Phenix City, AL

The Varsity Sports Bar & Grill

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The Varsity Sports Bar & Grill in Phenix City hosts live-performance programming, including dueling-piano entertainment. Piano, rock, country, pop, and other request-friendly styles fit naturally within the sports-bar setting. For musicians, the venue rewards showmanship, crowd interaction, and a broad repertoire. Dueling pianists and compact live acts are especially natural fits. The Varsity is best suited to entertainers who can compete successfully with sports viewing, drinks, and social activity while keeping the room engaged. It offers musicians a Phenix City stage where live performance works as part of a broader nightlife experience.

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200-029-4450

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Country, Pop, Rock
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3745 US-80, Phenix City, AL 36870, United States
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200-029-4450
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