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[the square] is independent Portland creative hub and studio space presenting recurring all-ages live-music showcases and multi-act concerts. The programming spans Indie rock, folk, jazz, and singer-songwriter, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. 2026 programming includes recurring local-artist showcases and multi-act concerts in an intimate creative-hub setting. Age access is All Ages — supported by multiple 2026 event listings. The booking looks strongest when the act matches the venue’s existing audience rather than trying to force a different kind of night. For the right act, it looks like a credible live-music stop rather than a filler date.

100 Acre Brewing Co. — Independent brewery and taproom with live music, private events and indoor/patio event spaces. Musically, the room leans toward Acoustic, singer-songwriter, folk, rock, brewery live music, mixed. For scale, the venue supports 30 indoors / 45 outdoor patio. Bands that can create energy while leaving space for conversation should fit the casual brewery crowd best.

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.

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.

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.

19 South Main Restaurant is based in Wilmington, Vermont; its final room configuration should be confirmed for each show. Snuggled into downtown Wilmington VT, 19 South Main Restaurant serve made to order meals with locally sourced ingredients. They host live music on Friday and Saturday nights, occasionally on Sundays in the event of a long weekend. 19 South Main Restaurant programs Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter. 19 South Main Restaurant accepts booking inquiries by email. Sound and stage provisions at 19 South Main Restaurant remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. Before confirming 19 South Main Restaurant, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

1915 Wine Cellar is downtown wine bar presenting intimate live-music nights, including jazz and singer-songwriter performances.. Musically, Jazz, Folk, Rock, 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. 1915 Wine Cellar 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

317 Main Community Music Center is a 200-capacity, All Ages room in Yarmouth, Maine. The center brings the power of music to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds across southern and mid-coast Maine. Founded in 2004, it works from the idea that music can engage, vitalize, and strengthen human connections throughout the community. Musically, 317 Main Community Music Center accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Cajun, Folk, Irish, and Salsa. Booking inquiries go through the online form. Artists need to confirm the sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. The final schedule and show-specific deal should be settled before the date is published.

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.

3333 Event Space is flexible Kranzberg Arts Foundation event space with full-service bar, used as one of the stages for St. Louis' 2026 Free 4 All local-music showcase.. The listed capacity is 100 seated; 150 cocktail reception — official event-space capacity, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Rock, Indie, Hip-Hop, 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. 3333 Event Space 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.

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.

3Halves Brew Pub & BBQ in downtown Liberty is a brewery and barbecue pub with local performers, open-mic programming, and community events. Singer-songwriters, country, folk, and other small-format local styles fit naturally within the venue. For musicians, the open-mic format offers an easy entry point while booked dates can support longer sets. Solo artists, duos, and compact groups are especially natural fits. 3Halves is best suited to local performers who enjoy casual brewery gigs and can create a welcoming atmosphere around food, drinks, and conversation. It offers musicians a Liberty stage where live music supports the broader community-event identity of the brewpub.

3rd Annual Sailabration is pride of Baltimore II's free Broadway Pier festival combining live music, maritime history, ship tours and tattoo demonstrations.. The listed capacity is 920 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Maritime / folk / fife and drum / 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. 3rd Annual Sailabration 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.

3rd Street Coffeehouse brings live music to Roanoke, Virginia with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 85. 3rd Street Coffeehouse is a non-profit, live music venue, held in the basement of Trinity UMC in Roanoke, Virginia. Smoke-free, alcohol-free, no cover. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter fit 3rd Street Coffeehouse’s stated range. Hard Rock, Metal, Punk, and Rap is outside the booking scope. 3rd Street Coffeehouse handles booking by email, and submissions should include a music link, realistic draw information, and the appropriate band format. artist payment comes through audience donations. The available PA and production support at 3rd Street Coffeehouse are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. 3rd Street Coffeehouse’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Artists should confirm 3rd Street Coffeehouse’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

420eats Food Truck Court is family-friendly food-truck court with covered seating, games, bar service, and recurring Friday/Saturday live music from artists across multiple genres.. Musically, Rock / folk / country / varied 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. 420eats Food Truck Court 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.

42N @ The Flats brings live music to Buffalo, New York with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 100. 42N at The Flats is your go-to spot in Buffalo's historic theatre district, bringing the best of 42 North Brewing's craft beers from our flagship location in East Aurora. Alongside our extensive beer selection, 42N @ The Flats offer New York State wines, hard ciders, and spirits, ensuring there's something for everyone. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, and Soft Rock fit 42N @ The Flats’s stated range. 42N @ The Flats accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. 42N @ The Flats has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. 42N @ The Flats’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Artists should confirm 42N @ The Flats’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

48 Record Bar is a fAQ says the 35-seat room hosts intimate stripped-down performances and works directly with artists. 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. 48 Record 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.

