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Bay St. Louis, MS

100 Men Hall

100 Men Hall is a 250-capacity, All Ages room in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The 100 Men Hall is an historic Blues music venue on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Hall was a stop on the Chitlin' Circuit in the 1930's - 60's and hosted several well-known artists including James Brown, Ray Charles, Etta James, Deacon John, Big Joe Turner, Guitar Slim &. Musically, 100 Men Hall accommodates Blues, Funk, and Soul. 100 Men Hall accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. Artists need to confirm 100 Men Hall’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. A pitch to 100 Men Hall should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Durango, CO

11th Street Station

11th Street Station brings live music to Durango, Colorado with an All Ages door policy. A food truck station in downtown Durango, Colorado. Most shows take place Thursday-Sunday in the spring and summer. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Dance, and DJ fit 11th Street Station’s stated range. 11th Street Station accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at 11th Street Station are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. A pitch to 11th Street Station should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Arvada, CO

12 Volt Tavern

12 Volt Tavern is olde Town dive/bar venue with recurring live bands and a rock-and-roll orientation. The programming spans Rock, Blues, and Bar Bands, giving artists a clear sense of what already works in the room. From a player's standpoint, good for bar-band setup; listing says live bands Saturday nights. Age access is 21+. 12 Volt Tavern is an Olde Town Arvada neighborhood bar with a late-night local feel and a history of live music. The room is intimate and social rather than a formal concert space, making rock, punk, garage, indie, blues, singer-songwriters, and compact full bands natural fits. For musicians, a small footprint and stage personality matter more than elaborate production. The audience is likely to be close to the performers and moving between the bar and music throughout the night, so a direct, energetic set works well. Original material can fit naturally in this kind of room. 12 Volt Tavern is a good Arvada target for local and regional bands looking for a small Olde Town date where live performance feels immediate and informal rather than highly produced. This is a hospitality room, so the strongest performers will know how to keep a social crowd engaged without overpowering it. For the right act, that can be a solid working date rather than background filler.

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Memphis, TN

126 Beale — Beale Street Caravan Sessions

126 Beale — Beale Street Caravan Sessions is beale Street Caravan's Memphis recording/performance space hosts current live session concerts and blues-focused events.. Musically, Blues/Soul/Folk/Rock fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. 126 Beale — Beale Street Caravan Sessions is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

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LaGrange, GA

134 Main

134 Main is downtown LaGrange bar and restaurant with recurring acoustic sets, bands and late-night live entertainment.. Musically, Country / soul / R&B / rock / acoustic / variety fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. 134 Main is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Eugene, OR

16 Tons Cafe

16 Tons Cafe is an a current band calendar documents a Sept. 12, 2026 live performance at 16 Tons Cafe. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. 16 Tons Cafe is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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New Salem, MA

1794 Meetinghouse

With room for roughly 180 and an All Ages policy, 1794 Meetinghouse is part of the live-music circuit in New Salem, Massachusetts. The 1794 Meetinghouse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a dual purpose: to preserve the historic 1794 Meetinghouse structure, and to serve the North Quabbin community by offering a varied range of accessible, enjoyable,. The concerts at the Meetinghouse are our most valuable activity, but 1794 Meetinghouse also offer internships, prizes and scholarships to area high school students, and maintain the beautiful historic building that serves as our. The 1794 Meetinghouse calendar is open to Acoustic, Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Folk, Folk Rock, and Instrumental. Hardcore, Metal, and Thrash is outside the booking scope. 1794 Meetinghouse accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. 1794 Meetinghouse’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Before confirming 1794 Meetinghouse, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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Jefferson, TX

1852 on Austin

In Jefferson, Texas, 1852 on Austin accommodates about 130 people under a 21+ policy. Whether you want to stop by for a quick drink and a bite at the bar, a cozy table by the fire, patio dining, or host a celebration—not to mention the BEST Music Venue. They host live music every Saturday night and sometimes on Friday nights. 1852 on Austin programs Blues and Classic Rock. 1852 on Austin accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. 1852 on Austin has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. 1852 on Austin’s 140 capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Before confirming 1852 on Austin, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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St. Louis, MO

1860's Saloon, Game Room, & Hardshell Café

1860 Saloon, Game Room & Hardshell Café is a soulard institution with nightly current live music and full-band programming. The room is built around social nightlife and movement, so the strongest bands are those that can sustain rhythm, energy, and direct crowd interaction. For musicians, a polished full-band sound, strong vocals, and material that keeps a dance floor active are more valuable than quiet listening-room dynamics. The venue is especially useful to established working bands and regional acts comfortable performing for a late-night, social audience. Based on the venue’s programming, soul are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. 1860 Saloon, Game Room & Hardshell Café is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Texarkana, AR

1923 Banana Club

1923 Banana Club is an 80-capacity, all-ages speakeasy in Texarkana built around the atmosphere of 1923. Live music runs Thursday through Saturday, with blues and jazz defining the clearest booking lane. Facebook is the preferred channel for inquiries. The intimate size makes this a room for controlled dynamics and a set that can hold attention without leaning on arena habits. PA, monitoring, backline, engineering, set times, and the final deal are not confirmed, so each point needs direct agreement before the date is announced. The concept is specific and the room is small; artists who suit both facts have a stronger case than acts sending the same pitch to every bar between here and the invention of electricity.

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Spring, TX

19th Hole Grill & Bar

19th Hole Grill & Bar is a 300-capacity, 18+ room in Spring, Texas. Local eats. Cold drinks. Musically, 19th Hole Grill & Bar accommodates Acoustic, Alternative, Blues, Country, Indie, Metal, and Rock. 19th Hole Grill & Bar handles booking by email, and submissions should include original material. 19th Hole Grill & Bar has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Confirm 19th Hole Grill & Bar’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. 19th Hole Grill & Bar’s stated song policy is originals only. Show inquiries for 19th Hole Grill & Bar are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Lake Orion, MI

20 Front Street

20 Front Street is a 100-capacity, All Ages room in Lake Orion, Michigan. Acoustic, intimate music venue, social cafe offering loose leaf tea, coffee and deserts and creamery featuring ice cream selections made using N2L. They host live music Thursday-Saturday nights. Musically, 20 Front Street accommodates Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, and Folk. 20 Front Street accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Artists need to confirm 20 Front Street’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. QuickPitch is available for this venue. A pitch to 20 Front Street should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Mooresville, NC

