Unlike other, larger venues, where ticket prices can easily climb into triple digits, The Paradise offers general admission between $25-$40. When the lights come up on performers, half the crowd is captured in the glow. The entire space is for standing-room only.
The stage sits only a few feet above the ground. Less than 1,000 concert-goers can fit into the space, giving the space an electric energy. The other element that makes the venue a must-visit is its size. It has the makings of a great punk venue with its black walls, no windows, and a wide-open floor. Part of what makes Paradise Rock Club so wonderful is the space. Today, you can see pop punk groups like Mayday Parade or alternative mainstays like Barns Courtney perform there. It has seen a number of musical legends, from Aerosmith to Blondie grace its stage. It was started in 1977 after a number of failed attempts in the same location. Along Commonwealth Avenue, a black and white marquee announces itself among coffee shops and vintage stores. Rat City still has a few favorite spots for fans. We’ve got three great shows that highlight the best of Boston! Check out Boston Rob Does Beantown, Blind Kitchen Boston and Eat Play Stay Boston.
Sadly, The Rat met the same fate as Spit, closing in 1997, to make way for the Hotel Commonwealth. In a delightful, surprising twist, you could also get barbecue from Hoodoo BBQ, which was on the first floor of The Rat. Punk rock fans of all ages could stop in for a matinee or for the three-day Punk Rock Olympics the raucous evening shows were reserved for 18+. Musicians like punk icons The Dropkick Murphys speak lovingly of performing in the space. Just across the way was The Ratskeller, nicknamed “The Rat.” The name hints at what to expect when you would walk in: “Ratskeller” refers to a basement restaurant. The club lived up to its name: The Boston Herald described it as “ a decadent den of iniquity.” Partiers could expect a wild night at Spit, whether it was knocking back A “mat drink” (so named by the bartender and singer of Human Sexual Response, Dini Lamot, because it was a combination of liquors that had spilled into the bar mats) or dance up a sweat to bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers or Lizzie Borden & the Axes. Patrick Lyons, the man behind the club and so many other iconic music venues in Boston, wanted to come up with the grossest name he could think of for a club. Did you know the House of Blues used to the The Spit Club? The House of Blues’ Fenway location, which opened in 2009, sits at the original location of Spit Club, one of Boston’s first punk clubs. In the 1980s and 1990s, Lansdowne Street was the place to be. The Green Monster at Fenway has seen iconic punk venues in Kenmore open and close over the past several decades. Kenmore Square is a fascinating blend of sports and music. A quick tour through Boston’s punk history These younger crowds have historically kept the punk scene alive that exploded just a few T stops away in Kenmore Square. Step onto the Green Line T and witness the gaggles of students who board Boston University and Boston College both have stops on the line. Allston, Massachusetts is that city, so-called thanks to its place in Boston’s punk rock history. When a city is nicknamed “Rat City,” you hope it’s for a good reason.
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