Live music venues in Shiga: Recommended list

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Shiga, the lakeside region famous for Lake Biwa.

Shiga Prefecture has produced many popular artists over the years, and in recent times, bands from Shiga have increasingly been seen in various band auditions.

Here, we introduce live houses and live bars in Shiga Prefecture that have nurtured many highly skilled bands.

Perhaps the environment there is what fosters artists who combine both popularity and talent.

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Community Cafe Smile (Community Cafe Smile)

smile2013.web.fc2.com

Name	Community Cafe Smile (Community Cafe Smile)
Address	791, Hiyoshino-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture
genre	All genres
Business hours	Wed–Mon 10:00–19:00
phone number	0748-32-0350
email	smilesmile2013@yahoo.co.jp
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Website	http://smile2013.web.fc2.com/smile.index.html

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Psychedelic Space Shuyukan (Sakedelic Space Shuyukan)

http://www.shuyukan.com

Name	Psychedelic Space Shuyukan (Sakedelic Space Shuyukan)
Address	21 Nakaya-cho Naka, Omihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture
genre	acoustic
Business hours	Depending on the event
phone number	0748-32-2054
Website	http://www.shuyukan.com/sakedelic/index.html

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Pan's Flute (Pān no Fue)

Name	Pan's Flute (Pān no Fue)
Address	2-2-1 Chuo, Otsu-shi, Shiga
genre	Jazz / Blues
Business hours	18:00〜23:00
phone number	077-527-2728
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Live Studio L.Q. (Live Studio Elk)

http://www.studio-lq.com

Name	Live Studio L.Q. (Live Studio Elk)
Address	4-8-52 Minamikasahigashi, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga, Japan
genre	All genres
Business hours	17:30～
phone number	077-562-8860
email	webmaster@studio-lq.com
Website	http://www.studio-lq.com

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Rille Franc (Rillefranc)

rirefranc.cafe.coocan.jp

Name	Rille Franc (Rillefranc)
Address	984-261, Kitahira, Otsu-shi, Shiga-ken
genre	Jazz
Business hours	9:00〜19:00
phone number	077-596-0905
email	jazz.rirefranc@gmail.com
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Website	http://rirefranc.cafe.coocan.jp/index.html

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Kissa Rocky (Cafe Rocky)

http://www.eonet.ne.jp

Name	Kissa Rocky (Cafe Rocky)
Address	3279 Yamanoe, Ryuo-cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga Prefecture
genre	acoustic
Business hours	1st Saturday 18:00~
phone number	0748-57-0029
Website	http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~loghome-rocky/

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What should I do to perform at a live house?

If you’re an original band, you need a demo recording!

At live music venues, we need to know in advance what kind of musical style your band has in order to schedule you.It doesn’t matter whether it’s a recorded track or something recorded in a studio with air mics—just be sure to prepare a demo of your own performance.If you’re bringing it in on a CD-R, make sure to...Band name, song title, contact email address, mobile numberLet's write it down.

What about cover bands?

Depending on the live music venue,Dates recruiting a cover bandThey may have one in place, so try contacting them or checking their website.Reference:[First Time at a Live House] 6 Things to Know Before Your First Show

Let's greet properly.

Let’s make sure you can properly introduce yourself by saying, “Nice to meet you. Thank you for your time! My name is ___.” Also, prepare materials so you can present things like your band profile and website information. Additionally, live houses tend to be busy after doors open and on weekends and holidays, so...When visiting, please try to come on weekdays, preferably from daytime to early evening.I think that would be preferable.Reference:For band members, greetings are everything.

Email inquiries are also OK.

If visiting in person is difficult, email is fine as well.However, even in an email environment,Prepare them so that demo audio and the like can be previewed/listened toWe must do it.Let’s either upload it to the website or attach the audio file to an email!And in the email subject line, be sure to add a quick “Nice to meet you.”

You can even rent a hall by gathering bands you’re close with!

You can also rent out the entire live music venue as a hall rental and organize your own event by gathering the bands you want to perform. Please note that your preferred date may not be available, so consult with the venue well in advance to allow flexibility in your schedule.