Shreveport, LA

The Cub Lounge & Grille

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The Cub Lounge & Grille is a historic Shreveport steakhouse, bar, and lounge with Saturday live music. Rockabilly, blues, and other local styles fit naturally within the intimate bar setting. For musicians, the room offers close audience contact and a social crowd that is likely to be drinking and dining while listening. Strong stage presence and an approachable set are especially useful. The Cub is best suited to solo artists, duos, and compact bands that can make a small room feel energetic without overwhelming the lounge atmosphere. It offers musicians a Shreveport venue where live music adds character to a long-running neighborhood institution.

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318-868-9686

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Blues, Rockabilly
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3002 Girard Street, Shreveport, LA 71104, United States
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318-868-9686
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