Similar Posts
US Venue Spotlight – Dallas, TX – Deep Ellum Art Co.
Deep Ellum Art Co. returns to Independent Venue Week. It is a creative space that opened a little under two years ago in the lively Deep Ellum entertainment district of Dallas, TX. The venue’s offerings count not just live music in both in- and outdoor spaces, but also indoor art galleries, outdoor street art displays,…
US Venue Spotlight – New York, NY – Arlene’s Grocery
Arlene’s Grocery located in New York’s Lower East Side is one of this year’s most unique venues. The space started as a bodega and a butcher shop which, remains evident from its eye-catching vintage grocery store exterior. It was opened as a live music venue in 1995 and was one of the first music clubs…
US Venue Spotlight – Kent, OH – The Kent Stage
The Kent Stage was constructed in 1927 in Kent, Ohio, originally as a vaudevillian theater. Nowadays, the venue has a strong focus on folk, blues, country, and reggae having been taken over by The Western Reserve Folk Association in 2002. They host a plethora of music festivals each year from the Kent Folk Festival, the…
US 2019 Artist Ambassador and First Venues Revealed
Returning for its second US edition July 8-14, 2019, Independent Venue Week, with Eventbrite as its exclusive ticketing partner, has announced that Fantastic Negrito will be joining as its official artist ambassador. Grammy Award winner Xavier Dphrepaulezz (Fantastic Negrito) emerged from Oakland’s local music scene to a tremendously successful rise after winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert in 2015. Following in the role after inaugural ambassador Chuck D of Public Enemy and Prophets of Rage, Xavier’s wealth of experiences as a performer and patron of these venues is central to the community-building mission of Independent Venue Week.
US Venue Spotlight – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre
Today, we look to Pittsburgh and another returning venue; Mr. Smalls Theatre. This beautifully repurposed 18th-century Catholic church is a truly unique space for live music. With local and national artists performing all year round, it is no wonder that this stunning setting has earned a reputation as Pittsburgh’s premier music venue. Mr. Smalls is…
US Venue Spotlight – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
Warehouse Live in Houston, TX first opened its doors in 2006. Though they often have welcomed huge names such as Prince, Drake, Chris Cornell, The Black Keys, Chris Stapleton, ZZ Top, and Gary Clark Jr, Warehouse Live is just as committed to supporting local talent and allowing artists to get their start—they cater to all…
