The Buckle is a downtown Kingston bar with weekly live music, open mic and a steady flow of local and touring acts. Country, rock and acoustic performers fit the room naturally, and the all-ages policy widens the audience beyond a standard late-night bar crowd. Artists who are comfortable interacting directly with people should get the most out of the space.
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Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar is one of Kingston’s most musician-oriented small rooms, with live music every night, multiple stages and in-house sound. Jazz, folk, indie, acoustic, rock and experimental acts all have a place here, and the frequency of programming creates a crowd that understands live music. It is all ages until 11 PM, after which guests under 19 leave, so the room naturally shifts later in the evening.
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- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- Acoustic, Experimental, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Rock
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- Address
- 73 Brock St, Kingston, ON, Canada
- Venue phone
- 613-542-2233
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