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Nalu Kava Bar is a live-performance stop in Portland, Oregon, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. Kava bar, live music venue, roof top patio, rotating art show celebrations, and unique elixirs. Most shows take place Thursday-Saturday nights with an un-miced open mic/song circle on Sundays. The Nalu Kava Bar calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk, and Jazz. Nalu Kava Bar accepts booking inquiries by email. Nalu Kava Bar’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for Nalu Kava Bar should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.

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nalupdx@gmail.com
(503) 519-3415

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Reggae, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock, Soul, World
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722 N. Sumner Street, 97217, United States
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(503) 519-3415
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