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Talon Winery & Vineyards is a 50-capacity All Ages venue in Shelbyville, Kentucky welcoming All Song Types. Live music is held on Saturday afternoons all year round and on Friday nights, April-October, and on the last Sunday of each month (Jazz), May-September. . Programming includes Acoustic, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Singer-Songwriter. Booking is handled by email, so keep the inquiry concise and specific. The house sound setup is not confirmed, so technical requirements need direct agreement. Clarify the stage setup, schedule, promotion expectations, compensation, and guest policy before travel is locked. The practical work is ordinary; doing it well is what gives the night room to become memorable.

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Contact
Carla
Role
Talent Buyer

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carla@talonwine.com

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Capacity
50
Capacity notes
plus a patio for outdoor shows.
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Singer-Songwriter
Sound & production
No house sound system
Address
400 Gordon Lane, 40065, United States
Venue phone
(502) 633-6969

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