The Vanguard is located in the Blue Dome district of downtown Tulsa and hosts a variety of concerts from indie to rock styles.
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Concert venues in Tulsa offer variety for all By Jessica Sherwood Looking for a place to relax and sip a cup of coffee while listening to live music? Tired of not being able to jam out in the dorms or turn up your music full volume? Check out one of Tulsa’s many diverse concert venues and sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Tulsa offers a variety of concert venues both large and small that cater to each individual’s preference of atmosphere and style of music. Cain’s Ballroom draws in large crowds every week, offering a variety of bands. Cain’s originally started as a garage in the mid-’20s and was later transformed into a dime-a-dance joint until it became famous for what it is today – one of the top performance venues in Tulsa. This venue is open for all ages, and tickets are general admission with standing room only. Located in Tulsa’s historic downtown, Cain’s Ballroom offers a unique experience. Look online at www.cainsballroom.com for upcoming artists such as August Burns Red playing Thursday, Sept. 27. Close in proximity to Cain’s Ballroom is the Crystal Pistol Saloon. The Crystal Pistol also provides a variety of music genres such as indie, hip-hop,
rock and pop. The environment is casual with both indoor seating and an outdoor patio. Tickets range from $10 to $15 and some nights there is free admission, but it is limited to patrons age 21 and up. Find out more information on The Crystal Pistol Saloon’s Facebook page. The Vanguard is another small music venue allowing more of a personal connection to up and coming artists. Vanguard is located between Cain’s Ballroom and Brady Theater. Most concerts are open for all ages and vary from indie to rock. This venue offers both floor and balcony seating. Prices begin at $7 and Internet Photo increase depending on Cain’s has been a Tulsa icon since the 1920s. the artist or band. of activities such as open-mic nights, comedy nights and music from local Agora Coffeehouse provides a bands. They sell specialty coffees as well cozy atmosphere while offering live as lunch and dinner food items. music. Agora Coffeehouse hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to At the Tulsa Performing Arts Cen9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. ter, explore musicals, plays and concerts to 11 p.m. Agora brews an assortment
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from larger venues. The PAC is located downtown at 110 E. 2nd St. Upcoming events can be found online at tulsapac. com. Attire is generally casual to business causal, depending on the event taking place. Book tickets in advance as they sell out fast. Los Cabos operates as both a restaurant and small concert setting. Los Cabos is located in Broken Arrow as well as conveniently on the Riverwalk in Jenks. The restaurant has live music as well as Mexican food. It is a casual dining environment with both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy the summer night air and support local bands while enjoying a taste of Mexican food and culture. Shades of Brown Coffee Shop is located on Brookside near other Tulsa attractions such as Purple Glaze Studio and In The Raw Sushi. Shades of Brown is open seven days a week, and admission is always free. This coffee shop supports both local artwork and musicians. Snuggle up with a cup of chai tea and listen to local bands play. Whether the urge to sing out loud is taking over, or you need to relax and wind down, find the Tulsa concert venue that best suits you.