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Shakedown Bar is a live music room at the top of Bridge Street, just east of Seibert Circle and its fountain, squeezed between The Blü Cow and Big Bear Bistro. It has been putting on rock 'n' roll shows year-round since 2012.

It is a 21-and-over room that keeps its numbers down on purpose, so it suits music fans who want to be close to the band late into the night rather than anyone looking for dinner.

Who plays

Owner Scott Rednor spent 15 years touring as a guitarist with acts such as Blues Traveler, Dave Matthews and Lenny Kravitz before settling in the valley. Many nights feature the Shakedown Family Band, a rotating roster with players from groups like JJ Grey & Mofro, Circles Around the Sun and Dopapod, and well-known musicians sometimes drop in for a surprise set.

A night at Shakedown

Doors open at 9 p.m. on show nights, the music typically starts 60 to 90 minutes later, and sets run until around 1:30 a.m. The venue holds 198, and a remodel added a new sound and lighting system with full recording and streaming. The bar also puts on occasional earlier shows.

Drinks

The bar pours a short cocktail list, from an espresso martini to a Negroni, a deep tequila shelf and beer-and-shot combos such as The Teddy, a Peroni with a Jameson.

Plan ahead

The schedule changes with the seasons, and in the fall shoulder season many nights are dark, so check the calendar before walking up. Can't make it? Shows are streamed and archived on the Shakedown Presents YouTube channel.

Sources: Shakedown Bar, our story, calendar, find us, drink menu. Checked September 23, 2026.

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304 Bridge St
Vail, 81657

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About Shakedown Bar

Quick answer: Shakedown Bar is a bar at 304 Bridge St, Vail, CO 81657. Shakedown Bar is a 21+ live rock 'n' roll room at the top of Bridge Street in Vail Village, open since 2012, with doors at 9 p.m. and shows streamed.

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Shakedown Bar is a live music room at the top of Bridge Street, just east of Seibert Circle and its fountain, squeezed between The Blü Cow and Big Bear Bistro. It has been putting on rock 'n' roll shows year-round since 2012.

It is a 21-and-over room that keeps its numbers down on purpose, so it suits music fans who want to be close to the band late into the night rather than anyone looking for dinner.

Who plays

Owner Scott Rednor spent 15 years touring as a guitarist with acts such as Blues Traveler, Dave Matthews and Lenny Kravitz before settling in the valley. Many nights feature the Shakedown Family Band, a rotating roster with players from groups like JJ Grey & Mofro, Circles Around the Sun and Dopapod, and well-known musicians sometimes drop in for a surprise set.

A night at Shakedown

Doors open at 9 p.m. on show nights, the music typically starts 60 to 90 minutes later, and sets run until around 1:30 a.m. The venue holds 198, and a remodel added a new sound and lighting system with full recording and streaming. The bar also puts on occasional earlier shows.

Drinks

The bar pours a short cocktail list, from an espresso martini to a Negroni, a deep tequila shelf and beer-and-shot combos such as The Teddy, a Peroni with a Jameson.

Plan ahead

The schedule changes with the seasons, and in the fall shoulder season many nights are dark, so check the calendar before walking up. Can't make it? Shows are streamed and archived on the Shakedown Presents YouTube channel.

Sources: Shakedown Bar, our story, calendar, find us, drink menu. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: Vail Village
Cuisine: Lounge / Nightlife
Service: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am daily
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Closed · Opens 9:00 PM Thu

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9:00 PM – 1:30 AM
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Amenities at Shakedown Bar

  • Live music
  • Full bar
  • Live streaming
  • 21+

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shakedown Bar?
At 304 Bridge Street in Vail Village, at the top of Bridge Street just east of Seibert Circle and the fountain, between The Blü Cow and Big Bear Bistro. (The venue's own Find Us page words it the same way.)
What nights is Shakedown open, and what are the hours?
Shakedown runs on its calendar, not a fixed week. In the current fall schedule it is open Thursday to Saturday, with multi-night dark stretches between show blocks (the calendar even posts its closed stretches, including September 28 to October 1). On show nights doors open at 9 p.m. and the night ends around 1:30 a.m. The schedule expands in peak season and contracts in the shoulder seasons, so check the calendar at shakedownbarvail.com before you go.
What time does the music start?
Doors open at the listed event time, and live music typically starts 60 to 90 minutes later. End times are estimates. Most listings are 9 p.m. doors, so expect the band around 10 to 10:30 p.m.; occasional early shows are listed earlier (a 7 p.m. start in October).
Who plays at Shakedown?
The owner, Scott Rednor, who toured for 15 years as a guitarist with acts including Blues Traveler, Dave Matthews and Lenny Kravitz before settling in the valley. Many nights feature the Shakedown Family Band, a rotating roster drawn from groups like JJ Grey & Mofro, Circles Around the Sun, Dopapod, Analog Son, Big Gigantic, John Brown's Body and Coral Creek; touring acts headline other nights, and bigger-stage artists sometimes drop in for a surprise set. The calendar names every night's act.
How big is the venue?
It holds 198 people, and capacity is kept limited on purpose so the crowd stays close to the band. The room was newly remodeled with a cutting-edge sound and lighting system, with full studio recording and streaming capabilities.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. Shakedown is a 21-and-over venue, so bring ID. Shakedown has occasionally held special all-ages shows, announced on its social channels.
Do I need tickets, and is there a cover?
For regular show nights, just come to the door: the official calendar lists each night's act with doors at 9 p.m. and publishes no advance-ticket links or prices for regular programming. Special shows (New Year's Eve is the big one) are promoted in advance through the venue's social channels and Bandsintown, so check there for headline dates. The venue does not publish a standard cover charge on its website.
What drinks does Shakedown serve, and does it serve food?
Drinks only; there is no food menu. The cocktail list runs to eight drinks, including an Espresso Martini, a Negroni, a Manhattan and a La Mars-arita; the tequila shelf is deep (Teremana, Casamigos, Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul among ten agave spirits); and the beer'n shot combos include The Teddy, Forgot About Dre (Miller Lite + Fernet) and The Mauricio (Corona + Teremana). There are draft and bottled beers, wine and bubbles, and two non-alcoholic options. No prices are published on the menu.
Can I watch shows online?
Yes. Shows are streamed live on the venue's Volume.com page (volume.com/shakedownbar), and the Shakedown Presents YouTube channel carries streamed and archived sets. The room is set up for it: the remodel added full studio recording and streaming capabilities.
How do I contact Shakedown?
Email [email protected], that is the contact the venue publishes on its own Find Us page.

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