Worcester, MA

Steel & Wire Cocktail Lounge

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Steel & Wire Cocktail Lounge brings live music to Worcester, Massachusetts with a 21+ door policy and room for roughly 100. Formerly Nick's Bar and Restaurant. Cocktail lounge with live music, kitchen, and patio in the heart of Worcester's Canal District. Artists working in Blues, Classic Rock, R&B, and Rock fit Steel & Wire Cocktail Lounge’s stated range. Steel & Wire Cocktail Lounge accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. At Steel & Wire Cocktail Lounge, a house PA is provided. QuickPitch is available for this venue. Artists should confirm Steel & Wire Cocktail Lounge’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date. Steel & Wire Cocktail Lounge’s stated song policy is all song types.

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Role
Talent Buyer

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Capacity
100
Age policy
21+
Genres
Blues, Classic Rock, R&B, Rock
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Address
124 Millbury Street, 01610, United States
Venue phone
(508) 373-2225

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