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The Paradise, Boston
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The Paradise, Boston

Giving Boston show-goers a sweet mix of the cutting edge as well as great blasts from the past, this is a venue that's seen some major rock 'n' roll history. Opened in 1977, the Paradise is the first American venue to host U2. With a capacity of 650, the Paradise is somewhere between a bar and a small theater-sized venue, so there's room to move but there's enough intimacy that you can actually see the performers, even from the balcony. Just don't get stuck behind a support beam.

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