With room for roughly 472 and an 18+ policy, Bar Sinister is part of the live-music circuit in Hollywood, California. The UnderGround AlternatiVe NightClub of Hollywood oNly on sAturdAy NiTes Featuring sounds of Gothic, Industrial & Alternative. What Lurks Inside Us is at Sinister Every Saturday Night. The Bar Sinister calendar is open to Alternative, Electronic, Gothic, Indie, Industrial, and Rock. Bar Sinister handles booking by email, and submissions should include realistic draw information. Bar Sinister’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for Bar Sinister should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.
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With room for roughly 225 and a 21+ policy, Bar XIII is part of the live-music circuit in Wilmington, Delaware. In the space formerly known as Mojo 13, a new breed of live music venue has reborn. More than just a fresh coat of paint, Bar XIII has done a complete transformation from the inside, out. The Bar XIII calendar is open to Gothic, Hardcore, Indie, Industrial, Metal, Rock, and Singer-Songwriter. Bar XIII accepts booking inquiries by email. Bar XIII’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for Bar XIII should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.
Read the whole thingWith room for roughly 379 and an All Ages policy, Chapel of Bones is part of the live-music circuit in Raleigh, North Carolina. Fresh brewed gourmet coffee shop with a full bar, featuring live music and entertainment in a unique atmosphere. Most shows take place Wednesday-Saturday nights. The Chapel of Bones calendar is open to Alternative, Burlesque, Dance, Gothic, Hard Rock, Hardcore, and Industrial. Christian, Country, and Crunk is outside the booking scope. Chapel of Bones handles booking by email, and submissions should include an EPK. Chapel of Bones’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Chapel of Bones need agreement before the show is announced.
Read the whole thingElysium is an alternative Red River nightclub operating since 2001 with a dedicated live-music booking process and varied dark/alternative programming. 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, alternative are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. Elysium 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.
Read the whole thingGold Sounds is a current promoter directory identifies Cenk Eryaman as buyer; venue contact page confirms the operating location. 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. Gold Sounds 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.
Read the whole thingWith room for roughly 330 and a 19+ policy, Ground Control is part of the live-music circuit in Toronto, Ontario. A new music venue & cocktail lounge experience inspired by David Bowie. Most shows take place Sunday-Thursday nights, but Fridays and Saturdays are possible as long as the show is over by 10 PM. The Ground Control calendar is open to All Genres, Dance, Electronic, Gothic, Indie, Industrial, and New Wave. Ground Control accepts booking inquiries by email. Ground Control has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Ground Control need agreement before the show is announced.
Read the whole thingThe High Water Mark is a the 2026 calendar shows frequent heavy-music bills, and sources identify Chris Trumpower as the venue booker. 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. The High Water Mark 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.
Read the whole thingKnucklehead operates in Los Angeles, California, with capacity and age details worth confirming before a date is announced. This bar hosts most live music Wednesday-Saturday nights. Musically, Knucklehead accommodates All Genres, Alternative, Gothic, Metal, Post Punk, and Punk. Knucklehead accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Artists need to confirm Knucklehead’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. A pitch to Knucklehead should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show. Show inquiries for Knucklehead are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Knucklehead should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.
Read the whole thingMcGuffie's Live is a San Diego live-music and entertainment venue that presents bands alongside comedy and other stage programming. Unlike a restaurant that occasionally brings in musicians, the space is built around live entertainment and offers a dedicated environment for performers. Blues, rock, acoustic music, tribute acts, and other mixed styles all fit within the venue’s programming. For bands, the biggest advantage is performing in a room where the audience is already expecting a show. That allows musicians to approach the date more like a concert than background entertainment, with a stronger emphasis on the performance itself. The venue’s varied calendar also means bands may share the broader schedule with other types of entertainment, so professionalism and a clear identity help an act stand out. Musicians considering McGuffie’s should think in terms of a stage-focused room suited to both local and regional acts. It is a practical option for groups looking for a venue where live performance is the centerpiece of the evening.
Read the whole thingPlanet of the Tapes is a /current pages show active ticketed events and full-band performances. 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. Planet of the Tapes 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.
Read the whole thingWith room for roughly 300 and an 18+ policy, Reclaim Arcade is part of the live-music circuit in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Reclaim Arcade is a retro-modern entertainment venue featuring vintage arcade games, pinball, and live music. Shows can be held on Friday nights except for the first Friday of each month, which is reserved for karaoke. The Reclaim Arcade calendar is open to Emo, Experimental, Gothic, Indie, Psychedelic, Punk, and Rock. Reclaim Arcade accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Reclaim Arcade’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for Reclaim Arcade should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.
