Headsticks (Almost Acoustic)

Gigs · Stoke On Trent

Headsticks (Almost Acoustic)

Saturday 16 January 2027 · Doors 19:30

Artisan Tap, Stoke On Trent

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Headsticks (Almost Acoustic) is on Saturday 16 January 2027 at Artisan Tap, Stoke On Trent, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £16.50, including the booking fee (Gigantic adds its fees per order at checkout).

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