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About The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots
Experience intimate, attentive listening in The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots, a cozy venue now located at 415-C Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, adjacent to Page 158 Books. This small‑capacity space showcases top regional and touring songwriters and musicians in a relaxed setting that puts the focus on the performances.
Seating is general admission and first-come, with no reserved seats. Capacity typically ranges from about 70 to 85 seated (up to 100 total, depending on configuration), and there is no published seating chart. Whether you’re catching an intimate solo set or a night of collaborative songwriting, arrive early to secure a good spot and enjoy the show without distractions.
Helpful planning tips: use Wake Forest transit options (WRX via GoTriangle, and Go Wake Forest microtransit) or nearby parking lots. A convenient Town Hall lot behind 301 S. Brooks St and multiple surface lots and street parking serve the area. For a seamless overnight stay, consider partnered hotels like the Hampton Inn Wake Forest and Clarion Pointe Wake Forest – Raleigh North, both within easy reach of the venue. Always check current venue details before you go, and secure your seats with a trusted partner.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current address: 415-C Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (adjacent to Page 158 Books).
- Venue type: intimate listening room; general-admission seating with first-come seating; no reserved seats.
- Capacity: reported ranges from ~70 (older setup) to 85 seated / up to 100 total, depending on configuration; no published seating chart.
- Renamed/relocated: moved in Oct 2023 from Magnolia Roots (219 S White St) to the new space next to Page 158 Books; Magnolia Roots once housed the venue in a downstairs room at Sugar Magnolia Café.
- Notable events/hosts: features top regional and touring songwriters and musicians; past performers include The Veldt, Robbie Fulks, Lou Barlow, John Shain & FJ Ventre, and more.
- Parking: downtown Wake Forest parking is free in several lots; recommended Town Hall lot behind 301 S. Brooks St; multiple surface lots and street parking available.
- Transit: served by Wake Forest transit options (WRX via GoTriangle, and Go Wake Forest microtransit); can track with Transit App or GoTriangle resources.
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn of Wake Forest (12318 Wake Union Church Rd) and Clarion Pointe Wake Forest – Raleigh North (12401 Wake Union Church Rd) for convenient overnight stays.