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Liz Cooper with VV Lightbody
feat. Liz Cooper
Cactus Club
Liz Cooper's psychedelic rock at Cactus Club — intimate, cheeky, and unforgettable.
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Brandy Clark live at The Argo — arrive early for the best seats and enjoy a full bar service.
Part I
About this event
Brandy Clark is set to perform at The Argo, offering a unique blend of country, folk, and Americana music. Known for her honest lyrics and unforgettable melodies, Clark has won numerous awards, including a Grammy for Best Americana Performance. Her latest album, produced by Brandi Carlile, showcases her most personal songwriting to date. The Argo provides a cozy setting for this seated show, with general admission seating that encourages early arrival for the best spots. While the kitchen won't be open, a full bar service will be available throughout the evening. This event is all ages, but guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. With free parking available, it's a convenient and enjoyable night out for music lovers.
From the organizer
Catch Brandy Clark live—blending country, folk, and Americana with honest lyrics and unforgettable melodies. Grammy, CMA and Americana Award-winner, Brandy Clark, is one of her generation’s most esteemed songwriters and musicians. In the midst of a landmark year, Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th GRAMMY Awards and Song of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards with her acclaimed song, “Dear Insecurity,” featuring 11x Grammy-winner Brandi Carlile. The track is from Clark's self-titled album, which was produced by Carlile and features her most personal songwriting to date. Released to overwhelming praise, Forbes calls the record “an Americana Masterpiece,” while Variety proclaims it “further clarifies that she’s one of America’s treasures” and Billboard declares, “Clark continues to convey her inexorable talents as both a song-crafter and vocal interpreter.” In addition to her work as a solo artist, Clark has written songs such as “A Beautiful Noise,” the GRAMMY-nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys, and Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow.” She also composed the music for the hit musical comedy, Shucked, alongside her longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally. With the show, Clark won Outstanding Music at the 67th Drama Desk Awards and was nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Tony Awards, with Shucked receiving nine Tony nominations overall last year.
Getting in
Tickets available online
Registration required — must sign up
Pro tips
If you're bringing kids, note that all guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Failure to supervise may lead to removal from the venue.
Arrive at least 30 minutes early to secure a good seat since it's general admission seating. The kitchen is closed, so plan to eat beforehand or just enjoy the full bar service.
Who'll Be There
A mix of local music fans, couples on date night, and people who appreciate singer-songwriter styles. Expect a relaxed atmosphere where folks are there to listen and enjoy the performance, not to party hard.
Part II · The feel
The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.
Dim and seated throughout. Intimate, slow-paced.
Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.
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