San Jose, CA

Gordon Biersch Brewery

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Gordon Biersch Brewery in San Jose hosts recurring night markets and seasonal festivals with live bands and ensembles. Jazz, polka, pop, rock, and other festival-friendly styles fit naturally within the programming. For musicians, the brewery environment offers a broad social audience and event-based performance opportunities rather than a fixed nightly stage. Bands should be comfortable with festival production and a crowd that may be moving between food, drinks, vendors, and activities. Gordon Biersch is best suited to local and regional acts that can deliver accessible, energetic sets and fit a large community-event atmosphere.

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408-278-1008

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Jazz, Polka, Pop, Rock
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357 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States
Venue phone
408-278-1008
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