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Performance Venues

A performance or music venue is a place that specializes in hosting live music events. There are many different types of music venues, from small indie rock clubs to legendary performance halls, so it is always a good idea to do a little research before hand when booking a show. Obviously, if you are just starting out in the music business, you should not expect to play to sold out crowds at large stadiums!

Here are a few tips to consider when booking shows at venues: 1.) Choose venues with good reputations. Talk to other bands and performers to see which venues have been successful for them. 2.) Inquire about the venue's sound system. There is nothing worse than poor sound quality at a music show. 3.) Seek music venues with a helpful and cooperative staff. Having clear communication with a manager or talent buyer of a club is essential. Be clear on all terms of agreement, from date of show and set-up time to payment transactions and guest lists.

Category Listings

1015 Folsom
http.//www.1015.com/
1015 FOLSOM ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA
1082 Broadway 1082 BROADWAY, DENVER, CO USA
Tel 303.831.1082
111 Minna Gallery
http://www.111minnagallery.com/
111 MINNA ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105 USA
Tel 415-974-1719Email: minna@111minnagallery.com
15th St. Tavern 623 15TH ST., DENVER, CO USA
Tel 303-572-1710
4th & B
http://www.4thandb.com/
345 B ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 USA
Tel 619-231-4343, Fax 619-231-4267
9:30 Club 930 F ST., WASHINGTON, DC 20004 USA
Al's Bar 305 S. HEWIT ST., LOS ANGELES, CA USA
Tel 213 625-9703
Alien Farm Productions PO BOX 370, EAST SOUND, WA 98245 USA
Tel 206.200.7507, Fax 360.376.2256
Alvin's Twilight Bar 5756 CASS AVE, DETROIT, MI USA
Tel 313 832-2355
Aro Space
http://www.onadime.com/
925 E. PIKE ST., SEATTLE, WA 98122 USA
Art Bar 1516 2ND AVE., SEATTLE, WA 98101 USA
Tel 425.745.2323
Axis 13 LANSDOWNE, BOSTON, MA USA
Tel 617-262-2437
Backstreet 845 PEACHTREE ST. NE, ATLANTA, GA USA
Tel 404 873-1986
Bahia 1600 MARKET ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA
Tel 415-436-0663
Baja Brewing Co. 203 5TH AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA USA
Tel 619-231-9279
Bash 655 WASHINGTON BLVD., MIAMI, FL USA
Tel 305 538-2274
Berbati's Pan 231 SW ANKENY, PORTLAND, OR USA
Tel 503 248-4579
Beverly Club 424 N. BEVERLY DR., LOS ANGELES, CA 90210 USA
Tel 310-275-8511
Black Banana 247 RACE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA USA
Tel 215 925-4433
Blue Room 2040 LARIMER, DENVER, CO USA
Tel 303-296-0969
Blueprint SOUND FACTORY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA
Tel 415-522-8772
Bottom of the Hill 3269 HANNAH ST., EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 USA
Bowery Bar 40 E. 4TH ST., NEW YORK, NY USA
Tel 212 633-7405
Bricks P.O. BOX 2141, PARK CITY, UT 84060 USA
Brillo Pad 6424 DETROIT AVE, CLEVELAND, OH USA
Tel 216 961-0440
Cafe du Nord 2170 MARKET ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114 USA
Cafe Limbo 2063 SOUTH ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA USA
Tel 215.545.8044
Cat's Grill & Alley 1190 FOLSOM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA
Tel 415 431-3332
Cellar Door 305 LYNNHAVEN PARKWAY , VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 USA
Tel 757.463.1940, Fax 757.463.3769
China City 4/F, PENINSULA CENTRE, 67, MODY ROAD, TST EAST, KOWLOON, HONG KONG
Tel 852.2723.3278, Fax 011.852.2722.5699


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