Earthworks Cafe & Lounge inside Newark Station is an 8,000-square-foot cafe and lounge with live music every Wednesday and Saturday. Singer-songwriters, acoustic performers, rock, pop, cabaret, and other mixed styles fit naturally within the room. For musicians, the venue offers recurring dates and a large hospitality space where small acts can still create a focused performance. The venue also provides a dedicated booking email for artists interested in playing. Earthworks is best suited to local and regional performers who can deliver polished, accessible sets and adapt to a cafe, lounge, and event-space audience. It offers musicians a recurring Newark stage where live music is a built-in part of the weekly calendar.
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West Church Social in Newark is an entertainment bar and restaurant built around sports, arcade games, and its largest performance space, with live acts every weekend. Rock, metal, reggae, funk, soul, cover bands, and party-oriented styles fit naturally within the social environment. For musicians, the room is busy and multi-purpose, so bands need enough stage presence to compete successfully with other attractions. Full bands are a proven fit. West Church Social is best suited to local and regional performers that can deliver high-energy, accessible sets and turn a mixed entertainment crowd into an active audience. It offers musicians a Newark stage where live music is a recurring weekend feature and a major part of the venue’s nightlife identity.
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- Contact
- Brian and Matt
- Role
- Talent Buyer
Booking email
info@westchurchsocial.comMember booking tools
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- Capacity
- 300
- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Acoustic, Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Rock, Top 40
- Sound & production
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- Address
- 1650 W. Church Street, 43055, United States
- Venue phone
- (740) 334-4182
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