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Worcester is not the most famous city in Massachusetts. it's maybe not even second or third most famous city in Massachusetts. But that doesn't't stop this burg about an hour west of Boston from having an arena fit for bigtime acts and plenty of small venues where people can hear live music.Worcester DCU Center (50 Foster St. 508-755-6800) formerly the Worcester Centrum is a 14,800 civic center in downtown Worcester. As such, yes, the DCU center does host its share of monster truck rallies and wedding expos, but it also has its share of concerts featuring top-flight live acts who are touring through New England. Lynard Skynard was scheduled for early 2006 as was Queen & Paul Rogers and George Strait. Past tours have included Neil Diamond, Madonna, Billy Joel, Sting, and Hillary Duff. Not at the same time. Tickets for the DCU Center are sold at ticketmaster.com
Lucky Dog Music Hall (89 Green St. 508-363-1888) is a live venue in Worcester mainly featuring local rock acts with obscure but I'm sure very meaningful names. Actually, the website is very amusing (there are sections with bogus trivia and a recipes page…) which makes one think it doesn't take itself too seriously. Some bands listed on the schedule were slightly known (The Mulletheads) or included musicians people "in the know" apparently might know (several guitarists were listed as "legendary" and may very well be.) The website notes that the Rolling Stones played at the venue once in the 80s when it was under different management. One recurring event at The Lucky Dog Music Hall are "Worm City Wednesdays" a ten band, ten set, no cover night. (To find out what Wormtown is, or at least to try, check the website www.wormtown.org ) Free events seem to be frequent at the Lucky Dog, according the website. Age for event entrance is 21 unless someone says otherwise.
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