The Strad vs The Live Room

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The official app for The Live Room, Saltaire. The Live Room presents the very best live folk, roots and acoustic music. It’s our booking policy to feature a challenging and stimulating mix of artists, some with world-wide reps, some cult heroes, others up-and-coming, but all outstanding in their field. Browse our upcoming shows, receive push notifications about new shows and purchase tickets.