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In San Francisco, California, Local Edition accommodates about 250 people under a 21+ policy. Subterranean cocktail lounge with live music, located downtown in the historic Hearst Building. They host live music Monday-Saturday nights. Local Edition programs Blues, Jazz, and Swing. Local Edition accepts booking inquiries by email. Local Edition has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Local Edition’s standing, 100 seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Local Edition need agreement before the show is announced. Show inquiries for Local Edition are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Capacity
250
Capacity notes
standing, 100 seated.
Age policy
21+
Genres
Blues, Jazz, Swing
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
691 Market Street, 94105, United States
Venue phone
(415) 795-1375

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