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With room for roughly 150 and an All Ages policy, The Eighth Step is part of the live-music circuit in Schenectady, New York. The Eighth Step presents the best contemporary & traditional folk/acoustic music in Upstate New York. Founded 1967, now an independent non-profit music collective in residence at historic Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, NY. The The Eighth Step calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Old Time, and Singer-Songwriter. The Eighth Step accepts booking inquiries by email. The Eighth Step’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The Eighth Step’s and 400 capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with The Eighth Step need agreement before the show is announced.

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Contact
Margie
Role
Talent Buyer

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eighthstep@aol.com

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Capacity
150
Capacity notes
and 400.
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Old Time, Singer-Songwriter
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Address
432 State Street, 12305, United States
Venue phone
(518) 434-1703

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