Baltimore, MD

Avenue Kitchen & Bar

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Avenue Kitchen & Bar in Hampden is an American restaurant and bar with recurring live-jazz performances. Jazz, soul, R&B, and funk fit naturally within the venue’s dining and nightlife setting. For musicians, the room offers a hospitality audience but a true recurring band format, giving ensembles room to deliver more than background music. Small bands, trios, quartets, and vocalists are especially natural fits. Strong groove, polished playing, and dynamic control are important because the audience may be dining and socializing while listening. Avenue Kitchen & Bar is best suited to local and regional jazz and soul performers who can create energy without overwhelming the room. It offers musicians a Baltimore stage where live ensemble performance is part of the regular calendar and can become a central feature of the evening.

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443-961-8515

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21+
Genres
Funk, Jazz, R&B, Soul
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911 West 36th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211, United States
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443-961-8515
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