Nestled among luxury condos, bistro-cafés and a Whole Foods, the New Vegas Lounge provides a rare glimpse of pre-gentrification Logan Circle. The venue has been a regional destination for blues, jazz and R&B aficionados for over 35 years, and recent renovations have allowed it to keep pace with modernity without sacrificing its classic charm. The New Vegas Lounge is best known for their Saturday night line-up featuring Dr. Blues and the Out of Town Blues Band, but chances are you’ll find yourself lost in a funky groove regardless of the night you choose to visit. Despite the venue’s relative landmark status, local musicians are still invited to plug-in and play every Wednesday night for the “Professional Jam Session.”

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