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Mine Oyster is based in Boothbay Harbor, Maine; its final room configuration should be confirmed for each show. Mine Oyster is a full service restaurant and nightclub in beautiful downtown Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Live music 7 nights a week starting at 9 PM (during the warmer months only). Mine Oyster programs All Genres. Mine Oyster accepts booking inquiries by email. At Mine Oyster, a house PA is provided. The remaining practical details for Mine Oyster should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. Show inquiries for Mine Oyster are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Mine Oyster should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.

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(207) 380-3818 (text)

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
16 Wharf Street, Pier 1, 04538, United States
Venue phone
(207) 633-6616
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