Any time I've been to the Velvet Lounge, I've gone just on a whim or because they're offering one of their free beer nights (check out their website for more info), the music has been good sometimes and bad sometimes. The lounge itself is dark, smoky, and can be claustrophobic, but only for the biggest of showings. Most other times, it's a great place to hang out, grab a drink or two, and maybe discover a pretty good band you never would have heard of otherwise.
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