Decatur, AL

Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Company

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Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Company is an independent Decatur brewery with a taproom that presents local live music and musician jam events. The taproom or beer-garden setting is casual and social, with guests drinking, talking, and moving through the space while the band creates the atmosphere. For musicians, a manageable stage footprint and sensible volume are important, while strong vocals and approachable material help hold listeners who may not have arrived specifically for the show. Solo performers, duos, and compact full bands can all fit depending on the event, with larger brewery celebrations supporting more substantial production. Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Company 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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256-274-9002, 513-900-2353

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic
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Address
105 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601, United States
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256-274-9002, 513-900-2353
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