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St. Louis, MO

.ZACK Theatre

.ZACK Theatre is kranzberg Arts Foundation's .ZACK is a 202-seat proscenium theater in the historic Cadillac Building, used for theater, concerts and current multi-act music programming.. The listed capacity is 202 seated — official .ZACK Theatre capacity, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Rock, Indie, Pop, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the theater setting puts more attention on musicianship, pacing, stagecraft, and a complete show. A seated audience also rewards detail and a deliberate presentation. .ZACK Theatre is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Bend, OR

10 Barrel Brewing East Side

10 Barrel Brewing East Side in Bend is a brewpub that also hosts large outdoor events with live bands, including anniversary celebrations and community gatherings. Rock, indie, and other brewery-friendly styles fit naturally within the event programming. For musicians, the venue can shift from a casual pub atmosphere to a much larger outdoor show depending on the event. Full bands are a strong fit on major dates, especially acts with enough stage presence to engage a broad social crowd. The venue is best suited to local and regional performers that enjoy brewery events and can adapt to open-air production and changing audience sizes. It offers musicians a flexible Bend setting where a taproom can expand into a true live-event venue for special occasions.

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LaGrange, GA

134 Main

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

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High Point, NC

1614 Drinks - Music - Billiards

With room for roughly 250 and a 21+ policy, 1614 Drinks - Music - Billiards is part of the live-music circuit in High Point, North Carolina. Formerly After Hours Tavern. 1614 is an award-winning music venue in the Triad known for its friendly staff, talented local & regional acts, and carefully constructed cocktails. The 1614 Drinks - Music - Billiards calendar is open to Acoustic, Alternative, Country, Funk, Hip Hop, Indie, and Jam Band. 1614 Drinks - Music - Billiards accepts booking inquiries by email. At 1614 Drinks - Music - Billiards, an in-house engineer is available. QuickPitch is available for this venue. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with 1614 Drinks - Music - Billiards need agreement before the show is announced.

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Sioux Falls, SD

18th Amendment Neighborhood Bar

18th Amendment Neighborhood Bar is neighborhood bar with 2026 acoustic live-music programming. The programming spans Acoustic, Americana, indie, and rock, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. Artist schedule verifies musician use at this operating neighborhood bar. This is a hospitality room, so the strongest acts will know how to keep the crowd engaged without treating every song like a headline-club performance. For the right act, that can be a solid working date rather than a throwaway background gig.

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Spring, TX

19th Hole Grill & Bar

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

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Lake Orion, MI

20 Front Street

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

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Columbia, SC

2020 Devine Street

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

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Las Vegas, NV

24 Oxford

24 Oxford is an official venue calendar lists 2026 shows including Samantha Fish, Puma Blue and Whitey Morgan and the 78s. The musical lane includes Blues rock, country, indie, hip-hop, alternative. A clear understanding of the room’s format will help bands decide whether the opportunity suits their draw and setup. The value of the booking comes from matching the act closely to the venue’s established audience experience.

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Excelsior, MN

318 Cafe

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

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St. Louis, MO

3333 Event Space

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.

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Kansas City, MO

515 Music Hub

515 Music Hub in Kansas City is a community-focused live-music venue and rehearsal space created to give artists a place to perform, rehearse, and connect with audiences. Jazz, rock, indie, singer-songwriter, and other local styles fit naturally within the room. For musicians, the venue offers more than a stage: rehearsal and community infrastructure make it useful for developing and established acts alike. Bands and solo performers can both fit naturally. 515 Music Hub is best suited to Kansas City artists that value collaboration, performance access, and a music-centered environment. It offers musicians a venue where rehearsing, networking, and presenting a polished live set can all happen within the same community space.

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Oklahoma City, OK

51st Street Speakeasy

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

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Minneapolis, MN

7th St Entry

7th St Entry is an intimate dedicated club with frequent current local and national band bookings. 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. 7th St Entry 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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Pueblo, CO

7th Street Station

7th Street Station is an intimate Pueblo live-music venue with active concert activity and a public business phone. Artists working in Rock, Indie, Punk, Local, Touring have the clearest stylistic fit. Its format works well for — dedicated small live-music venue with current 2026 concerts. A focused set, strong transitions, and crowd awareness are likely to matter as much as repertoire. For musicians, the opportunity is strongest when the show is tailored to how the space actually operates.

