The Bone
(http://www.thebone.com/) - 2724 elm st. this spacious new orleans-style bar hosts live jazz and blues. it can be quite crowded on the weekends. admission for men is $5 after 11pm.
Curtain Club
(http://www.curtainclub.com) - 2800 main st. live music venue which hosts both local and national acts.
Club Dada
(http://www.clubdada.com) - 2720 elm st. shows w-su. one of the oldest live music venues in deep ellum. they have a nice patio in back.
Lizard Lounge
(http://www.thelizardloung...) - 2424 swiss. pass under the bridge on good latimer to find this spacious 2-story dance club. on thursday and sunday nights they have popular gothic/industrial events known as the church. (http://www.thechurchdallas.com)
Poor David's Pub
(http://www.poordavidspub.com) - 1313 s lamar st. actually a bit away from deep ellum on the south side of downtown. one of dallas' oldest live music venues, this joint has been open since 1977. moved to its spartan lamar st location from longstanding greenville av location a few years ago.
Blind Lemon
2805 main street. despite apparently being named for blues legend "blind lemon" jefferson, this place plays mostly 70's and 80's music. part of the club clearview complex.
Sons of Hermann Hall
(http://www.sonsofhermann.com) - 3414 elm. on the far east edge of deep ellum. this venue hosts live music of all types from both local and national acts.