Live at The Shop is a 100-capacity, 18+ music room in Dunbar, West Virginia. Saturday is the primary show night, with Fridays also available when the calendar allows. Booking inquiries go directly by email to the talent buyer. The venue provides a stage and house sound system, giving performers a useful production foundation rather than an empty corner and a heroic extension cord. Artists should still confirm inputs, monitoring, engineer coverage, backline, and load-in timing before accepting a date. With a compact audience size and weekend focus, Live at The Shop suits acts that can make a smaller room feel intentional. A strong proposal should lead with available dates, musical identity, and the practical shape of the show.
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The Bucket brings live music to Dunbar, West Virginia with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 250. Great WV Sports bar and grill. Shows are sparse, but they do offer musicians the ability to come and play any night of the week at their convenience. Artists working in Country and Rock fit The Bucket’s stated range. The Bucket accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The Bucket has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. The Bucket’s inside, 2500 outside capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Artists should confirm The Bucket’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.
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- Contact
- Chris
- Role
- Talent Buyer
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- Capacity
- 250
- Capacity notes
- inside, 2500 outside.
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- Country, Rock
- Sound & production
- House sound system
- Address
- 4030 Washington Street West, 25313, United States
- Venue phone
- (304) 746-4417
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