202 North Main Fine Wines

202 North Main Fine Wines is a live-music option with a character of its own. The directory says: "202 North Main, Ltd sells fine wines and craft beers by the bottle or by the glass. We also have a special music room with music on Friday and Saturdays." Those under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A working band should read that information as the start of the job. Consider the crowd, the time slot, and the venue’s basic reason for existing, then build a set that makes the night better rather than merely louder. Get to the first real song quickly, give the energy somewhere to go, and let the performance have a sense of humor. Every room has its own internal bureaucracy; the songs are still allowed to win. Confirm booking process, production, house engineer, PA, inputs, microphones, monitors, backline, power, stage or floor position, load-in, parking, soundcheck, set times, breaks, curfew, food, hospitality, ticketing, merchandise, payment, and settlement before signing up. Directory details can age faster than a flyer taped to a telephone pole. Pitch the date with footage, availability, musical fit, realistic draw, and a clean technical outline. Bring a manageable rig and the professional instincts that cause a venue to ask you back, which beats being remembered as the band that needed three extension cords and an apology.

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Columbia, SC

2020 Devine Street

2020 Devine Street is a 250-capacity, 18+ room in Columbia, South Carolina. Live Music & Entertainment Venue. Shows can be held 7 nights a week at 7, 9, and 11 PM. Musically, 2020 Devine Street accommodates Alternative, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Indie, and Jam Band. Hardcore, Metal, Screamo, and Thrash is outside the booking scope. 2020 Devine Street accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. 2020 Devine Street has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Confirm 2020 Devine Street’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Show inquiries for 2020 Devine Street are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Vancouver, BC

2nd Floor Gastown

Upstairs Gastown live-music venue associated with Water St. Cafe, featuring local musicians and events. From a performer’s standpoint, the venue is set up around upstairs live-music room featuring local musicians. The music mix includes Jazz, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, which helps define the kinds of performers already represented in the venue’s programming. For working musicians, that established live-use pattern makes the venue easier to evaluate in terms of format, audience setting, and show style. 2nd Floor Gastown is located at 300 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6. Musicians considering the venue can use its existing programming and performance format as the main guide when deciding whether their set, instrumentation, and audience expectations are a good match. Its ongoing connection to live performance also gives artists a stronger basis for judging the room than they would have with a venue used only sporadically for music. The combination of an established music identity and a defined performance setting gives musicians practical context before deciding whether to pursue a date.

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Richland, WA

3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar

With room for roughly 60 and a 21+ policy, 3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar is part of the live-music circuit in Richland, Washington. 3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar has a great selection of wines, craft beers, and a delicious lunch and tasting menu that can be enjoyed in a fun, inviting atmosphere. While our vibe is relaxed and casual our attention to wine is not. The 3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Blues, DJ, Folk, Jazz, and Singer-Songwriter. 3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar accepts booking inquiries by email. 3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with 3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar need agreement before the show is announced.

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Coeur d'Alene, ID

315 Cuisine

315 Cuisine — Coeur d'Alene restaurant and event venue with full-band and live-music programming. The live setup supports full-band performances, giving regional groups room to bring a complete show. Musically, the room leans toward Country, country-blues. A band that can control dynamics and make the music feel intentional without overpowering the dining room should fit best.

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Excelsior, MN

318 Cafe

In Excelsior, Minnesota, 318 Cafe accommodates about 61 people under an All Ages policy. This cafe/listening room hosts live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night and sometimes on Wednesday and Sunday nights as well. Beer and wine are available to those of age. 318 Cafe programs Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, and Indie. 318 Cafe handles booking through the venue’s online form, and submissions should include realistic draw information. 318 Cafe has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. 318 Cafe’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Before confirming 318 Cafe, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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Buford, GA

37 Main

37 Main brings live music to Buford, Georgia with a 21+ door policy and room for roughly 300. They host live music Thursday-Saturday nights with Thursdays being reserved for dueling pianos. The venue is only 21+ during Friday and Saturday night shows. Artists working in Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Rock, and Top 40 fit 37 Main’s stated range. 37 Main handles booking through the venue’s online form, and submissions should include a music link and preferred dates. The available PA and production support at 37 Main are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. 37 Main’s seated, 500 standing capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to 37 Main should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Keyport, NJ

3BR Distillery

In Keyport, New Jersey, 3BR Distillery accommodates about 120 people under an All Ages policy. Soviet-Punk distillery specializing spirits made from peas. Shows are held on Saturday nights for the most part, but Thursdays and Fridays are also possible. 3BR Distillery programs Acoustic, All Genres, Americana, Blues, Folk, Jazz, and Singer-Songwriter. 3BR Distillery accepts booking inquiries by email. 3BR Distillery has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. QuickPitch is available for this venue. Before confirming 3BR Distillery, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms. 3BR Distillery’s stated song policy is all song types.

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Oklahoma City, OK

40 WEST

With room for roughly 400 and a 21+ policy, 40 WEST is part of the live-music circuit in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A Premier Live Entertainment Production Studio, Venue, Sports Bar & Grill. Shows are held on Saturday nights. The 40 WEST calendar is open to Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Funk, Pop, Rock, and Top 40. 40 WEST accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. 40 WEST has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. QuickPitch is available for this venue. Before confirming 40 WEST, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms. 40 WEST’s stated song policy is all song types.

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Rome, GA

411 Broad

411 Broad is restaurant and entertainment venue on Broad Street promoting live artists and bands.. Musically, Live entertainment, party bands, mixed fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. 411 Broad is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

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Greeley, CO

477 Distilling

477 Distilling is downtown craft distillery and tasting room with current live-music participation in Greeley's Friday Fest/Blues Jam.. Musically, Blues, Local, Mixed fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. 477 Distilling is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Annapolis, MD

49 West

49 West is an Annapolis café with live music seven nights a week, which is the kind of schedule that makes a musician sit up straighter and a calendar app begin to sweat. The room’s European-style ambiance, downtown location, food, and cozy energy point toward a place where music is part of the nightly fabric, not a weekend accessory dragged out beside the specials board. Most performers bring their own PA and microphones, though sound equipment can be arranged when needed. The booking contact can be reached at the venue on Monday before 4 p.m.; use the current preferred route and arrive with the useful facts ready: music link, genre, lineup, desired dates, rate, and a compact note about the show. Seven nights of programming needs clarity, not a cloud of artistic vapor. Public review excerpts describe a cozy café with entertainment, lighting, and a good downtown feel. That makes this a natural fit for solo artists, duos, jazz, folk, acoustic roots, singer-songwriters, and any act that can engage a close room without ordering it to become a stadium. Advance the PA plan, power, stage area, monitoring, load-in, set times, breaks, payment, food arrangement, merch, and settlement. No house-production or financial terms are published. 49 West is a real working-café opportunity with a rare amount of live-music frequency. Bring a flexible set, a compact rig, and enough repertoire to make a regular night feel like somebody’s reason for coming downtown.