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Boise, ID

8 Horses Lounge

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

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New York, NY

99 Scott

99 Scott is large Bushwick event complex hosting current concerts and live electronic/independent music alongside private and cultural events.. The listed capacity is 900 — Mainroom & Courtyard event configuration; 400 seated reported, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Electronic, Indie, Dance, Multi-genre 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. 99 Scott is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Edmonton, AB

99ten

99ten in Edmonton is a purpose-built 126-person music room that regularly hosts live bands, DJs, and private events. Indie, electronic, and other mixed programming fit the venue well, and Saturday nights are often reserved for bands. The room is 21+, giving it a clear nightlife identity. At 126 capacity, it sits in a useful sweet spot for developing and established local acts: a decent draw can make the room feel full without requiring theater-level ticket sales. For musicians, 99ten looks like a genuine small club rather than a bar that happens to book music, which gives it real value for original bands building an audience.

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Philadelphia, PA

A Novel Idea on Passyunk

A Novel Idea on Passyunk is an and 2026 corridor sources verify live music programming in the independent bookstore/event 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. Based on the venue’s programming, jazz are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. A Novel Idea on Passyunk 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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Longmont, CO

Absolute Vinyl Records & Stereo

Absolute Vinyl Records & Stereo is an independent record store used as an intimate multi-act live-music venue during the 2026 Winter Walkabout. 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, country, Americana, indie, alternative, singer-songwriter are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. Absolute Vinyl Records & Stereo is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere.

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San Diego, CA

Adams Avenue Street Fair

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

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Amarillo, TX

AJ Swope Performance Plaza at Arts in the Sunset

AJ Swope Performance Plaza at Arts in the Sunset is outdoor performance plaza at Arts in the Sunset hosting live music, arts festivals and public cultural events.. The listed capacity is 3701 Plains Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79102, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Festival, indie, rock, 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. AJ Swope Performance Plaza at Arts in the Sunset is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Anchorage, AK

Akela Space

Akela Space is a private downtown Anchorage contemporary-art gallery, studio and event venue presenting intimate ticketed concerts. R&B, soul, indie and experimental singer-songwriter work fits the all-ages arts setting, where originality and presentation carry more weight than bar-room familiarity. Artists with a distinctive concept and compact production should find the space especially useful.

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Lexington, KY

Al's Bar

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

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Mobile, AL

Alchemy Tavern

With room for roughly 310 and a 21+ policy, Alchemy Tavern is part of the live-music circuit in Mobile, Alabama. Located directly across from the historic Saenger Theatre. Alchemy Tavern's Tavern was originally built in 1853. The Alchemy Tavern calendar is open to Indie, Punk, and Rock. Alchemy Tavern handles booking by email, and submissions should include a music link, preferred dates, and original material. At Alchemy Tavern, a house PA is provided and an in-house engineer is available. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Alchemy Tavern need agreement before the show is announced. Show inquiries for Alchemy Tavern are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Chicago, IL

aliveOne

aliveOne is a Music-focused Lincoln Park bar with weekly bands and a dedicated stage/sound setup. Artists working in Rock, Indie, Funk, Soul, Local have the clearest stylistic fit. Its format works well for — neighborhood bar with a dedicated stage, house PA and recurring live bands. The opportunity suits acts that can project personality in an open environment without relying on a tightly controlled listening room. For musicians, the opportunity is strongest when the show is tailored to how the space actually operates.

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Fort Collins, CO

All Sales Vinyl

All Sales Vinyl is downtown record store and intimate all-ages performance space that joined FoCoMX as a live-music venue in 2026.. The listed capacity is 75 — FoCoMA venue profile, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Rock, Punk, Indie, 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. All Sales Vinyl is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Rochester, MN

Allendale Park

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.

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Scottsdale, AZ

Aloft Scottsdale

Aloft Scottsdale hosts a live-music series with local and regional performers in its social spaces. Acoustic, pop, rock, reggae, indie, and other mixed local styles fit naturally within the hotel environment. For musicians, the setting is hospitality-focused rather than club-like, so performers need a polished presentation and enough flexibility to work around guests, drinks, and conversation. Smaller acts are especially natural fits. Aloft is best suited to local and regional musicians who can create a lively social atmosphere without heavy production. It offers performers a Scottsdale hotel stage where live music is part of the property’s event programming and can reach both travelers and local audiences.

