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NerdCore Records in Lewiston is an underground record store and culture hub with a Tiny Concert Series and punk, alternative and indie shows. The 21+ setting is intimate and scene-driven, rewarding original bands that value close audience contact and DIY energy. Acts with a distinctive sound and minimal production needs should fit the space especially well.

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21+
Genres
Alternative, Indie, Punk
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97C Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240, United States

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