<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Sofar Tips & Tricks – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <atom:link href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/category/community/sofar-tips-tricks/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:16:53 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1</generator> <image> <url>https://sofar-blog-images.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.svg</url> <title>Sofar Tips & Tricks – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Music, Connection, Community: How to Meet New Friends at a Sofar Show</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-make-friends-at-a-sofar-show</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-make-friends-at-a-sofar-show#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 06:43:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[How To]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Tips & Tricks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Shows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4216</guid> <description><![CDATA[Connection is the secret ingredient at every Sofar show. Sure, the music is magic, but so is talking to the stranger sitting cross-legged beside you in another stranger’s backyard. Call it ancient wisdom, call it timeless practice, but making friends around music has always been part of the experience. We’re inviting you to lean into […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connection is the secret ingredient at every Sofar show. Sure, the music is magic, but so is talking to the stranger sitting cross-legged beside you in another stranger’s backyard. Call it ancient wisdom, call it timeless practice, but making friends around music has always been part of the experience. We’re inviting you to lean into it: the art of small talk, solo dates, and “text me when you get home” goodbyes. Here’s your guide to making a friend (or soulmate) at a Sofar show.</span></p> <h3><b>1. Take a seat</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar shows are all about cozy, casual vibes. Instead of grabbing a corner and hiding behind your phone, sit somewhere central, or even ask if the seat next to someone is taken. That tiny “mind if I sit here?” can open the door to a whole conversation. And even if you don’t pick who ends up beside you, it’s still an open invitation to turn a stranger into a new connection.</span></p> <h3><b>2. Compliment without overthinking</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s the ultimate icebreaker: “Love your jacket” or “That was such a good song choice for the opener.” Simple compliments go a long way; noticing the little things can open the opportunity for a big connection. Plus, at a Sofar show, you already know you’ve got one thing in common: music. Whether it’s swapping thoughts on the artist’s set, determining the genre, or giggling over a lyric, the show itself gives you an instant in.</span></p> <h3><b>3. Talk about music (duh)</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The easiest common ground is literally playing right in front of you. Ask your neighbor if they’ve heard the artist before, what their favorite Sofar show was, or what gigs they’ve been to recently. Boom, you’re chatting without even trying. Bonus points if you plan your next Sofar show together. </span></p> <h3><b>4. Bring a +1, leave with +2</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rolling solo? Brave and brilliant. But if you bring a friend, challenge yourselves to leave with one new connection between you. It takes the pressure off, and you might double your weekly show crew by the end of the night.</span></p> <h3><b>5. Stick around after the encore</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The show might be over, but the conversations are just getting started. Instead of sprinting for the exit, linger a bit! Grab a drink or share your wine, thank the hosts, chat with the artists, or turn to the person next to you and debrief about the night. Post-show magic = prime friend-making time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because the only thing better than discovering new music is finding new people to share it with. <a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/">See upcoming Sofar shows (and an opportunity for friendship) near you!</a></span></i></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-make-friends-at-a-sofar-show/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>How To: Travel as a Music Lover</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-travel-as-a-music-lover</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-travel-as-a-music-lover#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 08:00:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[How To]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Tips & Tricks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4191</guid> <description><![CDATA[A trip without music? Could not be us! Whether you’re heading across the world or just across town, there are plenty of ways to make music the highlight of your journey. From catching live shows in unexpected venues to curating the perfect travel playlist, we’ve rounded up our favorite travel tips for music lovers. 1. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A trip without music? Could not be us! Whether you’re heading across the world or just across town, there are plenty of ways to make music the highlight of your journey. From catching live shows in unexpected venues to curating the perfect travel playlist, we’ve rounded up our favorite travel tips for music lovers.</p> <h2><b>1. Going to a Sofar City?</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before you book that dinner reservation, check the Sofar calendar. Our shows pop up in <em>hundreds </em>of cities across the globe. Picture this: sipping wine at a candlelit jazz set in Paris or watching an emerging indie pop band under string lights in Melbourne.</span></p> <h2><b>2. Chat with the Locals</b></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 20px;">Skip the tourist traps and ask your rideshare driver, barista, or bartender where they go for live music. You’ll find basement venues, rooftop gigs, and hole-in-the-wall treasures you’d never see on TripAdvisor. Our favorite? Finding local record shops to connect, discover, and get details on a show tomorrow night. </span></p> <h2><b>3. Pack for the encore<br /> </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What we mean: wear shoes you can stand in all night and layers for chilly outdoor shows. *Bonus points for a tote bag to stash a vinyl, merch, or umbrella.</span></p> <h2><b>4. Create the city soundtrack </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make a playlist for the city you’re visiting; add local artists, vibes, or lyrical homages to cultivate and immerse in your travel experience! Even better, track artists you’ve seen (or want to see) at Sofar. It’ll set the tone and maybe even inspire a last-minute ticket purchase. Or, as always recommended, plan your trip around your favorite artists’ tour dates!</span></p> <h2><b>5. Embrace the unfamiliar genre </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You wouldn’t eat the same meal every night on vacation, so why stick to one type of music? See a folk trio one night or a hip-hop set the next. </span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">PS Sofar shows make it easy to hop genres and discover new favorites.