1831 Bar & Lounge is a steampunk-inspired downtown room that runs on late-night club energy, with house, hip-hop, rap and Top 100 music in the mix. The 21+ crowd is there to socialize and move, so DJs need to favor momentum over subtlety. The room makes sense for performers who are comfortable treating the night as a party rather than a concert.
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Catahoula DC is new Orleans-inspired Navy Yard brasserie and cocktail venue with multiple indoor/outdoor spaces, including an 89-seat seasonal Boil Garden programmed for live music. The programming spans Cajun, Creole, live bands, and patio, giving artists a clear sense of what already works in the room. 2026 coverage describes a seasonal 89-seat Boil Garden with crawfish, frozen drinks and live music; a strong fit for outdoor hospitality sets. From a player's standpoint, 2026 opening coverage documents live music in the seasonal Boil Garden; full-band production should be confirmed. Capacity is listed as 89 Boil Garden; 79 dining room; ~100 front patio; 34 wine terrace. This reads more like a public-facing outdoor date than a club gig, so a direct set and strong stage presence should travel well. For acts comfortable outdoors, this looks like a credible working date.
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- 89
- Genres
- Cajun
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- 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
- Venue phone
- 202-802-8921
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