Big Pillow Brewing operates in Hot Springs, North Carolina, with capacity and age details worth confirming before a date is announced. Hot Springs, NC’s first craft brewery, and one of Asheville’s most iconic eateries have joined forces. Big Pillow Brewing provide top-notch beer and food in a welcoming atmosphere for everyone in Hot Springs. Musically, Big Pillow Brewing accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Classic Rock, Country, Folk, and Old Time. Big Pillow Brewing accepts booking inquiries by email. Artists need to confirm Big Pillow Brewing’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Confirm Big Pillow Brewing’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.
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With room for roughly 50 and an All Ages policy, Red Dog Bar & Bistro is part of the live-music circuit in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Easygoing American restaurant offering food ranging from burgers to steaks, plus a full bar & patio. They host open mic every Wednesday and shows every Friday and Saturday. The Red Dog Bar & Bistro calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Old Time, and Pop. Red Dog Bar & Bistro accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Red Dog Bar & Bistro’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Red Dog Bar & Bistro’s inside and 50 outside on the patio capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. The remaining practical details for Red Dog Bar & Bistro should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.
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- Capacity
- 50
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- inside and 50 outside on the patio.
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Old Time, Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock, Traditional
- Sound & production
- No house sound system
- Address
- 203 E. 1st Street, 28694, United States
- Venue phone
- (336) 846-2121
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