</span></em></p> <h2><b>6. Don’t have it <em>all</em> planned out</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of the best gigs happen when you least expect it. Leave a gap in your itinerary so you can say yes when a new friend invites you to a Sofar show, block party, or pop-up performance.</span></p> <h2><b>7. Memories > Momentos </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Snap a photo of the setlist, jot down the name of that song you loved, and follow the artists after the show. That way, your trip playlist keeps growing long after you’re home.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And the best advice?<a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"> Finding a Sofar Show in your next destination.</a> With secret concerts around the world, consider us a local friend who always knows where the good music is.</span></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-travel-as-a-music-lover/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sofar, So Good (for you)- and Here’s the Science to Prove It</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/science-of-sofar</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/science-of-sofar#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 06:58:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Tips & Tricks]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4173</guid> <description><![CDATA[We’re not saying your doctor is about to prescribe a Sofar show, but we’re also not not saying it. Research indicates that live music, dancing, and shared experiences can help reduce stress, enhance mental health, and improve brain function. Basically, science confirms what your heart already knows: Sofar shows are good for you. 1. Music […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’re not saying your doctor is about to prescribe a Sofar show, but we’re also not </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">not</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> saying it. Research indicates that live music, dancing, and shared experiences can help reduce stress, enhance mental health, and improve brain function. Basically, science confirms what your heart already knows: Sofar shows are good for you.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 1. Music</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Literally</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Boosts Your Brain</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That post-show glow you feel? It’s not just the lighting, it’s </span><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10765015/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">neuroscience</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">! Music releases dopamine (that feel-good chemical) and reduces cortisol (the not-so-fun stress hormone). It </span><a href="https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/how-music-resonates-brain" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">activates multiple regions of your brain</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, much like a festival: each stage and set improves mood, focus, and emotional regulation. And live music? Even better. Research suggests it can </span><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4354683/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">enhance memory and increase cognitive flexibility</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Bottom line: Sofar shows may be doing more for your brain than your Sudoku app. </span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">2. Dancing = Joy (and a cardio)</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Propaganda we’re not falling for: dancing is just for extroverts and TikTok trends. Whether you’re swaying, line-dancing, or jumping with the crowd like it’s Ozzfest 1999, </span><a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/02/12/dancing-may-be-better-than-other-exercise-for-improving-mental-h.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">movement triggers endorphins</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, those all-natural mood-enhancers that don’t let stress and anxiety into the party. Plus, dancing </span><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11298280/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">boosts cardiovascular</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> health–more of that, please!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And get this: researchers say </span><a href="https://thegatehouse.org/dancing-as-a-form-of-healing" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">dance can improve emotional expression and social connection</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. So yes, your awkward performance of ‘the sprinkler’ is technically therapeutic.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">3. Human Connection Heals</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your social brain is just as hungry for Sofar shows as you are. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Group music experiences </span><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5815947/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">release oxytocin</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a.k.a. the “bonding hormone.” It helps build trust, warmth, and that sweet unspoken vibe between strangers in the same cozy room. </span><a href="https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/the-importance-of-connections-ways-to-live-a-longer-healthier-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Harvard University also found</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that strong social ties are essential for happiness and a long life. Why do we think that is? Group music experiences, especially in intimate settings, </span><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004224011866" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">create shared emotional resonance</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, thus building a healthier, stronger community.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Sofar shows, you’re not just meeting people, you’re recharging your social brain and community.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">4. Supporting Artists and Venues = Feel-Good Altruism</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Supporting local artists and small venues isn’t just a neighborly thing to do; it actually</span><a href="https://biobehavioralinstitute.com/blog/f/benefits-of-altruism-helping-others-is-a-way-to-help-yourself" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ignites your brain’s reward system</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Science reveals that acts of generosity and community support </span><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5508200/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">boost happiness more than personal gains</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">! When you support emerging musicians and indie spaces, you’re fueling a creative, cultural ecosystem and yourself.