Avila University brings live music to Kansas City, Missouri with an All Ages door policy. Artists working in All Genres fit Avila University’s stated range. Avila University accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at Avila University are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Confirm Avila University’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Show inquiries for Avila University are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Avila University should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment. The proposal should match Avila University’s documented room, policy, and programming details.
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The Ship is a West Bottoms Kansas City destination combining cocktails, food, and frequent live music in multiple rooms. The venue has a distinctive vintage atmosphere and presents bands most nights, making jazz, soul, country, rock, blues, Americana, funk, and party-oriented performers natural fits. For musicians, room size and setup can vary depending on the event, so flexibility is valuable. A compact full band, trio, or duo can work comfortably. The crowd is social but music-aware, and strong stage presence helps. The Ship is a strong Kansas City target for regional working bands and local performers seeking a character-rich venue with regular live programming and more than one possible performance format.
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- Bob
- Role
- Talent Buyer
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- Capacity
- 300
- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- All Genres
- Sound & production
- House sound system
- Address
- 1221 Union Avenue, 64101, United States
- Venue phone
- 816-471-7447
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