48 West is a live-performance stop in Wedowee, Alabama, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. A cozy and intimate space for music lovers to enjoy amazing performances by National, Regional and Local artists. Shows are held on Friday and/or Saturday nights. The 48 West calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Jam Band, Old Time, and Roots Music. 48 West accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. 48 West’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Before confirming 48 West, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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.

4th & Main Listening Room brings live music to Wray, Colorado with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 120. This grille & pub hosts live music downstairs in their listening room. They host 12-15 shows each year on weekends. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter fit 4th & Main Listening Room’s stated range. 4th & Main Listening Room accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at 4th & Main Listening Room are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. 4th & Main Listening Room’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. QuickPitch is available for this venue. Confirm 4th & Main Listening Room’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.

In Roanoke, Virginia, 5 Points Music Sanctuary accommodates about 250 people under an All Ages policy. 5 Points Music Sanctuary is a 250+person capacity performance venue and co-working space dedicated to musicians and artists, supporting the mission of 5 Points Music Foundation. Most shows take place on Fridays and Saturdays, but other nights are possible. 5 Points Music Sanctuary programs All Genres, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Funk, and Jam Band. 5 Points Music Sanctuary handles booking through the venue’s online form, and submissions should include a music link and preferred dates. 5 Points Music Sanctuary has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with 5 Points Music Sanctuary need agreement before the show is announced.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

668 The Gig Shack brings live music to Montauk, New York with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 100. A casual, hip, surf-style eatery–the perfect spot for a post-beach meal–serving sophisticated New American and creative libations complemented by live music and a super laid back atmosphere. This is a seasonal venue; they are closed during the Winter. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter fit 668 The Gig Shack’s stated range. 668 The Gig Shack accepts booking inquiries by email. At 668 The Gig Shack, a house PA is provided. 668 The Gig Shack’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to 668 The Gig Shack should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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.

7 Devils Brewing Co. is a 45-capacity 21+ venue in Coos Bay, Oregon welcoming All Song Types. We specialize in Northwest style ales! . Programming includes Acoustic, All Genres, Americana, Bluegrass, Country. Booking is handled by email, so keep the inquiry concise and specific. The house sound setup is not confirmed, so technical requirements need direct agreement. Clarify the stage setup, schedule, promotion expectations, compensation, and guest policy before travel is locked. The practical work is ordinary; doing it well is what gives the night room to become memorable. Artists should also verify the final age policy, room configuration, and performance schedule for the proposed event.

7 Monks Taproom is a live-performance stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. A rotating 51 tap craft beer bar and gastropub on the corner of Michigan St. And Eastern Ave. The 7 Monks Taproom calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, Irish, and Old Time. 7 Monks Taproom accepts booking inquiries by email. 7 Monks Taproom’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with 7 Monks Taproom need agreement before the show is announced. Show inquiries for 7 Monks Taproom are handled by its talent buyer function.

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.

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.

A Bar Named Sue — Highland is a Millcreek neighborhood whiskey bar with frequent local live bands and an active 2026 concert calendar. Rock, reggae, country, cover bands, and other local styles appear in the rotation, with full-band shows forming a regular part of the room’s nightlife. The setting is casual and bar-focused, so performers should expect a social crowd rather than a seated listening-room audience. It is a strong fit for polished local groups that can carry a full band set in a busy neighborhood bar.

A Bar Named Sue — State is a Midvale neighborhood whiskey bar with frequent local bands and an active 2026 music calendar. Rock, funk, country, reggae, cover bands, and other local styles appear in the rotation, with full-band lineups running through the year. The room is a busy neighborhood bar rather than a seated listening venue, so acts need to hold attention in a social nightlife environment. Its recurring band schedule makes it a strong local option for groups that already know how to work a bar crowd.

Aasen-Hull Hall is university of Oregon music performance/rehearsal hall hosting 2026 world-music string bands, jazz groups and hip-hop/pop ensembles.. Musically, World, folk, 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. Aasen-Hull Hall 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.

Abbott & Wallace Distilling is a craft distillery/cocktail lounge with 2026 live-jazz and multi-genre event programming. 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, jazz are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. Abbott & Wallace Distilling 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.

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.

Abundance Culinary is cleveland Heights restaurant and culinary business used for community live-music performances.. Musically, Americana, Acoustic, Folk, 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. Abundance Culinary 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.