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Asheville, NC

5 Walnut Wine Bar

5 Walnut Wine Bar is intimate downtown wine bar that presents live music nightly and explicitly prioritizes booking local bands.. Musically, Local bands, Americana, folk, jazz, roots fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. 5 Walnut Wine Bar is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Oklahoma City, OK

51st Street Speakeasy

51st Street Speakeasy is a live-music page lists blues Tuesdays, jazz Wednesdays and bands Fridays/Saturdays. The venue functions as a music-first room rather than background entertainment, giving original and touring acts a focused audience and a defined stage environment. For musicians, a concise concert set, strong stage presence, and a realistic sense of local draw matter more than filling several hours with bar-band material. It is best suited to regional headliners, support slots, release shows, and touring acts that can take advantage of a dedicated live-performance room. Based on the venue’s programming, jazz, blues are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. 51st Street Speakeasy is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Bellevue, PA

565 Live Speakeasy & Stage

In Bellevue, Pennsylvania, 565 Live Speakeasy & Stage accommodates about 120 people under a 21+ policy. 565 Live Speakeasy and Stage in an inclusive venue that offers a full-service bar-including revolving craft beers on tap- with plenty of space to meet up with friends and enjoy a variety of live. They host shows on alternating Fridays and Saturday nights and occasionally on Thursday nights. 565 Live Speakeasy & Stage programs Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk, and Jam Band. 565 Live Speakeasy & Stage accepts booking inquiries by email. 565 Live Speakeasy & Stage has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Before confirming 565 Live Speakeasy & Stage, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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Chico, CA

5th Street Steakhouse

In Chico, California, 5th Street Steakhouse accommodates about 237 people under an All Ages policy. Locally owned & operated - Voted Best Fine Dining for 16 Years. Live music is held every Sunday evening starting at 6 PM (primarily as background instrumental music). 5th Street Steakhouse programs Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Folk, Jazz, and Singer-Songwriter. 5th Street Steakhouse accepts booking inquiries by phone. Sound and stage provisions at 5th Street Steakhouse remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. The remaining practical details for 5th Street Steakhouse should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. 5th Street Steakhouse’s stated song policy is all song types.

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Oxford, NY

6 On The Square

With room for roughly 90 and an All Ages policy, 6 On The Square is part of the live-music circuit in Oxford, New York. 6 on the Square. Is a volunteer-based community service organization committed to promoting music and the arts in central New York by offering cultural and educational programs. The 6 On The Square calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk, and Jazz. 6 On The Square handles booking by email, and submissions should include an EPK. 6 On The Square’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with 6 On The Square need agreement before the show is announced.

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Upper Darby Township, PA

69th Street Recreation Area — Nu Millennium Main Stage

69th Street Recreation Area — Nu Millennium Main Stage is upper Darby Township recreation area used for municipal festivals with a dedicated main stage and current live-band programming.. Musically, Gospel, jazz, blues, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. 69th Street Recreation Area — Nu Millennium Main Stage is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Nashville, TN

6th and Peabody

6th & Peabody is downtown Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw entertainment complex with distillery, brewery, bars and recurring live entertainment on its Nashville stage.. Established stage or production infrastructure is part of the venue setup, reducing the amount a performer may need to build from scratch. Musically, Country, Singer-songwriter, Pop, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the brewery atmosphere is social and relaxed, so strong vocals, an approachable set, and the ability to engage listeners without overpowering conversation are especially useful. 6th & Peabody is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Boise, ID

8 Horses Lounge

8 Horses Lounge is a live-music venue in Boise, Idaho. Programming includes Americana, indie folk, chamber music, acoustic, mixed. For musicians, this room is best evaluated by how its existing programming matches an act’s style, instrumentation, volume, and audience. Bands and solo performers can use the venue’s established music mix and performance setting to decide whether the room belongs on a routing plan. A show that fits the space’s scale and normal audience environment will generally be the strongest match. The venue’s recurring connection to live performance also gives artists a practical reference point for planning stage footprint, production needs, and set presentation before pursuing a date. Working musicians should treat the established format as the clearest signal of fit and prepare a focused set that suits the room. The established live-music pattern gives performers a useful reference point when comparing local and regional opportunities. Intimate downtown wine and cocktail lounge in a historic former bank vault that periodically presents live music.

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Myrtle Beach, SC

810 Billiards & Bowling - Market Common

810 Billiards & Bowling - Market Common is a live-performance stop in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. 810 Billiards & Bowling - Market Common offer great happy hour specials and promotions, tasty food and of course. Fun and games. The 810 Billiards & Bowling - Market Common calendar is open to Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Rock, and Singer-Songwriter. 810 Billiards & Bowling - Market Common accepts booking inquiries by email. 810 Billiards & Bowling - Market Common’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for 810 Billiards & Bowling - Market Common should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.

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Bradenton, FL

88 Live Piano Bar and more!

88 Live Piano Bar and more! is bradenton live-entertainment venue with current bands, weekly jam sessions and recurring dueling-piano performances.. Musically, Rock, blues, jazz, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. 88 Live Piano Bar and more! is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Houston, TX

8th Wonder Brewery

8th Wonder Brewery is an EaDo Houston brewery with a large patio, recurring live-band events, and battle-of-the-bands style programming. The setting is casual and social rather than a formal concert hall, with audiences drinking, eating, moving around the patio, and gathering around the music as the event builds. Rock, country, Americana, funk, blues, indie, tribute acts, and energetic regional bands can all fit naturally. For musicians, the outdoor space gives a full band more room than a typical taproom, but strong stage presence is important because the crowd may be spread across the property rather than packed directly in front of the stage. A compact but complete full-band setup works well, and approachable material can help capture people who did not arrive specifically for the show. 8th Wonder is a good Houston target for regional bands, showcases, and special events where the music is a major part of the brewery experience without the pressure of a formal theater booking.

