Harpers Ferry was a live music venue and bar in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It was in the high traffic central student section of Boston, equidistant from both Boston College and Boston University. Hosting national touring acts and regional acts, Harpers Ferry became known as "Boston's Best Live Music".[1] The development of the "Allston Rock City" music scene centered around Harpers Ferry as a primary venue. Harpers Ferry closed down unexpectedly on October 31, 2010. [2]
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Harpers Ferry has a reputation throughout the Boston area as being an important venue in Boston Hardcore. After the closure of The Rathskeller, a famous venue in Kenmore Square, many of the hardcore bands that called The Rat home moved to The Middle East in the Central Square scene in Cambridge, Massachusetts or to Harpers Ferry.
In 2007, the WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble made its new home at Harpers Ferry.
On March 17, 2007, Dropkick Murphys performed their 2007 St. Patrick's Day show at Harpers Ferry.
Years ago blues and rhythm and blues music was featured prominently at the club, including a yearly blues festival in February and an annual Battle of the Blues Bands.
Harper's Ferry abruptly closed in October 2010 following an unresolved dispute between the club's general manager and the landlord. Several months of performances were cancelled so the club could close.[2] The location is now home to the Brighton Music Hall.
The following have performed at Harpers Ferry: