Wilmington, DE

First Step Social Club

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First Step Social Club is a downtown Wilmington night and social club with cocktails, late hours and live music in a straightforward nightlife setting. The room is more about social energy than a formal concert presentation. Musicians need a set that can cut through conversation and keep people engaged. Acts with groove, personality and a strong sense of pace should make the most sense here.

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302-654-4033

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801 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
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302-654-4033
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