Hudson, WI

The Emporium

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The Emporium in downtown Lake Charles is an event and retail venue participating in current music and arts festival programming. Local artists, singer-songwriters, and mixed festival styles fit naturally within the space. For musicians, the venue offers a creative audience and an event-driven setup rather than a fixed nightclub environment. Small acts and local bands can fit depending on the event. The Emporium is best suited to performers that can adapt to community arts programming and deliver polished, concise sets. It offers musicians a Lake Charles stage where live music becomes part of broader downtown cultural activity.

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Kevin
Role
Talent Buyer
(715) 690-2525Open booking page

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Capacity
250
Capacity notes
(back room - where the bands perform).
Age policy
21+
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
736 Rodeo Drive, 54016, United States
Venue phone
(715) 690-2525

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