The Launchpad opened in 1997 and is located in downtown Albuquerque. It has received multiple awards, including Best Place to Hear Live Music 2009 from Albuquerque magazine and Best Rock Bar 2009 from Alibi. Live music in this space-themed club is provided by house legends like Dick Dale and The Wailers and modern rockers such as Voodoo Glow Skulls and Static X. Guests can dance the night away or just enjoy the music from the bar.
Launchpad
618 Central Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-764-8887
http://launchpadrocks.com/
Burt's Tiki Lounge is a fairly small venue (capacity of 189) located downtown. Walls lined with wood carvings and artwork create a Polynesian ambiance. Burt's hosts local bands that play rock, punk, hip hop, thrash, synth pop, bluegrass and more. The bar begins serving drinks at 8 p.m., and the bands start performing at around 10 p.m. Burt's is open from Monday to Saturday until 2 a.m.
Burt's Tiki Lounge
313 Gold Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-247-2878
http://www.burtstikilounge.com
Graham Central Station, located near downtown, has four night clubs under one roof for the price of one admission ticket: Alley Cats, Denim and Diamonds, South Beach and Bell Bottoms. At Alley Cats, a karaoke bar that features professional singers and dancers, you can hear music of all genres. Denim and Diamonds is for those who enjoy listening to country music and waltzing on the dance floor. At South Beach, the music ranges from songs from the radio to the latest techno beats. Bell Bottoms caters to those who love music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Graham Central Station is open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Graham Central Station
4770 Montgomery Blvd.
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-883-3041
http://www.grahamcentralstationalbuquerque.com
