The University of Iowa brings live music to Iowa City, Iowa with an All Ages door policy. Artists working in All Genres fit The University of Iowa’s stated range. The University of Iowa accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at The University of Iowa are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Confirm The University of Iowa’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Show inquiries for The University of Iowa are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for The University of Iowa should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.
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Elray's Live & Dive is an active live-music stop in Iowa City, Iowa, offering performers a venue with a clear entertainment identity. Two-story downtown live-music and nightlife venue with three distinct rooms covering many genres and styles. Downtown club specifically built around live music and entertainment in multiple rooms. Programming spans Rock, indie, alternative, Americana, roots, soul, funk, country, mixed, so performers can compare their sound with the venue’s established audience and atmosphere. Three distinct rooms give the venue flexibility for different show formats and audience sizes. Capacity is 250. The venue is 21+. The venue is located at 211 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240. For musicians, the strongest fit is usually an act that can match the room’s social atmosphere, manage volume well, and keep the set engaging without requiring a large production footprint. Artists should shape the pitch around the room’s existing music identity and the kind of audience experience the venue already creates.
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- Contact
- Bob and Ryan
- Role
- Talent Buyer
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- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- All Genres
- Sound & production
- House sound system
- Address
- 211 Iowa Avenue, 52240, United States
- Venue phone
- (319) 519-6306
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