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The Hardback Cafe
Gainesville, FL
The Hardback Cafe show history: 1,350 shows · documented from 1989 to 2026 · 1 venue · 1,254 flyers.
Re-opened on December 10th, 2015, Hardback Cafe is no retro dive, but an elegant, if rugged, art space. We…
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Re-opened on December 10th, 2015, Hardback Cafe is no retro dive, but an elegant, if rugged, art space. We feature original musical performances, art exhibits, comedy, poetry, both upstairs and down.…
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1,350
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920 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, Florida
Active
1989–present
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Flowan
43 shows · 2016–2022
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Feb 11, 2022
Hot Water Music
39 shows · 1994–2026
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Mar 25, 2026
Piss Test
38 shows · 2016–2022
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May 13, 2022
Clairmel
35
Grain
33
Sangs
32
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First documented
May 5, 1989
Latest show
Mar 25, 2026
Busiest year
1998 — 178 shows
Most booked
Flowan — 43
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Aug 28, 1998 @ The Hardback Cafe
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