Read the whole thingRespectable Street Cafe is a 300-capacity, 18+ room in West Palm Beach, Florida. Respectable Street is the longest running nightclub in the Southeast. Most shows take place Wednesday-Saturday nights and can be all ages depending on what is arranged. Musically, Respectable Street Cafe accommodates Alternative, Dance, Electronic, Gothic, Indie, Metal, and Punk. Respectable Street Cafe accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Artists need to confirm Respectable Street Cafe’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Confirm Respectable Street Cafe’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Respectable Street Cafe’s stated song policy is originals only.
Read the whole thingRosewood Bar is a current event sources document active music programming at the downtown bar. 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. Rosewood 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.
Read the whole thingWith room for roughly 300 and an All Ages policy, Super Rad Arcade Bar is part of the live-music circuit in Lynchburg, Virginia. We are the only Arcade Bar in the Lynchburg area. $7 for unlimited games 18+ after 9pm, 21+ to drink. The Super Rad Arcade Bar calendar is open to All Genres, Alternative, Electronic, Gothic, Hardcore, Hip Hop, and Indie. Super Rad Arcade Bar accepts booking inquiries by email. Super Rad Arcade Bar has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Super Rad Arcade Bar’s whole building capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Before confirming Super Rad Arcade Bar, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.
Read the whole thingHorror-themed independent music club focused on underground rock, metal, punk, emo, alternative and hip-hop shows. A small music-first club with explicit band guidelines, professional sound and a defined underground-artist focus. For working artists, the venue’s established use includes dedicated underground music club with a stage, professional PA and four-band bills. The venue’s live-music mix covers Rock, metal, punk, emo, alternative, hip-hop, 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. Terminus Underground is located at 134 Haines St, Nashua, NH 03060. Capacity is 50 people — music room with stage and professional PA,. Professional sound is part of the live-music setup. 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.
Read the whole thingThe Coffin Club is a current venue and event sources continue to show live dark-alternative concerts at the SE Grand location. 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, alternative are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. The Coffin Club 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.
Read the whole thingThe Delaware brings live music to New Philadelphia, Ohio with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 200. Live music, Craft cocktails. Libations and Local music. Artists working in All Genres, Alt Country, Alternative, Americana, Death Metal, Experimental, and Gothic fit The Delaware’s stated range. The Delaware accepts booking inquiries by email. The Delaware has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Confirm The Delaware’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Show inquiries for The Delaware are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for The Delaware should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.
Read the whole thingThe Front Row brings live music to Roanoke, Virginia with a 21+ door policy. The Front Row offer a great varity of music ranging from punk and metal bands, to rockabilly, alternative and traditional rock. Currently The Front Row host a Goth Night (second friday of the month) & EDM dance nights once a month. Artists working in Alternative, Dance, Electronic, Gothic, Metal, Punk, and Rock fit The Front Row’s stated range. The Front Row handles booking through Facebook, and submissions should include original material. The available PA and production support at The Front Row are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. A pitch to The Front Row should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.
Read the whole thingHawthorne Hideaway is a current venue listings show live music and comedy programming at the Hawthorne Boulevard space. 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. Hawthorne Hideaway 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.
Read the whole thingThe Press Club is long-running Sacramento live-music club in a larger Midtown location with a dedicated stage, lighting, sound, dance floor, food and a current calendar of local and touring music.. The listed capacity is 1119 21st St, Sacramento, CA 95811, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. 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, Punk, 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. The Press Club 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.
Read the whole thingThe Raven Room brings live music to Austin, Texas with a 21+ door policy and room for roughly 300. The Raven Room is located inside the new Crow Bar. 300 cap old school concert venue. Artists working in Alternative, Experimental, Gothic, Hardcore, Metal, Post Punk, and Psychedelic fit The Raven Room’s stated range. The Raven Room accepts booking inquiries by email. At The Raven Room, a house PA is provided. Confirm The Raven Room’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Show inquiries for The Raven Room are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for The Raven Room should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.
Read the whole thingThe Red Pavilion is brooklyn Asian neo-noir cabaret and nightclub presenting live jazz, global-fusion bands and staged performance.. The listed capacity is 225 standing; up to 120 cabaret-seated, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Jazz, global fusion, cabaret, 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. The Red Pavilion 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.
Read the whole thingThe Sparrow & Serpent Pub is a current listings document live music at the Sparrow & Serpent Pub under its current name and operation. 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. The Sparrow & Serpent Pub 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.
Read the whole thingZhora Darling is a site provides a dedicated show-booking email; current event listings document live multi-band programming. 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. Zhora Darling 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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