Chicken George, Live music house in Chūō-ku, Japan
Chicken George is a live music venue located in a basement space below Shimoyamate-dori street. The venue features performances across rock, jazz, and other genres throughout the year.
The venue opened in November 2009 and quickly became a fixture in Kobe's live music scene. It has hosted countless performances and continues to support the city's musical community.
The venue hosts both local and touring musicians from around the world, bringing rock, jazz, and other genres to audiences in Kobe. People gather here to discover new music and support performers at an early stage of their careers.
The venue is accessible via Sannomiya station through several train lines including JR, Hankyu, and Hanshin, as well as the subway. The basement location is straightforward to find by following Shimoyamate-dori.
The basement setting creates a special acoustic environment that enhances the sound quality of performances. This closeness between performers and audience creates an engaging experience that differs from larger concert halls.
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