Sydney, NS

Island Folk Cider House

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Island Folk Cider House — Independent Sydney cidery and tasting room hosting local and touring live-music events. The live setup supports full-band performances, giving regional groups room to bring a complete show. Bookings skew toward Indie rock, rock, singer-songwriter, local, which gives performers a clear read on the audience. Expect a 21+ audience. This is the kind of date where tone, pacing and between-song connection can matter as much as set-list firepower.

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902-270-5490

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Rock, Singer-Songwriter
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52 Nepean St, Sydney, NS B1P 1J2, Canada
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902-270-5490
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