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The Dirty Drummer is a current calendar documents full live-band performances at the 44th Street venue. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. The Dirty Drummer is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Contact
Dana and Brea
Role
Talent Buyer

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booking@thedirtydrummer.co

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dirtydrummeraz@gmail.com
602-840-2726

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Americana, Country, Honky Tonk, Rockabilly, Tejano
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Address
2303 N. 44th Street, 85008, United States
Venue phone
(602) 840-2726
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