Clara is a 120-capacity, 21+ room in Chicago, Illinois. An artist-owned bar and performance hub in Chicago's vibrant Wicker Park, celebrates the fusion of craft cocktails and exceptional artistry. Clara's space fosters local talent, offering a warm atmosphere for patrons to relish sophisticated drinks while discovering diverse local and visiting performers. Musically, Clara accommodates Acoustic, All Genres, Classical, Country, Emo, Folk, and Hip Hop. Clara accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Clara has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Clara’s standing, 75 seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to Clara should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.
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With room for roughly 150 and an All Ages policy, Pollyanna Brewing Company is part of the live-music circuit in Lemont, Illinois. Production brewery/taproom in Lemont, IL. They host live music on Friday and Saturday nights, sometimes on Thursday and Sunday nights. The Pollyanna Brewing Company calendar is open to Acoustic and All Genres. Pollyanna Brewing Company accepts booking inquiries by email. Pollyanna Brewing Company’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Pollyanna Brewing Company’s 200 outside capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Pollyanna Brewing Company need agreement before the show is announced.
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- Kara
- Role
- Talent Buyer
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- Capacity
- 150
- Capacity notes
- - 200 outside.
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- Acoustic, All Genres
- Sound & production
- Confirm with venue
- Address
- 431 Talcott Avenue, 60439, United States
- Venue phone
- (630) 914-5834
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