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Words below are by Marotta, and all images by Hutchings. This is in no way a "better in the old days" post we're just pointing out that musical magic took places in many unmarked graves around the city. It's cool to us that these old legacy bands played in places that we pass every day and don't think twice about. It should be noted, also, that we're not really lamenting here, just pointing out that interesting stuff has happened in places you wouldn't think to look because of natural change.

We're a bit fascinated by the fact that New Order played what's now a BU dorm laundry room, The Doors played some weird Brighton apartment complex, and Led Zeppelin played what's now essentially a 7-11. Vanyaland editor Michael Marotta and photographer John Hutchings spent a day tracing Boston's long-gone clubs, and photo-documenting what exists in these spaces today. So, what's sitting on these properties now? Well, it's often not pleasant. From General Electric building over the site of The Channel in Fort Point to the inconspicuous Allston location of early-'80s post-punk comet Underground, so much of Boston's musical history is hiding in plain site.

And not only do these joints no longer exist, but what has replaced them - condos, new businesses, university buildings - have eradicated any trace of what went down. But it's always been fascinating to us that so many notable (and in some cases, historic) concerts, parties, and events have happened across the city in places that no longer exist. The Burren, Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of Bostons truly unique places. Same for music venues, nightclubs, bars, and other important cultural hotspots.