Rapid City, SD

Murphy's Pub & Grill

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Downtown pub and restaurant with recurring live local bands and musician nights. Popular downtown pub with recurring live bands integrated into its restaurant and bar programming. For musicians, the room’s live-performance profile centers on multiple current 2026 full-band dates. Programming spans Rock, soul, blues, Americana, local bands, mixed, giving artists a clear picture of the styles already associated with the room. For musicians evaluating a date here, the strongest signal is that live performance is already part of the venue’s established identity, not an incidental add-on. Murphy's Pub & Grill is located at 510 9th St, Rapid City, SD 57701. Age access is current business listing describes the venue as family friendly/good for kids; individual late-night shows may vary. For artists comparing possible dates, the most relevant considerations are the room’s existing music mix, the scale implied by its live-use profile, and whether the act’s format matches the venue’s established presentation style.

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605-791-2244

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Americana, Blues, Rock, Soul
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510 9th St, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States
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605-791-2244
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