Great Scott - Boston, MA

Great Scott has become Boston's premier venue for independent artists and performers. Voted "Best Rock Club" in 2006 by publications such as the Boston Phoenix and the Improper Bostonian.


Great Scott is located in Allston, a western neighborhood of the City of Boston. We have a capacity of about 240. We're easily accessible by MBTA (B-Line of the Green Line to Harvard Ave) and centrally located among Jamaica Plain, the Fenway/Kenmore Sq. area and Cambridge's Central Square. Allston is a neighborhood densely populated with young, enlightened music fans.


Past performers include Sufjan Stevens, The Hold Steady, The Wrens, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Rogue Wave, John Vanderslice, Of Montreal, Dead Meadow, Editors, Annie, Hot Chip, Camera Obscura, The Magic Numbers, Diplo, Lightning Bolt, Wolf Eyes, Centro-Matic, Magnolia Electric, Co., Constantines, Shipping News, French Kicks, The Gossip, The Joggers, Hard-Fi, Jamie Lidell, Silversun Pickups, Mellowdrone, The Subways, The Cribs, The Boy Least Likely To, Monsters Are Waiting.


Artists are notified 90 days after submission. Payouts vary depending on draw, room costs, etc. Needless to say, we are looking for some of the best Indie Rock and electronica out there.


Please note: Artists submitting will also be considered for performances at O’Briens in Allston, MA as well. Go to http://www.obrienspubboston.com/ for more info.