Sure, as of today, The Sunset Tavern is closed. But get a load of what owner Max Genereaux has in store for its long-planned renovation, slated to reopen in September: more floor space for live shows and a new lounge for those who just want to have a drink—and Sunset 2.0 is going to be better than ever. And that’s not even taking into account its current standing as a place where a cult songwriter like Bonnie Prince Billy can sneak in for a few songs then slip away into the night, and where up-and-coming bands of every size and stripe earn the chance to someday have the cred to do the same. sunsettavern.com

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