Philadelphia

Khyber Pass Pub: 215-238-5888. 56 S. Second St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106.

Grape St. Pub: 215-483-7084. 105 Grape St., Philadelphia, PA, 19127. Website

Cloud 9 (hip-hop, popular open-mic): 215-733-9939. 2063 South St., Philadelphia, PA, 19147.

Five Spot: 215-574-0070. 5 S. Bank St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106.

Trocadero Theatre: 215-665-8411. 1003 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, 19107. Website

Silk City Lounge: 215-592-8838. 435 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA, 19123.

North Star Bar: 215-684-0808. 2639 Poplar St., Philadelphia, PA, 19130. Website

Tin Angel (mostly acoustic, good singer/songwriter venue): 215-928-0978. Contact: Larry Goldfarb. 20 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106. Website

Bob & Barbara’s Lounge: 215-545-4511. 1509 South St., Philadelphia, PA, 19147.

Blue Star (Lancaster): 717-509-5095. 602 W. King St., Lancaster, PA, 17603.

The Point (Bryn Mawr; good venue for singer/songwriters): 610-527-0988. 880 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA. Website

Pittsburgh

Metropol (large club): 412-261-4512. 1600 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222.

Rosebud Cafe: 412-261-2232. 1650 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222.

Moondog’s: 412-828-2040. Contact: Ron. 378 Freeport road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238.

Nick’s Fat City: 412-481-6880. 1601 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15203.

Club Laga: 412-682-2050. 3609 Forbes Ave. (4th floor), Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. Website

31st Street Pub: 412-391-8334. 3101 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222.

Bloomfield Bridge Tavern: 412-682-8611. 4412 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15224.

Millvale Industrial Theater: 412-321-6488. 2100 E. Ohio St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222.

Upstage (punk/alt.): 412-681-9777. 3609 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15213.

The Pollinator: 412-682-9300. 3807 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15213.

Mr. Roboto Project (indie rock): 412-247-9639. Wilkinsburg, PA, 15221.