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The Hardback Cafe
Gainesville, FL
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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Address
920 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, Florida
Active
1989–present
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Flowan
43 shows · 2016–2022
e.g.
Feb 11, 2022
Hot Water Music
39 shows · 1994–2026
e.g.
Mar 25, 2026
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The Hardback Cafe
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1,346
shows
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Piss Test
38 shows · 2016–2022
e.g.
May 13, 2022
Piss Test
38 shows · 2016–2022
e.g.
May 13, 2022
Clairmel
35
Grain
33
Sangs
32
Clairmel
35
Grain
33
Sangs
32
From the archive
First documented
May 5, 1989
Latest show
Mar 25, 2026
Busiest year
1998 — 176 shows
Most booked
Flowan — 43
From the archive
First documented
May 5, 1989
Latest show
Mar 25, 2026
Busiest year
1998 — 176 shows
Most booked
Flowan — 43
