Charlotte, NC

Thirsty Beaver Saloon

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With room for roughly 75 and an All Ages policy, Thirsty Beaver Saloon is part of the live-music circuit in Charlotte, North Carolina. Most shows take place on Sunday afternoons. The venue becomes 21+ later in the evening. The Thirsty Beaver Saloon calendar is open to Country and Honky Tonk. Thirsty Beaver Saloon accepts booking inquiries by email. Thirsty Beaver Saloon’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for Thirsty Beaver Saloon should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. Show inquiries for Thirsty Beaver Saloon are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Capacity
75
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Country, Honky Tonk
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Address
1225 Central Avenue, 28204, United States

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