The Listening Room Celebrates 19th Anniversary With Entire Day Of Music

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Chris Blair. Photo: The Listening Room Cafe

The Listening Room Cafe recently celebrated the venue’s 19th anniversary with a full day of music from 15 hit songwriters during several sold-out shows on March 15.

The celebration included performances by Marc Beeson, Craig Campbell, Adam Craig, Brian Davis, Jason Duke, J.T. Harding, Mark Irwin, AJ Kross, Jenn Schott, The Warren Brothers, Keesy Timmer, Eric Van Houten, Ben Williams and The Listening Room’s Founder and Visionary, Chris Blair.

“Nineteen years ago, I set out to create something more than just another venue—I wanted a space that put the song and the songwriter first,” shared Blair. “I moved to town as an artist and fell in love with songwriting, and through that journey, I saw a need for a place that truly honored the craft, with great sound, great food, and a deeper connection to the stories behind the music. The Listening Room was built on that vision, and after all these years, it’s still about the songs, the songwriters, and the community we’ve built together.

“From the incredible rounds to our Sound Good Do Good program, giving back has become part of who we are,” he continued. “Every night, when someone walks out saying they have a new respect for songwriters or can’t wait to come back, that’s what makes it all worth it. Thank you everyone for helping us celebrate 19 years, and here’s to many more ahead.”

Last year, The Listening Room sold over 130,000 tickets to attendees from 40 countries and 48 states. The venue has hosted over 800 shows with over 1,000 songwriters performing on its stages, and its monthly Sound Good Do Good shows have raised over $100,000 throughout the year.

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