Monroe, LA

Roxie's Southern Bistro

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Roxie's Southern Bistro is a current tourism source positions Roxie's as a Southern dining and nightlife venue with live music. The venue functions as a music-first room rather than background entertainment, giving original and touring acts a focused audience and a defined stage environment. For musicians, a concise concert set, strong stage presence, and a realistic sense of local draw matter more than filling several hours with bar-band material. It is best suited to regional headliners, support slots, release shows, and touring acts that can take advantage of a dedicated live-performance room. Roxie's Southern Bistro is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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318-570-2145

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Age policy
21+
Genres
R&B, Soul
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Address
436 Desiard St, Monroe, LA 71201, United States
Venue phone
318-570-2145
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