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Old Major in southwest Baltimore is a neighborhood bar, arts, and community space that hosts independent concerts and DIY multi-band shows. Indie, punk, freak folk, progressive rock, and other underground styles fit naturally within the venue. For musicians, the room offers an intimate, scene-driven environment where originality and audience connection matter more than polished hospitality. Multi-band bills are a proven fit. Old Major is best suited to local and touring independent acts that thrive in grassroots spaces and can make a close room feel energetic without relying on large production. It offers musicians a Baltimore stage where live music, community activity, and DIY culture are closely connected, making it particularly appealing to original bands and artists outside the mainstream club circuit.

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21+
Genres
Indie, Punk
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900 S Carey St, Baltimore, MD 21223, United States
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443-873-7363
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