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About Mr Shaws House
Mr Shaws House is a grassroots music venue in Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter, Derby with a standing capacity of approximately 50. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Mr Shaws House books Indie, Alternative, Indie folk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Derby venue directory.
Mr Shaw's House is an independent bar and live-music venue on Sadler Gate in the heart of Derby's Cathedral Quarter — 'a venue ran by music fans, for music fans'. It runs a busy, eclectic programme of intimate gigs leaning indie, alternative, indie-folk and acoustic, hosting the likes of Max Bianco, Nigel Clark (Dodgy) and Carol Hodge, plus nights from The Indie Night and The Derby Indie Collective, and it takes part in Independent Venue Week. Focused on supporting emerging talent while doubling as a relaxed bar, it's a go-to grassroots gig spot in Derby city centre.
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Mr Shaws House books Indie, Alternative, Indie folk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Mr Shaws House has a standing capacity of approximately 50, classed as a small venue. See all Derby venues for size comparisons.
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Sadler Gate, Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3NQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derby venues nearby.
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