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2 vocal mics
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About Foodstory
Foodstory is a grassroots music venue in Aberdeen, Aberdeen with a standing capacity of approximately 50. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Foodstory books Acoustic, Open mic, Reggae acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Aberdeen venue directory.
Foodstory is a vegetarian and vegan cafe at 13-15 Thistle Street, Aberdeen (AB10 1XZ), where everything is baked and cooked from scratch. Beyond the food, it's a warm grassroots music spot: every Wednesday from 6–8pm it hosts an open-mic night with Andrew Hyman, where you can play a few songs, listen, or just hang out midweek, and it runs monthly 'roots and reggae' nights with resident DJs, vegan food and dancing. A characterful ageing Monington & Weston piano sits in the room for anyone to play. It's an intimate space (around 50 standing) that welcomes both original songs and covers across acoustic, open-mic and reggae formats, with an in-house PA.
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11-15 Thistle St, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB10 1XZ
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Foodstory has a standing capacity of approximately 50, classed as a small venue. See all Aberdeen venues for size comparisons.
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