{"id":3820,"date":"2024-12-21T06:21:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T06:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=3820"},"modified":"2025-01-09T14:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T14:33:47","slug":"beloved-spaces-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/beloved-spaces-in-2024","title":{"rendered":"15 of Sofar\u2019s most beloved spaces for live music in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Sofar, discovering amazing spaces is kind of our thing. From Chicago to Harare, 2024 took us to some unforgettable venues. Here\u2019s a look at a few of our team\u2019s faves from the past year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. The RSA, London, UK<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing says \u201cgreat venue\u201d quite like a royal name. The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, better known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thersa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The RSA<\/a>, has been steeped in elegance for over 250 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofar\u2019s Marketing Director, Diana, has a particular soft spot for it: \u201cI love the RSA! It\u2019s not only a stunning space for performances, it\u2019s also magical to simply wander around \u2014 with beautiful art, fun and winding staircases, and gorgeous ballrooms that just make me want to dance. So much so in fact, that I got to put on Sofar\u2019s first ever Dance performance show there!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3839 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-AdrianDelArroyo_RSA_PetraEujaneGent_29.12.2024_29.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"RSA LONDON\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-AdrianDelArroyo_RSA_PetraEujaneGent_29.12.2024_29.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-AdrianDelArroyo_RSA_PetraEujaneGent_29.12.2024_29.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-AdrianDelArroyo_RSA_PetraEujaneGent_29.12.2024_29.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-AdrianDelArroyo_RSA_PetraEujaneGent_29.12.2024_29.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-AdrianDelArroyo_RSA_PetraEujaneGent_29.12.2024_29.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-AdrianDelArroyo_RSA_PetraEujaneGent_29.12.2024_29.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2. World Ocean School, Boston, MA, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All aboard\u2014Sofar has set sail! Well, kind of\u2026 Boston\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldoceanschool.org\/tall-ship-denis-sullivan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Ocean School<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brought live music to the harbor, with the city skyline shimmering on the evening waves\u2014no life jackets needed\u2014just good vibes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3834 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-leland_blue-boston-roseway_world_ocean_school-061919-elizabeth_gladden@egladdz.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-leland_blue-boston-roseway_world_ocean_school-061919-elizabeth_gladden@egladdz.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-leland_blue-boston-roseway_world_ocean_school-061919-elizabeth_gladden@egladdz.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-leland_blue-boston-roseway_world_ocean_school-061919-elizabeth_gladden@egladdz.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-leland_blue-boston-roseway_world_ocean_school-061919-elizabeth_gladden@egladdz.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-leland_blue-boston-roseway_world_ocean_school-061919-elizabeth_gladden@egladdz.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Web_Ready-leland_blue-boston-roseway_world_ocean_school-061919-elizabeth_gladden@egladdz.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3. House shows around the world<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no place like home, right? Sofar\u2019s founder, Rafe, puts it perfectly: \u201cI love hosting shows in my house (or any house!). There\u2019s something indescribable about stepping into someone else\u2019s space, sitting down, being curious about who they are, and discovering the stories their home holds. Before long, you feel like part of a community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This Must Be The Space: Rafe's House in London\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E5jCJCldGoY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/about\/hosts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could your home be the next Sofar venue?<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>4. Uber Boat By Thames Clippers, London, UK<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy a Sofar show<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sightseeing heavy hitters aboard the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thamesclippers.com\/plan-your-journey\/route-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber Boat by Thames Clippers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you\u2019re a local or a tourist, this venue guarantees unbeatable views\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sofarlondon\/reel\/DA8n4KioGnd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see for yourself!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3827 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/uberboat.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=614&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/uberboat.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=180&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/uberboat.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=461&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/uberboat.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=614&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/uberboat.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=922&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/uberboat.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1229&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/uberboat.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>5. Red Horse Inn, Greenville, SC, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magic is to be had at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theredhorseinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Horse Inn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Nestled in upstate South Carolina, this venue showcases incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains\u2014pure John Denver vibes. And if that\u2019s not enough to tempt you, the wine bar is home to Finn, a friendly pet pig. While Finn might not be a Sofar artist, he\u2019s sure to steal the show!<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3825 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/redhorseuse.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=681&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/redhorseuse.