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Fort Smith, AR

906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge

906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge is an intimate downtown lounge with recurring live performers multiple nights each week. Programming includes Live local, traveling artists. Because music shares the room with food, drinks, and conversation, controlled dynamics and a compact setup are valuable. For the right working act, 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge offers a clearly defined Fort Smith performance opportunity.

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Greeley, CO

9th Street Plaza

Downtown Greeley’s 9th Street Plaza is used for seasonal outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events in the heart of the city’s entertainment district. The setting gives bands access to restaurants, bars, shops, and public foot traffic rather than a fixed club audience. Rock, country, pop, soul, funk, Americana, blues, tribute acts, and family-friendly performers can all fit depending on the event. For musicians, stage presence and approachable material help capture people who may encounter the show while walking downtown. Full bands fit naturally on event-supplied production, while acoustic performers may suit smaller dates. Weather, quick changeovers, and outdoor sound are practical considerations. The 9th Street Plaza is a strong Greeley target for regional bands seeking high-visibility community concerts and festival exposure rather than ticketed nightlife gigs.

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Independence, MO

A Little BBQ Joint

A Little BBQ Joint is a current 2026 listings document full-band rock and roots performances at the restaurant. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Based on the venue’s programming, rock are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. A Little BBQ Joint is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Aurora, IL

Abbey Farms

Abbey Farms operates in Aurora, Illinois, with capacity and age details worth confirming before a date is announced. Abbey Farms is a unique family friendly Agri-tourism farm in Aurora, IL. Abbey Farms offers a variety of fun seasonal activities for the family. Musically, Abbey Farms accommodates Acoustic, Blues, Classic Rock, Dance, Funk, Jazz, and Latin. Abbey Farms accepts booking inquiries by email. Artists need to confirm Abbey Farms’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Confirm Abbey Farms’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Show inquiries for Abbey Farms are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Rochester, NY

Abilene Bar & Lounge

Abilene Bar & Lounge is an intimate downtown Rochester club known for roots music, Americana, country, honky-tonk, rockabilly, blues, and singer-songwriters. The room has built a reputation around local, regional, national, and international artists working in song-driven genres. For musicians, the venue offers a close listening environment where strong material and authentic performance can stand out without large production. Solo artists, duos, and full roots-oriented bands can all fit naturally. The audience is likely to be there specifically for the music, making storytelling, songwriting, and ensemble chemistry especially important. Abilene is best suited to performers that thrive in intimate rooms and want a direct relationship with listeners. It offers musicians a distinctive Rochester stage where roots traditions and original songs remain at the heart of the experience.

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Lafayette, IN

Ace's Pub

With room for roughly 155 and a 21+ policy, Ace's Pub is part of the live-music circuit in Lafayette, Indiana. Live music is held on Saturday nights. The Ace's Pub calendar is open to Blues and Rock. Ace's Pub accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. At Ace's Pub, a house PA is provided. Before confirming Ace's Pub, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms. Ace's Pub’s stated song policy is all song types. Show inquiries for Ace's Pub are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Ace's Pub should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.

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Fort Myers, FL

ACMA Listening Room

ACMA Listening Room brings live music to Fort Myers, Florida with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 120. Located inside the All Faiths Unitarian Congregation building. ACMA is committed to supporting original independent music and musicians with programs that expand community appreciation and education while fostering the creativity and diversity that influence Americana and Roots music. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Roots Music, and Singer-Songwriter fit ACMA Listening Room’s stated range. ACMA Listening Room accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at ACMA Listening Room are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Confirm ACMA Listening Room’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.

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Dallas, TX

Adair's Saloon

Adair’s Saloon is a long-running Deep Ellum venue with a current calendar of live country, rock, and roots performers. The room has a classic Texas dive-bar feel rather than a polished concert-club atmosphere, making country, Americana, Southern rock, blues, rockabilly, singer-songwriters, and small full bands natural fits. For musicians, a compact setup and strong stage personality matter more than elaborate production. The audience is close, social, and likely to appreciate both originals and familiar roots-oriented material. Bands should be comfortable with a late-night bar crowd and a room where authenticity matters. Adair’s is a strong Dallas target for country and roots artists looking for an intimate, credible Deep Ellum date and a venue with a long live-music tradition rather than a generic nightlife room.

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San Diego, CA

Adams Avenue Street Fair

Adams Avenue Street Fair brings live music to San Diego, California with an All Ages door policy. Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival is held each year in September in the community of Normal Heights. The event also features beer gardens and beer tastings, festival foods and 300 arts and crafts booths. Artists working in Alternative, Americana, Blues, Dance, Electronic, Funk, and Gospel fit Adams Avenue Street Fair’s stated range. Adams Avenue Street Fair accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at Adams Avenue Street Fair are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Artists should confirm Adams Avenue Street Fair’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

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Orrtanna, PA

Adams Country Winery

Adams Country Winery brings live music to Orrtanna, Pennsylvania with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 500. The Farm Winery sits on 40 acres of rolling hills and farmland. Enjoy beautiful gardens, pet-friendly grounds, and a historic tasting room built in an 1860’s era bank barn. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Rock, and Singer-Songwriter fit Adams Country Winery’s stated range. Adams Country Winery accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at Adams Country Winery are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Artists should confirm Adams Country Winery’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

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Sierra Madre, CA

Adams' Pack Station

Adams' Pack Station is currently closed following a fire, so it is not an active booking prospect at the moment. When it returns, the venue's format is unusually appealing: outdoor Sunday-afternoon music in Big Santa Anita Canyon, running from spring through October with a house sound system. That future setting calls for artists who can make daylight, nature, and a relaxed crowd work together. A solo artist, duo, folk, roots, acoustic, or lightly amplified group would likely fit the atmosphere well. The ideal set has warmth, strong melodies, and enough character to hold an outdoor audience without competing with the canyon like it owes you money. For now, the sensible action is simply to watch for reopening information through the venue's public channels. Do not send booking follow-ups while the location is closed; the business has larger matters to handle. Once operations resume, ask about the Sunday schedule, sound system, power, weather plan, load-in, set length, pay, and whether the outdoor format remains the same. The venue's provided sound support will be useful, but outdoor shows still need practical preparation: a compact setup, weather awareness, clear communication, and songs that travel beyond the stage. The forest can provide atmosphere for free; the band should provide the reason people stop talking. Adams' Pack Station is one to keep on a future list, not a calendar now. When it reopens, it could be a distinctive Sunday opportunity for artists who can make a canyon afternoon feel like a small, beautiful concert.

