the buzz

MusicSF tweeted Cafe Du Nord "Kool Aid smile!!!!!!! RT @pablovejeff if you're in SF, go to cafe du nord tonight to see our friends @Twilight_Sleep" 5 hours ago... from twitter

SanFranPicks tweeted Cafe Du Nord "RT @thefamous The Famous will be opening for true Alt._Country favorites, Red Meat at Cafe Du Nord and The... http://schmap.it/3t9TfU <--MAP" 6 hours ago... from twitter

thefamous tweeted Cafe Du Nord "The Famous will be opening for true Alt._Country favorites, Red Meat at Cafe Du Nord and The Swedish American Hall... http://fb.me/DmRMVw8o " 7 hours ago... from twitter

TheIndieHost tweeted Cafe Du Nord "RT @pablovejeff: if you're in SF go to cafe du nord tonight to see our friends @Twilight_Sleep (Would have had them on the show if we knew!)" 8 hours ago... from twitter

DennyRamosMusic tweeted Cafe Du Nord "I uploaded a YouTube video -- Denny Ramos sings God Bless the Child at Cafe du Nord.MP4 http://youtu.be/sht5x1DdBMQ?a " 9 hours ago... from twitter

yoz tweeted Cafe Du Nord "At Cafe du Nord. Apparently the support band forgot to pay off the sound guy in advance. OW MY EARS." 1 day ago... from twitter

cardassianv0le tweeted Cafe Du Nord "RT @noisepopfest: Check out The Rumble Aug 4th at Cafe Du Nord: Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt, Rumspringa and Billy + Dolly! http://bit.ly/axbRLU " 2 days ago... from twitter

NorCalGoodMusic tweeted Cafe Du Nord "RT @noisepopfest: Check out The Rumble Aug 4th at Cafe Du Nord: Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt, Rumspringa and Billy + Dolly! http://bit.ly/axbRLU " 2 days ago... from twitter

noisepopfest tweeted Cafe Du Nord "Check out The Rumble Aug 4th at Cafe Du Nord: Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt, Rumspringa and Billy + Dolly! http://bit.ly/axbRLU " 2 days ago... from twitter

indiequick tweeted Cafe Du Nord "@slantview next wednesday, yeah? for sure, we've got a party going down at Cafe Du Nord... should be find for your hipster ass...." 2 days ago... from twitter

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In Short

This place has retained its charm since the early 1900s, when it operated as a speakeasy. The brothel-red walls blend with striking fixtures like Victorian-style mirrors, Belle Epoque-era posters and a 40-foot mahogany bar. Hard-core audiophiles spend most of their time on the classroom-sized red-and-black floor in front of the intimate stage. Meanwhile, the chill set hangs in the back lounge, replete with red velvet furniture and a pool table. The place is typically full of scenesters--which scene depends on whether a rock, alternative or electronic act is performing.The DrawThe venue's attention to early 20th-century decor and cozy stage make this one of the coolest spots to see live music in town. Bartenders are well-schooled at slinging mixed drinks. Tap brews like Fat Tire and Boddington's are reasonably priced ($4-$4.50) and popular with patrons.