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San Francisco, CA

Amado's

Amado's in San Francisco’s Mission District is an underground live-music venue and bar hosting concerts, pop-ups, and private events. Rock, indie, singer-songwriter, and other local styles fit naturally within the room. For musicians, the venue offers an intimate basement atmosphere and a crowd that comes specifically for live entertainment. Bands should bring strong stage presence and a polished set that works well in a compact room. Amado’s is best suited to local and touring independent performers that enjoy underground club environments and can connect directly with listeners. It offers musicians a San Francisco stage where live music remains a core part of the venue’s identity.

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Kansas City, MO

American Royal Hall at Rock Island Bridge

American Royal Hall at Rock Island Bridge is an indoor gathering and event hall within Kansas City’s bridge entertainment district, used for recurring live-music programming. Indie, rock, soul, country, jazz, and other mixed styles fit naturally within the flexible event room. For musicians, the hall offers a larger social setting than a typical bar and can support full bands on dedicated event nights. American Royal Hall is best suited to local and regional performers that can deliver polished, crowd-friendly sets and adapt to event-style configurations. It offers musicians a Kansas City stage tied to one of the city’s newer entertainment destinations.

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Milwaukee, WI

Amorphic Beer

Amorphic Beer is riverwest brewery and taproom focused on experimental craft beer, with current community events that include live musicians and bands.. Musically, Rock, Indie, Local bands, 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. Amorphic Beer is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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St. Paul, MN

Amsterdam Bar and Hall

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.

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St. George, UT

Amusement Co. Records

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.

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Buffalo, NY

Amy's Place

Amy's Place in Buffalo is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant and community venue with an expanded performance space hosting punk, jazz, indie, and other local music. The setting is casual, eclectic, and community-driven rather than polished or corporate. For musicians, the venue offers a grassroots room where originality and connection matter. Punk and indie acts can bring energy, while jazz and other smaller ensembles can make use of the intimate scale. The audience is likely to be local, engaged, and comfortable with diverse programming. Amy’s Place is best suited to musicians who enjoy independent community spaces and can adapt to a room that balances food, conversation, and live performance. It offers performers a welcoming stage where local culture and music intersect naturally.

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Summerland, BC

An Evening in the Valley w/

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.

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Baltimore, MD

Angels Rock Bar

Angels Rock Bar is a current venue and event pages document a stage and multi-band live-rock 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, rock, punk are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. Angels Rock Bar is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Calgary, AB

Annex Ale Project

Annex Ale Project is a live-music venue in Calgary, Alberta. Programming includes Indie, rock, alternative, local, mixed. 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. Calgary brewery and taproom used for current live-band and community music events. Age access varies by event.

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Portland, OR

Annex Sidewalk Bar at Crystal Hotel

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.

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Lakewood, CO

Antero Hall @ Eck's Saloon

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

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Tuscaloosa, AL

Anthem Supply Co.

Anthem Supply Co. is a site says Live at Anthem presents intimate shows by artists from Alabama and across the country, with concerts hosted at least monthly. 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, country are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. Anthem Supply Co. 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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Florence, SC

Apple Annies Deli and Pub

Apple Annies Deli and Pub has a long local history, serving the Pee Dee since 1984, with its live-music program presently on hold. The normal music pattern is Friday and Saturday nights, but the hold is the only part of the calendar that matters right now. Treat this as a future lead, not an active opportunity to chase with the enthusiasm of a dog who has just heard a snack bag. When programming returns, performers will need to bring their own PA and microphones. The booking route is by weekday phone call or the venue’s social channel, but confirm first that shows have actually resumed and that the listed contact process is still current. Then advance the room setup, power, stage or floor space, volume, load-in, parking, set time, pay, food, merchandise, and settlement. A venue returning from a music pause may have new policies, new gear, or a new idea of what it wants. No public review excerpts are included here, so the useful information remains the long-running pub identity, weekend music pattern, and DIY production requirement. The likely fit is a compact bar act that can work a Friday or Saturday crowd without demanding a theater-grade system. Apple Annies belongs on the watch list, not the immediate routing sheet. When the program reopens, bring a clear booking inquiry, a self-contained rig, and enough flexibility to meet the room where it has landed after the pause.