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Burnaby, BC

Admiral Pub & Grill

Admiral Pub & Grill is a live-music venue in Burnaby, British Columbia. North Burnaby pub with recurring live cover bands, jazz, blues, karaoke, and dance-band nights. The venue supports live-band performance, giving working groups a clear basis for evaluating the room. Programming includes Cover bands / jazz / blues / dance / pub rock. Age access is 21+. The venue is located at 4125 East Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2J3. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

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Lafayette, LA

Adopted Dog Brewing

Adopted Dog Brewing is a Lafayette brewpub with a large outdoor area and an active 2026 schedule of live musicians and bands. The setting is casual and community-oriented, with guests drinking, eating, and gathering around the music rather than attending a formal concert. Americana, country, blues, rock, folk, singer-songwriters, and compact full bands are natural fits. For musicians, the outdoor space gives a full band more room than a typical taproom, but stage presence and sound coverage matter because the crowd may be spread across tables and lawn areas. The recurring schedule creates useful repeat opportunities. Adopted Dog Brewing is a good Lafayette target for regional acts seeking brewery dates, outdoor community events, and a relaxed crowd without the ticket-sales pressure of a dedicated concert venue.

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Victoria, TX

Aero Crafters

Aero Crafters operates in Victoria, Texas, with capacity and age details worth confirming before a date is announced. Craft beer and cocktails, fine wines, and flavorful eats in Victoria, Texas. Most shows take place on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9:30 PM, but Acoustic shows are possible on Thursday nights as well. Musically, Aero Crafters accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Funk, and Pop. Aero Crafters accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Artists need to confirm Aero Crafters’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Confirm Aero Crafters’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.

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Lafayette, LA

Agave Parc Lafayette

Agave Parc Lafayette is parc Lafayette Agave restaurant and cantina location with patio dining and current full-band live-music programming.. Established stage or production infrastructure is part of the venue setup, reducing the amount a performer may need to build from scratch. Musically, Swamp Pop, Zydeco, Country, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Agave Parc Lafayette is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Manhattan, KS

Aggieville Brewing Company - Pillsbury

Aggieville Brewing Company - Pillsbury is a 2026 Beer Garden series runs April 10–Oct. 31 with free recurring live performances across multiple roots and rock genres. The outdoor setting creates a relaxed public atmosphere where listeners may be seated on lawns, moving between activities, or gathering around the stage rather than standing in a tight club crowd. For musicians, weather, sound projection, and a flexible setup are practical considerations, while strong stage presence helps pull a spread-out audience toward the music. It is best suited to polished regional performers, community concert series, and event bands comfortable with all-ages outdoor audiences. Based on the venue’s programming, rock are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. Aggieville Brewing Company - Pillsbury is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere.

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Lexington, KY

Al's Bar

Al's Bar is an active North Limestone dive bar/music venue with current 2026 local and touring shows. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Al's Bar is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Fort Walton Beach, FL

Al's Beach Club & Burger Bar

Al's Beach Club & Burger Bar is a 150-capacity, All Ages room in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Al’s Beach Club & Burger Bar is the perfect place to grab some grub and live the beach life. Hang out with cool breezes straight from the Gulf, splash pad for the kids, live entertainment, and beachfront activities perfect for all ages. Musically, Al's Beach Club & Burger Bar accommodates Acoustic, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Reggae, and Rock. Al's Beach Club & Burger Bar accepts booking inquiries by email. Artists need to confirm Al's Beach Club & Burger Bar’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Confirm Al's Beach Club & Burger Bar’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.

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Syracuse, NY

Al's Wine & Whiskey Lounge

Al's Wine & Whiskey Lounge in Syracuse is an Armory Square bar with live local and touring music, including current full-band shows. Rock, indie, Americana, and other mixed styles fit naturally within the lounge setting. For musicians, the venue offers an intimate nightlife room and an audience that can shift from casual drinks to focused live performance depending on the night. Bands should bring a polished set and enough stage presence to hold a close crowd. Al’s is best suited to local and touring acts that enjoy small urban venues and can make live music feel immediate. It offers musicians a Syracuse stage where full-band shows can coexist with a lounge atmosphere.

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Portland, OR

Alberta Rose Theatre

Alberta Rose Theatre is a the current theater calendar shows recurring live concerts and other stage performances. The room is designed around a seated or focused audience and a professional stage, so artists can present a complete concert rather than compete with normal bar traffic. For musicians, polished stagecraft, formal advance work, and a well-paced show matter more than the multi-set format common in restaurants and clubs. It is a strong fit for established regional artists, touring performers, ensembles, and projects that benefit from attentive listening and theater-level production. Alberta Rose Theatre is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Rockford, IL

Alchemy at Aldeen

Alchemy at Aldeen is a site advertises a 2026 live-band schedule, and RockVinia runs recurring full-band concerts through September. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Based on the venue’s programming, rock are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. Alchemy at Aldeen is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Madison, WI

Alchemy Cafe

Alchemy Cafe is atwood neighborhood gastropub and small live-music venue with regular weekly performances.. Musically, Jazz / rock / folk / blues / funk / singer-songwriter / mixed fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Alchemy Cafe is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Lancaster, OH

Ale House 1890

Ale House 1890 is historic downtown Lancaster restaurant and bar with recurring patio live music, including bands and solo performers.. Musically, Rock, Blues, Soul, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Ale House 1890 is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Knoxville, TN

Ale' Rae's GastroPub

Ale' Rae's Gastropub in Knoxville's Fourth & Gill area maintains a recurring live-music calendar with artists and bands across rock, blues, jazz, country, singer-songwriter, and other styles. The venue combines food and drinks with regular live entertainment, creating a setting where music is a meaningful part of the experience without becoming a formal concert hall. For musicians, that means versatility and audience awareness matter. Performers should be able to hold attention while still fitting comfortably into a gastropub environment. Solo artists, duos, and full bands can all make sense depending on the night. The room is especially well suited to local and regional acts with polished material, strong vocals, and a live set that works for both dedicated listeners and casual diners. Ale' Rae's is best approached as a neighborhood music venue inside a hospitality setting, where musicians can build a following through consistent, engaging performances.

