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The story of the North Star is pretty cool. First opened in 1981 in a building that actually dates back to prohibition, the NS changed hands in the '90s and seems to have settled into middle age gracefully. On any night of the week expect to see blasts from the past (Bob Mould) and young scrappers (Fall Out Boy) along with upcoming locals. When the mood strikes take a break from the rock and grab a burger upstairs.

Features

  • Bar Food
  • DJs/Bartender Mixes Rock
  • Downtown Style
  • Live Music
North Star Bar
  • Price$$
  • Bar Type Club, Indie Bar, Live Music, Pub
  • Opened2001
  • VibeBustling/Boisterous, Locals
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User Reviews

Good intimate music venue

Posted by ColorMeCmyk on Saturday, August 22, 2009

This place is rather small, but if you're like me, you like it that way! The North Star gets both up and coming local bands and national bands. Since there is a bar that is separate from the stage area, they can host some under 21 nights when the bands will pull a younger crowd. The acoustics might not be perfect, but the people are cool, and if you go to see a band you like - keep an eye on the crowd while the other acts are on stage - the band's like to hang out in the crowd, get a few drinks, and catch the other acts! Bring along your camera - and if you're a photographer - check out the upstairs loft that views over the stage - you get an unobstructed view!

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