Fresno, CA

Starving Artists Bistro

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Starving Artists Bistro brings live music to Fresno, California with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 90. Starving Artists Bistro started Starving Artists Bistro to give Fresno's artists, musicians, and performers a stage and an audience to share their passion with. Starving Artists Bistro's menu reflects the creativity and local-flavour of our artists. Artists working in All Genres fit Starving Artists Bistro’s stated range. Starving Artists Bistro does not have a confirmed public booking route, so artists should establish the correct submission method before pitching. At Starving Artists Bistro, a house PA is provided. Confirm Starving Artists Bistro’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.

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Capacity
90
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
9447 N. Fort Washington Road, 93730, United States
Venue phone
(559) 878-4254

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