Huntington, WV

Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar

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Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar is a downtown Huntington wood-fired pizza and raw-bar restaurant that adds live music during the summer. The programming appears seasonal, so the strongest opportunity is likely tied to warm-weather traffic and a casual dining crowd. Local artists who can keep a set lively without demanding full concert-room attention should be a natural match. For performers, this is the kind of date where atmosphere, pacing, and broad appeal matter more than elaborate production.

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304-241-2958

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All Ages
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All Genres
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833 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, United States
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304-241-2958
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