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The Crow's Nest is a 200-capacity, 21+ room in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Crow's Nest is one of the oldest bars still in business on the west side of Cincinnati. They host open mic on Tuesday nights and shows on Friday and Saturday nights. Musically, The Crow's Nest accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Jazz, and Roots Music. The Crow's Nest accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. Artists need to confirm The Crow's Nest’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. A pitch to The Crow's Nest should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Capacity
200
Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Jazz, Roots Music, Singer-Songwriter
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Address
4544 W. 8th Street, 45238, United States
Venue phone
(513) 921-2980

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