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(
www.liquidroom.com
; 9c Victoria St)
Set in a subterranean vault deep beneath Victoria St, the
Liquid Room is a superb club venue with a thundering sound system. There are regular
club nights Wednesday to Saturday as well as live bands.
Traditional
The capital is a great place to hear traditional Scottish (and Irish) folk music, with a mix
of regular spots and impromptu sessions.
SANDY BELL'S
( 25 Forrest Rd)
This unassuming pub is a stalwart of the traditional music scene (the
founder's wife sang with The Corries). There's music almost every evening at 9pm, and
from 3pm Saturday and Sunday, plus lots of impromptu sessions.
| Traditional Music
ROYAL OAK
(
www.royal-oak-folk.com
;
1 Infirmary St)
This popular folk pub is tiny, so get there early (9pm
start weekdays, 2.30pm Saturday) if you want to be sure of a place. Sundays from 4pm to
7pm is open session - bring your own instruments (or a good singing voice).
| Traditional Music
Nightclubs
Edinburgh's club scene has some fine DJ talent and is well worth exploring; there are
club-night listings in the
List
. Most of the venues are concentrated in and around the twin
sumps of Cowgate and Calton Rd - so it's downhill all the way…
BONGO CLUB
(
www.thebongoclub.co.uk
;
Moray House, Paterson's Land, 37 Holyrood Rd)
The weird and wonderful
Bongo Club boasts a long history of hosting everything from wild club nights to perform-
ance art to kids' comedy shows, and is open as a cafe and exhibition space during the day.
The club may shift to new premises in 2013 - check the website for the latest news.
| Multi-Arts Venue
CABARET VOLTAIRE
(
www.thecabaretvoltaire.com
; 36 Blair St)
An atmospheric warren of stone-lined vaults houses
Edinburgh's most 'alternative' club, which eschews huge dance floors and egotistical DJ
| Club, Live Music
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