With room for roughly 199 and a 21+ policy, Jackie O's Brewpub is part of the live-music circuit in Athens, Ohio. The only Irish Brewpub in Athens, Ohio. They host open mic with Tim Buck on Tuesday nights. The Jackie O's Brewpub calendar is open to Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, and Classic Rock. Jackie O's Brewpub does not have a confirmed public booking route, so artists should establish the correct submission method before pitching. At Jackie O's Brewpub, a house PA is provided. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Jackie O's Brewpub need agreement before the show is announced.
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In Nelsonville, Ohio, Stuart’s Opera House accommodates about 395 people under an All Ages policy. Historic theater + performing arts center in Nelsonville, Ohio with over 75 events a year: concerts, theater, film, art, educational programs + more. Stuart’s Opera House can hold shows any night of the week. Stuart’s Opera House programs Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Cabaret, Classic Rock, and Country. Stuart’s Opera House handles booking through the venue’s online form, and submissions should include a music link and preferred dates. Stuart’s Opera House has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Stuart’s Opera House’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. QuickPitch is available for this venue. Before confirming Stuart’s Opera House, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.
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- Tim
- Role
- Talent Buyer
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tim@stuartsoperahouse.orgMain email
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- Capacity
- 395
- Capacity notes
- seated.
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Cabaret, Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Indie, Jam Band, Jazz, Old Time, Rock, Roots Music, Singer-Songwriter, Soul
- Sound & production
- House sound system
- Address
- 52 Public Square, 45764, United States
- Venue phone
- (740) 753-1924
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