AC Lounge at AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront is a hotel cocktail lounge with a recurring Friday live-music series featuring regional Americana, roots, folk, and acoustic performers. The setting is polished and hospitality-focused, so musicians should think in terms of a refined lounge performance rather than a club show. The audience may include hotel guests, waterfront visitors, and local patrons, creating a mixed crowd that responds well to approachable material and strong vocals. For performers, compact setups and controlled dynamics are likely to work best. Solo artists, duos, and small acoustic groups are especially natural fits. The lounge atmosphere rewards musicians who can create a memorable mood without overpowering conversation. AC Lounge is best suited to performers with a professional presentation, polished material, and the ability to connect with listeners who may not have arrived specifically for the music. It offers a steady, upscale setting where regional artists can add character to a Friday evening on the waterfront.

ACFA régionale de Red Deer's multipurpose room is a Francophone cultural space used for singer-songwriters and community music events. Folk and culturally focused performers fit especially well, with the room favoring an intimate presentation over a large full-band production. Artists who can connect through songs and storytelling should feel at home here. The venue is 21+.

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.

ACT II Sharon Heflin Performing Arts Education Center is a jazz at the Joint lists a full 2026 monthly jazz schedule at ACT II, and ACANSA booked Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light there in September 2026. 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. Based on the venue’s programming, jazz, folk are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. ACT II Sharon Heflin Performing Arts Education Center is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ahmyo Wine Garden is a Canyon Road tasting room and garden with a recurring live-musician schedule through the season. Roughly 100 guests can be seated across the tasting room and garden, giving acoustic, folk, jazz and singer-songwriter acts an intimate but substantial audience. The 21+ setting rewards tasteful volume, strong songs and performers who can make an outdoor wine crowd listen without forcing the issue.

Akronym Brewing is a 2026 brewery posts document live bluegrass, Americana and festival music in the Biergarten. Performances are event-driven, with temporary or festival production, shared schedules, vendors, and audiences moving among several attractions rather than a fixed club layout. For musicians, concise sets, quick changeovers, outdoor stage presence, and the ability to engage a broad crowd are especially useful. The strongest opportunities are festival bills, civic celebrations, and seasonal events rather than recurring weekly bookings. Based on the venue’s programming, Americana, bluegrass are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. Akronym Brewing 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.

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.

In Stonewall, Texas, Albert Ice House & Dance Hall accommodates about 50 people under an All Ages policy. Albert Ice House & Dance Hall are located next to Williams Creek in the rich German farmlands of the Texas Hill Country, just 20 miles east of Fredericksburg. Shows are held mostly Wednesday-Sunday nights as well as on Saturday afternoons. Albert Ice House & Dance Hall programs Acoustic, Country, and Folk. Albert Ice House & Dance Hall accepts booking inquiries by email. Sound and stage provisions at Albert Ice House & Dance Hall remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. Albert Ice House & Dance Hall’s 60 in the bar, 300 in the Dance Hall capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Before confirming Albert Ice House & Dance Hall, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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.

Albuquerque Folk Festival is a live-performance stop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. Albuquerque's premier folk music festival. The festival takes place in late September. The Albuquerque Folk Festival calendar is open to Folk. Albuquerque Folk Festival handles booking through the venue’s online form, and submissions should include realistic draw information. Albuquerque Folk Festival’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for Albuquerque Folk Festival should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. Show inquiries for Albuquerque Folk Festival are handled by its talent buyer function.

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.

Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum is historic museum and rental venue presenting an ongoing traditional-music concert series.. Musically, Traditional, folk, Celtic, 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. Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum 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.

Major Portland brewery with a recurring 2026 live-music series in its Brewhouse tasting space. A brewery tasting destination that currently programs a recurring live-music series in its Brewhouse. The venue’s live-music mix covers Folk, Acoustic, Pop-rock, Singer-songwriter, Brewery events, providing a useful reference point for bands and solo performers considering the room. Because the space already presents live performers, artists can assess it as an active music destination rather than a general room with no performance history. Allagash Brewing Company is located at 50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103. Capacity is 60 — Brewhouse ( capacity; cited live series occurs there). Artists evaluating the space should focus on how closely their show format matches the venue’s existing live-music pattern, since that is the clearest indicator of fit available here. For performers building a routing plan, the venue’s established live-music activity provides a concrete reason to consider it alongside other active rooms in the market.

Allendale Park is rochester neighborhood park used as a rotating site for the city's FORWARD Park Concerts.. Musically, Indie, roots, folk, 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. Allendale Park 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.

