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Pickin' Party at Nightingales Acoustic Cafe in Old Lyme, CT | The 860 Life

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The Pickin' Party at Nightingales Acoustic Cafe in Old Lyme is a weekly Tuesday night tradition for acoustic musicians and fans. Hosted by Ramblin’ Dan Stevens, this event encourages everyone to bring their instruments or voices and join in a rotating circle of song sharing. The $5 cover is a small price for a night of community and music, with free parking available nearby on Lyme Street.

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Tue, Aug 4

6:00 PM

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Nightingales Acoustic Cafe · Old Lyme

68 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT · Map

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Ramblin’ Dan Stevens

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One-time event
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Cost: $5.00
Parking: Free parking readily available along adjacent Lyme Street
Repeats weekly

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Pickin' Party at Nightingales Acoustic Cafe the room with each participant suggesting a tune, giving the chords out and starting up. House piano available. $5 cover at door (first-timers free!).

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