Albany, GA

The Pub at Merry Acres

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The Pub at Merry Acres brings food, drinks, live music, and Southern hospitality to a covered front porch in Albany. Weather permitting, shows generally run Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. The all-ages space holds roughly 65 to 75 people and favors acoustic music while remaining open to broader genres. Booking inquiries go by text. Performers must supply their own PA and microphones, so the act needs a compact production plan suited to a porch rather than a festival loading dock. Artists should also confirm the weather fallback, stage footprint, power, set times, load-in, and final deal before announcing the date. The setting is intimate and exposed to the elements; preparation should be equally small-scale and unsentimental.

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Ajay
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(305) 497-9182

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Capacity
65
Capacity notes
- 75
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, All Genres
Sound & production
No house sound system
Address
1500 Dawson Road, 31707, United States
Venue phone
(229) 435-7721
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