Bluesville
If youre not here to party, then get out of the
way -- this place has a reputation as one of Jack
London Squares most happening music spots. But
you better call for the calendar if youre hooked
on hearing some blues: Despite the name, half of
the time this club is a regular drop spot for
Oaklands hip-hop posse, and youre as likely to
hear Busta Rhymes as you are Muddy Waters on any
given night.
But this is Oakland, and locals like to mix it
up. The older crowd who came to hear the blues
may well stick around to hang with the younger
crowd -- kicking it in the nice atmosphere,
playing pool or dancing on the large floor. A
full bar pours em out to the wine and brandy
lovers, while a well-lit, step-up stage/dance
floor focuses the attention toward the back of
the bar late on weekend nights.
Bluesville
131 Broadway, Jack London Square
Oakland,
California 94607
510-893-6215
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