Congress Hall is a live-performance stop in Cape May, New Jersey, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. Congress Hall has 3 different entertainment venues: The Brown Room, The Boiler Room, and The Rusty Nail Beach Shack. They host live music in the Brown Room 7 days a week in the afternoons. The Congress Hall calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Classic Rock, Folk, Pop, and Reggae. Congress Hall accepts booking inquiries by phone. Congress Hall’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Congress Hall need agreement before the show is announced.
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In Cape May, New Jersey, The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar accommodates about 25 people under a 21+ policy. The Mad Batter is the Granddaddy of Cape May restaurants as the non traditional tradition with live music, daily happy hour and a beautiful 21 room hotel on site. They host live music 7 nights a week with Sundays being reserved for open mic. The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar programs All Genres. Hardcore, Hip Hop, Metal, and Punk is outside the booking scope. The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar accepts booking inquiries by email. Sound and stage provisions at The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar’s 30 capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar need agreement before the show is announced.
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- 25
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- - 30
- Age policy
- 21+
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- All Genres
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- 19 Jackson Street, 08204, United States
- Venue phone
- (609) 884-5970
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