Boston, MA

The Blind Duck at Raffles Boston

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The Blind Duck at Raffles Boston is raffles Boston speakeasy on the upper floors with a recurring Thursday live-jazz night and private-event capability.. Musically, Jazz, Lounge, Cocktails, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. The Blind Duck at Raffles Boston is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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Talent Buyer

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boston@raffles.com
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Age policy
21+
Genres
Jazz, Lounge
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Address
40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA 02116, United States
Venue phone
617-589-1605

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Boston College is a live-performance stop in Boston, Massachusetts, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. The Boston College calendar is open to All Genres. Boston College accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Boston College’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for Boston College should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. Show inquiries for Boston College are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Boston College should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment. The proposal should match Boston College’s documented room, policy, and programming details.

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