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=199&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/redhorseuse.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=681&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/redhorseuse.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=510&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/redhorseuse.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1021&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/redhorseuse.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1361&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/redhorseuse.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>6. Bridgenorth Studios in Harare, Zimbabwe<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get comfortable at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgenorth-studios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridgenorth Studios<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Harare, Zimbabwe. This professional recording studio doubles as a dynamic space for live performances, complete with gorgeous outdoor landscaping perfect for relaxing between sets. What more could you ask for?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3826 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridgenorth-harare.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridgenorth-harare.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\/bridgenorth-harare.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridgenorth-harare.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\/bridgenorth-harare.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\/bridgenorth-harare.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\/bridgenorth-harare.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>7. Central District Plovdiv Garden, Plovdiv, Bulgaria<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plovdiv\u2019s Central District Administration has cultivated a culture of artistic expression, perfectly aligning with the Sofar ethos. Situated in the heart of the city, the Plovdiv Central District administration building and its garden poses as a stunning backdrop for Sofar artists. We get why it\u2019s so beloved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3853 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Central-District-Plovdiv-4-1.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Central-District-Plovdiv-4-1.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\/Central-District-Plovdiv-4-1.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\/Central-District-Plovdiv-4-1.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\/Central-District-Plovdiv-4-1.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\/Central-District-Plovdiv-4-1.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\/Central-District-Plovdiv-4-1.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>8. Secret Walls, Los Angeles, CA, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who isn\u2019t delighted by a speakeasy style venue? This Downtown LA warehouse puts a modern twist on unsuspecting spaces, featuring a sprawling art yard, skylights, and floor-to-ceiling murals. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secretwalls.world\/pages\/hq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secret Walls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a spot we just can\u2019t keep to ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3832 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/NightTalks_SecretWalls_MidCity_DannyAmoros_12_22_23_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=677&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/NightTalks_SecretWalls_MidCity_DannyAmoros_12_22_23_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=198&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/NightTalks_SecretWalls_MidCity_DannyAmoros_12_22_23_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=677&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/NightTalks_SecretWalls_MidCity_DannyAmoros_12_22_23_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=508&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/NightTalks_SecretWalls_MidCity_DannyAmoros_12_22_23_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1016&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/NightTalks_SecretWalls_MidCity_DannyAmoros_12_22_23_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1354&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/NightTalks_SecretWalls_MidCity_DannyAmoros_12_22_23_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>9. Epiphany Hall, Chicago, IL, US<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a church sanctuary, Epiphany Hall in Chicago has become a Sofar favorite. With its beautiful stained glass windows, soaring ceilings, and intricate architecture, this venue provides a breathtaking backdrop for any show and is one of Chicago\u2019s top locations for memorable events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3854 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/6_Epiphany-Hall_looking_east_Post-Rehab_2020_Photo_by_Tom_McDonald-1.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/6_Epiphany-Hall_looking_east_Post-Rehab_2020_Photo_by_Tom_McDonald-1.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\/6_Epiphany-Hall_looking_east_Post-Rehab_2020_Photo_by_Tom_McDonald-1.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\/6_Epiphany-Hall_looking_east_Post-Rehab_2020_Photo_by_Tom_McDonald-1.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\/6_Epiphany-Hall_looking_east_Post-Rehab_2020_Photo_by_Tom_McDonald-1.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\/6_Epiphany-Hall_looking_east_Post-Rehab_2020_Photo_by_Tom_McDonald-1.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\/6_Epiphany-Hall_looking_east_Post-Rehab_2020_Photo_by_Tom_McDonald-1.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>10. PinkFrog Cafe, Brooklyn, NY, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofar\u2019s NYC and Baltimore booker, Ross, declared <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkfrogcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PinkFrog Cafe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one of his favorites, highlighting founder Lan\u2019s journey to find co-working spaces while in art school. Ross shares, \u201cIt was during that time Lan committed to creating an open space for artists like herself and within the arts community to come together and celebrate cultural diversity through food, art, and performances.\u201d Located in Williamsburg, this venue blends the cozy charm of a small-town coffeehouse with the energy of an open mic night, providing a space for artists to hone their craft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3829 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pink-frog.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=701&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pink-frog.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=205&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pink-frog.