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Killeen, TX

Alexander’s Music Box

Alexander's Music Box is independent downtown music room opened in 2024 with recurring picking circles, open-mic jams, karaoke and live weekend performances focused on blues, R&B and local musicians.. Musically, Blues, R&B, Rock, Open Mic fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. Alexander's Music Box is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Memphis, TN

Alfred’s on Beale

Alfred’s on Beale is beale Street restaurant and nightclub with recurring bands, dancing and a long-running jazz-orchestra program.. Musically, Rock, blues, jazz, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Alfred’s on Beale is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

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Kealakekua, HI

Aloha Theatre

Aloha Theatre is a 299-capacity, All Ages room in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Built in 1932 in Kainaliu, the Aloha Theatre is a historic Hawaiʻi Island landmark presenting live theatre, film, and community events that bring people together and keep the arts thriving in West Hawaiʻi. Most shows take place Fridays-Sundays. Musically, Aloha Theatre accommodates Acoustic, All Genres, Americana, Blues, Classic Rock, Folk, and Hawaiian. Aloha Theatre accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Aloha Theatre has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Aloha Theatre’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Artists should confirm Aloha Theatre’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

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Erie, PA

Altered State Distillery

Altered State Distillery in Erie is a family-owned distillery and live-music venue with local and regional music every Friday and Saturday, Sunday patio sessions, and additional special shows. Blues, rock, jam, acoustic, Americana, cover bands, and other mixed styles fit naturally within the program. For musicians, the recurring schedule creates steady opportunities and a crowd that already expects live entertainment. Full bands and smaller acts can both fit depending on the event. Altered State is best suited to local and regional performers that enjoy hospitality-driven venues and can make live music feel central to the distillery experience. It also publishes an events and band-booking route, giving performers a clear way to inquire.

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Alto Pass, IL

Alto Vineyards

Alto Vineyards is a Southern Illinois wine-trail destination with sporadic Saturday and Sunday afternoon music in spring, summer, and fall. Shows can be indoors or outdoors, and the setting is peaceful enough that the music should feel like part of the vineyard experience, not a hostile takeover by a guitar amp with abandonment issues. The winery books a full year ahead, so plan early. It has a small two-to-four-channel PA; performers bring all other gear. That suggests a natural home for solo artists, duos, compact acoustic acts, and groups that understand the beauty of a modest stage plot. Confirm the exact performance location, mic setup, monitor needs, power, weather plan, load-in, parking, set time, compensation, and whether the afternoon crowd expects one continuous set or breaks. Visitors are likely there for wine, scenery, food-truck events, and a relaxed weekend. That favors accessible songs, warm stage manner, and dynamics that let people talk without making the music invisible. Folk, acoustic soul, jazz, country, Americana, and melodic originals can thrive when played with enough character. Alto is a strong opportunity for artists who can turn a sunny afternoon into a small occasion. Book far ahead, keep the rig sensible, and play like the last thing the vines need is more drama.

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Champaign, IL

Alto Vineyards Champaign

Alto Vineyards Champaign operates in Champaign, Illinois, with capacity and age details worth confirming before a date is announced. Alto Vineyards Champaign is the newest branch of one of Illinois’ oldest wineries. They host live music on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons, April-October. Musically, Alto Vineyards Champaign accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Folk, Jazz, Singer-Songwriter, and World. Alto Vineyards Champaign accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. Artists need to confirm Alto Vineyards Champaign’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. A pitch to Alto Vineyards Champaign should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Bellingham, WA

Amendment 21

Amendment 21 is a 100-capacity, 21+ room in Bellingham, Washington. Located in Hotel Leo, Amendment 21 Bar+ Fare is a prohibition-era bar with emphasis on local in the heart of downtown Bellingham, Washington. Live music is held most Fridays and occasionally on Thursdays with a jazz brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Musically, Amendment 21 accommodates Acoustic, Blues, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Singer-Songwriter. Amendment 21 accepts booking inquiries by email. At Amendment 21, a house PA is provided. Artists should confirm Amendment 21’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date. Show inquiries for Amendment 21 are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Tallahassee, FL

American Legion Post 13

American Legion Post 13 in Tallahassee is a Lake Ella community hall with documented live concerts and recurring music-oriented social events. The room has a straightforward event-hall feel rather than a polished theater atmosphere, making blues, rock, country, Americana, classic rock, soul, and community bands natural fits. For musicians, a compact full-band setup works well, and the audience is likely to be seated or dancing depending on the event. Production needs are generally simpler than at a dedicated concert venue. Post 13 is a good Tallahassee target for regional acts looking for community events, dance nights, fundraisers, and occasional promoted concerts rather than a regular club schedule. Bands with broad, crowd-friendly material and a professional approach will fit best.

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Jefferson City, MO

American Legion Post 5

American Legion Post 5 is independent Jefferson City veterans organization with a rentable reception hall that permits bands and hosts current public live-music events.. The listed capacity is Up to 250 people — reception hall; bands permitted (official hall rental), which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Blues, country, jam sessions, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. American Legion Post 5 is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Winsted, CT

American Mural Project

With room for roughly 200 and an All Ages policy, American Mural Project is part of the live-music circuit in Winsted, Connecticut. AMP is an arts and education center in Winsted, CT, that celebrates work and workers through programs, events, and exhibits, including the indoor, three-dimensional mural—five stories high and 120 feet long—that pays tribute to. Most shows take place on Friday and Saturday nights. The American Mural Project calendar is open to All Genres, Americana, Blues, Folk, Gospel, Jazz, and Pop. American Mural Project handles booking by email, and submissions should include realistic draw information. American Mural Project’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Before confirming American Mural Project, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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Durham, NC

American Tobacco Campus Water Tower

American Tobacco Campus Water Tower in Durham is an outdoor concert site hosting the recurring Live @ATC series with local and regional full bands. Blues, swing, soul, R&B, rock, funk, bluegrass, country, jam, and other crowd-friendly styles fit naturally within the programming. For musicians, the setting offers strong public visibility and a social outdoor audience drawn from the broader American Tobacco Campus. Full bands are a proven fit. Artists should be comfortable with open-air production, mixed-age crowds, and the need to project beyond a close club audience. Live @ATC is best suited to polished local and regional performers that can deliver an energetic public set and create atmosphere across a large campus gathering space. It offers musicians a Durham stage where live music is a recurring centerpiece of the district’s community programming.

