Syracuse, NY

Funk 'N Waffles

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Funk 'n Waffles in downtown Syracuse is a restaurant and music club built around recurring live entertainment. Funk, rock, jam, indie, and other local or regional styles fit naturally within the room. For musicians, the venue offers a true performance identity despite the food-focused format, making it a stronger fit for bands than a typical restaurant. Full groups and solo performers can both work depending on the night. Funk 'n Waffles is best suited to local and touring musicians who can deliver an engaging live set and make the music feel like the centerpiece of the evening. It offers artists a Syracuse stage with a distinctive mix of food culture and concert programming.

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Charley
Role
Talent Buyer
315-474-1060

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Capacity
185
Age policy
21+
Genres
All Genres
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Address
307-313 S. Clinton Street, 13202, United States
Venue phone
(315) 474-1060
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