Pooley's Sports Bar and Event Center in Madison presents live bands and seasonal music events. Rock and other local band styles fit naturally within the sports-bar environment. For musicians, the venue rewards high energy, strong stage presence, and familiar or engaging material that can compete with sports viewing and bar activity. Full bands are a natural fit on dedicated music nights. Pooley’s is best suited to local and regional performers that enjoy lively sports-bar gigs and can keep a mixed crowd engaged. It offers musicians a Madison stage where live music is part of a broader entertainment experience.
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Gordy's Boat House brings live music to Fontana, Wisconsin with an All Ages door policy. Family environment, tasty food and drinks, late night. They host live music on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the summer months. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Folk, and Funk fit Gordy's Boat House’s stated range. Gordy's Boat House accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. The available PA and production support at Gordy's Boat House are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. A pitch to Gordy's Boat House should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.
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- Age policy
- All Ages
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- Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Funk, Rock, Singer-Songwriter
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- Address
- 336 Lake Street, 53125, United States
- Venue phone
- (262) 275-6800
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