Newark, OH

Roost on the River Music Centre

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Roost on the River Music Centre in Newark is a dedicated outdoor music venue operating since 2018 and presenting concert and festival-style programming on its riverside grounds. Jam bands, rock, blues, funk, bluegrass, and other festival-oriented styles fit naturally within the venue. For musicians, the outdoor setting is built around live music rather than hospitality, making full bands and multi-day events a natural fit. Artists should be comfortable with open-air production and festival audiences. Roost on the River is best suited to local, regional, and touring performers that can deliver strong live sets and work within a festival-style environment. It offers musicians a Newark stage where the music is the central reason people gather.

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740-258-2044

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Bluegrass, Blues, Funk, Jam Band, Rock
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14 Vogel St, Newark, OH 43055, United States
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740-258-2044
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