Crews worked around the clock to transform the massive multi-use complex on Lansdowne Street into Boston's House of Blues before doors opened on Thursday, Feb. 19. Boston's House of Blues 100-seat restaurant also opened on Thursday, Feb. 19 with executive chef Tindaro Losurdo taking the helm. He's also spearheading the grits at the HOB's 75-seat private dining area known as the Foundation Room, catering to the complex's VIP diners. J. Geils Band, in a sold-out show, came together for the first time in 10 years for the grand opening to kick of the House of Blue's otherwise youth-geared lineup of musical acts including Jesse McCartney on Friday, Feb. 27, Bloc Party on Thursday, March 19, Lady GaGa on Monday, March 30 and Katy Perry on Wednesday, April 1. For those not in the know, Avalon officially closed on Oct. 1, 2007 and was sold to the House of Blues by the Lyons Group. The former Lansdowne hot spot is currently being transformed into a live-music complex that will accommodate 2,500 including a 350-seat lounge and a 125-seat restaurant. Boston faves the Dropkick Murphys will play six consecutive nights from Thursday, March 12 until Tuesday, March 17. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its album "Clarity" with a 10-city tour, Jimmy Eat World announced that they're playing on the HOB stage on Thursday, Feb. 26. Other previously announced acts set to play the soon-to-be-opened venue include B.B. King and Buddy Guy on Sunday, Feb. 22 and George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Jake Ivory's is a boisterous bar featuring a two man on stage dueling piano show every Friday and Saturday that attracts a mish mosh of Landsdowne St reveler, Sox game traffic, and the rare and elusive fan of a dueling piano show. They charge an $8 cover. Make reservations for tables on their stie by clicking here.

One side of this venue is a restaurant serving upscale comfort food. Restaurant is open 5pm-12pm nightly. On weekends, the restaurant is open from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for brunch. The other side is a music venue with an array of live bands. Club is open 5pm -2am nightly, and becomes 21+ at around 8:00 PM. There is free parking in the lot out back. Halloween fun: Church will be hosting the BeWicked Ball on Fri. Oct. 24th at 9:30 pm. VIP hors d'ouevres from 9:30-10:30 p.m. - VIP complimentary Svedka Vodka Halloween cocktail - VIP line privileges

Great comfort food and slow roasted bbq and ribs. It even has it's own parking lot in the Fenway area. This locale not only serves up heart food and BBQ, it has a large proch for outdoor dining, live music, and free parking. It does not take a genius to know that is hard to come by in Boston.