ATMOSPHERE: Another Windsor landmark. Granted, you have to be primarily blues-based to land a gig here, but the vibe in Aar-d-vark's is tres unique. It's a dingy little hole in the ground that somehow feels like a cross between the House of Blues and that Cantina from Star Wars. But rarely do you leave without having a killer time. 

 

Bridge Tavern.

Broken Barrel Bar & Grill.

ATMOSPHERE: Another legendary dive/haunt in Windsor. Always a cool atmosphere, albiet a dark one. Primarily a hang out for the punk and metal crowd, many a Day Glo Abortion has graced these walls with their vomit.

ATMOSPHERE: Big rock club downtown. Massive sound and lighting system, reminiscent of the Rum Runners and California's days. The Pickle is slowly becoming a top notch player on the booking circuit, bringing in some of the top drawing local acts as well as National acts like Social Code. Local modern rock radio station 89X recently brought Korn to the Chubby Pickle.

ATMOSPHERE: The Coach is legendary in Windsor. It is the dankest, dirtiest, trashiest dive in town, but it is the ultimate venue for LOUD rock and roll, crazy punk rock and the heaviest of heavy. Sweat, blood and beers add to the odour of this pure rock and roll heaven.

Dominion House Tavern.

ATMOSPHERE: Well, its a community centre gymnasium, so it'll feel like your prom but with all the cool kids invited instead. It's became a haven for all kinds of all-ages punk shows.

The Kildare House.

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ATMOSPHERE: Part of the triumverate of bars on Wyandotte with the dirty names - along with Big Dick's and Twig & Berries. But while Big Dick's is more of a low key college hang-out and T&B more of a pub-style, Liquor Box is more of the wild side. Hootchie mama's dancing on most nights, with all-ages punk shows on Sundays.

ATMOSPHERE: Arty hang-out for the philosophically beautiful. The bands who play here tend to be more low tempo, lo-fi, and/or experimental. They serve absinthe though, so it's always a fun place to chill.

The Mill.

ATMOSPHERE: Despite its slightly out of the way location, it seems to be the only reliable venue for all-ages shows. This place should be taken advantage of more often than it is.

Patrick O. Ryan's Irish Pub.

ATMOSPHERE: The recent 2005 Jammy winner for "Best Local Club", Phog has quietly taken Windsor by storm. Phog is a small, intimate club for the lush and beautiful. Great atmosphere, great sounds, it has also become an A-List live venue, combing great local talent with National and International acts such as Julie Doiron (ex-Eric's Trip), A Northern Chorus, Magneta Lane, Cuff the Duke, Great Lakes Swimmers, Joel Plaskett and Robin Black.

ATMOSPHERE: A West side landmark. This is one of the premiere hang outs for the older college crowd. Great food and atmosphere for having a few beers and seeing old faces. The music is more of a background soundtrack to a good time, but the good times can be had for sure.

ATMOSPHERE: Very upscale lounge/bar. Not most original bands' cup of tea and vice versa. But the sound system is great and if you can get the right audience, it can be a decent night.

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Sky Lounge.

The Thirsty Scholar.

ATMOSPHERE: A relative newcomer to the live music experience (at least from the original acts stand-point). Another "booty bar" on some nights, the Treehouse is branching out, starting with various all-ages shows on Sundays.

ATMOSPHERE: Not exactly known for their live music performances, they do however have them once in a while. Usually its done through DJ Lee and "The Electric Front", the Industrial radio show who runs a dark music themed night on the last friday of every month. Since the theme is Industrial, Synthpop, etc., the bands are generally limited to darker edged bands along same genre. For more info, check out The Electric Front.