Jackson, MS

Hal and Mal's Restaurant

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Hal & Mal's is a live-music option for working musicians. Downtown restaurant, bar and live-music institution presenting current concerts and local/regional bands. 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; blues; roots; funk; country; local/regional; mixed. 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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SG
Role
Talent Buyer
(601) 948-0888

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Capacity
75
Capacity notes
- 100 (The Restaurant), 1000 (The Big Room), 300 (The Red Room), 100 (The Brew Pub).
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
200 Commerce Street, 39201, United States
Venue phone
(601) 948-0888
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