Homer, AK

Down East Saloon

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Down East Saloon is a long-running Homer 21+ venue with indoor and outdoor stage areas, open mic and frequent live bands. Folk, Americana and rock all fit a room with strong local music culture and flexible performance spaces. Bands and singer-songwriters comfortable with an informal, participatory crowd should thrive.

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907-235-6002

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Blues, Rock
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Address
3125 East End Rd, Homer, AK 99603, United States
Venue phone
907-235-6002
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