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Downtown country-themed restaurant and bar with recurring live music and nightlife programming. The practical live-music fit is recurring live music and band-oriented entertainment. Artists working in Country, Rock, Blues, Acoustic, Cover bands are directly aligned with the venue’s established programming profile. The venue’s active live-music use gives performers a concrete sense of how a set can fit the room and the audience environment. Moonshine Alley is located at 52 Pine St, Providence, RI 02903. Age access is event-dependent; 21+ after 9 PM. For a band, solo act, or ensemble considering the room, the useful takeaway is the venue’s demonstrated commitment to live performance and the specific styles already appearing in its schedule. The combination of an established music identity and a defined performance setting gives musicians practical context before deciding whether to pursue a date. For performers building a routing plan, the venue’s established live-music activity provides a concrete reason to consider it alongside other active rooms in the market.

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21+
Genres
Acoustic, Blues, Country, Rock
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Address
52 Pine St, Providence, RI 02903, United States
Venue phone
401-861-0001

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