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The Word Barn is a live-performance stop in Exeter, New Hampshire, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. The Word Barn was created to promote the sharing and cultivation of the arts in an open and welcoming setting, and contribute to an already existing and thriving arts community. Concerts can be held any night of the week. The The Word Barn calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, and Funk. The Word Barn accepts booking inquiries by email. The Word Barn’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Before confirming The Word Barn, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Americana, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Funk, Hot Jazz, Jazz, Roots Music, Singer-Songwriter, Soul, Swing, Zydeco
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Address
66 Newfields Road, 03833, United States
Venue phone
(603) 244-0202

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