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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Library
The Library is a grassroots music venue in Oxford, Oxford. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Library books Indie, Rock, Alternative, Folk, Mixed acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Oxford venue directory.
The Library is an independent pub on Oxford's vibrant Cowley Road (182 Cowley Road, OX4 1UE), open since 2011. Its downstairs bar is a dedicated live-music room hosting local, national and international acts plus weekly DJ nights, while the cosy front bar, intimate back room and beer garden cover the rest. There's a wide range of craft beers and spirits and small-plate dishes made to order. Past bookings span indie, rock and alternative acts, making it a genuine grassroots stage in east Oxford's busiest cultural strip.
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182 Cowley Rd, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 1UE
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The Library books Indie, Rock, Alternative, Folk, Mixed. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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182 Cowley Rd, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 1UE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Oxford venues nearby.
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