone who appreciates, sings or plays that particular kind of music. In the Baltimore area, there are different strokes for different folks and a venue which offers music to soothe the savage beast within.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 547-7328
bsomusic.org

Located in the Mt. Vernon section of Baltimore City, the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall has been in existence since 1982. The
music, usually featured, is classical and performed by the world-renowned Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Although classical music is the dominant genre played, other types of music are featured as well.

Rams Head Live
20 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 244-1131
www.ramsheadlive.com

Located in downtown Baltimore, in close proximity to the famous Inner Harbor, Rams Head Live is the premier place to experience
live bands and a variety of music, including jazz, rap and rock. The venue features, according to the website, "two food kiosks
that offer quick food and drink options including pizza, smoothies, and craft soda." Rams Head Live is open Mondays  Saturdays
from 10:00 am – 10:30 pm and Sundays from 12–10:30 p.m.

Cat's Eye Pub
1730 Thames St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-9866
catseyepub.com

According to the website, this venue has been In business since 1975. Located in the Fells Point area of Baltimore, this bar features
live music each night. It is also a cozy place to take in TV sports & sip a brew or two. The offerings by the various bands include live
Blues, Jazz, Rock, Soul, Folk, Rockabilly, Zydeco and Pop music. Cat's Eye Pub is open seven days a week.

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The Horse You Came In On Saloon
1626 Thames St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 327-8111
www.thehorsebaltimore.com/

Located in the Fells Point area, The Horse You Came In On Saloon is the place to be for live music, good food and lots of fun. This is one of the oldest saloons in the country. This venue opens daily at 11:00 a.m., with the live music starting at 1:00 p.m. Come on down to The Horse You Came In On. You might even experience the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe!

Club 347
347 N Calvert St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 506-7200
club347.com

Club 347 offers the best in Jazz music. there are two floors where patrons can sit and enjoy the mellow offerings of the various bands featured or dance the night away. Monday nights feature jam sessions while Thursdays offer sultry jazz, blues or rhythm and blues. Club 347 is located in downtown Baltimore and is the perfect place for jazz lovers or those who just want to chill a bit.

Related: New Paramount Music Venue Coming To Baltimore

Vickie Lawson is a freelance writer whose work can be found on Examiner.com.

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