Avila University brings live music to Kansas City, Missouri with an All Ages door policy. Artists working in All Genres fit Avila University’s stated range. Avila University accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at Avila University are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Confirm Avila University’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Show inquiries for Avila University are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Avila University should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment. The proposal should match Avila University’s documented room, policy, and programming details.
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KC Hooley House is a power & Light District Irish pub with officially advertised live-music programming. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. KC Hooley House is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.
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- Talent Buyer
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- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Acoustic, Irish
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- Address
- 170 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64106, United States
- Venue phone
- 816-306-0110
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