Flint, MI

The Machine Shop

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The Machine Shop Concert Lounge is a current industry profiles identify Kevin Zink as promoter/buyer and the venue as an active live-music club. 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 Machine Shop Concert Lounge 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
Shawn
Role
Talent Buyer

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salmon@sxu.edu
705-759-9090

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Age policy
18+
Genres
All Genres
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Address
3539 S. Dort Highway, 48507, United States
Venue phone
(810) 715-2650
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