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Duende

Oakland, CA · bar / club · commercial

Closed. This venue is recorded as no longer operating. It stays in the Atlas because the history of these rooms matters — and because scenes sometimes come back.
Unverified entry. This record was assembled from public sources but has not been confirmed by a human who knows the room. Treat the score as a starting point, not a verdict — and correct it if you know better.
62/100
Supportive

Books it meaningfully, but as part of a broader program.
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Why this score

Dedicated series / mission15.0/25
Basque-inspired restaurant and music venue that provided a regular forum for creative and improvised music until it closed at the end of June 2024. [1] [2]
Frequency of relevant shows12.0/20
Hosted a regular improvised-music series plus residencies during its run. [1]
Artist roster16.0/20
Regular perch for Bay Area improvisers (Scott Amendola, Todd Sickafoose, Ben Goldberg) and touring artists including Nels Cline and the ICP Orchestra. [1] [2]
Self-description7.2/12
Restaurant that framed music/art/food together in Uptown Oakland. [1]
Operating model4.0/10
Commercial restaurant and bar. [1]
Community reputation4.8/8
Regarded as an essential forum for creative improvisers during its decade in Uptown. [1]
Listening-room intent3.0/5
Restaurant listening setting. [1]

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