Ratatat @ The Venue Scottsdale

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Venue Scottsdale

7117 E. 3rd Ave.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Category: Music Venues

Region: Central Scottsdale

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Ratatat is scheduled to perform on Saturday, September 25, at The Venue Scottsdale.

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• Mike Stroud
• Evan Mast
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