Phoenix, AZ

Crescent Ballroom

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Crescent Ballroom is a venue pages show current concerts; current professional source identifies Taylor Zimmerman as the venue talent buyer. The flexible event layout can shift between concerts, private functions, receptions, and social gatherings rather than operating as one fixed music-room configuration. For musicians, professionalism and adaptability are essential because stage size, audience layout, and the role of the music can change from one booking to the next. Versatile bands and small ensembles that can adjust volume, repertoire, and setup to the event are likely to get the most value from the space. Crescent Ballroom is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Taylor Zimmerman
Role
Talent Buyer
602-716-2222Open booking page

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Capacity
500
Capacity notes
(Ballroom) and 300 (Lounge).
Age policy
16+
Genres
All Genres
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Address
308 N. 2nd Avenue, 85003, United States
Venue phone
602-716-2222

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