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Which areas in Athens have live Greek music?

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I'd love to have the opportunity to see a nice zeibekiko or kalamatiano live! Are there any areas where I can find a good spot with good live music? I really want to get a taste of the culture and have fun!
 
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There are many great places to see live music in Athens, but the names of the clubs tend to change, but here are a few good resources that might help:

www.nightlife-cityguide.com

Atene: vita notturna e locali | Nightlife City Guide

Vita notturna Atene: guida ai club, pub e discoteche di Atene dove ballare e bere. Dove uscire alla sera ad Atene e nei quartieri di Kolonaki, Gazi, Syntagma, Psirri, Exarchia. Gli eventi e i migliori locali notturni della capitale greca.
www.nightlife-cityguide.com www.nightlife-cityguide.com

whyathens.com

ATHENS NIGHTLIFE - Our pick of the city's best bars for your night out

Athens nightlife has a sophisticated collection of rooftop bars, wine bars, speakeasys and clubs. Here's our pick of the best bars & nightlife in Athens.
whyathens.com whyathens.com

Bars and Clubs in Athens | Frommer's

Here's a guide to bars & clubs in Athens - everything you need to know.
www.frommers.com www.frommers.com
 
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I think your best bet is to ask around! Locals know their city best... I find the best live music when I start asking around.
 
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