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Nashville, TN

Americana Fest

Americana Fest brings live music to Nashville, Tennessee with an All Ages door policy. The mission of the Americana Music Association is to advocate for the authentic voice of American Roots Music around the world. Each year, AMERICANAFEST brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars, fans, and industry professionals for multiple days of music and education. Artists working in Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk, R&B, and Roots Music fit Americana Fest’s stated range. Americana Fest accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at Americana Fest are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Confirm Americana Fest’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.

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Poynette, WI

Anchor at Lakeside Bar & Grill

Anchor at Lakeside Bar & Grill operates in Poynette, Wisconsin, with capacity and age details worth confirming before a date is announced. They host live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons in June, July, August, and early September. Musically, Anchor at Lakeside Bar & Grill accommodates Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Jazz, and Rock. Anchor at Lakeside Bar & Grill accepts booking inquiries by email. Artists need to confirm Anchor at Lakeside Bar & Grill’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Artists should confirm Anchor at Lakeside Bar & Grill’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date. Show inquiries for Anchor at Lakeside Bar & Grill are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Anchorage, AK

Anchorage Billiard Palace / Blue Note AK

Billiard and dart bar that explicitly promotes live blues on Sundays and hosts a current Sunday blues jam. unknown. For musicians, the room’s live-performance profile centers on yes. Programming spans Blues, giving artists a clear picture of the styles already associated with the room. For musicians evaluating a date here, the strongest signal is that live performance is already part of the venue’s established identity, not an incidental add-on. Anchorage Billiard Palace / Blue Note AK is located at 903 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503. For artists comparing possible dates, the most relevant considerations are the room’s existing music mix, the scale implied by its live-use profile, and whether the act’s format matches the venue’s established presentation style. That makes the venue especially relevant for musicians looking for rooms with an existing live-performance audience and a clearly established entertainment format. Its ongoing connection to live performance also gives artists a stronger basis for judging the room than they would have with a venue used only sporadically for music.

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Saginaw, MI

Andersen Memorial Rose Garden

Andersen Memorial Rose Garden is public rose garden and outdoor cultural space beside the Andersen Enrichment Center used for seasonal live-music programming, including the 2026 Jazz in the Garden series.. Musically, Jazz, blues, roots, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the open-air setting favors a polished, visually engaging set that can carry across a dispersed audience. Weather, outdoor sound, and festival-style pacing are part of the job. Andersen Memorial Rose Garden is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Houston, TX

Anderson Fair

Anderson Fair brings live music to Houston, Texas with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 85. Oldest #listeningroom in HTX. Hidden gem in Montrose with 40 years of live acoustic music soaked into the walls and brick floors. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter fit Anderson Fair’s stated range. Anderson Fair accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at Anderson Fair are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Confirm Anderson Fair’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Anderson Fair’s stated song policy is all song types.

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Rockford, IL

Anderson Japanese Gardens - Tuesday Evening in the Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens - Tuesday Evening in the Gardens is a 2026 series lists full bands and touring acts including LowDown Brass Band, Danielle Nicole Band and Deep Blue Something. The outdoor setting creates a relaxed public atmosphere where listeners may be seated on lawns, moving between activities, or gathering around the stage rather than standing in a tight club crowd. For musicians, weather, sound projection, and a flexible setup are practical considerations, while strong stage presence helps pull a spread-out audience toward the music. It is best suited to polished regional performers, community concert series, and event bands comfortable with all-ages outdoor audiences. Anderson Japanese Gardens - Tuesday Evening in the Gardens is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Warren, MI

Andiamo Celebrity Showroom

Andiamo Celebrity Showroom is a current showroom calendar features touring music; a current industry venue profile identifies Shea Kolakowski as promoter/buyer. The venue functions as a music-first room rather than background entertainment, giving original and touring acts a focused audience and a defined stage environment. For musicians, a concise concert set, strong stage presence, and a realistic sense of local draw matter more than filling several hours with bar-band material. It is best suited to regional headliners, support slots, release shows, and touring acts that can take advantage of a dedicated live-performance room. Andiamo Celebrity Showroom is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Norman, OK

Andrews Park — Jazz in June Stage

Andrews Park — Jazz in June Stage is andrews Park hosts Norman's annual Jazz in June festival, with national headliners and selected bands.. Musically, Jazz, blues, funk, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the open-air setting favors a polished, visually engaging set that can carry across a dispersed audience. Weather, outdoor sound, and festival-style pacing are part of the job. Andrews Park — Jazz in June Stage is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Portland, ME

Andy's Old Port Pub

Old Port pub with recurring live local music alongside food and drinks in a casual waterfront-district setting. A casual Old Port pub with regular local live music and current full-band dates. From a performer’s standpoint, the venue is set up around yes. The music mix includes Rock, Blues, Funk, Acoustic, Local, Mixed, which helps define the kinds of performers already represented in the venue’s programming. For working musicians, that established live-use pattern makes the venue easier to evaluate in terms of format, audience setting, and show style. Andy’s Old Port Pub is located at 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101. Musicians considering the venue can use its existing programming and performance format as the main guide when deciding whether their set, instrumentation, and audience expectations are a good match. Its ongoing connection to live performance also gives artists a stronger basis for judging the room than they would have with a venue used only sporadically for music.

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Baldwinsville, NY

Angry Smokehouse

Angry Smokehouse is based in Baldwinsville, New York; its final room configuration should be confirmed for each show. Angry Smokehouse is all about Smoke and BBQ. Enjoy bold flavors, rustic presentation, unique menu items and incredible guest service. Angry Smokehouse programs Blues and Southern Rock. Angry Smokehouse handles booking through the venue’s online form, and submissions should include a music link and preferred dates. Sound and stage provisions at Angry Smokehouse remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Angry Smokehouse need agreement before the show is announced. Show inquiries for Angry Smokehouse are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Minneapolis, MN

Animales BBQ Co.

Animales BBQ Co. in North Minneapolis is a barbecue restaurant with a permanent live-music stage and an active calendar of local bands and themed music nights. Americana, country, roots, rock, blues, soul, and funk all fit naturally within the venue’s programming. For musicians, the permanent stage is a major advantage because the room is designed to support full-band performance rather than treating music as background entertainment. Bands should bring strong stage presence and a set that can hold a social crowd while still working alongside food and drinks. Animales is best suited to local and regional acts with a polished live show and enough energy to make the stage the center of the night. It offers musicians a Minneapolis venue where live music is built into the physical and cultural identity of the business.

