Fargo, ND

Black Coffee and Waffle Bar — Fargo

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Black Coffee and Waffle Bar — Fargo is community-centered downtown cafe and restaurant that hosts recurring Full Circle open-mic nights for singers, musicians, comedy and spoken-word performers. The programming spans Singer-songwriter, acoustic, and open mic, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. Materials describe an inclusive neighborhood cafe; event listings show recurring live open-mic programming at the Fargo location. The production setup includes limited — recurring musician/open-mic programming; full-band stage or production not. Age access is All Ages. The intimate format puts the emphasis on songs, tone, and personality rather than volume or spectacle. Artists who thrive on direct audience connection should get the most from the room.

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701-566-8749

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All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter
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550 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102, United States
Venue phone
701-566-8749
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