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About Alexander's Live
Alexander's Live is a grassroots music venue in Chester, Chester with a standing capacity of approximately 120. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Alexander's Live books Acoustic, Blues, Covers, Folk, Indie, Open-mic, Pop, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Chester venue directory.
Alexander's (Alexander's Live) is an independently run live-music, arts and comedy venue in Rufus Court, Chester city centre (CH1 2JW), open since 1991. Its weekly Tuesday open mic — sign-up 7:30pm, music from 8pm, a free drink for every performer — is billed as Chester's longest-running open-mic night. Beyond that it programmes gigs, tribute acts, comedy (Bill Bailey, Jack Dee), independent theatre and summer festival days in Rufus Court and the beer garden; Ed Sheeran and Duffy played here early in their careers. A cafe-bar with a proper stage and PA.
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2 Rufus Court, Chester, Chester, CH1 2JW
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Alexander's Live books Acoustic, Blues, Covers, Folk, Indie, Open-mic, Pop, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Alexander's Live has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all Chester venues for size comparisons.
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2 Rufus Court, Chester, Chester, CH1 2JW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chester venues nearby.
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