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Salem, OR

Ankeny Vineyard

In Salem, Oregon, Ankeny Vineyard accommodates about 30 people under an All Ages policy. This vineyard and winery hosts live music on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons all year round, then add possible Friday shows in the warmer months. Shows take place outside when the weather is nice on a covered patio. Ankeny Vineyard programs Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Comedy, Folk, and Jazz. Ankeny Vineyard handles booking by email, and submissions should include a music link and preferred dates. Sound and stage provisions at Ankeny Vineyard remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. Ankeny Vineyard’s inside, 60 outside capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Before confirming Ankeny Vineyard, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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Honolulu, HI

Anna O'Brien's

Anna O'Brien's is long-running Honolulu bar with an upstairs live-music room now branded for Tavana's at Anna's shows, plus open mic and local-band programming.. Musically, Rock, punk, metal, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Anna O'Brien's is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley Winery & Brewery

Antelope Valley Winery & Brewery — Lancaster winery and brewery with a tasting room and Barrel Room used for recurring live music and special events. The winery regularly pairs local and regional musicians with tasting-room and event programming, making it a practical small-to-mid-size booking lead. The programming spans Country, blues, Americana, jazz, rock, pop, giving musicians a useful sense of what already works in the room. The strongest acts will keep a social taproom engaged without overplaying the room; personality and pacing matter as much as volume.

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Lakewood, CO

Antero Hall @ Eck's Saloon

Antero Hall at Eck’s Saloon is a dedicated Lakewood music room with a large stage, supplied drums, amps, piano, and recurring rock, blues, and funk jam nights. The venue is especially musician-friendly because performers can walk into a fully equipped stage and use the jams as an audition path toward paid gigs. Rock, blues, funk, soul, jam-oriented music, classic rock, and full bands are natural fits. For musicians, strong ears, flexibility, and the ability to play with unfamiliar people are valuable. The large stage also supports more polished full-band shows beyond the jam format. Antero Hall is a strong Lakewood target for working players who want to network, sit in, and potentially move into paid bookings, as well as regional bands looking for a substantial stage and established music infrastructure.

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Sioux City, IA

Anthem at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City

Anthem at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is a live-music venue in Sioux City, Iowa. Indoor Hard Rock live-entertainment room presenting touring rock, pop, country, blues and comedy. The venue supports live-band performance, giving working groups a clear basis for evaluating the room. Programming includes Rock, pop, country, blues, touring concerts. Capacity is 750 standing; 570 theatre-style. Age access is 21+. The venue is located at 111 3rd St, Sioux City, IA 51101. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

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Lafayette, LA

Antique Alley's Bistro and Lounge

Antique Alley's Bistro and Lounge is based in Lafayette, Louisiana; its final room configuration should be confirmed for each show. Bistró & Jazz Lounge. They host live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Antique Alley's Bistro and Lounge programs Blues and Jazz. Antique Alley's Bistro and Lounge accepts booking inquiries by email. Sound and stage provisions at Antique Alley's Bistro and Lounge remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. The remaining practical details for Antique Alley's Bistro and Lounge should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. Show inquiries for Antique Alley's Bistro and Lounge are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Austin, TX

Antone's Nightclub

Antone’s Nightclub is one of Austin’s most important dedicated live music rooms, with a history rooted in blues but a current calendar that reaches into soul, rock, funk, Americana, R&B, hip-hop, and other roots-driven styles. The downtown club is built around a professional stage, ticketed concerts, touring acts, and audiences who come specifically for the music. For musicians, Antone’s is a serious career-stage target rather than a casual local bar gig. Bands need strong material, a developed following, professional production readiness, and a clear reason to fit the bill. Blues and soul remain especially natural, but country and Americana can work when the sound connects to roots traditions. The room rewards musicianship and performance quality because the crowd is attentive and the venue’s reputation carries weight. Opening slots, support packages, showcase events, and curated local bills may be more realistic entry points for developing acts than a standalone headline date. Playing Antone’s can add meaningful credibility to a regional touring résumé.

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Lexington, KY

Apiary Fine Catering & Events

Apiary Fine Catering & Events in Lexington is an event and catering venue that also hosts ticketed public performances, including modern-jazz trio concerts. Jazz, neo-soul, blues, and other refined live styles fit naturally within the event setting. For musicians, the room offers a polished audience environment where strong musicianship and a complete concert presentation can stand out. Small ensembles and specialty performances are especially well suited. Apiary is best suited to local and touring artists that can deliver an intimate, high-quality set within an event-driven venue. It offers musicians a Lexington setting where live music can be presented as a destination experience rather than a background element.

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Vancouver, BC

Apollo's Restaurant

Apollo's Restaurant — Commercial Drive restaurant listed with recurring live jazz twice weekly plus roots, blues and pop on Fridays. The programming spans Jazz, roots, blues, pop, giving musicians a useful sense of what already works in the room. The best sets here will work with the room rather than over it, keeping enough energy to hold a social crowd without turning dinner or drinks into a volume contest.

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Boone, NC

Appalachian Theatre

In Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian Theatre accommodates about 629 people under an All Ages policy. Historic 629 seat 1938 Art Deco Theatre for live entertainment & film located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most shows take place Thursday-Saturday nights. Appalachian Theatre programs Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Classic Rock, and Country. Appalachian Theatre accepts booking inquiries by email. Appalachian Theatre has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Appalachian Theatre’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Appalachian Theatre need agreement before the show is announced.

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New Orleans, LA

Apple Barrel Bar

Apple Barrel is a tiny Frenchmen Street bar with recurring live blues and local music packed into one of the neighborhood’s most intimate rooms. The stage area is extremely close to the audience, creating a raw club experience where performers can connect directly with listeners without relying on elaborate production. Blues is a natural fit, along with jazz, roots, funk, soul, singer-songwriters, and compact local bands. For musicians, space is the biggest consideration. Small lineups and minimal gear work best, and a loud oversized setup can easily overwhelm the room. The benefit is immediacy: a strong groove and confident performance can make a small crowd feel electric. The audience may include both locals and visitors walking Frenchmen Street, so bands need to capture attention quickly. Apple Barrel is a strong New Orleans target for small, seasoned groups that value close crowd interaction and can deliver a compelling set in a very tight, no-frills music room.

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