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That ticket you bought? The tee you’re wearing? All scientifically proven to spark feel-good vibes. </span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">5. Curiosity Sparks Creativity</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Saying yes to the unfamiliar is brain-boosting- exploring new experiences</span><a href="https://centerforbrainhealth.org/article/trying-new-things" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> keeps your mind open, agile,</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and eager to take in more! </span><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10023963/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Novelty triggers dopamine and charges neuroplasticity</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">; your brain’s ability to grow, adapt, and think in new ways.</span><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14/10/1111" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Continued curiosity can </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14/10/1111" target="_blank" rel="noopener">create </a>improved</span> problem-solving, enhanced emotional regulation, and increased resilience. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar shows are built on curiosity: new artists, new spaces, and zero setlists until the music starts.</span><a href="https://centerforbrainhealth.org/article/trying-new-things" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Your brain loves it</span></a>,<span style="font-weight: 400;"> and your curiosity = fed.</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to give your mind & body a boost with some live music? Find a Sofar Show near you!</span></a></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/science-of-sofar/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Night at the Museum</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/a-sofar-night-at-the-museum</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/a-sofar-night-at-the-museum#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 06:09:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Tips & Tricks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4161</guid> <description><![CDATA[Forget the idea of dusty exhibits and quiet halls; these museums come to life. We’ve set up Sofar stages in places where dinosaur bones and whale replicas are just part of the show. From Victorian bathhouses to literary landmarks, these Sofar venues prove that history has quite the stage presence. 1. The Kreeger Museum | […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forget the idea of dusty exhibits and quiet halls; these museums come to life. We’ve set up Sofar stages in places where dinosaur bones and whale replicas are just part of the show. From Victorian bathhouses to literary landmarks, these Sofar venues prove that history has quite the stage presence.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">1. The Kreeger Museum</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Washington, D.C., US</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Modernist architecture, Monet masterpieces, and live music? It’s giving a triple threat. The </span><a href="https://www.kreegermuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kreeger Museum’s</span> </a><span style="font-weight: 400;">nostalgic 1960s design and sculpture-filled gardens already offer plenty of inspiration, and Sofar shows here only take it further. Where else can you hear live music with a Picasso over your shoulder?</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4164" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4164" style="width: 401px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4164" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-DC-The-Kreeger-Museum-1-Dylan-Singleton.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="Sofar Artist, Dylan Singleton playing at The Kreeger Museum in Washington D.C., US" width="401" height="401" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-DC-The-Kreeger-Museum-1-Dylan-Singleton.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-DC-The-Kreeger-Museum-1-Dylan-Singleton.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-DC-The-Kreeger-Museum-1-Dylan-Singleton.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&h=150&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=150&wpsize=thumbnail 150w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-DC-The-Kreeger-Museum-1-Dylan-Singleton.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-DC-The-Kreeger-Museum-1-Dylan-Singleton.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&h=400&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=400&wpsize=square 400w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-DC-The-Kreeger-Museum-1-Dylan-Singleton.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-DC-The-Kreeger-Museum-1-Dylan-Singleton.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=2048&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-DC-The-Kreeger-Museum-1-Dylan-Singleton.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4164" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Artist, Dylan Singleton playing at The Kreeger Museum in Washington D.C., US</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">2. Crocker Museum | Sacramento, California, US</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">California’s oldest art museum meets some of its newest talent. The </span><a href="https://www.crockerart.org/?title=Kids%20%20%20Families&field_event_type_tid_1%5B0%5D=16&field_event_type_tid_1%5B1%5D=15&field_event_type_tid%5B0%5D=12&promo=7752%253Fpromo%253D7752&field_event_date_valuevalue%5Bvalue%5D=2017-02-06&field_event_date_value2value%5Bvalue%5D=2117-02-06&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22631254204&gbraid=0AAAAA9_wXeX-P9OI6-J4RIlgyfNmXW33u&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyvfDBhDYARIsAItzbZElXGz56RAYh9QPPi8pXUYa0J175vReBel75OpCSQ-Kn0rbFmsVbKwaAsRIEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Crocker Museum’s</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ornate Victorian-era architecture blends with contemporary artist exhibitions, creating a timeless backdrop for intimate Sofar shows. You’ll leave inspired, and with a new artist to follow, that’s a promise. </span></p> <figure id="attachment_4169" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4169" style="width: 499px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4169" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Sofar-Sacramento-at-The-Crocker-Museum-in-Downtown-Sacramento-CA-on-Oct-4-2018.-2.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="499" height="332" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Sofar-Sacramento-at-The-Crocker-Museum-in-Downtown-Sacramento-CA-on-Oct-4-2018.-2.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Sofar-Sacramento-at-The-Crocker-Museum-in-Downtown-Sacramento-CA-on-Oct-4-2018.-2.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Sofar-Sacramento-at-The-Crocker-Museum-in-Downtown-Sacramento-CA-on-Oct-4-2018.-2.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Sofar-Sacramento-at-The-Crocker-Museum-in-Downtown-Sacramento-CA-on-Oct-4-2018.-2.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1025&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Sofar-Sacramento-at-The-Crocker-Museum-in-Downtown-Sacramento-CA-on-Oct-4-2018.-2.