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What Cheer Tavern is a Providence neighborhood bar with a patio that can handle real ticketed concerts, including touring punk, alternative and singer-songwriter acts. The room has more musical intent than a generic tavern gig, and full bands fit naturally. Artists with a strong identity and enough energy to turn a neighborhood bar into a show will make the most sense here. The venue is 21+.

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401-228-6228

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Rock, Singer-Songwriter
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Address
228 New York Ave, Providence, RI 02905, United States
Venue phone
401-228-6228
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