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Scottish Dave's Pub is based in Clinton, Connecticut; its final room configuration should be confirmed for each show. Scottish Dave's Pub - Great Food, Great Community of Friends, & Great Music. Most shows take place Thursday-Sunday nights. Scottish Dave's Pub programs Acoustic, Celtic, Classic Rock, Folk, Garage, Indie, and Irish. Scottish Dave's Pub handles booking by phone, and submissions should include original material. Sound and stage provisions at Scottish Dave's Pub remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Scottish Dave's Pub need agreement before the show is announced. Show inquiries for Scottish Dave's Pub are handled by its talent buyer function.

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(860) 301-2029

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, Celtic, Classic Rock, Folk, Garage, Indie, Irish, New Wave, Psychedelic, Punk, Reggae, Rock, Ska
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Address
24 E. Main Street, 06413, United States
Venue phone
(860) 552-4727
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