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| - The Rat's Nest is one of the very few original "NoDa" incarnations left in the neighborhood, but Brian will tell you that it is North Charlotte and not NoDa. Its like a museum where everything is for sale.
Well, almost everything. The Jesse Jackson for President ringer tee only has a price tag on it for posterity sake. But all the signage, artwork, western wear, furniture, video games, boots, and records can be yours for the price on the little yellow piece of cheese tag.
They stand by all their products and I have had a couple of pairs of vintage cowboy boots that I have bought there taken back for a new heel or a total resole. Brian won't sell clothes with holes or stains. He once busted out a needle and thread to bolster a loose button on a shirt for me.
Looking through the racks of clothes, you have to brush the nostalgia away from your face to find that perfect pearl snap button shirt or glittery iron-on tee.
The staff is friendly and more than happy to offer you a tasty beverage to enhance your shopping experience. And if you are lucky, you might be there on a night when the backyard turns into a music venue.
With the likes of RenElvis, The Loose Lugnuts, The Pistoleros, Truck Norris, or even the Truckstop Preachers taking the stage, you can enjoy a couple of beers while you sit in the pews.
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