Hartford, CT

Semilla Cafe + Studio

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Semilla Cafe + Studio in Hartford is a coffee shop, studio, and community arts space hosting cultural programming, open mics, and the monthly MAROON live-music series. R&B, hip-hop, local music, and other mixed styles fit naturally within the creative setting. For musicians, the venue offers an intimate audience and a community-focused environment rather than a large concert room. Solo artists, duos, and small groups are especially natural fits. Semilla is best suited to local performers who value cultural programming, community connection, and close audience interaction. It offers musicians a Hartford stage where live music, coffee, and arts programming intersect.

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860-263-7043

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Hip Hop, R&B
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1283 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
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860-263-7043
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