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Sidelines Sports Bar is a 60-capacity, 21+ room in Fishersville, Virginia. Shows are held every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Those under 21 years of age must leave at 9 PM unless approved by management. Musically, Sidelines Sports Bar accommodates Alternative and Classic Rock. Sidelines Sports Bar accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. Artists need to confirm Sidelines Sports Bar’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Sidelines Sports Bar’s 80 capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Artists should confirm Sidelines Sports Bar’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date. Sidelines Sports Bar’s stated song policy is all song types.

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(540) 337-5472

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Capacity
60
Capacity notes
- 80
Age policy
21+
Genres
Alternative, Classic Rock
Sound & production
No house sound system
Address
16 Ivy Ridge Lane, 22939, United States
Venue phone
(540) 337-5472
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