Cantab Lounge   

738 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 2139
617-354-2685
www.cantab-lounge.com

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Do you remember Little Joe Cook? The guy who sang 'Peanuts' in the '50s? Well, he's pushing 80, but he's still around and he happens to rule this place. From Thursday through Saturday at the Cantab, Joe Cook religiously pumps out sets of R&B with usually one round of his famous 'Peanuts' or his more regionally known 'Down at the Cantab.' While the regulars may have their own seats here, newcomers are certainly made to feel welcome in this neighborhood bar. Monday and Tuesday are open-mic nights, and Wednesday features a blues jam (in which Cook usually takes part). On Friday and Saturday, the Cantab books shows in the Rail Room downstairs as well, mostly local rock-pop and blues, and on Wednesday you have your choice of the blues jam upstairs or a poetry slam downstairs. The Poetry Slam includes a $3 cover and usually consists of an open mic session and then a featured poet, followed by the infamous slam. It's a fun place to go, and it's worth it just to check out Little Joe.