Charleston, WV

Fife Street Brewing

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Fife Street Brewing is a live-music option for working musicians. Downtown Charleston brewery and taproom that programs live music and special events, including full-band performances. The programming gives performers a useful picture of how music fits the room and what kind of show the venue supports. The music mix includes Rock, roots, local live music. Capacity is 125 people. Artists considering a date here should compare instrumentation, stage footprint, volume, and audience expectations with the venue's established format. The strongest match will be acts that can work comfortably within the room's live-music pattern. That established activity gives artists a practical basis for comparing the room with other active local venues. A focused, professional set that suits the room's scale and audience should make the strongest impression. For routing and show planning, its recurring or current use for live performers makes it a practical lead. Musicians should tailor the set and presentation to the audience setting and confirm event-specific logistics before committing to a date.

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304-346-3433

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Capacity
125
Age policy
21+
Genres
Rock
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Address
180 Summers Street, Charleston, WV 25301, United States
Venue phone
304-346-3433
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