Built in 1975, Bogart hosts bands belonging to various genres of music, including jazz, pop and rock. Every few days, an upcoming or famous band plays in front of screaming fans. Some of the big names who have performed here include Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, BR-549, Nancy Griffith, Ministry, Patti Smith, B.B. King, Robert Cray the Queers, Cowboy Junkies, SugarCult and Guided By Voices.