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Calgary pub and music venue with regular live bands and a longstanding role in the local independent music scene. Established Calgary pub venue with a named booking manager and regular live music. The practical live-music fit is long-running Calgary pub with regular live bands and a published booking-manager role. Artists working in Rock, Punk, Indie, Folk, Country, Multi-genre are directly aligned with the venue’s established programming profile. The venue’s active live-music use gives performers a concrete sense of how a set can fit the room and the audience environment. Ship & Anchor Pub is located at 534 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B1. Capacity is 247. Age access is yes until 8pm with parent/guardian; events vary. For a band, solo act, or ensemble considering the room, the useful takeaway is the venue’s demonstrated commitment to live performance and the specific styles already appearing in its schedule. The combination of an established music identity and a defined performance setting gives musicians practical context before deciding whether to pursue a date.

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Darren Ollinger
Role
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403-615-5750

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Capacity
247
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Country, Folk, Indie, Punk, Rock
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Address
534 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B1, Canada
Venue phone
403-615-5750
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