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In Gloucester, Massachusetts, DRIFT accommodates about 109 people under an All Ages policy. DRIFT where tradition meets modernity in food, drink, cocktails and décor. Never a cover or ticket price for Great Live Music. DRIFT programs Acoustic, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Fusion, Rock, and Roots Music. DRIFT handles booking by email, and submissions should include a music link. DRIFT has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. The remaining practical details for DRIFT should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. Show inquiries for DRIFT are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for DRIFT should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.

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Capacity
109
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Fusion, Rock, Roots Music, Singer-Songwriter, Soul
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
3 Main Street, 01930, United States
Venue phone
(978) 879-4201

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