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Charlie Horse Restaurant is ocala bar-and-grill with an outdoor deck, nightly karaoke and recurring live music seven days a week.. Musically, Rock, country, acoustic, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the open-air setting favors a polished, visually engaging set that can carry across a dispersed audience. Weather, outdoor sound, and festival-style pacing are part of the job. Charlie Horse Restaurant is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Cindy
Role
Talent Buyer
(352) 622-4050

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Capacity
100
Capacity notes
outside (where the bands perform).
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Rock, Top 40
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Address
2426 E. Silver Springs Boulevard, 34470, United States
Venue phone
(352) 622-4050
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