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Friedheim, MO

Apple Creek Vineyard & Winery

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.

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Portland, ME

Après

Portland tasting room and patio venue that hosts live entertainment and community events alongside craft drinks. A welcoming Portland tasting room and patio that incorporates live entertainment into its broader community-event calendar. Artists working in Electronic, Indie, Local, Community events, Mixed are directly aligned with the venue’s established programming profile. The venue’s active live-music use gives performers a concrete sense of how a set can fit the room and the audience environment. Après is located at 148 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101. For a band, solo act, or ensemble considering the room, the useful takeaway is the venue’s demonstrated commitment to live performance and the specific styles already appearing in its schedule. The combination of an established music identity and a defined performance setting gives musicians practical context before deciding whether to pursue a date. 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.

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Portland, OR

Arbor Beer Lodge

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.

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Anchorage, AK

Arctic Valley Ski Area & Alpenglow Lodge

Nonprofit ski-area lodge and event venue that hosts Chugach Fest with multiple live bands and community music programming. unknown. From a performer’s standpoint, the venue is set up around festival/full-band event setting. The music mix includes Rock, folk, indie, 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. Arctic Valley Ski Area & Alpenglow Lodge is located at 18800 Arctic Valley Rd, Anchorage, AK 99505. Age access is chugach Fest offers youth/kids ticketing. Musicians considering the venue can use its existing programming and performance format as the main guide when deciding whether their set, instrumentation, and audience expectations are a good match. Its ongoing connection to live performance also gives artists a stronger basis for judging the room than they would have with a venue used only sporadically for music.

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Richmond, VA

Ardent Craft Ales

Ardent Craft Ales is scott's Addition brewery and beer garden that stages occasional special live-music events, including multi-band anniversary programming.. Musically, Rock, brass, indie, 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. Ardent Craft Ales is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

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Saint John, NB

AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village

AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village is a commercial waterfront destination with a dedicated performance space and a strong full-band identity. Rock, indie, roots, punk and pop acts all make sense here, and the setting can support multi-act festival-style programming rather than just background sets. All-ages access and the outdoor waterfront atmosphere make it especially attractive for bands with broad appeal and a show that carries in an open, active crowd.

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Ithaca, NY

Argos Warehouse

Argos Warehouse is independent warehouse-style bar and event space associated with Argos Inn, used for nightlife and live performance.. Musically, Indie, Jazz, Local bands, 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. Argos Warehouse is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Fayetteville, AR

Arkadia Retrocade

Arkadia Retrocade is a Fayetteville retro arcade with a documented promoter-booked live show. The venue’s offbeat, casual atmosphere can suit punk, indie, garage, electronic, experimental, and small original bands that fit a DIY environment. For musicians, a compact setup and strong stage energy matter because the audience may be moving between games and the performance area. Heavy production is unnecessary. Arkadia is a good Fayetteville target for developing local and touring acts looking for an unconventional small-room date and a crowd open to alternative programming rather than a formal concert experience.

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New Haven, CT

Armada Brewing

Armada Brewing is a current 2026 festival programming documents 30 bands on two stages at Armada. 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. Armada 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.

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Columbia, SC

Art Bar

Art Bar is an eclectic downtown bar with a dedicated band-booking page and recurring live 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. Art Bar is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Saint Paul, MN

Art House North

Art House North is intimate Saint Paul arts venue with recurring songwriter programming and 2026 concerts, including Sandra McCracken and Live at Art House North.. Musically, Singer-songwriter / folk / indie / acoustic / sacred 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. Art House North is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Fort Wayne, IN

Art This Way Fest — Broadway Band Stage

Art This Way Fest — Broadway Band Stage is downtown Fort Wayne public-art festival with a Broadway band stage and active 2026 musician application process.. Musically, Local bands, indie, 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. Art This Way Fest — Broadway Band Stage is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

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Bridgeport, CT

Artisan Stack Cafe

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

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Providence, RI

AS220 Main Stage

AS220's Main Stage is an all-ages downtown performance room used for live music and other original performance work. For working artists, the venue’s established use includes dedicated all-ages performance stage. The venue’s live-music mix covers Original music, Punk, Experimental, Indie, Electronic, Multi-genre, 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. AS220 Main Stage is located at 115 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903. Capacity is 200 standing; 120 seated — Main Stage,. Age access is all ages. 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.