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=701&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pink-frog.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=526&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pink-frog.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1051&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pink-frog.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1402&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pink-frog.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>11. Abney Park Chapel, London, UK<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in a garden cemetery, Abney Park Chapel might sound eerie, but don\u2019t let that scare you. With its soaring ceilings and thoughtful restoration, this venue has an unexpectedly warm and inviting charm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3866 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Abney-Chapel.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Abney-Chapel.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\/Abney-Chapel.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Abney-Chapel.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=511&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Abney-Chapel.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1023&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Abney-Chapel.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1364&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Abney-Chapel.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>12. Farm.One, Brooklyn, NY, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave it to New York to bring nature indoors. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farm.one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm.One<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Brooklyn features a beautiful vertical garden that produces luxurious, farm-to-table salads. This unique space, which also houses a brewery, offers an incredible venue for the Sofar community to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3823 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_-1.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=494&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_-1.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=145&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_-1.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=494&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_-1.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=371&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_-1.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=742&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_-1.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=989&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_-1.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>13. Archipelago, Denver, CO, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intimate, cozy, and community-focused\u2014look no further than the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.archipelagodenver.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archipelago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Denver, CO. This venue embodies the essence of Sofar, with a core philosophy of being “a social space where people work, gather, and grow.” Each room is designed to feel warm and natural, offering a retreat that transports you from the city straight into the acoustic performance of an emerging artist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3855 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/brother_and_the_hayes-denver-archipelago-081118-gary_sheer.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/brother_and_the_hayes-denver-archipelago-081118-gary_sheer.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\/brother_and_the_hayes-denver-archipelago-081118-gary_sheer.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\/brother_and_the_hayes-denver-archipelago-081118-gary_sheer.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\/brother_and_the_hayes-denver-archipelago-081118-gary_sheer.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\/brother_and_the_hayes-denver-archipelago-081118-gary_sheer.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\/brother_and_the_hayes-denver-archipelago-081118-gary_sheer.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>14. Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), Wales, UK<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hills are alive with the sound of\u2026 Sofar artists. No, really. In May 2024, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sofarsounds\/reel\/C7ouR6EPd_v\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over 250 hikers took on epic trails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014some as long as 7 hours\u2014for a Sofar show like no other, with Snowdonia\u2019s breathtaking peaks and the Ffynnon Llugwy reservoir as the backdrop. Thanks to Columbia’s #HikeFest, this off-grid gig turned \u201cgetting there\u201d into half the adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alice Boyd - Life In Cities | Sofar Wales\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zf19xsXrNHU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>15. Rosenthal Wines, Malibu, CA, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosenthal Wines in Malibu is the rom-com of Sofar venue<\/span>s\u2014cozy, chic, and just steps from the California Hwy 1. With its backyard vibes, exceptional wine selection, and the perfect setting for live music under the stars, it\u2019s the ultimate date night.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3841 size-large\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/F-YJHrgagAAQh_j.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Rosenthal Wines\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/F-YJHrgagAAQh_j.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\/F-YJHrgagAAQh_j.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\/F-YJHrgagAAQh_j.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\/F-YJHrgagAAQh_j.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\/F-YJHrgagAAQh_j.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\/F-YJHrgagAAQh_j.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\">Discover new artists and spaces at a Sofar Show near you!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Sofar, discovering amazing spaces is kind of our thing. From Chicago to Harare, 2024 took us to some unforgettable venues. Here\u2019s a look at a few of our team\u2019s faves from the past year. 1. The RSA, London, UK Nothing says \u201cgreat venue\u201d quite like a royal name. The Royal Society for the Encouragement […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":3843,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,6,361],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-spaces","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3820"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3820\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3820"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}