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Pawtucket live-music club at Hope Artiste Village presenting touring bands, local showcases and special events. For musicians, the room’s live-performance profile centers on dedicated concert club with touring and local bands. Programming spans Rock, Folk, Blues, Jam, Metal, Indie, Multi-genre, giving artists a clear picture of the styles already associated with the room. For musicians evaluating a date here, the strongest signal is that live performance is already part of the venue’s established identity, not an incidental add-on. The Met is located at 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Capacity is 500; 300–800 by layout. Age access is all ages unless otherwise noted. For artists comparing possible dates, the most relevant considerations are the room’s existing music mix, the scale implied by its live-use profile, and whether the act’s format matches the venue’s established presentation style. That makes the venue especially relevant for musicians looking for rooms with an existing live-performance audience and a clearly established entertainment format.

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info@themetri.com
401-729-1005

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400
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
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Address
1005 Main Street, 02860, United States
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(401) 729-1005
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