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In-house engineer
About Smokey Joe's
Smokey Joe's is a grassroots music venue in Cheltenham, Cheltenham with a standing capacity of approximately 50. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Smokey Joe's books Jazz, Swing, Rock and roll, Mixed acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Cheltenham venue directory.
Smokey Joe's is a vintage and retro licensed diner, bar and arts venue at 16 Bennington Street in Cheltenham, packed with original Americana and serving brunch through to dinner with burgers and dishes made fresh onsite. It doubles as a busy small-room arts venue (around 50 capacity) with a genuinely broad live-music programme — jazz club nights, swing and jive dance nights, plus comedy, retro gaming, poetry and storytelling. A characterful, intimate stage well suited to jazz, swing, rock'n'roll and acoustic acts, with a house PA. Events line: 01242 232102.
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Smokey Joe's books Jazz, Swing, Rock and roll, Mixed. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Smokey Joe's has a standing capacity of approximately 50, classed as a small venue. See all Cheltenham venues for size comparisons.
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16 Bennington St, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL50 4ED. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cheltenham venues nearby.
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