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Buffalo, NY

Asbury Hall at Babeville

Asbury Hall at Babeville is a church-converted concert hall in Buffalo with a fixed stage and professional sound system. The room presents touring and local artists across rock, indie, folk, alternative, singer-songwriter, and other eclectic styles. For musicians, the converted-church setting offers both atmosphere and a true concert environment, with the audience focused on the stage rather than general bar activity. The hall is especially well suited to acts that can make use of the room’s dramatic architecture and strong acoustics. Bands should be prepared for a polished live show and enough draw to support a substantial indoor audience. Asbury Hall is best suited to regional and touring artists, full bands, and performers whose music benefits from a memorable visual setting. It offers a serious performance space with more character than a conventional box-shaped club.

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Vancouver, BC

Astoria Pub

Astoria Pub is a long-running East Hastings bar and events room with a strong punk, rock, alternative and indie identity. The room is built for live bands rather than background entertainment, and music events are typically 19+. Artists can bring volume, edge and a full club set without fighting the venue's personality. Bands rooted in alternative scenes should find the audience and atmosphere naturally aligned.

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Athens, GA

Athentic Brewing Company

Athentic Brewing Company is athens craft brewery and taproom with recurring concerts, live-band events and community programming. The programming spans Rock, Funk, Soul, and Indie, giving artists a clear sense of what already works in the room. From a player's standpoint, brewery hosts live bands and music events. Age access is 21+. Community-focused brewery with recurring live music and an explicit music-booking mailbox. This should work well for bands and songwriters who can make the set feel like part of the night rather than a separate production. For local and regional acts, that gives the venue real value beyond a one-off brewery appearance.

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Honolulu, HI

Atherton Performing Arts Studio

Atherton Performing Arts Studio — Intimate Hawaiʻi Public Radio performance studio presenting the current Live from the Atherton concert series with Hawaiian, jazz, classical and ensemble music. Current 2026 HPR programming documents intimate live concerts and full ensembles in the Atherton studio. Programming includes Hawaiian, jazz, classical, indie, ensemble. The venue is at 738 Kaheka St, Honolulu, HI 96814.

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St. Louis, MO

Atomic by Jamo

Atomic By Jamo is independent Grove music complex with the Atomic Garage, Lounge and outdoor Pavilion, presenting local and national touring artists across multiple stages.. The listed capacity is 1,000 — Atomic Pavilion, reported room-specific capacity, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Rock, Indie, Electronic, 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. Atomic By Jamo 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.

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Binghamton, NY

Atomic Tom's

Atomic Tom's is a 200-capacity, All Ages room in Binghamton, New York. Atomic Tom's is available for rental. This is the place for weddings, music, meetings, and gallery space. Musically, Atomic Tom's accommodates Acoustic, Folk, Funk, Indie, Rock, and Singer-Songwriter. Atomic Tom's accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. Atomic Tom's has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. A pitch to Atomic Tom's should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show. Atomic Tom's’s stated song policy is all song types. Show inquiries for Atomic Tom's are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC

Auberge Festive Sea Shack

Auberge Festive Sea Shack is a Gaspésie lodging and bar destination known for concerts, touring artists and a festive seasonal atmosphere. Indie, folk, rock and festival-minded acts fit a place where the music is part of the reason people gather. The setting is looser and more communal than a formal club, so performers should be comfortable with a crowd that wants an experience rather than a pristine listening room. Bands with personality and a sense of occasion should thrive.

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Montréal, QC

Ausgang Plaza

Ausgang Plaza is a live-music venue in Montréal, Quebec. Multifunctional Montréal event and music venue used for concerts, album launches, cultural events and private rentals. Flexible mid-size room designed for concerts, launches and multidisciplinary events. The venue supports live-band performance, giving working groups a clear basis for evaluating the room. Programming includes Rock, indie, electronic, arts, mixed. Capacity is 450. Age access is 21+. The venue is located at 6524 Rue Saint-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M3. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

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Cleveland Heights, OH

B Side Lounge

B Side Lounge is cleveland Heights basement lounge and music room associated with Grog Shop, used for live acts and nightlife programming.. Musically, Indie, Rock, 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. B Side Lounge is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Tupelo, MS

Backline Music Hall

Backline Music Hall is dedicated live-music and event room presenting touring, regional and local artists in an intimate setting. The programming spans Rock, blues, Americana, and indie, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. A purpose-built small music hall with professional production and an active touring/local artist program. The production setup includes dedicated 100-person venue with equipped stage and professional PA. Capacity is listed as 100 people — venue capacity. Age access is Varies by event. A band with a clear identity and a flexible set should have more success here than one bringing the same show to every room. The opportunity is strongest for artists who fit the room on purpose.

