1st Street Bar describes itself as classy but perpetually game for a party, with cold beer, cocktails, games, sports, and a sense of humor about leather-bound libraries. The schedule supports the claim: music open mic Tuesday, comedy open mic Monday, and live shows Wednesday through Saturday. That is a working-bar calendar with several ways for an artist to get familiar with the room before aiming at a weekend slot. The venue provides a simple PA system, but the booking note wisely advises confirming the specifics. Do that. Ask about speakers, monitors, microphones, inputs, engineer support, stage or floor area, soundcheck, volume, load-in, parking, set length, payment, food, merchandise, and settlement. “Simple PA” is not bad news; it is a phrase that needs a follow-up question before your drummer arrives with twelve channels of ambition. Public review excerpts point to pool, beer, a dive-bar feel, and a friendly hangout atmosphere. This is a social room that can suit rock, punk, garage, indie, blues, covers, comedy-adjacent music, and any act that can give the bar momentum without ordering everyone to stop having fun. The range makes it worth asking how the crowd differs between a Wednesday show and a Saturday night. Booking is by email. Send direct live-performance links, preferred dates, lineup, genre, rate, draw, and a concise note about the set. 1st Street is a flexible bar opportunity for performers who can work a real room, use the open mics intelligently, and make a simple PA sound like a sensible choice.
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The Salty Seal brings live music to Monterey, California with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 150. The Salty Seal bring people together over delicious food, warm hospitality, and a cozy atmosphere. The Salty Seal's menu is crafted with care, offering a variety of flavorful dishes made from fresh, local, high quality ingredients. Artists working in All Genres fit The Salty Seal’s stated range. The Salty Seal accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at The Salty Seal are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. The Salty Seal’s outside on the deck where the bands play capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to The Salty Seal should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.
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- Jade
- Role
- Talent Buyer
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- Capacity
- 150
- Capacity notes
- outside on the deck where the bands play.
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- All Genres
- Sound & production
- No house sound system
- Address
- 653 Cannery Row, 93940, United States
- Venue phone
- (831) 920-2327
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