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Saltwater Tavern is a Carson City bar with a recurring acoustic troubadour-style residency and other nightlife programming. Singer-songwriters and solo acoustic performers fit the format especially well, with the emphasis on songs, personality and direct room interaction rather than a large production footprint. It is a useful room for an artist who can carry a full set without hiding behind volume. The venue is 21+.

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775-636-3859

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, House, Singer-Songwriter
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306 E William St, Carson City, NV 89701, United States
Venue phone
775-636-3859
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