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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In Janesville, Wisconsin, Hammy's Roadside Bar accommodates about 150 people under a 21+ policy. They host open jams on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights and shows on Friday and Saturday nights as well as on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Wednesday night jam is put on hold during the winter. Hammy's Roadside Bar programs Acoustic, Country, and Rock. Hammy's Roadside Bar accepts booking inquiries by phone. At Hammy's Roadside Bar, a house PA is provided. The remaining practical details for Hammy's Roadside Bar should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. Hammy's Roadside Bar’s stated song policy is all song types.
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- 150
- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Acoustic, Country, Rock
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- Address
- 2131 Center Avenue, 53546, United States
- Venue phone
- (608) 754-9906
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