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Tyler Gross

This story is presented as part of The Stranger’s Back to School 2018 issue, out now.

Under 21? Fear not. You have lots of options for seeing music. Many traditional venues (Neumos, Crocodile, the Showbox, etc.) open their doors to all ages, because they realize the young have an abundance of enthusiasm and energy for their offeringsโ€”even if y’all can’t guzzle booze. Also scrutinize The Stranger’s online calendar, and if you’re on Facebook, join the Seattle DIY Shows! group. Record stores like Everyday Music, Spin Cycle, and Silver Platters host live performances. And the following establishments are all dedicated to non-drinking-age folks.

Dave Segal is a journalist and DJ living in Seattle. He has been writing about music since 1983. His stuff has appeared in Gale Research’s literary criticism series of reference books, Creem (when...