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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Knuckleheads is a long-running independent Kansas City concert destination with several performance rooms and a strong focus on live bands. The complex is especially well suited to blues, Americana, roots rock, country, soul, rockabilly, singer-songwriters, and touring regional acts. Multiple stages allow the venue to match different audience sizes and formats, giving artists room to grow within the same property. For musicians, the biggest advantage is a music-first crowd and professional production without the feel of a corporate arena. Full bands can work comfortably, while smaller rooms suit acoustic or intimate performances. Knuckleheads is a strong Kansas City target for touring roots artists, regional headliners, and musicians with a developed live show who want a venue known specifically for real bands and deep local music culture.
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- Contact
- Frank
- Role
- Talent Buyer
Booking email
frank@knuckleheadskc.comMain email
knuckleheadskc@gmail.comMember booking tools
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- Capacity
- 300
- Capacity notes
- (Saloon), 720 (Garage), 1300 (outside), 60 (Gospel Lounge), 50 (Fender Stage).
- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- All Genres
- Sound & production
- Confirm with venue
- Address
- 2715 Rochester Street, 64120, United States
- Venue phone
- (816) 483-1456
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