AllGood Cafe is a 100-capacity, All Ages room in Dallas, Texas. AllGood Cafe is a funky little cafe with a soul. They host live music Thursday-Saturday nights. Musically, AllGood Cafe accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Jazz, and Singer-Songwriter. AllGood Cafe accepts booking inquiries by email. AllGood Cafe has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Confirm AllGood Cafe’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. AllGood Cafe’s stated song policy is all song types. Show inquiries for AllGood Cafe are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for AllGood Cafe should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.

Alloy Kitchen brings live music to Telluride, Colorado with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 175. Formerly The View, Mountain Lodge’s alpine kitchen & social club—good‐ole Western charm, boldly seasonal mountain cuisine. They host live music Thursday-Sunday. Artists working in Acoustic, All Genres, DJ, Folk, Pop, Roots Music, and Singer-Songwriter fit Alloy Kitchen’s stated range. Alloy Kitchen accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at Alloy Kitchen are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Artists should confirm Alloy Kitchen’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date. Show inquiries for Alloy Kitchen are handled by its talent buyer function.

Aloft Lexington is a 75-capacity, All Ages room in Lexington, Massachusetts. Aloft Lexington offers easy breezy access to Boston's northwest suburbs and its scenic surroundings. The historic town center is two miles away, along with some of the area’s many booming businesses. Musically, Aloft Lexington accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter. Aloft Lexington handles booking by email, and submissions should include a music link and preferred dates. Artists need to confirm Aloft Lexington’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Aloft Lexington’s 150 capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Artists should confirm Aloft Lexington’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

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.

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.

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.

Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery’s Vancouver tasting room combines a waterfront wine experience with recurring live-music dates featuring regional performers. Acoustic pop, rock, folk, jazz, and other easygoing styles fit naturally within the setting. For musicians, this is a hospitality-oriented performance rather than a traditional concert, with the audience likely to be tasting wine, socializing, and enjoying the waterfront atmosphere while listening. Smaller ensembles, duos, and solo performers are especially well suited because they can create a strong musical presence without overpowering the room. Bands should think in terms of polished, approachable material and controlled dynamics. The tasting-room setting can be an excellent fit for performers who enjoy interacting closely with listeners and adapting the set to the mood of the evening. Amavi and Pepper Bridge are best suited to musicians who can provide a refined live soundtrack to a relaxed wine experience while still giving guests a memorable performance.

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.

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.

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.

Amici at The Falls is athens restaurant and bar with recurring current acoustic artists and periodic full-band live-music events.. Musically, Rock / folk / bluegrass / country / acoustic 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. Amici at The Falls 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.

Amsterdam Bar & Hall is a current September 2026 listings show touring and local multi-act concert bills in the hall. 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. Amsterdam Bar & Hall 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.

Amusement Co. Records is a live-music venue in St. George, Utah. Programming includes Alternative rock, indie, folk, hardcore, singer-songwriter. Live-band performance is part of the venue’s established use. 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. Independent label, recording studio and creative collective that also operates as a venue/rehearsal room. Capacity is 100.

An Evening in the Valley w/ is a 50-capacity, All Ages room in Summerland, British Columbia. This house concert venue generally hosts one show per month from March to November, mostly on Saturday nights, but Fridays are possible. Performances can take place inside or outside. Musically, An Evening in the Valley w/ accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Rock, and Singer-Songwriter. An Evening in the Valley w/ accepts booking inquiries by email. At An Evening in the Valley w/, a house PA is provided. An Evening in the Valley w/’s 80 depending on the time of year and space capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Confirm An Evening in the Valley w/’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.

ANAVETS Lethbridge Unit #34 is a veterans club and hall that doubles as an indoor concert home for the Lethbridge Folk Club. Touring artists such as James Keelaghan have been scheduled here, placing the room squarely in the folk, roots, acoustic, and community-music lane. The setup should favor attentive, song-focused performances over high-production club shows. For singer-songwriters and roots acts, the biggest advantage is an audience that is coming for a concert rather than simply encountering music during a night out.

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.

Anchorage Marina is baltimore marina and waterfront event site with a current seasonal live-entertainment calendar featuring bands across multiple genres.. Musically, Rock, folk, country, 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. Anchorage Marina 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.

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.

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.

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.

Angel Mounds State Historic Site is angel Mounds State Historic Site presents ticketed live music in Overlook Hall through its Under the Radar concert series, including Americana duo Goldpine in 2026.. Musically, Americana, folk, roots, 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. Angel Mounds State Historic Site 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.

Angry Hen Brewing — Independent Kaslo brewery and taproom with recurring live music and an music-booking route. venue materials confirm recurring live music and an active artist-booking route. Programming includes Rock, folk, acoustic, local/touring, mixed. The atmosphere favors acts that can hold attention without overwhelming a food-and-drink-driven room. The venue is at 343 Front Street, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0.

