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Concerts In Madrid

MADRID CONCERT VENUES

Sala Heineken. Located near Plaza España in the center of Madrid, Sala Heineken is hotbed of punk and indy music. From the lovely lullabies of the Raveonettes to leg-ripping Wolf Mother, Sala Heineken will rock you so hard you´ll be feeling...well, green.

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Telefónica Arena. Nestled within Casa de Campo park (once a royal hunting ground, now a prestine park by day and prostitute playground by night), Telefónica Arena has hosted many major sports events, as well a concerts from mainstream bands such as Tokio Hotel to the The Backstreet Boys.

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Joy Eslava. Those of you familiar with La Movida Madrileña, an explosion of music and art in Madrid following the fall of the Franco dictatorship, will already recognize the name of this venue. Once famous for it´s counter-culture crowd, today Joy Eslava is a popular discotea which also hosts an eccletic array of concerts. From rappers like Busta Rhymes, Redman, and Method Man to groups like Asia, a diverse selection of cool groups has...mmm, joyously, passed by their stage. For the tourist with a failing sense of direction, this easy-to spot venue located just down the street from Puerta Del Sol will have you singing "Happy, Happy, Joy Joy!"

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La Riviera. Located on the banks of Madrid's Manzanares River, La Riviera has kept the Madrid nightlife alive for over five decades. Recently the likes of fillmmaker/musician Emir Kusturika have played the Riviera, though not too long ago it was host to a major erotic/porn festival. People talk about the French Riviera, but the real action is at this one... ;-)

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Conde Duque. With over 20,000 square meters of space dedicated to cultural leisure, research, and concerts, this government-run arts cener offers a plethora of free events. However, some major artists, such as Lou Reed, require a paid ticket....I guess heroin-addiction takes the socialist right out a ya...

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Palacio de Deportes (Sports Palace). Well, obviously this place known for sports... Basketball, boxing, handball, martial arts, cycling, gymnastics, skating, hockey and horse riding are just a few of the activites held at the Palacio de Deportes. Recently though, the ever-sporty Robert Smith of The Cure was caught belting out a few tunes across this 16,000 seat arena. After all, Spanish boys don't cry...not even when they fall off their horses.

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---Published 2008-03-08
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