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New Orleans, LA

Backline Wine & Spirits

Backline Wine & Spirits is a New Orleans wine and spirits venue that also hosts live performances and community music events. The setting is more intimate and social than a dedicated concert club, making it especially well suited to small ensembles and lower-volume performances. Jazz, acoustic music, singer-songwriters, soul, folk, blues, and small roots groups are natural fits. For musicians, a compact setup and controlled dynamics are important because the audience may be seated, drinking, and talking only a few feet away. Original material can work particularly well in this kind of room, where people are close enough to hear lyrics and musicianship clearly. The venue is best approached as a community-oriented performance opportunity rather than a high-capacity nightlife booking. Backline is a good New Orleans target for solo artists, duos, and small groups looking for a relaxed room where live music can be part of a wine-bar experience without competing with large production.

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Springdale, AR

Backroom Art Lounge & Social Club

Backroom Art Lounge & Social Club is an art-focused social venue with live-jazz and broader music 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. Backroom Art Lounge & Social 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.

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Fairport, NY

Backwoods by Kettle Ridge

Backwoods by Kettle Ridge operates in Fairport, New York, with capacity and age details worth confirming before a date is announced. A unique outdoor venue tucked away in the trees; a space for the community to gather. Farm market / shipping container bar / live-fire cooking / live music / 2+ miles of recreational trails / natural play areas. Musically, Backwoods by Kettle Ridge accommodates Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, and Indie. Backwoods by Kettle Ridge accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Backwoods by Kettle Ridge has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Artists should confirm Backwoods by Kettle Ridge’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

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Houston, TX

Bad Astronaut Brewing Co.

Bad Astronaut Brewing Co. is a large Houston warehouse brewery that doubles as an independent music hall, giving bands far more room and production flexibility than a typical taproom. The venue hosts local and touring music, comedy, festivals, and other events, with a concert room capable of holding roughly 800 people. The industrial setting creates a raw, open atmosphere that works well for amplified full bands and standing audiences, while the brewery operation keeps the experience casual and community-driven rather than overly polished. Programming can stretch across indie, rock, punk, metal, alternative, roots, experimental music, and other styles that fit an independent venue. For musicians, Bad Astronaut is a strong target when a band has enough draw or support positioning to justify a larger room. The space is especially appealing for multi-band bills, touring packages, release shows, and promoted local events. Bands should think in terms of a true concert setup rather than background brewery entertainment: stage presence, production, ticketing, and audience-building all matter more here than a simple patio gig.

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Seattle, WA

Ballard Music & SeafoodFest — Main Stage

Ballard Music & SeafoodFest — Main Stage is annual Ballard festival with a dedicated music stage and direct public band-submission route to its talent booker.. Musically, Rock / indie / soul / roots / eclectic 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. Ballard Music & SeafoodFest — Main Stage is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Peninsula – 2500 Insulator Drive

Baltimore Peninsula – 2500 Insulator Drive is baltimore Peninsula outdoor development/event site used for community programming and live Sofar Sounds performances.. Musically, Emerging artists, indie, mixed, 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. Baltimore Peninsula – 2500 Insulator Drive is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Richmond, VA

Bandito's Burrito Lounge

Bandito's Burrito Lounge is a site describes a performance room with professional sound, and 2026 concert listings confirm active bands. 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. Bandito's Burrito Lounge 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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Pittsburgh, PA

Bantha Tea Bar

Bantha Tea Bar is a site identifies Bantha as a small community space for live bands, DJs and other evening events. 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, electronic are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. Bantha Tea Bar is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Sainte-Thérèse, QC

Bar Le Cha-Cha

Bar Le Cha-Cha — Sainte-Thérèse bar used as a live-show venue in the current 2026 Santa Teresa festival. Santa Teresa's current 2026 venue list confirms live-show use at Bar Le Cha-Cha. Programming includes Indie, rock, festival, bar live music, mixed. The venue is all ages. This booking makes the most sense for artists comfortable working a bar crowd. The venue is at 29 rue Blainville Ouest, Sainte-Thérèse, QC J7E 1X1.

