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Dead Dog Saloon is a 70-capacity, All Ages room in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Opened in 2002 on The Marshwalk (featured on the Travel Channel and Southern Living magazine), the Dead Dog Saloon is a full-service family-friendly restaurant during lunch and dinner hours, and with three bars, plenty. Live music 7 nights a week. Musically, Dead Dog Saloon accommodates Alternative, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Funk, Pop, and Rock. Dead Dog Saloon handles booking by email, and submissions should include a music link and preferred dates. Artists need to confirm Dead Dog Saloon’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. A pitch to Dead Dog Saloon should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Capacity
70
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Alternative, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Funk, Pop, Rock, Soul, Top 40
Sound & production
No house sound system
Address
4079 Highway 17 Business, 29576, United States
Venue phone
(843) 438-7444

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