Angry Troll Brewing brings live music to Elkin, North Carolina with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 100. Angry Troll Brewing® is a restaurant, craft brewery, and taproom in downtown Elkin, NC. Most shows take place on Friday nights, but Saturdays are also possible. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Roots Music, and Singer-Songwriter fit Angry Troll Brewing’s stated range. Angry Troll Brewing accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at Angry Troll Brewing are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Confirm Angry Troll Brewing’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.

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.

Annex Sidewalk Bar at Crystal Hotel is mcMenamins Crystal Hotel's sidewalk bar presenting frequent free live singer-songwriter, jazz, folk and indie performances.. The listed capacity is 303 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Singer-songwriter, folk, indie, 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. Annex Sidewalk Bar at Crystal Hotel 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.

Antique Sandwich Company is long-running Tacoma cafe and community gathering place with current concerts, jazz jam sessions and other live-music events.. Musically, Jazz, Flamenco, Folk, 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. Antique Sandwich Company 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.

Anvil Coffee House in Edmonton is a community coffeehouse that hosts acoustic sessions and local musicians. Folk, singer-songwriter and stripped-down material fit the intimate room, where songcraft and personality matter more than stage production. The venue is 21+, so performers can lean into a focused adult café set while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and conversational.

In Greeneville, Tennessee, Appalachian Auditorium at St. James accommodates about 299 people under an All Ages policy. Appalachian Auditorium is Greeneville, TN's newest music venue formed by re-purposing the school auditorium at the old St. James School to raise money for building repairs. Appalachian Auditorium at St. James programs Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Old Time, Roots Music, and Traditional. Appalachian Auditorium at St. James accepts booking inquiries by email. Sound and stage provisions at Appalachian Auditorium at St. James remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. The remaining practical details for Appalachian Auditorium at St. James should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.

Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider brings live music to Hendersonville, North Carolina with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 100. Local Hard Cider and Unique Spirits. Most shows take place on Friday nights, but Saturdays, Sundays and special events are possible as well. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter fit Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider’s stated range. Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Artists should confirm Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

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.

Apple Creek Vineyard & Winery is an outdoor Saturday-afternoon music date built around the scenery: a tasting room, wraparound deck, creekside setting, kitchen, and a landscape designed for people to slow down with a glass of wine. Music happens outside on the back deck from 2 to 6 p.m., weather permitting. This is daylight programming, not a bar-at-midnight demolition shift, so the right act should understand the charm of dynamics, space, and an audience that came to relax. Public review excerpts praise the drive, view, wine, and setting. That points toward music that supports the experience while still giving the afternoon shape—acoustic, folk, jazz, roots, tasteful covers, or a restrained full-band setup if the deck and production allow. Confirm exactly where performers play and how the room expects music to sit alongside tastings and kitchen service. Booking is preferred by email, and the property is also available for rentals. Send concise music or video links, desired Saturday dates, lineup size, rate, and a short note on your outdoor setup. The listing does not publish a PA, power layout, backline, engineer, compensation, load-in, rain policy, meals, merch, or settlement details. Ask early; vineyards are tranquil until someone is carrying a powered speaker across wet grass. Apple Creek is a scenic afternoon opportunity for an artist who can give a beautiful place an actual soundtrack without bulldozing the view. Bring a neat rig, graceful volume, and a plan for weather.

Aqus Cafe is a 55-capacity, All Ages room in Petaluma, California. Live music is held on Friday nights 6-8 PM. Musically, Aqus Cafe accommodates Acoustic, Alt Country, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, and Folk. Aqus Cafe handles booking through the venue’s online form, and submissions should include original material. At Aqus Cafe, a house PA is provided. QuickPitch is available for this venue. Confirm Aqus Cafe’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Aqus Cafe’s stated song policy is originals only. Show inquiries for Aqus Cafe are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Aqus Cafe should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.

Arbor Beer Lodge is north Portland brewery and taproom with an all-ages, community-focused live-music program and in-house sound system.. Established stage or production infrastructure is part of the venue setup, reducing the amount a performer may need to build from scratch. Musically, Rock, Indie, Folk, 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. Arbor Beer Lodge 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.

Arbor Crest Wine Cellars is cliff House Estate winery and event venue with a large recurring ticketed outdoor summer concert series.. Musically, Rock, pop, folk, 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. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars 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.

Arboretum Cohousing is madison cohousing community used as a 2026 Make Music Madison performance location for folk, Americana and singer-songwriter acts.. Musically, a range of live 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. Arboretum Cohousing 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.