Kansas City, MO

Bar Phoebe

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Bar Phoebe is a rooftop bar with live music scheduled several nights a week. Live bands, roots, pop, and other mixed local styles fit naturally within the rooftop setting. For musicians, the venue offers skyline atmosphere and a social audience that may be there for drinks as much as the music. Strong vocals, stage presence, and an adaptable live set are especially useful. Bar Phoebe is best suited to local and regional performers that can deliver polished rooftop shows and create enough energy to turn a casual crowd into listeners. It offers musicians a live-performance setting where the view and nightlife experience become part of the show.

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816-442-4223

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21+
Genres
Pop
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708 E 18th St, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States
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816-442-4223
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