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Hollywood, CA

Bar Sinister

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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Wilmington, DE

Bar XIII

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.

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Knoxville, TN

Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria

Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria is an Old City Knoxville restaurant and taproom with a dedicated stage and a long-running reputation for frequent live bands. Rock, Americana, jam, roots, country, indie, and other regional styles are all part of the venue’s musical identity. For musicians, this is a classic music-bar setup where the stage is a major part of the evening but food, drinks, and social activity remain important. The room works well for bands that can deliver a full, energetic set and hold the attention of a crowd that may be both dining and standing near the stage. The venue’s history of regular live music means audiences know what to expect, which can create a stronger connection than at a restaurant that only occasionally books bands. Barley’s is best suited to regional and touring acts that fit comfortably in a lively bar environment and can bring both musicianship and crowd appeal to the room.

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Winnipeg, MB

Barn Hammer Brewing Company

Barn Hammer Brewing Company is winnipeg brewery taproom and private-event venue used for community events and live/DJ music programming. The programming spans Indie, DJ, acoustic, and local, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. Event/private-booking materials and programming support music/event use of the taproom. Age access is Yes. A brewery crowd is social by nature, so musicians who can hold attention without turning the room into a volume contest should do well here. That combination makes it more useful than a taproom that treats music as an occasional extra.

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Richmond, VA

Basic City Beer Co. - Southside RVA

Basic City Beer Co. - Southside RVA is southside Richmond brewery and taproom hosting current multi-band rock, punk, hip-hop and independent music events.. Musically, Punk, rock, hip-hop, 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. Basic City Beer Co. - Southside RVA is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Boise, ID

Basque Center

Basque Center — Downtown Boise Basque cultural and event center with a rentable hall used for community celebrations, dances and current live-band events. Current 2026 live-band events plus the rental program confirm active musician use of the private nonprofit event venue. Programming includes Basque, folk, rock, indie, dance, mixed. The venue seems to reward players who can hold attention without relying on spectacle. The venue is at 601 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702.

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Detroit, MI

Batch Brewing Company

Batch Brewing Company is a corktown brewery with multi-artist live-music events and festival 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. Batch Brewing Company 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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Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge Gallery

Baton Rouge Gallery in City Park regularly incorporates live musicians into its outdoor Movies & Music on the Lawn series and gallery receptions. The venue is arts-focused and event-driven rather than nightlife-oriented, making experimental music, jazz, chamber ensembles, singer-songwriters, acoustic acts, and creative live scoring projects natural fits. For musicians, originality and a strong concept matter as much as crowd draw. A small ensemble or band can make excellent use of the outdoor film-score format and other curated events. The audience is likely to be culturally engaged and attentive. Baton Rouge Gallery is a strong target for adventurous musicians and artists seeking interdisciplinary programming rather than standard bar gigs.

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St. Petersburg, FL

Bayboro Live

Bayboro Live is a dedicated music space in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District with a larger stage built specifically for local and national performers. The venue is more concert-focused than a restaurant or brewery, giving artists a proper stage, sound, and audience environment. Rock, Americana, blues, jazz, soul, indie, country, and touring regional acts all fit naturally. For musicians, the room is well suited to full bands and artists with enough draw to support a focused live show. The audience is there specifically for the performance, so a concise concert set and strong stage presence matter. Bayboro Live is a good St. Petersburg target for regional headliners, release shows, touring packages, and artists ready for a dedicated music room without the scale of a large theater or amphitheater.

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Gainesville, FL

Bazaar47

Bazaar47 is a community-focused downtown event venue with current live-music and performance programming. The flexible event layout can shift between concerts, private functions, receptions, and social gatherings rather than operating as one fixed music-room configuration. For musicians, professionalism and adaptability are essential because stage size, audience layout, and the role of the music can change from one booking to the next. Versatile bands and small ensembles that can adjust volume, repertoire, and setup to the event are likely to get the most value from the space. Bazaar47 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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North Charleston, SC

Bearded, A Social Tavern

Bearded, A Social Tavern is a park Circle social tavern and barcade with games, leagues, karaoke and current live-music programming. 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. Bearded, A Social Tavern 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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