WSLR+Fogartyville is fogartyville is WSLR's independent community media and arts center and a dedicated listening room presenting roots, folk, blues, jazz, world music and other live concerts.. The listed capacity is 120 seated indoors; 90 patio seats — post-renovation 2026, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Folk, Americana, roots, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. WSLR+Fogartyville is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.
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With room for roughly 70 and an All Ages policy, JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe is part of the live-music circuit in Sarasota, Florida. Kickback restaurant known for Burgers, Authentic Cuban Cuisine,Live Music, and the best Cuban sandwich in America. Live music is held Monday-Sunday with Mondays being reserved for a regular act. The JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe calendar is open to Acoustic, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter. JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe accepts booking inquiries by email. JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.
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- 70
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- All Ages
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- Acoustic, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Singer-Songwriter
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- 987 S. Packinghouse Road, 34232, United States
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- (941) 371-9358
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