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Sweeney's Philly Special Saloon is a 250-capacity, 21+ room in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sweeney’s has been offering live music, including a wide variety of tribute bands for over 40 years. Most shows are held on Friday and Saturday nights. Musically, Sweeney's Philly Special Saloon accommodates Alternative, Classic Rock, Indie, Metal, Pop, Rock, and Top 40. Death Metal, Folk, Hardcore, and Reggae is outside the booking scope. Sweeney's Philly Special Saloon accepts booking inquiries by email. Sweeney's Philly Special Saloon has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. A pitch to Sweeney's Philly Special Saloon should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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(484) 300-2654

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Capacity
250
Age policy
21+
Genres
Alternative, Classic Rock, Indie, Metal, Pop, Rock, Top 40
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
13639 Philmont Avenue, 19116, United States
Venue phone
(215) 677-3177
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