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Rick's Bar is a live-music venue in Fargo, North Dakota. Long-running Fargo saloon and bar with a dedicated live-music history, current band programming, food and games. Current reviews describe a classic dive-bar atmosphere, friendly staff, good-value food and regular bands; some experiences vary by night. The venue supports live-band performance, giving working groups a clear basis for evaluating the room. Programming includes Classic rock, pop rock, Top 40, country, local bands. Capacity is 85–100 seated. Age access is 21+. The venue is located at 2721 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

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(701) 232-8356

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Capacity
85
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- 100 seated.
Age policy
21+
Genres
Classic Rock, Pop, Rock, Top 40
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2721 Main Avenue, 58103, United States
Venue phone
(701) 232-8356
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