Clara is a 120-capacity, 21+ room in Chicago, Illinois. An artist-owned bar and performance hub in Chicago's vibrant Wicker Park, celebrates the fusion of craft cocktails and exceptional artistry. Clara's space fosters local talent, offering a warm atmosphere for patrons to relish sophisticated drinks while discovering diverse local and visiting performers. Musically, Clara accommodates Acoustic, All Genres, Classical, Country, Emo, Folk, and Hip Hop. Clara accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Clara has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Clara’s standing, 75 seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to Clara should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.
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In Lansing, Illinois, J.J. Kelley's accommodates about 100 people under a 21+ policy. Shows usually take place on Friday and Saturday nights with open mic on Thursday nights. J.J. Kelley's programs All Genres and Rock. J.J. Kelley's accepts booking inquiries by email. Sound and stage provisions at J.J. Kelley's remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with J.J. Kelley's need agreement before the show is announced. J.J. Kelley's’s stated song policy is all song types. Show inquiries for J.J. Kelley's are handled by its talent buyer function.
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- Capacity
- 100
- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- All Genres, Rock
- Sound & production
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- Address
- 2455 Bernice Road, 60438, United States
- Venue phone
- (708) 474-9977
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