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Dock Brown's Lakeside Tavern is an All Ages Saratoga Springs venue combining scratch-made pub food, craft beer, seasonal cocktails, and lakeside music. Summer programming runs Thursday through Saturday nights plus Sunday afternoons, then contracts to Friday and Saturday for the rest of the year. The 600-capacity Beach Bar and 200-capacity restaurant book cover acts across Acoustic, Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Rock, and Top 40. Bookings are planned about a year ahead around a rotating roster. Larger Beach Bar acts receive a sound system; restaurant performers bring their own PA and microphones. Artists should confirm which space, season, production setup, schedule, and deal apply before pursuing a date.

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(518) 306-4987

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Capacity
600
Capacity notes
Beach Bar, 200 restaurant.
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Rock, Top 40
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Address
511 Route 9P, 12866, United States
Venue phone
(518) 306-4987
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