Hip-Hop Spots In Minneapolis

The Blue Nile:
+ Free open mic night/ poets groove with Desdamona and Kevin Washington.
+ Two stages, one upstairs and one downstairs.
+ Parking lot right across the street.
- Brings in very few bigger acts.

Triple Rock:
+ Well established and well known spot.
- Parking can sometimes be a hassle.

The Foundation:
+ Bringing in national acts such as Lyrics Born and Cut Chemist,Guru, DJ Q- Bert.
+ Party and Bullshit with Jimmy 2 times and Plain Ole Bill every Wednesday
+ Cool vibes inside the club (Atmosphere, ambience).
- Hard to find for the first time.

The Lone Tree/Annex Bar and Grill:
+ Cool Ambiance and dance floor.
+ VIP room for performers.
- Parking can suck on the weekends.

Big V’s:
+ Good spot for new and upcoming artists.
+ Weekly hip hop hosted by T.Q.D.
- Stage is a little on the small side.

7th Street Entry/ First Avenue:
+ Centrally located.
+ recognized world wide as a music venue.
+ Big dance floor, big sound.
- Drinks can be pricey.
- Parking is close but is rarely free.
- Gets unbearably hot when packed with people.

The Rox (St. Cloud):
+ Good size stage.
+ Smoking allowed.
- Its an hour from the cities.
- A lot of unknown acts.

Java Joint (St. Cloud):
+ Decent sound system
+ Well established within the St. Cloud area
- Long and skinny, awkward layout.

Dinkytowner:
+ Due to being located on the U of M campus, usually good crowds
+ Regular weekly hip hop shows (i.e. the Hook Up on Saturdays)
- cramped dance floor, and can get very crowded around the bar

Pizza Luce (Duluth):
+ Good location within downtown Duluth.
+ Creative interior, with a circular stage.
- Far from the cities.
- Small hip hop scene.

The Fine Line Music Café:
+ Good location off of 1st Ave.
+ Good lights and sound.
- Entrance, merchandise tables, bar, and seating area all within 15 feet of
Each other making for a crowded, high traffic area.

The Cabooze:
+ Well known music venue.
+ Fairly easy to find, visible from interstate 94.
+ good sound system.
- small area around the stage.

The Myth Nightclub:
+ High class interior.
+ Large dance floor and stage.
+ Air conditioned/water mist over dance floor.
- Tickets to shows can be expensive.
- Parking lot is very small in comparison to how many people attend.

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