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About Under the Hammer
Under the Hammer is a grassroots music venue in Aberdeen, Aberdeen. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Under the Hammer books Acoustic, Folk, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Aberdeen venue directory.
Under the Hammer is a basement bar on North Silver Street in Aberdeen's West End, a local institution of over 40 years that reopened in November 2021 after a stylish refurbishment. It hosts a weekly open-mic night every Tuesday from 8pm — a house PA and vocal mics are provided, with performers bringing their own instruments and amps. The intimate, candlelit cellar welcomes both original material and covers across acoustic, folk and singer-songwriter styles, making it one of central Aberdeen's most characterful grassroots music spots.
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11 N Silver St, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB10 1RJ
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Under the Hammer books Acoustic, Folk, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Under the Hammer hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Aberdeen Open Mic Finder.
11 N Silver St, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB10 1RJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Aberdeen venues nearby.
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