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The Meadowlark Bar in Denver’s RiNo district is a long-running basement performance space with live music, jazz, experimental programming, and DJ nights. The room is intimate and underground in feel, making it a natural fit for jazz, indie, experimental, and other eclectic acts. For musicians, the close audience and low-ceiling club atmosphere reward personality, originality, and strong ensemble chemistry. Small bands and adventurous performers are especially well suited. The Meadowlark is best for local and touring artists that enjoy intimate nightlife spaces and can make a small room feel immersive without relying on large-scale production. It offers musicians a distinctive Denver stage with a long-standing live-music identity.

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303-293-0251

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Capacity
100
Capacity notes
inside and 300 outside.
Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
2701 Larimer Street, 80205, United States
Venue phone
(303) 293-0251
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