Davidson, NC

Summit Coffee

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Summit Coffee is a live-music option with a character of its own. The directory says: "Good Coffee, Good People, Good Community. That's what Summit is about. From lattes to microbrews to live music, Summit is as good as good gets." They host open mic on Wednesday nights and shows on Friday and Saturday nights. A working band should read that information as the start of the job. Consider the crowd, the time slot, and the venue’s basic reason for existing, then build a set that makes the night better rather than merely louder. Get to the first real song quickly, give the energy somewhere to go, and let the performance have a sense of humor. Every room has its own internal bureaucracy; the songs are still allowed to win. Confirm booking process, production, house engineer, PA, inputs, microphones, monitors, backline, power, stage or floor position, load-in, parking, soundcheck, set times, breaks, curfew, food, hospitality, ticketing, merchandise, payment, and settlement before signing up. Directory details can age faster than a flyer taped to a telephone pole. Pitch the date with footage, availability, musical fit, realistic draw, and a clean technical outline. Bring a manageable rig and the professional instincts that cause a venue to ask you back, which beats being remembered as the band that needed three extension cords and an apology.

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Emma
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Talent Buyer
(980) 231-5436

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Capacity
100
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
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Address
128 S. Main Street, 28036, United States
Venue phone
(980) 231-5436
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