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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Old Workshop
The Old Workshop is a grassroots music venue in Aberdeen, Aberdeen. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Old Workshop books Acoustic, Open-mic, Dj acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Aberdeen venue directory.
The Old Workshop is a characterful candle-lit cocktail bar on Shiprow in central Aberdeen (62-64 Shiprow, AB11 5BY), set inside a historic stone tunnel that has previously been a coal store, workshop and car park, and recognised as a 'Best Speciality Spirit Bar'. Alongside its cocktails and craft beer it runs a regular live-music programme: weekly candle-lit acoustic nights with Ellen Bain every Wednesday from 9pm to midnight, an open-mic night every Sunday (also hosted by Ellen Bain), and occasional DJ and club nights such as 'Caturday Night Live'. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it is a genuine grassroots music and performance spot in the heart of the city.
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62-64 Shiprow, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB11 5BY
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The Old Workshop books Acoustic, Open-mic, Dj. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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62-64 Shiprow, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB11 5BY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Aberdeen venues nearby.
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