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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Joe’s Bar on Weed St. is a large Chicago country and live-music venue with a long history of presenting touring country artists and high-energy band shows. The room combines a major stage, nightlife crowd, drinks, and a social atmosphere rather than a seated listening environment. Country, Texas country, Red Dirt, Southern rock, modern country covers, and crossover party bands are the strongest fits. For musicians, a polished full-band show, strong vocals, and enough danceable material to hold a large bar crowd are essential. Developing artists are often best suited to support slots, while established regional acts can headline. Joe’s is a strong Chicago target for country performers with meaningful draw and a professional stage show, particularly artists who can keep a late-night crowd engaged without relying on the intimacy of a smaller club.
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- Contact
- Ed Warm
- Role
- Talent Buyer
Booking email
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- Capacity
- 240
- Capacity notes
- - 800
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter
- Sound & production
- Confirm with venue
- Address
- 940 W. Weed Street, 60642, United States
- Venue phone
- (312) 273-5118
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