The Paradise Rock Club is a 933-capacity music venue located in Boston, Massachusetts. Because of its relatively small size, it appeals to top local rock and alternative performers as well as American bands visiting Boston for the first time (R.E.M., Steve Earle, Herman Brood & his Wild Romance, The Double Yellow). The venue accommodates small music festivals and non music related events. The Paradise is located on the edge of Boston University's campus and draws a student-based crowd. Most shows have an age requirement of eighteen or older.