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US Venue Spotlight – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
The legendary Minneapolis Danceteria First Avenue returns to Independent Venue Week for a second year in a row. First Avenue has been the epicenter of live music and entertainment in Minneapolis since 1970 when a music venue was opened in an old Greyhound Bus Depot. Yes, that is over 45 years ago! This makes First…
US Venue Spotlight – Akron, OH – Jilly’s Music Room
Jilly’s Music Room in Akron, Ohio features live music from local, national, and international touring acts, hosting four shows a week. The venue’s redbrick exterior and funky interior makes for a comfortable neighborhood vibe, and the small stage allows music fans to get up close and personal with the performers. Full of community spirit, Jilly’s…
Q&A – Meet Nicole LaRae, Booking/Venue Manager @ The Pyramid Scheme
Meet Nicole LaRae from Grand Rapids, MI. Nicole heads up booking and is the venue manager at The Pyramid Scheme. This music industry badass is also the owner of Dizzybird Records. Since 2011, Nicole has felt a strong sense of community within her long-standing team at The Pyramid Scheme. Read below Nicole’s answers to what she…
Meet the US Partner – Songtrust
Independent Venue Week founding partner Songtrust is missioned with using technology to empower artists. They are driven by the beliefs that every songwriter should get paid a fair share for their creativity and that songwriters’ time is best spent writing songs–not worrying about music publishing. Since launching in 2010, Songtrust has grown to be the…
US VENUE SPOTLIGHT – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
Doug Fir opened in 2004 in Portland’s lower Burnside neighborhood and has had a big impact on the local music scene ever since. This state of the art venue, which was named one of the top clubs in the country by Rolling Stone in 2013, hosts concerts at least 28 days a month while its…
US VENUE SPOTLIGHT – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
In today’s venue spotlight you’ll find the downright legendary 9:30 Club! This D.C. venue has topped best nightclub lists in major music publications including Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Pollstar more times than any other club in the country. It is also said to be the most attended club of its size in the world. The…