The Riverside has been serving up some of Taipei's best live music for over seven years.It's located next to the Taipower Building in a basement in the Gongguan area. The owner, Lin Cheng-ju, is an experienced guitarist with a real natural passion and talent for music. The Riverside has held over 4,600 performances over the years, catching many local acts making their first baby steps on the road to stardom. Novice musicians can also test out their skills with open mics and start their stardom.