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4169" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Sounds Sac show Crocker Museum in Sacramento, CA with musical artists Lavender Lemonade, Animals in The Attic, Madi Sipes & The Painted Blue</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">3. Oxford Museum of Natural History | Oxford, England, UK</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Live music under a dinosaur skeleton in an Institution founded in the 11th century? Sign us up. </span><a href="https://www.glam.ox.ac.uk/museum-natural-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oxford University</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, naturally, boasts a museum that hosts fossils, gemstones, and occasionally, a Sofar crowd soaking up the acoustics. At these sets, the only thing older than rock is the fossils. (see what we did there)</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4166" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4166" style="width: 474px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4166" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Natural-History-Museum-Photo-by-Ian-Wallman.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="Sofar Show at the Oxford Museum of Natural History in Oxford, England, UK. Photo by Ian Wallman" width="474" height="316" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Natural-History-Museum-Photo-by-Ian-Wallman.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Natural-History-Museum-Photo-by-Ian-Wallman.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Natural-History-Museum-Photo-by-Ian-Wallman.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Natural-History-Museum-Photo-by-Ian-Wallman.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Natural-History-Museum-Photo-by-Ian-Wallman.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1365&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Natural-History-Museum-Photo-by-Ian-Wallman.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4166" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Show at the Oxford Museum of Natural History in Oxford, England, UK. Photo by Ian Wallman</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">4. Royal Pump Room Museum | Harrogate, England, UK</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once the go-to spa for Victorian high society, the </span><a href="https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-tourism-and-culture/museums-and-galleries/museums-harrogate-area/royal-pump-room-museum" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Royal Pump Room </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">now hosts a different kind of restorative experience: live music. This unexpected, history-soaked venue proves that a little mineral water and a lot of melody can go a long way. And you could take a dip too.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4163" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4163" style="width: 392px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4163" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Royal-Pump-Room-Museum-Harrogate.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="392" height="392" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Royal-Pump-Room-Museum-Harrogate.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Royal-Pump-Room-Museum-Harrogate.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Royal-Pump-Room-Museum-Harrogate.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&h=150&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=150&wpsize=thumbnail 150w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Royal-Pump-Room-Museum-Harrogate.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Royal-Pump-Room-Museum-Harrogate.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&h=400&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=400&wpsize=square 400w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Royal-Pump-Room-Museum-Harrogate.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Royal-Pump-Room-Museum-Harrogate.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=2048&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Royal-Pump-Room-Museum-Harrogate.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4163" class="wp-caption-text">A Sofar Show at the Royal Pump Room Museum in Harrogate, England, UK</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">5. Whales of Iceland Museum</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Reykjavik, Iceland</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enjoy a Sofar show–with life-sized whale replicas in the audience with you. This </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">deeply </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">immersive </span><a href="https://www.whalesoficeland.is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">oceanic museum in Reykjavik</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> sets the stage for music that echoes like sonar. Trust us, it’s a vibe you’ll never forget. </span></p> <figure id="attachment_4167" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4167" style="width: 470px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4167" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/sofar-reykjavik.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="Sofar Reykjavik at the Whales of Iceland Museum, in Reykjavik, Iceland." width="470" height="313" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/sofar-reykjavik.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/sofar-reykjavik.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/sofar-reykjavik.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/sofar-reykjavik.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/sofar-reykjavik.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1365&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/sofar-reykjavik.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4167" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Reykjavik at the Whales of Iceland Museum, in Reykjavik, Iceland.</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">6. American Writers Museum | Chicago, Illinois, US</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">American literature features some of the greats—from Maya Angelou to Ray Bradbury—and these walls whisper with their legacy. Enter the </span><a href="http://americanwritersmuseum.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">American Writers Museum</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in Chicago, a literary dreamscape celebrating the power of the pen. Surrounded by ‘word waterfalls’ and the hum of fresh new voices, which on occasion, includes Sofar Artists, because where better to hear the next great voice?</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4165" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4165" style="width: 488px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4165" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/dumplingedited-67-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="Sofar Chicago at the American Writers Museum in Chicago, Illinois, US" width="488" height="325" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/dumplingedited-67-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/dumplingedited-67-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/dumplingedited-67-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/dumplingedited-67-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/dumplingedited-67-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/dumplingedited-67-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4165" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Chicago at the American Writers Museum in Chicago, Illinois, US</figcaption></figure> <p> </p> <p><em><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Curious what other unexpected spaces we’ve turned into stages? 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