Freddy's Backroom - Brooklyn, NY (Jun-Sep '11)

Freddy's Bar, located in Brooklyn, NY, is the beloved old Prospect Heights dive that was a Prohibition-era bar that became an unofficial headquarters for the anti-Atlantic Yards protests. It is looking to book local to touring solo artists and bands to perform live on Friday and Saturday nights. Freddy's Bar welcomes a wide variety of genres. Artists must have a draw of at least 25 people and be 21 years and older to play. Artists are compensated in tips. Freddy's Bar has been voted one of 'Esquire's Best Bars in America', 'One of the Best Bars in Brooklyn' by the Village Voice and 'One of the 10 best dive bars in America' by N.Y. Gamble Guide./n/nFreddy's Bar, located in Brooklyn, NY, is the beloved old Prospect Heights dive that was a Prohibition-era bar that became an unofficial headquarters for the anti-Atlantic Yards protests. It is looking to book local to touring solo artists and bands to perform live on Friday and Saturday nights. Freddy's Bar welcomes a wide variety of genres. Artists must have a draw of at least 25 people and be 21 years and older to play.


Here’s what selected artists get:

• Artists will be compensated with tips.


• Artists can sell their merchandise and keep 100% of the profits.
• Artists are responsible for bringing their own instruments and any additional equipment.

About the venue:


Freddy's Bar, capacity 60, has been voted one of 'Esquire's Best Bars in America', 'One of the Best Bars in Brooklyn' by the Village Voice and 'One of the 10 best dive bars in America' by N.Y. Gamble Guide. Owners Donald O'Finn, Matt Kuhn and Matt Kimmett are dedicated to serving the community great drinks and unforgettable live entertainment.